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 make for a delightful experience.
- Finding all 100 gnomes is satisfying and offers a quick, relaxing challenge, perfect for casual gamers and children.
- Includes 100 Steam achievements, making it rewarding for completionists.
- The game is extremely short, often completed in under 5 minutes, leading to a lack of value for the price.
- Gnomes are not well-hidden, making the game feel too easy and lacking challenge.
- Limited replayability and no additional content or levels, which may disappoint players seeking more depth.
- music34 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, upbeat, and whimsical qualities, effectively enhancing the charming cartoonish atmosphere. While some players find it repetitive, the overall sentiment is positive, with many enjoying the fairy tale-like soundtrack. However, the absence of a music mute option and the game's brevity are noted drawbacks.
“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.”
“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 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.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature 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 that it could benefit from more detail to improve the challenge of spotting the gnomes. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's fairytale-like charm, despite some criticism regarding the brevity and simplicity of the artwork.
“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.”
“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.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as straightforward and easy, with a difficulty rating of 1/10, making it suitable for younger players. While some users appreciate the beautiful artwork and clever mechanics, others find the experience repetitive and lacking in challenge, suggesting that it may only appeal to completionists or those seeking a quick, low-stakes experience. Overall, the game offers a mix of enjoyable animations and simple quests, but its brevity and ease may not satisfy all players.
“Overall, this game combines beautiful artwork, an easygoing quest, and kid-friendly gameplay.”
“Recommended (good length, clever puzzle mechanics, fun animations)”
“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.”
“At 49 cents for 3 minutes, this is arguably a more expensive game per gameplay minute than Baldur's Gate 3.”
“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.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its lack of replayability, as players report that they encounter the same items repeatedly, diminishing the incentive to play again.
“The game has no replayability, since you would be finding the same items all over again.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as light and enjoyable, contributing to a relaxing experience for players who appreciate hidden object games. The presence of whimsical elements, such as gnomes, adds to the overall charm and fun of the gameplay.
“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.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks any narrative elements, with reviewers noting the absence of a story, background, or setup.
“There is no story, background, or setup to the game.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a lazy cash grab, with many users expressing disappointment in its execution and intent.
“In all honesty, it is an unacceptable, quick, lazy cash grab.”
“[spoiler] unless the goal was a quick cash grab, in which case - kudos!”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its charming black-and-white hand-drawn graphics and a captivating soundtrack, which together create 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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game exhibits excellent stability, with no glitches or problems encountered.
“No glitches or problems of any kind.”
“No glitches or problems of any kind.”
