[h1]Butterflies and flowers hide among the beautiful scenery. ^^[/h1]
[h2]Introduction[/h2]
[i]I commissioned some butterflies[/i] is a cozy, hidden object game developed by Follow the fun and published by I commissioned some series. It is the first game in this particular series although it isn't the first butterflies HOG that I played. (For my review of my first butterflies game, [i]I commissioned some butterflies 5[/i], please click [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/skyeraye/recommended/3173320?snr=1_5_9__402]here[/url].) You're given a total of 15 different levels/artwork pieces, and hidden in these pieces, there are butterflies and flowers. Each level indicates how many butterflies and flowers you have to find, and the usual gameplay options are present. You use the left mouse button to click on items and scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in and out of artwork pieces. If you have difficulty finding a butterfly or flower, you can press the H key for the hint function, which shows a directional arrow to let you know where the item is. You can even reset the level by clicking on the trash can icon if you wish. After completing a level, you'll earn a Steam achievement, and there are a total of 16. Achievements are available, but they won't count towards a user's global total until the game is out of "profile features limited".
[h2]Review[/h2]
Feeling in the mood to play a short but doable HOG, I was trying to decide which one. Then, seeing that a friend has been playing some games in the [i]I commissioned some[/i] series, I remember that I have quite a few games to catch up on, so I decided to go with this one. XD
[h3]Gameplay[/h3]
The gameplay is simple, which is how I like it. There are no complicated mechanics or whatnot. It definitely fits the definition of a cozy game in that no timer is present, so you can play the levels at your own pace. Depending on the individual artwork piece, finding the items can either be fairly easy or pretty difficult. Some butterflies and/or flowers can blend very well in the levels. However, the zoom in function totally helps to make finding the items doable, and if you encounter any difficulties, the hint function is available. Also, I like that you don't have to wait for the hint function to recharge, so you can use it as much or as little as you want. All Steam achievements are fairly obtainable, and if you're very good at HOGs, it'll probably take a little over an hour to 100% complete the game. (At least, it did for me. XD)
[h3]Art and Music[/h3]
What I really like about this series is the art. You can tell that all the backgrounds and sprites are done with human hands, and I just love how the art style evokes that warm, cozy feeling. The backgrounds and items are drawn and colored well. Especially, I like the choice of colors, which have a good range but never feel overly bright or glaring. As tends to be the case with these games, I had difficulty deciding my favorites. ^^
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As for the music, the tracks give off that cozy, lofi vibe. While some feel more mellow, others have a more upbeat tone. This variety makes sense since some backgrounds are meant to depict more activity (like being at the sports arena) than others. They're all instrumental and very enjoyable to listen to.
[h2]Conclusion[/h2]
Would I recommend [i]I commissioned some butterflies[/i]? If you're looking for a cozy, relaxing hidden object game that has lovely art and music, you'd like a short game to play, and/or you enjoy getting those Steam achievements, then this is totally worth a look. Depending on your completion speed, whether the price point is worth it is up to you. Of course, you can wait for a sale, and it is in a few Steam bundles. ^^
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