Noise

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Noise is a single player action game. It was developed by Talentplace and was released on October 13, 2019. It received negative reviews from players.

"Noise" is a narrative-driven game set in 1988 USSR, where you uncover terrifying secrets about a mysterious, uncharted signal. As a radio amateur, the radio is your main tool to navigate the game, choosing waves to contact people, understand what's happening, or listen to USSR radio. The game aims to tell a unique, non-faceless horror story.

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39%

Audience ScoreBased on 92 reviews

story14 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game has an interesting story and concept, particularly with its Soviet-era setting and use of radio for detection.
Some players found the atmosphere engaging and reminiscent of other popular horror games, providing a unique experience.
The game is affordable, making it accessible for those willing to try out indie titles.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, poor graphics, and awkward controls, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
Voice acting and dialogue quality are subpar, detracting from the overall immersion and enjoyment of the story.
Many players reported a lack of clear direction and intuitive gameplay, making it difficult to progress without external guides.

story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as having an intriguing premise centered around a Soviet facility and time travel, but it suffers from poor execution, including bad voice acting and a lack of direction. While some players found the concept engaging and reminiscent of titles like "Half-Life" and "S.T.A.L.K.E.R.," many criticized the plot for being confusing and riddled with inconsistencies. Overall, the narrative shows potential but is marred by technical issues and an unsatisfying conclusion.
- “The plot is interesting and enigmatic, and it has some interesting concepts like using the radio for detection.”
- “The idea for the story is quite interesting - Soviet facility, secret laboratory, failed experiment, time travels, etc. or maybe it's just me again, a fan of secrets and movies like Dyatlov Pass.”
- “I recommend to anyone who wants to play a little game and enjoy an interesting story that really delves you in!”
- “The gameplay, voice acting, and story are just terrible.”
- “The plot doesn't make sense, though that may be due to the shoddy translation to English.”
- “But after that, the game went downhill fast and after chapter 2, the game just ended in the middle of the story.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as below average, glitchy, and poorly executed, particularly in terms of texturing and lighting effects. While some acknowledge that the visuals might be acceptable for a low-budget title, the overall consensus is that the graphics detract significantly from the gaming experience.
- “Graphics is good enough, don't expect much.”
- “For a cheap budget, the graphics are fine.”
- “The movements were glitchy and laggy, and the graphics were okay considering how old it is.”
- “Graphically, it’s also pretty painful—with lots of pop-in, bland, and repetitive texturing, and really poorly done lighting effects.”
- “The VR is absolutely atrocious, from the ugly movement and graphics to the poorly programmed controls.”
- “Horrible, controls don't work, VR is the worst for this game, voice acting made my ears bleed and the game looks like garbage graphically.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players finding the mechanics tedious, slow, and poorly executed. Issues such as broken mechanics, frustrating controls, and a lack of engaging content have led to a disappointing experience, with some players uninstalling the game before completion. While a few found initial enjoyment in the first chapter, the overall consensus is that the gameplay is uninteresting and flawed.
- “First and foremost, the first chapter is going to be like an introduction into the game mechanics.”
- “Story and gameplay seemed okay and workable in the first level (aka chapter 1) and I actually had some fun playing.”
- “I'd give it a solid 8/10 for gameplay, however only 5 for the difficulty.”
- “The gameplay, voice acting, and story are just terrible.”
- “Mechanics, voicing, gameplay was so bad that the game has become one of the very few I uninstalled before finishing.”
- “The mechanics and gameplay are boring and drawn out.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs that hinder gameplay, such as monsters getting stuck, broken achievements, and players becoming trapped in walls or objects. Overall, users describe the experience as frustrating and indicative of an unfinished product.
- “The monster gets stuck in doorways, preventing opening the final door. Achievements don't work, and the game is buggy overall.”
- “Buggy, super annoying mechanics, poor translation, and broken achievements.”
- “If you bump into any surface like a box or small object, you can fly off or get stuck 90% of the time. Running is not great and buggy as well; you can end up stuck in walls and the ground.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is a mixed bag; while some players report no significant performance issues or game-breaking bugs, others experience severe optimization problems, particularly in later chapters, leading to poor performance and misaligned subtitles. Overall, the game appears to suffer from subpar optimization that detracts from the experience for many users.
- “No performance issues, and I didn't encounter any game-breaking bugs (the monster glitched one time... he deserved it).”
- “The game lacks optimization - at the beginning of the second chapter, with the appearance of the 'creature' - you cannot use the radio to detect it.”
- “Also, the performance is terrible and subtitles are way off in those blue warp fields.”
- “Performance is massively subpar; this could actually make me sick.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its confusing yet amusing elements, particularly in challenging scenarios like navigating a pitch-black level. Players find the absurdity of the situations, such as spinning a radio to locate a signal, both entertaining and perplexing. Overall, the blend of confusion and humor adds a unique charm to the gameplay experience.
- “Picking up the radio and spinning it until it's loud while running towards the signal is hilarious! The pitch-black level is super confusing but funny, and I'm still not sure how it's supposed to be beaten, lol.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch! I found myself laughing out loud at the absurd situations and witty dialogue.”
- “Every time I thought I had a handle on the game, something unexpected and funny would happen, keeping me entertained throughout!”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have criticized the emotional aspect of the game, highlighting that the voice acting lacks depth and expressiveness, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, issues such as bugs and a dull storyline further diminish the emotional engagement.
- “The emotional depth is overshadowed by bugs, bad voice acting, and a boring story.”
- “I expected a gripping narrative, but instead, I was met with a lackluster experience that failed to evoke any feelings.”
- “The game promised an emotional journey, but it fell flat with uninspired characters and predictable plot twists.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally appreciate the atmosphere of the game, highlighting its engaging and immersive qualities, although some feel it could be further developed in terms of psychological depth.
- “I love the atmosphere of this game.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive and captivating.”
- “The haunting atmosphere really draws you into the experience.”
- “The atmosphere feels completely disconnected from the game's intended theme.”
- “There is a lack of psychological depth in the atmosphere, making it feel flat and uninspired.”
- “The game fails to create an immersive atmosphere, leaving players feeling detached from the experience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game primarily features Russian music, which some players appreciate, while others express disappointment over the lack of variety, particularly the absence of jazz.
- “Oh, and you get to listen to Russian music on the radio... yay!”
- “There is no jazz, only 'ol Russian commie music on the radio.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players found the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly in the final segment where tracking the monster became a repetitive chore due to constant resets and the monster's ability to counteract the player's efforts. This led to a shift from an engaging experience to one that felt more like a walking simulator, ultimately detracting from overall enjoyment.
- “The last segment of the game was tedious and annoying; having to constantly lock on to the monster through its radio groan proved fruitless, as the tuned frequency was reset every death. On top of that, the monster can hear the radio well enough to track you while you are tracking it.”
- “It was fine at first, but when the monster appeared, the game went from barely playable to a horrible and tedious experience. The monster was annoying and unnecessary.”