Cats Hidden in Italy

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"Cats Hidden in Italy" is a charming hidden object game set in beautiful Italy. Search for 100 cleverly hidden cats within hand-drawn scenes while enjoying a calming soundtrack. Features include hints, timer mode with leaderboards, and adjustable settings. Discover hidden easter eggs for extra fun! * Hidden object game set in Italy * 100 cats to find in hand-drawn scenes * In-game hints, timer mode, and settings

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Play Modes

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

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,406 reviews

music28 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The game features adorable hand-drawn backgrounds and cute cats, making it visually appealing.
It's a relaxing and simple hidden object game that is easy to complete, with many players enjoying the quick gameplay and easy achievements.
The interactive elements and hidden achievements add extra fun, making it enjoyable for both casual players and cat lovers.

The game is very short, typically taking only 10-20 minutes to complete, which some players feel is not worth the price.
Many players found the game too easy, with most cats being obvious to find, leading to a lack of challenge.
There are complaints about the user interface and some technical issues, such as lag and unresponsive clicking.

music
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and beautiful qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a cheerful soundtrack that complements the art style. Players appreciate the relaxing background music and the amusing cat sounds, although some noted issues with music stuttering and a desire for more content. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, contributing to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “The art style and music in this game is really beautiful and fun.”
- “There's a chill soundtrack that serenades you throughout your cat-seeking adventure.”
- “The music, graphics and gameplay combine to make one of the most interactive and compelling experiences I have ever felt.”
- “One pretty generic song plays in the background and there's a few 'easter eggs' scattered around the game, some of them are achievements as well.”
- “I really didn’t expect a game that’s just a single static image to have stuttering in the music and mouse movement.”
- “It's a pity that there is not enough content.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the artwork as amateurish and lacking professional quality, which detracts from the overall experience. Conversely, others appreciate the cute and endearing art style, finding it charming and suitable for the game's relaxing nature. Overall, while some players find the graphics delightful and fitting, others feel they fall short of expectations for a PC game.
- “The art style and music in this game is really beautiful and fun.”
- “It has simple but endearing graphics.”
- “Relaxing, super cute art style, fun interactive items, and of course, cats!”
- “The artwork here is terrible; it's all just amateurish 'my first Wacom tablet' style drawings used instead of professional-looking game assets.”
- “It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget to arrange someone who can create graphical assets properly, or a lack of talent. Regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low, enough on its own to deter gamers.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high-quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and smoothness, providing an engaging experience with charming visuals and a cheerful soundtrack. However, it is notably short, with most players completing it in under 15 minutes and experiencing little to no replayability. Despite its brevity, many users found the interactive elements and overall design to be delightful and worth the low price.
- “Thrilling, engaging gameplay.”
- “The music, graphics, and gameplay combine to make one of the most interactive and compelling experiences I have ever felt.”
- “It's so adorable and the creator put in the effort to hide all the cats, provide a cheerful soundtrack and smooth gameplay experience, and have all these other interactive elements on the map like dogs and fish.”
- “Bottom line - it's up to 10 minutes of actual gameplay, with zero replayability.”
- “After a thorough inspection and a second gameplay, I realized some small differences between the games I'm in love with and this game.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its lighthearted and whimsical nature, featuring funny cats and clever easter eggs that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the charming art style and the developers' comedic touch, making it a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend time, especially during festive occasions. The game's simplicity and quick gameplay contribute to its appeal as a delightful and amusing distraction.
- “The art is great and the humor of the devs is just fantastic.”
- “Cool game, funny cats, a lot of funny easter eggs as well!”
- “The secret achievement is also pretty darn hilarious xd”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is polarizing, with some players noting a complete lack of narrative, comparing it to games like "Temple Run," while others praise it for an epic storyline and unexpected plot twists, expressing excitement for future developments. Overall, the reception of the story varies significantly among players.
- “Epic story.”
- “Stellar plot twist.”
- “10/10! I can't wait to see how this story continues.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “Like playing 'Temple Run' for the story.”
- “No story.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is mixed; while some players find value in time trials and the challenge of rediscovering cat locations, others feel that the overall experience offers limited replay potential, with some even stating it has "zero replayability." Overall, opinions vary from "infinitely replayable" to "fairly good" but ultimately lacking depth for repeated playthroughs.
- “🔲 infinitely replayable”
- “Fairly good replay value as you're not likely to remember most of the cat locations for a few play-throughs, at least.”
- “Bottom line - it's up to 10 minutes of actual gameplay, with zero replayability.”
- “I don’t think there is much replay value.”
- “There is replay value in the time trials that you can play after beating the main game.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and charming nature, appealing particularly to cat lovers. Players express joy and anticipation for new content, highlighting the game's ability to provide a delightful and heartwarming experience. Overall, it is described as an adorable puzzle game that fosters a sense of happiness and fun.
- “A wholesome addition to anyone's library, especially that of cat lovers.”
- “Wholesome little puzzle game about finding little cartoony cats in a charming town setting, a short but fun buy :)”
- “Adorable, wholesome game that is great for anyone to play.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, with users reporting stuttering in music and mouse movement, which is unexpected given the simplicity of its design as a single static image.
- “The performance was bad, which is weird for a game as simple as this.”
- “I really didn’t expect a game that’s just a single static image to have stuttering in the music and mouse movement.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players indicate that grinding in the game is so demanding that it may require a second life, suggesting that the effort needed to progress can be excessive and potentially frustrating.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been praised for its stability, with users noting that it was affordable, fully functional, and free of bugs at launch. This strong performance on day one reflects the developers' commitment to quality.
- “The developers really pushed this to the max and released a game that was affordable, functional, and bug-free on day one.”