Ghostland Yard

by Obelisk Studio

The Developer Says...

Uncover the truth about the Ghostland Yard investigators disappearance in this challenging 2D platformer. Travel across the world in more than 250 handcrafted levels to find your friends!

Players Like...

❤ Tight and Responsive Controls

The controls feel tight and responsive, with reviewers describing the character movement as "fluid and creamy" and "highly responsive". This provides a satisfying experience that can compete with genre classics like Celeste and Super Meat Boy. The smooth character controller and almost instant respawns keep the gameplay flowing without interruption, allowing players to quickly retry challenging sections.

❤ Challenging and Rewarding Gameplay

Reviewers praise the challenging yet fair difficulty curve. The game starts off accessible but gradually introduces new gameplay mechanics and increasingly demanding platforming challenges. Many compare the difficulty to Celeste, noting that the later levels and boss fights can be extremely challenging, requiring pixel-perfect precision. Overcoming these obstacles, however, is highly rewarding, with players expressing a desire to keep pushing for better times and higher scores.

❤ Varied Level Design and Mechanics

Across the 250+ handcrafted levels, the game constantly presents the player with fresh challenges and new ways to traverse the environments. Reviewers highlight the variety of new gameplay elements and mechanics introduced in each world, describing the levels as "well-thought-out". This sense of progression and discovery helps keep the gameplay engaging and prevents it from feeling repetitive.

❤ Speedrunning and Competitive Elements

A significant portion of the praise focuses on the speedrunning and competitive features. The inclusion of leaderboards, ghost replays, and a dedicated race mode allows players to compete against their friends and the global community for the fastest times. Reviewers express excitement about chasing high scores and seeing the optimal paths taken by top players, further extending the game's longevity and replayability.

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