StarCat/CompuKitty

The **StarCat/Compukitty** device was released by Top Secret Toys in June 2022. Players can choose to run either StarCat or Compukitty. This device is has two pets, one being Compukitty (a re-release of the 90's original, with the same animations and sound effects) and the second being a brand new pet, StarCat. StarCat is one of three winners from the Design Your Own GigaPet Contest in August 2018 and is designed by Anna P. (@annatchi3). Although this Compukitty is identical to Compu Kitty (1997), the name is stylized differently as "Compukitty" on the current GigaPets website.

## Characters

### StarCat

This is StarCat's first appearance as a Gigapet. The StarCat concept is one of three winning designs from the Design Your Own GigaPet contest held in August 2018, and is designed by Anna P. (@annatchi3). StarCat is described as "the kitty that grants wishes throughout the Universe. As a kitten, a little star grows on her head and when she evolves into an adult, she gets a fully developed star that gives her the power to grant wishes! Feed her mooncakes, tuna, and steamed buns to keep her happy." StarCat's official artwork shows her as an indigo cat with a white, four-pointed star on her forehead. StarCat is said to share 'a lot of the same personality' as Salem, but is an entirely new character with different animations and backstory.

### Compukitty

Compukitty is a re-release of the original from 1997, with the "exact software code from 1997" and all of the original animations and sound effects. Compukitty is described as "loving attention". The official artwork shows Compukitty as a light yellow colored cat with orange tabby markings.

## Shells and Packaging Design

The first (and currently only) version of StarCat/Compukitty comes with a translucent yellow glitter shell, purple and pink four-pointed stars, with magenta buttons and two purple paw prints on either side of the screen. It comes in a 'box' style packaging, similar to what the Collector's Editions of GigaPetsAR devices have. The StarCat/Compukitty box features both cats above the GigaPets logo, and a 25th Anniversary emblem on the top right of the box.

## Gameplay

Here is the instruction manual for StarCat/Compukitty.

Upon starting up the device, the player can choose to run either StarCat or Compukitty. StarCat/Compukitty are considered to be two different difficulties: StarCat is regarded as being 'laid-back' and beginner-friendly, whereas Compukitty is described as 'demanding' and challenging.

There are four total mini-games in the StarCat/Compukitty, one for Compukitty and three for StarCat.

### The Magical StarCat

StarCat's animations have a magical and witchy theme, such as sleeping on a crescent moon and standing on a flying broomstick. Once a day StarCat can tell your fortune by reading the stars (see Fortune Telling). If your score is over 90, you can ask StarCat a question about your future to which they will respond "yes" or "no".

StarCat has a secret additional evolution after the adult stage, occurring if you take exceptionally good care of them.

#### Games

**Journey to the Moon**: Help StarCat to catch the stars while they ride their broomstick! Move up using Left and move down using Right to collect all the stars before the timer runs out.

**Potion Master**: StarCat needs to craft three potions, each using two ingredients. Use Left to select ingredients on the left side, use Right to select ingredients on the right side. When you have chosen your ingredients, press Enter to brew. If you choose correctly, a potion will appear. These potion recipes are the same as on the GigaPets Pixie.

**Karate Kat**: This game is broken up into 2 parts. In the first part, StarCat must swat away the ninja stars using Left or Right depending on which direction the stars come from. You will lose the game if StarCat is hit by a star. You win by swatting 5 stars. In the second part, StarCat must break a piece of wood. To do so, press Left and Right in rapid succession to charge up the Power Meter. If you succeed, another item will appear for you to chop. If you fail to break an item, the game ends.

Order of appearance of items to break in Karate Kat game, and the corresponding amount of power needed to break them.
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#### Fortune Telling

StarCat looks to the sky and sees a constellation, revealing your future! There are 25 possible constellations. Their images and meanings can be found here.

### Classic Compukitty

#### Games

*See: Compu Kitty (1997).*

**Catch the Butterfly**: A butterfly appears on either the right of left side of the screen. Press Left or Right three times in a row to make Compukitty jump and catch the butterfly! This game is timing based.

## Gallery

First edition StarCat/Compukitty deviceAnna P.'s submission to the Design Your Own GigaPet Contest in August 2018Official gameplay and animation examples
## References

1. ↑ GigaPets StarCat/Compukitty Pre-Order, https://gigapetsar.myshopify.com. Accessed June 19, 2022.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Starcat Fan Submission,https://www.facebook.com/GigaPetsAreBack/photos/428220751037210. Accessed June 19, 2022.
3. ↑ Direct quote from head of design.