Whispers of a Machine
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Developer(s)Clifftop Games, Faravid Interactive
Publisher(s)Raw Fury
EngineAdventure Game Studio
Platform(s)Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Release17 April 2019
Genre(s)Point-and-click adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

Whispers of a Machine is a point-and-click adventure video game developed by Clifftop Games and Faravid Interactive, and published by Raw Fury in April 2019.

Plot

Whispers of a Machine is set in a futuristic Sweden. The player is an augmented government agent, Vera Englund, who arrives in a small town to investigate a murder.[1][2]

Gameplay

Whispers of a Machine is a point-and-click adventure game.[3] There are several different cybernetic augmentations that the player character can use to investigate the environment. Forensic scanner is used to scan a room for DNA and fingerprints. Biometric analyser is used to monitor suspect's heartrate. Muscle boost gives Vera super strength for a short time.[3][1] Picking dialogue choices gives points to different personality traits: empathetic, analytical, or assertive. These lead to different augmentations and puzzle solutions.[2]

Reception

Whispers of a Machine garnered generally positive reviews, and holds an average of 77/100 on aggregate web site Metacritic.[4]

John Walker of Rock Paper Shotgun gave an overall positive review: "I really enjoyed it, I really appreciated having a methodical, forthright adventure game to play, with excellent art and animations, good music, great acting, and a story worth hearing. I just wish I'd been more of a detective as I did it."[1]

The game was a nominee for Best Adventure and won the Reader's Choice award at the 2019 Aggie Awards.[6]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Walker, John (18 April 2019). "Wot I Think: Whispers Of A Machine". Rock Paper Shotgun. Gamer Network. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 O'Connor, James (15 May 2019). "Whispers of a Machine Review - Hushed Greatness". GameSpot. Fandom. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 Tekaia, Pascal (19 April 2019). "Review for Whispers of a Machine". Adventure Gamers. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  4. 1 2 "Whispers of a Machine for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  5. ↑ Chalk, Andy (27 April 2019). "Whispers of a Machine review". PC Gamer. Future plc. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  6. ↑ "The Aggie Awards – The Best Adventure Games of 2019". Adventure Gamers. 7 February 2020. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
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