And the developers have done well to make this feel like a horror story. Mashing too many different games together into the one package might sound ripe to turn a game into a unfocused mess, but it really works here. This method works well in Whispering Willows, as it keeps the pace rather slow, while at the same time keeps the suspense up. Elena wanders around the various settings, climbing ladders and going through doorways on her 2D plane much like Lone Survivor, finding objects and keys that help her get into new areas and find out the whereabouts of her missing father. Where in the past we were used to having a pointer on screen that directed the characters where to go, we now find ourselves directly moving Elena (our protagonist) to the desired object for interaction purposes. The best way to describe Whispering Willows’ unique gameplay style is to envision a 2D platforming version of a Telltale Adventure game. The reason I believe this is because during my playtime, I have been reminded of Resident Evil, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, Telltale Adventure games, Lone Survivor, and Maniac Mansion, and somehow it all fits into this wonderful downloadable package on the PlayStation 4. Whispering Willows is one of the most creative games I’ve played in years.
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