Full Quiet

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Full Quiet is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Retrotainment Games and was released on July 7, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Full Quiet," explore a vast open world during the day, evening, and night, solving puzzles and managing resources to restore the radio relay grid and find your missing son. Encounter strange creatures and use your combat and survival skills to confront them. Look for clues and unlock camps before nightfall to progress in this challenging, mysterious adventure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

Full Quiet is an incredible achievement, showcasing great controls, a well-designed world, and a jaw-dropping attention to detail, making it one of the best NES games ever made.
The game features an expansive world filled with challenging puzzles and a haunting atmosphere, immersing players in a gripping narrative about a father's quest to find his missing son.
The music and sound design are excellent, enhancing the overall experience, while the gameplay mechanics are inventive and engaging, making it highly recommended for fans of retro and Metroidvania games.

The game suffers from technical issues, such as unresponsive controls, unreliable jumps, and a frustrating lack of keyboard support, which can hinder the overall experience.
Players have reported confusing navigation and excessive backtracking, making the metroidvania elements feel tedious and detracting from the enjoyment of exploration.
Some users experienced save data loss and issues with game speed tied to frame rates, leading to frustration and disappointment with the game's performance on modern systems.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its inventive mechanics, smooth and responsive controls, and overall fun experience. Players appreciate the challenging puzzles and strategic mini-games, which enhance the gameplay while maintaining a fluid and intuitive character movement. The complexity of the control mechanics adds depth, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “The controls are smooth, the music is great, and the gameplay is just straight up fun.”
- “The game mechanics were top-notch, with controls that were tight and responsive, ensuring character movement felt fluid and intuitive.”
- “The mini-game for fuse integration, reminiscent of the classic pipe dream, added a nice strategic layer to gameplay.”
- “The control mechanics are pretty complex for an NES title. I was surprised at how many buttons you can use on this Steam release. I assume on the original hardware you have to do some interesting combinations to use all of the possible commands.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its excellence, featuring a haunting 8-bit symphony that is both minimalist and atmospheric. Reviewers appreciate its catchy nature, noting that it enhances the gameplay without being overbearing, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “The music is excellent, and the mechanics are really inventive.”
- “The music is minimalist but catchy; it is not overbearing as it is more atmospheric.”
- “Lol, the music is also fantastic: a haunting 8-bit symphony.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive qualities, characterized by a chilling sense of isolation, mystery, and impending doom. Reviewers highlight the impressive day/night cycle, well-designed enemies, and a minimalist yet catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience without being overwhelming. Overall, the atmosphere is considered unmatched on the NES system, contributing to a challenging and engaging gameplay experience.
- “You'll find yourself immersed in its atmosphere: a chilling tapestry of isolation, mystery, and impending doom.”
- “The day/night cycle is fantastic, the enemies are well designed, and the story design and atmosphere are unmatched on the NES system.”
- “The music is minimalist but catchy; it is not overbearing as it is more atmospheric.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story centers on a father's quest to find his missing son in a haunting woodland setting, praised for its unique storytelling and immersive atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the exceptional day/night cycle and well-designed enemies, contributing to an unmatched narrative experience on the NES system.
- “You're a man, alone in the woods, on a quest to find your missing son.”
- “The day/night cycle is fantastic, the enemies are well designed, and the story design and atmosphere are unmatched on the NES system.”
- “The story was told in a unique way and was good as well.”
graphics
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The game's art style and sprite animation are praised for enhancing its dark, mysterious atmosphere, showcasing impressive graphics that push the NES's limitations. However, the lush visuals can occasionally make it difficult to distinguish objects from the background.
- “I love the art style and animation of the sprites, which adds to the dark, mysterious vibe of the game.”
- “The graphics are so lush despite the NES's limitations; it is sometimes hard to differentiate objects in the background.”
- “That, and with the graphics being so lush despite the NES' limitations, it is sometimes hard to differentiate objects in the background.”