Casting Whispers

Casting Whispers is a first-person psychological horror game set in Corburgh, Connecticut, in 1961. You play as Victoria, a lab assistant who studies Extra-Sensory Perception (ESP). When something goes wrong with her mentor, Professor Henry Zubringer, you enter his apartment building at 1195 Norman Ave. to investigate what happened and try to save him and yourself.

Corburgh and its mystery

Corburgh is an old industrial city plagued by urban legends, unexplained phenomena and the sins of its past. The story unfolds in claustrophobic environments shaped by Americana and Lovecraftian influences. A malevolent entity stalks the darkness at the apartment building as you make discoveries, piece together the mystery of Professor Henry’s disappearance and try to survive.

Listen to survive

Sound is central to your investigation. The Listening feature lets you shut your eyes, calm your mind and focus your hearing. Use it to eavesdrop on secret conversations behind doors, find hidden mechanisms and hear things you cannot see, uncovering clues that help you piece together the mystery and avoid the entity.

Story and sound

The single-player narrative takes about 6–8 hours to complete. It has multiple endings, which you can unlock through chance or your choices; some are not immediately obvious.

The soundscape includes music by Ed Lima, violin solos by Kim Levin, union voice talent and original sound design by Lantern Bay. The soundtrack draws on film noir, Bernard Herman and 1960s cinema, using era-appropriate recording equipment alongside modern synthetic elements in more surreal moments.