Mel The Space Cat is back in action, blasting off across Xbox and PC with a colourful, trap-filled platforming adventure that’s all about reflexes, timing, and survival in the depths of space.
Available now in three separate versions for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC, Mel’s latest journey challenges players to guide a fearless feline through hostile alien worlds packed with lasers, energy traps, and unpredictable hazards.
Priced at £4.19 per version, Mel The Space Cat aims to deliver a straightforward but increasingly demanding 2D platforming experience, one that mixes accessible controls with levels designed to test precision and patience.
A Feline On The Run Across Alien Worlds
At its core, Mel The Space Cat is a game about escape. Each of its 40 handcrafted levels sees Mel stranded on dangerous extraterrestrial planets, where the only goal is to reach her spaceship in one piece. That’s easier said than done when laser cannons, energy balls, and shifting environmental threats are constantly in the way.
While the controls are deliberately simple and easy to pick up, the challenge ramps up steadily. Timing jumps, dodging hazards, and reacting quickly to sudden threats become increasingly important as Mel ventures deeper into unfamiliar cosmic biomes.
Blink-Dashing Through Danger
One of Mel’s defining abilities is her blink-dash, allowing her to zip across the screen at speed to avoid traps or clear tricky gaps. It’s a mechanic that adds a sense of momentum to the platforming, encouraging players to stay on the move rather than creeping cautiously through each level.
Visually, Mel The Space Cat leans into vibrant sci-fi styling. Glowing purple planets, static-filled space environments, and hazardous alien terrain give each set of levels its own identity.
While the presentation is bright and inviting, the worlds themselves are anything but forgiving.
How It Fits Into The Mel The Cat Series
Fans of the series may already be familiar with Mel’s past adventures. When we reviewed Mel The Space Cat, we awarded it a 3/5, noting that while the platforming itself was fairly standard, the blink-dash mechanic injected just enough energy to keep things interesting.
“Mel the Space Cat isn’t a particularly special platformer. It’s easy, short, and the enemies are all recycled from a bazillion other games. But Mel’s blink-dash power, which lets her zip about the level at speed, just about saves the day.”
That marked a noticeable step up from the original Mel The Cat, which previously struggled to make much of an impression.
For players curious about Mel’s full journey, the Xbox Store is holding the Store pages needed. There’s one that is fully optimised for Xbox Series X|S, another for Xbox One players, and a further one that covers the Windows PC base.
Further, there’s also the Mel The Cat Collection available for £11.74, bundling all three versions of both games into one package.
Key Features At A Glance
- 40 handcrafted space-themed platforming levels
- Simple controls with an increasing difficulty curve
- Blink-dash ability focused on speed and precision
- Colourful alien planets filled with traps and hazards
- Three versions available – Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC
- Individual pricing at £4.19 per version
- Mel The Cat Collection available for £11.74
A Small Platformer With A Cosmic Challenge
Mel The Space Cat doesn’t try to reinvent the genre, but it knows exactly what it wants to be – a compact, fast-paced platformer that rewards sharp reactions and clean movement.
Whether you’re chasing Gamerscore, looking for a bite-sized challenge, or simply want to see how Mel’s adventures have evolved, this interstellar outing offers a focused dash through colourful danger.
