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Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective |OT| Spoiler: The Main Character Dies
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Azure Phoenix
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Just finished Ghost Trick last night and the only word that springs to mind is "Wow". Phoenix Wright is one of my all time favourite games, but I actually feel Ghost Trick just edges it out. The story, music and writing remained flawless throughout, but I feel the animation was the real standout point. I can't put my finger what it was I loved about the way the characters moved, but it gave them a lot of personality.
I will say that I was a little disappointed by the ending though.
I will say that I was a little disappointed by the ending though.
Sissel turning out to be a cat just didn't seem right and I also didn't like how the time limit was just a lie. I was hoping for it to end either with Sissel fading away after performing one last fate change, or regaining his body at the last moment.
Finished this one today and I enjoyed it greatly, they managed to create something special here and I can say it met my expectations. The plot hmm, it worked and I appreciate how well they dealt with many of the themes. I can see myself playing it again in the future knowing every twist but I'm unsure if this will make me like it more or less. A few things kept taking me out of the experience after a certain part, mostly because I couldn't buy into Jowd's motivations, (
).
The animation is GORGEOUS and the music is awesome too. Gameplay-wise it was very fun but
was heavily underused. I hope we get a sequel one day that expands on everything.
all of his decisions regarding the death of his wife felt super contrived, between other things
The animation is GORGEOUS and the music is awesome too. Gameplay-wise it was very fun but
the swap ability
semiconscious
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aktham said:
finished, & agreed - my new #1 response to anyone asking 'can someone recommend a truly unique, beautifully produced, really well-written, funny-as-hell game?'...
Finished this game a few nights ago and really loved it. I think my only real beef with the game itself is that it could have used a rewind mechanic. Sure it has check points when you change fate, but it was a drag skipping through certain dialogue and repeating steps I've already done countless times. Other than that the puzzles were really clever and when they introduced the
I was kind of blown away. Wasn't expecting them to shake up the game so much toward the end.
The ending was pretty wild, I love the reveal
The only thing I didn't like about the story is that I wish the Ghost Tricks
But whatever, I still loved the whole thing anyway.
Oh, and dat music
A Dashing Enigma - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdwy8-NqHPI
Trauma - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jb8Mn8yliY
Fate Update - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hw63HniDWE
Lynn's Theme - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6xMvGbwT7I
Jowd's Theme - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gel5FoP5WF8
All soooo good.
Missile swap mechanic
The ending was pretty wild, I love the reveal
that Sissle was a cat the entire time. I thought it made sense with the character too, with him not being able to read or understand certain human concepts.
were not explained. I was perfectly fine accepting the fact that the ghosts had special powers just because they were dead and ghosts. The meteor stuff explaining it was kind of like explaining the force in Episode 1.
Oh, and dat music
A Dashing Enigma - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdwy8-NqHPI
Trauma - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jb8Mn8yliY
Fate Update - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hw63HniDWE
Lynn's Theme - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6xMvGbwT7I
Jowd's Theme - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gel5FoP5WF8
All soooo good.
Riposte
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IMO, one of the best atmospheres in a videogame. Story/Music/Visuals are outstanding and doesn't overstay its welcome. It would really suck if someone had spoiled even one song or plot detail of the game for me. Plus the mechanics were good enough that I never felt it was a chore(which I can't say for most puzzle or adventure games).
EDIT: Missile is the best videogame dog of ALL TIME
ALL TIME
EDIT: Missile is the best videogame dog of ALL TIME
ALL TIME
Finished it last week. Thought the script was amazing, the Animation and the story was likewise good. However, the ending felt a bit contrieved
The gameplay was great and was the only game I actually enjoyed repeating after a failure.
my GOTY for sure.
Sissel being a cat and the Lamps background story was just not as well told and imaginitive as I was led to bellieve
my GOTY for sure.
slaughterking
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Haha, that is also the best line a dog ever said in a videogame.Tizoc said:
Tizoc said:
Are they 3D models? Whatever they are the animation was impressive as hell. I got the impression it was rotoscoped. Well, not rotoscoped in the traditional sense of drawing over live action, but at least positioning the parts over what would be live footage.
Well however it was done, it was awesome.
The game had the characters as 3D Masters, they converted the models into sprites to put onto the DS. The nice thing about that is that if they port the game, and don't loose the models, they can just rerender the sprites.giggas said:
They just gave the models really great animations, wonder if they captured people really moving, or just had some great animators.
Drkirby said:
Okay cool.
I'm going to assume most of the animation was captured, but some of it was probably hand animated (like the really over the top animation). But yeah, animation in this game was tops. So well done. Blows away nearly all the animation I've seen even in huge big budget games, which kind of isn't saying much since they're generally animated like shit to begin with.
ShockingAlberto
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Shu Takumi also has a pomeranian named Missile, thus why PW1 and Ghost Trick both have dogs named Missile.Trojita said:
lol) are terms of endearment. I always wanted to know what he was from, I thought he was in an anime or something. He just looks so stupid (term of endearment) that it makes me laugh.timetokill
Banned
I picked this up over the weekend, and finished it the same weekend. Gotta love those long holidays.
