This game hit me good, also it's been a while since we received something with this kind quality for the SH franchise.
We explore the depths of depression and suicide through "Anita", a character with her own tragic past but with a present equality terrible, and gladly, we get to experience a character development in this 2h gaming experience.
The short message is not a game that makes you jump out of horror, as every silent hill, this one relies on a psychological horror base, and although is not as scary as previous games, the level design and atmosphere compensate this issue and makes you uncomfortable during most of the experience.
There is no combat and most people will try to denigrating it by calling it a walking simulator, yes is a walking sim drama, as every SH game if we take out the combat, but if of course if you don't like these type of games, do try it. There are a few escape and chase sequences, however these feel scripted and can be not scary at all, but the last one is being combined with a puzzle which makes it great as you go towards the end of the game.
Lastly for the audio section is one of the best things this game has to offer, with great sound effects whenever you walk on different materials, phone notifications or even turning pages in a book. These basic sounds are perfectly made it helps to the immersion, and of course, when it comes to the horror sections is even better, whispering, screams, metal parts hitting walls floor (or even you) really build up the tension necessary for you to grit your teeth.
I totally recommend The Short Message, however, if you or a close one ever experienced depression or is something you're going through, as well as suicide topics and bullying, be careful if you decide to play this as it is very explicit.
Other than that, is a free game on PS5 so definitely check it out!
We explore the depths of depression and suicide through "Anita", a character with her own tragic past but with a present equality terrible, and gladly, we get to experience a character development in this 2h gaming experience.
The short message is not a game that makes you jump out of horror, as every silent hill, this one relies on a psychological horror base, and although is not as scary as previous games, the level design and atmosphere compensate this issue and makes you uncomfortable during most of the experience.
There is no combat and most people will try to denigrating it by calling it a walking simulator, yes is a walking sim drama, as every SH game if we take out the combat, but if of course if you don't like these type of games, do try it. There are a few escape and chase sequences, however these feel scripted and can be not scary at all, but the last one is being combined with a puzzle which makes it great as you go towards the end of the game.
Lastly for the audio section is one of the best things this game has to offer, with great sound effects whenever you walk on different materials, phone notifications or even turning pages in a book. These basic sounds are perfectly made it helps to the immersion, and of course, when it comes to the horror sections is even better, whispering, screams, metal parts hitting walls floor (or even you) really build up the tension necessary for you to grit your teeth.
I totally recommend The Short Message, however, if you or a close one ever experienced depression or is something you're going through, as well as suicide topics and bullying, be careful if you decide to play this as it is very explicit.
Other than that, is a free game on PS5 so definitely check it out!