Whispering Willows
- May 17, 2014
- Akupara Games
Whispering Willows has a definite horror air to it, but it’s not likely to put off the squeamish or the easily frightened. It’s not out to scare players or evoke a sense of dread.
Whispering Willows is a supernatural adventure game that follows a young girl, Elena, who has the ability to project her spirit outside of her body. Using her astral form, Elena explores the mysterious Willows Mansion in search of her missing father. Along the way, she uncovers secrets and helps lost spirits find peace. The game combines puzzle-solving with a gripping storyline and beautifully hand-drawn artwork.
Reviews
- story10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
Whispering Willows
The only thing more ghastly than its ghosts is finishing Whispering Willows and wanting more.
80%Whispering Willows (PS4) Review
Whispering Willows has a definite horror air to it, but it’s not likely to put off the squeamish or the easily frightened. It’s not out to scare players or evoke a sense of dread.
85%Whispering Willows Review
Whispering Willows has the foundation laid for a great adventure game, but is held back by some shortcomings. Yes, there's some of the slowness in walking and loading, but this can be forgivable by players who enjoy taking their time and drinking everything in. The biggest problem lies in how it feels there could be so much more to fill this world. The game can be finished in about 3 hours, leaving a void that could have possibly been filled with deeper puzzles, deeper dialogues with the ghosts, and simply more to experience overall. What lies in this shallow grave may still be enjoyable, but let's hope a second effort comes that digs deeper.
50%