Ghostrunner

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 600 Ratings

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  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 Dark Souls or Hotline Miami fans. 10/10 cannot expect more from this type of game. Runs very well on PC, decently optimized.
  2. Vlad101
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    Отличная, быстрая и очень интересная игра. А боёвка "1 удар - 1 труп", что работает в обе стороны - это кайф. Вариативность боёв просто безумная.
  3. Eabdoom
    Nov 3, 2020
    10
    You'll die multiple in one level, but you'll never get bored. A one hit, one kill game, you'll feel like a ninja jumping from plaftform to platform slicing robots and humanoids. It quenched my thirst for parkour games.

    Pros: -Smooth parkour -Satisfying combat -Beautiful synth-wave soundtrack -Levels never get boring -Good voice acting Cons: -There aren't any save points in the    You'll die multiple in one level, but you'll never get bored. A one hit, one kill game, you'll feel like a ninja jumping from plaftform to platform slicing robots and humanoids. It quenched my thirst for parkour games.

    Pros:
    -Smooth parkour
    -Satisfying combat
    -Beautiful synth-wave soundtrack
    -Levels never get boring
    -Good voice acting

    Cons:
    -There aren't any save points in the level. So if you have to exit the game, you'll have to replay the level to get back to where you are
    -The boss fights aren't too unique, except the first one. The last 2 are just continuous parrying and dodging and then attack.
    -The last level will take a heavy toll on you're pc/laptop, so be prepared for that.
    -Predictable plot, but doesn't matter.

    Its been a while since i've played with good combat and parkour. You should definitely play the game.    … Expand
  4. Jimmyp
    Oct 31, 2020
    9
    An absolute Gem of Gameplay and game design. I simply never felt so much of a ninja in any other games before. the whole one shot kill can detract some , but when you understand that the objective is not just to tackle the levels, but to tackle them with style, the game gains a whole other level of deepness.

    The art direction is also pretty well done.

    I absolutly loved this game.
  5. Murtaugh
    Nov 1, 2020
    9
    The game is well made, have a smooth gameplay and love the 1 hit 1 kill mechanics. Ghostrunner would be better if there are save files per checkpoints. Because sometimes for people like me, I don't have the time to complete the whole level. So I have to play this game only when I have 30 minutes to 1 hour free time. I'm looking forward to see the save files feature in the future.
  6. Addy_
    Nov 1, 2020
    9
    The bad - I don't like the 1 hit and you're dead. But it does feel very satisfying when you finally complete a section after hundreds of deaths. The game could have some more polish on the animations and edges of objects.

    The good - Core gameplay is extremely well done and imaginative. It has an old school platforming feel. Introduction to new abilities and gameplay mechanics is done    The bad - I don't like the 1 hit and you're dead. But it does feel very satisfying when you finally complete a section after hundreds of deaths. The game could have some more polish on the animations and edges of objects.

    The good - Core gameplay is extremely well done and imaginative. It has an old school platforming feel. Introduction to new abilities and gameplay mechanics is done smoothly. Once you get the basic grasp of a new ability in a training section. You are then thrown into a trial by fire to test your skills and imagination to use the ability to it's fullest.

    Lastly I was completely blown away by some of the sequences when learning new abilities. You are taken to essentially a training level designed around the ability. But rather than just a basic rundown and back to the action. The training sections are special and enjoyable in their own way.

    Would definitely recommend this game!    … Expand
  7. ObiJoaq
    Nov 7, 2020
    9
    A game that succeeds in everything it does. Amazing gameplay, very interesting mechanics and a lot replayability, specially against your friends. The story might be a little generic and uninspired, bit it does not feel lazy. The game manages to make it it's own and achieves a level of originality. It is engaging and not too bad overall, but it leaves something to be desired. The executionA game that succeeds in everything it does. Amazing gameplay, very interesting mechanics and a lot replayability, specially against your friends. The story might be a little generic and uninspired, bit it does not feel lazy. The game manages to make it it's own and achieves a level of originality. It is engaging and not too bad overall, but it leaves something to be desired. The execution of the narrative could have been a little bit better but I really liked it overall, it didn't feel like an afterthought; and that ending felt a little bit deeper than one might think at first glance. Best game I have played in 2020 by far.

