Hidden Office

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Hidden Office is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Anna Sevryugina and was released on October 21, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Hidden Office" is a 3D hidden object game set in an empty office building overrun by cats. Players must search 12 rooms and find items in a checklist to progress. The game offers 108 levels, easy-to-use controls, and no time limit. Extra achievements can be earned by finding all 30 cats and collecting animated cards.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game features a variety of levels with different visual effects, making it engaging and fun to play.
The art style is cute and appealing, with adorable animated cats that add charm to the gameplay.
The developer is responsive and actively addresses bugs, enhancing the overall player experience.

The level progression is confusing and nonlinear, making it difficult to anticipate which levels will unlock next.
Some visual effects can be overwhelming or painful to the eyes, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
The gameplay can feel repetitive due to the limited number of unique levels and the frequent reuse of the same objects.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for its lack of innovation, as many levels feel like modified versions of a few core designs, leading to repetitive experiences. While some mechanics are clever, they often become frustrating, particularly those that limit visibility or rely heavily on memory. However, a few mechanics, like "find the difference" and "four-screen mode," are noted as enjoyable, suggesting potential for more engaging gameplay if the focus shifted away from the more annoying elements.
- “You might see 108 levels and think, 'Wow, I might get a decent amount of gameplay out of this.'”
- “The difficulty varies based on the mechanic.”
- “I really liked the style - the feeling of playing Animal Crossing: calm but uplifting soundtrack and meditative gameplay.”
- “Even at the 75% off I paid, I still felt cheated for the gameplay.”
- “The rest of the levels are just a modified version of the 12 levels with a different mechanic applied to them.”
- “The interface is hard to understand, and the additional mechanics tend to be annoying rather than clever.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game feature cute, simplified 3D visuals with soft colors, enhancing the overall aesthetic. Difficulty levels introduce visual challenges, such as shadows and fog, while the addition of holographic cat stickers adds a delightful collectible element. Overall, the graphics are charming and creatively designed, contributing to an engaging visual experience.
- “The difficulty levels use the same level map but with added visual complications -- shadows of the hidden objects instead of their full picture; the room is filled with fog, and you can only see items in silhouette; the level is mirrored on both x and y axes, making it look a bit like a kaleidoscope. Along the way, you find cats, and this earns you a holographic cat sticker for your digital sticker book.”
- “But the cats are adorable with their different poses, and the shiny holographic nature of the sticker makes each one a little bit more of a delight.”
- “Hidden Office uses cute-looking, simplified 3D visuals, painted with soft, simple colors.”
- “The difficulty levels use the same level map but with added visual complications -- shadows of the hidden objects instead of their full picture; the room is filled with fog and you can only see items in silhouette; the level is mirrored on both x and y axes, making it look a bit like a kaleidoscope.”
- “The game uses cute-looking, simplified 3D visuals, painted with soft, simple colors, which may not appeal to everyone.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail and polish expected from modern games.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features a calm and uplifting soundtrack reminiscent of Animal Crossing, enhancing the meditative gameplay experience. However, some users found the music repetitive over time and noted the lack of volume adjustment options, which limited their ability to customize their audio experience.
- “I really liked the style - the feeling of playing Animal Crossing: calm but uplifting soundtrack and meditative gameplay.”
- “I got sick of the music before too long.”
- “There are no volume adjustments, only a master toggle for the music.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability due to its varied difficulty settings and randomized object locations, ensuring that each playthrough feels unique and fresh. Players can enhance their experience by mixing up their approach, preventing a sense of repetition.
- “For such a simple game, the replayability is pretty high. The different settings for the difficulty stages make each one unique, and objects can be found in different locations. If you mix it up, you won't necessarily feel like you've already done this.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making each playthrough feel repetitive and dull.”
- “Once you've completed the main objectives, there's little incentive to return, as the game offers no new content or challenges.”
- “Despite the initial fun, the limited variety in gameplay quickly leads to a sense of monotony.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find that the game does not require excessive grinding for achievements, indicating a more balanced approach to progression.
- “The grinding for achievements feels endless and unfulfilling.”
- “I spent hours grinding, but it just felt like a chore rather than fun.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a job than a hobby.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the unconventional way levels are unlocked, noting that the progression does not follow a logical numerical order but instead relies on a quirky connection displayed on the level-selection screen.
- “The way that the different levels unlock is also a bit funny, as they do not obey any kind of numerical sense, but instead are just linked up on the level-selection screen.”