Silent Hope Review - Much Louder Than You Think

[@ianp5367]

Man, does this game evoke the best of the small-scale RPGs on the 3DS! We really need more bite-sized games like this! Pre-ordered based on your review guys, sounds like a delight!

[@zerokura]

Ya we need ports of those Abbsy games from the Ds and 3ds.

[@Maryokutaizero]

I had the exact same feelings after playing the demo, being surprised by how enjoyable it was and then looking at its release date and realising it will be send out to die. Everyone who's interested in it should pick up the physical release in the coming months, because in addition to it being a solid game this also has 'collector's item' written all over it.

[@bluekiseki]

I can finally get my Dragalia Lost fix

[@DCFatCat]

This will be a $100 game after being a lost treasure feature of Metal Jesus

[@mike10th]

I know it just feels like that's going to happen

[@DCFatCat]

@@user-fy9dv7lp9d You know I was going to say the same thing, but there's something about how this one will go. So under the radar with all the releases that have came around it that we will completely forget about this one and the sales are going to be so low.

[@DCFatCat]

@@user-fy9dv7lp9dThe Xseed published games that came with a large box is actually going to be very interesting to see how those mature. The fact that you're getting the art book and soundtrack for the cost of just the game regularly will likely appreciate really well. And I'm sure there's a market for it. Think about what happened to Crystar before it's reprint.

[@AJTComicsBrand]

Him and is cult has a problem.

[@whereswaldo511]

Thank good goodness I had preorder the Day One Edition.

[@jettythesunfish]

Glad to know this is a good game after all! Gonna be preordering this with Disgaea 7!

[@belldrop7365]

It's a decent "podcast game". With an almost nonexistent story, it's something you'd play while listening or watching something else, much like the survivor games but with a traditional character progression.

[@kecaeygaming5942]

I swear, your reviews are the best! I love that you take time to explain in details how the gameplay and systems work and feel and take time to describe the story without spoiling anything. Great content!

[@scrappedbits]

I really enjoyed the demo so looking forward to this.

[@HolicChan]

This is my new comfort game, simple yet addictive combat, loot gathering, low pressure, made even better by the incredible price, XSEED marvelous never misses!! I CANNOT WAIT for the new tune factory games coming up soon, rune factory is my absolute favorite game series so it’s super comforting that they gave up something small while we wait EDIT: you can turn off the repeating voice acting lines in the menu if you need to :)

[@KanameYuuki]

This game was the highlight from the Direct for me, pretty glad to know it delivered.

[@sikevillain]

I had my eye on this game for a bit especially after playing and loving Trinity Trigger...looks cool & chill to play. Might pick it up physically

[@cloudnoodlesoup1390]

Is this game better than trinity trigger?

[@sikevillain]

@@cloudnoodlesoup1390 I heard it's surprisingly decent but I prefer Trinity trigger art style more. I still will probably pick up a physical copy anyways & try it

[@tetsuo311ontwitch5]

Been on a fence for this game for quite some time ever since it's been released. Play the demo in absolutely loved it. Simplistic beautiful dungeon Grindr. Picking this bad boy up on steam for 20 bucks today on sale. Thanks for the great review by the way.

[@sikevillain]

@@tetsuo311ontwitch5 yeah I absolutely loved it

[@TheDrakeon]

Loved the demo. Looking forward to playing more.

[@SleepDepJoel1]

Really glad you featured this one. I wouldn't have known about it if it wasn't for the channel. Downloaded the demo, loved it, made the purchase.

[@SlRNIGHTINGALE]

Feel this'll be a pain tracking a physical later down the line definitely need this one in my rpg library

[@SwedePotato314]

I got this to play in between larger games, during a time that I also don’t get as much time to play anything because of work and family. It’s just a busy part of the year for me. So this little chill game is perfect for that downtime. I really love XSeed games and I wanted to support. For $50 preorder I got the day 1 set and I think that’s a great deal. It arrives today actually. It gives me Bravely Default and Fantasy Life vibes and that’s all I needed to see before smashing the preorder button lol. I’m excited. I also usually temper my expectations with most games, especially from smaller independent developers and studios so it takes a lot for me to be really disappointed. I have this, Sea of Stars and Master Detective Archives Rain Code on my next up list. I’m super excited for all of them but this one busted it’s way to the top of the list just because of how perfect the timing was in my life personally. Plus what is better than cozy games on a late fall night? With your husband and pets, some tea and a cozy blanket? Nothing in the world, that’s what.

[@hagrid397]

I was thinking this would be a generic rpg. I’m super happy to see I was wrong!

[@CaptainBumbaclart]

Ive been looking forward to this game but was hoping there would be multiplayer a missed opportunity imo.

[@Silvergun_Raven]

I have it preordered for Switch and does anyone know who the composer(s) are? From the trailer announcement, it sounded like Masashi Hamauzu, but I don’t think he’s worked with Marvelous before.

[@Lock2002ful]

Did not have this one on my radar. The japanese title is frederika for some reason. I’ll play the demo and see if it scratches the itch for me. Looks definitely fun though. One thing is very true, awesome year for games but waaaay too many!

