{
  "id": 8678215,
  "title": "I urge you to check out this hidden object game where you play as the world's most helpful sniper",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/i-urge-you-to-check-out-this-hidden-object-game-where-you-play-as-the",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-20T12:00:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/i-urge-you-to-check-out-this-hidden-object-game-where-you-play-as-the-worlds-most-helpful-sniper/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sniper Dan, a hidden-object game developed by Autonauts creators Denki, offers a unique twist on traditional sniping. Rather than the typical long-distance, lethal engagements found in games like Battlefield 6 and Wardogs, Sniper Dan turns sharpshooting into a positive experience suitable for the whole family. The game combines elements of hidden-object games and first-person shooting to create an entertaining and engaging experience.\n\nIn Sniper Dan, the player takes on the role of Dan, a crack-shot with a hunting rifle and an entrepreneurial spirit. Dan ventures into his local community to solve problems using projectile-based solutions. Each mission is presented as a 3D, animated wimmelbilderbuch, with dozens of people, animals, and objects scattered throughout the environment. The player must spy a problem, shoot the problem, and solve the problem.\n\nWhat sets Sniper Dan apart is the diverse and amusing array of problems that require the player's assistance. Some examples include blowing away piles of leaves in a local park, opening a jammed suitcase by shooting the lock, planting a seed by blasting it into the ground, and puncturing a watering can to ensure the soil is sufficiently watered. The game's simple mechanics allow players to focus on solving problems without worrying about factors like bullet-drop or wind-direction, which are typically present in more serious sniping simulators.\n\nAs players progress through Sniper Dan, they earn coins for solving problems, which can be spent on upgrading their rifle or decorating their office with various cosmetic items. Added humor comes from Dan's ability to select items at a market stall by shooting them. With a shockingly pleasant gameplay experience, Sniper Dan is currently available at a 20% launch discount, dropping the price to $10.39 (£8.79). The discount ends on October 1.",
  "summary": "Sniper Dan does whatever a sniper can.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sniper Dan is a hidden-object game developed by Autonauts creators Denki.",
    "Players control Dan, a helpful sniper solving problems in a 3D wimmelbilderbuch.",
    "Discount available until October 1, reducing price to $10.39."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}