Info about Songs of Silence:

Official game description:
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About the Game
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**Turn-based strategy meets real-time battles, every decision shapes your kingdom's fate!**
Play the story campaign, fast-paced battles for single- & multiplayer, or challenge scenarios.
Immerse yourself in the single-player story-driven campaign, designed to challenge both newcomers and seasoned strategists.
*   **8 Campaign Maps** - Lead Queen Lorelai and her people towards a new home, escape the Crusade’s grasp, and attempt to bridge the gap between hostile civilizations.
*   **3 Difficulty Settings** - New to strategy? Enjoy a casual experience with the story mode. Or test your skills in challenging difficulty, with exclusive achievements and quests for higher difficulty tiers.
*   **Side-Quests & Secrets** - Meet quirky characters and uncover hidden treasures...
Test your strategic skills across 100+ randomized Skirmish Maps, offering endless replayability in both single-player, coop and vs. multiplayer modes.
*   **Diverse Map Options** - Choose from 3 sizes (S, M, L) and 2 setups (1-sided or 2-sided) for a tailored tactical experience.
*   **Flexible Playstyles** \- Engage in Free-for-All or Co-op battles, up to 6 players!
*   **Gameplay Modifiers** - Alter the rules of engagement with “Fates”.
Immerse yourself in a rich Art-Nouveau infused world where brightness and beauty elevate the strategic experience.
*   **Rich Tactical Breadth** \- Master all 3 factions and their 38 hero vocations, deploy 113 units, wield 38+ artifacts to enhance your armies, and utilize over 150 skills to influence your battles, armies and kingdom management.
*   **Vivid World Design** \- Uncover 22 unique locations across multiple biomes, each offering strategic advantages like resource boosts, unit healing, and fog-of-war vision.
*   **Lush Aesthetic** - Dive into an Art-Nouveau inspired world and an original soundtrack by Hitoshi Sakimoto.
Dive into standalone maps handcrafted for original, open-ended experiences.
*   **Fresh Story Arcs** - Meet new characters and unravel plots that resonate or even complement the main campaign storyline!
*   **Challenges** \- Complete tiered objectives for enhanced replayability.
*   **Growing Content** \- Scenarios will be added regularly, expanding the game and strategic possibilities over time!

Release date: Nov 13, 2024

Categories: Turn-based Strategy, Real-time Combat, Deckbuilding, Faction Management, Campaign Mode, Multiplayer, Skirmish Mode

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 30; verdict: Mixed Monetization; summary: The game has received mixed reviews regarding its monetization and value for money. While some users appreciate the lack of season passes and the immersive campaign, others feel the game is overpriced and lacks substantial content. The DLC has also been a point of contention, with some users seeing it as a way to support the developers and others expecting more significant gameplay advantages.
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: Needs Improvement; summary: The primary issues highlighted by users revolve around the incomplete and ineffective encyclopedia, lack of detailed card information, and language/translation problems. These issues significantly impact the user experience by making it difficult to access essential information and understand game mechanics.
- Steam Deck: score 60; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The game generally receives positive feedback for its compatibility and performance on the Steam Deck, particularly for a strategy game. However, significant issues are reported with performance, including severe frame drops and crashes. Multiplayer experiences are marred by frequent disconnections and crashes. Additionally, the user interface is criticized for being cluttered and confusing, making it difficult for users to navigate and understand game mechanics.

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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Stunning and Unique Art Style (weight 0.89): The game features a visually striking and unique art style inspired by Art Nouveau, with vibrant colors and intricate designs. Players consistently praise the beautiful and original artwork, which sets the game apart visually.
- High-Quality Music and Soundtrack (weight 0.56): The game features an excellent soundtrack that complements the visuals and storytelling. Players highlight the well-crafted music and its fitting integration with the game's themes.
- Engaging and Fun Gameplay (weight 0.54): The gameplay is described as fast-paced, addictive, and enjoyable. Players appreciate the dynamic combat and the strategic elements that keep the game engaging and fun.
- Compelling Story and Campaign (weight 0.45): The game offers an engaging narrative with themes of memory and loss, complemented by a well-structured campaign. Players find the story compelling and the campaign enjoyable and well-designed.
- Unique and Strategic Gameplay Elements (weight 0.44): The game introduces unique gameplay elements and a deep strategy system. Players appreciate the complexity and variety in gameplay strategies, making it a standout strategy game.
- Inspired by Classic Strategy Games (weight 0.18): The game draws inspiration from classic strategy games like Heroes of Might and Magic, offering a fun twist on the turn-based formula. Players who enjoy these classics will find familiar yet refreshing elements.
- Good Game Quality and Optimization (weight 0.15): The game is well-made with good optimization, ensuring a smooth experience without game-breaking bugs. Players appreciate the high quality and overall polish of the game.
- Diverse and Asymmetric Factions (weight 0.12): The game features diverse and asymmetric factions, each with distinct characteristics. This adds variability and depth to the gameplay, making each playthrough unique.
- Auto-Battle Mechanics (weight 0.12): The game includes auto-battle features that add a tactical element to the combat. Players enjoy the strategic auto-battles and the non-turn-based mechanics.
- Value for Money (weight 0.1): Players find the game worth its full price, considering it a good deal for the quality and content it offers. The game is seen as a valuable purchase.
- Accessible and Easy to Learn (weight 0.09): The gameplay is easy to understand and not overly complex, making it accessible to new players. However, it also offers depth for those who want to master it.
- Ukrainian Language Localization (weight 0.09): The game includes Ukrainian language localization, which is appreciated by players who prefer or require this language option.

