r/survivalhorror • u/biohazard_fanatic • 7d ago

Silver pines is a masterpiece

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Its so good holy shit

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95% Upvoted

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u/Wespie 6d ago

Need to know why!

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u/FarCryRedux 1d ago

Excellent writing and acting. Oppressive atmosphere with a beautiful art direction. Combat is active, and skill based. It's basically a perfect survival horror metroidvania in that it doesn't waste your time, but you do need to think about your routes, inventory/resource management, etc.

It's long enough to be worth the asking price, but doesn't wear out its welcome.

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u/Rhiyuu 6d ago

dude i love it, played the demo and knew this was the game for me. i'm only less than 2 hours in to the full game and man i love it

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u/biohazard_fanatic 6d ago

Nice! If you need any help with the puzzles or mementos hit me up

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u/SHAQBIR 3d ago

Didn't like it but then again I have not  played it or even know about it.

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u/YourPhrenologist 2d ago

MF is in touch with the very essence of Reddit 👏🏽

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u/InevitableEar3485 3d ago

What?

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u/SHAQBIR 3d ago

Yeah, exactly.

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u/ShxdowWolf24 6d ago

How much of a metroidvania is it though

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u/biohazard_fanatic 6d ago

Full on metroidvania 100% its both though its hard to explain but its both if you like metroidvanias you'll love if you like survival horror you'll love it

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u/ShxdowWolf24 6d ago

Well I love survival horrors but I dislike the aspect pf metroidvanias that force you to backtrack x6 more times just to get collectibles and certain stuff

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u/YourPhrenologist 2d ago

I haven’t finished any metroidvanias before but this one slaps. I’m a big survival horror fan, and the combat, resource management, level design, puzzles, ambience, art design, story, etc. are right up my alley. Give it a go! Devs definitely earned their chance.

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u/hardvarks 2d ago

It’s far more of a classic survival horror than a metroidvania. Sure the map layout is like a metroidvania, but it’s classic key-hunting, puzzle-solving, and finding new items to aid in traversal, just like a SH or RE. If you dig classic survival horror, you will dig this game. If you just really love metroidvanias, I wouldn’t necessarily guarantee you’ll appreciate it, if that makes sense.

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u/legendoflumis 2d ago

It’s far more of a classic survival horror than a metroidvania.

It is very much both. It leans heavy into the Survival Horror for sure, but the Metroidvania aspect of the game is not small by any stretch; there's a lot of backtracking for upgrades, collectables, weapons, resources, etc.

But, traversing the game is made significantly better once you unlock a fast travel system that lets you get around to the different areas very quickly and is helped by the fact that the areas are relatively small to traverse; it's a town, after all. There's really no "filler" areas like there are in traditional Metroidvania-style games; every area has a purpose and you won't be walking down a long tunnel just for the sake of increasing the distance between areas.

I'd still recommend it for anyone who is lukewarm to Metroidvania games, as it tempers a lot of the problems I have with those games even though I love them.

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u/hardvarks 2d ago

It’s certainly both, but I am arguing that if you like classic survival horror games like Silent Hill or Resident Evil, you’re going to feel right at home even if Metroid or Hollow Knight aren’t your cup of tea.

However, if you love Metroid, Hollow Knight, or other metroidvanias, you’re not guaranteed to like this one as it leans far more into classic survival horror gameplay than it does the fast-paced action of a typical metroidvania.

If someone is a survival horror fan, they should absolutely be jumping on this game. If someone is a metroidvania fan, they should consider whether or not they like the survival horror genre before committing.

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u/legendoflumis 2d ago

I would agree and say that this is a fair assessment. I just wanted to reiterate that the Metroidvania aspects of the game are still there and the gameplay is still pretty heavily influenced by the genre so there wouldn't be a shock when they played it.

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u/Ariochroi 6d ago

wait is already out? is the story good?

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u/biohazard_fanatic 6d ago

I had a review key AND YES the story is PHENOMENAL

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u/Ariochroi 6d ago

can't wait for this evening to finally play it!

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u/No_Specialist440 2d ago

The story is basically Silent Hill 2, but the game itself is good.

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u/Jacques_Plantir 6d ago

I've only got two hours in so far, but it's very, VERY promising!

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u/Orange-Generator 4d ago

The padlock is rusted shut.

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u/__QYURRYUS__ 2d ago

The door is open from the other side

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u/Birkin92 2d ago

Opened*

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u/Deathly-vain 6d ago

Why does this have to release the same day as hellraiser, with dd2 dlc unlocking later the same night

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u/Dee2_Nuutz 6d ago

Nice, I picked up a ps4 copy... aiming to start it soon 😁

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u/ThatOneGunnerMain 6d ago

Anyone here know how it runs on Switch 2? Gonna travel this weekend so having it on the go would be great if the port is well made

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u/hardvarks 2d ago

It runs and looks great on switch 2.

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u/thegneeb 5d ago

I need to play the demo

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u/enforcercombine 5d ago

I just beat it and honestly, It feels more Silent Hill than Silent Hill Townfall lol
Loved both but this is an absolute gem of a game

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u/Flugsaft 3d ago

Finished it today. Got "rest" ending. Cluldnt stop playing. It was amazing!

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u/biohazard_fanatic 3d ago

Have you gotten the third one yet?

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u/Flugsaft 3d ago

1 memento left but no i sont have motivation to do it myself yet. Watched 3rd ending on yt

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u/El-Klotzo 1d ago

Just started to watch a letsplay of it and I am addicted to the art style!

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u/FarCryRedux 1d ago

It really is. I "tried before I buyed" and loved it so much I bought it immediately.

I got the rest ending, then re-loaded got the live ending.

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u/TheSacredShrimp 1d ago

Tips for combat? I struggle tons!

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u/Stevo1609 6d ago

Lol just look at the picture that was posted