This is a very, very basic HOG. In fact the objects aren't even that hidden. Most of the "hidden animals" are easily findable. In fact you spend more time scrolling then actually looking for an animal. The animals are "hidden" on backgrounds that you have to scroll left and right on. Each background and and each animal are Photo realistic, this is nice, but with the animals not really being hidden that well the game pretty much has no challenge except if you are trying for the top score on each scene, where scrolling becomes your enemy.

I did experience a bit of a problem if I did try to scroll fast, causing my motion sickness to flare up. I suppose this HOG could be best used as kind of an interactive type thing to help small children become more interested in learning about animals all over the world, as this is how the scenes are broke down into. The game has a quick link to each animal's Wikipedia page. Although, if you are using this game for children, you may want to steer clear of Australia, for some reason, flames were the choice of some graphically added animation. A poor choice I would think as this could be disconcerting for younger crowd.

There were also a few errors that I found while playing, like reversed silhouettes of the animal you are looking for and also some repeat animals during a scene, which seems unintended as the game keeps track of the different animals you are to find each scene. There us also an issue in New Zealand where you have to find several of a small mammal only to have the last 3 be 3 different kinds of birds instead. Also, the game limits you to looking for one animal at a time which also detracts from the game. At it's current price point I would avoid, if you absolutely have to have it, wait for a sale. There just isn't enough in the game to keep you occupied.

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Hidden Animals: Photo Hunt:
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What is absolutely amazing in the world we live in is the number of species that inhabit it. Lucky for us, we are part of the smartest of all, the human race. Well, that is a generic statement and can lead to interesting debates when we talk about some of the leaders we have out there! 😉 Regardless, whether you are young or old, it’s always fascinating to look and learn about animals and their origins. It’s time for you to scan this beautiful world of ours and snap pictures of hidden animals in the continents they live in.

Hidden Animal: Photo Hunt is a hidden object (animals in this case) / education game developed and published by Crisp App Studio.

This time around, I feel that Crisp App Studio is reaching for a broader audience with this game. If you are a fan of this genre of game, you’ll definitely enjoy it. The game consists of 13 destinations within 7 continents (6 if you combine Europe and Asia as many do) and one sea with over 300 species to photo hunt. Each of the 360-degree panoramic levels will have between 16 and 40 animals to find. In each level, you have to find either 7 or 8 animals in under a minute to earn three gold stars and be at the top of the leader board with maximum points. You still have a couple of hint buttons to use along the way if you need to. The hint button on the bottom left side of your screen will show you what the animal looks like when you press on it. The other hint button located on the bottom right corner of your screen will show you where the animal is hidden within the scenery. However, you need to wait 30 seconds to regenerate and re-use it. The other difference this title from Crisp App Studio has, compared to their other games, is that as soon as you start a level, the time will start too, and therefore you’ll have no time to scan the scenery before starting the clock. This feature increases the level of re-playability if you are looking to score three golden stars.

The reason I mentioned that I feel that the game is designed to reach a wider audience, is that adults, parents and grand parents can play this game easily with their children and grandchildren and experience and learn about these animals together. On the top left corner, you’ll have an encyclopedia where all the animals are listed. Press on the one you’d like to know more about, and you’ll be sent directly through the Wikipedia page of the animal in question. A great bonding experience for any child and their parents or grandparents! Well done guys, I like this. In terms of how the animals are blended into the scenery, it will depend on the level. In the Antarctica level, it will easier to spot them than that in the American Forest, for example. You’ll also be treated with the sounds of the animals and small animations within the environment; leaves that fall from the trees, and snow drifting down for example.

Nice graphics and sounds. Good number of animals to find, but there are too few levels, I must say. I thought we could have more underwater levels. I personally like the fact that you are redirected to the Wikipedia page of each animal, if, of course, want to know more about them with your children.

Positives:
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+ Good graphics
+ Over 300 animals to find
+ Great to play with children
+ Achievements

Negatives:
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- Need more levels
- No trading cards

Hidden Animal: Photo hunt is great to play for all ages.

6/10

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More fun to play than I expected.

Fair price (£1.69 roughly $2), It's reasonably well made and is far better than many other games which are purely hidden object. It actually had me quite hooked for a couple of hours. The ambient sounds are great, it'd be very chilled out, except if you want a high score then you have to be quick, or you can just learn what and where each creature is... and then be quick!!

Most of the animals are easy to find but there are some tricky camouflaged creatures that pose a nice challenge.

If you like hidden object games even just a little bit then this is very recommended.

Get it for FREE in Microsoft Store. Steam version is too expensive for this little gameplay provided.

My daughter liked the game very much, she with great pleasure twisted a 360 ° picture and looked out for animals, of which there are a large number. The game in terms of education is great and even I was interested to find some animals that deftly mosquitoes in the landscape.

Recommended with caveats. First, it's a very short game. I blew through it in less than two hours. Stock animal pictures, superimposed over landscapes typical for the region. Find them and click away. The interface and overall game felt childish to me. I still feel sure one of the multiple animal hunts was wrong. One of the animals in the game, I'm pretty sure is extinct. But it's a great game for kids to learn about different animals all over the world.

Meeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.........this is as bare-bones a Hidden Object Game as you will ever find, with zero plot/storyline, just a series of globe-scattered environments with the appropriate fauna in attendance (albeit obscured to greater or lesser degrees, as one would rightfully expect from an HOG).

So, is it fun? Kinda.....

Will it scratch an HOG itch? Probably........

Is it anything special? Aw, heck no!

So, I will ever so tentatively recommend this title; it won't give you (or your computer) syphilitic chancres, and the price is more or less right, and, yeah, you'll look for hidden objects (animals) and maybe even learn about a few new creatures and the biomes they inhabit (there are links within the game to online animal facts). Just know that it's nothing special and you won't be unpleasantly surprised.

Good Game! So Cool! I advise this game to everyone!

A very beautiful game for finding different animals in all corners of the world. If there are problems in the game - tips your friend.
The graphics are incredible, the sounds of nature are very realistic. You will have a good time, and also learn a lot of new animals. You can feel like a hunter, maybe you even go to 5 in geography))) Also, the game is playable on a weak PC, which is very pleasing. I recommend this game)

An interesting game in the old school style,in which you can pass at least 10 hours,I advice everyone!