The Battle Cats is the improved version of the original Battle Cats and is available in more than 100 countries (since November 10th, 2014). This version has many features, nearly matching the current Japanese version. However, it is not possible to transfer Japanese data over to this version, as they have different servers.
★★★ Weirdly Cute Cats rampage across the world! ★★★
Command your Cats with simple controls in a battle through space and time! No need to register to develop your own Cat Army! BATTLE WITH ALL THE CATS!!
=Super Simple Battle System=
Just tap on the Cat you want to fight for you!
Fire the Cat Cannon to blast baddies getting too close to your base! Overcome weird enemies with the right Cat squad and take down the enemy base!
=Super Simple Leveling System=
Clear stages to get XP and items to level up the Cats! What will they evolve to at level 10? Can you unlock their True Form?
=Super Simple Fun!=
Collect glorious treasures while you take over the world!
Recruit dozens of rare and exotic Cats(?) and create the ultimate feline army!!
Hundreds of stages across three Story Mode adventures and the Legend challenges.
Perfect for Casual Play! Fun for all ages, anyone (and their cat too!) can enjoy the "Battle Cats"!
What type of Cats will YOU battle with today? Bring on the weirdly cute Battle Cat army!
Story[]
Upon starting The Battle Cats (or playing the intro from the Settings), a short cutscene will explain the story behind the game:
Empire of Cats
Stories of Legend
Into the Future
Cats of the Cosmos
Intro
Amongst all the global issues, civil wars, financial crises, terrorism a brand new threat appears… The Battle Cats
We found it too hard to fight back… because… these Cats… are too cute.
We are powerless to their reign. We cannot stop their legion.
Come to think of it Cats have already invaded the internet too.. We have the best information technology systems and use them to look at Cats.
By the way, the developer of these Battle Cats was interviewed on TV. It went like this…
Why is the new weapon a Cat?
and he answered -
Because I love Cats.
… are you serious?
I just read what I've written. It's horrible… so horrible. I've forgotten how bad my writing was.
My biggest mistake was I don't know who I am writing to… I remember my days as a kid, I wanted to be a major leaguer.
Now… Now I want to be a millionaire CEO of a Social Networking Service.
I mean, If you have money, You don't need love, right? YES / NO
Whatever the answer is… I want to tell you one thing.
The "Battle Cats" aren't so bad.
That's pretty much it.
Ending
After all the battles,
The world was overrun by the Battle Cats.
A government of the Cats,
by the Cats, for the Cats is the new world!
Or that's what I thought…
In the end,
nothing really changed.
Well, if I have to say something,
I see a lot more Cats nowadays.
That's pretty much it.
Oh, by the way,
I had a "Cat" come into my office
for a job interview, he didn't get in.
We might be really busy,
but a Cat…
is just a Cat.
However, I do feel lucky if I see one,
in the office or at school.
Wouldn't you?
Anyways,
Congratulations to The Battle Cats!
Thank you Battle Cats!
Battle Cats Forever!
Stories of Legend
After the Battle Cats invaded the world they moved to the next step of their plan…
I thought what they wanted was to blend into our world and live a cozy and peaceful life… … I was wrong.
The Battle Cats took over nuclear power plants all over the world.
They were trying to feed all the world's power into one place!
Their mission was really… Time Travel!
A couple of days ago I ran into The Marketing Manager of the Battle Cats (He was a Cat) and we had a chat, but I don't think he knew what Strictly Confidential meant.
So I knew their plan, but I was too busy playing games and going out. Oh, I also paid a visit to my folks too. I'm a good kid. Trust me. … and so I forgot about their plan.
We need to release the Legendary Cats! We need free them before they were sealed! We need to travel in time! We need some Cat Food!
… I think that was what the Cat was saying. Though I can barely remember, because I was pretty drunk too.
Oh right, I was having some nuts with my beer.
So anyway, they succeeded in time travel and the Battle Cats traversed to another world.
They remembered to shut down all the nuclear power plants safely and even left a note saying Thank you
… I guess They aren't so bad after all?
