Little Mouse's Encyclopedia
- February 25, 2019
- Circus Atos
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Get on Apple Store"Little Mouse's Encyclopedia" is an educational game where players join the Little Mouse in exploring four different nature habitats to discover over 160 species of animals and plants. The game offers an enjoyable way to learn about the natural world, featuring charming visuals and simple, intuitive controls. It also supports multiple languages, making it accessible to a wide audience.
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Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and delightful music, creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere for players of all ages.
- It serves as an educational tool, providing interesting facts about flora and fauna, making it suitable for young children and adults alike.
- The interactive nature of the game allows for exploration and discovery, making it a fun experience for kids while also helping them develop mouse skills.
- The gameplay is very simplistic, lacking depth and interactivity, which may not engage older players or those seeking a more traditional gaming experience.
- There are complaints about the lack of narration for the encyclopedia entries, making it less accessible for pre-reading children.
- Some users have reported bugs related to achievements and user interface issues, particularly with controls that seem better suited for touch devices rather than PC.
- graphics16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and colorful art style, which evokes nostalgia and appeals to both children and adults. Reviewers highlight the beautiful and cute visuals, complemented by delightful music that enhances the immersive experience. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's wholesome and educational atmosphere.
“Absolutely adorable art style.”
“Graphics & animation are cute, colorful, and appealing.”
“The art style is very charming and the music is nice.”
“The graphics are fairy-tale simplified in a cute way.”
“The graphics are fine, but they lack depth and detail, making the environments feel flat.”
“While the art style is charming, it feels more suited for a younger audience and may not appeal to older players.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for lacking a coherent narrative, with some users noting it feels more like an educational experience than a traditional story. While it offers beautiful art and interesting facts about nature, many feel it could benefit from greater interactivity and a more engaging storyline. Overall, the consensus is that the game has minimal story content.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“I personally think this is a great educational storybook.”
“There's no story, and barely any content.”
“☑ no story”
“As for me, the game should be more interactive; the mouse should be more a part of the story of nature.”
- music8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience for players. Many reviewers appreciate the delightful and charming tunes, which contribute to a relaxing environment, although some express a desire for an option to mute the music. Overall, the sound design, including ambient nature sounds, complements the game's art style effectively.
“Lovely art style, delightful music, and a wealth of interesting facts for little and not so little players!”
“I liked the art style and the music/sounds of the game; it made the whole game more atmospheric.”
“Super calm music, really great introduction to point and click games for new computer users.”
“The only thing I wish in this game is the option to turn the music off.”
“Bird singing, water sounds, wind... no music.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and charming qualities, offering a cute and ethical alternative to typical children's games. Users appreciate its educational value and nostalgic feel, likening it to classic European children's programming, despite some mixed personal experiences. Overall, it is seen as a delightful and heartwarming experience.
“It's super wholesome, and I think this is definitely a cuter and more ethical alternative to a lot of kids' games that rely on flashing colors and microtransactions.”
“Wholesome 'living' pop-up book game.”
“Wholesome educational game with a charming art style.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay involves interacting with various objects, such as bugs and plants, to access informative "encyclopedia" cards that provide details about them. Overall, it has received a moderate rating of 7, indicating a satisfactory but not exceptional experience.
“The gameplay consists of clicking on objects like bugs and plants, which brings up an 'encyclopedia' card that explains what you clicked on.”
“Gameplay: 7”
“It's just gameplay.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its art style and sound design, which effectively immerse players in various environments like forests and gardens. While the gameplay may be minimal, the overall experience is enriched by the atmospheric elements, making it enjoyable and engaging.
“I liked the art style and the music/sounds of the game; it made the whole game more atmospheric.”
“Not much of a game, but a really fun experience with the atmosphere and the information provided.”
“The graphics are fine, and the sounds really immerse you in the atmosphere of the forest, field, pond, and garden.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to complete it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is appealing to younger audiences, particularly toddlers, as they enjoy the amusing sounds made by animals.
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users feel that the game's optimization is lacking, particularly criticizing the user interface, which appears to be more suited for mobile devices rather than PC, leading to a suboptimal experience.
“The user interface could be better optimized for PC, as it seems primarily designed for phones.”
“The game's performance is impressive, with seamless loading times and smooth frame rates.”
“I appreciate how the developers have optimized the gameplay mechanics, making it more fluid and enjoyable.”
“The user interface could be better optimized for PC, as it feels clearly designed for phones.”
“Performance issues are rampant, making the game frustrating to play even on high-end systems.”
“The lack of optimization leads to frequent crashes and long loading times, ruining the overall experience.”
