Claws & Feathers
- March 26, 2015
- Alawar Entertainment
Get on Steam"Claws & Feathers 3" is a lighthearted match-3 game where players assist a flock of birds in rescuing their chicks from a group of mischievous cats. Match clusters of birds to clear a path to the hatchlings, remove cats from the game board, and use powerups to overcome obstacles. Strategic thinking is required as moves without matches result in more birds hatching, adding to the challenge.
PC
Reviews
- The game offers a charming and engaging experience with cute graphics and satisfying sound effects.
- Levels provide a good mix of challenge, with some being easy and others requiring strategic thinking.
- It allows players to progress even after failing a level, which adds to the enjoyment and reduces frustration.
- The game can become repetitive over time, lacking diversity in gameplay.
- Timed puzzles can be frustrating and may detract from the overall experience.
- Some mechanics are not well explained, leading to confusion during gameplay.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with some players finding it reminiscent of popular titles like Angry Birds and Plants vs. Zombies, while others criticize the lack of clear explanations for new mechanics. The second game in a series is noted for being more engaging, whereas the first is seen as a less compelling test version. Overall, the gameplay is described as enjoyable, particularly in its puzzle-solving elements, though it may lack variety across levels.
“I will not try to explain the mechanics of the game, as I am not a good enough writer to do it justice. I'll just say: I'm having fun with this one and find myself still thinking about it when I have to go back to my chores.”
“A pretty solid puzzle game in the match-3 vein, where the basic mechanics remain the same from level to level, but each stage can be a chain of puzzles to solve to get to the goal, or just board-control where you need to keep clear paths as new pieces spawn, or even 'make a path to the one key to open the goal'.”
“And for icing, as they introduce mechanics into the game, they don't necessarily bother to explain them.”
“While gameplay-wise they are very different, I could easily see this game being a homage to Angry Birds and/or Plants vs. Zombies.”
“A pretty solid puzzle game in the match-3 vein, where the basic mechanics remain the same from level to level, but each stage can be a chain of puzzles to solve to get to the goal, or just board control where you need to keep clear paths as new pieces spawn, or even 'make a path to the one key to open the goal.'”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their cute and colorful design, complemented by well-suited background music. Players appreciate the high-quality visuals, which can be customized through the options menu. Overall, the visual presentation is considered a strong point of the game.
“Cute graphics and the music is the perfect background.”
“I want to mention that the visuals in the game are nicely done.”
“The visuals can be adjusted in the game's options menu.”
“Colorful graphics.”
“Graphic design is lacking in detail.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its cute and whimsical elements, particularly the interactions between birds and cats, which elicit laughter through clever sound effects and charming scenarios. Players find the execution of this humor delightful, making it a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.
“The birds and cats were quite funny, and we still ask, 'Is that my coffee?'”
“Great execution, cute humor, and definitely worth the purchase.”
“It also adds in humor and the whole 'cute' factor with birds, baby chicklets, and cats who are the natural hunters of the birds.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its relaxing quality, serving as a perfect background that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate how it complements the cute graphics and contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, making it both enjoyable and engaging.
“Cute graphics and the music is the perfect background.”
“Great game, gave me exactly the challenge I was after, and on top of that, it's cute too and has good music and sound.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting that perseverance can lead to unexpected outcomes. Users appreciate the cut-scenes, which effectively convey this moral and enhance the overall narrative experience.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The cutscenes and story, in particular, remind me of classic narratives.”
“The cut-scenes and story in particular remind me of those.”
“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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, with players noting that it can quickly become repetitive and lacking in fresh content or features to enhance the experience.
“The replay value is a bit lacking for sure, and a game like this could quickly feel repetitive, but I can't think of a single thing to remedy that which hasn't already been done.”
“The replay value for the game is low.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to unintuitive interactions, which detract from the enjoyment of solving puzzles.
“The interactions are not at all intuitive, making the puzzles more tedious than fun.”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
“The repetitive tasks required to progress become frustrating and detract from the overall experience.”
