Mineko's Night Market Review: Simple But Sublime Feline Fun
presents an adorable blend of crafting, stealth, and silliness in an artistically-inspired world, but it's sometimes brought down by bugs and overly-simple mechanics. is the debut title from developer Meowza Games and is being published by Humble Games. Despite some moments of tedium, the game does an excellent job of cultivating a cozy and inviting environment, and while the story it tells isn't a complex one, it's still an experience that will be worthwhile for many players.
At its core, is a relaxing game first and foremost. Many elements contribute to this, ranging from smart quality of life improvements like unlimited inventory to the absence of tool switching to the overall difficulty level. In many ways, there's plenty of inspiration from games like , presenting a crafting-based storyline with some stealth and puzzle elements. is quite easy in almost all areas of gameplay, but whether that's a problem depends on player preference. However, there's still a good amount of work to be done, and progression still feels satisfying even when it's easily gained.
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opens with the titular protagonist and her father arriving at their new home on the small, Japanese-inspired island of Mt. Fugu. Old folktales about a giant magical cat named Nikko have begun resurfacing lately, with sightings of the mythical creature on the rise. In response to this, Mt. Fugu has become overrun with mysterious agents who claim to be investigating the feline, and imprisoning other island cats in the process. Mineko quickly gets wrapped up in an investigation with her new friend Bobo to help Nikko and discover the agents' true purpose.The story is simple but creative, and incredibly
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