Purrfect Tale

About

"Purrfect Tale" is a visual novel adventure game where you play as a mischievous cat, Bad Mouse. Explore a whimsical world, complete quests, and interact with various characters to uncover the mysteries of the city of Catville. With multiple endings, your choices will determine the fate of Bad Mouse and the friends you make along the way.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

story1.5k positive mentions

monetization980 negative mentions

The art style is adorable and the graphics are beautiful.
The interactive story is engaging and relatable.
The game offers a variety of activities, including decorating and caring for pets.

The game frequently crashes and has lag issues.
Hearts are difficult to obtain, making it hard to progress in the story.
The claw machine often drops items, making it frustrating to use.

story
2,926 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its heartwarming and relatable themes, often resonating with players' personal experiences. Users appreciate the interactive elements that allow them to engage with the narrative, alongside the adorable art style that enhances the overall experience. However, many express frustration over the difficulty in earning hearts to progress through the story, which can hinder their enjoyment. Overall, the combination of a touching storyline and charming visuals makes it a favorite among players.
- “The story is fantastic, the gameplay is fun, everything about this game is absolutely perfect.”
- “I love the storyline and the context of this game.”
- “The story is very heartwarming and the amount of customization is very fun.”
- “The available access to the main story is complete garbage.”
- “The developers have become greedier and greedier and now they lock some parts of story content behind premium currency with no way in-game to earn it.”
- “The story started strong but after act 1 it's all over the place, so I'm barely interested in completing act 3.”
graphics
1,318 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their adorable and aesthetically pleasing art style, which many players find charming and relaxing. Users appreciate the soft colors and cute character designs, often comparing the visuals to those of beloved animated works. However, some players have reported issues with lag and crashes, which detracts from the overall experience despite the appealing graphics.
- “I love the graphics and the art style!”
- “The art style is so cute and the graphics are beautiful.”
- “The graphics are so cute and aesthetically pleasing.”
- “The game keeps on lagging too, even more than other high graphic online games.”
- “I downloaded this game because I love the graphics when I saw it in some ads, but when I open the app it makes my phone lag.”
- “I installed it because it has pretty graphics but damn the app is so laggy I can't even type my name.”
monetization
1,023 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the high frequency of ads required to progress. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, they often find the amount of ads excessive and intrusive, leading to a grindy experience. Additionally, there are complaints about technical issues related to ads, such as crashes and loading errors, which further detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “In-app purchases aren't really necessary and only if you want bonus stuff.”
- “No ads, unless you watch one by choice, and no lags or glitches so far.”
- “Great storyline so far and no ads unless you are getting something for free; love this game!”
- “The only downsides are: if you don't pay for hearts, you have to watch a *lot* of advertisements to get anywhere in game, or else your progression will be at a snail's pace.”
- “But after many months of playing the game, I don't like how you need to watch tons of ads to complete events unless you spend money.”
- “It's a good game once you accept that you can't speedrun it and you need to watch a lot of ads to actually progress steadily.”
emotional
192 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its heartwarming and relatable storylines, which often evoke strong feelings, including joy and sadness. Players appreciate the cute art style and the engaging character interactions, noting that the narrative can be unexpectedly deep and touching, making it a comforting experience. Many users report feeling emotionally attached to the characters and situations, with some even expressing that the game has made them cry, highlighting its impactful storytelling.
- “It's making me feel all kinds of emotions and I find the story to be compelling and emotionally relatable.”
- “I love the story so much, I could really relate to the beginning and it almost made me cry honestly, I recommend it.”
- “This game is so cute and wholesome but I relate so much to the story it makes me feel relieved.”
gameplay
182 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this game is widely praised for its cuteness, simplicity, and engaging mechanics, making it a relaxing experience for players. Many users appreciate the interactive elements and heartwarming story, although some have noted issues with bugs, confusing mechanics, and the presence of ads that can disrupt the experience. Overall, the combination of adorable art and enjoyable gameplay makes it a delightful choice for casual gaming, despite some technical shortcomings.
- “The gameplay is simple, but fun, and it's very peaceful and relaxing.”
- “The gameplay is very interesting and the cinematography is very well done.”
- “I love the gameplay and how it's interactive; I don't have to have something to pick a choice and the tasks are easy!”
- “I'm giving it 2 stars because it looks like a lot of effort was put into the art style, but not enough into the mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is janky and I'd honestly prefer if it was just a comic page turner instead of a puzzle, but so far the art style and the gacha is nice!”
- “I really love this game so far but it freezes and crashes within a minute of gameplay, making it completely unplayable.”
stability
