The Whispered World

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 107 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 33 out of 107
  3. Negative: 14 out of 107
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  1. rtrind
    Jun 23, 2013
    6
    I want to love this game but I can't, because for me this game is not that good. Visually it's really stunning, fluid animations and hand drawn backgrounds really got to me, and I thought I would love it, but the way the puzzles are set-up are really problematic. Too many objects in the inventory at once, too many cryptic tips to indicate how solve some of them and lots of times theyI want to love this game but I can't, because for me this game is not that good. Visually it's really stunning, fluid animations and hand drawn backgrounds really got to me, and I thought I would love it, but the way the puzzles are set-up are really problematic. Too many objects in the inventory at once, too many cryptic tips to indicate how solve some of them and lots of times they didn't make any sense at all, not in a good way like strange but classic point and click solving. You usually can start combining items you don't even know when they will be used. You are never 100% sure what should be your next objective.

    The text is good, but always too long. The voice acting is also really hit and miss.

    A lack of a tip system also makes this game impossible to beat without some frustration or a walk-through, and this is not the part I love about point and clicking games.    … Expand
  2. Trashware
    Sep 21, 2011
    7
    As a huge fan of point-and-click adventure games I'm always happy to see new additions to this genre. Especially when so much time has been spent making awesome, handdrawn backgrounds, cutscenes and characters. Graphically The Whispered World is stunning, absolutely no complaints there.

    The biggest point of criticism is the voice acting. The main character Sadwick sounds downward    As a huge fan of point-and-click adventure games I'm always happy to see new additions to this genre. Especially when so much time has been spent making awesome, handdrawn backgrounds, cutscenes and characters. Graphically The Whispered World is stunning, absolutely no complaints there.

    The biggest point of criticism is the voice acting. The main character Sadwick sounds downward terrible, and it's beyond me why this has ever been thought of as acceptable. Such a beautiful game almost completely ruined by just this, it restrained me from rating this game the solid 8 it really deserves. Actually I'm hoping to get my hands on the original german version one day, just to experience this game the way it should.

    Most of the storyline is good enough though. As a anti-hero depressed circus jester traveling through a fantasy world you meet a messegner of the king. The king is ill and the world is ending, and you'll have to deal with that somehow. Ofcourse that means visiting all kinds of different locations, all beautifully handdrawn and some filled with fun to solve puzzle elements. You're also accompanied by Spot, a shape-shifting catterpiller with a cute but limited vocalubary. This adds to the puzzle-solving fun as you need to think a bit more out of the box - in this case your inventory sack.

    There are interesting fantastically shaped characters which are fun to interact with, and the locations are equally satisfying to wander through. Especially near the end there are some plot holes where things are happening without a proper elaboration, which can be a bit puzzling. But if you just go with it you'll be just fine, don't worry.

    This game is no Monkey Island or Sam and Max, but it definitely has its own qualities. I'm glad I bought it when it was on sale on Steam. If it wasn't for the voice acting the full price would have been well worth it as well.    … Expand
  3. Mandulum
    Apr 12, 2017
    5
    Five World Review: A not-so-fun adventure.
    Favorite Thing: Probably Spot. He was a neat sidekick.
    Least Favorite Thing: Sadwick. I don't like him. Plus the videos, the 80s (70s?) style animation is retro in a bad way. Completion Date: 2017-03-31 Playtime: ~ 6h (Consulted a walkthrough quite a few times) Enjoyment: 5/10 I was looking forward to it ending. Recommendation: Not really.    Five World Review: A not-so-fun adventure.
    Favorite Thing: Probably Spot. He was a neat sidekick.
    Least Favorite Thing: Sadwick. I don't like him. Plus the videos, the 80s (70s?) style animation is retro in a bad way.

    Completion Date: 2017-03-31
    Playtime: ~ 6h (Consulted a walkthrough quite a few times)
    Enjoyment: 5/10 I was looking forward to it ending.
    Recommendation: Not really. I wanted to play Silence so I'm hoping there's enough of a tie-in to justify playing this one.    … Expand
  4. spencerplewe
    Mar 12, 2020
    7
    The most enjoyable, and essential, part of The Whispered World is its fantastic lore, partially because it's required to understand the context of its sequel, "Silence". The voice acting isn't quite up to par, but there's humor to be found in some of the nooks, crannies and possible interactions you can make in this otherwise bleak world. That said, when it comes to the puzzles, you'llThe most enjoyable, and essential, part of The Whispered World is its fantastic lore, partially because it's required to understand the context of its sequel, "Silence". The voice acting isn't quite up to par, but there's humor to be found in some of the nooks, crannies and possible interactions you can make in this otherwise bleak world. That said, when it comes to the puzzles, you'll have to rack your brain repeatedly to try figuring them out - sometimes I swear you were intended to solve them just by pure guesswork! But this is certainly a creative point-and-click adventure that deserves an honorable mention for its story.… Expand

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70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. DarkStation
    Jul 18, 2014
    70
    The Whispered World isn’t for everyone but fans of the genre may find a nostalgic treat in Sadwicks’ lengthy journey.
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  2. Absolute Games
    Jan 3, 2011
    60
    If you are really, really longing for a 2D adventure with lovely hand-drawn graphics, then you'll enjoy The Whispered World for a couple of days. But chances are you'll quickly stop playing and immerse in a much more exciting activity – rummaging through the game's data folder in search of beautiful backgrounds for your desktop.
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  3. PC Zone UK
    64
    Dreadful voices. [Aug 2010, p.83]
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