Hidden Cats In Town
- April 27, 2023
- Peach Rain
Get on Steam"Hidden Cats in Town" is a charming game where you search for over 500 hand-painted minimalist style cats in a small town. With different postures and expressions, players can explore various locations, from streets to rooftops, while interacting with the environment. The game encourages relaxation as you drag, zoom, and discover all the hidden cats.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a large and intricate black and white world with 580 hidden cats, providing a fun and challenging experience.
- The interactive elements, such as popping balloons and moving objects, add a unique twist to the gameplay, making it engaging.
- The audio cues from the meowing cats help players locate hidden cats, enhancing the overall experience.
- The click detection can be frustrating, as sometimes clicks do not register even when aimed directly at a cat.
- The map is excessively large, making it difficult to manage and often requiring players to revisit areas multiple times.
- Some cats are poorly designed or too small, making them hard to distinguish from the background, which can lead to a tedious gameplay experience.
- graphics13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting the simplistic and inconsistent art style that makes it difficult to locate hidden cats. While some appreciate the nostalgic quality of the artwork, the use of rasterized graphics leads to pixelation when zoomed in, negatively impacting gameplay. Overall, the visuals are seen as lackluster and could benefit from a switch to vector artwork for improved clarity.
“I really appreciate the artwork.”
“The art style is like a messy coloring book from one's childhood, so I really liked that.”
“The challenge relies on finding hidden cats in the artwork.”
“Some require several clicks before it actually moves or opens, and the art style makes it so difficult to see the cats.”
“580 cats to find is way too many, not helped by the fact that the art style for them is inconsistent and that they can be hidden behind scenery, without any indication that the object in question is movable.”
“However, since the game uses rasterized artwork instead of vector, zooming in transforms the artwork into a pixelated mess that's hard to make out things, made slightly worse by moving objects.”
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, with players primarily focused on finding hidden cats in a large picture rather than engaging with a narrative. While there are humorous scenes that suggest a lighthearted story, the overall experience lacks a traditional plot, resembling a mix of "Where's Waldo" and casual art activities.
“However, a few cats/scenes are funny and tell a story in their own way.”
“These 'not-so-adorable now' cats appear to have caught on to my mission and have gone deep undercover.”
“Very chill mix of Where's Waldo, adult coloring books, and daymare town-ish drawings (without the plot or the very creepy vibes).”
“Story - 🐱 1/5: no story element.”
“There is no need for a story, as all you do is look for cats in a big picture.”
“Very chill mix of Where's Waldo, adult coloring books, and Daymare Town-ish drawings (without the plot or the very creepy vibes).”
- music10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being soothing and charming, enhancing the overall experience with its relaxing background score. However, some players noted that the repetitive soundtrack could become annoying over extended play sessions, and the cat meow sounds, while helpful for locating hidden cats, were less effective compared to previous games. Overall, the audio elements contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some mixed feelings about specific sound cues.
“The music is lovely and the cat art is hilarious!”
“With lovely relaxing music to accompany, I found this game charming and stress-free to play.”
“The game is clever and engrossing, with excellent background music and ambient sounds.”
“It's the same song over and over again.”
“Might get annoying depending on how long you play; personally, I put down the music at some point.”
“Asides from the far too big picture and hidden elements, the music is soothing, and I encountered no bugs.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a few standout funny scenes and quirky cat-related art that adds a lighthearted touch to the experience. While the gameplay may be challenging, it is complemented by amusing elements that enhance the overall enjoyment.
“However, a few cats and scenes are funny and tell a story in their own way.”
“Difficult but funny.”
“The music is lovely and the cat art is hilarious!”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay features hand-drawn art reminiscent of cat-themed environments, but players note that the quality of the artwork at various zoom levels detracts from the overall experience. While some users have enjoyed the challenge, others feel that the gameplay is lacking and the graphics are underwhelming.
“The hand-drawn art combined with the gameplay creates a whimsical experience, like a building full of cats and a tower full of cats.”
“I reached 572 out of 580 without using any hints, after a total of three hours of engaging gameplay.”
“Since the quality of the artwork at different zoomed viewpoints directly affects the gameplay, I'll say the gameplay lacks, and the graphics are lackluster.”
“I got to 572/580 without hints, after three total hours of gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, with users indicating that they only played it once and found little incentive to return.
“Replayability - 2/5 - I only played it once.”
“Replayability - 1/5 - There's no incentive to play again after finishing the story.”
“Replayability - 3/5 - While the game is fun, I don't feel motivated to replay it.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and underwhelming, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction upon completion.
“This game just feels incredibly tedious, and it was the most underwhelming experience when I finally got them all.”
“The grinding in this game is mind-numbing and takes away from the overall enjoyment.”
“I spent hours grinding for rewards, only to feel like it wasn't worth the effort.”
