Whispers
- July 28, 2016
- Peace
Whispers is a first-person horror game. You play the role as a caretaker of a house out in the country. You have to keep an eye on the house for your friend. The house is located somewhere in a field away from the city. He left instructions for you to follow.
Reviews
- Shooting segments break the tedium of item hunting, adding some excitement to the gameplay.
- The game has a creepy atmosphere that keeps players on edge, with some genuinely unsettling moments.
- The graphics and audio cues are decent for a low-budget indie horror game, contributing to the overall experience.
- The game crashes constantly, making it nearly unplayable and detracting from the horror experience.
- The story is poorly executed, with a nonsensical plot and a main character that makes frustrating decisions.
- Gameplay is marred by inconsistent damage from weapons and a lack of meaningful puzzles, leading to a repetitive experience.
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story in "Whispers" has been widely criticized for its lack of coherence and depth, with many reviewers finding the plot nonsensical and the main character frustratingly unlikable.
“Honestly, the story in Whispers is not good at all; it barely makes any sense, and the main character is next level stupid.”
“The story is awful, and the main character is insanely stupid.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers more content compared to similar titles, but it is marred by frequent crashes and grammatical errors, leading to an overall experience that many users feel is not worth the investment.
“Here's a quick gameplay overview of the first part of the game.”
“It crashes constantly, there are English grammar mistakes, and the other issues these games usually have. But at least this one has much more gameplay; however, it's still not worth it.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as disappearing weapons and crashes. While some players find it enjoyable, the prevalence of these technical problems has hindered their ability to progress, leading to frustration. Overall, the stability concerns may deter potential players despite the game's fun elements.
“It is quite glitchy; I would recommend it, it is quite fun, but the amount of glitches was just a little too much for me to do so.”
“When I was able to play, there were several combat sections where you are forced to go and collect ammo to progress. Out of the 6 times I picked up ammo, 3 of those times caused the gun to disappear, and I was killed by the shadow creature, forcing me to reload. The sprint doesn't seem to be quick enough to maneuver around the enemy, so glitches have stopped me from finishing twice now, and then it crashed again.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with users noting that they are visually appealing and contribute positively to the overall experience.
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
“The visuals are incredibly detailed and vibrant.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully executed.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from the developers' creative use of assets, with players finding amusement in quirky moments, such as the comical simulation of driving through a cornfield where spinning corn patches humorously represent movement.
“Just like his other games, Whispers is pretty much an asset flip, and honestly, some things that the developers do with these assets are pretty funny.”
“One of them being to simulate driving through a cornfield; he spins the corn patches in circles to simulate the car moving. It was pretty hilarious.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its unsettling and immersive qualities, effectively blending eerie elements with a convincing old home setting. Players appreciate the impressive visuals and sound design, which contribute to a gradual build-up of tension that culminates in genuine fright.
“What follows is bad English (though not terrible), coupled with a fairly convincing old home, complete with an unsettling atmosphere and an intriguing groundwork for a full-bodied (pun intended) indie horror title.”
“It looks and sounds amazing, the controls are smooth, and the atmosphere has just the right build from eerie to just plain frightening.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and reminiscent of other low-budget indie horror titles from the same developers, despite some added features like gun effects.
“Grinding in this game feels like a never-ending chore, lacking any real reward or excitement.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes the gameplay feel tedious and uninspired.”
“I found myself stuck in a loop of grinding that drained all the fun out of the experience.”