Children of Silentown

Jump Dash RollJessica Eudy

8/10

Even if it does get wrapped up in its own mechanics at times, Children of Silentown is a charmingly creepy point-and-click adventure with lots of lore and plenty of heart.

Pure NintendoKirk Hiner

8/10

Children of Silentown is a point-and-click adventure/puzzle game published by Daedalic. They tend to bring us adventures with strong narratives, and that's certainly the case here. There's plenty more to like, too.Read More

WayTooManyGamesHeidi Hawes

8/10

I have say, that despite having played tons of point-an-click adventures recently, I’m delighted by just how different they’ve all been from one another. Norco was an incredibly bizarre and melancholy journey. Unusual Findings cranked up the feelings of 80s nostalgia up to the max. Then there was Return to Monkey Island, which was a return to the beloved franchise after a significant hiatus. Each had their own unique feel and aesthetic, leaving their own memorable stamps on the market. No...

WellPlayedZach Jackson

7.5/10

With a striking hand-drawn art style and challenging puzzles, Children of Silentown is a decent romp for those adventure game fans seeking a dark journey.

ShackNewsLarryn Bell

7/10

Despite fumbling at the finish line, Children of Silentown presents an intriguing story that illustrates how fear can cause people to lose sight of what’s important. The puzzles are reasonably challenging and varied, with appealing visuals that help amplify the game’s moody atmosphere. Although the pacing drags in certain areas, Children of Silentown is an enjoyable point-and-click game overall and I would recommend it for both fans of the genre and puzzle game aficionados alike.

Playstation UniverseNeil Bolt

7/10

Children of Silentown doesn’t have the best pacing for a point-n-click game, but it does have an enthralling world filled with interesting characters that help push you through its foibles. Using folklore and the perspective of children to amplify its horror credentials allows it to stand out.

GamingBoltShubhankar Parijat

7/10

Children of Silentown isn't exceptional by any means, but thanks to its intriguing story, fun and simplistic gameplay, and excellent art design, it's still worth checking out, especially if you're a fan of point-and-click adventure games.

But let’s take the technical issues out of the picture, and look at the game based strictly on its narrative and gameplay. I’ve seen a lot of reviews compare Children of Silentown to something from Tim Burton, and I can see why: it’s kind of a dark, modern-day fairy tale with muted tones and a creepy soundtrack. However, it can very easily stand on its own without that comparison, which is why I waited this long to even bring it up. The gameplay is pretty standard but also very well done. The minigames could be tweaked a bit; leaving your player feeling stupid isn’t exactly a good thin…

VGChartzLee Mehr

5/10

From design to storytelling, Elf Games' latest has many reasons for anyone to be boisterous about their trip to Silentown, not all of them positive.The third title from Elf Games (in collaboration with Luna2 Studios) opens with a mellifluous narrator lyrically describing [...]

TechRaptorBlair Bishop

2.5/10

A incredibly insipid journey of bad design, put through the minds of youth that fails to answer any of the questions asked, instead being the kind of point-n-click title that saw the genre die in the minds of the majority.

GameTyrant Meriel Green

0/10

A gorgeously rendered and well-written point-and-click experience!

The EscapistSebastian Ruiz

Unscored

Overall, Children of Silentown is a treat with fun gameplay and amazing storytelling, but they’re not always happening at the same time. The story and presentation have enough going on to keep you attached as the puzzles steadily improve in quality. The plot may fall out in the back end, but I’d still recommend it to anyone who can’t get enough innocent feel-good horror that resonates even in adult minds.