The Moment of Silence
- March 27, 2015
- House of Tales
Get on Steam"The Moment of Silence" is a cinematic spy thriller point-and-click adventure game. Players assume the role of Adam Carlton, a corporate communications expert who becomes embroiled in a global conspiracy. The game features a detailed narrative, voiced characters, and a variety of puzzles to solve. Note: The provided Steam ID is for the 2015 release of the game by House of Tales. The original game was released in 2004.
PC
Reviews
- The game features a strong, complex, and engaging dystopian storyline with interesting characters and a variety of locations.
- The puzzles are enjoyable and well-balanced, providing a mix of challenge without being overly complicated.
- The game has decent voice acting and cinematic cutscenes that enhance the overall atmosphere.
- The movement system and camera angles are frustrating, often leading to disorientation and tedious backtracking.
- Gameplay mechanics are outdated, with slow pacing and a lack of intuitive navigation, making it difficult to progress without a walkthrough.
- The dialogue can be lengthy and repetitive, detracting from the overall experience and making interactions feel tedious.
- story40 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as a complex and engaging dystopian narrative with strong orwellian influences, making it a highlight for many players. However, the storytelling is often hindered by frustrating gameplay mechanics, such as unclear objectives and tedious backtracking, which detract from the overall experience. While some players found the plot riveting and memorable, others felt it was marred by generic elements and poor interaction design.
“It has a really great story, and for that, it's worth playing.”
“✅ A very strong, complex, engaging, well-developed dystopian story set in an interesting futuristic digital world.”
“If you enjoy a good story, this game has a brilliant plot and some very nice 'a-ha!' moments as the mystery unfolds.”
“Biggest issue: the story flow and next actions are not intuitive at all; they come out of the blue, and it is often unclear what to do next.”
“If your story involves a lot of going back and forth between locations, talking to people multiple times, and interacting with objects in a specific order, please don't make it a walking simulator as well.”
“There are a lot of better adventure games than this, and for a story-driven game, it's just not worth it.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with many players finding it tedious and outdated, often overshadowing the game's interesting story and characters. Critics highlight poor mechanics, cumbersome controls, and a lack of innovation, leading to frustration and a reliance on hints. While some appreciate the traditional point-and-click style, the overall consensus is that the gameplay detracts significantly from the experience.
“Big difference with 'The Moment of Silence' is it's more like a movie/game than most pure 3rd person point and click adventures. Very interesting futuristic setting and easier gameplay in that you can't make a disastrous mistake.”
“The gameplay is that of a traditional point and click adventure.”
“...but the gameplay is pretty terrible; it wastes the player's time a lot for no good reason.”
“An interesting, dystopian story made incredibly frustrating by its gameplay.”
“This game had an excellent story and generally good puzzles, but a few bad mechanics made it very tedious to play.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered acceptable for a point-and-click title, with some reviewers noting that while they are dated, they still possess a certain charm, particularly in pre-rendered visuals and character models. However, camera angles and movement can be frustrating, and the overall aesthetic reflects the limitations of 90s gaming. Despite these issues, some players appreciate the graphics and cut scenes, acknowledging their nostalgic value.
“✅ Dated but still good looking pre-rendered graphics and character models.”
“The storyline is fun, graphics are decent, considering the age of the game.”
“Amazing graphics and cut scenes.”
“Shame not many people would really play it because of the graphics and how old it is.”
“Ok, there are a few minor quibbles - camera angles and movement can be a bit irksome, and the graphics are a little dated.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, primarily due to long traversal times between locations and some frustrating mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While the story and puzzles are praised, the repetitive nature of moving through expansive environments can lead to a reliance on hints to alleviate the monotony.
“This game had an excellent story and generally good puzzles, but a few bad mechanics made it very tedious to play.”
“As the gameplay makes the game tedious to play, I resorted to using hints a couple of times.”
“The game features large, beautifully rendered backgrounds, yes, but traversing through the long corridors and wide plazas quickly becomes tedious.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The background music significantly enhances the overall atmosphere of the game, contributing to an immersive experience for players.
“The background music enhances the overall atmosphere beautifully.”
“The immersive environment draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
“The atmospheric details create a sense of tension and excitement throughout the game.”
“The background music does little to enhance the overall atmosphere.”
“The game lacks a cohesive atmosphere, making it feel disjointed and uninspired.”
“The environments feel empty and lifeless, failing to immerse players in the experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The background music in the game significantly enhances the overall atmosphere, contributing to an immersive experience for players.
“The background music enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
“Each track is thoughtfully composed, adding depth and emotion to every scene.”
“The background music does little to enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it easy to tune out.”
“The music choices seem mismatched with the game's tone, detracting from the experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have some bugs and glitches, indicating stability issues that may affect the overall experience.
“The game is a little bit buggy and glitchy.”
“I experienced frequent crashes that made it unplayable.”
“There are numerous stability issues that disrupt the gaming experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing details of the character Tommy's room, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the overall experience.
“One funny thing about the kid Tommy is his room.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a strong emotional response to the nostalgic presence of classic games on Steam, highlighting feelings of surprise and sentimentality.
“I was quite surprised and emotional to see this old classic on Steam.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is hindered by a lackluster performance from the voice actor, which contributes to an overall monotonous experience.
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite its potential, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
“The optimization feels rushed, resulting in long loading times and inconsistent performance across different platforms.”
