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Hidden Agenda

Supermassive Games brings players another unique adventure in the multiplayer, action-adventure, thriller Hidden Agenda.
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75%Game Brain Score
story, optimization
replayability, music
85% User Score Based on 72 reviews
Critic Score 66%Based on 21 reviews

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Hidden Agenda is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Supermassive Games and was released on October 23, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Hidden Agenda" is an action-adventure game with mystery elements, playable in single-player or multi-player mode. As detective Becky Marnie or district attorney Felicity Graves, you'll investigate a serial killer case, with quick time events influencing the story's outcome. With the PlayLink feature, other players can vote on decisions via smartphones, and one may receive a secret objective, creating conflict and additional intrigue.

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews
story7 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The film offers a gripping and thought-provoking portrayal of the political complexities and human struggles during the Northern Ireland conflict.
  • Outstanding performances from the cast, particularly Frances McDormand and Brian Cox, enhance the film's emotional depth and tension.
  • The direction and writing are top-notch, creating a realistic and engaging narrative that resonates with viewers interested in political thrillers.
  • The plot can be predictable and at times feels unearned, with characters' motivations lacking depth and insight.
  • Some viewers found the film's pacing slow and the narrative convoluted, making it difficult to maintain engagement throughout.
  • Critics argue that the film leans towards propaganda, presenting a biased view of the events and characters involved in the conflict.
  • story
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is a complex and gripping narrative that intertwines historical events in Northern Ireland with themes of corruption and political intrigue, though some find it predictable or incoherent at times. While the performances, particularly by Frances McDormand and Brian Cox, are praised, opinions vary on the plot's execution, with some describing it as excellent and others as lacking inspiration. Overall, the film effectively portrays the struggles of the Irish people during the "troubles," making it a compelling watch despite its flaws.

    • “An interesting story and good acting.”
    • “Cox's character, Peter Kerrigan, relentlessly pursues the truth of the backstory behind the murder of the American lawyer, and it's really gripping to watch how things unfold.”
    • “It is a very human story that is well told and acted.”
    • “The plot is pretty predictable, but you know that from reading the review of the movie.”
    • “Although Frances McDormand's performance is outstanding, the plot is poor and uninspiring.”
    • “Some difficulty following the storyline.”
  • optimization
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight strong performances, particularly from Frances McDormand and Brian Cox, but criticize the plot and narrative as lacking depth and impact. While the film is praised for its engaging script and intense acting, the overall optimization of the story is seen as a weakness, detracting from the potential of the performances.

    • “A taut, intelligent nail-biter that pulls in the audience fast and never lets go, thanks to a lean, plausible script and intense performances from McDormand, Cox, and Dourif, all brilliant players when armed with solid material like this.”
    • “Brilliant performances of Frances McDormand and Brian Cox.”
    • “Good film with good performances.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game is highly regarded for its replayability, particularly in multiplayer settings, thanks to its engaging story, well-acted characters, and effective agenda system. However, some users noted issues with the playlink system and an unforgiving save mechanism that could necessitate starting over. Despite these drawbacks, the game's design encourages multiple playthroughs, especially with friends.

    • “The playlink system can cause issues and an unforgiving save system means that you may have to start over, but this is a well-made game that's extensively replayable and a killer with friends.”
    • “Engaging story and well-acted characters. The game looks gorgeous. The agenda system makes for a fun multiplayer experience. Extremely replayable. Playlink system works well.”
    • “The playlink system can cause issues, and the unforgiving save system means that you may have to start over, which significantly impacts replayability.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again, as the story doesn't change much on subsequent playthroughs.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel tedious and uninteresting.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay offers a unique experience through the play link feature, effectively utilizing the studio's strengths in storytelling, particularly in crime narratives. However, some elements of the gameplay are considered somewhat lackluster.

    • “The gameplay is innovative and offers a fresh take on the genre, making it a standout experience.”
    • “The mechanics are smooth and intuitive, allowing for seamless interaction and immersion in the game world.”
    • “The variety of gameplay elements keeps each session engaging and encourages players to explore different strategies.”
    • “It's doing something different as part of PlayLink, and there is no better studio to do a crime story using this service, even though some of the gameplay elements are a bit dull.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the film plays a significant role in demonizing the security forces, with ominous and scary compositions accompanying their portrayal, enhancing the negative perception of the British forces.

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Hidden Agenda is a action adventure game with horror, mystery and thriller themes.

Hidden Agenda is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation.

Hidden Agenda was released on October 23, 2017.

Hidden Agenda was developed by Supermassive Games.

Hidden Agenda has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Hidden Agenda is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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