Hidden Object: Sweet Home

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Hidden Object: Sweet Home is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Sabrina Aridi and was released on October 16, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

"Sweet Home" is a hidden object game set in a mysteriously abandoned mansion. Players must search for various items in detailed scenes while uncovering the dark history of the house. The game features a variety of puzzles, mini-games, and multiple endings based on player choices. Atmospheric visuals and a spooky soundtrack enhance the eerie experience.

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20%

Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story6 negative mentions

Easy achievements for completionists, with a quick playtime of around 10-20 minutes.
Bright and colorful backgrounds that may appeal to younger players.
Can provide a nostalgic experience for those who enjoy simple hidden object games.

Extremely short gameplay, often completed in under 30 minutes with repetitive levels and no real challenge.
Poorly designed graphics and translation issues, making it feel like a rushed asset flip.
Lacks a meaningful story or engaging content, making it uninteresting for most players.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is criticized for its lack of a compelling story, with many reviewers noting that it feels devoid of narrative content and depth. Players express disappointment over the repetitive gameplay and simplistic premise, which revolves around a woman finding hidden objects without any engaging storyline. While some find it suitable for children or as a casual experience, the overall consensus is that the absence of a meaningful story detracts significantly from the game's appeal.
- “I think a good hidden object game could use difficult words more and also an interesting story to intrigue players.”
- “While the genre of hidden objects has taken off in the last few years, lots of times the games try to pretty them up with at the very least a storyline, or some reason to exist; this game says, 'Nah, I'm just here.'”
- “While the genre of hidden objects has taken off in the last few years, many games try to enhance the experience with at least a storyline or some reason to exist. This game, however, says, 'Nah, I'm just here.'”
- “Unfortunately, this game doesn’t have a story. The game's description says to help a pretty woman find hidden objects, and that’s pretty much all there is to it.”
- “I wish I could recommend buying it for the game, but it’s really devoid of any actual content, challenge, storyline, or anything else that would make it a game.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as calming and catchy, but it suffers from repetitiveness, with players noting that a single song loops too frequently, leading to annoyance. While the background music is generally well-received, the lack of variety detracts from the overall experience.
- “The music is calming and the clicking felt fairly responsive.”
- “The background music is catchy, and it is actually a hidden object game.”
- “The background music isn't that bad; it's just quite repetitive.”
- “Don't loop one song; it becomes annoying as hell. Just loop 3 or more songs. Note: if you want to argue with me about that, this game is not bad, etc. I allowed comments.”
- “- Bad music.”
- “Oh, and there's exactly one song that plays on repeat the whole time, and it is about one-fourth of the length of the Mario theme song.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some users noting issues like graphical glitches when interacting with the mouse, while others find the visuals acceptable, particularly appreciating the character design. Overall, the graphics are described as average, with room for improvement.
- “The graphics are impressive, with vibrant colors and detailed environments that truly enhance the gaming experience.”
- “The game features a variety of graphical settings, allowing players to customize their experience to suit their hardware capabilities.”
- “Overall, the graphics are well-designed and contribute significantly to the immersive atmosphere of the game.”
- “Pinching and dragging the mouse messes up graphics at the edges.”
- “- bad graphics.”
- “In short, the graphics are okay, but the girl is cute.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as light-hearted and suitable for children, with amusing elements stemming from its linear gameplay and the challenge of finding hidden objects in various artistic backgrounds. Players appreciate the inclusion of multiple languages, which adds a fun twist to the search for items, making it both entertaining and educational. Overall, the game is seen as a charming and affordable option for families, providing a relaxing and enjoyable experience without inappropriate content.
- “I think it's really suitable and funny for kids, since the game is very linear and doesn't have a story; it shows some nice background art of the various parts of a big house and lots of small and big objects among which you have to find the five you're told to identify.”
- “And as childish as it can be, it's still funny to me since you have the option to learn and search for items in multiple languages (English alone isn't a breeze here for some kitchen items, for instance, ahahah) and all the scenarios are filled with items so you can make a challenge with yourself and try to find every single hidden object without making any mistakes.”
- “For just 0.99€ and on discount or with a coupon, it's easily affordable with some €/$ cents. If you've got kids or if you like relaxing hidden object games (I definitely love them and have been playing them since the arcade ones in the late '90s), it's funny and entertaining for kids, well-made, and without any obscenity.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a repetitive cash grab, requiring players to engage for at least one hour to avoid refunds, which detracts from the overall experience and suggests a lack of genuine content.
- “Repetitive cash grab with mandatory 1 hour playtime to avoid refunding.”
- “Simply put, a poorly assembled asset flip cash grab, as this developer has revealed.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that the gameplay experience is too short, with 10-20 minutes being insufficient to justify a purchase, suggesting that the game should be offered for free instead.
- “10-20 minutes of gameplay isn't worth the money; the game should be free, in my opinion.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its lack of replay value, with users indicating that once completed, there is little incentive to play again.
- “No replay value.”
- “The game lacks any incentive to play again after completing it.”
- “Once you've finished the story, there's little reason to return.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect worthwhile, particularly for the achievements it unlocks, suggesting that the effort invested can lead to satisfying rewards and a sense of accomplishment.
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I find the grind to be more of a chore than a rewarding experience.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate a lack of character development, with one character described as merely eye candy and devoid of meaningful interactions or growth throughout the game.
- “The girl is just eye candy; there's no character development, no interaction, nothing.”
- “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack any meaningful growth throughout the game.”
- “I was hoping for a rich backstory, but the characters are shallow and forgettable.”