The Secret Order 2: Masked Intent

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In "The Secret Order 2: Masked Intent," the daughter of the Order of the Griffins' Master must save the organization from destruction by a rogue council member. Travel through time to recover powerful artifacts, uncover secrets, and thwart the Clan of the Dragon in this suspenseful adventure game. Restore order to the world and make amends for past wrongs.

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Play Modes

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

The Secret Order 2: Masked Intent screenshot

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 230 reviews

story48 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with a mix of hidden object scenes and puzzles that keep the player entertained.
Beautiful graphics and well-designed environments that enhance the overall experience.
Interesting storyline with elements of time travel and a variety of locations to explore.

Some puzzles can be frustratingly easy or repetitive, leading to a lack of challenge.
The hint system can be annoying, as it makes a sound every time it recharges, which can be distracting.
There are reports of game-breaking bugs that prevent players from completing the game, particularly after certain key events.

story
158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
63%
6%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it engaging and colorful, while others describe it as convoluted and hard to follow, particularly for those who haven't played the first installment. Themes of time travel and fantasy are prevalent, but the narrative often feels disjointed, leading to confusion about plot progression. Overall, while the story has its moments of intrigue and depth, it may not satisfy those seeking a coherent and compelling narrative.
- “The storyline and plot were intriguing with good character development.”
- “The story is captivating enough to keep you going through the game and there is a feeling of imminent threat from your foe.”
- “The story for The Secret Order 2: Masked Intent delves deeply into a historical organization that's shrouded with mystery and conspiracy.”
- “The story is a flop though - it's convoluted and hard to follow.”
- “The storyline was very confusing and made little sense.”
- “The story line makes almost no sense whatsoever, the hidden object scenes are not too involved and some of the puzzles are just an exercise in frustration.”
graphics
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
43%
10%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful artwork and immersive visuals, while others criticize the dated and low-resolution graphics. Many noted that while certain scenes and animations are impressive, others appear flat or muddy, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are seen as decent for the genre, with some standout moments, but they often fall short of modern standards.
- “The graphics were excellent.”
- “With fantastic visuals, Sunward Games nailed it with superb colorful areas and mysterious events that will make any adventure fan enjoy their time.”
- “Incredible graphics and illustrations, the mini-games and puzzles are interesting, plus the world of the dead is so cool!!!!!”
- “The character artwork is terrible.”
- “Graphics: dated, low resolution.”
- “The graphics in the animated cutscenes are horrible; even the first one was much better!”
music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
50%
9%
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality, effectively enhancing the overall experience with a mix of soothing and suspenseful tracks that fit various scenes. While some players noted occasional repetitiveness and mismatched moods in certain areas, the majority found the soundtrack to be a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's engaging story and immersive environment. Overall, the music is considered a strong point, with many reviewers highlighting its quality and the talent behind it.
- “The selection of music the game has is fantastic: these are not the typical short-looping tracks usually used in other hidden object games, but fitting (relaxing-suspenseful-atmospheric, whichever the given scene requires) music consisting of piano, violin, and flute.”
- “The soundtrack is great at setting the tone of the game and smooth on the ears along with talented voice acting.”
- “The music was superlative - the developers should enjoy this musician's talent while they can.”
- “The only part I didn't like was the gloomy ruins area (mostly because of the annoying soundtrack), but apparently that was the 'bonus' chapter.”
- “Mainly uninspired music/sounds/voice acting.”
- “The soundtrack tried to increase the tension but fails at times due to repetitiveness and annoyance.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
30%
13%
The gameplay of "The Secret Order 2: Masked Intent" is generally praised for being enjoyable and engaging, featuring a variety of puzzles and minigames that strike a good balance in difficulty. While some reviews note the graphics and story may not be groundbreaking, the overall mechanics and immersive environments contribute to a solid gaming experience, making it a worthwhile choice for fans of the hidden object genre. However, there are mentions of predictability and a lack of originality in gameplay elements, which may detract from the experience for some players.
