Session Respect Score
"Short horror puzzle exploring fear of darkness through abstract mindscape."
Minimum session
30 min
Pausability
At save points
Resume friendliness
Some reorientation
FOMO pressure
Zero FOMO
Focus required
Intense
Session structure
Story chapters
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About they whisper softly to me is a horror game in development by Pie On A Plate Productions. You take upon the persona of an unnamed character, and must transverse the abstract landscape of their unconscious mind in order discover the root of their irrational fear of the dark. Controls WASD - move Left click - flashlight toggle M - map E - interact Shift - sprint Estimated running time: 30-45 minutes To install: Extract the .exe and data file to the same location. This may take up to a minute or two, depending on your computer speed. Run the .exe file. (they whisper softly to me_demo.exe) Hardware Requirements(Estimated): Minimum: i3 processor or 3.0ghz equivalent Dedicated graphics card (VRAM 1GB) **If no graphics card, expect ~30fps** 4GB RAM 1.5GB hard drive space Recommended: i5 processor or 3.5ghz equivalent 2GB VRAM or more 6GB RAM 1.5GB hard drive space **Please note that Mac and Linux are not yet supported** Final Game Release Date: October 2017 KNOWN BUGS: -Save lamp does not display "Save successful" (It still saves though) -Inescapable corner between tree and car in the second "area" of the big, outside courtyard level (If you get stuck here, just reload the game and you will appear at your last save lamp) -Snow particle effect causing significant lag -Current in game settings do little to reduce lag when turned down (In order to get around this, simply relaunch the game, and choose a lower setting on the launch menu rather than from within the game itself) Developer's Note Because this is a free demo, I only ask that you share your feedback once you have completed it. Please answer things like: "What did you enjoy?", "What did you dislike?", "What do you wish was included?" and so on. Also, while I did my best to rid the game of all the bugs I could, please report any you may have found and what you were doing when it occurred. Keep in mind that this is just a demo, and what is shown does not necessarily represent the finished product. Some issues you may encounter are known and all levels are subject to improvement. This is my first game, so please be gentle ;) Thank you so much for playing, and I hope you enjoy! -Pie On A Plate Productions (Just David Campbell III for now.) PS. If the game stutters or lags too much, turn down the settings. This can be achieved in the launcher that appears right when the .exe is clicked, or in the options menu in the game itself by hitting the ESC key. This is a puzzle game as well as a horror game. Use your surroundings for clues. **Donations are greatly appreciated and allow me to continue to learn, grow, and create games like this one (and hopefully even better!)** Contact with bugs, suggestions, or anything in between at: pieonaplateproductions@gmail.com
they whisper softly to me is a horror game in development by Pie On A Plate Productions. You take upon the persona of an unnamed character, and must transverse the abstract landscape of their unconscious mind in order discover the root of their irrational fear of the dark.
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They Whisper Softly to Me — Session FAQ
- How long does a session of They Whisper Softly to Me take?
- The minimum meaningful session for They Whisper Softly to Me is approximately 30 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
- Can you pause They Whisper Softly to Me?
- They Whisper Softly to Me uses save points or manual saves. You'll need to reach a checkpoint before exiting to avoid losing progress — factor this into your session planning.
- Does They Whisper Softly to Me pressure you to keep playing?
- They Whisper Softly to Me has no FOMO mechanics — no timed events, live content, or narrative cliffhangers. You can stop whenever you want without feeling like you're missing out.
- What is They Whisper Softly to Me's Session Respect Score?
- They Whisper Softly to Me has a Session Respect Score of 7.0/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.







