A Compendium of Ghosts

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A Compendium of Ghosts is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Team 33 and was released on June 5, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

'신기록 : A Compendium of Ghosts' is a role-playing game based on the webtoon of the same name. Sang returns home as a fully fledged hunter. On his way, he gets caught up in a very strange event. You have to accompany him on his journey to gather clues and puzzle out what is going on.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay1 negative mentions

The game features a captivating atmosphere infused with Korean mythology and a poignant story about loss and acceptance.
Beautifully drawn character sprites and detailed backgrounds create an immersive experience in a supernatural world.
The emotional narrative and impactful music enhance the overall experience, while dialogue choices add replayability.

The game suffers from a short playtime, leaving players wanting more from its magical world.
It relies heavily on low-quality RPG Maker assets, resulting in a lack of originality and poor graphics.
There is no English translation available, making it difficult for non-Korean speakers to fully engage with the story.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is criticized for being subpar, with low-quality graphics typical of RPG Maker asset flips, leading to a disappointing overall experience. Players find the mechanics lacking and unengaging, contributing to a negative perception of the game.
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is difficult to assess due to the lack of an English translation, leaving players unable to fully understand the narrative. However, some users appreciate that the game does not rely on free RPG Maker assets, suggesting a level of originality in its presentation.
- “Although there is no English translation for this game and I don't understand anything about the story, at least it didn't use the free assets of RPG Maker.”
- “---{story}---”
- “☐ story?”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics in this RPG Maker game are criticized for their low quality, particularly in fullscreen mode, and lack of full HD support or customization options, which many modern PC gamers find unacceptable.
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”