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Empathy: Path of Whispers 2017

Adventure, Indie

Empathy: Path of Whispers is an atmospheric and story-driven adventure game where you explore a seemingly abandoned world through the emotions and memories of the people who once inhabited it, trying to restore the world’s lost balance by journeying through its past.

Adventure Indie digital distribution pax west 2016PC (Microsoft Windows)

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Hardcore GamerJordan HelmJun 20173/5
While it may not indulge as much on its aesthetic to better hide the distinct lack of gameplay, Empathy: Path of Whispers can't excuse itself for letting its eye go too far a stray from keeping its player both focused and interested in the tale being spun.
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COGconnectedJames PaleyMay 201760/100
If you consider yourself a narrative gaming connoisseur, you'll find some real value here. If that genre doesn't resonate with you, though, you may want to think twice before picking up Path of Whispers.
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PushStartPlayJohn LittleJun 20176.5/10
An interesting adventure that provides some cool sights and an intriguing narrative. Unlocking memories via wave-length puzzles is quirky and charming to begin with, however quickly becomes rote. Could have done with a wider variety of better designed challenges, but as it is it's an enjoyable experience.
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DVS GamingGavin HermanMay 20173/10
If Empathy is patched to allow manual saves and I didn't have to start over thanks to an awful glitch, I still wouldn't recommend it. It's too forgettable. Not even the most ardent walking sim supporters would be able to enjoy it.
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New Game NetworkAlex VarankouMay 201737/100
Empathy: Path of Whispers attempts to tell a series of intriguing personal stories in a mysterious, abandoned world. The end result however is a visually dated, largely boring, and technically broken game that doesn't deserve your time and money.
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About the game

Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Developer: Iceberg Interactive
Publisher: Iceberg Interactive
Released: May 16, 2017
Modes: Single player
Engine: Unreal Engine 4

IGDB rating 5.0/10 from 4 ratings.

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