Bad Cat Prankster is easy to start. You control the cat in first person, so you look around with the mouse and move with the keyboard. Here is the full list of controls:
Use WASD or the arrow keys to walk, and move the mouse to turn your head. Press Space to jump onto chairs, tables, and shelves. Hold Shift or press C when you need to run faster, for example, when you want to cross a room before anyone notices you.
Press Q to pick up small objects, then press R or right-click to throw them. Press E or left-click to swipe at things. A swipe can knock a vase off a table or send a toy rolling across the floor. These three actions are the heart of Bad Cat Prankster, so practice them early.
Press T at any time to open your task list, and press P to pause. The L key opens the dress-up menu, and G takes you to mini games. If you forget a key, press H to see the controls again. Tab shows or hides the cursor, which is handy when you need to click a menu.
Bad Cat Prankster does not leave you without a goal. The game gives you a list of tasks that guide your cat through the house. Some are simple, such as smashing five glass jars. Others test your balance and timing, like climbing to the top of a tall cabinet.
Tasks give each play session a clear direction. Instead of wandering around, you check the list, pick a goal, and plan a route. Smashing jars teaches you how to aim your throws. Climbing a cabinet shows you how far a jump can take you. As you finish tasks, you earn rewards that make the game feel more satisfying.
Open the task list with T before you start, so you know what to look for. Scan the room first and jump onto a high spot to see more objects. Use your sprint when a task needs you to move across several rooms. Save the more chaotic actions for last, because they are easier once you know the layout.
Fans of seasonal, spooky fun can also try Pumpkin Panic, a game that fits the same light-hearted mood and makes a nice follow-up after a session of cat pranks. Switching between the two is a fun way to keep your gaming time fresh.
