Silence Channel

About

"Silence Channel" is a first-person horror adventure game where you play as John Martin, an investigative reporter exploring a remote location after rumors of unexplainable sightings. Your mission is to discover the truth behind the mysterious mansion, its surroundings, and the local folklore. The game features a chilling atmosphere that will test your courage and intuition to find your way out, while uncovering the game's hidden story through letters and handwriting. Follow us on Twitter for more updates. #SilenceChannel #HorrorGame #InvestigativeReporter

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

story14 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a captivating storyline and well-executed puzzles that keep players engaged.
The atmosphere is eerie and immersive, enhanced by effective sound design and jump scares.
It's a quick playthrough, making it suitable for those with limited gaming time, while still providing a satisfying experience.

The game is relatively short, with some players finding it lacking in content and replay value.
There are frequent glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, including freezing and movement issues.
Many jump scares feel arbitrary and do not tie into the story, leading to a sense of predictability and annoyance.

story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
37%
11%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its emotional depth and connection to the gameplay, though some found it hard to follow and criticized the storytelling quality. While the narrative is described as interesting and beautifully executed, it suffers from occasional clichés and disjointed elements, particularly in relation to the random jumpscares that feel disconnected from the plot. Overall, the story adds value to the experience, but its execution has room for improvement.
- “The story of the game is very beautiful; you can relate to the game very well.”
- “The game's storyline is interesting and well-executed, but some of the puzzles are quite difficult.”
- “It was beautiful, it was a great story, it was terribly scary :)”
- “The jumpscares are random, arbitrary, and don't really tie into the story, and therefore annoying after a short while.”
- “The story isn't too strong, and there are other indie horror titles that you could invest your time/money into.”
- “Graphic is good, story was good but the storytelling was poor.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the atmospheric visuals and high-quality design, while others report performance issues such as lag, even on lower settings. Ratings vary significantly, with some users giving perfect scores for the nostalgic PS1 aesthetic, while others rate it around 6/10, indicating a more average experience. Despite the discrepancies, many agree that the graphics contribute positively to the game's overall enjoyment.
- “Some fantastic jump scares, very nice graphics, a few puzzles can be tough though, this game is brilliant!”
- “Great graphics and puzzles, story is cliched but apparently based on a true story!”
- “Graphics: (10/10) my favorite PS1 look and it was very well done on this game.”
- “Constantly lags even on the lowest graphics settings.”
- “Graphics: 6/10.”
- “Graphics are okay, sound was okay, gameplay is walking sim/maze/puzzle/find key/read notes/etc.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, effectively enhancing the overall experience with strong graphics and well-executed jump scares. While some players find certain elements, like jump scares, unnecessary, the general consensus highlights a compelling ambiance that resonates with fans of indie horror games. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Some of the environments will be familiar to players that enjoy indie horror games, but Silence Channel nails the atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere and everything was so good.”
- “I really liked the atmosphere and graphics.”
- “Although the game has a creepy atmosphere, the jump scares feel unnecessary.”
- “Some of the environments will be familiar to players that enjoy indie horror games, but the silence channels nail the atmosphere.”
- “I can't follow the story that well (maybe because of a lack of concentration), but the atmosphere was quite good.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
56%
33%
The gameplay is primarily linear and follows a point-and-click format, typical of horror walking simulators, featuring basic mechanics. While there are items like flashlights and candles, they are not essential to progress, leading to a straightforward experience. Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable.
- “Gameplay: (7/10) the gameplay was good!”
- “The gameplay is like other horror walking simulators.”
- “Linear, point and click, walking with some very basic mechanics.”
- “There are flashlights and candles in the game, but they aren't required for gameplay; I didn't even use all my batteries.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features impressive Iranian music that enhances the overall atmosphere, receiving high praise for its quality. Sound effects, including footsteps, whispers, and various environmental sounds, are noted for their realism and effectiveness, contributing to an immersive experience. Overall, the music and sound design are rated highly, with a score of 9/10.
- “Iranian music is used in the game, which is wonderful.”
- “Sound and music: (9/10) The sound effects were very well done. The footsteps were not loud or weird sounding, the creepy whispers were perfect (I feel like I can still hear them...), and the sound of the flashlight clicking on and off, as well as the reloading of batteries, sounds super real, along with the doors, lights, radios, etc.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally considered decent, with many cheap jump scares eliciting laughter; however, one particular scare successfully combined humor and fright, creating a unique experience for the player.
- “It was decent but too bloated with cheap jumpscares; all of them made me laugh, but one actually managed to scare me while making me laugh at the same time, which hasn't happened to me before.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious and boring, particularly due to slow movement speeds that make the initial stages feel drawn out and unengaging.
- “Could be interesting maybe, but the walking is so slow, so the start is tedious and super boring.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent frame drops during gameplay.
- “However, the game is not optimized, and you frequently experience frame drops in various scenes.”
- “The performance issues are frustrating, as the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate.”
- “Despite its potential, the lack of optimization leads to a choppy and inconsistent gameplay experience.”