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"HIDDEN LANDS - Visual Puzzles" is a captivating puzzle game that features masterful visuals and phenomenal music. In the game, you explore ancient ruins, solving visual puzzles to uncover their secrets before they're lost to oblivion. However, the experience can be disturbed by ads.

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Play Modes

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

HIDDEN LANDS - Visual Puzzles screenshot

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 159 reviews

graphics22 positive mentions

monetization32 negative mentions

The graphics and music are beautiful and calming, enhancing the overall experience.
The game offers a relaxing gameplay style with a unique twist on the 'find the difference' genre.
The developers are responsive to feedback, adding features like weather and a day/night cycle based on player requests.

There are too many ads, which can disrupt the gameplay experience and lead to frustration.
The game can become repetitive quickly, with many levels feeling similar and lacking variety.
Some players experienced technical issues, such as crashes and visual glitches, which detracted from their enjoyment.

monetization
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game primarily relies on ads, which many users find intrusive, with complaints about frequent interruptions after levels. While some players appreciate the option to pay to remove ads and acknowledge that the ad frequency is lower than in other games, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration with the number of ads, suggesting that they detract from the gameplay experience.
- “Two words, no ads!”
- “No ads.”
- “Honestly, I like the playstyle and gameplay, but the ads are way too much. Every time I finish a level, the ads keep popping up, and that's annoying.”
- “Although the idea is interesting, having ads after every level makes this unplayable.”
- “Forced ads after every level are a big no.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
11%
11%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and aesthetic appeal, with many users noting the soothing colors and smooth animations. While the visuals are described as both simple and stunning, some players feel that the gameplay can become monotonous. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyable atmosphere, complemented by cute and calming music.
- “The graphics and music are great and overall I really enjoy this game.”
- “Beautiful graphics and music.”
- “Great graphics with nice weather and shadow effects.”
- “The graphics and the sound effects are very cute and awesome.”
- “The graphics and the fx are really soothing.”
- “I love the graphics in this game, especially the island designs!”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
19%
19%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall experience. While many players appreciate the soundtrack, some express a desire for a greater variety of songs. Overall, the music complements the game's visuals, contributing to a peaceful and enjoyable atmosphere.
- “Lovely music and very chill/relaxing.”
- “An exquisitely programmed, pretty little hidden objects game with relaxing music.”
- “Another thing is I hear no music and see no weather!”
- “I really like this game, it's peaceful with the music in the background and very focusing.”
- “The music is so calming.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The game's story aspect is criticized for lacking a clear narrative and tutorial, leaving players confused about their objectives. While users appreciate the endless quest feature and graphics, the absence of an introductory storyline and guidance detracts from the overall experience. Many players express a desire for a more structured narrative to enhance gameplay.
- “I'm getting close to completing all the quests, and I'm thankful they also have endless level quests to play.”
- “Also, please add an introductory part to the game that explains how to play and includes a bit of the storyline!”
- “The only downfall is there's no storyline or tutorial on what you are to accomplish.”
- “I like the graphics, but there is no tutorial, so I got really confused on how to complete the quest, and I couldn't find anywhere in the app for a storyline tutorial.”
- “Too many ads, no storyline, and no special thing to play another round.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is praised for its enjoyable design and perspective-shifting mechanics that enhance exploration without overwhelming players with hidden items. However, frequent ads after each level detract from the overall experience, despite the game's easy and engaging playstyle.
- “The music and the graphics are cool... the gameplay focuses on letting the player enjoy each stage by encouraging them to see from different perspectives instead of straining their eyes trying to find small hidden items.”
- “Great game with nice design and easy gameplay.”
- “Good gameplay; I am glad that I pre-registered for this game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly criticizing the challenge selection and puzzle design, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Having to pick challenges on a map is a little tedious.”
- “Very repetitive puzzles; the puzzle design doesn't really fit the theme much either, and it overall just felt tedious.”
- “It gets pretty tedious after a while, to be honest.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the emotional aspect of the game can evoke discomfort, particularly highlighted by the impact of its German translation.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's stability is marred by visual glitches and minor bugs, which detract from the overall experience.
- “The visuals are really glitchy and slightly buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and instability during gameplay.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is noted for its smooth performance, indicating effective optimization that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- “The game runs smoothly, providing a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the gameplay is; it never lags.”
- “The performance optimization is impressive, allowing for a fluid gaming experience.”