Hidden Mars
- January 16, 2024
- Animalle Studio
"Hidden Mars" is a searching game where players attempt to find the famous cat of space, Felicat, in black and white illustrations of Mars rovers and rockets. With over 100 hidden Felicats to find, the game offers a zoom in and zoom out feature for detailed exploration. Players are advised to press "M" for Mars mode, and "Del" and "Esc" to reset the game, all while being patient and relaxed in their search.
Reviews
- Great art style and enjoyable music enhance the gaming experience.
- The game features a zoom function and 'Mars Mode' that makes finding cats easier.
- It's a simple and charming game, perfect for a quick and casual play session.
- The game is very short, with many players finishing it in under 20 minutes.
- Cats are not truly hidden, as they are mostly obscured by moving objects, making the challenge minimal.
- Controls can be awkward, with limited movement options and unclear game completion indicators.
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and appeal, complementing the graphical style and enhancing the overall experience. Players find it enjoyable and non-intrusive, contributing positively to the gameplay.
“The graphical style and music are great; the game mechanics provide a pleasant way to kill time.”
“The music is pretty dope.”
“The moving objects that fly around aren't annoying, and neither is the music.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are praised for their charming art style, particularly the depiction of cats in astronaut suits, which adds a delightful touch. While the overall design is simple, it effectively complements the gameplay, with players expressing a preference for the Mars mode over the standard mode.
“I really enjoyed the graphics and artwork, and the cats in their astronaut suits are quite lovely.”
“Very simple hidden object game about cats; it took me 14 minutes to complete it without any hints. The simple art style is charming, and I liked the Mars mode more than the vanilla mode.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay involves navigating through large moving images that obstruct the player's view of the cats, creating a unique challenge that requires careful observation and timing.
“The gameplay relies on the mechanic of large moving images across the screen, which obstructs the view of the cats.”
“The controls feel unresponsive and clunky, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
“The level design is repetitive and lacks creativity, leading to a monotonous gaming experience.”