Exanimum: The Silent Call

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Exanimum: The Silent Call is a single player action game. It was developed by Perspektik and was released on March 11, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"Exanimum: The Silent Call" is a first-person indie psychological horror game following Jason and his daughter Jessica, who encounter unsettling events on the road to Greenfield town. The game immerses players in a creepy atmosphere with realistic graphics and sound effects, while psychological tension builds through a journey filled with secrets and threats. Fear constantly looms, providing suspense with every step taken into the eerie depths of the forest.

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Indie

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Single-Player

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

story8 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The graphics and atmosphere are stunning, creating an immersive horror experience.
The sound design and jump scares are well-executed, enhancing the overall tension and fear.
The game features clever puzzles and a deep storyline that keeps players engaged throughout.

The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to significant frame rate drops in certain areas.
Controls are frustrating, with slow character movement and a lack of clear objectives, making navigation difficult.
The story can be confusing and lacks coherence, leaving players feeling unsatisfied with the narrative.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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8%
The story of "Exanimum: The Silent Call" has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its deep narrative, atmospheric setting, and engaging character development, while others found it confusing and lacking coherence in certain plot elements. Despite the impressive localization and attention to detail, many felt that the storyline needed further refinement to enhance clarity and overall impact. Overall, the game offers a compelling horror experience, but its narrative execution may leave some players wanting more.
- “Exanimum: The Silent Call is a game where I was truly engaged with the story from beginning to end.”
- “Equipped with a deep storyline, atmospheric environment, and thrilling gameplay mechanics, this game draws you into an unforgettable nightmare world.”
- “The story of Exanimum: The Silent Call invites players on a complex and compelling journey.”
- “I wasn't too happy with the story, however, and thought it needed more work to make better sense of the confusing scenario we just played.”
- “Things in the story don't make much sense (like the shortcut or the puzzle or the murder house).”
- “The worst game I ever played; the story doesn't make sense and what is wrong with the jump scares.”
atmosphere
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
38%
9%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and terrifying qualities, with many reviewers highlighting the dark, creepy, and melancholic vibe that enhances the overall experience. The graphics and sound design contribute significantly to creating a tension-filled environment that captivates players, drawing them into a nightmarish world. Despite some concerns about frame rate issues, the game's atmosphere is considered one of its strongest aspects, setting a high standard in the horror genre.
- “Equipped with a deep storyline, atmospheric environment, and thrilling gameplay mechanics, this game draws you into an unforgettable nightmare world.”
- “Exanimum: the silent call excels at creating a dark and tension-filled atmosphere, enveloping the player with a disturbing sense of reality with every detail.”
- “Sound design is a crucial element that strengthens the game's atmosphere.”
- “These details have been excellently utilized to deepen the game's terrifying atmosphere.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
26%
12%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning quality and immersive atmosphere, earning high scores of 10/10 from many reviewers. However, some players have reported significant frame rate drops in certain areas, particularly in the spooky house, which can detract from the experience. Overall, the game offers a variety of graphics settings to accommodate different hardware, making it visually impressive yet demanding.
- “Graphics: 10/10 simply gorgeous.”
- “Wow, this was one spooky game and the graphics are absolutely incredible.”
- “The graphics and atmosphere are so immersive, pulling you right into the heart of the experience.”
- “Only thing I would caution players of, especially if you are on a gaming laptop, is to play around with the graphics settings because this game is extremely demanding.”
- “It isn't much of a drawback, however, as there are a plethora of graphics settings to choose from.”
- “The forest graphics of the game are very realistic; I felt like I was inside the game.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The gameplay of "Exanimum: The Silent Call" is described as fairly basic yet well-implemented, requiring skill and intelligence from players. It features impressive mechanics that enhance the horror and suspense experience, supported by a deep storyline, atmospheric environments, and compelling characters that add depth to the gameplay. Overall, it sets a new standard in the horror genre, keeping players engaged and adrenaline-fueled throughout.
- “Equipped with a deep storyline, atmospheric environment, and thrilling gameplay mechanics, this game draws you into an unforgettable nightmare world.”
- “With its deep storyline, atmospheric environment, compelling characters, and exciting gameplay mechanics, this game sets a new standard in the horror genre.”
- “In terms of gameplay, Exanimum offers an experience that truly requires skill and intelligence.”
- “The gameplay mechanics of Exanimum: The Silent Call are impressive enough to satisfy anyone who enjoys horror and suspense.”
- “It keeps the adrenaline pumping, making the gameplay experience even more thrilling.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound design in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the effective voice acting and the ability of the music to enhance suspense and create a sense of danger, others criticize its overuse and the overall janky execution of the game, which detracts from the experience. Disturbing sound effects and striking music are noted for their ability to heighten tension, but the frequent jumpscares and technical issues overshadow these positive aspects.
- “The sound design and music choices in the game are truly noteworthy.”
- “The game's music draws you in and reinforces the feeling that danger could be lurking at any moment.”
- “Disturbing sound effects and striking music accelerate the player's heart rate and intensify the suspense.”
- “This game was so badly put together; constant jank and clipping, not to mention the overused music, completely ruined any possible experience to be had.”
- “The game's music is overused and detracts from the overall experience, making it feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The sound design and music choices in the game are poorly executed, failing to create the intended atmosphere.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is consistently criticized for its extremely poor optimization, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “Very poorly optimized.”
- “Very poorly optimized.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that the game avoids tedious battery hunting, which is often a common grind in similar titles, suggesting a more streamlined experience.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted by the depth of character designs and impactful dialogues, which significantly enhance the central tension of the story.
- “The depth of character designs and impactful dialogues enhances the central tension of the story.”