February 25, 2019
Circus Atos

Little Mouse's Encyclopedia

Little Mouse’s Encyclopedia is the type of title I would’ve loved exploring as a kid in school. As a grown man, I still appreciate the concept and how it was brought to screen in an aesthetically pleasing way. It succeeds with its aim in charming fashion. While gameplay and narration are missed, this is a very good release for what it is. If you’re a family, this would definitely be one to grab on sale if you’re looking to relax and learn at the same time.

88%Game Brain Score

graphics, music

story, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 158 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

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Little Mouse's Encyclopedia is a single player casual puzzle game with a kids theme. It was developed by Circus Atos and was released on February 25, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"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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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 158 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and delightful music, making it a relaxing and enjoyable experience for both children and adults.
It serves as a great educational tool, providing interesting facts about flora and fauna, and is particularly suitable for young children learning about nature.
The interactive nature of the game allows for exploration and discovery, making it engaging for kids and helping them develop mouse skills.

The gameplay is very simplistic, lacking depth and interactivity, which may not hold the attention of older children or adults for long.
There are issues with the user interface, particularly on PC, as it seems better suited for touch devices, leading to frustrating navigation experiences.
The game lacks narration for the encyclopedia entries, making it less accessible for pre-reading children, and some achievements are bugged, causing frustration for completionists.

graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
60%
9%
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 accurate animations, along with delightful music that enhances the immersive experience of exploring various environments. Overall, the visuals are described as cute, appealing, and well-suited for an educational game.
- “The art style is very charming and the music is nice.”
- “Graphics & animation are cute, colourful and appealing.”
- “The art style is so beautiful, loved it a lot.”
- “The graphics are fine and also the sounds, which really put you in the atmosphere of the forest, field, pond, and garden.”
- “Graphics is fairy-tale simplified in a cute way.”
- “Though this is targeted at the younger demographic, I would argue that there are some adults out there who could do with a bit of educational learning about plants and animals.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for lacking a coherent narrative, with many users noting that it feels more like an educational experience than a traditional story. While some appreciate the moral lessons and the beautiful art, they feel the content is minimal and the interactivity could be improved to enhance engagement with the themes of nature. Overall, the consensus is that the game offers interesting facts but fails to deliver a compelling story.
- “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.”
- “As for me, the game should be more interactive, with the mouse being more a part of the story of nature.”
- “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.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
18%
19%
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 turn the music off. Overall, the combination of lovely art style and pleasant music creates an engaging experience for both young and older players.
- “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.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its wholesome and charming qualities, offering a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic European children's programming. Many reviewers highlight its educational value and ethical approach, positioning it as a positive alternative to typical children's games that often rely on flashy visuals and microtransactions. Despite some mixed personal experiences, the overall sentiment emphasizes its heartwarming and engaging nature.
- “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.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay primarily involves clicking on various objects, such as bugs and plants, to access informative "encyclopedia" cards that provide details about them. Overall, users rate the gameplay a 7, indicating a satisfactory but straightforward experience.
- “The gameplay consists of clicking on objects like bugs and plants, which brings up an 'encyclopedia' card that explains what you clicked on.”
- “The gameplay consists of clicking on objects like bugs and plants, which brings up an 'encyclopedia' card that explains what you clicked on.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users highlighting the effective art style and immersive music and sound design that enhance the experience. The graphics and audio work together to create a captivating environment, particularly evoking the essence of natural settings like forests and gardens, making it a memorable experience despite the game's limited gameplay elements.
- “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 given on it.”
- “The graphics are fine, and the sounds really put you in the atmosphere of the forest, field, pond, and garden.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like one would need a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is particularly appealing to young children, as they enjoy the amusing sounds made by the animals. This aspect effectively engages toddlers, making it a delightful experience for them.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The optimization of the game is criticized for its user interface, which appears to be primarily designed for mobile devices rather than PCs, leading to a suboptimal experience for desktop users.
- “The user interface could be better optimized for PC, as it seems clearly designed for phones.”
- “The user interface could be better optimized for PC, as it feels clearly designed for phones.”

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Little Mouse's Encyclopedia is a casual puzzle game with kids theme.

Little Mouse's Encyclopedia is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, iPhone, Windows and others.

Little Mouse's Encyclopedia was released on February 25, 2019.

Little Mouse's Encyclopedia was developed by Circus Atos.

Little Mouse's Encyclopedia has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Little Mouse's Encyclopedia is a single player game.

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