Mewgenics Reviews
A killer soundtrack and interesting game mechanics make Mewgenics worth the price of entry, but it overstays its welcome.
Unpredictability and absurdity combine to craft one of the most appealing turn-based roguelites out there, with a sadistic concept that will have both cat lovers and non-lovers glued to their Switch 2 screens dozens of hours later. There is a satisfying gameplay loop that consists of making the most of what you have at your disposal in the brief time on the streets before returning home and breeding the next batch of messed-up killer kitty-cats. While there may be a hurdle to get over for those a little unfamiliar to the genre, and the random factor heavily impacts gameplay in and out of battle, the time spent invested is incredibly rewarding.
Fun, fresh, frisky, and almost fathomless tactical roguelike that could be fairly called a modern indie classic.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Like a sharp set of kitty claws, Mewgenics perfectly scratches the itch of ‘just one more round’ with an intriguing level of strategic depth, but one that never feels overwhelming. The randomised nature of things means it’s the kind of experience that always stays fresh, and yet at the same time is super easy to pick up and play, before realising several hours have passed. Add to that a killer art style that pays homage to McMillen’s previous entries, but has its own unique flavour thanks to the collection of cats, and a kick-ass soundtrack that makes those brutal boss battles worth playing again and again for the battle theme alone, and it is far from an outrageous bet to expect Mewgenics to sweep up a raft of awards and plaudits over the coming year and beyond.
You know how sometimes you see stray cats with their noses and mouths all crusted over with snot? If you’re the kind of person who can’t handle looking at cats like that, STAY AWAY from this game. But if you’re the type who goes “ugh, fine, I’ll grab a pack of tissues and deal with it” and you also like turn-based strategy… then hey, come help me catch those stray cats once in a while. Doing it alone is rough.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Mewgenics is an eclectic, strategy-filled experience. I’ve never played a game that combines cat breeding with tactical, turn-based battles like this. It was worth the wait!
As grotesque as it is entertaining, Mewgenics successfully layers a dose of madness and variety onto an otherwise conventional tactical roguelike, making it unique and remarkably long‑lasting.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Mewgenics is a game that embraces chaos, randomness, and failure as central elements of its experience. It rewards players not for perfect optimization, but for skillfully managing uncertainty. Its grotesque aesthetic and challenging mechanics reflect the vision of its creator: the notion that absolute control is an illusion. Therefore, the game does not aim to be universally appealing or friendly; instead, it embodies a design philosophy that acknowledges losing as progress.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Mewgenics turns the task of caring for cats into a fun and addictive roguelite that frequently subverts expectations by placing the felines in bizarre situations. While the title's acerbic humor and deliberately crude presentation may not appeal to every player, there is no denying that this new work by Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel has the potential to provide hours of entertainment for fans of strategy games and roguelites that break the mold.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Mewgenics is a multi-layered game. I could write five or six more paragraphs discussing the synergies, the effects of in-game items, the thousands of p....
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Mewgenics has clawed its way purrfectly onto consoles with deep systems and grossly funny design, yet poor onboarding and luck‑driven frustration can bite.
Despite a steep learning curve and menus that truly test players’ patience with the controller, the game rewards those who persevere. For anyone seeking a robust tactical challenge that breaks away from the norm, this title delivers hundreds of hours of captivating feline madness—proving that within the chaos and grime lies a surprising amount of brilliance.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Mewgenics is an incredibly deep, bizarre, and addictive tactical RPG that manages to turn genetic experimentation, turn-based combat, and roguelite progression into an irresistible formula. Its enormous variety of builds, interactions, and unexpected situations makes every run feel different, while its unmistakable personality keeps the experience constantly entertaining. The PS5 version also translates the complex interface surprisingly well to a controller, making this one of those rare games capable of making hours disappear without you even noticing.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Edmund McMillen's 14-year project Mewgenics combines cat genetics and tactical combat. A 500-hour deep experience awaits you.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
A decidedly odd roguelike take on tactical strategy that has personality and humor to burn, as well as what can seem like never-ending surprises if you stick with it
A production of this level hasn't been seen in a while, and the care put in by Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel is something very rare in today's landscape.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Even though it may seem very complex, it’s easy to grasp and offers a unique experience where the fun factor grows by the second, just like your cats.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
After forty hours in Mewgenics, it is easy to see how this is a “dive-in and lose track of time” or “just ignore it” title, as it is really hard to stay in the middle ground. Trying to experience everything will take hundreds of hours, which makes this a cautionary tale for perfectionists.
I think Mewgenics is ultimately the magnum opus of what I value in video games. It’s a near infinite sandbox of skillful strategy and tactics, blended with an immense amount of gameplay that is highly replayable. Mewgenics is a game that makes me engage and think every time I sit down with it. Mewgenics is the very highlight of what the rogue-lite genre can be while surpassing the games that got me into the tactics genre in the first place, such as Final Fantasy Tactics, and it does so by nearly every metric. It’s mind blowing to realize that I only paid $30 for it. Less than half the price of a AAA game that wouldn’t last me a fraction of the time.
Mewgenics is an incredibly ambitious project for a small development team. Fortunately, it more than delivers. This is a must-buy for roguelite fans.