Mouse Game Review

Mouse Game Background

Mouse is a doodle-based path-making logic puzzle game. Create a path for the mouse to travel on to collect the key and reach the exit door. Move at the right time to avoid hitting any of the hazards and obstacles scattered around the level.

How to Play Mouse

To select, left click with your mouse or tap on the touchscreen with your fingers. Select the play button below the game’s title near the center of the welcome screen to bring up the level selection screen. once there, select a level to begin.

To draw a line, select anywhere and drag until you reach gate.

Basic Gameplay Advice

Draw a path with your cursor or fingers from the starting point to the red gate at the top of the screen. Make sure your path picks up the key somewhere in the level. Once you’re done laying down the lines, select Go on the bottom right corner to get the mouse moving. Make sure you draw just enough lines to

Make sure the path avoids hitting the many obstacles and hazards found in the game. Stationary obstacles include spiked barriers. You must move past them by navigating through gaps between them. Moving obstacles such as spinning blades and buzz saws require timing to evade. Make sure that the mouse successfully evades each obstacle by planning your paths and moving at just the right moment.

The game has 45 levels, which are unlocked sequentially. Your web browser automatically saves your level progress. You can clear your previous game data by selecting the gear button on the bottom right corner of the welcome screen. This cannot be undone.

Advanced Playing Tips & Strategy

Remember: the mouse is wider than the line you draw. Make sure to give adequate clearance for the mouse by drawing enough space between the line and the hazards it may cross.

Later levels can have many moving parts. Try to create a path that lets you avoid as many of these obstacles as possible. You can, for instance, travel down the edges of the screen to avoid any of the hazards.

If you must pass through hazard, think carefully about the timing and plan accordingly. Press the button at the right time to help the mouse get past the obstacles that open and close. Sometimes, you can have the mouse clear one obstacle but get trapped in another. In these situations, consider delaying the mouse in some way (e.g. looping paths) before passing through the next obstacle.

Make sure to use quick motions when drawing lines. This will help you avoid running out of line length before reaching the end point. Be sure to have the line pass through the key; the mouse cannot exit without it.

Educational Aspects

The game hones a player’s spatial thinking and motor skills. In later levels, it also underscores the importance of timing moves strategically.

Player Age Recommendations

This game is suited for players school-aged and above. We recommend it for players who like simple path-making puzzle games.