Cat Rescue Story: Pet Shelter

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"Cat Rescue Story: pets home" is a Simulation game that allows you to help stray cats by feeding and playing with them, and making space for more cats and kittens. The game boasts a good plot and wonderful visuals, but can be very grinding and is full of bugs, which may hinder the gameplay experience. Despite these issues, the game provides a unique and heartwarming experience for cat lovers.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Cat Rescue Story: Pet Shelter screenshot

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 580 reviews

story7 positive mentions

monetization26 negative mentions

The game features adorable cats with a variety of coat patterns and cute sounds, making it visually and audibly delightful.
The gameplay is simple yet engaging, allowing players to care for cats and renovate their shelter without being bombarded by ads.
Players appreciate the offline capability and the ability to progress without mandatory in-app purchases, making it accessible and enjoyable.

Many players find the mini-games, particularly the mouse-chasing game, repetitive and frustrating, leading to a decline in enjoyment over time.
There are frequent bugs and glitches, such as freezing during gameplay and losing progress, which can be frustrating for users.
The game can become tedious due to the need to repeatedly perform the same tasks for each cat, making it feel like a grind rather than a fun experience.

monetization
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
2%
59%
The monetization model of the game is highly praised, with players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads; ads are only optional and can be watched for rewards, allowing for a smooth gameplay experience without constant interruptions. Users report that they can progress without making in-app purchases or being bombarded by ads, making it a refreshing change from typical mobile games. Overall, the game is seen as a well-designed, enjoyable experience that respects players' time and choices regarding monetization.
- “This game has no ads unless you choose to watch them for rewards, and I've been playing for around a week now.”
- “Great game, and something that surprised me was there were no ads unless you chose to watch one!”
- “No ads and you can have fun without paying.”
- “This app is broken, do not download or give them any in-app purchases.”
- “Great game, and the lack of advertisements is awesome, 4 stars because there's always room for improvement.”
- “I love this game, some ads, some issues, but not much.”
story
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
71%
9%
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its charm and the integration of cat rescue themes, though some find it repetitive and desire more content. Many users express a strong attachment to the storyline and characters, particularly the cats, while also noting that the narrative can feel limited once completed. Overall, players are eager for future updates to expand the story and gameplay elements.
- “The storyline overall is amazing and I absolutely love it; I will continue to play.”
- “It's a cute story and I like the variety of cats you come across.”
- “I love the storyline and the rarer cats are somewhat easy to get.”
- “Sadly, I've finished the story that's out up to now.”
- “Also, once you catch up on the story, people stop giving tools, which discourages continued play while waiting for updates.”
- “I love this game, but it seems like it's over instead of adopting cats. No more building in or story?”
graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
20%
9%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their cute, colorful, and bold art style, featuring adorable and realistic cat designs that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the high-quality visuals, engaging animations, and the fun interactions with the cats, making it visually appealing for all ages. While some minor issues were noted, such as the graphic depiction of bugs, the overall consensus is that the graphics significantly contribute to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “The art style is cute, colorful, and bold.”
- “The graphics are wonderful and the gameplay is really satisfying.”
- “I really love the game, the graphics, the variety of adorable cats, well-organized and customizable home option, and the cute little tiny noises of cats.”
- “The bugs were a bit graphic for the art style, but I looked past it.”
- “The graphical quality is beyond pretty, but the story development is slightly slower than you might expect, as you have to renovate the house.”
- “This game is quite fun but simple in a way that doesn't take away from the graphics.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting issues such as freezing, lagging, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay and lead to lost progress. While some players appreciate the overall experience and find the game enjoyable, the prevalence of bugs and technical problems has led to frustration, especially given the game's price point. Overall, the game is described as "buggy" but still beloved by many players.
- “Nope, it suddenly just freezes and when I reopened the game, I had lost over an hour of progress.”
- “I would love to give it five stars; however, it's full of glitches and bugs, which is totally unacceptable when a game is as expensive to play as this one is.”
- “I loved the game, but after a while, it just won't load anymore. I open it, and the loading bar fills until about 90%, then it freezes.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
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The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, particularly for fans of renovation games and cat lovers, with many noting the adorable cat interactions and smooth experience. However, some users express concerns about repetitive gameplay and a lack of variety, suggesting that while there is plenty to do, the mechanics could benefit from more diversity. Overall, the game offers a pleasant experience without intrusive ads and maintains a balanced progression system.
- “Secondly, the gameplay/story is unbeatable.”
- “Gameplay is not pay-walled at all and ease of progressing virtually stays the same regardless if you purchase or not.”
- “Other than that it's fab, smooth gameplay and cute!”
- “I would be playing normally, and all of a sudden it would freeze (whether during gameplay or watching ads).”
- “Very cute, but lacks diversity in gameplay.”
- “My only gripe is that there's not a lot of variety gameplay-wise, and it can get pretty repetitive.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, leading to a decline in enjoyment. Tasks such as grooming and medical care for the cats quickly become monotonous, and the need to repeatedly perform these actions detracts from the overall experience. Many users express frustration with the repetitive nature of the gameplay, suggesting that improvements are needed to enhance engagement.
- “It makes it tedious and not enjoyable.”
- “However, caring for the cats gets tedious real fast.”
- “The mini game was fun at first, but it's just tedious.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The music in the game is described as calming and enjoyable, enhancing the overall relaxing experience while playing. Users appreciate the absence of annoying ads and find the background music to be soothing, contributing to a high-quality gaming atmosphere. Overall, the music is a standout feature that complements the game's cute visuals and engaging mini-games.
- “The background music is chilling, and I like the mini games playing with the cats; they're so cute, and I'm glad it shows what breed they are too.”
- “No ads, comfortable music, high quality game.”
- “Then I stopped hearing everything, and I only heard the music of the game.”
- “Then I stopped hearing everything and I only heard the music of the game.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be both cute and fun, but it also evokes strong emotional attachments to the cats, leading to moments of sadness. The game's wholesome nature contributes to its ability to elicit tears and deep feelings within a short playtime.
- “This is a really cute and fun game, but the sad thing is you can get really emotionally attached to the cats that come in.”
- “This is a wholesome cat game so far; I just got the game, so I will write more once I've played more.”
- “I've been playing for 15 minutes, and this game has already made me cry. I love it.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by amusing translation errors that enhance the experience rather than detract from it, contributing to a fun and entertaining lore.
- “There are some translation errors, but they're more humorous than inconvenient.”
- “Adds some fun and funny lore.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game is praised for its beauty and smooth performance, users feel that there is still room for improvement in optimization to enhance the overall experience.
- “It's so beautiful and runs smoothly, way better than a lot of cat games on here.”
- “One of my favorite cat games, but it could use optimization.”