Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

 Xbox One
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Xboxygen
    Jun 27, 2023
    With this remaster, Capcom is giving us the chance to discover or rediscover one of Shu Takumi's works in the best possible conditions. The modernised gameplay, reworked animations, rearranged music and integration of Ghost Puzzles do the licence proud. There are, however, a few shortcomings inherent to the original work and its medium. The lack of a Save option and the length of some of the dialogues slightly tarnish the experience, but that is trivial compared to the pleasure we had in thwarting fate.

Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best Xbox One Game of 2023
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#2 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2023

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 39
  3. Negative: 12 out of 39
  1. Awkylold
    Jul 3, 2023
    9
    I enjoyed this game on the Nintendo DS back then, and enjoyed it even more now. Updated visuals and an orchestrated soundtrack (with an optionI enjoyed this game on the Nintendo DS back then, and enjoyed it even more now. Updated visuals and an orchestrated soundtrack (with an option to switch to the original), An art gallery that unlocks as you progress through the game, and a good story with likeable characters. It is well worth it!
    Only cons I would say are having no physical release outside of Japan, and not having an optional 16:9 mode like the Onimusha remaster. But I think it was kept in 4:3 only for narrative reasons. Also the framerate is inconsistant with no way to change it on the Switch version.    … Full Review »
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