Software: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 |
| Release | 17 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
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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
- Kathy Rain, Clifftop Games' previous game
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Walker, John (18 April 2019). "Wot I Think: Whispers Of A Machine". Gamer Network. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/whispers-of-a-machine-review.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 O'Connor, James (15 May 2019). "Whispers of a Machine Review - Hushed Greatness". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/whispers-of-a-machine-review-hushed-greatness/1900-6417134/.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Tekaia, Pascal (19 April 2019). "Review for Whispers of a Machine". https://adventuregamers.com/articles/view/37574.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Whispers of a Machine for PC Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/whispers-of-a-machine/critic-reviews/?platform=pc.
- ↑ Chalk, Andy (27 April 2019). "Whispers of a Machine review". Future plc. https://www.pcgamer.com/whispers-of-a-machine-review/.
- ↑ "The Aggie Awards – The Best Adventure Games of 2019". 7 February 2020. https://adventuregamers.com/articles/view/39494/page17.
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