Silent Voices Demo

Society is constantly changing and evolving, especially in terms of what’s acceptable and what is not. Oppression has been around for millennia at this point, and it seems like it’s here to stay for a while longer, although it’s a lot more difficult to corner people or keep them in the dark in the age of information. Writers have taken the concept in many different directions, however, and it’s always nice to see a new perspective on the thing as a whole.

Silent Voices is a visual novel that throws you into an interesting world full of conflicts and social problems, although you get a chance to change things for the better. Although it’s not very obvious in the demo at hand, the game promises quite a few choices along the way that take the story in one direction or the other, so it’s definitely not a linear experience that gets stale after the first playthrough.

In short, the whole plot is driven by a handful of characters that are trying to fight against an oppressive society and the government, while also finding themselves along the way. Every character has his/her own personality and goals, so it really depends on what you choose to do over the course of the story. Naturally, there are probably some romance routes in there as well.

Since this is still a fantasy game with sci-fi elements, you should expect a lot of wild concepts, including battles and special abilities that allow the characters to perform amazing feats. However, these things integrate very well with the story as a whole, so they certainly do not feel out of place. You still have to keep an open mind, but if you are at least somewhat familiar with anime this should be a breeze.

Lastly, the graphics are worth a special mention as well, especially in terms of artwork, character design and the backgrounds. You can tell that the artists gave it their best to create an immersive world and a memorable experience, even if the demo is a bit too short to get the whole picture. The soundtrack is decent as well, but again, there’s not enough to form an opinion yet.

Silent Voices is definitely a game you should keep an eye on if you are a fan of visual novels, especially since it promises a lot of content and multiple routes. You can show your support by contributing to the game’s Kickstarter campaign.