100 hidden cupcakes
- January 11, 2021
- Anatoliy Loginovskikh
Get on Steam"100 Hidden Cupcakes" is a kid-friendly hidden object game set in a cartoon cafe, featuring black and white hand-drawn graphics. The objective is to find 100 cupcakes scattered throughout various kitchen and bakery settings. The game includes a night mode and the option to reset achievements. It's recommended to play on a full stomach to avoid any distractions.
Reviews
- The game features cute artwork and a relaxing atmosphere, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- It's very easy to complete, making it suitable for younger children and those looking for a stress-free experience.
- The game includes 100 achievements, which can be fun for achievement hunters.
- The gameplay is extremely short and lacks challenge, with many cupcakes being too obvious and not truly hidden.
- Some of the items labeled as cupcakes do not resemble actual cupcakes, leading to confusion.
- The art style is considered less appealing compared to other entries in the series, and the music lacks variety.
- graphics22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the cute and creative art style that incorporates cupcakes in various clever ways. However, several users find the visuals too simplistic or childish, describing them as reminiscent of a child's coloring book, and note that the cupcakes are often too easy to find. Overall, while the artwork is appreciated by some, it is criticized by others for lacking challenge and depth.
“I do love the artwork of these games and am constantly in awe of the skill.”
“The art style is really amazing and you will have a blast looking at the whole image whilst you are looking for the cupcakes.”
“Delightful uncluttered artwork, which I think makes this game perfect for children, and for the child in all of us.”
“The graphics are really disappointing because they look like a child's coloring book.”
“The art style is also very childish, and the cupcakes are all in plain sight.”
“Ugly aesthetic and the objects aren't hidden at all.”
- music20 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's music is generally well-received, described as catchy, upbeat, and fitting for its cheerful aesthetic. However, several users noted the absence of a volume control option and criticized the music for being repetitive or unremarkable at times. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for many, it may not appeal to everyone due to its simplicity and lack of variety.
“The music, the art, the game, what have I just been blessed with?”
“Cute artwork, happy music, fun game!”
“The quirky graphics and cheerful music that bops along in the background are just as you would expect.”
“There is no music or volume control in the game, and there is no method in the UI to reset progress if you wanted to.”
“The music is too repetitive and the game doesn't count towards games completed or achievements earned.”
“This one was entirely too easy, the music didn't really do anything for me, and for some reason there were cupcakes on the screen that weren't a part of the game which just made it confusing.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its lack of replayability, as players find themselves encountering the same items repeatedly, resulting in minimal incentive to play again.
“The game has no replayability, since you would be finding the same items all over again.”
“Not much replay value.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay in this series varies significantly, featuring a mix of engaging animations and clever mechanics in some titles, while others suffer from repetitive elements and brevity that lead to frustration. Overall, some games are recommended for their enjoyable length and inventive puzzles, while others are deemed merely decent due to a lack of depth.
“The games in this particular series are hit or miss, with sometimes cute animations and surprisingly clever mechanics, but other times a very brief 'game' experience with too much repetition that ends in boredom or frustration.”
“Recommended: good length, clever puzzle mechanics, fun animations.”
“Maybe: decent length, fun animations, but no clever puzzle mechanics.”
“The games in this particular series are hit or miss, with sometimes cute animations and surprisingly clever mechanics, and other times a very brief 'game' experience with too much repetition that ends in boredom or frustration.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as light and enjoyable, complementing its relaxing hidden object gameplay. Players appreciate the whimsical elements, such as the presence of cupcakes, which add a fun and charming touch to the overall experience.
“A tiny, funny hidden game with lots of cupcakes... 💗”
“I like hidden object games; they help me relax when I'm anxious or stressed, so I don't expect much from them beyond a chill time and maybe some humor or light puzzle solving.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks any narrative elements, with no story, background, or setup provided for players.
“There is no story, background, or setup to the game.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "100 Hidden Frogs" is highlighted by its heartwarming and intricate artwork, which adds depth to the otherwise familiar gameplay experience.
“100 Hidden Frogs was more of the same, but at least you were gifted with a heartwarming and more complex drawing.”
