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adventure video game
The Whispered World
By Daedalic Entertainment, released 1 Jan 2009
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
What it is
The Whispered World is an adventure game from Daedalic Entertainment. Sadwick begins by investigating recurring nightmares involving a mysterious blue sphere, then learns from the oracle Shana that the world may end and that he may cause its destruction. The Special Edition centers on solving puzzles and meeting unusual characters in a detailed fantasy setting. It includes audio commentary from writers Jan “Poki” Müller-Michaelis and Marco Hüllen, an orchestral soundtrack and unlockable achievements. Steam features include single-player play, achievements, trading cards, Steam Cloud, commentary and Family Sharing. Daedalic Entertainment is both developer and publisher. The listed platforms are Windows, Linux and macOS, with the Steam release dated May 6, 2014. The game’s recorded original year is 2009, and its genre is adventure video game, with Steam also classifying it as Adventure and Indie.
What players like, and what they don't
- Puzzle-focused adventure gameplay
- Orchestral soundtrack included
- Writer audio commentary included
- Steam Achievements and Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud support
- Single-player only
- No multiplayer feature listed
- Story centers on an impending world-ending prophecy
Who it suits
This suits players who prefer a single-player puzzle adventure with a prophetic story, unusual characters and fantasy world exploration. Windows, Linux and macOS players can use Steam features including Cloud and Family Sharing.
The Whispered World is a narrative puzzle adventure built around Sadwick’s nightmares and a troubling prophecy. Its Special Edition adds commentary, soundtrack content and Steam features across Windows, Linux and macOS.
