Red Silhouette

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Red Silhouette is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Noah Lewin and was released on August 15, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Hired by a mysterious trillionaire in the not so distant future, Eevi keeps trespassers out and fights the varmints. This mall is a time capsule from a different era. The rich have taken to the skies and abandoned the frozen surface. Gazing at the suffering below from the luxury of their own miniature Earths. Stranded on the deserted island the mall sits on, Eevi the wage slave is left to explore …

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game features a unique and impressive art style, with well-designed enemy sprites and a captivating atmosphere.
Level design is creative and engaging, with maze-like structures that change as the story progresses, providing a fresh experience each time.
The developer is responsive to feedback and actively works on improving the game, showing dedication to the project.

The platforming mechanics are janky and can be frustrating, with issues like jump input delay and inconsistent climbing animations.
The plot and storytelling are weak, often leaving players confused about character backgrounds and the overall narrative.
The game suffers from technical issues related to the Godot engine, including high GPU load and occasional frame rate drops.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as confusing and average, with a bizarre setting that features maze-like levels that change as the story progresses. While there are interesting ideas and a plot twist involving the main character's sister, the storytelling through dialogue lacks clarity and background, ultimately detracting from the overall experience.
- “The world is bizarre with a weird story.”
- “I should begin with storytelling.”
- “In cinema levels, there's an aurora plot twist, but there's nowhere (or maybe I missed?) in the previous game that it was mentioned that Aurora is the sister of the main character.”
- “The game's storytelling through dialogues is quite bad, because often players don't have any background about it even after reading info in the store.”
- “In the cinema levels, there's an aurora plot twist, but there's nowhere (or maybe I missed it?) in the previous game that mentioned that Aurora is the sister of the main character.”
- “Also, the plot's final just injures the whole game experience.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique art style and impressive visuals, which are considered its strongest aspect. The environments are particularly noted for their distinctiveness, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “Visuals absolutely are the strong side of the game, in my opinion.”
- “The art style is unique.”
- “The environment and art style of the game is unique.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is noted for its calming respawn point theme, which leaves a lasting impression on players. Additionally, certain segments of the game feature enjoyable musical compositions that enhance the overall experience.
- “The calming respawn point music leaves an indescribable impression.”
- “The music during certain parts of the game is quite good.”
- “The calming respawn point music leaves an indescribable impression.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally smooth, maintaining a frame rate around 60 FPS, though it occasionally dips to 45-50 without significantly impacting the experience. However, players note that the game begins with excessive dialogue that feels irrelevant, delaying the start of actual gameplay.
- “The game runs smoothly most of the time, with frame rate drops from a locked 60 to 45-50, which don't ruin the gameplay at all.”
- “The gameplay experience is engaging, although it starts with a lot of dialogue that may not seem relevant at first.”
- “The game starts off with an overwhelming amount of dialogue about characters I don't know, just sort of jumping into the middle of a story, complaining about something or another. After a lot of mashing, I finally get to the gameplay, but none of the dialogue really mattered.”
- “The gameplay is buried under excessive dialogue that feels irrelevant and unengaging, making it hard to connect with the characters or the story.”
- “I found myself frustrated by the long stretches of dialogue before getting to the actual gameplay, which made the experience feel tedious and disconnected.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is described as intensely creepy and frightening, effectively instilling a sense of fear about what might be lurking around each corner. Reviewers recommend it for those seeking a new atmospheric horror experience.
- “Quite scary with a creepy atmosphere that makes you fear what’s hiding around the corner.”
- “If you are looking for a new atmospheric horror game, I recommend giving this developer a chance.”
- “Quite scary with a creepy atmosphere, making you fearful of what's hiding around the corner.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by players finding amusement in the absurdity of duping cars, often sharing laughs about the experience. Overall, the comedic elements resonate well, contributing to an enjoyable gaming atmosphere.
- “It's hilarious to hear about duping these cars, lol.”
- “It's hilarious to hear about duping these cars, lol.”