Ghost Town
Critic Reviews for Ghost Town
Without a doubt, Ghost Town is one of the best puzzle adventures you can enjoy right now on Meta Reality headsets , with very high production values and a very entertaining development that, unfortunately, ends quickly and is likely to leave you wanting more.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
This is VR done exceptionally well! The visuals are crisp and high quality which draws you into the world to start with. The audio compliments those visuals perfectly by giving you a great mix of atmospheric noises along with fantastic voice acting and compelling music. The puzzles are challenging enough to make you think but not so obscure that you get frustrated. You can actually feel empathy for the spirits you save and seeing their stories play out in front of you is quite moving at times. An absolute must buy if you like a bit of paranormal puzzling.
After playing through almost the entire game in a single sitting, unable to stop myself, I can confidently say that Ghost Town is one of the finest puzzle adventures in the VR scene. It comfortably takes its place alongside classics of the genre such as Myst, Riven, and the excellent Red Matter. The game manages to carve out a distinctive audience, thanks to a strong narrative and a unique gameplay style. It succeeds in being engaging without ever becoming overly complex or inaccessible. In essence, Fireproof Games accomplishes its core objective: to provide an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Over the course of its six to seven hours of playtime, it offers one of those rare titles that captivates you from the very beginning and leaves you wishing it would never end.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Ghost Town is a landmark achievement in VR game design. It demonstrates a deep understanding of what makes VR special as a medium while delivering a compelling narrative and satisfying and extremely creative gameplay. It's not just one of the best VR games of the year – it's one of the best VR games period, setting a new standard for what's possible in the medium.
From its sharp writing and expertly crafted puzzles to its deeply atmospheric setting and heartfelt narrative, Ghost Town is more than just a supernatural detective story. It strikes a perfect balance between gameplay and storytelling, giving you agency in a world that feels lived-in, mysterious, and, of course, full of ghosts (can’t forget those). Yes, it’s a bit linear and a little short, but those end up standing out as some of its strengths – it knows exactly when to end, and it leaves just enough room for a sequel without feeling incomplete. Few virtual reality games manage to stick the landing quite this well, and Ghost Town stands tall as a memorable and meaningful experience that lingers well beyond the closing credits.
Ghost Town is one of the most accomplished VR experiences that I have had. Bringing incredible storytelling, with great graphics, and then delivering it in an experience that will blow you away. Easily Ghost Town receives the Thumb Culture Platinum Award.
