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Jake Hunter Detective Story: Ghost of the Dusk
3DS
Released On: Sep 28, 2018
65
6.3
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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17% Positive
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
65
17% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
83% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
0% Negative
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I think Jake Hunter Detective Story: Ghost of the Dusk accomplishes what it sets out to do. It’s more interactive visual novel than it is a typical vidoegame, but if you’re in the mood for a casual yet compelling experience that’s well written with a strong cast and solid presentation, you can’t go wrong here. The DS is the perfect platform for such an experience, and for those of us wanting to itch that Hotel Dusk/Last Window itch, Jake Hunter is a great option.
Jake Hunter Detective Story: Ghost of the Dusk is heading in the right direction in terms of improvement but it still has a ways to go.
Ultimately, I found solving Ghost of the Dusk’s mysteries to be a tad rote by the end. Still, despite some slight repetition, the mechanics here are soundly implemented and I rather liked my time in Jake Hunter’s world. There are multiple extra cases (which were formerly mobile releases in Japan) available to play, including a hilarious bonus that depicts Jake in a chibi form, which should keep players busy for a good, long time. Don’t sleep on Ghost in the Dusk; it’s a pleasant addition to the 3DS library of games.
Jake Hunter Detective Story: Ghost of the Dusk brings some interesting elements for fans of visual novels and murder mysteries thanks to its appealing art style and content to explore. It does not fully live up to the genre's reputation, though, as the challenge level falls short of expectations an the feeling of progression in the game's plot lacks consistency.
Jake Hunter: Ghost of the Dusk feels like a game that could have been released in 1987 with little to no changes. Hell, even the story feels straight out of the '80s even though it takes place in our present day.
Ghost of the Dusk is likely not going to help much putting Jake Hunter on the map in the West. For every step forward its main story takes, the side cases negate with dull and drawn-out sessions of tap-the-screen, making them feel more like padding that will try the patience of even devoted visual novel fans.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 User Ratings
6.3
64% Positive
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User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 User Ratings
6.3
64% Positive
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
9% Mixed
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1 Rating
27% Negative
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Summary A shaky lead about a stiff in a haunted house puts Jake Hunter on a perilous path of clues and dark secrets. When the owner of the home comes clean that the place is cursed and the body count starts rising, Jake realizes he's facing a threat unlike any other. Experience a new chapter in the Jake Hunter saga, along with five additional ha...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- 3DS
Initial Release Date: Sep 28, 2018
Developer:
- Arc System Works
Publisher: Aksys Games
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