My Hidden Things

About

My Hidden Things is a single player casual quiz game with mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by sixdots and was released on June 4, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

story7 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features a unique gameplay mechanic where players must combine shapes to create needed objects, adding a refreshing twist to the hidden object genre.
The graphics and art style are highly praised, with many players finding them enjoyable and visually appealing.
The stories, while sometimes disjointed, offer a variety of emotional experiences and character-driven narratives that some players found heartwarming.

The game suffers from frustrating mechanics, particularly with the snapping of objects, which often requires pixel-perfect positioning, leading to a lot of wasted time and repeated level restarts.
Many players found the translation of the stories to be mediocre, making them hard to follow and less engaging.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, including unresponsive controls and issues with object interactions, which detract from the overall experience.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it hard to follow and lacking depth, while others appreciate its modern fairy tale elements and emotional twists. The narrative unfolds primarily through dreams, allowing for creative visual storytelling and character exploration, though the overall execution can be inconsistent. While some players enjoy the heartwarming and sometimes grim themes, others feel the stories are minimal and occasionally confusing.
- “A modern-day grim fairy tale with some appropriately grim storylines - a novel hidden object game :)”
- “The stories are heartwarming, sad, and even scary, and there's a little plot twist in the end.”
- “The game has a beautiful story in which you have to find the missing pieces to put an object together so then you can proceed with the story and see what happens in the end.”
- “When it comes to the story aspect, it was hard to follow.”
- “The story is pretty minuscule anyway, but I'm still kind of annoyed I couldn't follow it.”
- “Some managed to convey the story well enough, while others just confused the hell out of me.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it soothing and well-matched to the game's mood, while others describe it as monotonous or depressing. Despite the varied opinions, many appreciate the soundtrack's quality and its ability to enhance the overall experience, with some even expressing a desire to purchase the OST as DLC. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though it may not appeal to everyone.
- “The music is nice enough and soothing.”
- “+ brilliant soundtracks that matched the mood of a scene perfectly!”
- “I absolutely loved it and if you do too, know that you can purchase the OST as a DLC :)”
- “The depressing music and the annoying puzzles get on your nerves.”
- “Music is a bit monotonous.”
- “The lack of music makes it a bit dull.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and enjoyable art style, often described as "fun" clipart or "grafitti" inspired, which adds charm to the overall experience. However, players have noted some graphical glitches and frustrations with the mechanics of combining pieces, detracting from the otherwise appealing visuals. Overall, the art style is a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal, despite some design limitations.
- “The graphics were the most enjoyable part of the game.”
- “A very enjoyable quick hidden-object game with a lovely graffiti art style and nice warm stories.”
- “Nice little hidden objects game with very nice visuals and short stories.”
- “The game is very basic in design and it’s very awkward to get the pieces to combine, but the artwork has some style and it is something different from the norm.”
- “Some graphical glitches like a rogue line or a broken-off piece from another item tagging along with the piece I'm dragging around on the screen.”
- “Love the art style, but finding things and piecing them together is often an incredibly frustrating experience.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "My Hidden Things" is praised for its innovative combination-based mechanics that enhance the traditional hidden object genre, offering a fresh experience. However, some users feel that the execution of these mechanics could be improved, and the game's relatively short playtime of around two hours may not justify its price for all players. Overall, the unique gameplay and appealing art style attract a diverse audience, even those who typically do not engage with puzzle games.
- “My Hidden Things has an interesting gameplay idea - you have to combine shapes into new things.”
- “Innovative gameplay.”
- “Due to this, it's really great to see indie games like My Hidden Things not only pick up the baton; it really innovates the genre by adding in a combination-based gameplay besides simply finding hidden items from a list.”
- “It's too bad that the mechanic doesn't work that great either.”
- “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.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is marked by occasional graphical glitches, such as rogue lines and detached items appearing during gameplay. While these bugs can be distracting, players note that solutions for all puzzles are readily available on Steam, suggesting that the overall experience remains manageable despite the issues.
- “Some graphical glitches, like rogue lines or a broken-off piece from another item tagging along with the piece I'm dragging around on the screen.”
- “Bit buggy and can be hard, but there's a solution for all puzzles on Steam.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”