Ghost Master (2003)

 PC
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 106 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 106
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 106
  3. Negative: 10 out of 106
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  1. NShep53
    Jan 6, 2017
    10
    Ghost Master is definitely the definition of a video game cult classic. It's similar to the Sims in style, but with ghosts. And instead of living the life as a person, you scare the sh*t out of people as ghosts. It's fun and cheap, go pick it up on Steam today.
  2. keefbaker
    Nov 13, 2013
    8
    This really is indeed quite fun. Appeals to the practical joker in you as you set up a haunting and wait to see what happens, then adding extra bits and... oh, it really is a lot of fun, I don't want to spoil it.
  3. PodejrzanyKaktu
    May 22, 2014
    10
    This game is my childhood. I was playing it when I was 6 years old. Ghost Master's my favourite game. My grandma bought it in the shop. When I saw it i was like: Ehhhh, what is this? After playing: OMG THANKS!!! I LOVE YOU!!! :)
  4. ZahruR.
    Oct 13, 2003
    9
    uuuuuhhhhh !!! this game ROCKS, you will looooove this GHOST ^_^
  5. overfiend87
    Aug 7, 2013
    9
    A old game, but definantly fun and worth the small price. You play as the ghost master, commanding ghosts and going on missions to scare hapless mortals and rescue trapped ghosts, but the mortals are not without their defences. Beware of Mediums, Witches and the Ghost Breakers (cause clearly breakin' makes you feel good) who will hunt down your ghosts and attempt to exorcise them from theA old game, but definantly fun and worth the small price. You play as the ghost master, commanding ghosts and going on missions to scare hapless mortals and rescue trapped ghosts, but the mortals are not without their defences. Beware of Mediums, Witches and the Ghost Breakers (cause clearly breakin' makes you feel good) who will hunt down your ghosts and attempt to exorcise them from the haunting location.

    This is a game I would love to see a sequal to as there are things that need a bit of altering to it with not much re-play value apart from attaining new powers by revisiting levels and scaring the wits out of people, which is always entertaining.    … Expand
  6. armh1313
    Oct 6, 2020
    10
    I've loved this game for over a decade and played it about 5 times all the way through.

    It has its downsides, the controls can be wonky at times and some of the puzzles are a little obtuse, but god this game is so much fun and the concept is just fantastic.

    It's a crying shame there was never a sequel.
  7. Malcolm
    Nov 2, 2010
    10
    An amazing game. Great idea, very nice atmosphere, also contains a lot of references and parodies. It starts so simple, yet grows harder later, the tasks also range from simple scare-them-all-away at the beginning to rather complex as the player advances in the game. Too bad that there are no plans to make a sequel as far as I know, it could use modern graphics and more missions.
  8. LauraB.
    Mar 28, 2004
    10
    This game is GREAT and im not kidding.
  9. ScottReid
    May 30, 2012
    10
    A great game! Fun, interesting, addictive. A sequel would be welcomed. Now they want more characters here.. hbafjlasfasffaawasfasfasfbsrejtdsrhsrhdsrhsrhshhrsrhvbres
  10. Skulb
    Mar 25, 2011
    8
    Although it could have used a few more locations and levels, as well as being a little less puzzle intense towards the end it`s a great title. Well worth the budget price on Steam.
  11. [Anonymous]
    Sep 13, 2003
    8
    Finished it in under 3 days tho.
  12. slippery
    Nov 12, 2013
    9
    I got this game really cheap in a steam sale, so right away, my expectations weren't super-high. Mostly I chose it because I've played so many games that now I'm just looking for unique and original experiences and boy did I get THAT with Ghost Master!

    This has been absolutely one of my favorite video games in recent years. This is a strategy game where you're in charge of a team    I got this game really cheap in a steam sale, so right away, my expectations weren't super-high. Mostly I chose it because I've played so many games that now I'm just looking for unique and original experiences and boy did I get THAT with Ghost Master!

    This has been absolutely one of my favorite video games in recent years.

