Nino Maze LOFI (2020)

Developer: Carlos Junio
Publisher: Pixizora
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 100 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 31 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

The game feels like a gentle, calming stroll through a clean maze with a cute cat, guided by simple food trails and soft instrumental music.

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What players say

Players say the mazes start relaxing but quickly become tedious as they grow long and the cat moves slowly, making later levels an endurance test rather than a puzzle. The music is pleasant but some tracks have vocals that break the calm. The biggest complaint is visibility: from level 20 onward the mazes get so small the dark-colored cat is hard to find, especially against dark backgrounds.

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