Hidden Agenda

 PlayStation 4
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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 146 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 146
  2. Mixed: 49 out of 146
  3. Negative: 31 out of 146
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  1. badgerryan19
    Oct 24, 2017
    8
    Short but sweet. You can roughly beat this game in 2HRS. So a sitting. The story has to be good here with barely any interaction, and I am happy to say it is. The story is engaging, but it can be better. The game isn't as good as Until Dawn, but I think this does have a audience. But I do feel this is gonna get heavy riducled with "this isn't a game, it's a movie" and I am usually one ofShort but sweet. You can roughly beat this game in 2HRS. So a sitting. The story has to be good here with barely any interaction, and I am happy to say it is. The story is engaging, but it can be better. The game isn't as good as Until Dawn, but I think this does have a audience. But I do feel this is gonna get heavy riducled with "this isn't a game, it's a movie" and I am usually one of the people who defend these games, but with this one I really can't because it really is that. The game is fun and is meant to play multiple times to get all the different storylines, so you can probably get about 5HRS or so in this. The writing is really goo d and the voice acting is good for the most part, except for some lines here and there were a little off. The addition to the party system is really cool, but I don't think a lot of people will really do t his and the multiplayer component is pretty cool as well. But all in all if you like the interactive games you will find enjoyment out of this.… Expand
  2. Garanhudo
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    Para os amantes do gênero suspense, Hidden Agenda é indispensável! Gráficos impecáveis, história envolvente e uma ótima dublagem. Parabéns a SuperMassive Games por ter inovado o mercado de jogos com esse novo título, onde é possível se divertir com até 5 amigos no mesmo ambiente utilizando seus smartphones, coisa que falta nos dias de hoje (modo cooperativo local). Além disso, o custoPara os amantes do gênero suspense, Hidden Agenda é indispensável! Gráficos impecáveis, história envolvente e uma ótima dublagem. Parabéns a SuperMassive Games por ter inovado o mercado de jogos com esse novo título, onde é possível se divertir com até 5 amigos no mesmo ambiente utilizando seus smartphones, coisa que falta nos dias de hoje (modo cooperativo local). Além disso, o custo benefício vale muito a pena por mais que o jogo seja relativamente curto. Nota 10!… Expand
  3. murken840
    Oct 26, 2017
    10
    I must praise this game despite the clunky mobile controls and underwhelming graphics. The player is given many options that aren't always readily apparent which is best course to match the ultimate ending you may be trying to achieve. The diverging stories seem to be way more numerous than Until Dawn. Some story lines feel more fleshed out than others and some jumps from scene to sceneI must praise this game despite the clunky mobile controls and underwhelming graphics. The player is given many options that aren't always readily apparent which is best course to match the ultimate ending you may be trying to achieve. The diverging stories seem to be way more numerous than Until Dawn. Some story lines feel more fleshed out than others and some jumps from scene to scene feel more or less natural than a full price game should feel which sometimes feel as characters make radical jumps in logic that won't be clear till a 2nd or 3rd play but with 2 plays as of this review their are radically different directions the story may go. This is a highly entertaining narrative while not the most original plot... I have to question why the devs didn't make this a full length game as it would have been labeled best of the year however the short length is sure to keep this title from getting the AAA attention it deserves.… Expand
  4. suzuki
    Oct 24, 2017
    10
    O jogo é divertido quando você junta uma galera, lembrando que você pode usar seu smartphone se você gostou do Until dawn é uma boa pedida já que é no mesmo clima.
  5. jafarkhaan
    Oct 25, 2017
    8
    The animations are superb and the story is very well planned. however, the endings besides the main ending seem very premature and some times the game is over without any sign and many questions remain unanswered. It is very painful that you are unable to continue your story via chapter selection.
    The choices matter a lot and there plenty of dialogs for every choice you make. I have been    The animations are superb and the story is very well planned. however, the endings besides the main ending seem very premature and some times the game is over without any sign and many questions remain unanswered. It is very painful that you are unable to continue your story via chapter selection.
