Pixel-Hunt Nostalgia: The Forgotten Era of Hidden Object Games Before They Were Casual
The hidden object gameplay was one of the first game mechanics to surface in the era of adventure gaming. Though not yet solidified and defined, finding hidden objects and clues was the focus of solving problems and mysteries when it came to the classics from the late 70s to the 1990s. Without this foundation in gaming, the Hidden Object Genre may never have come to light.