“Ghost Giant” PSVR Puzzle Game Now Available At Retail

Ghost Giant, the “graceful and whimsical” virtual reality (VR) adventure from developer Zoink Games and publisher Perp Games, is currently available at North American retailers exclusively for PlayStation VR. It will cost you SRP $29.99.

Ghost Giant has been described as a “heartfelt puzzle story.” You can purchase it in-store or online through Amazon, GameStop, and Best Buy.

In this title, players “take on the role of a curious giant, visible only to a little lonely boy named Louis, who is eager to make a new friend. As the Ghost Giant, players work to build trust with Louis, providing physical assistance solving puzzles and offering support and friendship for a child in need of some guidance.”

The Key Features of the physical version are:

• Dollhouse Town Tinkering – Using the PlayStation Move Motion controllers, players can peek into, rotate and open individual houses to reveal the stories going on inside as the occupants go about their daily lives.
• Vibrant Settings – Players explore the harbor, nooks, and crannies of Sancourt, Louis’ sunflower farm, and the local junkyard to solve puzzles. In addition, players can interact with items throughout the world, pulling plants, lifting vehicles, and fully immerse themselves in the tactile experience.
• Heartfelt, Compelling Story – The sandbox experience is enriched by a sincere story created in collaboration with Swedish writer Sara B. Elfgren, well-known for her Engelsfors Trilogy.
• Neighborhood Watch – While Louis is the only character that can see the player, the Ghost Giant can also interact with other residents, leaning in to listen to the locals’ conversations, plucking hats off a passerby’s head, or interacting with the nearby environment to generate a response.

Take note, Ghost Giant is a PlayStation VR exclusive developed by Zoink Games and published by Perp Games. You can currently purchase the North American retail edition for SRP $29.99. This game has been rated E by the ESRB.

Two PlayStation Move Motion controllers are required for this title.

As for Zoink Games, it is an award-winning creative content and game developer located in Gothenburg, Sweden. “Focused on characters and storytelling, Zoink’s team of artists, designers, animators, and programmers work across all forms of media to deliver high-production games.”

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Author: Farid-ul-Haq

Farid has a Double Masters in Psychology and Biotechnology as well as an M.Phil in Molecular Genetics. He is the author of numerous books including Missing in Somerville, and The Game Master of Somerville. He gives us insight into comics, books, TV shows, anime/manga, video games, and movies.

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