Meow Express
- January 7, 2022
- Stratera Games
"Meow Express" is a whimsical tycoon simulation game where you build and manage a cat-themed train system. Upgrade your trains, stations, and services to ensure the happiness of your feline passengers while expanding your network to new territories. With endless replayability and a variety of challenges, create the purr-fect railway empire in a vibrant, cat-filled world.
Reviews
- The game features cute art and a fun soundtrack that many players enjoy.
- The dash mechanic adds an engaging challenge, making the gameplay feel rewarding as players progress.
- It's a light-hearted, casual game that can be entertaining for fans of Flappy Bird and similar endless runners.
- The controls are frustrating and can be difficult to manage, leading to a challenging experience that some players find unenjoyable.
- The game lacks depth, with a minimal upgrade system and repetitive gameplay that can become tedious.
- Technical issues such as screen tearing and lack of controller support detract from the overall experience.
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a cute and fun art style, reminiscent of low-effort mobile apps, featuring simple, cartoony 2D visuals. However, the lack of resolution options and customization leads to disappointment among PC gamers, who expect higher quality visuals. While the overall aesthetic is enjoyable, the low-quality graphics and inability to adjust settings detract from the experience.
“The art style is cute and fun, the soundtrack is pretty great and the puns are purrfect!”
“Such a fun little game with a cute art style and funky music!”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“The game features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- music5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality, complementing the cute art style and overall fun atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as great and fitting, enhancing the enjoyable experience of the game.
“The art style is cute and fun, the soundtrack is pretty great and the puns are purrfect!”
“Such a fun mini game with uwu cats and chill music!”
“Such a fun little game with a cute art style and funky music!”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a well-received dash mechanic that allows players to navigate hazards and collect passengers effectively, adding a layer of challenge. However, some users find the overall controls to be lacking, detracting from the experience despite the appealing art style.
“It feels good to use the dash mechanic to dodge birds, weave between hazards, or scoop up passengers from balconies.”
“I love the dash mechanic and the way the game challenges you.”
“Yes, the art looks nice, but the gameplay and controls are awful.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its lighthearted humor, featuring cat-themed jokes and clever city name puns that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the amusing sound effects and graffiti, making it a delightful distraction despite varying skill levels.
“This game is absolutely beyond my arcade skills (which I have none), but I loved the sense of humor this game offers.”
“City name puns, graffiti on the walls, sound effects, etc. are hilarious.”
“An arcade-type computer game with lots of cats and cat humor (usually from Turkey) to spend short spare time by distraction.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimalistic and casual, allowing players to simply enjoy the experience without the need for registration or mission-based gameplay, focusing instead on the act of meowing.