A Whisper in the Twilight: Chapter One
- June 8, 2023
- Inorganic Visions
Get on SteamAn ancient moon shrouded in mystery. Alien enigmas. An adventure beyond the Earth.
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Reviews
- The game features a deep and engaging narrative that captivates players and encourages exploration.
- The graphics and sound design are impressive, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- Puzzles are challenging and satisfying to solve, often complementing the story and requiring careful observation.
- There are several technical issues, including control customization limitations and occasional glitches that disrupt gameplay.
- The initial exposition can be overwhelming, making it difficult for players to understand the story and objectives right away.
- Some puzzles feel out of place or poorly designed, leading to frustration and the need to seek external solutions.
- story16 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story in "A Whisper in the Twilight" is highly praised for its depth, intrigue, and immersive world-building, reminiscent of classic adventure games like Myst. Players appreciate the rich narrative conveyed through environmental storytelling and voice recordings, although some feel overwhelmed by the amount of information presented early on. Overall, the engaging storyline and beautiful graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, despite minor gameplay glitches.
“If you're into games that drop you into a story-rich world where it's up to you to figure out its mysteries (Myst, Riven, Obduction, Quern, etc.), then I highly recommend A Whisper in the Twilight.”
“The story is superb; it is deep and exciting with many little details you can learn about the people, animals, and plants you will find in this world.”
“An amazing story and production from this indie developer (style of Myst).”
“But after looking up the solution, I felt like the way in which the puzzle needed to be solved missed an opportunity to complement the story.”
“Not a whole lot has happened thus far during my playthrough, but a story is indeed being told through some pretty good voice acting and the world itself.”
“The games I truly love are story strong, and AWITT is steeped in story.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are praised for their beauty and stunning visuals, with many reviewers noting the impressive art direction and sound design that enhance the experience. While some minor glitches and limitations in customization options were mentioned, the overall aesthetic quality is considered a strong point, especially for an indie title. Despite a few technical issues, the game's visuals and audio create an engaging atmosphere that resonates well with players.
“Beautiful graphics and an intriguing storyline.”
“The visuals are excellent as are the sound effects.”
“The most amazing visuals and audio, and there is definitely a myst vibe going on here.”
“There's no way to customize settings like look sensitivity or even graphics.”
“The graphics are just decent.”
“Bugs are unavoidable when playing an indie game, especially a first-person title that focuses on aesthetics.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its rich and immersive atmosphere, set on a beautifully crafted alien moon that combines stunning landscapes with eerie elements like dark tunnels and unsettling creatures. Reviewers highlight the attention to detail that enhances the overall experience, creating a unique and captivating environment that draws players in with its mystical and sometimes darker qualities. Overall, the atmosphere is described as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and storytelling.
“A wonderfully atmospheric game, set on an alien moon colonized by humans in the distant future and now facing environmental and social meltdown.”
“Aside from that, the entire experience has a remarkably unique and creative storyline and atmosphere.”
“There are beautiful sights, landscapes, and animals, as well as somewhat scary spiders and dark, scary tunnels, always with the corresponding mystical atmosphere.”
“On the other hand, the game aims to enhance the atmosphere with small details that are easy to overlook.”
“I found the intro scenes to be very interesting, bringing a slightly darker quality to the otherwise Myst-style atmosphere found within.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its captivating soundtrack and effective integration with sound effects and voice acting, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the impressive opening credits, which set the tone with exceptional graphics and music, showcasing the developer's dedication to creating an immersive atmosphere.
“From the opening credits with its incredible graphics, music, and effects (don't skip the opening), it is obvious that this developer put their heart and soul into this.”
“The soundtrack is awesome.”
“The sound effects and voice acting work really well alongside the enthralling musical score to help captivate you as you traverse through the world.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, while the game features some minor graphical glitches and texture issues, they are generally considered harmless and do not detract significantly from the experience. However, there are reports of a critical glitch that can break the game, indicating that stability may be a concern for some players.
“While some glitches, such as a pipe cutting through a wall or missing textures, are harmless, I came across one that broke the game.”
“First, I have to say that since this is not a big budget game, my rating doesn't reflect graphics or texture glitches.”
“It looks good, and yes there's a few glitches along the way, but what made that not matter was the story!”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a first-person adventure that focuses on exploration and immersive experiences. As this is only the first chapter, some mechanics are not fully utilized yet, suggesting potential for deeper engagement in future installments.
“The gameplay is a first-person adventure game that emphasizes exploration and experience.”
“Since this is just the first chapter, some of the implemented mechanics are not used.”
