Hidden
- August 7, 2019
- Soaring Games
Hidden is a third person perspective, anime-styled, puzzle-escape game inspired by Japanese horror RPG. Players are able to switch between characters, Yuna and Luna, or even control both of them together depending on the situations. Enjoy solving various types of puzzles based on clues and items found in each floor of the facility. Start your escape journey from a mysterious facility together w…
Reviews
- The game is free to play, making it accessible to everyone.
- It features a sincere attempt at game development with a unique concept of guiding two girls to escape an experimental facility.
- The atmosphere is described as nice and relaxing, with some players finding the puzzles fun to solve.
- The game is plagued with bugs and glitches, making it nearly unbeatable and frustrating to play.
- Many players found the mechanics and puzzles to be overly simplistic and boring, leading to a lack of engagement.
- The game feels more like a short demo or proof of concept rather than a complete game, with limited content and depth.
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by low-poly environments and untextured visuals, which some players find simplistic and lacking in detail. However, the aesthetic is described as deliberate and tastefully executed, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere despite the technical limitations. Overall, while the visuals may not impress everyone, they serve the game's purpose adequately.
“In terms of technical execution, this is spartan, with untextured, low poly environments, but tastefully done so it looks like it's more of a deliberate art style than just the developer being lazy or incapable of doing better, which I suppose is the best we can reasonably hope for most of the time.”
“If you don't mind the simple visuals and a bit of jank with object interaction, the few hours of entertainment you'll get out of hidden is satisfactory.”
“The game has a nice relaxing atmosphere and simple grayish visuals.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its poor mechanics and frustrating camera physics, leading to a lack of enjoyment and engagement. Players describe it as a tedious experience filled with repetitive tasks, such as navigating corridors and solving simple puzzles, which detracts from the overall fun. While it may have potential as a free game, many find it ultimately unfulfilling and reminiscent of a boring walking simulator.
“Bad mechanics, bad camera physics, annoying laser puzzles... it was not fun to play and I just shut the game off as soon as I got all achievements - didn't even care about the ending.”
“I guess it's an okay concept for a free game, but it can be kind of a boring walking simulator with some hurry-up-and-wait mechanics with the security cameras.”
“Gameplay consists of basic third-person activities like running around corridors, dodging cameras and sentry bots, pushing furniture around so you can jump into ventilator shafts, and of course the good old find the keycard/flip the switch to end the level kind of busy work.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay and prevent reaching the ending. Many feel that the developers have abandoned the project, leading to an overall frustrating experience.
“Can't recommend a free game full of bugs and glitches. It's pretty much unbeatable because, in the end, nothing happens to get to the ending due to either a bug or a glitch.”
“There are lots of glitches, and it feels like the developers have abandoned the project.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its relaxing atmosphere and charming elements, despite its simple grayish visuals. It is recommended for those seeking a budget-friendly puzzle experience featuring cute characters and a thrilling ambiance.
“The game has a nice, relaxing atmosphere and simple grayish visuals.”
“If you're looking for a cheap puzzle game with cute characters and a thrilling atmosphere, this game is absolutely recommended for you.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is described as thrilling and intriguing, capturing the interest of players effectively.
“Definitely thrilling and has an intriguing story to it.”