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.
Reviews
- The game offers enjoyable, straightforward space shooting action with a humorous narrative, making it a fun experience for casual players.
- It runs well on Steam Deck and features impressive graphics, providing a visually appealing experience.
- The combat is fast-paced and engaging, with a variety of weapons and ships that can be creatively utilized.
- The game suffers from shallow content and repetitive missions, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
- Combat mechanics can feel uninspired and overly simplistic, with many weapons and ships being underwhelming or ineffective.
- The user interface and overall game design could benefit from enhancements to improve the player experience.
- story21 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered simple and lightweight, with a mix of entertaining elements and disjointed narratives from multiple factions that can lead to player disengagement. While the main quest is enjoyable and can be completed in a reasonable time, much of the gameplay revolves around repetitive, randomly generated missions that may detract from the overall experience. Despite its shortcomings, the game offers a fun and accessible experience, particularly for those who appreciate its humor and open-world mechanics.
“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 woven into an entertaining and balanced open world, with well-crafted and intuitive interfaces.”
“E 2D single player with an interesting story, filled with lots of silly nerd humor from a variety of different movies, and a super responsive developer.”
“Sadly though, with shallow content and mechanics, and 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/story is rather thin, and the humor is borderline copyright infringing, but it's enjoyable to play and controls well.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % 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 its predecessor, "Jets 'n' Guns." While some users note that the graphics may appear outdated, they still appreciate the overall aesthetic and humor in the design. However, the limited graphical settings and control issues detract from the experience for some players.
“Runs well on Steam Deck, and the graphics are top notch.”
“There aren't many graphical settings, but everything looks nice and clean even on a 4K screen.”
“The graphics have that authentic 'Jets 'n' Guns' 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 uncontrollable and often unpredictably stupid.”
“The art style reminded me of the first part of 'Jets 'n' Guns'.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and well-controlled, with some players appreciating its immersive mechanics and content. However, there are criticisms regarding shallow content, thin storylines, and inconsistencies in game mechanics, such as the lack of previews for weapons and ships. Overall, while the gameplay has its strengths, it also leaves room for improvement in depth and coherence.
“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, and 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?”
- music8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as atmospheric but somewhat repetitive and limited in variety, with some reviewers noting it lacks memorability. While the sound design is praised, comparisons to the developer's previous work highlight a disparity in musical quality. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as decent but could benefit from more diversity and engagement.
“The developer's first game Jets 'n' Guns is a true great in the side-scrolling shooter genre, with great music and wonderful humor.”
“It's rig, so music and visuals are traditionally on point.”
“The combat is fun and fast-paced, the music is pretty atmospheric.”
“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, upgrade the mining mechanic (so it would be useful at later stages of the game), complete the story, and all that stuff.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by a blend of simple, nerdy jokes and references to popular science fiction movies and shows, which many players find enjoyable, though some feel it can become repetitive over time. While the humor may tread close to copyright issues, it adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay, making it particularly appealing to fans of the genre. Overall, the combination of silly humor and engaging combat contributes to a fun gaming experience.
“Simple but humorous space opera.”
“Truthfully, the meat of the game is in the randomly generated encounters, many of which are humorous and rely on a love of science fiction movies and shows, from Star Trek to Aliens to Red Dwarf. These can be fun, but get a little tiring in the late game.”
“E 2D single player with an interesting story, featuring lots of silly nerd humor from various movies, and a super responsive developer. :D”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is criticized for being buggy, particularly in industrial gameplay elements like mining, leading to a recommendation against purchasing for those seeking a reliable experience.
“Don't buy this if you want any kind of industrial gameplay; yes, mining exists, but it's very buggy.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its engaging and fast-paced combat, complemented by a captivating musical score that adds to the overall immersive experience.
“The combat is fun and fast-paced, and the music creates a truly atmospheric experience.”
“The game's atmosphere is immersive, drawing you into its world with every detail.”
“The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the visuals, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
