Cat Museum
- March 11, 2022
- 751 Games
- 2h median play time
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Get on Play Store"Cat Museum" is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-adventure game featuring visually stunning, reimagined classical artwork. As the new manager of a museum in the middle of nowhere, you must repair the museum, uncover hidden clues, solve puzzles, and deal with a mischievous cat. The game delves into the protagonist's mysterious childhood memories, hinting at a frightening truth as you progress. The game is surreal, bizarre, and full of curious discoveries.
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Reviews
- The game features stunning and unique art that captivates players with its bizarre and surreal visuals.
- The story is emotionally impactful, addressing themes of trauma and grief, which resonates deeply with players.
- It's a short but polished experience, offering engaging puzzles and a charming atmosphere filled with cute cats.
- The puzzles are generally easy, which may disappoint players looking for a more challenging experience.
- The game is quite short, taking around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, leaving some players wanting more content.
- There are technical issues, such as unresponsive controls during certain sequences, which can detract from the overall experience.
- story91 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is a poignant blend of whimsical and dark themes, exploring grief and trauma through a surreal narrative that captivates players. While some find the storytelling disjointed or simplistic, many appreciate its emotional depth and the way it intertwines with the unique art style. Overall, the narrative is described as both beautiful and haunting, leaving a lasting impression on those who engage with it.
“The narrative is wonderfully strange but progresses into an evocative and meaningful story that really holds the player’s attention.”
“The story is touching if you won't be too cynical, and you can solve all the puzzles in seconds.”
“As I dove deeper into the story, I found myself moved to tears.”
“The story is disjointed and indecipherable, the puzzles incomprehensible or tedious, and overall it has terrible game design.”
“See, the story just doesn't make any sense.”
“For me, I regret spending the 3 hours on it because, well, the plot is simple and boring, and the riddles are easy.”
- graphics61 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and captivating art style, which blends colorful, surreal, and sometimes grotesque elements that enhance the storytelling experience. Many reviewers highlight the charming and bizarre visuals, often comparing them to a dreamlike narrative filled with quirky characters and eerie aesthetics. Overall, the artwork is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's emotional impact and overall enjoyment.
“The art style is by far a stand-out feature of the game and is accentuated by the eccentric subjects depicted within.”
“The visuals captured and charmed me with the bizarre and surrealistic art, the music and sound effects were on point and got me jumping a few times, and the story had me sobbing and smiling.”
“Beautiful game, amazing graphics and good story (makes you quite emotional...)”
“The graphics are of a type seen before; you either like it or hate it.”
“Though I don't recommend this game, and I regret spending 3 hours on it (even 2 hours is fine), I don't regret buying this game because I appreciate your efforts and I respect this game as an artwork.”
“It has some creepy character design and a weirdly ominous aesthetic all filled with random cats, so prepare to be squeamish every time you see them because the way these sweet, innocent cats meow is just (*teardrop noise*).....I can't.....”
- emotional19 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely regarded as a beautiful yet heartbreaking experience, evoking strong emotions and often leading players to tears, particularly at the end. Many reviews highlight its touching story and emotional depth, with a mix of cute and creepy elements that enhance the overall impact. Despite its short length, players find it profoundly moving and recommend it for those seeking an emotional escape.
“This is a beautiful yet heartbreaking experience.”
“The end made me cry; if you want something short to take your mind off things, I recommend playing this!”
“The story is heartbreaking; given world events, I couldn't help but feel tremendously sad during portions of this game.”
- music16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its haunting quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, while others find it unremarkable or not to their taste. Many appreciate the cohesive integration of music with the game's rich visuals and storytelling, noting that it contributes to the overall experience, even if opinions on its quality vary. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a significant element that complements the game's artistic and narrative elements, despite some dissenting views.
“The visuals captured and charmed me with the bizarre and surrealistic art, the music and sound effects were on point and got me jumping a few times, and the story had me sobbing and smiling.”
“The soundtrack is haunting and I have enjoyed playing this unusual creation.”
“Beautiful artwork, engaging, fun music, excellent puzzles, and a bit (sometimes more than a bit) dark and twisted.”
“Wasn't a fan of the music and the noise.”
“The music, on the other hand, was unremarkable.”
“The sound design and soundtrack made the game scary.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay in this title features a mix of mini-games and puzzles that are generally enjoyable, though some players find the timing and unclear mechanics detract from the experience. While it doesn't innovate within the genre, its surreal art direction and engaging narrative compensate for its linearity and familiar gameplay style. Overall, it offers a charming experience, especially for fans of similar point-and-click adventures.