    Love to see the CyberNinja Hack n' Slash genre not dead. Hope to see a second game.    … Expand
  8. TheMcKnox
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    Ghostrunner is a cyber-punk, first person, hack and slash game, that is extremely fast paced, high risk and really exhilarating to play. There is a small difficult curve to get around at the start of the game, but that won't stop you from getting to grips with and falling in love with the mechanics this game has to offer.

    The game itself puts you in the shoes (hope robots have shoes) of    Ghostrunner is a cyber-punk, first person, hack and slash game, that is extremely fast paced, high risk and really exhilarating to play. There is a small difficult curve to get around at the start of the game, but that won't stop you from getting to grips with and falling in love with the mechanics this game has to offer.

    The game itself puts you in the shoes (hope robots have shoes) of "Jack".
    A "Ghostrunner", who seems invincible during the opening cut-scene, until, you find out through gameplay that each scenario is a one hit kill. Both for you, and every enemy you face, evening the odds a small bit and keeping the game just difficult enough while still giving the player a large feeling of omnipotence. Thats what this game does so well. Keeping you engaged with a challenge while making you feel like a complete pro at the game. It does this by granting you small ability unlocks in line with the new and improved enemies your climb to the top of the "Tower".

    It's break neck speed game play makes it akin to a "boomer shooter" while still offering other, more innovative ways to take down your foes, with the use of movement abilities, special powerful attacks that charge up over time and various pick ups throughout the levels.

    It rounds it all off with an absorbing atmosphere of flickering neon lights and towering propaganda billboards in a post apocolyptic mega city. As well as the small cries of the tenants in the apartments you speed past as you cut through your foes. To the absolutely breath taking Soundtrack by Daniel Deluxe that you can't help but groove along to during your righteous techno-slaughter.

    In summary, this game is THE hidden gem of 2020 and it is absolutely criminal that it hasn't been nominated for any awards (to my knowledge). My only real issue was the small length of the game, but i suppose no matter how well done a game is, it can't go on forever, sadly. i would of given this review a 9 for that reason, but that too, would be criminal.    … Expand
  9. Losiu
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The game has a great vibe, it's very fast, but also very difficult (at least for me). I recommend it to those who like quick action and difficult challenges.
  10. The_worsT
    Oct 29, 2020
    10
    Оценка критиков вполне объективная, в игре хорошо, но не идеально(что важно) работает паркур, отличное музыкальное сопровождение, прекрасный дизайн уровней, так что запутаться тут довольно сложно, кибербездна, некий полигон для обучения навыкой, напоминает то, как в observer протагонист шарился в головах, только вместо хоррорной составляющей тут довольно простые и интуитивно понятныеОценка критиков вполне объективная, в игре хорошо, но не идеально(что важно) работает паркур, отличное музыкальное сопровождение, прекрасный дизайн уровней, так что запутаться тут довольно сложно, кибербездна, некий полигон для обучения навыкой, напоминает то, как в observer протагонист шарился в головах, только вместо хоррорной составляющей тут довольно простые и интуитивно понятные головоломки, без лишнего, сюжет, как в хотлайне, не является главным и чем то невероятным, но назвать его плохим не могу, боссы вписываются в концепцию игры. Кастомизация обычная, раскраски на катану можно найти как предмет спрятанный на уровне,с помощью перка найти их будет легко. По сути игра на любителя, для своего жанра очень даже, но для ценителей неспешного геймплея не зайдет. Игра не на 10, можно найти изъяны и придраться к некоторым вещам, например к хитбоксам или управлению, но т.к. у приматов не хватает интеллекта пройти пару уровней не сдохнув 1000+ раз и после этого они бегут ставить 0 за "рандомный" (в игре абсолютно ни на что не влияет рандом) геймплей, то для баланса поставил 10.… Expand
  11. mrxijinping
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    It's really hard to make a game in which you die like 300 times on one level but it's still not frustrating and provides loads of fun. And Ghostrunner achieved that which is so rare these days. Great, relaxing experience, the learning curve is just about right - each time you think that "yeah it's fine - I can handle this game no problem" the designers throws at you some crazy katanaIt's really hard to make a game in which you die like 300 times on one level but it's still not frustrating and provides loads of fun. And Ghostrunner achieved that which is so rare these days. Great, relaxing experience, the learning curve is just about right - each time you think that "yeah it's fine - I can handle this game no problem" the designers throws at you some crazy katana warriors, giant robots, or other **** that you've never expected.… Expand
  12. GingyYT
    Oct 28, 2020
    9
    Ghostrunner puts the player in the perspective of a confused robot. You the ghostrunner don't know anything that has happened so you and the character learn things at the same time. The story has a fantastic conclusion and a really in-depth environment when looking at the collectibles and pairing with the story information. The campaign has a small run time, getting upward to 6 hours on myGhostrunner puts the player in the perspective of a confused robot. You the ghostrunner don't know anything that has happened so you and the character learn things at the same time. The story has a fantastic conclusion and a really in-depth environment when looking at the collectibles and pairing with the story information. The campaign has a small run time, getting upward to 6 hours on my first try but the game encourages the player to improve but showing their level timer and death counter, should the player want to improve their score the tools are all there.

