Moris Managed Meticulously
- April 4, 2023
- MACKA0ili
- 8h median play time
"Moris Managed Meticulously" is a single-player puzzle game featuring Mori Calliope of Hololive, with sensational game mechanics, stellar graphics, and a beautiful soundtrack. The game challenges players to fit Moris onto the board, offering 60 community-made levels, 30 art pieces, and a level editor. It's an unofficial fangame made by fans, following all Hololive Derivative Works guidelines.
Reviews
- The game features incredibly cute and well-designed cats, each with unique names and descriptions, adding charm and personality.
- The puzzles start off easy but gradually increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly frustrating.
- The relaxing music and sound effects, including the adorable meows of the cats, create a soothing atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- Some players found the controls to be clunky, with issues related to clicking and rotating the cats, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- The game lacks a hint system, making it difficult for some players to progress through tougher puzzles without resorting to guides.
- The soundtrack is limited to a few tracks, which can become repetitive over time and detract from the overall enjoyment.
- music123 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and enjoyable, creating a soothing ambiance that complements the gameplay. However, many players note that the soundtrack is limited, often featuring only one or two repetitive tracks, which can become monotonous over time. Despite this, the combination of calming music and cute cat sounds contributes positively to the overall experience, making it a pleasant backdrop for puzzle-solving.
“The music is relaxing and playful, although there is only one track for the entire game.”
“The soothing music is soothing for a reason.”
“The lovely art design and charming background music further add to the overall experience, as well as a number of achievements for hunters.”
“There is one music track that plays for infinity with no discernible beginning or end, tormenting the player.”
“There's also a grand total of two songs, which for something that goes out of its way to advertise its 'relaxing music', is downright pitiful.”
“Music is boring (there's exactly 1 track), cat sounds are nice, but too repetitive in the end.”
- graphics93 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their adorable and charming art style, featuring cute cat designs and a warm, inviting aesthetic. Reviewers highlight the delightful animations and vibrant colors that enhance the overall relaxing experience, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play. The combination of whimsical visuals and soothing music creates a cozy atmosphere that resonates well with players, particularly cat lovers.
“Adorable puzzle game with a lovely art style.”
“The graphics are charming and the music unobtrusive.”
“You can tell that a lot of love has been put into every aspect of this game and it really shows in the adorable art style, animations, and cat descriptions which take a simple puzzle concept and add so much character that it's hard to stop playing.”
“Don't bother if you use integrated graphics, the minimum requirements listed are quite literally the absolute minimum required to get the game to even open.”
“If you do use integrated graphics then try 'Dogs Organized Neatly' instead, which unlike this game, does run smoothly on lower-end PCs.”
“While the main concept of the game is pretty simple, the overall art style and everything about this game purrs cuteness and coziness.”
- gameplay36 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that become increasingly challenging as players progress, offering a mix of trial and error with a whimsical aesthetic. While the puzzles start off easy, they can become more complex, providing a satisfying experience, though some players find the gameplay repetitive over extended sessions. Overall, it is described as cute and relaxing, making it suitable for short bursts of play.
“The game's mechanics are easy to understand, but it quickly becomes challenging as the number of cats increases and the grid size decreases.”
“The aesthetic is cute, the gameplay is satisfying, and the achievements are easily earned if you're into that sort of thing.”
“The puzzles are just a little bit challenging, which is nice, and the gameplay is both familiar and at the same time creative and whimsical.”
“The gameplay is all trial & error, with the incessant cacophony of cats meowing becoming mocking with enough failed attempts.”
“The gameplay is pretty narrow, and mostly uninteresting.”
“The only downside is that the gameplay can feel a little repetitive after a while, so you probably won't play for hours at a time but it is great fun over shorter sessions.”
- humor34 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its charming and funny cat descriptions, amusing visuals, and the quirky personalities of the cats, which elicit laughter from players. Many users appreciate the lighthearted and silly nature of the game, noting that the combination of cute graphics and humorous details creates an enjoyable and relaxing experience. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with puzzle-solving, making it a delightful choice for cat lovers and casual gamers alike.
“It's funny, it's cute and the difficulty curve is just right.”
“Each cat has a name and a cute/funny little description (and wow, they meow each time you click on them).”
