Perhaps the best ending in a Capcom game, ever.

SHU TAKUMI MY GOAT

The Best Game Ever...
love it forever 😭

There are a lot of reviews that just say "play it" and don't spoil anything. While I agree with this statement, I want to talk about what you should expect from this game for those wondering.
First of all, this is basically a puzzle game with a big emphasis on story. The puzzles are very unique; I'm pretty sure I’ve never seen a similar game. The puzzles go like this: you try to save a person from death by possessing objects and interacting with them. You need to save the person within a given time limit. Don't worry, the time limit is just a means to make the puzzles more interactive. The time you have is more than enough, and the game also has checkpoints.
Now, about the story: the game was written by Shu Takumi, the guy who made the Ace Attorney series. He has a unique writing style that combines lighthearted moments and comedy with interesting, gripping plots and serious moments. This game has around 8 story twists, but they’re all earned and organic, so it only makes the story more interesting. Many people say this is the peak in terms of video game stories. I don't know about that, but the story is exceptionally good in my opinion. From start to finish, I was hooked, and there was no downtime. Also, what's more impressive is that there are about 15 characters, and I remember all of them. They're all really cool and interesting.
Genuinely, I’d probably recommend this game over any Ace Attorney game, just because this one is consistently good, while Ace Attorney has some really bloated moments. Although this game isn’t as funny as Ace Attorney, so take that as you will.
Overall, I think more people should play it, just for themselves. It’s a unique experience that you don't get anywhere else.

Phenomenal game. Excellent characters, story, music, and art. Gameplay is simple but fun. Would highly recommend.

Brilliant gameplay, elegant graphic design, and most of all a beautiful, heart-wrenching story full of twist and turns to the very end! A masterpiece.

Played it for the first time, so i had no nostalgia going in. And it is just a really fun and comfy puzzle and visual novel game.

One of Shu Takumi's MANY masterpieces.
Ghost Trick is another of the most phenomenal games in the Ace Attorney Franchise. It was one of, if not, the greatest puzzle games I have played. The art style, dialogue, character design, story, and puzzles were all a 10/10. The main character has such a unique look I fell in love immediately. The banter between each character separated it from any normal puzzle game, and each character (even the side ones who barely had a few minutes of game time) was genuinely likable in their ways. I genuinely believe this is a masterpiece, that despite being so old, still exceeds my gaming standards in 2024. My only complaint was this game was very short-lived, my play-through only being 15 hours long (and that seems to be long compared to others). I bought it on sale for 15$ so I have no issue with that, but if I had bought it for the normal 30$ I would be a little disappointed.
In all a 10/10 game with very few issues. No outstanding plot holes, everything wrapped up nicely at the end, AND some very surprising twists!

Incredible game, incredible story. I recommend highly.

Wonderfully well-crafted story, tight game mechanics and a diverse array of strong [and weak!] personalities, all of whom come together to make for a memorable and delightful journey.