GHOST TRICK: Phantom Detective

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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:    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: English, 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
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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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  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Kirito2432
    Apr 14, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ghost trick phantom detective:
    This game has many verities of ways to play such as adventure and puzzle.
    You start out as a soul who has just been killed, you are told by Ray (a desk lamp, another ghost) out ghost tricks. You are then told that you will die when the sun rises in the morning! And so the story begins. You meet Lynne ( a young detective) who often dies, you follow her around and help her solver her case as you try to piece together the missing parts of your memory, as you have forgotten everything! You meet many quirky characters that all seem to be small roles, but later you find that they have a lot to do with what's going down tonight. The puzzles involve you using your ghost tricks, like going back in time to 4 minuets before someones death (but you can't do your own), you can also manipulate objects, this helps you save people. The game has a lot of trying and retrying. It also involves some timing. The game is over all fun and funny. There is never a doll moment in ghost trick, and the music is just fantastic, and so are the plot turns! I higly recommend this game to everyone to matter what age or what type of gamer!    … Expand
  2. smeargle05
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    Unforgettable characters, entrancing music, unique story and gameplay all wrapped in this colorful and slick package. Originally on the DS,Unforgettable characters, entrancing music, unique story and gameplay all wrapped in this colorful and slick package. Originally on the DS, the iOS version provides a clearer display (especially on the iPad) and it is easier to acquire, being a digital download. If you can't get your hands on the DS version, definitely get this. Beautiful game.… Expand
  4. 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… Expand
  5. Rasorite
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    Literally the best game I've ever played in my entire life. The puzzles alone are worth the money but then they also give you the best story,Literally the best game I've ever played in my entire life. The puzzles alone are worth the money but then they also give you the best story, best characters and best concept ever conceived. peak fiction.… Expand
  6. 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… Expand
  7. 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.    … Expand
  8. RunFish12B8
    Jun 29, 2023
    0
    The game is poorly optimized!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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