Meow Tower: Nonogram Pictogram
Get on Play Store"Meow Tower: Nonogram Pictogram" is a puzzle game that combines logic nonogram puzzles with a charming story of creating a cozy home for cats. The game boasts spectacular mechanics, compelling graphics, and an outstanding soundtrack, but is marred by frequent bugs and annoying ads. Overall, it provides a hilarious and wholesome experience for those willing to overlook its flaws. The game challenges players to solve picross puzzles to build and decorate a tower for stray cats.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- Adorable graphics and charming cat personalities make the game engaging.
- Minimal and non-intrusive ads enhance the gameplay experience.
- The puzzles are fun and provide a good mix of easy and challenging levels.
- The game can crash or freeze, causing loss of progress.
- Some players experience issues with ads opening unwanted browser pages.
- The pencil (energy) system can limit gameplay and frustrate players.
- monetization1,542 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the minimal and non-intrusive nature of the ads. While some users report occasional intrusive ads that open external links or require multiple clicks to exit, the majority find the ad frequency reasonable and often opt to watch ads for additional in-game resources. Overall, players express a willingness to support the developers through in-app purchases, particularly for ad removal, although some criticize the pricing of these options as steep.
“Just a light, fun little game with few ads (I paid for no ads, so worth it), a perfect little distraction!”
“The developers' passion shines through in everything - the gameplay is smooth, the monetization is balanced, but most of all: the cats are all adorable and creep into your heart.”
“Super cute, relaxing, fun, and without any in-app purchases or pay-to-win situations.”
“Love this game, but the ads are so aggressive that I can't recommend it to friends.”
“I find this game very relaxing and fun, but the intrusiveness of the ads killed all enjoyment I had.”
“I really love this game, but I'm not happy with the ads that pop up without you even clicking.”
- graphics450 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their adorable and charming art style, featuring cute cats and vibrant visuals that enhance the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the lively animations, unique character designs, and the cozy aesthetic that makes the game visually appealing and relaxing. The minimal presence of ads further contributes to a pleasant gaming atmosphere, making it a favorite among fans of casual puzzle games.
“The artwork is lively and the concept is simple - play nonogram puzzles to furnish each cat's room.”
“The graphics are adorable and the ads are so tastefully placed that it doesn't ruin the experience at all.”
“The art style is so cute, the dialogue for the cats is great and overall this game is adorable.”
“The graphics are cute, but it sometimes just freezes or crashes for no apparent reason.”
“I love the way the graphics are designed, but the game crashes whenever I start working on a puzzle, especially when I go to swipe to fill in multiple spots quickly, which makes the game nearly unplayable.”
“The graphics are so cute and the game itself is relaxing and fun.”
- story317 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its cuteness and charm, featuring adorable cats, each with their own unique backstories that enhance the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the lighthearted narrative that accompanies the nonogram puzzles, making the game feel more engaging and rewarding. Overall, the storyline adds a delightful layer to the gameplay, making it a standout feature for fans of casual puzzle games.
“I've been playing this game on and off for several months and am extremely engaged by the puzzles and the storylines.”
“Absolutely adorable little nonogram game with fun characters, sweet storylines, and really cozy set design.”
“The story is great as well, artwork is very cute.”
“The story has no quick skip and is predictable and boring, but it's not mandatory to play the game.”
“I bought every item in the game and the story has just stopped.”
“A shame the story kind of ends halfway through the levels, but an enjoyable experience nonetheless.”
- gameplay232 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its simplicity, charm, and engaging mechanics, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced players. Users appreciate the cute visuals and the balance between challenge and enjoyment, with minimal intrusive ads that do not disrupt the experience. However, some players express frustration with the energy mechanic limiting playtime and occasional technical issues, but overall, the game is considered fun and addictive.
“From its cute visuals, satisfying gameplay, and fun puzzles, I am always drawn back to it whenever I'm feeling bored.”
“The gameplay is simple, the story is adorable, and the design is super user-friendly!”
“The gameplay is fun and immersive, the design is adorable and the ads are not that obtrusive (easily skippable).”
“But it crashes during gameplay; I'll restart it and reopen it just for the game to crash again anyway right when I open up.”
“The only issue I see is the usage of an artificially gameplay limiting 'energy' system.”
“Forced to spend money or watch videos in order to play the game due to the unnecessary implementation of a mechanic which means you can only play 8 rounds before running out of 'pencils'; much better nonogram games out there without the money grabbing mechanics.”
- music143 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and relaxing qualities, with each cat having its own unique theme that adds to the overall experience. However, many users report frustrating issues with the music randomly turning on even when muted, leading to interruptions and layering of tracks. While the soundtrack is generally considered delightful, some players wish for more variety to avoid repetitiveness.
“The music is very cute, although I wish there was more variety other than the same song looping.”
