Mineko&s;s Night Market

Mineko&s;s Night Market

September 26, 2023

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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 …

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69.8

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Critic Reviews (25)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Sep 2023
60.0 /100

"I had a decent amount of fun with Mineko&s;s Night Market and if there&s;s ever a sequel, I hope they make the gameplay more engaging."

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Alana Dunitz GameGrin Sep 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

90.0

"Mineko&s;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 …"

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Alex Beaty Checkpoint Gaming Sep 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

71.0

"Just like any night market, one is never quite sure what will be on offer. Nimeko&s;s Night Market is a spin on the cosy genre with a sure footing and loads of potential. With such an interesting cast of characters …"

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Beatrice Vogt Gamer&s;s Palace Sep 2023
53.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

40.0

"Mineko&s;s Night Market charms with its peaceful premise but quickly feels more like work than play. Despite its cozy atmosphere, repetitive tasks, technical issues, and a lack of engaging story make it a tiresome experience."

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Carli Velocci Polygon Sep 2023
50.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

25.0

"Mineko’s Night Market has lovely art, but its boring chores and lifeless NPCs make it much harder to get caught up in its rhythm than it is in other life sims."

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Christie McQualter WellPlayed Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"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 …"

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Christina Roffe DualShockers Sep 2023
88.0 /100

Graphics

94.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

88.0

"Mineko&s;s Night Market is an adorable and exciting Simulation game following the titular character, Mineko, as she navigates her new life in Mt. Fugu with her father, and her search for the mysterious, legendary cat, Nikko. The game features highly-addictive …"

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David Rader ZTGD Sep 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Every game has its negatives and none of the negatives mentioned in this review should keep you from trying this game out. It’s an absolute delight and a ton of fun to be had. If you’re like me and stuck …"

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Deven McClure Screen Rant Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"This title&s;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;s truly delightful, and it&s;s …"

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Giulia Arcoraci Hynerd.it Sep 2023
68.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

70.0

"A title with remarkable artistic direction, elegant, pleasant and capable of immersing us in Japanese culture. Unfortunately, the uncertainties of the gameplay lead the title toward the risk of being repetitive and, for some elements, unintuitive."

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Giulia Francolino Spaziogames Sep 2023
69.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Mineko&s;s Night Market is a fun, colorful and kitten-filled life simulator. The game features a number of entertaining and simple mini-games, in addition to lovely art direction and a catchy, enjoyable soundtrack."

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Jenni Lada Siliconera Sep 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"Mineko&s;s Night Market has a great story, fantastic vibes, and fun concept, but the balancing and Switch performance issues are hassle."

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Kaile Hultner PC Gamer Sep 2023
62.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

62.0

"Between muddled gameplay and conflicted writing, Mineko&s;s Night Market can&s;t decide on an identity to fully embrace."

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Kalina Mikova LadiesGamers.com Sep 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"I’ve been waiting for Mineko’s Night Market for quite a while. I can’t say I am disappointed by the result. It is a cozy little game with charming characters and locations, and it’s come just in time for the cold …"

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Kate Mitchell Jewett GameLuster Sep 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

63.0

"Mineko&s;s Night Market features an adorable art style and precious, pettable cats but is held back by overly slow pacing, a reliance on grinding, and extremely bland or outright unlikeable characters."

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Kyle LeClair Hardcore Gamer Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

75.0

"Despite a few flaws that harm the pacing, Mineko&s;s Night Market is a truly impressive life sim that stands out among a sea of similar wholesome games thanks to its jaw-dropping visuals, unique emphasis on Japanese culture and arts and …"

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Laura Gray Gamepur Sep 2023
70.0 /100

"Mineko’s Night Market is a beautiful game. Its soundtrack and artwork are delightful; I could listen to the music all day and never tire of it. Unfortunately, the energy, money, and early-game task balances really left me questioning if I …"

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Lucas Barreto NintendoBoy Sep 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Despite the pleasant aesthetics and interesting proposal, Mineko’s Night Market is not able to stand out. I still believe it to be a pleasant experience for those looking for farm sims with a focus on DIY, but don&s;t expect anything …"

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Lucy Jaramillo COGconnected Sep 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

71.0

Story

78.0

"Mineko’s Night Market has finally arrived. It lives up to everyone’s expectations, despite its limitations. It serves as a visually stunning tribute to Japanese folklore and culture, while also providing a humorous social simulation. And it’s a dream for those …"

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Sep 2023
60.0 /100

"Mineko&s;s Night Market has a great vibe and aesthetic, but its slow pace and tedious resource gathering make it hard to recommend."

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Meg Pelliccio TheGamer Sep 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Mineko’s Night Market is a delightful journey that explores childlike storytelling and themes of tradition and friendship in a way that captivates players. Its beautiful style and emphasis on Japanese culture draw you in, but the compelling and varied gameplay …"

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Michelle See-Tho Nintendo Life Sep 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

68.0

"For the most part, Mineko&s;s Night Market will be enjoyed by people who like to curl up with a compelling narrative and relaxing tasks. It&s;s fun gathering materials and discovering secrets. And did we mention you can PAT THE CATS?! …"

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Nathaniel Stevens Digital Chumps Sep 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

90.0

"Mineko’s Night Market from developer Meowza Games is an adorable, relatable, and fun crafting adventure that pushes everything along with a story that runs perfectly parallel to the gameplay. While its main audience might be younger gamers, there might be …"

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Pam K. Ferdinand Game Rant Sep 2023
30.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

15.0

"There are other complaints, such as the front-loaded need to make money, which evaporates after Mineko acquires all the crafting tools and benches, immediately negating one of the few mechanics that kept anybody playing. But, ultimately, Mineko’s Night Market is …"

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Yuna Briggs Noisy Pixel Sep 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"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 …"

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