[@champdancer19]

Yes the Japanese name is different but it's the same game. Just a translation thing.

[@Lock2002ful]

@@champdancer19 What do you mean by just a translation thing? Frederica is a name, there is nothing to translate.

[@champdancer19]

@@Lock2002ful I just meant they went for a name translation rather than silent hope translated. That's how I look at it.

[@sline1276]

Is this game similar to moonlighter? (Besides the shopkeeping part of moonlighter)

[@sinisterdesign]

King: seals everyone's ability to speak. Princess: is constantly speaking to us. K.

[@Flood520]

Yeah, and this seems to be roughly 100ish years later? And all the characters apparently understand what the hell she's saying, despite spoken language being non-existent for 3 generations? I dunno, I can usually suspend my disbelief pretty easily, but this just doesn't make any amount of sense.

[@Flood520]

Gosh. I just don't know with this one. Finished the demo last night. I didn't dislike it per se, but I also didn't love it nearly enough to come anywhere near its asking price. I will say if you pick it up, don't sleep on the farmer, which the video discusses at roughly the 4:40 mark. Her standard attack pattern is a 3 hit combo with a slight back step after the final hit that seems to pretty reliably take her out of enemy attack range, just as they launch their first attack. Very handy, and low key pretty powerful.

[@kaikiske7436]

Already pre-ordered

[@zerokura]

Been enjoying the demon pretty much got all characters to level 10 and almost have the building to level 3. Just grinding the money so i can be rolling in it when the game comes out. Kind of wish for more skills to switch around but been fun. I just zone out when the crystal girl is talking in the main hub. But guess i would be chatty if i been in my own tear crystal for so many years than people showed up heehee.

[@rydah1240]

One of my most anticipated switch games!

[@gentaautomaton9616]

Was there a way to lock on and switch targets? Targeting was like a auto target nearest enemy system. It works but can be a bit janky at times, could be a dealbreaker for some.

[@AdenSuper]

Picked up a JP copy of this (Fredrica) for $30 and loved it. Supports English text and dub.

[@MorgannMadden]

Thanks for the in depth review. I was on the fence but I decided to buy it. Installing now.

[@waifu_enjoyer]

Just tried the demo on Steam, as it's Unreal Engine it makes it playable in VR with ease :)

[@CupOfNoodlesMusic]

sick :O

[@trevorbraukman1003]

Is this made by the same people who made Trinity Trigger? It looks very similar art style wise.

[@NoisyPixelNews]

Different devs but same publisher in the west!

[@robertwright349]

skill placement is important to remember. I keep stun skills like shield base on the B button.

[@Dr.UldenWascht]

I stood up and clapped out of respect when I realized it's about "not speaking curse". Writers utilizing their +200 IQ 😄saving so much hassle.

[@JDizzle333]

Definitely picking this one up

[@GruntUK]

Currently 14.99 for physical on amazon UK.

[@IzukuLuffyAsta]

Preordered the Day One edition at the same cost of digital (39$).

[@louvella-sama]

Same. It's $49.99 now tho, I think that $39.99 was a pricing error.

[@champdancer19]

I'm so glad ive got this pre-ordered.

[@Sigismund697]

from the style of gameplay and your review this reminds me of Lapis Labyrinth cute little game that is best in small bursts rather than trying to play it all at once

[@vanjaysulmaca4494]

can you play this game with your friends? like a party dungeon

[@squarestar326]

Got it on my backlog. Hope i ll like it.

[@chariothe9013]

You guys have to try WitchspringR

[@TheTickyTickyTicky]

Those cows gave me huge nostalgic harvest moon vibes

[@Eclin]

The game dev is “Marvelous”, the same one as the Harvest moon/Story of Seasons.

[@CptEddyPrice]

Yo those cows looked like they were ripped from Harvest Moon games :D

[@vilvethope]

Does it have a japanese dub?

[@Flood520]

Yes

[@PhantomBlackStar]

Looks like a type of Action , RPG where should atleast 2-3 characters. Slash , blunt, magic type characters

[@demoniob4019]

been playing it non stop over the weekend, it isnt perfect, for me having to manage hundred of pickups/items/weapons etc manually is a little painful, but the gameplay is just so smooth omg addictive as hell.

[@GamingG4276]

That's a better grade then I expected. I thought the demo was boring, so I didn't pay it much attention.

[@OnizenArt]

its giving Dragalia Lost vibes

[@gicrueldad9520]

I was diving into review videos comments waiting for this exact one tbh, is literally the reason I got interested in the game in the first place.

[@RazorBladezX]

That Princess character sounds like Estelle from Tales of Vesperia … hmm

[@MrSupersmash93]

Has a good gameloop

[@Openreality]

Really reminds me of bravely default, because of the same art style.

[@DaleMurph]

Good review

[@treethan9205]

Great review fully sold on this game!

[@tonymcneill7779]

29.99 for the day edition on Amazon US.

[@RiggsHB]

WOOT is selling this deluxe edition for $25 right now.