- “The highly enjoyable gameplay, the amazing locations, and the relatively large environments are enthralling, and even the story is quite good despite the time travel concept.”
- “Overall, I got many hours of entertaining gameplay and am delighted that Artifex Mundi has re-ignited my love of casual gaming; a nice break from FPSs and more complex mind benders.”
- “Another good hidden object game, very nice and detailed visuals, quite decent puzzles, and fun gameplay.”
- “The story is okay, but the gameplay does not follow a very clear story.”
- “Tldr: even higher quality HOGs end up recycling the same minigames and mechanics and reskinning different art and simple thin storylines on each.”
- “Gameplay is similarly average, with mediocre puzzles and good enough hidden object scenes.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
22%
33%
The game's atmosphere is highlighted by a fantastic selection of music that enhances the experience, featuring a mix of piano, violin, and flute that adapts to various scenes. While some players appreciate the engaging fantasy elements and humorous dialogue, others criticize the lifeless artwork and inconsistent storytelling, which detracts from the overall atmosphere. Overall, the game offers a tense ambiance, particularly in its darker settings, though it may not fully resonate with all players.
- “The selection of music the game has is fantastic: these are not the typical short-looping tracks usually used in other HOGs, but fitting (relaxing-suspenseful-atmospheric, whichever the given scene requires) music consisting of piano, violin, and flute.”
- “Pros: very cool fantasy atmosphere, great music, fun HOG scenes and puzzles that were interesting without being frustrating, pretty decent voice acting, and multiple dialogue lines I found genuinely funny (personal favorite is the 'please work? fine, be that way' when you use an item wrong because, same).”
- “Apart from that, this game has a tense atmosphere.”
- “This should have been an entertaining adventure, but the lifeless artwork, discordant story, and lack of atmosphere turned it into a chore.”
- “Music is okay but can miss the mark at times with the mood atmosphere of some areas.”
- “It's the collector's edition that is on Steam, so the bonus chapter is already added in the middle of the story, when you're diving into a terrible atmosphere, with spirits, swamps, and other cursed castles.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with some genuinely funny moments and dialogue, particularly in item interactions, but overshadowed by instances of poor voice acting. While the fantasy atmosphere and engaging puzzles contribute positively, the overall comedic impact is diminished by translation issues and flat humor.
- “Pros: very cool fantasy atmosphere, great music, fun hog scenes and puzzles that were interesting without being frustrating, pretty decent voice acting, and multiple dialogue lines I found genuinely funny (personal favorite is the 'please work? fine, be that way' when you use an item wrong because, same).”
- “It's funny how a game made by a Polish studio has the translation so messed up.”
- “While it's occasionally funny, most of the time the bad voice acting is just bad.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game has been criticized for its minimal replayability, with many users noting that it offers little incentive to play again after the initial experience. Overall, the consensus is that the replay value is low to nonexistent.
- “Minimal replay value.”
- “I don’t see much replay value, though.”
- “The replay value for the game is low.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game is praised for being well-integrated into an intriguing storyline, striking a balance that enhances the narrative without overwhelming it with excessive plot elements.
- “The storyline and plot were intriguing with good character development.”
- “It had enough depth and nuance in character development that it enhanced the overall story.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often involving excessive backtracking and a mid-game story tangent that complicates puzzles, leading to a less engaging experience.
- “Tedious backtracking.”
- “It's just okay; the story goes off on a tangent mid-game, which kind of makes the puzzles a bit tedious.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others experience significant lag and technical issues. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary widely depending on individual system configurations.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users have reported occasional glitches affecting object visibility during gameplay, requiring a reboot to resolve the issue. Overall, while stability is generally acceptable, these bugs can disrupt the gaming experience.
- “I ran into a couple of glitches where needed objects would not show up when passing the cursor over them during multiple, careful room/location searches, and then would magically appear after a reboot of the game.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing significant progress.”
- “I experienced several instances of the game freezing, forcing me to restart and lose my saved data.”