Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 23
  2. Negative: 2 out of 23
  1. Jul 13, 2015
    85
    Whispering Willows wants you to learn its story, connect with its characters, and become engrossed in its world.
  2. 80
    Whispering Willows is a scary, scary game in a beautiful, beautiful world.
  3. Jul 6, 2015
    80
    It’s a 2D adventure game that’s light on puzzles and heavy on reading, but I think it strikes an effective balance overall.
  4. Jun 30, 2015
    76
    What Whispering Willows lacks in complicated hands-on gameplay, it makes up for in story and atmosphere.
User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 34
  2. Negative: 8 out of 34
  1. Jun 30, 2015
    10
    Like the female protagonist, Elena. Cool graphics, especially if you are into graphic novels and/ or horror/ mystery. Elena's ability to leaveLike the female protagonist, Elena. Cool graphics, especially if you are into graphic novels and/ or horror/ mystery. Elena's ability to leave her body to interact with ghosts is very cool (female Ghostbusters, anyone?), and the game has kind of Tim Burton feel to it. Full Review »
  2. Jun 30, 2015
    10
    Great story. Lush graphics. Spooky soundtrack. You'll get lost in it for sure as you try to puzzle your way out of the mansion. Remindful ofGreat story. Lush graphics. Spooky soundtrack. You'll get lost in it for sure as you try to puzzle your way out of the mansion. Remindful of some classic MUDs even. A very different kind of game to add to your collection. Full Review »
  3. Jun 30, 2015
    10
    Whispering Willows has really been improved on PS4 with better graphics and FPS. Play as Elena, a girl who can astral project her spirit andWhispering Willows has really been improved on PS4 with better graphics and FPS. Play as Elena, a girl who can astral project her spirit and talk to ghosts. Explore the Willows Mansion and try to find her lost father. Beautiful game, glad to buy it a second time. Full Review »