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The Lion's Song: Episode 1 - Silence

2016

Should you play it?

„The Lion's Song: Episode 1 – Silence" draws the player into the life of a talented young composer, Wilma, preparing for her breakthrough concert, the defining moment of her career. Searching for inspiration she escapes from the pressure for success to the solitude of the Austrian Alps.

What works

  • Beautiful and unique pixel art style
  • Excellent music and sound design
  • Deep, emotional, and well-written narrative
  • Meaningful player choices with multiple endings
  • Free first episode with good replay value

Things to keep in mind

  • Minimal gameplay and interactivity
  • Short episode length
  • Some players find pacing slow or dialogue heavy
  • Achievements can require tedious replaying
  • Lack of voice acting and limited animation

What to play next

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The Lion's Song: Episode 1 - Silence: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Strategy.

Last update: 21/08/2026