This is a Ghost

This is a Ghost is a ghost-hunting game in which you investigate haunted locations, identify an entity and banish it. You can play alone or in co-op with up to four players. Each contract involves gathering information about the haunting as well as removing the entity.

Investigate the haunting

You can identify the entity among 23 types using eight types of evidence, then determine whether its behavior is vengeful, residual or lost. The game has 12 maps with different atmospheres and sizes, three difficulty levels and an optional challenge. Entities and behaviors have unique abilities. Demons can possess a player for a few seconds by attracting them or using their weapons; Banshees scream and immobilize a victim before attacking; and Sirens sing to drain life and energy from nearby players.

You have 16 investigation tools. An EMF radar tracks activity up to 50 meters away, while night vision and a paranormal filter reveal activity and special events. The L.S.S., motion sensor and Bobby can reveal nearby entities. You can also protect yourself or attack with a shield, incense, a pistol, a shotgun, a burning flash or a rune.

Complete your contract

Banishment is only part of the contract: you must investigate the haunting and gather information about the ghost. Three quests cover its identity, year and cause of death, favourite room and bloodstain.

Photograph the evidence

You can discover 75 unique photos, with each photo's value based on its rarity and how far away it was taken. Some are tied to specific entities, behaviors or maps. You can collect 12 photos per game and delete photos to make room for better ones.

Prepare to banish

Banishment requires crafting the right ammunition. Additives can reduce an entity's speed, strength or overall activity. A reputation merchant offers new entities, maps and equipment upgrades; content and contract difficulty unlock gradually. The game also tracks detailed statistics and automatically records speedruns.