The hidden game society
- May 28, 2021
- digital2 games
"The Hidden Game Society" is a digital escape room experience, where players must find their way out of a mysterious club by discovering hidden mechanisms, solving riddles, and deciphering secret combinations. With simple controls and a first-person view, players are fully immersed in the engaging atmosphere as they tackle this test to secure their membership. The game is a short, but challenging experience, perfect for fans of escape room puzzles.
Reviews
- The game features wonderful graphics and a beautiful environment that enhances the overall experience.
- The puzzles are fun and challenging, providing a good mental workout for players.
- The game is reasonably priced, making it a decent value for the short amount of gameplay.
- The game is very short, with most players completing it in under an hour, which leaves them wanting more content.
- Some puzzles feel forced and lack logical progression, leading to confusion and frustration.
- There are issues with clarity in gameplay, such as unclear endings and repetitive clues, which detract from the overall experience.
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a blend of interesting historical elements and classical compositions, which some players appreciate. Additionally, the option to turn off the music is a welcomed feature for those who may not always be in the mood for it. Overall, while the music is well-crafted, it may not resonate with every player at all times.
“A little bit of interesting history, art, and great classical music.”
“I also liked being able to turn off the music.”
“I didn't dislike the music, I just wasn't in the mood for it.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their quality, contributing to an immersive experience, though there is a minor glitch that can affect the player's perspective when interacting with certain objects. Overall, the visuals enhance the challenging gameplay.
“Wonderful graphics and very difficult and challenging puzzles.”
“There was a minor glitch in the graphics where if you are standing behind a desk drawer when you open it, your point of view can be elevated outside the clipping envelope.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is relatively short, with users reporting completion times around 30 to 45 minutes, which some found disappointing for the price. While there are some engaging mechanics, players may encounter moments of confusion that can extend playtime slightly.
“That being said, I wasn't expecting to pay $3 for 30 minutes of gameplay (I got up to 45 just doing the game two more times thinking I had missed something).”
“I wasn't expecting to pay $3 for 30 minutes of gameplay (I ended up playing for 45 minutes just doing the game two more times thinking I had missed something).”
“I got stuck for a bit, but once I figured out one of the mechanics, I got through it in under an hour.”