Squicky
Squicky
The rivalry between cat and mouse has been captured in almost every medium and it comes through in the small game of Squicky. You're entering into a world where all animals have very square-like bodies and where cats are the same size as mice. Even though that is the case, mice are still very much the prey in this scenario and therefore need to rely more on their wily nature. You can help this small mouse outsmart a bunch of cats that have invaded its home while also collecting enough coins and stuff to become the richest mouse in the world.
About Squicky
Cat-and-mouse games go all over the genre spectrum but generally have us controlling one or the other. In this one, you're controlling a mouse in a standard platforming adventure through multiple levels. It has a simple and stylized appearance which fits the theme and context well so you can enjoy this in a relaxed setting or when you need a short challenge to kill some time. The movement has some fluidity to it so you'll need to control your movement as well as your speed. Once you get that balance, those cats won't pose half the threat of accidentally sliding off an edge.
How to Play
Squicky is a 2D platforming game about a mouse getting past cats to safety using the keyboard.
Controls
- W/Up Arrow - Climb Ladders
- A/Left Arrow - Move Left
- D/Right Arrow - Move Right
- Spacebar - Jump
The goal of each level is to get the mouse safely to the exit. The mouse only has one hit point so if it falls into a pit or comes into contact with a cat, it'll die and you'll need to restart the level. You can improve your score by collecting coins and killing enemies as well as completing it as quickly as possible. The timer and the count counter are shown in the top left part of the screen.
The mouse spawns on the far left of the level and needs to make it to the end on the right. It can jump over gaps, onto platforms, and defeat enemies by jumping on their heads. Coins are scattered all over and you can collect them by running into them. The exit door is locked so you need to collect all the keys located in the level. To make things easier, you can collect magic potions which will temporarily make the mouse invincible. You can also jump into a plane to fly around the level.
Tips and Tricks
This is a smooth platformer but there's a lack of friction on the surfaces, so be careful when approaching ledges quickly. Keep in mind that the platforms are solid which means that you can't jump or fall through them. Be cautious climbing ladders around enemies since you need precise interaction to climb them properly.
Game Details
- Developer: Code This Lab
- Platforms: Web Browser (PC and mobile) and Android
- Languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, German, and Russian
FAQs
Are there other challenges in Squicky?
The current version of the game is a contained level-based experience meaning that aside from progressing through the levels, there are no other features.
Games similar to Squicky
This game is about a mouse trying to get away from cats and so it can be found in the Cat and Escape Games categories on GamePix. You can try out other titles like Hello Cats, Super Cute Cat, Free Rider, and Vex.
