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Nora: In Search of Hidden Ingredients

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59%Game Brain Score
emotional, graphics
story, gameplay
100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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Nora: In Search of Hidden Ingredients is a single player action game. It was developed by Error 300 and was released on May 15, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Magical Academy, a place that seemed perfect for her... After all, she is a future, great witch! As it turned out, fate willed otherwise and young Nora, after her Grandma's passing, must now go back to Lillyton to clain her inheritance - old Granny's house. But this task may be more difficult than it looks at first glance... Nora: In Search of Hidden Ingredients is a unique combination of two t…

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emotional3 positive mentions
  • The game features a touching and mature story that resonates with players, providing a heartfelt experience.
  • Cute, cartoonish graphics and a relaxing gameplay style make it suitable for both adults and children.
  • The Free Play mode offers adjustable difficulty and replayability, allowing players to customize their experience.
  • The hidden objects are too easy to find, diminishing the challenge and engagement of the gameplay.
  • The story is heavily dialogue-driven, which some players found tedious and not particularly immersive.
  • The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in under two hours, leading to concerns about its value.
  • story
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a charming and heartfelt narrative centered around Nora, a young aspiring magician, exploring themes of grief, regret, and healing within a cozy hidden object gameplay framework. While some players found the dialogue-heavy plot and object-finding mechanics too easy, others appreciated the touching and mature storyline, which offers a relaxing experience suitable for those seeking a simple yet engaging tale. Overall, the story mode, consisting of 30 chapters, captivates players with its warmth and emotional depth.

    • “A touching and surprisingly mature story wrapped in cozy hidden object gameplay.”
    • “What starts as a sweet hand-drawn hidden object game quickly becomes a heartfelt story of grief, regret, and healing.”
    • “I lost myself in the story—and I’m still thinking about it.”
    • “I found it way too easy to find the objects and was not very invested in the story, which was a ton of dialogue between various characters.”
    • “I would recommend this game for people who don't mind something child-like with quite a simple storyline and very basic hidden object mechanics.”
    • “Not particularly hard in the main story, but you can up the difficulty in free play mode.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its cute, cartoonish graphics and simple mechanics, making it accessible for players of all ages, including children. While it offers a relaxing experience, it also incorporates challenging elements like timers and limited lives, ensuring engagement. The combination of a mature story and basic hidden object gameplay adds depth, appealing to both younger and older audiences.

    • “It features cute, cartoonish graphics and simple, relaxing gameplay.”
    • “This mode includes challenging elements and mechanics (timer, screen dimming, limited lives, etc.).”
    • “It's beautifully written, with just enough gameplay challenge to keep things engaging, and an emotional arc that's meaningful whether you're young or older.”
    • “The gameplay is set to easy, making it suitable for everyone, even children, but it feels overly simplistic.”
    • “I would recommend this game for people who don't mind something child-like, but the storyline is quite simple and the hidden object mechanics are very basic.”
    • “While the graphics are cute, the gameplay lacks depth and can become monotonous quickly.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a touching and mature narrative that evolves from a charming hidden object experience into a profound exploration of grief, regret, and healing. Its beautifully written story resonates with players of all ages, complemented by engaging gameplay that enhances the emotional journey.

    • “A touching and surprisingly mature story wrapped in cozy hidden object gameplay.”
    • “What starts as a sweet hand-drawn hidden object game quickly becomes a heartfelt story of grief, regret, and healing.”
    • “It’s beautifully written, with just enough gameplay challenge to keep things engaging, and an emotional arc that’s meaningful whether you’re young or older.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a degree of replayability, particularly in its free play mode, allowing players to revisit and explore content at their own pace.

    • “The game offers significant replayability, especially in free play mode.”
    • “I love how the game encourages multiple playthroughs with its diverse challenges.”
    • “Each run feels fresh and exciting, making me want to come back for more.”
    • “Has some replayability in free play mode.”
    • “The game lacks significant incentives to replay once you've completed the main story.”
    • “After finishing the game, I found little motivation to go back and play again.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts cute, cartoonish graphics that complement its simple and relaxing gameplay, making it accessible and enjoyable for players of all ages, including children.

    • “It features cute, cartoonish graphics and simple, relaxing gameplay.”
    • “The graphics are cute cartoons, while the gameplay is set to easy, making this a game suitable for everyone, even children.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is characterized by beautiful art and a serene, contemplative ambiance, creating a tranquil experience for players.

    • “The art is lovely, the atmosphere quiet and thoughtful.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience for players.

    • “The music is pleasant to listen to.”
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Nora: In Search of Hidden Ingredients is a action game.

Nora: In Search of Hidden Ingredients is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Nora: In Search of Hidden Ingredients.

Nora: In Search of Hidden Ingredients was released on May 15, 2025.

Nora: In Search of Hidden Ingredients was developed by Error 300.

Nora: In Search of Hidden Ingredients has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its story.

Nora: In Search of Hidden Ingredients is a single player game.

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