Whispering Lane: Horror

39%
Game Brain Score Based on 17 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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39%
Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features impressive graphics and a realistic atmosphere, enhancing the horror experience.
  • Gameplay is engaging with a mix of combat, stealth, and exploration, providing a variety of challenges.
  • The developer, Airem, has shown ambition and creativity in crafting a unique horror experience, with a compelling story and character development.
  • The game suffers from various bugs and glitches, including issues with saving and interacting with objects, which can disrupt gameplay.
  • Sound design is inconsistent, with some voice acting feeling robotic and certain audio effects being jarring.
  • The game lacks a cohesive identity, feeling like a mix of different elements that don't always work well together, leading to confusion and frustration.
  • story12 mentions

    The game's story is a mixed bag, featuring an engaging premise about a ghost-hunting streamer and atmospheric tension, but suffers from disjointed plot elements and a lack of substance. While some players appreciated the character development and immersive sound design, others found the narrative cluttered and uninteresting, with key story elements often conveyed through notes. Overall, the story adds a layer of intrigue but is hampered by inconsistencies and a lack of cohesion.

    • “A very fun evil ghost hunting game with realistic bloody great graphics and evil entities with a cool story about a guy who streams ghost hunts.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics7 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 eerie atmosphere. While many players appreciate the overall aesthetic and detail, some feel that the monster designs and certain graphical elements require improvement. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, especially for a solo developer.

    • “A very fun evil ghost hunting game with realistic, bloody great graphics and evil entities, featuring a cool story about a guy who streams ghost hunts.”
    • “With the VHS camera visuals, it looks very realistic while being clear and concise enough to set the mood of the game.”
    • “In the graphics, with its lighting effects, soft lines, and ambience, it has a realistic appearance.”
    • “The monsters need to be reworked, the graphics need serious touch-ups, and I think some simplification could do wonders.”
    • “Graphically... the game is okay.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay is generally considered solid and enjoyable, with familiar mechanics and play styles carried over from previous titles. However, some users find it clunky and unrefined, likening it to a struggle for precision. Additionally, the story and plot are perceived as disconnected from the gameplay experience.

    • “Gameplay was solid and fun.”
    • “Has carried over much of the game mechanics and play style.”
    • “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.”
    • “It has carried over much of the game mechanics and play style.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game excels in creating a compelling horror atmosphere, characterized by detailed environments, effective sound design, and tension-building elements. The combination of impressive cut scenes and a mysterious narrative further enhances the immersive experience. Overall, players find the atmosphere to be a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's impact.

    • “Still, it all comes together well to set a good horror atmosphere, just as the game needs it to be.”
    • “That, along with some superb cut scenes and a very detailed and atmospheric world, really makes this game look and feel impressive.”
    • “Very atmospheric tension building, sound design, and mysterious storytelling.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music and sound effects in the game are generally well-received, enhancing the overall experience, while the voice acting, particularly the AI-generated voices, is viewed as somewhat unrealistic and detracts from the immersion.

    • “The music, sound effects, and voice acting create a captivating atmosphere.”
    • “The music, along with the sound effects and other sounds from the protagonists, is really good; however, the AI voices feel a bit unrealistic.”
    • “The music, sound effects, and voice acting are a mixed bag for me.”
    • “While the music, sound effects, and other sounds from the protagonists are really good, the AI voices feel a bit unrealistic.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Users express that the emotional experience of the game is hindered by clunky gameplay, which detracts from immersion and engagement. The lack of clear instructions contributes to feelings of frustration, impacting the overall emotional connection to the game.

  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the "spot the anomaly" gameplay is engaging for walking sims, it disrupts the pacing in a more interactive context, leading to a sense of stagnation.

    • “The training 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.”
    • “Grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
    • “The constant need to grind for resources detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users acknowledge the potential of the game but report that it is plagued by numerous glitches, impacting overall stability.

    • “There is definitely potential, but it felt full of glitches.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the experience.”
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