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  • January 23, 2023

The Hidden and Unknown

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45%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
69% User Score Based on 16 reviews

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About The Hidden and Unknown

The Hidden and Unknown is a single player action game with mystery, comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by ProX and was released on January 23, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Hidden and Unknown is a story-based game, that aims to widen the perception of its audience in the areas of psychology and philosophy.

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69%Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews
humor4 positive mentions
music2 negative mentions

  • Intriguing story with mind-bending puzzles and mysterious exploration.
  • Beautifully rendered visuals and immersive sound design creating a unique atmosphere.
  • High replayability with many hidden secrets, side quests, and achievements to uncover.
  • Extremely high price point considered unjustifiable by most players.
  • Writing and story received criticism for being immature, incoherent, and having controversial themes.
  • Gameplay and presentation criticized as simplistic with weak artistic and narrative merit.
  • story

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The story is described as immersive and engaging, featuring enchanting exploration and meaningful side quests that encourage replayability. However, some segments are criticized for seeming disjointed, overly philosophical, and lacking clear direction, with forgettable characters and a meandering narrative. Overall, the story is both praised for its emotional impact and criticized for inconsistent execution.

    • “It's a jam-packed extravaganza with exploration, puzzles, and storytelling.”
    • “Get ready to explore enchanted forests that will make you want to bear hug every tree and creepy underground passages that are spookier than a ghost story told around the campfire.”
    • “Plus, there's optional side quests and alternative paths that'll make you wanna dive back in like a kid in a ball pit.”
    • “These rest of these segments completely buck the story and are simply a way for the author to fart out his 'philosophical' opinions through Brian and the AI's conversations.”
    • “Then the story starts about Brian and him going to school and then wanting to kill himself because he got made fun of and then changes his mind and becomes a programmer after enlisting in the army.”
    • “So we have a meandering story that goes nowhere, forgettable characters, and an intro that sounds like maybe it was copy & pasted from some MAGA politician's screed.”
  • humor

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is largely unintentional and often comes across as mocking rather than inclusive, leading to a "laughing at you" rather than "laughing with you" vibe. Many find it so absurd and over-the-top that it becomes hilariously entertaining, though some criticism arises due to its cost despite the comedic appeal.

    • “If this were free I'd be giving it a positive review because wow, this was hilarious.”
    • “This is an unintentionally hilarious fever dream of doomer zoomer brain rot.”
    • “This game is so hilarious it's a damn shame it's not free so that other people can laugh at it too.”
  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics received mixed feedback, with some praising the breathtaking visuals for enhancing the experience, while others criticized the artwork as generic and simplistic. For players seeking more impressive visual novel graphics, an alternative title like "Cut to the Core" is recommended.

    • “It's an exhilarating journey that will leave you hooked, with mind-boggling puzzles, breathtaking visuals, and a narrative that will challenge your perception of existence.”
  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally seen as grating and mismatched with the scenes, contributing to an overall unimpressive audio experience.

    • “Brian joker-cel maxes, just playing video games and listening to music.”
    • “I assume 'the hidden and unknown' refer to the generic artwork, simple prose & grating music.”
    • “This VN has simple backgrounds, middle-school level writing, and music that doesn't fit the scenes.”
  • gameplay

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is engaging and well-designed, offering a smooth and enjoyable experience that keeps players interested. It balances challenge and accessibility effectively, making it appealing to a wide range of players.

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users highlight replayability as a key feature, often enhanced by the process of earning achievements that encourage multiple playthroughs.

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The Hidden and Unknown is a action game with mystery, comedy and science fiction themes. Common tags for The Hidden and Unknown include indie, linear, psychological, abstract, artificial intelligence and others.

The Hidden and Unknown is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

The Hidden and Unknown was released on January 23, 2023.

The Hidden and Unknown was developed by ProX.

The Hidden and Unknown has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Hidden and Unknown for its humor but disliked it for its story.

The Hidden and Unknown is a single player game.

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