There is another story layer that is told via more conventional methods. With all these ghostly pieces on display, you must try to make sense of it all. Strangely, the visions come with a deep reverberation sound like a horror game, but the visions are never scary or unsettling. These echoes appear at set points in special visions that hide the surrounding landscape. The other ‘ghosts’ you see are merely echoes of the past, another trick used often by walking simulators to tell their story. This roaming ghost will talk to Riley infrequently, and warn her that Josh is not to be trusted. Another ethereal being floats around the islands and cannot seem to leave. Riley’s dialogue also changes tone, so it is nice that the ghost is not just the equivalent of a narrator.īut Josh is not the only ghost on this lost and lonely shore. A hostile Josh might act flippant or question Riley’s true reason for setting out on her own. Being nice to him makes him friendly enough to encourage you to climb through a window. He will also act differently in general conversation. With multiple dialogue choices, and only one answer given by Josh, it could take several playthroughs to understand all the secrets. As he chats away, you can react differently to his words of wisdom. His insights are often vague, in order to prolong the mystery. Josh remembers bits and pieces as Riley explores dilapidated buildings and coastal bluffs. Riley sets off to explore and try to find who Josh is, what is keeping him here, and how he fits into the story of the islands. He does not remember much, although it’s clear he is connected to the islands.
The ghost, named Josh, has a sorry case of amnesia. Well that’s not quite true there is that strange ghost inside your head. These islands were inhabited by various human settlers over the last few hundred years, but now there is nobody around. She gets caught in a storm and is forced to land at a group of islands known as The Rogues. There are four branches with a different ending for each.You play as Riley, a woman who is navigating a small boat at sea by herself. Branching NarrativeThe relationship you choose to build with the ghost defines the narrative branch you get to explore. Irrevocable ChoicesEvery 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 DialogueA 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. 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. 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 StorytellingYou explore the beautiful scenery of The Rogue Islands on foot. 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. About This Game Ghost on the Shore is a story exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death.
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