Ghosts and Apples (2021)
You have come to a house full of magic where intrigue and mystery reign. A ghost spies through the window while an octopus acts as a coat hanger. A raven is guarding the evil potion brewing cauldron. And, in the distance, a vampire is about to awaken… Your soul has been trapped within the puppet Jack. Wander around and unravel the mysteries of the ancient inhabitants of the House of Frantic Pictures. Beware, though, strange pictures will suck you into a haunted world. Catch the ghosts and turn them into tasty apples. Put your skills to the test and get hooked by a unique gameplay that combines action, strategy, reasoning and memory. Accumulate golden apples and gems to buy the keys of every room within the mysterious house. Over 150 handcrafted levels designed to thrill. Play with Jack and Shelly and enjoy two distinct gameplay styles. Dozens of trophies to win. Unlocking them will test your skills and wit. Find secret rooms that only the best may access. Customizable local multiplayer will provide you and your friends with exciting challenges. Immerse yourself in a fabulous and detailed world where in every corner you will discover extraordinary creatures. Enjoy the evocative hand-drawn art style. Animated for an adventure full of wonder and magic. The compelling soundtrack and original sound effects bring the game world alive and real. A help mode for color-blind people is available.
Platforms
SwitchGenres
Adventure Arcade PuzzleThemes
Action
Languages: English and 7 more
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Critic Reviews
Hey Poor Player
By Daymon TrapoldGhosts and Apples is a thoroughly enjoyable game. Simple controls, Tim Burton aesthetic, and unique, addictive gameplay make for a great experience. While the difficulty curve is a bit steep for my tastes, the challenges are certainly part of the fun. There’s also a solid versus mode for two players. I played several matches against my husband and it’s just as addicting as the story mode. If you’re in the market for a unique puzzle-y, arcade-y, increasingly frantic game, Ghosts and Apples may just scratch that itch for you.
LadiesGamers.com
By James LuffGhosts and Apples at its core is a nice little puzzle game that is very pleasant to pick up and play in small gaming bites. If you love your puzzlers and are looking for something a little different I recommend giving this a shot. My only caution is the game does require some fast reflexes to get the most out of it. A design that doesn’t appeal to all puzzle fans particularly if you’re coming into it looking for a more chilled experience. The game also feels like it would be oodles better if you could enjoy the main game in co-op. At the end of the day Ghosts and Apples is a little charmer that can be enjoyed any time of the year not just Halloween.
Last Word on Gaming
By Matt JarvisI alway find that the problem with some puzzle games is that they can become all too dull and lose their magic quickly. However that is never the case with Ghosts and Apples as the art style, the puzzling itself and the two player local co op all keep the game fresh and interesting for as long as possible. In my 35 + years of gaming I have only ever found Tetris to be the perfect puzzle game but right now there is a new contender. Quite simply this game is a magical piece of puzzling and deserves to get full marks.
Nindie Spotlight
By Justin NationJust because a puzzle game is pretty simple in its design doesn't mean it can't be challenging and even maddening...
