Silencer (game)
| Silencer | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Mind Control Software / Andrew Leker |
| Publisher(s) | WON |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Release | 1998 |
| Genre(s) | Platformer, Shooter |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer game |
Silencer was a multiplayer-only video game released by Mind Control Software for online play using World Opponent Network technology.
Silencer was developed by independent video game developer Mind Control Software and released as beta beta software in 1998 for Windows. It was the second game by Mind Control software, founded by industry veteran Andrew Leker in 1994.
In May 2001, the beta game was pulled from online play when won.net went offline and development ended.
On September 17, 2007, Arsia Mons, a veteran group who reversed engineered the software, released an installer that allowed easy playability. The server binaries were unstable and required bug fixing. The lobby servers were completely taken offline shortly after.
In 2013, zSILENCER was created as a replacement for the defunct Silencer beta using the existing asset files. It is now a "99% accurate" clone. The lobby server is open and remains active (verified October 2014). The development happens now with the source code open on GitHub without a specified license. In addition to Windows, the game was ported on Mac, Linux, Ouya console, and the OpenPandora.
It is the near future on Mars, and the government is up to no good. As a result, there are powers that are trying to overthrow the government, known as Silencers. They are hackers and brokers of secrets, and they are not friendly to each other. The game takes place at a base called Arsia Mons.
Silcencer combines elements of sidescroller games with other Sci-Fi action games such as Crusader: No Remorse. In the game, there are multiple competing agencies that send agents into the field to hack public computer terminals, with the goal of exposing the Martian government's secrets. Agents in the same agency could work as a team, and agents could buy a variety of items and weapons to help their team excel or to hinder an opponent.
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