I and Me

58%
Game Brain Score Based on 38 reviews
  • music
  • story
  • gameplay
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Much like the game’s title and style of play would suggest, I and Me is very much a game of two halves.
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"I and Me" is a puzzle-platformer game where you control two cats simultaneously in beautifully crafted 2D levels. The game features time-stopping mechanics, requiring careful planning and coordination to solve increasingly complex puzzles. The game explores themes of self-reflection and introspection, as you navigate levels that represent different aspects of the self.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Play​Station
  • Play​station Vita
  • Xbox
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Reviews

58%
Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews
music12 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game features adorable graphics and a charming soundtrack that enhances the relaxing experience.
  • The unique dual-cat gameplay mechanic offers intriguing puzzles that gradually increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge.
  • It's a great casual game for players looking to unwind, with a built-in hint system that helps without being intrusive.
  • The game can feel repetitive and frustrating, especially as some puzzles may become tedious over time.
  • The story is often perceived as incoherent or pretentious, detracting from the overall experience.
  • Some players found the game to be too short, leaving them wanting more content after completing it.
  • music23 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall experience and contributing to a tranquil atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the beautiful soundtrack as a standout feature, often describing it as emotionally resonant and perfectly complementing the game's visuals and gameplay. Overall, the music is considered a significant strength, elevating the game's appeal and providing a delightful backdrop to the challenges presented.

    • “This game is for you to chill and even gain some tranquility, and the incredible soundtrack really gets this job done.”
    • “If the game itself is 9/10, then the soundtrack is hands down a solid 12/10.”
    • “The music is calming and soothing, when you start to get angry after too many miscalculating jumps.”
    • “The music is calming and soothing, when you start to get angry after too many miscalculated jumps.”
    • “Concept is really simple, but the story and the music in this game are very emotional.”
    • “The colours and music throughout all of the seasons were unbelievably fantastic.”
  • story14 mentions

    The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its emotional depth and originality, particularly the concept of a second self, while others criticize it as incoherent or pretentious. Many found the storytelling elements engaging, though the execution—such as the use of hard-to-read fonts—detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the narrative's impact varies significantly among players, with some feeling it enhances the gameplay and others viewing it as a distraction.

    • “Particularly enjoyed the storytelling aspects as well!”
    • “I'm not sure if it was something lost in translation, but the story did come across as sad to me and yet, accepting of oneself and the situation you are given.”
    • “The story, as well as the idea of a second self mirroring your actions, was presented in an original way, and composed the storytelling in a way that keeps the player engaged until the end.”
    • “There isn’t much story in this game.”
    • “Also, it was the least of the game’s problems, but the story was complete nonsense.”
    • “However, the promise of a deep and meaningful story is hurt by the hard-to-read cursive font used to present all the narration, thus losing all the appeal of what is supposed to feel like a haunting tale.”
  • gameplay14 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a unique dual-cat mechanic that enhances the platforming experience, offering a blend of challenge and accessibility across various seasonal sections. While the puzzles are cleverly designed and the movement fluid, some players find the gameplay somewhat repetitive and lacking in depth, leading to a mixed reception regarding its overall engagement and replay value. Despite its charming visuals and soundtrack, frustrations with mechanics and a lackluster story detract from the experience for some players.

    • “The unique gameplay was the perfect amount of challenging, where you never get too stuck, but you just want to keep playing!”
    • “Each seasonal section (4 total) will introduce a new mechanic that will be used within the remaining sections.”
    • “The puzzles themselves are fairly well put together and the mechanic of simultaneous movement is taken advantage of to its fullest.”
    • “Gameplay is ultimately rather tedious even with the added mechanics; visuals become stale quite early on, and there is very little replay value.”
    • “However, a pointless story, frustrating mechanics, and disappointing length mar a game with lofty ambitions.”
    • “Somewhat repetitive gameplay, but it does not get boring if you play the game as a casual distraction.”
  • graphics7 mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while many players praise the beautiful art style and visuals, some feel that the graphics become stale over time and lack replay value. The soundtrack is consistently highlighted as a strong point, often compensating for any shortcomings in the visual department.

    • “Beautiful art style and music; the gameplay is great and the difficulty level isn't too high, just wish the game was about 30% longer.”
    • “Great graphics and controls as well.”
    • “I love the art style and background music.”
    • “The music is quite good, which makes up for the mediocre graphics.”
    • “Gameplay is ultimately rather tedious even with the added mechanics; visuals become stale quite early on, resulting in very little replay value.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring a touching soundtrack and a simple yet impactful story that resonates with players. Its clever mechanics enhance the overall experience, making it both wholesome and challenging.

    • “This is a very cute, simple game that hits all the right notes; beautiful in its way, a gorgeous and touching soundtrack, and a clever mechanic that naturally lends itself to many puzzles.”
    • “Concept is really simple but the story and the music in this game are very emotional.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, exacerbated by extended level design that lacks variety. Despite the introduction of new mechanics, the gameplay quickly becomes repetitive, leading to diminished visual appeal and low replay value.

    • “They have extended it way beyond with tedious and frustrating level design.”
    • “Gameplay is ultimately rather tedious even with the added mechanics; visuals become stale quite early on, and there is very little replay value.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game suffers from low replayability due to tedious gameplay and quickly stale visuals, with players noting that the added mechanics do little to enhance the experience.

    • “Gameplay is ultimately rather tedious, even with the added mechanics. The visuals become stale quite early on, resulting in very little replay value.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return. The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying feel pointless.”
    • “The game offers a linear experience that doesn't change much on subsequent playthroughs, leading to a lack of excitement and replayability.”
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