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Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.

Jun 30, 2023

Adventure
Action
Deduction
Detective
Mystery
StoryRich

Strengths

An original puzzle structure closely tied to the narrative, combining the “power of the dead” with a system that rewinds time by four minutes
A solid mystery story filled with successive twists and an impressive ending concerning the protagonist’s identity
Humorous, highly distinctive characters and exaggerated animated direction

Weaknesses

Repeated reports of stability problems on mobile, including app crashes, failure to launch, and black screens after returning to the app
The lack of skip or fast-forward functions means repeating the same dialogue and scenes after failure
Timing judgments in some puzzles are strict or unintuitive, sometimes requiring a walkthrough

Graphics100
Content100
Sound100
Story82
Gameplay77
Value50

This AI-generated analysis is provided for reference only and does not represent the official views of WAME. It may differ from the original reviews or contain inaccurate information. Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

Game Schedule

ReleaseJun 30, 2023PC·MOBILE·Nintendo·PlayStation · GLOBALAdd

Game Description

Solve your own murder in this quirky, puzzle-packed mystery classic, now in HD! BANG! A single bullet rings out in the dark city. But as one life ends, the story is just getting started... Sissel wakes up as a ghost and realises he has lost his memory along with his life. “Who am I? Who killed me? And why?” With only a few hours until sunrise — and oblivion — to uncover these answers, Sissel must solve the mystery of his own murder, starting with the detective who may have witnessed the crime... Using the powers of the dead, you can possess and manipulate objects and even rewind time as you work to solve brainteasing puzzles in a story chock-full of quirky humour and charming characters. This long-awaited HD remaster of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic mystery puzzle game directed by Shu Takumi, creator of the Ace Attorney series, features upgraded visuals and sound. Enjoy new music arrangements by celebrated Great Ace Attorney composer Yasumasa Kitagawa which are fully synchronized with the original music so you can switch between them at any time during gameplay. There's also a new gallery of artwork and music. This is no trick: it’s the ultimate version of this puzzle-solving mystery adventure classic!

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

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