Finding Hannah
- May 3, 2023
- Fein Games
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Finding Hannah" is a puzzle game that follows a woman, Hannah, on a journey of self-discovery during an early midlife crisis. Explore beautiful handcrafted scenes, find hidden objects, and merge items while learning about three generations of women in the family. With a diverse cast of characters, catchy soundtrack, and puzzling gameplay, uncover the heartfelt story that each generation has to tell.
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Reviews
- The art style is stunning and transports players into Hannah's world, complemented by catchy music that enhances the overall experience.
- The game features an engaging story with feminist and queer elements, making it a unique narrative experience within the hidden object genre.
- Gameplay mechanics are fun and easy to pick up, with a nice blend of hidden object scenes and mini-games that keep the experience interesting.
- The game can feel grindy, requiring players to repeatedly complete old puzzles to unlock new content, which can lead to frustration and a lack of story progression.
- Some object descriptions are vague, leading to confusion and misclicks, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
- The script lacks depth and content, making the story feel padded with repetitive mini-games that may not sustain player interest for long.
- story60 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring engaging themes such as feminism and personal conflict, particularly through the character of Hannah. While players appreciate the art style and music, some express frustration with repetitive gameplay mechanics that detract from story progression. Overall, the narrative is described as charming and emotionally resonant, leaving players eager for future updates and developments.
“I was genuinely interested in the story, given its feminist and queer elements.”
“The story has a fantastic range of emotions, taking me from laughing out loud to getting goosebumps.”
“I can't wait to finish the game, because I know the story is going to resonate with me (it already is).”
“I really enjoy the art style and music in the game, but you get caught in a loop of having to redo old puzzles in order to unlock new ones without any sort of story progression or clear reason.”
“If not for the repetitive mini games padding the time, I suspect the story can't even sustain half an hour on its own.”
“The story is okay, but so far I don't really click with Hannah; I understand her problems and predicament, but as a character she kind of lacks something for me, like I don't understand her well enough.”
- graphics30 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning art style and unique visuals, which effectively immerse players in the game's world. Many reviewers appreciate the charming characters and engaging aesthetic, although some express a desire for more variety in puzzle elements and less repetitive gameplay. Overall, the combination of beautiful artwork and fitting music enhances the overall experience, making it a standout feature of the game.
“The art style is gorgeous, and it really transports you to Hannah's world.”
“The art style is simply stunning, and the music is so catchy that it makes me want to dance.”
“The quirky art style is very unique, like playing a New Yorker magazine cover.”
- music18 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchiness and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, complementing the stunning art style and engaging storyline. Many players find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting for the game's themes, contributing to a delightful experience, although some express frustration with repetitive gameplay that detracts from the enjoyment. Overall, the music is a standout feature that resonates well with players, making them feel immersed and even inspired to dance.
“Coming back to older scenes was a treat for the eyes, and the music did its part to keep up the mood.”
“The art style is simply stunning, and the music is so catchy that it makes me want to dance.”
“The story got me thinking, the art is stunning, the music makes me dance and the merging is addictive.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fun and easy-to-pick-up mechanics, though it tends to become repetitive, particularly with the hidden object scenes and matching mini-games. While the current content is limited to three chapters and about three hours of playtime, players appreciate the engaging story and puzzle elements that help maintain interest. Overall, despite some predictability in mechanics, many users express a strong enjoyment of the gameplay and are eager for future updates.
“Fun gameplay mechanics, easy to pick up.”
“Engaging story and puzzle mechanics break up the hidden object scenes in a way where I didn't get bored just doing one thing.”
“I didn't expect to like this game so much, but I'm absolutely in love with the characters, aesthetic/style, and gameplay.”
“The gameplay gets pretty repetitive; the objects we need to find for each scene will be the same at one point, and it gets tiresome when we have to do the hidden object scenes in order to get enough items to do the matching mini-game to progress to the next scenes.”
“The mechanics are pretty standard, and you're not going to switch things up from chapter to chapter.”
“Pretty short for now (3 chapters, about 3 hours of gameplay), but I'm looking forward to new chapters.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding elements of the game to be excessive and frustrating, particularly regarding the amount of clicking required to unlock new levels and scenes. While some appreciate the overall concept, many feel that the grind detracts from the experience, leading to fatigue and a lack of engagement over time. Overall, the game is seen as visually appealing but suffers from an unbalanced and tedious progression system.
“Maybe it's my fault I tried to push through the game in a sitting, but after two hours the grindy elements are very tiring.”
“Like many of the other reviews, I get really frustrated with the grinding (I don't think the idea overall is horrible, it's just too much), but most of all I was frustrated with the amount of clicking involved in the grinding.”
“My only major complaint is that it's a bit too grindy to unlock the next levels, so for that reason I'm going to have to not recommend the game.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is well-received, particularly by players who appreciate a storyline-driven puzzle experience without the burden of microtransactions.
“If you enjoy puzzle games that have a storyline but hate microtransactions, you'll love this one.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highly praised, effectively balancing comedic moments with emotional depth, eliciting both laughter and a strong emotional response from players.
“The story has a fantastic range of emotions, taking me from laughing out loud to getting goosebumps.”
