Silence of the Siren

Item: Silence of the Siren
Rating: 89
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-04-11

Summary

Excellent sci-fi HoMM-like with addictive gameplay.
Appealing art style and excellent atmosphere.
Engaging campaign with classic turn-based strategy.
Active development provides constant updates.
Balance and economy systems are flawed.
Heroes lack strategic depth; limited races.

Reviews (sample size): 283
Helpful reviews: 83%
Unhelpful reviews: 16%
Protest reviews: 0%

89%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
11%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 584
Negative points: 266
Gameplay points: 158
Perf. points: 13
Rec. points: 189
Misc points: 32

Point	Description	Importance
Excellent HoMM-like with sci-fi theme Description A dominant theme is the game's strong resemblance to and improvement upon the Heroes of Might and Magic (HoMM) series, particularly HoMM3, with a sci-fi twist. Reviewers appreciate the familiar mechanics, QoL improvements, and successful translation of the formula into a new setting. Some consider it the best HoMM-like game they've played. Importance 93%	A dominant theme is the game's strong resemblance to and improvement upon the Heroes of Might and Magic (HoMM) series, particularly HoMM3, with a sci-fi twist. Reviewers appreciate the familiar mechanics, QoL improvements, and successful translation of the formula into a new setting. Some consider it the best HoMM-like game they've played.	93%
Addictive 'one more turn' gameplay Description The game is praised for its addictive gameplay loop, often described as having a 'one more turn' effect. Reviewers highlight the engaging mechanics, polished interface, and overall fun factor as key contributors to this positive experience. Many also noted the game is well-optimized and runs smoothly. Importance 86%	The game is praised for its addictive gameplay loop, often described as having a 'one more turn' effect. Reviewers highlight the engaging mechanics, polished interface, and overall fun factor as key contributors to this positive experience. Many also noted the game is well-optimized and runs smoothly.	86%
Appealing art style and design Description The game's art style, graphics, and unit/faction designs receive consistent praise. Reviewers appreciate the unique and well-defined factions, interesting creature designs, fluid animations, and the overall visual appeal. The game's setting and lore are also highlighted as well-thought-out and engaging. Importance 65%	The game's art style, graphics, and unit/faction designs receive consistent praise. Reviewers appreciate the unique and well-defined factions, interesting creature designs, fluid animations, and the overall visual appeal. The game's setting and lore are also highlighted as well-thought-out and engaging.	65%
Excellent music and atmosphere Description The game's music and sound design are frequently mentioned as positive aspects, contributing to the overall atmosphere and enjoyment. Reviewers describe the soundtrack as mesmerizing, fitting, and of high quality, enhancing the gaming experience. The music is memorable and complements the gameplay well. Importance 23%	The game's music and sound design are frequently mentioned as positive aspects, contributing to the overall atmosphere and enjoyment. Reviewers describe the soundtrack as mesmerizing, fitting, and of high quality, enhancing the gaming experience. The music is memorable and complements the gameplay well.	23%
Engaging and well-written campaign Description The game's campaign mode is consistently praised for its engaging dialogue, well-written narrative, and overall fun experience. Reviewers highlight the humorous and suspenseful plot, as well as the absence of bugs encountered during gameplay. The campaign's atmosphere and presentation are also noted as strong positives. Importance 21%	The game's campaign mode is consistently praised for its engaging dialogue, well-written narrative, and overall fun experience. Reviewers highlight the humorous and suspenseful plot, as well as the absence of bugs encountered during gameplay. The campaign's atmosphere and presentation are also noted as strong positives.	21%
Active development and updates Description The developers are actively updating the game, balancing races and creatures, and adding improvements. The game has potential for future content, including new races, abilities, and maps. This ongoing support enhances the gameplay experience. Importance 8%	The developers are actively updating the game, balancing races and creatures, and adding improvements. The game has potential for future content, including new races, abilities, and maps. This ongoing support enhances the gameplay experience.	8%
Language support and hotseat multiplayer Description The game includes support for multiple languages, including Russian and Czech. It also features hotseat multiplayer. This expands the game's accessibility and provides additional gameplay options. Importance 7%	The game includes support for multiple languages, including Russian and Czech. It also features hotseat multiplayer. This expands the game's accessibility and provides additional gameplay options.	7%