Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery
- August 13, 2024
- Rogueside
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery" is a cozy hidden object game that invites you to explore three distinct eras: Victorian, Noir, and Sci-fi. Uncover hidden objects, solve mysteries, and ignite your imagination with the map editor to create and share your own unique worlds. Join the online community to discover user-generated content and engage with fellow adventurers.
Reviews
- The game features cute graphics and interesting storylines that connect the levels, making it enjoyable and engaging.
- It successfully captures the hidden object genre with humorous clues and a chill atmosphere, appealing to players of all ages.
- The addition of a level editor and user-created content adds replayability and community engagement to the game.
- Many levels are considered too easy, lacking the challenge that fans of the original game expected.
- The game feels short and some players believe it could have been released as a DLC rather than a standalone title.
- There are technical issues, such as visual bugs and loading problems, which detract from the overall experience.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story features charming characters and humorous elements, enhancing the overall experience, but many players feel it is underutilized, primarily serving as an introductory element rather than an ongoing narrative. While the atmosphere and environmental storytelling are appreciated, there is a desire for a more dynamic story progression that evolves with gameplay.
“With cute and interesting people and animals, humorous clues, storylines connecting levels, moderate difficulty, rich buildings, and props.”
“It would be exciting if the gameplay could be designed to allow players to advance the story.”
“However, the chill atmosphere and story made even that enjoyable.”
“Unfortunately, the story is only used as an opening introduction.”
“It would be exciting if the game process could be made like the player advancing the story.”
“I do not need an intro paragraph to tell me a story.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by cute characters and animals, along with amusing clues and engaging storylines that connect the levels. While the humor is appreciated, some players feel that the scale of the environments limits the potential for more complex and humorous storytelling. Overall, the hints are noted as both funny and useful, enhancing the overall experience.
“With cute and interesting people and animals, humorous clues, storylines connecting levels, moderate difficulty, rich buildings, and props.”
“Loved the stories this time, and the hints were both funny and actually helpful.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization of the sequels is criticized for significant lag and excessively long loading times, although some users note that they are better optimized than the previous game.
“The optimization in this game allows for smoother gameplay and faster load times.”
“I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, making the experience much more enjoyable.”
“I believe this is probably because both of these sequel releases are very poorly optimized, with tons of lag on loading screens and ridiculous loading times.”
“Better optimized than the previous game.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players find it sweet and enjoyable, others describe it as annoying and frustrating, particularly when combined with other gameplay elements. Overall, the music contributes to the game's signature charm but may not appeal to everyone.
“Just as enjoyable as all the other incarnations, with signature super cute graphics and sweet music.”
“If I could, I'd give this game a 'mixed'. To me, the music and the voiceover are pretty annoying.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a chill vibe that enhances the overall enjoyment of the story, creating an engaging experience for players.
“The chill atmosphere and story made even that enjoyable.”
“The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the eerie visuals, creating an immersive experience.”
“Every corner of the game world is filled with rich details that enhance the overall mood and setting.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for their supercute aesthetic, complementing the enjoyable gameplay experience, alongside charming music.
“Just as enjoyable as all the other incarnations, with signature super cute graphics and sweet music.”
