Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic

81%
Game Brain Score Based on 112 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • music
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Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic is an adorable hidden objects game with light story and cute sprites. It captures the joy of the first game really well and is perfect for any fan of the genre.
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In "Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic," explore four magical eras filled with hand-drawn artwork and hidden objects. Unlock new levels, uncover secrets, and wield the Re Shift feature to change between day and night or summer and winter. Experience single-player campaign mode and create custom dreamworlds in online mode.

  • Mac OS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

81%
Audience ScoreBased on 112 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features charming graphics, pleasant music, and smooth animations, creating an enjoyable atmosphere.
  • The addition of time and weather changes adds complexity and replay value, making the search for hidden objects more engaging.
  • The community-made levels and level editor enhance the game's replayability, allowing players to create and share their own maps.
  • There are persistent bugs, such as the Master Detective Achievement not working and items not loading properly during gameplay.
  • Some players find the clues to be confusing or nonsensical, leading to frustration in finding hidden objects.
  • The game has performance issues on larger maps, causing slowdowns even on high-end systems.
  • story17 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the improvements in character design and the addition of narrated intros for each level, which provide a light-hearted context. However, many feel that the storytelling remains shallow, lacking depth and coherence, and that the narrative elements often do not enhance the gameplay experience. While there are enjoyable snippets and historical references, the overall execution leaves players wanting more substance and polish in the storytelling aspect.

    • “A nice improvement from the first game of the series, Hidden Through Time 2 is still a hidden-object game with a lot of historical and fictional references, but now we can also follow storylines with a cool narration at the beginning of each level, and change the weather/time of the scene to find different objects and situations.”
    • “The light-hearted, but excellent story snippets enjoyably narrated at the beginning of a level, the change of the time of day, the modular and multi-layered buildings, better editor, community levels, and a soundtrack that is as catchy as the flu in November make this a fantastic little game to wind down.”
    • “The addition of voiced storytelling at the start of each map was a small but also very welcome addition!”
    • “The little bit of exposition at the start of each level brings nothing to the table as I wouldn't say there's any form of story, nor does it provide any form of clue for the level.”
    • “I'm glad I did the 80s era last; although its story was boring and the only one where I skipped some of the voiced parts, it had the best music.”
    • “While I played it for a while, it still seemed short, but there are the maps that others have made, but sadly, no story for them!”
  • graphics10 mentions

    The graphics are widely praised for their charm and creativity, featuring a cute art style and smooth animations that enhance the overall atmosphere of the game. While the visuals are generally considered beautiful and enjoyable, some reviewers noted a lack of polish in certain areas. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a delightful experience for players.

    • “The charming graphics, pleasant music, and smooth animations create an enjoyable atmosphere that’s hard to resist.”
    • “It is a fantastic example of a hidden object game, featuring a variety of hidden objects, cute artwork, and adorable sound design.”
    • “Really love this game, very well made hide and seek game with beautiful graphics, some clever puzzles and a lovely soundtrack, highly recommended :)”
    • “While the game packs a lot of charm with its visuals and narration, it definitely lacks polish.”
  • music8 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and catchiness, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the whimsical themes and diverse musical instrument riffs, although some opted to mute the soundtrack during gameplay for personal preference. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, adding to the game's appeal.

    • “The charming graphics, pleasant music, and smooth animations create an enjoyable atmosphere that’s hard to resist.”
    • “The light-hearted, but excellent story snippets enjoyably narrated at the beginning of a level, the change of the time of day, the modular and multi-layered buildings, better editor, community levels, and a soundtrack that is as catchy as the flu in November make this a fantastic little game to wind down.”
    • “I love the different musical instrument riffs and how they made them actually complementary when you fast click an instrument several times in a row.”
    • “The music is pretty chill though I did end up muting it while creating my map to listen to something more.”
    • “The soundtrack is as catchy as the flu in November, making this a fantastic little game to wind down.”
  • gameplay7 mentions

    Gameplay in the game is enhanced by innovative mechanics and a seasonal feature that adds variety to levels, though some users express a desire for a locking mechanism to prevent accidental item movement. Overall, players appreciate the engaging new elements and artistic design, despite some challenges in item discovery.

    • “Really love the season mechanic as it can really spice up levels for devs and players.”
    • “Amazing art and some new mechanics are the things I enjoyed a lot in this game.”
    • “I'm really enjoying the new mechanics and I'm finding that some of the items are actually pretty difficult to find, even with the hints.”
    • “I wish there was a locking mechanic for item placement so that you don't accidentally move it around while adding or moving things.”
    • “But this very much feels like a gimmick and doesn't really add to the gameplay.”
    • “My full review of this game where I go into detail about gameplay, narrative, and styling is available on [url=https://indie-hive.com/hidden-though-time-2-myths-and-magic/]Indie Hive[/url].”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game's replayability is significantly enhanced by the inclusion of community-made levels and a level editor, providing players with a constant stream of new content to explore. Users appreciate the high replay value stemming from the creativity of player-generated maps.

    • “The addition of community-made levels and the level editor adds even more replay value, ensuring there's always something new to discover.”
    • “The replayability is pretty high, considering people actually make their own cool little maps.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Users report significant stability issues, including frequent freezing on startup that slows down their PCs and requires a hard shutdown. Overall, the game is described as very buggy, contributing to a frustrating experience.

    • “It freezes on startup, slowing down my PC and forcing me to push the power button to shut down the PC.”
    • “It is still very buggy, as you can see in the discussions section.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly noting that the objectives can feel more laborious than in previous installments, with an abundance of small items to collect. However, some users express a willingness to overlook this tedium.

    • “I completed two stages of the campaign, and both were tedious.”
    • “I found the objectives in this game a tad more tedious than the first (lots of tiny objects), but I didn't mind that too much.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Players report significant performance issues, particularly in the larger maps, which affect the overall optimization of the game. While other aspects have seen improvements, the optimization remains a concern that developers need to address.

    • “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even in complex scenarios.”
    • “I appreciate the developers' efforts in optimizing the game, making it run better on various hardware setups.”
    • “The game runs beautifully on my system after the latest optimization updates, enhancing my overall experience.”
    • “If you're a high refresh rate enthusiast like me, be aware that there are significant performance issues in the very large maps, which I would estimate affect about 25% of the game.”
    • “Everything about the game has seen improvements, except for performance. Developers, please fix this.”
    • “The optimization is lacking, leading to frustrating lag and stuttering during gameplay.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is enhanced by charming graphics, pleasant music, and smooth animations, resulting in an engaging and enjoyable experience that captivates players.

    • “The charming graphics, pleasant music, and smooth animations create an enjoyable atmosphere that’s hard to resist.”
  • humor1 mentions

    Users feel that the humor in the game is lacking, particularly noting that the clues provided are not as helpful or amusing as expected.

  • character development1 mentions

    Reviewers note significant improvements in character designs, addressing previous inconsistencies like mismatched skin tones, and appreciate the game's effort to provide a more straightforward narrative while maintaining its visual storytelling elements.

    • “I'm glad to see improvements in character designs, especially after the mismatched skin tones in the first game. The developers have made strides in creating a more cohesive visual experience.”
    • “The character development in this game is impressive, with a more straightforward story that enhances the overall narrative while still maintaining its visual storytelling promise.”
    • “The evolution of the characters is evident, and it's refreshing to see how the developers have focused on creating more relatable and diverse characters this time around.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
    • “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that affect character growth; it feels like the characters are on a predetermined path.”
    • “While the visuals have improved, the character arcs are still underwhelming and fail to engage the player emotionally.”
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