Hidden in Plain Sight

by Adam Spragg

The Developer Says...

Hidden in Plain Sight is a local-multiplayer stealth party game. Blend into the crowd of AI characters and eliminate the other players before they eliminate you!

Players Like...

❤ Overview

Players control characters in a sea of identical NPCs, aiming to accomplish objectives without drawing attention to themselves. The game's various modes challenge you to blend in, observe opponents, and strategically eliminate them before they eliminate you.

❤ Blending-In Gameplay

The core mechanic has you trying to distinguish human players from the NPC crowd. As you observe the other characters' movements and actions, you must decide when to strike and when to lay low. This constant tension and uncertainty lies at the heart of the experience.

❤ Diverse Game Modes

The game offers several distinct modes that put unique spins on the blending-in concept: In "Death Race", you race against opponents to cross the finish line, but each player has a single-shot gun to try and eliminate the competition. "Assassin" divides players into two teams - one trying to secretly "poison" the other, the other trying to catch the assassins. "Ninja Party" is a chaotic free-for-all where you use stealth and deception to take out your fellow players. These modes, along with a few others, provide a nice variety of gameplay, each requiring different balancing acts between accomplishing objectives and avoiding detection.

❤ Emergent Gameplay

The simple mechanics create dynamic, hilarious moments of player interaction. As you try to outwit opponents, the game constantly has you second-guessing each other's motives and actions. Reviewers highlight the "laughter and friendly shouting" that arises from these tense, entertaining confrontations. The accessibility and short round lengths also encourage replayability, as you're eager to jump back in and test new strategies against your friends.

❤ Couch Co-op Focus

A key strength is the game's accessibility, with intuitive controls and gameplay that's easy for players of all skill levels to pick up. Reviewers note it's "wife/girlfriend/newbie approved", making it a great introduction to local multiplayer. The exclusive focus on local couch co-op is also a highlight, creating a social, communal experience that many reviewers praise. The ability to physically interact with and observe opponents face-to-face is central to the game's appeal.

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