Starry Whiskers: Cats Atelier 4+

I’ve just started playing and the story is so cute and sad, I love it already. I haven’t gotten to any of the really tough stages though, so let’s see if my love lasts forever. Lol. So I’ve gotten the attic done and now I’m having trouble with some of the other levels, I still really love the game though so I’m going to keep it. Argh I am not so great at the game but still fun. Update: they changed the name from days of Van meowoh to cats atelier, no idea, why but I still love it! Still absolutely love this game, can’t wait to see the anime! Update: still love this game! The cosplay feature is just the cutest! Update: The only downside I can see so far is the new heart system. I miss being able to give everyone a heart everyday. Update: several years later and this game is still too cute for words! Update: 2023 still wonderfully adorable Update: 2024, still the cutest

What a nice change of pace on the mobile games market. The life of Van Meowgh is a charming game that has a lot of love in it. The characters are all very silly in their own ways, but never too far that the game loses its heart. Theres a lot of nostalgic feelings throughout both the characters lives and through my own playing of it. It takes me back to the days when people made games for the sake of making the game, not the profit. It may get more cash grabby later on i'm not sure, but I have already reached into the 70s all on my own merit and stradgey. It's honestly refreshing to be able to succeed at a well designed game instead of having to pay to win. The payouts are all very fair and I don't feel the need to buy powerups like some *other* games.(coughscapescough)
Overall with the storybook like art style, compelling and sweet story, and genune playablity, I'm ABSOLUTELY in love 💙!

I had to sit out on playing this because of the Japanese language-only thing before, but ever since the update brought back English, I’ve been so happy to play it!

1. It’s an incredible Match-3 game, and this is coming from someone that doesn’t usually like the genre. If anything, I really played this for the story and the beautiful storybook-like art. Clearly made with a lot of love.

2. The translation is really good and the storyline and characters are cute, unique, and interesting! I got invested in little Mewogh and Theo’s adventures. If you know some art history, you will smile at references. Perfect cozy game.

3. Cats Atelier is one of the few free-to-play games that doesn’t make it difficult to progress if you don’t buy anything (which are mainly hearts or tools to help you). I appreciate the mechanic that you only lose energy when you lose a level. (Only bad thing about that is, it got me playing for long stretches, haha.) This consideration for the gameplay experience encourages me to support the developers, even if not strictly necessary. I really can’t believe I can play this for FREE?

To the developers, please keep up the good work! To those who read this, do not hesitate to support them! :)