My cats really like this cat tower and took to it immediately after assembly. Since the levels are spread out, it's easier to navigate than the tall straight-up tower we have. In fact, we got this shorter tower to put next to the taller tower, so they can more readily use it too. My 14lb male doesn't fit on the platforms as well as my 8lb female, but he uses them anyway. Both cats like to go in the hide towards the bottom and fit in there just fine. They play with the feathers and scratch on the sisal posts but haven't bothered with the burlap ramp at the bottom. My cats are too big for the ramp so I'll probably remove it, but it would work well for kittens. Assembly was relatively easy (all pieces and hardware included), and the platforms can be rotated to whatever direction you like best. The taupe color is pleasing, and although the tower isn't the most stout available (made from hard cardboard rather than wood), it's very sturdy and a great value.