Secret Archives

About

"Secret Archives" is a third-person shooting and decryption game set in a future where a unique mineral has caused a large-scale infection. As the protagonist, your mission is to retrieve important files and escape the infected area. The game features three weapons and synthetic ammunition, as well as puzzles to solve and secret styles of clothing to discover. Explore the box court style map, defeat enemies, and take photos to commemorate your journey.

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Play Modes

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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

stability2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a decent amount of content, with a long main story and various collectibles and challenges to unlock outfits and poses.
The gunplay is enjoyable, and the game features different types of zombies and weapons, along with basic stealth mechanics.
The developer has added new game modes for free, showing commitment to improving the game and providing additional content.

The save system is frustrating, requiring excessive clicking to register saves, which can be a significant annoyance during gameplay.
The game suffers from poor level design, with excessive backtracking and empty areas that can make exploration tedious.
Combat can feel unsatisfying due to weak enemy animations and a lack of impact when shooting, leading to a repetitive gameplay experience.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a mix of zombie combat, weapon crafting, and stealth mechanics, reminiscent of titles like Resident Evil and Dark Souls, with an arena mode that introduces character upgrades and difficulty adjustments. Players can engage in item management and strategic combat, though some mechanics, such as boss durability, may feel frustratingly unbalanced. Overall, while the game lacks polish compared to similar titles, it offers an enjoyable experience for fans of the genre, especially at its price point.
- “There are several types of zombies (including bosses), different weapons to find, ammo crafting, and basic stealth mechanics.”
- “The arena mode actually changes the ammo stack system, health kit stacking mechanics, and how items drop, showing the developer put some thought into it and adjusted things from the standard game.”
- “What I thought would be another shovelware, asset flipper game with no gameplay, turned out to be a hidden gem.”
- “So the gameplay loop becomes this frustrating process which will have you question your sanity.”
- “Even on easy mode, these bosses take so many shots before they drop; I was sure I was doing something wrong and that I must be missing a mechanic.”
- “It is also not as polished as 'The Killing Antidote', a very similar game; the animations, sounds, and dress-up mechanics are a lot simpler here, but it is still enjoyable to play if you're the target audience.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some praising their unique style, while others criticize the environmental visuals as feeling outdated, resembling late PlayStation 2 quality. Character models are noted to be more aligned with the PlayStation 3 era, leading to a cartoonish appearance that may not appeal to all players.
- “Visuals are unique, and that means awesome!”
- “The game's environmental graphics are where it starts to feel really outdated, and the character is very cartoonish.”
- “The environmental graphics look like a late PlayStation 2 title, while the character models look like they are from the PlayStation 3 era.”
- “(PS2 / PS3 / PS4) generation style graphics.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The main story is lengthy and engaging, surpassing the Resident Evil 3 remake in duration, while also featuring unique gameplay elements like a Dark Souls-inspired boss fight and an arena mode reminiscent of Resident Evil 4's Mercenaries. However, some mechanics feel disconnected from the main narrative, leading to a mixed reception regarding their integration.
- “The main story is pretty long, taking me a bit longer than the Resident Evil 3 remake.”
- “The main story is pretty long, but it feels disjointed and lacks depth.”
- “The narrative is confusing and fails to engage the player, making it hard to care about the characters.”
- “The story feels like a collection of random ideas rather than a cohesive plot, leaving many questions unanswered.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game demonstrates solid stability with smooth gunplay and minimal bugs, though some players have noted occasional texture pop-ins. The main story is also lengthy, providing a substantial gameplay experience.
- “The gunplay is nice; it isn't buggy at all, aside from some texture pop-ins.”
- “The main story is pretty long, taking me a bit longer than the Resident Evil 3 remake.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers unanimously praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting its exceptional sound design that effectively conveys a sense of isolation and immersion. The overall execution of the atmospheric elements is considered flawless, enhancing the player's experience significantly.
- “The sound and audio create an atmosphere of isolation that they nailed 100% - perfect!”
- “The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
- “The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the visuals, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
- “Despite the potential, the environment lacks any real depth or character, leaving it feeling flat.”
- “The sound design is underwhelming, failing to enhance the atmosphere or evoke any real emotion.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is initially amusing due to exaggerated features, but it quickly loses its charm and becomes tiresome.