A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead for Windows

Survival horror rooted in stealth and sound

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is a single-player horror adventure developed by Stormind Games and published by Saber Interactive. Based on the popular A Quiet Place film series, the game thrusts players into a tense post-apocalyptic world where sound is both an ally and an enemy.  

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is a unique adventure crafted within a world surrounded by seemingly impenetrable yet destructive aliens with super hearing. The game features a strong sense of stealth and tense gameplay with its thrilling narrative delivering an atmospheric experience with survival horror undertones. 

Silent survival with ingenious puzzles 

In A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead players take on the role of a young survivor navigating a desolate world filled with deadly creatures that hunt by sound. Utilizing tools like the flashlight and phonometer, you must carefully avoid making noise, sneaking through environments while solving puzzles and finding creative ways to evade these terrifying creatures. How long will you survive, if at all? 

In addition to stealth, the game emphasizes environmental puzzles. Whether you’re following clues left by other survivors or using ambient noise to camouflage your own sounds, the game pushes players to think outside the box in every encounter. However, the gameplay can be a bit lacking as it requires stealth being that the enemies are near-impenetrable. Moreover, the lack of action can make it boring overtime. 

Sound plays a critical role in the gameplay, with different surfaces and objects producing varying levels of noise. The game’s sound detection system tracks every action and step, adding to the heart-pounding tension. The overall atmosphere is eerie, capturing the suspenseful essence of the film. While the overall atmosphere and design capture the dire world, the AI can be buggy at times which players can exploit and break immersion. 

Immersive gameplay complemented by sound design 

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead delivers a gripping survival horror experience by masterfully blending stealth, environmental puzzles, and a chilling atmosphere. The game’s emphasis on sound as a gameplay mechanic adds a layer of tension, challenging players to navigate the world quietly. While its reliance on stealth can make the gameplay feel repetitive, it successfully captures the suspense of the film series, offering a uniquely tense adventure.