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.
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Reviews
- The game features adorable graphics and sound design, creating a charming and relaxing atmosphere.
- It includes a level editor that allows players to create and share their own maps, adding significant replay value.
- The game offers a variety of themes and humorous storytelling, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
- The game is relatively short, with some players feeling it lacks sufficient content compared to previous installments.
- Many levels are considered too easy, which may disappoint players looking for a greater challenge.
- There are technical issues, such as bugs and optimization problems, that detract from the overall experience.
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story features charming characters and humorous elements, providing a lighthearted backdrop that connects various levels through a brief introduction and environmental storytelling. However, many players feel that the narrative lacks depth and engagement, serving primarily as a means to justify the puzzles rather than offering a compelling ongoing experience. Suggestions for enhancing the story include evolving the narrative throughout gameplay and incorporating time-switching mechanics to create a more immersive and dynamic storyline.
“With cute and interesting people and animals, humorous clues, storylines connecting levels, moderate difficulty, rich buildings, and props.”
“There's a brief but entertaining story narrated by a voice actor at the start of each scene which links all the segments together.”
“Still joy in the subtle environmental micro-storytelling.”
“Unfortunately, the story is only used as an opening introduction.”
“The stories didn't interest me that much; they didn't feel like a story and just something that was added to explain why the next puzzle was there.”
“It would be exciting if the game process could be made like the player advancing the story.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery" is highlighted by its interactive elements, where players can engage with objects and characters that produce amusing sounds and provide humorous clues. The game features a variety of entertaining storylines and distinct themes, enhancing the overall experience with its charming and funny characters. While the environments are richly designed, some players feel that the scale limits the potential for more complex humor in map design.
“Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery is a very good hidden game where you have to find objects, people, etc. It's really funny because you can interact with everything and they make funny sounds. There are lots of levels from different times, landscapes, and space.”
“Loved the stories this time, and the hints were both funny and actually helpful.”
“The hidden through time series is definitely one of the best hidden object series around and always impresses with its nicely drawn environments and humorous characters sprawled throughout.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players find it sweet and integral to creating a relaxed atmosphere, others find it annoying and repetitive. Overall, it 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.”
“The music also plays an important part in providing a nice and relaxed feel.”
“If I could, I'd give this game a 'mixed'. To me, the music and the voiceover are pretty annoying. The building open-close mechanism is frustrating (especially when rooms overlap), and there are lots of reused assets from the previous version.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the sequels is criticized for significant lag and lengthy loading times, although some users note that they are better optimized than the previous game. Overall, the performance issues detract from the gaming experience.
“Better optimized than the previous game.”
“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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in this installment are consistently praised for their supercute artwork and charming design, maintaining the high standards set by previous versions. The combination of appealing visuals and delightful sound design enhances the overall experience, making it a standout in the hidden object genre.
“Just as enjoyable as all the other incarnations, with signature super cute graphics and sweet music.”
“Just like its predecessors, this hidden-through-time installment is a wonderful example of a hidden object game, featuring a variety of hidden objects, satisfying clues, cute artwork, and adorable sound design.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a relaxing "Where's Waldo?" style puzzle experience, featuring a unique mechanic that allows players to explore buildings and change the time of day in later levels, enhancing the overall engagement and exploration.
“A relaxing 'Where's Waldo?' type of puzzle game with the unique mechanic that you can open up buildings to look inside, as well as having the option to change the time of day in later levels.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, making it frustrating to play.”
- 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 atmosphere.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users indicate that there is no grinding required for achievements in the game, suggesting a more streamlined experience that avoids repetitive tasks.
“Grinding for achievements feels like an endless chore with no real reward.”
“The grind is tedious and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive and frustrating.”
