Cats of the Ming Dynasty
- March 11, 2024
- Catnip studio
Get on Steam"Cats of the Ming Dynasty" is a delightful cat-searching game set in the vibrant Chinese ink painting "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" by Qiu Ying. The game features 600 hand-drawn cats, historical settings, and characters, all blending seamlessly to create charming interactions. With over 2,000 distinct figures, this game immerses you in the social life of Suzhou during the Ming dynasty, offering a unique and enchanting experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features stunning artwork inspired by ancient tapestry styles, making the search for cats visually appealing.
- With 600 unique cats to find across 6 levels, the game offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience, enhanced by pleasant ambient sounds and music.
- The hint system and the ability to zoom in on the artwork make it easy to engage with the game, while the variety of cat expressions adds a fun element.
- The game is relatively easy compared to other hidden object games, which may not satisfy players looking for a greater challenge.
- Some players expressed a desire for more levels, as the game can be completed in about an hour.
- There are reports of broken achievements, which could detract from the overall experience for achievement hunters.
- graphics18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their gorgeous and intricate artwork, which effectively blends hidden cats into the scenery, enhancing the challenge and enjoyment of gameplay. Players appreciate the detailed historical art style and the overall aesthetic, though some express confusion over the game's large file size relative to its graphical demands. Overall, the combination of beautiful visuals and ambient sounds contributes to a captivating experience.
“The artwork is incredible, and the cats are very well-blended into the scenery.”
“The historical artwork is intricate and detailed, the music is perfect, the ambient sounds (frogs croaking, rain falling) are lovely, and the cats!”
“Cute little game that combines beautiful artwork with beautifully drawn (mostly naturalistic) cats.”
“The only point I can't understand is... why the game is over 2GB download and needs over 4GB storage... a little work with the graphics and it could be down to a few hundred MB.”
- music17 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its relaxing and atmospheric qualities, featuring gentle classical Chinese melodies complemented by soothing ambient sounds like flowing water and nature noises. Reviewers appreciate the variety of sounds, including meows and purrs from the cats, which enhance the overall tranquil experience while exploring the beautifully detailed historical art. The combination of these elements creates a charming and immersive environment that players find enjoyable and calming.
“The historical artwork is intricate and detailed, the music is perfect, the ambient sounds (frogs croaking, rain falling) are lovely, and the cats!”
“This game not only purrs, but the ducks quack gently in the background, other birds sing, there is the soft sound of flowing water, and the classical Chinese music is a gentle background for this charming find the kitty game.”
“In the background are various natural sounds that have a soothing effect upon you along with relaxing music.”
“Cats of the Ming Dynasty is one of a series of (currently) six hidden object games from the developer, all based on finding a large number of domestic cats (600 in this case) which have been inserted into a background of an ancient Chinese scroll painting, with a traditional music accompaniment (plus meows and purrs from the found cats!).”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing expressions of the characters, particularly the cats, which meow adorably upon discovery. Players find the quirky detail of pandas meowing to be both funny and odd, while the unique placement of each cat in humorous scenarios adds to the charm. Overall, the art style is praised for its humor and individuality, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
“Cats meow when you find them, which is adorable; however, it was funny (and weird) that pandas also meow when you find them.”
“Unlike some of the other entries in this category, I didn't find any lazy copy-paste; the cats all seemed very individual and precisely placed (sometimes in very funny situations!) The chirps, trills, and mews from each found cat were absolutely adorable.”
“Pro - nice and funny art for the genre / very cheap”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its exceptional art direction and immersive atmospheric music, which together create a captivating and engaging environment for players.
“Wonderful art direction and atmospheric music.”
“Wonderful art direction and atmospheric music.”
