

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

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."
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