The Silent Age

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In The Silent Age, players assume the role of Joe, a maintenance worker in the 1970s who discovers a time-travel device. He uses it to explore the past and future, uncovering a conspiracy and attempting to save humanity. The game features point-and-click puzzle mechanics, with players solving problems by interacting with the environment and using items from their inventory. The story is presented in a minimalist, film noir-inspired style with a haunting soundtrack.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,971 reviews

story1.7k positive mentions

monetization26 negative mentions

Excellent graphics and engaging story that keeps players hooked.
Intuitive gameplay with clever puzzles that are challenging but not frustrating.
Unique time travel mechanic adds depth to the gameplay and enhances the story.

Episode 2 requires a purchase, which some players feel is overpriced for the amount of content.
The game can be too short, with some players finishing it in just a few hours.
Sound issues occur when notifications interrupt gameplay, requiring a restart to restore audio.

story
2,314 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and intriguing narrative, often described as captivating and well-crafted, with many players expressing a desire for more content. While some found the plot predictable or the game too short, the time travel mechanics and character development received positive feedback, enhancing the overall experience. However, the requirement to pay for the second part of the story has been a point of contention, with some players feeling it detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “The story is suspenseful, keeping the player in sustained uncertainty that effectively creates a 'slow-burn' element.”
- “The story idea and mechanic is so fresh and brilliant!”
- “The storyline is well played, up until the final chapter.”
- “The reason for the 3 stars is because of two factors for the story: predictability and thrift.”
- “But very short story compared to the price, and the end of the story looks like the writer had no idea how to finish it.”
- “They built up the story so well and at the end it's just a big disappointment.”
graphics
810 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their beauty and artistic style, with many users praising the smoothness and liveliness that enhance the overall experience. The visuals are often described as simple yet effective, fitting well with the game's narrative and atmosphere, creating an engaging and immersive environment. Overall, players appreciate the combination of stunning graphics, intuitive controls, and a compelling storyline, making it a standout title in the point-and-click genre.
- “The graphics are smooth and lively, which combines brilliantly with the 2D format to create a fluent feel.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the storyline is smart and captivating, and each level presents significant, interesting challenges.”
- “The graphics and art style fit the theme of the game so well.”
- “The game has a lot of bugs and problems while running; it does not show graphics properly, hence it consists of graphic errors as doors and other stuff get disappeared quickly and most of the things are invisible.”
- “The story line is great and gameplay is simple; however, the graphics leave a lot to be desired.”
- “The price for this is steep considering the graphics are hardly groundbreaking.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, particularly the innovative time travel feature that adds depth to puzzles and interactions. While many players appreciate the intuitive controls and beautiful graphics, some express concerns about the gameplay being too short or linear, with a few noting that the controls can feel slow or cumbersome at times. Overall, the combination of a compelling story and enjoyable gameplay mechanics makes for a captivating experience, though some players wish for longer content and more challenging puzzles.
- “The gameplay was easy to understand, (point and click, c'mon, the best!) the game itself was very enjoyable, the music, the art, the characters, all very fun to interact with.”
- “The gameplay and the vast ways and possibilities of interactions within the game feel all natural and are ingeniously crafted so that the entire experience becomes a real pleasure.”
- “Amazing story, great gameplay and level design makes it engaging and keeps you occupied for hours.”
- “The gameplay is boring and uneventful.”
- “Gameplay is almost linear with obvious choices.”
- “The only issue I had was I didn't care for the tap to move/double tap to run mechanic.”
music
294 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall immersive experience and complementing the storyline effectively. Many players highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, noting its ability to evoke emotions and set the tone, while voice acting is also commended for bringing the narrative to life. However, some users experienced issues with sound in certain episodes, which detracted from their enjoyment. Overall, the music is considered a significant strength of the game, contributing to its engaging and captivating atmosphere.
- “The music is perfectly matched to the atmosphere, so you feel like you are inside this story, like you're part of it.”
- “The music, actually all of the sound design, is brilliant.”
- “The graphics and music set a strong atmosphere, reminiscent of John Carpenter, complimenting the writing nicely.”
- “The time-travel mechanic is interesting but everything else, like plot, characters, music, animations and most importantly puzzles are trash.”
- “Music never worked for me.”
- “Might be an ok game but the freaky music and slow pace just couldn't keep my attention.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive qualities, enhanced by atmospheric music, engaging graphics, and compelling storytelling. Players describe it as eerie, captivating, and reminiscent of classic adventure games, with many noting how the sound design and visuals work together to create a rich, emotional experience. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to its appeal and enjoyment.
- “The music is perfectly matched to the atmosphere, so you feel like you are inside this story, like you're part of it.”
- “Eerie, atmospheric, enchanting - it has everything.”
- “The atmosphere, the graphics, the sound, the funky dialogs, the balanced gameplay and a couple of Greek words in the end... one great ride!”
- “The atmosphere is kinda scary, a bit feeling of horror, or is it just me?”
- “The music creates a creepy atmosphere especially when playing the game in a dark room.”
- “Decent puzzles, nice atmosphere but above all a well constructed dialogue and narrative.”
humor
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing and engaging dialogue, often eliciting genuine laughter from players. Many reviews highlight the character Joe's witty remarks and the amusing interactions that arise during gameplay, contributing to a fun and enjoyable experience. While some found the humor to be hit-or-miss, the overall consensus is that it adds a delightful layer to the game's narrative and atmosphere.
