Untitled Ghost Game

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Untitled Ghost Game is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Dubscr and was released on September 12, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Free multiplayer 2D ghost hunting game that you can play with friends created by a small game dev team.

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Audience ScoreBased on 342 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The pixel art style adds a cute and nostalgic vibe to the game, making it visually appealing.
The game is free to play and offers a fun multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends.
It features quick gameplay sessions that allow for speedrunning and casual play, making it accessible for all players.

The lack of a comprehensive tutorial makes it difficult for new players to understand the game mechanics.
After each match, players must reload into a new lobby, which can be frustrating and disrupts the flow of gameplay.
The game can feel too fast-paced, making it hard to fully enjoy the experience and strategize.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, with a strong emphasis on humor that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the easy-to-understand mechanics and the enjoyable multiplayer options, despite some minor bugs. The game is noted for its excellent replayability, making it a standout title among indie games in 2023.
- “Stupidly fun and underrated game mechanics worked well and were easy to understand. All around decent game, had a blast playing with my brother.”
- “Dev most likely won't read this, but I'd like to thank the dev for making such an awesome game with great humor built in. You managed to find a good balance between humor and actual gameplay, which can be difficult to do.”
- “Didn’t get to play the game too much, but the time I did get to play was a blast. You could play this game forever due to its endless replayability and fun gameplay. In my opinion, the best game from an indie dev in 2023.”
- “There's some bugs here and there but it doesn't affect gameplay much.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
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The game's pixel art style is praised for its charm and nostalgic appeal, contributing to a cute vibe. However, some users feel the 8-bit graphics are rudimentary and could benefit from more detail, particularly in terms of clarity regarding collision detection. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are calls for improvements.
- “The pixel art style gives the game a very cute vibe and a sense of nostalgia.”
- “The pixel graphics add a charm to the game.”
- “I am aware that the dev said they weren't going to update this game anymore, but I hope they eventually do, as it's not very common to see a game like this with these old-school graphics.”
- “The game has a fairly rudimentary 8-bit art style; it could use some reworking and maybe more detail.”
- “One of my main gripes with the art style is how hard it is to tell what has collision and what doesn't.”
- “I am aware that the dev said they weren't going to update this game anymore, but I hope they eventually do as it's not very common to see a game like this with these old school graphics.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its clever use of jokes, memes, and amusing easter eggs, such as a dedicated dog-image-generator button and humorous texts throughout. Players appreciate the balance between humor and gameplay, noting that the lightheartedness enhances the overall experience, especially when playing with friends. The game's quirky elements, like a ghost reacting to insults, contribute to its comedic charm.
- “Along with your missions, the lightheartedness of the game stems from the jokes and memes in every crack and crevice - whether it be the achievements, easter eggs, a literal dedicated dog-image-generator button, or the humorous texts scattered everywhere (what the heihei did Paul do?).”
- “Dev most likely won't read this but I'd like to thank the dev for making such an awesome game with great humor built in; you managed to find a good balance between humor and actual gameplay, which can be difficult to do.”
- “It's fun, it's funny, and you can challenge yourself with the fun maps and difficulty settings; and chase the achievements and play-to-get unlockables in the store.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features a catchy theme song that resonates well with players, evoking a sense of fun and nostalgia. However, some users find the ghost hunting soundtrack to be lackluster and not particularly frightening. Overall, while the main theme is well-received, the ambient music could use improvement to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The music has a fantastic retro touch that perfectly complements the 2D, top-down gameplay.”
- “The theme song got me dancing; if the people in the ad enjoy it, then I definitely will too!”
- “It would be amazing if the ghost spawns played the same music you hear when the ghost appears in a Roblox game called Paranormica.”
- “The ghosts hunting soundtrack is boring and not very scary.”
- “If I was forced to sing those same stupid songs for twenty years, and I never got a bath, I’d probably be a bit irritable at night too.”
- “Dubscr kidnapped and drugged me and forced me to write menu music.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a lighthearted and humorous narrative, filled with jokes, memes, and playful elements like a dog-image-generator button, but ultimately lacks a traditional story structure.
- “Along with your missions, the lightheartedness of the game stems from the jokes and memes in every crack and crevice - whether it be the achievements, easter eggs, or the humorous texts scattered everywhere.”
- “☐ no story”
- “☑ no story”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively time-consuming, often likening it to needing a "second life" to manage it. However, there is an option to bypass this grind by using a money button in the settings to unlock all outfits instantly.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “And if grinding out money isn't your thing for costumes, there is a money button in the settings that essentially unlocks all the outfits.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers indicate that the game's performance could significantly improve with a dedicated GPU, suggesting that optimization may be lacking for systems without one.
- “Having a GPU would help performance.”
- “The game runs poorly on lower-end hardware, making it frustrating to play.”
- “There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, even on high-end systems.”