100 hidden gnomes
- December 2, 2020
- Drop_Dead_Fred
Get on Steam"100 Hidden Gnomes" is a charming hide-and-seek puzzle game that transports players across whimsical landscapes. Your goal is to find all 100 gnomes, each cleverly concealed within stunning hand-drawn environments. With no time limits or penalties, this game encourages a relaxing, mindful exploration experience, perfect for players of all ages.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Charming art style and whimsical atmosphere, making it visually appealing.
- Easy and relaxing gameplay, perfect for casual players and children.
- Offers 100 achievements, providing a satisfying experience for completionists.
- Extremely short playtime, with many players finishing in under 5 minutes.
- Gnomes are not well-hidden, making the game feel too easy and lacking challenge.
- Repetitive nature and lack of replayability may lead to disappointment for some players.
- music17 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, upbeat, and whimsical qualities, enhancing the charming cartoonish atmosphere. While some players find it repetitive, most agree that it complements the game's fairytale theme effectively. However, there are calls for a music mute option and a desire for more challenging gameplay experiences.
“It features black-and-white hand-drawn graphics in a charming cartoon style, accompanied by a captivating soundtrack that perfectly complements the game’s whimsical atmosphere.”
“The fairy tale background was interesting to visualize while listening to a great soundtrack.”
“I also loved the music since it has a very good beat to it.”
“However, similar to other games in the series, it lacks a music mute button and is too short.”
“The artwork of the one available level is just 'fine', the music is repetitive and bubbly, but not extremely annoying, and the 'hidden object' aspect of the game is literally non-existent!”
“The music is a bit more cartoonish in this one, which quite matches the art.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by charming black-and-white hand-drawn artwork that enhances its whimsical atmosphere, with each of the 100 gnomes being uniquely designed. While the art style is generally praised for its appeal, some reviewers noted a desire for more detail to improve gameplay, as the simplicity can make spotting gnomes easier. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's fairytale-like charm, despite some critiques regarding the brevity and repetitiveness of the accompanying music.
“It features black-and-white hand-drawn graphics in a charming cartoon style, accompanied by a captivating soundtrack that perfectly complements the game’s whimsical atmosphere.”
“Although the game is brief, the artwork is fantastic, and the music adds to its fairytale-like charm.”
“The art style is really amazing and you will have a blast looking at the whole image whilst you are looking for the gnomes.”
“The artwork of the one available level is just 'fine'; the music is repetitive and bubbly, but not extremely annoying, and the 'hidden object' aspect of the game is literally non-existent!”
“While others in the series have charming and sometimes quite clever artwork, this has neither.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as straightforward and easy, making it suitable for younger players, though some users find it overly simplistic and repetitive. While the game features beautiful artwork and fun animations, it lacks depth and challenge, leading to mixed reviews on its overall engagement. Suggestions for improvement include adding a reset button and hint options to enhance the experience.
“Overall, this game combines beautiful artwork, an easygoing quest, and kid-friendly gameplay.”
“Recommended (good length, clever puzzle mechanics, fun animations)”
“I'd rate the difficulty at 1/10, as the gameplay is straightforward, and this game is likely the easiest in the '100 hidden' series, which explains its suitability for younger players.”
“At 49 cents for 3 minutes, this is arguably a more expensive game per gameplay minute than Baldur's Gate 3.”
“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.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game lacks replayability, as players will encounter the same items repeatedly, diminishing the incentive to play through again.
“The game has no replayability, since you would be finding the same items all over again.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as light and whimsical, featuring amusing elements like gnomes that contribute to a relaxing experience. Players appreciate the comedic touches that enhance the enjoyment of the hidden object gameplay without overwhelming the overall chill vibe.
“A tiny, funny hidden game with lots of gnomes... 💗”
“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.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is widely criticized as a lazy cash grab, with users expressing disappointment in its lack of depth and fairness.
“In all honesty, it is an unacceptable, quick, lazy cash grab.”
“Unless the goal was a quick cash grab, in which case - kudos!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by charming black-and-white hand-drawn graphics and a captivating soundtrack, creating a whimsical and engaging experience for players.
“It features black-and-white hand-drawn graphics in a charming cartoon style, accompanied by a captivating soundtrack that perfectly complements the game’s whimsical atmosphere.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game exhibits excellent stability, with no glitches or issues encountered during gameplay.
“The game runs smoothly without any glitches or issues.”
“I haven't encountered any problems; everything is stable.”
“The stability of the game is impressive, with no bugs to disrupt the experience.”
