Cats Hidden in Christmas
- December 1, 2024
- Travellin Cats
Get on Steam"Cats Hidden in Christmas" is a free hidden object game with a festive setting, featuring 100 cats and easter eggs hidden within a hand-drawn background. The game offers adjustable visual settings and a chill soundtrack, with a hint system and timer mode with leaderboard for added challenge. Search for cats in night mode and customize the background and cat colors to your liking.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features adorable art and animations, creating a cozy and festive atmosphere perfect for the holiday season.
- Unlocking the color mode after completing the game adds replayability and enhances the visual experience.
- It's a free game that provides a fun and relaxing way to spend about 20-30 minutes searching for hidden cats, making it accessible for all ages.
- Some cats are difficult to distinguish from the background, making them hard to find and potentially frustrating for players.
- The game is quite short, which may leave some players wanting more content or additional levels.
- The initial black and white mode can be visually overwhelming, and the color mode is only available after completing the game, which some players found disappointing.
- music21 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as upbeat, festive, and pleasant, enhancing the overall experience with a jolly vibe that complements the adorable art style. While many players appreciate the cheerful tunes and sound effects, some note the limited variety in the soundtrack, with only one main song featured. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though improvements in the settings menu and soundtrack diversity are suggested.
“The music is upbeat and jolly with a festive vibe, and when all cats are found, fanfare and fireworks mark the occasion in a fun celebratory way.”
“I found the music very festive and works well with the game.”
“The artwork style is simple and fun, the music is enjoyable and doesn't jar with the game, and the sound effects are extremely good.”
“Cons: the settings menu could use word descriptions, only one song in the soundtrack (not including the music when completing the game), each cat unlocks an achievement.”
“Music is not the best, but the animations are cute and the ending is nice.”
“Music: 2/5”
- graphics14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming hand-drawn aesthetic, with vibrant colors and a whimsical art style that many players find appealing. While some users noted a degree of fuzziness and simplicity in the artwork, overall, the visuals are considered enjoyable and well-suited to the game's tone, with hidden surprises that enhance the experience.
“The lovingly hand-drawn visuals are beautiful, particularly the vibrant colors of the color mode.”
“The artwork is adorable, the music sounds great, and the game itself is very enjoyable to play.”
“I would say it's the best artwork of the entire series, which is saying a lot.”
“I was initially a little put off by the relatively crude artwork and fuzziness when zoomed all the way in.”
“It's very short and easy; the graphics are kind of meh (some doodles instead of cats), but for a free game, it's fine.”
“The whimsical art style doesn't have that static AI look.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as fun and interactive, featuring easy-to-learn mechanics and appealing art. However, some users note a lack of depth, suggesting that it may feel simplistic or reliant on DLC for additional content.
“They are a good amount of fun, with cute art that just feels right and very interactive gameplay.”
“No gameplay, or DLC add-on.”
“It's just gameplay.”
“Easy to learn mechanics.”
- story7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 57 % negative mentions
The consensus among users is that the game lacks a compelling story, with many noting that there is either no story at all or that any existing narrative is uninteresting.
“no story”
“no story”
“has a story, but it’s boring.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its wholesome experience, enhanced by a visually stunning color mode that evokes the warmth and charm of Christmas. Players appreciate the delightful surprises and whimsical elements, which contribute to a heartwarming atmosphere reminiscent of festive greeting cards.
“Such a wholesome experience.”
“The color mode which you unlock after completion is a real feast for the eyes and made replay even more enjoyable with its beautifully done shading, evoking all the wholesome, whimsical warmth of Christmas greeting cards.”
“A splendid early gift from the dev, who couldn't wait to surprise us with Christmas spirit and more wholesome cats.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the game's replayability high due to the option to replay in 'colour mode', which enhances difficulty and visual appeal. Additionally, the challenge of memorizing the locations of 100 cats adds to the game's longevity, making it a valuable experience, especially since it is free.
“Once completed, the player may replay the game in 'colour mode', a mode wherein, as the name suggests, the entire level is colored in with vibrant colors that improves replayability and makes the game significantly more difficult.”
“As the game is free, the value is very high, but the replay value is also high simply because memorizing the location of 100 cats will take a while.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced significantly by the game's elements, contributing positively to the overall experience.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
“The sound design and visuals work together to create a captivating atmosphere.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it fun and amusing, particularly in line with the developer's previous cat-themed titles.
“Fun and funny game, just like all of the cat games from this developer!”
