In Silence Waits Demo

IN SILENCE WAITS is a modern take on classic graphical adventures. Solve puzzles and avoid dangers as you explore the desolate wastes of a cruel world in search of a new home. In this world, not all monsters must be feared... and not all friendly faces should be trusted.

<h2 class="bb_tag" >A Dream To Follow</h2><p class="bb_paragraph" ><i>Across the desolate wastes of Azra wanders a bard, lost amidst the cracks and crevices of the land. He has traveled long and far, searching for a place to call home. His needs are simple: shelter, good food, good drink, and most importantly, good folks to enjoy his music.</i></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><i>Perhaps somewhere like... the fabled City of Id.</i></p><h2 class="bb_tag" >'80s Retro Gameplay</h2><p class="bb_paragraph" ><i>In Silence Waits</i> is a graphical, horror-themed adventure game following up on the dark fantasy setting established in <i>The Aching</i>. Still driven by a combination of arrow keys and parser input, <i>In Silence Waits</i> continues the retro 16 color graphics aesthetic with minimalist sound, using command line-based interactivity. Press the arrow keys move the Bard to where he needs to be and simply type in what you want him to do.</p><h2 class="bb_tag" >The Story So Far</h2><p class="bb_paragraph" >Having been dropped off before a forgotten landmark in the midst of a sheltered canyon, you'll guide the Bard through dangers untold as he searches for a passage to this rare city of peace. You'll meet several creatures along the way, both friendly and fearsome: some looking for kinship, others  for a quick meal. So be wary, traveler! Aid comes in all shapes and sizes, but so does danger.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >And remember: the solution to a situation presented might not be in the same scene, so if you get stuck explore the regions you can reach and be sure to &quot;look at&quot; everything you can see. Never shy away from experimentation, and if you need to know if a word is supported by the interpreter, just review the valid verbs listing accessible through the main menu.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Above all else, don't fear the reaper!</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2987000/extras/0620273e2ef0d9f9d02aec96f5e0f530.avif?t=1757770555" width=800 height=196 /></span></p><h2 class="bb_tag" >Technical Information</h2><p class="bb_paragraph" >The engine behind <i>In Silence Waits</i>, first developed for <i>The Aching</i>, is  100% backwards compatible with PCs all the way back to the original IBM 5160 and the Tandy 1000, with optional support for CGA 4-color graphics, VGA 256 color graphics, and a variety of era appropriate audio devices including the Roland MT-32, General MIDI, and even the Sound Blaster and Adlib sound cards.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" >On modern Windows and Linux systems, the DOS environment is  seamlessly emulated, offering greater accessibility and features like achievements.</p>