Ghostland Yard

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Ghostland Yard is a single player action game. It was developed by Obelisk Studio and was released on October 31, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Uncover the truth about the Ghostland Yard investigators disappearance in this challenging 2D precision platformer. Travel through 6 differents environment in more than 130 hand-crafted levels to find your friends !

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

gameplay18 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 game includes accessibility options and a speedrun mode, enhancing replayability and catering to different player preferences.

Some levels lack visibility and perspective, making it difficult to strategize and navigate effectively.
The difficulty spikes can be frustrating, particularly in the later levels, which may feel excessively long and challenging.
Certain mechanics can be unpredictable, and there are issues with hitboxes that can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.

gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by tight, responsive controls and a focus on fast-paced, challenging platforming mechanics, reminiscent of titles like Celeste and Super Meat Boy. Each level introduces new mechanics while maintaining a rewarding experience, with unique ambiances and designs that enhance the overall feel. Players appreciate the balance of challenge and accessibility, making it enjoyable for both skilled and casual gamers.
- “Each level introduces a new mechanic.”
- “The game is challenging but also very rewarding; I'm not a very good player in general, but you end up finishing a lot of levels with interesting mechanics and bosses!”
- “The default movement mechanics are a max-speed walk/run and a wall-jump, and that's it.”
- “I played only 3 'worlds' until now, but they felt all different in their mechanics and visual style.”
- “The gameplay is tight and responsive and can hold its own against similar games like Meat Boy or Celeste.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as catchy and surprisingly impressive, complementing the overall aesthetic and enhancing the gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate how well the soundtrack matches the levels, contributing to the game's charming visuals and art direction. While not considered the best in the world, the music is consistently noted as a standout feature that adds to the enjoyment of the game.
- “Great platformer game with good art direction and music.”
- “The music and visuals are awesome and fit well with the overall experience.”
- “The accompanying soundtrack is also noteworthy, featuring surprisingly great music that complements the game's overall aesthetic.”
- “Music: catchy but not the best in the world either”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty, clarity, and attention to detail, enhancing the overall experience with a strong visual appeal and good contrast that aids readability. Players appreciate the cute visuals and smooth animations, although some note that limited graphical options may hinder performance on lower-end systems. The accompanying soundtrack is also highlighted as a strong complement to the game's aesthetic.
- “The movement is really satisfying, and the graphics are nice to my eyes, and everything is clearly readable thanks to good contrast between the obstacles and the character.”
- “Beautiful little platformer with smooth controls and neat graphics.”
- “In addition to the gameplay, the visuals of this game have a great level of detail.”
- “The limited graphical options may create bad experiences while playing.”
- “The visuals are very pretty, but they don't compensate for the overall experience.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”