For the past several years hundreds of thousands of gamers all over the world have been persistently clicking their mice buttons peering at the disorder of their computer screens. The one to blame is not a new evil virus messing up shortcuts on the desktop, but quite harmless and absorbing games commonly called
Given the name, it’s easy to guess that their main target is to search for some hidden objects. A basic screenshot of a hidden object game is a nice (or not necessarily nice) room in a mess, where you have to find 10-15 objects in order to move up to the next level. Moreover you need to find them within a limited period of time. It may not sound very interesting but as you get down to play such a game, you forget about everything else; there’s only a room full of objects.
Hidden object games are extremely popular. As of the day this article is being written, hidden object games occupy seven of the top ten positions in the list of the major casual games publisher, Bigfishgames. So, what’s the secret of their popularity?
One of the elements of success is a nice story and a capturing plot. The first games of this genre were based upon some detective story, where level by level you were approaching the solution of a murder mystery or some other great secret. There are typical examples of detective plots in the
line of games. Its idea was so successful that 4 games have already been released in this line. The legendary Hercule Poirot, an Agatha Christy’s character, is worth mentioning. There are 3 titles in the line of games based on
. Later on game designers started to release games with more varied stories. A bright example is
, where you have to get out of the museum destroyed by an earthquake, collecting on your way the most valuable exhibits. The
features an original plot too. Here you must help Titus to get out of his uncle’s study. To do this you have to solve the mysterious Azada brain-twisters.
Game designers approach the graphics of hidden object games very seriously, as much of the game’s success depends on the graphics. In most cases graphic design is of a very high quality, and is accomplished by some mood music. Many games can be called masterpieces of the game industry.
Moreover most of the hidden object games are distributed as downloadable games, which means that you can download a game for free and play it for a limited time period. If you like it, you can buy a full version and play without any limits.
If you want to take part in “peaceful” adventures or detect a mysterious murder but you don’t want to deal with complicated rules, then hidden object games will be an ideal choice for you.
, a website specializing in distribution of downloadable games.
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Steve The Sheriff
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Help Steve the sheriff recover Neptuneville`s missing treasures in this thrilling Hidden Object game!... More info |
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Mushroom Age
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Battle evil forces from the future and help Vera save her fianc in this time-warping Hidden Object game!... More info |
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Cassandra Journey
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Help Cassandra find her missing ring and unearth the strange secrets of her family`s heritage with magic tricks and fortune-telling wisdom!... More info |
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Scrapbook Paige
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Find the perfect pieces and build a scrapbook in this great Hidden Object game where creativity is the key to success!... More info |
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Fashion Apprentice
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Guide Anna`s career in the fashion world to become an internationally-acclaimed designer in this Hidden Object outfit.... More info |
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Treasure Masters
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Embark on a globetrotting adventure to unearth an artifact from the bowels of a lost ship in this riveting Hidden Object game.... More info |
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Righteous Kill
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Inspired by the Hollywood film, Righteous Kill follows the events surrounding a series of murders in this Hidden Object adventure.... More info |
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The Race
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Blaze through 30 locations like South America and Egypt to detect hidden objects in this exciting race.... More info |
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Yard Sale Junkie
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Help Shirley scour backyards for hidden objects and raise enough capital to open a Beverly Hills boutique.... More info |
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The Clumsys
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Join The Clumsys family vacation using Grandpa`s time machine. Detect items that are out of place in this historical Hidden Object game.... More info |
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Mystery Cookbook
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Help cute critters work together to prepare the finest cuisine in this sumptuous feast of Hidden Object fun!... More info |
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Cooking Quest
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Gather ingredients and manage your budget while preparing gourmet meals in this Hidden Object sizzler.... More info |
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Dream Chronicles 2
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Faye returns to more enchanting realms in this mesmerizing, much-anticipated sequel to Dream Chronicles game.... More info |
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Escape the Museum
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Solve a series of puzzles, find hidden objects, and search for a way back to your daughter in this great Adventure game!... More info |
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Can You See What I See
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Curfuffle needs your help to save his collectibles shop! Find rare items and solve the secret code to unravel the mystery!... More info |
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Animal Agents
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Become an Animal Agent and solve the dark secret of the lost animals in this great Hidden Object game.... More info |
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MCF Madame Fate
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A mysterious fortune teller has foreseen her demise at midnight this very day. Can you find the soul who seeks to kill Madame Fate? You be the detective.... More info |
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MCF Prime Suspects
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The Queen's Hope Diamond is gone. No one is talking. It's up to you to recover the stolen gem. You be the detective.... More info |
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MCF Ravenhearst
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The history of MCF Ravenhearst Manor is shrouded in mystery. Unlock the secrets within this episode of MCF games.... More info |
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Azada
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What is Azada? Uncover the secret in the missing pages of an enchanted book and break free from a magical puzzle prison.... More info |
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The Nightshift Code
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A Hidden Object adventure that embarks on a mysterious and sometimes dangerous journey in search of a lost treasure.... More info |
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For the past several years hundreds of thousands of gamers all over the world have been persistently clicking their mice buttons peering at the disorder of their computer screens. The one to blame is not a new evil virus messing up shortcuts on the desktop, but quite harmless and absorbing games commonly called Hidden object games.
November 19th