Common complaints:
- Frequent crashes and performance issues (weight 0.18): The game suffers from frequent crashes and performance issues, affecting the overall experience.
- Unit balance and variety issues (weight 0.16): There are issues with unit balance, effectiveness, and variety, leading to a lack of depth in unit management.
- Automatic battles with limited control (weight 0.11): Battles are often automatic or semi-automatic, limiting player control and making combat feel shallow and repetitive.
- Lack of build depth and replayability (weight 0.11): The game lacks depth in building and upgrades, as well as replayability, leading to a less engaging experience.
- Balancing issues (weight 0.09): The game has significant balancing issues, affecting gameplay and player enjoyment.
- Limited and fixed maps (weight 0.07): The game has a lack of custom maps and the existing maps are too fixed and few in number, limiting variety.
- Limited content variety (weight 0.07): The game's content is described as not exceptional, too little, and not particularly rich, leading to a lack of variety.
- Difficulty issues (weight 0.07): The game has an overwhelming and uneven difficulty level, with an abrupt difficulty curve that can be frustrating for players.
- Multiplayer problems (weight 0.07): The multiplayer mode is criticized for being too slow and having issues, leading to a poor multiplayer experience.
- Basic settlement management (weight 0.06): Settlement management is described as not deep, very basic, and minimal, lacking depth and complexity.

Gameplay feedback:
- Auto-battle feature with player intervention (weight 0.32): The game features an auto-battle system that allows players to influence combat through positioning and the use of skills, blending real-time and turn-based strategy elements.
- Card-based mechanics in battles (weight 0.29): Players use cards during fights to reposition forces, deal damage, boost defenses, and more, adding a layer of strategic depth to the combat system.
- Turn-based strategy with real-time combat (weight 0.26): The game combines turn-based strategy with real-time combat, offering a unique mix of gameplay styles that include kingdom management and complex tactical decisions.
- Asymmetric and diverse factions (weight 0.21): The game offers a variety of factions with unique playstyles and abilities, ensuring diverse and balanced gameplay experiences.
- Compelling campaign story (weight 0.19): The game includes a campaign mode with a great story, featuring heroes and achievements, providing a narrative-driven experience.
- City management and upgrades (weight 0.16): Players can manage and upgrade cities, with simplified mechanics that allow for strategic planning and resource management.
- Fast-paced combat and gameplay (weight 0.14): Combats are designed to be quick, rarely taking more than a few minutes, contributing to a fast-paced and dynamic gaming experience.
- Hero unlocks and equipment (weight 0.13): Players can unlock and equip heroes with various gear, adding a layer of customization and progression to the game.
- Complex battle and strategy mechanics (weight 0.13): The game features a robust combat system with real-time army movements and card-based interventions, offering a mix of strategy RPG mechanics.
- Multiple game modes (weight 0.13): The game includes various modes such as campaign, scenarios, and skirmish, providing good replay value and diverse gameplay options.
- Rich lore and narrative (weight 0.12): The game features a story with deep lore and an interesting narrative, providing a rich context for the gameplay.
- Multiplayer PvP and balance (weight 0.07): The game includes online multiplayer modes with a focus on PvP balance, offering competitive gameplay options.
- Variety in units and gameplay (weight 0.07): The game offers a wide range of units and gameplay mechanics, ensuring diverse and engaging experiences.
- Different heroes and races (weight 0.07): Players can choose from different heroes and races, each with unique abilities and playstyles, adding depth to the gameplay.