    The combat is fast-paced and while difficult it's not impossible, enemies are introduced in a long enough distance between them that they aren't throwing 2-3 enemies at one time and are expected to handle all that new info all at once. My only issue currently is the slight combat delay other players have experienced and the mantling. Sometimes when you click to swing it won't swing or will swing later than when you clicked. This didn't happen all the time but it was still frustrating. The mantling was definitely an issue in certain sections but overall not bad.

    Ghostrunner is a unique game I see myself playing over and over again and will be definitely anticipating its future DLC and updates should the game receive any.    … Expand
  13. Mtmike87
    Oct 29, 2020
    10
    Gorgeous game, and as a lifelong gamer, you get used to a certain level of passable difficulty. I appreciate that I'm not being coddled, and passing each checkpoint is incredibly rewarding
  14. felippefms
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This game is the sweet hug of 2020, PERFECT JOB, I hope Level Editor but the game is heaven.
  15. nekromirek
    Nov 2, 2020
    9
    A great warm-up before entering the cyberpunk world. The game has surprisingly good graphics, is well-balanced, and is not just empty hustle and bustle. For the price of a good indie game, we have a great production aspiring to the AA+/AAA segment! Music and plot create the atmosphere well. The only downside - the number of my deaths and repetitions, the game is quite difficult.
  16. Mandeepsingh
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    The game play is so AWESOME WOW I LOVE THIS GAME I think every pc Gamer should atleast try the demo and I think atleast 7 out of 10 people will love it
  17. Black7
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    Неожиданный шедевр, очень понравилась игра.
    Графений - 10/10, саунд - 10/10, горящая жеппа - 10/10
  18. RhiFaT
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    If you liked mirror's edge game, you will love this game. the game never gets bored and the action never ends. partition designs are outstanding. the game dynamics are just as they should be.
  19. Gohax
    Oct 29, 2020
    9
    ghost runner is a cyberpunk themed action fps game where you play as a ninja cyborg with special abilities and a sword as your main weapon

    pros: the games looks stunning the level designer deserves high praise for the beautiful built maps sound and music is really good the game play is smooth and fun there are multiple ways to complete an area but you really need to watch    ghost runner is a cyberpunk themed action fps game where you play as a ninja cyborg with special abilities and a sword as your main weapon

    pros:

    the games looks stunning

    the level designer deserves high praise for the beautiful built maps

    sound and music is really good

    the game play is smooth and fun

    there are multiple ways to complete an area but you really need to watch yourself because one hit will kill you and you'll start the whole thing all over again

    there is some replay value in the game if you want to better your time of completing the level

    there are leader boards so you can compete against your friends and see who died more and who finished the level first

    cons:

    the only bad thing i can say about this game is that its really short it only took me about 5 hours to complete it and at the end i wanted so much more

