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Explore, fight, and produce items to grow stronger as seven distinct heroes in this silent world. Guided by the Princess, you'll delve into the Abyss and learn the mysteries of the King and his now-ruined kingdom. In a world without words, what hope is there for humanity?
Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
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70
Critics have mixed opinions on the story of Silent Hope. Positive reviews praise its engaging elements and heartwarming nature, while negative feedback criticizes its simplicity and lack of player involvement. Some find the background story intriguing, while others feel the narrative lacks depth. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the gameplay, offering charm and intrigue despite not being a standout feature.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
70
Positive (80-100)
23%
Mixed (50-79)
73%
Negative (0-49)
5%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
Critics have mixed opinions on the story of Silent Hope. Positive reviews praise its engaging elements and heartwarming nature, while negative feedback criticizes its simplicity and lack of player involvement. Some find the background story intriguing, while others feel the narrative lacks depth. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the gameplay, offering charm and intrigue despite not being a standout feature.
Gameplay Mechanics
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71
Critics have mixed opinions on Silent Hope's gameplay. Positive aspects praised by some include variety in playable characters, addictive dungeon crawling, and well-balanced combat. However, others criticize it for being simple, repetitive, and lacking variation. Overall, while some appreciate the strengths in gameplay, others point out weaknesses like easy combat and tedious gameplay. The consensus leans slightly towards the positive side, with some critics finding it fun, addictive, and offering varied combat experiences.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
71
Positive (80-100)
54%
Mixed (50-79)
38%
Negative (0-49)
8%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Critics have mixed opinions on Silent Hope's gameplay. Positive aspects praised by some include variety in playable characters, addictive dungeon crawling, and well-balanced combat. However, others criticize it for being simple, repetitive, and lacking variation. Overall, while some appreciate the strengths in gameplay, others point out weaknesses like easy combat and tedious gameplay. The consensus leans slightly towards the positive side, with some critics finding it fun, addictive, and offering varied combat experiences.
Graphics and Visual Design
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75
Critics love the adorable chibi-style art and cute characters in Silent Hope, praising its charming visuals that fit the dungeon-crawling theme perfectly. While some critics mention minor flaws like lack of variation and sluggish combat, the overall consensus is that the game's graphics are modern, colorful, and enhance the charming atmosphere of the game.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
75
Positive (80-100)
60%
Mixed (50-79)
35%
Negative (0-49)
5%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Critics love the adorable chibi-style art and cute characters in Silent Hope, praising its charming visuals that fit the dungeon-crawling theme perfectly. While some critics mention minor flaws like lack of variation and sluggish combat, the overall consensus is that the game's graphics are modern, colorful, and enhance the charming atmosphere of the game.
Music and Sound Design
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74
Critics praise Silent Hope's sound design and music for its varied and memorable soundtrack, fitting music for dungeon exploration, and sharp sound effects. The Princess' guiding voice is admired, but some find repetitive audio lines and music a drawback. Overall, critics view the sound design and music as a strong suit that enhances the gameplay experience.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
74
Positive (80-100)
33%
Mixed (50-79)
67%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Critics praise Silent Hope's sound design and music for its varied and memorable soundtrack, fitting music for dungeon exploration, and sharp sound effects. The Princess' guiding voice is admired, but some find repetitive audio lines and music a drawback. Overall, critics view the sound design and music as a strong suit that enhances the gameplay experience.
Voice Acting
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62
Critics have mixed opinions on the voice acting in Silent Hope. Some praise the English voice actress for the princess, while others criticize the lack of voice acting for most characters and repetitive dialogue. Overall, there is room for improvement in the voice acting of the game, with both positive and negative aspects highlighted by critics.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VOICE ACTING
Acting Score
62
Positive (80-100)
17%
Mixed (50-79)
75%
Negative (0-49)
8%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the voice acting.
TL;DR
voice acting
Critics have mixed opinions on the voice acting in Silent Hope. Some praise the English voice actress for the princess, while others criticize the lack of voice acting for most characters and repetitive dialogue. Overall, there is room for improvement in the voice acting of the game, with both positive and negative aspects highlighted by critics.
