So the Germans are infiltrating our dear United Kingdom at an alarming rate. We’ve taken out a small group of them who were reporting to the traitor Major Newhouse. We’ve (sort of) thwarted an attack on one of our bases. Now maybe it’s time to deal the finishing blow to their forces here. We’ve got the location of a base they’ve been using to coordinate their troops in the country. Before heading off on this sure-to-be dangerous and exciting mission, we pick up two things from Ozwell in the armory.
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Silent Storm — Mission 4: Everything is Made of Explodium
There’s some unpleasant business we need to tend to before the next mission: finding a replacement for Elf. I know I originally said scouts were useless, and our first one may not have lasted long, but I’m beginning to think they may have potential. I’m convinced that melee is infeasible, but maybe a longer-ranged scout? Scout-sniper? Or give the scout a medkit and have him run around medic-ing from the shadows? I’m not sure, but I think we can still make it work. Anyway, as far as scouts go, there are a few options. The one we end up picking
Silent Storm — Mission 3, Part 2: And Then There Were Five
We’ve got two men down over here! This is… how you say? “Not great?” Yeah, that’s two members of our squad laid out in a matter of seconds. Somehow, Doug is still breathing. Elf is not. …and I never even did… any… stabbin’…
Silent Storm — Mission 3, Part 1: It Gets Real
You did WHAT? I put down Newhouse’s personal guard and took him into custody. Here is the report.
Silent Storm — Mission 2, Part 2: A Good Old-Fashioned Shootout
The offensive continues. Elf even gets to melee with one of the soldiers, though it turns out she only has a baton equipped. Someday, Elf — someday you will stab some dudes. By the end of a single round, we’ve cleared the room out completely.
Silent Storm — Mission 2, Part 1: Vhat a Tveest!
The results of the mission are in: Seems the German officer we “captured” has been receiving orders from a Major Newhouse — one of our guys. Which means we’ve got a traitor.
Silent Storm — Mission 1, Part 2: Capture the Whatever!
Hello, friends. Before we set out, I would like to welcome you to the team. It is a great honor to receive an assignment to Special Operations SE2 (copyright 1942 Bogdan Yeromeyev). I will be your commanding officer for the duration of this important mission. The war effort may very well be determined by the success or failure of our efforts. I ain’t never heard of any SE2. This operation aboveboard, boss? Yes, yes… and I assure you it’s all very important and distinguished. Seems a wee bit dubious. Will there be stabbin’, at least? …if you would like there
Silent Storm — Mission 1, Part 1: Assemble the B-Team!
Despite the long pause between posts, I assure you the journey back to base was quite a bit shorter. In fact, it took all of five seconds. The future is now! We find ourselves alone in the foyer. No welcoming committee or nothin’. So much for being greeted as a hero upon our return. Is anyone even home? This starred door looks important! Bogey busts in like the boss he is and finds himself in Colonel We-Have-All-Died-in-Vain’s office. So much for that sentiment, huh? He sure recovered quick, and apparently he’s been waiting for us.
Silent Storm — Mission 0: One Man Against the World
Our journey has to begin somewhere, and what more fitting place to begin than a character creation screen? Here’s our hero, Bogdan Yeromeyev. He’s a member of… whatever organization this is that apparently enlists soldiers from every Allied nation on Earth. I’m guessing they’re basically the Monuments Men, except they’re trying to rescue alien ray guns instead of paintings.
Rewriting History — Let’s Play Silent Storm!
I know you’ve all been waiting for this. The legend. The one; the only. It’s time for… some game you’ve never heard of. Silent Storm! You’ve never heard of it; I’ve never heard of it, but I’m here to tell you — it’s awesome. No — fantastic. No, wait — ballin’. I picked it up for a couple bucks on GoG based solely on the blurb and a few screenshots. The verdict? Probably the best videogame impulse buy I’ve ever made, and I’ve lucked out pretty hard with those types of deals. So, what kind of game is this? Here’s