Whispers of a Machine
Indie Sci-Fi Criminal Case
Ratings
Age
16+
Category
Adventure
Languages
English
Tue Feb 22 2022
Added iOS 15 support
Whispers of a Machine follows Vera, a cybernetically enhanced special agent investigating a string of murders in a future that has banned advanced technology. Use Vera's biomental augmentations to read emotions, analyze evidence, and solve complex puzzles. Your choices will determine which abilities Vera develops and how the story concludes in this beautifully crafted sci-fi mystery.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
Whispers of a Machine is a masterclass in the point-and-click genre. It successfully blends a gritty Nordic-noir atmosphere with a fascinating sci-fi premise. The 'biomental' augmentations are the highlight here; they aren't just cool gadgets, they are tied to your character's personality and how you choose to play the game (Empathetic, Analytical, or Assertive). This adds a level of replayability rarely seen in adventure games.
The writing is sharp, and the voice acting is top-tier, making the world of Vera feel lived-in and somber. The puzzles are logical and tied to your cybernetic abilities, avoiding the 'moon-logic' pitfalls of 90s adventures. It is a mature, thought-provoking journey that explores themes of artificial intelligence and human nature with great care. If you enjoy narrative-heavy games, this is a mandatory experience.
Features
Unique augmentation system based on personality
Stunning pixel art and atmosphere
Full professional voice acting
Multiple endings and narrative paths
Tips & Walkthrough
If you get stuck on a puzzle, activate your 'Foresight' ability. It won't give you the answer, but it will highlight objects in the room that are relevant to your current investigative goal.
Gameplays
The way you respond to NPCs shifts Vera's personality. Analytical responses unlock 'data-mining' augments, while assertive ones unlock 'physical' enhancements. Choose the path that matches your preferred puzzle-solving style.
Screenshot
Q&A
A typical playthrough takes between 4 to 6 hours, depending on your puzzle-solving speed.
Ratings & Reviews
Highly Recommend
Sat May 11 2019 Griff1821I had a great time with this game. Total playtime was probably about 15 hours or so to complete by my estimate. Definitely worth the price in my opinion. I think the difficulty was perfect. I was able to complete it without looking at any hints, although there was definitely a handful of spots which made me have to put take a step back and reassess the situation in the game for an idea of what to do to progress. I think that’s where the fun comes from in this game. I highly encourage players not to jump to quickly to look at hints. I promise you that if you think logically and revisit the areas that are open to you that no puzzle was obscure enough to need a hint to pass. Pro tip: You can speed up traveling across the screen to enter a different area by double tapping on the area or door you’re trying to enter. It’ll teleport your player there instead of waiting for the animation of her walking all the way to the area. Didn’t learn that until I was nearly done with the game.
Good game, few bugs
Fri Jul 03 2020 kckate816I really liked the storyline of this game, it is very compelling. I did really like the fact that tools you receive throughout the game are based on your choices. I also enjoyed the tools that you do get in the game. For instance, the scanning tool is a very cool concept. Overall it was a great game. Although I had an overall positive experience with this game, I do have a few critiques. I did have a game save issue one time. I had closed the game out once, and when I came back I had lost progress. Also, the controls of the inventory are annoying on an iPhone bc when you try to drag them to interact, the phone backs out of the game to where you can view the current app and all other apps that are open. So you have to tap the game after almost every time you try to drag an inventory item. That is very annoying. I also am not a fan of repeating dialogue or pixel graphics (lower quality graphics) I’ve become spoiled to higher quality graphics with other P&C adventure games I’ve played. If you can get past the things I’ve mentioned, then this is a great game.
Would highly recommend to any type of player! *devs please make more*
Sat Dec 14 2024 B1210659This game is just all around so well thought out, executed, and fun until the very last second. I love Kathy Rain just as much so I wasn’t surprised when I finished and all I kept wanting to do was replay this game. Trust me when I say you won’t regret the purchase. I don’t leave reviews often, but this game was incredible and deserved one. Developers, I love all your point and click adventure games, I’m begging you to please make more lol By reading the reviews and chatting with other fans, it’s very clear I’m not the only one looking forward to anything you put out. Would love to know if we can expect any p&c games in the near future! Thank you for all your hard work.
