Silver

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Silver is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Spiral House and was released on June 2, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Silver" is a single-player Fantasy Role Playing game with an ingenious story and wonderful gameplay. As the knight David, embark on a quest to rescue your wife and defeat the corrupt sorcerer Silver. Master swordplay, learn magic, and recruit allies while navigating hostile worlds filled with Silver's minions in your search for 8 lost artifacts. With intuitive controls, good visuals, and a stunning soundtrack, "Silver" offers a beautiful and immersive gaming experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 283 reviews

story51 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience with its unique mouse gesture combat system, allowing for innovative and engaging gameplay.
The storytelling and character development are well-crafted, with enjoyable voice acting that adds depth to the experience.
The visuals, while dated, still possess a certain charm with beautifully designed pre-rendered backgrounds that enhance the atmosphere.

The game suffers from rough edges, including dated controls and basic AI for both enemies and allies, which can detract from the overall experience.
There are significant balance issues with spells, particularly with higher-level spells being inefficient and costly, forcing players to rely on lower-level options.
The lack of a quest log and guidance can lead to confusion, making it easy to get lost or miss objectives, which may frustrate new players.

story
137 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is a classic "rescue the princess" narrative, centered around the protagonist David's quest to save his wife from the evil sorcerer Silver. While the plot is often described as simple and somewhat cliché, it is complemented by engaging character interactions, a well-paced progression, and beautiful visuals that enhance the overall experience. Despite some criticisms regarding depth and originality, many players find the storytelling enjoyable and immersive, making it a memorable part of the game.
- “The story follows David, an ordinary man drawn into an extraordinary conflict after his wife is abducted by the tyrannical ruler Silver, a dark sorcerer who governs through fear and arcane power.”
- “What begins as a personal rescue mission gradually expands into a broader quest involving ancient orbs, forgotten civilizations, and a world suffering under oppression.”
- “The narrative is well-crafted, with twists and turns that keep players invested in the unfolding story.”
- “The story is pretty much standard fare and has a tendency to veer toward cliche, but at least it doesn’t take itself too seriously and there were quite a few fun character interactions along the way.”
- “This story has been told before, and this does little to differentiate itself from other tales.”
- “As far as RPGs go, there is no control over how you level up, how you change your stats, what class/attributes/spells/weapons/etc. you choose, and everything goes to everyone; it has one of the most mundane storylines, close to zero plot twists, and fully predictable characters.”
graphics
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, with many reviewers noting that while the visuals are charming and atmospheric, they are undeniably dated, reflecting the technology of the late 90s. The combination of polygonal 3D characters and beautifully pre-rendered 2D backgrounds creates a unique aesthetic that some players find nostalgic and captivating, despite occasional graphical glitches and lower resolution on modern displays. Overall, while the graphics may not meet contemporary standards, they still hold a certain appeal for fans of retro gaming.
- “The artwork is beautiful and diverse, and the music is immersive and evocative. The gameplay is very satisfying, and as a casual gamer, its difficulty is spot on.”
- “The visuals are quite nice; baked lighting and textures are done with great artistry.”
- “Graphically, the game isn't exactly complex, as it features polygonal 3D characters drawn against beautiful pre-rendered 2D backgrounds.”
- “Graphics are horrendously dated and there are so many better games that have improved in every way to this game.”
- “The linux-native version of Silver suffers from a very distracting graphical glitch during combat.”
- “Besides this, the constant graphics glitches are really annoying to deal with and take away from the gameplay.”
gameplay
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of *Silver* is characterized by its unique blend of real-time combat and narrative-driven mechanics, offering an engaging experience that stands out from its contemporaries. While the combat system is intuitive and provides a satisfying mix of strategy and skill, some players note that it can feel arcade-like and lacks depth in item variety. Despite its age and some clunky mechanics, many reviewers appreciate the nostalgic charm and immersive storytelling, making it a worthwhile experience for both new players and returning fans.
- “Gameplay is where Silver most clearly separates itself from its contemporaries.”
- “The combat mechanics are intuitive and responsive, offering a satisfying blend of strategy and skill that keeps players on their toes throughout the game.”
- “Silver has a pretty unique style of gameplay reminiscent of a hack'n'slash version of early top-down RPG and RTS games.”
- “However, overall isometric combat is rather arcade than tactful and its selection of items also doesn't much improve the gameplay variation either.”
- “Lastly, the mechanics also absolutely suck.”
- “And don't even get me started on how the game has roadblocks where you need to shoot a background object with a ranged weapon, despite this never being a mechanic before.”
music
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its immersive and evocative qualities, effectively complementing the visuals and enhancing the overall atmosphere. While some reviews note a mix of orchestral and ambient themes that underscore the game's epic and somber moments, others mention instances of repetitiveness and sound glitches. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the nostalgic and captivating experience of the game.
- “The soundtrack leans into orchestral and ambient themes that underscore the epic and somber nature of the journey, while sound effects give weight to combat and exploration.”
- “The music deserves a special mention, as it complements the game's atmosphere perfectly, contributing to its immersive quality.”
- “The music really makes it timeless to play again, the score is quite original and makes memorable moments.”
- “The story, characters, and music are generic medieval fantasy; nothing new or impressive there.”
- “The music is repetitive and uninspiring; bosses that are easier than regular enemies, the list goes on and on.”
- “And the background music was all glitchy and cut off.”
atmosphere
