sissel my beloved

i think this is my favorite cast in a game. ghost trick features such a wide array of characters, ALL of them extremely charismatic and most of them much more complex than i expected. both of those qualities also stem from and contribute to the mysterious nature of an incredibly well-paced whodunit plot that continuously raises questions to keep the player intrigued.

the game doesn't shy away from answering each one of those questions either, but without ever hitting you with walls of tedious exposition or turning the story into a convoluted mess -- on the contrary; despite the frequent twists and turns, the plot is exceptionally tight. and although it often touches on some darker themes, ghost trick consistently maintains a light-hearted, goofy tone that never gets obnoxious. it's crazy how shu takumi makes writing seem so easy here.

the excellent narrative is supported by smooth animation, iconic character design and charming environments (the atmosphere of the restaurant, in particular, made me smile). the art is just so good. although i initially had my doubts on the gameplay, it only gets better as you make progress. the puzzle scenarios are as wacky as the story itself, which keeps the gameplay from ever becoming repetitive.

i was originally gonna rate this a little lower but the more i think about it, the more i realize that i enjoy everything about this game. can't think of a single negative thing to say. play it

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2022


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