Quiet Thoughts

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Quiet Thoughts is a challenging narrative-driven platformer, centered on Asha’s journey as she discovers what lies beyond her forest home, and searches for an escape from her own feelings. Steel your resolve as you embark on the journey of a young adolescent with a lot on her mind. Quiet Thoughts challenges you through demanding platforming sections and taking on enemy onslaughts without harmin…

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

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The artwork and music are beautiful, creating a captivating atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.
For a first game, Quiet Thoughts is quite polished and shows a lot of effort and passion from the developer.
The platforming is challenging yet rewarding, providing a sense of satisfaction when overcoming difficult sections.

The gameplay can be frustrating due to a lack of checkpoints and the character's fragility, leading to frequent restarts.
Some sprite animations and collision detection issues detract from the overall experience, making it feel less polished.
The game suffers from unbalanced difficulty, with some levels being overly punishing and leading to unwinnable situations.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as captivating and beautifully written, tackling hard-hitting subjects with a refreshing approach. Players appreciate the endearing dialogue and the depth of background characters, which enrich the narrative experience. While the story is simple to follow, it leaves a lasting impression, enhanced by the game's atmospheric art and music.
- “The artwork and the music are beautiful, and the atmosphere created by the combination of art, music, and story is captivating.”
- “The story is refreshing, a hard-hitting subject told well by the writing.”
- “The story itself is easy to follow yet grants you something to remember about this game.”
- “The platformer has a bunch of gimmicks like gravity inversion, some kind of plot (I guess), but not much going for it otherwise.”
- “Don't be fooled by Quiet Thoughts' simplistic graphics and a fairytale-esque feel - as challenging as rage-quit-level classics such as Cuphead, this story-based sidescroller is anything but short and sweet.”
- “The story itself is easy to follow yet granted to give you something to remember about this game.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the impressive artwork and captivating atmosphere reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, while others criticize the pixel art as lazy and lacking depth. Despite the simplistic visuals, the game's art style and narrative are noted for their beauty and effectiveness in delivering an engaging experience. Overall, while the graphics may not appeal to everyone, they contribute positively to the game's overall charm and storytelling.
- “The artwork and the music are beautiful, and the atmosphere created by the combination of art, music, and story is captivating.”
- “The artwork is impressive, and though not explicitly an anime game, Quiet Thoughts does have a very strong Studio Ghibli feel to it, particularly in the second world where a number of creatures look very heavily influenced by Miyazaki classics like Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and to a lesser extent Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.”
- “The art style is pleasant, the story is beautiful, and the narrative is delivered well enough.”
- “This features really godawful, lazy pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is fundamentally a platformer involving running and jumping while dodging enemies, but it suffers from unbalanced level design that can lead to frustration due to long stretches between save points and limited life restoration options. Players have noted a significant disparity in difficulty, which can detract from the overall experience, resulting in a mixed reception with an average rating of 7/10.
- “Gameplay is platformer-basic: running and jumping while avoiding various enemies.”
- “Gameplay and level design can at times be unbalanced, with some stages being unnecessarily frustrating due to the length between save points coupled with a paucity of life restoration pickups and the exceptional fragility of the main character.”
- “Gameplay and level design can at times be unbalanced, with some stages being unnecessarily frustrating due to the length between save points coupled with a paucity of life restoration pickups and the exceptional fragility of the main character (she can only take one hit before dying on the second).”
- “I would point out that there's a strange disparity in gameplay difficulty, where you basically went from one end of the spectrum to another.”
- “The gameplay can sometimes be a bit of a letdown.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its beautiful artwork and music, which together create a captivating experience. Players appreciate the engaging ambiance and the intriguing character designs that enhance the overall mood.
- “The artwork and the music are beautiful, and the atmosphere created by the combination of art, music, and story is captivating.”
- “It has a nice atmosphere and interesting character designs.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, particularly highlighted by a memorable piano piece at the end. The combination of art, music, and story creates a captivating experience for players.
- “The artwork and the music are beautiful, and the atmosphere created by the combination of art, music, and story is captivating.”
- “I also liked the art and the music, especially the piano piece at the end.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the game's engaging atmosphere and unique character designs, suggesting that these elements contribute positively to the overall character development experience.
- “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
- “The backstories and personal growth of the characters add layers to the narrative, making every decision feel impactful.”