Children Of Silent Town Review

pczone.co.uk:

Children of Silent Town is a point-and-click mystery-horror game by Elf-Games and Lunar Studio 2 with a cute yet creepy art style.

It’s a title I hadn’t heard of until it was released, but is it worth your time, or is it another mute title? Find out below.

The story of Children Of Silent Town is that you are a child named Lucy who tries to find her missing mother. The narrative element is a huge aspect of any point-and-click game, and this title offers an impressive one. There are twists and turns, and the characters all keep you guessing, laughing, and smiling. But there is a fair share of chills and creepiness too. 

The first three-quarters of the game is based in the town, which gives the game its title. But after this, you enter an entirely different world with completely new flora and fauna which allows the story to become far richer and more profound than you ever thought possible. 

All characters have distinct wants and needs, which make contextual sense to Lucy’s overarching aim of finding her mother, and they are all fun to talk to. However, it was very confusing to see Lucy’s parents, as, at first, they can be mistaken as Lucy’s older siblings because of how they are dressed, particularly the father. 

When speaking to NPCs, the player is given options to respond differently, but these seem there for show rather than giving any replay value, as they don’t seem to affect the plot.

At the end of the game hides an unusual, thought-provoking conclusion that holds a wholesome message without being moralistic and open to interpretation without being confusing. 

The world of Children Of Silent Town is deeply immersive. The small village where the action is set feels claustrophobic and well crafted, allowing the action to