- “One of my favorite games; humorous dialogue, well-made storyline, cool graphics, and just everything that makes a great game.”
- “The game has a good story along with pleasant scenery and funny dialogue.”
- “Joe's personal dialogue is hilarious and tantalizingly absurd at times.”
monetization
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The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, as it features no ads and offers the first episode for free, with a $5 charge for the second episode. While some players express disappointment over the need to pay for additional content, many appreciate the ad-free experience and consider the price reasonable for the quality provided. Suggestions for alternative monetization methods, such as incorporating ads to unlock content, are also noted by several users.
- “It is $5 for episode two, but there are no ads, not even on the free episode; it's really worth it.”
- “There are no ads and only one microtransaction, but considering the quality of the game and the fact it's free, it makes sense.”
- “Worth every penny, and you know right away that after the second chapter, if you want to continue playing the game (8 more chapters), you can pay a minimal price, and there are no ads.”
- “Would have been 5 stars if you didn't have to pay to finish the game. I would have happily watched a few ads to unlock the next chapter, so maybe consider that as an option for covering costs?”
- “Quite entertaining but a bit disappointed with the in-game purchase of the second part to complete the game.”
- “I wasn't pleased to shell out $5 to finish the story, but ads would have ruined the suspense and the development team has to pay bills too.”
emotional
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players frequently highlight the emotional depth of the game, particularly praising its touching storyline and impactful ending that elicits strong feelings. Many reviewers found the narrative engaging and atmospheric, contributing to a satisfying and memorable experience, despite some criticism regarding character and pacing. Overall, the game is celebrated for its ability to evoke genuine emotions, making it a standout in its genre.
- “Money well spent on the second chapter, it was very emotional and I kept trying to predict the ending which turned out way different than I expected.”
- “The climax was so emotional.”
- “I love this game so much, the story is very touching, and all the atmosphere is so real.”
- “The protagonist is annoying and the story is incredibly boring.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters is lacking, making it hard to connect with their struggles.”
- “I found the narrative to be emotionally flat, failing to evoke any real feelings.”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often involving excessive back-and-forth movement between areas, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the engaging story and puzzles, many feel that the repetitive nature of the gameplay, particularly in later levels, makes it feel slow and monotonous. Despite these criticisms, some reviewers still rate the game highly, citing enjoyable elements that help mitigate the tedium.
- “While the puzzles aren't too challenging, they aren't tedious, plus the story is phenomenal and extremely interesting.”
- “Game could be great but it's very tedious; you go back and forth at least 50 times each level.”
- “Would have been five stars, except: it seemed like every single puzzle involved tedious walking back and forth between distant rooms, and it made my phone run extremely hot.”
- “In my opinion, some puzzles require a bit too much running back and forth though (chapter 10 for example), which does get a bit tedious.”
stability
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing issues, particularly during dialogues. However, others have praised its smooth performance and lack of bugs on certain devices, indicating that stability may vary depending on the platform. Overall, while some players enjoy a polished experience, many express frustration over the game's instability.
- “So polished, smooth, bug-free, with a great concept and intriguing story.”
- “No glitches, loads fine, never force closes.”
- “Runs great on my Nexus.”
- “This game is too expensive to be so buggy.”
- “Would've finished it by now, but every time I get to a certain point in a dialogue, it just freezes and shuts down by itself with no message or notification of any kind.”
- “Buggy, consistently crashes.”
replayability
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Overall, the reviews indicate a mixed perception of replayability, with many users noting a lack of replay value after completing the game. While some mention decent character development and an enjoyable experience, the consensus leans towards the game offering little incentive to replay once finished. A few users, however, highlight high replay value, suggesting that experiences may vary.
- “Controls are simple, the story is good, decent character development, and pretty good replayability.”
- “The replay value is high.”
- “I would have given 5 stars if it was a little cheaper; $5 is the most I've paid for a mobile game, and there's unfortunately no replayability.”
- “Only around 3 - 4 hours of gameplay, no replay value after you finish the game.”
- “However, the game has little replay value and by the end it left me wanting more.”
character development
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Overall, the character development in the game is highly praised, with many reviewers highlighting its depth and quality alongside a compelling plot and engaging dialogue. While some mention a few challenging chapters, the character arcs contribute significantly to the overall experience, enhancing replayability and player immersion.
- “Amazing story and awesome character development!”
- “Character development and dialogue are both superb.”
- “Good story and character development too.”
optimization
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Users report mixed experiences with optimization; some have encountered issues such as slow performance and lost progress following updates, particularly due to enhanced graphics and unwanted voiceovers. Conversely, others find the game well thought out and running smoothly.
- “Well thought out and runs smoothly.”
- “Since I got notified of the update, I just saw the logo. I had to update for the game to work, but now I've lost my progress. The game runs slowly due to the upgrade on graphics, and the annoying voice of Joe and the characters is frustrating. I liked the silence before this. Also, what is the speech icon for if it doesn't work? I assume it's to turn off the annoying voiceovers.”
- “The optimization is terrible; the game lags significantly after the latest update, making it almost unplayable.”
- “After the update, the game has become a chore to play. The frame rate drops and the graphics are not worth the performance hit.”