Hidden object game
A hidden object game, also called hidden picture or hidden object puzzle adventure (HOPA), is a subgenre of
Definition
In a hidden object game, the player wanders from one place to another to discover objects that allow the player to finish the game. The player adds objects to their inventory. A hidden object puzzle within the game provides more objects or clues that will assist the playing in completing the game.[4]
Hidden objects generally tend to feature:[4]
- Courageous, adventurous female protagonists
- Characters who need to be rescued from something and have relations to the main protagonist
- Fantasy themes with supernatural elements and themes of romantic horror
- Visuals of hand-painted 2D art that can be playable even on weak personal computers
History
Hidden object games originated in print publications such as the
More recently within
Popularity
Huntsville broke prior sales of casual games, and the series' third iteration
Hidden object games draw players who were fans of games like Myst.[3] In 2021, Big Fish Games' player base was 85% female, 76% of whom were over the age of 55.[3]
See also
- Hidden picture book
References
- ^ George Roush (October 17, 2008). "Everest: Hidden Expedition iPhone Review". IGN. Archived from the original on February 24, 2009.
- ^ Albert Kim (September 30, 2008). "Casual Games: 'Peggle Nights' and 'The Lost Cases of Sherlock Holmes'". EW.com. Archived from the original on April 26, 2014. Retrieved October 20, 2008.
Mystery titles, particularly hidden-object games, have become a hugely popular segment of the casual-game market.
- ^ a b Hidden Object Games Are Mindless Fluff, And That's Why I Love Them Archived 2021-11-08 at the Wayback Machine By Mike Fahey from Kotaku.com. May 1 2016.