Silverload

The Good
Silverload tries hard to instill a sense of dread and horror in the old west and occasionally succeeds very well in creating a creepy atmosphere. There are some haunting visuals and effects and voice actor of the protagonist hams it up in a Clint Eastwood inspired accent.

The Bad
Abysmal gameplay combined with a fiddly menu makes for a frustrating experience. Pixel hunting and obscure puzzles and interactions only compounds the problem further. There are cut-scenes and death which make little or no sense and bear no relevance to the story. You have no idea why are supposed to do things at times or stop doing things that were previously thought to be safe. Picking up items advances time and should you do something incorrectly or miss out an item it normally results in death down the line. I realize this is a staple of adventure gaming, but it is a frustrating experience none the less.

The Bottom Line
I wanted to play this game so much after I saw screenshot in a computer magazine when I was a kid. I finally tracked down a copy and had to agree with the reviewers, it's a sub-par title at best.