Family Mysteries 2: Echoes of Tomorrow

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Family Mysteries 2: Echoes of Tomorrow is a single player casual action adventure game with mystery, kids and science fiction themes. It was developed by Brave Giant LTD and was released on April 30, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Family Mysteries 2: Echoes of Tomorrow is a hidden object puzzle adventure game. As the new director of the National Museum, you discover a time-travel device and must prevent its misuse by a mischievous coworker, solving various puzzles and exploring historical periods. With family-friendly gameplay and intriguing time-travel mechanics, it's a fun and engaging experience for all ages.

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story32 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game features interesting puzzles and a good mix of hidden object scenes, providing a refreshing change from typical ghost and fantasy themes.
The graphics and art style are well done, contributing to an engaging sci-fi atmosphere.
The storyline, while derivative, offers some entertaining twists and a unique take on the hidden object genre.

The voice acting is subpar and often detracts from the overall experience, with some characters sounding cartoonish and poorly delivered.
The plot is convoluted and poorly executed, with many logical inconsistencies and a lack of coherent storytelling.
Several mini-games and puzzles are frustratingly designed, with unclear instructions that can lead to confusion and annoyance.

story
134 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging twists and sci-fi elements, while others criticize it for being derivative, poorly executed, and filled with clichés reminiscent of the Terminator franchise. Many noted that the narrative lacks depth and coherence, with some feeling it detracts from the overall experience due to weak voice acting and a rushed plot. Overall, while some found the story enjoyable and entertaining, others deemed it a missed opportunity with significant potential left unfulfilled.
- “The story is excellent with twists I never saw coming.”
- “The story piqued my interest early and stayed compelling until the end.”
- “This is a great game with an interesting plot line and a newer hidden object method.”
- “The story is cliche and poorly written with just enough bad translation to make you shake your head.”
- “The storyline was a total ripoff from Terminator and the voice overs were lame (almost comical).”
- “The plot was inspired by an action cult classic film of the 80s but very poorly handled.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
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14%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their high quality, beautiful artwork, and detailed visuals, with many reviewers noting the impressive environmental graphics and cut scenes. However, some criticism arises regarding character animations, which are seen as less polished compared to the backgrounds. Overall, the game features a visually appealing aesthetic, though some players find the graphics overly busy at times, making it difficult to identify interactive objects.
- “The artwork is top-notch, and the cut scenes are high quality.”
- “ Excellent artwork and detailed visuals.”
- “The graphics are of the new crop, good resolution, no weird wonkiness on size, shape, and perspective of objects and scenes.”
- “Overly busy graphics where you aren't sure what to click on or why.”
- “Graphics are the same as always for this game; backgrounds and objects have a nice painted look to them while the character animations need work.”
- “Character graphics/animation - yeah, Brave Giant still makes character artwork that, unlike the environments/backgrounds, makes you wish you could experience some sort of acute eyesight loss.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its fitting contribution to the sci-fi theme and overall atmosphere. However, it has been noted that much of the music is recycled from previous titles, leading to some repetitiveness, though it remains enjoyable and complements the story effectively. Overall, while not groundbreaking, the music is considered decent and enhances the gaming experience.
- “As always, the music is exciting and fits with the story and cutscenes.”
- “The art and music are consistently good and suit the theme very well.”
- “The music is decent though overly repetitive and most of it is just lifted wholesale from the first game.”
- “No match 3 fighting mini games in this one (bummer) and this game reuses a lot of assets from the first game like the music and a voice line or two.”
- “The music, albeit recycled from Brave Giant's other hop games, contributed to the theme without becoming overly repetitive.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it mediocre and lacking in challenge, particularly in comparison to previous entries in the series. While some appreciate the engaging story and a few novel mini-games, others criticize the overall mechanics, including frustrating user interface elements and low-quality writing and voice acting. Overall, it is seen as a standard hidden-object adventure that may appeal to casual gamers but does not offer innovative gameplay.
- “This game takes a 180-degree turn from the last one in the series, including elements such as time travel, AI, mechanical arms, etc., but it made for a great and engaging story, not gonna lie.”
- “Gameplay is run of the mill for this brand of hidden-object game, though this title features remarkably low-quality writing and voice acting even by Artifex standards.”
- “All in all, this entry in the series improves dramatically on the failings of the first one, which barely eked out a recommendation from me due entirely to the gameplay.”
- “And frankly, the gameplay leaves a lot to be desired.”
- “All in all, a worthwhile hidden-object adventure for the story, just don't expect innovative gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is run of the mill for this brand of HOG, though I was peeved with the 'abstract HUD UI' scenes and mini-games, which are not pleasant to look at nor intuitive; however, this title features remarkably low quality writing and voice acting even by Artifex standards.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, featuring moments of genuine hilarity alongside cringeworthy elements that some players found amusing. While the voice acting may not be top-notch, the inclusion of funny lines and hidden references contributes to an overall comedic experience, making the game's flaws entertaining. Players appreciate the blend of terrible yet funny cut scenes, decent storytelling, and engaging puzzles that enhance the humor.
- “The voice acting wasn't amazing, but I found it pretty funny at times, which added to the enjoyment.”
- “What we have here is a game so terrible it's funny.”
- “Horrible and hilarious cut scenes mixed with a decent story and fun puzzles.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of "Family Mysteries 2: Echoes of Tomorrow" has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users noting that it feels like a poorly ported mobile app rather than a legitimate PC game. The game is seen as an attempt by developers to profit from a hidden object puzzle format that is more suited for mobile platforms, raising concerns about its value on Steam.
- “Family Mysteries 2: Echoes of Tomorrow is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers.”
- “This mobile app is a hidden object puzzle game, common on app stores, and obviously improperly dumped onto Steam as a cash grab (the whole thing could be done in a web browser).”
- “This game is a quick cash grab.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, with frequent total freezes that render the system unresponsive, even to basic commands like Ctrl-Alt-Del and keyboard toggles.
- “It totally freezes up to the point where Ctrl-Alt-Del doesn't respond, and Caps Lock won't toggle the keyboard LED.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experience constant lag and stuttering, which ruins the overall experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers minimal replay value, suggesting that players may not find enough incentive to revisit it after completing the main content.
- “The game has minimal replay value.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and abstract, with puzzles often feeling confusing rather than innovative. This leads to a frustrating experience as players struggle to engage with the content.
- “Puzzles are mostly tedious and abstract.”
- “Puzzles are tedious because in an attempt to be more innovative or 'sci-fi'-ish, they just kind of come across as confusing.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of voice work in the game is inconsistent, with some actors delivering outstanding performances that enhance the overall experience, while others fall short.

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Family Mysteries 2: Echoes of Tomorrow is a casual action adventure game with mystery, kids and science fiction themes.

Family Mysteries 2: Echoes of Tomorrow is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox Series X|S and others.

Family Mysteries 2: Echoes of Tomorrow was released on April 30, 2020.

Family Mysteries 2: Echoes of Tomorrow was developed by Brave Giant LTD.

Family Mysteries 2: Echoes of Tomorrow has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Family Mysteries 2: Echoes of Tomorrow is a single player game.

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