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There's No Santa

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43%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
53% User Score Based on 32 reviews

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There's No Santa is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Error 300 and was released on November 22, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

There's no Santa is a hidden object game with a selection of 4 locations and Christmas-themed items to find for each of them.

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53%
Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game features a colorful and cozy art style that fits the holiday theme well.
  • There are multiple difficulty levels and options to customize gameplay, making it accessible for both new and experienced players.
  • It's a free game that provides a pleasant and relaxing hidden object experience, especially for fans of the genre.
  • Over half of the achievements are locked behind paid DLC, which can be frustrating for completionists.
  • The game suffers from a lack of variety in levels and objects, leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • The minimalist art style and chaotic backgrounds can make it difficult to find hidden objects, detracting from the overall experience.
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature a colorful and cozy art style that aligns well with its holiday theme, though some critics find the minimalist approach lacking in contemporary appeal. While the cartoonish and mono-color designs vary by level, they remain clear even when zoomed in, contributing to the overall enjoyable experience alongside the music.

    • “The art style is colorful and cozy, fitting the holiday vibe.”
    • “The art and graphics are cartoon and mono-color, but with each level having a different theme.”
    • “The music sounds great, the artwork is adorable, and the game itself is very fun to play.”
    • “This game features very lackluster minimalist 'art' for graphics instead of anything remotely contemporary.”
    • “The art and graphics are cartoonish and monochrome, but with each level having a different theme.”
    • “Yes, contemporary 3D graphics take a lot of time and effort to create.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with a good variety of holiday-themed tracks that enhance the overall atmosphere. While some players find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting, others note the absence of specific popular songs, such as those by Mariah Carey, which could have added to the experience. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's fun and charming aesthetic.

    • “The music sounds great, the artwork is adorable, and the game itself is very fun to play.”
    • “- [b]Music[/b]: good variety of holiday-like options to mix it up.”
    • “The music was okay and helped set the mood, but nothing too special.”
    • “This game has no Mariah Carey song and its leitmotif sound in the soundtrack.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game's replayability lacking, primarily due to the majority of achievements being tied to paid DLC and the presence of grindy tasks. While there is some variability with only a portion of items appearing per level, overall, the consensus leans towards minimal replay value.

    • “+ some replayability since only 20 of 60 items randomly show per level”
    • “Over half of the game's achievements are behind the paid DLC, and some are grindy, which is very annoying for a game with so little meaningful replayability.”
    • “Near zero replayability, in my opinion.”
    • “There is some replayability since only 20 of the 60 items randomly show per level.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by innovative mechanics that enhance the experience, such as hidden item lists and limited visibility, requiring players to navigate and search strategically within a confined area.

    • “It's not just more and more items piled into a scene; it's different mechanics, like the items list may be hidden or you could be searching in the dark with a small area lit up around your mouse cursor.”
    • “The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of challenge and reward that keeps you coming back for more.”
    • “I love how the mechanics evolve as you progress, introducing new elements that keep the experience fresh and exciting.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
    • “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, making it frustrating to play.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that a significant portion of achievements are tied to paid DLC and require tedious effort to unlock. This has led to complaints about the lack of meaningful replayability, as many achievements feel overly grindy and inaccessible without additional purchases.

    • “Over half of the game's achievements are behind paid DLC, and some require excessive grinding, which is very frustrating for a game with so little meaningful replayability.”
    • “Approximately 100% of the achievements are locked behind DLC and require a bit of grinding.”
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There's No Santa is a casual puzzle game.

There's No Santa is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Windows and others.

There's No Santa was released on November 22, 2024.

There's No Santa was developed by Error 300.

There's No Santa has received neutral reviews from players. Most players disliked this game for its graphics.

There's No Santa is a single player game.

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