159 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. While some players have experienced minimal issues, the majority express frustration over the game's tendency to lag, especially during ad loading and interactive scenes. Overall, the game is described as charming and enjoyable, but its stability issues make it largely unplayable for many users.
- “It's a cool game! I love the characters, and there are no glitches. I'm really picky when it comes to glitches, and your screen is black, but not at all with this game!”
- “It runs great, and the way it goes through everyday life with little twists and turns is absolutely adorable.”
- “The game is really cute, and there are no glitches or problems even when the internet is bad.”
- “I am having trouble though, in the episode where you have to clean a bathroom, when I am done with everything, it doesn't let me progress and just freezes!”
- “But I can't even play the game for one minute (I'm not kidding) before it crashes or freezes.”
- “Unfortunately, I basically can't play the game at all because it either freezes and has to be reloaded or straight crashes.”
music
123 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall experience with its fitting background melodies that complement the cute art style and engaging storyline. However, some users have reported issues with music looping poorly, being unable to adjust volume, or experiencing glitches that disrupt gameplay. Overall, while the music is generally well-received, there are suggestions for improvements to ensure a more seamless auditory experience.
- “The music is also superb.”
- “I love the graphics and the calming music.”
- “The music and art are all great!”
- “I've turned in-game music off, which used to work but now doesn't.”
- “The music loops poorly in some parts, and in others is too short, making it hard to listen to.”
- “The music is so irritating and I can't click on anything, and it took me so long to get a name because they were all taken.”
humor
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding the storyline and characters both funny and relatable, often blending cute moments with dramatic elements. Many reviews highlight the game's lighthearted graphics and amusing scenarios, such as quirky interactions with pets and humorous in-game events, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. However, some players noted minor frustrations with gameplay mechanics, like the claw machine, which detracted slightly from the humor.
- “Easy to play & the storyline is funny but realistic at the same time.”
- “The characters are so great and funny and the story is so interesting!”
- “It's a cute and funny game that gives an inside view of a young adult just starting out and gives you experience with animals and real-life issues.”
- “The claw machine algorithm must be fixed. Losing balance and letting the ball go after perfectly landing a grip on it is not funny after four tries.”
- “The jokes in this game feel forced and fall flat, making it hard to enjoy the humor.”
- “I expected a lot more laughs, but the humor is stale and repetitive.”
grinding
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often requiring excessive ad-watching and effort to earn in-game currencies like hearts and cod. While the game's cute art style and story are appreciated, many reviewers feel that the grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment, leading to a loss of motivation once story quests run out. Despite some acknowledging that the amount of grinding may align with the limited story content, the consensus is that it can become overly repetitive and annoying.
- “The only way to fix that is behind a paywall and/or days/months of grinding.”
- “The grinding aspect is really annoying since you need to grind to progress the story.”
- “The reward is not worth the grindy wait time.”
character development
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highly praised, with users appreciating the engaging storyline and adorable character designs that enhance the overall experience. The ability to build and personalize a home between acts adds a rewarding layer to character progression. Overall, the combination of beautiful art and well-crafted characters contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Love the story, the character development is great and I like the way you build your own home in between acts; it makes it feel more rewarding.”
- “The character design and personality, along with the plot and the drawing, are so amazing!”
- “The art is so amazing and the character designs are so adorable; the storyline is wonderful.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users experiencing significant performance issues, such as unresponsiveness and slowdowns that require app restarts. While a few players report smooth gameplay and enjoy the overall experience, many express a need for substantial improvements in performance and connectivity alerts. Overall, the game is seen as unoptimized, with users hoping for future updates to enhance stability.
- “I'll keep my eyes out for some performance updates or something.”
- “It runs smoothly on my phone too.”
- “Lovin' the whole performance of the game, the vibe, the graphics, it's really relaxing and the way the story flows 💕💯”
- “I try to do tasks and watch ads, but all it does is mess up the performance of the game.”
- “Horrible performance.”
- “It needs to improve performance a lot, and also a bad connection alert appears all the time for no reason; I can't confirm my name either.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its captivating and cozy qualities, with many users highlighting its cuteness and relatability. However, interruptions from ads can disrupt the immersive experience. Overall, it creates a comforting environment that resonates well with players, especially cat lovers.
- “So far, it's got a great atmosphere and the story can captivate you.”
- “This is unexpectedly good and very relatable, the atmosphere in this game is comforting and can be intense, especially the mom scene. I haven't finished all the chapters, but I'm excited.”
- “It's so cute and the atmosphere is so cozy; I like the storyline.”
- “The ads stop the momentum and atmosphere I had before watching ads.”
- “It has a really cute atmosphere.”