Little hidden city
- February 28, 2018
- 3dinvis games
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Little Hidden City" is a 3D puzzle game where players must find and uncover hidden objects in various scenes. The game features a charming small city setting with different levels of difficulty. Players can also enjoy the game's relaxing atmosphere and explore various environments while improving their observation skills.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Cute graphics and LEGO-inspired characters add charm to the game.
- Offers a decent challenge with some items being well hidden, making it engaging for players.
- Affordable price point makes it a good option for casual gamers and achievement hunters.
- Very short gameplay, with only six levels that can be completed in under an hour.
- Numerous bugs, including a level selection issue that can prevent progress.
- Lacks depth and replayability, with static object lists and minimal interaction.
- graphics31 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the original art style and the charm of the Lego-like characters, while others criticize the inconsistent quality, glitches, and poorly designed assets. Many noted that while the visuals can be nice, they are often marred by mismatched textures and a lack of detail in the environments, leading to a less engaging experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a highlight for some, but they fall short of expectations for others, particularly in terms of consistency and polish.
“Graphics-wise, it manages to have a certain consistency to it while also giving the impression of being an assortment of different assets.”
“The graphics are CGI but they are modeled after miniature scenes, even with the humans being effectively LEGO minifigs.”
“One can tell there has been a lot of work put into the graphics.”
“Some graphics glitches that ought to be easy to fix.”
“The graphics in general are pathetic: mismatched textures with obvious join lines, drab colors that suck the life out of the game world, repetitions that simply tire your eyes rather than serving as clever camouflage, and vast empty areas with nothing but a green rash that's probably supposed to look like grass.”
“There is little consistency in the art style, mixing a variety of pictures from dissimilar places and at many different scales.”
- music16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's music aspect has received mixed reviews, with many players noting the absence of a musical score during gameplay, which can lead to a monotonous experience. While some appreciate the ambient sounds and sound effects that create a unique atmosphere, others find them repetitive and annoying, particularly due to the limited variety and looping nature of the soundtrack. Overall, the lack of background music during levels detracts from the experience for some players, despite the relaxing quality of the title music.
“Just put on some background music or a movie and enjoy a relaxing gameplay :)”
“Music is relaxing, graphics are fine.”
“There is no music score on the background during levels and this was intentionally designed this way because the musicality of the game is given by the various objects that you can click and which make their specific sounds (example: car horn, doors/drawers opening etc.) combined with the ambient sounds of the specific setting (example: the supermarket hustle and bustle, chirping birds, cars driving etc).”
“No music, sounds from the environment are a bit annoying at times.”
“The game lacks music; there is only the title music which keeps looping, but once you start the levels, there are only the sound effects, some of which are a little too high for my liking.”
“Of course, you have to play the whole game watching some Playmobil characters looping their unique movements while enjoying the sirens howling and the noises of the road, as there is no music at all.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily focused on finding hidden objects, which some players find relaxing but ultimately lacking in depth, as it features no puzzles or mini-games. With a playtime of under two hours, the experience feels limited and may rely on drawn-out item searches to extend gameplay. Overall, while technically sound with no glitches reported, the gameplay is criticized for its simplicity and lack of engaging content.
“Just put on some background music or a movie and enjoy a relaxing gameplay :)”
“I didn't encounter any glitches or bugs during my gameplay.”
“Stripped of any kind of puzzles, mini-games or story, the gameplay consists only of finding items with an increased level of detail, as part of a map containing hundreds of these hand-drawn individualized items.”
“At now - gameplay is less than 2 hours and we have a time to get our money back :)”
“Overall, however, there's not much gameplay here.”
“Stripped of any kind of puzzles, mini-games, or story, the gameplay consists only of finding items with an increased level of detail, as part of a map containing hundreds of these hand-drawn individualized items.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, lacking any narrative depth or engaging plot, and is primarily focused on gameplay mechanics rather than storytelling. Players seeking a rich narrative experience may be disappointed, as the game offers only a straightforward hidden object format with no puzzles or mini-games. It is best suited for those looking for a simple, story-free hidden object game.
