Time Trap: Hidden Objects
- July 28, 2017
- Crisp App Studio
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Get on Apple Store"Time Trap: Hidden Objects" is a puzzle-filled adventure game that transports players across different eras. Search for hidden objects, solve challenging puzzles, and uncover secrets in various historical settings such as medieval Europe, ancient Egypt, and more. The game features over 20 detailed scenes and a captivating storyline, providing hours of immersive gameplay.
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Reviews
- The game features nice artwork and a relaxing atmosphere, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- It offers a variety of hidden object scenes and mini-games, providing some engaging gameplay.
- The music is atmospheric and helps enhance the overall experience while searching for objects.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and boring, as many objects are reused across different scenes.
- The storyline is poorly developed and lacks depth, leaving players unsatisfied.
- There are issues with broken achievements and technical glitches that detract from the overall experience.
- story31 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 26 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a generally negative perception of the game's story, with many players finding it underdeveloped, shallow, or lacking in engagement. While some appreciated the atmospheric elements and intriguing concepts, most felt that the narrative failed to provide a satisfying or cohesive experience, often overshadowed by repetitive gameplay and minimal storytelling. Overall, the consensus suggests that the game prioritizes hidden object mechanics over a compelling narrative.
“Very creepy vibe throughout the game, which is brought about by the advancing story through notes and the music.”
“I’m excited to keep playing because I want to find out what happens and how the storyline concludes, and the quality of the audio-visual content makes things even more entertaining.”
“Time Trap is a very atmospheric hidden object game with good graphics and storyline.”
“The story leaves a lot to be desired; it alludes to things but never develops the ideas nor gives us a satisfying ending.”
“The art looks to be largely photoshopped together with low contrast and poor graphic quality, and the story is fairly nonexistent.”
“Time traps is all about quantity instead of quality, where the abundance of the hidden object scenes want to hide their horribly outdated nature and mechanics, plus the lack of actual storytelling.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics received mixed reviews, with some players praising the artwork and atmospheric design, while others criticized the low resolution and poor quality. Many noted that the graphics were adequate for the game's genre, particularly in hidden object games, but there were also complaints about pixelation and lack of detail. Despite the varying opinions, a significant number of users found the visuals to be pleasant and suitable for casual gameplay.
“Time Trap is a very atmospheric hidden object game with good graphics and storyline.”
“Pleasant soundtrack, good graphics, very low system requirements, as well as the genre of object search is the recipe for a pleasant pastime.”
“Beautiful graphics and good sound.”
“This is one of the worst in terms of mechanics, graphics, story, and hidden object puzzles.”
“The art looks to be largely photoshopped together with low contrast and poor graphic quality, and the story is fairly nonexistent.”
“The graphics are low resolution even for ancient smartphones, and everything is so pixelated that you may think your monitor is malfunctioning.”
- music13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience and contributing to a relaxing yet immersive vibe. While many players find the soundtrack pleasant and fitting for the game's theme, some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the music is seen as a strong aspect of the game, complementing its visuals and gameplay.
“Oh yes, this music is great, it helps you relax, which is very important when searching.”
“Very creepy vibe throughout the game, which is enhanced by the advancing story conveyed through notes and the music.”
“This game has a lot of potential, with outstanding imagery and music that pulls you in.”
“Very creepy vibe throughout the game, which is enhanced by the advancing story conveyed through notes and the music.”
“I guess the whole game was constructed to promote the soundtrack.”
“The music is okay, very atmospheric, but can be quite repetitive.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of engaging mechanics and a compelling storyline, with many finding it boring and repetitive. Players noted that the game relies heavily on outdated hidden object puzzles and lacks meaningful goals, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a mix of poor mechanics and an overwhelming quantity of content that fails to deliver quality.
“The gameplay is diverse: in addition to searching for items in the game, there are puzzles and a search for differences.”
“This is one of the worst in terms of mechanics, graphics, story, and hidden object puzzles.”
“It's an endless driving game (because that's easier than having a goal) where you have to stay between going too slow and too fast (it's a terrible mechanic) until...you get bored, I guess?”
“Time traps is all about quantity instead of quality, where the abundance of the hidden object scenes wants to hide their horribly outdated nature and mechanics, plus the lack of actual storytelling.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive post-apocalyptic setting and engaging visuals, contributing to a compelling experience. While the music enhances the ambiance, some players find it repetitive. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point, making it a worthwhile choice for fans of the genre.
“I like this genre of video games, and this game has an awesome post-apocalyptic atmosphere, which I enjoy. For the price, it's a great choice.”
“Passed it twice in two different languages; the atmosphere in the game is very cool.”
“Time Trap is a very atmospheric hidden object game with good graphics and a compelling storyline.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its playful design choices, such as the ironic juxtaposition of offering a zoom feature only to present players with a minuscule puzzle, which adds a lighthearted and whimsical touch to the gameplay experience.
“It's funny that the game gives you the option to zoom in, and then they throw a tiny puzzle at you.”
“The humor in this game is spot on, with witty dialogue that keeps you chuckling throughout.”
“I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments that catch you off guard.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers decent replayability through a variety of hidden object scenes and a scoring system designed to encourage players to revisit levels for better performance.
“The large number of hidden object scenes adds significant replay value, especially with the inclusion of a scoring system.”
“The game offers a variety of hidden object scenes that enhance its replayability, encouraging players to improve their scores.”
“I appreciate how the game incorporates a scoring system to boost replay value, making each playthrough feel fresh.”
“The only positive thing I can think of is the large number of hidden object scenes and how the game tries to add replay value with a score system.”
“After completing the game once, I found little incentive to play it again; the story doesn't change, and the challenges feel repetitive.”
“While there are multiple endings, they don't significantly alter the gameplay experience, making replaying feel more like a chore than a choice.”
