

“I read this article about children who grew up with addicts as parents, and how they very often have to take on responsibility from a very early age,” Elfgren says. Sara Elfgren, an established author and screenwriter making her videogame debut with the Ghost Giant script, explains where the idea came from. A radical change in direction (and setting) quickly took place once a writer was on board, however. The initial Ghost Giant prototype was set in a small American town, and the main character, Louis – at this point named Ned, and a bat rather than a cat – was being bullied. This nuance is precisely why it works so well. Indeed, it initially appears to be little more than a standard cutesy VR adventure and even after the struggles of the main character’s mother become apparent, jokes are made and most characters remain oblivious to her situation. It’s not a game that constantly discusses depression. Manipulate the world to make events work in Louis favour.Ghost Giant is, as we made clear in our full review, a remarkable game that handles the subject of depression with skill and care. TheyĬan be spun around or even lifted up with various switches,Ĭreating an elaborate and interactive environment to play in Houses and see the occupants going about their daily lives. Giant's dollhouse design means that you can open individual Puzzles and various challenges that Louis faces in his life Ghost Trying to keep life together with a little help from a very bigįriend In Ghost Giant, you are the protector of the lonely littleīoy, Louis Invisible to everyone but him, you explore his worldĪnd use your size to help him and the citizens of Sancourt Solve Ghost Giant is a heartfelt puzzle story in VR about Imported from UK (Sizes & Specifications are based on the UK Market).They can be spun around or even lifted up with various switches, creating an elaborate and interactive environment to play in.Manipulate the world to make events work in Louis favour.

A sandbox experience where you can lift and interact with many of the items that inhabit the town of Sancourt.In doing so you'll help solve puzzles and various challenges that Louis faces along the way.The dollhouse design means that you can open individual houses and see the occupants going about their daily lives.This is a collaborative project with Swedish writer, Sara Bergmark Elfgren best known for the Engelsfors trilogy.Invisible to everyone but him, you explore his world and use your size to help him and the citizens of Sancourt.In Ghost Giant, you are the protector of the lonely little boy, Louis.Ghost Giant is a heartfelt puzzle story in VR about trying to keep life together with a little help from a very big friend.
