The player is an augmented government agent, Vera Englund, who arrives in a small town to investigate a murder.

Muscle boost gives Vera super strength for a short time.

[3][1] Picking dialogue choices gives points to different personality traits: empathetic, analytical, or assertive.

[2] Whispers of a Machine garnered generally positive reviews, and holds an average of 77/100 on aggregate web site Metacritic.

[4] John Walker of Rock Paper Shotgun gave an overall positive review: "I really enjoyed it, I really appreciated having a methodical, forthright adventure game to play, with excellent art and animations, good music, great acting, and a story worth hearing.