Meow Motors

93%
Game Brain Score Based on 87 reviews
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  • graphics
  • music
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"Meow Motors" is a charming and family-friendly racing game featuring adorable cat characters. Players can choose from a variety of unique cars and tracks, and compete in different modes such as time trials and multiplayer. The game offers a fun and light-hearted experience, with simple controls and mechanics that are easy to pick up and play.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

93%
Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • Meow Motors offers a charming and whimsical art style, with vibrant graphics and adorable character designs that enhance the overall experience.
  • The game excels in local multiplayer, providing a fun and engaging experience for friends and family, reminiscent of classic kart racers like Mario Kart.
  • The controls are smooth and intuitive, allowing players to easily master the mechanics and enjoy the various game modes, including racing, drifting, and strike challenges.
  • The game lacks online multiplayer, which limits its replayability and social interaction compared to other kart racing games.
  • Despite its charm, the game is relatively short, with a campaign that can be completed in a few hours, leading to concerns about its overall value.
  • Many players noted the absence of cat-related sound effects, such as meowing, which felt like a missed opportunity for a game centered around cats.
  • gameplay33 mentions

    The gameplay of "Meow Motors" is characterized by its engaging arcade racing mechanics, reminiscent of classic kart racers like Mario Kart, featuring intuitive drift mechanics and a unique power-up system that enhances player strategy. While the game offers a charming aesthetic and enjoyable local multiplayer modes, it suffers from some repetitive level designs and lacks online play, which may limit its long-term appeal. Overall, players appreciate the polished mechanics and whimsical charm, though some express concerns about specific gameplay elements, such as the boost mechanic and drift challenges.

    • “Like a graceful dancer, Meow Motors effortlessly glides into the spotlight, captivating with its whimsical charm and polished mechanics.”
    • “With each lap, a symphony of controls and mechanics gradually reveals itself, granting players an exquisite mastery over their feline speedsters.”
    • “Meow Motors offers clean go-kart racing gameplay using adorable cats as the drivers, with 10 total karts to be unlocked through gameplay across 20 tracks with refreshing backgrounds, simple environmental obstacles, and 10 different power-ups to be used against the other racers.”
    • “But as it stands, I can't enjoy the game to its full potential with this glaring problem soiling the game's otherwise fine mechanics.”
    • “The only one that is a large issue that you should think about before going into this full purchase is that there is currently no way to play online gameplay.”
    • “You can tell from the recycled animations and the somewhat weird gameplay mechanics that there were costs cut here and there to make up for expenditures in other areas.”
  • graphics25 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their whimsical art style, vibrant colors, and charming character designs, creating a visually appealing experience reminiscent of a canvas. Many reviewers highlight the polished visuals and cute aesthetics, comparing them favorably to other popular racing games like Mario Kart. Overall, the graphics are considered one of the game's strongest points, contributing significantly to its enjoyment.

    • “The whimsical art style, replete with vibrant colors and charming character designs, dances upon the screen like brushstrokes on a canvas.”
    • “Meow Motors' strongest points are the adorable characters and beautiful graphics.”
    • “The art work is fantastic with funny animations to enhance the whole experience.”
    • “This game was worth the $10 I paid for it; however, after a thorough review, I would sell my wife, my children, my family, and everything I own and have ever owned for this piece of artwork.”
    • “The graphics are just beautiful and the diversity in cars and characters is awesome.”
    • “While the karts appear at this time to be only different aesthetically, each driver has his or her own special ability that you can use to give yourself an advantage through your own playing style.”
  • music25 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its catchy and upbeat nature, while others find it repetitive and lacking variety. While a few appreciate the soundtrack's fitting style for a casual racing game, many feel it detracts from the overall experience, with some opting to turn it off entirely to enhance their enjoyment of the gameplay. Overall, the music is seen as a decent but flawed aspect of the game.

    • “The race tracks, music, the gimmicks, and characters are all good for a racing game.”
    • “Amazing little game for its price, the music, graphics, and gameplay are pretty good for a casual racing game!”
    • “The soundtrack is upbeat and fun as well.”
    • “Just the soundtrack is not good enough and the UI is bad.”
    • “I would describe it as the sort of bouncy royalty-free acoustic guitar music you find in a lot of really generic commercials.”
    • “I turned off the music altogether as I found it was ruining the enjoyment of the game whilst racing.”
  • story22 mentions

    The story in "Meow Motors" is described as simple and brief, presented in a comic-strip style that serves as a foundation for the gameplay rather than a focal point. While the narrative is not particularly deep, players appreciate the engaging characters and the fun modes that complement the racing experience. Overall, the storyline is considered a minor aspect of the game, with the primary focus on the racing mechanics and missions.

    • “I am still making my way through the game, so I am excited to see what new characters will come along and what will happen next in the story.”
    • “Great graphics, storyline, unique track and characters.”
    • “There is a brief comic-strip style story to begin, and it is very nicely drawn.”
    • “There's a barebones storyline that looks like it was made overnight in PowerPoint but in a comic style.”
    • “It is short, but it lays the foundation for the small amount of story written into the game.”
    • “Of course, this is a go-kart game, and the story really is not a big deal.”
  • humor5 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the funny characters, hilarious power-ups, and amusing animations that enhance the overall experience. Many users report having a great time with friends, often laughing and screaming during gameplay, particularly in competitive modes. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with engaging racing mechanics.

    • “The controls are smooth, the characters are fun, and the power-ups are pretty hilarious.”
    • “Great funny game for chilling.”
    • “The artwork is fantastic with funny animations to enhance the whole experience.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance and impressive visuals, with users reporting no significant issues or hiccups during gameplay. However, some players noted that they did not perceive a noticeable difference in performance despite the positive experience.

    • “Everything has really great optimization, as I encountered no hiccups.”
    • “Not played much of it yet, but from the brief race I did to check, it runs smoothly. It looks very impressive and handling feels good.”
    • “The game runs poorly on my system, and I can't seem to find any settings that improve performance.”
    • “Despite lowering the graphics settings, the frame rate is still inconsistent and frustrating.”
    • “There are frequent stutters and lag spikes, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
  • character development2 mentions

    The character development is highlighted by whimsical and vibrant art styles, featuring charming and cute character designs that enhance the overall aesthetic of the game. Players appreciate the creativity in the character designs, including the cars and power-ups, which contribute to a delightful visual experience.

  • stability2 mentions

    Overall, users report a stable experience with no crashes or major bugs; however, some gameplay elements, such as certain projectiles and weapon mechanics, exhibit inconsistencies that may affect gameplay.

    • “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I experienced multiple glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
    • “The stability issues are frustrating, as I often find myself being kicked out of matches.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers a good level of replayability, particularly appealing as a party game, making it enjoyable for multiple playthroughs with friends.

    • “The game offers numerous paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique.”
    • “With different character builds and strategies, I find myself coming back for more.”
    • “There's a decent amount of replayability, especially as a party game.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
    • “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious and uninteresting.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players find the game to be a source of good wholesome fun, evoking positive emotions and a sense of joy.

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