| GHOST SMILE: Spooky Spirits | ||||
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| Developer(s) | Inora | |||
| Publisher(s) | Inora | |||
| Platform(s) | Wii U, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | |||
| Genre(s) | 3D Action RPG | |||
| Series | GHOST SMILE | |||
| Release Date(s) | October 2015 | |||
GHOST SMILE: Spooky Spirits is a 2015 action RPG developed by Inora as a side downloadable title for Halloween, utilizing GHOST SMILE II's base. It's also Sr.Wario's entry into the Spooky Scary Writing Competition.
The game follows Smile as he attempts to regain his various abilities from a mysterious thief named Jack, causing him to end up in the Spooky Universe as he battles against classic monsters.
Story
Smile is roaming the multiverse after the events of GHOST SMILE II, when he is ambushed by a mysterious thief named Jack, who uses a magical bag to steal Smile's spirits, Universal Shift, and Possession. Jack opens a portal and hops through it, with Smile following close behind. Smile hops through the portal and finds himself in an odd realm known as the Spooky Universe.
Smile finds himself in Macabre Town, an eerie town set in perpetual midnight. Smile meets the mayor, Mayor Meek, a Yeti who informs Smile that he and the others in the Spooky Universe were created by Jack, who they know little about. Meek tells Smile about Jack's hideout, a gigantic tower that reaches to space. Smile, eager to regain his abilities, heads off. Once there, he finds that the entrance to the tower is blocked by a lock that can only be opened by four magical Jack O' Lanterns.
Heading back to town, Smile asks around and learns that the Jack O' Lanterns belong to the rulers of the four corners of the Spooky Universe, Dracula, Frankenstein, the Werewolf, and the Pharoah. Smile heads off to defeat them and gain the Jack O' Lanterns he needs.
Smile faces against the legendary monsters, which he finds odd that they are alive, and collects their Jack O' Lanterns. He returns to the tower and uses them to open the eerie tower. Smile begins climbing, solving difficult puzzles and facing tough enemies. Eventually, he reaches the top floor, where he meets Jack.
Jack explains that he was a scientist spirit living in the Spirit Universe when he came upon a book that told of four magical Jack O' Lanterns on a barren universe known as the Spooky Universe that would allow him to ascend from life and death to become a god. Inventing a machine, he traveled there and created monsters inspired by classic monsters to get the Jack O' Lanterns. However, they rebelled, not wanting the multiverse to be under the control of a madman, and hid them away. Jack explains that he heard of Smile's adventures and stole his abilities to lure him to collect the Jack O' Lanterns.
Jack becomes Halloween Jack, an all-powerful monster god. Things look bad for Jack when his four curses unite, and become the Curse of Halloween Night. Smile becomes Halloween Smile, and an epic battle ensues. Halloween Smile weakens Halloween Jack, and then traps him inside a Jack O' Lantern for all eternity in his tower.
Taking back his abilities, he returns to the mainland, where he apologizes to the guardians of the Jack O' Lanterns. With Jack defeated, they forgive him, and vow to turn the Spooky Universe into a better place together. Smile frees the Curses, and with his Universal Shift vanishes, continuing to wander the multiverse, looking for people in need.
Gameplay
GHOST SMILE: Spooky Spirits is very similar in gameplay to GHOST SMILE II, using the same controls and engine. However, several things have changed in this game. The primary villain, Jack, has stolen Smile's spirits, his Universal Shift, and his Possession. In order to get back, Smile must roam the Spooky Universe to collect 4 Jack O' Lanterns from 4 bosses. Along the way, he has to use Curses, a new item that is a mixture of Spirits and Possesion. To extend game time, Candy Pieces are scattered across the Spooky Universe, which Smile can collect and trade with Glorbap for Maps and Files.
Characters
Playable
| Character | Description |
|---|---|
 SMILE
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The main character. Smile is a wandering ghostborn who ends up in the Spooky Universe after being ambushed by Jack. Smile's design has also changed to reflect his new state of being. Smile still has his stretchy appendages, but must rely on Curses for advanced abilities. By the end of the game, Smile takes on the role of a hero, changed by his experience. |
NPCs
| Character | Description |
|---|---|
| Jack | The main antagonist. Jack was a scientist spirit who traveled to the Spooky Universe in order to become a god, getting Smile wrapped up into a new adventure in the process. Jack is manipulative, cold, and intelligent, but deep-down is simply a greedy creature who just wants more power. |
| Mayor Meek | A yeti who is the mayor of Macabre Town. He's old, forgetful, and sleepy, but also a wise and experienced old creature. He'll supply Smile with information. |
| Mr. Thornite | A gigantic Venus Fly Trap who is a bit of an Omnivore. His favorite food is money, and will give Smile items in exchange for it. Thornite grows all across the Spooky Universe, and has various burrows across it where Smile can buy things. He also loves jazz. |
| Glorbap | The classic 50's alien with a green body, three eyes, and a space-man suit, located in Macabre Town. Glorbap is a bit of a weirdo, obsessing over little things and speaking in a jumbled version of english. Smile can exchange Candy to him for Maps and Files (which talk about GHOST SMILE lore). |
Areas
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Curses
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Reception
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Trivia
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