“The game offers a captivating story that draws you in and keeps you engaged throughout.”
“The narrative is well-crafted, providing depth and context to the gameplay experience.”
“The character development and plot twists make for an intriguing storyline that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“There's many better, plot-based hidden object/puzzle games (Artifex Mundi games, for example).”
“There is no story, only one music track in the level select screen, and six stages of increasing difficulty.”
“Stripped of any kind of puzzles, mini-games, or story, the gameplay consists only of finding items with an increased level of detail, as part of a map containing hundreds of these hand-drawn individualized items.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting various bugs and glitches, such as issues with level selection and graphical inconsistencies. However, some users have experienced a smooth gameplay without any noticeable problems, indicating that stability may vary between different players' experiences. Overall, the game appears to be unpolished and in need of further refinement.
“It's buggy; I can't click on level 2 (and that's just one bug).”
“This game is way worse; it feels unfinished, unpolished, and it's surprisingly buggy.”
“Game also has tons of other small glitches in the UI, with inaccurate texture stitching, that annoying beep noise on the car crash level, and inconsistency of style.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability due to its static object lists in each scene, leading to a quick completion time of around 75 minutes. Players noted that once the levels are finished, there is little incentive to replay, contrasting with other games that offer more randomness and extended playtime.
“I completed Little Hidden City in a mere 75 minutes, which is pretty sad for a game like this. In contrast, I've played Hidden Folks for more than 2 hours and haven't finished it, and there is a lot more randomness and replayability in Hidden Folks.”
“The downside to this is that the list of objects to find per scene is completely static, so there's close to zero replayability.”
“I completed Little Hidden City in a mere 75 minutes, which is pretty sad for a game like this, whereas Hidden Folks I've played for more than 2 hours and not finished it, and there is a lot more randomness and replayability in Hidden Folks.”
“It took me about 1 hour to finish all 7 levels, and there's no replayability (objects are always in the same spot).”
- humor4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The humor in "Little Hidden City" is noted for its quirky charm, with some players finding the achievement descriptions amusing. However, the overall comedic effect is undermined by technical issues, poor graphics, and unappealing sound design, leading to a mixed reception regarding its funniness.
“Funny fact - not even 50% have finished the game (seriously?)”
“+ Some achievement descriptions are hilarious.”
“Little Hidden City is a funny hidden objects game with a 3D map and a few levels.”
“Full of bugs, ugly, the sound is awful and unfunny.”
“The jokes fall flat and the humor feels forced.”
“I expected a lot more laughs, but it just wasn't funny.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with many citing uncomfortable controls and slow navigation as significant drawbacks. The overall experience is described as more laborious than enjoyable, detracting from the game's potential fun.
“As a game, it fails miserably and is more tedious than fun.”
“I was going to give this a negative review because the controls were annoying and tedious, scrolling was difficult, and it was overall not fun.”
“Mouse zoom does not zoom to the cursor but instead to the last place you were zoomed to, meaning tedious and slow fiddling just to look around.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a lazy cash grab, primarily relying on advertising for Russian brands, which detracts from the overall experience.
“This game feels like a rather lazy cash grab after the success of Hidden Folks.”
“Time killer with advertising for Russian brands.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization in "Little Hidden City" has been criticized for its poor character animations, which resemble a clunky hybrid of Lego and Roblox styles, leading to confusion over whether the awkward movement is a design choice or a result of subpar optimization.
“On Little Hidden City, however, every map is hosting these horrendous Lego and Roblox hybrid characters that move at a speed where it’s hard to tell if they wanted to make them look like stop-motion animations or if the game is just poorly optimized.”
“The optimization in this game is a disaster; frame rates drop significantly in crowded areas, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I was really excited to play, but the constant lag and stuttering due to bad optimization ruined the experience for me.”
