Ghost Giant

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Ghost Giant
Developer(s)Zoink
Publisher(s)Zoink
Director(s)Olov Redmalm
Artist(s)Olov Redmalm
Writer(s)Sara Bergmark Elfgren
Platform(s)PlayStation 4
Oculus Quest
ReleasePlayStation VR
April 19, 2019
Oculus Quest
February 20, 2020
Genre(s)Puzzle, adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

Ghost Giant is a virtual reality puzzle game developed and published by Zoink for the PlayStation 4 through PlayStation VR and Oculus Quest.[1] It was released for PlayStation VR in April 2019 and Oculus Quest in February 2020.

Gameplay[edit]

In the game, the player assumes control of the titular Ghost Giant. The Giant is tasked to assist a young boy named Louis by manipulating the game's world, lifting items and solving puzzles.[2] Players can also explore the world of Sancourt and interact with various non-playable characters living in the city.[3] For instance, players can use the PlayStation Move controller to rotate houses and discover what can be found inside.[4]

Development[edit]

The studio worked with Swedish writer Sara Bergmark Elfgren to create the story.[5] The main theme is friendship, as the player needs to become a "supporting friend" for Louis as they helped him solve various problems and puzzles in the game.[6] The game took 18 months to develop, and the team drew inspirations from homemade toys, such as miniature cardboard towns, when they were creating the game.[7] Announced during Sony's E3 2018 press conference,[8] the game was released digitally on April 19, 2019 for the PlayStation VR headset, while the retail release, handled by Perp Games, was released on May 7.[3] In November 2019, Zoink announced that it would be coming to Oculus Quest in December the same year, though it was subsequently delayed to February 20, 2020.[9][10]

Reception[edit]

The game received generally positive reviews upon releases, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[17][18]

Mike Epstein from IGN described the story as "charming", though he felt that some of the puzzles were too simple.[19] Rich Meister of Destructoid stated that Ghost Giant "feels like a VR advancement of a classic PC point-and-click adventure game, albeit one with a great look, phenomenal sound design". He also enjoyed the story, though he noted its short length.[20] UploadVR praised the game's handling of depression and neglect, writing "Louis may be an animal, but the developer’s sensitive handling of these subjects gives him remarkable humanity".[21] Liam Croft of Push Square noted that the game "belong[ed] in the conversation for the very best PSVR game", writing, "Its utterly phenomenal series of scenes will live long in the memory, complemented by a narrative that demands immediate investment...Outstanding presentation that rewards exploration is the cherry on top of a title we won’t be forgetting about any time soon."[14] Pascal Tekaia of Adventure Gamers gave the game 4 stars out of 5, stating, "The game doesn’t revolutionize the virtual reality medium, but it throws players into a well-realized, charming world with simple yet satisfying gameplay and a surprisingly emotional tale."[16]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "PSVR exclusive, Ghost Giant, is coming to Oculus Quest later this month". KitGuru. Archived from the original on July 2, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  2. ^ Fogel, Stefanie (June 9, 2018). "Charming Puzzle Game 'Ghost Giant' Is Coming to PlayStation VR". Variety. Archived from the original on June 28, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Romano, Sal (April 11, 2019). "Ghost Giant physical edition launches May 7 in North America". Gematsu. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  4. ^ Wales, Matt (February 28, 2019). "Stick it to the Man dev's adorable VR puzzle-adventure Ghost Giant is out in April". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on September 24, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  5. ^ "PSVR's 'Ghost Giant' turns the world into your sandbox". Engadget. Archived from the original on February 4, 2019. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
  6. ^ Fingas, Jon (June 9, 2018). "PSVR's 'Ghost Giant' turns the world into your sandbox". Engadget. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  7. ^ "'Ghost Giant' Brings a Small Story with Big Heart Home to Oculus Quest". Oculus. February 20, 2020. Archived from the original on June 22, 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  8. ^ Espileli, Matt (June 12, 2018). "E3 2018: All PS4 Games From Sony's Press Conference". GameSpot. Archived from the original on April 12, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  9. ^ Wales, Matt (November 29, 2019). "Adorable PSVR puzzle adventure Ghost Giant heading to Oculus Quest next month". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on September 28, 2021. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  10. ^ "Ghost Giant Releases on Oculus Quest February 20!". Thunderful. February 6, 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2020.[permanent dead link]
  11. ^ "Ghost Giant for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  12. ^ "Ghost Giant for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  13. ^ Epstein, Mike (April 11, 2019). "Ghost Giant Review". IGN. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  14. ^ a b Croft, Liam (April 11, 2019). "Ghost Giant Review (PS4)". Push Square. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  15. ^ Meister, Rich (April 14, 2019). "Review: Ghost Giant". Destructoid. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  16. ^ a b Tekaia, Pascal (May 31, 2019). "Ghost Giant review". Adventure Gamers. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  17. ^ "Ghost Giant for PlayStation 4 reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  18. ^ "Ghost Giant for PC reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  19. ^ Epstein, Mike (April 29, 2016). "Ghost Giant review". IGN. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  20. ^ Meister, Rich (April 14, 2019). "Review: Ghost Giant". Destructoid. Archived from the original on September 17, 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  21. ^ "Ghost Giant Review: A Bold, Brave Adventure That Hides A VR Treasure". April 12, 2019. Archived from the original on January 16, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2022.

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