Pearl’s Peril: Hidden Objects

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Pearl's Peril - Hidden Objects is an adventure game with an intriguing story, good gameplay, stunning graphics, and a pleasant soundtrack. Search beautiful scenes to find hidden objects and unlock a round-the-world mystery, but be prepared for grinding, annoying ads, and bugs. Despite its flaws, the game provides a satisfying hidden object experience.

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Play Modes

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

Pearl’s Peril: Hidden Objects screenshot

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

story292 positive mentions

stability115 negative mentions

Engaging storyline with intriguing characters and beautiful graphics.
Challenging hidden object puzzles that keep players entertained.
Great community aspect with adventure clubs that enhance gameplay.

Frequent technical issues, including crashes and inability to load the game.
Slow energy regeneration and high costs for in-game items make progress frustrating.
Recent updates have led to loss of progress and rewards, causing player dissatisfaction.

story
480 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
37%
2%
The story in "Pearl's Peril" is widely praised for its intriguing and engaging narrative, with many players appreciating the mystery elements and character development. However, some users express frustration with the pacing, noting that the main storyline can feel slow or convoluted due to frequent side quests and the need to replay scenes. Overall, while the graphics and storytelling are generally well-received, there are calls for more consistent updates and smoother progression in the narrative.
- “I love the story and the graphics.”
- “The storyline keeps me interested and actually has surprised me a couple of times already - great job to the creators!”
- “The story is engaging and the hidden objects are concealed masterfully.”
- “The story is not really engaging, the island you have to build as you go is ugly.”
- “The story was involving, but seemed to take too long to progress as the main thread appeared to drop off in favor of side quests, and you have to play each scene multiple times to get to the next time.”
- “Just wish they would continue the storyline instead of having to keep on repeating it.”
graphics
293 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
24%
6%
Overall, the graphics in the game receive a mixed response from users. Many praise the visuals as beautiful, spectacular, and well-designed, enhancing the gameplay experience, while others find them clunky, dark, or lacking compared to similar games like "June's Journey." Despite some criticisms, the majority of players appreciate the artistic quality and clarity of the graphics, contributing to their enjoyment of the storyline and gameplay.
- “The graphics are spectacular.”
- “Graphics are beautiful.”
- “The graphics are amazing!”
- “The graphics are poor for today's apps.”
- “I thought it would be like June's Journey and I can play it while I wait for more energy in JJ, but as soon as I started it, the graphics alone were discouraging.”
- “Terrible graphics and trouble loading the game and lag or freezing.”
stability
115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, glitches, and crashes during gameplay. Many players express frustration over losing progress and energy due to these issues, which detracts from their overall enjoyment of the game. While some acknowledge minor glitches, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game suffers from severe stability problems that need urgent attention.
- “The game freezes and restarts in mid-play, over and over again.”
- “It constantly freezes which makes it very frustrating.”
- “I love this game but for the last 3 weeks the screen freezes and you can't get into the game.”
monetization
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
9%
86%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the option to watch ads for rewards, while others criticize the frequency and length of ads, as well as the necessity of in-app purchases for progression. Many users express frustration over technical issues related to ads, such as not receiving rewards after watching them, and some feel that the game leans towards being a cash grab despite being free to play. Overall, while some players find the monetization model acceptable, others believe it detracts from the overall experience.
- “Taking advantage of in-game purchases is helpful, but not necessary to advancing.”
- “Some of the items are quite 'expensive', but you can get through this game without having to make in-game purchases with real money.”
- “This game is addicting and the in-app purchases are affordable.”
- “Like any game played with in-app purchases, advancement is slow without them.”
- “I feel like this entire app is a cash grab.”
- “I love this game, but recently when ads play I actually don't receive the rewards: for free play without a ticket, or under cinema the ads run but no reward if finally given.”
music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
39%
18%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its quality and relaxing nature, while others express frustration over glitches that prevent them from turning it off. Some users suggest adding options for different background tracks, as the current music can be repetitive or annoying for some. Overall, while the music enhances the gaming experience for many, technical issues and a lack of customization options detract from its enjoyment for others.
- “Great graphics and music, engaging and fun and all that without ads.”
- “The background music is extraordinary.”
- “The graphics are lovely and the music and sounds are so peaceful and relaxing.”
- “However, I have repeatedly reported an issue where a glitch seems to be causing sounds/music to turn themselves back on, even though within settings they still show as being toggled to 'off,' and haven't even received a single response that actually addresses the issue being brought.”
- “I really wanted to play this game, but when I'm 10 minutes in and I still can't access the home screen to turn off the terrible music and irritating sounds because your idiot tutorial can't be skipped, I just can't.”
- “The music is loud and annoying and there's no way to turn it off.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
39%
13%
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the strategic elements, beautiful artwork, and engaging story, while others criticize the limitations imposed by "free to play" mechanics that hinder progress without spending money. Many find the gameplay relaxing and visually appealing, but frustrations arise from unclear instructions and lengthy advertisements that delay access to the game. Overall, while some players appreciate the cooperative and island-building aspects, the reliance on in-game purchases and energy mechanics detracts from the experience for others.
- “It offers beautiful artwork, an original story with unusual characters, island-building, and pleasant, co-operative team-based gameplay.”
- “There is a strategic element to the game with planning required to use the parallel avenues of gameplay to best effect.”
- “Exceptional gameplay among beautiful scenery.”
- “Also, gameplay isn't explained with clarity.”
- “Okay hidden object game absolutely marred by a glut of 'free to play' mechanics that bottleneck and frustrate the player into spending money.”
- “The scenes were too sloppy and the gameplay is very slow.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be frustrating and tedious, often describing it as boring and time-consuming. The user interface issues and limitations in building mechanics contribute to a lack of enjoyment, making progression feel slow and unfulfilling. While some players remain addicted, they express a desire for a more streamlined experience that reduces the grind.
- “Game has become frustrating and tedious.”
- “It's a good game, but gets a little tedious when you can't rank up faster.”
- “Grindy, low effort, cash grab.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, users have mixed feelings about the game's optimization; while some report smooth performance, others express concerns about compatibility issues following recent updates, particularly for older devices. There is a call for broader optimization to ensure better functionality across all Android devices.
- “Game runs smoothly.”
- “I really liked the app performance until 2 updates ago.”
- “I really liked the app performance until two updates ago.”
- “When I went to download it, I saw a message that said it may not be optimized for my device. Would you mind optimizing this game for all Android devices?”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game's emotional impact somewhat undermined by its overly aggressive hint system, which can feel pushy and disrupt immersion. While the gameplay is enjoyable, frustrations arise from the sensitivity of touch controls, leading to potential loss of points and detracting from the overall emotional experience.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by clever and unexpected moments that keep players engaged and entertained, often leading to amusing situations when actions are taken too quickly. Overall, the game is praised for its smart and fun approach to humor, making it an interesting experience.
- “Now Margaret's monument or Iris's eyes... not sure what you call the butterfly one, locks up if I act too fast... that's just funny.”
- “Smart, fun, funny, interesting to the point of not guessing their next move.”