- Original Release: 2006
- Developer: Morpheme
- Publisher: PlayerOne
- Platform: Java Mobile
Based on the novel of the same name, SilverFin is a stealth/puzzle game that plays across 15 levels and three settings: Eton College, a Scottish castle and a secret laboratory.
The game is in an isometric view with simple mechanics, mainly resolving around pushing blocks into holes or out of the way. Guards move around in set patterns and if you’re spotted, will raise the alert level (but won’t chase you): get spotted three times and you fail the level. Although most failures will be a result of making a mistake with the blocks, which, due to the view, can be easy to misalign, although you do get used to it.
The game starts very simple and easy but ramps up towards the end, with some thoughtful and challenging levels. I ended up enjoying it a lot, especially in the laboratory section which mixes things up with a few new mechanics, including another enemy type.
SilverFin is a great Java Mobile game, and is a great example of a game that works really well on the platform. It’s a shame they never made more games for the other books, but sadly these games died out for more online-focused mobile game.
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