Unlock The Cat
- March 2, 2021
- Minicactus Games
Get on Steam"Unlock the Cat" is a charming puzzle game where players help a mini cactus named Esa navigate through different rooms to find her lost cats. Each level features unique mechanics and engaging puzzles that require creative thinking and observation skills. The game's whimsical art style and delightful soundtrack create a relaxing atmosphere that makes it enjoyable for players of all ages.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and relaxing music, enhancing the overall experience.
- The puzzles start off easy but progressively increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge.
- The cute kitten adds a delightful element to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
- The controls can be clunky, as blocks do not snap into place, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- Some players found the game to be too simple or not engaging enough to continue past certain levels.
- The lack of hints or the ability to skip levels can make it challenging for inexperienced players.
- music12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall experience. Many players find it hypnotic and enjoyable, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere, although some noted it wasn't engaging enough to keep them playing. Overall, the soundtrack complements the beautiful art style and gameplay, making it a highlight for many users.
“I adored the music in this game and the little cat honestly made this very enjoyable.”
“The scenery is beautiful, the cat is cute, the music is hypnotic and it’s a sliding puzzle to make ways for the cat to reach his destination.”
“I can’t play the game with the music or sound on although the music is very soothing.”
“The music was very relaxing.”
“Tranquil music to listen to while the kitty distracts you from your goal.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their cute and charming art style, which enhances the overall appeal, especially for puzzle enthusiasts. Users appreciate the simple yet engaging visuals that effectively capture attention, complemented by pleasant music. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, making it a visually appealing choice for fans of the genre.
“The artwork is cute and the scene changes every few levels.”
“Simple and charming graphics which really help to grab the attention of my tutees, especially the little kitten who sometimes playfully flips around onto his back.”
“Beautiful game, with great music and graphics.”
“However, in this case, the graphics and conceit of this game are really cute, but the controls are mostly okay (although getting the cat to move to the exit always seemed to involve slightly longer dragging than I expected).”
“"Cute" graphics for the simplicity of this game.”
“[i]Unlock the Cat[/i] is a variation of this classic game, slightly altering the old mechanics yet keeping the gameplay the same and wrapping it into some charming visuals.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its simplicity and charm, featuring a perfect loop and camera rotation that enhance the experience. While it maintains classic mechanics, it introduces slight variations and is complemented by appealing visuals and a good soundtrack. Overall, the game offers an engaging and enjoyable experience, despite a lack of thematic connection to its mechanics.
“Short but incredibly cute game, perfect gameplay loop and being able to rotate the camera elevates this above most variants of this genre.”
“[i]unlock the cat[/i] is a variation of this classic game, slightly altering the old mechanics yet keeping the gameplay the same and wrapping it into some charming visuals.”
“Great soundtrack, the art is very beautiful and very interesting gameplay, I recommend it.”
“There's no connection between theme and mechanics.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers decent replayability, as players are likely to forget the solutions to higher-level puzzles, encouraging multiple playthroughs to rediscover the challenges.
“The replay value is also quite good as you likely won't remember how to solve most of the higher-level puzzles until you've played them through several times.”
“Decent replay value.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for being both very funny and endearing, contributing to an overall charming experience.
“Very funny and cute!”
