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The Ghost of You

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72%Game Brain Score
story, music
atmosphere, graphics
100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

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The Ghost of You is a single player action game with horror and romance themes. It was developed by Noodletub Games and was released on December 21, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The Ghost of You is a text-based, yuri horror game in which a night at the symphony ends in a massacre. Libretto and her friends must work together to find out the truth; but between romantic conflicts, personal demons, and a song so haunting it warps the mind, will they survive the Symphony Hall?

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews
story11 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The writing is excellent, with a captivating story and well-developed characters that keep players engaged throughout the experience.
  • The game features a rich atmosphere enhanced by a beautiful soundtrack and sound effects, adding depth to the horror and mystery elements.
  • There are numerous choices and branching paths, providing replayability and allowing players to explore different storylines and endings.
  • The game requires a significant amount of reading, which may be overwhelming for some players and can make the playthrough feel lengthy.
  • Certain choices can lead to bad endings unexpectedly, which may frustrate players looking for a more manageable experience.
  • The visual aspect is limited compared to traditional visual novels, which might disappoint those expecting more visuals alongside the text.
  • story
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 depth of the narrative, the variety of choices that lead to different paths, and the rewarding experience of uncovering backstories. Overall, it is described as a unique and gripping text-based yuri horror story that captivates players and encourages multiple playthroughs.

    • “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.”
    • “It makes you want to keep playing and know what’s going to happen next, and discover the story behind it all.”
    • “It's one of these storytelling styles where you'd make the story come alive in your head.”
    • “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.”
  • music
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received high praise for its ability to enhance the atmosphere and complement the storytelling, with many reviewers noting that the soundtrack is beautifully selected and entrancing. While some songs may not be entirely original, they effectively immerse players in the game's ambiance, particularly in relation to character development and emotional scenes. Overall, the music and sound effects significantly contribute to the game's engaging experience, making it a standout feature.

    • “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.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is enhanced by a well-crafted soundtrack and effective sound effects, which contribute to an engrossing story and memorable characters. While some music may lack originality, it successfully immerses players in the horror elements and overall ambiance 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 lifeless and the sound design does little to enhance the atmosphere, making exploration feel tedious.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its brilliant writing and heartwarming moments, effectively balancing emotional highs and lows. Players appreciate the impactful choices that enhance the emotional depth, 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.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While some players find the game lacks replayability due to its lengthy playthrough and inability to complete in one sitting, others appreciate the significant replay value offered 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.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 combination of well-placed horror elements and music enhances 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 polish expected from modern games.”
    • “Character models look stiff and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the story.”
    • “The environments feel bland and uninspired, failing to immerse players in the game world.”
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The Ghost of You is a action game with horror and romance themes.

The Ghost of You is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 14 hours playing The Ghost of You.

The Ghost of You was released on December 21, 2018.

The Ghost of You was developed by Noodletub Games.

The Ghost of You has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its atmosphere.

The Ghost of You is a single player game.

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