Pickers

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Pickers is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by MumboJumbo and was released on February 22, 2012. It received positive reviews from players.

Get ready for the ultimate treasure hunt! Your shop, Rusted Gold, has shelves to fill, auctions to run, and money to make—and you can only do that with the best finds.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 168 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Pickers offers a unique twist on the hidden object genre by incorporating elements of negotiation and item resale, making it more engaging than traditional HOGs.
The game features multiple modes and a variety of items to find and sell, providing good replay value and a sense of strategy in item selection.
It's a relaxing and enjoyable game that appeals to fans of treasure hunting and casual gameplay, with charming graphics and a cozy atmosphere.

The game suffers from repetitive gameplay, as items and locations do not change significantly between playthroughs, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
Many mechanics, such as item pricing and negotiation outcomes, feel random and unclear, making it difficult for players to optimize their strategies.
Technical issues, particularly on Mac systems, hinder gameplay experience, with reports of poor performance and unresponsive inventory management.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
15%
The gameplay is a unique blend of hidden object puzzles and business simulation, offering a fun and engaging experience, particularly for fans of the genre. While the mechanics are generally straightforward and can feel repetitive, the integration of buying, selling, and haggling adds depth, and the tutorial effectively guides players through the basics. Overall, the game provides a solid replay incentive, though some players feel that success relies too heavily on randomized elements.
- “An interesting variation on the hidden object game with a buying and selling mechanic.”
- “I really enjoy hidden object games, and this game had a fun way of integrating hidden object puzzles into the gameplay.”
- “This game hits the nail on the head when it comes to providing the feeling of making bank, while providing nice hidden object gameplay (a genre I never before found myself enjoying).”
- “While I praised it as a replay incentive, I find that a bit too much of your success is based on randomized or obscured mechanics.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay boils down to mainly knowing in advance where the valuable items are hidden and what they sell for, so you can make the leaderboards, and it's all very simple and monotone.”
- “Graphics are decent and the mechanics are humble and shallow, based on finding and buying antiques and oddities, to restore, sell, or auction.”
replayability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The game's replayability is mixed, with some players noting a higher value than typical hidden object games due to achievements and varying difficulty levels. However, many criticize it for having low replay value, as items spawn in the same locations each time, leading to a lack of depth and variety. Overall, while it offers some addictive elements, the consensus leans towards limited replayability.
- “There is a lot more replay value in this game than any of the usual hidden object games.”
- “It's a great game, and excellent concept, and because of how it is designed, there is definitely replayability, which is rare with HOGs.”
- “Very addictive game with lots of replay value.”
- “It has low replay value because the only random factor is the hot topic of the day; all of the items spawn in the same locations in every game.”
- “Fortunately, the game is not bugged or unfinished, but lacks depth and replayability like all dumb hidden object games (everything is at the same spot every game, they don't shuffle between locations nor do you see new items popping up in a new game).”
- “Little replayability as everything is the same.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
The story aspect of "7 Pickers" is noted for its departure from traditional narrative-driven point-and-click games, focusing instead on a unique gameplay mechanic where players find and sell hidden objects for profit. While some reviewers criticize the lack of a conventional story, others appreciate the fresh approach that emphasizes gameplay over narrative, resulting in an engaging experience that feels distinct within the hidden object genre. Overall, the game is seen as a refreshing twist that prioritizes mechanics over a clichéd storyline.
- “Pickers is an interesting twist on the hidden object style game, where instead of solving hidden object puzzles to progress a story, the hidden objects you find you buy and then flip them for a profit in your shop, competing against other pickers to see who can make the most money.”
- “You go to different locations, complete missions, find valuable items that you later can restore, sell in your shop or put them for auction.”
- “Tldr: casualized point & click with little to no story.”
- “1/10 it's a hidden object game with more work and no story.”
- “[b]Pickers[/b] throws out the tired and cliché story usually attached to games in the genre, and just builds an enjoyable game around hidden-object puzzles.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, featuring nice and detailed visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. While not groundbreaking, the graphics are cohesive and complemented by good sound design, making for an enjoyable aesthetic overall. However, some users noted a lack of extensive graphics configuration options.
- “Nice and detailed visuals, quite decent puzzles and fun gameplay.”
- “New take on puzzles, cohesive graphics.”
- “Wonderful graphics, not too hard to see every detail on most objects.”
- “The graphics and music are well done although not mind-blowing, and the premise is unique enough to keep puzzle gamers and strategy gamers alike interested.”
- “Both the Steam overlay and widescreen modes are supported, although there is little in the way of graphics configuration beyond what the game will autodetect.”
- “Graphics are decent and the mechanics are humble and shallow, based on finding and buying antiques and oddities, to restore, sell, or auction.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting frustrating glitches that hinder gameplay, while others found it relatively bug-free and enjoyable. Overall, the presence of significant issues has led to dissatisfaction, particularly among Mac users who feel they are not receiving a functional product.
- “It's not a great game to begin with, but all of the glitches make the game extremely frustrating and unplayable, and the publishers are essentially stealing the money of anyone purchasing this game for Mac by not providing them with a functional product.”
- “I'll go with a thumbs down for the glitches.”
- “It's not terrible, but there are glitches.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be initially engaging but note that it can quickly become tedious after repeated playthroughs, leading to a sense of monotony. While some appreciate the reduced tedium compared to other games, the novelty wears off, making the experience feel grindy over time.
- “A novelty game that is interesting at first but quickly becomes a little tedious.”
- “If you run it through once or twice, you feel like you're in a grinding game.”
- “Less tediousness, more fun to play.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted as a hidden gem, cleverly woven into the gameplay, with players finding it amusing that the game can be completed in just three hours. Overall, the comedic elements contribute positively to the experience, enhancing its charm.
- “Bit of a hidden gem... see, that's funny because that's what you have to find in the game.”
- “Funny game, you're able to 'complete' it within 3 hours.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is well-executed, complementing the overall experience without being particularly groundbreaking. It effectively supports the unique premise, appealing to both puzzle and strategy gamers.
- “The graphics and music are well done, although not mind-blowing, and the premise is unique enough to keep puzzle gamers and strategy gamers alike interested.”