Alice in Wonderland – Hidden Objects is a hidden-object game based on the novel Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
The story this game is based on is poorly delivered in the game. The game represents the story through hidden-object scenes or minigames. Each part of the game is based on what is happening in the story. However, the story progresses through conversations between the characters. I like that the character avatars use the original illustrations by John Tenniel. To further the game’s authenticity, it even uses quotes from the original story. Sadly, there isn’t any voiceovers whenever a character speaks.
The gameplay for the hidden-object side of this game is straightforward. Unlike other like-minded games by this developer, this game is easier to complete the scenes. Namely because there are no hidden puzzles to create an item; in this game it is a case of finding the items you require. In each hidden object scene, you are provided a list of item(s) that you need to find. On many occasions, after completing a list of items in a scene, you will return to it to continue with more items to progress the story. This game predominantly uses hidden object scenes as a way to play.
However, I feel that some of the scenes are pointless. Taking one scene in particular in which you are in a pantry and have to find jam jars. I felt this scene was silly in its delivery. You have to pick out every single jam jar there is, along with a few other items. I didn’t like this because I figured I would end up picking up every jar. Yet I couldn’t do it until the game said I could.
On the other hand, the minigames in this game haven’t got much on offer. The games themselves are basic and annoying. The minigame instructions reuse the jigsaw minigame instructions. I found this out while reading the instructions. It should have at least changed jigsaw to the relevant game name. I also found that some of the minigames are clunky to play. I found the slider puzzles, in particular, challenging. This is frustrating because you cannot move pieces easily. In many instances, I found it difficult to slide the tiles horizontally. This problem also affects sliding tiles up/down. This is equally challenging because it doesn’t work until after many attempts to move a piece.
Regarding the game’s accessibility. I generally found the game to be very easy to pick up and play. This game provides easy-to-understand instructions on how to play. The game also provides options in the minigames to make them easier. The first hint is available after one minute if you are struggling with a minigame. The game shows you the minigame solution. You can even skip a minigame entirely after 3 minutes. I like this as it makes the game very accessible to children and casual gamers. However, I don’t see why completing the hidden object scenes is obligatory. Both gameplay styles should offer the same level of assistance.
There are also some translation issues with this game. One example is a card minigame, where parts of it are still in French. In particular, the bottom of the screen shows which line to place cards in. At the bottom of the screen, it says R (Roi) and D (Dame). This game should have translated into K (King) and Q (Queen).
I don’t think this game is generally worth playing. This game is too short and has little to no replay value. Whenever you have completed this game, there is little to no replay value on offer. However, I feel that if you need a cheap hidden object game, especially for a child or an Alice in Wonderland fan. Then it may be worth looking at it when it is on sale.
