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❤ Identifying and Weakening the Ghost

Players must use a variety of equipment like the EMF reader, spirit box, and ghost writing book to gather evidence about the ghost's type, age, and mood. Correctly identifying these traits is crucial, as it determines the specific steps needed to weaken and capture the ghost. For example, a "The Drowned" ghost may require players to turn on water faucets as the first weakening step, while other ghosts may need to be hit with holy salt or have a crucifix used on them. These weakening tasks are unique to each ghost type and must be done in a specific order. Players praise this layered, evidence-based approach, as it adds more depth and strategy compared to simply identifying the ghost type.

❤ Defensive Tools and Gear

The game gives players a variety of tools and equipment to actively defend themselves, such as crucifixes, salt, and plasma absorbers. Players can use these items to protect against or drive off the ghost during its attacks. Reviewers note that this "fight back" approach creates a greater sense of tension and danger, as players must carefully manage their limited resources while also performing the weakening tasks. Some say this makes the encounters feel more intense and threatening compared to games where player death is more punishing.

❤ Capturing the Ghost

After successfully weakening a ghost through the required tasks, players then have the opportunity to capture it in a final, climactic encounter. The process of capturing a ghost is considered a meaningful and rewarding payoff, as players express satisfaction in the sense of accomplishment when they are able to subdue and seal away the ghost. Furthermore, captured ghosts can be stored in personal chambers back at the players' base, essentially treating them like collectible "pets". This feature is widely praised, as it provides an additional layer of progression and customization.