Hidden in my Paradise Reviews
As far as hidden object games go, Hidden in My Paradise does a great job of remaining challenging and fun. It's a game anyone can enjoy. And considering its inexpensive price, it actually offers a lot more than what first meets the eye.
Hidden in my Paradise is an exceptional hidden object game that captured my attention for several hours. (And trust me, that is not an easy feat.) You can play whether you have two minutes or two hours to spare. Yes, I have major beef with the controller optimisation or lack thereof, but there is so much to make up for that. The snap aspect, the fine details in the items, the amount of layering of items in the paradises, the art style, the freedom to create levels, and the sheer number of objects have made Hidden in my Paradise a shining example of the genre. I have collected every item and created every snap in every paradise. I have collected every item available. I did the same for the content of the Halloween update. The only thing to do for now is begin anew and hope for more extras!
Hidden in My Paradise is one of the best hidden object games I've played; it's charming visually and gameplay-wise. A lot of love and thought went into it, and it's evident.
You don't often see hidden object games incorporate as many elements as Hidden in my Paradise does and it comes together beautifully. 📸
Where Hidden in my Paradise shines is that it is artistically intricate but mechanically simple. It strikes an excellent balance in its difficulty level across the board, in my opinion never straying into either hidden object extreme — you know, the old, “This is so simple that I might as well not be playing anything at all,” or the classic, “I just spent 30 minutes searching for one item and, actually, who made this cruel game? The DEVIL?” Its middle-of-the-road difficulty makes it approachable, but at the same time it gets a bump in complexity from having multiple objectives (hidden objects, fairies, snaps, and chests) in each level as well as the creative sandbox mode that can add hours of additional gameplay. It brings all these elements together seamlessly and with great charm, and I loved experiencing for myself via the sandbox mode just how painstakingly designed each level must have been created by Ogre Pixel.
Hidden in my Paradise has all the makings of a charming, relaxing experience on the surface, but its small levels and frustrating controls make it hard to enjoy. While the game offers some neat ideas, like decorating worlds and sharing levels with other players, it fails to execute these ideas well. For fans of hidden object games, the Hidden Through Time series is a much more appealing option, with larger, more challenging levels and more polished gameplay. If you’re looking for a relaxing treasure hunt without a lot of repetition, this is a better place to start.
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Hidden In My Paradise is a delightfully cozy hidden object game that stands apart by offering three types of object-finding mission in each of its adorably designed level.
Hidden in My Paradise is an adorable hidden-object game that offers bite-size challenges and encourages players to express their creativity through the main levels and the sandbox mode. The objectives are fun and keep you engaged. I even forgot I was reviewing a game whilst playing. I was so completely immersed in trying to find all the fairies! In terms of improvements, the only thing that came to mind was currency related. I do wish that the currency was used for other reasons than just buying assets. I would have loved to see different themed outfits for Laly and Coronya. Or even have been able to buy different types of pointers, for that added customization. I would also love to see a design challenge mode, where players have to match a certain theme but not be constrained to the exact items/positions as in the snapshot challenges. Hidden in My Paradise is an essential purchase for fans of light challenge cozy casual games, and so I award Hidden in My Paradise the Thumb Culture Platinum Award.
Hidden in My Paradise adds something extra to the hidden object genre. Being able to move the objects around the scene to help find the items, re-creating snapshots and the ability to create your own levels makes for extended play.