Silent Age is another sleeper hit on the indie scene, and mark what is hopefully a continued reawakening of the point-and-click adventure genre. The puzzles aren't particularly hard, which for this reviewer is just fine. Many modern point-and-click adventure titles concoct obscure and frustrating puzzles and item combinations that don't leave me satisfied upon completion, but just shouting, "Oh really?!". That's not how puzzles should be.

Yes, Silent Age will go by fast, and won't be particularly challenging. But the visuals are phenomenal to simply drink in along the way, the time travel system is fun and responsive, and the story is genuinely clever and interesting. It takes place in the 70s, with a fictional post-apocalyptic future that you're meant to prevent. With some twists and turns along the way, it makes for a really unusual setting and an unlikely hero. Your character, Joe (?), is a typical blue-collar janitor. Part of the charm of this character is his innocent stupidity that comes across as very endearing, in the same vein as Homer Simpson. Despite his low IQ and childlike disposition to his surroundings, he always tries to do the right thing, and ultimately is the one who is called upon to save the day. I won't spoil, but the ending was fantastic.

Overally it was quite a fun experience. I got it for 99 cents, but it's definitely worth 5 bucks, and possibly even the full 9.99 price tag. Consider how much movies cost for 2 hours of entertainment. In the same way, you'll get a couple (or even more) hours of entertainment with Silent Age, and for this reviewer's money, it's much more immersive.

If this ever goes on 90% sale again, this is a MUST BUY in my opinion. It was a fantastic title that ended just when I wanted it to. No dragging on needlessly. It's an honest title that knows what it is, and is very confident in it's identity. Can't say enough good about the Silent Age.

Silent Age is another sleeper hit on the indie scene, and mark what is hopefully a continued reawakening of the point-and-click adventure genre. The puzzles aren't particularly hard, which for this reviewer is just fine. Many modern point-and-click adventure titles concoct obscure and frustrating puzzles and item combinations that don't leave me satisfied upon completion, but just shouting, "Oh really?!". That's not how puzzles should be. Yes, Silent Age will go by fast, and won't be particularly challenging. But the visuals are phenomenal to simply drink in along the way, the time travel system is fun and responsive, and the story is genuinely clever and interesting. It takes place in the 70s, with a fictional post-apocalyptic future that you're meant to prevent. With some twists and turns along the way, it makes for a really unusual setting and an unlikely hero. Your character, Joe (?), is a typical blue-collar janitor. Part of the charm of this character is his innocent stupidity that comes across as very endearing, in the same vein as Homer Simpson. Despite his low IQ and childlike disposition to his surroundings, he always tries to do the right thing, and ultimately is the one who is called upon to save the day. I won't spoil, but the ending was fantastic. Overally it was quite a fun experience. I got it for 99 cents, but it's definitely worth 5 bucks, and possibly even the full 9.99 price tag. Consider how much movies cost for 2 hours of entertainment. In the same way, you'll get a couple (or even more) hours of entertainment with Silent Age, and for this reviewer's money, it's much more immersive. If this ever goes on 90% sale again, this is a MUST BUY in my opinion. It was a fantastic title that ended just when I wanted it to. No dragging on needlessly. It's an honest title that knows what it is, and is very confident in it's identity. Can't say enough good about the Silent Age.