Game: Hidden Capybaras with Orange
Genre: Hidden Objects, Casual, Indie
System: Steam (Windows)
Developer | Publisher: Tangent Universes
Controller Support: No
Price: UK £1.69 | US $1.99 | EU € 1,99
Release Date: December 20th, 2023
Review code used with many thanks to Tangent Universes.
For my first review here in 2024, we bring you a cozy and beautiful hidden object game. Hidden Capybaras with Orange took me just about an hour to complete, so it’s a really good fit for getting a head start on your list of games beaten this year! (I’ve got two games done so far. How about you?) Let’s look closer and see if this game should go on any of your lists.
First Impressions
I was nervous about how Hidden Capybaras with Orange would play on Steam Deck. It can be hit or miss on how well something like a hidden object or jigsaw puzzle game handles. Sometimes, a PC mouse is just the most natural fit. Thankfully, I had no problems with playing this game on the touch screen. Using the bumper buttons to adjust the zoom was the only other thing I needed. With no story and no tutorial, you dive right in.
Audio and Visual Vibes
Of course, in this genre, most of what you have is just staring at the screen. Hidden Capybaras with Orange tackles this challenge well. With pleasant colours, adorable capybaras (not to mention cats and pelicans), an inoffensive lo-fi tune on loop, and two detailed locations to explore each, in nighttime and daytime view, I was happy. There’s just enough going on without feeling too busy or overwhelmed.
The Features of Hidden Capybaras with Orange
If you’re expecting Hidden Capybaras with Orange to match up with the Hidden Cats series, you may be let down. The later Hidden Cats games have come to include an assortment of difficulty levels and more things to find here: it’s just capybaras and cats and one way to play each of the four scenes. However, this is reflected in the price. This is a great value for a simple experience.
Your progress is saved, plus there’s a handy button to delete all your work to start over. There’s enough going on that I’m sure the casual gamer can enjoy at least two playthroughs. The hint function is well done, circling an area for you without narrowing it down so much that you don’t feel any accomplishment at all. It has a brief “cooldown” period, so you’re encouraged to keep looking for yourself instead of spamming hints. When I pick this game back up, I’ll challenge myself not to use any hints.
Conclusion
If you could only choose ONE hidden object game to have in your collection forever, I can’t say this should be the one. Thankfully, we don’t live under such silly rules! Hidden Capybaras with Orange would be a great find for a gamer on a budget or anyone looking for a new treat. It’s a great distraction; it looks and plays fantastically.
Final Verdict: I Like it. 