There is some semblance of strategy, as you can buff and debuff your allies or enemies. We don’t recommend using a keyboard and mouse, by the way. What doesn’t help is that the subtle battle user interface caused me to attack myself or heal the wrong teammate at points.

The game’s combat feels hollow without some pizazz to the overall animations, especially when you get a perfect hit. In The Outbound Ghost, it takes that mechanic but fails to uplift it. In the Paper Mario series, the timing of your attacks is essential to get as much damage as possible. In each area, you’ll find two to three different enemy varieties, and once you figure out their battle style, it does get boring to take down their health slowly. Most of the attacks feel like something we’ve seen before, and the animation isn’t as zany as you’d like it to be. Each regular battle feels too long to finish, and the moves at each character’s disposal leave a little to be desired. Unfortunately, the combat system doesn’t live up to the game’s incredible art style. The Repetitive Combat of The Outbound Ghost The composer nailed that feel, even though the battle themes left a little to be desired. It’s a little bit zany but also atmospheric. It draws some inspiration from the Paper Mario series, but the way the eyes are drawn and the overall characters look within the game is a courageous style that stands out.Īlthough it gets repetitive at points, the music is well made as it perfectly establishes the mood The Outbound Ghost is going for.

The Outbound Ghost looks unique, matching this 2D hand-drawn art style with a 3D background. Each creature design, from the ghostly spirits of each village to the spooktacular enemies, thanks to the fantastic cel-shaded look. Overall, The Outbound Ghost ’s best asset is the art style. Price: $19.99 The Outbound Ghost’s Wonderful Art Style There’s so much potential, but the overbearing combat and strange story concept just don’t make The Outbound Ghost appealing in the long run. The Outbound Ghost is one game that looks exceptionally charming at first, but once you get to know them better, they become less enticing to play.

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