The Silence
- August 17, 2024
- BlackArtStudios
Get on SteamDive 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…
Reviews
- The game has a creepy atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
- The movement and controls feel well-implemented, providing a good gameplay experience.
- It's worth the price, offering a fun albeit frustrating experience.
- The game is short and lacks depth, with minimal story and poor communication of goals.
- The monster's design and behavior are disappointing, lacking animation and AI, making encounters feel unfair.
- Players can easily get lost, and technical issues like crashes can reset progress, adding to frustration.
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for being minimal and simplistic, revolving around a main character's quest for five teddy bear dolls for his daughter while facing a monster, with little narrative depth or explanation. The lack of cinematics and storytelling elements, combined with reused assets and a short runtime, contribute to a feeling of a hastily assembled game.
“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.”
“The narrative lacks depth and fails to engage the player, leaving many plot points underdeveloped and confusing.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its creepy and unsettling atmosphere, set in an abandoned underground hospital that enhances the horror experience. The presence of a lurking red creature adds to the tension, making it a compelling choice for fans of realistic horror.
“Good game with a creepy atmosphere.”
“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.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay lacks mechanics for evasion, such as running away, hiding, or distracting the monster, which may limit player strategies and increase frustration.
“There are no mechanics for running away, hiding, or distracting the monster.”
“The combat system feels clunky and unresponsive, making battles frustrating.”
“The level design is repetitive, leading to a monotonous gameplay experience.”
