It's On The Mouse

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It's On The Mouse is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by XryEcho and was released on April 17, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Become the best tiny maid on the block! Help Holly and her friends in this little café manager where jumping and running are key to make up for your lack of size! Scuttle around the tables, serve your customers and be careful as dangerous obstacles and bosses will show up to try to stop you!

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game is incredibly charming and visually appealing, with a unique premise of a tiny mouse girl managing a cafe.
Gameplay combines fun 3D platforming with engaging cafe management mechanics, offering a good challenge as players progress through levels.
The variety of characters, each with unique abilities, adds depth to the gameplay and keeps the experience fresh and enjoyable.

The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and voice lines, which can detract from the overall experience as players progress.
Controls can feel imprecise and janky at times, leading to frustration during more challenging levels and boss fights.
Some levels introduce mechanics that can feel overwhelming or unclear, particularly in the later stages, which may lead to a frustrating experience.

gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a dynamic blend of 3D platforming and customer management, featuring 25 levels that introduce new mechanics tied to the narrative. Players enjoy a charming and addictive loop of serving customers while mastering unique character abilities, though some find the increasing complexity and repetition in later levels frustrating. Overall, the game offers a fun and engaging experience, with a mix of challenge and creativity that appeals to a broad audience.
- “Eventually, the stack of mechanics turns gameplay into a frenetic rush of 3D platforming and customer management that is both fun and challenging.”
- “The gameplay loop of working the café is quite addictive, and trying to work towards gold on each level is quite compelling, especially given the bonuses they can unlock.”
- “Each character has unique mechanics, which adds variety and encourages different approaches to the levels.”
- “Repetition in both gameplay and voice lines drains momentum.”
- “What I don't like is the increasing complexity on item grabbing; the game doesn't simply add more menu items, instead it adds new mechanics on how you approach these items entirely.”
- “This culminates in some of the last handful of levels with unclear mechanics that are introduced with no prior explanation, which as explained, wouldn't be a problem if levels were slightly shorter in nature but as with a lot of the 'boss fight' levels, the bosses require you to do the same thing repeatedly, just waiting for an opening to get the next 'hit'.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as cute and creative, effectively integrating size-change mechanics into its narrative, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. While some players found the story to be surprisingly twisty and engaging for a cafe management game, others felt it was basic and lacked depth, with repetitive dialogue detracting from character development. Overall, the story is seen as light-hearted and fitting for the game's whimsical tone, appealing to those seeking a cozy and entertaining experience.
- “The story was more impactful than I expected as I was simply interested in the mechanics.”
- “A surprisingly twisty story considering the game genre; most cafe management games I play aren't quite this twisty.”
- “It has a sweet little story, not too in-depth, but that is just right for the light-hearted nature of this game.”
- “The story just didn't interest me and is very basic.”
- “Roughly two thirds of the way through the game you take a detour away from running a cafe as you go on a wild goose chase, following other plot lines, with only a brief return to the cafe before being whisked away again.”
- “Outside of the story, the characters only have a few lines of dialogue, and you can only hear the same repeat line over and over until you get annoyed with it.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring an impressive original soundtrack that enhances the experience, though some players note it can become repetitive over time. The voice acting is also praised, contributing to the overall enjoyment alongside the engaging narrative and character design. While the soundtrack includes memorable tracks, a lack of variety may detract from its long-term appeal for some players.
- “If you like a good story, beautiful characters, a wonderful soundtrack, and Dark Souls level of difficulty, you will love this game.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing thanks to our lovely composer.”
- “Music is fine, if a bit repetitive.”
- “The music is filled with variety and a lot of bangers that will stick in your head long after you play it.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a charming cute anime aesthetic that is visually appealing and not demanding on system resources, contributing to an overall enjoyable gaming experience.
- “I also love the music and visuals.”
- “Overall, a fun game with a cute aesthetic!”
- “I thought that would be a bad thing, and graphically and audibly, it is, but only in those ways.”
- “The art style leans into a cute anime aesthetic that is pleasing to look at while not being too taxing on your machine.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly after multiple resets, which can slow down gameplay and detract from the overall experience. While initially charming, the repetitive nature of grinding quickly becomes an annoyance.
- “It becomes tedious fast, especially when you reset for the 10th time.”
- “While cute the first time, it's an annoyance by the end, slowing down gameplay in an already tediously long level.”
- “Just tediously annoying at times.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of voice acting in the game is generally considered mediocre, with a few standout performances that enhance the experience. While it doesn't reach the quality of larger titles, the voice actors demonstrate commendable effort, resulting in some surprisingly enjoyable moments.
- “The overall performance obviously isn't going to be on the same level as a larger scale title, but all voice actors put their best efforts into their roles, and some really surprise with how enjoyable their performances are.”
- “Most of the voice acting is mediocre, but there are surprisingly a handful of really good performances later in the game.”
- “The overall performance isn't on par with larger scale titles, yet all voice actors give their best, and some performances are surprisingly enjoyable.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally enjoyable, but players have reported encountering numerous bugs that affect stability. Despite these issues, many express satisfaction in completing the game.
- “The game is fun, but it's riddled with bugs that disrupt the experience.”
- “I enjoyed the gameplay, but the frequent crashes made it frustrating.”
- “While I was glad to finish the game, the instability really took away from the overall enjoyment.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highlighted by its charming dialogue and appealing character designs, contributing to an overall cute and engaging experience.
- “The game features charming dialogue and character designs that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be simple and wholesome, providing a heartwarming experience that is complemented by a gradual increase in challenge.