Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

June 30, 2023

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Solve your own murder in this quirky, puzzle-packed mystery classic, now in HD! BANG! A single bullet rings out in the dark city. But as one life ends, the story is just getting started... Sissel wakes up as a ghost and realises he has lost his memory along with his …

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Critic Reviews (36)

Adam Conner GameXplain Jun 2023
100.0 /100
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Albert Lichi Cubed3 Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

82.0

"Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective was always a hidden gem that deserves recognition for its innovative gameplay, engaging storyline, and charming presentation. It successfully blends puzzle-solving elements with an intriguing narrative, making it a must-play for fans of the adventure and …"

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Alberto Desfassiaux Atomix Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"This remaster version of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is a great way to revive the Nintendo DS classic, but the lack of real extras are a pretty importante downside."

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Alejandro Serrador Generación Xbox Jun 2023
88.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"Since its inception, the video game has deployed an aesthetic spectrum that has enabled new ways of representing death. It could be thought that the differences between the video game and other media such as cinema arise from the meeting …"

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Andrew Farrell SmashPad Jun 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Not being able to turn the ever-present bright flashes off is a shame, but Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is a ridiculously unique, captivating game that is very much worth puzzling through."

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Anthony Mann ZTGD Jun 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"I also don’t know what to expect if this game does well as this is a story that has an ending but maybe we will see these mechanics come back? It’s a really unique game that I think plays best …"

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Austin Suther TechRaptor Jun 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

88.0

"Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective might be a port of an older title, but newcomers shouldn&s;t hesitate to check out why this became such a cult classic. A gripping story and deceptively complex puzzles make this one of Capcom&s;s best titles."

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Charlie Kelly Checkpoint Gaming Jun 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective now being playable on modern platforms is an incredibly exciting occasion worth celebrating. Its involved puzzle mechanics are as satisfying to unfold as ever as you glide between interaction points, moving that last piece to create …"

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Chris White God is a Geek Jun 2023
80.0 /100

"Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective still holds up almost 13 years later, with plenty of variety in its puzzles and some fantastic music."

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CJ Andriessen Destructoid Jun 2023
80.0 /100

"Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won&s;t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash."

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Cole Kronman Slant Magazine Jun 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"You’ll also feel like you’ve helped write one. Ghost Trick is a story about stories, about how the invisible machinations of a guiding hand can create something whole and beautiful. It could only ever be a video game. At the …"

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Danilo Dellafrana The Games Machine Jun 2023
82.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective reconfirms itself as a gripping detective story, characterised by unique ideas and mechanics and populated by razor-sharp situations that will keep your attention until the end credits. After that you are unlikely to replay it, not …"

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David Flynn GamingTrend Jun 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is one of the best puzzle games out there, and this remaster only improves on perfection. Its sharp and witty writing is accompanied by a gripping murder mystery plot, a beautiful art style, and an ear …"

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David Silbert The Punished Backlog Jun 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

84.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

82.0

"Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective will keep you entertained with its characters and puzzles, but falls short of being a timeless mystery."

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Fingal Belmont Niche Gamer Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is a gripping and utterly engrossing story full of twists and stimulating puzzles that will keep gamers drawn in. Veterans will find that the immaculate presentation of this HD version will be worth experiencing if they …"

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Gareth Newnham Impulsegamer Jun 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

94.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

92.0

"Ghost Trick Phantom detective was one of the best games on the DS and is now one of the best games on modern hardware."

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Gianluca Arena Spaziogames Jun 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"Ghost Trick is both another brilliant little game from another era and another lazy remaster that doesn&s;t add anything really new to it. It is still recommended to anyone who never played the original, yet it&s;s a bit on the …"

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Henry Stockdale GameSkinny Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"A Capcom charmer returns from the dead with a definitive remaster ."

