Hungry Cat Nonogram Color
Get on Play Store"Hungry Cat Nonogram Color" is a hilarious and visually appealing puzzle game where players complete coded grids to uncover pixel images. Despite its fantastic game mechanics and wonderful graphics, it is hindered by annoying ads and frustrating bugs. The objective is to satiate the hungry cat's appetite for puzzles while enjoying the surprising reveals of each completed grid. Overall, a fun and entertaining game that could benefit from some technical polishing.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game features a unique twist on traditional picross mechanics, making it engaging and fun to play.
- There are a vast number of puzzles available, with new content added weekly, keeping the gameplay fresh.
- The colorful graphics and cute cat customization add charm and personality to the game.
- The game has been plagued by bugs, particularly with the Tuesday puzzles not loading or displaying errors.
- Some players have experienced issues with lost progress and the inability to restore purchases after switching devices.
- The recent updates have introduced unwanted ads and changes to the interface that some users find distracting.
- monetization169 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game features a mix of ads and optional in-app purchases, primarily for cosmetic items, with the ability to pay for an ad-free experience. While many users find the ads to be minimally intrusive and manageable, some have reported issues with ad frequency and the effectiveness of the ad removal feature, particularly after device changes. Overall, players appreciate the game's content and the option to support developers through purchases, though frustrations with ad management persist.
“All microtransactions are for cosmetics, and every single puzzle is available for free.”
“You can pay to have no ads, and it isn't pay to win, energy based, or timed.”
“The in-app purchases are extremely optional; there hasn't been a pressure to spend money.”
“The new pop-up ads pitching cat outfits as a paid transaction is incredibly annoying.”
“Things were fine for a little while but suddenly I've started getting ads even in premium.”
“I will be seeking a refund as premium's claim to remove ads was false.”
- graphics62 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the colorful and aesthetically pleasing visuals, as well as the impressive artwork and smooth animations. However, some users criticize the new graphics for being overly large, clunky, and distracting, detracting from the gameplay experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are notable concerns about their impact on gameplay clarity and user experience.
“The artwork is extremely impressive.”
“I love how the graphics are so smooth, and the puzzles are quite challenging.”
“Great and cute graphics and sound effects... 'portraits' of superheroes and video games and everything!!!”
“The new graphics are pointlessly large and child-like, and I am upset.”
“The graphics and navigation are awful, far too bulky, over-animated, and clunky.”
“The graphics are distracting; I don't care about customizing a cat.”
- stability57 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to be significantly buggy, with frequent crashes, freezes, and issues saving progress, particularly after recent updates. Users express frustration over the instability, which often requires restarting the app to continue playing. While some minor glitches exist, the overall experience has deteriorated, leading to a decline in user satisfaction.
“There are no glitches or viruses; you don't even have to pay for more levels.”
“Sadly, it is a little buggy and I sometimes try to play the madness mode, but it just tries to generate levels and then crashes.”
“I will get a few rounds in and then the game will completely freeze, and my entire phone freezes with it.”
“I love this app, and have had it since it was new, but lately it's been so buggy I can't even play it, often literally.”
- story41 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game revolves around the weekly "Tuesday quests," which players find engaging and addictive, but many report persistent technical issues that hinder their ability to participate. Users express a strong desire for more content, as they have completed all available levels and quests, and frustrations arise from bugs and loading problems that disrupt gameplay. Despite these challenges, players remain enthusiastic about the game's colorful visuals and overall enjoyment.
“The game runs super smooth and the pictures are colorful and engaging; I always play the new Tuesday quest the moment it comes out.”
“I finished all levels except for the weekly Tuesday quest. It was addictive! Even though I changed my phone, I am willing to start over again. The colors and images are not like any other picross game; that is why I love it so much!”
“This is the third Tuesday quest game I've installed, played, and enjoyed all the way through.”
“There's a problem with the weekly quest loading that has been going on since at least June, and it still has not been fixed.”
“Puzzles are fun, but this is the second week in a row that I can't do the weekly quest because all that shows up is a single grid that I can do nothing with.”
“Tuesday quests hardly ever load.”
- gameplay37 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun, intuitive mechanics and vibrant color system, making it a standout in the picross genre. Players appreciate the smooth controls and the variety of puzzles available, although some have noted issues like visual bugs and a lack of color blind mode. Overall, the game offers an engaging experience, though some users expressed a desire for additional features like undo and zoom options.
“This game is amazing and its gameplay is special and different from other picross.”
“I have sunk countless hours into this addicting game due to its simple yet fun gameplay.”
“Buttersmooth controls, addictive color mechanics, cute, funny, and topical.”
“The gameplay is sluggish and there's way too much going on.”
“In the end, it lacks one important feature that every color-based game absolutely requires: color blind mode.”
“I wish there was undo, zoom, and persistence across devices for both puzzle completion and the fact that I paid to get rid of ads.”
- music24 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from users. While many appreciate the ability to listen to their own music during gameplay and find the in-game music enjoyable, there are persistent issues with the app pausing background music upon launch and during ads. Additionally, some users have reported problems with the music settings not saving and the music on/off button occasionally going blank.
“Even the music is incredibly nice.”
“Thank you, thank you, thank you for changing it so you can listen to music while playing!”
“Ads aren't too invasive and if you're listening to music while playing, it will resume after the ad finishes unlike many other apps.”
“Still having problems with in-game music cutting off when starting a puzzle.”
“I can understand that you need to earn some money thanks to this app, but can you at least please make the ads not cut my music every time they play?”
“I love this game, however, it does not allow me to listen to music while playing.”
- humor20 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and charm, with players enjoying the funny captions, jokes, and references to pop culture. The aesthetic appeal complements the humor, creating a delightful experience that is both visually pleasing and entertaining. Overall, the developers have successfully infused the game with a lighthearted and engaging sense of style.
“It's smooth, it's overflowing with content, it's gorgeous to look at, and I absolutely love the sense of style and humor the devs and artists pour into this.”
“Also, the developers made sure to stick in some funny jokes and pictures here and there.”
“And the drawings represent a lot of references (movies, video games, etc), so it's funny!”
- replayability4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers infinite replayability with a vast array of puzzles, making it highly engaging for players. Users appreciate the combination of cute cats as pets and excellent controls, contributing to its status as one of the best picross games available.
“One of the best picross games on the Play Store, in my opinion. Great controls and replayability, and lots of puzzles.”
“It has cute cats that you can have as your pet while you finish puzzles and infinite replayability.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express significant emotional distress while engaging with the game, citing anxiety and frustration due to technical issues that hinder gameplay. The inability to see or hear crucial elements of the game leads to feelings of sadness and helplessness, impacting their overall experience.
“Now I'm feeling anxious just trying to play the game, and it makes me want to cry over these negative changes, because I can't play anymore if I can't even see the puzzle.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unfulfilling, feeling that it does not contribute to meaningful skill development or progression.
“I haven't grown or developed my skills as getting more stars would reflect; all I have done is a meaningless, tedious task.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for causing overheating issues on devices after extended play sessions, indicating that it may not be well-optimized for long-term use.
“Be very careful running this app for long periods of time; it's poorly optimized and caused my phone to overheat after playing for an hour or so.”
