Gary Hartley Writes: Rarely has such a sense of whimsy been so expertly built upon a bed of tragedy. Silence’s sombre beginnings start with the desperate rush of a teenage brother to keep his younger sister safe during the aerial bombardment of their home. It’s an unapologetically heart-rending moment, one that ends with the two huddled in a bunker while the outside world explodes. In his efforts to distract and comfort his sister, Noah recounts the adventures in the previous game in which he appeared, Whispered World. That title was based mainly in the land of Silence, a fantasy world where a miserable clown, Sadwick, went on a quest to restore his king with an elixir of life. The storytelling works for a while, distracting Renie from the horrors of the outside world. But bombs don’t care much for comforting tales.
The Humble Daedalic 15th Anniversary Mega Game Bundle just launched today. It features games like Edna & Harvey: The Breakout, State of Mind, Silence, and more. A percentage goes to support charity.
The point and click genre is alive and well in Daedalic's ecosystem, and what can be considered their most beautiful game is now able to be played on the go.
COGconnected: Silence's gorgeous visuals, haunting musical score and solid puzzle elements make it a fun and entertaining package that feels right at home on the Switch, despite a linear feel.
