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Silence

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2016

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Quick resume

Can you save Silence, the grim, but also serene world between life and death? Can you help Noah find his little sister Renie in this suffering world? Can you bring her home? Explore Silence and join the siblings on their adventurous journey.

Global score

84/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Point-and-click

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    Pros

    • Beautiful art style and animation
    • Emotional and engaging story
    • Relaxing atmosphere and music
    • Well-voiced characters
    • Innovative puzzle mechanics with character spot

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Easy and few puzzles
    • Linear gameplay with limited player freedom
    • Long loading times and autosave only
    • Some narrative and character development feels incomplete

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "Puzzles are generally simple and accessible, with some increasing challenge; skill is needed but not highly demanding."

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    • Competition

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    • Continuation

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      "Short game length (3-5 hours) and limited replayability noted, but some players enjoy multiple endings and new game+ for extended play."

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    • Cooperation

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    • Creativity

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      "Some creative puzzle solutions and character control mechanics, but mostly uses predefined structures and linear puzzle sequences."

      Capsule for Lost Horizon Lost Horizon

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    • Domination

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      Capsule for Evan's Remains Evan's Remains

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    • Escapism

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      "Strong fantasy setting and narrative provide immersive escape from real life."

      Capsule for The Warlock of Firetop Mountain The Warlock of Firetop Mountain

      "Strong fantasy setting and story provide emotional escape from real life, with themes of war and loss."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for story and atmosphere; no obligation or external pressure noted."

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      "Players engage voluntarily for story and atmosphere; no obligation or external pressure noted."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      1

      "Some experimentation with moral choices and exploring narrative outcomes, but gameplay is mostly linear and scripted."

      Capsule for Spec Ops: The Line Spec Ops: The Line

      "Some exploration of different dialogue choices and endings, but gameplay is mostly linear and scripted."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Players explore various detailed locations and interact with many objects, though environments are limited and linear."

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      "Players explore various detailed locations and environments, though within a linear progression."

    • Expression

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      "Limited character customization; focus is on narrative and fixed character presentation."

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    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

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      "Strong fantasy elements with magic, mythical creatures, and an imaginative fictional world."

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    • Fellowship

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      "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social or community interaction."

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    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

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      "Some personal development through understanding story and managing tasks, but limited skill growth."

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    • Health

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      "Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventures."

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    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

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      "Requires player attention and engagement; some slow pacing but not designed for background play."

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      "Requires player attention throughout; some slow pacing and loading screens but no background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      2

      "Emotional connection to story and characters, especially the central relationship, but limited direct social interaction."

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    • Leadership

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      "No leadership or group management elements; single player narrative focus."

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      "No leadership or group management elements; single player narrative focus."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      1

      "Some item collection and puzzle progression, but limited upgrades or accumulation."

      Capsule for Gomo Gomo

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    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Calm atmosphere, soothing music, and gentle pacing provide a relaxing experience."

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    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable visual and auditory presentation with emotional music and expressive animation."

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      "Visually beautiful with emotional music and expressive animations providing sensory enjoyment."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems; focus on personal story experience."

      Capsule for Eastward Eastward

      "No social status or recognition systems; focus on personal story experience."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Strong narrative focus with emotional storytelling, multiple endings, and character development."

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      "Strong narrative focus with emotional storytelling, character development, and multiple endings."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      0

      "Puzzles require some thought but mostly straightforward; no deep strategic planning."

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    • Thrill

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      -2

      "Low suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and contemplative rather than thrilling."

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      "Low suspense or risk; game is calm and contemplative rather than thrilling."

    • Value

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      0

      "Mixed player opinions on value due to short length and price; generally better on sale."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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      "No survival mechanics; stable conditions with no threats or resource management."

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Progression.

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