Ghost on the Shore
Details: Video game
Initial Release Date: June 16, 2020
Developer: Like Charlie
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS
Genres: Adventure game, Adventure
Publishers: Application Systems Heidelberg, Like Charlie
Description: Ghost on the Shore is a story and relationship exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death.You play as Riley, a young woman who finds herself stranded on a desolate island with a headstrong ghost, dead for as long as he can remember.As you explore the crumbling homes of the gone islanders and discover the remnants, you get to know the ghost Josh. Making irrevocable choices in dialogue you shape the bond with him, which ultimately influences the outcome of the game.As Riley puts it all together, she comes to understand how an island’s history led to Josh’ death.FeaturesRelationship explorationEnvironmental storytellingEmotional choices with consequencesBranching narrative with multiple endingsRelationship exploration is a unique feature that allows the player to make choices in a subtle immersive way. Often all one has, is the power of words. And it is your choice to reach out or to alienate. Like in real life, you don't always know how your words will affect the other. Or what future they hold.Emotional storytelling is something that we are both passionate and curious about. Players identify deeply with characters of flesh and blood that they can relate to. Through complex characters we´re able to tell stories that trigger a universal set of emotions.Created by like Charlie, the team behind the award-winning story exploration game Marie's Room.
Initial Release Date: June 16, 2020
Developer: Like Charlie
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS
Genres: Adventure game, Adventure
Publishers: Application Systems Heidelberg, Like Charlie
Description: Ghost on the Shore is a story and relationship exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death.You play as Riley, a young woman who finds herself stranded on a desolate island with a headstrong ghost, dead for as long as he can remember.As you explore the crumbling homes of the gone islanders and discover the remnants, you get to know the ghost Josh. Making irrevocable choices in dialogue you shape the bond with him, which ultimately influences the outcome of the game.As Riley puts it all together, she comes to understand how an island’s history led to Josh’ death.FeaturesRelationship explorationEnvironmental storytellingEmotional choices with consequencesBranching narrative with multiple endingsRelationship exploration is a unique feature that allows the player to make choices in a subtle immersive way. Often all one has, is the power of words. And it is your choice to reach out or to alienate. Like in real life, you don't always know how your words will affect the other. Or what future they hold.Emotional storytelling is something that we are both passionate and curious about. Players identify deeply with characters of flesh and blood that they can relate to. Through complex characters we´re able to tell stories that trigger a universal set of emotions.Created by like Charlie, the team behind the award-winning story exploration game Marie's Room.
