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Mineko's Night Market
Released On: Sep 26, 2023
66
4.7
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 20 Critic Reviews
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40% Positive
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8 Reviews
45% Mixed
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5% Negative
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1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 20 Critic Reviews
66
40% Positive
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
45% Mixed
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Mineko’s Night Market is one of the most sweet and whimsical games that I have played, plus it has cats! It is full of personality and has a lot of different activities you can do to keep you coming back for more.
Mineko’s Night Market is a carefully considered, cosy life sim, with an intriguing, low-stakes narrative and plenty of familiar activities to keep you busy. It might not sound groundbreaking on paper, but it delivers on everything it promises, offering a felicitous, feline-filled escape from your troubles.
This title's gorgeous visuals, great sense of humor, and creative crafting make it much easier to overlook the areas in which it falls short. The game weaves a delightful tale full of feline-centric magical realism that's truly delightful, and it's possibly one of the best releases for cat lovers since Stray. Despite its flaws, Mineko's Night Market is perfect for any player looking for a creative and relaxing world to get lost in.
There’s no doubt an appeal here for fans of cozy experiences, and Mineko’s Night Market delivers all the charm one could expect from this genre. But the experience is shortlived as it offers little focus on player expression. Similar titles present a much wider range of activities to invest yourself in that makes the experience feel like your own. However, there really isn’t any of that here. It all feels just a little too static and unimpressive. For a younger audience, this could be an entry-level introduction to this wholesome genre, but there may be better ways to spend an evening than at the Night Market.
Featuring cute drawn graphics and a prohibitive level of cuteness, Mineko's Night Market suffers from monotonous tasks, a lack of depth in the characters and an overpowering routine.
It’s a shame, as there’s real potential in Mineko’s setup. It has a strong blend of the fantastical and mundane, and that’s refreshing in a genre where “fantastical” usually just extends to “you can run an entire farm by yourself and not die.” The art direction is also bolder and more striking than we usually see, and it goes a long way in creating a unique, mildly eerie atmosphere that helps sell the island’s mythology.
Ultimately, Mineko’s Night Market is a melding of boredom and frustration, and a lot of that frustration stems from the fact that the game could have been good. It had the graphics, music, story, and the makings of a gameplay loop that should have been thoroughly engaging. Instead, it just feels like nothing was pushed to its full potential, leaving both the game and the player wanting more.
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Generally Unfavorable
Based on 14 User Ratings
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Generally Unfavorable
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Summary Mineko's Night Market is a game that celebrates Japanese culture while introducing a heartwarming story about friendship, tradition, and many, many cats. Play as Mineko, a curious girl who has just arrived at her new home on a struggling Japanese-inspired island at the base of Mount Fugu. The superstitious locals on the island worship...
Platforms:
- PC
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
Initial Release Date: Sep 26, 2023
Developer:
- Meowza Games
Publisher: Humble Games
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