Silent Sonata

About

"Silent Sonata" is a horror game that follows Deonte, a pianist who gets pulled into a nightmarish reality by the demon Dantalion. The game explores the concept of creativity and possession, with AAA-quality graphics and multi-leveled puzzles. As players navigate this chilling narrative, they must confront both the demon and the darker aspects of real-world history.

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Play Modes

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

atmosphere2 negative mentions

The atmosphere is incredibly well-crafted, with creepy sound effects and visually captivating settings that enhance the horror experience.
The game features engaging level design and puzzles, providing a fun and suspenseful gameplay experience.
The music and sound production significantly contribute to the game's eerie ambiance, making it a must-play with quality headphones.

There are some bugs, lags, and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, especially in certain levels.
The game could benefit from clearer objectives and more side quests to better explain the story.
New players may find it challenging to understand what to do initially, which could lead to some frustration.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the creepy atmosphere and complementing the unique concept of being a musician pursued by masked monsters. Reviewers highlight the developer's musical background, noting that the soundtrack significantly contributes to the overall experience, alongside strong level design and engaging puzzles.
- “The music adds to the creepiness of it all.”
- “I absolutely loved the music in this game.”
- “The dev is a musician himself, and you can tell he really leaned into his skills for this game.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous over time.”
- “While the concept is intriguing, the execution of the music feels disjointed and doesn't enhance the gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the intensity of the game, leaving moments that should be thrilling feeling flat.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its creepy sound effects and visually captivating settings, creating a sense of lurking danger that enhances the overall experience. Players find it effectively unsettling, with surprising moments that contribute to the immersive tension.
- “The atmosphere is really well done with creepy sound effects and visually captivating settings that make you feel like danger is hiding around every corner.”
- “The game's atmosphere is effectively unsettling, with moments that genuinely surprised me.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received criticism for its lack of clarity regarding certain objectives and the need for more extensive side quests to enhance narrative depth. Players feel that additional content could better explain the storyline and improve overall engagement.
- “The story could be clearer on certain objectives, and it would benefit from longer or more side quests to provide better context.”
- “The narrative lacks clarity in some areas, making it difficult to understand the objectives, and it could use additional side quests to flesh out the story.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics are praised for their quality, though some users noted a lag in the house level that the developers are aware of. Once players exit the house, the visuals and performance improve significantly.
- “The graphics were really good.”
- “The house level had a bit of a lag which the dev already knew about, but once you were out of the house, the graphics and game smoothed right out.”
- “The house level had a bit of a lag, which the developers already knew about, but once you were out of the house, the graphics and gameplay smoothed right out.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the gameplay of Silent Sonata to be thrilling and engaging, consistently maintaining a sense of suspense and excitement.
- “Silent Sonata is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout gameplay.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the well-balanced pacing and the presence of achievements, which enhance replayability by motivating them to explore the game's world further.
- “The overall pacing is well-balanced, and the inclusion of achievements adds replay value, encouraging exploration of the game's world.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and surprises, making it hard to put down.”
- “The variety of character builds and choices ensures that no two runs feel the same.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Initial reviews indicate that the game experienced some bugs, lags, and glitches shortly after its release, which is typical for new titles. Overall, players seem to understand these issues as part of the launch experience.
- “I played the game on the second day it came out, so there were some bugs, lags, and glitches, but that was to be expected from a new game.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered several game-breaking bugs that ruined my experience.”