Dear My Cat :Relaxing cat game
"Dear My Cat: Relaxing Cat Game" is a simulation game that invites you to reminisce about cherished memories with cats. Its engaging gameplay, charming graphics, and soothing music create a stellar atmosphere, but the experience is marred by excessive grinding, frequent ads, and several bugs. Overall, it offers a highly emotional and delightful journey, providing ample laughter and joyful memories along the way.
Reviews
- The game features adorable graphics and calming music, making it a relaxing experience.
- Each cat has its own unique backstory, adding depth and charm to the gameplay.
- The game allows for progress without mandatory ads, making it enjoyable for free-to-play users.
- The game can be laggy and may crash on certain devices, affecting the overall experience.
- Progression often requires watching a significant number of ads, which can become tedious.
- Some users have reported issues with the game not loading or crashing during startup.
- monetization682 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on optional ads, which players can choose to watch for in-game rewards, making it a free-to-play experience. While many users appreciate the ability to progress without mandatory ads, a significant number express frustration over the frequency and length of ads, often feeling that they detract from the overall gameplay experience. Some players suggest a desire for a one-time purchase option to remove ads entirely, indicating a mixed reception regarding the balance between ad-based rewards and gameplay enjoyment.
“A big plus for me is that the in-app purchases are 100% optional.”
“In-app purchases are very reasonably priced and not necessary to still enjoy the game and level up, which is a big pet peeve of mine in a lot of games!”
“I've been very much enjoying how unaggressive this game is with its microtransactions and don't feel forced to buy anything thanks to their ad point system.”
“The game is aesthetic and enjoyable with optional ads and great music.”
“It's a super cute game but I recommend to the developers to use less ads.”
“Unfortunately, as usual, the amount of ads you have to deal with are too annoying to want to keep playing.”
- graphics439 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cuteness and charm, with many users highlighting the beautiful art style and soothing visuals that create a relaxing atmosphere. Players appreciate the unique character designs and the overall aesthetic, which enhances the gameplay experience. However, some users noted issues with lag and blurriness, suggesting that while the graphics are impressive, optimization could be improved.
“The graphics are amazing and the storyline is super cute.”
“The graphics are so cute, and the gameplay is easy to keep up with.”
“Beautiful graphics, calming atmosphere, and cute friends galore.”
“The graphics are lackluster.”
“Graphics is really nice but super laggy ruining the overall gameplay experience.”
“The frame rate is terrible in this game, I just wish it was better, because the game has a cute art style and storyline but it's just the frame rate that ruined it for me.”
- music286 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience. Players appreciate the beautiful soundtrack, which complements the adorable graphics and charming character designs, although some express a desire for more variety in the music tracks. Overall, the serene music significantly contributes to the game's appeal as a stress-relieving and enjoyable idle experience.
“The music is incredibly calming.”
“Beautiful visuals and soothing ambient music makes for a very relaxing game!”
“The music is so soothing, it's perfect.”
“The soundtrack can get repetitive after a while.”
“I do wish there was more music because it's just the 1 song but it's okay.”
“The music in the background is quite repetitive and when I press on the music button it only has 1 other track but other than that it's an amazing game, 10/10 would recommend.”
- story116 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by its charming and heartwarming narratives, with each cat featuring a unique backstory that enhances player connection and engagement. While the overall plot may lack depth and can be bittersweet, the beautiful artwork and relaxing gameplay create a soothing experience. Players appreciate the individual stories of the cats, although some express a desire for a more developed overarching narrative.
“Each character has a fun backstory too!”
“The graphics are relaxing and beautiful, and the cats are adorable, each with their own backstory.”
“The underlying story is sad but the music and sounds are so calming, it's visually pleasing, and the cats are adorable.”
“It lacks depth in its story and basically, it would be more interesting if there was a background to it.”
“The 'story' and characters seem unnecessary and too much.”
“I wasn't convinced at first, but I changed my mind when I realized I couldn't get away from the phone, the game entertains with a mini-story and lots of cute kittens.”
- gameplay93 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its cute graphics and engaging mechanics, offering a relaxing experience with simple, idle gameplay that allows for both active and passive participation. However, many players express frustration over the heavy reliance on ads, which can detract from the overall enjoyment and flow of the game. While the game features charming characters and a therapeutic atmosphere, the intrusive nature of ads and occasional lag issues have led to mixed reviews regarding its overall gameplay experience.
“The graphics are beautiful, and the gameplay is engaging, making it overall a really great game!”
“The gameplay is not too slow or fast, and it's not pay-to-win, basically the perfect amount of everything for a relaxing time!”
“I love the gameplay as it's very to the point, and the colors and designs are very dreamy and serene.”
“Overall the gameplay is okay, but at the first few days it was very laggy.”
“In any case, despite being a beautiful and cute game, it relies entirely too much on ads over gameplay, which is disappointing.”
“At some point, 80% of the gameplay is just watching ads.”
