The game looks good, with some impressive pre-rendered backgrounds. The actual characters aren’t as well done, but they don’t really detract from the game. Everything is a bit busy, which makes for nice appearance but causes some problematic hotspot hunts through many of the screens. For a bustling New York City in the year 2044, there aren’t that many people wandering around, which I found a bit strange. Maybe I’ll learn the reason for that in the full version of the game.
Sound wise, things are decent, but not great. Most noticeable is the voice acting—again, everything comes across as a bit off, with accents fading in and out, strange inflections, and odd dialogue. One voice in particular, the neighbor boy, just didn’t fit. This may improve as the game goes on, as I’ve only met a handful of characters.
Overall, I’m interested in seeing how the rest of the story turns out. It’s quite an easy game to get into, and I found myself hooked from the beginning. If the plot remains strong and the puzzles become a bit more challenging,
The Moment of Silence will undoubtedly be quite an entertaining adventure romp.
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