Ghost in the Sheet

Ghost in the Sheet is an adventure video game developed by Cardboard Box Entertaintment in 2007. It is a First-person Point-and-click adventure game. The game was released in Germany as S.C.A.R.E.[4]

Ghost in the Sheet
Developer(s)CBE Software
Publisher(s)Tri Synergy[1]
Director(s)Jan Kavan
Designer(s)Jan Kavan
Writer(s)Jan Kavan, Lukáš Medek
EngineWintermute Engine[2]
Platform(s)Windows
Release20 November 2007[3]
Genre(s)Adventure game
Mode(s)Single-player

Development

The game was created by two young developers from the Czech Republic - Jan Kavan and Lukas Medek. It was originally planned as a freeware title but feedback from the adventure game community was very positive which led to the decision of releasing it as a commercial game. It was published by Tri Synergy.[5]

Gameplay

The game is a Point-and-click adventure game seen form a First-person point of view. To interact with physical objects the player uses the power of telekinesis. During the game the player learns other psychical abilities that help him solve multiple puzzles. There are also arcade-style mini games like smashing rats with bricks.[6][7]

Plot

The game is a paranormal horror comedy adventure and follows a person who dies. He becomes a ghost who is forced to wear a sheet and start working for an agency investigating paranormal activity in the mortal world. He is sent to the abandoned Sector Omega factory where he meets Ghosts of its former inhabitants and investigates what happened.

As the investigation progresses the Ghost becomes suspicious about his boss from the agency. The Boss realizes it so he sends his servant Oozy to eliminate him but Oozy is killed by a hungry monster. Ghost then helps souls of local people to find peace. In the end he confronts the boss and defeats him.

Reception

The games has received mixed to lightly positive reviews. The game currently holds 60% on Metacritic, 66.29% on GameRankings.[8][9]

The most positive review was published by GameVortex where Ghost in the Sheet scored 82%. It noted that game "has its issues, but it is still an interesting offering, especially coming from a new company. Most of the issues are mainly polish issues, but the core gameplay is solid enough that it is worth a go if the premise interests you enough."[10]

Another positive review came from GameZebo where it scored 80%. The review praised the voice acting, music and graphics. Another praise was gained for story which was found interesting and lengthy. On the other hand, the game was criticised for its Mini games, pixel hunting and system of moving between rooms.[11]

The game was also awarded by Editors' Choice Award on server Computer Times.[12]

Other reviews include GameSpot with 60%- It praised the plot and puzzles but criticised production values, a gameplay which does not take advantage of supernatural theme and that its easy to get lost in dark areas.[13]

In the Czech Republic where developers come from the game has received generally negative reviews. The average score was 45.5%.[14]

The most negative review came from server Games.cz. The game scored 30%. The reviewer noted that 20% was gained for originality and 10% for euthusianism of developers.[15]

References
  1. "Ghost in the Sheet". Game Boomers. 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2014-02-05.
  2. "Ghost in the Sheet. for Windows (2007)". MobyGames. Retrieved 2014-02-05.
  3. http://www.databaze-her.cz/hry/ghost-in-the-sheet/
  4. http://www.adventuregamers.com/games/view/16235
  5. de Figueiredo, Bruno. "Interview - Jan Kavan". Adventure Classic Gaming. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
  6. "Ghost in the Sheet". Adventure Classic Gaming. 2008-03-28. Retrieved 2014-02-05.
  7. "Ghost in the Sheet Review". Game Spot. 2008-03-26. Retrieved 2014-02-05.
  8. http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/943043-ghost-in-the-sheet/index.html
  9. http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/ghost-in-the-sheet/mobyrank
  10. http://www.gamevortex.com/gamevortex/soft_rev.php/3993/ghost-in-the-sheet-pc.html
  11. "Ghost In The Sheet Review". GameZebo. 2008-02-08. Retrieved 2014-02-05.
  12. http://computertimes.com/GhostInTheSheet.htm
  13. http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/ghost-in-the-sheet-review/1900-6188381/
  14. http://hodnoceniher.cz/pc/adventury/ghost-in-the-sheet.html
  15. http://games.tiscali.cz/recenze/ghost-in-the-sheet-49935
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