Sign of Silence

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"Sign of Silence" is a psychological horror adventure game that follows the story of a young girl who wakes up in a mysterious orphanage with no memory of her past. The game features atmospheric exploration, puzzle-solving, and a gripping narrative that delves into themes of loss, identity, and fear. As the player progresses, they will uncover the dark secrets of the orphanage and its inhabitants, while trying to regain their lost memories.

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52%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,459 reviews

gameplay20 positive mentions

stability72 negative mentions

The game is fun to play with friends and offers a creepy atmosphere.
Great sound design and monster visuals enhance the horror experience.
The game has potential for improvement and can be enjoyable in its current state.

The game is plagued with bugs and crashes, making it frustrating to play.
Gameplay can become repetitive and lacks clear objectives, leading to boredom.
Multiplayer connectivity issues and poor optimization hinder the overall experience.

gameplay
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
70%
11%
The gameplay has received mixed to negative feedback, with many players citing unresponsive controls, numerous bugs, and repetitive mechanics that lead to a tedious experience. While some aspects, like atmosphere and unique mechanics, show potential, the overall execution is often described as clunky and frustrating, making it difficult for players to enjoy the game fully. Despite recent updates improving certain elements, many still find the gameplay lacking and in need of significant refinement.
- “The gameplay needs more updates and this is still a work in progress.”
- “Learning about some of the unique mechanics is refreshing and I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to support developers prioritizing their product quality.”
- “Game needs a lot of bug fixes, however the recent patch made gameplay a lot better.”
- “The game as a whole is very poorly made; it has moments of fear but it gets old very quickly. The gameplay also becomes repetitive, tedious, and annoying, eventually just becoming a drag to play.”
- “The gameplay is clunky and very slow; most of the game consists of walking blindly through bushes in complete darkness before being killed abruptly by something you didn't even see, making starting again an absolute chore.”
- “The game actually has a lot going for it in terms of look and feel with some really original and cool monster designs and tons of atmosphere, but the gameplay is completely non-existent, and what little there is is just awful.”
stability
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
3%
95%
The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating and often unplayable, especially in multiplayer mode where disconnections and freezes are common. While some players find moments of fun amidst the chaos, the overall consensus is that the game's stability issues severely detract from the experience, leading many to recommend against purchasing it. Despite occasional updates that aim to improve performance, the game remains plagued by optimization problems and inconsistent gameplay.
- “No glitches or slowdown on my end; it's just not a compelling play for someone new to it.”
- “Only real downsides are optimization (runs great on my PC but runs horrible on my friend's machine), and replayability.”
- “Overall the game is buggy, frustrating, and unplayable to those without patience.”
- “The game is way too buggy, crashes every so often, it's not fun. Don't waste your money on this game; you would do yourself a favor.”
- “While playing with friends can occasionally result in fun moments, the overwhelming presence of glitches, bugs, and poor optimization make it a hard game to recommend.”
atmosphere
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
32%
6%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, with many players noting the impressive creature design and soundscapes that evoke a sense of dread. However, some reviews highlight inconsistencies in sound direction and gameplay mechanics that detract from the overall experience, suggesting that while the atmosphere is strong, it can be undermined by gameplay issues and repetitive encounters. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, particularly in co-op play, but it may not fully compensate for other shortcomings in the game.
- “The atmosphere of the game is the heaviest I've felt since playing Bloodborne for the first time, and the creature design is top notch.”
- “It was atmospheric, creepy, and gave you a sense of dread.”
- “The detail is nice, the map layout is nice, the overall atmosphere is really nice and spine chilling, and the ambience really sets the fear in.”
- “However, the update has taken out any atmosphere, spookiness, and dread.”
- “There is almost nothing to do in the huge map and the long treks between locations really pull you out of the atmosphere the game is trying to create.”
- “The horror aspect of it was hardly there too as the game was not able to provide a half-decent atmosphere with its poor visuals.”
graphics
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
37%
10%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the high-quality visuals and attention to detail, while others criticize them as outdated or buggy. Many users note that the graphics can enhance the atmosphere and creature design, but issues like pixelation and navigation difficulties detract from the overall experience. Overall, the consensus suggests that while there are moments of impressive design, the graphics are inconsistent and can vary significantly in quality.
- “The graphics are great and the creature design is fantastic.”
- “Coolest game ever! Yeah, would recommend, awesome lighting, awesome AI, awesome graphics, not laggy at all, awesome overall.”
- “The game is very promising and has very nice graphics for an indie game.”
- “The graphics are unappealing, it's buggy and looks like a 2011 browser game.”
- “The horror aspect of it was hardly there too as the game was not able to provide a half-decent atmosphere with its poor visuals.”
- “The only good thing I can say about this game are probably the graphics, which happen to be mediocre at best.”
story
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
71%
