Red Silhouette
- August 15, 2024
- Noah Lewin
Get on SteamIn "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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Reviews
- The game features a unique and charming art style that creates a bizarre and unsettling atmosphere.
- The level design is creative, with maze-like structures that change as the story progresses, keeping gameplay fresh and engaging.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and has shown a commitment to improving the game, fixing bugs quickly and actively engaging with the community.
- The platforming mechanics are janky, with issues like inconsistent climbing animations and frustrating jumping puzzles that can lead to player frustration.
- The storytelling is weak, with confusing dialogue and a lack of context that makes it hard for players to understand the plot.
- There are technical issues related to the game engine, causing performance problems and glitches that detract from the overall experience.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by a confusing and maze-like structure, with a plot that evolves as players progress, which some find intriguing. However, the overall storytelling is criticized for being average, with poorly executed dialogues that leave players lacking context, and significant plot twists that feel disconnected from earlier narrative elements. The bizarre world and its narrative ultimately detract from the overall gaming experience.
“The world is bizarre with a weird story.”
“I should begin with storytelling.”
“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 the information in the store.”
“In the cinematic levels, there's an aurora plot twist, but there was 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 finale just ruins the whole game experience.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their unique art style and impressive visuals, which stand out as a strong aspect of the overall experience. The environments are particularly noted for their distinctiveness, enhancing the game's appeal.
“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.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The character models look flat and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, making exploration less enjoyable.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming respawn point theme, which leaves a lasting impression, while other segments also feature enjoyable compositions that enhance the overall experience.
“The music during certain parts of the game is quite good.”
“The calming respawn point music leaves an indescribable impression.”
“The music during some parts of the game was pretty good.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is generally smooth, maintaining a locked 60 FPS with occasional drops to 45-50, which do not significantly impact playability. 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 rates dropping occasionally from a locked 60 to 45-50, but this doesn't ruin the gameplay at all.”
“The gameplay experience is engaging and immersive, allowing players to dive into the action after an initial setup.”
“The game starts off with an overwhelming amount of dialogue about characters I don't know, which feels like it's just thrown in there. After a lot of mashing through the text, I finally get to the gameplay, but none of the dialogue really mattered.”
“The gameplay is bogged down by excessive dialogue that detracts from the experience. It takes too long to get to the actual gameplay, and when I finally do, I feel disconnected from the story.”
“I found myself frustrated with how much time was spent on dialogue before getting to the gameplay. It felt like a chore to get through the text, and by the time I could play, I was already disengaged.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as quite scary and creepy, effectively instilling a sense of fear and anticipation about what might be lurking around the 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 that makes you fearful of what’s hiding around the corner.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing anecdotes, such as the entertaining experience of duping cars, which players find laughable and enjoyable.
“It's hilarious to hear about duping these cars, lol.”
“The humor in the game is top-notch and keeps me laughing.”
“I love the witty dialogue and funny situations that arise during gameplay.”