Keeps Crashing (iPad Mini 6th Gen)
Fri Jun 16 2023 Lost in TacticsThis game really is PHENOMENAL! Only reason for my 4 ⭐️ My iPad mini 6th Gen (2021 Model) is up to date with iPad OS 16.5 This game is constantly crashing, it’s a spontaneous bug - I can’t track it, so I can replicate it, but here is what I have identified: • Crashes as soon as I continue a saved game or start new game • Crashes if I play (a saved game or new game) within 10 minutes • Crashes if I play (a saved game or new game) within 2 minutes • Crashes if I play (a saved game or new game) an hour later or so • During first crime scene, after you scan the victim with smart mode, as soon as you tap the scan tool with the victim’s bio (the scan tool called Karl) the game will crash A very sporadic bug. I know it’s 2023 and this game was released awhile ago, but PLEASE FIX. This issue ruins what I would describe an immersive *experience* of being a future detective. APPLES -> VISION PRO: I actually want to play this game on my vision pro when it buy it, the Vision Pro has eye tracking (i use my eyes to make selections) and finger pinching gestures (my forefinger and thumb touch each other) and this is how we interact with apps - this game will be right at home. HERE ARE MY TROUBLESHOOTING ATTEMPTS: - Rebooted my iPad - Closed out the game, then relaunched game - Uninstalled game & Reinstalled the game - Powered down iPad and turned back on iPad
Classic point and click adventure with a twist
Sat Jul 20 2019 GoodGrlGamerI enjoyed playing this adventure game so much! All of the puzzles were organic and I also loved the augmentation abilities. It really added another layer of gameplay that didn’t deter from the story at all. Good characters, though I really wish we got to see more of the backstory between Vera and Alex. It would have made the decision at the end of the game that much more powerful and conflicting. I would play the sequel if one was released! Thank for making this game. Not many out there with this level of detail. Great graphics as well. It was just enough detail to be beautiful, yet it still had that 90s retro look to it as well. I will always continue to support games like this for the rest of my life.
Gem of a new adventure game on iOS
Mon Apr 29 2019 morporkiaI’m an old school point and click adventure game fan, and though I’m happy to see classics like Broken Sword and Day of the Tentacle ported over to iOS, they honestly just don’t play as well as they do on the PC. Moving around is a pain, choosing actions is a pain. Whispers surprised me by remaining point and click but streamlining the gaming process beautifully so that you’re actually focused on the game and not how cumbersome it is to play. Which is great, because it’s an engrossing game. Investigating as Vera is a lot of fun, and it does feel like an investigation rather than a spooky thriller, which a lot of detective games try to be. I want to solve mysteries, not tiptoe around fearfully. I just wish the empathetic options (you gain different abilities depending on your responses to people, which gives you completely different ways to solve puzzles) weren’t quite so...sappy. There’s a point where you try to determine what a piece of graffiti depicts, and the empathetic option is “two flowers hugging”. You can be a good people person without stepping right out of Sesame Street, y’know. In any case, definitely worth the purchase!
Good from the get go, great till the end
Tue Mar 09 2021 NcadminAfter playing, I noticed Dave Gilbert’s name in the credits. That would have clued me in that this was going to be a great game and done right. A true traditional mystery point and click. ...and that it was. The augmentations are genius. On top of that, the game plays based on what you do and say, so it plays different ways with different clues and objects for different people and thus different results. You could play again and choose differently. Did I mention the augmentations are genius? You’ll find out what that means. There’s even interactive action scenes with other characters. This game is a bargain and a must play for traditional point and click lovers.
Fantastic game, horribly optimized
Tue Jul 12 2022 JeratainThis game is phenomenal. The story is well written and isn’t obvious. The abilities add a special uniqueness to give you multiple play throughs without being too repetitive. The graphics are clean. It plays excellent on an iPhone 12. My only complaint is that it’s not a well optimized port: the game runs fine but it eats into your battery life like crazy. It’s be great if that could be addressed (and I tried playing on the lowest graphic setting). If you like point and click adventure games, mysteries, and a hint of sci fi, then definitely give this a shot.
Some Youtube Videos found!
Whispers of a Machine: Walkthrough Day 1 Part 1 Locker Room - iOS/Android/PC (by Raw Fury) - YouTube
Whispers of a Machine | Full Game Walkthrough | No Commentary - YouTube
Whispers of a Machine | Complete Gameplay Walkthrough - Full Game | No Commentary
Whispers of a Machine: Walkthrough Day 1 Part 2 - iOS/Android/PC (by Clifftop Games/Raw Fury) - YouTube
Whispers of a Machine: Walkthrough Part 1 Locker Room - iOS/Android/PC (by Clifftop Games/Raw Fury) - YouTube
Whispers of a Machine QHD | FULL GAMEPLAY WALKTHROUGH Playthrough Let's Play (No Commentary) - YouTube
Whispers of a Machine: iOS / Android / PC Gameplay Part 1 (by Clifftop Games / Raw Fury)
The Murder - Whispers of a Machine Part 1 - Pre-Release Let's Play Blind Gameplay
Games You May Have Missed | Whispers of a Machine - YouTube
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