13%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it compelling and well-developed, while others criticize it for lacking depth and being predictable. Many noted the absence of environmental storytelling and engaging character interactions, leading to a sense of disconnection from the narrative. Overall, while there are hints of an interesting backstory, the execution is seen as weak, with potential for improvement in future updates.
- “This is an emotional story that I have to say.”
- “I love the storyline and the game for the most part!”
- “However, the game does have some pretty nice monster designs here and there; the lore and backstory of the game is pretty cool to slowly uncover.”
- “The forest is an absolute bore, no environmental storytelling at all.”
- “If you've played Until Dawn, strip all the story out of that and make it 3x less scary without any choices.”
- “Story is pretty bad.”
replayability
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
41%
50%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed, with some players noting moderate replay value due to multiple paths or modes, while others criticize the lack of variety and randomization, leading to a stale experience after a few plays. Although there are elements like variable item and enemy spawns that can enhance replayability, many reviewers feel that the game ultimately suffers from limited content and repetitive gameplay, resulting in low overall replay value.
- “☑️ very good: diverse gameplay experiences, high replay value.”
- “It's got replay value and variable item and enemy spawns, not to mention a massive map for such a simple horror game.”
- “Fun to play online co-op for several rounds (also possible to play solo, which I did for achievement), not very high on replay value yet but the sound design and atmosphere is really nice.”
- “If it's the same thing over and over then it will have no replayability and become stale and boring after a few games.”
- “Due to just about every aspect of this game (items on the map, monsters locations, etc.) not being randomized, there is absolutely no replayability at all.”
- “0 replayability as the map and game never changes.”
optimization
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
39%
50%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with numerous reports of severe bugs, glitches, and inconsistent performance across different systems. Many players feel it is not ready for release, citing that even early access titles often exhibit better optimization. Overall, the game suffers from significant frame rate issues and lacks essential features like in-game resolution adjustments, making it difficult to recommend.
- “I feel like it needs a lot more optimization.”
- “Only real downsides are optimization (runs great on my PC but runs horrible on a friend's machine), and replayability.”
- “Good game but it needs an option to change the resolution once you are in-game; if not, the performance decreases substantially.”
- “While playing with friends can occasionally result in fun moments, the overwhelming presence of glitches, bugs, and poor optimization make it a hard game to recommend.”
- “The game is badly optimized and should not have been released yet.”
- “Terrible optimization, not good sound design, and glitchy animations.”
humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is often derived from its unexpected glitches and the absurdity of horror elements, leading to hilarious moments, especially when played with friends. Players frequently find themselves laughing at both the game's comedic scenarios and the unintentional humor from bugs, making it a fun experience despite its early development stage. Overall, the blend of horror and humor creates a unique and entertaining atmosphere that resonates well with players.
- “This game made me laugh more than usual, especially for a 'horror' game. It was pretty funny!”
- “My friend and I silently read the exposition at the end, then after a short pause, both began laughing at the same time and said, 'that was terrible' in unison.”
- “This game is in early access and is still in early development, so it's important to keep in mind that yes, there are bugs, but some of them can be hilarious.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
21%
71%
Players consistently describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious, boring, and mentally exhausting, often leading to a repetitive and frustrating experience. Many reviewers express that the gameplay quickly becomes a drag, diminishing initial excitement and enjoyment. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant drawback that detracts from the game's potential.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It's tedious, boring and not fun... and that's from 30 minutes of gameplay.”
- “The game as a whole is very poorly made, the game has moments of fear but it gets old very quickly, the gameplay also gets old pretty quickly, it gets very repetitive, tedious and annoying and eventually just becomes a drag to play.”
- “I am saying no to recommending based on my experience, it wasn't scary, it was just tedious and became mentally tiring to play since you couldn't find anything to help you with end game.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some users criticizing it for being low-quality or repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience. Others find it to be well-composed and fitting, while a few highlight an outstanding soundtrack that significantly enhances the game's atmosphere. Overall, the quality of the music varies, impacting players' enjoyment differently.
- “The atmosphere is great, the music is nice, the concept is neat (albeit not original).”
- “Well-composed, fitting sound/music.”
- “Outstanding soundtrack, enhances every aspect.”
- “The low-quality and repetitive sound detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The basic music doesn't enhance the atmosphere of the game.”
- “The sound design is poor, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its deeply emotional narrative, evoking strong feelings in players, to the point of making some feel physically unwell. This intensity highlights the impactful storytelling and character experiences.
- “This is an emotional story that I have to say.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many users feeling that it was designed solely to capitalize on the spooky season rather than provide a quality gaming experience.
- “It's almost as if the developers realized that spooky season is upon us and made a game for nothing more than a quick cash grab.”
- “Everything about the game screams cash grab.”