Cat & Mouse .io: Chase The Rat
"Cat & Mouse .io: Chase The Rat" is a multiplayer game with cops and robbers-themed tag gameplay and humorous elements. Despite its pretty visuals and entertaining gameplay, it is hindered by numerous bugs and excessive advertisements. Overall, it offers a decent experience for those who don't mind the drawbacks.
Reviews
- The game is fun and engaging, providing a unique twist on the classic cat and mouse chase.
- Players appreciate the lack of ads and the ability to play offline, making it accessible anytime.
- The parkour mechanics and power-ups add an exciting layer to the gameplay, keeping it fresh and entertaining.
- Many players report issues with lag and glitches, which can disrupt the gaming experience.
- The game is criticized for having too many ads, often interrupting gameplay and frustrating users.
- Some players feel that the balance between cats and mice is unfair, with cats being too fast and making it difficult for mice to escape.
- monetization230 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency of ads, which often appear after every round or game. While some users appreciate the option to turn off ads by disabling Wi-Fi, others feel that the sheer volume of ads detracts significantly from the gameplay experience. A few players noted that the game is enjoyable despite the ads, but a common request is for developers to reduce their occurrence to enhance overall enjoyment.
“Also, there's barely any ads. I love that there are no in-game purchases that benefit gameplay.”
“This game is so cool, no ads! I love it, that's why I give it a 5-star rating.”
“It's got no ads; this game is the best!”
“The game is great, but the thing that people care about are the ads; every level, which is about a minute long, you have to watch an ad, which is ridiculous.”
“I know that ads fund these games, but there are just too many to be anywhere near playable.”
“It's a really fun game, but I just feel that there are too many ads; other than that, it's a great game.”
- humor91 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it hilarious to watch the antics of the cat and mouse characters, reminiscent of classic cartoons like Tom and Jerry. Many reviews highlight the comedic elements of gameplay, such as funny power-ups, unexpected mishaps, and the overall lighthearted atmosphere that keeps players entertained and laughing. Overall, the game's humor is a significant draw, making it a favorite for those looking for a fun and amusing experience.
“This game is so funny! I always bump through walls and it reminds me of the Tom and Jerry show 😂😂.”
“It's funny because a cat is chasing you like Tom and Jerry 😁.”
“This game is so funny when the cats try to catch you 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.”
- graphics33 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews from users. While some players praise the visuals as "good" and "nice," others criticize them for being "poor," "laggy," or lacking color. Many users express a desire for improvements, suggesting that enhanced graphics could significantly elevate the gaming experience.
“The graphics are good and all but the things in this text are reasonable.”
“This game is lots of fun and the graphics are really good.”
“Awesome game and graphics and controls.”
“This game has horrible graphics, controls, and FPS. You start in an arena with a roll, and it is really laggy with a bunch of ads making gameplay harder with just bots running around.”
“Its worst graphics, no color sense. I mean, is this even a good-looking color?”
“First of all, there are too many ads, and second, it's so laggy. Third, the graphics suck.”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as smooth and addictive, appealing particularly to younger players, though it suffers from issues like lag, poor controls, and limited options. While many users appreciate the lack of ads and in-game purchases, they also express a desire for more customization, maps, and gameplay variety. Overall, the game has potential but requires improvements in controls and additional content to enhance the experience.
“Gameplay is awesome and great work there by the team.”
“Other than that, the gameplay is great for young players and I love the customizations; just put some effort into the maps and characters.”
“Fast-paced, low ads, and interesting gameplay.”
“Terrible controls and minimal gameplay.”
“There's only one map, the controls are terrible and the actual gameplay is dreadful.”
“The gameplay is so laggy, it's like 1 movement/frame per 3 seconds; if there's no gameplay, then the game is no game.”
- stability18 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have numerous glitches that significantly impact gameplay, including character malfunctions and unexpected level failures. While players find the game entertaining and addictive, the stability issues detract from the overall experience, leading to mixed reviews. Many users recommend being prepared for these glitches if considering playing.
“It's not buggy and it's moderately entertaining.”
“No bugs!”
“My favorite chase game out there so far, the reason I rate this a 4 star is because the glitches, they're not manageable and you can't do anything about them.”
“But there's a problem most of the time your character glitches and sometimes while you are the cat and you win the game it glitches and says level failed, please fix this bug.”
“Good game just loads of ads; there are loads of glitches and problems with the game.”
- music12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a strong desire for music and sound effects in the game, with many players finding the lack of audio elements to be a significant drawback. While some enjoy the gameplay, they believe that adding music would enhance the overall experience and make it more engaging. Additionally, there are concerns about the use of stolen music in advertisements, which detracts from the game's originality.
“It is the best game I have ever played, but if you add some music, it will be more interesting, so please add at least one music.”
“Fun little game needs music though, might I suggest using the music from Lemmings.”
“It's very fun and sometimes I listen to music while playing it.”
“There is no music and sound, and even the ads are annoying. It's a pretty good game, but it gets kind of boring.”
“It would be better if there was basic music in the game.”
“The game's music is a rip-off from Diddy Kong Racing, as heard in the ads.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized for mobile devices, offering smooth performance and good graphics, despite the presence of ads. Users report minimal issues, contributing to a positive overall experience.
“This game is perfect for mobile gamers; it has a lot of ads, but I get through them easily. I rate this game five stars because of its good graphics and performance.”
“Pretty good game; it runs smoothly with no problems.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is engaging, with players appreciating the missions that drive the gameplay forward, contributing to an overall positive experience.
“The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the missions.”
“Great game with well-crafted missions that enhance the overall narrative.”
“The narrative is compelling and adds depth to the gameplay experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is criticized for its poor quality and lazy design, leading to an overall lack of engagement and excitement.
“The quality is pretty bad, the character design is lazy, and it's just overall a boring game.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of the game, noting that certain interactions, such as cats touching mice, fail to evoke the intended feelings, suggesting a disconnect in the emotional engagement of these moments.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, labeling it as excessive and akin to "ad farming," suggesting that it detracts from the overall enjoyment and experience.
“Just more ad farming nonsense.”