Hidden Cats in Santa's Realm
- December 18, 2023
- Nukearts Studio
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Hidden Cats in Santa's Realm" is a whimsical hidden object game set in Santa's magical realm. Join a group of inquisitive cats on their quest to find their feline friends who have gone missing in Santa's world. Explore festive environments, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets in this charming and engaging adventure that brings holiday cheer to players of all ages.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful illustrations and environments, making it visually appealing.
- Finding the cats and characters is enjoyable, with the added challenge of bonus levels.
- The gameplay is engaging, with a unique mechanic where areas fill with color as you find cats, enhancing the experience.
- Finding townsfolk can be frustrating, especially in the final unlocked puzzle.
- Some players experienced issues with camera movement and bugs in advanced modes.
- The final bonus level is particularly challenging and may feel like a grind to complete.
- music18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as bright, cheerful, and thematically fitting, enhancing the overall experience. While some find it relaxing and enjoyable, others note that it can become repetitive and irritating due to its short loops. Overall, the sound design is functional, with customizable audio settings that help manage layered sounds.
“Lovely color choices and snappy, happy music make this time waster a joy to play.”
“The music fits the theme and is relaxing to listen to.”
“The music is bright and cheerful and adds just the right feel to the game.”
“The music is a bit cheesy, but ok.”
“This is where you realize how short the festive music loop really is and it becomes irritating.”
“There is a dark mode setting alongside the usual brightness settings and many individual audio sliders (beyond the usual music and sfx) which have really helped me when many layered sounds are building up to just be too much.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their cute and colorful art style, which enhances the experience as players solve puzzles and uncover hidden elements. The unique mechanic of adding color to scenes as players progress not only helps in tracking missed items but also brings the visuals to life, making the gameplay more engaging. Overall, the art style and graphics contribute significantly to the enjoyment of the game.
“I love the art style and the music.”
“The graphics are good in black and white, but you add color as you find cats, and not only does that help you narrow down where you've missed cats, it also brings the whole scene to gorgeous life.”
“Have really been enjoying the 'hidden cats' games; the graphics color in as you work through the scene, unlike a lot of the others, and there are two versions of the main map.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as brief, lasting around two hours, and lacks a substantial plot, focusing instead on collecting "special cats" with minimal narrative context. While the holiday-themed art and mechanics are appreciated, they do not significantly enhance the overall gameplay experience.
“This one is all holiday-themed, and I really enjoyed all the art and mechanics, just as I have enjoyed the other entries to this series.”
“It's a cheap game with about 2 hours of gameplay.”
“[b]story/writing[/b] - no story, you get some flavor text on the 'special cats' and I guess the different drawings tell a story of sorts, but there is no gameplay plot or reason for you to find all the cats.”
“But it doesn't impact the gameplay too much.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game lacks a cohesive story or gameplay plot, offering only minimal flavor text about "special cats" and some drawings that hint at a narrative, but ultimately fail to provide a compelling reason for players to engage in the quest to find all the cats.
“The game lacks a coherent story; you only receive some flavor text about the 'special cats', and while the different drawings may suggest a narrative, there is no gameplay plot or motivation to collect all the cats.”
“There is no real story in this game. The only narrative elements are the flavor text about the 'special cats', and the drawings don't provide any meaningful context or reason to engage with the gameplay.”
