| Whispering Willows | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Night Light Interactive |
| Publisher(s) | Akupara Games and Abstraction Games |
| Composer(s) | Steve Goldshein |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | Ouya Microsoft Windows Linux OS X PlayStation 4 PlayStation Vita Xbox One Wii U iOS Android Nintendo Switch |
| Release | OuyaMicrosoft Windows, Linux, OS X
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| Genre(s) | Adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Whispering Willows is an adventure, horror themed game that features a dark and rich narrative, beautiful 2D visuals and haunting melodies that will give you the chills and leave you yearning for more. Whispering Willows Gameplay (PC HD) https.
Whispering Willows is an indieadventurehorrorvideo game developed by the independent developer Night Light Interactive. It was released on Ouya on May 27, 2014, and subsequently released for Microsoft Windows, Linux, and OS X on Steam on July 9, 2014 and on Nintendo Switch on September 27, 2018. The game was translated into Spanish, German, French, Italian, Russian, Polish, Chinese, Ukrainian and Brazilian Portuguese. The soundtrack by Steve Goldshein was released on January 9, 2018 by video game music label Materia Collective.[1]
Gameplay[edit]
The player takes control of Elena Elkhorn who wants to rescue her father. With her pendant, she can access her shamanic powers: the ability to leave her physical body and explore the world in spirit form. Using this ability, she can fly through gaps in walls and reach new places. The player can also possess certain objects, such as levers, to manipulate the environment. Throughout the game, the player finds notes from ghosts, which reveal new things. To advance in the game, the player has to find items and use them on certain objects.
Plot[edit]
Young Elena Elkhorn embarks on a harrowing journey to find her missing father and discover the secrets of the Willows Mansion. Aiding her journey is a unique amulet she received from her father, which allows her to astrally project her spirit into a ghostly realm and communicate with the dead.
Characters[edit]
- Elena Elkhorn: The protagonist who wants to rescue her father.
- John Elkhorn: Elena's missing father and descendant of the Kwantako tribe.
- Wortham Willows: The antagonist. He was the mayor of the city and searched for a way to revive his dead wife.
- Flying Hawk: A shaman who wanted to have a peaceful meeting with the white men.
- Darby O'Halloran: An old friend of Wortham's. He is haunted by the memories of Sky Flower, a little girl he once killed.
- Fleur le Rue: Wortham's secret new love affair.
Development[edit]
The game was funded via Kickstarter. With 750 backers and $20,747 the game exceeded its initial goal of $15,000.[2] Michael Johnson created a live-action trailer for the game's release. Skyler Davenport recorded voice acting for the role of Elena.
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Reception[edit]
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Whispering Willows received 'mixed or average' reviews according to video game review aggregatorMetacritic.[4][5][6][7] Critics praised the game's visuals with Shuva Raha from Adventure Gamers saying that the game is 'good-looking'[8] and Electronic Gaming Monthly reviewer Mollie Patterson calling the game's graphics 'great'.[10] However reviewers noted the boring gameplay with Shuva Raha saying that 'the simplistic – often to the point of boring – gameplay, along with poor design that attempts to prolong playing time by inserting hours of completely avoidable backtracking, reduces the experience to a grind'.[8]
Awards[edit]
Whispering Willows has won the following awards:
- Casual Connect Indie Prize - Winner 2014 for 'Best Story,' Finalist for 'Best Desktop Game' and 'Best Art'
- Seattle Indie Gaming Competition - Winner 2014
- OUYA CREATE Game Jam - Winner 2013 for 'Most Immersive,' Finalist for 'Grand Prize' and 'Best Visuals'
- Captivate Conference Game Design Competition – Finalist 2013
- Cerebral Indie Developer Grant – Winner 2013
Sequel[edit]
In an interview, Logan said that a sequel might be possible, depending on how the game does on consoles. They already started preplanning for the continuation of the story.[12]
References[edit]
- ^https://www.materiacollective.com/music/whispering-willows-original-game-soundtrack
- ^'Whispering Willows - Horror Puzzle Game for OUYA, PC, Linux'. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
- ^Latshaw, Tim (October 15, 2015). 'Whispering Willows Review (Wii U eShop)'. Nintendo Life. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- ^ ab'Whispering Willows for PC Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- ^ ab'Whispering Willows for PlayStation 4 Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- ^ ab'Whispering Willows for Wii U Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- ^ ab'Whispering Willows for Xbox One Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- ^ abcRaha, Shuva (September 22, 2014). 'Whispering Willows Review'. Adventure Gamers. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- ^Concepcion, Miguel (July 6, 2015). 'Whispering Willows Review'. GameSpot. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- ^ abPatterson, Mollie (July 2, 2015). 'Whispering Willows review'. Electronic Gaming Monthly. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- ^Ryan, Jon (July 2, 2015). 'Whispering Willows Review'. IGN. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
- ^http://www.idigitaltimes.com/whispering-willows-dev-dishes-indie-games-success-and-possible-sequel-464564
Further reading[edit]
- Night Light Interactive to begin accepting digital currencies for Whispering Willows on November 20, 2014
External links[edit]
- Whispering Willows on IMDb
Whispering Willows is an adventure, horror themed game that features a dark and rich narrative, beautiful 2D visuals and haunting melodies that will give you the chills and leave you yearning for more.
You will assume the role of a young girl named Elena Elkhorn who embarks on a harrowing journey to find her missing father and discover the secrets of the Willows Mansion. Aiding her journey is a unique amulet, she received from her father, which allows her to astral project her spirit into a ghostly-realm and communicate with the dead. Play as Elena to find her missing father, use your astral projection to solve the mansion's tricks and puzzles, help the lingering souls and discover so much more in Whispering Willows.
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- Immerse yourself in a beautifully hand-drawn 2-D world as you traverse the Mansion grounds
- Allow the haunting music and chilling sound effects to send goosebumps across your neck
- Let the history of the Willows Mansion draw you into a plot full of twists and betrayal
- Explore the vast Mansion and unlock its puzzling secrets as you search for your missing Father
Reviews:
Whispering Willows is an adventure, horror themed game that features a dark and rich narrative, beautiful 2D visuals and haunting melodies that will give you the chills and leave you yearning for more.
You will assume the role of a young girl named Elena Elkhorn who embarks on a harrowing journey to find her missing father and discover the secrets of the Willows Mansion. Aiding her journey is a unique amulet, she received from her father, which allows her to astral project her spirit into a ghostly-realm and communicate with the dead. Play as Elena to find her missing father, use your astral projection to solve the mansion's tricks and puzzles, help the lingering souls and discover so much more in Whispering Willows.
Features:
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- Immerse yourself in a beautifully hand-drawn 2-D world as you traverse the Mansion grounds
- Allow the haunting music and chilling sound effects to send goosebumps across your neck
- Let the history of the Willows Mansion draw you into a plot full of twists and betrayal
- Explore the vast Mansion and unlock its puzzling secrets as you search for your missing Father
Reviews:
'Whispering Willows is well-supported with touching themes of regret, lost love, and one's spiritual connection to nature.' - 7/10 Gamespot
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