Ghost Master: Resurrection Review Summary

Successful remaster of the original: Players are satisfied with the remaster, praising it as well-done and faithful to the original game, capturing its spirit and charm.

New ghosts and levels added: The game introduces new ghosts and levels, which players appreciate as they provide fresh content and enhance the gameplay experience.

Additional content and features: New content and features have been added, including restored cut content and new missions, enriching the overall gaming experience.

Enhanced graphics and visuals: The game boasts improved graphics and visuals, with updates to modern standards while retaining the original's characteristic design.

Nostalgic and faithful to original: The game brings back memories and nostalgia, staying faithful to the original while introducing improvements and new content.

Game is extremely buggy: The game is reported to have a significant number of bugs, ranging from minor issues to game-breaking problems that hinder progression and overall gameplay experience.

Graphics and UI issues: Players have noted various graphical issues, including artifacts and display problems. Additionally, there are complaints about the user interface and its changes.

NPC-related bugs: There are several bugs related to NPCs, including issues with pathfinding, logic, and NPCs getting stuck in various situations.

Ability effects not working: There are issues with certain abilities not working correctly, including effects not applying as they should.

Missing features and improvements: Players have noted that the game lacks certain features and improvements that were expected, leading to a less satisfying experience.

New ghosts and content: The game introduces new ghosts, missions, and levels with specific unlock conditions. Players can upgrade ghosts and discover hidden ghosts.

Strategic gameplay: The game emphasizes strategic gameplay, requiring players to use ghosts' powers and abilities thoughtfully to complete missions.

Replayable levels: Players can replay levels to achieve better completion and earn more rewards.

Mission variety: Missions involve scaring humans and solving puzzles, requiring thoughtful solutions.

Ghost mechanics: The game includes mechanics for attaching and removing ghosts, as well as respecing ghost powers.

Optimization problems: The game has optimization issues, with high system requirements and poor performance on some setups. It has been ported to Unreal Engine, which may contribute to these problems.

General bugs and crashes: Players experience various bugs and crashes, including game-breaking issues and specific problems like crashes in act 2.

Specific bugs and glitches: Various specific bugs and glitches are reported, including character model glitches, clipping through walls, and issues with certain game mechanics.

Menu and camera issues: Players report issues with the menu disappearing when moving the mouse and problems with camera movement.

Good performance on modern hardware: The game works well on modern machines, with proper support for modern hardware and good FPS on high-end systems.

Recommended for fans and new players: The game is highly recommended for both fans of the original and new players. It is considered worth the price and a good experience for those revisiting or trying it for the first time.

Wait for a sale: Some players suggest waiting for a big sale before purchasing the game, as it may not be worth the current price.

Nostalgic but may disappoint: While the game is recommended for nostalgia, it may also disappoint some players. It might be better to return to the original game for a nostalgic experience.

Unique and fun experience: The game provides a unique and hauntingly fun experience that is not easily found elsewhere in the market.

Worth the hours of gameplay: The game offers a substantial amount of gameplay that is considered worth the time investment.

Community fair range: $10.00 - $15.00.

Game completion: 9.0h.

Story completion: 7.0h.

Session length: 3.0h.

The game becomes fun and addicting after players overcome initial barriers such as repetitive gameplay and poorly implemented skill trees.

Reported time to anchor: 1h.

Friction: Repetitive gameplay; Poorly implemented skill trees; UI/UX choices feel off.

Nostalgic Veteran: Enjoys the game for its nostalgic value and improvements over the original. Motivation: Nostalgia and improvement over the original game. Stance: buy.

Curious Newcomer: Enjoys the game for its unique gameplay and potential. Motivation: Enjoyment and the game's potential to appeal to a broader audience. Stance: sale.

Optimistic Supporter: Enjoys the game despite its flaws and hopes for future updates. Motivation: The game's potential and hope for future improvements. Stance: deep sale.

Steam Deck: The analysis of user feedback reveals several key themes. Bugs and optimization issues are frequently mentioned, indicating a need for improvements in these areas. Users have also noted difficulties with reading subtitles on the Steam Deck, suggesting a need for better UI scaling. The use of AI in development has been criticized for detracting from the game's quality. Despite these issues, the game is reported to run well on the Steam Deck with minor adjustments, indicating a generally positive experience with some room for improvement.

Game ported to Unreal Engine: The game has been ported to the Unreal Engine, indicating potential improvements in graphics and performance.

Game in Early Access: The game is currently in Early Access, which means it is still under development and may have ongoing updates and changes.

Works well on Steam Deck: The game is reported to work well on the Steam Deck, making it a good option for players who prefer gaming on the go.

Original Russian localization kept: The game retains its original Russian localization, including voice acting and text, which may appeal to players who prefer authenticity.