My hidden things
- December 11, 2020
- sixdots
"My Hidden Things" is a visual novel and hidden object adventure game, where you help characters overcome their personal challenges with the assistance of Xary. The game features unique mechanics of combining objects and is presented in a comic strip format. Explore themes of pain, joy, fear, hope, and triumph as you delve into three moving stories.
Reviews
- Interesting art style and engaging stories that enhance the gameplay experience.
- Challenging puzzles that are fun and thought-provoking, providing a satisfying challenge.
- Relaxing atmosphere with a unique twist on hidden object mechanics, allowing for creative problem-solving.
- Some puzzles can be overly difficult or frustrating, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content.
- Technical issues such as bugs and poor graphics can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as a modern take on grim fairy tales, featuring a mix of heartwarming, sad, and scary narratives with engaging character arcs. While some players found the storyline to be average, others praised it for its depth and emotional impact, particularly highlighting the plot twist at the end. Overall, the combination of good art and fun puzzles complements the storytelling experience.
“A modern-day Grimm fairy tale with some appropriately grim storylines - a novel hidden object game :)”
“The game presents different characters, and as you follow their stories, you go through their dreams to find the hidden objects related to who they are or what they are doing.”
“The stories are heartwarming, sad, and even scary, and there's a little plot twist in the end.”
“The storyline is a bit tough for me, and I got stuck for a while on the alpinist puzzle, but you have to be a bit patient, something people like me are losing in the modern world.”
“The stories are heartwarming, sad, and even scary, and there's a little plot twist at the end.”
“A modern-day grim fairy tale with some appropriately grim storylines - a novel hidden object game.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players find it enjoyable and a good complement to the art and storytelling, others describe it as somewhat monotonous. Overall, it seems to enhance the experience for many, despite some criticisms.
“Nice stories, cool art, and music.”
“I really like the music in this game.”
“+ the music!”
“Music is a bit monotonous.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with users praising the art style and its engaging visual storytelling. Many found the art appealing, even those who typically do not gravitate towards puzzle games.
“I very much enjoyed the art style and stories.”
“I was attracted by the art style and mechanics (and also by the fact that I know the person who made this game :) ) even though usually I am not the target audience for puzzles.”
“I love the art style.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartwarming, sad, and occasionally scary narratives, culminating in impactful plot twists that resonate deeply with players. The simplicity of the storytelling enhances its emotional weight, making for a memorable experience.
“The stories are heartwarming, sad, and even scary, with a little plot twist at the end.”
“It was so simple, and it was very emotional.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging, featuring appealing art style and mechanics that attract players, even those who typically do not enjoy puzzle games.
“I was attracted by the art style and mechanics, and also by the fact that I know the person who made this game! Even though I am usually not the target audience for puzzles.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be somewhat buggy, which can lead to challenges in gameplay; however, players note that solutions for all puzzles are available on Steam, providing a workaround for stability issues.
“The game is quite buggy and can be frustrating at times, but there are solutions for all puzzles available on Steam.”
“I encountered numerous stability issues that detracted from the overall experience.”
“Frequent crashes and glitches made it difficult to enjoy the game fully.”