“Each cat has its own music theme which is adorable, and energy refills pretty quick.”
“The music is light and cheerful.”
“Wish the music wasn't so repetitive.”
“The only issue I have is that the music will randomly turn on even though I switched it off.”
“Background music from the ads starts playing randomly during the game and I have to close the app and reopen it for it to stop.”
- humor81 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and wit, with players enjoying the funny dialogue and quirky personalities of the cats. The combination of adorable graphics and engaging storytelling adds to the overall lighthearted experience, making it a delightful and relaxing game for cat lovers. Many reviewers highlight the humor as a standout feature, contributing significantly to their enjoyment of the gameplay.
“The dialogue is engaging and funny, not boring at all which I love.”
“The personalities of the cats are unique, adorable, and hilarious.”
“The back stories for the cats are so funny and cute.”
- emotional71 mentions
- 99 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players describing it as "wholesome," "cute," and "heartwarming." Many users express a deep emotional connection to the cats and their stories, often feeling joy and even tears from the interactions and dialogues. The game's charming art style and engaging mechanics contribute to a relaxing and uplifting experience, making it a beloved choice for those seeking comfort and joy in gaming.
“I loved getting to know each cat for their quirky and lovable differences; their dialogue was heartwarming and gave me a few laughs, and it was fun finding out what the nonogram image would end up being.”
“Not gonna lie, I got emotional sometimes when I finished each cat's room with the dialogues. I personally want to thank Bagyun & James and the team for creating this app!”
“I tried to find some relaxing games to get over my anxiety and I found this masterpiece. The cats' personalities are so cute and the relationship between us and them is very wholesome; I want to hug them till I die!”
- stability27 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 74 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent app freezes and crashes, particularly during gameplay and when attempting to replay levels. While some players have experienced no glitches and praise the game's design, others highlight persistent bugs that disrupt their experience. Overall, stability issues seem to be a significant concern for a portion of the player base.
“Very cute game, well designed, no glitches in gameplay.”
“No glitches or bugs.”
“Super adorable and runs great!”
“App freezes and crashes every few minutes and I'm forced to close and reopen it.”
“A bit buggy, I bought all furniture for mango and the friendship won't go up, and clicking on the bush statue at the base of the tower takes insanely long to load and softlocks.”
“The game now freezes a lot.”
- optimization19 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its smooth performance and minimal ads, contributing to an enjoyable experience. However, some users noted a lack of optimization for specific devices and expressed a desire for features like zoom options and improved input responsiveness. Despite these minor complaints, the game's optimization is generally regarded as well-executed, enhancing its engaging gameplay.
“Everything runs smoothly and feels rewarding.”
“It runs smoothly and has beautiful gameplay.”
“Very cute game with minimal ads, game runs smoothly without lags 10/10 would recommend the cats are super cute.”
“I wish there was a zoom option or optimization of clicks, especially on hard levels.”
“My only complaint is that the game uses mistakes to measure your performance; most of my mistakes were caused by missing the correct D-pad input while clearing lines.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its cuteness and calming qualities, creating a cozy and comforting environment for players. Reviewers appreciate the combination of adorable artwork and relaxed gameplay, which enhances the overall experience without overwhelming them with ads. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as delightful and inviting, making it a standout feature.
“The atmosphere of this game is amazing and very cute.”
“Absolutely adorable game, I don't write reviews at all but the overall atmosphere of this game is super cute and calming.”
“I love the art and the atmosphere is very cozy and comforting.”
“Puzzles aren't overly difficult, but that adds to the relaxed atmosphere.”
“Other than that, I love this app and the cute and calm atmosphere it creates.”
“I love the art, and the atmosphere is very cozy and comforting.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be minimal and manageable, with many describing the experience as satisfying and relaxing rather than tedious. While some elements, like waiting through simple puzzles, can feel repetitive, the unobtrusive ads and energy system contribute to a smooth gameplay experience that doesn't hinder enjoyment.
“There is a tedious wait to get through the simple puzzles.”
“The nonogram gameplay is excellent, but the cat part is a little tedious.”
“Tedious.”
- character development3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features strong character development and engaging story arcs, complemented by adorable character designs. Players appreciate the combination of these elements with enjoyable puzzles and a user-friendly interface.
“It's got character development, story arcs, and great puzzles.”
“The character designs are absolutely adorable as well!”
“Cute character designs, simple interface.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the puzzles to be suitably challenging and enjoyable enough to warrant multiple playthroughs, while the unique cat interactions add to the overall replayability of the game.
“The puzzles are just challenging enough and replayable, and the cat interactions are unique.”
“I've played through it multiple times, but the puzzles are replayable.”
“The puzzles are just challenging enough, but they lack the depth needed for true replayability.”
“I've played through it multiple times, but the experience feels the same each time.”
“While the game is enjoyable, I found that there isn't much incentive to replay it after completing the story.”
