Hidden Cats in London
- December 15, 2022
- Nukearts Studio
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Hidden Cats in London" is a relaxing hidden object game where you search for cats in various illustrated scenes of the city. With different modes including Normal and Advanced, find 100 to 150 cats in fixed or semi-random positions, and unlock bonus levels by finding special cats and city people. The game also offers accessibility features such as Dark Mode, Color Blindness Mode, and adjustable mouse settings. 'Find all the cats and uncover the full-colored art while exploring the beautiful monochromatic scenes of London.'
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Reviews
- The game features charming artwork and a relaxing atmosphere, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
- The mechanic of coloring in sections as you find all the cats adds a satisfying visual element to the gameplay.
- Multiple modes and bonus levels provide replayability and additional challenges, enhancing the overall experience.
- Some hidden cats are poorly drawn or difficult to recognize, particularly in bonus levels, which can be frustrating.
- The game is relatively short, with some players completing it in under two hours, leading to concerns about content value.
- There are occasional bugs, such as issues with hints not functioning properly or achievements not unlocking as expected.
- music52 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and fitting the London theme, with beautiful sound effects that enhance the overall experience. However, some players find the music repetitive and wish for longer tracks, while others appreciate the calming background that complements the gameplay. Overall, the sound design, including the charming cat meows, adds to the game's appeal, despite some minor criticisms regarding its repetitiveness.
“Hidden Cats in London has beautiful music, sounds, colors, and will give you hours of fun.”
“The music puts me in mind of London, and the addition of the mews of cats is a great touch.”
“Wonderful art, with calm music in total harmony with the game's proposal.”
“The sounds were kind of all over the place, so I had to turn almost all of them off. I wished the songs were longer for a game like this; it's noticeable when it starts looping, and I don't feel I even took that long to play.”
“The only downsides are: a) the meowing that guides you towards hidden cats when you move your mouse is more than a bit naff (supposedly fixed in a patch/update), and b) the music is terribly repetitive.”
“The music is a bit less and occasionally falters, but you can't turn off the sound completely because then you won't hear the cats' meows.”
- graphics34 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and colorful artwork, with many reviewers highlighting the adorable cat designs and the overall aesthetic appeal. The visuals are described as lovely and well-executed, particularly in the bonus levels, making the hidden object gameplay enjoyable and visually engaging. Overall, the art style is considered a significant strength of the game, appealing especially to cat lovers and fans of quality artwork.
“The visuals are lovely with the final color version being spectacular and the cats are all adorable (of course).”
“I love the graphic style which looks colorful and great.”
“The art style of this game is awesome.”
“This is the 2nd game in a series and is much the same as 'Hidden Cats in Paris' except for a different location, so different artwork.”
“Sweet, sketchy graphics.”
“The bonus levels are quite different in art style, and feature cats hidden behind items which are only revealed when clicking on them.”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and well-designed, featuring a task to find 100 cats with helpful hints and innovative mechanics like coloring cleared areas and audio cues. While the game is relatively short, it offers replayability through randomized cat placements and is praised for its immersive atmosphere and polished execution. Overall, it provides a fun experience with easy-to-learn mechanics and quality art and sound for its price.
“Very entertaining, good atmosphere, and a good amount of gameplay for the price.”
“I particularly like how a simple spot the cat game was taken to the next level of polish with two mechanics: 1) by coloring in areas of the image where all cats for that area have been found and 2) by playing a little 'mew mew' sound when you're in the right general area of a cat.”
“If you introduce a new mechanic, you need to tell the player.”
“This is cute but there was none of that mechanic in the original base game, so I had no idea this was a possibility when going into the bonus rooms.”
“Short gameplay but replayable due to the option to randomize cat placement.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, allowing players to restart their hunts and challenge themselves to find everything without hints. The option to randomize cat placement enhances this replay value, making each playthrough feel fresh despite the short gameplay duration.
“Overall, this is a nice little game that has replayability as you can always restart your hunt to see if you can find everything without using a single hint.”
“Lots of replay value.”
“Short gameplay but replayable due to the option to randomize cat placement.”
“Short gameplay but replayable due to the option to randomize cat placement.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, particularly through clever and enjoyable references to popular culture, which enhance the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the lighthearted tone and the evident care put into crafting the game's comedic elements.
“I loved everything about this game, from the fantastic illustrations, which stand head and shoulders above most hidden object games, to the enjoyable and sometimes funny references to popular culture.”
“It is obviously crafted with love and humor.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is well-received, featuring a detailed representation of famous London landmarks that players must observe closely. Reviewers find it entertaining, noting that the atmosphere contributes positively to the overall gameplay experience, especially considering the value for the price.
“The atmosphere in the game is fine, and almost all the famous buildings of London pass by; you have to look really well sometimes.”
“Very entertaining, with a good atmosphere and a good amount of gameplay for the price.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the lack of excessive grinding in this game, finding it a refreshing change from other titles that demand tedious hours of repetitive tasks. The experience is likened to a revitalizing drink after an overwhelming indulgence, highlighting the game's more enjoyable and streamlined approach.
“After wasting mind-numbing hours on games that require grinding and dealing with other humans in internet communities, this game is like a refreshing drink with lemon in it, after eating a month's worth of carbs in one sitting from your local fish and chip shop.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features improved optimization and gameplay compared to its predecessor, enhancing the overall immersive experience and design.
“This game is immersive with a great design and has optimized gameplay compared to the first game of the series.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be heartwarming and vibrant, particularly enjoying the emotional satisfaction of saving cats, which adds color and life to the environment. This wholesome experience enhances the overall emotional engagement with the game.
