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Silver Pines video game release

Overview

Silver Pines is a survival horror Metroidvania hybrid developed by Wych Elm (also referred to as Wych Elm Games) and published by Team17. Set in a 2.5D environment, the game utilizes hand-drawn animations and rotoscoping techniques to create a surreal atmosphere inspired by classics like Silent Hill.

The narrative follows private investigator Red Walker as he searches for a missing musician, Eddie Velvet, in a remote and decaying American town. Gameplay emphasizes environmental storytelling through fragmented documents, such as newspaper clippings, and non-linear exploration where players must find specific tools to unlock new areas. Core mechanics include limited inventory management, puzzle-solving, and intentionally clumsy combat.

Following its release on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2, critics have noted the game’s unique ability to merge survival horror elements with Metroidvania progression systems. While the title features challenging combat and requires backtracking, it has been praised for its successful adaptation of these genres into a side-scrolling format.

Entities

Silver Pines · Wych Elm · Team17 · Eddie Velvet · Wych Elm Games

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 10 sources
    Silver Pines launches as a survival horror Metroidvania hybrid

    Wych Elm Games and Team17 have launched Silver Pines, a 2.5D survival horror Metroidvania following a detective's investigation into a mysterious disappearance in a decaying town.

  2. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Silver Pines video game review: survival horror meets metroidvania

    Silver Pines is a survival horror metroidvania where investigator Red Walker searches for a missing musician in a mysterious, decaying town, emphasizing atmosphere and environmental storytelling.

Sources

folhadoleste.com.br · fragster.de · gamefa.com · gamerbrain.net · gamers.at · in.ign.com · it-boltwise.de · lemonwire.com · nintendoeverything.com · nintendonews.com · nordic.ign.com · pcgames.de · pk.ign.com · saudigamer.com · techgaming.it · thexboxhub.com · za.ign.com

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