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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 86 | 97 |
| Creator reviews (2 tracked) | – | 93 | 2 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 97% | 93 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 83 | 119 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 94% | 88 | 45 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 90.7, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 8,948 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 129 reviews sampled · 89 total reviews in window · weighted 96.7 up / 6.5 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (126)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 85
“Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective hardly deviates from the original. It's a game that's already 13 years old, and yet it's still able to defend itself even today. For a person like me, who hasn't had much exposure to this game in the past, its mechanics still seem fresh, original and extremely inventive.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“You’ll also feel like you’ve helped write one. Ghost Trick is a story about stories, about how the invisible machinations of a guiding hand can create something whole and beautiful. It could only ever be a video game. At the risk of embellishment, it might be one of the video games. That it’s found a home on modern hardware is encouraging, and that Capcom saw fit to leave it more or less untouched is a small miracle. This is Ghost Trick as it always was: pristine, unassuming, and inimitable. And this remaster will make you glad that it’s been resurrected.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective delivers a gripping story full of unexpected twists. Each of the eighteen chapters offers moments packed with suspense and action that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The combination of visual novel elements with addictive puzzle-solving using the ability to avert misfortune guarantees hours of entertainment and, above all, a desire to keep solving mysteries. The success of the original release comes as no surprise, and with this new remaster, the game is reaching a much wider audience. Whether you’re a fan of detective stories or tales full of life, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective will certainly not disappoint you; on the contrary, it will raise your expectations for any future game featuring similar themes or gameplay mechanics. Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective launches on June 30, 2023, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4/5, Windows, and Xbox One.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“With around fifteen hours of gameplay that keep you compelled to play until the end in combination with a storyline that continues to surprise, Ghost Trick may be crammed full of tricks but is most definitely an absolute treat.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Having come up with an intriguing premise, it would have been all too easy for Capcom to cut corners beyond that, relying on the gimmick alone to garner sales. Thankfully, that is definitely not the case with Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, which is a quality piece of work at every level.”
read full review ↗ - 83
“It's a moment to be savored by gamers with eclectic taste. Ghost Trick is just one indication that the DS, in its twilight years, is also in its prime.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“It turns fetching a bottle into just as heroic an effort as preventing a hitman from reaching his target. And I don't think I've had a better time doing either elsewhere.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Ghost Trick: Detective Phantom is one of those rare gems that shows you standalone games can exist, and you don't need follow-ups. It's rewarding. It's fun. And they've got a cute darn pomeranian trying to protect its owner with its life. What's not to like about it?”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is a superbly pleasurable puzzle effort with a wonderfully crafted storyline draped over it. Definitely one of the finest on the Nintendo DS.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is an essential play for anyone that loves the idea of a good murder-mystery game. The story that unfolds is unlike anything else in the medium, and damn near everything about it is perfect.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“At the risk of repeating myself, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is a great game. If you like intrigue, comedy and puzzle games, you must give it a try. The script is extremely well written, the game is visually stunning despite its age, and the lifespan is more than reasonable, with an average of 12 hours of gameplay. It would be a shame for this quality title to sink into oblivion, but thanks to this remaster, new players will have the chance to discover it. And that's a win-win situation.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“After more than 10 years, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective resurrects on relevant platforms. Fortunately, it's always been a great game, with some intriguing puzzles, a unique premise, and a mystery that builds and builds right to the very end. Fans of point-n'-click adventures, visual novels, or both should absolutely give it a look, and if you've played it before, this is the definitive version. It's a cult hit that's been granted a second chance at life, and deservedly so.”
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Patch history
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