Full Quiet

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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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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Full Quiet is a remarkable achievement for an NES homebrew, showcasing impressive graphics, tight controls, and a well-designed world that pushes the limits of the hardware.
The game offers a challenging and rewarding experience with clever puzzles, engaging combat, and a captivating atmosphere that keeps players immersed.
The music and sound design are exceptional, enhancing the overall experience and evoking nostalgia for classic 8-bit games.

The controls can be frustratingly difficult, with a steep learning curve that may deter some players, particularly during platforming sections.
The game features excessive backtracking and can be confusing to navigate, leading to a tedious experience as players often retrace their steps.
There are technical issues, such as the game running too fast at higher refresh rates, which can disrupt gameplay and make certain mechanics challenging to manage.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
45%
13%
The gameplay is praised for its tight and responsive controls, inventive mechanics, and immersive survival experience, making each death a learning opportunity. While the puzzles and mini-games add strategic depth, some players find the control scheme complex and occasionally frustrating, detracting from the overall experience. Despite this, the combination of excellent music and engaging gameplay keeps players entertained and invested.
- “The gameplay is tight but just right, so every death becomes a learning experience.”
- “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.”
- “Unfortunately, the main reason for losing health is not the game's mechanics, but rather the poor control scheme.”
- “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.”
- “You're on your own, with only an in-game handbook containing pap's notes on the essential mechanics and the strange world you've found yourself in.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many describing it as a standout feature. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a mix of catchy, atmospheric, and haunting 8-bit compositions, often referring to every track as a "certified banger." Overall, the music enhances the gameplay experience without being overbearing, contributing to the game's inventive mechanics and engaging atmosphere.
- “The music is excellent, and the mechanics are really inventive.”
- “The music of the game is also quite classic, quite mysterious.”
- “The music is minimalist but catchy; it is not overbearing as it is more atmospheric.”
- “The controls, the graphics, the combat, the puzzles, and perhaps most of all, the music.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The story is praised for its unique presentation and engaging narrative, set against a backdrop of atmospheric gameplay that pushes the NES to its limits. Players embark on a quest to find a missing son, with minimal initial guidance, while encountering well-designed enemies and a captivating day/night cycle. Overall, the storytelling and design are considered exceptional for the NES platform.
- “Not only as a technological achievement, as it would seem to push the NES to its absolute limits, but also in terms of gameplay and storytelling.”
- “The day/night cycle is fantastic, the enemies are well designed, and the story design and atmosphere are unmatched on the NES system.”
- “You begin the game with little backstory or guidance.”
- “The only thing you can deduce from the introduction is that someone named Pap got himself into a bit of trouble, and it is now your mission to come to his rescue.”
- “You're a man, alone in the woods, on a quest to find your missing son.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The graphics of the game are characterized by nostalgic 8-bit visuals that effectively evoke a sense of retro charm. Reviewers appreciate the art style and sprite animations, which contribute to the game's dark and mysterious atmosphere, although some note that the lush graphics can occasionally make it difficult to distinguish objects in the background. Overall, the graphics successfully blend old-school aesthetics with modern flair, enhancing the gaming experience.
- “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, making it sometimes hard to differentiate objects in the background.”
- “The graphics are so lush despite the NES's limitations that it is sometimes hard to differentiate objects in the background.”
- “The one obvious aspect that stands out (especially if you watched the trailer) is the 8-bit graphics that absolutely hit that nostalgic itch.”
- “The game attempts to go with an old-school difficulty, which is reflected in its overall visuals.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is widely 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 minimalist yet catchy music that enhances the overall experience, especially considering the limitations of the NES console. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered unmatched in its genre.
- “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.”
- “It's unbelievable what the devs were able to do in terms of creating such an atmospheric adventure, given all the restrictions that the NES console imposes.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game exhibits exceptional stability, with no noticeable glitches or technical issues during their playthroughs, indicating a polished and reliable experience.

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