I don’t know how to deal with loss; I sometimes wonder if anyone does. When my grandfather passed away a few years ago I’d have expected tears, depression, the sort of symptoms you see in others that seem required to properly grieve. They didn’t come to me, or at least not how I would have assumed them to. There was just this feeling of something suddenly missing, having been taken away with no way to get it back. I found myself more angry than sad, wondering if that made me a bad person and then getting more angry of myself as a result.

When my pets died growing up it was often my family that appeared more upset than myself, as I sat in solitude trying to block out the realities of the world with easy distractions. At the time I didn’t know what I was supposed to do with myself, failing to find the emotions others were clearly expressing in myself, like I was somehow defective or simply didn’t care about the person or animal that had disappeared from my life as much as I thought I did. It’s terrifying and disorienting, maybe more so than if I had just been able to open up and bawl my eyes out like everyone else.

I didn’t expect to see this part of me in Gravity Ghost, or in any game for that matter. It’s a surreal space platformer, full of interesting mechanics, gorgeous artwork and a masterful soundtrack, but it’s the side of it that it never told you about that hit me like a train into a brick wall.

Flying through the stars and landing on planets, you become wrapped up in a world full of analogies to one less abstract and impossible; a lighthearted blanket over the much more real and unfair reality underneath. Seeing this story unfold is a slow series of vignettes, often out of order and incomprehensible by themselves, asking you to draw the lines and outline the narrative underneath.

When Gravity Ghost finally comes into focus it does so with alarming emotion and sincerity. It isn’t trying to manipulate you into feeling the way its characters do, it manages that by writing them as human and flawed the way we all are. Characters reactions and dialogues with and between each other are awkward and raw, but in a way that connected with me the way a articulated, perfectly timed script couldn’t have. People often aren’t eloquent, or tactful, and Gravity Ghost presents that side of us that often comes out during times of grief in a way that really resonated with me.

Gravity Ghost is a great game, certainly a more mechanically robust and sophisticated one than I would have expected, and you could play it for that side and come away impressed. You could play it because it’s beautiful and inspired, bursting with creativity and this sort of creepy but endearing sensibility to its extraterrestrial character designs. Or you could play it for its most unexpected and impressive side: a narrative that’s struck me emotional for what it was, and for how it managed to show that this part of me I’d chosen to ignore wasn’t something I needed to feel ashamed about. I’m not sure what Gravity Ghost will be for others who play it, but if it has anywhere near the same effect on them as it did me, that’s something worth experiencing however it might manifest.

Gravity Ghost is 2D "gravity hopper" and that's a description I like and hope it's used more, because it somehow fits the description of games likes these, so I'm on board with it. Going to talking about the game

The look and sound of the game reminds me of some shows (or a show) from Nickelodeon that I watched when I was a kid, and to me that's honesty kind of neat and I really like it. The voice acting, while some might find it in the low quality area, I find it extremely lovely, same with the art, same with the story.

Speaking of story, it's a simple one. It riles up a few emotions, but the most apparent ones were happiness and sadness. While the story is nice, it's not good at story telling, at least in the begging. I had a hard time trying to know what the story was almost half of the game, not until later on that I started to put pieces together and sort of figured it out, but once everything was sort of clear, I was happy with it and loved how it progressed and ended.

The gameplay is just straight out simple and fun, but not empty though. It's filled with a loads of levels to finish, and as you jump around from planet to planet, collecting stars to move on to the next level, the game gets more complex, and it also gives you new power to to help you finish levels, like the ability to stay afloat, or drop like a big boulder, dashing..etc, with other power that's connected to your hair in which you change the type of planet like from a water-based planet to an ice-based one, with each type of planet having their own unique passive ability that would affect you while you progress through levels.

Also, the music is great, filled with a sort of mystic and wondrous vibe to it, fitting nicely with the games setting, image, and with how it plays. Worth a listen and worth to be liked. At least I liked it.

