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Unheard - Voices of Crime

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 • 2019

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Quick resume

What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?

Global score

96/100

Genres

Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique audio-based detective gameplay
    • Engaging and interconnected stories
    • Strong voice acting
    • Free dlc content
    • Challenging and rewarding puzzle solving

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Some players find voice acting over-the-top
    • Lack of subtitles limits accessibility
    • Repetitive listening can be tedious
    • Limited replayability and customization

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Relaxation.

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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
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    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players freely explore different rooms and choose which conversations to listen to and when to rewind or fast-forward, directing their own investigation."

    • Competence
      3

      "Solving cases requires attentive listening, matching voices to characters, and piecing together clues, providing a satisfying challenge."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving and personal detective work without comparison or ranked modes."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players enjoy multiple replays of audio to catch details, though the game is short and some find it less engaging over time."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Gameplay is entirely single-player and independent, with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Unique gameplay mechanic of audio-based investigation and note-taking encourages creative deduction and exploration."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are solitary and investigative."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players immerse themselves in fictional crime stories and detective work, providing a mental escape from reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in detective puzzles and unique gameplay, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "The novel audio mechanic invites players to try different listening strategies and note-taking approaches."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Players explore different rooms and perspectives to uncover new information and piece together the story."

    • Expression
      -4

      "Limited customization or personalization; players follow preset audio and story content without avatar modification."

    • Fantasy
      -3

      "The game is grounded in realistic crime investigation scenarios rather than imaginative or fantastical fiction."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary with minimal social interaction."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop listening skills, attention to detail, and deductive reasoning through gameplay."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention to audio and investigation; not suitable for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No formation of close relationships or emotional social connections within gameplay."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; players act independently."

    • Progression
      2

      "Progression occurs through solving cases and unlocking new scenarios, though no item or upgrade accumulation."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Some players find the listening and puzzle-solving relaxing, though others note tension from complexity and audio overload."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Audio design and voice acting provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

    • Story
      4

      "Strong narrative immersion through interconnected crime stories and plot twists."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires logical deduction, planning which conversations to listen to, and piecing together clues."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Mystery and plot twists provide suspense and emotional engagement, though gameplay is low risk."

    • Value
      3

      "Players generally feel the game offers good value for its price, especially given its unique concept and free DLC."

    • Violence
      -4

      "Gameplay focuses on investigation and listening rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe gameplay environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026