Looking for Aliens

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"Looking for Aliens" is a hidden object game where you search for items in 25 vibrant locations through the lens of an alien TV show. Join Shaun, an earthling, and charming galactic TV hosts in uncovering the existence of alien life. Enjoy the game's interactive environment, unique text hints, and over 250 items to find in this charming and engaging experience.

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

+12

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 126 reviews

story19 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and humorous storyline, making it engaging and enjoyable for players of all ages.
With 25 levels and a variety of interactive elements, the game offers a satisfying challenge without being overly frustrating.
It provides a good amount of content for the price, with many hidden objects to find and collectibles to discover, ensuring hours of gameplay.

Some levels can be excessively large and cluttered, leading to frustration when searching for specific items.
Hints for finding collectible objects are often vague or unhelpful, which can make completing levels more tedious.
The soundtrack can become repetitive over time, detracting from the overall experience during longer play sessions.

story
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
54%
6%
The game's story is described as quirky and humorous, providing a lighthearted backdrop to the hidden object gameplay. While some players find the plot basic and somewhat unnecessary, it adds charm and cohesion to the levels, featuring engaging characters and a fun alien theme. Overall, the narrative enhances the experience without overshadowing the core mechanics of the game.
- “The storyline is fantastic.”
- “What sets this game apart is the inclusion of a storyline or narrative structure, adding another layer of engagement.”
- “The game flows a lot better too, with a comically themed introduction to each level and a story that progresses throughout the game.”
- “The plot is decent but honestly unnecessary and is a paper-thin excuse for just clicking on everything in sight to reveal aliens, engine parts, trading cards, etc.”
- “The story is incredibly basic, and I’m pushing it slightly even calling it a story, but it adds a bit of humor and glamour to proceedings.”
- “There is a humorous story that is not too much or invasive but can be skipped or clicked through if wanted.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
20%
13%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their stunning visuals, charming art style, and attention to detail, contributing to an enjoyable experience. While some users noted occasional graphical errors and simplistic designs, many highlighted the game's unique aesthetic and vibrant colors that enhance gameplay. Overall, the artwork is described as cute, fun, and well-executed, making it a standout in the hidden object genre.
- “Probably one of the best hidden objects games you can find in the store, not only the whole level design and graphics are incredible but there is also a little witty story alongside it.”
- “The artwork is simply stunning; colorful, and a pleasure to see!”
- “Beautiful graphics and graphical style.”
- “There were several graphical errors where objects would incorrectly layer over each other, making it impossible to see if there was meant to be anything behind it.”
- “The few color tones and art style do mostly make it easy to spot things, but a few other times it hides an object well.”
- “It's a solid quality find the hidden object game with a two-color aesthetic and even a story (sort of).”
humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its family-friendly humor, featuring a quirky and funny storyline that connects the 25 levels, along with humorous introductions before each level. Players appreciate the blend of cheeky humor, engaging graphics, and interactive elements, making the experience enjoyable and often laugh-out-loud funny. Overall, the humor enhances the gameplay, providing a lighthearted challenge that keeps players entertained.
- “An excellent family-friendly hidden object game packed with cheeky humor and just the right amount of challenge.”
- “The game consists of 25 levels, each of which is preceded by a humorous introduction from the galaxy's best newsreaders and reporters.”
- “Nice storyline with humor that connects all levels and includes many references to memes, games, culture, movies, etc.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its fitting, spacey, and nostalgic sci-fi vibe reminiscent of 1950s films. However, some users noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive during longer play sessions, though it is adjustable. Overall, the sound design complements the game's art style and enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable for many players.
- “The music fits the game well, and the sound effects are serviceable.”
- “The music is spacey old-time sci-fi, and the narrative adds a silly yet entertaining side to it.”
- “The soundtrack is just superb and will probably remind you of old 1950-60 movies U.F.O.”
- “The music gets annoying and the 'cut-scenes' (in the most loosely defined way imaginable) that introduce each level are high-school computer lab level, but what do you really want from a hidden-object game.”
- “Incredibly basic soundtrack.”
- “My only gripe with this game was that the soundtrack looped so frequently it felt slightly torturous on longer levels, but of course it is mutable, so not a big deal.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The gameplay of "Crime O'Clock" is described as limited and somewhat trivial, yet it features engaging mechanics and a fun alien theme that enhances the experience. Players appreciate the vibrant graphics, simple sounds, and enjoyable music, which contribute to a cohesive atmosphere. Despite its simplicity, the game offers a decent amount of content, with many characters and collectibles to discover over several hours of play.
- “Honestly, I didn't pay attention to the story section, but I got the gist of it via gameplay.”
- “Positives: the fun alien theme is right up my alley— I love the cool art and colors; the sounds are simple and fitting; the music is great— I usually turn it off in games but I leave it on for this one; the little story is amusing; the mechanics of clicking on things and their animations are engaging.”
- “Its gameplay is very similar to Hidden Folks, but it does retain its own identity with an alien theme and a splash of color!”
- “While 'Crime O'clock' boasts stunning graphics, its gameplay leaves much to be desired.”
- “The gameplay is very limited, as in any game of this type, I guess.”
- “With nearly 8 hours of gameplay, I still haven't found all the characters, objects, and collectibles.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be irritating and tedious, particularly when it comes to searching for required objects and achieving 100% completion, even with the aid of guides.
- “I found it irritating and tedious.”
- “It's so tedious to look in every nook and cranny to find the required objects and even more to achieve 100%.”
- “Even with the guide, it was tedious.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers zero replayability, making it more of a fun time-waster than a title that encourages multiple playthroughs.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The character designs received high praise from users, indicating a strong appreciation for the visual representation and uniqueness of the characters.
- “The character designs are absolutely stunning and add so much depth to the game.”
- “I really appreciate how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic.”
- “The development of each character is so well-crafted, allowing players to connect with them on a personal level.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its unique charm and engaging UFO theme, drawing inspiration from "Hidden Folks" while maintaining its own distinct identity. Players find it enjoyable and immersive, contributing to a captivating overall experience.
- “Although it's heavily inspired by Hidden Folks in terms of game design and overall approach, which is really unique and probably one of the best in the genre, this is still a nice and enjoyable game with its own charm and great UFO atmosphere.”

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6h Median play time

6h Average play time

3-8h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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