Pickers
- February 22, 2012
- MumboJumbo
Get on Steam"Pickers" is a treasure hunting game where you scour dozens of locations to find valuable items for your shop, Rusted Gold. Improve and price your finds, haggle with quirky characters, and avoid being scammed with the help of an expert. Sell your items in your shop or risk it all at the auction block to make the biggest profit. Fill your shop's shelves and increase your odds along the way.
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Reviews
- The game combines hidden object gameplay with auction and selling mechanics, making it engaging and enjoyable for fans of collecting and bargaining.
- It's a relaxing and addictive game that provides hours of entertainment, especially for those who enjoy casual gaming.
- The unique concept of being an antique collector adds depth to the hidden object genre, allowing players to haggle and strategize for better profits.
- The game lacks depth and replayability, with many items being recycled and predictable after a few playthroughs.
- Technical issues, especially on Mac, make the game unplayable for some users, with significant bugs affecting gameplay.
- The limited number of locations and repetitive nature of item finding can lead to boredom after a short period of play.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around 30 games with varying difficulties, allowing players to compete against NPC "pickers" to maximize profits. Players appreciate the engaging hidden object mechanics and the sense of accomplishment from making money, though some desire more depth in gameplay. The tutorial effectively introduces the basics, and the inclusion of side activities helps maintain freshness throughout the experience.
“This game hits the nail on the head when it comes to providing the feeling of making bank, while offering enjoyable hidden object gameplay (a genre I never found myself enjoying before).”
“The core gameplay takes place over the course of 30 games, and in the different difficulties you can either not compete against other (NPC) 'pickers', or increasingly difficult 'pickers' in order to make the most money.”
“I started playing on Zen to really let the mechanics soak in, and I finished in about three hours.”
“However, the tutorial does a good job of explaining the basics, and there are enough side activities to keep the gameplay fresh.”
- replayability12 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, primarily due to its static hidden object mechanics where items remain in the same locations across playthroughs. While some players appreciate the concept and design, many feel it lacks the depth needed for sustained engagement, leading to a consensus that it may only warrant a brief revisit after completion. Overall, it is recommended to purchase at a lower price due to its minimal replay value.
“It's a great game, and excellent concept, and because of how it is designed, there is definitely replayability, which is rare with HOGs.”
“This could have been a great business sim and hidden object hybrid game, but the designers made this game for a quick buck instead of a durable, deep, and replayable 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).”
“In terms of replayability, after beating the game, I suspect that most might give it another play-through or a partial play-through and be done with it.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics are well-executed and complemented by good music, though they are not particularly groundbreaking. The game supports widescreen and Steam overlay, but offers limited graphics configuration options beyond automatic detection. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the unique premise that appeals 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.”
“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.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and offers a variety of gameplay elements, including multiple extra quests that enhance the experience. While it shares similarities with hidden object games, it transcends that genre, providing a more substantial narrative that sets it apart from typical offerings.
“There is enough different stuff to give a good amount of gameplay and several extra quests to work on over time.”
“It's kind of like a hidden object game, but goes far enough beyond that to create its own genre. It's worlds better than any of the hidden object games out there that have a 'story' to piece the puzzles together.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely criticized, with numerous glitches rendering it frustrating and nearly unplayable, particularly for Mac users. Reviewers feel that the publishers are failing to deliver a functional product, leading to a sense of being cheated out of their money.
“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.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-executed but not particularly groundbreaking, complementing the unique premise that engages both puzzle and strategy gamers. Overall, it enhances the experience without being a standout feature.
“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.”
