Whispering Lane: Horror

62%
Game Brain Score Based on 40 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • graphics
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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

62%
Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews
story7 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game effectively creates a tense and eerie atmosphere, enhancing the horror experience.
  • There is a good variety of weapons available, including melee and firearms, which adds depth to the gameplay.
  • The narrative unfolds through engaging cutscenes and notes, keeping players invested in uncovering the house's dark secrets.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and performance problems that can disrupt the experience.
  • Some players found the AI voices to be poorly executed, detracting from the overall immersion.
  • The gameplay can become repetitive over time, which may affect long-term engagement.
  • gameplay18 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its innovative mechanics like the enhanced help system and survival instinct features that add depth to puzzles. However, many have criticized the unsatisfying response mechanics, technical issues, and repetitive elements that detract from the overall experience. While some find the gameplay solid and enjoyable, others describe it as clunky and frustrating.

    • “Innovative gameplay mechanics: features like the enhanced help system and survival instinct system 2.0 provide support during puzzles and convey the character's sensations during survival, adding depth to the gameplay.”
    • “Good gameplay, with easy mechanics and lots of different challenges.”
    • “Gameplay - was solid and fun.”
    • “Players have reported bugs and performance issues, such as glitches in puzzle mechanics and occasional crashes, which can disrupt the overall experience.”
    • “Some players may find the core mechanics become repetitive over time, potentially affecting long-term engagement.”
    • “The gameplay is as clunky as your grandmother trying to walk a straight line down a hallway without touching the walls.”
  • story18 mentions

    The story of "Whispering Lane" is described as engaging and atmospheric, effectively utilizing cutscenes, notes, and dialogues to immerse players in its horror narrative. However, some reviewers found the plot confusing and disjointed, with elements that felt unrelated or lacking substance, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite these criticisms, many appreciated the dual narratives and character development, highlighting the game's potential for a compelling experience.

    • “The narrative unfolds through cutscenes, mysterious notes, and in-game dialogues, keeping players invested in uncovering the house's dark secrets.”
    • “In conclusion, 'Whispering Lane' offers a compelling horror experience with its atmospheric environment and engaging storyline.”
    • “The story leads into dual narratives of the missing ghost seeker and the police officer's search.”
    • “The game starts off pretty solidly but, as is the case with many indie horror games these days, it struggles with the story as it goes on.”
    • “There is so much junk just jammed into here that it makes the story elements that it tries to make work completely uninteresting.”
    • “Story and plot are not related or linked to each other, although the game mechanics are very similar.”
  • graphics11 mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for their realistic and immersive quality, featuring detailed visuals, effective lighting effects, and a VHS camera aesthetic that enhances the spooky atmosphere. While many players find the graphics beautifully terrifying and better than expected for a solo developer, some critiques suggest that certain elements, like monster designs, could benefit from reworking and simplification. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyable and engaging experience.

    • “In the graphics, with its lighting effects, soft lines, and ambience, it has a realistic appearance.”
    • “The game is quite enjoyable with pleasant music, immersive sounds, and detailed graphics.”
    • “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.”
  • atmosphere9 mentions

    The atmosphere in "Whispering Lane" is widely praised for its ability to create a tense and eerie environment that enhances the horror experience. Reviewers highlight the effective sound design, detailed visuals, and engaging storytelling, which collectively build atmospheric tension and keep players immersed. However, some note that certain visual choices, like the monochromatic color scheme, can hinder visibility at times.

    • “The game effectively creates a tense and eerie atmosphere, enhancing the horror experience.”
    • “In conclusion, 'Whispering Lane' offers a compelling horror experience with its atmospheric environment and engaging storyline.”
    • “Very atmospheric tension building, sound design, and mysterious storytelling.”
    • “The atmosphere is pretty spooky, but after the house 'changes', everything being a monochromatic rusty red color made things very hard to see.”
    • “Horror games in general are uncommon, and horror games with combat, resource and health management, gunplay, and even an actual threat beyond just 'atmosphere' and a cheap jumpscare at the end are even more rare.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music and sound effects in the game are generally well-received, contributing to an enjoyable and immersive experience, though some users find the AI voice acting to be somewhat unrealistic. Overall, the music is described as decent and complements the game's detailed graphics effectively.

    • “The game is quite enjoyable with pleasant music, immersive sounds, and detailed graphics.”
    • “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.”
    • “Music: decent”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Players have noted a mix of experiences regarding optimization, with some praising the game's performance while others report technical issues, including bugs, glitches in puzzle mechanics, and occasional crashes that can hinder gameplay.

    • “Nice optimization.”
    • “Players have reported bugs and performance issues, such as glitches in puzzle mechanics and occasional crashes, which can disrupt the overall experience.”
    • “The game suffers from significant optimization problems, leading to frame rate drops and stuttering during critical moments.”
    • “Many users have experienced long loading times and unresponsive controls, making it frustrating to engage with the game.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Players have reported significant stability issues, including bugs, performance glitches, and occasional crashes that disrupt gameplay. While there is potential for improvement, these technical problems detract from the overall experience.

    • “Players have reported bugs and performance issues, such as glitches in puzzle mechanics and occasional crashes, which can disrupt the overall experience.”
    • “There is definitely potential, but it felt full of glitches.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Users express frustration with the gameplay, likening it to a clumsy experience that detracts from their emotional engagement. The lack of clear instructions contributes to feelings of confusion and dissatisfaction, impacting the overall emotional connection to the game.

  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is occasionally amusing, but many players feel it ultimately detracts from the overall experience.

  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the "spot the anomaly" gameplay is suitable for walking simulators, it disrupts the pacing in a more interactive context, leading to a frustrating slowdown.

    • “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 takes away from the enjoyment of exploring the game world.”
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