Portrait of a Ghost

Description

Portrait of a Ghost immerses players in a haunting narrative where Arthur Hope, a spirit photographer, seeks to reconnect with lost loved ones through his camera. The game blends eerie photography mechanics with a story exploring grief, loss, and the supernatural. Players navigate unsettling encounters, body horror elements, and themes of burial and burning, all while uncovering multiple endings shaped by choices. Set against a hand-drawn, vintage photo aesthetic, the experience features minimalist point-and-click interactions and an original banda sonora by Calamanser that amplifies the chilling atmosphere. With 5,000 words of branching paths, the game emphasizes emotional depth over action. Modest jump scares and graphic imagery cater to fans of psychological horror. Developed in a week for SCREAM JAM 2024, it showcases raw creativity through ENDYSIS's art and programming. Note: Web play may have performance issues—download is advised. For those craving another spectral tale, try haunting a suit of armor next.