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"Cats in Time - Relaxing Puzzle" is a 3D diorama exploration puzzle game with charming graphics and a calming soundtrack. Solve riddles and rescue cats while enjoying the smooth gameplay. However, be prepared for frequent advertisements and occasional bugs that may impact your experience. The game offers a unique and enjoyable puzzle-solving experience despite its drawbacks.

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Play Modes

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

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+11

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,528 reviews

graphics63 positive mentions

monetization124 negative mentions

The game features relaxing gameplay with great visuals and adorable cats.
Puzzles are engaging and provide a good balance of challenge without being overly difficult.
The game supports a good cause by helping real-life cats, which adds to its charm.

Many levels are locked behind a paywall, requiring players to watch ads or make purchases to continue.
Some players experience bugs that prevent them from progressing, such as levels not loading or hints not working.
The game can be completed quickly, leaving players wanting more content and new levels.

monetization
148 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
3%
84%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads and the requirement to watch them to unlock levels or obtain hints. While some users appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience and additional content, others feel that the game heavily relies on microtransactions and forced ads, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as overly aggressive, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab rather than a fully enjoyable experience.
- “I paid for the unlocked games and unlimited hints/no ads, and was able to complete all the levels in just a few hours!”
- “You can buy extra levels plus no ads, which I think is a great investment, especially if it's for a younger child who will be challenged by the puzzles.”
- “I would gladly pay to unlock more levels when they are made and I will be buying no ads.”
- “But most of all, the constant begging for money and insisting on ads replaces the joy from what might've been a real winner with dismay.”
- “Forcing players to watch ads in order to play beyond the first level of a free game is an incredibly scummy practice.”
- “This game has way too many ads.”
graphics
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
30%
3%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty, detail, and engaging style, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable gameplay experience. Players appreciate the cute and colorful visuals, which complement the puzzle mechanics and overall atmosphere of the game. Many reviews highlight the smooth performance and artistic design, making the graphics a standout feature that enhances the fun and interactive elements of the game.
- “The graphics are very detailed and interactive.”
- “The game has awesome graphics, nice soundtrack and creative puzzle design.”
- “Gorgeous graphics and a very relaxing game overall.”
- “Got frustrated in the beginning because it was so slow, but went into settings and adjusted the graphics.”
- “I had to decrease graphics settings and reload the map.”
- “Cute graphics, similar concept to the Faraway series (including the fact that not all levels are free) but somehow not as engaging as the puzzles are not as entertaining.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
20%
15%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging puzzles, and beautiful graphics, making it enjoyable and satisfying for players. However, some users find certain puzzles too easy or repetitive, and there are concerns about the high cost of additional levels. Despite these criticisms, the game's charming concept and relaxing music contribute positively to the overall experience.
- “Beautifully detailed, imaginative settings, fun little mechanical puzzles.”
- “Gameplay and animation are smooth.”
- “The puzzles are interesting, entertaining, engaging with beautiful gameplay and graphics.”
- “Too easy and repetitive, and the only difficulties I encountered were more to do with poor design than gameplay.”
- “Gameplay gets stuck.”
- “Fair gameplay but so derivative it feels like a reskin.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
27%
13%
The music in the game is widely praised for being cheerful, relaxing, and soothing, enhancing the overall calming experience of gameplay. Many players appreciate the background sounds and sound effects, which contribute to a pleasant atmosphere, although some express disappointment towards the music in later stages. Overall, the combination of enjoyable music and cute graphics makes the game appealing for both kids and adults.
- “The music and little meows are perfect too!”
- “The graphics are good, the music is cheerful and relaxing, and the ad placement is not disrupting to gameplay.”
- “Very casual and relaxing - soothing music, sound effects, no time limits.”
- “The music becomes disappointing.”
- “Fun game...up until the last part of the sunken ship, when the screen totally blacks out...I can still hear the music though.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
93%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting various glitches and bugs that affect gameplay, particularly with hints and freezing issues at certain levels. While some players have experienced minimal problems, others find the game unplayable due to frequent crashes and control issues. Overall, the game's charm is overshadowed by its instability, leading to a frustrating experience for many.
- “Free hints, no timer, beautiful graphics, no glitches... excited for more levels.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; I haven't encountered any bugs or issues.”
- “Very buggy and unplayable.”
- “The game is pretty cute all in all, but the app is really buggy.”
- “Love the puzzles (and the cats); however, the game sometimes freezes in the middle, and thank god there's a continue option after restarting.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The humor in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its hilarious premise and find it entertaining, others feel that the gameplay lacks humor and becomes repetitive, leading to boredom. Overall, the game is described as having a funny concept but not delivering enough comedic elements during play.
- “Hilarious puzzle game.”
- “Stupid, yet funny premise.”
- “Not too hard and funny.”
- “I played the first 3 levels in 10 minutes and then decided it was honestly kind of boring, not funny, and the levels are too much the same.”
- “The jokes fell flat and the humor felt forced, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I expected a lot of laughs, but the humor was stale and didn't resonate with me at all.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its charming graphics and relaxing vibe, enhanced by the presence of cute cartoon cats and engaging puzzles. Players appreciate the panoramic visuals and the immersive experience of time travel, making it a delightful and enjoyable environment. Overall, the atmosphere is consistently praised as perfect for a relaxing gaming experience.
- “Lovely, panoramic hidden object game that has quick but challenging puzzles, cute cats, and a great atmosphere.”
- “Awesome puzzles and atmosphere, would recommend this relaxing game!”
- “Perfect atmosphere and cool graphics!”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is characterized by a cute and engaging narrative that complements the detailed levels and 3D puzzle layout. Players appreciate the cheerful cat theme over a more cryptic storyline, though there is a desire for further development of the plot. Overall, the story adds charm to the gameplay experience.
- “Each level has more details, and of course, cheerful cats are cooler than cryptic storyline scrolls.”
- “Cute storyline and I love the 3D puzzle layout.”
- “Good job, devs! I can't wait to see the rest of the story.”
- “The story feels incomplete and leaves too many questions unanswered.”
- “The characters lack depth, making it hard to connect with their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization has been criticized for frequent crashes, with users reporting issues even after attempts to manage battery performance and reinstall the app, leading to significant frustration and loss of progress.
- “Cute and all, but it keeps crashing. I tried removing it from battery performance settings to prevent the phone from closing it if it uses too much RAM, uninstalled and reinstalled (lost most of my progress), and nothing fixed it.”
- “The game is fun, but the optimization is terrible. It lags constantly, even on high-end devices.”
- “I love the concept, but the frequent crashes and poor performance make it unplayable at times.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a sense of emotional connection when interacting with the game, particularly in moments that involve engaging with characters like the cat. However, the inability to physically interact with the cat can lead to feelings of frustration or disappointment, highlighting a complex emotional experience.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is considered fun but lacks replayability due to its ease and the high cost of additional levels, resulting in a short playtime with little incentive to revisit.
- “Fun game but quite easy, and the extra levels are way too expensive, resulting in a rather short playtime with no replay value at all.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
- “Pretty tedious and repetitive.”