Spotlight: Hidden Folks is the most joyous game on iOS right now
| Developer: Adriaan de Jongh | Download: iOS |
| Category: Games | Price: $3.99 |
This, of course, would not be possible if it weren't for the game's most unique feature: its sound effects. Where other games would use a large array of sounds for all the birds and trees and any other moving object, Hidden Folks is content with just one source of audio: its creator, Adriaan de Jongh's mouth. Whether it's the rustling of leaves or the shriek of an ape, every effect in the game was produced by a single man, giving the game an organic, living feel. This is complemented by the hand-drawn, children's book-type art style, which gives the detailed environments some breathing room, while never taking away legibility.
The game is controlled exclusively by tapping the screen, though each environment is zoomable and swipeable, letting the player see everything from up close (which is often necessary). A sepia and an inverted mode are included for people who want to reduce eye strain or battery drain. Right now, Hidden Folks includes more than 15 levels, though the developers have promised additional content to come in the future.
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