Silent Breach

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Silent Breach is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Shiver Eye Development and was released on July 1, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In the distant future, humanity has spread across the unknown space, but along the way they discovered the harrowing and unexplainable known as the "Silent Zones". It's a phenomenon where a dense mist materializes out of nothing and engulfs an entire planet. The planet is then dubbed the Silent Zone. Only few things known so far are that once the planet is fully covered it starts emittin…

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music3 positive mentions

atmosphere2 negative mentions

The game features a unique and memorable presentation with a strong dark and spooky atmosphere, reminiscent of PSX visuals.
The gameplay is intuitive, allowing players to easily navigate and control the rover, making it more accessible than similar titles.
The cosmic horror elements and intriguing story concept create a compelling experience, with moments that evoke a sense of trepidation.

The controls can be frustrating, as players must look away from the rover's screen to change directions, leading to disorientation.
The game lacks tension and suspense, with creatures being easily avoidable and the mystery of the environment not fully realized.
Some gameplay elements feel repetitive and bare-bones, with limited rewards for exploration and a lack of unique environmental interactions.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as simple and intuitive, with engaging elements like navigating a ship and managing a rover's overheating. While some find it a bit dry, it can be enjoyable in the right setting, though the overall atmosphere may lack the anticipation some players desire.
- “I personally had a difficult time figuring out the navigation gameplay elements in Iron Lung, where this one just feels completely intuitive.”
- “The other aspect of gameplay is you in your ship, which you can walk around in despite it being one room.”
- “Gameplay is interesting and keeps you engaged.”
- “The gameplay itself is a little dry, but late at night, with headphones, it's a fun little jaunt.”
- “The gameplay itself is pretty simple.”
- “To be fair, I don't think the gameplay is the problem; more so the actual vibes. Even though you have all of the things that I wanted, you didn't give me much in terms of anticipation.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a dark, spooky aesthetic reminiscent of PSX visuals, appealing primarily to fans of atmospheric experiences rather than intense horror. While it offers a certain ambiance, some players feel it lacks tension and suspense, particularly due to the overuse of monsters that diminish the sense of anticipation. Overall, it may be more suitable for those seeking a less frightening, more atmospheric gameplay experience.
- “This is also more approachable for players who want a more atmospheric game than the more horror elements present in similar titles.”
- “It’s fine, but doesn’t create a very tense or scary atmosphere.”
- “Not something you can really fix at this point, but adding a bunch of monsters randomly just took away from that suspense. I can see there are weird things that can kill me; I mean, how bad can it get after that? You're not really building the atmosphere and anticipation doing so. Maybe if these things were more gradual.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around scientist Alex Raine exploring a desolate planet called the Silent Zone, shrouded in an unknown mist, with a focus on photographing various points of interest. While the concept is intriguing, many players feel the narrative is light and not particularly significant to the overall experience.
- “Which is, in and of itself, a super cool story concept.”
- “The story is light and not really important.”
- “The plot centers around scientist Alex Raine using a rover to explore a desolate planet known as a Silent Zone that has been encompassed by an unknown mist.”
- “The developer has recently updated the points of interest that the plot centers around photographing.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of *Silent Breach* are characterized by a dark, spooky atmosphere and a retro PSX visual style, appealing primarily to fans of this aesthetic. The game effectively commits to its chosen theme, creating a cohesive visual experience.
- “I would recommend it only if you are a fan of dark, spooky atmospheres and PSX visuals.”
- “The whole game has a captivating aesthetic.”
- “I would recommend it only if you are a sucker for dark, spooky atmosphere and PSX visuals.”
- “The whole game has that aesthetic.”
- “[i] Silent Breach [/i] picks an aesthetic and theme and sticks with it.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The background ambient soundtrack enhances the game's atmosphere, but its repetitiveness can become tiresome over time.
- “The background ambient soundtrack enhances the overall experience, creating an immersive atmosphere that draws you into the game world.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, adding emotional depth and intensity to key moments.”
- “The diverse range of tracks keeps the experience fresh and engaging, making each session feel unique.”
- “The background ambient soundtrack works in its favor, though the repetitiveness of it does wear thin the longer the game goes on.”