![]() 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. We’re still yet to see the game launch on PC VR headsets, but we’re hopeful that could happen following Quest launch.Ghost Giant is, as we made clear in our full review, a remarkable game that handles the subject of depression with skill and care. It is at times delightful and at others unflinching, with moments of VR purity that tear down the barrier between you and your companion.” It’s an experience in which emotional weight guides your each and every action, giving you reason to act beyond a simple state of failing and succeeding. “Not just in its assured navigation of heavy subject matter, but in the way those themes bleed out into the wider world and the interactions you share with Louis. “Ghost Giant feels significant,” we wrote in our PSVR review. ![]() If you’re interested in VR storytelling, you owe it to yourself to try it out on PSVR or Quest. But what starts out as a quaint and whimsical adventure soon reveals a darker, more mature turn that tackles a tough subject from a refreshing angle. It’s a narrative-driven experience in which you embody the imaginary friend of a young boy named Louis. Ghost Giant remains one of our favorite VR games. Developer Zoink just confirmed as much on Twitter. Ghost Giant’s Oculus Quest release date is February 20. In the end the game didn’t quite make that date, but it’s not far from release now. ![]() Back at our Holiday VR Showcase in November 2019, we announced the excellent Ghost Giant would be release on Oculus Quest the following December. ![]()
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