Hiddenverse: Ominous Opus
Hiddenverse: Ominous Opus is hidden object, match-3 storytelling adventure game about Avenlee - a young aspiring writer, who finds her friend buried in the sewers. The tragic accident is quickly revealed to be a cover-up for a murder, and it’s up to you to solve the mystery.
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December 10, 2020
5 years and 236 days ago
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Avenlee Courtwald has been struggling with her new book for quite some time now. When her old friend Emet suddenly invites her to the tranquil city called Dawnford, she immediately leaves the Capital, looking for inspiration.
When she arrives, however, the only thing she finds is Emet’s body, buried under the debris in the city’s sewers. Avenlee quickly realizes her friend’s fate was no accident - he knew something he wasn’t supposed to. And now only she can solve the mystery of his murder.
But who can she trust in this ominous town? Only you decide the choices she will make. Will you lead her to truth or disaster?
SOLVE THE MYSTERY
Play exciting hidden object levels, investigate Dawnford town and its suspicious residents. Analyze evidence using special goggles, and play various minigames. There will be many obstacles on your way, will you do whatever it takes to reach the truth? You have to deal with 200+ levels and learn more then 20 unique game mechanics to find out what happened to Emet.
MAKE HARD DECISIONS
In Dawnford you will face many moral dilemmas and problematic choices. Will you set the criminal free in exchange for valuable information? Will you try to resolve conflicts peacefully or let the gunshots speak for you? In this story your decisions will not only determine the outcome of your investigation, but also the fate of the entire city.
WRITE YOUR OWN OPUS
Every single choice may affect the results of your investigation. Replay the game to discover new conclusions, in each playthrough Avenlee will write a different opus and experience thrilling branching story with multiple endings.
When she arrives, however, the only thing she finds is Emet’s body, buried under the debris in the city’s sewers. Avenlee quickly realizes her friend’s fate was no accident - he knew something he wasn’t supposed to. And now only she can solve the mystery of his murder.
But who can she trust in this ominous town? Only you decide the choices she will make. Will you lead her to truth or disaster?
SOLVE THE MYSTERY
Play exciting hidden object levels, investigate Dawnford town and its suspicious residents. Analyze evidence using special goggles, and play various minigames. There will be many obstacles on your way, will you do whatever it takes to reach the truth? You have to deal with 200+ levels and learn more then 20 unique game mechanics to find out what happened to Emet.
MAKE HARD DECISIONS
In Dawnford you will face many moral dilemmas and problematic choices. Will you set the criminal free in exchange for valuable information? Will you try to resolve conflicts peacefully or let the gunshots speak for you? In this story your decisions will not only determine the outcome of your investigation, but also the fate of the entire city.
WRITE YOUR OWN OPUS
Every single choice may affect the results of your investigation. Replay the game to discover new conclusions, in each playthrough Avenlee will write a different opus and experience thrilling branching story with multiple endings.
