Dr. Cares - Pet Rescue 911
- September 21, 2017
- Nitreal
In "Dr. Cares - Pet Rescue 911," players assume the role of Dr. Cares, a veterinarian tasked with saving and treating animals in various emergencies. The game features time management and simulation elements, as players attend to animals, upgrade facilities, and unlock new cases. With a variety of medical issues to address and a colorful cast of animal characters, Dr. Cares - Pet Rescue 911 offers a charming and engaging experience for fans of veterinary-themed games.
Reviews
- The game features cute graphics and engaging mini-games that make the time management gameplay enjoyable.
- The story, while predictable, is heartwarming and allows players to feel invested in Amy's journey as a veterinarian.
- The game is accessible for casual gamers, offering a relaxing experience with adjustable difficulty levels.
- Many characters, including the protagonist Amy, are perceived as unlikable or lacking depth, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Some mini-games can be frustrating due to controls or timing, leading to a less enjoyable gameplay experience for some players.
- The game is considered too easy by some, lacking the challenge and excitement found in other titles from the same developer.
- story22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it engaging and heartwarming, particularly appreciating the character development and cut-scenes that enhance the narrative. However, others criticize the characters as unlikable or stereotypical, and some feel the story lacks depth compared to similar titles from the publisher. Overall, while the story has its enjoyable moments, it may not resonate with everyone.
“The story is engaging and makes the game worth playing through so you can see what happens to the characters.”
“The game has a heartwarming story, a good amount of dialogues, and all the locations are well crafted.”
“I enjoyed the story as well as the gameplay.”
“In terms of story and characters, there are no likable characters for me.”
“Unfortunately, you are unlikely to find Amy - the protagonist - or her story enthralling, and sadly, that is a huge letdown considering this publisher's similar titles are quite focused on storytelling.”
“The story is flat, levels and minigames are too easy.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and well-balanced, offering a mix of fun mini-games and time management elements that require attention without being overly complex. While some players found the pacing slower compared to similar titles, the overall experience is relaxing and satisfying, especially for those aiming for achievements. However, certain mini-games, like fastening the harness at the horse stable, can be frustrating.
“The minigames are fun and the main time management gameplay is fine-tuned like other GameHouse games.”
“Relaxing gameplay but not too simple or brain-dead, which requires some attention.”
“Overall, the difficulty is right for casual games and gameplay is very enjoyable.”
“As for gameplay, the only thing I found frustrating is the mini-game - fasten the harness when working at the horse stable.”
“The gameplay was significantly slower than the Allison Heart games, so there were a few times I felt impatient with the 'customer thinking' phase.”
“The gameplay is very simple but requires some attention, especially if you want all the achievements.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, featuring a beautiful main soundtrack and a couple of songs with lyrics, which is a rarity. Players appreciate the separate volume sliders for music and sound effects, although some note that the sound can be crucial for gameplay. Overall, the sound design enhances the experience, particularly in the mini-games.
“Overall, I love the mini games and the soundtracks - especially their main song; it is so beautiful and free.”
“Great soundtrack, kinda hard to find the mice if you don't have your volume up to a certain level lol.”
“Hehe, there are a couple of songs in the game with actual lyrics (unusual!), but no voice-overs (per usual).”
“There are a couple of songs in the game with actual lyrics (unusual!), but no voice-overs (as usual).”
“Overall, I love the mini-games and the soundtracks - especially their main song; it is so beautiful and free.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by bright and colorful visuals, offering a pleasing aesthetic despite being described as mobile-level quality. While not the best in the genre, they are still considered attractive and enjoyable by players.
“The graphics are bright and colorful.”
“The graphics are mobile-level but look really pretty.”
“The graphics aren't the best I've seen in these games, but they're still very nice.”
“Graphics are mobile level but look really pretty.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a heartwarming story and well-crafted locations, with character growth that enhances emotional engagement, particularly through the development of the protagonist, Amy. The dialogue contributes to the overall emotional depth, making players feel more connected to the narrative.
“Amy was not immediately likable for me, but she has some beautiful character growth during the game that made me feel differently.”
“The game has a heartwarming story, a good amount of dialogue, and all the locations are well crafted.”
“Heartwarming story”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding is minimal, primarily required only for those aiming to complete all achievements in the game.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the grinding to be repetitive and unfulfilling, which detracted from the overall experience.”
“While some grinding is expected, this game takes it to an extreme that feels more like a chore than fun.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing elements like the hair-cutting mini games for dogs and horses, which are described as both relaxing and funny, with occasional touches of sadness.
“I also thought certain aspects of the game were hilarious, such as the hair-cutting mini-games for dogs and horses.”
“It was relaxing and funny, sometimes a little bit sad.”