Hidden World is a masterclass in atmospheric hidden object design. It avoids the 'cluttered junk drawer' aesthetic common in the genre, opting instead for beautifully rendered, dreamlike scenes that feel cohesive and mysterious. The story serves as a gentle guide through these environments, providing just enough motivation to keep you clicking through the next screen.
The puzzles aren't groundbreaking, but they are polished and fair. You won't find yourself pixel-hunting for an item that’s hidden behind a single dark pixel. The sound design is particularly noteworthy—a soothing, ambient score that keeps the experience relaxing rather than stressful. It’s a perfect 'wind-down' game for anyone who enjoys a visual mystery without the pressure of a ticking clock.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.0.12Fri Feb 16 2024
Bug fixes!
The strange feeling you had all day followed you to bed that night.
A sudden crash from the next room wakes you from dreams of magical lands, and sets your heart racing in your chest.
Sitting bolt upright in bed, the strange feeling returns as your eyes adjust to the darkness, focusing on the odd wooden symbols across the mantel of the fireplace. Almost as if something were calling you...
Turning on the lamp, you cautiously get up, moving towards the sound that woke you. This is your uncle's house and though you've been here many times, it suddenly feels very different.
The room is littered with wonderfully strange and interesting artifacts, souvenirs from your uncle's travels, from where he would not say. On the floor lays a small tiled box, broken open. Unfolding the paper nestled within it, you instantly recognize the symbols.
The fireplace!
Running back into the bedroom, you examine again the symbols on the paper. They match perfectly those in the woodwork of the mantel, but are arranged differently...
Though your hands are shaking with excitement, you work quickly, rearranging the wooden symbols to match the ones on the paper, hearing them click into place easily one after the other, until the pattern is complete.
Suddenly, beams of golden sunlight burst through the opening in the fireplace, cutting through the darkness in the room. Standing back with a gasp, you look through the opening, eyes wide in awe at the beautiful, magical land from your dream on the other side.
With a deep breath, you step through the opening and take your first steps into another world...
Features:
• Beautiful hand-painted graphics that draw you into this mesmerizing adventure!
• Lots of items to collect and puzzles to solve!
• Original soundtrack and sound effects!
• A journal that keeps track of all the symbols and clues that you encounter.
• A dynamic map that shows all of the areas you have explored, as well as your current location.
• A complete hint system built right into the game.
• The Hidden World has been translated into many languages.
• Available for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad!
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.The strange feeling you had all day followed you to bed that night.
A sudden crash from the next room wakes you from dreams of magical lands, and sets your heart racing in your chest.
Sitting bolt upright in bed, the strange feeling returns as your eyes adjust to the darkness, focusing on the odd wooden symbols across the mantel of the fireplace. Almost as if something were calling you...
Turning on the lamp, you cautiously get up, moving towards the sound that woke you. This is your uncle's house and though you've been here many times, it suddenly feels very different.
The room is littered with wonderfully strange and interesting artifacts, souvenirs from your uncle's travels, from where he would not say. On the floor lays a small tiled box, broken open. Unfolding the paper nestled within it, you instantly recognize the symbols.
The fireplace!
Running back into the bedroom, you examine again the symbols on the paper. They match perfectly those in the woodwork of the mantel, but are arranged differently...
Though your hands are shaking with excitement, you work quickly, rearranging the wooden symbols to match the ones on the paper, hearing them click into place easily one after the other, until the pattern is complete.
Suddenly, beams of golden sunlight burst through the opening in the fireplace, cutting through the darkness in the room. Standing back with a gasp, you look through the opening, eyes wide in awe at the beautiful, magical land from your dream on the other side.
With a deep breath, you step through the opening and take your first steps into another world...
Features:
• Beautiful hand-painted graphics that draw you into this mesmerizing adventure!
• Lots of items to collect and puzzles to solve!
• Original soundtrack and sound effects!
• A journal that keeps track of all the symbols and clues that you encounter.
• A dynamic map that shows all of the areas you have explored, as well as your current location.
• A complete hint system built right into the game.
• The Hidden World has been translated into many languages.
• Available for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad!










Step into a realm of mystery with Hidden World, a captivating hidden object adventure. Journey through meticulously hand-painted scenes, from forgotten ruins to enchanted forests. Each level challenges your observation skills as you track down elusive items and solve environmental puzzles to progress the narrative. It’s a relaxing yet mentally stimulating experience for all ages.
Hand-painted artwork
Immersive soundtrack
Variety of mini-games
No-timer relaxed mode
Pinch-to-zoom detail
Scan the perimeter of the screen first; many rare items are tucked into the corners or blended into the shadows of the background.
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