- October 31, 2023
- Obelisk Studio
Ghostland Yard
83%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
97% User Score 36 reviews
Platforms
About
"Ghostland Yard" is a narrative-driven puzzle game set in a mysterious graveyard. Players help a ghost named Scaredy Cat solve puzzles to uncover the truth about her death and bring peace to her spirit. With challenging brain teasers and a spooky atmosphere, it's a thought-provoking and suspenseful adventure.











+4
Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews
gameplay11 positive mentions
- The game features smooth and responsive controls, making the platforming experience enjoyable and satisfying.
- Level design is well thought out, introducing new mechanics and challenges that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- The visuals and music are appealing, contributing to a charming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- Some mechanics, like the wind, can feel inconsistent and detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- The game can have visibility issues, making it difficult to strategize during challenging sections due to lack of perspective.
- Certain levels, especially in the later stages, are excessively long and difficult, which may frustrate players looking for a balanced challenge.
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is highly praised for its precision platforming, tight and responsive controls, and engaging level design that introduces new mechanics in each world. While most mechanics work well, some players find certain elements, like wind and physics-based challenges, to be inconsistent or frustrating. Overall, the game offers a rewarding and challenging experience, appealing to fans of fast-paced platformers.
“The gameplay is tight and responsive and can hold its own against similar games like Meat Boy or Celeste.”
“Challenging gameplay and a polished game feel.”
“Each level introduces a new mechanic.”
“The default movement mechanics are a max-speed walk/run and a wall-jump, and that's it.”
“Each world adds new mechanics to the mix, ranging from saws to wind to cannons and launching rotating platforms - things get a bit crazy in later levels.”
“I played only 3 'worlds' until now, but they felt all different in their mechanics and visual style.”