Silt

Release Date: June 1, 2022

Adventure, 2D, arcade elements, under water, indie games, side-scroll, experimental/artistic, Surrealism, exploration games, singleplayer

7.3

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An adventure game in which we explore the mysteries of the deep sea. In Silt we play as a diver exploring a surreal underwater world alone. The protagonist can take control of some sea creatures, which allows him to solve environmental puzzles.

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Silt is an adventure game, in which we can find elements characteristic for the bestseller Limbo and warmly welcomed Abzu. Game was developed by independent studio Spiral Circus and was published by Sold Out.

Plot

Silt takes us on a journey to the intriguing underwater world. During the game we play as a diver who discovers the secrets of the deep sea. The protagonist travels alone, but from time to time he can count on help from the creatures inhabiting the bottom of the ocean.

Mechanics

Silt is a side-scroller. The gameplay is slow-paced and you explore the sea depths in a peaceful manner, admiring the surreal world full of fantastic structures, strange life forms, unexplored ruins and ancient machinery that can terrify and delight at the same time. The protagonist has the ability to take control of selected sea creatures and, using their abilities, can remove obstacles encountered along the way or solve environmental puzzles that block the way forward.

Technical aspects

Silt features monochromatic graphics, which combined with an atmospheric soundtrack creates a unique atmosphere.

Videos and Screens

[1:29] Silt launch trailer #2

[0:59] Silt trailer #2 (Nintendo Switch)

7.3

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 51% of Critics. There are 38 Critic Reviews.

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GameSpew: 7 / 10 by Chris McMullen

Things picked up with the ending, but Silt‘s bosses are in sore need of an overhaul. Thankfully, Silt has plenty of stand-out encounters to help erase the memory of those few middling ones. If you’ve the remotest interest in what lies below, this atmospheric aquatic outing is well worth diving into.

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New Game Network: 67 / 100 by Alex Varankou

SILT successfully conjures a dark and unnerving underwater atmosphere, and fans of similar titles should be satisfied - though it's a case of style over substance, as the gameplay largely falls flat.

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God is a Geek: 5.5 / 10 by Lyle Carr

Silt is a beautiful looking game, but the sluggish movement and lack of checkpointing make it hard to recommend.

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