Meow Lab
- January 25, 2021
- Pinel Games
Get on Steam"Meow Lab" is a relaxing puzzle game where you connect blocks to release food for a kitten. With 50 unique levels, the goal is to move and rotate blocks to their correct positions at your own pace, without any score-keeping or time limits. The game also features a talented artist's music, making it a fun and enjoyable experience for cat lovers and puzzle enthusiasts alike.
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Reviews
- The game features a good difficulty curve, gradually increasing the challenge while remaining enjoyable.
- The art style and animations are beautiful, creating a fun and relaxing environment to solve puzzles.
- It's a cute and engaging puzzle game that effectively combines simple mechanics with more complex challenges as you progress.
- Some players found the later levels to be cramped and overly complex, making it frustrating to manage the pieces.
- The animations can be stiff and a bit uncanny at times, detracting from the overall experience.
- There are concerns about the game's achievement system, as some players noted that completed achievements may not count towards their profile.
- gameplay22 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that evolve into increasingly challenging puzzles, primarily through the introduction of new block types and complexity. While some players find the difficulty escalation tedious and reliant on level size rather than innovative mechanics, others appreciate the relaxing nature and gradual variation that keeps the experience engaging. Overall, it is recommended for puzzle enthusiasts seeking a blend of simplicity and challenge.
“Based on a drag and drop gameplay, the trick is to understand the blocks and work with them.”
“The game is good for relaxing and the gameplay is very good.”
“Although the mechanics are simple and easy to learn, the game has evolved to become very challenging.”
“Puzzle game with simple gameplay (you move and connect the blocks), but with an increasing difficulty as you get more and more different kinds of blocks.”
“It gradually includes variation in the mechanics that increase the challenge.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their quality and artistic style, contributing to a visually appealing experience. While the visuals are described as pretty and well-presented, the overall vibe leans less towards cozy due to the music and puzzle focus. Players also noted the importance of adjusting the aspect ratio to fully appreciate the graphics.
“The presentation is really good as well, both the graphics and the music.”
“A simple puzzle game with pretty visuals and relaxing music.”
“Edit: the art style is great too!”
“This one has a less cozy vibe, largely due to the music choice and visuals as well, seeming more focused on the puzzle aspect.”
“Therefore, the only way to get the easter egg achievement is to set the aspect ratio wide enough so it shows all the graphics.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its relaxing quality and good presentation alongside the visuals. However, some users feel it lacks variety and a cozy vibe, suggesting that it could be more engaging to enhance the overall experience. Despite these critiques, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, particularly for those who enjoy puzzle elements.
“The presentation is really good as well, both the graphics and the music.”
“A simple puzzle game with pretty visuals and relaxing music.”
“The music is not bad; sometimes I listen to it, but I think it could use more variety. Regardless, overall, I love it! Plus, the kitty is what drew me to the game, so that's a cute bonus factor.”
“This one has a less cozy vibe, largely due to the music choice and visuals as well, seeming more focused on the puzzle aspect.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally considered less impressive compared to other titles from the same developer, with reviewers emphasizing that the gameplay takes precedence over the environmental experience.
“Overall, I recommend this game for its gameplay more than its atmosphere, unlike the other games from the developer.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is minimal, with the cat serving primarily as a charming visual element rather than a significant plot driver. Its presence adds a lighthearted touch, enhancing the overall experience despite the lack of depth in the narrative.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it relies on increasing level complexity rather than introducing engaging mechanics or challenging puzzles. This leads to a repetitive experience that can feel unnecessarily drawn out.
“This was one of those tedious puzzle games which increase their puzzle difficulty not via interesting mechanics or by requiring insightful solutions, but instead by merely increasing level complexity (e.g. number of tiles) until the levels get stupidly big.”
