(DS, Capcom, Cert: 12, out now)
In many games, the objective is to prevent the protagonist's demise. Yet Ghost Trick's hero, the sharp-suited Sissel, has just been murdered when the story begins. Luckily, death has bestowed upon him a special power that allows him to manipulate inanimate objects. These can be used to distract the hitmen responsible for his death, preventing them from assassinating other targets, including the one woman who may know the reason why Sissel was killed.
This fantastical conceit comes from the mind of Shu Takumi, creator of the Ace Attorney series, with which Ghost Trick shares a few strands of DNA. Characters are gloriously idiosyncratic and the wry dialogue is similarly warm and witty. It's less dialogue-heavy than Takumi's previous games, with some sublime animation that fills in the gaps, brilliantly capturing the emotions and mannerisms of the key players.
Each dilemma has a single solution. Subtle hints ensure the trial-and-error mechanics rarely hold up the superb story for long, meaning you'll probably reach the end before you want to. Consistently inventive and entertaining, Ghost Trick is yet another reason not to abandon your DS just yet.
Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2011/jan/23/ghost-trick-phantom-detective-review
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