Hidden City: Hidden Object

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"Hidden City: Hidden Object" is an adventure game with a fantastic story and wonderful gameplay. The game boasts excellent visuals, hilarious moments, and puzzles to solve. However, it also has issues with too much advertisement, grinding, and bugs that can affect the experience. Overall, the game offers a fun and engaging hidden object adventure, but be prepared for some frustrations along the way.

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Play Modes

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

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,994 reviews

graphics714 positive mentions

monetization140 negative mentions

The graphics are stunning and the game is visually appealing.
The variety of challenges and mini-games keeps the gameplay interesting.
The storyline is engaging and adds depth to the hidden object experience.

The game often requires in-app purchases to progress, making it feel like a pay-to-win scenario.
There are frequent glitches and crashes, especially after updates, which disrupt gameplay.
Energy replenishment is slow, leading to frustration when trying to complete tasks.

graphics
926 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
22%
1%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty, detail, and artistic design, often described as stunning and immersive. However, some users find the visuals to be overly busy or cluttered, making it difficult to locate hidden objects. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing the gameplay experience despite occasional complaints about clarity and size on mobile devices.
- “The graphics are fantastic as well as the layout.”
- “The graphic design and detail on this game are beautiful and mesmerizing; it's truly a pleasure to play visually.”
- “The graphics are outstanding!”
- “The graphics of the main screen are very busy and the layout isn't very clear.”
- “Lately after about the 3rd or 4th level, the graphics make it impossible to find items without extra tools.”
- “The graphics to the new update are complete garbage.”
story
603 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
50%
4%
The game's story is generally praised for its depth and engagement, with many players appreciating the intertwining quests and character backgrounds. However, some users find the narrative convoluted and overwhelming due to the sheer number of simultaneous quests, which can detract from the gameplay experience. While the graphics and storytelling are often highlighted as strong points, the balance between story and gameplay remains a point of contention, with some players desiring less narrative and more focus on the hidden object mechanics.
- “The storylines are engaging, too!”
- “Beautiful graphics, well-crafted storyline, and I love the fact that each scene has different and memorable music.”
- “The storyline is amazing and it's constantly updated!”
- “The storyline can be a bit confusing to follow.”
- “Too much story, not enough object hunting.”
- “More time is devoted to passively reading the storyline than in hunting for objects or even using your brain to figure out where to go next--everything is spoonfed to you.”
monetization
198 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
19%
71%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads and the constant push for in-app purchases. While some users appreciate the option to play for free, they feel that the intrusive ads and the necessity of spending money to progress detract from the overall experience. A few players noted that the game could be enjoyable if it offered more rewards for watching ads instead of forcing them, and some suggested that a subscription model to eliminate ads might be preferable.
- “Some games make it impossible to get ahead without in-app purchases, but not this one.”
- “Really enjoying this game; no ads and no need to purchase to keep playing.”
- “It's so addictive, easy to play, and you don't have to buy in-app purchases to have fun and keep playing.”
- “There are so many ads in this game it greatly takes away from the gameplay.”
- “The reason it is not getting more stars is that it's one of those games that constantly shove ads for purchasing game rewards in your face.”
- “You can't play this game without it cramming ads down your throat to buy stuff.”
stability
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
3%
93%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly after updates. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay, the majority express frustration over losing progress and in-game purchases due to these glitches. Overall, the game's stability issues detract from the enjoyment, leading to a mixed reception regarding its reliability.
- “So far it's been a fun game, no glitches or any other troubles. Hope it stays this way.”
- “There were no glitches when playing, and the flow of it was satisfying to play.”
- “Great game and no glitches with the app; it's a challenging game that gets the mind active.”
- “Many times it freezes after completing a game/task and I lose my achievement.”
- “Game freezes as it never did before, and does it every second time!”
- “I have played this game for a long time and now it crashes and freezes on me every time I try to open it!”
music
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
48%
5%
The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience with memorable and relevant soundtracks that complement the storyline and various locations. However, some users have expressed frustration over recent updates that have removed certain tracks, leading to a more monotonous experience. Overall, the combination of beautiful graphics and engaging music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, creating a captivating ambiance for players.
- “Beautiful graphics, well-crafted storyline, and I love the fact that each scene has different and memorable music.”
