Whispering Lane: Horror

49%
Game Brain Score Based on 34 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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In Whispering Lane: Horror, players explore an abandoned house on Whispering Lane Street as police officer Jackson Harrowfield or the ghost-seeking GhostSeeker from the HauntedExplorations channel. As they uncover the dark secrets of the house, they'll face supernatural dangers and determine who can survive the haunting. This immersive horror experience offers two captivating stories in one game.

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Reviews

49%
Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
story6 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features impressive graphics and a detailed, atmospheric world that enhances the horror experience.
  • Gameplay is engaging with a mix of combat, stealth, and exploration, providing a variety of ways to approach challenges.
  • The developer, Airem, has shown ambition in creating a fun and immersive horror experience, reminiscent of classic titles like Silent Hill.
  • The game suffers from various bugs and glitches, including issues with saving and interactions that can disrupt gameplay.
  • Sound design is inconsistent, with some voice acting feeling robotic and certain audio effects being overly harsh.
  • The story lacks cohesion and identity, making it difficult for players to stay engaged with the narrative.
  • story24 mentions

    The game's story is a mixed bag, featuring an engaging narrative about a ghost-hunting streamer and atmospheric tension, but it suffers from disjointed plot elements and a lack of substance. While some players enjoyed the character development and mysterious storytelling, others found the story cluttered and uninteresting, with mechanics that overshadow the narrative. Overall, the graphics and sound design received praise, but the storytelling left room for improvement.

    • “In conclusion, I really enjoyed the storyline of 'Whispering Lane' and also the two characters you play and follow throughout.”
    • “Very atmospheric tension building, sound design, and mysterious storytelling.”
    • “Game deserves plenty of recognition, great graphics and story, fun with some jump scares, love that we get weapons!”
    • “Story and plot are not related or linked to each other, although the game mechanics are very similar.”
    • “There is so much junk just jammed into here that it makes the story elements that it tries to make work completely uninteresting.”
    • “Well, once that happened and the game reloaded, I wasn't able to continue the story without loading a previous save.”
  • graphics14 mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for their realistic and immersive quality, enhanced by effective lighting effects and VHS camera visuals that contribute to the overall atmosphere. While many players appreciate the graphical fidelity, some critiques highlight the need for improvements, particularly regarding monster designs and certain graphical elements that could benefit from simplification. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, especially for a solo developer.

    • “With the VHS camera visuals, it looks very realistic while clear and concise enough to show everything to set up the mood of the game.”
    • “In the graphics, with its lighting effects, soft lines, and ambience, it has a realistic appearance.”
    • “Graphics - much better and immersive than expected from a solo dev.”
    • “Graphically... the game is okay.”
    • “The monsters need to be reworked, the graphics need serious touch-ups, and I think some simplification could do wonders.”
  • gameplay8 mentions

    The gameplay is described as solid and fun, with familiar mechanics and play styles carried over from previous titles. However, it suffers from clunkiness, making it feel awkward at times, and the story and plot are noted to be disconnected from the gameplay experience.

    • “Gameplay was solid and fun.”
    • “The gameplay is as clunky as your grandmother trying to walk a straight line down a hallway without touching the walls.”
    • “Story and plot are not related or linked to each other, although the game mechanics are very similar.”
    • “Has carried over much of the game mechanics and play style.”
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    The game excels in creating a compelling horror atmosphere, characterized by detailed environments, effective sound design, and engaging cut scenes. Reviewers highlight the successful tension-building elements and the mysterious storytelling that enhance the overall immersive experience.

    • “Still it all comes together well to set a good horror atmosphere, just as the game needs it to be.”
    • “That all together with some super cut scenes, a very detailed and atmospheric world, really make this game look and feel impressive.”
    • “Very atmospheric tension building, sound design, and mysterious storytelling.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music and sound effects in the game are generally well-received, enhancing the overall experience, while the AI voice acting has been criticized for lacking realism.

    • “The music, sound effects, and voice acting are a mixed opinion for me.”
    • “While the music, sound effects, and other sounds from the protagonists are really good, the AI voices are a touch unrealistic.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is largely negative, with users expressing frustration over clunky gameplay that detracts from their overall experience. The lack of clear instructions contributes to feelings of confusion and dissatisfaction.

  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find that the grinding aspect of the game, particularly during the train sequence, disrupts the overall pacing and immersion, as the "spot the anomaly" gameplay feels more suited to walking simulators than to a highly interactive experience.

    • “The train sequence doesn't really fit the vibe of the game, and the 'spot the anomaly' style of gameplay is good for walking sims, but in a game as interactive as this, it brings the pace to a grinding halt.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game shows promise, but players have reported numerous glitches that hinder its stability.

    • “There is definitely potential, but it felt full of glitches.”
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