''Whispers of a Machine'' is a

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developed by Clifftop Games and Faravid Interactive, and published by

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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

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

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

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. John Walker of ''

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'' 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." The game was a nominee for Best Adventure and won the Reader's Choice award at the 2019 Aggie Awards.

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