Whispering Willows

1. Volleybologist

   Jul 18, 2014

   10

   Seriously one of the best indie games to come out this year. At first it looked a little cartoony, but the story is really well written,Seriously one of the best indie games to come out this year. At first it looked a little cartoony, but the story is really well written, gameplay is fantastic (and actually original!), and the environments are surprisingly creepy. I recommended playing this if you're an indie gamer.… Expand

   • 4 of 7 users found this helpful
2. 2hat2trot

   Jul 13, 2014

   10

   I love horror games this is a good one for my collecsiooun. I like the artwork and the music really kicks it into action. What is reallyI love horror games this is a good one for my collecsiooun. I like the artwork and the music really kicks it into action. What is really cool about this game is that you can really get submersed in it very quickly . i give this game a 10 for its awesome artwork music and story !… Expand

   • 4 of 9 users found this helpful
4. Founder

   Jul 30, 2014

   10

   Graphically I have to say that this game looked amazing, the level of detail that was put into this game, and the art style seemed to fit theGraphically I have to say that this game looked amazing, the level of detail that was put into this game, and the art style seemed to fit the game perfectly. They also were able to make you feel and see that something has corrupted this place. I also have to say that the spirit form in this game looked right out of a top notch comic book. Actually all the art could have come straight out of a comic book. I was also impressed with the use of doors that either brought you into a room in front or behind you. This made the at times very slow pace of the game bearable.
   
   The sounds in the game definitely gave off the vibes of horror game. I do wish that the characters were voiced. I think that would have added a little something extra and pulled the gamer in that much more.
   
   Alright so lets talk game here, as you might have noticed I already made mention of the slow pace of the game, you are going to be walking the entire time. There is a time for running but it happens in such a small part of the game that you are going to wish you could do that elsewhere. I enjoyed the twists and turns in the story and the puzzles that had to be solved with the assistance of the ghosts that you could interact with when in spirit form. I also appreciated the fact that the puzzle aspect of the game required the spirit form to make things interesting.
   
   Now the problem with this game comes in the form of if you ever get lost or perhaps missed something big in the game, you are going to wander around, and when you do that you are going to do that in a walking form, so if you ever have a moment of clarity when you remember where you are headed you might find yourself having to do some serious backtracking/walking to get there which can definitely hurt the gaming experience. At the same time, though, if the running mechanism was in the game there's definitely a chance that you are going to miss something, either a spirit you might want to talk to or extreme danger.
   
   One thing that I did appreciate about this game was that there were several layers to it. If you really didn't care about the story, it wasn't going to slap you constantly in the face, you could just look for the keywords in the conversations and then move on. If you were looking for an in-depth experience you could have this as well with the notes and letters lying around the game that gave you more information on the characters and the setting. There's also the middle of the road approach where you can get the story and you don't have to read those extras you find throughout the game.
   
   This game definitely is not for everyone. There's a couple little glitches in the game when it comes to interacting with the actual mansion and triggering the chapter titles even when you are in a different chapter, but overall you're going to find a very solid game. If you are looking for something a little dark with paranormal undertones, you are going to like this game. Now there might be times where you are going to get frustrated with the walking everywhere, but if you stick with it you will find a solid game in the end. So after making it through this entire game I have to say that it deserves an 10 out of 10 from me.… Expand

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5. Bojango

   Jul 17, 2014

   10

   I have found myself drawn into the game over time, all the elements of art/lighting/sound, some of which are subtle, give me an unsettlingI have found myself drawn into the game over time, all the elements of art/lighting/sound, some of which are subtle, give me an unsettling feeling (in a good way) that leads me right into the story. The spirit form mechanic offers another chance at exploring further into the narrative and a slight change of pace. A lot of thought went into this game to make me feel like I was a part of it… Expand

   • 4 of 5 users found this helpful
6. henderwonder

   Jul 6, 2015

   9

   I am not the most intense gamer, so sometimes it takes me a little bit to pick up mechanics of the game, but not with Whispering Willows. TheI am not the most intense gamer, so sometimes it takes me a little bit to pick up mechanics of the game, but not with Whispering Willows. The story was unique and really drew me in, and the art and sound were breath taking. I played through the whole game in just two sittings because I couldn't stop.… Expand

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful
7. SanctumRevel

   Jul 18, 2014

   8

   A nice art spooky adventure game it draws right from the start allthough a map would be nice so you can see where is where music is goodA nice art spooky adventure game it draws right from the start allthough a map would be nice so you can see where is where music is good gameplay is addicting overall a nice ghost spooky adventure… Expand

   • 2 of 5 users found this helpful
8. Voyou

   May 18, 2021

   3

   While sold as a point n' click adventure, the gameplay is essentially you going back and forth through the same corridors. Very slowly. ThatWhile sold as a point n' click adventure, the gameplay is essentially you going back and forth through the same corridors. Very slowly. That is until you are forced to perform a series of delicate maneuvers on a deadly timer.
   Adding insult to injury, upon death, the game doesn't have the decency to spare you the walk and the cutscene preceding the pursuit. The one checkpoint you'll need isn't intelligently set.… Expand

   • 0 of 0 users found this helpful

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