Whispers of the village

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Whispers of the village is a single player action game. It was developed by Whispers of the Village and was released on June 17, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Whispers of the Village is an investigation game where you play as a fortune teller. As you enter a small village, you are overwhelmed by a terrible vision of the village ravaged by flames. Thanks to your divination skills, which tells you the future through tea leaves, you'll find clues in empty cups that will help you understand how the disaster will happen. Atypical and captivating charact…

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

story4 positive mentions

The game features beautiful 2D graphics and an atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The fortune-telling mechanic and tea leaf puzzles provide an intriguing gameplay element that keeps players engaged.
The narrative is well-written with interesting characters, making it a compelling short experience for fans of visual novels.

Many players experience critical bugs and crashes, making the game unplayable on various devices.
The user interface has issues, such as unresponsive mouse clicks and misaligned clickable areas, which hinder gameplay.
Some players found the game to be too short and lacking in depth, with certain mechanics feeling underdeveloped.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as compelling and atmospheric, with a strong emphasis on character development and narrative depth, making it feel more like a visual novel than a traditional puzzle game. While some users noted minor technical issues and a shorter-than-desired length, the engaging storytelling and unique mechanics left players wanting more, suggesting potential for a longer sequel. Overall, the narrative successfully captivates players, especially those who enjoy story-driven experiences.
- “The story and soundtrack are very atmospheric, and the gameplay doesn't feel repetitive as you do the tea-reading mini game only 4 times for each character.”
- “Puzzling together the end scene was fun, but what really convinced me was the story - this is more of a visual novel than a puzzle game in my opinion (which I love), and you can 'read' it in 2 hours tops.”
- “I was genuinely sad when it was over, and I hope that the mechanics and storytelling can be used again in a longer game which I would gladly purchase.”
- “I had an incident where a character was a huge white box and the text box was blank, so I couldn't follow the text or move the story along.”
- “My playtime represents two partial playthroughs (when I mistakenly thought that I had messed up the game and restarted, when in fact I just hadn't realized how to trigger its next phase, i.e., attaching story elements to each scene in the prediction), and a final successful playthrough; so I guess that the game should only take between one and two hours rather than the five hours I spent on it.”
- “Of course you can see flaws through integration, small UI bugs, a little harsh onboarding, but nothing that prevents you from following the whole story.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and charm, featuring captivating artwork and a unique art style that enhances the overall atmosphere. However, some players have noted performance issues related to the high-quality visuals, suggesting that additional graphics options could improve accessibility. Overall, the stunning visuals and engaging character designs significantly contribute to the game's appeal.
- “Beautiful graphics and pictures.”
- “This is a deep and beautiful-looking game, with excellent dialogue, sympathetic and likeable characters in spite of their weaknesses and flaws, and surprisingly tricky puzzles.”
- “Some graphics options to reduce the strain on the GPU would also be very welcome (and would allow more players to experience this lovely game).”
- “The captivating art style and emotive characters in Whispers of the Village truly make it shine.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a unique tea-reading mini-game that is engaging and atmospheric, lasting about 1.5-3 hours depending on player pacing. While the mechanics and story are compelling, some players found the gold leaf mechanic confusing and noted a critical visual occlusion issue that hindered comprehension. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its creativity, though improvements in UI could enhance player engagement.
- “The mechanics are cool, and the characters and story are compelling.”
- “The story and soundtrack are very atmospheric, and the gameplay doesn't feel repetitive as you do the tea-reading mini game only four times for each character.”
- “I was genuinely sad when it was over, and I hope that the mechanics and storytelling can be used again in a longer game, which I would gladly purchase.”
- “About 1.5-3 hours of gameplay depending on personal pacing.”
- “While the fortune-telling mechanic presents a neat concept, its current implementation faces a critical visual occlusion issue.”
- “Furthermore, a dynamically triggered UI element presenting a general interpretation or synthesized phrase derived from the combined three-symbol input would be crucial for establishing player comprehension and enhancing engagement with this core gameplay mechanic.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its beautiful 2D graphics, reminiscent of old paintings, and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the experience. Players appreciate the intriguing story and engaging dialogues, which contribute to a rich, immersive environment that feels both unique and non-repetitive. Overall, the atmosphere is described as hypnotic and enchanting, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “Reminds me of old paintings, with 3D objects giving an atmospheric experience.”
- “Nice atmosphere, beautiful 2D graphics, hypnotic music (especially while reading the EA!), cool dialogues.”
- “The story and soundtrack are very atmospheric, and the gameplay doesn't feel repetitive as you do the tea-reading mini game only 4 times for each character.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric and hypnotic qualities, enhancing the overall experience alongside the beautiful 2D graphics. While some players found the soundtrack fitting and enjoyable, others encountered gameplay issues that hindered their progress, affecting their ability to fully appreciate the music. Overall, the combination of sound design and music contributes positively to the game's charm.
- “Nice atmosphere, beautiful 2D graphics, hypnotic music (especially while reading the EA!), cool dialogues.”
- “The story and soundtrack are very atmospheric, and the gameplay doesn't feel repetitive as you do the tea-reading mini game only 4 times for each character.”
- “Everything from design, sound design, music, and the matching part of the game was so fun.”