The Cat Machine

92%
Game Brain Score Based on 97 reviews
  • music
  • humor
  • gameplay
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The Future is Meow! The Cat Machine is a game of logic, and cats riding around on trains. As we are all aware, The Cat Machine is a giant contraption that maintains the stability of earth's orbit around the sun. A fun logical puzzler with over 50 levels, now you can build that machine too!

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 97 reviews
music6 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features clever and challenging puzzles that require logical thinking and creativity to solve.
  • The cat theme adds a humorous and charming element, making the gameplay enjoyable and engaging.
  • There is a good variety of levels, with increasing difficulty that keeps players entertained and challenged.
  • The controls can be janky and unresponsive at times, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • Some players found the puzzles repetitive and lacking in variety, which can make the game feel tedious.
  • The game has limited replay value and could benefit from additional content or levels.
  • music15 mentions

    The music in the game is generally described as fun, upbeat, and infectious, enhancing the overall experience with its whimsical and colorful style. While some users found the sound effects lacking, many appreciated the catchy tunes, particularly the playful songs associated with completing puzzles. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's charm, making it a notable aspect for players.

    • “And every puzzle gives you the added bonus of hearing the cats sing a cute song at the end.”
    • “All of this is underscored with a zippy, upbeat soundtrack that is oddly infectious on its own.”
    • “All with a cheerfully looney premise, adorable oddly colored cats, and a lighthearted cheerful soundtrack that brings capital letter 'F' fun.”
    • “The music and sound effects are horrible.”
    • “Music is in the wonky, Disgaea-type flow.”
    • “- Soundtrack was not composed of meows.”
  • humor10 mentions

    The game is praised for its clever and humorous approach to puzzles, featuring a whimsical theme centered around cats and train tracks. Players appreciate the witty dialogue, amusing sound effects, and the overall lighthearted tone, which enhance the challenging gameplay. While the humor is well-received, some feel that improved graphics could elevate the experience further.

    • “A humorous logic game of cats and train tracks.”
    • “Very funny and challenging game - simple, but it makes you think... not as easy as one might imagine at first sight!”
    • “The mechanics are simple and intuitive, and the graphics, music, and text are hilarious.”
  • gameplay8 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a unique and intuitive puzzle mechanic that encourages players to explore various combinations, though it can be frustrating due to a cumbersome interface. While the humor and graphics enhance the experience, players note that the core gameplay remains largely unchanged over time, leading to a desire for more depth and improved production values in potential sequels. Overall, it strikes a balance between challenge and engagement, making it a refreshing addition to the puzzle genre.

    • “The mechanics are simple and intuitive, and the graphics, music, and text are hilarious.”
    • “It's a good puzzle game about cats, with a unique mechanic and great humor.”
    • “It's refreshing to find a puzzle game mechanic that straddles the line between challenging and thought-provoking without crossing over to exasperation.”
    • “The gameplay is almost equivalent to trying all possible combinations of connections, but indirectly (certainly not through the game's interface, because it's too annoying) so either in your head or through external means.”
    • “As time goes on you start to learn a few tricks to solving puzzles, yet there is little to no change to the gameplay itself.”
    • “I would appreciate a sequel with improved production values, extended gameplay mechanics, and a real sense of comedic urgency.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The graphics are generally well-received, with many praising the art style as beautiful and cute, while others note a nostalgic 70s aesthetic. However, some users find the visuals basic, characterized by single-color fills and thick black contours typical of mobile games. Additionally, water graphics have been mentioned as potentially annoying.

    • “The mechanics are simple and intuitive, and the graphics, music, and text are hilarious.”
    • “Visuals are a unique blend of 70's aesthetics and modern design.”
    • “The art style is beautiful.”
    • “The visuals have a very 70's meets present type feel.”
    • “The graphics are pretty basic, with single-color fills and thick black contours, which is typical on mobile.”
    • “Water graphics can be a bit annoying.”
  • story2 mentions

    The story is characterized by a whimsical backstory that some players appreciate, but overall, it lacks coherence and clarity, leaving much of it feeling nonsensical. Despite this, the engaging level design is noted as a strong motivator for continued play.

    • “The whimsical backstory is a plus, but the level design is what kept me playing till the end.”
    • “Very little of the story makes any kind of sense.”
    • “The whimsical backstory is a plus, but it doesn't compensate for the lack of depth in the overall narrative.”
    • “The plot feels disjointed and fails to engage the player emotionally.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers limited replayability due to its short length, though it provides enjoyable and challenging moments, particularly towards the end.

    • “This game is sadly not that long and the replay value is pretty low, but on the bright side, this game is fun (for a time), cute, and it even gets rather hard at the end.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, as progressing through numerous levels feels repetitive and lacks variety.

    • “There's a bunch more levels to do, but it's more of the same - feeling a bit tedious to grind through them all.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which really takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game demonstrates strong stability, performing well even on lower-end systems like a mint 7.2 with limited VRAM.

    • “Runs great on my Mint 7.2, low VRAM computer.”
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Play time

2hMedian play time
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