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.'
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 a good amount of content and replayability, enhancing the overall experience.
- Some hidden cats are poorly drawn or difficult to recognize, which can lead to frustration during gameplay.
- The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in under two hours, which may leave some wanting more content.
- There are occasional bugs, such as issues with achievements not unlocking or hints not functioning properly, which can detract from the experience.
- music26 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and fitting well with the overall vibe, enhancing the experience without being overly distracting. While some players found it repetitive and wished for longer tracks, others appreciated the beautiful soundscapes and thematic variations that reflect the game's London setting. Overall, the music contributes positively to the gameplay, with options to adjust volume settings for a more personalized experience.
“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 that is 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.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 18 % 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, enhancing the enjoyment of the hidden object gameplay. Additionally, the unique art styles in bonus levels add variety and further elevate the game's artistic quality.
“The visuals are lovely with the final color version being spectacular and the cats are all adorable (of course).”
“The art style of this game is awesome.”
“The art style is lovely and the kitties are adorable.”
“The bonus levels are quite different in art style and feature cats hidden behind items which are only revealed when clicking on them.”
“Sweet, sketchy graphics.”
“The art style is very cute, and it really shines on the bonus levels.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and well-designed, featuring a task to find 100 cats with helpful hints and innovative mechanics like area coloring and sound cues to enhance the experience. While the game is relatively short, it offers replayability through randomized cat placements and is praised for its charming atmosphere and polished execution. Overall, players find it easy to learn and enjoyable, making it a worthwhile addition to the hidden object genre.
“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.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, allowing players to restart their hunts and challenge themselves to find everything without hints. Its short gameplay is enhanced by the option to randomize cat placements, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
“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.”
- humor2 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. Players appreciate the combination of fantastic illustrations and a lighthearted tone that reflects the developers' care and creativity.
“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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is well-received, featuring recognizable London landmarks that enhance the experience. Players find it entertaining, with a good balance of atmosphere and gameplay value for the price.
“The atmosphere in the game is fantastic, with almost all the famous buildings of London passing by, and you have to look really closely sometimes.”
“Very entertaining, with a great atmosphere and a good amount of gameplay for the price.”
“The atmosphere in the game feels lifeless and lacks any real immersion, making it hard to get invested in the world.”
“Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere is flat and uninspired, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
“The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, resulting in a bland experience that doesn't draw you into its world.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of this game to be a refreshing change from the tedious and time-consuming grinding often found in other titles, likening it to a revitalizing experience after a long period of monotony.
“After wasting mind-numbing hours on games that require grinding and dealing with other humans in internet communities, this game feels 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.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has significantly improved compared to its predecessor, enhancing the immersive experience and overall gameplay design.
“This game is immersive with a great design and has optimized gameplay compared to the first game in the series.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally uplifting and heartwarming, particularly enjoying the vibrant visuals that become more colorful as they rescue cats, creating a sense of accomplishment and joy.
“The game is so wholesome and colorful; when you save all the cats in each building, it gets colored in!”
“I felt a deep connection to the characters; their struggles and triumphs resonated with my own experiences.”
“The story left me in tears; it beautifully captured the complexities of love and loss.”
