Folks, we?re in the middle of something of a feline renaissance of late, what with the recent release of an amazing kitten rhythm title and the future release of an RPG that lets you play as a cat (among other games). Meanwhile, The Big Journey  [$1.99] from Catfishbox and Armor Games is the latest platformer starring a cast of cuddly fat cats.Thankfully, The Big Journey does justice to our cat overlords with an excellent soundtrack, gorgeous visuals and gameplay that offers something for every type of gamer.

Taking after previous platforms of high regard such as Rolando and Leo?s Fortune [$4.99], The Big Journey is a title that focuses on collection, exploration, avoidance and platforming skills with a small amount of combat thrown into the mix. You play as Mr. Whiskers, a very round kitty that goes on a journey looking for his best friend Mr. Choo, who just happens to make the best dumplings around. Along the way Mr. Whiskers will roll through forests, deserts and gorgeous nighttime backdrops searching for dumplings and his beloved friend. As far as gameplay is concerned The Big Journey nails that careful balance for platformers in their attempt to be universally appealing. There aren?t any lives, so novice players can try as much as they like to pass each level. Meanwhile, gamers looking for a challenge are offered a three-star system that has players collecting items and completing the level in a certain amount of time to earn them. Finally, for completionists each l...