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The Thin Silence – A Game That’s Hard To Swallow

The Thin Silence explores depression, self-doubt, struggles, and trials. Amongst the darkness, the game features that sound, that thin silence, which calls to us in our darkest hours.

The Thin Silence tells the tale of Ezra Westmark, who struggles with depression and PTSD. He struggles with losing a loved one and a strained relationship with his family. With this in mind, this game is not meant for children and may not be best for those struggling with mental health problems.

The Thin Silence – In A Big Cave With A Bigger Story

The game occurs in a cave where small glimpses are seen from light from above. Players work to solve puzzles to escape. Initially, there are a lot of rocks in the way. These are just one of many obstacles players encounter. But all of them are symbolic of roadblocks encountered in life.

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Like Ezra, I have pushed away family and people who have tried to help. And while I’m working towards a better place, I could relate to a lot of what this character had to go through. In fact, I am astounded by just how much of a connection I feel with this character and just how well this game captured these complicated feelings and emotions.

If The Game Is So Difficult To Play Why Would You Rate It So High?

Imagine you’re very sick and you go to the doctor. He prescribes what you can only describe it the most horrific, disgusting-tasting medicine and you have to take six doses of it. Sometimes what is good for you does not taste good. Sometimes you have to swallow what’s difficult because it’s good for you. In a way, The Thin Silence is like that medicine. At times it can be not easy to swallow. But it does what it’s meant to do. The Thin Silence addresses the problems that people dealing with anxiety, depression, and PTSD face are head-on in a way no other game has yet.

Summary

The Thin Silence explores depression, self-doubt, struggles, and trials. Amongst the darkness, the game features that sound, that thin silence, which calls to us in our darkest hours.

Overall
84%
84%
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