Secret Mission: The Forgotten Island
- January 12, 2022
- Frogwares
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamHelp Chanel explore the island, and make her way back to her ship in Secret Mission – The Forgotten Island, a fun and exciting Hidden Object game.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features clever hidden object scenes, with some objects amusingly hidden in plain sight.
- It offers quick map travel and markers for completed locations, making navigation easy.
- The art and music are pleasant, contributing to a chill gaming experience.
- The graphics are very dated, making some objects difficult to see against the background.
- The story is clichéd and lacks depth, with a less satisfying ending.
- Playing on harder difficulty can be frustrating due to the long recharge time for the skip button.
- story14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story is generally viewed as unremarkable, relying heavily on clichés and familiar tropes, such as a forbidden love narrative intertwined with magic and ancient technology. While some players found it enjoyable and appreciated the smooth flow of gameplay, others felt the ending was lacking and the overall plot could have been more engaging. Despite its simplicity, the game features animated story segments that enhance the experience, reminiscent of older titles in the genre.
“Despite being a fairly new game, it reminds me of the older Artifex Mundi titles. The game still has plenty of in-game animation parts for the story, and it's a mix of puzzles, finding objects, and hidden object game parts, but they are more like the basic mechanics of older HOG games.”
“The story and game flow great, with no parts where you get lost or stuck; I ended up playing in one sitting.”
“The story is a collage of clichés and tropes.”
“She crashes and then has an adventure to save a couple of lovers from half a century ago that got trapped because of a whole story of forbidden love, magic crystals, with some ancient civilization tech thrown in the mix.”
“Despite being a fairly new game, it reminds me of the older Artifex Mundi titles. The game still has plenty of in-game animation parts for the story, but it feels like a mix of basic mechanics from older hidden object games.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely regarded as dated, with some users noting difficulty in discerning objects and issues with screen compatibility on modern computers. Despite these shortcomings, the game remains enjoyable due to its balanced difficulty and engaging hidden object scenes, making it a worthwhile purchase for those who appreciate retro aesthetics.
“All in all, worth your money if you buy it on sale and like or don't mind old graphics.”
“Unfortunately, the only downside is the graphics are extremely dated at this age, with some objects difficult to discern.”
“Graphics are not good, and the screen isn't made for modern computers (has to be played in windowed mode to avoid stretched screen).”
“The graphics look very dated today, but it is still a fun hidden object game with balanced difficulty, original minigames, and well-done hidden object scenes.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently described as pleasant and complements the overall chill vibes, enhancing the relaxing atmosphere alongside the appealing art style.
“Chill game with chill vibes, nice art & nice music.”
“The music is pleasant and the art is easy on the eyes.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reminiscent of classic Artifex Mundi titles, featuring a blend of puzzles, hidden object gameplay, and animated story segments. While it incorporates familiar mechanics, it leans towards the simpler elements found in older hidden object games.
“Despite being a fairly new game, it reminds me of the older Artifex Mundi titles. The game still has plenty of in-game animation parts for the story, and it's a mix of puzzles, finding objects, and hidden object game parts, but they feel like the basic mechanics of older hidden object games.”
“Despite being a fairly new game, it reminds me of the older Artifex Mundi titles. The gameplay still has plenty of in-game animation parts for the story, and it's a mix of puzzles, finding objects, and hidden object game parts, but they feel more like the basic mechanics of older hidden object games.”
