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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

    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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    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can make dialogue choices and influence story progression, but gameplay is mostly linear with limited freedom."

    • Competence
      2

      "Puzzles are present but generally easy and straightforward, providing some skill challenge but not demanding."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on personal story experience."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Short game length (~4-6 hours) but some players replay to explore different endings and choices."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Some creative puzzle mechanics with character Spot's shape-shifting, but mostly predefined puzzles and story."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of dominance or control over others; cooperative and narrative focus."

    • Escapism
      4

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

    • Expectation
      -4

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

    • Experimenting
      1

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

    • Exploration
      2

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

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited character customization or expression; focus on narrative and fixed character portrayals."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy elements with imaginative world, magical creatures, and fairy tale atmosphere."

    • Fellowship
      -5

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

    • Growth
      2

      "Some personal development through story engagement and puzzle solving, but limited skill growth."

    • Health
      -5

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

    • Idle
      -3

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

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Emotional connection to characters and story, especially sibling relationship, but limited social interaction."

    • Leadership
      -5

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

    • Progression
      1

      "Some item collection and puzzle progression, but no complex upgrade or accumulation systems."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Generally relaxing and atmospheric experience with gentle pacing and soothing music."

    • Sensation
      3

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

    • Status
      -5

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

    • Story
      5

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

    • Strategy
      0

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

    • Thrill
      -2

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

    • Value
      0

      "Mixed player opinions on value due to short length and price; some recommend waiting for sale."

    • Violence
      -4

      "Minimal violence; focus on story and puzzle solving rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      -3

      "No survival mechanics; stable conditions with no threat management."

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