Cats Make You Smarter!

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Cats Make You Smarter! is a single player action game. It was developed by SandorHQ and was released on October 19, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Meet 50 hand-drawn, funny cats and let them make you smarter by matching 2, 3, 4 or 5 of them on a board in 5 game modes.

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Single-Player

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 142 reviews

music5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Cats Make You Smarter! is a fun and cute memory game with a variety of game modes that keep the gameplay interesting.
The game is free to play, making it accessible for everyone, and it offers easy achievements that can be completed quickly.
The hand-drawn cat art and humorous quotes add charm to the game, making it enjoyable for cat lovers and casual gamers alike.

The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks significant challenge, leading to boredom over time.
Some players experienced issues with the game's resolution and interface, making it difficult to play on certain setups.
While the game is designed for fun, it may not actually improve memory skills as suggested by the title, leaving some players feeling underwhelmed.

music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
39%
23%
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as catchy, relaxing, and fitting for the playful theme, with upbeat tracks that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the humorous cat sounds and the unobtrusive background music, which allows for easy concentration during gameplay. However, some users noted an issue with the music continuing to play even after closing the game.
- “Graphically the game is good with smooth animations, while the sound effects and a pleasing soundtrack add to the playing experience.”
- “The background music is relaxing, which is a plus for a game like this.”
- “The unobtrusive elevator music in the background makes it easy to concentrate and the distinct cat noises on successful matches are cute and rewarding.”
- “I'm going to say don't play this game, because closing it still plays that damn music in the background. Other than that, you get cat achievements and a perfect game.”
- “It seems like the exact same music that was in the goocubelets games...”
- “The unobtrusive elevator music in the background makes it easy to concentrate, but it lacks variety and can become monotonous.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing cat illustrations, quirky descriptions, and playful background music, which collectively create a lighthearted and enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the clever use of cat-related puns and the variety of funny cat styles, making the game both entertaining and charming. Overall, the combination of humor and engaging gameplay contributes to its positive reception.
- “The cat drawings and descriptions, as well as the background music, are so funny that it is hard not to smile or even laugh.”
- “What a great funny game matching up pairs of cat cards.”
- “Cats make you smarter is a funny puzzle game with 5 game modes.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by its variety and replay value, featuring easy-to-learn mechanics and distinct cat personalities that enhance the experience. However, some users feel it falls into a predictable pattern, leading to mixed reviews on its overall engagement.
- “Offering different gameplay methods makes it more varied while increasing the replay value.”
- “The game mechanics are very easy to learn, and I liked how each cat had a very distinct personality and design with their 'trading card' (not community ones, of course).”
- “Very cute gameplay too.”
- “The gameplay is what you'd expect.”
- “[4/10] - gameplay / [5/10] - replay value / [6/10] - visual design.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game's graphics are generally well-received, featuring smooth animations and appealing visuals, particularly with the humorous cat designs. However, some players noted that while the hand-drawn cats are unique, they tend to be too similar in style and color, primarily appearing in black and white, which detracted from the overall artwork experience. The game is also lightweight, requiring minimal storage and can run on older hardware.
- “Graphically, the game is good with smooth animations, while the sound effects and a pleasing soundtrack add to the playing experience.”
- “Nice-looking graphics and funny cats.”
- “It will take only up to 90 MB of space on your PC, and can be played with a 10-year-old graphic card or integrated graphics chip.”
- “It will take only up to 90 MB of space on your PC, and can be played with a 10-year-old graphics card or integrated graphics chip.”
- “I found only a somewhat big issue: the cats are hand-drawn and every single one of them is different (if you click on them you'll get the whole artwork and some quotes) but to me they're too much similar in style and color (it's almost only black and white).”
- “What I hated most about this title was the artwork.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game's story aspect is minimal, with some users noting that each cat has a unique backstory presented on cards, while others question the overall narrative depth.
- “No story.”
- “Every cat has a different story on the card.”
- “Story?”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game features varied gameplay methods and appealing visuals, which contribute to its replayability, particularly for fans of memorization games. However, some users feel it has a limited lifespan, suggesting that overall replay value may be low.
- “Offering different gameplay methods makes it more varied while increasing the replay value.”
- “But I feel that it has a limited lifespan with low replayability.”
- “The cat drawings are cute, and if you like memorization games, this game will definitely have some replay value.”
- “[4/10] - gameplay / [5/10] - replay value / [6/10] - visual design”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is not performance-focused, as achievements are tied to collecting specific cat drawings rather than enhancing gameplay efficiency or technical performance.
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “I experienced long loading times and lag, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “Despite having a powerful PC, the game runs poorly, indicating a lack of proper optimization for different hardware configurations.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like a task requiring an immense commitment, akin to needing a second life to manage it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express mixed emotions regarding the game's impact on their intelligence, with one player feeling a sense of superiority over a younger opponent, while another humorously notes that the game did not enhance their sense of intelligence. Overall, the emotional responses highlight a blend of confidence and self-deprecation.