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Play Overview
The puzzles are mind-bending to solve, but it’s the unique way of gaining first-hand insight into the overarching narrative, by living through the eyes of the strong range of characters, that makes the game stand out.
Our examiner, Ellen Robertson, first checked Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Andy Robertson and updated 3 weeks ago.
Play Style
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Age Ratings
Rated for younger players in Australia. Rated Parental Guidance (PG) for Mild Violence and Themes.
Skill Level
8+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. It's also important to ensure children understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up. You need to be able to discover detailed elements in the environment to help solve puzzles. You also need to be able to pay attention and understand both behaviour and dialogue from characters.
Costs
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Xbox One | £24.98 | – | – | |
SALE | Switch | £24.98 | £16.73 until 04/07/2024 | – |
SALE | PC | £24.98 | £16.48 until 11/07/2024 | – |
PS4 | £24.99 | – | – | |
iOS | £16.90 | – | – |
- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
You can play the first two chapters for free on iOS but then need to purchase the following chapters in groups of 5 for £4.99 or all chapters for £9.99. For the DS game, you pay once for the whole game, although it is often more expensive due to second-hand scarcity.
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Game Details
Release Date: 19/06/2010, updated in 2023
Price: 34% off
Out Now: DS, PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One and iOS
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Brain Game, Narrative (Adventure, Puzzle, Sequencing and Traversal)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels
Developer: Capcom USA (@CapcomUSA_)