I didn't really have this game in mind until I was given the opportunity to get it and check it out, and after playing through it, finishing it, I was really happy that I did get the chance to play it. It's a wonderful game that's simple, relaxing, and oozing with charm. It looks great, plays great, and the story hits you right in the feels. Would definitely recommend Gravity Ghost to those who want to take a step back from all the complexities and the action-packed games that we get so much of.

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If there are two words I could use to describe Gravity Ghost, it would be "whimsical" and "trippy". From the colourful, dreamlike hand-painted visuals, to the zany and meditative soundtrack; from the strange and peculiar worlds and creatures, to the dreamy child fantasy story; from the smooth animations to the interesting visual effects; and from the often seemingly offbeat voice-acting and narration to the carefree sensation of floating around in space, Gravity Ghost oozes with charm and is a product that is quite clearly crafted with love.

It may not be for everyone though. The game is pretty accessible in the sense that there is not much of a challenge aside from getting to grips as to how the gravity works, and it is kinda short (around 2-3 hours long), but neither of these detracts from the experience in my opinion.

I definitely recommend this game, and I love it, but I can clearly see how this will also not be to everyone's liking. If you like charming indie games that are creative, and place more of an emphasis on the atmosphere and the experience of playing it, then you should get this. But if you're looking for something that has more "substance" from a gameplay standpoint, then perhaps this is not for you.

Gravity Ghost is a very pretty, elegent and atmospheric game, there is no violence and you never die, just lots of puzzles to solve. I really love the handdrawn art and everything about this pretty game. While i cant describe this game very well, the store page describes it very well I think. :)

I'd like to thank the lovely friend who gave me the opportunity to experience this lovely game, I thankyou greatly for the game. Its definitely worth the asking price in my opinion. Alot of love has gone into this game, and I would love a very pretty badge to represent this adorable game. ; )))

If you haven't already played this game for yourself, I highly recommend picking it up. The gameplay starts off rather simple at first, making it easy for beginners to get into. As it progresses though, it throws new challenges at you, keeping it from becoming stale. Even once you complete the game, there's still more ways you can challenge yourself, especially with a certain achievement, meaning you'll be going back to play this a few times. The artwork for this game is very well done, and the soundtrack is phenomenal. All in all, if you haven't already played the game, you're missing out on an amazing indie title.

I can't say enough nice things about this game. I've been in the beta for the last week since buying in on this project in the early days. I mostly ignored development other than to catch a vid here or there, and thought it still looked like fun when it would be released.

I was not prepared for how polished and fun the final product ended up.

The game is divided into a few-minutes-long levels on a mario-map style board. The wonderful teach-by-playing mechanic mean the game's pacing and introduction of new power-ups and gameplay elements is steady, while still allowing you to fully explore all the new mechanics by going for every bit of hair-growing flowers you can nab.

The art is just breathtakingly beautiful, and a lot of care went into making everything visually inuitive, from the colors and contrast, to the iconography (all relevant moving elements of a given board leave a motion trail behind them, so watching, learning and planning your jumps is a must if you want to proceed quickly!).

Past that, the game is just chill as hell and FUN, with the goals being clearly articulated, but without the annoyance of death (you've been there, done that) or arbitrary "starting overs". Just enjoy the gravity, the superb voices, and the perfectly appropriate soundtrack. The sound design, while simple, works wonderfully and you will not tire of the effects the game uses.

Intercut with the gameplay and gathering stars and elements and reuniting animal spirits with their bodies are wistful memories of the Ghost's past life, which have been beautifully drawn, and continue to give me a good laugh every time they show up.

But seriously, all you need to know is that you get to hug spirit animals and welcome them to the afterlife, and orient them to what life is like when you no longer have to poop anymore.

Just fantastic.

Below you'll find both a video and written impression on the game
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHtZl1hzcm4

Gravity Ghost is a physics based platformer that utilizes gravity as it's core mechanic. It's a very unique take on the genre that has a ton of charm and wonder.

