Hidden Cats: Thief

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"Hidden Cats : Thief" is a hidden objects/hidden creatures game. The player's task is to find one hundred cute cozy cats located on the map.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

music4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The hand-drawn artwork is charming and clear, making it easy to identify the hidden cats and rubber chickens.
The game features humorous elements, such as the rubber chickens, and includes some tricky hidden objects that add to the challenge.
It's an affordable and enjoyable short game, perfect for casual play and offers a good number of achievements.

The game is notably short, with only two levels that can be completed quickly, which may lead to concerns about value for some players.
There is no hint system available, which could make it frustrating for players who struggle to find certain hidden objects.
The gameplay can feel repetitive since it uses the same background for both levels, which may not provide enough variety.

music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-composed and features a relaxing, lo-fi style, though some players feel that it doesn't always fit the context of gameplay, particularly during object searches. While the sound design, including cat noises, is considered cute and standard, the overall music selection is described as decent but somewhat limited, with recent updates adding a few new tracks. Despite some critiques, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The game had some improvements including the addition of at least 4 new music tracks.”
- “Great music and tons of achievements to add to your list.”
- “As for the sound design, the cat noises are pretty standard for games like this, but still cute, and the music is decent but limited.”
- “I don’t feel like the music for the actual object search is quite fitting, but I would be lying if I said I had a better song in mind. It is still well-composed music, so it really isn’t that big of a deal.”
- “Regarding the music, a few tracks are present, and they have a relaxing, lo-fi beat to them.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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58%
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The gameplay is characterized as standard item-finding mechanics, primarily involving searching for and clicking on objects within scenes, starting with a museum setting. While some reviewers noted the repetitive nature of the mechanics, they also acknowledged that the gameplay is central to the game's appeal, complemented by decent art. Overall, it offers a satisfactory experience for players who enjoy this genre.
- “Overall, I liked the game; it has decent gameplay and good art.”
- “However, the gameplay is the heart of this game.”
- “When it comes to the gameplay, it is pretty standard: look for items and click on them.”
- “As for the gameplay, you're initially given one scene, which is the museum.”
- “Same gameplay mechanics apply.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by charming hand-drawn artwork that enhances the game's simplicity and appeal, particularly for cat lovers. While the visuals are generally well-received, some players noted a lack of variety in background artwork across levels and mentioned that items are too easily recognizable. Overall, the art style contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, complemented by playful sound effects.
- “The hand-drawn artwork is good, and you don't need to worry about unrecognizable blob cats.”
- “As always, spectacular artwork, silly sounds, and an enthusiastic yay when finishing the level.”
- “I love games like this for their simplicity, charming art style—and cats, of course!”
- “2 levels using the same background artwork.”
- “2 levels using the same background artwork.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing rubber chickens and the quirky poses of the cats, which enhance the overall enjoyment. Players find the comedic elements, such as a funny fish head, to be a delightful addition, making this installment particularly entertaining compared to previous titles.
- “Very similar to their other games, but the cat poses and activities have more humor in them, making this one the most enjoyable yet.”
- “It is funny actually, I was struggling so hard with the last cat that I needed to find on the first level enough that I reset it to see if that would help me pinpoint it, which it did.”
- “A funny looking fish head popped up.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story revolves around a quest to locate 100 thieves and uncover hidden artifacts, providing a clear and engaging mission for players.