Exanimum: The Silent Call
- March 11, 2024
- Perspektik
Get on Steam"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.
Reviews
- The graphics and atmosphere are stunning, creating an immersive horror experience.
- The puzzles are well-designed and provide a good level of challenge without being frustrating.
- The sound design and jump scares effectively enhance the tension and horror elements of the game.
- The story is confusing and lacks coherence, making it difficult to follow.
- The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to significant frame rate drops and control issues.
- The controls are frustrating, with slow character movement and a lack of clear objectives, causing disorientation.
- story18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The reviews present a mixed perspective on the game's story, with some players praising its depth, atmosphere, and engaging narrative, particularly in "Exanimum: The Silent Call," while others criticize it for being confusing and lacking coherence. Despite the strong localization and attention to detail, many felt that certain plot elements and scenarios did not make sense, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the story's effectiveness varies significantly among players, with some finding it compelling and others left dissatisfied.
“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 depth of character designs and impactful dialogues enhances the central tension of the story.”
“But, the story didn't make any sense.”
“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.”
“So so story, confusing.”
- atmosphere17 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and terrifying qualities, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive graphics, sound design, and attention to detail that create a dark and suspenseful environment. Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke fear and tension, particularly in key moments, making it a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Despite some technical issues like frame rate drops, the atmospheric elements contribute significantly to the game's appeal, earning high marks from users.
“This game has a damn lot of potential; the graphics and atmosphere are amazing. 10/10 for that. The only thing that bothers me is the frame rate; it drops like mad in certain areas, especially the spooky house. I really do like this game, but the frame drops do my head in. Seriously well done, devs - 8/10 overall.”
“The graphics and atmosphere are so immersive, pulling you right into the heart of the experience.”
“The game itself wasn't bad and had a few okay scares while the atmosphere played a much bigger role in scaring me, especially the part in the upstairs bathroom (curtain).”
“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.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning quality and immersive atmosphere, earning high marks from users. While many appreciate the extensive HDR options and realistic visuals, some players report significant frame rate drops in certain areas, particularly on less powerful systems. Overall, the graphics are considered top-tier, contributing greatly to the game's appeal.
“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 about, especially if you are on a gaming laptop, is to play around with the graphics settings because this game is extremely demanding.”
“The forest graphics of the game are very realistic; I felt like I was inside the game.”
“Very realistic graphics; I love this one.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Exanimum: The Silent Call" is praised for its skillful and intelligent design, offering a thrilling experience that combines deep storytelling with atmospheric environments. While some find the mechanics fairly basic, they are well-implemented and effectively enhance the horror and suspense elements, making for an engaging and adrenaline-pumping experience. Overall, the game sets a new standard in the horror genre with its compelling characters and impressive gameplay mechanics.
“Equipped with a deep storyline, atmospheric environment, and thrilling gameplay mechanics, this game draws you into an unforgettable nightmare world.”
“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.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music and sound design in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the effective use of music and sound effects to enhance suspense and create an immersive atmosphere, others criticize the overuse of music and its contribution to the game's overall jankiness and negative experience. Overall, the music is noted for its ability to evoke tension and reinforce the game's themes, despite some players finding it excessive.
“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.”
“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 also 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.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be very poorly optimized, leading to significant performance issues for players.
“Very poorly optimized.”
“The game suffers from significant performance issues.”
“Optimization seems to have been an afterthought, leading to frequent frame drops.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the game avoids tedious grinding, particularly in the form of battery hunting, which enhances the overall experience.
“The only positive of this game is that there was no tedious battery hunting.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
“The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character's journey.”
“I love how the choices I make influence the characters' growth, making every decision feel meaningful.”