“The cat descriptions range from cute to downright laugh-out-loud funny.”
- story31 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is minimal, with many users noting that while there is no overarching narrative, each cat has a unique name and backstory that adds charm to the gameplay. However, some players feel that the lack of a more developed story detracts from the overall experience, making it feel repetitive over time. Overall, the game is appreciated for its relaxing puzzle mechanics rather than its storytelling depth.
“It's easy to love a puzzle game when it has as good storytelling as this game does.”
“I love that each cat has a name and backstory and little animations when you move them. Super neat! ;)”
“The artwork is adorable; each cat shape is a different design and has his/her own backstory.”
“There's no story and no extra features; it's a list of 80 levels, and when you're done you're done.”
“It made me realize that this game is definitely missing out by not expanding the story; it could show level progress and give a bit more character to the cats.”
“This is such a relaxing game, definitely something to pass the time if you don't want to get stuck into a story.”
- emotional14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its cute and wholesome design, which evokes feelings of relaxation and joy. Players appreciate the endearing art style and the heartwarming expressions of the cats, often leading to moments of genuine emotional connection, such as laughter and even tears. Overall, the game is celebrated for its ability to create a comforting and delightful experience, making it a standout in the puzzle genre.
“This is punctuated by the endearing art style; even though they are drawn in basic 2D, the expressions of the felines (which also change and purr when you grab them) are incredibly heartwarming.”
“It made me feel very relaxed even though the puzzles were hard.”
“One of the meows sounds like his; my dog was even reacting to it (violently, because they do not get along haha) boy, I cried.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its relaxing and inviting qualities, enhanced by its cute art style, subdued music, and simple graphics. Players find that the calming environment helps them navigate challenging puzzles without frustration, making the overall experience enjoyable and addictive. The game's comforting ambiance encourages replayability, setting it apart from typical puzzle games.
“Cute game, nice atmosphere, sweet cats.”
“Game uses monochrome, simplified hand-drawn style graphics, and subdued music underscoring a relaxed atmosphere.”
“The game uses monochrome, simplified hand-drawn style graphics, and subdued music underscoring a relaxed atmosphere.”
“Some of the levels are more challenging; however, I never found myself to be genuinely frustrated, as the atmosphere of this game really allows you to relax.”
“A wonderfully pieced together game with a relaxing and comfy atmosphere.”
- replayability9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable enough to revisit due to forgetfulness or the fun of solving puzzles again, others note that once the puzzles are completed, the replay value diminishes significantly. For those with a strong memory, replayability is minimal, but for forgetful players, it can offer a few enjoyable returns.
“Good replayability unless you have an eidetic memory because I forget the solution the second I finish it, and it's just as fun the second time around.”
“Though if you're forgetful like I am, you could probably play the game a few times before having things memorized, so it's technically replayable even after being beaten depending on the type of person you are.”
“Infinitely replayable.”
“I don't see much replay value after beating the game, but there doesn't need to be for the price.”
“Limited replayability once you've done all the puzzles, but very enjoyable while it lasts.”
“[b]replayability:[/b] minimal, unfortunately.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort. While some enjoy the challenge of navigating grids with obstacles, many feel that the experience becomes tedious and repetitive, especially in the later levels.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The levels did get a bit tedious towards the end, though, where it turned into just putting cats on the grid and seeing if it sticks.”
“I personally preferred grids containing 'obstacles' rather than plain square grids: the obstacles made it easier to deduce the position of the cats, rather than tediously trying out all possibilities.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized, particularly for users with integrated graphics, as it struggles to run smoothly on lower-end PCs. In contrast, an alternative game, "Dogs Organized Neatly," is noted for its better performance on such systems.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing occasional bugs that require restarting the game, which can disrupt gameplay. The complexity of the puzzles can also lead to confusion, making it difficult to troubleshoot issues without significant effort.
“Weird, but sometimes the game is buggy, and I had to close it out and then restart.”
“It's a pretty tough puzzle; sometimes I can figure out where things must go due to the board shape, but other times I'm off by one square and don't even know where to begin troubleshooting without just tearing down the board.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features charming character design for each cat, contributing to its overall appeal, though the character development is limited due to the game's short and puzzle-focused nature.