Whispers of a Machine is a masterclass in the point-and-click genre. It successfully blends a gritty Nordic-noir atmosphere with a fascinating sci-fi premise. The 'biomental' augmentations are the highlight here; they aren't just cool gadgets, they are tied to your character's personality and how you choose to play the game (Empathetic, Analytical, or Assertive). This adds a level of replayability rarely seen in adventure games.
The writing is sharp, and the voice acting is top-tier, making the world of Vera feel lived-in and somber. The puzzles are logical and tied to your cybernetic abilities, avoiding the 'moon-logic' pitfalls of 90s adventures. It is a mature, thought-provoking journey that explores themes of artificial intelligence and human nature with great care. If you enjoy narrative-heavy games, this is a mandatory experience.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.1.5Tue Feb 22 2022
Added iOS 15 support
"A gamers pixel point-and-click dream" -The Daily Fandom
"one of the most substantial point-and-click adventures we've played in a while" -Newsweek
"nostalgic, emotional, and beautiful" -Noisy Pixel
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Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented special agent tasked with investigating a string of murders. These brutal killings obscure a sinister truth, as Vera soon finds ties to a group of fanatics committed to creating an AI superintelligence — a pursuit outlawed for nearly a century.
Complicating things, a great loss from Vera's past comes back to haunt her, making her question her own sanity and everything she stands for.
As an agent of the Central Bureau, Vera is equipped with an advanced nano-substance called Blue. This rare and sought-after technology allows her to develop superhuman abilities adapted to her psychological mindset.
Choose your playstyle and utilize these augmentations to investigate, gather information, and solve puzzles with multiple solutions.
Will Vera’s unique blend of skills and intuition be enough to solve the case, or will she discover that things are more ambiguous than they seemed? In this emotionally gripping story with existential twists and multiple endings, Vera's actions will have monumental consequences not only for herself, but for all of humanity...
- INVESTIGATION, AUGMENTED: Will Vera approach situations with a more empathetic, analytical, or assertive style? Your choices will impact her augmentations and subsequent puzzle solutions.
- A POST-AI FUTURISTIC DYSTOPIA: Immerse yourself in a realized world of beautifully hand-drawn pixel art design and gorgeous settings influenced by the Nordics.
- POINT-AND-CLICK INNOVATION: A groundbreaking entry to the point-and-click adventure game genre by the experienced developers of Kathy Rain and The Samaritan Paradox.
- PROFESSIONALLY VOICED: 4,000+ lines of dialogue with full English voice acting, directed by Wadjet Eye Games' Dave Gilbert.
** Images featured above have been taken on devices that support 16:9 resolution. Devices with resolutions that exceed 16:9 may experience issues with image scaling and clarity.
Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch."A gamers pixel point-and-click dream" -The Daily Fandom
"one of the most substantial point-and-click adventures we've played in a while" -Newsweek
"nostalgic, emotional, and beautiful" -Noisy Pixel
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Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented special agent tasked with investigating a string of murders. These brutal killings obscure a sinister truth, as Vera soon finds ties to a group of fanatics committed to creating an AI superintelligence — a pursuit outlawed for nearly a century.
Complicating things, a great loss from Vera's past comes back to haunt her, making her question her own sanity and everything she stands for.
As an agent of the Central Bureau, Vera is equipped with an advanced nano-substance called Blue. This rare and sought-after technology allows her to develop superhuman abilities adapted to her psychological mindset.
Choose your playstyle and utilize these augmentations to investigate, gather information, and solve puzzles with multiple solutions.
Will Vera’s unique blend of skills and intuition be enough to solve the case, or will she discover that things are more ambiguous than they seemed? In this emotionally gripping story with existential twists and multiple endings, Vera's actions will have monumental consequences not only for herself, but for all of humanity...
- INVESTIGATION, AUGMENTED: Will Vera approach situations with a more empathetic, analytical, or assertive style? Your choices will impact her augmentations and subsequent puzzle solutions.
- A POST-AI FUTURISTIC DYSTOPIA: Immerse yourself in a realized world of beautifully hand-drawn pixel art design and gorgeous settings influenced by the Nordics.
- POINT-AND-CLICK INNOVATION: A groundbreaking entry to the point-and-click adventure game genre by the experienced developers of Kathy Rain and The Samaritan Paradox.
- PROFESSIONALLY VOICED: 4,000+ lines of dialogue with full English voice acting, directed by Wadjet Eye Games' Dave Gilbert.
** Images featured above have been taken on devices that support 16:9 resolution. Devices with resolutions that exceed 16:9 may experience issues with image scaling and clarity.














Whispers of a Machine follows Vera, a cybernetically enhanced special agent investigating a string of murders in a future that has banned advanced technology. Use Vera's biomental augmentations to read emotions, analyze evidence, and solve complex puzzles. Your choices will determine which abilities Vera develops and how the story concludes in this beautifully crafted sci-fi mystery.
Unique augmentation system based on personality
Stunning pixel art and atmosphere
Full professional voice acting
Multiple endings and narrative paths
If you get stuck on a puzzle, activate your 'Foresight' ability. It won't give you the answer, but it will highlight objects in the room that are relevant to your current investigative goal.
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The way you respond to NPCs shifts Vera's personality. Analytical responses unlock 'data-mining' augments, while assertive ones unlock 'physical' enhancements. Choose the path that matches your preferred puzzle-solving style.
A typical playthrough takes between 4 to 6 hours, depending on your puzzle-solving speed.