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{{Infobox video game
| title = Ghost in the Sheet
| image=Ghost in the Sheet Cover.jpg
| developer = [[Company:CBE Software|CBE Software]]
| publisher = [[Company:Tri Synergy|Tri Synergy]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gameboomers.com/reviews/Gg/GITSbybecky.htm |title=Ghost in the Sheet |publisher=Game Boomers |date=2012-03-02 |accessdate=2014-02-05}}</ref>
| modes = Single-player
| director = Jan Kavan
| designer = Jan Kavan
| writer = Jan Kavan, Lukáš Medek
| programmer = 
| composer = 
| engine   = [[Software:Wintermute Engine|Wintermute Engine]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/ghost-in-the-sheet |title=Ghost in the Sheet. for Windows (2007) |publisher=MobyGames |date= |accessdate=2014-02-05}}</ref>
| platforms = [[Software:Windows|Windows]]
| released = 20 November 2007<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.databaze-her.cz/hry/ghost-in-the-sheet/|title = Ghost in the Sheet – Databáze-her.cz}}</ref>
| genre = [[Software:Adventure game|Adventure game]]
}}

'''Ghost in the Sheet''' is a 2007 first-person point-and-click adventure game developed by [[Company:CBE Software|Cardboard Box Entertainment]] and released in {{wipe|Germany}} as '''S.C.A.R.E.'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.adventuregamers.com/games/view/16235|title = Ghost in the Sheet (2007) - Game details}}</ref>

== Development ==
The game was created by two young developers from the Czech Republic - Jan Kavan and Lukas Medek. It was originally planned as a freeware title but feedback from the adventure game community was very positive which led to the decision of releasing it as a commercial game. It was published by Tri Synergy.<ref name=ACGI>{{cite web|last1=de Figueiredo|first1=Bruno|title=Interview - Jan Kavan|url=http://www.adventureclassicgaming.com/index.php/site/interviews/332/|website=Adventure Classic Gaming|accessdate=23 July 2014}}</ref>

== Gameplay ==
The game is a point-and-click adventure game seen from a first-person point of view. To interact with physical objects the player uses the power of telekinesis. During the game the player learns other psychical abilities that help him solve multiple puzzles. There are also arcade-style mini games like smashing rats with bricks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adventureclassicgaming.com/index.php/site/reviews/342/|title=Ghost in the Sheet |publisher=Adventure Classic Gaming |date= 2008-03-28 |accessdate=2014-02-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/ghost-in-the-sheet-review/1900-6188381/|title= Ghost in the Sheet Review|publisher=Game Spot |date= 2008-03-26 |accessdate=2014-02-05}}</ref>

== Plot ==
The game is a paranormal horror comedy [[Software:Adventure game|adventure]] and follows a dead man who becomes a [[Unsolved:Ghost|ghost]] forced to wear a sheet and work for an agency investigating paranormal activity in the mortal world. He is sent to the abandoned Sector Omega factory where he meets ghosts of its former inhabitants and investigates what happened.

As the investigation progresses the protagonist becomes suspicious about his boss, who realizes it and sends his servant Oozy to eliminate him but a hungry monster eats Oozy. The worker then pacifies the local souls, confronts his boss and defeats him.

== Reception ==
The games has received mixed to lightly positive reviews. The game currently holds 60% on Metacritic, 66.29% on GameRankings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/943043-ghost-in-the-sheet/index.html|title = Video Game Reviews, Articles, Trailers and more - Metacritic}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/ghost-in-the-sheet/mobyrank|title = Ghost in the Sheet for Windows (2007) MobyRank}}</ref>

The most positive review was published by GameVortex where ''Ghost in the Sheet'' scored 82%. It noted that game ''"has its issues, but it is still an interesting offering, especially coming from a new company. Most of the issues are mainly polish issues, but the core gameplay is solid enough that it is worth a go if the premise interests you enough."''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gamevortex.com/gamevortex/soft_rev.php/3993/ghost-in-the-sheet-pc.html|title=Ghost in the Sheet}}</ref>

Another positive review came from ''GameZebo'' where it scored 80%. The review praised the voice acting, music and graphics. Another praise was gained for story which was found interesting and lengthy. On the other hand, the game was criticised for its Mini games, pixel hunting and system of moving between rooms.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezebo.com/games/ghost-sheet/review|title=Ghost In The Sheet Review|publisher=GameZebo |date= 2008-02-08 |accessdate=2014-02-05}}</ref>

The game was also awarded by Editors' Choice Award on server Computer Times.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://computertimes.com/GhostInTheSheet.htm |title=Ghost In The Sheet - Computer Times Editors' Choice review |website=computertimes.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080511193031/http://computertimes.com/GhostInTheSheet.htm |archive-date=2008-05-11}} </ref>

Other reviews include ''GameSpot'' with 60%- It praised the plot and puzzles but criticised production values, a gameplay which does not take advantage of supernatural theme and that its easy to  get lost in dark areas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/ghost-in-the-sheet-review/1900-6188381/|title = Ghost in the Sheet Review}}</ref>

In the [[Place:Czech Republic|Czech Republic]] where developers come from the game has received generally negative reviews. The average score was 45.5%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hodnoceniher.cz/pc/adventury/ghost-in-the-sheet.html|title = Ghost in the Sheet}}</ref>

The most negative review came from server ''Games.cz''. The game scored 30%. The reviewer noted that 20% was gained for originality and 10% for euthusianism of developers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://games.tiscali.cz/recenze/ghost-in-the-sheet-49935|title = Ghost in the Sheet - recenze &#124; GAMES.CZ}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://cbe-software.com/ghost-in-the-sheet/ Official site]

[[Category:Adventure games]]
[[Category:Windows games]]
[[Category:Single-player video games]]

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