Silent Hope

72%
Game Brain Score Based on 213 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • grinding
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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.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
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Reviews

72%
Audience ScoreBased on 213 reviews
story13 positive mentions
grinding31 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming art style and enjoyable character designs, reminiscent of classic RPGs.
  • Combat is fun and engaging, with a variety of characters and skills to experiment with, allowing for different playstyles.
  • The crafting and resource management systems are streamlined, making it easy to upgrade gear and progress through the game.
  • The gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, with a lack of meaningful variety in dungeons and enemy designs.
  • The story is shallow and unengaging, failing to provide a compelling narrative to motivate players.
  • The game feels overpriced for the content it offers, with many players recommending it only at a significant discount.
  • story68 mentions

    The story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it shallow, generic, and lacking depth, often describing it as predictable and unengaging. While some appreciate its nostalgic charm reminiscent of classic RPGs, others criticize its brevity and the lack of meaningful character development or narrative complexity. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game may offer enjoyable gameplay, the story fails to leave a lasting impression.

    • “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 awful those plebs are.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “The story and characterization are nothing to write home about either.”
  • gameplay63 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized as simple and basic, often feeling more suited for mobile platforms, with a repetitive loop of dungeon diving, looting, and upgrading gear. While some players find it fun and engaging, many criticize its lack of depth, unbalanced classes, and frustrating material farming, leading to a perception that the game is overpriced for its offerings. Overall, it appeals to fans of straightforward dungeon crawlers but may disappoint those seeking more complex mechanics and cooperative play.

    • “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.”
    • “The gameplay is super fun, and the home base mechanics are cute and entertaining.”
    • “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.”
  • grinding31 mentions

    The game is generally enjoyable but heavily criticized for its grindy nature, particularly in material farming and gear progression, which can become tedious and repetitive. Players find the crafting system lacking in efficiency, leading to a frustrating experience as they are forced to grind for resources to keep up with increasing difficulty. While some appreciate the simple gameplay and looting mechanics, the overall consensus is that the excessive grinding detracts from the fun.

    • “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.”
    • “Gear progression feels absolutely horrible, and while you can constantly craft resources and gear in the hub outpost, there is no actual way to choose to do something like, 'craft milk x 3 in all slots' or 'max craft obsidians', so you will constantly have to fill up each slot one by one, over and over, until the tediousness of it all feels nauseating.”
  • graphics24 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their adorable and charming art style, featuring a semi-chibi aesthetic with bright colors and cute character designs. Reviewers appreciate the visual clarity and variety in environments, noting that the animations are engaging and contribute to the overall fun experience. While some mention a lack of dialogue, the characters still convey personality, making the graphics a standout aspect of the game.

    • “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.”
    • “Just buy Trinity Trigger... the main characters haven't spoken 90 minutes in and I was expecting a Trinity Trigger-like story and art style.”
    • “The game is really cute, graphics have that semi-chibi look, bright colors, cute monsters, the whole bit.”
    • “It uses graphics based off the Rune Factory franchise, a plus in my book; it's a fun game that is easy to pick up and is not punishing to play, not to say it's unchallenging.”
  • music14 mentions

    The music in the game has received generally positive feedback, with many reviewers noting that it effectively complements the game's atmosphere and fits the various environments. While some found the soundtrack enjoyable and cute, others expressed disappointment with its monotony. Overall, the combination of a nice soundtrack and quality voice acting contributes to a pleasant auditory experience, despite some concerns about budget allocation.

    • “Nice soundtrack.”
    • “The music and art isn't bad but I'm really let down by the monotony.”
    • “Music - sounds good, fits the areas they were composed for.”
  • replayability5 mentions

    The game offers some replayability through its variety of characters and playstyles, which can enhance the experience. However, the basic combat mechanics may deter players from wanting to replay it frequently. Overall, while there are elements that encourage replay, the simplicity of combat could limit the urge to revisit the game.

    • “There's replay value from the different characters, but the combat is so basic you probably won't have the urge to explore it further.”
    • “Class variety and playstyle, smooth performance, very replayable.”
    • “Class variety and playstyle, smooth performance, very replayable.”
    • “There's replay value from the different characters, but the combat is so basic you probably won't have the urge to play again.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The emotional response to the game is overwhelmingly negative, with users expressing strong disappointment and a desire for refunds, indicating a lack of engagement or connection with the content.

  • optimization2 mentions

    The game is praised for its excellent optimization, featuring a diverse range of classes and playstyles that enhance replayability, all while delivering smooth performance throughout.

    • “The game offers a fantastic variety of classes and playstyles, ensuring smooth performance and high replayability.”
    • “With its diverse class options and seamless performance, this game keeps players coming back for more.”
    • “The optimization of class variety and playstyle contributes to a smooth gaming experience that is incredibly replayable.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game effectively enhances the experience by injecting life into typical loot grinding tropes, creating a charming contrast with the RPG violence. Players appreciate the cozy vibes and streamlined mechanics, which contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere despite the game's more intense elements.

    • “The cozy vibes and RPG violence mix surprisingly well; the sense of humor brings life to otherwise standard loot grinding tropes.”
    • “The humor in this game is refreshing and adds a unique charm that keeps me engaged.”
    • “I love how the witty dialogue and funny character interactions make the gameplay so much more enjoyable.”
  • character development1 mentions

    The reviews highlight that while the game features charming chibi character designs and a visually appealing style, the focus on character development is minimal, with players primarily enjoying the fun gameplay and great soundtrack rather than deep character arcs or growth.

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Critic Reviews

72% average critic score

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Play time

3hMedian play time
4hAverage play time
2-6hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 5 analyzed playthroughs

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