100 hidden turtles

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"100 Hidden Turtles" is a hidden object game set in an undersea world, starting with black and white hand-drawn cartoon-style graphics that gradually become colored with animated sea creatures. The objective is to find 100 turtles hidden in the water, with increasing difficulty, providing a challenging yet calming experience. This game is charming and might require some nerve-wracking searches.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 239 reviews

music25 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game features beautifully rendered hand-drawn graphics that transition from black-and-white to vibrant colors, enhancing the visual experience.
It offers a relaxing gameplay experience with straightforward mechanics, making it accessible for casual gamers and families.
The inclusion of 100 Steam achievements and interactive elements adds a rewarding layer for completionists and enhances engagement.

The game is very short, typically taking only 10-30 minutes to complete, which may not justify the price for some players.
There is a lack of a hint system, making it frustrating to determine which turtles have already been found, as they only change color slightly.
The music can be loud and lacks volume control options, requiring players to adjust their system settings to manage sound levels.

music
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
36%
7%
The music in the game is widely praised for its upbeat and engaging quality, enhancing the overall experience with a captivating soundtrack that complements the vibrant hand-drawn graphics. However, some users noted the lack of a volume control option, making it necessary to adjust the sound through external means. Overall, the combination of enjoyable music and appealing visuals contributes to a fun and immersive gameplay experience.
- “The upbeat music and vibrant colors make this game an enjoyable experience, especially with the addition of several 'hidden' areas, such as the panda and submarine, which only makes the game more entertaining.”
- “The music in this game is an absolute bop and well worth the money paid for it on its own merit.”
- “The music is suitably jaunty and uplifting.”
- “The music is ok but loud, and it is impossible to shut it down or lower the volume.”
- “Cool hidden object/spot it type of game, challenging and fun, but there should be an option to turn down the music volume; had to do it from the Windows volume mixer.”
- “- no music mute button”
graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
33%
9%
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their beautifully rendered hand-drawn cartoon style, featuring a vibrant color palette that enhances the overall visual appeal. Players appreciate the charming and animated artwork, which is complemented by a captivating soundtrack, creating a relaxing and engaging atmosphere. The transition from black-and-white to color graphics, along with interactive elements, adds depth and enjoyment to the gameplay experience.
- “Its black-and-white and colored hand-drawn graphics in a cartoon style are beautifully rendered, and the captivating soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
- “The artwork is beautifully done, featuring a variety of animated objects and vibrant colors that make the game visually appealing and engaging.”
- “Colorful turtles are everywhere on the screen - foreground and background and in between the cracks, moving turtles that you need to click on - no longer is it just moving objects that occasionally hide the object you're supposed to click on, there's rooms you can enter with more turtles and unique music, there's a beautiful art style reminiscent of the Newgrounds flash game/animation art from my childhood, and overall, it's just a short and sweet little experience.”
- “Unlike the previous games, this one just has cartoon graphics versus black & white hand-sketched art.”
- “The big-graphic-that-you-scroll-through design is ok, but it's much more enjoyable when there is animation as well as some casual puzzles that are required before you can find all of the objects.”
- “It starts out being a black and white, hand-drawn graphics in a cartoon style.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The gameplay is generally straightforward and accessible, featuring cleverly hidden turtles and interactive items, but it suffers from a lack of depth and challenge, resulting in a short experience of only 10-40 minutes. While some players appreciate the engaging mechanics and colorful visuals, many find the repetitive nature and brevity unfulfilling, suggesting it may only be worth playing on sale. Overall, the game offers a simple yet engaging experience, but its limited content and ease of completion detract from its overall value.
- “The gameplay is straightforward, and while some turtles are cleverly hidden and there are multiple interactive items to discover, the absence of time limits makes it accessible and easy to complete.”
- “The gameplay is simple yet surprisingly engaging.”
- “But be sure to grab this on sale as you’ll likely only get 10-20 minutes of actual gameplay out of this.”
- “Too easy, only 40 min of gameplay.”
- “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.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as light-hearted and relaxing, with players enjoying the comedic elements while searching for hidden turtles. The cartoon style and amusing gameplay contribute to a fun experience, making it a delightful choice for those seeking a stress-relieving activity with a touch of humor.
- “Relaxing and funny game where you just need to find 100 hidden turtles.”
- “I was so confused when I first started the game, but now I am laughing.”
- “A tiny funny hidden game with lots of turtles... 🐢💗”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The consensus among users indicates that the game's replayability is low, with many feeling that once they complete it, there is little incentive to return.
- “Replay value is low.”
- “Once you're done, you're done.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The story is largely criticized for being non-existent, with only a brief "story-driven" interactive intro and a colorful overworld that lacks depth, despite the presence of multiple dungeons.
- “The game features a captivating story-driven interactive intro scene that draws you in from the start.”
- “The vibrant full-color overworld is beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall storytelling experience.”
- “With multiple dungeons to explore, the narrative unfolds in exciting and unexpected ways.”
- “The story is non-existent.”
- “The game claims to be story-driven, but the narrative feels shallow and unengaging.”
- “Despite having an interactive intro scene and a colorful overworld, the overall story lacks depth and coherence.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its beautifully rendered black-and-white and colored hand-drawn graphics in a cartoon style, paired with a captivating soundtrack that complements the overall experience.
- “The black-and-white and colored hand-drawn graphics in a cartoon style are beautifully rendered, and the captivating soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
- “The immersive sound design and stunning visuals create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that draws you into the game world.”
- “Every detail, from the ambient sounds to the art style, contributes to an enchanting atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”