Ghostrunner

 PC
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 65
  3. Negative: 0 out of 65
  1. Eurogamer
    Oct 27, 2020
    Ghostrunner never loses sight of being about speed and agility, making it a constant joy to play. [Eurogamer Recommended]
  2. Polygon
    Oct 26, 2020
    There’s something extra special about hurtling through space from one wall or platform to the next in first person. Compared to a 2D platformer, the motion seems faster, the timing is tighter, and the penalty of missing a jump — that feeling of the ground rushing toward you as you fall — is way more intense. Ghostrunner is a perfect example of what happens when a developer works within the limitations of an underappreciated genre and pulls the absolute best from it. [Polygon Recommends]
  3. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Oct 26, 2020
    As a simple one-and-done campaign run Ghostrunner isn’t at its best: the handiest tricks coming too late in the day and the towering death spikes overshadowing the good times around them. I couldn’t, for example, tell you anything of the story, as it’s delivered over comms during moments of intense concentration. I think it involves someone called Mara, but only because that’s the name on one of the boss fight health bars. But take that initial pass as a warm up lap, inuring yourself to some frustrations to come, and what follows finally delivers on the fun of the cyber ninja fantasy. Death number 1424 beckons.

Awards & Rankings

52
#52 Best PC Game of 2020
21
#21 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 600 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 468 out of 600
  2. Mixed: 78 out of 600
  3. Negative: 54 out of 600
  1. Fristo
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    Insane graphics, perfect level design, smooth movement and gameplay. 1 hit 1 kill mechanics which makes playing a real challenge even for DarkInsane graphics, perfect level design, smooth movement and gameplay. 1 hit 1 kill mechanics which makes playing a real challenge even for Dark Souls or Hotline Miami fans. 10/10 cannot expect more from this type of game. Runs very well on PC, decently optimized.… Full Review »
  2. Lemon-_-
    Nov 1, 2020
    7
    I rather liked the game, the music is very cool it blends with the game, however the only problem is that the developers didn't put any saveI rather liked the game, the music is very cool it blends with the game, however the only problem is that the developers didn't put any save points, so when you start a level YOU MUST FINISH IT!… Full Review »
  3. Joe_Friday
    Oct 28, 2020
    0
    They took a blender and threw in Dark Souls' one hit/one kill swordplay, stole some of Mirror's Edge parkour, and filled the rest withThey took a blender and threw in Dark Souls' one hit/one kill swordplay, stole some of Mirror's Edge parkour, and filled the rest with Cyberpunk 2077's future noir world. The result is this awful tasting, derivative goulash. Be prepared to play levels over and over again ad nauseam. A good game for the unemployed to waste hours trying to memorize routes and combos to advance 10 seconds.… Full Review »
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