The Ghost of You
- December 21, 2018
- Noodletub Games
- 14h median play time
Get on Steam"The Ghost of You" is a narrative-driven adventure game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving. As the player, you investigate the mysterious disappearance of your childhood friend in a creepy, abandoned town. Uncovering the truth requires careful examination of your surroundings and interaction with remnants of the town's past. The game features a unique art style, immersive environment, and emotional storyline inspired by nostalgia and the supernatural.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an engaging and well-written story with memorable characters, making it a captivating experience.
- The soundtrack and sound effects enhance the atmosphere, adding depth to the horror and emotional moments.
- It offers a variety of choices that lead to different outcomes, encouraging replayability and exploration of multiple story paths.
- The game requires a significant amount of reading, which may be overwhelming for some players.
- Certain choices can lead to bad endings unexpectedly, which may frustrate players looking for a more manageable experience.
- The user interface can be hard on the eyes after extended play, and some players have expressed a desire for visual improvements.
- story23 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story is highly praised for its engaging writing, intricate character development, and immersive atmosphere, making it a standout feature of the game. Players appreciate the twists and turns, the depth of backstory for each character, and the rewarding nature of multiple playthroughs with unlockable routes. Overall, it is described as a unique and captivating narrative experience, particularly appealing to fans of in-depth, text-based horror stories.
“Fantastic story and detail that went into creating the characters, the scenes, and dialogue.”
“The story is engrossing, the characters are memorable, and the game makes very good use of music and sound effects to add to the atmosphere.”
“The story is expansive, the characters are great, and I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish.”
“Everyone here has a story, and I felt myself driven to uncover as much as I could about everyone, and delightfully frustrated when the answers I wanted dangled just out of reach.”
“If you are looking for a lesbian-filled, in-depth horror story, then you will love this.”
“The ghost of you is a story about gay ladies and the complex world around them.”
- music15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere and complement the storytelling, with many reviewers noting that the soundtrack is both beautiful and well-selected for each character and scene. While some find the music not entirely original, it effectively immerses players in the game's ambiance, contributing significantly to the overall experience without being distracting. Overall, the combination of sound effects and music is seen as a key element that elevates the game's emotional impact and horror elements.
“The soundtrack for the game is incredible and almost entrancing to listen to on its own.”
“Each song that was set for each character and intense scene was beautifully selected.”
“The beautiful music and sound effects definitely added to the experience.”
“It also has some music included which, while not the most original (in some cases), it does help you get invested in the atmosphere (at least, in my case it did).”
“The music, the simple background really added to the gore in the game and I love the 8-bit looks on it as well.”
“I never found the music distracting while reading, which is fitting considering music is an important part of the characters and the story.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by a well-crafted soundtrack and effective sound effects, which contribute to an engaging and immersive experience. While some music may lack originality, it successfully complements the engrossing story and memorable characters, particularly in creating a fitting horror ambiance. Overall, players find the atmospheric elements to be a significant strength of the game.
“The story is engrossing, the characters are memorable, and the game makes very good use of music and sound effects to add to the atmosphere.”
“It has a lot of horror, backed up with sound effects and music that perfectly fits the atmosphere of the game.”
“I also thought that the soundtrack was lovely and personally added great atmosphere for me while playing.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to truly immerse players in the game world.”
“Despite some attempts at creating a mood, the overall atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
“The environments are bland and lifeless, making it hard to feel connected to the game's setting.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its brilliant writing and heartwarming moments, effectively balancing emotional highs and lows. Players appreciate the impactful choices that drive the narrative, particularly highlighting the romance as one of the most heartfelt experiences in recent gaming.
“Brilliantly written and heartwarming, despite all the down moments.”
“The pacing is good, and I very much enjoyed the amounts of emotionally charged choices that Libretto has to make.”
“The romance absolutely delivers, being one of the most heartfelt experiences I have had in a game in ages.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
While some players find the game offers limited replayability due to its lengthy playthrough and inability to complete in one sitting, others appreciate the significant replay value provided by multiple routes and additional content.
“There is a lot of replayability from the two routes and extras.”
“The game offers multiple endings and choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
“With various character paths and hidden content, I find myself coming back for more.”
“Super long playthrough, not able to play in one sitting, not much replayability.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are minimal compared to typical visual novels, but the effective writing and charming 8-bit visuals create a chilling atmosphere. The well-placed horror elements and accompanying music enhance the overall mood without feeling forced or cheesy.
“The horror was well placed without coming across as cheesy or forced, and the music, along with the charming 8-bit visuals, did an excellent job of setting the mood.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the story.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, failing to immerse players in the game world.”
