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Silt (video game)

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gave the title 7.75 out of 10 and wrote, "The impeccable graphics and thought-provoking narrative shine so brightly in this puzzle/adventure title that the game’s defects, like the frustrating lack of direction, stand out in grimy, stark contrast," while directing criticism towards its imbalanced
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similarly considered the fun gameplay mechanics, incredible visuals, atmosphere, unsettling sound design, and short duration of the game to be its strengths and took minor issue with a few frustrating puzzle sequences and the
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said that the visuals, soundtrack, and atmosphere made the title "one of the most memorable releases of the year" but disliked the puzzles for having an overly simplistic design.
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who can smash obstacles preventing progression. Continued exploration eventually leads to uncovering more and more eerie mysteries in the ocean depths.
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Summer Camp, a non-profit accelerator program for game developers, after which they were able to produce their first demo.
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of characters in vast, empty abysses. This is also the origin of the game's title. The team attended
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who can possess the diverse marine life that enters their vicinity. It was released on June 1, 2022.
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The demo received favourable reviews from several publications, including
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on their lists of 2022's most anticipated horror and indie games.
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Index


Developer(s)
Publisher(s)
Fireshine Games
Platform(s)
Microsoft Windows
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
Genre(s)
Adventure
puzzle
Single-player
surreal
puzzle-adventure
indie
horror game
Fireshine Games
Microsoft Windows
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
deep-sea diver
two-dimensional
piranhas
hammerhead sharks

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