Few stories are as instantly recognisable as The Wizard of Oz. Whether you know Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion from the classic book, the iconic film adaptation or countless retellings over the years, the journey along the Yellow Brick Road remains one of fiction’s most enduring adventures. Now that famous tale is making its way to Xbox in a slightly different form with the arrival of Wizard Of Oz: Hidden Object Games.
Available now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC through Play Anywhere for £6.99, this latest hidden object adventure invites players to revisit the magical land of Oz while putting their powers of observation to the test.
At A Glance
- Game: Wizard Of Oz: Hidden Object Games
- Developer: Crisp App Studio
- Publisher: Crisp App Studio
- Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Play Anywhere
- Price: £6.99
- Genre: Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure
Following The Yellow Brick Road
As you would expect to hear, the basic premise will be familiar to anyone who enjoys hidden object games. Players travel through a series of detailed scenes inspired by L. Frank Baum’s beloved fantasy world, searching for hidden items, uncovering secrets and solving puzzles as they progress through the story.
Naturally, Dorothy isn’t making the journey alone. Familiar faces including the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion join the adventure as players work their way towards the Emerald City and attempt to outwit the Wicked Witch of the West.
It’s a format that suits Oz surprisingly well. After all, this is a world packed with unusual characters, strange locations and magical details that reward a closer look.
Exploring A Familiar Fantasy World
From Munchkin Country to darker locations such as the Haunted Forest, Wizard Of Oz: Hidden Object Games looks to recreate many of the story’s most memorable locations through colourful illustrated scenes filled with objects to discover.
For fans of hidden object titles, the appeal is obvious. This is a game that will request you to slow down, take your time, scan every corner of the screen and enjoy that satisfying moment when you finally spot the item that’s been hiding in plain sight all along.
A Different Take On A Timeless Story
Weirdly, games based on The Wizard of Oz haven’t exactly been common over the years, making this something of a rarity on Xbox.
Rather than retelling the story through action, combat or platforming, Crisp App Studio has opted for a more relaxed approach, turning Oz into a world built around exploration, observation and puzzle solving.
Off To See The Wizard?
Wizard Of Oz: Hidden Object Games is available right now via the Xbox Store, playable on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC through Play Anywhere for £6.99.
If you’ve ever fancied taking another trip down the Yellow Brick Road – and don’t mind searching every corner of Oz along the way – this hidden object adventure could prove to be a pleasant way to spend an evening.
Just keep an eye out for flying monkeys.
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