Each stage you visit functions as it's own puzzle that will feature various gravity and physics based problems. You'll be going through stage to stage, unlocking stars, spirit animals, and an assortment of items and special powers. As you unlock more areas and gain new powers the story will start to unfold. Though it could be argued that Gravity Ghost is "arcady" at it's core, it does manage to tell an interesting narrative, which is something "arcady" games tend to lack.

The Puzzle like stages of Gravity ghost are mostly well designed, and offers a higher than expected degree of variety. When I first started this game I expected the game to get repetitive the more I play, but was surprised by how creative the developers were in designing each area. Though many stages will have repeating mechanics, they're offered in interesting and often unexpected ways to solve a puzzle. The puzzles them selves are very accessible as I never found myself stuck for too long, but still satisfied when I manage to solve it. The puzzles are well designed, and creative too.

Artistically, Gravity Ghost shows an almost crayon child's drawing presentation. It's whimsical,and very easy on the eyes. It's one of the game's most attractive qualities and has the audio to match. Gravity ghost is a lot of eye candy, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Though the game has a ton of potential, and I can safely say I've enjoyed my time with it, it's still not perfect. Gravity Ghost comes with the main campaign and that's about it. There's no bonus features, extra modes, or even a very good options and settings menu.

Overall Gravity Ghost is a fun light romp, with a ton of charm. It's probably not going to appeal to those who is looking to meta-game and min-max, or twitch their way to victory, but for any one who is looking for a more easy going experience in their gaming Gravity Ghost would be a pretty good choice.

Pros:
- Wonderful art and music
- Good use of physics based puzzles
- Inventive puzzle design
- Very accessible

Cons:
- Lacks features and options
- Might be considered too "casual" for some

Gravity Ghost is a game developed by Ivy Games. Thematically it's about the afterlife, which becomes more and more apparent the further you progress into the game.

You can find the video review here: http://youtu.be/RqihY8BjYgg

Let's first look at the game mechnaics: Ingame you can float around in space trying to collect whatever happens to open the door in the level and you go through the door, that's basically it.
Looking at the game from this standpoint though sells it definitly short. The game is not here to be beaten fast or efficient. It's here to embrace you in it's world and environment.
And when you let the game do that you get the full experience out of it, at least in my opinion.

Even though the game has a set goal each level, it gives you the feeling that you are completely free to do whatever you want.
And It felt wonderful to be free. I roamed around in a level for quite some time and it felt like no time has passed at all.
What might help the game in that regard is the soundtrack, which is phenominal and composed by Ben Prunty, who some people might know from FTL: Faster than Light.

Before coming to a conclusion I'd like to repeat the point I've mentioned earlier.
If you are consantly focused on the objective and cannot let go of that mindset this game is not for you.
I have taken myself quite a lot of time in some levels and completed all levels in about 3 hours.
That is also the only concern I can see for some people coming up, which is that the game is too short for the 15€ pricetag.

However, in my opinion, you should not take length too much into consideration. Especially when the experience itself is of such high quality that I simply have to recommend this game.
And I'd recommend to pick it up, download it, shut your doors, turn off your phone and internet connection and simply take some time and enjoy the game.

It's hard to accurately give Gravity Ghost a category, so I'm going to call it an Aesthetic Puzzler. Solid mechanics evolve fluently. and are natural to use, and although can take some time to learn, feel natural as you exit the tutorial constellation.

More importantl is the crayon-style aesthetic choice, alongside wonderful soundtrack, which create a mystical feeling, which accurately captures the folklore-esque story that slowly reveals itself.

All in all, Gravity Ghost is a genuinely nice and relaxing game. Short, although eventually you gain the ability to act like a sandbox, editing any prior level to your heart's content, allowing yourself to relax whenever needed.

Gravity Ghost is great, there's no way to die or fail but it's still interesting and challenging to traverse the world. You could describe it as a peaceful physics puzzle platformer with an interesting story and a great sound track. Definitely recommend picking up this game.

Such a lovely game. The gameplay has great flow, the gravity is fun to just float in aimlessly. But there are so many things to do and collect, there's always something challenging to do. And the story, it's beautifully touching so far. Raw and honest about people, their relationships, and their wounds. Being voiced by the charming Ashly Burch just makes it even more endearing.

