Silent dream

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Silent dream is a single player survival shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by Arkneru and was released on June 14, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In the dark corridor as wide as a labyrinth, avoiding numerous pursuers who are aiming for their lives. Will you be able to save the missing person and escape safely!?

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

story8 positive mentions

graphics1 negative mentions

Engaging and interesting story with horror and puzzle elements.
Good atmosphere and art style, with charming pixel art and unique character designs.
Free to play and offers a challenging experience for players who enjoy difficult horror adventure games.

Poor English translation makes the story and dialogues hard to understand.
Game has significant difficulty spikes with overly fast enemies and sometimes unclear objectives.
Lack of save system and progress loss on death cause frustration; some bugs and clunky mechanics hinder gameplay.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally considered interesting and decent, with some users appreciating the thematic depth and art style. However, many reviews highlight that poor English translation significantly hampers comprehension and engagement, making it difficult to fully grasp the plot. Despite this, the narrative potential remains promising for those who can overlook the language issues.
- “Play if you want a good game filled with interesting puzzles and a decent story.”
- “The art and story line is incredible, and the story kind of reminds me of the suicide forest.”
- “For the little time that I played it, it seemed like a decent game and the story so far is interesting.”
- “The translation in the game is really bad, making it hard to understand what happens in the main story or sub-stories.”
- “I'm not sure if the story is lacking or if it's a poor translation, but I like all of the art.”
- “I ended up closing the game before completion because I couldn't get into the story being told.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally criticized for poor implementation, unclear mechanics, and difficulty, leading to frustration among players. However, some appreciate unique elements and thematic aspects despite bugs and quality issues. Overall, gameplay quality is seen as a major drawback.
- “I nearly rage quit after the first day when I realized I'd have to restart (I used the dreamy marbles, a game mechanic that lets you pause time to escape monsters, too judiciously).”
- “After I'm done thanking Daruma for the tea he prepared at the shrine, I'll come back with my free hands to type the experience of my further gameplay.”
- “Uhm so, I'll be honest this is a very good game.. the music, UI, unique mechanic.”
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is poorly implemented and it's ugly to look at.”
- “However, when it comes to game mechanics, this game is really difficult and buggy.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users note that the game lacks any music, which may impact the overall experience despite its other positive features.
- “The music complements the unique mechanics perfectly, enhancing the overall experience.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are limited by the RPG Maker engine, lacking full HD support and customization options, resulting in poor display quality in fullscreen that may disappoint modern PC gamers.
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game evokes emotional warmth through its endearing dog companion and the attentive shrine maiden, both adding depth and a comforting presence to the player's self-discovery journey.
- “The heartwarming dog that keeps following you through a self-discovery journey is cute and considerate, and the shrine maiden who keeps an eye on the shrine's healthy environment is a helpful and interesting person.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's character development is highlighted by its impressive art and design, which players find visually appealing and engaging.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game struggles with stability, exhibiting frequent bugs and mechanical issues that impact the overall experience.