Catmouth Island
- December 31, 2014
- Colonthree Enterprises
Get on Steam"Catmouth Island" is a relaxed, point-and-click adventure game featuring a student named Mya, who loves solving puzzles and exploring her island home, Catmouth Island. Mya attends Silvestri Schooledge, lives in Meow Village, and investigates the secretive B3 Corp., while managing her studies. Inspired by classic games like "Sam & Max: Hit The Road," "Day of The Tentacle," and "Monkey Island," "Catmouth Island" boasts a low-poly graphical style and aims to improve upon traditional point-and-click mechanics.
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Reviews
- The game features charming retro graphics and a colorful, light-hearted atmosphere.
- The humor and quirky character designs add a fun element to the gameplay.
- At its low price point, it offers a brief but enjoyable experience for those looking for a casual game.
- The camera controls are frustrating, making navigation difficult and often leading to confusion.
- The point-and-click mechanics can feel clunky, with a lack of clear direction on how to progress.
- There are numerous bugs and performance issues that detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration.
- graphics17 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a nostalgic low-poly aesthetic reminiscent of the N64 and PS1 era, which some players find charming and refreshing, while others consider them dull and lacking detail. The colorful and humorous art style, along with unique visual elements like smoke effects and whimsical building animations, contribute to an enjoyable atmosphere, though opinions vary on their overall quality. Despite the retro visuals, the game's artwork is generally appreciated for its appeal and fittingness to the game's theme.
“With its cute, colorful graphics and humor.”
“I find the low poly, cel-shaded style graphics quite appealing, and it fits the game perfectly.”
“The graphics, while being low poly, actually made a refreshing change.”
“The graphics are pointy with as few polygons as possible on a 3D object; the story is silly, the music is pretty relaxing and funky (island style), and the atmosphere sound effects can be really relaxing if you like the sound of a beach.”
“Meh graphics and scenery is a bit dull.”
“Funny, strange, borderline frustrating mid-80s graphics game.”
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is perceived as lacking depth and direction, often leading players to engage in repetitive fetch quests that feel aimless and frustrating. While there are hints of a moral about perseverance, the overall narrative is overshadowed by tedious gameplay mechanics and a lack of meaningful progression, leaving players feeling disconnected from the story. The quirky characters and relaxing atmosphere provide some charm, but many reviewers express disappointment in the storytelling and quest structure.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“I'm sure there's a story here somewhere, but the super creepy characters are way more interesting.”
“There was one story puzzle that, as far as I know, involved trial-and-error.”
“I really wanted to enjoy this; I loved everything else so far, but running for ages and then arriving somewhere only to find I can't do anything there yet or I need to go somewhere else to continue the fetch quest conga line is infuriating.”
“It's basically a puzzle game with no pieces to play with where you run in circles talking to quest givers over and over again, hoping that they will say something different to progress in the story.”
“If you like to run around a game with no real direction and do quests that lead into other quests with no real reward, then this is the game for you.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing and atmospheric qualities, with some describing it as stunningly beautiful and island-style funky. While the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, it is noted that the game's design detracts from its potential, leaving players wishing for a sequel that could better integrate the impressive music with improved gameplay. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's cozy and calming ambiance.
“The music is pretty relaxing and funky (island style) and the atmosphere sound effects can be really relaxing if you like the sound of a beach.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“If they made a successor/sequel with much improved gameplay but these artistic and soundtrack choices, I'd happily buy and try it.”
“I'd recommend it to people looking for a short, comfy game: the atmosphere is very relaxing, thanks to the cozy soundtrack and the calming setting.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a blend of silly, anime-inspired content that appeals to those familiar with the references, while others find it less amusing. Reviewers appreciate its charming and effortless comedic style, noting that it strikes a balance between being hilariously strange and playfully serious without overwhelming players with jokes.
“Fun little game with silly content mostly inspired by Japanese anime, but still funny for those who understand the source.”
“It's funny and charming, and it effortlessly pulls off what many comedic adventure games try too hard to accomplish.”
“It's walking a fine line between hilariously strange and playfully serious; it doesn't take itself at all seriously, yet it doesn't try to shove jokes down your throat either.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by stunning visuals, a charming and stylish presentation, and a relaxing soundtrack that evokes a carefree island vibe. While some players appreciate the rich ambiance and soothing sound effects, others feel that the overall experience is undermined by poor game design. Ultimately, it offers a cozy and enjoyable environment for those seeking a brief escape rather than a deep gameplay experience.
“There's a nice comfy atmosphere that's as carefree as the denizens of the island.”
“I'd recommend it to people looking for a short, comfy game: the atmosphere is very relaxing, thanks to the cozy soundtrack and the calming setting.”
“But it's super charming and stylish, so as long as you go into it intending to just soak up the rich atmosphere for an hour or two instead of expecting a deep gameplay experience, there's some worthwhile enjoyment to be had here.”
“Stunningly beautiful art direction, wonderful presentation, music, and atmosphere are all marred by some terrible game design, unfortunately.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered standard and straightforward, offering a charming and stylish experience that prioritizes atmosphere over depth. While players express a desire for improved mechanics in a potential sequel, the current gameplay can still provide enjoyable moments if approached with the right expectations.
“If they made a successor or sequel with much improved gameplay but kept these artistic and soundtrack choices, I'd happily buy and try it.”
“It's super charming and stylish, so as long as you go into it intending to soak up the rich atmosphere for an hour or two instead of expecting a deep gameplay experience, there's some worthwhile enjoyment to be had here.”
“The gameplay itself is pretty standard and easy to follow.”
“If they made a successor/sequel with much improved gameplay but kept these artistic and soundtrack choices, I'd happily buy and try it.”
“But it's super charming and stylish, so as long as you go into it intending to just soak up the rich atmosphere for an hour or two instead of expecting a deep gameplay experience, there's some worthwhile enjoyment to be had here.”
“Gameplay itself is pretty standard and easy to follow.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that grinding contributes to a sense of scale and realism in the game world, but many find it becomes tedious and repetitive over time.
“While it does make the world seem actually big and possibly more realistic, it gets tedious very quickly.”
“The grinding feels endless and often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous.”
