MouseBot: Escape from CatLab

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MouseBot: Escape from CatLab is a platforming game where you guide a mouse robot through maze-like levels filled with traps and obstacles, set by cat scientists. With 88 levels, you can collect cheese, unlock new abilities, and customize your robot as you try to uncover the cats' plans and escape. The game features hilarious cartoon destruction and challenges your reflexes and timing.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The remastered version significantly improves upon the original, with smooth controls and good graphics.
The game offers a fun and challenging experience with a variety of levels and obstacles that keep gameplay fresh.
MouseBot customization and the final boss cutscene are highlights, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.

The game suffers from repetitive cutscenes and some levels can feel overly punishing with strict time requirements for achievements.
Controls can be overly sensitive, and the lack of acceleration or deceleration makes certain challenges frustrating.
The arcade mode is locked behind a lengthy campaign, which may deter players from fully engaging with the game.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally well-received, featuring great visuals and solid movement, though some users find the user interface to have a mobile aesthetic and consider the movement a bit simplistic.
- “Visuals are great and the movement is pretty solid, though a bit simple.”
- “The UI has a mobile aesthetic that feels out of place on a larger screen.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The overall visual design is uninspired and fails to create an immersive experience.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around vector unit mechanics, offering a unique and engaging experience for players.
- “The core gameplay is engaging and offers a unique vector unit experience.”
- “The mechanics are intuitive, making it easy to pick up and play.”
- “The gameplay is fast-paced and keeps you on your toes, providing a thrilling experience.”
- “In regards to core gameplay, it's a vector unit game.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect frustrating, particularly due to the disabled jumping mechanic while on water, which turns obstacle avoidance into a tedious and challenging timing puzzle.
- “When on the water, jumping is disabled, making any obstacle avoidance a tedious and infuriating timing puzzle.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be both enjoyable and humorous, highlighting its comedic elements as a significant aspect of their positive experience.
- “The game is so good and funny; I love it! It's a very good game.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I can't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations!”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users finding it underwhelming or lacking impact.
- “The music is kind of lackluster.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't really stand out.”
- “The music feels repetitive and uninspired.”