Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Reviews

Story is engaging and all of the characters are super fun and unique! Bit challenging, took me so long to figure out some of the puzzles but that's probably a reflection on my skill level more than anything else lol

It might not be what you expect. It's more of a 2D puzzle game that masquerades as a detective game. Still, the art and style is very cool, the characters are interesting and varied. The gameplay is very smooth and well paced. There's a mystery you are out to solve but it pretty much gets solved as you progress, without you having to figure much out outside 2D puzzles. It's very different game from Ace Attourney, but maybe even more engaging and interesting.

I liked the game. I played the game blind and it captures the zeitgeist of the orginal release year era perfectly. quirky and lovable characters and love for little details can be found everywhere. the new soundtrack is very good and a nice extra. The story is great until the end but I tend to say the ending is a negative point for me but it still made me shed tears.

If you're into Ace Attorney its a must buy for me I enjoyed it but didn't really fall in love til the very end where all the reveals show off how incredible the writing is

replayed this game after a decade. still one of the most thrilling little puzzle mystery games i've ever come across. so hard to not fall in love with every character and piece of music throughout the whole thing. one of those games that you can't talk about until you've finished it because of how jam-packed it is with twists and discoveries. not many games can balance being so intricate and well-paced as much as they are deeply touching; this one does it perfectly

Ghost trick is one of the best mystery games I've played, primary reason for that being the story, that manages to keep a player engaged for more than 10 hours while staying cohesive and thought out incredibely well. The characters are diverse and unique, every one with its own shenanigans, resulting in really fun interactions. The gameplay and art direction accomodate each other perfectly making the game stand out even more. Another integral part of the experience is soundtrack, which now belongs in the panteon of my all-time favourite game OSTs. In conclusion, one of the best expebriences I've had in gaming, can't recommend enough.

Quirky characters, brilliant narrative, challenging puzzles, and an outstanding soundtrack. What more could you want? As a first-time player, I went into this game with no idea of what to expect. Having now beaten the game, I could not be more grateful to have added this to my library. For me, it's a 10/10. I highly encourage others to try it out. It takes getting used to, but it is well worth the investment.

Lovely game. Some good puzzle ideas and great style (character art, backgrounds, soundtrack, animations, and palettes). Interesting story. Finished on DS and recompleted on PC as soon as it launched. Played well on W10 with a m+kb, with a controller, and on Steam Deck.

I'd recommend playing this in a way that allows you to digest the story and enjoy each level without rushing, but while expecting to play through the game reasonably compactly. The pacing will keep you hooked and you will naturally want to get back to it as soon as you can. I'd say this was on the easier side than the harder side puzzle-wise - if you 'lose' you never have to go back very far. The game is very generous with hints throughout and you can often brute-force the puzzles if you need to, though one or two are a little more clever. I did appreciate that the puzzles fit what is going on in the story, and that at the point where you start to 'get' the puzzle format the story gets more engaging so you don't end up bored or anything. If you are finding the game a little overexplainy at any point, you can fast forward through any dialogue that you don't like. It's twisty - I figured some stuff out ahead of time but not everything. The characters are fun, goofy and quirky, though with some serious moments here and there. The music will very much remind you of the original Ace Attorney, if you've played that, as it's the same composer. Bright and synthy. A couple of the later puzzles are a little easier than they perhaps should have been for that point in the game, and I also felt one of the villain characters motivationally didn't quite hit the mark... but by and large this is a very solid game. Also, everyone needs a little Missile in their life. :)

This game narrative is Absolute cinema, Kino Ending. Based and hilarious character design. Gigachad detective. Creative puzzle mechanic that really fun to trial and error with timing. I would recommend if you like Adv genre with Point&Click puzzle.