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Jakub Kowalski GBAtemp Jun 2023
76.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

73.0

"Ghost Trick was one of the classics for me, and one of the games that really took advantage of the hardware it was on way back in the day. With that being said, this is a remaster, which comes with …"

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James Paley COGconnected Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"A good mystery should hook you right from the beginning. Solving your own murder is a juicy hook, to say the least. Better still, there’s a fascinating narrative beyond that elevator pitch. The mechanics are unique and engaging, the graphics …"

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Javier Escribano Hobby Consolas Jun 2023
80.0 /100

"Ghost Trick: Ghost Detective receives a somewhat poor remaster on Switch, PS4, Xbox, and PC, but enough to rediscover an almost forgotten gem from the creator of Ace Attorney. His way of presenting and solving the puzzles is unique in …"

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Josh Tolentino RPG Site Jun 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

92.0

"Really more of a guardian angel, if you think about it."

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Kate Gray Nintendo Life Jun 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

94.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

98.0

"Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective was one of the best games on Nintendo DS. Now it is one of the best games on Nintendo Switch. If you&s;re a fan of Ace Attorney, Danganronpa, AI: The Somnium Files, any of the games …"

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Keenan McCall Twinfinite Jun 2023
90.0 /100

"When all is said and done, the HD remaster of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is an ideal way to check out this fantastic title. Though it might still suffer from some awkward puzzle logic, those that give it a chance …"

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Kelsey Raynor VG247 Jun 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"All in all, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective pairs distinct gameplay with a strong story and characters you will surely become affectionate towards. I can’t recommend it enough, and if you do play it, make sure to stick around until the …"

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Kerry Brunskill PC Gamer Jun 2023
92.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Ghost Trick is an essential and engrossing experience for any PC gamer."

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Majkol Robuschi IGN Italy Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

84.0

"Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is a high-definition re-release of a cult game from the Nintendo DS era, which in this high-definition version has one more chance to be appreciated by fans of the mystery stories and puzzles typical of the …"

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Nathaniel Stevens Digital Chumps Jun 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"Ghost Trick: The Phantom Detective from Capcom is a challenging and creative puzzle game that casts the same logic-driven shadow as its gaming cousins in the Ace Attorney series. It offsets its incredibly large amount of difficulty with a strong …"

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Neil Bolt PlayStation Universe Jun 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"The murder mystery puzzler makes the jump to PlayStation as Capcom successfully revives Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective. Captivating characters, an engrossing mystery, and inventive puzzles ensure Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective&s;s appeal is alive and well in 2023."

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Ravi Sinha GamingBolt Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

78.0

"Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective isn&s;t looking to overhaul what made the original version so memorable. It offers sleeker HD visuals and rearranged music while retaining the same great music, writing and characters. Some of the newer features feel superfluous, but …"

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Richard Walker Xbox Achievements Jun 2023
81.0 /100

"A crisp and cracking remaster of a little known Nintendo DS curio, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is Capcom doing what it does best – bringing back its old games in carefully considered, elegantly made revivals. This is no exception."

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Shaan Joshi TechRaptor Jun 2023
100.0 /100

"Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is, simply put, a masterpiece. If you&s;re at all interested in adventure games, this one is a must-play."

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Stephen Tailby Push Square Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

83.0

"After more than 10 years, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective resurrects on relevant platforms. Fortunately, it&s;s always been a great game, with some intriguing puzzles, a unique premise, and a mystery that builds and builds right to the very end. Fans …"

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TJ Denzer Shacknews Jun 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"This new version of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective was a surprising delight to see out of Capcom. We’ve seen plenty of the Phoenix Wright games make a return, but Ghost Trick is quite the interesting spinoff. It offers a compelling …"

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Todd Black The Outerhaven Productions Jun 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Ghost Trick Phantom Detective is a worthy remaster of a DS game you might not have tried before. It won&s;t be for everyone, but if you like a challenge, you might want to give this title a shot, especially if …"

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Tyler Treese PlayStation LifeStyle Jun 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

97.0

"Ghost Trick’s cohesion is why it is so special. The gameplay connects cleanly into its story, which ties together neatly and wraps up so well with an unforgettable, heartstring-pulling twist."

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