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Ghost Encounters: Deadwood - Collector's Edition is a single player casual puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Anarchy Enterprises and was released on March 13, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

The town of Deadwood is being terrorized by the ghost of a murderous outlaw in Ghost Encounters: Deadwood - The Collector's Edition!

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Audience ScoreBased on 103 reviews

story21 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

The story has a fun and engaging premise involving a paranormal investigator in a haunted western ghost town.
Some players found the hidden object scenes enjoyable, with a mix of straightforward and challenging elements.
The game can be a decent experience for casual players looking for a simple hidden object game, especially if purchased on sale.

The game suffers from poor technical execution, including frustrating hitboxes and a lack of a map, leading to excessive backtracking.
Many puzzles are repetitive and uninspired, often requiring little thought and offering no real challenge.
The hint system is vague and unhelpful, often leading players to aimlessly search for items without clear direction.

story
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
53%
13%
The story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it weak, predictable, and poorly executed, often criticizing the dialogue and lack of emotional depth. However, some appreciated its fun vibe and engaging elements, particularly in the context of a ghost/western mash-up, despite acknowledging its simplicity and lack of originality. Overall, while the narrative may not be strong, it offers a casual experience that some players found enjoyable.
- “The story kept me engaged, and it was pretty satisfying to finally figure out what I needed to do after stumbling around for a bit.”
- “This was a great story to experience and a great point-and-click game.”
- “The story is nice with you playing a female detective with powers to see into the ghostly realm.”
- “The story is subpar even for a hidden object game, with terribly written dialogue and the most emotionless child-actively-running-from-a-murderous-ghost you could possibly imagine.”
- “My expectations were very low for the story, but damn that story was even worse than I could've imagined.”
- “The story makes no sense and the graphics are poor.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them decent and well-executed, while others describe them as lackluster and outdated compared to other hidden object games. The art style is noted to be stylized and typical of its time, with some appreciating the clarity in point-and-click segments, though overall, the visuals do not stand out significantly. Players suggest that while the graphics are serviceable, they may not be enough to elevate the overall experience.
- “Point and click graphics that are really well done.”
- “The main good points here are that the graphics are pretty decent, none of the scenes will really have you squinting to try and determine what something is, the point and click segments mostly make sense and flow from each other without having to backtrack too much.”
- “It was a decent length and the graphics have been updated to run on my current system with a resolution of 1920x1200.”
- “Ultimately sort of middle to low quality appearance-wise, but if you don't mind campy voice acting and confusing visuals, I'd say it's worth a try.”
- “The story makes no sense and the graphics are poor.”
- “While the story of this game is okay, as are the graphics, I can't recommend it for a number of reasons.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is generally described as fitting and effective in creating a creepy atmosphere, though it can be repetitive and inconsistent in volume levels. While some users found it satisfactory, others noted issues with voice acting and the overall sound design. Overall, the music serves its purpose but lacks standout quality.
- “The music and sound were well done.”
- “Anyway, the graphics are pretty good as the soundtrack.”
- “Just a few words on music, artwork, and voice acting, which I seldom ever comment on.”
- “The voice acting was not very good, the music was okay and does the job for setting a creepy mood, the background was nice.”
- “The music is repetitive but fitting; though maybe it is just me, some pieces seemed louder than others, as I found myself adjusting the volume from scene to scene.”
- “Some point-and-click items are given the wrong name (a # sharp/hashtag sign labeled as a music note, for instance) and the mapping of the images is done so poorly you can often click on one object 15 times before it will finally register.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with many users criticizing its simplicity, linearity, and repetitiveness, particularly in puzzle design. While some appreciate the storyline, the mechanics are often described as janky, detracting from the overall experience. The game feels outdated, relying heavily on hidden object scenes rather than offering engaging gameplay.
- “Gameplay is simple, and the puzzles quickly get repetitive; probably this is why we get tons of hidden object scenes instead.”
- “Gameplay: as I said before, this is old school with just a bit of that point-and-click element of picking up inventory items as the gamer goes by.”
- “Yeah, the mechanics are sometimes janky, but the storyline is good.”
- “Haunted western ghost town should be cool, but the lame gameplay just ruins it.”
- “But the gameplay is where the game really flops.”
- “Gameplay is simple and the puzzles quickly get repetitive; probably this is why we get tons of hidden object scenes instead.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some users report no glitches or card drops, many others experience significant bugs, including unresponsive clicks and audio issues. Overall, the game engine appears to have notable stability problems that detract from the user experience.
- “No glitches or dropped cards.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any interruptions.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or stability issues.”
- “The game is very buggy.”
- “The game engine is buggy: sometimes you click where you're supposed to and nothing happens, even in hidden-object scenes, and sound will repeat itself before finishing if you click on something more than once.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game offers great value for its price, many users note a significant lack of replayability due to the static nature of the objects to find in each minigame, which do not change upon restarting.
- “For the £0.39 I paid on offer, it was well worth every penny, but the only fault I'd have with it is the complete lack of replayability, as the objects to find in each minigame don't change each time you restart.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is noted for its surprising depth, offering moments that are genuinely touching, though it is best enjoyed without high expectations of it being a masterpiece.
- “As long as you don't expect a masterpiece, it's an amusing use of a couple of hours with a story that's surprisingly touching at points.”

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Ghost Encounters: Deadwood - Collector's Edition is a casual puzzle game with mystery theme.

Ghost Encounters: Deadwood - Collector's Edition is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Ghost Encounters: Deadwood - Collector's Edition.

Ghost Encounters: Deadwood - Collector's Edition was released on March 13, 2015.

Ghost Encounters: Deadwood - Collector's Edition was developed by Anarchy Enterprises.

Ghost Encounters: Deadwood - Collector's Edition has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Ghost Encounters: Deadwood - Collector's Edition is a single player game.

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