Silence

74%
Game Brain Score Based on 460 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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I met talking rocks… and that wasn’t when I was tripping on mushrooms.
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"Silence is a single-player, Mystery Point and Click game with an intriguing story, spectacular graphics, and delightful music. Players control 16-year-old Noah, journeying through the world between life and death to find his lost sister. Despite the dense, emotional atmosphere and encounters with dark creatures, the game features humor and likable characters, making for a unique and memorable experience."

  • Mac OS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Linux
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

74%
Audience ScoreBased on 460 reviews
story171 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions
  • Stunning graphics and beautiful art style that create an immersive experience.
  • Engaging story with emotional depth, exploring themes of life, death, and sibling bonds.
  • Charming characters, particularly the adorable Spot, add to the overall appeal.
  • Gameplay is overly simplistic with easy puzzles and no inventory system, making it feel more like an interactive movie.
  • Short playtime of around 4-6 hours, which may not justify the price for some players.
  • Long loading times between scenes and unskippable cutscenes can disrupt the flow of the game.
  • story402 mentions

    The story of the game is described as beautiful and emotionally engaging, often touching on themes of life and death, but it suffers from pacing issues and a lack of depth in character development. While some players appreciate the emotional weight and artistic presentation, others find the narrative predictable and fragmented, with minimal impact from player choices. Overall, it is a visually stunning experience that prioritizes storytelling, though it may leave some players wanting more in terms of gameplay and plot coherence.

    • “The story is beautiful; the game is actually a sequel, and I didn't know that beforehand.”
    • “The game's story is well-crafted and full of emotional moments that keep players invested in the characters and their journey.”
    • “A beautiful emotional story with great visuals and good voice acting (at least in English).”
    • “The story is interrupted by random irritating gameplay, making it hard to dive in.”
    • “The story felt surprisingly short compared to the first game, leaving me wanting more.”
    • “The plot seems fragmented and sometimes rushed, with characters that are pale and unimpressive.”
  • graphics171 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning, hand-drawn art style and vibrant visuals, often described as beautiful and atmospheric. Many reviewers noted that while the graphics enhance the overall experience, they sometimes overshadow gameplay, leading to mixed feelings about the game's depth and interactivity. Overall, the visuals are a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and emotional impact.

    • “Beautiful graphics and music, beautiful world with great voice acting.”
    • “The graphics are so pretty, it's like a gorgeous artsy storybook, but that's about it for me.”
    • “The visuals are amazing, outstanding cutscenes and the most adorable characters; you're going to meet the cutest caterpillar-puppy in the whole world!”
    • “They should have saved money on the graphics and put some actual effort into the gameplay.”
    • “The 3D graphics for characters are not only utterly unnecessary for the medium, but also a significant contrast to the more traditionally rendered backgrounds and art styles.”
    • “Only good thing that stands out about this game is the graphics, but that doesn't save the game that has an underdeveloped plot with more holes than Swiss cheese.”
  • gameplay91 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it overly simplistic and tedious, often feeling more like an interactive movie than a traditional point-and-click adventure. While some appreciate the beautiful visuals and engaging story, they criticize the lack of depth in gameplay mechanics and puzzles, which are often described as linear and easy. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a significant drawback, with many reviewers wishing for more complexity and variety to enhance the experience.

    • “The gameplay mechanics and puzzles are a little simplistic but intuitive enough to not make the game frustrating at any points throughout the completion process.”
    • “The puzzles were perfectly balanced, not too easy or too hard, the gameplay was really fun and satisfying, and the characters and especially the setting and world building is just so interesting, beautiful, and unique.”
    • “It's an exquisitely crafted game combining amazing audio and visuals, a fascinating cinematic story, and point and click adventure gameplay.”
    • “The story is interrupted by random irritating gameplay, so it is hard to dive in.”
    • “The gameplay is incredibly dull and boring.”
    • “While the story had a lot of potential, it fell short with its buggy gameplay and the ungodly annoying voice of our main character.”
  • music73 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience alongside the stunning graphics. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to evoke emotions and nostalgia, particularly with references to themes from the first game. However, some critiques mention that while the music is generally good, it can occasionally feel out of place or less engaging in certain contexts.

    • “The music and graphics are both improvements over the first.”
    • “Atmospheric soundtrack: the game features an atmospheric soundtrack that complements the visuals and enhances the overall experience of the game.”
    • “The soundtrack alone makes the game even more touching combined with lovable characters and surreal settings.”
    • “The soundtrack is not engaging.”
    • “Plot is poor; if you have seen Whispered World... probably only pros are music and spot.”
    • “There is so much I adore about this game in terms of art style, animation, and music, but it falls flat for me in terms of story.”
  • emotional60 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised, with many players noting its touching and heartwarming storylines that evoke a range of feelings, from laughter to sadness. While some found the emotional depth compelling and memorable, others felt that the short runtime limited their ability to form strong attachments to the characters. Overall, the game is described as a visually stunning and emotionally engaging experience, often leaving players in tears by the end.

    • “This game is amazing because it gets you emotionally involved.”
    • “The game's story is well-crafted and full of emotional moments that keep players invested in the characters and their journey.”
    • “A brilliant, emotional, heart-wrenching story about a brother and sister doing their best to grow up in a war-torn country.”
  • humor15 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as a mix of smart, whimsical moments and emotional depth, with players experiencing a range of feelings from laughter to tears. While some scenes are genuinely funny and engaging, others lean towards a more tragic tone, creating a balance that may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the game features cute and humorous interactions, though some reviewers noted a decline in humor compared to previous titles.

