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GHOSTWARE: Arena of the Dead

$14.99
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Developer:
Daev Team
Platforms:
Windows
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About the Game


Imagine – what if necromancy and magic spells were no different than writing some lines of code? In GHOSTWARE you’ll play as Molly, brought back to life and trapped inside of an arena shooter along with five other souls. But there is something inherently wrong with the world created by the mysterious Wizard.

GHOSTWARE is a mixture of hectic retro-fps action and slower pace of the adventure games. Gather your arsenal and journey through multiple dimensions, uncovering your role in the conspiracy surrounding the creation of The Arena.


  • Explore multiple worlds full of perils and wonders
    Your story will lead you through multiple dimensions, each fundamentally impacting the gameplay loop. Traverse the decaying cyber-afterlife conjured by the Wizard and explore various locales in the real world outside the simulation.

  • Interact with a colourful cast of friends, foes, and everything in between
    Numerous actors are at play, each with their own motives and interactions for you to uncover. Engage with various factions, converse with fellow ghosts.

  • Hybrid gameplay inspired by 90s FPS like Unreal and Metroidvanias
    You will find yourself immersed in a highly atmospheric journey through strange and varied environments, ranging from abandoned arenas and tropical islands to urban cityscapes, uncovering numerous secret areas hidden off the beaten path.

  • Bring mayhem with an extensive array of guns and unlockable abilities
    The Virtual and the Real World feature their own separate array of weapons for a total of more than 12 guns. Each weapon brings its own quirks and advantages to combat encounters, adding depth and strategy to your gameplay experience.

  • Browse the WebScape in search of secrets, find out what the world's been up to
    Embark on a journey through ancient web forums, delve into forsaken blogs, and download new abilities from suspicious links. Each new URL is a piece of the puzzle that will help you uncover what the happened in the world during your eternal slumber

  • Extra Gamemodes
    Dive into the Arcade and enjoy custom matches against bots, where you can tailor the ruleset, select your character, and much more for a relaxed and personalized gaming experience separate from the single-player campaign.

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User Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive
2 user reviews
100%
Positive
5 hrs at review
Recommended

TLDR - a creatively genre-subverting narrative FPS that stays intriguing til the end. Ghostware takes a little while to warm up - when you first start the game it seems predictable; but if you stick with it for a few levels, the genre tropes established at the start begin to be undone in a few unexpected ways that shift the tone of the experience from a traditional arena shooter to a non-linear exploration FPS with some Metroidvania-esque progression. I love games that are unique, and Ghostware succeeds in creating an experience different from all its influences. However, it's not perfect - the combat isn't as dynamic as the more action-focused games in the movement shooter/boomer shooter genre. The story is also quite cryptic, demanding that the player digs around for secrets and reads all the text they can find to figure out what's happening. I know both of these things will put many players off, particularly if they expected a high-octane shooter like Unreal Tournament, which ...

1 helpful
4 hrs at review
Recommended

I recommend it! A nice, short little shooter that has some classic game play built in. I enjoyed the story, the metroidvania aspects too. It's a little bit of a bummer that the secret ending is bugged and impossible to get, as I had just naturally explored enough to find it, but I guess that's just sometimes a thing with smaller projects. This one is def worth a play, especially if it's on sale!

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel i5 or higher
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1 GB of VRAM with OpenGL 3.3 (GeForce GTX 630 or higher)
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Integrated soundcard
  • Additional Notes: System requirements are subject to change.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

FAQ

How much does GHOSTWARE: Arena of the Dead cost?

GHOSTWARE: Arena of the Dead costs $14.99.

What are the system requirements for GHOSTWARE: Arena of the Dead?

Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel i5 or higher Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 1 GB of VRAM with OpenGL 3.3 (GeForce GTX 630 or higher) Storage: 1 GB available space Sound Card: Integrated soundcard Additional Notes: System requirements are subject to change. Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

What platforms is GHOSTWARE: Arena of the Dead available on?

GHOSTWARE: Arena of the Dead is available on Windows PC.

Is GHOSTWARE: Arena of the Dead worth buying?

GHOSTWARE: Arena of the Dead has 100% positive reviews from 2 players.

When was GHOSTWARE: Arena of the Dead released?

GHOSTWARE: Arena of the Dead was released on Jun 10, 2024.

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