Performance notes:
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.28): The game experiences frequent crashes, including during saving, multiplayer sessions, and AI interactions. Some users report crashes every 10 minutes, significantly impacting gameplay.
- Good Steam Deck compatibility (weight 0.11): The game is reported to work well on Steam Deck, with good compatibility and technical performance. Users have noted solid stability on this platform.
- Minor bugs present (weight 0.1): There are minor bugs in the game, but they are generally not game-breaking. Some users have noted a couple of minor bugs that need fixing.
- Performance issues on weaker PCs (weight 0.09): The game experiences lagging and performance issues on weaker PCs. Users with better PCs report no such issues, indicating a need for better optimization.
- Multiplayer and online issues (weight 0.05): There are issues with online functionality and multiplayer sync, affecting the ability to play smoothly with others.
- Unit teleportation during fights (weight 0.03): There are reports of units teleporting during fights, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
- Animation lagging (weight 0.03): Animations in the game are slightly lagging, which can detract from the overall gaming experience.
- Vsync performance issues (weight 0.03): Vsync is causing performance issues for some users, leading to a less smooth gaming experience.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended for strategy fans (weight 0.21): The game is frequently recommended for fans of strategy games, particularly those who enjoy turn-based strategy, 4X, and deck-building elements. Reviewers consistently praise it as a must-play for strategy enthusiasts.
- Worth the purchase (weight 0.15): Many reviewers mention that the game is worth picking up, especially for fans of the genre. It is often described as worth the money, particularly when on sale.
- General recommendations (weight 0.14): The game receives broad recommendations from various reviewers, highlighting its overall appeal and quality.
- Try the game (weight 0.09): Several reviews suggest trying the game, indicating that it has a broad appeal and is worth experiencing.
- Positive ratings (weight 0.05): Reviewers give the game solid ratings, such as 8/10, indicating a generally positive reception.
- Improve character unlocking (weight 0.05): Some reviewers suggest clarifying and improving the requirements for unlocking characters to enhance the gaming experience.
- Unit skills design (weight 0.04): Reviewers suggest that each unit should have 1-2 skills with at least one unique skill, and that skill design should be inspiring and context-dependent.
- Improve unit movement mechanics (weight 0.04): There are suggestions to improve unit movement mechanics to enhance gameplay fluidity and strategy.
- More campaign content (weight 0.04): There is a desire among reviewers for more campaign content to enhance the game's depth and replayability.
- Quality of life UI improvements (weight 0.04): Suggestions include various quality-of-life improvements for the UI to enhance user experience and accessibility.
- Support the developers (weight 0.03): There is a call from reviewers to support the developers, indicating a positive view of their work and potential.
- Interesting autobattler (weight 0.03): The game is described as a good and interesting autobattler, appealing to fans of this specific genre.
- DLC factions worth it (weight 0.03): Reviewers mention that the DLC factions are well worth the investment, adding significant value to the game.
- Interesting overall (weight 0.03): The game is generally found interesting by reviewers, indicating a positive overall experience.
- Good for beginners (weight 0.03): The game is recommended for beginners to the genre, suggesting it is accessible and enjoyable for new players.
- Plans to fully complete (weight 0.02): Some reviewers express plans to continue playing the game to 100%, indicating a high level of engagement and enjoyment.
- Combination of strategy and art (weight 0.02): The game is recommended as a project that combines strategy and art, appealing to fans of both elements.
- Alternative UI controls (weight 0.02): Reviewers suggest allowing alternative UI controls to improve the user experience and accessibility.
- Improve polishing (weight 0.02): There are suggestions to improve the overall polishing of the game to enhance its quality and appeal.
- Enhance illustrations (weight 0.02): Reviewers recommend enhancing the illustrations to make the game more visually appealing.
- Potential for Oriental style (weight 0.02): There is a noted potential for an Oriental style lineup, suggesting a desire for more diverse and culturally rich content.
- Recommended for simpler TBS fans (weight 0.02): The game is recommended for fans of simpler turn-based strategy titles, indicating it is accessible and enjoyable for this audience.
