Underplayed Gems

Whispers of a Machine (2019)

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Developer
Clifftop Games, Faravid Interactive
Publisher
Raw Fury
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.7 of 5, 1,998 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burning, moody point-and-click detective story with a melancholic sci-fi noir atmosphere and a focus on investigation and narrative.

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What players say

Players praise the post-apocalyptic story and strong voice acting, but are split on the augment system: some find it interesting, others call it a gimmick that creates frustrating puzzle permutations. Puzzles are generally easy though one or two can stop progression.

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