Review: Silt is a short, disturbing trip that leaves an impression
Published 6/1/2022
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60
-14 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 6/1/2022
Silt
An underwater exploration game: Explore the depths of a surreal, hand-drawn abyss. Possess sea creatures and make use of their unique abilities to solve environmental puzzles, traveling ever deeper into the void…
- Developer
- Spiral Circus
- Publisher
- Fireshine Games
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74
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Exploration-drivenDefining · Curated baseline
Puzzle / logic-focusedDefining · Curated baseline
Atmosphere-driven / aesthetic identityDefining · Curated baseline
Serious / dark / groundedStrongly · Curated baseline
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Whimsical / playful / lightheartedSlightly · Curated baseline
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Loot / progression-drivenSlightly · Curated baseline
Run-based / proceduralNot present · Curated baseline
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High confidencePolarized
Critic avg
74
19 scored reviews
Total coverage
19
All coverage currently scored
Score range
50–90
Lowest to highest scored review
Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 74 across 19 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
How to read this
Treat the average carefully. A polarized landscape is where reviewer match, review text, and score deltas matter more than the headline number.
Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
Score distribution
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19 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 5%
80–898 reviews · 42%
70–796 reviews · 32%
Below 704 reviews · 21%
Showing 11-19 of 19 matching critic reviews. 19 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 2.
Richard Walker
Xbox AchievementsSilt Review | XboxAchievements.com
Published 6/1/2022
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Score
80
+6 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalJoe Devader
Nintendo World ReportSILT (Switch) Review
Published 6/1/2022
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Score
85
+11 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalJesse Norris
XboxEraReview | Silt
Published 6/1/2022
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Score
50
-24 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalLiam Croft
Push SquareReview: Silt (PS5) - Deep-Sea Diving at a Premium Quality
Published 6/1/2022
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Score
80
+6 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalJaz Sagoo
COGconnectedSilt Review – A Disturbing Descent
Published 6/1/2022
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Score
78
+4 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalFingal Belmont
Niche GamerSilt Review - Niche GamerSilt Review - Niche Gamer
Published 6/1/2022
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Score
70
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalHeidi Hawes
WayTooManyGamesReview - Silt
Published 6/1/2022
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Score
90
+16 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalJill Grodt
Game InformerSilt Review - Glittering Through Muck - Game Informer
Published 6/1/2022
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Score
78
+4 vs critic avg
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