Silent North

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Silent North is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Combat Waffle Studios and was released on April 8, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

Players must survive the north using anything at their disposal. You can fight as a lone wolf in the wild or with friends in a home. Every encounter can change the outcome of your journey in the North. From fierce battles for resources to alliances, adaptability and resilience are important in this ever-changing landscape, where fate hangs on your ability to survive and the unpredictable forces of…

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Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

stability16 negative mentions

The game has potential and could become a great VR survival experience with future updates.
Player interactions can be enjoyable, and some users have reported fun experiences with friends.
The developers are active in the community and are open to feedback, which could lead to improvements over time.

The game is currently very bare-bones, lacking content and features, making it feel unfinished.
There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes, lag, and problems with hit detection.
Many players have reported frustration with the lack of loot, poor graphics, and overall gameplay mechanics.

stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been widely criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and a generally unfinished feel, typical of early access titles. Many users express disappointment in the game's performance, citing issues like laggy servers and problematic mechanics, while a few find enjoyment in the chaotic nature of its bugs. Overall, the consensus is that the game is currently a "buggy mess" that requires significant improvements before it can be considered polished.
- “The game is buggy, broken, and hollow.”
- “Game is a buggy mess.”
- “The fact that this game was released so soon and in such a buggy state is mind boggling.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players enjoying the interactions and overall experience, while others criticize the janky mechanics, complex hitboxes, and lack of tutorials. Many users express frustration over unresponsive controls and suggest improvements like additional gameplay features and better combat mechanics. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant refinement to enhance the player experience.
- “I bought the game on release on the Quest 3 and I’ve loved it since. I love the gameplay, player interactions, and everything about it.”
- “I very much enjoyed the gameplay, and with some time and tweaking, I could see this game doing very well.”
- “It would also be great to be able to hunt and forage, maybe even have a fishing mechanic and a way to cook the food.”
- “Game mechanics as a whole are really janky.”
- “Shitty game, half of the mechanics don't work, no tutorial, and no way of mapping controls. Also, half the time I'm just swinging at a zombie because its hitbox is so complex. I would recommend a feature like TWD S&S has where you can grab onto the zombies and stab them easier.”
- “However, you must play standing as there is no crouch or jump button, and the force grab mechanic when you highlight an object doesn't work half the time.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is perceived as lacking depth, with players suggesting the inclusion of missions or quests to enhance engagement. While some enjoy the gameplay and community interactions, there are criticisms regarding the low polygon art style and the game's origins as a port from the Quest 2. Despite mixed feelings about the developers and community, one player highlights a specific narrative element, referring to "silent north" as a notable comeback story.
- “I bought the game on release on the Quest 3 and I’ve loved it since. I love the gameplay, player interactions, and everything about it.”
- “ Updated review: Silent North – the comeback story of the year!”
- “I love the CMS (including Viewie and the dearly departed Alaska), but I hate Scott, I hate the devs, and the community is filled with Quest kids and people who are blind to the fact that these are bad games.”
- “First of all, this game shouldn't have launched on the Quest 2.”
- “However, it's a low polygon art style, and the game is an obvious Quest 2 port.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being poor, with a low polygon art style that feels unfinished and lifeless. Players have noted issues such as excessive darkness, lack of detail, and clunky movement, leading to an overall negative impression of the visual experience. Many reviewers feel that the game should not have been released in early access in its current state, citing a need for significant updates and improvements.
- “The graphics have a unique low polygon art style that gives the game a distinct visual identity.”
- “The dark shaded graphics create an atmospheric environment, adding to the overall immersion of the game.”
- “The visual design choices contribute to a unique aesthetic that sets the game apart from others.”
- “The graphics are very poor, the gameplay is clunky and items disappear out of your hands.”
- “The graphics are pretty awful for PC VR, the movement is clunky, and the world feels lifeless.”
- “An unfinished pile of code of which the graphics are bad even compared to other standalone VR games.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to frequent stutters and crashes even on high-end PCs. Players have reported various gameplay bugs, such as disappearing gun magazines and problematic holster mechanics, which further detract from the overall experience.
- “The game has poor optimization and stutters frequently.”
- “I wanted to like this game as I enjoy DayZ and the developers behind the title, but even running on a higher-end PC, the performance is terrible.”
- “Gun magazines disappear in the holster, guns fling out of your hands, holsters have really bad hitboxes, and it takes multiple attempts to holster. Performance-wise, it crashes a few times.”
emotional
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Players report that the game's design effectively evokes feelings of isolation and loneliness, aligning with its intended emotional impact through the vast distances between locations.
- “The scale made me feel very isolated and alone with the distance of travel between locations, which is what this style of game aims for.”