Release Date: October 24, 2017
An cooperative adventure detective thriller game developed by Supermassive Games. Hidden Agenda is based on popular movies and TV series of this genre. It tells the story of two female protagonists: a policewoman and a district attorney who are on the track of a serial killer. Up to five players can participate in the game, although it is also possible to play the title alone. All players are using a special phone app called PlayLink.
Hidden Agenda is an action-adventure crime thriller game. It was developed by Supermassive Games, the creators of well received Until Dawn. Similarly to the previous game of this developer, the new title was released on PS4.
In Hidden Agenda the players assume control of two female protagonists – Becky Marnie, a homicide detective and Felicity Graves – a district attorney. Together they investigate the case of a serial murderer known as The Trapper. They are trying to solve the mystery of his crimes.
Hidden Agenda for PS4 can be played alone or together with up to four other players. The game is focused on decision making (frequently the choices are hard from a moral point of view). The decisions determine the path of the whole story. The consequences of choices can lead to various endings of the game.
The game utilizes a mobile application called PlayLink. Thank to it players can use their smartphones or tablets to shape the story of the game. They can decide what actions should the protagonists make and what the fate of the murderer will be. The choices are determined based on voting of the players. During the game the players must select special action cards and follow the instructions displayed on the screen of the device they hold in their hands. What’s interesting, from time to time one of the players receives a secret mission – then it’s up to him or her whether he or she will help realize the common goal or betrays other players, focusing on own intentions.
Hidden Agenda for PS4 is powered by Unreal Engine 4. Thanks to that the three-dimensional graphics of the game are of high quality. Realistically animated and detailed faces of characters are especially worth attention.
Platforms:
PlayStation 4
Developer: Supermassive Games
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
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Game Ratings for Hidden Agenda Video Game.
TheSixthAxis: 5 / 10 by Stefan L
There's some good ideas in how PlayLink can be used to let a group of players (and non-gamers in particular) join together and shape a filmic story, but the actual interface feels clumsy, and the story and scripting leaves plenty to be desired. It's safe to say that Hidden Agenda is an obvious disappointment.
PlayStation LifeStyle: 6 / 10 by Chandler Wood
Hidden Agenda has all the trappings of a Supermassive game, but its potential is cut short as Crime Thriller: The Party Game. Stiff animations give the impression that Hidden Agenda was rushed. While the PlayLink technology has potential and does some really cool things by turning your phone into a controller, it also adds unnecessary complications to a game that uses the second screen functionality as more of a gimmick than a core gameplay mechanic. Hidden Agenda is a good game, but is held back from being great by trying to fit it into the party game mold.
Push Square: 6 / 10 by Liam Croft
With a huge web of choices to make and an enjoyable competitive mode to boot, there's a lot to like in this crime analysis. Hidden Agenda proves that the PlayLink initiative can be taken advantage of in more than just casual party games, but this particular outing doesn't quite realise its full potential. This investigation is absolutely one worth experiencing, but one too many caveats with the app itself holds things back from greatness.
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