Technical Performance
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86
Critics mostly praised Silent Hope for its smooth performance on Nintendo Switch and PC, with minimal issues like occasional input lag on the Switch. The game runs well on both platforms, maintaining steady framerates and providing an enjoyable gaming experience overall.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
86
Positive (80-100)
83%
Mixed (50-79)
17%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
TL;DR
technical performance
Critics mostly praised Silent Hope for its smooth performance on Nintendo Switch and PC, with minimal issues like occasional input lag on the Switch. The game runs well on both platforms, maintaining steady framerates and providing an enjoyable gaming experience overall.
Replay Value
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72
Critics are split on the replay value of Silent Hope, with some praising its multiple playable characters and diverse outcomes, while others criticize its lack of challenge and potential for redundancy. While some appreciate the game's additional content and unlockable hard mode, others feel that grinding for materials and waiting detracts from the overall experience. Overall, Silent Hope offers replay value for niche players who enjoy grinding and exploration, but may not appeal to a broader audience due to its limitations.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
72
Positive (80-100)
53%
Mixed (50-79)
41%
Negative (0-49)
6%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Critics are split on the replay value of Silent Hope, with some praising its multiple playable characters and diverse outcomes, while others criticize its lack of challenge and potential for redundancy. While some appreciate the game's additional content and unlockable hard mode, others feel that grinding for materials and waiting detracts from the overall experience. Overall, Silent Hope offers replay value for niche players who enjoy grinding and exploration, but may not appeal to a broader audience due to its limitations.
Overall Verdict
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MONSTER
OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
73
Positive (80-100)
42%
Mixed (50-79)
58%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
Silent Hope garners mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its solid action gameplay, engaging dungeon-crawling experience, and heartwarming storytelling. However, criticisms include the lack of multiplayer, repetitive gameplay, and perceived lack of innovation. Some reviewers highly recommend the game, while others express reservations about its appeal and potential for improvement.
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Reviews
46 reviews found90
Hardcore Gamer
Oct 10, 2023
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Silent Hope is an outstanding dungeon crawler that is easy to recommend for both experienced players and newcomers to the genre.
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90
Pocket Tactics
Sep 27, 2023
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Silent Hope is an exceptional game that combines heartwarming storytelling, varied gameplay, and adorable visuals. While it may not be groundbreaking for the genre, it offers a near-perfect experience for beginners and those who value satisfying combat and a heartfelt narrative.
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80
Screen Rant
Sep 27, 2023
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Silent Hope is a well-crafted dungeon-crawling experience with an emotionally charged story and hidden depths. It offers a satisfying challenge, engaging gameplay, and replay value. Overall, it is a highly recommended game.
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80
GameGrin
Sep 27, 2023
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The reviewer genuinely enjoyed Silent Hope, finding it entertaining and more enjoyable than expected. While the gameplay loop may feel simplistic, it fits well for short delves into the game and provides a sense of purpose. The game is recommended for fans of dungeon crawlers.
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80
Noisy Pixel
Sep 27, 2023
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Silent Hope is an ideal pick-up for those looking for a low-stakes adventure that remains fulfilling across brief play sessions. The game offers engaging progression systems, weight-filled combat, and an addictive, varied gameplay loop.
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80
TouchArcade
Oct 17, 2023
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Positive review with enjoyable gameplay and well-balanced customization options.
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80
KeenGamer
Oct 24, 2023
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Silent Hope is a game that rewards patience and offers enjoyable gameplay with its variety of heroes and playstyles. However, it may become boring quickly if you're not willing to wait out the grind.
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80
God is a Geek
Sep 27, 2023
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Silent Hope is a fun and likable game, but may not satisfy hardcore genre fans. It provides a relaxed hack and slash loot-em-up experience with colorful characters and a good spread of skills and playstyles.
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75
The Mako Reactor
Sep 27, 2023
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Silent Hope is described as a very good game with addictive gameplay and a charming aesthetic, but it may not be for everyone. It is recommended to try the demo and consider it if it looks interesting enough.
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75
Universo Nintendo
Oct 15, 2023
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Silent Hope offers an engaging action RPG experience with a unique story and gameplay mechanics.
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