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Hidden Expedition: Titanic

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68%Game Brain Score
music, humor
story, graphics
92% User Score Based on 25 reviews

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Hidden Expedition: Titanic is a single player and multiplayer casual puzzle game. It was developed by Big Fish Games and was released on April 21, 2010. It received very positive reviews from players.

On April 14, 1912, the great steamship RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and within hours it sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. As part of the Hidden Expedition Adventure League, it`s your job to explore the wreckage of this once-majestic ship and collect antique artifacts for the Titanic Museum. Through 14 diving missions you will scour 17 locations on the ship for cleverly-hidden clues that w…

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews
music2 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions

  • Nostalgic and charming hidden object gameplay with a well-executed Titanic theme and historical facts that appeal to history buffs.
  • Atmospheric music and sound design effectively create a mysterious and immersive experience.
  • Good replay value due to changing item lists and bonus puzzles at the end of dives; enjoyable solo or as a group activity.
  • Timed gameplay with strict time limits can add frustrating pressure and detract from the casual experience; no option to disable timer.
  • Outdated graphics and resolution issues, including the game starting in full-screen at low resolutions on some versions.
  • Lack of in-game explanations or manuals makes some features confusing; short length and limited plot reduce overall engagement.
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Hidden Expedition: Titanic" is simple and serves mainly as a basic framework for the gameplay, lacking complex characters or grand narratives found in later series entries. While it offers a modest plot focused on exploration and treasure hunting, it may feel repetitive due to gameplay mechanics like repeating puzzles when time runs out. Overall, it provides a charming but bare-bones narrative experience suitable for fans wanting to complete the full series storyline.

    • “The existence of a bare bones plot offers a humble explanation for the underwater Titanic theme and a reason to play as an explorer embarking on this dive - the promise of a secret treasure at the end and the reward of knowing you found it - which it gracefully follows through on.”
    • “I would recommend it if you want to play the full storyline of Hidden Expedition games.”
    • “It wouldn't be that big of an issue but when you run out of time, you have to start over and do all the hidden object puzzles in the current section over to advance the story.”
    • “As the first game in the series, Hidden Expedition: Titanic may not possess the larger than life cast of characters, grand sweeping story arcs, arsenal of brain-teasing puzzles, and fully voiced cutscenes of later installments, but it is a charming example of what a hidden object game is at its heart.”
    • “I wouldn't recommend it for the experience but I would recommend it if you want to play the full storyline of Hidden Expedition games.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their beauty and detailed artwork, though some feel that the story and gameplay pace detract from fully appreciating these visuals. While not cutting-edge, the graphics are appreciated for maintaining the series' continuity and charm.

    • “Beautiful graphics and artwork.”
    • “It takes the fun out of trying to find the hidden objects, makes the player rush through the puzzles, and they miss the details and effort that went into the graphics.”
    • “The graphics and the way of playing are of course not of this time but it's nice to have the game in order to play the full timeline of hidden expedition games.”
    • “The story, the graphic, the emotions.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music effectively establishes a creepy atmosphere fitting the game's setting, featuring a strong score that enhances the experience. However, the single music track can become repetitive over time.

    • “The music sets the tone for the creepiness of searching through a sunken derelict ship.”
    • “Has a great music score behind it, and relatively challenging hidden item puzzles to encounter!”
    • “There's no dialog and only one music track, which is good but repetitive.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is minimal and feels lacking compared to similar titles, with only occasional amusing stories attached to certain puzzles. Overall, the comedic elements are underwhelming and not a strong aspect of the experience.

    • “There's also little puzzles or extra searches at the end of dives which sometimes have very funny stories attached, like a 'cooking thriller' novel or a duck clock.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is effectively crafted through a simple, adventurous opening melody and an eerie, repetitive tune during dives that evoke both mystery and urgency as oxygen levels drop.

    • “The simple melody that greets the player on the opening menu sounds like a promise of adventure, and the eerie repeating tune that plays during dives provides a mysterious atmosphere of wonder as well as urgency the lower the oxygen level gets.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers solid replayability, with new item lists appearing in each playthrough that keep the experience fresh and engaging.

  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game mainly serves to farm gems, which only increase a number on your completion certificate without additional benefits. Players can opt to engage in grinding instead of rushing through the game, but its purpose is largely cosmetic.

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Hidden Expedition: Titanic is a casual puzzle game.

Hidden Expedition: Titanic is available on PC, Windows, Nintendo 3ds, Nintendo Dsi and others.

Hidden Expedition: Titanic was released on April 21, 2010.

Hidden Expedition: Titanic was developed by Big Fish Games.

Hidden Expedition: Titanic has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Hidden Expedition: Titanic for its music but disliked it for its story.

Hidden Expedition: Titanic is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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