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Testseek.com have collected 37 expert reviews of the Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective.
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The editors liked

  • Interesting story
  • Excellent animation
  • Welllocalized dialogue is actually funny.
  • Intriguing premise and unique gameplay mechanic
  • Compelling mystery that comes to a rewarding conclusion
  • A ton of memorable characters and great dialogue
  • Engaging
  • Often suspenseful puzzles
  • Terrific visual style and impressive animation.

The editors didn't like

  • Some levels involve more waiting than puzzling
  • Cutscenes are unskippable
  • Story gets preachy toward the end.
  • Gameplay doesn't evolve at all until late in the game.

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  Published: 2011-01-11, review by: gamespot.com

  • Intriguing premise and unique gameplay mechanic, Compelling mystery that comes to a rewarding conclusion, A ton of memorable characters and great dialogue, Engaging, often suspenseful puzzles, Terrific visual style and impressive animation.
  • Gameplay doesn't evolve at all until late in the game.
  • Ghost Trick’s unusual premise, unique gameplay, satisfying puzzles, and wonderful characters make it an adventure game you don’t want to miss....

 
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  Published: 2011-01-11, Author: Carolyn , review by: cnet.com

  • Abstract:  Dead men, the saying goes, tell no tales. Luckily, this old adage doesn't apply to the recently deceased central character of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective. In Ghost Trick, you take control of a soul who has no memory of his prior life and is desperat...

 
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  Published: 2011-01-09, Author: James , review by: nintendoworldreport.com

  • Abstract:  Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is the newest game from Shu Takumi, creator of the popular Ace Attorney series. At the risk of making heretical statements, Ghost Trick outshines these previous efforts as a triumph of storytelling, gameplay, and presenta...

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  Published: 2011-01-12, review by: goodgearguide.com.au

  • Interesting story, excellent animation, well-localised dialogue is actually funny
  • Some levels involve more waiting than puzzling, cutscenes are unskippable, story gets preachy toward the end
  • Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is a quirky adventure-puzzler from Capcom luminary Shu Takumi that boasts a charming sense of humour and a unique, if sometimes frustratingly implemented, gameplay gimmick...

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  Published: 2011-02-10, review by: darkzero.co.uk

  • Abstract:  Published February 9th 2011. Written by Matt Kline. Very few video games open like Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective. It’s as blunt and as uncomplicated as one could possibly get. We see the protagonist Sissel – lying face down and motionless in a dingy j...

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  Published: 2011-01-26, review by: nowgamer.com

  • But then, the same could be said of having a dead hero that communicates with dogs, and that’s as amusing a concept as it is bizarre. So, a welcome distraction, then. 7.2/10Print this pageComments (0)Share this pageNoticed something wrong? Report error...

 
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  Published: 2011-01-24, review by: pocket-lint.com

  • Doesn't take itself too seriously, bags of character
  • Gets easy with practice
  • Ghost Trick isn't going to be for everyone, but if you're a fan of the DS's more leftfield games, then it's pretty much a must-buy...

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  Published: 2011-01-12, review by: gamesradar.com

  • Engrossing characters and mystery. MISSILE!, Mostly satisfying puzzles, Topnotch visual and audio presentation
  • A few frustrating puzzles, Sometimes requires too much trial and error, An "undo" button would have been nice

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  Published: 2011-01-12, review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • Intriguing, funny, and occasionally frustrating, Ghost Trick is a truly unique experience. Gamepro.com ...

 
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  Published: 2023-07-03, Author: Kevin , review by: geeksandcom.com

  • Au risque de me répéter, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective est un jeu grandiose. Si vous aimez les intrigues, la comédie ainsi que les jeux de casse-têtes, vous devez tenter l'expérience. Le scénario est extrêmement bien écrit, le jeu est visuellement magnif...

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