Game: Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro
Genre: Hidden Objects, Casual, Indie
System: Steam (Windows)
Developer | Publisher: Nukearts Studio
Controller Support: Yes
Price: US $3.99 | UK £3.39 | EU € 3,99
Release Date: June 12th, 2025
A review code was provided, and many thanks to Nukearts Studio.
Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro is yet another hidden object game in the Hidden Cats game series, developed and released by Nukearts Studio. All our other reviews in the series, plus those of some other hidden animals games, can be found on the Hidden Animals page.
The Gameplay of Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro
Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro follows the same formula as the other games in the series. For the main level, we have a black-and-white picture of a city, in this case, Rio de Janeiro, and we find cats. Once we find all the cats in a particular area, that part of the city is colored. We have to find 200 cats in fixed positions, 12 Special cats that unlock bonus scenes and give hints, and 20 city people, who also give hints.
For the bonus scenes, we need to find two specific cats. Each bonus scene has its own combination of Special cats. We have seven bonus scenes around Rio de Janeiro, from cable cars and grocery stores to a full Carnival scene. In the bonus scenes, we find little blue kittens and some people. Some might be a bit more hidden than in the main scene: under a plate, in a bush, etc. The bonus scenes get progressively bigger, with the Carnival level being the biggest, with a hundred kittens and fifty people to find.
The game has a hint system implemented – we have a fixed maximum of hints, depending on how well we are doing finding the cats and people. Once activated, the hint works like a radar, pinging you closer to the cat you’re looking for. It sounds interesting, but it was a bit difficult for me and I much prefer the old version of the hint. Still, even without the hint system, the game is great.
The Art Style
The art style is one of the more recognizable features of the Hidden Cats game series. Once again, we have cartoon-drawn scenes that get colored when you find all the cats and people. In the main scene, we get informational cards about landmarks in Rio de Janeiro. The Special Cats cards are as witty as usual.
The soundtrack is a delight as usual – we have chatter and music making the cartoon Rio de Janeiro as vivid and lived in as the real city. The cats are clear and easily distinguished, not vague scribbles on the screen, which is always appreciated in this type of game.
Some Notes
As in other games in the series, Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro has basic display and audio settings, as well as some accessibility settings: dark mode, inverted mouse zoom, mouse drag sensibility, edge screen scrolling, and color blindness.
Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro has Steam achievements and trading cards.
Conclusion
With Hidden Cats in Rio de Janeiro, we have returned to the classic format of the hidden cat games. As always, I am excited to see where we are going next, looking for hidden cats!
Final Verdict: I Like it a Lot
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