Puzzle (1250 programs)

Pros: Regular updates introduce new elements. Can be played entirely for free with patience. Can connect with Facebook friends for bonuses. Daily events encourage replaying.

Cons: Enforced competition entry during events. Gameplay feels elongated to encourage microtransactions. Some levels seem designed to fail without microtransactions. Unable to pause timed levels.

Pros: A massive number of levels can be explored. Puzzles and quizzes accompany the hidden objects. Very impressive graphics. Colorful characters to encounter.

Cons: Some state that there is too much dialogue. Users are constantly asked to write reviews. No zoom function is offered. Users are not provided with clues during more difficult levels.

Pros: Excellent use of picture logic puzzles. Includes puzzles and hidden object scenes. Easy to get to grips with for new players. Puzzles become increasingly difficult.

Cons: May be too short for experienced players. Puzzles can become slightly repetitive. The various plot elements are very basic. Paid version required to complete the game.

Pros: Addictive and challenging gameplay. Combines nonogram puzzles with HOG scenes. Includes achievements and collectibles. Power-ups and clues are well-balanced.

Cons: Some puzzles lack clear explanations. Story adds little to the experience. Shorter than other similar games. Pop-up review requests become annoying.

Pros: Beautifully drawn background visuals. 48 exotic locations to visit & explore, from Paris to Crete. Over 30 additional minigames to play around with. Fans of Greek mythology will love its theme and richness.

Cons: Story is very basic; not much depth to it. Puzzles can take some time to get through. Large download size for a game with such basic visuals and gameplay. Lacks originality, as Greek mythology is such a common and popular theme in gaming.

Pros: Plenty of puzzles and hidden object scenes. Darker setting than most Artifex Mundi games. Includes 'Regular' and 'Expert' difficulties. Effective use of voice acting and audio.

Cons: Overall presentation feels a bit dated. A few too many back-tracking sections. No real incentive to play multiple times. Picture has been stretched for widescreen.

Pros: Detailed, atmospheric visuals capture the essence of fictional Bitterford. This edition has features that offer further insight into the game. Many hidden object scenes, puzzles and collectables to enjoy. The psychic character Cassandra Williams is played by actress Lea Thompson.

Cons: Large download size for a free game. Quite difficult if you're not using the walkthrough. Only compatible with the best mobile devices. Forgettable in comparison with better titles in the genre.

Pros: Engaging story, with a solid cast of characters. Includes hidden object, puzzle and mini-game elements. Graphics and artwork style are impressive. Excellent background music and voice acting.

Cons: Back-tracking sections can become frustrating. Puzzles may be too easy for experienced HOG players. Occasional issues with some speech animations. A few scenes have not been optimized for HD display.

Pros: Interesting plot, which keeps players guessing. Puzzles strike the right difficulty balance. Makes effective use of mini-games. Players can try before they buy the full game.

Cons: No real graphical improvements from Mysteryville. User interface is occasionally untidy. Gameplay can become a little bit repetitive. Relatively short compared to other HOGs.

Pros: Vibrant graphics capture the atmosphere of 1950s New York. More than 50 unique locations in which to find clues and explore. Over 40 different mini-games also available to play. Optimised for all modern mobile devices.

Cons: Those familiar with series may find a lack of originality/improvement here. Experienced hidden object game players may find it too easy. Story struggles to remain interesting throughout. Main game can be completed quickly; collector's edition required to access more content.

Pros: Unusual premise.. Attractive visual style.. Puzzles have plenty of variety.. Suitable for all ages..

Cons: Mechanics can become annoyingly clunky.. Some level goals are unnecessarily hard to figure out.. Has a steep learning curve.. Tasks needed to unlock new worlds can be hard..

Pros: Cartoon graphics and color selection is very professionally done. The overall story is silly and cute. Musical scores are joyful even if a little cliché. The comedy is child friendly.

Cons: Daily rewards systems shouldn't exist in paid games. The hero’s running and fighting portion is frustratingly dull. Waiting or paying to progress is an unfair game mechanic. There are too few quests and each with little replayability.

Pros: Handy magnifying glass tool. Turn rotation on and off as preferred. Some great standard images included. Useful ghost image function.

Cons: Not very dynamic gameplay. Only 64 puzzles unless you upgrade. The auto-solve function makes cheating too easy. Limited help manual.

Pros: Superb design. Many languages supported. Apple's Family Sharing is supported. Award winning.

Cons: Surprisingly hard to play. Night mode is not easy to view. Requires lots of patience. No reveals or cheats allowed.

Pros: Different levels. Regular updates. Uses minimal resources. Keeps you mentally fit.

Cons: Controls are not very sharp. Instructions are not clear. Learning how to move around can take time. W, A, S, D controls can be confusing.

Pros: Engrossing storyline. Lush graphical environments. Minigames have variety. Unlockable achievements add depth.

Cons: Very similar to lots of other hidden object games. Perhaps too eerie for smaller children. Certain puzzles can be repetitive. Little replay value.

Pros: Interesting spell power-ups. Entertaining bonus games. 100 levels to try. Satisfyingly challenging puzzles.

Cons: Unclear instructions. Dated graphics. Intrusive, repetitive soundtrack. Extra game modes add little.

Pros: Can be played by the visually impaired. Variety of different game modes. Provides a genuine challenge. Audio hints help out new players.

Cons: Rules are quite complicated. Occasional sound localization issues. Quite difficult, even on easier settings. Background music is distracting.

Pros: Atmospheric storyline.. Polished graphics.. Unlockable achievements add challenge.. Variety of locations to explore..

Cons: May be too creepy for younger kids.. Puzzles lack variety.. Very similar to other hidden object titles.. Lacks replay value..