Idle Pet Shelter - Cat Rescue | Game Brain

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"Idle Pet Shelter" is a Simulation game labeled as a "Cat Management Game" with appealing visuals. However, the game is marred by frequent and annoying ads, as well as numerous bugs that hinder the overall experience. Despite its potential, these issues may detract from the enjoyment of managing and caring for virtual cats in the shelter.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Idle Pet Shelter - Cat Rescue screenshot

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 814 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

monetization105 negative mentions

The game features adorable cat designs and charming animations, making it visually appealing.
Gameplay is easy to understand and can be relaxing, with optional ads that provide bonuses without being forced.
Regular updates and the potential for new content keep players engaged, with many expressing a desire for more shelters and animals.

Many players experience frustrating bugs, including lost progress and game resets, which significantly detracts from the enjoyment.
The game heavily relies on ads for progression, leading to complaints about excessive ad watching and slow coin generation.
Limited content with only three shelters available leads to a quick completion, leaving players wanting more and feeling the game lacks depth.

monetization
119 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
2%
88%
The monetization strategy of the game is heavily reliant on ads, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and necessity of watching them to progress. While some appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, others feel that the game is designed as a cash grab, requiring excessive ad viewing for basic gameplay. Overall, players have mixed feelings, noting that while ads are mostly optional, they significantly impact the gaming experience and progression.
- “I spent a few bucks to have no ads and get the rewards instantly.”
- “I hate spending money on mobile games, but I very happily handed over $16 AUD for the no ads feature.”
- “I bought the no ads upgrade and thought it was really worth it.”
- “It's obvious this game is just a cash grab and wouldn't have gained traction if it wasn't one of the faster reward speeds on Mistplay.”
- “Unplayable due to not being able to do anything without watching a literal string of endless ads.”
- “You cannot advance in this game without watching ads or paying.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cuteness and appealing art style, contributing to an immersive experience that makes players feel like they are genuinely caring for a cat shelter. While many users appreciate the visual design, some express that the graphics alone may not compensate for gameplay simplicity or lack of content. Overall, the game's charming visuals and character designs are a standout feature, enhancing its addictive nature.
- “Graphics: 10/10 story: 10/10.”
- “Love it! By far the best little kitty shelter game out there. I love the graphics; the kitties are so cute!”
- “But the graphics and storyline really make me feel like I am truly taking care of a real cat shelter.”
- “The graphics are not that good either!”
- “Interesting game and story with cute graphics, but it's not really fun for me.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The gameplay is generally easy to understand and features cute designs, but many users criticize the energy mechanics, which limit playtime and slow down progression. While some find it enjoyable and stress-relieving, others express frustration over the repetitive nature and lack of content after initial levels, leading to disappointment. Overall, the game has potential but suffers from pacing issues and a reliance on ad-watching and energy management.
- “It has cute costumes and the basic gameplay is easy to understand.”
- “Super cute and the gameplay doesn't annoy me like other idle games.”
- “Great gameplay, don't know what else to say!”
- “Gameplay is cheap, the design is cheap; don't bother with this game unless you have Mistplay.”
- “Could be great, but I basically can't play unless I pay for energy because it doesn't give you any over time, so all the gameplay is spent just on energy after a very short time.”
- “Energy takes far too long to refill, and gameplay consisted of buying one upgrade, leaving the game for several hours to get enough money from idling, buying one upgrade, leaving the game to idle... and trying to get one upgrade you need takes 3-4 previous steps to accomplish.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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25%
The story aspect of the game is praised for its engaging narrative and detailed interactions, which create an immersive experience of managing a cat shelter. Players appreciate the cute graphics and character development, though some express a desire for more content and challenging quests as they quickly exhaust the storyline. Overall, the game is well-received for its storytelling, with hopes for future expansions.
- “But the graphics and storyline really make me feel like I am truly taking care of a real cat shelter.”
- “I particularly enjoyed the characters and storyline.”
- “I recommend the game, especially since they are putting more storyline in!”
- “I love the game, but since I started playing when it was released, I finished the storyline too fast.”
- “I maxed out the third shelter and have run out of objectives and story.”
- “Please add new content after the third location; I'm done with all the missions and am now waiting.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been a significant issue for many users, with frequent freezing and glitches reported, particularly during ad viewing and gameplay. Players have experienced problems such as the game slowing down, unresponsive controls, and map unloading, making it difficult to enjoy the game. Despite the love for the game itself, these stability issues have rendered it nearly unplayable for some users.
- “Loved the game, but now every time I watch an ad, the whole game freezes, which isn't exactly helpful when the only way to get money to even play any part of the game is to watch ads.”
- “My biggest problem is that the game has recently become really slow and glitches/freezes a lot.”
- “It's unplayable; every time I load and do one thing, it freezes!”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is widely praised for its joyful and entertaining quality, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the charming tunes, such as "Soft Kitty," and the distinct personalities of the characters, which contribute to a satisfying atmosphere. Overall, the music is seen as a delightful aspect that adds to the game's appeal.
- “It's a fun game, and I was unexpectedly pleased to see one of the staff members of the adoption center singing Sheldon's song 'Soft Kitty'.”
- “Love this game! The music is very entertaining and joyful, and I find it refreshing that it's not annoying.”
- “Very cute and satisfying! The music is nice, and I appreciate the different personalities written for the volunteers.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game's prestige feature enhances its replayability, offering players new incentives to revisit the content. However, some users feel that certain design choices have negatively impacted the overall playability and replay value, leading to frustration.
- “The prestige feature has also given the game lots of replayability.”
- “Not sure why they would purposefully ruin the replay value of their own game!”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes it hard to justify playing through again.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game evokes strong emotions, with players expressing feelings of sadness and empathy, particularly highlighted by a poignant moment involving a missed opportunity to save a kitten. Overall, it is described as cute and wholesome, enhancing the emotional impact.
- “This game made me cry because I didn't save a kitty on time.”
- “Very cute and wholesome.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it requires a significant time investment to complete, which adds to their enjoyment and engagement with the gameplay.
- “The game requires an excessive amount of grinding, making progress feel tedious and unfulfilling.”
- “Grinding in this game is a major time sink, often leading to burnout rather than enjoyment.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding detracts from the overall experience, turning what could be exciting gameplay into a chore.”