Review: Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery may be a copy of prior installments, but it’s still tried and true

Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery

This review is going to be a bit different because I’ve already done a deep dive review on Hidden Through Time 2: Myths and Magic. If you’re familiar with the Hidden Through Time series by Rogueside, then you’ll know that the games are basically carbon copies.

Generally, the way you play and how you play doesn’t change through the installments. It’s just the Eras that change like Victorian, Medieval, etc.

If you’re not familiar with this line of games, Hidden Through Time is all about finding hidden objects. You’re given an Era like Science Fiction and then you play through levels designed for that theme. You’ll be treated to a little story that unfolds at the start of each level, but have no bearing on the game as a whole.

If you’re stuck on where an item is, you can hover over the prompted object and it’ll give you a clue as to where you’re likely to find that object. Additionally, some objects may be harder to find because of a weather system that Hidden Through Time 2 uses where some objects can only be found in sunny weather and others in rainy.

The weather conditions change depending on the level, but what I found to be different between the two games is that the change in weather doesn’t happen until level 6 in any given era for Discovery and in Myths and Magic, it was pretty much there from the first level.

Additionally, in Myths and Magic, there were hidden items that you could find like a dragon egg in the Medieval levels that was an extra little thing. Discovery doesn’t have those hidden gems, which was kind of a bummer.

All in all, you don’t have to be the best at finding objects. Each level only needs a certain amount of items found to unlock the next level. The only time you’d need to worry about completionism is if you’re out here for an achievement.

Who isn’t out here for achievements though? Isn’t that the point of playing on Steam over other consoles? Or is that just me?

Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery is a smaller game with only three eras as opposed to the four in Myths and Magic, but Discovery is, also, $2 cheaper. So, while I wish it had been longer, I greatly appreciate the fact that the price reflects the amount of content offered.

Personally, I enjoy the Hidden Through Time series. I think the artstyle is charming and I don’t hate that they’re all basically the same mechanics. Then again, I enjoy a good Freecell session, so maybe I’m not the best person to judge enjoyment by on simpler game designs.

If you love hidden object games, Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery is as good as any to pop into your game library. With the unique art style, the tailored music, and the voice acted story, you’re getting a nice package on a simple concept.

Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery is available now for $10.99 on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. Or, you can get it on iOS and Android for $2.99. But, if hidden object games aren’t your speed, we just did a review on Vampire Therapist that you can check out.