Underplayed Gems

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective (2023)

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective cover
Developer
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
4.9 of 5, 8,329 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 12 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A witty, puzzle-driven ghost story where you manipulate objects and rewind time to solve a murder, blending quirky humor with a tense, atmospheric mystery.

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What players say

Players praise the inventive puzzle mechanics and tight, suspenseful story that rewards playing without spoilers. The soundtrack and quirky characters are highlights, though some find the four-minute rewind sequences tedious and note the control scheme shows its 2010 DS origin.

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Screenshots

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