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The Whispered World Special Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac, iOS • 2014

Should you play it?

When the fate of a world hangs in the balance, an unusual hero arises! The visually impressive adventure-epic The Whispered World is now available as a Special Edition for the first time. Let the Whispered World enchant you with its many animated details and fantastic characters.

What works
  • Beautiful hand-drawn art and animation
  • Emotional and engaging story with memorable characters
  • Atmospheric and fitting soundtrack
  • Creative puzzle mechanics involving spot's transformations
  • Strong narrative and surprising ending
Things to keep in mind
  • Some puzzles are illogical and frustrating
  • Clunky and sometimes unresponsive controls
  • Main character's voice acting can be annoying
  • Limited replayability beyond achievements
  • Technical issues such as bugs and low resolution

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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The Whispered World Special Edition: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Intimacy, Fellowship.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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