Silent Sector
- February 17, 2021
- Rake in Grass
- 13h median play time
Get on Steam"Silent Sector" is a submarine simulator set in a futuristic, dystopian world. As a captain of a high-tech submarine, you must navigate treacherous waters, manage resources, and complete missions while avoiding detection from advanced enemy forces. The game offers a mix of action, strategy, and stealth, with a focus on realism and tactical decision-making.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers enjoyable gameplay with great controls and a humorous narrative, making it fun for casual players.
- Graphics are top-notch and the game runs well on platforms like Steam Deck, providing a visually appealing experience.
- It features a variety of missions and a straightforward progression system, making it easy to pick up and play.
- Content is shallow and repetitive, with basic quests and limited strategic depth in combat, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
- Many weapons and ships feel useless, and the game suffers from balance issues, making it too easy once players acquire better gear.
- The user interface and overall mechanics could use improvement, as many players find the controls and gameplay experience frustrating.
- story42 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally described as simple and lightweight, with some players finding it entertaining despite its shallow content and repetitive missions. While the main quest is enjoyable, much of the gameplay revolves around randomly generated missions that can become monotonous. Overall, the narrative is seen as average, with some humor and interesting elements, but it may not satisfy hardcore fans looking for depth.
“The main story quest is relatively lightweight, but entertaining enough; however, in truth, most of my 17 or so hours was spent exploring and performing many of the randomly generated missions.”
“Great combat, interesting story, and desirable ships, all of which are weaved into an entertaining and balanced open world, with well-crafted and intuitive interfaces.”
“E 2D single player with an interesting story, lots of silly nerd humor from a variety of different movies, and a super responsive developer.”
“Sadly though, the game suffers from shallow content and mechanics, particularly in the story.”
“Because the story is told from the perspective of multiple factions, it becomes very disjointed, and you, the player, quickly cease caring about the details and just fly from A to B, blowing up everything and anything.”
“Gameplay and story are rather thin, and while the humor is borderline copyright infringing, it is enjoyable to play and controls well.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their high quality and clean visuals, even on 4K screens, with a nostalgic art style reminiscent of the original "Jets 'n' Guns." While some players find the graphics to be somewhat outdated, they appreciate the overall aesthetic and humor in the design. However, the limited graphical settings and issues with controls detract from the overall experience.
“Runs well on Steam Deck, and graphics are top notch.”
“There are not many graphical settings, but everything looks nice and clean even on a 4K screen.”
“The graphics have that authentic Jets 'n' Guns 1 feel, which I love!”
“It looks outdated, but once you get used to it, the graphics are okay.”
“I really wouldn't have a problem with this game; the graphics are based off their original game, 'Jets 'n' Guns', or at least very similar in style. However, as a twin-stick shooter-type game, it really does fail hard due to the controls being, well... uncontrollable and often times, plainly stupidly unpredictable.”
“The art style reminded me of the first part of 'Jets 'n' Guns'.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for being enjoyable and well-controlled, with comparisons to classic titles like Tyrian and Epic's Solar Winds. However, many users note issues with shallow content, thin storylines, and some confusing mechanics, such as the inconsistency in ship modules. Overall, while the gameplay is fun, there are calls for improvements in content depth and mechanics.
“Plenty of content, awesome gameplay.”
“Gameplay is like Epic's Solar Winds and to a lesser extent Star Control.”
“Once upon a time I loved an old game called Tyrian, all the universe, the characters, planets, the gameplay mechanics, I really love it all, I immerse in it.”
“Sadly though, the game suffers from shallow content and mechanics, as well as a weak story.”
“Gameplay and story are rather thin, and the humor is borderline copyright infringing, but it's enjoyable to play and controls well.”
“Some mechanics, like destructible parts on several later ships, make no sense - why do bigger ships suddenly have modules that earlier ships do not?”
- music16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find it atmospheric and fitting, others describe it as repetitive and forgettable. Comparisons to the developer's previous work highlight a disparity in musical quality, with some expressing a desire for more variety and improvements in combat music. Overall, the sound design is praised, but the soundtrack could benefit from more depth and diversity.
“The developer's first game Jets 'n' Guns is a true great in the side-scrolling shooter genre, with great music and wonderful humor.”
“The combat is fun and fast-paced, the music is pretty atmospheric.”
“And that music... someone in your team has some great taste.”
“The soundtrack is relatively repetitive and forgettable, although the rest of the sound design is very good.”
“I just want the developers to change the combat music.”
“The game feels more like Rebel Galaxy (the first one, even the music is a little bit related) mixed with some good old RPG elements.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a simple yet humorous space opera theme, heavily infused with references to popular science fiction movies and shows, which can be entertaining but may become repetitive over time. While the humor is enjoyable and adds to the gameplay experience, it occasionally borders on copyright infringement. Overall, players appreciate the silly nerd humor and engaging art style, making it a fun experience, especially for fans of the bullet hell genre.
“Truthfully, the meat of the game is in the randomly generated encounters, many of which are humorous. They rely on a love of science fiction movies and shows, from Star Trek to Aliens to Red Dwarf. These can be fun, but may get a little tiring in the late game.”
“E 2D single player with an interesting story, featuring lots of silly nerd humor from a variety of different movies, and a super responsive developer.”
“Altogether, it's really fun. The fights work very well, and if you are a fan of bullet hell in space with good humor, you'll enjoy it.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being highly buggy, particularly in industrial gameplay elements like mining, leading to a frustrating experience for players seeking a smooth and reliable performance.
“Don't buy this if you want any kind of industrial gameplay; yes, mining exists, but it's very buggy.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its fast-paced combat and engaging music, which together create an immersive experience for players.
“The music is incredibly atmospheric, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
“The game's atmosphere is immersive, drawing you into its world with every sound and visual.”
“The combination of stunning visuals and haunting music creates a truly captivating atmosphere.”
