Search All: Seashells
- December 16, 2021
- Laush Dmitriy Sergeevich
Get on Steam"Search All: Seashells" is a hidden object game set in a vibrant underwater city, featuring 80 seashells to find and animated elements like algae, jellyfish, and a submarine. The game boasts a doodling design style and a soothing soundtrack, with the ability to save progress automatically.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful hand-drawn art and a lovely, relaxing soundtrack that enhances the underwater theme.
- It's a very short and easy game, making it accessible for casual gamers and achievement hunters.
- The hint option is a helpful addition, allowing players to find the last few hidden seashells without frustration.
- The game lacks replayability, as players will be finding the same items each time they play.
- Some objects have unclear hitboxes, requiring players to zoom in to find them, which can be frustrating.
- The controls can feel clumsy, and the game is very short, leading some to feel it may not be worth the price.
- replayability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, as players consistently find themselves encountering the same items during subsequent playthroughs, diminishing the incentive to revisit the game.
“The game has no replayability, since you would be finding the same items all over again.”
“The game has no replayability, since you would be finding the same items all over again.”
“The game has no replayability, since you would be finding the same items all over again.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its beauty and inspirational quality, creating a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience. It effectively builds up to climactic moments, particularly during the exploration of hidden elements, contributing to an enjoyable and immersive environment.
“The music is beautiful and very relaxing, and I had a few minutes of fun with this game.”
“The music is inspirational.”
“The music obligingly builds up to a climax as you visually dissect the drawing to find those shells, and some of them are very small and well hidden.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in Game #5 of the series are consistently praised for their beautiful artwork and charming drawn style, maintaining the high visual standards set by previous releases. The interactive element of coloring seashells adds a delightful touch to the overall aesthetic experience.
“Game #5 in the series... as pleasant as the previous releases, with great artwork as usual!”
“The art style is really beautiful as it is a drawn picture, and as soon as you find a seashell, the seashell will get color.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks any narrative elements, with no story, background, or setup provided, leaving players without context or engagement in the plot.
“There is no story, background, or setup to the game.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a captivating and mysterious underwater kingdom, immersing players in a unique and enchanting environment.
“And together, they create an atmosphere of a mysterious underwater kingdom.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its engaging mechanics and fluid controls, providing players with a satisfying experience. Many users appreciate the balance between challenge and accessibility, allowing both newcomers and veterans to enjoy the game. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its depth and variety, keeping players invested over time.
