Too bad
I really wanted to play this one, but in spite of the slider to turn off the voices, it yakked at me. Nothing takes me out of a game more thoroughly than voiceovers. Instant delete.
❤️
I loved this game...the only issue I had was that my hint button didn’t work, which is why i gave 4 stars instead of 5. Other than that, great game! Thank you
Response from developer
Thanks for the feedback! Stay with us! We will work further to release even more interesting games.
Love this developers games!
As always, thank you for an enjoyable, long game. I always look forward to each of your games and have purchased each one without hesitation. I particularly like the various puzzles and each game provides an option to play a match game instead of finding hidden objects. There are currently some glitches with the hint not functioning, I increased the custom mode hint time from zero seconds, which appears to have fixed the issue. Rating it 5-stars because I’m sure the issue will be addressed.
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Response from developer
Thanks for the feedback! Stay with us! We will work further to release even more interesting games.
Glitches
You have listed that you have fixed the bugs but I am still having issues with the hint option. Please fix or refund me. I enjoyed the previous Secret City but I cannot get this one to work!
Response from developer
Hello, we are sorry that you have problems with the game. Write to our support and our experts will solve your problem.
The "Secret" Is Out: This Game "Rises" To The Top!
I loved the first game in this new series that introduced us to the Lakrians, a unique four-armed race, gifted with magical powers. What a breath of fresh air it was that only the secret races and you, a specially skilled detective, have the ability to see — in your case, only with the magical glasses — the hidden city within London. This time around, you are called upon to investigate a strange phenomenon in which residents of the Secret City are mysteriously turning to stone in a process called petrification. You will explore the legendary Merfolk Kingdom to learn about another previously unknown race as well as find out who is behind the bizarre petrifications to put a stop to it before it's too late.
Although the storyline flows well, it does follow the clichéd theme of battling an evil villainess to save the citizens. But I like that it has a semi-aquatic theme, as a few interesting tasks occur within an underwater world full of mystery and intrigue. You do get to tame and ride a wild creature, a basilisk, with fiery yellow eyes. The distinct appearance of this newly discovered race demonstrates the quirky imagination of the developer. Just look at their otherworldly amphibian-like qualities, particularly the fins around the face and arms, razor-sharp nails, and spoked ears.
The adventure portion of gameplay is spruced up by surreally portrayed visuals, rendering exploration a joy to play. The graphics are superior in quality, enhanced by crisp and clear details; and the omnipresent lustrous coloration bursts out around you, evoking a mystifying vibe. Back-and-forth travel is limited to a few scenes at a time, but you will be kept busy by plenty of activities within each scene. There are several moments of cleverness, such as when you use a gadget to discover the memories of a victim; and then you gain a part of the backstory as the memories initiate a story-driven HOSs.
The HOS are creatively designed and sometimes puzzle-like; for example, the multi-step one in which you create a potion to heal Annerheim. First, you find items in accordance with paired clues set within four panels. You then solve each panel's interactive task to obtain the potion. The HOSs were varied, but be aware that the amount of puzzles far outweighs the amount of HOSs. This is fine with me, as I prefer puzzle-heavy games. The puzzles offer a nice variety of formats as well as mixed levels of challenge, but not all are configurable. I especially liked the puzzle in which you move the cog wheel through the maze in accordance with a certain amount of moves, being guided along by directional arrows.
I'm not thrilled with the new side tab you pull out to check the collectibles' status; it's an extra step that disrupts the fluidity of progression. What was wrong with the previous format in which multiple unobstructive icons, located above the inventory bar, sparkled to indicate an uncollected item? Nothing. However, the collectibles always offer something more than the feat of finding them, as you can read interesting facts and decorate a room.
I am overall happy with the diversity and challenge in this game, referring to the HOSs and puzzles. As usual, playtime is satisfying, lengthy, and well worth the purchase price.
Unfortunately, I did experience uncharacteristic technological difficulties. Firstly, it happened twice that after playing a HOS, the acquired item did not immediately go into my inventory bar, causing me to think I encountered a fatal flaw. After about a 30-second delay, then items then appeared. It was strange. Secondly, a technical code replaced the textual instructions for a mini-game in the bonus chapter.