    The choices matter a lot and there plenty of dialogs for every choice you make. I have been playing this game for over 7 times and I still see new scenes. The Play-link system is very nice and brings a great joy to the Competitive mode.    … Expand
  6. tomhlord
    Nov 26, 2017
    10
    Really enjoyed playing through with other people. That's the key, you need other people to enjoy it to the fullest. It's innovative. The story kept us all guessing until the end. Sure, it's terrible compared to a TV show or movie in terms of pacing, plotlines, plotholes and a rushed ending, but the interactivity pulls you along.
  7. melganic
    Dec 9, 2017
    9
    It's fun, obviously meant to be played with friends. Arguing about the choices and tricking others is much more fun than the actual gameplay, and clearly the game is built that way. Finally, party games are coming back!
  8. OwtDaft
    Apr 23, 2019
    8
    + Considering how cheaply this is sold for it's brilliant. What a bargain!!
    + The story is very good and well acted.
    + The game is very beautiful.
    +/- The game is very much like an interactive movie.
    - You have to use your phone, even when playing it alone.
  9. isg1983
    Nov 9, 2017
    8
    Short but catchy, graphics look good and the story keeps you wanting more, phone controllers is a good idea but it shouldn't be the only choice of controllers. Other than that it is all good.
  10. bad_sid
    Nov 25, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Я просто в восторге. Интерактивное кинцо - обожаю, супермассив гейм - великолепные истории. Это именно тот случай когда ты не можешь оторваться от происходящего на экране. Игра отлично ложится в разряд тех игр в которые нужно играть на консоли. Фишка с телефоном забавная крайне. Да она не длинная, это жалко но и стоит полцены. Всем владельцам PS4 обязательна к покупке!… Expand
  11. karican
    Nov 29, 2017
    10
    I have played many games in this genre (cinematic/choice driven games) and Hidden Agenda does the best job out of any game with story layout and choices. The details and the small dialogue options really matter, not in stupid, unforeseen ways but in ways that actually make sense. It was innovative and genius to add a cooperative or competitive element to this type of game play and II have played many games in this genre (cinematic/choice driven games) and Hidden Agenda does the best job out of any game with story layout and choices. The details and the small dialogue options really matter, not in stupid, unforeseen ways but in ways that actually make sense. It was innovative and genius to add a cooperative or competitive element to this type of game play and I really hope we see more of this in the future. Hidden Agenda really brings a social element into play by asking teammates to pick: "who is the most observant among you?" and then forcing that person to make a decision alone that hinges upon how observant they actually are. On the first playthrough, the story may seem rushed at times, but this is something you are grateful for on subsequent playthroughs. The story sticks to what is necessary for the plot and really cuts down on any narrative overtones or bridges. Despite this, they do a good job at creating some pretty fleshed out characters in such a short time.
    The graphics, length (about 1.5 hours per play through with high replay-ability), and audio weren't phenomenal compared to other similar titles, but they far exceeded my expectations at a 20 dollar price.
    Overall, Hidden Agenda is a great game to play with friends and family regardless of whether or not they are gamers. I believe anyone would enjoy this game. The game is also fun to play alone, but it looses several of it's most interesting mechanics so I certainly recommend playing it with others.    … Expand
  12. darthcooper
    May 20, 2019
    8
    Great game and although short a lot of fun. Perfect for people who want to play something together and you can play it alone.

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66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 45
  3. Negative: 2 out of 45
  1. CD-Action
    Feb 8, 2018
    50
    The competitive mode is fine, but the rest of the game is not. It’s short (no unnecessary background-building scenes whatsoever), the characters are just shallow cut-outs, the choices seem meaningless and on top of all I experienced some technical issues. [01/2018, p.64]
  2. Gamer.nl
    Jan 16, 2018
    70
    Hidden Agenda is great if you want to have a special 'movie night' with friends, filled with discussions about what the next step should be.
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  3. Gaming Age
    Jan 11, 2018
    91
    As I said up top, there are certainly reasons to be wary of Hidden Agenda. It’s hard not to search a crime scene for clues with your unresponsive PlayLink app and come away wishing that you were just using a plain controller. But that’s more than outweighed by the fact that the game also does a better job of capturing what makes mystery novels so compelling than nearly anything else I’ve ever played. Hidden Agenda may not be perfect, but it knows how to keep you hooked right to the very end.
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