GHOST TRICK: Phantom Detective

 iOS
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  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. AppSpy
    Feb 3, 2012
    100
    GHOST TRICK: Phantom Detective, quite simply, feels like it was always destined for the App Store and now that it's here you should definitely grab it; funny, clever and fun - easily a must have.
  5. Gamer.no
    Mar 9, 2012
    90
    Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective offers a great and eccentric cast, well-written dialogue and a unique take on the point-and-click genre. If you skipped the Nintendo DS release you should not let this one pass by unnoticed.
  6. Eurogamer Portugal
    Feb 13, 2012
    90
    Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is a true genius title. If you're looking for something unique and amazing do not hesitate, buy this.
  7. Gamezebo
    Feb 7, 2012
    90
    If the game would've sped up the dialogue, I don't think I would've had anything to complain about. Still, it's a minor blemish on an otherwise fantastic title.
  8. TouchGen
    Feb 7, 2012
    90
    Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective gripped me right away, and held me in a strong grip for more than eight hours. Finding out what had happened soon became something I pondered when making dinner, or riding my bike to work. Few games has this effect on me, but this NDS classic certainly has the story few games can rival.
  9. Multiplayer.it
    Feb 7, 2012
    90
    Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective was a real jewel on the Nintendo DS and it's more so on the iOS platform, thanks to the high-resolution graphics and sounds. Don't miss it.
  10. Pocket Gamer UK
    Feb 3, 2012
    90
    A zany adventure with heart, humour, and a truly unique concept. If you missed this peerless cult classic on DS, do not let it pass you by again.
  11. 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.
  12. 4P.de
    Mar 20, 2012
    82
    Ghost Trick is a clever adventure where you travel into the past of deceased to solve intelligent puzzles in order to investigate your own death – very entertaining.
  13. 3DJuegos
    Feb 10, 2012
    82
    Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective was an excellent game on the Nintendo DS and so it is on the iOS platform.
  14. TouchArcade
    Feb 7, 2012
    80
    The only problem here is that not everyone likes a talker. Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective's only real flaw (which is also, paradoxically enough, its strongest quality) is the fact that it is extremely heavy on the narrative. More than half of your time in the game will be spent reading.
  15. 148Apps
    Feb 3, 2012
    80
    I'd highly recommend trying out more than just the first two chapters of GHOST TRICK: Phantom Detective. They're good, but just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what this game has to offer. Essential for those who like something different.
  16. 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.
  17. Metro GameCentral
    Feb 3, 2012
    70
    Still the same innovative-but-flawed puzzler as on the DS, but now far cheaper and with even more attractive visuals.

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#33 Best iOS Game of 2012
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#16 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2012
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#68 Most Shared iOS Game of 2012

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 120 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 100 out of 120
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 120
  3. Negative: 18 out of 120
  1. Cozash
    Feb 13, 2012
    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 theAn 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… Full Review »
  2. Linkby90
    Apr 21, 2012
    10
    An entertaining evolution of the old point-and-click games with an amazing storyline, incredibly breathtaking turns of vents and unforgettableAn 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.    … Full Review »
  3. miccael
    Aug 28, 2018
    10
    Such an awesome story, artstyle and cool idea. And the cute doggie! I wish it was remastered or at least ported on PC/Consoles. This is theSuch an awesome story, artstyle and cool idea. And the cute doggie! I wish it was remastered or at least ported on PC/Consoles. This is the definition of genre perfection. Music is 10/10 too… Full Review »
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