- Worthwhile despite flaws (weight 0.02): Despite some flaws, the game is considered a worthwhile experience by reviewers.
- Evocative adventure (weight 0.02): The game is recommended for players seeking an evocative adventure, suggesting it offers a rich and immersive experience.
- Fresh and new experience (weight 0.02): Reviewers recommend the game for those seeking something new and fresh, indicating it offers unique gameplay elements.
- Recommended for Heroes of Might and Magic fans (weight 0.02): The game is specifically recommended for fans of Heroes of Might and Magic, suggesting it appeals to this particular audience.
- More creative maps (weight 0.02): There is a suggestion to open more creative maps to enhance the game's replayability and variety.
- Download the demo (weight 0.02): Reviewers recommend downloading the demo first to get a sense of the game before purchasing.
- Hope for more DLCs (weight 0.02): There is a hope among reviewers for more DLCs, indicating a desire for continued support and expansion of the game.
- Traditional attribute panels (weight 0.02): Suggestions include using traditional attribute panels for numerical skills to improve clarity and user experience.
- Equipment system suggestion (weight 0.02): There is a suggestion to add an equipment system to enhance gameplay mechanics and depth.
- Future developer projects (weight 0.02): Reviewers express interest in future projects from the developers, indicating a positive view of their potential.
- More empire building and tech tree (weight 0.02): Suggestions include adding more empire-building elements and a tech tree for the PC version to enhance gameplay depth.
- Add multi-unit attacks (weight 0.02): Reviewers suggest adding multi-unit attacks to increase tactical options and gameplay complexity.
- More PvE modes (weight 0.02): There is a suggestion to add more PvE modes to provide additional content and variety.
- Improve PvP balance (weight 0.02): Suggestions include improving PvP balance to enhance the competitive multiplayer experience.
- Introduce battle support (weight 0.02): Reviewers suggest introducing battle support features to enhance gameplay mechanics.
- Add local co-op (weight 0.02): There is a suggestion to add local co-op to enhance the multiplayer experience.
- Add hotseat feature (weight 0.02): Reviewers suggest adding a hotseat feature to improve multiplayer accessibility and convenience.
- More units in battles (weight 0.02): Suggestions include adding more units to battles to increase playability and strategic depth.
- More tactical options (weight 0.02): Reviewers suggest adding more tactical options, such as forcing enemies to surrender, to enhance gameplay variety.
- Communication with AI teammates (weight 0.02): Reviewers suggest adding communication options with AI teammates to improve cooperative gameplay.
- Recommended for auto-chess fans (weight 0.02): The game is recommended for fans of single-player auto-chess, indicating it appeals to this specific audience.
- Must-play for strategy and story fans (weight 0.02): The game is described as a must-play for fans of strategy, story, and soul, suggesting a rich and engaging experience.
- Improve attribute display (weight 0.02): Suggestions include improving the attribute display to enhance clarity and user experience.
- Icons for skill levels (weight 0.02): Reviewers suggest adding icons for different skill levels to improve visual clarity and user experience.
- Unit plaques with HP/Moral (weight 0.02): Suggestions include adding unit plaques with HP and Moral information on the battle screen to enhance gameplay clarity.
- Mouseover function for units (weight 0.02): Reviewers suggest adding a mouseover function to highlight corresponding units, improving user interface and experience.
- Full purchase recommendation (weight 0.02): The game receives a full purchase recommendation from reviewers, indicating strong overall value and quality.
- Adjust consecutive unlock quests (weight 0.02): Reviewers suggest adjusting consecutive unlock quests in the campaign to improve gameplay flow and user experience.
- Ability to go back to old saves (weight 0.02): There is a suggestion to allow players to go back to old saves for missed activations, improving flexibility and user experience.
- Game worth the money (weight 0.02): Reviewers mention that the game is worth the money, indicating good value for the price.
- Recommended for specific player mindset (weight 0.02): The game is recommended for players with a huge grind mindset who enjoy spending time on detailed tasks and appreciate gorgeous visuals and unique settings.
- Hope for more support and updates (weight 0.02): Reviewers hope the game gets more support and updates to reach its full potential, indicating a desire for continued improvement and expansion.

