Slide Stories: Neko's Journey
- September 28, 2020
- Remix Games
Get on Steam"Slide Stories: Neko's Journey" is a soothing slide puzzle game with graphic novel elements, following a cat named Neko and its owner Nina on their travels. Complete puzzles to unlock new levels, with 5 difficulties and 3 helpful tools available. Enjoy the charming hand-drawn animations and relaxing lo-fi soundtrack as you assemble 6 unique scenes.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful hand-drawn artwork and calming music, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
- It offers five different difficulty levels, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced puzzle solvers.
- The inclusion of helpful tools, such as numbered tiles and a reference image, enhances the gameplay experience.
- There are only six puzzles available, which may feel limited for players seeking more content.
- The gameplay can become repetitive since the mechanics remain the same regardless of puzzle size.
- Some players found the music to be overly soothing, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as calming and soothing, enhancing the relaxing atmosphere created by the beautiful artwork. While many players appreciate the soft soundtrack that complements the gameplay, some find it too sleepy, leading to frustration during more challenging levels. Overall, the combination of charming animations and a gentle soundtrack contributes to the game's cozy appeal.
“With calming music and beautiful artwork, this is a great cozy game.”
“The game is paired with soft music that adds to the relaxing vibe.”
“The music is subtle and soothing.”
“The music is probably soothing for other players, but I found it to be sleepy and it made me even more frustrated when I kept turning around the tiles to get to the correct sequence.”
“I quite enjoyed playing such a short game, but I started to get impatient with the 9x9 puzzle due to the sleepy music.”
“The game itself is simple, a slide puzzle game with 5 different difficulties, but the artwork and soundtrack make it something charming and special.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by cute, colorful artwork that creates a calming and relaxing atmosphere, complemented by soothing music. While the gameplay is simple, the charming visuals enhance the overall experience, making it a delightful choice for players seeking a cozy gaming environment.
“With calming music and beautiful artwork, this is a great cozy game.”
“The artwork is so cute and colorful, and it's really relaxing to look at.”
“The game itself is simple, a slide puzzle game with 5 different difficulties, but the artwork and soundtrack make it something charming and special.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and largely overshadowed by its appealing artwork, with players noting that it lacks depth and narrative substance. While there are some thematic elements related to a sliding puzzle or a day in the office, the overall experience feels more focused on visuals and audio than on storytelling.
“The audio is perfect, the frame-by-frame animations of the puzzles made me believe that I was part of that story, as if I were there, with the characters.”
“Though the title says story, there really isn't much of a story to enjoy here, just pretty and cute artwork.”
“A little story about a supposedly simple sliding puzzle game or a day in the office...”
“I'm a little biased regarding that one as in the end you only have 6 pictures, without story and 5 difficulties for each.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its accessibility, serving as a helpful reference for both newcomers and experienced players, allowing them to easily navigate and enhance their gaming experience.
“It's great if you just need a reference to start, or to refer back to throughout your gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game boasts high replayability, ensuring it remains engaging and fresh over time.
“It never gets old, and the replayability is incredibly high.”
“Each playthrough offers new experiences, making it highly replayable.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that every session feels fresh and engaging.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally uplifting, often describing it as fun and capable of inducing feelings of happiness and relaxation.
“It's fun, and it made me feel happy and relaxed.”
