Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, simply known in Japan as Gōsuto Torikku (ゴースト トリック, lit. "Ghost Trick"), is a mystery, puzzle and adventure game

The gameplay of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective mainly consists of two different phases. For the majority of the game, you will be controlling the protagonist, Sissel. Because he is a ghost he must move by possessing inanimate objects to reach his goal. When he possesses an object, he can manipulate said object if the option is available. An example is opening a door that was closed. First, Sissel would need to possess the door and then perform what is known as a 'Ghost Trick' to open the door. To navigate around an area, the player will need to press the 'Ghost' button to enter the Ghost World. When in the Ghost World, the player needs to drag Sissel to another object to possess it. Sissel's reach is limited, however, so to fully navigate an area, he must utilise the many items around the room.