    • “Great, funny, wholesome game.”
    • “Also tons of cute and funny moments!”
    • “I've been through all the feelings here - from laughing my butt off to eyes full of tears.”
  • atmosphere14 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful visuals, intricate hand-painted art, and immersive soundtrack, which together create a captivating fantasy world. Reviewers highlight the emotional depth conveyed through the art and music, contributing to a unique and engaging experience, despite some noting a lack of depth in plot and puzzles. Overall, the atmosphere is described as enchanting, with a blend of beauty and melancholy that resonates with players.

    • “The game is presented beautifully with its intricate and highly detailed hand-painted art and lovely compositions that set the atmosphere and help to convey the emotions of the game and its environments.”
    • “The atmosphere and the presentation are awesome and made my eyes glaze over from time to time.”
    • “The music is serene and atmospheric from start to finish, enhancing the gorgeous art and fun animation.”
    • “The atmosphere, style, story, and graphics are all drastically different from what I expected.”
  • character development8 mentions

    Character development in the game has been criticized for its lack of depth and growth, with players noting that while the character designs and art style are visually stunning, the narrative feels inconsistent and dialogue-heavy without meaningful relationships or evolution among characters. Many reviewers expressed disappointment in the absence of significant character arcs, leading to a rushed and unsatisfying conclusion despite an initially engaging setup. Overall, the game excels in aesthetics but falls short in delivering compelling character development.

    • “When I tried the demo version, I expected to find difficult puzzles, well-organized plots, and good character development.”
    • “There were all these lovely character designs, and I loved their initial impressions.”
    • “The art style is absolutely stunning; gorgeous environments, and the character design looks phenomenal, with almost all of the character animations done extremely well.”
    • “But I didn't like the story for some reason... it is easy to understand the story concept, but it felt like it was sort of inconsistent. The plot was somewhat interesting, but there are no friendships being built between characters or any real character development. It just felt like dialogue after dialogue, with not much character growth.”
    • “Some of the voice acting was downright off, and there was very little, if any, character development. Some details of the game, like the menus, did not seem to fit in with the rest of the game, and it just generally lacked the polish of a finished product.”
    • “The story also felt a bit rushed in the end, despite the rather good build-up at the beginning, which negatively affected the character development and the overall ending.”
  • replayability7 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is limited due to unskippable dialogues, lack of chapter selection, and a largely linear storyline, which diminishes the incentive to replay. While there are some branching choices that can alter specific scenes, the overall outcomes remain largely unchanged, leading many players to feel that there is little reason to revisit the game beyond trophy hunting.

    • “This story is a bit darker than the one before, but I like the replay value as you can make different choices.”
    • “There is a slight bit of replay value in the sense that some story sequences have more than one solution, which can cause certain scenes and dialogue to change a little.”
    • “While the game is short and linear, there is some replay value if you're interested in achievements.”
    • “There might be some branches in the storyline depending on choices, but the replayability and trophy hunting suffers due to unskippable dialogs and cutscenes, and the fact that you can't save at your own time and can't even jump into chapters.”
    • “Replayability - because of the lack of choice, there’s no reason to play it again.”
    • “There's little to no replayability and the choices you make don't change the outcome of the ending(s).”
  • grinding7 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often requiring multiple playthroughs to achieve 100% completion. While some interactions and puzzles are enjoyable, the overall experience is marred by a lack of player-friendly systems and excessive trial and error, leading to frustration. Achieving full completion is also seen as cumbersome, often necessitating the use of guides.

    • “The gameplay is so tedious.”
    • “I ended up having to play through many times to reach 100%, and it quickly became tedious.”
    • “The achievements are a little bit tedious and it is not easy to get full achievements without some guides...”
  • optimization5 mentions

    The optimization of the game is mixed; while it runs smoothly on consoles, it suffers from frequent loading screens and is criticized for being poorly optimized for the platform. Additionally, the voice acting and storytelling are noted as subpar, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Performance runs smoothly, but has many loading screens.”
    • “The optimization enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
    • “These seem optimized for a console controller.”
    • “I also felt some of the delivery of lines was a little mediocre. Calling out voice acting is something I don't normally do, as I respect it as an art form. I won't outright call any of the performances bad, but some lines are delivered awkwardly or are not given enough emotion or urgency.”
    • “[Appalling voice-over, poor storytelling, mind-numbing gameplay, badly optimized for console.]”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game's stability is marred by numerous bugs, including freezing issues that can affect hardware, as well as problematic achievements that cannot all be unlocked in a single playthrough. While the story shows promise, the overall gameplay experience suffers due to these technical shortcomings.

    • “You place an egg in a nest, the egg hatches, then boom, the screen freezes, putting my graphics card into a weird state whereby I have to restart.”
    • “On the other hand, you cannot get all the achievements in only one playthrough; several achievements are buggy, and there are several either-or achievements.”
    • “While the story had a lot of potential, it fell short with its buggy gameplay and the incredibly annoying voice of our main character.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization aspect received a mixed response, with users appreciating the minimalistic UI but criticizing the presence of ads in the main menu as an unwelcome distraction. Overall, it scored an 8/10.

    • “The ads in the main menu are a faux pas!”
    • “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls that limit gameplay unless you spend money.”
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Critic Reviews

71% average critic score

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Play time

7hMedian play time
7hAverage play time
5-11hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 5 analyzed playthroughs

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