Other player notes:
- Early Access Status (weight 0.06): The game is currently in Early Access, which means it is still under development and may have incomplete features or bugs.
- DLC Mentions (weight 0.05): Players are discussing the availability or anticipation of Downloadable Content (DLC) for the game, indicating interest in additional content.
- Upcoming Expansion (weight 0.03): An expansion for the game is coming soon, which has generated excitement and anticipation among players.
- UA Localization Appreciation (weight 0.03): There is appreciation for the Ukrainian localization of the game, highlighting the effort to make the game accessible to a wider audience.
- Community Manager Support (weight 0.03): The Community Manager provided copies of the game to some players due to issues with previous copies, showing good community support.
- Gifted Copies (weight 0.03): Some players received gifted copies of the game, which could be part of promotional activities or community engagement efforts.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.19): Players are frustrated by frequent game crashes, bugs, and poor AI behavior. Additionally, issues with game mechanics, unclear instructions, and balancing problems contribute to the frustration. Multiplayer issues, lack of control over units, and translation errors also add to the negative experience.
- Disappointment (weight 0.13): Players express disappointment due to the lack of depth in gameplay and story. Issues with multiplayer modes, repetitive gameplay, and poor strategic elements are also significant contributors. Additionally, the game's potential not being fully realized and comparison to other games like Warcraft 3 add to the disappointment.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.13): Players enjoy the game's unique story, art style, and gameplay mechanics. The combination of auto-battling and strategy, along with the engaging soundtrack and visuals, creates a fun and relaxing experience. The game's lore, tactical gameplay, and overall atmosphere are also highly appreciated.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.1): Players are satisfied with the game's graphics, music, and optimization. The engaging story, unique art style, and enjoyable mechanics contribute to a positive experience. Developer support, updates, and the game's value for money are also noted as satisfying aspects.
- Excitement (weight 0.09): Players are excited about the game's beautiful artistic visuals, interesting storyline, and variety of units and factions. The engaging and beautiful aspects of the game, along with its unique mechanics and future content, generate excitement. The game's art direction, music, and narrative are also significant contributors.
- Appreciation (weight 0.06): Players appreciate the game's beautiful art style, visual splendor, and developer support. The combination of unique gameplay mechanics, rich lore, and excellent music creates a highly valued experience. The developer's communication and support for the Ukrainian community are also appreciated.
- Joy (weight 0.04): Players find joy in the game's fabulous music, great visuals, and enjoyable gameplay. The captivating atmosphere, interesting combat mechanics, and overall fun experience contribute to the joy. The game's artistic direction and music are also significant sources of enjoyment.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.03): Players are enthusiastic about the game's unique gameplay and art style. The positive experience with the game's mechanics, community, and addictive nature generates enthusiasm. The game's features, mechanics, and potential for future updates are also significant contributors.
- Admiration (weight 0.03): Players admire the game's beautiful and unique art style, depth, and combination of strategy and story. The engaging gameplay, unique fantasy world, and first-class visuals create a highly admired experience. The game's atmosphere and storytelling are also significant contributors.
- Mixed feelings (weight 0.01): Players have mixed feelings due to the game's simplified mechanics and repetitive gameplay. While they enjoy the game's concept and visuals, they are frustrated with the grind, unlocks, and combat gameplay. The combination of positive and negative aspects creates a mixed emotional response.
- Interest (weight 0.01): Players are interested in the game's unique blend of turn-based strategy and real-time combat. The innovative strategic autobattle gameplay and interesting mix of game mechanics generate interest. The game's take on TRPG and art style are also significant contributors.
- Frustrated (weight 0.01): Players are frustrated with overpowered DLC factions, storyline issues, and units being ineffective. Difficulty balance issues, lack of progress, and severe stuttering problems contribute to the frustration. Crashes and game becoming unplayable also add to the negative experience.
- Boredom (weight 0.01): Players find the game boring due to the repetitive gameplay and lackluster storytelling. Playing alone against bots and the overall boring and empty gameplay contribute to the feeling of boredom. The repetitive nature of the game is a significant factor.
- Engagement (weight 0.01): Players are engaged with the game's aesthetics and storytelling. The interesting factions, single-player story, and the 'just one more turn' principle create a highly engaging experience. The game's art style and music are also significant contributors.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.01): Players feel nostalgic as the game reminds them of 'Heroes of Might & Magic'. The childhood memories associated with Might and Magic create a sense of nostalgia. The comparison to the classic game is a significant factor.
- Positive (weight 0.01): Players have a positive experience with the game's visuals and gameplay. Enjoying the game and appreciating the developers' efforts contribute to the positive feelings. Recommending the game to others also adds to the positive experience.
- Hope (weight 0.01): Players have hope for the game's great potential and anticipation for future content. The studio's talent and potential for future games generate hope. Anticipation for future improvements is also a significant contributor.
- Gratitude (weight 0.01): Players feel gratitude for the positive experience with the community and gameplay. Enjoying the game's artwork and storytelling, along with support for the Ukrainian language, contribute to the feeling of gratitude. The overall positive experience with the game is also significant.
- Surprised (weight 0.01): Players are surprised as the game exceeded their expectations. The unexpected enjoyment of the game and its performance on Steam Deck contribute to the surprise. The game's ability to surpass initial expectations is a significant factor.}