Daryl Baxter
Nintendo LifeReview: Silence - A Gorgeous Point-And-Click Adventure For Genre Newcomers
Published 5/18/2019
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PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / XONE / Switch - 11/15/2016
Silence
Silence also known as Silence: The Whispered World 2 is a sequel to The Whispered World, a popular adventure game developed by Daedalic Entertainment. The game is based on the classic point & click mechanics enriched with a number of innovative features.
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- Daedalic Entertainment
- Publisher
- Daedalic Entertainment, Daedalic Studio West
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Critic avg
69
17 scored reviews
Total coverage
17
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Score range
45–80
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Signal shape
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 69 across 17 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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80–893 reviews · 18%
70–799 reviews · 53%
Below 705 reviews · 29%
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Russell Archey
Gaming NexusSilence Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 4/29/2019
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80
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalKirk Hiner
Pure NintendoReview: Silence (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 4/25/2019
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70
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalPatrick Barnett
Nintendo World ReportSilence (Switch) Review
Published 4/20/2019
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75
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalPatrick Anderson
COGconnectedSilence Review – Linear But Engrossing Fairy Tale
Published 4/19/2019
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78
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalBen Sellwood
GBAtempSilence: Official GBAtemp Review
Published 4/17/2019
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70
+1 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Silence Review
Published 4/11/2019
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75
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalEd Orr
GameSpacePoint and Click Adventure Silence, is Golden
Published 4/11/2019
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80
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalBecca Smith
GameSpewSilence Review – GameSpew
Published 4/8/2019
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80
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalLuna Lee
RPGFanRPGFan Review - Silence
Published 1/10/2017
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68
-1 vs critic avg
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