Meowjiro
- November 8, 2022
- 02GAMES
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Meowjiro is a single-player Simulation game that combines part-time job simulation, raising sim, and collection elements. Players work at a convenience store, completing tasks to earn money to care for and customize a home with a cat named Meowjiro. The goal is to become an all-can-do clerk and watch Meowjiro grow while maintaining customer satisfaction."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features adorable pixel art and a variety of cute cats, making it visually appealing and enjoyable for cat lovers.
- Gameplay is simple and relaxing, allowing players to unwind while managing a convenience store and collecting cats.
- The game provides a fun and addictive experience with engaging mini-games and a sense of satisfaction from completing tasks.
- The game lacks depth and can become repetitive quickly, with limited content and no real storyline or endgame.
- Some mechanics are poorly designed, such as the inability to move furniture and unintuitive cat unlocking systems.
- There are bugs and translation issues that can detract from the overall experience, along with a lack of key binding options.
- gameplay19 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mix of simple mechanics and repetitive tasks, with some players finding it fun and rewarding, especially in cat collecting and time management aspects. However, others criticize the lack of depth and variety, noting that it can become monotonous and lacks certain features that would enhance the experience. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable moments and a charming aesthetic, it may not appeal to those who dislike repetitive gameplay.
“The gameplay in the convenience store is simple and fun, and the progression of cat collecting is easy to understand and rewarding.”
“New tasks are gradually introduced to slowly increase difficulty, but the mechanics are easy to pick up on.”
“If you enjoy this type of gameplay—a bit of time management, a lot of dashing between here and there, and an opportunity to show off your exceptional mouse-eye coordination—then this is a no-brainer.”
“The mechanics are quite poorly made; the furniture cannot be moved around, and the cat unlocking system is just not very intuitive at first. Once you know what to do, it becomes more about grinding in the store.”
“It's almost perfect, but I wish it featured more mechanics so it would have been less repetitive.”
“Please consider not buying this game if you don't like repetitive actions from the first to the last minute of the gameplay.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by cute and well-executed pixel art, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable aesthetic. While some players note that the visuals are charming and enhance the gameplay experience, others feel that the graphics do not significantly impact the overall game mechanics or depth. Overall, the art style is praised for its humor and attention to detail, making it a highlight for many players.
“Very cute pixel graphics with engaging gameplay + it's very affordable!”
“The aesthetics are adorable.”
“While the gameplay itself is fun and the difficulty progression is well-calibrated, what makes this game such a joy to play is the phenomenal artwork and hilarious attention to detail.”
“The pixel art style is well done; however, some side-facing sprites can look awkward.”
“Lack of depth everywhere (new cats give no buffs or provide any purpose, upgraded furniture does nothing except provide aesthetic, no real consequences for messing up on the job besides a small deduction from your pay, no penalty for not feeding your cats, no store upgrades at all or new area expansions).”
“Graphics don't matter in this game.”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is polarizing, with some players noting a lack of a cohesive narrative, while others appreciate the character designs and small story elements that can be pieced together. There are no forced cutscenes, allowing for a more flexible experience, but many feel that the overall storyline is minimal or non-existent. Future updates are anticipated to potentially enhance the story content.
“🔲 epic story”
“There are a variety of interesting character designs, events that line up with in-store purchases, and cute little tidbits of story you can put together.”
“Looking forward to future updates~ (potentially more cat upgrades or more story?)”
“No real storyline.”
“This game has no story.”
“Like playing 'Temple Run' for the story.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever customer stereotypes and whimsical visual style, which contribute to a lighthearted and enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the subtle comedic details and the amusing interactions with quirky characters, often leading to genuine laughter. Overall, the combination of cute aesthetics and humorous gameplay elements enhances the fun of this time management game.
“I love the visual style and aesthetic of this game and it has the perfect amount of subtle humor.”
“While the gameplay itself is fun and the difficulty progression is well-calibrated, what makes this game such a joy to play is the phenomenal artwork and hilarious attention to detail.”
“I actually burst out laughing within the first ten minutes of playing the game, all because of who happened to be buying a package of plasters.”
- music8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack features only two tracks, described as relaxing and reminiscent of MIDI synthesizer music. While some players appreciate the calming nature of the music, many feel it lacks catchiness and variety, suggesting that an expanded soundtrack would enhance the overall experience.
“The pixel art is so cute and the music is relaxing.”
“There are only two songs in the soundtrack.”
“The music was relaxing.”
“I think the music could use an overhaul, with more tracks.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features a moderate level of grinding, primarily for unlocking upgrades, new cat variants, and furniture. While some players find the grind enjoyable and the overall experience cute and fun, others note that it can become repetitive once achievements are completed, leaving little to do beyond earning money and interacting with cats.
“There's a lot of grinding, and other than the upgrades that help with getting through the part of the game where you earn money, it's only used for unlocking new cats and furniture for your house.”
“Sadly, there isn't much else; after you're finished with the achievements, other than grinding more money and petting cats.”
“A little grindy, but not as bad as other games, honestly.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers a degree of replayability, particularly for players who enjoy the convenience store tasks; however, it lacks long-term incentive as the money earned becomes less meaningful once all furniture and cat varieties are unlocked.
“Infinitely replayable.”
“There is still replay value if you enjoy performing the convenience store tasks.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game evokes a mix of nostalgia and realism, highlighting the contrast between the struggles of daily life and the comfort found in personal joys, such as caring for pets. Players appreciate the wholesome moments that provide a sense of warmth amidst the challenges depicted.
“Wholesome!!”
“Seriously reminded me how horrible jobs are, but coming home to 20 cats and using my entire daily paycheck on them was really wholesome.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits stability issues, including bugs and translation errors, with some items left untranslated. While these problems are noted as minor, players hope for future fixes from the developers.
“The game is buggy and has some translation problems, including grammatical issues. One item wasn't even translated at all.”
“The game is still a little bit buggy, plus there are some translation problems. I hope the developers will fix it.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers feel that the game's monetization model is inappropriate for its platform, suggesting it would be better suited as a mobile game with banner ads.
“Seriously, this game should be a mobile game with banner ads or something.”
“The monetization model feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending money.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted by a diverse range of intriguing character designs and engaging story elements that can be pieced together, often enhanced by in-game purchases.
“The character designs are diverse and engaging, with events that align perfectly with in-game purchases, adding depth to the story.”
“I love how the character development unfolds through various story elements, making each character feel unique and memorable.”
“The integration of character backstories and personal events creates a rich narrative experience that keeps me invested in their journeys.”
