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Protect My Cheese

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73%Game Brain Score
atmosphere
gameplay, graphics
96% User Score Based on 27 reviews

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Protect My Cheese is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by MelvinTang Games and was released on October 9, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Protect My Cheese is a stunning and chaotic tower defense strategy game where we play as cats to defeat the cheese-hungry rats. A limitless variety of unique towers and enemies set in a vast abandoned area will unleash the power of cats vs rats.  Set in an abandoned place, rats are nesting for a long time until they ran out of food stock. They noticed a very tasty cheese and devised a plan to stea…

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
music1 negative mentions
  • The game is a fun and straightforward tower defense experience, ideal for casual players.
  • It features a variety of towers with unique abilities, allowing for strategic gameplay and experimentation.
  • As a free game, it offers great value and nostalgic charm, reminiscent of classic iPad games.
  • The game feels unfinished and could benefit from more content and polish.
  • Some players experienced issues with tower targeting and frame rate drops during higher waves.
  • Levels can become repetitive, and the overall pacing may feel slow for some players.
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is reminiscent of early 2000s games, featuring a classic and simple design that is well-executed alongside appealing graphics. While the game shows promise, some users feel it could benefit from additional gameplay elements to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The graphics are nice and the gameplay is well executed.”
    • “The art styles are well-made, and the gameplay seems to be classic and simple, but they can pack it into a nice game!”
    • “Promising game, but it may need more gameplay.”
    • “Game design, art style, and gameplay are reminiscent of 2000's games.”
    • “Promising game, but it may need more depth in gameplay.”
    • “The art styles are well-made, but the gameplay feels classic and simple; it could benefit from more complexity.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are reminiscent of 2000s games, featuring a well-executed art style that is both nice and classic. While the gameplay is simple, it effectively complements the overall design, resulting in a visually appealing experience.

    • “The graphics are nice and the gameplay is well executed.”
    • “The art styles are well-made; the gameplay seems classic and simple, but they pack it into a nice game!”
    • “The game design and art style evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of 2000's games.”
    • “The game design and art style feel reminiscent of early 2000s games.”
    • “While the art styles are well-made, the overall graphics seem outdated and lack modern polish.”
    • “The graphics are simplistic and do not meet the expectations set by contemporary gaming standards.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is characterized by enjoyable sound design and a generally pleasant ambiance, though it is noted for its slow pacing and limited decision-making opportunities.

    • “The sound design creates an immersive atmosphere that draws you in.”
    • “The atmosphere is captivating, with a perfect blend of visuals and audio.”
    • “The slow pacing enhances the overall atmosphere, allowing you to fully appreciate the environment.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users have reported that the game's optimization is lacking, particularly noting significant frame rate drops during intense moments, such as when wave heights increase.

    • “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even during intense moments.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, ensuring that the game runs well on a variety of systems.”
    • “The game's optimization really shines, providing a seamless experience without significant frame rate drops.”
    • “But when the wave gets higher, the frame rate always drops. I don't know why; maybe it's the optimization?”
    • “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate during intense moments, which makes me question the optimization.”
    • “Despite having a powerful system, I still experience significant lag, indicating poor optimization.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music has been described as somewhat dull, yet it evokes nostalgia with its 8-bit style, which many players find acceptable and not detrimental to the overall experience.

    • “The music is a bit dull, but it's reminiscent of old 8-bit music, so it's not a deal-breaker in my opinion.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is straightforward and largely conveyed through the game's title, leaving little room for depth or complexity.

    • “There's really not much to say about the story since it is mentioned in the title of the game!”
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Protect My Cheese is a casual action adventure game.

Protect My Cheese is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Protect My Cheese.

Protect My Cheese was released on October 9, 2022.

Protect My Cheese was developed by MelvinTang Games.

Protect My Cheese has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its gameplay.

Protect My Cheese is a single player game.

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