Whispers of a Machine

Whispers of a Machine is a sci-fi Nordic noir adventure about Vera, a cybernetically augmented special agent investigating a string of brutal murders. Her investigation leads to a group of fanatics seeking to create an AI superintelligence, a pursuit outlawed for nearly a century. As a great loss from her past resurfaces, Vera begins to question her sanity and what she stands for. The story has existential twists and multiple endings, and Vera’s actions have consequences for both herself and humanity.

Investigate as Vera

As an agent of the Central Bureau, Vera has Blue, a rare and sought-after nano-substance that lets her develop superhuman abilities suited to her psychological mindset. You choose whether she approaches situations with empathy, analysis or assertiveness; those choices affect her augmentations and the solutions available to puzzles. You use her abilities to investigate, gather information and solve puzzles that can have multiple solutions.

A post-AI dystopia

The game takes place in a futuristic dystopia shaped by Nordic influences, presented in hand-drawn pixel art settings.

Dialogue and voice acting

The game includes more than 4,000 lines of dialogue with full English voice acting, directed by Dave Gilbert.