Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is a fan favorite from the Nintendo DS released over a decade ago. Legendary game creator Shu Takumi’s critically acclaimed title is a point-and-click puzzle solver, where you unravel the mystery behind your own murder. The story follows Sissel, a ghost who uses his paranormal powers to possess and manipulate various objects. He also has the ability to switch between the real and the ghost world. It is also worth mentioning that the spirit wakes up with amnesia after dying and has no prior memory of his former life. He only recalls his recent death and searches for the truth. You can get a taste of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective through the demo that’s live now.
Capcom has decided to release a remastered version of this game on multiple platforms. The game’s creator himself announced this during the Capcom Showcase 2023. Here’s what you need to know about the Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective demo, from how to play it and all the available platforms.
Everything we know about Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective so far
Even though the critics loved this game, its sales figures were not commendable. During its release, the game was a bestseller, but it could not continue on that trajectory. Its loyal fans expressed their dismay over it as the game did not get the widespread recognition it deserved.
However, the remaster will be coming out with updated HD graphics and fresh new soundtracks around this time. It will also be available on multiple platforms, further expanding the game’s targeted audience. The release might finally put this game on the map.
What to expect from Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
If it is the first time you are hearing about the game, you should keep certain things in mind.
- Ghost Trick is primarily an adventure puzzle-centric game. That means you should not anticipate adrenaline-fueling gameplay mechanics from it.
- You also need a lot of brainstorming to figure out the clues and solve the puzzles accordingly. Basically, the game requires a lot of patience and thinking on the player’s part.
- Even though the game is narrative-driven, it follows a linear path. The player can not make choices that would result in a drastic change in the outcome. However, at times you can save a certain non-playable character’s life if you decide upon it.
- The game provides most of the information with character dialogues. Seeing that, there would be a lot of words that it will throw at you. You will definitely have to pay proper attention to them for progression.
- Expect around 10 hours of playthrough going into the game. It will be divided into 18 chapters for you to experience.
Demo, Release Date, and Platforms
According to Capcom’s announcement, you can download and play the game’s free demo from Steam, PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, or Xbox Store. It is available right now, so make sure to download it right away before the demo is taken down.
The Remaster is set for a release date of June 30th, 2023. It will come out on platforms like PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
There is no information on whether the game will be available on next-gen consoles like the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S. However, players might be able to play Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective on platforms that support backwards compatibility.
Are you excited about the release of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective? Let us know in the comments below if you’ll be trying out the demo and what you think about it.
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