You know what my life was missing? Sorting cats into containers using verbal logic clues. Thank you, Einstein’s Cats, for filling that void. Developed by Firebird Games, this feline-focused brain teaser boasts 108 levels (yes I played them all) of verbal logic puzzles. As a lover of brain twisters — and a cat enthusiast — I was all in. Or should I say… all paws in?
Fashionable Felines
At first, I felt like a feline genius. The early levels were a breeze: Orange cats like baskets, tuxedo cats prefer tall containers, and if you mess up, the cats just get grumpy and shoot you a disappointed look (which, honestly, feels like a personal attack — on brand for cats). The cats give you little hearts when you get it right though, which is nice. Einstein’s Cats even highlights relevant clues when you pick up each cat — something I found super helpful.
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While I blazed through the early levels, Einstein’s Cats kept things interesting by introducing different types of cats, and even cats with accessories! Kitties in collars? Kittens in ribbons? Cats in hats?! Dr. Seuss would be proud. I also started getting cats with names, which added a nice layer of complexity to the puzzles. I only started really spending a bit more than a minute or two on levels past 60. Possibly a great logical game suitable for kids.
Meowsic To My Ears
The background environments also change every so often, keeping things fresh (not that I was getting tired of my one true calling). There are nine different settings in total, ensuring that you never get bored while sharpening your cat-classifying skills. About a third of the way in, you unlock a sticker book where you can create your own whimsical scene using adorable stickers. A nice little break if you get fed up of filing felines — or just want to make a cat-themed masterpiece.
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Visually, Einstein’s Cats is very charming. The hand-drawn, papercraft-style artwork suits the theme, and the lo-fi cutesy background music makes it dangerously easy to sink hours into this game. The only questions I had about the game: Where are the masking-taped squares on the floor? Or the fishbowls? Or laptops (okay maybe this one isn’t a container)? Everyone knows cats love squeezing into tiny, questionable spaces — or becoming a liquid.
One To Purrchase?
Final verdict: If you love logic puzzles, cats, or being silently judged, this game is a banger for whiling an afternoon away. However, it’s not super challenging or groundbreaking, but still good fun. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have more cats to sort. Also enjoy this meme, which is all too appropriate.
Einstein’s Cats is coming to Steam on April 1st.
Quest Daily scores Einstein’s Cats:
7/10
A copy of Einstein’s Cats was supplied to Quest Daily for this review.
