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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 77 | 35 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 87% | 80 | 190 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 88% | 82 | 286 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Nov 21, 2023) · 286 reviews sampled · 271 total reviews in window · weighted 151.5 up / 20.2 down · computed 10h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (26)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 70
“Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic is a very enjoyable production that stole just over an hour from my life. I am able to recommend it to anyone looking for something calming, but also warming up some of our brain rolls. What's more, you can see at a glance that this title could have been done a bit better. However, it is already not bad and is a game worth recommending.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic is fun, but some significant issues (at least on Switch) make it fall slightly short of its predecessor. It might be better to grab this one on sale or when DLC arrives (hopefully with a performance patch). Creative types might not want to wait that long.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The list of things to find might seem a little short at first, but it’s remarkably devious and should keep you searching for a consistent stretch. If you see the scenes above and think “that looks like fun,” hey, you are probably going to have a good time.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“I think Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic struggles trying to turn what is essentially a 5-minute activity book into a fully fledged game, and it just isn’t fleshed out enough to make it engaging. Once you’ve played for 10-minutes, you have experienced all there is, and if you’re looking for something a little more enticing then this isn’t the game for you. I do still think that if you’re the type of person who enjoys games where you don’t have to engage your brain and just like to pass the time with a harmless task then this could be worth playing (as long as you’re ok with long loading screens).”
read full review ↗ - 76
“An unusual title that feels like it would be perfect for even younger gamers, but may be too hard for them to stick with”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Hidden Through Time 2 is a game that is fun to play in between. I personally would not play it in one piece because it will quickly become repetitive. It’s a very cool experience to play together with multiple people, especially when they shout the phrase “it’s over there” and you still don’t know where that is. This Belgian game is definitely one of the better search games on the console. It looks tremendously fun with its unique visual style and endless gameplay through the community’s created levels.”
read full review ↗ - 92
“Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic is a great, enjoyable experience for me, and it’s worth the money if you’re a fan of the Hidden Object genre. My initial reaction was skepticism regarding Rogueside’s ability to separate this game from the previous in a way that would warrant a sequel rather than merely being a DLC offering; nonetheless, they were successful in doing so. Despite its seeming simplicity, the game offers endless activities.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Hidden Through Time 2: Myths and Magic is an adorable hidden objects game with light story and cute sprites. It captures the joy of the first game really well and is perfect for any fan of the genre.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Hidden Through Time 2 is the perfect family game: relaxed, interactive and creative, and it's one of those rare titles that will keep you coming back for months to find just one more thing.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“For new players and those players who enjoyed the first game, you will have as much fun, if not more, with Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic. It feels like the developers have put their heart and soul into Hidden Through Time 2, and it’s a lot more challenging than the first game. For me, out of the two games, I think this one is the best.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“As a kid, I used to adore the likes of Where’s Wally? and Hidden Through Time 2: Myths and Magic fills me with those same warm and cosy feelings I had all those years ago scanning busy scenes and gleefully checking off another tough find. A perfect fit for the Nintendo Switch and a perfect game for those looking for something far more chill.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“With "Hidden Through Times 2: Myths and Magic", you get a game to sit back and relax in, which also brings back many childhood memories of the aforementioned books or pictures. All levels are very detailed and fairly designed. The hidden objects offer just the right amount of challenge for young and old, without too long a search becoming a frustration factor, but also difficult enough that it doesn't get boring. If you haven't had enough after completing the story, you can always try your hand at community levels in the server browser.”
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Patch history
- Patch 1.0.194Jan 4, 2024
- Patch 1.0.150Dec 6, 2023
- Patch 1.0.142Nov 21, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.0.95Oct 20, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.0.35Oct 6, 2023
- Developer Update #4: InteractionsSep 8, 2023
- Developer Update #3: The ArchitectAug 9, 2023
- Developer Update #2: Shift ModeJun 30, 2023
- Developer Update #1: The Four ErasJun 1, 2023