Silence

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Description

Silence is a single-player point-and-click adventure game. The story follows siblings Noah and Renie, who are caught in an air raid during wartime. Seeking shelter, they become separated, and Noah discovers that his sister has been drawn into Silence, a dreamlike world between life and death. Noah must follow her into this realm, where they encounter fantastical landscapes and strange inhabitants, in a struggle to reunite and escape the dangers that threaten to consume both siblings and the land itself.

The game stands as both a continuation of The Whispered World and a standalone experience.

Players control Noah, Renie, and at times their small companion Spot, interacting with environments to uncover clues, solve puzzles, and advance through the story. Instead of inventory-heavy systems, progression relies on context-sensitive interactions, environmental observation, and using Spot’s shape-shifting abilities to alter the world around him.

The puzzles are generally integrated into the environment and often involve logical use of objects, dialogue, or Spot’s unique forms, which can include flattening to reach tight spaces or inflating to block hazards. Dialogue with non-playable characters is also central, offering information, advancing quests, and shaping how events unfold in Silence. Navigation is guided by a point-and-click interface adapted for both mouse and controller use, allowing players to move characters and interact fluidly with highlighted hotspots.

Game Info

Platforms
Linux2016Macintosh2016PlayStation 42016Windows2016Xbox One2016Windows Apps2017Nintendo Switch2019Blacknut2020