Ludography
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2007 · CBE Software · Adventure

Ghost in the Sheet

Ghost in the Sheet is a debut title for CBE software, formerly known as Cardboard Box Entertainment, based upon an original story about a ghost who finds out that the Afterlife is not that much fun if, even in your astral body, you’re commanded by a new and very unpleasant boss.

Released
20 November 2007
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Developers
CBE Software
Publishers
Tri Synergy
Modes
Single-player
Perspective
First person
Themes
HorrorComedy
Engine
Wintermute Engine
Country
Czech Republic
Age ratings
ESRB T

About

Ghost in the Sheet is a 2007 first-person point-and-click adventure game developed by Cardboard Box Entertainment and released in Germany as S.C.A.R.E.

Media

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The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Gameplay

The game is a point-and-click adventure game seen from a first-person point of view. To interact with physical objects the player uses the power of telekinesis. During the game the player learns other psychical abilities that help him solve multiple puzzles. There are also arcade-style mini games like smashing rats with bricks.

Story

The game is a paranormal horror comedy adventure and follows a dead man who becomes a ghost forced to wear a sheet and work for an agency investigating paranormal activity in the mortal world. He is sent to the abandoned Sector Omega factory where he meets ghosts of its former inhabitants and investigates what happened.

As the investigation progresses the protagonist becomes suspicious about his boss, who realizes it and sends his servant Oozy to eliminate him but a hungry monster eats Oozy Saving Ghost in the Sheet's life when Ghost in the Sheet lures Oozy towards the Cellar. The worker then pacifies the local souls, confronts his boss and defeats him.

Development

The game was created by two young developers from the Czech Republic - Jan Kavan and Lukas Medek. It was originally planned as a freeware title but feedback from the adventure game community was very positive which led to the decision of releasing it as a commercial game. It was published by Tri Synergy.

Reception

The games has received mixed to lightly positive reviews. The game currently holds 60% on Metacritic, 66.29% on GameRankings.

The most positive review was published by GameVortex where Ghost in the Sheet scored 82%. It noted that game "has its issues, but it is still an interesting offering, especially coming from a new company. Most of the issues are mainly polish issues, but the core gameplay is solid enough that it is worth a go if the premise interests you enough."

Releases by platformdates and regions as published

PlatformReleasedRegions
Windows20 November 2007Worldwide

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