MouseBot

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MouseBot is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Vector Unit and was released on April 3, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

MouseBot: Escape from CatLab is a platforming game where players guide a mechanical mouse through maze-like levels filled with traps, obstacles, and challenges set by cat scientists. The game features 88 levels, numerous abilities to unlock, and the chance to collect cheese to unlock new skins and accessories. With its humor and exciting gameplay, MouseBot tests players' reflexes and love for cheese.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,580 reviews

graphics45 positive mentions

monetization27 negative mentions

The game features simple controls and gradually increases in difficulty, providing a fun challenge.
The graphics and sound effects are well-designed, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
The game is addictive and offers a nostalgic feel for players who enjoyed it in their childhood.

The limited lives system is frustrating, as players often run out of lives quickly and must wait or pay to continue.
Some levels are excessively difficult, leading to frustration and potential rage quitting.
There are issues with controls, particularly in water levels, which can lead to unresponsive gameplay.

graphics
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
17%
5%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising the colorful, cartoonish visuals and smooth animations. While some players noted minor lag issues on certain devices, the overall consensus is that the graphics are high-quality and well-suited for a mobile platform, contributing significantly to the game's appeal. A few reviews mentioned that while the graphics are good, there is room for improvement in certain areas, but this did not detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The visuals are great, the controls are great, and the details and sense of gravity are wonderful!”
- “Love the colorful graphics and the difficult but fun gameplay!”
- “Excellent graphics, smooth controls.”
- “Need to work on the graphics and change the music.”
- “It's only one star for its graphics.”
- “Good game but the graphics are very bad. Please update the game.”
monetization
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
3%
84%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the rarity of ads and the option to play offline without interruptions. However, some users express frustration over the limited lives system, which can lead to a reliance on in-app purchases for unlimited lives and ad removal, labeling it as a "pay-to-win" model. Overall, while the game is generally seen as enjoyable, the balance between monetization and gameplay experience remains a point of contention.
- “Premium mode has no ads and infinite lives.”
- “It contains many levels and low-priced in-app purchases.”
- “Good free game with no ads (that I have encountered) or very little.”
- “The only issue I have with the game is the fact that there are so many ads.”
- “This is pay to win - and the ads make it feel like you're swimming in ads; the devs should give us infinite lives to compensate.”
- “Wow, I just can't tell you how much I love the game, but make the ads less, in my opinion.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
26%
16%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, colorful graphics, and well-balanced difficulty, though some players express frustration with restrictive lives and energy mechanics. While many enjoy the challenge and simplicity, there are complaints about control responsiveness and occasional crashes on newer devices. Despite these issues, the game is generally regarded as fun and visually appealing.
- “I love your game, story, gameplay, and many traps.”
- “Love the colorful graphics and the difficult but fun gameplay!”
- “The gameplay, mechanics, and the difficulty gradient are well set.”
- “Game mechanics are terrible; you can miss a cheese by a couple of millimeters, but yet you die by not touching a deadly trap by missing it by a centimeter.”
- “Game used to run fantastic on Android 11, but once I updated to Android 12, it didn't last long before it crashed in the middle of gameplay. Please, Vector Unit, consider taking a closer look at this issue as I had a really nice time playing this game. Thank you.”
- “Just in case people still like the original kind of gameplay, then make a second game that has a switch in the options menu to turn it off or on.”
humor
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the concept of cats creating obstacle courses for robotic mice to be both funny and cute. Many reviews highlight the game's entertaining graphics and amusing character interactions, contributing to an overall enjoyable and addictive experience. Despite some challenges in later levels, the humor remains a standout feature that keeps players engaged and entertained.
- “Cats making obstacle courses for robotic mice is a funny, cute, and fun game concept - this game isn't just a trashy, mindless mobile game someone threw together.”
- “This game is literally so funny and amazing.”
- “It's a funny game and you don't get bored.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
37%
19%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its simplicity and creativity, making it enjoyable for younger audiences. Many reviews highlight the engaging narrative and character development, although some users express a desire for a more complex storyline and additional depth. Overall, the combination of a fun story, appealing graphics, and diverse gameplay challenges contributes to a positive gaming experience.
- “Everything about it, starting from the story and animation down to the diversity of challenges and levels and difficulty.”
- “This game is amazing, the graphics are good and the story is simple but great!”
- “Amazing graphics, very good gameplay, and plus that very cool story; I mean, what more can you ask for.”
- “Wish there was more of a story and maybe less obvious pathing.”
- “Love this game's storyline, but it only offers 6 more difficult obstacles.”
- “1 star for gameplay, 1 star for graphics, 1 star for costumes, 1 star for story; the music is too bad.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
92%
Overall, user reviews indicate mixed experiences regarding the stability of the game. While some players report no glitches or freezing issues, others frequently encounter problems such as screen freezes, lag, and unresponsive controls, particularly on certain Android versions. Improvements in stability and control responsiveness are suggested by several users to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Great game with no glitches.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I appreciate the consistent performance; it never lags.”
- “It's a nice game but the controls don't show on the screen of Android version 6.0 and it also freezes.”
- “I love this game but it always glitches and makes me fail a level and start all over.”
- “Keeps lagging and freezing; my screen moves by itself when I press the jump button and sometimes it won't jump. Fix your glitches.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviews on the music aspect are mixed; while some players appreciate the peacefulness and enjoy the game's music, others find it lacking and suggest improvements. Overall, the music seems to evoke strong feelings, with some players loving it and others criticizing it.
- “I enjoy the peacefulness and music ”
- “I love the game music ”
- “Need to work on the graphics and change the music.”
- “1 star for gameplay, 1 star for graphics, 1 star for costumes, 1 star for story; the music is too bad.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized for large screens, providing a smooth experience when using smart view features.
- “Runs smoothly on large screens with smart view.”
- “The optimization allows for seamless gameplay even in high-resolution settings.”
- “I appreciate how well the game performs on various devices without any lag.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of frustration and nostalgia regarding the game's emotional impact; while the challenging mechanics can lead to moments of irritation, they also evoke a sense of youthful joy and excitement.
- “It made me feel young again.”