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The BlobCats are after the DiceMice!
In BlobCat it’s your job to protect the DiceMice!
Place arrows and guide the Dicemice to the Micehole! But beware, the naive BlobCats are rolling around (not quite at the speed of sound)! Solve over 90 different levels spanning over 5 worlds, each with a unique gameplay twist!
Let the battle begin!
You want more action? Then the Multiplayer is for you!
Up to four players try to save as many DiceMice as possible! Outsmart your opponents and send the BlobCats straight to your enemies!
Play with your friends on the couch or go online and battle the whole world! You can even do both!
Features:
– 100 Puzzle
– 5 different worlds
– Local and online multiplayer
– Collect over 100 stickers
– Dress your own mice
Steam User 49
Guys, this is literally ChuChu Rocket on Steam!
With a multiplayer!
Do i need to say more?
There are tons of cats also.
And steam cards.
Steam User 32
Introduction
Another day, another Septim. Um, I mean another excellent PC port for a popular smartphone title. BlobCat is one of those indie gems that’s definitely not a diamond in the rough. It’s in fact quite chiseled and for a Steam debut, BySamb ensured that their project runs flawlessly on PCs, sporting a graphical overhaul while retaining its brain teasing gameplay from previous platforms.
Story
There isn’t a lot to discuss about a storyline since the characters and events are fairly straightforward. Players shall have to guide the mice to safety while making sure that the cats can’t catch the rodents or follow them into their lairs. Sure, there are five environments which feature distinct themes, yet no plotline is ever revealed other than the obvious aversion between mice and their feline opponents. I’m sure Wikipedia could shed more light on the predatory instinct of the cats or why rodents are considered pests to most folks and pets for others. Being a cat person myself, I can tell you this: Felis catus were never fully domesticated even if they were most likely revered by Ancient Egyptians for their hunting skills when it came to those pesky rodents devouring the grain supplies yielded by the Nile harvests.
Graphics
Powered by the Unity Engine. No surprise, I guess. Not that I have any complaints. Game looks great and runs stable no matter what resolution I tested it in. Cartoonish fonts scaled perfectly on 4K and the various effects from lighting to weather, didn’t put additional strain on the frame rate. Honestly, I didn’t expect it to showcase any glitches and bugs and I wasn’t disappointed.
Audio
The sound effects are few and far between while there’s no voice acting at all. Fortunately the soundtrack proved to be a pleasant surprise. Several instrumental songs that you’ll be humming in no time while they never cross the line towards annoyance. Audio assets complement the visuals without any issues to report.
Gameplay
I never review a game without doing my “homework” first. Before I went googling for more details about BlobCat, I was certain that the gameplay is unique. It apparently drew heavy inspiration from a Dreamcast title I never heard of before. I admit that console gaming was never my forte and I didn’t own a Dreamcast either. BlobCat mimics certain elements from 1999’s “ChuChu Rocket!”. Charming, I’m certain. Chances are that you’ve played that one as much as I have, so it’s not big loss for us but a great victory for gaming since those interesting gameplay mechanics may live on in BlobCat.
So, 100 levels scattered across five main themes: Kitchen, Western, Space, Forest and Snow. Unlocked in that order and surprisingly fast, if you ask me. You don’t even have to be an ace in BlobCat in order to gain 100 rating stars and finally reach the Snow environment. Considering that each level has a maximum rating of three stars and that you can discover the most efficient escape route by focusing a bit, I’d say that the challenge is scaling wonderfully. Never too easy, but certainly not hard enough for players to abandon distinct levels and try them another time. That is an option though and it’s there if you need it.
The mobile platform structure is obvious, but there isn’t anything I’d change about it. What’s important to understand it that in spite of those B&W squares which resemble a chessboard, both the mice and the cats follow a linear path until they either hit an object or get influenced by the direction arrows placed by players. The fun stems from managing to save the rodents and thwart the felines in as few of those placeable arrows as possible. It’s not about a time limit but in later stages, timing shall prove just as crucial as your strategic thinking.
Verdict
In-game collectibles do offer an extended sense of progression to BlobCat, but I really miss the absence of Steam Achievements at the very least. Why would I even bother with perfect three-star ratings on all levels, if I can’t showcase that in any meaningful way? Also, why is just the multiplayer component offering the option to customize the mice with certain accessories and in singleplayer, I can’t? Seems like a slight design oversight which could hopefully get addressed in a future update. The game deserves it and I rated it accordingly. Few indie casuals entertained me as much as BlobCat did.
Strong Points
+ Replay value & level diversity.
+ Beautiful graphics and soundtrack.
+ Interesting gameplay that mixes casual elements with strategy.
Weak Points
- Character customization is available only for MP.
- No Steam Trading Cards nor Achievements.
Rating 90/100
This review was submitted for ReviewExperts, through the generous contribution of Daniel - REX Network.
Steam User 21
I followed the development of this game closely since its beginning. And it developed quite well in this time.
What is BlobCat?
BlobCat is mostly a puzzle game that sets you into the role of rescuing (dice)mice from the (blob)cats by laying out a path for the mice to reach their safe holes. As both animals are not very clever (they just run where their nose points) the player has to help by placing arrows or manipulating parts of the level to lead the mice to their safety. But beware the cats must not reach any of the safe holes first. Depending on how many arrows the player placed, they get a star rating showing how well their solution is.
What makes BlobCat special?
