The Moment of Silence

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The Moment of Silence is a single player action game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by House of Tales and was released on March 27, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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.

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55%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

story28 positive mentions

gameplay12 negative mentions

The game features a strong, complex, and engaging dystopian storyline with Orwellian influences that keeps players intrigued.
There are plenty of interesting locations to explore, and the puzzles are enjoyable without being overly complicated.
The game has decent voice acting and well-made cinematic cutscenes that enhance the overall atmosphere.

The movement system is frustrating, with awkward pathfinding and camera angles that make navigation tedious and confusing.
There is excessive backtracking and slow-paced gameplay, which can lead to a lot of wasted time and frustration.
The dialogue can be lengthy and repetitive, making interactions feel tedious and detracting from the overall experience.

story
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is often described as engaging and complex, featuring a well-developed dystopian narrative with Orwellian influences that captivates players. However, many reviewers note that the story's flow can be frustrating due to unintuitive mechanics and excessive backtracking, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players find the plot riveting and memorable, others feel that the gameplay issues overshadow the narrative's strengths.
- “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: story flow and next actions are not intuitive at all; they are out of the blue: it is many times not clear what to do next.”
- “If your story involves a lot of going backwards and forwards 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.”
gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been widely criticized for being outdated and cumbersome, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from the otherwise interesting story and characters. Many players found the mechanics tedious and poorly designed, often resorting to hints to progress, which diminished the enjoyment of the game. Overall, while the narrative elements show promise, the gameplay fails to meet modern standards, making it a significant drawback.
- “Bless the improvements in gameplay we expect as basic these days!”
- “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.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered acceptable for a point-and-click title, with some reviewers noting that they are dated yet still visually appealing, particularly in pre-rendered scenes and character models. While the graphics reflect the era of 90s adventure games, they may deter some players due to their age and occasional issues with camera angles and movement. Overall, the visuals are seen as decent, especially when factoring in the game's age, with some standout cut scenes.
- “✅ 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's a few minor quibbles - camera angles and movement can be a bit irksome and the graphics are a little dated.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, primarily due to long traversal times between beautifully rendered locations, which detracts from the overall experience. While the story and puzzles are praised, the mechanics that contribute to the tediousness lead some to rely on hints to progress.
- “The gameplay makes the game tedious to play, leading me to resort to using hints a couple of times.”
- “Traversing through the long corridors and wide plazas quickly becomes tedious.”
- “Moving between locations is tedious and annoying.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is significantly enhanced by the background music, which effectively complements the overall experience and immerses players in the game world.
- “The background music enhances the overall atmosphere beautifully.”
- “The ambient sounds create an immersive experience that draws you in.”
- “The atmospheric design and soundscapes make every moment feel alive.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for enhancing the overall atmosphere, effectively complementing the gameplay experience.
- “The background music enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “The background music significantly contributes to the immersive experience.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have several bugs and glitches, indicating stability issues that may affect the overall gameplay experience.
- “The game is a little bit buggy and glitchy.”
- “The game is a little bit buggy and glitchy.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing details of the character Tommy's room, which seems to be a recurring point of laughter among players.
- “One funny thing about the kid Tommy is his room.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a strong emotional response to the nostalgic experience of seeing a beloved classic game available on Steam, highlighting feelings of surprise and sentimentality.
- “I was quite surprised and emotional to see this old classic on Steam.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is hindered by a lackluster performance from the voice actor, which contributes to an overall monotonous experience.