Geometric Sniper

Geometric Sniper

Geometric Sniper sees players taking on the role of Andrew, a sniper working for a secret division that takes down bad guys for the good of the country. It plays out like a hidden object game where the goal is to find specific targets in crowded black-and-white line art environments. However, time limits, limited bullets, and targets that can blend in with other look-alikes add some tension to the formula. There are some frustrating elements to the game, but the number of game modes and budget price make up for this. It won’t appeal to all fans of hidden object games, but does something new with the genre and is worth a look.

Gameplay: Memorize how your targets look and then find them through the scope of your sniper rifle before it is too late.

Graphics: While the visuals look like a typical Flash game the style suits the gameplay and adds to the challenge.

Sound: The music and sound effects are rather forgettable, but doesn’t detract from the experience

Hidden Cats in New York

Hidden Cats in New York

Hidden Cats in New York swaps locations but retains everything that made Hidden Cats in London such a casual and enjoyable title. This time there are more cats to find and new bonus levels, but the game remains accessible and addictive. The game is also very reasonably priced, so players won’t have any buyer’s remorse even after completing it in one or two sessions.

Gameplay: Most of the cats are easy to spot, but some of them can be quite elusive, and earning all the achievements is very rewarding.

Graphics: The New York City illustration is packed with even more detail than the London one, and the new bonus levels are a blast.

Sound: The relaxing soundtrack is a good match for the game, and the volume levels can be tweaked as desired

Hidden Cats in London

Hidden Cats in London

Hidden Cats in London is a casual and wholesome hidden object game where the goal is to find felines that blend into the background of a large illustration of London. Finding all the cats in a zone fills it with color until the entire drawing is completed. It’s a fun and relaxing experience but very short-lived. The inclusion of an advanced mode that features more cats in random locations boosts the replay value, along with some smaller bonus levels that can be unlocked. The wallet friend price tag also makes Hidden Cats in London a game that can be bought on impulse without regret.

Gameplay: Finding all the cats hidden away is fun, but some of them are tiny, to say the least.

Graphics: The illustration of London is big and detailed, with plenty of humorous details that can be seen up close.

Sound: The soundtrack is relaxing, but the constantly meowing cats can become a distraction

Hidden Cats in London First Look Video

Hidden Cats in London First Look Video

Hidden Cats in London is a short and pleasant experience by Nukearts Studio, where players need to find the felines hidden in beautiful monochromatic illustrations. As the cats are found, the final colored art of the image is revealed. The game also features an Advanced mode with 150 cats in semi-random positions, along with special cats and city people that can be found to unlock bonus levels. Check out the video below for a quick look at where the cats are lurking in Normal mode

Looking for Aliens First Look Video

Looking for Aliens First Look Video

Looking For Aliens by Yustas Game Studio and Alawar Entertainment is a hidden object game viewed through the lens of an alien TV show. The 25 vibrant locations on offer include Area 51, outer space, and more as players hunt for more than 250 hidden items. Along the way, they also get to follow the adventures of earthling Sean on his quest to prove the existence of aliens. Check out the video below to see the first three levels in action

Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective

Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective

Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective is a charming casual game for fans of the original books by IC4DESIGN as well as anyone looking for an enjoyable experience. Completing the game is not very taxing, but half the fun is spotting all the easter eggs and funny interactions hidden away in each scene. The developers have done a great job of remaining faithful to the source material while also making the game accessible to newcomers. If you were not familiar with Pierre the Maze Detective before, this game might just turn you into a fan.

Gameplay: Simple and straightforward, but lots of fun.

Graphics: All of the levels are packed with detail, and the art style is very charming.

Sound: The soundtrack and sound effects are brilliant

Sizeable

Sizeable

Sizeable is a charming and relaxing puzzle title where players must shrink and grow objects to uncover hidden pillars. Each level in the game is a small, low poly diorama with all kinds of diverse themes. Although the game is not very challenging and can be completed in one session, it is very entertaining to play. In fact, half the fun is simply discovering the unique ways in which you can manipulate the environments by changing the sizes of objects. As it is Sizeable is a great game and comes highly recommended to all puzzle fans in search of something relaxing, but not necessarily difficult.

Gameplay: Very simple to pick up and play, but stopping is much harder.

Graphics: Each level in the game is a beautiful low poly diorama.

Sound: Very relaxing and soothing

Time Mysteries: Inheritance – Remastered

Time Mysteries: Inheritance – Remastered

Even in “Remastered” form Time Mysteries: Inheritance is one of the weakest titles in the Artifex Mundi catalog. The visuals are very rough and fuzzy due to the low-resolution artwork and the voice acting is spectacularly cheesy. It’s nice to travel to different centuries, but the locations in each are bland and unmemorable. Overall, there are so many other great games in the genre that this one can be safely skipped.

Gameplay: Very basic and unremarkable.

Graphics: Rough around the edges.

Sound: The voice acting is some of the worse we’ve heard for a hidden object game

Hidden Through Time

Hidden Through Time

Hidden Through Time is a charming little game that challenges you to locate a variety of small objects amongst levels full of hand-drawn characters and objects. The visuals are bright and colorful while the four different time periods ensure plenty of variety. Although the 26 levels included with the game can be completed in no time, Hidden Through Time also features a nice level editor and access to tons of user-generated content to increase its longevity.

Gameplay: Very easy to pick up and play, but it’s also very easy to get hooked.

Graphics: The visuals are quite charming and are packed with some nice detail.

Sound: Nothing spectacular, but fits the theme of the game

Darkarta: A Broken Heart’s Quest Collector’s Edition

Darkarta: A Broken Heart’s Quest Collector’s Edition

Darkarta: A Broken Heart’s Quest is the story of a mother who has to brave the Netheworld and rescue her daughter from an age old curse. It is definitely an intriguing story and the game also features tons of hidden object scenes as well as mini-games to keep players hooked. Thanks to the beautiful art style and atmospheric music, it is easy to get sucked into the gameworld, and a lot of effort clearly went into polishing the game to perfection. Darkarta has already won numerous awards and after completing it, it is obvious that all of them were deserved. If you are a fan of the genre, then this is a title that should not be missed.

Gameplay: A lengthy adventure with plenty of puzzles and mini-games to enjoy

Graphics: The art style is beautiful and the game is filled with scenic locations.

Sound: Decent voice acting and a the soundtrack isn’t bad either