Jason James‘ GHOSTBOY – the story of a small boy who resides in a cemetery and is one night contacted by a little ghost girl from beyond the grave – is now available on iTunes and Android! A whimsical and eerie horror-tinged tale for all ages, ghostboy combines the techniques of old-fashioned silent movies (with title screens!), art reminiscent of Tim Burton, and a story flavored with the best and most bizarre of Edward Gorey’s nightmarish fables.
Fans of the macabre, Gothic atmosphere, and dark childish charm with fall madly in love with Tristan and his unique universe. ghostboy also shocks and surprises by vibrating your mobile phone at tension-filled key moments and offering animated sequences to boot!
ghostboy #1 is available for free download and ghostboy #2 is offered at $0.99
There is additionally a free ghostboy Xmas Special that was released during the holiday season, featuring a re-telling of The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari, albeit with a seasonal twist!
You can follow the making of ghostboy and subscribe to every update by visiting the ghostboy Blog Online, or if you’re browsing with your mobile go to the Mobile ghostboy Blog by click the link or use your scanner on the QR Code below:
Synopsis
On the night of his 11th birthday, Tristan is visited by a resident of the local cemetery… the ghost of a little girl in need of help! Jason James invites you to enter the realm of ghostboy, a world full of fear, the unknown, and things that go bump in the night. Turn off the lights and hold tight to your mobile phone!
Download
ghostboy #1 and #2 are available for download on the following platforms:
iPhone/iPod touch
Click on the button below to open ghostboy as a single app on the iTunes App Store. Requires iTunes.
Android
ghostboy #1 is available for free, and ghostboy #2 for $0.99 in the Android Market. Scan the QR code below with your Android to receive url for Issue #1.
Alternatively, search “ghostboy” on the Market.
Preview
Additional Interface Screenshots (iPhone)
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