Mining Cats
- December 16, 2021
- Minicactus Games
Get on Steam"Mining Cats" is a puzzle game where you connect gem mines of the same color using a gunpowder trail to clear the grid with railway tracks, avoiding intersections. The game features 200 levels across four environments, with a soundtrack to aid focus. Its charming design and increasing difficulty provide a rewarding experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a simple and relaxing puzzle design, making it suitable for casual play.
- The cute cat visuals and explosion effects add charm and enjoyment to the gameplay.
- It offers a decent amount of content with around 200 levels, making it a good option for those looking to unwind.
- The puzzles lack challenge and can feel repetitive, leading to a tedious experience.
- The screen shake and explosion effects are overwhelming and cannot be disabled, causing discomfort for some players.
- There are visual glitches and bugs that detract from the overall experience, making it feel unpolished.
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences notable stability issues, including graphical bugs that lead to incorrect block displays and visual glitches when rapidly connecting lines. Additionally, the rail system is reported to be somewhat unreliable, contributing to an overall lack of stability.
“The graphics are buggy, so sometimes you see a broken block where there isn't one or vice versa.”
“The rail system is a bit buggy.”
“There are visual glitches that appear if you connect lines too quickly, resulting in the display of completely wrong tiles.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and engaging, though some players note a visual glitch that can create confusion in larger levels. While cats are visually appealing, they do not play a role in the gameplay mechanics.
“The gameplay is so pleasant and the cats are super cute.”
“That is only a visual glitch that doesn't affect gameplay or solving the puzzle, but it makes it really confusing on later bigger levels, kind of forcing the player to remove the whole line and connect it again.”
“Cats are not part of the gameplay.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are visually appealing, but users have reported bugs that can lead to inconsistencies, such as broken blocks appearing where they shouldn't.
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
“The visual design is breathtaking, with incredible attention to detail.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully executed, making every scene a joy to behold.”
“The graphics are buggy, so sometimes you see a broken block where there isn't one or vice versa.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users find the grinding aspect tedious and time-consuming, often feeling more like a frustrating chore than an enjoyable experience, particularly due to annoying screen shaking effects.
“It's tedious and feels like a time-burner for a mobile device rather than something that's meant to provide fun.”
“I would have given it a thumbs up if it wasn't for that enormously tedious screen shaking.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as a chill and casual soundtrack that complements the gameplay, though some users find it to be forgettable and lacking in impact.
“I enjoy the casualness of mining cats, and the music is chill and works well.”
“Meh and forgettable soundtrack.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the monetization strategy is perceived as a cash grab, with developers adding low-quality content to capitalize on mobile app store sales.
“It's worth noting that the developer took some time to dump a low-poly skin on the game so they could make a cash grab out of this on the mobile app stores.”
