Many Nights a Whisper

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Many Nights a Whisper is a single player action game. It was developed by Deconstructeam and was released on April 29, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Many Nights a Whisper is a meditative third-person archery game where you train under a mentor to perform a crucial ritual shot that will determine your people's fate for the next decade. Engage in intimate conversations, listen to townsfolk whispers, and master the sacred slingshot to either bring prosperity or calamity. Every decision and shot carries deep significance.

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Audience ScoreBased on 359 reviews

story19 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and thought-provoking experience, forcing players to reflect on moral dilemmas and the weight of their choices.
The writing and atmosphere are beautifully crafted, creating an emotional connection that resonates long after the game is over.
Despite its short length, the game effectively builds tension and pressure, making the final shot feel significant and impactful.

Some players may find the lack of a reticle or aiming aid frustrating, making the shooting mechanic feel overly difficult.
The game can feel anticlimactic for some, as the outcome of the final shot does not significantly alter the narrative or provide a sense of closure.
Certain wishes presented by townsfolk may come off as silly or trivial, undermining the game's otherwise serious themes.

story
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its emotional depth, meaningful themes, and the effective integration of gameplay choices that enhance the narrative experience. Others found the story lacking in substance or depth, describing it as a "snooze fest" or overly simplistic. Overall, the narrative is noted for its charm and ability to provoke reflection, though its execution may not resonate with all players.
- “There have been moments in this game that moved me to tears between the rich storytelling and atmosphere.”
- “A really charming and heartwarming story about community, belief, regret, and hopes for the future.”
- “Beautiful short story of a game, revolving around basically a single mechanic and using it to wonderful effect to instill the same hopes and fears of the protagonist into the player.”
- “The story is extremely lackluster and ends up being a major snooze fest.”
- “Basically just a story game, but with a story that is completely lacking in ... everything.”
- “Flaw: some players must detach themselves from the story if they want to 'win', which is self-defeating for a game that aims for both story and gameplay to remain meaningful.”
gameplay
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, primarily revolving around a single mechanic—shooting with a slingshot—which some players find frustrating yet rewarding with practice. While the mechanics are minimalistic, they effectively enhance the narrative, provoking thought about moral choices and the weight of responsibility. Overall, the game successfully marries its straightforward gameplay with a compelling story, creating a meditative experience that resonates emotionally with players.
- “The gameplay is very simple but effective; overall, definitely a worthwhile experience.”
- “Beautiful and thoughtful game that combines a simple evolving mechanic with an enigmatic storytelling premise.”
- “A fantastic marriage of story and gameplay that does a great job of making you really feel the weight of your decisions.”
- “But the gameplay is terrible.”
- “The gameplay is extremely simplified, relying on just one mechanic, while the rest of the experience is filled with dialogue that doesn’t have any real impact on the game or its outcome.”
- “If you want a game with atmosphere and vibes go for it, but from a gameplay perspective there's not much here.”
music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and emotional depth, with many reviewers highlighting the ethereal and calming soundtracks that enhance the overall experience. While some found the music repetitive, the majority appreciated its ability to complement the game's themes and visuals, creating a memorable and immersive atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal as a hidden gem.
- “The music is soft and calming, the classical Mediterranean setting is warm and invites reflection on a range of myths you half-remember, and the characters are surprisingly gentle and endearing.”
- “The music and overall vibe of the game is incredibly strong and everything comes together to create a tight and fairly emotional experience.”
- “It's a beautiful game with an equally beautiful soundtrack.”
- “Visually, it’s underwhelming, with little effort put into the graphics, and the music quickly becomes repetitive and even a bit annoying.”
- “The music and overall vibe of the game is incredibly strong and the music and everything else about it come together to make an incredibly tight and fairly emotional experience.”
- “The soundtrack also kicks ass.”
emotional
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its profound impact despite its brevity, with many players noting that it evokes deep feelings of introspection, community, and personal responsibility. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to convey complex emotions and philosophical themes in a concise format, often leading to unexpected tears and reflections on the nature of wishes and choices. While some critiques mention a lack of depth in world-building, the overall consensus is that the game successfully creates a heartfelt and meaningful experience that resonates with players.
- “A really charming, and heartwarming story about community, belief, regret, and hopes for the future.”
- “Incredible how much this game pulls you in emotionally and philosophically for such a short experience, a must play.”
- “Short, quiet, wise, emotionally resonant, incredibly beautiful... this game was exactly the experience I hoped it would be.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful art style and character design, while others find the visuals underwhelming or jarring due to the combination of low-polygon 3D models and pixel art textures. Overall, the aesthetic is described as charming and fitting for the game's theme, though some players feel it lacks depth and effort.
- “Wonderful game with beautiful graphics and amazing writing.”
- “The artwork is gorgeous and I loved the characters.”
- “As always, stunning visual art style and music by the developers, which is easy on the ears and eyes :)”
- “Imagine a Mediterranean temple somewhere back in the 90s aesthetic.”
- “Visually, it’s underwhelming, with little effort put into the graphics, and the music quickly becomes repetitive and even a bit annoying.”
- “Not a big fan of the art; fusing low-polygon 3D models with pixel art texture appears jarring and not aesthetically pleasing.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its rich storytelling and immersive qualities, often evoking strong emotional responses from players. While some find the anachronistic writing style and dialogue off-putting, the overall dreamy and convincing environment enhances the experience, making it a standout feature despite its brevity and limited gameplay mechanics. Many reviewers highlight the game's focus on atmosphere and theme, noting its ability to draw players in from the very beginning.
- “There have been moments in this game that moved me to tears between the rich storytelling and atmosphere.”
- “The overall dreamy atmosphere allows you to buy into the world and ritual of this game with very little setup. Given its short length, it asks you to take it seriously, but if you choose not to, well that's just youth in revolt.”
- “If you want a game with atmosphere and vibes, go for it, but from a gameplay perspective, there's not much here.”
- “Very few games are as focused on atmosphere and theme as this.”
- “The atmosphere is convincing, igniting the lamps is fun, and the final day is genuinely exciting.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing and ability to blend hilarity with deeper, often tragic themes, leaving players both entertained and contemplative. Many reviewers highlight specific moments, such as the pink cat wish, as particularly funny, contributing to an overall experience that is described as funny, silly, and emotionally resonant.
- “For the asking price you can't go wrong, it's short but it asks you to contemplate several conundrums, both big and small, which were as often hilarious as they were tragic.”
- “Hilarious, well-written, and a little stressful.”
- “The pink cat wish was also very funny, got me good.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, leading to a lack of motivation to replay it for alternate endings, even though the game is relatively short.
- “Despite claiming to have two endings, I had absolutely no desire to go through the same tedious process again to unlock the other ending, and that’s saying a lot considering how short the game is.”
- “And the ending was tedious and frustrating to me…”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game presents an intriguing concept that encourages thoughtful engagement, but its brevity and limited dialogue choices hinder its overall replayability. Players feel that additional options could enhance the experience and encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “Interesting concept that makes you think about a variety of ideas, but is very short and could do with more dialogue choices to add variety and a little replayability.”