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Silver Daze

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74%Game Brain Score
music, story
grinding, stability
100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

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Silver Daze is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Sawyer Friend and was released on September 25, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Download the game on Steam! The world has frozen. Explore a broken, fragmented universe to collect cards, customize your party, battle creatures, and find your friends to restore the world.Silver Daze is a retro style coming-of-age JRPG filled with unique characters and thrilling battles! Join Our Discord Server Master deep turn based combat by selecting your favorite cards and developing ne…

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music13 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming retro aesthetic with beautiful pixel art and an excellent soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • The card-based combat system is deep and engaging, allowing for a variety of builds and strategies that keep battles fresh and exciting.
  • The story is a heartfelt coming-of-age tale with relatable characters and emotional depth, making players invested in their journeys and relationships.
  • Some players may find the writing inconsistent, particularly in character dynamics and dialogue, which can detract from immersion.
  • The random encounter system can be frustrating for those who prefer a more streamlined experience, as it may lead to excessive grinding.
  • Certain side characters feel underdeveloped compared to the main cast, which may leave players wanting more depth in their interactions.
  • music
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many users praising its excellent quality and diverse range, including both chill and action-oriented tracks. Reviewers noted that the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, evoking nostalgia for the GBA era while fitting seamlessly with the game's narrative and aesthetics. Overall, the music is described as a standout feature, with some players expressing a desire for an official soundtrack release.

    • “The music and sound effects also hit hard!”
    • “Music is excellent, which is to be expected if you’re familiar with the creator’s previous works.”
    • “The soundtrack is phenomenal, and the artwork is stylized in a way that hearkens back to its GBA inspirations.”
    • “Another game I've bought for the soundtrack...”
    • “Put the OST on YouTube or something, it's mostly why this review's got a positive score at all.”
    • “The soundtrack?”
  • story
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a heartfelt coming-of-age narrative that blends elements of teen drama and adventure, resonating with players through its relatable characters and their relationships. While some may find aspects of the gameplay frustrating, the strong characterization and poignant moments keep players engaged, making it a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic RPGs. Overall, the story is well-crafted, with effective plot twists and a unique setting that enhances its emotional depth.

    • “Sure, there are things I could nitpick (maps, battle system, etc.), but ultimately the story, characters, and their relationships with each other are what kept me playing to the end.”
    • “The game’s story is a combination of coming-of-age tale, teen drama, and a save-the-world adventure.”
    • “It’s like a slice-of-life coming-of-age story soaked in sunlight and sadness, with just enough surreal moments to keep you guessing.”
    • “The story has genuine moments of poignancy and solid teenage-drama writing.”
    • “As it says on the tin, it's a coming-of-age story, one that largely focuses on stupid teens on the cusp of adulthood and their relationships, which seems a proper fit for the lofi retro aesthetic the game has.”
    • “There are some party members who are forefronted more than others, and that may cause contrition for some people, but the core conceit of the plot is incredibly strong and contrives a fish-tank where we see these people grow from the children they were into the people they will become.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature charming GBA-inspired pixel art that effectively complements its coming-of-age narrative, creating a nostalgic retro atmosphere. Reviewers praise the aesthetic environments and cohesive art style, noting that the visuals and phenomenal soundtrack enhance the overall experience, making it a standout title for fans of the genre.

    • “When it comes to audio and visuals, the game evokes the GBA era, with cool and aesthetic environments and great music with a varied and vast library.”
    • “A charming art style, a deep, intriguing card battle system, and a deliciously retro atmosphere are only a few of the reasons why this game should be on your radar.”
    • “The soundtrack is phenomenal, and the artwork is stylized in a way that hearkens back to its GBA inspirations, especially the faceplates and abstract dungeons of twisting corridors suspended in space.”
    • “The game’s graphics are GBA-based pixel art.”
    • “The art style?”
    • “I like just about everything in this game, the art style in comparison to the sprite work matches together quite well, but there are a few flaws that would normally make me want to stop playing a game entirely.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, featuring a deep battle mechanic that allows for exciting synergies and customization. While it embraces retro elements, it streamlines many classic game annoyances, focusing more on connection than challenge. Players appreciate the special attack gauge mechanic, which adds an extra layer of strategy to the experience.

