Ghost Detective

About

Ghost Detective is a single-player adventure game with an intriguing murder mystery plot and stunning visuals. As the ghost detective, you must solve your own murder while exploring a vividly designed afterlife. However, be prepared for some grinding, as the game features repetitive elements that might require patience. Use your detective skills to uncover the truth behind your death and bring your killers to justice.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 162 reviews

story19 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

The game features excellent graphics and a captivating storyline that immerses players in a mystical atmosphere.
It offers a balanced difficulty level, providing a challenge without being frustrating, and allows for enjoyable gameplay without time limits.
Players appreciate the absence of ads and microtransactions, making it a relaxing experience.

Many players experience frustrating bugs, including loss of progress, freezing, and crashing, which significantly detracts from the overall enjoyment.
The gameplay can become repetitive, requiring players to revisit the same scenes multiple times to find items, leading to a tedious experience.
Some users feel that the game lacks sufficient content and updates, with abrupt endings and unresolved storylines leaving them disappointed.

story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
48%
7%
The story in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its intriguing plot and character development, as well as the appealing graphics. However, frustrations arise from repetitive gameplay, slow progression, and abrupt endings, which detract from the overall experience. Players express a desire for more accessible story advancement and fewer gameplay barriers to fully enjoy the narrative.
- “Nuanced characters and storylines in a thoughtful, vibrant world.”
- “It's got a really deep and quite gripping main story too.”
- “Wonderful game with a nice story!”
- “The story ends so abruptly (Angela finds out her mama has told Jayden she can see ghosts) and then nothing.”
- “I wanted to rate this game higher... I truly enjoyed it for a couple of days, but it rapidly got to a point where you just can't advance the story and the gameplay is simply too repetitive to be entertaining on its own anymore.”
- “Went from 5 stars to one star... the game will not allow you to finish... I solved the murder but cannot finish any side quests despite saying you can... very disappointing result for an otherwise enjoyable game...”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
Overall, the graphics of the game are frequently praised for their beauty and artistic style, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. However, some users note that while the graphics are appealing, the game's performance issues, such as slow loading times and responsiveness, detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many players find the graphics to be a standout feature that enhances their enjoyment of the game.
- “Very nice graphics, actually decent storyline and writing, but easy to skip if that's not your thing.”
- “I love the graphics and fun to play.”
- “Fun game, different levels of difficulty, and great graphics.”
- “Since this was obviously intended to be a free-to-play, microtransaction-heavy game, it doesn't do anything innovative. The graphics and music are serviceable but not eye-catching, and the cutscenes are very brief.”
- “Super slow loading times and bad graphics make for boring gameplay.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
22%
22%
The monetization model of the game is highly praised, particularly in the Netflix version, as it features no ads or in-app purchases, providing a refreshing experience for players who prefer a free-to-play game without microtransactions. Users appreciate the absence of obtrusive popups and restricted energy, enhancing overall enjoyment.
- “No ads, no restricted energy and no obtrusive popups to urge you to buy stuff.”
- “I love how there's no ads, that's the biggest plus.”
- “Really enjoy this game, and having a Netflix subscription, there are no ads at all.”
- “Still stinks of microtransactions.”
- “But, if you love a free-to-play hidden object game and wish it didn't have microtransactions or ads, then this one is for you.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, as it often requires repeatedly searching the same scenes multiple times to find quest items, which disrupts the initial enjoyment and relaxation intended from gameplay. The lack of clear mechanics further exacerbates the grind, making progress feel slow and unrewarding. Overall, the repetitive nature of grinding detracts significantly from the gaming experience.
- “However, pacing slows down a lot and it's about grinding - searching the same scene 5+ times to find an object to progress instead of 1 or 2 times like at the beginning.”
- “I play games to relax, and this isn't relaxing... it's tedious.”
- “Having to repeat the same scenes over and over again, hoping the quest item drops, is tedious and frustrating.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay features simple yet enjoyable mechanics, but many players find it becomes repetitive and grind-heavy, hindering story progression. Additionally, the lack of explanations for certain mechanics and the presence of frustrating loot box and pay-to-win elements detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the gameplay initially, the enjoyment tends to wane over time.
- “The story mechanics are simple but enjoyable.”
- “I'm thoroughly enjoying the gameplay.”
- “I wanted to rate this game higher. I truly enjoyed it for a couple of days, but it rapidly got to a point where you just can't advance the story, and the gameplay is simply too repetitive to be entertaining on its own anymore.”
- “There's a bunch of mechanics that never get explained, and the amount of grinding to get to that point is crazy.”
- “Free with Netflix but still full of the grindy, annoying pay-to-win mechanics.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent screen freezes, crashes, and glitches reported by users. Many players experience frustrating loading times and bugs that disrupt gameplay, indicating a need for improvements in stability.
- “It's a nice game, but my screen regularly freezes for no reason and I have to restart the app to unfreeze it.”
- “Freezes at the loading screen.”
- “Sometimes buggy, regularly crashy, always frustrating.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game is generally praised for its ability to create an immersive New Orleans mystic atmosphere, with many users highlighting its excellence. However, some players find the music repetitive or annoying, indicating a divide in opinion on its overall impact. While the music is considered serviceable, it does not stand out as particularly innovative.
- “The scenario is original, taking you straight into the New Orleans mystic atmosphere, with matching ambient music.”
- “The music is great.”
- “Music is excellent, too!”
- “Since this was obviously intended to be a free-to-play, microtransaction-heavy game, it doesn't do anything innovative. The graphics and music are serviceable but not eye-catching, and the cutscenes are very brief.”
- “Can't switch off the extremely annoying music.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The atmosphere is highly praised for its originality, effectively immersing players in the mystique of New Orleans, complemented by fitting ambient music that enhances the overall experience.
- “The story and the atmosphere are captivating.”
- “The scenario is original, taking you straight into the mystic atmosphere of New Orleans, complemented by matching ambient music.”
- “The story and the atmosphere feel disconnected, lacking the immersive quality I expected.”
- “While the visuals are appealing, the overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and amusing animal placements, contributing to a relaxing gameplay experience.
- “The humor in the game is delightful, especially with the funny animal placements.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor in such a relaxing way.”
- “The quirky animal placements add a hilarious touch to the gameplay.”