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
Windows
Reviews
- The game features cute graphics and engaging sound effects, making it a fun and charming experience.
- Levels vary in difficulty, providing both easy and challenging puzzles that keep the gameplay interesting.
- It offers a unique blend of match-3 and puzzle mechanics, allowing for strategic thinking and replayability.
- The game can become repetitive, with low replay value and a lack of diverse gameplay elements.
- Timed puzzles can lead to frustration, especially for players who prefer a more relaxed gaming experience.
- Some mechanics are not well explained, making it difficult for players to understand how to progress effectively.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with some players finding the mechanics engaging and reminiscent of popular titles like Angry Birds and Plants vs. Zombies, while others criticize the lack of explanations for new mechanics. The second game in the series is noted to be significantly more enjoyable, with solid puzzle elements that challenge players through various stages, though some feel the overall gameplay lacks depth compared to its sequel. Despite these criticisms, many players still find enjoyment in the game, indicating a level of fun that keeps them engaged.
“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.”
“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'.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are described as cute and colorful, with well-executed visuals that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the option to adjust the graphics settings in the menu, and the accompanying music complements the visuals effectively.
“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 option menu.”
“Colorful graphics.”
“[h1] Graphic design: [/h1]”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its cute and whimsical portrayal of birds and cats, with players finding the interactions and sound effects amusing. The execution of the comedic elements is well-received, making it a delightful experience that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Great execution, cute humor, and definitely worth the purchase.”
“The sound effects are funny.”
“It also adds in humor and the whole 'cute' factor with birds, baby chicklets, and cats who are the natural hunters of the birds.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is frequently praised for its relaxing qualities, serving as a perfect background that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate how it complements the cute graphics and contributes to the game's enjoyable atmosphere, making it a notable aspect of the gameplay.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“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/sound.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, highlighting that perseverance can lead to unexpected outcomes. The cut-scenes effectively convey this moral, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
“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.”
“The cut-scenes and story in particular remind me of those.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, with many 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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be 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.”
