Ghost Song (video game)
| Ghost Song | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Old Moon |
| Publisher(s) | Humble Games |
| Composer(s) | Grant Graham |
| Engine | Unity |
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| Release | November 3 2022 |
| Genre(s) | Metroidvania |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Ghost Song is a 2022 video game developed by Old Moon and published by Humble Games for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Gameplay[edit]
Gameplay follows a Metroidvania style format.[1] The game features a system where use of ranged attacks allows the player to increase the strength of their melee attacks.[2]
Development[edit]
The studio Old Moon handled development, while Humble Games handled publishing.[3]
Development of Ghost Song began in 2013, with early funding coming from a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign.[4][5][1] A Wii U port was considered,[6][4] despite incompatibilities between OpenFL and the console.[7] The games Super Metroid and Dark Souls were noted as influences by the developer.[8] Over the course of development, the game was developed in three different fundamental platforms, starting as a Flash game before being ported to the Stencyl engine, before finally being ported to Unity for the release version.[9]
Ghost Song was released on November 3, 2022.[6] The game was made available on Xbox Game Pass on launch.[10]
Reception[edit]
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | PC: 79/100[11] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Life |   [1] |
| PC Gamer (US) | 49/100[2] |
| RPGFan | 91/100[5] |
Ghost Song received "generally favorable reviews" according to Metacritic.[11] A Rock Paper Shotgun review was overall positive, noting that the game had issues with leading the player.[12] A review from PC Gamer was more critical, noting that the death system of the game was flawed and could lead to a "Catch 22", while also noting that the fundamental systems of the game were sound yet overall repetitive.[2]
Physical Release[edit]
Humble games confirmed that Ghost Song will have a physical release on Nintendo Switch and Playstation 5 on July 28, 2023.[citation needed]
Each physical copy for the Nintendo Switch includes a cartridge, two double-sided maps, and an OST download code.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Posner-Ferdman, Brett (6 November 2022). "Review: Ghost Song - A Potent Mix Of Metroid And Dark Souls, But Maybe Not On Switch". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ a b c Wood, Dashiell (9 November 2022). "Ghost Song review". pcgamer. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Romano, Sal (17 March 2022). "Humble Games to publish Metroidvania game Ghost Song for PC". Gematsu. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ a b Conditt, J (September 5, 2013). "Ghost Song wraps up Kickstarter campaign with $54,000". Engadget. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ a b Gann, Patrick (2 November 2022). "Ghost Song Review | RPGFan". www.rpgfan.com. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ a b Hagues, Alana (30 August 2022). "Hand-Drawn Super Metroid-Inspired 'Ghost Song' Finally Lands Release Date". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Whitehead, Thomas (19 August 2014). "Ghost Song Developer "Prepared to Move Heaven and Earth" for Wii U Release". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Schulenberg, T (August 11, 2013). "Metroid-inspired Ghost Song gets Wii U stretch goal". Engadget. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Potter, Aaron (October 28, 2022). "Ghost Song is a murky Metroidvania that makes the most out of graphic novelesque visuals". Wireframe magazine. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Kerry, Ben (3 November 2022). "Highly Rated Sci-Fi Adventure 'Ghost Song' Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass". Pure Xbox. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Ghost Song". Metacritic. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Castle, Katharine (3 November 2022). "Ghost Song review: a melancholy Metroidvania with a hint of Hollow Knight". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 16 November 2022.