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Red Silhouette

65%Game Brain Score
graphics, atmosphere
story, music
85% User Score Based on 27 reviews

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In "Red Silhouette," players step into the shoes of Eevi, a mall security guard in a desolate future. Fight off monsters and navigate different mall sectors with a limited inventory, while uncovering non-euclidean passages inspired by the cryptic Red Silhouette. This atmospheric third-person action game delves into the darker side of humanity's cyclical nature and our obsession with materialism.

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
story6 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and impressive art style, with well-designed enemy sprites and a captivating 2.5D environment.
  • 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 a commitment to quality and player experience.
  • The plot and storytelling are weak, often leaving players confused due to a lack of context and poorly executed dialogue.
  • Platforming mechanics are janky, with issues like jump input delay and inconsistent climbing animations that can lead to frustrating gameplay.
  • The game suffers from technical issues related to the Godot engine, including high GPU load and performance drops, which detract from the overall experience.
  • story
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as confusing and average, with a bizarre setting that lacks coherent storytelling, particularly through dialogues. Players often feel lost due to insufficient background information, and significant plot twists, such as the revelation of a character's relationship, are poorly integrated. Overall, while the changing levels add intrigue, the plot's execution detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The world is bizarre with a weird story.”
    • “In 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.”
    • “Yes, this game has a nice setting and ideas built on.”
    • “The game's storytelling through dialogues is quite bad, as 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
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised as its standout feature, showcasing a unique art style that enhances the overall experience. The visuals contribute positively to gameplay, particularly in the gunplay mechanics, making for an engaging combination of aesthetics and action.

    • “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
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 music that enhances the overall experience.

    • “The calming respawn point music leaves an indescribable impression.”
    • “The music during some parts of the game was pretty good.”
    • “With that calming respawn point music, it leaves an indescribable impression.”
    • “Also, the music during some parts of the game was pretty good.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is generally smooth, maintaining a frame rate around 60 FPS, though it occasionally dips to 45-50 FPS 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, even if it starts off with a lot of dialogue that feels unnecessary before getting into the action.”
    • “Despite some initial dialogue that may not seem relevant, the gameplay eventually picks up and becomes enjoyable.”
    • “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. 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, making it hard to engage with the actual game mechanics.”
    • “I spent so much time mashing through dialogue that by the time I got to the gameplay, I felt disconnected and uninterested.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 as a strong choice for fans of atmospheric horror games.

    • “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
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by players finding amusement in the absurdity of duping cars, with repeated mentions of laughter and enjoyment derived from these moments. Overall, the comedic elements resonate well with the audience, contributing to a lighthearted gaming experience.

    • “It's hilarious to hear about duping these cars later, lol.”

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