Hyde & Seek:Card Battle Story

About

"Hyde and Seek" is a casual story-based board game that combines dice rolls and fistfights for an exciting experience. With its delightful graphics, stellar soundtrack, and marvelous game mechanics, players will be engaged for hours. However, be prepared for the occasional annoying ads that pop up during gameplay. Overall, a unique and interesting plot makes this game worth checking out.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

Hyde & Seek:Card Battle Story screenshot

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 296 reviews

story64 positive mentions

monetization40 negative mentions

The story is engaging and well-written, keeping players hooked throughout the game.
The art style and graphics are visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
The gameplay mechanics are simple and easy to understand, making it accessible for a wide range of players.

The ticket system is frustrating, requiring long wait times or payment to continue playing.
The game can feel overly reliant on luck, leading to repetitive gameplay and difficulty spikes.
Ads are frequent and can be intrusive, disrupting the flow of the game.

story
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
37%
3%
The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it captivating and well-written, particularly praising its intriguing plot twists and character development. However, some users noted that the pacing can be slow, and certain character actions may lack coherence, leading to moments of confusion. Overall, while the story starts strong and engages players, there are calls for improvements in pacing and depth to enhance the overall experience.
- “The story is captivating, the plot twists are pretty unexpected, and the levels are doable.”
- “Really amazing game with an astonishing storyline that keeps you hooked all the time.”
- “Love the art style and the story so far!”
- “However, the story is borderline nonsensical, and the writing is cringe.”
- “The story meanders for 90% of the game, often looking for excuses to have a level instead of another cutscene.”
- “And also the story is kinda short, it's just dragged by the board game.”
monetization
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Monetization in the game primarily revolves around ads, which become more frequent after early stages, often requiring players to watch them after completing levels. While some players find the ads manageable and appreciate the option to pay for ad removal, many express frustration over the intrusive nature of ads, particularly when they are unskippable and tied to gameplay mechanics like ticket usage. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as a necessary trade-off for a free-to-play model, but it detracts from the overall experience for many users.
- “You need to spend money to upgrade your cards to premium level, you're forced to watch lots of ads, and you can only play 6 levels a day, or you need to purchase more tickets to play on.”
- “Okay game is fun but the unskippable ads before every stage are just ridiculous.”
- “I mean, I'm not against ads at all and I'd watch some for rewards, but do I really have to watch a full ad and still cost me a ticket for the stage?”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
27%
9%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its simplicity, smooth mechanics, and engaging story, making it accessible and enjoyable for players. While many appreciate the creative mechanics and art style, some express concerns about the game's luck-based elements, resource limitations, and pay-to-win aspects. Despite these criticisms, the combination of board game and card fight mechanics, along with appealing visuals and sound design, contributes to a generally positive reception.
- “The visuals are nice, the gameplay is smooth, and there's little to no lag!”
- “The wait was worth it, the graphics and music are great, and the gameplay is exciting.”
- “By far and away one of the best crafted board game/stories I've played, in terms of game mechanics, storyline, and artwork.”
- “This gameplay is very luck-based and resource-hungry.”
- “Really enjoyed the gameplay but sadly it's pay-to-win.”
- “Annoying ads and lame gameplay.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
28%
10%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their appealing art style, which combines dark anime aesthetics with charming visuals reminiscent of "Don't Starve." Players appreciate the smooth gameplay and overall excellent visual presentation, although some have reported minor issues such as lag and bugs affecting visibility in certain stages. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's engaging atmosphere and storytelling.
- “The graphics are great - dark anime combined with the aesthetic of Don't Starve.”
- “Really fun game with an interesting premise and story alongside excellent visuals.”
- “Overall, nice visuals and great graphics that make up this awesome game.”
- “I even tried changing the graphics to medium thinking that was the problem, but nothing happened; it still lags.”
- “The graphics are what we've come to expect from Mazm, the story is entertaining, and the game concept is unique and fun.”
- “Oh, by the way, there is a bug in stage 5 where you can't see the gems' location. I retried the stage many times and it still doesn't appear, so if you're reading this, please fix the bug ASAP.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
13%
19%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising its quality and impact on the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as one of the best for a mobile game, particularly noting the impressive battle music and its ability to enhance gameplay. Overall, the music is described as excellent, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and enjoyment.
- “The music is some of the best I've heard for a mobile game, especially the first fight music you hear.”
- “Helped me get through quarantine by giving me something to look forward to :) the soundtrack is nice too.”
- “The gameplay, story, and music are perfect; I give it 5 stars.”
- “Would love to be able to listen to the soundtrack on its own!”
- “The soundtrack is a banger too.”
- “Love it so far; the battle music goes so hard.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews on grinding highlight a mixed experience: while some players find the repetitive levels and combat tedious, leading to significant grinding for card upgrades, others note that the game can be FTP-friendly with efficient resource management, allowing for minimal grinding to progress through stages.
- “The levels and combat are tedious and they're basically the same thing over and over again.”
- “But if you don't want to pay to win, you're relying on a lot of grinding to upgrade your cards.”
- “Upgrading cards is especially hard to do without paying, meaning it gets tedious after the first 30 levels or so.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its witty dialogue, amusing character dynamics—particularly between Pollie and Kate, as well as Mihir and Kate—and entertaining game mechanics, all contributing to a charming and funny overall experience.
- “The art, the music, and the character dynamics (especially between Pollie and Kate, Mihir and Kate, and the newcomer and Kate) made for a hilarious duo!”
- “The story is amazing, with cute graphics and funny dialogue.”
- “Funny story, funny game mechanics, and funny to play.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its uniqueness and engaging style, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
- “I love the atmosphere and unique game style!”
- “The immersive environment truly draws you in and enhances the overall experience.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with users reporting occasional lag and crashes, resulting in an average rating of 3 out of 5.
- “Optimization is sometimes laggy and has caused crashes during gameplay.”
- “The game suffers from frequent lag issues, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced multiple crashes, which severely impacted my gaming experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, users report that while the game experiences frequent glitches, these issues do not significantly detract from their enjoyment.
- “There are always glitches in the game, which can be quite frustrating.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game is well-received, with players appreciating the character design and overall aesthetic. However, further insights into narrative depth or growth are not provided in the review.