The Big Secret of a Small Town

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In "The Big Secret of a Small Town," the head of a unique, energy-producing industrial complex is kidnapped, and it's up to you to solve puzzles and uncover the small town's shocking secret, all while experiencing a hand-drawn setting and a story told by the villain. No information available for the game with Steam ID 409090, as the provided description is for the game "Unusual Findings."

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

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56%

Audience ScoreBased on 108 reviews

story26 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

A fun and accessible puzzle game with a unique style and engaging puzzles.
Beautiful artwork and a decent soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
The game offers a variety of puzzles that can be challenging yet rewarding.

Frustrating pixel hunting and vague directions make gameplay tedious.
The final puzzle is particularly difficult and can lead to player dissatisfaction.
Numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and low resolution, detract from the experience.

story
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
59%
8%
The game's story is often described as thin, incoherent, or almost nonexistent, with many players finding it forgettable or unengaging. While some appreciate the beautiful artwork and the potential for interesting lore, the narrative is frequently overshadowed by tedious gameplay and pixel-hunting mechanics. A few reviews highlight a gripping detective storyline with surprising twists, but overall, the consensus leans towards a lack of depth and consistency in the storytelling.
- “The big secret of a small town offers you an interesting storyline with some puzzles, hidden objects, and surprising twists.”
- “This game takes you on a straight story, with tough lock puzzles to solve and items to find to make the locks work in the first place, and cutscenes and bonus art that explains some of the backstory, which is sometimes surprising and very nice.”
- “Even though the gameplay contains little to nothing concerning a story, the story that we have as a baseline for events is basic, yet elegant, and the setting itself is quite marvelous.”
- “The story is boring and most of the time you will be pixel hunting in dark rooms.”
- “Story is almost nonexistent.”
- “The graphics are okay, the script is cute, and the voice acting surprisingly good, but the story is thin and incoherent.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
65%
21%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it boring and lacking in story, while others appreciate its blend of hidden object and adventure elements. It is characterized as a simple point-and-click experience that emphasizes puzzles, but frustrations arise from the difficulty in locating small objects. Overall, the gameplay is seen as average, with a playtime of around three hours.
- “About the gameplay... it is a successful hybrid of a hidden object game and a decent enough adventure game.”
- “Gameplay: simple point and click game focused on the brain teaser and puzzle elements.”
- “As much as I like point-and-click quests, this is rubbish -- boring gameplay, no story, hard to find pixel-sized objects, etc. Pass, deleting.”
- “Even though the gameplay contains little to nothing concerning a story, the story that we have as a baseline for events is basic, yet elegant, and the setting itself is quite marvelous.”
- “Gameplay: simple point-and-click game focused on the brain teaser and puzzle elements.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
50%
10%
The music in the game is highly praised for its beautifully orchestrated original scores, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. While the soundtrack is considered a strong point, some reviewers noted that it stands out more than the gameplay itself.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “+ good soundtrack”
- “The music is also worthy of mentioning, by being the selection of beautifully orchestrated original scores.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the artwork and visual appeal, while others note a decline in quality as players progress. Although the visuals are described as pretty and complemented by good voice acting, they are often overshadowed by a thin and incoherent story, leading to a lack of overall engagement.
- “The graphics are okay, the script is cute, and the voice acting is surprisingly good.”
- “Great artwork and serviceable story.”
- “The artwork and music are good.”
- “Decreasing visual quality over your progress.”
- “The graphics are okay, the script is cute, and the voice acting is surprisingly good, but the story is thin and incoherent.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is criticized for its significant stability issues, with frequent bugs causing freezes that require players to alt + tab to resume gameplay. Overall, users find it frustrating and unworthy of their time due to these persistent problems.
- “Buggy... sometimes the game runs but everything is frozen and you have to alt + tab to the desktop and back to 'resume'.”
- “A very boring and buggy game that is not worth your time.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find some puzzles in the game to be annoyingly tedious, which detracts from the overall experience. However, it is still considered a decent puzzle game, especially for those looking for a break from the typical grind found in many hidden object games.
- “A couple of puzzles were annoyingly tedious.”
- “This is a more than decent little puzzle game you may appreciate if you are bored of tedious excuses for puzzles in most HOGs.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the game lacks humor, with players noting that the environments feel disjointed and chaotic, contributing to an overall absence of comedic elements.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by meaningful interactions and excellent sound design, which gives each location a distinct feel. Additionally, the impeccable narrator voice-over contributes significantly to the immersive experience, making it stand out among similar titles.
- “The sound design is awesome, giving each location its own atmosphere; it is backed up with an impeccable narrator voice-over.”
- “The atmosphere is immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
- “Each environment is crafted with such detail that it draws you in and enhances the overall experience.”

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