However, the game was thoroughly entertaining, and the technical difficulties did not prevent me from finishing what is a very good game. I rate it five stars.
Although the storyline flows well, it does follow the clichéd theme of battling an evil villainess to save the citizens. But I like that it has a semi-aquatic theme, as a few interesting tasks occur within an underwater world full of mystery and intrigue. You do get to tame and ride a wild creature, a basilisk, with fiery yellow eyes. The distinct appearance of this newly discovered race demonstrates the quirky imagination of the developer. Just look at their otherworldly amphibian-like qualities, particularly the fins around the face and arms, razor-sharp nails, and spoked ears.
The adventure portion of gameplay is spruced up by surreally portrayed visuals, rendering exploration a joy to play. The graphics are superior in quality, enhanced by crisp and clear details; and the omnipresent lustrous coloration bursts out around you, evoking a mystifying vibe. Back-and-forth travel is limited to a few scenes at a time, but you will be kept busy by plenty of activities within each scene. There are several moments of cleverness, such as when you use a gadget to discover the memories of a victim; and then you gain a part of the backstory as the memories initiate a story-driven HOSs.
The HOS are creatively designed and sometimes puzzle-like; for example, the multi-step one in which you create a potion to heal Annerheim. First, you find items in accordance with paired clues set within four panels. You then solve each panel's interactive task to obtain the potion. The HOSs were varied, but be aware that the amount of puzzles far outweighs the amount of HOSs. This is fine with me, as I prefer puzzle-heavy games. The puzzles offer a nice variety of formats as well as mixed levels of challenge, but not all are configurable. I especially liked the puzzle in which you move the cog wheel through the maze in accordance with a certain amount of moves, being guided along by directional arrows.
I'm not thrilled with the new side tab you pull out to check the collectibles' status; it's an extra step that disrupts the fluidity of progression. What was wrong with the previous format in which multiple unobstructive icons, located above the inventory bar, sparkled to indicate an uncollected item? Nothing. However, the collectibles always offer something more than the feat of finding them, as you can read interesting facts and decorate a room.
I am overall happy with the diversity and challenge in this game, referring to the HOSs and puzzles. As usual, playtime is satisfying, lengthy, and well worth the purchase price.
Unfortunately, I did experience uncharacteristic technological difficulties. Firstly, it happened twice that after playing a HOS, the acquired item did not immediately go into my inventory bar, causing me to think I encountered a fatal flaw. After about a 30-second delay, then items then appeared. It was strange. Secondly, a technical code replaced the textual instructions for a mini-game in the bonus chapter.
However, the game was thoroughly entertaining, and the technical difficulties did not prevent me from finishing what is a very good game. I rate it five stars.
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I don’t think I will buy
It’s very pixilated I had to keep pressing multiple times on the same item in the hos to complete. Same with the collectibles. It just doesn’t flow very smoothly. I can’t see wasting my money...just my opinion
Response from developer
Missemericanpie,thanks for your feedback! We are constantly improving our gameplay and take into account the wishes of our users. We are sure that you will definitely like the next release!
Awesome Everything
Downloaded, unlocked, and started playing. I didn’t have to do a trial ... just started playing, and of course, not disappointed buying it so far. Unlike Ele… *ahem* Games, these games are always delightful and welcomed! You won’t feel like you got ripped off. These games have kept me busy for the past few months. Bravo, Oleg Smolyansky and Domini Games, Bravo!
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Response from developer
whoevaz, thank you for your comment! We're glad that you liked our game. In order not to miss the releases of our new games, you may write to us support@dominigames.com and we'll add you to our mailing list.
Thanks again Oleg
Another terrific game from Domini. I love the graphics, the voice-overs, and especially the mazes. The Secret City is a fascinating game and I hope for more in the near future.
Response from developer
Dorosietwo,hhanks you! Hope you enjoy our new release ))))))
