Underplayed Gems

Ghost Song (2022)

Ghost Song cover
Developer
Old Moon
Publisher
Humble Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.2 of 5, 1,443 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A solitary, oppressive trek through a dead world where every glowing cavern and hostile creature deepens the mystery.

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What players say

Players praise the atmosphere, art, story and soundtrack but are split on the execution. The movement feels clunky, backtracking can be tedious, and some find the final hours a chore. There are missable upgrades and frustrating runs back to bosses. Many call it a solid but flawed Metroidvania that leans more toward the Metroid side of the genre.

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