Whispers of a Machine

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Whispers of a Machine
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Developer(s) Clifftop Games, Faravid Interactive
Publisher(s) Raw Fury
Engine Adventure 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.

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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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