    in conclusion this game was a blast to play plus it had a layer of difficulty so i had some hard time with it in a good way my only problem with it is again the short amount of time it takes to finish it which bring me to my final score which is a 9 out of 10 i really recommend this game    … Expand
  20. terabity1987
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    MAGIC, MAGIC, MAGIC gameplay, music, story, and style. I hightly recommend this game.
  21. Lifthraser
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    My 2020 game of the year.
    Ig u like games that makes you feel badass, cyberpunk, katana... It's your dream game
  22. Masler
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    I get what I wanted. Game is fast and sometimes make me furious because it's hard (one shot, one kill). Anyway I really enjoyed. I can recommend this game for everyone who like to play kinda like Hotline Miami but in 3D. Music, graphic and mechanic are the biggest plus, story is just good but not awesome.
  23. Czepski
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    First of all - it's addictive as hell! Dynamic like hotline miami and mirrors edge had a baby. Love it
  24. CZechi
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Along with Hades and Ghost of Tsushima, best games of 2020. Absolutely gorgeous graphics with fantastic optimization, sheer adrenaline gameplay, very challenging but fair, soundtrack is perfect and the game as a whole made me love it from the demo till the end! The feel of running on the walls slicing through enemies is just so satisfying...
  25. edicichy
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    GREAT Graphic, GREAT feeling . You can feel like your hair is on the wind when you are running on walls and killing enemies. GREAT satisfaction when after a few deaths you have that one perfect run which allows you to move forward. GREAT game!!!! I am waiting for more from that designer / producer
  26. Rivi_77
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    Great graphics and soundtrack! One shot-one kill rule makes this game very challenging and really keep you involved every second playing! Load of fun!
  27. Model_Jb300
    Oct 28, 2020
    9
    so far. i like the game. is fast, and well paced game. one hit kill and this is how you called a good game (including yourself getting one hit kill). Jack a.k.a Ghostrunner voice acting are really fits well. really like the graphics, yes this is some recommended spec: gtx 670 like wow you can run anything for this game. i can't not believe how beautiful the game is. there are secret youso far. i like the game. is fast, and well paced game. one hit kill and this is how you called a good game (including yourself getting one hit kill). Jack a.k.a Ghostrunner voice acting are really fits well. really like the graphics, yes this is some recommended spec: gtx 670 like wow you can run anything for this game. i can't not believe how beautiful the game is. there are secret you can find item and sword skins like DOOM. (secret means: ?) gameplay is fast like really fast. sure cut the enemy i half is not that satisfying at all. but is still really good. you can deflect enemy bullet, you can use a ability to push, slash, abuse the A.I (LOL) and dash all enemy and cut them all. this is one hit kill game. you gonna die a lot. but some wall running can or can't be corrnet to the wall it get a little bit frustrating. boss fight is hard but its kidda not enough boss fight. this game is sort. (5 hours-6hours)
    Overall i really like the game so much    … Expand
  28. TheTrol199
    Oct 29, 2020
    8
    In my opinion, the game is very good, but unfortunately too short (you can do it in 5 hours without rushing) and unfortunately it doesn't offer too many bosses and commas, the plus is that you have to approach each opponent differently. And the locations are well designed. We encourage you to play.
  29. CostasV23
    Oct 29, 2020
    9
    I picked the game for 14$ after discounts on epic. Ive got say it definitely delivers for its price . A full playthrough is roughly 6-7 hours which I did in one sitting. Movement style is nice nothing too complicated but well integrated into the gameplay. One hit kill / death mechanic is nice as well as frustrating the bosses the game had weren't very difficult to overcome once you got theI picked the game for 14$ after discounts on epic. Ive got say it definitely delivers for its price . A full playthrough is roughly 6-7 hours which I did in one sitting. Movement style is nice nothing too complicated but well integrated into the gameplay. One hit kill / death mechanic is nice as well as frustrating the bosses the game had weren't very difficult to overcome once you got the hang of the mechanics. Only downside is the ending leaves more to be desired and unless you like speedrunning (for which the game has built in timer and death counter) the replayability value is meh on PC at least where achievements. don't really count for something. All in all I'd say it's worth buying if on discount, not so if it's full price… Expand
  30. Firetech
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    Fast paced combat and puzzle platformer with a decent difficulty level. Amazing lighting effects and graphics. Loved this game.
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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. GameGrin
    Sep 13, 2023
    75
    If you know what you're getting into, Ghostrunner will be a great game for you to play. Though, its fast-paced and one-shot gameplay might not be for everyone.
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  2. CD-Action
    Feb 8, 2021
    80
    The easiest way to describe Ghostrunner is to call it an illegitimate child of Hotline Miami and Mirror’s Edge. It fails to match the latter in terms of body awareness, but it makes up for it with well-thought-out, satisfying level design and looks great regardless of whether you’re putting your parkour skills to the test, or slicing enemies with your katana. [13/2020, p.74]
  3. Games.cz
    Jan 15, 2021
    80
    Are you ready to figure out the very limits of your adrenaline tolerance? Then play Ghostrunner, a devilishly difficult action game let down only by its slower platforming portions.
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