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.
Reviews
- The game features charming graphics that transition from black and white to color as players find hidden cats, enhancing the visual experience.
- It offers a variety of levels, including challenging bonus scenes that keep the gameplay engaging and fun.
- The cheerful music and festive theme create a delightful atmosphere, making it a perfect game for the holiday season.
- The final bonus level can be frustratingly difficult, with many similar-looking characters making it hard to complete.
- Some players experienced bugs, such as issues with the camera movement and progress not syncing across devices.
- The hint system can make the game too easy for experienced players, reducing the challenge in finding hidden objects.
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as bright, cheerful, and fitting for the theme, enhancing the overall experience. While some players appreciate its relaxing qualities, others find it repetitive and a bit cheesy, with a few noting that the festive music loop can become irritating over time. Overall, the audio settings provide flexibility, allowing players to customize their experience.
“The music is bright and cheerful and adds just the right feel to the game.”
“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 a bit cheesy, but ok.”
“This is where you realize how short the festive music loop really is and it becomes irritating.”
“[b]music/sound[/b] - it does what it needs to do, nothing more, nothing less.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their charming black-and-white design that transforms into vibrant colors as players discover hidden cats, enhancing the overall visual experience. The art style is consistently described as cute and colorful, contributing to the game's appeal and enjoyment.
“The graphics are good in black and white, but as you find cats, the addition of color not only helps you narrow down where you've missed cats, it also brings the whole scene to gorgeous life.”
“I love the art style and the music.”
“The graphics and art style are cute and colorful when you solve the map.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is relatively short, lasting about two hours, and lacks a cohesive story or plot, relying instead on flavor text and holiday-themed art. While the mechanics are enjoyable and consistent with the series, the absence of a narrative may leave some players wanting more depth.
“This one is all holiday-themed, and I really enjoyed all the art and mechanics, just as I have enjoyed the other entries in this series.”
“It's a cheap game with about 2 hours of gameplay.”
“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.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, featuring only some flavor text about the "special cats" and vague narrative elements suggested by the artwork, but it lacks a cohesive gameplay plot or motivation for collecting the cats.
“The story is virtually nonexistent; you only get some flavor text about the 'special cats,' and while the different drawings hint at a narrative, there's no gameplay plot or motivation to collect all the cats.”
“There is a lack of coherent storytelling; the game offers minimal context, leaving players without a clear understanding of the purpose behind their actions.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and unengaging, making it difficult to connect with the characters or care about the outcome.”