- “Aside from being a fun game to play, the atmospheric music is one of the best features of this app.”
- “The music is relevant to the storyline.”
- “The only problem I have with it is that I no longer have the music that plays with each location; I lost that after an update a while back, but the detail and stories are awesome, so thank you!”
- “Music is a little monotonous after a time.”
- “They had made so many great changes and updates before, yet they'll randomly remove all of the music from the game when no one asked for this.”
gameplay
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
44%
7%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its graphics, smooth mechanics, and engaging storylines, but it is often marred by excessive ads, pop-ups, and energy mechanics that detract from the experience. Many players express frustration with the balance between gameplay and forced interactions, leading to a feeling of chaos rather than coherent play. While some find the gameplay addictive and enjoyable, others criticize it for being repetitive and bogged down by cash shop elements and lag issues.
- “The graphics and gameplay are amazing.”
- “The gameplay itself is fairly smooth, even on a smaller screen.”
- “Exceptional graphics and gameplay.”
- “Too many offers and adverts are spoiling gameplay. I'm fed up with pop-ups when trying to play the game. I do not want pop-ups ruining my experience and am considering removing the game unless they are reduced.”
- “I click on play, then I get a bunch of things to claim, see, check, whatever. Most of the time I spend in this game is on that; the actual gameplay is only about 25% of the time.”
- “It's fine overall, but it's a pretty sorry state of affairs when even the most basic type of game like this is riddled with cash shop elements, energy mechanics, RNG on finding objects, and everything else awful that you've come to expect from the industry.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently highlight the humor in the game, describing it as both funny and easy to engage with, which enhances their overall enjoyment. Many find the comedic elements uplifting and even therapeutic, helping to alleviate anxiety while keeping them hooked on the gameplay. Overall, the humor is a significant draw for players, contributing to their positive experiences.
- “Funny thing is this game helps with my anxiety.”
- “It's a funny game, I love it.”
- “Funny and easy to get hooked.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and excessive, often leading to frustration due to repetitive tasks and slow gameplay. While some enjoy the initial experience, many feel that the need to spend money to alleviate the grind detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “It just became tedious, but when I wanted to play it again -- surprise -- now there are ads, as if the game wasn't expensive enough.”
- “Having to do the same thing over and over can get a bit tedious.”
- “The grinding is a bit excessive for games like this.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its engaging graphics, music, and storyline, creating an immersive experience. However, the introduction of intrusive ads and delays in updates for certain platforms can disrupt this atmosphere, leading to frustration among players. Overall, while the core elements contribute positively to the atmosphere, technical issues and monetization strategies detract from the experience.
- “This is a great game with a lovely atmosphere, graphics, and music.”
- “Aside from being a fun game to play, the atmospheric music is one of the best features of this app.”
- “Good story line and music is very atmospheric.”
- “The atmosphere is ruined by ugly, laggy, atmosphere-breaking forced ads that start several hours in, suspiciously soon after the game asks you to review it.”
- “I've been playing this game for over a year and while it's very engaging with lots of locations and side games, the competitive atmosphere is undermined by the fact that the monthly updates, which include new locations and limited-time quests, are available for iOS and Windows days before they become available for Android, making gameplay feel unfair.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
Users express mixed emotions regarding the game's emotional impact; while some appreciate the excitement brought by mini-games like mahjong, others find the main story tedious and frustrating, particularly due to technical issues and accidental interactions. Overall, there is a sense of gratitude for enjoyable moments, but also significant annoyance with gameplay mechanics.
- “I say a big heartfelt thank you.”
- “Then back to a more boring story.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Users report significant optimization issues, including system problems that have led to lost items and unreimbursed purchases. However, some have noted improvements in performance following a September 2019 update, although the game still may not be fully optimized for all devices.
- “Updated: the game has run smoothly since the September 2019 update made available.”
- “I thought I'd reinstall it, so I went to the Play Store and it notes, 'This app may not be optimized for your device.' I'm bummed.”
- “I have been encountering numerous system issues that robbed me of items purchased and earned by playing during numerous tournaments. I have not received any reimbursement for purchases lost, as well as all the tournaments I should've completed but didn't because of numerous performance issues and problems!”
- “Not optimized for my device.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight the game's impressive graphics and engine, which contribute to its high replayability, allowing players to enjoy it an unlimited number of times.
- “5 stars for the graphics and the engine that makes the game replayable unlimited times.”