The Secret Order 5: The Buried Kingdom

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The Secret Order 5: The Buried Kingdom is a single player action game. It was developed by Sunward Games and was released on April 6, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "The Secret Order 5: The Buried Kingdom," Sarah must rescue her son from the clutches of the ruthless Malakai, who has kidnapped him in order to obtain the Crown of Fire. The game is a hidden object puzzle adventure that takes players on a thrilling journey through mysterious lands and challenging puzzles. Sarah must use her wits and determination to defeat Malakai, save her son, and prevent the Crown of Fire from causing massive destruction.

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 115 reviews

story15 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a variety of different locations, enhancing the visual experience.
There is a good selection of puzzles and mini-games, providing engaging gameplay for fans of the hidden object genre.
The inclusion of a dragon companion adds a unique element to the gameplay, allowing for creative interactions.

The story is weak and lacks coherence, feeling disjointed and not well-developed compared to previous installments.
Many puzzles are repetitive and borrowed from earlier games, leading to a lack of originality and challenge.
The game is relatively short, with a playtime of around 3-4 hours, which may not justify the price for some players.

story
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
76%
7%
The story in "The Secret Order 5: The Buried Kingdom" is generally viewed as underdeveloped and inconsistent, often feeling like a mere backdrop to the gameplay rather than a cohesive narrative. While some players appreciated the colorful setting and the inclusion of dragons, many criticized the plot for being simplistic, illogical, and lacking continuity, making it less engaging compared to previous installments in the series. Overall, the game prioritizes puzzles and hidden object scenes over a compelling storyline, which may appeal to casual gamers but disappoints those seeking a richer narrative experience.
- “The secret order 5: the buried kingdom convinces with immersive gameplay at the highest level and an exciting story.”
- “I really enjoyed the dragons in the story; they’re being used against their will to fulfill the villain's evil and not very well thought out plan.”
- “An absolutely fantastic game with a wonderful story line.”
- “The second disappointment is the actual story itself, which was sketchy and lacked continuity.”
- “It all seems rather rushed: not a lot of content, very few hidden-object scenes, uninteresting mini-game puzzles, repetitive tasks, all layered on top of a story that makes little sense, has no context, and really has almost nothing to do with the series.”
- “Granted, the series never really used excessive plotting, but here the story is almost non-existent.”
graphics
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
38%
8%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and artistic quality, featuring a variety of imaginative locations and vibrant colors. While some users noted that character art and certain scenes could use improvement, the overall visual presentation is considered solid for a hidden object game, with many appreciating the detailed artwork and enjoyable sound design. However, a few critiques mention that the graphics are not exceptional and can lack crispness in some areas.
- “The graphics are great for a hidden object game and there's quite a variety of different locations - underwater, a fantasy realm, and a strange, dreamlike area.”
- “Great job to the developers and the graphics are as always so very beautiful.”
- “The artwork in the game is beautiful, the colors are vibrant and I have no complaints.”
- “The graphics are not exceptional, but some of the scenes are imaginative and passably well done (decent but not great).”
- “The graphics and colors aren't always crisp, which is a little frustrating for the hidden object scenes.”
- “Yes, this game offers the same style of storyline (forgettable) and graphics that are detailed but not photorealistic.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
17%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many users praising its quality and how it complements the gameplay and story. While some find it enjoyable and fitting, a few critiques mention the reuse of generic tracks from other games in the genre. Overall, the sound effects and ambient sounds also contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “The music is amazing too.”
- “I really enjoyed the puzzles, all the areas were beautiful (especially the underwater ones), music and voice acting were great, and the plot was fun (if a little silly as always) and a cool departure from the constant time travel of the other installments.”
- “Like the others in this series, I love the story, the graphics, the puzzles (and the ability to quickly skip them if desired) and especially the music!”
- “The music isn't offensive (other than, once again, the re-use of a seemingly generic piece of music found in other match 3/hog games....come on folks, I've now heard this exact same piece of music three times in the last calendar year....)”
- “Yes, this game offers the same style of storyline (forgettable) and graphics detailed but not photorealistic, and decent music and typically bad voice overs.”
- “The music is fitting for the game, nothing too memorable but it works well with the story being told.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The gameplay is generally well-received, offering a mix of customization options and engaging mechanics, though some players feel that the overall playtime of around 4 to 4.5 hours is insufficient. While the game features solid visuals and enjoyable puzzles, it also tends to recycle familiar minigames and mechanics typical of the genre. Overall, it balances immersive gameplay with a decent storyline, making it a fun experience despite its brevity.
- “Instead, you are free to customize almost all the gameplay elements, so you can play as easy or as hard as you want.”
- “The Secret Order 5: The Buried Kingdom convinces with immersive gameplay at the highest level and an exciting story.”
- “Solid HOG game, very nice and detailed visuals, quite decent puzzles, and fun gameplay.”
- “Needless to say, it's not a very elegant way to prolong gameplay time.”
- “Tldr: even higher quality games end up recycling the same minigames and mechanics, reskinning different art and simple, thin storylines on each.”
- “The gameplay is quite standard for anyone playing this kind of game: use items, combine them, find them, clear hidden object scenes of several sorts (which is kind of now the standard: list of words, shapes, actions required, etc.) and solve puzzles.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has low replayability, with users indicating that there is little incentive to play it multiple times.
- “The replay value for the game is low.”
- “Once you complete the game, there’s little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is generally perceived as inadequate, with reviewers noting that all characters lack depth and growth throughout the story.
- “Character development is lacking for all characters in this game.”
- “The characters feel one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the story.”
- “There is minimal growth or change in the characters, making it hard to connect with them.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report a significant improvement in stability compared to previous versions, noting the absence of glitches that were present in TSO4.
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 lag and frame rate drops, indicating that optimization may vary significantly across different system configurations.

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The Secret Order 5: The Buried Kingdom is a action game.

The Secret Order 5: The Buried Kingdom is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing The Secret Order 5: The Buried Kingdom.

The Secret Order 5: The Buried Kingdom was released on April 6, 2017.

The Secret Order 5: The Buried Kingdom was developed by Sunward Games.

The Secret Order 5: The Buried Kingdom has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

The Secret Order 5: The Buried Kingdom is a single player game.

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