GHOST TRICK: Phantom Detective iOS
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Feb 2, 2012
  • Also On: DS
GHOST TRICK: Phantom Detective Image
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87 out of 100

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8.2 out of 10

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  • Summary: Experience this much beloved, touching story for yourself. Try this brand-new kind of "Interactive Mystery" for free right now!

    *Devices and iOS supported: iPhone 3GS or later, iPod touch, iPad with iOS 4.3 or later
    *iPhone 3G / iPod touch 2G are not supported
    *Languages: Engl    ish, French, Italian, German, Spanish

    ◆ This Story Starts with Your Death
    In an obscure corner of the city, a single bullet takes your life, but that’s not all it takes. When you awaken as a spirit, you realize you have no recollection of who you are. Thus begins your search for the answers to these questions: “Who am I?”, “Who killed me?”, and “Why was I killed?”

    One night is all you have to answer these questions before your soul vanishes at dawn’s first light, and your only lead is the female detective who witnessed your death...

    ◆ "Possess" and "Manipulate" Your Way to the Truth!
    As the main character, you can possess and manipulate objects, such as a guitar or an umbrella, using your "Powers of the Dead". A variety of actions will be available to you depending on what you possess. Strive to possess the truth itself!

    ◆ Rewind Time "4 Minutes Before Death" to Change Fate!
    Death seems to follow you wherever you go, but you can do something about that! Using one of your ghostly powers, go back to a point 4 minutes before a person’s death and change their fate!

    ◆ Chapters 1 and 2 are Free!
    Should this touching tale “possess” you, the rest of the story is available for purchase under “Buy More Chapters” on the title screen.

    ◆Based on the Critically Acclaimed Nintendo DS Game
    *GameSpot Best of 2011 Awards - Best Handheld Game Winner
    *GameTrailers Game of the Year Awards 2011 - Best Nintendo DS Game Winner

    *For iPod touch and iPad users, a Wi-Fi environment will be necessary to purchase additional chapters.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Gameblog.fr
    Feb 21, 2012
    100
    Ghost Trick is a fantastic adventure / puzzle game, and its iOS version doesn't lose any of its strengths next to the original DS version. This is a must-have, perfectly suited to the touch interface, and what's more : the two first chapters are free, the rest can be purchased in-app if you want to finish the story, manipulating the hhost of the hero to possess objects and change the destiny of the other characters of this well-crafted story.
  2. Slide to Play
    Feb 3, 2012
    100
    Ghost Trick was one of the best games on the DS, and now it's one of the best on iOS as well. You must play this game.
  3. Absolute Games
    Mar 13, 2012
    84
    Ghost Trick is a story about loneliness that leads to unnecessary aggression and stirs the appetite for revenge. It's a touching tale of kindness, loyalty, and redemption. Only after experiencing a shocking number of secrets at the very end, you will realize how many metaphors are hidden within this game. And it's enough to forgive Ghost Trick for its stringent linearity, unskippable cutscenes, and a penchant for overly chatty dialogue.
  4. VideoGamer
    Feb 8, 2012
    70
    As a whole, though, it's an elegantly crafted thriller that stands out as an original, charming and beautiful adventure. As an experience it's well worth the price of admission, but sadly Ghost Trick lets itself down with its overall simplicity and the disappointment of its crucial final act.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Linkby90
    10
    An entertaining evolution of the old point-and-click games with an amazing storyline, incredibly breathtaking turns of vents and unforgettable characters... a work of art which exudes the genius of the game designer behind it: Shu Takumi.
    MUST-HAVE. Also if you previously purchased it on Nintendo DS.    … Expand
  2. Cozash
    10
    An absolutely amazing game, I'm still half way through playing and I'm really loving it. It makes me think in a way I want to and as the characters stories are revealed it just gets more and more interesting. No doubts about it this is worth 10/10… Expand

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