Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective (2023)

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

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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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