Hey, I forgot to add You know Cat God? Yeah, THAT Cat God. He is around 20 years old.
So… He shouldn't exist in the past… Yet.
Ending
And so, having freed the Cats trapped in the lands of Legend the Cats came back to their own time.
Welcome home, Cats!
Oh, they brought souvenirs! How kind! ...Chocolate macadamia nuts?? Well, we were hoping for a bit more...
Anyhow.
With the help of the Legend Cats the Battle Cats can finally retire and live in peace forever.
...is what I thought, but that didn't actually happen.
Someone accidentally sat on the time machine's button and now the Cats were sent to a weird place no one had ever heard of.
(It wasn't me, I promise)
Yesterday, I ran into the Marketing Manager of The Battle Cats (again). I didn't ask, but he told me a lot of top secret info (again).
It seems like where they ended up, the lost Cat Army discovered other Cats dressed like bosozoku biker gangs or members of idol groups with number IDs and other unusual creatures
It was really hard to tell WHEN the Cats actually were.
They discovered some of the Legends were actually just descendants of the real heroes of Legend.
The Cats had also found a dark guild researching forbidden knowledge.
Naturally, they were too curious and immediately decided to stay. There's no helping it, they're only Cats.
I tried to stop him, but he kept talking loudly. And the next morning, it was all over the news.
Of course, the government immediately demanded answers, but the Cats just hid on top of a cupboard until they left.
Anyhow, it seems the Battle Cats are the undisputed masters of time travel.
Maybe this time they'll discover the REAL ultimate superweapon?
Go for it, Cats! You can do it, Cats! Three cheers for the Battle Cats!
Onward... to the Uncanny Legends!
Intro
It is the future… 1st April, 29XX On that day, Aliens came to this planet.
But, hey, what's this? Was it just bad timing? The people of Earth brushed the visitors off like weirdos.
Their revenge on the humans who ignored them took many forms:
Sure, some guys weren't too happy. But lets not worry about that.
Oh yeah, by the way: I've been an alien from space all along.
The changes we made to earth creatures are the symbol of our rule. Lately, you see guys on the street with THAT growing from their head.
Earth has no words to explain what THAT is.
You'd definitely die of embarassment if you tried to even describe THAT.
A real gentleman would never dare mention THAT in public.
NEVER.
That's how awfully shocking THAT is.
Anyhow, I've got 8 of THAT growing on my head.
We had just about invaded every country in the world, but then… some really troublesome guys appeared without warning.
Their name is… Cat Army.
We heard they'd conquered the past… and now they came to invade our future. I mean, they didn't even look tired…
There's just one thing I want to say to the Cat Army:
♪Aliens aren't so bad after all ♪
Well, it is true that we sunk Japan…
Well, lets not waste any more time. On to the greatest showdown: ALIEN vs CAT
Ending
And so… the Alien empire fell before the power of the Cat Army.
A new world has emerged: of the Cats, by the Cats, for the Cats! This life will surely become even more punishing and cruel! Aaagh!
Well, that's what I thought.
But… In the end, nothing really changed.
Well, if I have to say something. Cats star in a lot more TV dramas these days.
That's pretty much it.
Now we have lots of cute "big sister" characters on TV. Aliens became less trendy so we don't get parts anymore.
Hey, do you remember THAT? Well, pushing and pulling on THAT is the new comedy boom.
Oh, one more thing.
I just got back from drinking with the Cats…
They were a little tipsy, but they seemed very interested in our planet.
I was cornered for over an hour… They kept asking things like: "Is there Cat Food over there?"
They were so persistent I finally just said, "Yeah, sure!"
Suddenly their eyes were gleaming with childlike joy.
I hear they're building a rocket now.
Do you think…? No, there's no way…
Anyhow… Congratulations to The Battle Cats!
Thank You Battle Cats!
Onward into an endless universe!!!
Intro
New Years Day, 20XX. On the way home, I began to wonder...
How many years had it been since the Great Cat War began? And yet, it feels like I never hear from you anymore. Not even on my birthday.
