E3 2017: Hidden Agenda Is a PS4 Crime Thriller from the Creators of Until Dawn

Can you catch The Trapper?

by Sammy Barker Tue 13th Jun 2017

Another announcement that Sony bizarrely buried into its E3 2017 pre-show yesterday was Hidden Agenda, a crime thriller from the creators of Until Dawn. Much like free PlayStation Plus title That’s You, this game is built around the platform holder’s new PlayLink initiative – which enables multiple people to participate in the action using a tablet or smartphone.

“This narrative-driven adventure drops you into a detective thriller rife with chilling moral dilemmas that may determine life or death,” Michael Denny wrote on the PlayStation Blog. “Up to six of you can join in to make tough decisions about how the story unfolds, but not all of you will be working towards the same objective.”

Really cool concept; we’re eager to see more.

[source blog.us.playstation.com]

As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.

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nathanSF
Tue 13th Jun 2017

Added to my list... or is it?

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jacobia
Tue 13th Jun 2017

@nathanSF Ha! I've added it it to both our lists...or have I?
Cool concept, reminds me of an old pre video game, pencil and paper rpg called Paranoia - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paranoia_(role-playing_game)

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nathanSF
Tue 13th Jun 2017

IMO this whole armchair co-op mobile phone thing is a brilliant idea/concept/mechanism/innovation.

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glassmusic
Tue 13th Jun 2017

I have non-gamer friends who come over once in a while. This is going to be perfect for that.

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Sanquine
Tue 13th Jun 2017

@glassmusic my gf and here friends are going to love this

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KidRyan
Tue 13th Jun 2017

I don't own a smartphone or tablet and don't see myself having either for awhile, so I'll be passing on this game.

(not to mention I'm not a fan of forced multiplayer games)

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Gmork___
Tue 13th Jun 2017

Im a hermit but would love to play this alone but if im forced to use my phone then frig that. Dont feel like staring at my phone trying to play a game.
@ToddlerNaruto it says you can play by yourself. Hopefully WITH a controller

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sonicmeerkat
Tue 13th Jun 2017

This sounds very cool but these sort of ideas always get dumb down to the point that they just disappoint.

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KidRyan
Wed 14th Jun 2017

@Gmork___ My interest would re-kindle if they had a single player option, but only if I can use just the PS4 console and controller.

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johncalmc
Wed 14th Jun 2017

Yeah but can I just play it on my own, with all my doors and windows locked, and the curtains drawn, and the lights off, and with my PSN status set to "appear offline", as is my god given right as a gamer?

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Flaming_Kaiser
Sat 24th Jun 2017

@johncalmc You can do what you want but but maybe you cant play this game then. Freedom of choice works both ways.

@ToddlerNaruto But no mobile phone cant believe you can live that way i need it for work. And if even my 60 year old mom uses it she did not even use the internet before i would say why not. What is even a serious reason not to.