Anyway, I loved the gameplay and puzzle solving. The animation was a real treat and pleasure to watch, just constantly impressive and enjoyable.
I thought that everything was pretty good, up until the stuff with Ray's backstory. Just a serious down note to end it on.
It was like listening to a symphony and then just as soon as the orchestra finishes, you hear the conductor let rip with a massive fart.
Anyway, I loved the gameplay and puzzle solving. The animation was a real treat and pleasure to watch, just constantly impressive and enjoyable.
I thought that everything was pretty good, up until the stuff with Ray's backstory. Just a serious down note to end it on.
It was like listening to a symphony and then just as soon as the orchestra finishes, you hear the conductor let rip with a massive fart.
Just completed the game a couple of days ago. Super super good. My only complaint is that there weren't enough really complex puzzles. I got the impression they tried to hold back to avoid players being frustrated. But still, the puzzles were still fun. The animations is what got my attention on the game, as it reminded me a lot of the style used in games like Flashback, Prince of Persia and a few others. I really REALLY hope the game gets a sequel. And I wouldn't mind seeing ports to bigger platforms so the artwork can be shown in all its glory.
Anyway, I'm very disappointed in this thread! With all the amazing animations in the game, I'd expect the thread to be filled with them. I guess I'll have to try to fill that void. Here's a couple I ripped (second one is kinda useless if you have a white background though).
Anyway, I'm very disappointed in this thread! With all the amazing animations in the game, I'd expect the thread to be filled with them. I guess I'll have to try to fill that void. Here's a couple I ripped (second one is kinda useless if you have a white background though).
slaughterking
Member
Do it. You want to be part of the elitist circle that played GT.Sadist said:
I'm a little pissed that the story ends up being the tale of
.
If that weren't a twist, and they had marketed the game as such, I never would have bought it.
I'm probably not going to be interested in a sequel if that is the focus!
Regardless, one of the finest games on DS, or any system this gen.
a dog and cat super-duo saving humans
If that weren't a twist, and they had marketed the game as such, I never would have bought it.
I'm probably not going to be interested in a sequel if that is the focus!
Regardless, one of the finest games on DS, or any system this gen.
Wow oh wow oh wow oh WOW. I finished it. FUCKING. HELL. That was one amazing story. I was in the train while I was going through the final few chapters and I just couldn't let go.
Every single character in this game has its charm and lovable in its own way.
WOW.
Cat Sissel took me by surprise because as usual I just keep getting suckered in by the story and don't think ahead alot. The whole Sissel doppelganger thing already completely spooked me and I went completely crazy, I just wanted to shout out "Fuck, this game is awesome!"
Every single character in this game has its charm and lovable in its own way.
Old Missile with the whole "Dogs do that for their masters!" was an easy emotional part but it still caught me by surprise.
What I first thought, when they went back in time 10 years, was that they would save Yomiel, and every path would change completely. They would all forget about eachother and everything that happened and Sissel would cease to exist by morning, but saved the people he loved. If that would happen I would break down completely lol. Sort of glad they could make it a happy ending though. Wow. Just wow.
What I first thought, when they went back in time 10 years, was that they would save Yomiel, and every path would change completely. They would all forget about eachother and everything that happened and Sissel would cease to exist by morning, but saved the people he loved. If that would happen I would break down completely lol. Sort of glad they could make it a happy ending though. Wow. Just wow.
WOW.
TheNamelessOne
Member
Finished it a few days ago and HOLY SHIT WHAT AN AMAZING GAME! I just want more and more of it right now. Ghost Trick 2 right this instant please.
MiniBossBattle
Member
Just finished Ghost Trick tonight. What a great game. I purchased this for the gameplay and animation but it was the story that really hooked me.
Missile is the best.
Missile is the best.
graywolf323
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RedSwirl said:
probably not at this rate
Worthintendo
Member
I really wish I could wipe my mind of this game and play it again.
I really envy people who haven't played this yet but want to, they will get to experience an amazing little video game. Easily in the running for my Game of the Year.
I really envy people who haven't played this yet but want to, they will get to experience an amazing little video game. Easily in the running for my Game of the Year.
Heart Attack
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BUMP. Just a heads up, the game is $15 at amazon. Just ordered my copy.
-Stranger-
Junior Member
I have this game sitting on my shelf, thinking of starting it up.
How long does it take to finish?
How long does it take to finish?
Fantastical
Death Prophet
Oh wow, get it people! Soooo good.Heart Attack said:
Saw this thread pop and instantly felt the need to echo the praise everyone gives Ghost Trick in here. Bought it a month ago and was hooked until the end! Awesome game, definitely on of the DS's best. Going to recommend it to all the DS owners I know.
It's a damn shame someone said it sold poorly, as I would buy a sequel in a heartbeat.
It's a damn shame someone said it sold poorly, as I would buy a sequel in a heartbeat.
mmxzero said:
I liked the idea of The Continuing Adventures of Sissel and Missile too but really, this one stands very well on its own. I don't particularly think it's a travesty if it doesn't qualify for a sequel; though it would be one if its sales meant Capcom's done greenlighting new concepts in that vein.