- emotional90 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players describing it as heartwarming, relaxing, and stress-relieving. Many reviews highlight the touching backstories of the cats, which evoke feelings of joy and sadness, creating a bittersweet experience that resonates deeply with players. Overall, the game's charming graphics and wholesome premise contribute to a deeply emotional and enchanting gameplay experience.
“The game is really peaceful and lovely, and getting to know the characters through their travel diaries is really touching.”
“It's easy to become enchanted by the beautiful island and emotionally attached to all the unique characters.”
“My cat passed on not too long ago and this is weirdly touching and needed more than I realized.”
- atmosphere26 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its calming and whimsical qualities, featuring beautiful graphics and soothing music that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the adorable cat interactions and the peaceful vibe, making it a relaxing escape. However, some users express frustration with ads that disrupt the immersive atmosphere.
“I love this game because it's chill and cute, has great graphics and a whimsical atmosphere.”
“Beautiful graphics, calming atmosphere, and cute friends galore.”
“I'm so in love with the tranquil atmosphere of the game and adorable cat interactions!”
“I'm tired of getting taken out of the game's atmosphere over the ads, and I can see that reasonable progression is going to take more ad watching than I'm going to care for.”
“So many of them, ruining all the atmosphere, ruining all the fun.”
“I really like the game's atmosphere, but for some reason the shop won't load; can you fix it?”
- stability24 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches, freezing issues, and problems with ads that disrupt gameplay on both iPhone and Android devices. While some players enjoy the game and find it fun, many express frustration over the need to restart the app due to persistent bugs, slow loading times, and unresponsive menus. Overall, the game requires patience due to its instability, although developers are noted to be proactive in addressing issues.
“The loading screen freezes right before it's fully loaded.”
“Haro's express delivery is buggy; I've watched ads to get furniture for 2 days in a row now just to get no furniture and a frozen screen (that's only fixed by closing and reopening the app).”
“I could play this morning, but now suddenly it freezes on the loading screen when it reaches 52%. It's a shame since this app is my comfort game :(”
- humor19 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its charming and whimsical portrayal of cats, featuring funny interactions, cute animations, and lighthearted writing that resonates with players. Users appreciate the blend of humor and cuteness, particularly in the cats' personalities and their amusing reactions to various scenarios, making the experience both entertaining and calming. Some players also find humor in the quirky naming of characters, adding an unexpected layer of fun to the gameplay.
“This game isn't competitive; it's just nice to open my phone here and there and look at all my cute cats and give them funny, cute hats!”
“Cats have their own interests and personality; they interact with each other and there are funny reactions!”
“But there's a thing I want to say: there's a cat called 'Verga'; the problem is that 'verga' means d*ck or p*nis in Spanish, and it's funny but also weird to see a cat called that way.”
- optimization16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players appreciate its beautiful graphics and smooth gameplay, several report significant performance issues, particularly on various Android devices. Some users experience crashes and low frame rates, indicating that the game requires further optimization to enhance stability and performance across all platforms. Despite these challenges, many still find the game enjoyable and relaxing.
“Overall, it's a relaxing game that runs smoothly.”
“Graphics are amazing yet it runs smoothly.”
“Earning gold is really easy if you level up correctly, and it runs smoothly with good graphics; it's all around just an awesome game, I love it.”
“But unoptimized like this one runs barely 10 fps, even the low setting was selected for me.”
“Game continues to crash on the latest version of Android with Google Pixel 4; it seems a large portion of the player base just uninstalls shortly after installation because of the lack of optimization across Android devices.”
“Not optimized for Samsung Galaxy Tab S2; runs very slow.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight a mixed experience with grinding in the game. While some players find it tedious and time-consuming, leading to boredom, others enjoy the grind as a fun and rewarding aspect, particularly due to the game's charming characters and engaging mechanics. Overall, the grinding can be seen as both a drawback and a draw, depending on individual player preferences.
“After a while, it became so tedious to do anything that I eventually got bored and dropped it.”
“The game has stopped being rewarding and has instead turned tedious.”
“It's really fun and addictive, but one thing I don't like is how grindy it is.”
- character development6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is praised for its charming and adorable designs, contributing to a relaxing and aesthetically pleasing experience. Players appreciate the thoughtful character design and the overall ambiance, which enhances the game's appeal as a calming idle experience.
“The color palette and character designs are adorable - I would definitely recommend checking it out if you're looking for a calm game to wind down with!”
“Cute and simple idle game, charming graphics, beautiful music, and thoughtful character design.”
“Nice, chilled game, simple but elegant character design, the music is very pleasant and it's great it still works in the background when it's offline.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's replayability due to the accessibility of necessary items, making it enjoyable without the need for additional spending. This design choice enhances the overall play experience, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
“The game offers a wealth of content that keeps me coming back for more, with new challenges and experiences every time I play.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, thanks to the variety of choices and paths available.”
“I love how the game encourages experimentation, making it easy to dive back in and try different strategies.”