It's a passion project of a studio of two developers achieving high quality gameplay combined with nice graphics and a fine-tuned soundtrack. The rules are easy to learn and cleverly used to build up a enjoyable difficulty/learning curve. Every world adds something to the game to either help or obstruct the player. It even has an online and couch competetive mode (playable with mouse/keyboard/controller) where you will have to lead as many mice into your own mousehole while obstructing your competitors.
I definitely recommend buying this game as you will get several of these "just one more level" moments out of it and additionaly supporting a small new indie developer.
Steam User 14
Awesome Game.
Nice Game to play with your friends on your Couch.
Singleplayer has a lot of Content, so it is worth it!
Steam User 9
Silly BlobCat! You can’t fit into square holes!
Apart from the risk of being mistaken as dice while the humans are playing board games, DiceMice have another enemy: BlobCats. BlobCats are always hungry for something to eat and once DiceMice comes into view? They gotta gobble the DiceMice up before they escape into their holes (or well...get stuck in their holes). Put on your thinking caps, it’s time to save some DiceMice!
The gameplay here is easy to get the hang of. All you have to do, other than making sure the DiceMice get in their hole, is to place arrow tiles down so they will go in the desired direction. These arrow tiles are finite, however, so each has to be placed with meaning. Of course, you’ll also have to take into account the various walls and the BlobCats running around. These arrows also affect the movement of BlobCats so be careful to not put an arrow where they can gobble up a DiceMice or get stick in a hole. Everything has to be just right and even the slightest misplacement can cause a collision. Once a level completes, and you manage to use the least possible moves, you will get a sticker for your efforts. And trust me, these stickers can be really adorable. All the stickers you earned are viewable in the sticker book.
With 100+ levels, and 6 different worlds, there’s a lot of levels to play through. You don’t really have to play these in order either if you don’t want to. Once a world unlocks, all the levels do as well and you only need to get 100 stars to unlock every world. And okay, I didn’t mention one thing but this has to do with the world selected. Other than the first world, each have their own gimmick. These gimmicks make you think to how you need to approach this with those gimmicks in mind. Like how the space level have gates that open and closer when a button connected to it is stepped on. Giving more depth as well as keeping these levels fresh throughout all 100+ levels.
If you happen to have friends with this game (or found someone online waiting in a lobby) you’ll be able to experience the multiplayer. Instead of putting down tiles and/or manipulating objects to solve puzzles, this is a competitive mode. Several huge maps are laid out so you and your opponent(s) will be able to fight for victory by either getting more points, more DiceMice in their hole, or by destroying their health. Once you get into a game, each player will be able to set out a limited amount of tiles (which will stay in effect for a while before disappearing) anywhere to either sabotage someone or to help yourself. This doesn’t just have DiceMice, but BlobCats are also running around. If one of the BlobCats gets in a hole, it will deduct points/health as well as block the hole to prevent DiceMice from entering for a couple seconds. You also have a chance of the game changing it up such as switching player’s holes. This mode was a lot of fun and if you ever have a chance to play it with someone, definitely take up the offer.
Verdict
BlobCat is a really cute puzzle game. There’s a lot of levels to go through and if you want to get all the stickers, even more time spent to get every level just right. Really, the only negative I can think of is that there really is little chance to get into a multiplayer game unless you have friends. If you love puzzle games, this will be a solid addition to your collection.
Copy provided by developer through The Witch’s Corner curator page.
Steam User 8
Great name, what's it about?
At first glance, you're looking at a puzzle game where you're a mouse trying to get around cats and end up in your mouse hole. At second glance that's exactly what this game is and it does that very very well. You're going to end up placing arrows, which both mice (yes, plural) and cats will follow. Watch the patterns they walk, figure out where to place the arrows and collect your points.
Cute. Is it good?
By my estimation, it's VERY good. The quick gameplay is well suited to the puzzles presented. Each puzzle can be beat using all resources, but that will end up getting you a single star per stage. Since later stages are unlocked via stars, you're going to want to try and use as few resources as possible to get two and three stars per puzzle.
Something worth noting: I was never ever once frusterated while playing. There was no puzzle that needed me to look up help but the game was consistent in the challenges presented.
Stars? That kinda sounds like a mobile game!
Astute. It is a mobile game, and this is the steam version. I enjoyed playing on Steam but afterwards checked out the touchscreen version. They're basically identical but much like mini-metro the game is retooled for PC controls. Do not let the mobile origin stop you from playing a great puzzle game.
Anything else I should know?
Yes, one. The game is quite short. I blazed through the first four stages in around 40 minutes. The whole game is only 100 stages and the easiest puzzles should be enough to unlock all stages. You could collect all the stickers to add game time but there are no trading cards or other Steam specific features. Oh I also didn't get a chance to try out multiplayer, but it's worth noting it has both local and online multiplayer.
Steam User 21
Fun puzzle game with some fiendishly difficult levels in need of perfect solving if you want to unlock all cute cat art (2hard4me). The actual protagonists are mice trying to avoid getting clawed, but as the developers cannot deny that cats are the centre of the universe (and the human condition), you get BlotCats and not DiceMice as your reward (and in the game title).
This part of the game is suitable for all ages and doesn't require any reaction skills.
The multiplayer is essentially Chu Chu Rocket, an old Dreamcast favourite, and a mix of local and online players can go sabotage each other in frantically jolly netplay. You want to be three or four people for this.
Compared to the original, cats only penalise you a flat -10 points instead of a third of your points, but block further scoring for a while, and arrows also time out after a while instead of staying until you place new ones elsewhere.
There's tons of singleplayer levels to grind your teeth on, and the only real complaints are the lack of Steam Achievements at present, as well as there only being nine multiplayer levels.
P.S.: Make sure to check out the language selection menu.