Unheard - Voices of Crime (2019)
- Developer
- NEXT Studios
- Publisher
- NEXT Studios, 505 Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Indie, RPG, Simulation
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 33,631 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 5.6 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
You piece together crimes by listening to audio snippets from the past, feeling like a detective in a quiet, tense investigation where trust is uncertain.
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What players say
Players praise the unique audio-based detective concept and find solving cases rewarding without hand holding. However, many criticize the short 5-level campaign, weak English voice acting, and the need for external notes. Opinions split on the writing, with some finding the plot engaging and others calling it cheesy.
Screenshots
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