GHOST TRICK: Phantom Detective

GHOST TRICK: Phantom Detective

by CAPCOM Co., Ltd

816 ratings
51 reviews

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 2, 2012
  • May 17, 2021
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Unravel the mystery of your own death as a spirit with no memory. Possess objects and manipulate events to uncover the truth before your soul vanishes. Rewind time to alter fates and discover who killed you and why.

Interactive mystery gameplay
Possess and manipulate objects
Rewind time to change fate
Uncover your killer
Touching narrative
Based on acclaimed DS game
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What's New in GHOST TRICK

1.07.00

May 17, 2021

・Support added for iOS 9.0 through iOS 14.4.2 ・Display issues occuring on certain iOS and devices have been fixed.

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In-App Purchases

$4.99

Ch. 3 - Ch. 7

Ch. 3 - Ch. 7

User reviews

10 years later ... Where's the Sequel?!

Just got into this randomly this Saturday morning and wow, I spent my whole day playing. The story really does pull you in. It has the hallmark of those truly classic mystery games from the DS era - a simple mechanic, that get repeated, doubled, layered, and subverted. The plot was really engaging and the characters are complicated, the stakes serious, but it never lacks in goofy moments and silly jokes.

Played on a iPhone 12 Pro Max running iOS 16, no problems with the port!
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Difficult but extremely engaging and fun

I don’t recall exactly how I came across this game, but I pretty much exclusively play puzzler type games and I must say that this is one of the best ones out there. Yes, it’s a finite game and storyline, which some might balk at due to the price, but it’s still worth it in my opinion. The mechanics and ingenuity of this game are incredible and it really makes your brain work outside of the box in strange and delightful ways. Plus the story is good. It’s hard for a game to tick all the boxes—game play, story, mechanics, etc.—but Ghost Trick meets and surpasses these in extraordinary ways.

If they ever made another game like this, I’d buy it in a heartbeat.
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Would love to actually play the game.

This is a really interesting concept and I like the game play, but the text never ends. It felt like I was mostly just reading a story. The instructions could’ve been explained in half the time and a lot of the needless back and forth ultimately made me delete it. It would be better to cut back on the banter or give a skip option.
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One of my favorite games

I bought this game maybe 10 years ago and have re-downloaded and re-played it many times. You start out having died but have no memory of who you are. You have the ability to go back in time and manipulate objects. The storyline is intriguing and keeps you involved till the very end. The gameplay is a lot of fun figuring what object does what and the timing of when to do it. The writing is witty and funny. It's paid to unlock all chapters but definitely worth it. I keep coming back to this game when I forget the details to enjoy it all over again.
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A must-own despite one major flaw

Great characters, enthralling story, fun puzzle solving. The port is fantastic. I played it for hours without much hit to my battery level. One of the best games on iOS.

The major flaw is that you can’t share your purchase with family as it has to be done with an in-app purchase. So I need to dish out another $10 to share it. Lame.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Freezing/crashing during time travel sequences

Bug

Inability to re-download purchased chapters

Bug

Requested Features

3 requests

Sequel or additional content

Feature

Option to skip/speed up dialogue

Feature

Improved save/load functionality

Feature

FAQ

What is GHOST TRICK: Phantom Detective about?

This is an interactive mystery game where you play as a spirit who has lost their memory after being murdered. You must use your ghostly powers to possess objects and manipulate events to uncover the truth about your death before your soul vanishes at dawn.

What are the main gameplay mechanics?

The core mechanics involve using your "Powers of the Dead" to possess various objects and perform actions based on what you possess. You can also use a special ability to rewind time to 4 minutes before a person's death, allowing you to alter their fate and gather clues.

How much does the game cost?

Chapters 1 and 2 of the game are available for free. If you enjoy the story and wish to continue, the rest of the game can be purchased by buying additional chapters through the "Buy More Chapters" option on the title screen.

What platforms is GHOST TRICK: Phantom Detective available on?

This game is based on the critically acclaimed Nintendo DS game. The description implies it is available as a mobile application, but specific mobile operating system compatibility (iOS/Android) is not detailed.

What kind of story can I expect?

You can expect a touching and engaging narrative that focuses on unraveling a personal mystery. The story begins with your death and your quest to understand who you are, who killed you, and why, all within a limited timeframe.