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Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2017

Should you play it?

Lead the Police investigation in the afterlife!

What works
  • Varied hidden object scenes
  • Forensic analysis puzzles
  • Atmospheric visuals and sound
  • Accessible difficulty levels
  • Achievement system with collectibles
Things to keep in mind
  • Story coherence issues
  • Some technical bugs and typos
  • Short playtime
  • Repetitive puzzles and mechanics
  • Limited replay value

What to play next

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Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Survival, Violence.

Why this game works

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