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of Silver is widely praised for its immersive quality, characterized by richly detailed 3D rendered backgrounds, evocative music, and a strong emotional narrative. While the fixed camera angles can hinder gameplay at times, the game's unique aesthetic and atmospheric design create a captivating experience that resonates with players, evoking nostalgia for the late-1990s gaming era. Overall, the combination of art, sound, and storytelling contributes to a memorable and enchanting atmosphere that enhances the gameplay.
- “Silver is a distinctive action role-playing game that occupies a unique place in the late-1990s PC landscape, remembered less for technical perfection and more for its bold ideas and strong sense of atmosphere.”
- “It offers a hands-on combat system, a focused emotional narrative, and a richly atmospheric world that rewards patience and curiosity.”
- “The music deserves a special mention, as it complements the game's atmosphere perfectly, contributing to its immersive quality.”
- “The fixed camera angles emphasize composition and atmosphere, though they can occasionally make navigation or combat positioning awkward.”
- “The game has a very charming feel to it based on atmosphere and art style, although the story and dialogue are as cheesy as it gets (especially for a 90s game).”
- “The soundtrack has a lot of somber songs, but it also has room for some more magical ones when it is a better fit for the atmosphere of the area.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant bugs, particularly in multi-monitor setups, leading to graphical glitches, crashes, and frustrating camera angles. While some players note improvements over the original release and commend the game's performance on weaker hardware, persistent issues like sound glitches and gameplay-affecting bugs remain a concern. Overall, while the game runs well for some, the stability problems detract from the overall experience.
- “It runs great out of the box, with excellent music and voice acting in the first couple of hours of gameplay.”
- “Apart from these issues, the game runs great, even if you play on weak hardware.”
- “It runs great on my machine, with no load times to mention and so far no glitches at all.”
- “This Steam version is really buggy with multi-monitor setups.”
- “Occasional glitches and bugs, particularly crashes before save points, can be frustrating.”
- “Besides this, the constant graphics glitches are really annoying to deal with and take away from the gameplay.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by witty dialogue and entertaining banter between the protagonist and NPCs, often described as hilarious and reminiscent of popular media. Players appreciate the combination of funny voice acting and a quirky control scheme, contributing to an overall enjoyable and comedic adventure experience. Many reviewers find the humor to be a standout feature, surpassing that of some AAA titles.
- “The voice acting is hilarious and a bunch of fun, but also good if sometimes goofy.”
- “It's funny, has great dialogue, and good voice acting.”
- “The voice acting is mostly top notch and hilarious at times with the banter between the protagonist and the characters he speaks to.”
replayability
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the opportunity to experiment with different combat styles and characters, the core story remains unchanged, limiting the incentive for multiple playthroughs. Despite being considered a superior RPG from the 90s, many reviewers note that it has low replay value, especially as time has affected its appeal.
- “People say it's a Final Fantasy VII clone, but other than the similar visual limitations of the time, this game is far superior and far more replayable.”
- “Nevertheless, time has not been so kind to it, but despite that, it still holds firm as one of the better RPGs of the 90s and it has replay value if you give it time.”
- “Replayability is only interesting if you want to play with different characters (the story stays the same).”
- “Due to this, the game lacks replayability.”
- “- not particularly replayable.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly due to enemies fleeing and the need to clear areas to progress. While some appreciate the nostalgia and efficient grinding paths, others express frustration with repetitive boss fights and the occasional spawning of enemies, making the experience feel drawn out. Overall, grinding is manageable but can become a chore as the game progresses.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics allow for character progression and skill development.”
- “The journey does get a bit tedious towards the end, as areas have to be cleared to proceed, and at times the game starts spawning enemies out of thin air.”
- “It's not worth the frustration of replaying tediously drawn-out boss fights.”
- “It gets a bit tedious when enemies keep running away, and when your horizontal attacks keep turning you away from the ones you are fighting, but it is manageable.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its purposeful journey and focused narrative that encourages exploration of deeper truths, though some players feel that certain performances detract from the overall immersion and emotional impact. While the combat system and atmospheric world are praised, criticisms arise regarding a lack of originality and emotional depth in certain elements, leading to a mixed reception.
- “The journey feels purposeful, driven by emotional motivation rather than abstract heroism, and the steady expansion of the world gives the sense of uncovering a larger truth hidden behind silver’s cruelty.”
- “It offers a hands-on combat system, a focused emotional narrative, and a richly atmospheric world that rewards patience and curiosity.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is mixed, with reports of crashes and sound desynchronization during cutscenes, indicating technical issues. While the port is generally solid, some voice acting performances vary significantly in quality, affecting the overall experience. Additionally, video stuttering has been noted, particularly with Bink video, suggesting persistent optimization challenges across different systems.
- “An old game and mostly solid port for the PC, with my only two issues being two crashes after I lost to two different bosses and the intro cutscene's sound stuttering enough for it to desynchronize with the movie.”
- “There's also the aforementioned video stuttering, but I think it's Bink video, and no matter which computer I've used, that has never worked well for me.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is praised for its storytelling and visuals, showcasing a strong narrative depth. However, some users note a lack of traditional character progression, as players primarily choose between different playstyles (mage, melee, or ranged) rather than experiencing significant character growth.
- “Now 25 years later, I am still amazed by the storytelling, the visuals, the character development, and even the combat system.”
- “There is no character development to be taken care of, yet you can still choose if you want to play as a mage, melee, or ranged.”