Solving crimes are often easier said than done, especially when looking for clues and evidence at a crime scene is difficult. But what if you can hear what was said at the scene as the crime was taking place? Today's #SteamSpotlight feature shines the spotlight on a game that lets you do just that.
Without further ado, here's what you have to know about Unheard - Voices of Crime.
#SteamSpotlight feature: 'Unheard - Voices of Crime'
(Photo : NEXT Studios / 505 Games / Screenshot taken from Steam)
Released on March 29, 2019, Unheard - Voices of Crime is developed by NEXT Studios and published by NEXT Studios and 505 Games. It is an indie detective mystery role-playing game that lets you investigate crime scenes using a special device that lets you hear what has been said at the scene.
What you hear will help you solve the crime, so paying attention to what was said is very crucial in this game. You'll have to match names to faces and connect the dots in order to solve the mystery.
Open-Ended Narrative
How the story of this game goes is entirely up to you and how you choose to investigate. There is a possibility that one crime you're investigating will intersect with another, so you'll have to observe and listen keenly.
Here is the official launch trailer for Unheard - Voices of Crime to get a better idea of what the game has to offer.
Steam Reviews for 'Unheard - Voices of Crime'
Unheard - Voices of Crime has more than 30,000 user reviews on Steam as of press time. These reviews have been categorized by Steam as "Overwhelmingly Positive."
"As someone who loves detective and puzzle games, Unheard - Voices of Crime immediately caught my attention," a Steam user named Inno said in a review. "The game offers a unique experience, blending mystery-solving with an audio-based detective mechanic."
"It's not the most polished and best looking game visually, but it's an interesting concept," user Royc00n said in a separate review. "You play as a detective trying to solve mysteries while only given the audio from different crime scenes."
"The puzzles are cool, and it kinda touches the surface of other great puzzle games like Return of the Obra Dinn," Royc00n added.
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