Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt

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In "Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt" , play as Detective Emily Meyer to solve a series of mysterious homicides in Boston. Gather evidence, solve riddles, and follow the trail of the suspect known as "The Guilty Man." But when your investigation takes an unexpected turn to the afterlife, will your detective skills be enough to help you survive? NO RELEASE DATE OR DEVELOPER/PUBLISHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 346 reviews

story94 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

Varied puzzles and nice music enhance the gameplay experience.
The game features a unique forensic kit mechanic that adds depth to the detective work.
The graphics are visually appealing, with well-designed locations and character models.

The story is convoluted and lacks coherence, with poorly developed supernatural elements.
Many puzzles are overly simplistic and repetitive, leading to a lack of challenge.
There are numerous spelling and grammatical errors throughout the game, detracting from the overall quality.

story
302 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
63%
6%
The story of "Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt" is a mixed bag, featuring a detective narrative intertwined with supernatural elements that some players found jarring and poorly executed. While the initial premise of investigating a serial killer is engaging, many reviews highlight issues with pacing, plot coherence, and character development, leading to a conclusion that feels predictable and unsatisfying. Overall, the game offers an interesting setting and some enjoyable puzzles, but the story often detracts from the experience rather than enhancing it.
- “The story is really good and it is possible to feel it especially in the first half.”
- “The story had some interesting aspects to it, like going between the regular world and limbo.”
- “The plot is interesting but expect some twisting points.”
- “Personally, when it comes to the plot, I must say that it wasn't that great.”
- “The plot points surrounding limbo are never really firmly established nor concluded, and frankly, the whole ghost thing felt completely unnecessary - we're a detective.”
- “The story ended up feeling like it didn’t know what genre it wanted to be, and the music was just creepy in a non-interesting way.”
graphics
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
41%
12%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the detailed environments and artwork, while others criticize the dated animations and lack of character quality. Although the visuals are generally described as decent or good, issues such as poor 21:9 support and inconsistent quality across different scenes detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are not groundbreaking, they are considered adequate for the genre, contributing positively to the gameplay.
- “The in-game visuals are still beautiful and varied like other artifex mundi games.”
- “Graphically, the game is fairly pleasant, with a natural feel to it, that is surprising from artifex mundi and brave giant but not unwelcome.”
- “The graphics are very beautiful, with detailed places and cutscenes.”
- “The writing is atrocious, the graphics are weak as a kitten, the hidden object puzzles are hopelessly average, the voice acting isn't even b-movie grade, and only the mini-games stand out as being fun and mildly original (but only barely).”
- “Graphics have mixed quality: the locations are well-designed and detailed, but the animations look clunky and dated and most of the characters look uncanny.”
- “The graphics are very old fashioned, and in some of the hidden object scenes the gamma was set so dark that I found myself squinting and my eyes watering from trying to discern items -- not in a fun way.”
gameplay
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt" features a mix of traditional hidden object mechanics and unique forensic investigation elements, such as analyzing evidence and using an element forge. While the mechanics are generally well-executed and enjoyable, some players found the game to struggle with an identity crisis due to the variety of mechanics that felt forced or underdeveloped. Overall, the game offers a satisfactory experience, particularly for newcomers to the genre, but lacks depth in its puzzles and narrative engagement.
- “The mechanics are on par with the best Artifex Mundi games; the game flows great, never got stuck at any point, and it was all very satisfactory.”
- “Besides the usual finding objects and finishing minigames, a unique gameplay method is the use of a police forensic investigation kit, where you can collect and analyze samples.”
- “The element forge mechanic was a nice addition to the game and something I haven't seen in other hidden object games before.”
- “In fact, the game throws so many different types of mechanics at the player that I genuinely felt it was at war with itself... an identity crisis if you will.”
- “[i]Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt[/i] doesn't have the most interesting premise, and neither does its gameplay offer anything revolutionary to entice you into playing it.”
- “When it does try to create tension, which it builds in the late game, rushing itself to a climax after the slow interrupted progression of the main case, it can't deliver on it, as the game mechanics themselves don't lend themselves to life or death struggles.”
music