[@Heathmanscoolstuff]

I've been playing this quite a bit. I've found the game to get fairly cheap in its approach to challenge in the later/deeper sections. The overreliance on loss of control status effects is incredibly annoying, much like the princess's relentless voice lines. The inability to influence your loot drops also really limits your ability to direct progression. This game is clearly balanced around using a legendary tier weapon on your active character, but you're not guaranteed to get one for your properly leveled character. This pushes the player to either push forward with a single character using subpar gear, or grind out the same content across all characters so you'll have at least one that is properly geared for the boss in each section.

[@viridionwaves]

While the story sounds compelling and the gameplay might be great, I just cant get over the chibi, toddler like characters. It feels like an episode of rugrats gone action rpg. Traditional 2d sprites are at least stylized enough that it feels more like a representation of a real person, but these are realistic enough that they actually look like toddlers walking around, with their big heads and tiny bodies. It's a shame cause it looks like a good game beyond the character shapes/style. I feel like this type of 3d character was done in the 3ds era because of hardware or programming limits, but now it's being used with HD systems where it really shouldn't be. I guess there's an audience for it, but I'd prefer if they just stuck with HD 2d or realistically proportioned 3d.

[@GeminiSunrise06]

Looks so fun to play

[@sonicfraisheya4028]

finally a comfy jrpgg

[@neliros]

I’ll probably pick this up later this month since I’ll be busy with detective Pikachu and I need a new phone 😅. Maybe my next paycheck.

[@pinotchio]

Farmer FTW

[@johnnykeener3727]

PC?

[@benimaru0]

Why I smell Story of seasons + Fantasy Life

[@samuelmorado70]

I see the day one edition for 39.99$ at GameStop now.

[@Wintersoldier73]

This was a pre-order for me & I almost never do that.

[@randomenvelope]

I thought world is supposed to be silenced yet the characters yell just fine

[@thefinalday5858]

Just clicked for the title haven't watched the video yet You can make her shut up from the options menu

[@lf2334]

I like it so far, but I don't like the kiddie like voice acting, and I think the graphics are pretty blah. I can block it out and still enjoy the game. I'm a sucker for hack n slash games with lots of characters, abilities, leveling up etc.

[@Qubicle.]

heptapath traveler

[@AJTComicsBrand]

Silent hill for switch.

[@MikeStoneJapan]

Heyyy. They used the same cow assets from Story of Seasons. lol

[@Light14Lilium]

Im not sure... I dont like the idea of having 7 silent characters...

[@lemmelix]

sweet

[@silviuamuza3902]

Played the demo, but wouldn't buy it because it's only in 30 fps. Trust me, it needs 60 fps.

[@blkwng]

Are the classes gender locked? Or can you change the gender of classes with different costumes or such?

[@design926]

GO MAKE LIKE GAME MMORPG !!!!!

[@vorpal22]

As soon as I hear "rogue-like," I pass, which is disappointing because this looks like an otherwise good game. If you're too lazy to actually design interesting dungeons, then I'm not really interested in playing.

[@Outrun83]

The demo for this was a SNOOOOOOOZE.

[@arkeshn729]

Just like Harvestella

[@Outrun83]

@@arkeshn729yeah I wanted to like harvestella, but I couldn’t get into it.

[@lunebadru5997]

Yeah I wanted to wait for reviews first and try the demo second

[@Wajang1]

Looks a bit boring, seen this a thousand time. As a bonus, she keeps babling your ears of so you will pray for some silence.

[@sion41391]

Under the radar game indeed. Scoring higher then a DQ game, oof.

[@natesquibb3368]

Ughhh the big head doll bodies from bravely default 2 are back from the dead

[@MrValgard]

from trailer i can't tell diffrance from trinity trigger, and with same publisher..0 effort to make uniqe marketing xd

[@NoisyPixelNews]

they're two different devs. This is Marvelous, Trinity Trigger is FuRyu.

[@MrValgard]

@@NoisyPixelNews i know, but it's looks same (in general) which makes harder to sell, and sice it's same publisher they should try different it more xd

[@ConditionallyUsed]

To me the game seems like it is a mobile game and missing something on the switch . The demo is fun but the hub is click area to put your stuff in and same dialog . Sort of like mine craft dungeon or like moonlight but that game at an active city and your store grew .

[@redcrimson1028]

Ah, looks too childish. I'll pass

[@critical-thinker666]

ps1 game for 10 years old. cool.

[@Charok1]

better spent money on lords of the fallen

[@Diogo_7237]

No offense but if you think this game is not easy then I don't know what would be hard for you. This is the easiest hack'n slach I've ever senn and played.

[@camplifi3d466]

Nobody cares

[@Diogo_7237]

@@camplifi3d466 Why're you replying then? If you don't care shut up noone asked if you care or not.

[@Grayald]

​@@Diogo_7237nah, he's right. Nobody cares.

[@Diogo_7237]

@@Grayald Actually I am right cause if you didn't care you wouldn't waste your time replying that you don't care so yeah, nice try though.

[@Grayald]

@@Diogo_7237 we still don't care.

[@TheArcticMoon]

So far imo it's the worst review channel in YT.