The Whispering Valley

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The Whispering Valley is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Studio Chien d'Or and was released on November 30, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

"The Whispering Valley" is a narrative-driven adventure game set in a mystical valley filled with secrets and supernatural phenomena. Players will uncover the valley's past and present by interacting with its inhabitants, solving puzzles, and exploring the beautiful hand-drawn environments. The game explores themes of nature, spirituality, and the passage of time.

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Audience ScoreBased on 108 reviews

story36 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The Whispering Valley features a captivating story that keeps players engaged from start to finish, with a well-crafted atmosphere that evokes a sense of dread and intrigue.
The game successfully combines exploration and puzzle-solving, with intuitive mechanics that allow players to uncover the village's secrets without feeling overly guided.
The visuals and sound design contribute significantly to the game's eerie ambiance, enhancing the overall experience and immersing players in the haunting world of the village.

Frequent and lengthy loading screens disrupt the flow of gameplay, making traversal between areas feel tedious and detracting from the overall immersion.
Some puzzles can be overly simplistic or frustrating, with a lack of clear guidance leading to moments of confusion and backtracking.
The game's low-budget graphics and occasional technical issues, such as crashes and navigation difficulties, may detract from the experience for some players.

story
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally praised for its intriguing and atmospheric narrative, which unfolds through notes and character interactions, creating a sense of mystery and emotional investment. However, some players feel the pacing is uneven, with abrupt endings and a lack of deeper exploration of certain elements. Overall, it offers a compelling folk horror experience that is best enjoyed in a single session, despite some frustrations with loading times and simplistic puzzles.
- “The story that slowly unfolds is wonderfully tragic and depressing.”
- “The story unraveled in a slow and methodical manner that left me with surprises at most every turn, and I love the pacing of it; this is a two-hour game that feels much longer, and not for the wrong reasons.”
- “The game flows very well and puzzles make sense and are well integrated within the story.”
- “The puzzles are simplistic and tedious; in fact, they're not really puzzles, just clues to find the next thing to progress the story.”
- “One would wish for the story to be a little deeper, as aspects of it are left unexplored -- are the whispers real?”
- “It felt like a bunch of fetch quests with horror surroundings.”
atmosphere
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beauty and eerie quality, effectively blending authentic Quebecois elements with a sense of dread and tension. Players appreciate the well-executed sound design and visuals that enhance the immersive experience, although some note that certain plot points could be explored more deeply to enrich the atmosphere further. Overall, the game is recommended for those who enjoy a haunting, atmospheric adventure without relying heavily on jump scares.
- “The atmosphere was beautiful, and the little jump scares here and there were well done.”
- “Incredibly atmospheric, beautiful and eerie point-and-click game.”
- “The highly detailed graphics, sound, and atmosphere blended so well!”
- “And some plot points that should really be explored and emphasized more are just kind of skimmed over, very much to the detriment of the overall atmosphere.”
- “What really stood out to me was the unsettling atmosphere.”
- “This is very much a 'play alone in the dark with headphones on' game. It lives and succeeds thanks to its atmosphere; the visuals, sound design, and story are all designed to make you feel alone and unnerved, and this game makes it work.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally described as functional and serviceable, with some users noting a low-budget feel but appreciating the detail in props and environments. While not exceptional, the visuals effectively contribute to the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience with a haunting aesthetic and immersive ambiance. Some players found the graphics to be beautiful and well-suited to the game's mood, though others mentioned issues with clarity on lower settings.
- “With brilliant visuals and a great storyline, the acting is solid too and the characters are intriguing.”
- “The ambient music was fantastically effective when combined with the visuals; this is a team that really understands the importance of ambiance and lighting. The levels were all gorgeously put together, and it's clear they didn't just buy a bunch of random assets and throw them together, but instead selectively chose works they enjoyed and then weaved them together into a beautiful and creepy Quebecois village.”
- “The highly detailed graphics, sound, and atmosphere blended so well!”
- “The graphics are functional but not exceptional; however, they are more than sufficient to do their job and convey objects and people in a more or less accurate way.”
- “It is a short, point and click game, with simple puzzles, mediocre graphics, and a dark, slightly odd plot.”
- “I would strongly suggest that you set your graphics to medium at least because on my old potato and low details there were some hints that weren't clear to me and took a while to figure it out.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay primarily revolves around finding specific objects to progress, with some players noting that the experience can feel unnecessarily prolonged due to repetitive mechanics and a lack of fast travel options. While the game offers an immersive atmosphere and smooth performance, many reviewers feel that it could benefit from a more concise structure, as the gameplay often stretches beyond what feels necessary. Overall, despite some flaws, the gameplay is considered a significant improvement over its predecessor, with engaging storytelling that enhances the experience.
- “Gameplay consists of finding the right objects to use in order to progress.”
- “Gameplay-wise this is a big step up from the previous game.”
- “I didn't run into any bugs, the gameplay was very smooth.”
- “I'm really surprised this (currently, as of 10/2025) has a 'very positive' overall review rating, considering that there are some serious flaws in the gameplay.”
- “Gameplay-wise, my only gripe is the matches mechanic.”
- “I know it would break immersion, but a fast travel system would have helped massively, especially near the end where the gameplay was nearly 50% clicking through areas I've already been to and 50% story.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some find it passable, others praise its effectiveness in enhancing the atmosphere. The ambient music, combined with visuals, creates a beautifully immersive experience, particularly in building suspense through natural sounds and well-timed musical elements. Overall, the developers are recognized for their thoughtful selection and integration of audio to complement the game's ambiance.
- “The ambient music was fantastically effective when combined with the visuals. This is a team that really understands the importance of ambiance and lighting. The levels were all gorgeously put together, and it's clear they didn't just buy a bunch of random assets and throw them together, but instead selectively chose works they enjoyed and then weaved them together into a beautiful and creepy Quebecois village.”
- “The background ambience was perfect, using natural sounds to build the suspense along with perfectly timed music.”
- “Atmosphere, visuals, and sound/music is, again, good.”
- “The music is passable, but could have been better.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as the puzzles are overly simplistic and often feel more like mere clues to advance the story rather than engaging challenges.
- “The puzzles are simplistic and tedious; in fact, they're not really puzzles, just clues to find the next thing to progress the story.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
- “The repetitive tasks required to level up make the experience feel more like a job than a game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a strong emotional investment in the game's story, which is complemented by satisfying puzzle-solving experiences that evoke a sense of accomplishment.
- “I was fully emotionally invested in the story.”
- “The puzzles are not overly difficult, but they made me feel accomplished when I figured them out.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its charmingly old-school elements, such as a hilariously designed door with a lock, which adds a lighthearted touch without detracting from the overall experience.
- “It has the most hilarious door with a lock, lol! It's done in such an old-school and cute way that I can't even call it a significant problem.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its lack of stability, with users reporting numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience. Many find it to be unengaging and plagued by technical issues.
- “An absolutely boring and bug-ridden game.”