    This is a strategy game where you're in charge of a team of ghosts, each with varying abilities. There are a variety of missions, but most boil down to: Scare these people away.

    In each mission there are new ghosts that you absolutely SHOULD try to release. Once you find them, you can use their powers, which is helpful.

    You have an energy meter that tells how many ghost-powers you can use at once, and in the beginning you have to balance between using a lot of small powers or using one big power. As you scare more people, you get more energy.

    The trick is that often, to release trapped ghosts, you have to scare a few people just enough to bump up the energy meter WITHOUT scaring away the people you need who have to perform some task to free the ghost (like playing a piano, looking in a mirror, or turning on a water pump).

    Later you have the opportunity to UPGRADE your ghosts' powers with new, often more powerful powers.

    The game levels up nicely, with newer missions becoming increasingly challenging, and with the release requirements for some ghosts needing strategy. Later, there are people (such as witches) who have the power to banish your ghosts from the mission (for which you'll lose points, not to mention losing an important team-member for that mission).

    This creates tension and requires you to keep an eye on your ghosts, protect them, use strategy, etc.

    You can also REPLAY missions to go back and free ghosts you missed or just build up more energy you can use to buy new powers.

    There's a LOT of replay value because you can go back later with different ghosts and try the scenario again using other tactics.

    All in all, Ghost Master is a charming, inventive, intelligent and very original and unique game. Those looking for an action game will be disappointed, but people who like puzzles, tactical games and adventure games will certainly enjoy Ghost Master a lot.    … Expand
  13. ZiddersRoofurry
    Aug 20, 2014
    10
    If you're into sim games like Dungeon Keeper 1&2, Zoo Tycoon, or Evil Genius then you will love this adorable little gem of a game. It has a fun Goosebumps/Halloweentown-esque style, and the designers put a lot of effort into making the intricacies of the game easy to understand via the games intro tutorial. There's a decent amount of replay value, too due to your being able to go back andIf you're into sim games like Dungeon Keeper 1&2, Zoo Tycoon, or Evil Genius then you will love this adorable little gem of a game. It has a fun Goosebumps/Halloweentown-esque style, and the designers put a lot of effort into making the intricacies of the game easy to understand via the games intro tutorial. There's a decent amount of replay value, too due to your being able to go back and replay missions with the new ghosts you've earned thus making it possible to complete missions in entirely new ways. It's too bad we won't be seeing a sequel any time soon because this game deserves to be expanded on.… Expand
  14. Cz3rw0ny
    Apr 5, 2021
    8
    This game was a lot of fun, I really enjoyed the fresh idea for gameplay and overall mechanics.
  15. Lelik_mc_kawai
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    Игра которая вселяет страх! Outlast отдыхает
  16. JENOVAisMYmom
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    It's funny, campy and has cool gameplay but first of all it's part of my child.
  17. FirstSpawn
    Apr 1, 2021
    8
    Одна из моих любимых игр! (Насколько я знаю не имеющая аналогов).
    Атмосфера, геймлпей (хоть управление могло бы быть и поудобнее) идеальные лично для меня.
    Игра сделанная с душой ♥
  18. kruci
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    Rewelacyjna gra, niesamowicie unikalna - co niestety okazało sie jej największym problemem. Z powodu słabej sprzedaży nie zdecydowano sie na kontynuacje. A kiedy trafiła do tańszych reedycji i gazet i ludzie ją docenili. Było już zbyt późno.

Awards & Rankings

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#47 Best PC Game of 2003
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#40 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
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#98 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. GameZone
    90
    Another great feature of this game is the mission varieties to mix up the action and the open-ended style of gameplay throughout a few Acts.
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  2. Yahoo!
    80
    Sick Puppies' Ghost Master has turned the whole horror genre on its head, though, and come up with an ingenious anti-mix of "The Sims" and "Beetlejuice"... An original and entertaining idea that has been excellently implemented.
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  3. Eurogamer
    70
    For all its ambition and the obvious effort put into creating a fun and somewhat original title, Ghost Master doesn't have a lot of life in it past the initial novelty of scaring the crap out of people.
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