Game Review: Whispering Willows
Played on: PC
Console: PC/Steam
Price: $14.99 [Steam]
Genre: Adventure, Indie
Original Post: Nyantastic Review
Basically
You are Elena Elkhorn.
The situation is dire, your father is missing and you take it upon yourself to go find him. You decided to investigate the last place he worked, Willows Manor. Not only do you learn more about yourself but the dark secret of the manor and why things seem to have such a dark secret. Only armed with your power infuse with ancient Shamanic powers, will you be able to save your father and figure out the dark past of the manor.
Mizu's thoughts
When I first came across this game by Night Light, I didn't think much of it besides that fact it sounded like it had an interesting storyline, curious game art but that's about it. I was pretty much right about my first assumption but the game itself proved that it was worthwhile and entertaining to play.
The story revolves around the investigation of Willows Manor by a young lady named Elena Elkhorn, her goal is to find out what happened to her father when he didn't return home one night. Her father was Groundskeeper of Willows Manor, which has been passed to him from the last one who spent 30 years caring for it. Even then, her father, like her, knew there was something dark and sinister at work in the manor itself.
Like most stories about Manors, this games manor has a dark history. Here you will use both picking up and reading notes from past occupants and the use of your special ability to uncover the truth. Also, after procuring a few items, it will help you progress through the story.
The game mechanic system is simple and easy to understand, to the extent that one can play this game single-handedly utilised by focusing on the WASD keys and a few keys around that area. There is also a few things to consider and frequently use, such as Menu, interacting with items and spirit form.
The only issue I came across is the way of going up and down stairs but it was a nice touch that one could stop walking in the middle of the stairs.
The sounds used in the game help set the atmosphere and the mood to the game, like the music, it made the atmosphere and the environment cold and chilling, just like the story of the game. The nicest touch was how realistic most of the sound effects were, such as the storm in the background and the rain hitting against the area after being booted out of the manor at one point. I believe the realism of everything help set the mood of the game.
Pros: The story is brilliantly done, simple but not too overbearing. The choice of sound and music was brilliant and the best thing is the story is just right in length and doesn't lose what the game was trying to make the player feel and understand.
Cons: Not too many cons but the stair mechanics was a bit painful at times and getting lost on what to do was the worst I came across.
It was a great purchase and was worth getting. I enjoy this game and I recommend others to give it a go.
Score: 4 out of 5
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