The Silence

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The Silence is a single player action game. It was developed by BlackArtStudios and was released on August 17, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dive into the dark depths of an abandoned hospital in The Silence, a thrilling single-player horror game. Alone and abandoned, you awaken in a gloomy corridor, surrounded by crumbling walls and an oppressive feeling of isolation. But the silence is deceptive because you are never truly alone. A sinister presence stalks you, watching your every move from the shadows. In this intense but short ho…

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story2 negative mentions

The game has a creepy atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
Movement and controls feel well-implemented, contributing to the overall gameplay.
Despite its flaws, the game is considered fun and worth trying out.

The monster lacks animation and AI, making encounters feel random and frustrating.
The game suffers from poor communication of goals and progress, leading to confusion.
The short runtime and minimal story elements make the game feel hastily assembled.

story
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The story is minimal and lacks depth, primarily revolving around the main character's quest for five teddy bear dolls for his daughter while facing a monster. Reviewers noted the absence of cinematics and storytelling elements, along with asset reuse and a short runtime, contributing to a feeling of a hastily assembled narrative.
- “The story was minimal, essentially boiling down to 'the main character needs 5 teddy bear dolls for his daughter' and 'there's a monster,' with little explanation.”
- “The absence of cinematics or storytelling elements (beyond a few brief notes), the reuse of assets, and the short runtime make the game feel hastily assembled.”
atmosphere
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The game is praised for its immersive and creepy atmosphere, set in an abandoned underground hospital that enhances the horror experience. The presence of a lurking red creature adds to the unsettling tension, making it a standout feature of the gameplay.
- “A fun, realistic horror game that takes place in an underground abandoned hospital with a dark, unsettling atmosphere and a red creature always lurking around.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly dark and unsettling, making every moment feel tense and nerve-wracking.”
- “The abandoned hospital setting contributes to a haunting atmosphere that keeps you on edge throughout the game.”
- “The presence of the lurking red creature adds to the oppressive atmosphere, creating a sense of dread that permeates the entire experience.”
gameplay
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The gameplay lacks mechanics for evasion, such as running away, hiding, or distracting the monster, which limits player options and may detract from the overall experience.
- “There are no mechanics for running away, hiding, or distracting the monster.”