Secrets of the Past: Dion

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Become an archaeologist and lead an excavation at the ancient city of Dion! In this casual simulation game, your goal is to unearth and exhibit the real treasures of the Villa of Dionysus. Will you manage to do so before the heavy rain season?

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Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Secrets of the Past: Dion is an educational and enjoyable game that effectively simulates the archaeological process, making it a fun learning experience.
The game features a nice mixture of simulation, history, and puzzle-solving, allowing players to manage resources and uncover artifacts in a time-constrained environment.
It offers a sense of authenticity and has potential for expansion, with players expressing interest in more digs and scenarios.

The graphics are passable but could be improved, and the game lacks the top-tier visuals that many players expect.
The game is quite short, with a playtime of around 1 to 1.5 hours, and there is only one dig site, limiting replayability and overall content.
The real-time mechanics create a sense of urgency that detracts from the enjoyment of the discovery process, making it feel rushed.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are considered passable but lacking in quality, with reviewers noting that while impressive visuals are important in gaming, they alone do not compensate for subpar gameplay. Overall, the visuals do not meet the expectations set by top-tier games.
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “The visuals feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making the game feel unrefined.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express mixed feelings about replayability; while some appreciate the options available to enhance the experience and encourage multiple playthroughs, others feel that the game lacks significant replay value.
- “It also gives you some options to spice the game up, which adds a sense of replayability and encourages you to play it a few more times.”
- “Replayability: nil”
- “It also gives you some options to spice the game up, which gives you some sense of replayability and you could play it a few more times.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers feel that the gameplay does not meet the high standards expected alongside the game's visuals, suggesting a disconnect that detracts from the overall experience.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a background story that delves into the ancient city of Dion, adding depth to the narrative and enriching the player's experience.
- “There's also some background story for the ancient city of Dion.”
- “The background story for the ancient city of Dion is underdeveloped and lacks depth.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
- “Character motivations are unclear, making it hard to connect with the story.”