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Silent Storm from leading Russian developer Nival is a true 3D tactical turn-based Role-Playing-Game set against the backdrop of WWII. As the conflict rages on the frontlines, you’ll be leading a small multinational squad behind enemy lines to gather information and wreak havoc on your enemies while trying to thwart a mysterious new...
Silent Storm Gold Edition is a turn-based tactics, strategy and rpg game
developed by Nival
and published by THQ Nordic.
Released on October 02nd 2013 is available only on Windows
in 4 languages: English, French, German and Russian.
It has received 1,017 reviews of which 901 were positive and 116 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.
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- OS *: Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7/8
- Processor: 1.8 GHz Processor
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7
- Storage: 2 GB available space
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Silent Storm, developed by Nival Interactive and published by THQ Nordic, stands as one of the most ambitious and technically impressive turn-based tactical games of its time. Released in the early 2000s, it dared to combine the meticulous strategy of squad-based combat with role-playing progression, destructible environments, and a semi-fictional World War II narrative that gradually slides into the realm of science fiction. What makes Silent Storm remarkable even years later is how seamlessly it marries tactical precision with systemic chaos—every bullet, explosion, and crumbling wall is simulated with a level of detail that still feels ahead of its era. While it’s occasionally burdened by clunky pacing and uneven balance, its depth and flexibility make it one of the defining entries in tactical gaming history. The game begins with a deceptively simple premise. You command a small squad of elite soldiers operating behind enemy lines, choosing to align with either the Allies or the Axis. Your primary goal is to uncover and dismantle a shadowy organization known as Thor’s Hammer, whose advanced technology threatens to reshape the war itself. The campaign structure is split between main missions and optional side operations, allowing you to travel across Europe, recruit specialists, and upgrade your squad’s arsenal. What’s striking about Silent Storm’s narrative is its tonal shift: it starts grounded in the gritty realism of wartime espionage, but as you dig deeper into Thor’s Hammer’s experiments, the story takes on a pulp adventure quality, culminating in the introduction of futuristic weaponry and powered exosuits known as Panzerkleins. This shift can feel jarring for players expecting a purely historical war story, but it adds a layer of unpredictability that complements the game’s experimental spirit. Where Silent Storm truly excels is in its tactical combat system. Every engagement unfolds in turn-based fashion, with each soldier governed by a pool of action points that dictate how far they can move, how many shots they can fire, and what actions they can perform during their turn. The system encourages careful planning and risk assessment—do you spend valuable points crouching for better accuracy, or sprint forward to gain a flanking advantage at the cost of exposure? Line of sight, sound, and cover play critical roles, and positioning can mean the difference between a clean victory and a disastrous ambush. The ability to target specific body parts adds further tactical nuance, allowing for crippling shots to enemy legs or precise headshots at the expense of higher action point costs. Every decision carries weight, and the tension of each encounter is amplified by the game’s unforgiving lethality. One of Silent Storm’s defining features is its groundbreaking destructible environment system. Virtually every object in the game world can be destroyed—walls can be blasted open, floors can collapse, and cover can disintegrate under sustained fire. This transforms the battlefield into a living, reactive space that rewards creativity. Instead of relying solely on pre-defined routes or chokepoints, you can literally make your own door with a grenade or a burst from a machine gun. Buildings become dynamic puzzles, with verticality playing a major role in engagements: snipers perched in attics can rain death on enemies below, but a well-placed explosive can send the entire floor crashing down. The level of physical simulation was revolutionary at the time, and even modern tactical games struggle to match its combination of precision and destructibility. The diversity of your squad members also enriches the experience. Each soldier belongs to a distinct class—scout, sniper, soldier, grenadier, medic, or engineer—each offering specialized skills that shape your approach to missions. Scouts can move unseen, medics keep your squad alive through brutal firefights, and engineers can disarm traps or unlock valuable equipment caches. Over the course of the campaign, your operatives gain experience and level up, unlocking perks and improving their proficiency with various weapons. This progression system, though straightforward, gives you a sense of ownership over your squad. Watching a rookie sniper evolve into a hardened marksman or a timid medic grow into a fearless combat surgeon lends the game a quiet sense of