Whispers of a Machine

 PC
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Apr 18, 2019
    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.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 57 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 57
  3. Negative: 6 out of 57
  1. Sjalka
    Apr 18, 2019
    8
    A very nice, retro style point-and-cilck adventure. A charming cast, good voice acting and spectacular backgrounds add to the feeling.

    I    A very nice, retro style point-and-cilck adventure. A charming cast, good voice acting and spectacular backgrounds add to the feeling.

    I like the story . but have played more engaging ones in the past. (but also much worse ones)

    What i did not quite like was the .. sprites? (are those sprites?) the objects that move vs. the static backgrounds. The backgrounds are smoothed with very noticable AA (well, noticable because of the very low resolution) - while the characters and mobile objects are very, VERY jagged and pixalated. While they still look VERY good and well drawn - they stand out a bit much from the background.

    I am not finished with the game, so i cannot comment further on the conclusion - but all in all .. this is a game that is certainly well above the average - but also well in the more casual player range (similar puzzle difficulty like the Blackwell series)    … Full Review »
  2. Fuz
    May 16, 2019
    4
    Cannot stand the autosave system. Such a stupid decision from the devs. Let me decide when to save and keep my save points like I always didCannot stand the autosave system. Such a stupid decision from the devs. Let me decide when to save and keep my save points like I always did since the '90s. Also, this has been aggravated by the fact that I played about one hour then logged off. When I returned to the game there was no autosave file to load and I had to start from zero.

    At that point I was just too infuriated and stopped playing altogether. Not sure I will touch the game ever again.    … Full Review »
  3. bancandrei
    May 12, 2020
    7
    Short and focused, it does incorporate an interesting RPG mechanic of unlocking skills. I went the empathy route and feel it was probably easyShort and focused, it does incorporate an interesting RPG mechanic of unlocking skills. I went the empathy route and feel it was probably easy mode. It does not feel like it has replay value though. It is humourless and the story disappoints a bit by the end, but I do wholeheartedly recommend it.… Full Review »
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