The Secret Order 2: Masked Intent

80%
Game Brain Score Based on 142 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • music
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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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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 142 reviews
story32 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The graphics are excellent and the artwork is beautiful, providing an immersive experience.
  • The storyline is intriguing with good character development, keeping players engaged throughout.
  • The puzzles are interesting and well-balanced, offering a mix of challenge without being overly frustrating.
  • The game suffers from tedious backtracking, making navigation frustrating and time-consuming.
  • Some hidden object scenes are blurry and contain obscure items, making them difficult to complete.
  • There are several bugs, including game-breaking issues that prevent players from finishing the game.
  • story78 mentions

    The game's story received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-developed, while others felt it was convoluted or lacking depth compared to previous installments. Many appreciated the intriguing plot and character development, but some noted that the narrative could be confusing or not captivating enough to hold their interest. Overall, the story is seen as decent but not essential for enjoyment, with varying opinions on its execution and connection to the game's gameplay.

    • “The storyline and plot were intriguing with good character development.”
    • “The secret order is an excellent game with story-rich details.”
    • “Voice acting is solid and the soundtrack appropriately threatening; 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 did not captivate or hold my interest.”
    • “The story is a flop though - it's convoluted and hard to follow.”
    • “Lacked a real storyline to engage you in the game.”
  • graphics48 mentions

    The graphics in the game received mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful artwork and engaging cutscenes, while others criticized the quality as flat, blurry, or outdated. Many noted the appealing 3D art style and magical lighting, but there were also complaints about lifeless visuals and a lack of atmosphere in certain areas. Overall, while some found the graphics to be a highlight, others felt they detracted from the overall experience.

    • “This isn't a 'cookie cutter' hidden object game--the graphics and art are beautiful, the sounds and story are really good...the cutscenes are elaborate and engaging.”
    • “The graphics are lovely, and the voice acting is good.”
    • “The artwork is incredible and I enjoyed the suspense and thrill of the cutscenes, and I'm not usually a person to bother with cutscenes.”
    • “Horrible graphics in the hops.”
    • “Flat, smudged artwork/graphics/scenes.”
    • “This should have been an entertaining adventure but the lifeless artwork, discordant story and lack of atmosphere turned it into a chore.”
  • music17 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its fitting and atmospheric qualities that enhance the fantasy setting. However, some reviewers noted that the soundtrack can be repetitive and occasionally fails to build tension effectively. Overall, the combination of music, sound effects, and voice acting contributes positively to the game's immersive experience, despite some criticisms of repetitiveness.

    • “Voice acting is solid and the soundtrack appropriately threatening. The story is captivating enough to keep you going through the game and there is a feeling of imminent threat from your foe.”
    • “As usual in Artifex Mundi games, you get a dramatic story, lots of puzzles, different locations, and exciting music.”
    • “The soundtracks and music are quite well created, and the same goes for the graphics.”
    • “The music is repetitive, but the sound effects in the swamp made me want to scream.”
    • “Mainly uninspired music, sounds, and voice acting.”
    • “The soundtrack tried to increase the tension but fails at times due to repetitiveness and annoyance.”
  • gameplay11 mentions

    The gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating its accessibility, engaging puzzles, and decent graphics. While some noted issues with choppy cinematics and a lack of originality, many found the overall experience entertaining and a refreshing break from more complex games. The balance of puzzle difficulty and the integration of various gameplay elements contribute to a satisfying casual gaming experience.

    • “I liked the great gameplay, the beautiful images and environments, and the unusual story.”
    • “Good amount of gameplay time and the puzzles are a good difficulty (not too easy), which is nice.”
    • “Overall, 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 like Obduction, Riven, etc.”
    • “The story is okay, but the gameplay does not follow a very clear story.”
    • “Shame because the artworks and gameplay as such were ok.”
  • atmosphere7 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is described as a mix of haunting and tense elements, with some players appreciating the cool fantasy setting and engaging music, while others criticize the inconsistency in sound effects and lifeless artwork. The shift from a mystery sci-fi vibe to a high fantasy tale has left some feeling that the atmosphere lacks depth, making the experience feel more like a chore than an adventure. Overall, the atmosphere is polarizing, with moments of intrigue overshadowed by discordant storytelling.

    • “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.”
    • “The story is a bit weak compared to the first game in the series, and this is where the series changes from the mystery sci-fi atmosphere of its predecessor and becomes more of a high fantasy tale.”
    • “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.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often citing excessive backtracking and a meandering story that detracts from the overall experience. This leads to a feeling of spending more time navigating the map than engaging with the gameplay itself.

    • “I spent more time on the map screen than in the game because of the tedious backtracking.”
    • “Tedious backtracking.”
    • “It's just okay; the story goes off on a tangent mid-game, which kind of makes the puzzles a bit tedious.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    Overall, the reviews indicate that the game has very low replayability, with many users expressing that there is little to no incentive to play it again after the initial experience.

    • “I don’t see much replay value, though.”
    • “The replay value for the game is low.”
    • “Replayability is basically null as well.”
  • character development2 mentions

    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. Players appreciate the depth and growth of characters, which contributes positively to the overall experience.

    • “The storyline and plot were intriguing with good character development.”
    • “It had enough highs and yet not so many that it distracted from story and character development.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the genuinely funny dialogue and amusing moments, particularly in the context of item interactions. However, some reviewers noted that the humor can be flat at times, suggesting a mixed experience overall.

    • “The multiple dialogue lines I found genuinely funny, especially the 'please work? Fine, be that way' when you use an item wrong, really added to the experience.”
    • “The fun hog scenes and puzzles were interesting without being frustrating, and the humor throughout kept me engaged.”
    • “The voice acting was pretty decent, and the humor really shone through in various moments.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users have reported stability issues, including glitches where essential objects fail to appear during searches but reappear after restarting the game.

    • “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.”
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Play time

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3hAverage play time
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