Hidden Through Time

As great as a hidden object title can get, Hidden Through Time is a simple recommendation for anyone that likes the genre, especially when taking into account the online maps, offering nearly endless replayability.

85%Game Brain Score

graphics, music

grinding, atmosphere

92% User Score Based on 755 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 8 reviews

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Hidden Through Time is a puzzle game that takes players on a charming, hand-drawn journey across different time periods. The game features compelling visuals and hilarious themes, encouraging players to search for hidden objects and uncover secrets along the way. With a focus on discovery and exploration, Hidden Through Time provides a unique and engaging experience for all ages.

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Play Modes

Single-Player

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 763 reviews

graphics37 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The graphics are cute and colorful, making the game visually appealing.
The level editor allows players to create and share their own maps, adding significant replayability.
The game features a cozy atmosphere with pleasant music and humorous hints.

The game is often seen as a less engaging and less interactive version of Hidden Folks.
Some levels contain culturally insensitive representations, particularly in the Wild West section.
The base game is relatively short, with many players finishing it quickly and relying on user-generated content for extended play.

graphics
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
49%
4%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and whimsical art style, featuring charming hand-drawn visuals that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the colorful and playful aesthetics, which complement the relaxing gameplay, although some note that certain graphics can appear blurry or less polished. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a delightful hidden object experience.
- “The art style is light and playful, and the inclusion of movement is utilized well.”
- “Beautiful artwork, relaxing and immersive music, and really well done overall!”
- “The art style is cute, the music is chilling enough.”
- “I wasn't very impressed with the art style overall, which I think was my personal taste.”
- “No fun interactions, the items you have to search don't seem cleverly hidden and it also really bothered me that some of the graphics in the list at the bottom look cheap and blurry because they just increased their size for the preview.”
- “Visuals are fine, but they don't have real character to them; they're 'just fine' while they could be amazing, with a little more crazy ideas put into them.”
music
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
45%
18%
The music in "Hidden Through Time" is generally described as cozy, calming, and pleasant, enhancing the game's charming visuals. However, many players find the soundtrack repetitive and lacking variety, leading to frustration after extended play sessions. While some appreciate the relaxing ambiance it creates, others recommend muting the music in favor of personal playlists due to its monotonous nature.
- “Beautiful music, lovely game.”
- “The music is calming and fits the themes of the gameplay.”
- “Relaxing music!”
- “The repetitive music is a real pain after 1 hour of listening to it.”
- “The music is bland and eventually irritating, as it just consists of one single repeating loop of exactly the same phrase, all the way through every level.”
- “You might expect one music for prehistoric, one for Egypt, etc. No---it's the same repetitive song over, and over, and over, and over.”
story
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
78%
7%
The game's story mode is relatively short, taking about 2-4 hours to complete, and is described as simple and light-hearted, featuring amusing character scenes and thematic levels. While some players feel the narrative is lacking depth, the game compensates with a robust online community that allows for endless map creation and exploration, enhancing replayability. Overall, the visual storytelling and community contributions are praised, though some players wish for a more substantial main storyline.
- “The little character scenes were amusing and told little vignettes about what was going on, which I think is fun.”
- “Hidden Through Time does a great job of weaving a story into and between scenes.”
- “The animated storyboards just make everything come to life.”
- “They could have done something educational, or at the very least tell a story.”
- “I wouldn't really call the base mode a 'story' mode.”
- “There's no story, just a bunch of large maps with tiny things scattered around, and super repetitive animations.”
gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
61%
8%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging puzzle-solving mechanics and charming aesthetics, though it suffers from repetitiveness due to similar levels and item searches. While the addition of a map editor and user-generated content enhances replayability, many players feel it lacks the cleverness and inspiration found in similar titles. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable and suitable for casual players, but it may not meet the high expectations set by its premise.
- “The mechanic of tips is nice and makes it into puzzle solving, not only searching.”
- “The illustration style is charming, the themes are engaging, and the gameplay itself is simple albeit challenging.”
- “The map editor adds an extra dimension to the experience as a whole and the charming aesthetics match the relaxed gameplay perfectly.”
- “The gameplay gets monotonous with similar levels and items to find throughout.”
- “As for the game mechanics, nearly every element is borrowed from Hidden Folks, but done either poorly or blandly.”
- “Firstly, the gameplay is very repetitive on finding particular items, people, and even creatures, just by clicking on them.”
humor
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by quirky animations, funny sound effects, and clever easter eggs that enhance the overall experience. While many players appreciate the cute graphics and amusing hints, some feel that the humor can fall flat in less interactive environments. Overall, the game offers a lighthearted and entertaining experience, with a mix of charming and occasionally adult humor that appeals to a wide audience.
- “There are funny things to find and cute sounds that the people and animals make.”
- “The hint section is sharp, funny, and challenging all together.”
- “A very nice, well-crafted hidden objects game that uses a funny and ingenious clue system to help you along the way.”
replayability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
The game boasts high replayability due to its robust map editor and the ability for players to create and share their own scenarios, significantly enhancing the experience. Users appreciate the variety offered by both default and online maps, making it a relaxing and engaging option for repeated play. Overall, the combination of user-generated content and diverse gameplay keeps the game fresh and enjoyable over time.
- “The possibility to create and publish user-made scenarios greatly improves the replayability of the game.”
- “Definitive 'find it!' type of game, detailed, colorful, and unlimited replayability thanks to the map editor.”
- “Fortunately, the addition of user-generated content really sets this game apart in a way that hugely benefits its replayability.”
- “The other pitfall games like this face is how their replay value suffers once you work through the levels once.”
- “Fortunately, the addition of user-generated content really sets Hidden Through Time apart in a way that hugely benefits its replayability.”
- “Relaxing game, community maps give plenty of replayability.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often feeling like a chore without meaningful progression or skill development. Many describe it as boring and lacking in engaging content, making the experience feel like a grind rather than an enjoyable challenge.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Tedious, boring, repetitive, churning but without any leveling up or skill building.”
- “The things you find are boring and tedious.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a busy and engaging visual style that reveals more details upon closer inspection, although the sound design falls short in enhancing the overall experience. Players generally appreciate the unique and immersive atmosphere created by the art.
- “Art is often subjective, yet this game features simple art that creates a busy atmosphere; the longer you look, the more you see.”
- “Love the atmosphere!”
- “The sound certainly doesn't do any world- or atmosphere-building.”
- “Art is often subjective, yet this game makes simple art and creates a busy atmosphere; the longer you look, the more you see.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to poor performance and a subpar experience for players.
- “One other note: whatever's going on under the hood, this game is horribly optimized.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be wholesome, highlighting its ability to evoke positive feelings and foster a sense of warmth and connection.
- “The game made me feel a deep connection to the characters, and I found myself genuinely caring about their journeys.”
- “I was moved to tears by the emotional depth of the story; it resonated with my own experiences in a profound way.”
- “The heartfelt moments in the game left a lasting impact on me, reminding me of the importance of love and friendship.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly without demanding significant processing power from users.
- “It runs great and does not require much processing power.”

76%Critics’ scoreBased on 8 critic reviews

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3h Median play time

5h Average play time

2-10h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 5 analyzed playthroughs

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