If you were keeping up with us in April of last year, you might recall our mention of the quirky strategy RPG, Isekai Dispatcher. Now, the creative minds behind that retro 'trapped-in-another-world' game have shifted gears to bring you something much more tranquil and adorable: Ash & Snow, a new match-three game featuring delightful kittens. Mark your calendars for its mobile release on May 15th.
Ash & Snow delivers the classic match-three experience you'd anticipate. You'll be swiping and matching colorful blocks, aiming to clear as many as you can to boost your score. Along the way, you'll encounter power-ups that help you clear the board more efficiently and rack up even more points.
The real charm of Ash & Snow lies in its two feline mascots, Ash and Snow. These lovable kittens will accompany you throughout your puzzle-solving journey, whether they're right on the main screen or peeking at you from the top left corner as you play.
In terms of quality, there's no doubt that Ash & Snow will be a well-crafted game, given that it's developed by an established team. However, in a market saturated with match-three games that often try to reinvent the wheel, the presence of two kittens might seem a bit quaint. Yet, it's worth noting that incorporating cats—and more recently, capybaras—as characters in games tends to drive mobile game sales.
With just a month left until Ash & Snow's launch, and with details still somewhat scarce, we'll be keeping a close watch for any additional information as we approach the release date.
In the meantime, if you're on the hunt for something fresh and intriguing, why not check out our regularly updated list of the top 25 best puzzle games for iOS and Android?