    • “Once you get used to the battle mechanic logic, building up synergies is a blast.”
    • “The gameplay is fun, the story engaged me, and I listen to the music even when not playing.”
    • “A charming, mechanically deep RPG with tons of customization and retro flavor, but with most of the annoyances of classic games streamlined or mitigated altogether.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, it's not about challenge—it's about connection.”
    • “It has this mechanic of a gauge that, when filled to the middle, you can use a special attack.”
  • emotional
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its powerful storytelling and strong character development, evoking deep feelings of nostalgia and vulnerability in players. Many reviewers noted the game's ability to resonate on a personal level, with a haunting yet hopeful narrative that leaves a lasting impact, despite some criticism of the side characters' dialogue authenticity. Overall, the game successfully delivers a heartfelt experience that can elicit tears and reflection.

    • “The ending was great; the overall message of this game made me cry. I gotta say this game came close.”
    • “This game hit me like a dream you don’t want to wake up from—haunting, heartfelt, and strangely hopeful.”
    • “I can’t remember the last time a game made me feel this vulnerable, this seen.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express frustration with grinding when it feels mandatory in games that lack clear strategic depth, particularly when the mechanics are not intuitive. The comparison to Pokémon highlights the issue, as players find it challenging to navigate a system where card strengths and weaknesses are not well-defined, making the grinding feel more tedious than rewarding.

    • “Normally I don't mind grinding; I mostly play RPGs, so I don't mind it. But when it's a requirement in a game that already feels like it has artificial strategy in its combat (it's like Pokémon, but instead of types, there are color cards. The game doesn't tell you what cards are weak against each type and what cards are strong against each type. Like, you already know from context clues that fire is weak to water, grass is weak to fire; a baby could figure that out. But what about colors? Opposite colors normally go hand-in-hand with each other; there isn't necessarily a weakness or strength there), it's just frustrating.”
    • “The grinding in this game feels excessive and unnecessary. It often feels like I'm just repeating the same tasks over and over without any real sense of progress or reward.”
    • “I enjoy a good grind in games, but this one takes it to a whole new level. It feels like the developers are just trying to stretch out the gameplay time rather than provide meaningful content.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game balances a serious narrative with occasional humorous moments, though some players feel that the attempts at humor, particularly through modern slang and dialogue, can fall flat. Overall, while the humor adds a light touch, it may not resonate with everyone.

    • “It tells its story seriously, but there are humorous moments, so it's not all business.”
    • “The game has small parts of slang dialogue and jokes that try to be funny, adding a lighthearted touch to the experience.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is captivating, featuring a charming art style and a retro vibe that immerses players from the start. The intriguing card battle system further enhances the overall experience, making it a standout title worth exploring.

    • “From the moment I started playing, I was pulled into its atmosphere.”
    • “A charming art style, a deep, intriguing card battle system, and a deliciously retro atmosphere are only a few of the reasons why this game should be on your radar.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers appreciate the character development, noting that it effectively contributes to the plot twists and culminates in a satisfying ending. Overall, the growth of the characters enhances the narrative experience.

    • “I do think the plot twists and the resulting payoff were done well, and I enjoyed the character development and ending.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that the game's stability is generally solid, with players experiencing minimal issues during gameplay. However, there are occasional reports of freezing moments that can disrupt the flow of the game. Overall, the stability is satisfactory but could benefit from further optimization.

    • “When the world freezes over and time stands still, Pinn and his friend Geo immediately begin to look for Kanii.”
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Silver Daze is a role playing game.

Silver Daze is available on PC, Web Browser and Windows.

Silver Daze was released on September 25, 2025.

Silver Daze was developed by Sawyer Friend.

Silver Daze has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its grinding.

Silver Daze is a single player game.

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