Silent Hope

Regardless of its outward simplicity and colourful art style, Silent Hope is a really fun, rewarding and likable game.

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In "Silent Hope," a calamity has befallen a once peaceful kingdom, leaving its people without speech and its king in self-exile. Years later, seven heroes emerge from the Abyss, each with unique fighting styles, to answer the Princess' call for help. Uncover the truth behind the King's abandonment and restore the kingdom's speech while mastering your chosen hero's abilities and exploring the game's dynamic world.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding14 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and good music that enhances the overall experience.
It offers a variety of characters and classes, allowing for different playstyles and customization options.
The core gameplay loop of dungeon crawling and loot collection is engaging and can be fun for short play sessions.

The combat is shallow and repetitive, with limited skills and a lack of meaningful progression.
The game feels overpriced for the amount of content it offers, leading many players to recommend waiting for a sale.
The story and character interactions are minimal and often unengaging, making the overall experience feel lacking.

story
33 mentions
18 % positive mentions
73 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The story in the game is largely criticized for being shallow, generic, and lacking depth, with many players feeling it fails to engage or captivate. While some appreciate the nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic RPGs, the overall narrative is described as brief and underdeveloped, often feeling like an afterthought to the gameplay. Despite a few positive remarks about character backgrounds and potential for expansion, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the storytelling aspect.
- “I really loved this game; the concept is very much similar to Ragnarok Online class-based characters. In terms of story, it's so charming and takes you back to classic tales such as saving the king by defeating the unknown abyss... and after, there are more secrets within the dungeon.”
- “Whether you're here for the gameplay or the story, Silent Hope excels in both, beyond the expectations of the average JRPG enthusiast.”
- “The story is surprisingly good, and I really like that the descriptions for each area's enemies give a bit of insight into just how goddamn awful those plebs are, like wow.”
- “The story of the game feels almost completely non-existent; there is no RPG storytelling period. You get occasional narration about events briefly after every few floors of each dungeon stage, but it doesn't feel worth anything and doesn't add a single thing to the feel of the game, made worse by your tiny little hub outpost outside the dungeon you stay at at all times.”
- “Everything is just so surface level, including the story. It's not bad, which makes it even worse for me; it's just so dull.”
- “By the time you get to the second area, you can predict the rest of the story incredibly easily because there's no depth or complexity involved.”
gameplay
29 mentions
24 % positive mentions
66 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simplistic and basic, with many reviewers feeling it lacks depth and engagement, often comparing it unfavorably to mobile games. While the core loop of dungeon crawling, loot collection, and gear upgrading is fun for some, issues like class imbalance, frustrating material farming, and a lack of co-op play detract from the overall experience. Despite its appealing production quality and fluid mechanics, many believe the game is overpriced for the limited gameplay it offers.
- “Gameplay loop revolves around diving into the abyss, getting loot, coming out, and upgrading your gear to increase stats.”
- “Access to several classes, simple and engaging combat, and a fun gameplay loop.”
- “A little overpriced, but the gameplay is very fluid and addictive.”
- “While the gameplay is basic, the game seems overpriced for what it offers.”
- “Some obvious flaws hurt the game's design, like classes being unbalanced, farming materials is frustrating with most recipes, and there is no co-op gameplay.”
- “However, it fails to deliver, and the actual gameplay ends up feeling like a mobile game due to how restricted your skill sets were, which was a huge red flag.”
grinding
14 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its grindy nature, with players noting that the repetitive combat and resource farming can become tedious and boring. Many find the crafting and gear progression systems frustratingly simplistic and time-consuming, leading to a cycle of grinding that detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some players still find fun in the game, the overwhelming consensus is that the grind significantly hampers the experience.
- “The fighting (which is basically the only thing the player actually does aside from setting the other characters to do actions like farming) is shallow and boring.”
- “Really grindy after you reach the part where you can increase difficulty.”
- “Combined with how expensive it is to level up gear later on, this makes for a toxic loop of grinding that shouldn't need to be in this game because you get forced to start from scratch.”
graphics
10 mentions
60 % positive mentions
10 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their adorable and charming art style, featuring cute character designs and vibrant environments that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the visual clarity and personality conveyed through the characters, despite limited dialogue. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “That said, it has adorable artwork, is well voice acted, a nice spread of classes to choose from, and is legitimately fun to play.”
- “Overall, the game is fine, good combat, good core gameplay loop, nice art style.”
- “Just buy Trinity Trigger... the main characters haven't spoken in 90 minutes, and I was expecting a Trinity Trigger-like story and art style.”
- “The art style and environments are comfy, and the characters manage to pack in a decent amount of personality despite not really talking or having names.”
- “It is incredibly simple but fun; the animations are cute and charming, packed in a chibi art style.”
music
5 mentions
80 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received generally positive feedback, with users noting that it effectively complements the game's atmosphere and enhances the overall experience. While some feel that the budget allocation may have favored voice acting and an anime opening, the soundtrack is described as nice and fitting for the various environments. Overall, the music contributes to a cute and engaging ambiance, though it may not stand out as exceptional.
- “Nice soundtrack.”
- “Japanese voices are good (haven't heard English), music is decent, so far nothing crazy, but keeps the mood going.”
- “Music sounds good, fits the areas they were composed for.”
- “Budget-wise, I think they spent too much on voice acting and on that opening anime music video.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional response to the game is overwhelmingly negative, with users expressing strong disappointment and a desire to disengage completely, indicating a lack of connection or enjoyment.
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
While the game offers some replayability through its various characters, the simplistic combat mechanics may diminish the motivation to replay it.
- “The game offers significant replay value with its diverse characters, each providing a unique experience.”
- “With multiple story paths and character choices, you'll find yourself coming back for more.”
- “The variety of gameplay styles and challenges ensures that every playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
- “There's some replay value with the different characters, but the combat is so basic you probably won't have the urge to play again.”
- “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to go back. The story doesn't change much, and the gameplay feels repetitive.”
- “While there are multiple endings, the journey to get there is so tedious that I doubt many players will want to experience it again.”