attachment that balances its mechanical rigor with personal investment. Technically, Silent Storm was ahead of its time but not without flaws. The 3D engine, while impressive, can be clumsy to navigate, particularly in tight interiors or multi-level buildings. The camera occasionally becomes obstructed or requires excessive micromanagement to maintain situational awareness. Enemy AI is competent but inconsistent—sometimes showing impressive tactical awareness, other times charging blindly into your line of fire. Later in the campaign, the introduction of the Panzerkleins—walking suits of armor equipped with heavy weapons—dramatically alters the balance of combat. While these mechanized suits add novelty and spectacle, they also diminish the grounded, methodical nature of earlier missions, turning some late-game encounters into prolonged slugfests that lack the finesse of the game’s earlier firefights. Despite these imperfections, the game’s atmosphere and attention to detail are exceptional. The environments are rich with small touches: the clatter of shell casings, the creak of wooden floorboards under heavy boots, the flickering lights in underground bunkers. The soundtrack complements the tension with understated orchestral cues that never overwhelm the gameplay. The writing and voice acting are serviceable rather than outstanding, occasionally dipping into melodrama or cliché, but they do enough to maintain narrative momentum. What matters most is how the mechanics and presentation work together to immerse you in the rhythm of tactical warfare—every turn feels deliberate, every skirmish tells a story of risk, precision, and improvisation. Silent Storm’s legacy endures because of its willingness to go further than its contemporaries. Its blend of simulation and strategy remains unique, its destructible environments still unmatched in scope and realism. It set a precedent for tactical design that later games like Jagged Alliance 2 and XCOM: Enemy Unknown would build upon, but few have captured the same sense of systemic depth and emergent chaos. Even decades after its release, it continues to attract players drawn to its intricate mechanics and uncompromising attention to tactical realism. In retrospect, Silent Storm feels like a product of rare creative freedom—an era when developers were unafraid to blend genres, experiment with technology, and push design boundaries. It is both a historical artifact and a timeless experience, capable of captivating new players who crave tactical complexity and veterans who appreciate its intricate systems. Though not flawless, it remains one of the finest examples of turn-based combat design ever made—a masterpiece of strategy, ingenuity, and explosive creativity that deserves its place among the classics. Rating: 8/10
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10 hrs in ... tactical. rpg progression. funny voice-acted dialogue. satisfying shooting and explosions. challenging. and wrap that all up in some jank from its age, which if you can get through, you'll realize it's WW2 Xcom. Fun to play, and work your way through the various missions. 20 hrs in...Edit: oh and now there's laser beams and mechanical destruction suits of armor...even better
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An old gem from the past. I still think this game has value, even in today's game market. Most people would probably disagree!
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One of the all time best, turn based action games out there. I spent hundreds of hours on this game with my best friend when we were teens - great times and it really still holds up!! Deep mechanics - easy to learn - hard to master!! Pro Tip: the numbers on your num pad can be used to aim at respective body parts. 1 and 3 are the legs. 4 and 6 are the arms, 5 the chest. 8 is the head. This is never explained in game but can deicde a crucial moment, by crippling the enemy, or dealing bonus damage for hitting the head!
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Clásico de combates estratégicos por turnos. La ambientación es muy chula e interesante, sobre todo para los amantes del retrofuturismo dieselpunk. Lástima que no haya más misiones.
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Silent Storm Gold Edition is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.
Silent Storm Gold Edition is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 9.99€ on Steam.
Silent Storm Gold Edition received 901 positive votes out of a total of 1,017 achieving a rating of 8.38.
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Silent Storm Gold Edition was developed by Nival and published by THQ Nordic.
Silent Storm Gold Edition is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Silent Storm Gold Edition is not playable on MacOS.
Silent Storm Gold Edition is not playable on Linux.
Silent Storm Gold Edition is a single-player game.
Silent Storm Gold Edition does not currently offer any DLC.
Silent Storm Gold Edition does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Silent Storm Gold Edition does not support Steam Remote Play.
Silent Storm Gold Edition is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Nival
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THQ Nordic
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02 Oct 2013
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