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Hidden Paws

Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4 • 2018

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Quick resume

It's winter and cats are still outside. Cold and alone. Find them and bring them home. Now includes free Christmas Isles. Enjoy!

Global score

85/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Puzzle, Adventure

Pros

  • Cute and relaxing gameplay
  • Pleasant music and visuals
  • Good value for price
  • Challenging but fair hidden object mechanics
  • Soothing cat meows as hints

Cons

  • Awkward and difficult camera controls
  • Short game length
  • Limited replayability
  • No narrative or story
  • Potential motion sickness for some players

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players freely explore 3D environments at their own pace with no time limits or forced paths."

  • Competence
    2

    "Finding cats and yarns requires observation and some skill, but gameplay is generally easy and relaxing."

  • Competition
    -4

    "No competitive elements; focus is on personal pace and casual play."

  • Continuation
    1

    "Short game with some players enjoying multiple sessions; limited replayability."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative features."

  • Creativity
    1

    "Players interact with environment by opening objects to find cats, but no creation or modification."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Relaxing, zen-like gameplay provides stress relief and distraction from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and relaxation, not out of obligation."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Exploring different angles and interacting with objects to find hidden items encourages some experimentation."

  • Exploration
    4

    "Players explore multiple 3D islands and environments to discover hidden cats and yarn."

  • Expression
    -5

    "No character or environment customization; fixed visual presentation."

  • Fantasy
    -3

    "Game is set in a simple winter environment with realistic cats and yarn; minimal fantasy elements."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; solo play only."

  • Growth
    1

    "Players develop observational skills and familiarity with controls, but limited learning depth."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    3

    "Suitable for short sessions and casual play; can be played in relaxed, intermittent bursts."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building features."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression
    3

    "Progression through levels and achievement completion provides a sense of advancement."

  • Relaxation
    5

    "Highly relaxing and zen-like experience with soothing music and calm gameplay."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Pleasant visuals and sounds (cat meows) provide mild sensory enjoyment."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status systems present."

  • Story
    -4

    "No narrative or plot; purely context-free hidden object gameplay."

  • Strategy
    1

    "Some planning and searching strategies needed to find well-hidden cats and yarn."

  • Thrill
    -4

    "No suspense or risk; calm and predictable gameplay."

  • Value
    4

    "Good value for price with several hours of relaxing gameplay and achievements."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No violence; focus on peaceful exploration and finding cats."

  • Survival
    -5

    "No threats or survival mechanics; stable and safe environment."

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