A Cat in Dungeons
- March 24, 2021
- Day Art's Games
Get on Steam"A mouse is on the run in 'A Cat in Dungeons', a turn-based puzzle game featuring 50 levels filled with obstacles, riddles, teleports, and mechanisms. Manipulate the turnable tabletops to find the best path to the goal and escape the dungeons before the cat gets you. Solve puzzles and use mechanics strategically to unlock doors and gates."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features unique and engaging puzzle mechanics that challenge players to think strategically and plan ahead.
- It is family-friendly and suitable for casual play, allowing players to take breaks and return without losing progress.
- The graphics are appealing, and the cat character is cute and well-animated, adding to the overall charm of the game.
- The game suffers from a slow walking speed and lacks an undo option, which can lead to frustrating trial-and-error gameplay.
- Some players found the background music to be monotonous and not fitting for the game's atmosphere, detracting from the experience.
- Levels can feel linear and repetitive once the mechanics are understood, leading to a lack of engaging challenge in later stages.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay features five mechanics, with the primary focus on rotating the board to navigate to the exit. While some mechanics introduce elements of strategy and memory, others lead to frustrating trial and error, resulting in an overall experience that feels like navigating a simple maze while struggling with cognitive overload.
“There are 5 mechanics in the game.”
“Mechanic #1 is the key, since you always need to rotate the board to arrange some path to the exit.”
“Mechanic #5 probably goes the furthest of any to build in some strategic thinking (it's also what makes an undo option worthwhile).”
“Layering other mechanics on top could have worked well, but it didn't.”
“Overall, gameplay feels like completing a simple maze while having your working memory overburdened.”
“Mechanic #2 is just used to add a dash of 'hidden object'/memory to the game: you can't see the full board without rotating the camera.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with players criticizing a repetitive "low tension" track that detracts from the overall mood, describing it as "depressing" rather than relaxing. While some players appreciate the game's graphics and puzzles, the music remains a significant point of contention.
“Nice graphics, cool music, really good puzzles.”
“I really hate that 'low tension' background music; that one track plays throughout the entire game and really pulls the mood down. It's not 'relaxing' music, but rather 'depressing' music.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their beauty and quality, contributing to an overall positive visual experience in the game. Additionally, the graphics are complemented by engaging music and well-designed puzzles.
“Nice graphics, cool music, really good puzzles.”
“Beautiful graphics!”