The cat's meow... out-of-this-world... most righteous... top-shelf... king of the hill... the big cheese...
No words can express the awesomeness that is me.
I guess people are just afraid to get too close to true perfection?
But wait... I just thought of something!!
Could it be? Am I asking for too much from you, my lovely believers?
My bad (lol)
I heard that lately the most popular holiday destination is outer space. All the celebs are going.
For some reason everyone is totally fascinated with Alien fashion. It's the biggest fad of 20XX.
You didn't hear it from me, but the radiance of the Alien empire reaches even my neighborhood.
Well, those space guys still can't compete with my glory, of course.
It gets pretty exhausting, being followed around by crowds of stylish people begging for your attention. Such is my burden...
The question I get asked most: "Where are your trousers?" But telling would spoil the surprise.
OH!
Here's some big news. I just passed by the Cats who headed out into deep space.
They had some really important information for all of you.
Those Aliens... they're actually not such bad guys after all! They're just normal folks like you might run into in your hometown
Still, the Cats have to invade somewhere. And so, the next adventure of The Battle Cats begins now!!!
Ending
And so... The Cat Empire achieved total domination of the entire universe.
A splendid galactic federation by the Cats, for the Cats. The cosmos achieved total peace, and unlimited cat food for all.
... that's the official story, but the reality is a little different. Everyone's daily life didn't actually change one bit.
The one weird thing is that all constellations now look like cats. Cats, and only cats.
Or maybe its just me?
Actually, I was at a New Years Party for the Cat Army and Alien Empire. I only went to be polite, but...
These Cats and Aliens just turned their backs and ignored me, talking about time travel, mind control, and all kinds of obscure technical topics. At some point, the world went blurry...
I must have had one seltzer too many
because when I came to I was alone.
Actually, I think that was nice of them not to wake me, because I felt very well rested for a week after.
Oh yeah, that's right.
I was free one Tuesday, so I went to the battlefield with the Cat Army to kill some time.
I haven't had such a good time since grade school gym class.
What, you believed me? Of course I'm not serious.
Well, as the Cat God, I can't just leave those guys to lose, right?
And you... you did great, kid. I'm going to grant your dearest wishes. No, not that one, you creep.
You'll see what I mean. Anyhow.
Congratulations to The Battle Cats!
Thank You Battle Cats!
Onward... to the realm of legends!
Characters[]
Cat Units[]
Many units have different descriptions, although some reuse old material from Battle Cats. Many new units have been added with the addition of the Cat Capsules and Special Events.
Enemy Units[]
The new English Version has all enemies from Empire of Cats and Challenge Battle and many new enemies found in other areas. Most of the enemies have their descriptions modified for rating reasons.
Levels and Stages[]
The new English Version was released with 3 Main Chapters (each chapter contains 48 levels, which take place in 48 locations, from cities, states, countries and places in the world, and even the Moon), Challenge Mode and Legend Stages (includes time-limited Event Stages and the Stories of Legend sub-chapters). Version 3 added Into the Future chapter(s), the Cat Combo System, a new gacha event and 2 new sub-chapters.
Regional Differences[]
While the English release of The Battle Cats shares most of its content with the Taiwanese, Korean and Japanese versions, there are nevertheless many differences between the four versions ranging from sprite changes to exclusive units and stages, which are listed in Regional Differences.
Ports[]
The Nintendo 3DS port of the game, The Battle Cats POP! (shortened: BCP!), was released on June 27th, 2016 with a multiplayer mode, similar to Nyanko Daisensou's 3DS version, Tobidasu! Nyanko Daisensou.
On December 9th, 2021, The Battle Cats Unite! was made available in the Southeast Asia region and was a translated version of the Japanese Switch port released back in 2018. It later received an international release on July 2nd, 2024, which is a separate version of both Japanese and Southeast Asia versions having its own exclusive content.
Trivia[]
On the official site for The Battle Cats, if you scroll all the way down to the "Merchandise" section and tap on any of the normal cats, they would cease to exist, leaving only their spirit.
