(I'll preface this by saying I'm a 27 year old chap with a love of Doom, Bioshock & Dead Space). Ghost of a Tale is a wonderful game to sit down and play, a truly pleasant and charming experience; it relieves stress like nothing else I have in my library. It's a very pretty game that makes wonderful use of lighting and colour, and features some of the most characterful (and, unashamedly admitting this, cute) animations I have ever seen. The world is full of character and tells it's own story, in addition to that which the developers have included. Said backstory is intriguing and presented very tongue-in-cheek by some interesting characters. Your character even has some wonderful music pieces added that you can play to NPC's, I'm assuming this is original music (but bravo even if not, it's lovely). The gameplay is currently strong yet a little shallow, however I think it has been refined a lot in the months I have been playing; be warned it is aimed more at the younger audience as opposed to hardcore Deus Ex stealth addicts. Personally I find it helps suit a more relaxed style of play that matches the theme of the world. There is a selection of items and costumes to utilise, offering different stats and bonuses that are fun to collect (as well as looking great). The majority of missions are currently collect-a-thons, but the world is gorgeous enough that you won't mind - and it takes you to some surprising places! I'm eagerly awaiting the catacombs update. Overall a thoroughly wonderful, charming and downright pleasant experience that has recaptured for me the feeling of my gaming 'glory years' when I was little. Definitely worth supporting!
