Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Coming to Switch, PS4, and Xbox One This Summer
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Capcom announced that the 2010 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective will be launching on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC through Steam sometime in Summer 2023.
Here’s a quick rundown from Capcom on what to expect from this version of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective.
Higher Resolution, Better Frame Rates, More Languages
Apart from graphics resolution and frame rates have been improved to be compatible with modern devices, user interface has also been consolidated into one screen for more comfortable gameplay. The game also nowcomes in 9 languages, including the newly-added Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), and Korean.
Enjoy Ghost Trick Art & Music in the Collection
Introducing the new Collection feature, which contains the artwork and music you've encountered while playing. You can find any artwork and music you've already seen or heard in the game via the in-game menu. Immerse yourself in the world of Ghost Trick with never-before-seen concept art or by overlaying music on different scenes.
Sliding Ghost Puzzles and Electrifying Challenges
The popular Ghost Puzzles from the smartphone version have also returned. Switch around the tiles to form scenes from the game! New "Challenges" have also been added, which you can complete by meeting special conditions. Boast your achievements by clearing all chapters, preventing any death in certain moments, and more!
For those unfamiliar with Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, you play as Sissel, a man that lost his life and is trying to regain his lost memory and hopefully find the truth behind his death. Sissel can use his ability as a ghost to possess objects and affect the outcome of certain events and change the fate of characters in the game.
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective was originally released on the NIntendo DS and was created by Shu Takumi, who is also known for the Ace Attorney series. The mystery adventure game released with high praise from critics as it holds a 83 in Metacritic, which also has a Metacritic user score of 9.7
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