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Whispers of a Machine

iOS, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2019

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Quick resume

Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Adventure, Point-and-click, Indie, Puzzle

Pros

  • Engaging cyberpunk detective story
  • Meaningful player choices affecting gameplay
  • Innovative augmentation mechanics
  • Well-written characters and voice acting
  • Good replayability with multiple paths and endings

Cons

  • Short game length
  • Lack of manual save slots limits experimentation
  • Some puzzles can be cryptic or unintuitive
  • Limited world exploration and background npcs
  • Story and worldbuilding could be deeper

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players make meaningful choices that shape character personality and unlock different augmentations, allowing multiple approaches to puzzles and story progression."

  • Competence
    3

    "Puzzles require logical thinking and investigation skills with some challenge; players receive feedback and can solve problems in multiple ways."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on personal investigation and story progression without competitive elements or player comparison."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players are motivated to replay the game to explore different personality paths, augmentations, and endings, encouraging multiple playthroughs."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Gameplay is single-player focused with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players creatively solve puzzles using different augmentations and dialogue choices that affect gameplay style and puzzle solutions."

  • Domination
    -5

    "Interactions are balanced and respectful; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Immersive narrative and atmospheric world provide an engaging escape from reality into a cyberpunk detective story."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in story, mystery, and gameplay; no indication of obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Encourages trying different dialogue options and augmentations to explore alternate puzzle solutions and story outcomes."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Players explore a small town environment with some backtracking and discovery of clues, though the world is limited in scope."

  • Expression
    3

    "Players shape protagonist personality through dialogue choices affecting augmentations and interactions, enabling self-expression."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Set in a futuristic cyberpunk world with sci-fi augmentations and speculative technology, blending imaginative fiction with detective narrative."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "Primarily a solo experience with limited social interaction beyond NPC dialogue; no multiplayer or community features."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop investigative skills and learn to use augmentations effectively; story and puzzles encourage problem-solving growth."

  • Health
    -5

    "Standard sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventure games; no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention on puzzles and story progression; not designed for casual or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -3

    "Interactions with NPCs are limited to dialogue and investigation; no deep emotional or relationship-building mechanics."

  • Leadership
    -4

    "Player follows a narrative path without leading or managing others; no leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression
    3

    "Players unlock new augmentations and abilities based on personality choices, enabling progression through puzzles and story."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Generally calm and atmospheric gameplay with some tension from mystery elements but overall a steady pace."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Enjoyable pixel art and atmospheric music provide sensory stimulation, though not intense or highly exciting."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or status mechanics; gameplay is focused on individual experience."

  • Story
    5

    "Strong narrative immersion with well-developed characters, meaningful choices, and engaging cyberpunk mystery plot."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Requires logical reasoning and planning to solve puzzles and decide dialogue options affecting augmentations and outcomes."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Some suspense and mystery elements create mild tension, but overall gameplay is calm and contemplative."

  • Value
    3

    "Players find good value in story, replayability, and unique mechanics despite relatively short playtime."

  • Violence
    -3

    "Minimal violence; focus is on investigation and puzzle solving rather than combat or destruction."

  • Survival
    -3

    "Stable conditions with no survival mechanics; gameplay centers on investigation rather than threat avoidance."

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