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its pleasantness and ability to enhance the atmosphere, while others find it repetitive and irritating, often leading them to turn it off. The soundtrack features a limited range of tracks that can become grating over time, although the voice acting is generally well-received and adds to the overall experience. Overall, while the music is decent, it lacks memorability and variety, detracting from the game's enjoyment for some players.
- “Very good game, nice graphics, music, voices, easy puzzles and straightforward.”
- “The soundtrack is also enjoyable.”
- “I especially enjoyed the combination puzzle in the cottage, the guards in the park, and the musical theming of the challenges at the first crime scene.”
- “The worst thing about the music besides being monotonous and irritating is that it's a very short sample which is repeated over and over.”
- “Another weakness was the sound, with the music being heavy and repetitive, with one particular track that played in nearly every area which made it horrifically grating.”
- “Shortly, while it looks good and has a decent (if cliched) story, the puzzles often make no sense, and the music, while initially okay, is really annoying after two minutes.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding the character design and certain plot elements, like the absurdity of a serial killer named "the guilty man," to be genuinely funny. However, the voice acting is often described as hilariously bad, which some may find amusing while others see it as a drawback. Overall, while the game has its comedic moments, it struggles to maintain a consistent level of humor throughout.
- “The character design is hilarious, though, so that's always a plus.”
- “However, the quality of the voice acting is hilariously bad.”
- “On the other side, the opening was hilarious, what with a serial killer called 'the guilty man' who is being pursued by your colleague, the police psychic!”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is notably compromised by various bugs and visual glitches, including unexpected particle effects and lag during puzzles, which detract from the overall experience. Many players report game-breaking issues that worsen as the plot progresses, leading to frustration and a diminished enjoyment of the game. Overall, the stability concerns significantly impact the gameplay, suggesting a need for substantial improvements.
- “The plot goes downhill in the second half and the game-breaking bugs/glitches make its situation worse.”
- “Furthermore, these puzzles are incredibly buggy and lag like crazy.”
- “Also, there are some strange visual glitches in the game including small particles that appear out of nowhere when you pick up things or interact with items in your inventory.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while the character design is often praised for its humor and creativity, there is a significant criticism regarding the lack of meaningful character development and foreshadowing, which detracts from the overall storytelling experience. Many feel that the plot suffers due to this absence, making it less compelling and engaging.
- “The art and character designs are good and appropriately creepy in places.”
- “The character design is hilarious, though, so that's always a plus.”
- “Call me judgmental or overly critical, but I think these types of plot lines need actual foreshadowing and character development to be effective.”
- “The story isn't that compelling or gripping due to a lack of character development.”
- “The story isn't that compelling or gripping due to a lack of character development.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its art style and immersive qualities, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some players feel that the atmosphere is diminished by other negative aspects, particularly a weak story, which detracts from its impact. Overall, while the atmosphere is a highlight, it is not enough to fully compensate for the game's shortcomings.
- “I enjoyed the atmosphere of this little hog.”
- “Atmospheric, not a simple hog.”
- “It's unfortunate that I have a lot of negative talking points, because I really did like the art style and the general atmosphere of the game.”
- “Much atmosphere is lost as a result of this, and the already poor story felt indistinct as a result.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been consistently criticized for its low replayability, with multiple users noting that it offers little to no incentive to play again after the initial experience.
- “The replay value for the game is low.”
- “Little to no replay value.”
- “No replay value.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the inclusion of a bonus chapter that feels unnecessary and extends gameplay with repetitive elements. The experience is further marred by monotonous music, contributing to a sense of frustration rather than enjoyment.
- “We get a useless bonus chapter as well, in which the last survivor is abducted by the now dead killer. I guess that's the supernatural thread, but it comes with the same annoying music, lasting for another tedious 30-40 minutes.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate a lack of emotional engagement, as players feel no investment in the characters or their fates, resulting in a failure to build meaningful connections or mysteries within the narrative.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game's optimization is a mixed bag, with some users reporting smooth performance on high-end systems while others experience significant lag and frame rate drops on mid-range setups. Overall, the optimization appears to require further refinement to ensure a consistent experience across various hardware configurations.

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