Whispering Lane: Horror

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

story14 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.

gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
56%
22%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its innovative mechanics like the enhanced help system and survival instinct system 2.0, which add depth and support during puzzles. However, many have criticized the game for its unsatisfying response mechanics, technical issues such as bugs and glitches, and repetitive elements that can detract from long-term engagement. Overall, 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.”
story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
53%
8%
The story of "Whispering Lane" is described as engaging and atmospheric, with a narrative that unfolds through cutscenes, notes, and dialogues, effectively immersing players in its horror elements. However, some reviewers noted confusion and a lack of coherence as the story progresses, with certain elements feeling disconnected or lacking substance. Overall, while the game offers a compelling experience, it struggles with narrative consistency, leading to mixed feelings about its storytelling.
- “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.”
- “Well, once that happened and the game reloaded, I wasn't able to continue the story without loading a previous save.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
27%
9%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their realism and immersive quality, featuring detailed visuals, effective lighting effects, and a unique 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 point to the need for improvements, particularly regarding monster designs and overall polish. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's engaging experience, despite some areas needing refinement.
- “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.”
atmosphere
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
11%
11%
The atmosphere in "Whispering Lane" is widely praised for its tense and eerie environment, effectively enhancing the horror experience through detailed visuals, sound design, and engaging storytelling. While the game successfully builds atmospheric tension and features impressive scenery changes, some players noted that certain visual choices, like the monochromatic rusty red color, can hinder visibility. Overall, the game stands out in the horror genre for its compelling atmosphere, combining elements of combat and resource management with a strong sense of dread.
- “The game effectively creates a tense and eerie atmosphere, enhancing the horror experience.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The music and sound effects in the game are generally well-received, contributing to an enjoyable and immersive experience. However, opinions are mixed regarding the AI voice acting, which some find unrealistic. Overall, the music is considered decent and enhances the game's atmosphere.
- “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”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players have noted a mix of experiences regarding optimization, with reports of bugs and performance issues, including glitches in puzzle mechanics and occasional crashes that can hinder gameplay. However, some users have also mentioned that the optimization is generally nice, suggesting that there are areas of improvement alongside the existing issues.
- “Nice optimization.”
- “Players have reported bugs and performance issues, such as glitches in puzzle mechanics and occasional crashes, which can disrupt 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.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have reported significant stability issues, including bugs, glitches in puzzle mechanics, and occasional crashes, which detract from the overall experience. While there is potential for improvement, the game currently feels plagued by technical problems.
- “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.”
- “Players have reported bugs and performance issues, such as glitches in puzzle mechanics and occasional crashes, which can disrupt the overall experience.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely negative, with players expressing frustration over clunky gameplay that detracts from their overall experience. The lack of clear instructions contributes to feelings of confusion and dissatisfaction.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is occasionally amusing, but many players feel it ultimately undermines the overall experience.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 rather than a highly interactive experience.
- “The train sequence doesn't really fit the vibe of the game, and the 'spot the anomaly' style gameplay is good for walking sims, but in a game as interactive as this, it brings the pace to a grinding halt.”