Songs of Silence

Songs of Silence is a visually stunning strategy RPG that draws strong inspiration from the Heroes of Might and Magic series, blending autobattler mechanics with card-based gameplay. Players appreciate its unique art style, detailed graphics, and immersive soundtrack, which together create an engaging atmosphere. The game offers four distinct factions with asymmetric playstyles, providing strategic depth beyond typical autobattlers. Campaign mode is particularly praised for its engaging story and balanced difficulty, which becomes more approachable as players understand the mechanics better.

Despite its strengths, some players find the interface confusing and the reliance on cards for all actions, including basic commands like retreat, a bit cumbersome. Occasional crashes and locked content behind progress were noted, but the developers’ responsiveness to feedback is encouraging. While the story captivates many, others feel it becomes rushed and less compelling later on. Overall, Songs of Silence is well-regarded for its gameplay and artistic design but has room for polish and additional content.

Highlights

Players consistently praise the game's beautiful art style and detailed unit designs, calling it a "real artwork." The soundtrack and worldbuilding enhance immersion, though more musical variety is desired. The campaign mode is engaging and offers balanced difficulty, appealing to both casual and hardcore strategy fans. The asymmetric factions provide unique playstyles, adding strategic depth. The game’s mechanics blend elements from Heroes of Might and Magic with autobattler and card-based systems, creating a fresh yet familiar experience. Developer responsiveness to feedback and ongoing improvements are also positively noted.

Criticisms

Common criticisms include a confusing interface and the unusual choice to represent all UI elements, including basic commands, as cards, which some find unintuitive. Some players feel the combat system is caught between autobattler simplicity and RTS complexity, leading to imbalance and chaotic skirmishes. The storyline is seen by some as becoming rushed and less engaging in later parts. Additionally, the game has occasional crashes and bugs, and a significant amount of content is locked behind progression, which can feel restrictive. Price concerns and a desire for more campaign content are also mentioned.