Hidden Cats: Snow

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Hidden Cats: Snow is a single player action game. It was developed by Hidden Cats and was released on December 19, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Hidden Cats: Snow is a hidden object puzzle game where players search for 100 cats cleverly concealed within beautiful, hand-painted winter-themed scenes. With unlimited hints, a timer, and a leaderboard, it offers a relaxing yet challenging experience enhanced by custom music and night mode for comfortable viewing. Dive into this cozy artistic adventure and test your observation skills.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews

music4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features adorable artwork and a cozy winter theme, making it a delightful experience for cat lovers.
It offers 100 easy achievements, making it perfect for completionists and casual gamers alike.
The hint system is unlimited, allowing players to enjoy the game without frustration, and the relaxing music enhances the overall experience.

The game is extremely short, with most players completing it in under 5 minutes, which may leave some feeling unsatisfied.
Many cats are too easy to find, reducing the challenge and engagement for more experienced players.
The artwork, while cute, is overly simplistic and some cats are not well integrated into the background, making them less visually appealing.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing and calming qualities, fitting well with the winter theme and enhancing the cozy atmosphere. Players appreciate the ability to customize music and the separate volume controls for music, sound, and voices. However, some note that the limited number of background music options can lead to repetition, prompting a desire for personal playlists.
- “The music is more lengthy this time but very nice and relaxing; I really liked listening to it because it was so calming and it's very fitting for the winter theme.”
- “Music fits perfectly with the relaxing theme of the game.”
- “The music and sound design complement the cozy vibe perfectly.”
- “Three background music choices, but two of them feel very similarly themed and the game is too short to probably even listen to one fully.”
- “However, after a while, the soundtrack does start to loop, which might make you reach for your own playlist instead.”
- “Three options for relaxing background music.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Hidden Cats: Snow" feature a charming and simplistic hand-drawn art style that many players find adorable and relaxing. While the artwork is generally well-received for its clean design, some users feel it lacks detail and can be overly simplistic, with certain cats not resembling their real-life counterparts. Overall, the visuals contribute to a pleasant gaming experience, despite some criticisms regarding the lack of complexity and inspiration.
- “The artwork is amazing and honestly really adorable.”
- “Hidden cats - snow has a fresh and clean art style and like many other games of this style is a relaxing game to play.”
- “Enjoy the nice hand-painted artwork as you search.”
- “Hidden cats: snow offers a cute winter vibe and is a nice little freebie, but it’s extremely short, the artwork is overly simple, and some of the cats barely look like cats at all.”
- “The graphics aren't by any means detailed, but pass for a hand-drawn indie game.”
- “Small screen, uninspired artwork, every cat sitting in plain sight, achievement spam blocks UI.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a lack of a significant or engaging story in the game, with some users expressing disappointment and comparing it unfavorably to other narratives. Instead, the focus seems to be on the gameplay experience rather than a compelling storyline.
- “Hidden cats - snow isn’t about flashy mechanics or deep storytelling—it’s about slowing down and enjoying a peaceful little challenge.”
- “What story?”
- “No story.”
- “Twilight was a better love story than this.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Hidden Cats - Snow" is straightforward and unremarkable, focusing on providing a calming experience rather than innovative mechanics or complex narratives. Players are encouraged to take their time and enjoy the simple challenge of finding hidden cats.
- “While the gameplay isn’t groundbreaking, it’s exactly what it needs to be.”
- “Hidden cats - snow isn’t about flashy mechanics or deep storytelling—it’s about slowing down and enjoying a peaceful little challenge.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive, with some describing it as "a little grindy" and others suggesting that it requires significant time investment, possibly even the use of macros, to endure.
- “You'll need a second life, maybe some macros, and a will to live for grinding.”
- “It's a little grindy.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game evokes strong emotional responses through its wholesome gameplay and charming elements, particularly the heartwarming sounds of the kittens, which enhance the overall joyful experience.
- “If you’re looking for something wholesome to unwind with, this game is pure joy, one hidden cat at a time.”
- “By the way, those little kitten 'miu' sounds are heart-wrenchingly touching!”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is free to play and does not include any microtransactions, leading to positive feedback regarding its monetization model.
- “It's free and has no microtransactions, so nothing to complain about here.”