“As for gameplay, you'll come across a lot of mini-games and puzzles that feel fun and enjoyable.”
“The mini-game and puzzle-driven gameplay are more entertaining than pixel hunting, but there's also the fantastic art direction and grotesque nature of the whole game.”
“For such a low price, the graphics and gameplay were incredibly profound.”
“The timing required for a lot of puzzles and achievements (especially when the mechanics are often unclear) makes the game less enjoyable.”
“It's a weird little point-and-click 2D adventure with some bizarre, surrealistic environments and characters that doesn't break any new gameplay ground, but has enough twisted charm and good artwork to overcome the sense that you've played games very similar to this before.”
“No, it's a linear puzzle game; if it were any more focused on the mechanics, I feel it would have taken away from the unnerving tone.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its strange, grotesque, and creative elements, creating a unique and engaging experience that captivates players. While some reviews note the short runtime limits world-building, the peculiar and humorous ambiance, particularly in settings like the "cat museum," leaves a lasting impression and enhances the overall enjoyment.
“I really loved the strange atmosphere of this game.”
“Short game and the puzzles aren't very difficult, but the atmosphere makes up for it.”
“Then I stayed for the grotesque and creative scenes, characters, and the utterly odd atmosphere oozing out of each inch of digital canvas - it was funny to look at those unfamiliar creatures and laugh at how weird everything was, diving deeper into this peculiar freak show until the first spark of enlightenment transformed rapidly into a firework show of revelations, cascades of tears, and uncontrollable sobbing.”
“Then I stayed for the grotesque and creative scenes, 'characters', and the utterly odd atmosphere oozing out of each inch of the digital canvas - it was funny, really, to look at those unfamiliar creatures and laugh about how weird everything was. I just dove deeper into this peculiar freak show, until eventually, after the first spark of enlightenment, it transformed rapidly into a freaking firework show of revelations, cascades of tears, and uncontrollable sobbing.”
“I really liked the atmosphere and world of Cat Museum, but at a 90-minute runtime, the game doesn't allow any type of world-building or anything of that nature.”
“Short game and the puzzles aren't very difficult, but the atmosphere makes up for it.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, with puzzles that are often difficult to understand and execute, contributing to a disjointed and frustrating experience. Overall, the game suffers from poor design, making the grinding feel more like a chore than an engaging challenge.
“Other than some nice hand-drawn artwork and a somewhat sad story, the game itself is tedious and boring.”
“The story is disjointed and indecipherable, the puzzles incomprehensible or tedious, and overall it has terrible game design.”
“They weren't scary, just tedious.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a blend of the bizarre and the poignant, featuring a mix of funny and grotesque elements that create an odd yet captivating atmosphere. Players appreciate the quirky characters and the unexpected humor found in the artwork and scenes, which evoke both laughter and deeper emotional responses. Overall, the humor is integral to the game's unique charm, balancing absurdity with moments of profound reflection.
“It's funny, it's weird, it's sad, it's beautiful, and it's got cats.”
“It gave an eerie vibe with funny Easter eggs of new and old famous artwork scattered throughout.”
“I stayed for the grotesque and creative scenes, the quirky characters, and the utterly odd atmosphere oozing from every inch of the digital canvas. It was genuinely funny to look at those unfamiliar creatures and laugh at how weird everything was, diving deeper into this peculiar freak show until the first spark of enlightenment transformed rapidly into a firework show of revelations, cascades of tears, and uncontrollable sobbing.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is marked by a unique and unsettling aesthetic, featuring creepy character designs and an ominous atmosphere that evokes strong emotional reactions, particularly through the juxtaposition of innocent cats and their eerie meows.
“It has some creepy character design and a weirdly ominous aesthetic, all filled with random cats. Prepare to feel squeamish every time you see them because the way these sweet, innocent cats meow is just heartbreaking.”
“The character development feels shallow and unengaging, leaving me disconnected from their journeys.”
“I found the characters to be one-dimensional, lacking depth and meaningful growth throughout the game.”
“The attempts at character development are overshadowed by inconsistent writing and poorly executed arcs.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its stability, with users reporting no glitches or major issues affecting gameplay.
“There are no glitches or any major issues.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“I haven't experienced any stability problems during my playthrough.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the experience.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay and hinder progress.”
