Silent Still

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Silent Still is a single player simulation game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by SolitaryStudios and was released on September 19, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

In "Silent Still" , players face the terror of sleep paralysis and nightmares in a first-person psychological horror game. Based on a true story, the experience includes 3 distinct scenarios, each lasting 40-60 minutes, and an intriguing narrative. With photorealistic graphics, high-quality 3D audio, and a deep atmosphere, the game delivers a chilling, immersive encounter.

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Audience ScoreBased on 129 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game explores a unique and terrifying concept of sleep paralysis, providing a genuinely unsettling experience.
Graphics and sound design are well-executed, contributing to the overall atmosphere of horror.
There are some effective jump scares that can catch players off guard, making for a thrilling experience.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder progress and immersion.
Controls are clunky and unresponsive, with slow movement speed and frustrating interaction mechanics.
The game is very short, leaving players wanting more and feeling that it lacks depth and content.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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21%
Overall, the graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while many players appreciate the decent visuals and realistic effects, particularly in horror elements, others criticize the low-poly models of certain characters and issues like screen tearing. Some users express a desire for higher resolution and more detailed designs, especially for key elements like monsters, which could enhance the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the graphics are generally considered solid for a budget title.
- “Graphics are amazing, sounds is great, and having experienced sleep paralysis, it hits home, in a good way.”
- “Realistic graphics and incredible horror experience!”
- “Love the graphic details, water effects, etc.”
- “The monster models are very low-poly compared to the rest of the game's graphics.”
- “There is quite a bit of graphical screen tearing, which is annoying.”
- “The graphics are outdated, and the gameplay is repetitive to the point of frustration.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The story received mixed reviews, with many players finding it a cool concept that ultimately fell flat due to bland execution and rushed pacing. While some appreciated the intriguing background of sleep paralysis and a well-written subplot, others criticized the overall narrative as nonsensical and lacking depth. Overall, the story was seen as a missed opportunity that could have benefited from more development and polish.
- “The story has a good background, because sleep paralysis is definitely a horror, even if it doesn't show up the way it's suggested in the game.”
- “There is one really well written story about a tree, a woman, and dreams.”
- “The bugs are insane and completely immersion breaking; the story is bad, rushed, and nonexistent, and the monster design wasn't that good.”
- “It’s a shame this story wasn’t explored more in the game world.”
- “From clunky controls to a nonsensical storyline, it feels like it was rushed out without any real thought.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay has been criticized for its frustrating mechanics and numerous bugs, which significantly hinder the experience and progression. Players feel that while the concept has potential, the execution is flawed, leading to a tedious and often unplayable experience. Many have expressed disappointment, suggesting that improvements are needed to make the game enjoyable.
- “I think the idea is there - add more spooky elements and rework the wake-up mechanic, and I think we have something.”
- “What kind of mechanic is that, my dude developer?”
- “Video on YouTube of the complete gameplay: https://youtu.”
- “The mechanics were really annoying.”
- “Don't waste your money, the game is bugged out to the point where you can't continue the gameplay.”
- “I've gotten to a point in the game where I simply turned it off right in the middle of gameplay just to play something else.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a quiet, unsettling tension that creates a sense of unease, though some players feel that the lack of action and agency diminishes the overall impact. While it effectively builds anticipation for jump scares, it leans more towards creating a pervasive feeling of insecurity rather than delivering frequent scares.
- “The atmosphere is well done; it is quiet and unsettling.”
- “There's a lot of waiting around with nothing happening, which is supposed to be atmosphere, but when your character isn't in danger or has any agency, I don't find that scary at all.”
- “The game does not have many scares; it's more about tension and atmosphere building up.”
- “It's not subtle horror, but it creates an atmosphere where you don't feel safe anywhere and expect jump scares at any moment.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as unresponsive movement and persistent sound problems. Many users express frustration, suggesting that it requires extensive improvements before being playable and do not recommend purchasing it in its current state.
- “The game is buggy as hell, but is it scary.”
- “The game was bugged and glitched horribly; it didn't work and felt too buggy.”
- “The game is way too buggy. You can't move fast in any direction; besides a fan sound, all you can hear is your footsteps that won't stop even if you stand still. I like the idea of this game, but in my opinion, it should be worked on a lot before it is ever allowed to be played by anyone. I definitely don't recommend anyone buying this game.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly during office segments, which detracts from the overall experience and leads some to hesitate in recommending it.
- “The game was good, and the graphics were on point, but the grinding at the office was super tedious and a drag.”
- “These issues make the game just tedious enough that I cannot recommend anyone to buy it just yet.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users found the emotional aspect of the game to be frustrating, particularly due to the imprecise mechanics of touching lightswitches, which created discomfort and a sense of relief upon completion.
- “Made me feel uncomfortable multiple times, and I was happy when I was done.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has been criticized for being overly repetitive and intrusive, with players reporting that a loud horror track plays frequently, even in non-horror settings, leading to frustration and annoyance.
- “I don't know if it was a bug, but this incredibly loud horror music track plays in my game very often. It starts again after a short while and even plays multiple times in the office part, making it very annoying to listen to over and over.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is appreciated for its detail, particularly in the PC part, where players find amusing elements. However, some users feel that the overall game ending lacks the same comedic quality, leaving a disappointing impression.
- “The PC part is nice because it's so detailed, and I found some funny things in the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its impressive visual fidelity, indicating that it not only looks great but is also well-optimized for performance.
- “Impressive visual fidelity and optimization.”