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Cover art of Casper
Platform
SNES
Genres
Adventure
Developers
Absolute Entertainment
Publishers
Natsume Inc.
Release date
March 14, 1997

Summary

Playing as Casper on the SNES feels like a quirky twist on classic platforming. As a ghost, I can drift through walls and obstacles, but the real fun comes from grabbing special items that let me morph into those objects, clearing rooms of enemies and shielding Kat Harvey from danger.

Kat follows me everywhere, and I can’t stray too far or Carrigan’s ghost will snatch her away, so staying close is a constant tension. The game’s engine, a tweaked version of the one used in *A Boy and His Blob*, makes the morphing mechanics feel smooth and surprisingly strategic.

Scattered mirrors act as portals, letting both Casper and Kat zip to different mansion sections, while hidden electrical lines reveal the electric‑bolt morph that’s needed to collect the final toys. All these quirks give the title *Casper* a distinct charm that stands out among other retro ghost adventures.

Storyline

The SNES game Casper follows a loose adaptation of the movie’s storyline. You play as the friendly ghost Casper, who is constantly accompanied by Kat Harvey. Your main task is to keep Kat safe from any threats that appear in the haunted mansion. If Casper wanders too far away, the malevolent spirit Carrigan will swoop in and abduct her. The game’s core challenge revolves around protecting Kat while navigating the spooky environment.

Edited by Maya Carter

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  • Screenshot 1 of Casper