The relationship you choose to build with the ghost defines the narrative branch you get to explore. Irrevocable ChoicesĮvery dialogue option is shown only once, which makes your choices definite. Just like in real life, things can become fun, exciting or plain awkward. You don’t always know how your words will affect the other. Immersive DialogueĪ unique feature that allows the player to make choices in a subtle immersive way. Which creates a specific sense of what life was like on these islands before people started leaving. Throughout Riley's journey, she discovers how Josh died. When Riley arrives she meets Josh, a ghost.
You play a Riley, a new arrival on a series of uninhabited islands. A sudden storm and her non-existent seamanship skills, she is swept away to a cluster of islands and the only thing that saves her from being shipwrecked on the rocks is the voice of a man, Josh, suddenly ringing in her head as she nears the shore. With Nola Klop, Phillip Sacramento, Mike Bodie, Stephane Cornicard. As you do, you talk to Josh about the history of the islands, his memories, his feelings, but also about Riley’s dreams and goals, and why she’s running from her old life. As a team, you and Josh discover the old islanders’ belongings and uncover the stories behind them. Ghost on the Shore: Directed by Dagmar Blommaert. You explore the beautiful scenery of The Rogue Islands on foot. As you make irrevocable choices in dialogue you shape the bond with him, which ultimately influences the outcome of the game.Īs Riley puts it all together, she comes to understand how an island’s history has led to Josh’ death.Įxploration and Environmental Storytelling There are four branches with a different ending for each.Ĭreated by like Charlie, the team behind the award-winning story exploration game Marie's Room.You play as Riley, a young woman who finds herself stranded on a desolate island with a headstrong ghost, dead for as long as he can remember.Īs you explore the crumbling homes of the vanished islanders and discover their belongings, you get to know the ghost Josh.
Just like in real life, things can become fun, exciting or plain awkward.Įvery dialogue option is shown only once, which makes your choices definite. You don't always know how your words will affect the other. Which creates a specific sense of what life was like on these islands before people started leaving.Ī unique feature that allows the player to make choices in a subtle immersive way. As you do, you talk to Josh about the history of the islands, his memories, his feelings, but also about Riley's dreams and goals, and why she's running from her old life.Īs a team, you and Josh discover the old islanders' belongings and uncover the stories behind them. Choices in dialogue share your bond with him and ultimately influence Riley's fate.Īs Riley puts it all together, she comes to understand how an island's history has led to Josh' death.Įxploration and Environmental Storytelling Joining with you on your adventure is Josh, a headstrong ghost, whose voice becomes known to Riley as soon as she sets foot on land.Īs you explore the crumbling homes of these now abandoned islands, you get to know the ghost, Josh. You play as Riley, a young woman looking for a fresh start, who arrives on the Rogue Islands after being forced to ground in a storm. Ghost on the Shore is a story driven exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death.