3 Blind Mice: A Remediation Game for Improper Children
- November 7, 2019
- James Earl Cox III
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Get on itch.io Store"3 Blind Mice: A Remediation Game" is a dark, corrective game aimed at troubled youth, featuring intense surveillance and strict consequences. Players must complete various tasks and challenges in order to reform their behavior and avoid being removed from society. With a unique blend of education and entertainment, this game takes rehabilitation to a whole new level. Note: This game is intended for mature audiences and should not be taken lightly.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique and unsettling atmosphere that keeps players on edge throughout the experience.
- The hand-drawn art style and quirky design of the mice add a charming yet creepy aesthetic to the game.
- As a free game, it offers a short but intriguing experience that can be enjoyed without any financial commitment.
- The gameplay is extremely short, lasting only about 5-10 minutes, which may leave players wanting more content.
- Voice acting is often unintelligible, and the lack of subtitles can make it difficult for players to follow the dialogue.
- The jump scares can feel out of place and disrupt the otherwise creepy atmosphere, diminishing the overall experience.
- atmosphere14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its spooky and immersive qualities, while others find it annoying or overly intense. Many appreciate the eerie voice acting and the potential for deeper exploration of the atmospheric elements, though some feel that certain design choices disrupt the intended mood. Overall, the atmosphere is a significant aspect of the game, contributing to both its strengths and weaknesses.
“This is a very short visual novel with some lovely atmosphere and some appropriately spooky voice acting.”
“The atmosphere and concept for the game are great and can be expanded upon vastly.”
“The game sets a very good atmosphere; midway through the game, I felt the need to cover my webcam.”
“And while it does have a creepy atmosphere, I think the creator went a bit overboard and ruined the 'oppressive government' feeling due to the game not resembling anything you'd show a child as a test... or anybody, for that matter.”
“It kinda breaks the unsettling atmosphere.”
“There's not much game there, it's all atmosphere and strange, subtle storytelling.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a charming hand-drawn aesthetic that evokes nostalgia, reminiscent of shows like "Ren and Stimpy," and presents adorable mice in a quirky, albeit somewhat creepy, style. While the visuals are engaging and complemented by effective voice acting, some players feel that the art alone isn't enough to sustain interest in a short gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are appreciated for their uniqueness, but opinions vary on their long-term appeal.
“I love the hand-drawn aesthetic and the mice are sort of adorable; I just want the best for them.”
“The visuals of this game remind me of Ren and Stimpy.”
“The art style immediately caught my eye, and the excellent voice acting convinced me to give it a go.”
“There's no long term lasting merit; although the art style is quirky, it's not enough to carry a 5-minute game anywhere.”
“Frankly, I think going for a more stereotypical children's game aesthetic would have worked much better.”
“Not too very long (maybe 10 minutes), the artwork has a bit of a 'creepy' vibe to it.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its clever and atmospheric storytelling, though some users feel it lacks depth and may feel disconnected from established narrative expectations. Overall, it offers a unique experience that leaves players wanting more.
“It's really a clever way of telling a story, and I hope we get to see more.”
“It's good for what it is, but in the context of what we know about the story, it feels a bit off.”
“There's not much game there; it's all atmosphere and strange, subtle storytelling.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a playful rendition of the nursery rhyme "Three Blind Mice," which sets a whimsical tone as it accompanies a graphical sequence of mice plotting a cheese heist. This clever integration of familiar melodies enhances the game's thematic elements and adds a layer of charm to the overall experience.
“The 'remediation game' introduces itself to the player with the musical score of the well-known nursery rhyme 'Three Blind Mice' while a graphical sequence shows mice planning to raid cheese!”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is considered average and unremarkable, featuring very easy questions and a notably short duration of around 10 minutes.
“Other than that, it's an okay, but very short game (10 minutes max) where the gameplay is nothing special (just some very easy questions).”
