Reviews

• gamedeal user

  Feb 20, 2023

  There's a lot of good stuff in this game. Has this pleasant, chunky feeling that's common among games its trying to emulate; nice controls, pleasant look, simplicity done right. But it also emulated another element which perhaps it shouldn't have: It's too freaking hard! And it's the annoying kind of difficulty, too. The game starts out very easy, and then quickly climbs up to the point where I had to save-load every screen. And then there are the bosses which not only take quite a while to beat, they also have this design that punishes you for trying to speed things up. The first boss, for example, every now and then switches into this attack mode in which the only way to avoid damage is to stay very far away, because only far away are platforms that allow you to jump over its laser. But your gun has limited range. So on one hand you feel like you want to get close to deal damage, and on the other you know that if you get too greedy you're going to get pwned by the laz0r. If you're too young to know what "pwned" means, you'll probably find this game too much of a bother. It's a very faithful recreation of that classic game design - perhaps too faithful. If you actually think that it's good that these older games were this hard, then please, by all means, play it - lots of people seem to enjoy Mini Ghost in spite of that, which suggests to me it might actually be part of the charm. I'd like to say I'm too old for this crap, but according to the trailer I'm still a child (I absolutely love the trailer btw), so... I'll throw a... temper tantrum or something? Is that what kids do? Curator page
• gamedeal user

  Apr 2, 2023

  Can't really recommend this one. It's fun for a bit, but as you progress, the boss design goes from serviceable to bad to abysmal. Additionally, there's a lot of tedium. There's no reasonable way to heal, for one. You heal a single unit of health every time you fill up your XP bar, which takes ages, otherwise, the only way to heal is to die, which also causes you to lose all of your money. Money which you need an awful lot of if you're wanting to buy all the items in the game. Money you're going to have to grind for to get enough. Maybe if you've got far more patience than I do and can tolerate the terrible boss design, you might find this to be worth a look, but I would still wait for a sale in that case, even with the low base price.
• gamedeal user

  Apr 29, 2017

  This is an amazing game that you should definitely check out for such a small price! It's even on sale so it's even cheaper! A great platformer reminiscent of the old 8-bit games with authentic visuals, music and sounds with solid controls and design. But for me, what truly makes this game is special is the robust level, tileset and character editors. The game as it is is definitely worth the money, but with these editors included it makes it a must buy. They're so easy to use, you can make a 8-bit platformer of your dreams. I can't wait to see what other people can do with these tools. Shame you can't create your own music or sound effects, but honestly the editing tools and nature of this game makes it much more open and freeing then say for example, Super Mario Maker. It may not be as accessible as SMM, but it's much more liberating. I haven't even touched upon the online options to troll your friends who also own the game, the speedrun challenges and other goodies. You like Metroidvania style games with 8-Bit aesthetics then definitely give this game a go. It's less then £2, it's great ^_^
• gamedeal user

  Apr 29, 2017

  -ESPAÑOL- Rápido, sencillo, divertido, con prácticamente infinitas posibilidades. Y por su precio, es ridículamente bueno. Si te gustan los metroidvania, o mejor aún, Unepic y Ghost 1.0, no os arrepentiréis. Muy recomendado. -ENGLISH- Fast, simple, fun, and with infinite possibilities. Knowing its price, thats insane, I have to say. If you like metroidvania types, or even better, Unepic and Ghost 1.0, you won't regret buying it. I totally recommend it.
• gamedeal user

  Apr 29, 2017

  Don't let the low price of this game fool you, this is a complete metroidvania experience, with bosses, powerups and a very well crafted difficulty curve. And if that's not enough you also get a very strong level editor! I don't usually write reviews, but this game, and the games of this developer need to reach a broader audience.
• gamedeal user

  Apr 30, 2017

  Nice game. I've enjoyed it alot so far! It's short but fun. I finished my first run in about 2 and a half hours and I'm probly kind of on the slow side. It feels nostalgic with its charming visuals, but the game play itself is really smooth, controls are great, animation is fluid, etc. You can also make your own characters/levels which could be fun. Haven't even messed with that stuff yet. lol. At 2 bucks, it's a steal!
• gamedeal user

  Apr 30, 2017

  This is a really good game for a really good price. lots of love and charm put into this game. Now I know retro indie games are a dime a dozen, but this is one that should stand out from a lot of the others. Its basically a metroidvania type of game where you go around and picking up things to upgrade yourself. The kind you would find on the MSX system, and it does a very good job of being authentic. As a added bonus it also has a simple editing system for making a character, tile sets, and even a level editor to make your own adventure. Another added feature which I haven't been able to mess with yet, is the mode where you can watch a friend play and either help them or screw around with them. All in all its a very sweet game for its price and its already got a lot of people making cool things in the workshop, so if your not too good at making things yourself theres plenty of customization for you to mess with, and more game to play when your done with the main campaign.
• gamedeal user

  May 2, 2017

  A nice, retro Metroidvania with graphics reminiscent of the old Apple ][ era. You're a troubleshooter sent into a dangerous maze to destroy a haywire computer. At the start of your adventure you kind of suck; you blast enemies, collect "cubes," and use them to buy combat upgrades. Scattered throughout the maze are crates that contain either nothing (usually), more cubes, or unique items that give you advantages or make you able to reach new areas. Your goal is to defeat bosses, opening up new areas, and eventually reach and destroy the computer. Ghost controls really well, the graphics are bright and colorful, and the design of the maze is pretty clever. This isn't one of the all-time great Metroidvanias, but it's definitely a good one. What makes the game so interesting is the presence of several software editors. You can create new skins for Ghost or even entire new maps, then upload them to the Steam Workshop for others to play with. The inclusion of this kind of feature in a game this cheap is amazing, and upgrades this to a "must buy." If you don't use the editor features, Mini Ghost probably offers 3-5 hours of platforming action, which is damn good for the price. If you do, there's theoretically no limit (but I'm betting you'd probably start hankering for some more features around hour 20).
• gamedeal user

  May 11, 2017

  I grew up playing games like this, and clearly so did the developer because they managed to replicate the style and feel perfectly. It's a pretty straightforward game design, a metroidvania platformer where you explore the map, shoot enemies, collect cubes to buy items from shops, find other items hidden in crates, and take on a number of bosses. Items and upgrades enable you to access areas that you couldn't reach or navigate earlier on. You've probably played this kind of thing before. It works, though, because it's a tight game design, and because the basic mechanics of jumping and shooting feel great. Each upgrade makes a noticeable difference, and so progress feels satisfying and rapid. It's not a long game (took me around five hours, but I'm a completitionist and you can certainly do it in less) but then it only costs a couple of bucks. For that, not only do you get this great little game, you also get a surprisingly robust level and character editor, the results of which you can share on the Steam Workshop. For two bucks it's a steal, and if you want more then try this game's big brother (well actually, sister), Ghost 1.0.
• gamedeal user

  May 20, 2017

  This game was true to its vision. What you see on the Steam page is basically what you get, a retro-style metroidvania with many of the fun and frustrating elements of that genre. Lots of tight spaces to jump through, lots of rooms that you have to figure out how to navigate, and lots of backtracking to upgrade your health and get a few upgrades (probably too much for such a short game). The art aesthetics are solid, and so are the controls. There is nothing ground-breaking or truly memorable about this game though. You will not fall in love with the character, the game is not designed to reach any sort of "flow state," and you will not finish the game up with any good "war stories" to tell your friends. But if you are a fan of the genre and are looking for a mildly entertaining way to spend an afternoon this title might be just the right fit.