Gravity Ghost is one of the oddest and most relaxing space adventures I’ve ever embarked upon. While its view of the cosmos is grounded in science – you learn plenty about slingshot trajectories and astro-geometry – it’s really brought to life by a vibrant sense of spirituality. Physics and mysticism combine in an experience that’s both funny and sad, eccentric and poignant, soothing and frequently baffling. Even though the challenge remains slight throughout and it never really makes the most of its most promising mechanics, I found Gravity Ghost a delightful curiosity throughout.
Before heading through the space gate, where things get surreal very quickly, a little context is useful. You play as a young girl who has died in an unspecified incident and been reincarnated among the stars. The visuals have a charming roughness to them – you can see individual, textured brushstrokes – and when combined with the simple, cartoon character design and its joyful use of colour, it feels like playing a game illustrated by a child. Is this the dead girl coming to terms with what has happened to her? I think that’s the intention, and I found it strangely moving. Yes, Gravity Ghost initially seems a bit silly, but crucially it’s never flippant; it never loses sight of its underlying narrative about how this girl died.
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