CCG writes - "Vera Blanc: Ghost in the Castle is the second game in the series of detective visual novels originally released for computer and phone operating systems in 2010. It acts as a sequel to Vera Blanc: Full Moon in some aspects, but its main narrative is mostly separate from the events of the first game, with main characters Vera Blanc and Brandon Mackey making a return. While the story is fresh, it’s about the only novel addition to Ghost in the Castle. The lure of a new mystery is exciting at first, but solving the mystery feels laborious and requires players to trudge through its most tedious moments over and over."
Michael Kitchin writes, "Vera Blanc: Ghost in the Castle takes an interesting comic book style and combines it with a decent spooky tale. The art style is different but it struggles to maintain a consistent quality. The inclusion of minigames does give players some light interaction but it hampers the game's brisk pace. Being asked to spot minor differences can derail any tension. Without those games, it's a more standard visual novel experience."
Dave writes: "Vera Blanc: Ghost In The Castle on Xbox is a spectral shadow of Vera Blanc: Full Moon. It feels similar, but the story is thinner, less threatening, it doesn’t last as long, and the kitschiness is replaced with misogyny."
Vera Blanc is a mystery/detective game. Take on the role of Vera Blanc, a young and beautiful woman with an extraordinary power: the ability to read other people’s minds!
I do like the comic book visual style they went with here.