"Gravity Ghost" is a delightful gem. Beneath its pleasant scenery and deceptively simple gameplay, there's a stirring game about love and loss and shifting heaven and earth - literally - to help your loved ones.

This game has a lot going for it. The art style is magnificent, and has a wonderful hand-drawn storybook feel throughout. The characters pop and the galaxy dances along. Ben Prunty's soundtrack provides a wonderful counterpoint, feeling spacey and grand without feeling too isolated, and the voice acting is solid across the board, particularly Ashly Burch's performances.

The gameplay itself has a lot going for it, focusing on physics-based challenges involving the masterful manipulation of gravity. These challenges feel good on the whole and most of them should be doable within a few tries and there are no consequences for failure, leaving you encouraged to take another swing at grabbing that star.

The story is excellent, though I hate to say too much about it for fear of any spoiling that may occur. Settle in and enjoy it.

However, there are some negative aspects to consider as well. First, while the art style is gorgeous and the gameplay animations are smooth, there are times when the cinematic animations get a bit messy. Maybe this was just my computer, but occasionally a character's mouth would lag behind when their head was moving. A minor issue, but it brought me out of the universe of the game for a moment.

Also, while the forgiving the gameplay helps prevent frustration, it also contributes to a short playtime - I grabbed all of the stars and finished the game in under 3 hours. There's still a few more things to explore, but don't expect a 10-hour game going in. This game gets in, says what it has to say, and gets out.

Along those lines, I'll wrap up this review by encouraging you to give it a try. There's a lot to like in "Gravity Ghost" - I think you'll be glad you made the trip.

Fun gravity platformer/puzzle game. It feels lighthearted and fun, but still makes one feel amazingly clever when you pull of a cool jump, or grab a whole bunch of flowers in one move.

Great story to unlock, it is Baston meets Kerbal Space progam (in the best way possible!)

Gravity Ghost is a cool game. It's about welcoming dead animal's spirits into the afterlife. You use consoling lines such "You'll get used to not pooping." BEST GAME EVER!!!

While I haven't play this game for very long, I just know I will enjoy it. I will edit the review from time to time when I can.

The Story:
Can't say much on that. Sorry.

Gameplay:
Fantastic. It a simple platformer with a gravity twist, and some pretty cool power ups. Level vairy in difficulty which adds a nice balance to the whole game.

Music:
Awesome. It was made by the same guy who did the music for FTL: Faster Than Light. Brings the same cosmic sound from FTL and makes it fun.

Graphics:
It's a mixture between computer and handpainted graphics. It blends together really well and doesn't seem out of place.

Final Verdict:

This is a great game with great music, gameplay and graphics. With challenging platforming, it's not hard to recommend this game to any body. I give it 3.5/5.

From the beautiful art, to Ben Prunty's amazing soundtrack. The top notch voice acting. Gravity Ghost is a fantastic example of what the Indie Industry is capable of. From beginning to end the game is an enjoyable, relaxing experience.
Soaring through space has never felt so rewarding and enjoyable!

I made a video review to show off some of the features and gameplay of this game!
http://youtu.be/zwk1DWpl7wM
I hope you enjoy!
Martyr

Captivating story, fascinating gameplay and clever puzzles. Just WOW!

So beautiful, clever, and unique! Love it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRlRbxC1QxY

A charming and captivating game with stellar voice acting, an innovative gameplay mechanic and a beautiful soundtrack! Something to easily sink a few minutes or hours into!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXZ0NTnxSBk

A fantastic gravity based platform game where you can just relax have fun and enjoy the fantastic graphics and scenery.

Float through the dream world using the gravity of the planets to rescue the spirit animals as you follow Iona on her fantastic journey.

+ Great Chalk Art style graphics,
+ In Depth Storyline with cutscenes and voiceacting
+ Multiple ways through the levels
+ No Deaths

- Only 1 character to play, would have been nice to have a male character as well as a female to chosse from.