Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery

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"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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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

story6 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

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 is engaging and fun for all ages, making it a great casual experience.

Many players feel the game is too easy and lacks the challenge found in previous installments.
The game was perceived as rushed, with some levels being sparse and not as well-developed as expected.
There are complaints about design choices, such as disappearing clues upon finding objects, which detracts from the gameplay experience.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The game's story features charming characters and humorous elements, with a narrative that connects various levels through a brief introduction and environmental micro-storytelling. However, many players feel that the story is underutilized, serving primarily as a backdrop for puzzles rather than an engaging, evolving narrative. While some appreciate the chill atmosphere and the initial storytelling, others express a desire for a more dynamic story progression throughout the gameplay.
- “With cute and interesting people and animals, humorous clues, storylines connecting levels, moderate difficulty, rich buildings, and props.”
- “However, the chill atmosphere and story made even that enjoyable.”
- “There's a brief but entertaining story narrated by a voice actor at the start of each scene which links all the segments together.”
- “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.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery" is highlighted by its interactive elements, where players can engage with characters and objects that produce amusing sounds. The game features humorous clues and storylines that connect various levels, enhancing the overall experience with entertaining themes and characters. While the environments are richly designed, some players feel that the scale limits the potential for more complex humor in map design.
- “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.”
- “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.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it sweet and contributing to a relaxed atmosphere, while others find it annoying and frustrating. Overall, it is noted for its signature style that aligns with the game's cute graphics, but opinions vary significantly among users.
- “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.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The optimization of the sequel releases has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting significant lag during loading screens and excessively long loading times. However, some note that these sequels are better optimized compared to their predecessor.
- “Better optimized than the previous game.”
- “I believe this is probably because both of these sequel releases are very poorly optimized (tons of lag on loading screens and ridiculous loading times), but I can't say that for sure.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics in this hidden object game are consistently praised for their supercute style and charming artwork, complementing the engaging gameplay with delightful sound design. Players appreciate the visual appeal, which remains in line with the series' signature aesthetic.
- “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.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is characterized as a relaxing "Where's Waldo?" style puzzle experience, featuring a unique mechanic that allows players to open buildings for exploration and change the time of day in later levels, enhancing the overall engagement and variety.
- “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.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a chill vibe that enhances the overall experience, making the narrative enjoyable for players.
- “The chill atmosphere and story made even that enjoyable.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally report that there are no grinding achievements in the game, indicating a lack of repetitive tasks or extended gameplay required to unlock rewards. This may enhance the overall experience by allowing players to focus on the main content without the burden of grinding.

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