Whispers of a Machine

{{Infobox video game

| title = Whispers of a Machine

| image = Whispers of a Machine cover.jpg

| alt =

| caption = Humble Store header

| developer = Clifftop Games, Faravid Interactive

| publisher = Raw Fury

| engine = Adventure Game Studio

| platforms = Windows, macOS, Android, iOS

| released = 17 April 2019

| genre = Point-and-click adventure

| modes = Single-player

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Whispers of a Machine is a point-and-click adventure video game developed by Clifftop Games and Faravid Interactive, and published by Raw Fury in April 2019.

Plot

Whispers of a Machine is set in a futuristic Sweden. The player is an augmented government agent, Vera Englund, who arrives in a small town to investigate a murder.

Gameplay

Whispers of a Machine is a point-and-click adventure game. There are several different cybernetic augmentations that the player character can use to investigate the environment. Forensic scanner is used to scan a room for DNA and fingerprints. Biometric analyser is used to monitor suspect's heartrate. Muscle boost gives Vera super strength for a short time. Picking dialogue choices gives points to different personality traits: empathetic, analytical, or assertive. These lead to different augmentations and puzzle solutions.

Reception

{{Video game reviews

| MC = 77/100{{cite web |title=Whispers of a Machine for PC Reviews |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/whispers-of-a-machine/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |website=Metacritic |publisher=Fandom |access-date=10 February 2023}}

| AdvGamers = 4/5{{cite web |last1=Tekaia |first1=Pascal |title=Review for Whispers of a Machine |url=https://adventuregamers.com/articles/view/37574 |website=Adventure Gamers |access-date=10 February 2023 |date=19 April 2019}}

| GSpot = 7/10{{cite web |last1=O'Connor |first1=James |title=Whispers of a Machine Review - Hushed Greatness |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/whispers-of-a-machine-review-hushed-greatness/1900-6417134/ |website=GameSpot |publisher=Fandom |access-date=11 February 2023 |date=15 May 2019}}

| PCGUS = 70/100{{cite web |last1=Chalk |first1=Andy |title=Whispers of a Machine review |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/whispers-of-a-machine-review/ |website=PC Gamer |publisher=Future plc |access-date=11 February 2023 |date=27 April 2019}}

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Whispers of a Machine garnered generally positive reviews, and holds an average of 77/100 on aggregate web site Metacritic.

John Walker of Rock Paper Shotgun gave an overall positive review: "I really enjoyed it, I really appreciated having a methodical, forthright adventure game to play, with excellent art and animations, good music, great acting, and a story worth hearing. I just wish I'd been more of a detective as I did it."{{cite web |last1=Walker |first1=John |title=Wot I Think: Whispers Of A Machine |url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/whispers-of-a-machine-review |website=Rock Paper Shotgun |publisher=Gamer Network |access-date=11 February 2023 |date=18 April 2019}}

The game was a nominee for Best Adventure and won the Reader's Choice award at the 2019 Aggie Awards.{{cite web |title=The Aggie Awards – The Best Adventure Games of 2019 |url=https://adventuregamers.com/articles/view/39494/page17 |website=Adventure Gamers |access-date=13 February 2023 |date=7 February 2020}}