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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| 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 |
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
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 77/100[4] |
| Publication | Score |
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| Adventure Gamers | 4/5[3] |
| GameSpot | 7/10[2] |
| PC Gamer (US) | 70/100[5] |
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
External links
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