Ghostrunner

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 600 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 78 out of 600
  3. Negative: 54 out of 600

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  1. FaLnA
    Nov 1, 2020
    9
    game of norms. lover of mirrors adge will like it. I put 9 because there are no saves and sometimes the main character does not respond to pressing the button.
  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 save points, so when you start a level YOU MUST FINISH IT!
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. Dottyexpert
    Nov 1, 2020
    5
    The worst difficulty of a video game. the difficulty instead of being entertaining and fun the only thing it does is frustrate you, and a nonsense was that 1-shot enemies kill you. The game itself is good but it has a horrible difficulty and the controls felt exaggeratedly fast, I don't think I don't like the fast controls like warfreme but in this game you need to have reflexes like a **** ninja
  6. Redbox45
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    The movement system is so smooth and the combat is pretty brutal must think smart and fight smart my only complaint is the game is too short I need at least 10 hours of this it’s just too good
  7. PlayerFoxy
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    o jogo tem uma gameplay que te prende por horas somente a historia do jogo que peca porque não é ela que deixa o jogo legal é a matação boss essas coisas
  8. Lucasjsjdjdjdj
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    incredible..................................................................
  9. 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.
  10. felippefms
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This game is the sweet hug of 2020, PERFECT JOB, I hope Level Editor but the game is heaven.
  11. Mudeater1
    Oct 31, 2020
    9
    fast past, good graphics and fun, i won't lie the game did make me rage quit it a few times but i enjoyed it so much when i replayed the levels after i finished them
  12. Comical
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Verified gameplay, nice graphics, simple and interesting plot. What else is needed?
  13. Rick-Sanchez
    Oct 31, 2020
    2
    The game is ruined by the fact the developers decided to not include any save points in the game. So if you’re an hour into a level and the game crashes, back to the start you go!
  14. Ziemsoon
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The game is one of the best in its category. The difficulty level is suited to an average player.
  15. eromneva
    Oct 30, 2020
    5
    I like the cyberpunk aesthetic so hoped to enjoy this. The music, graphics and movement are great, but I don't find repeating sections fifty times to get a sequence right and then repeating the whole level if you quit in frustration in the middle much fun. If you enjoy platformers that require you to progressively learn a route by trial and error and memorize keystrokes this may be forI like the cyberpunk aesthetic so hoped to enjoy this. The music, graphics and movement are great, but I don't find repeating sections fifty times to get a sequence right and then repeating the whole level if you quit in frustration in the middle much fun. If you enjoy platformers that require you to progressively learn a route by trial and error and memorize keystrokes this may be for you, but don't expect a FPS.… Expand
  16. terabity1987
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    MAGIC, MAGIC, MAGIC gameplay, music, story, and style. I hightly recommend this game.
  17. Cr1_1stal
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    very beautiful gamevery beautiful game. pleasant parkour. interesting passage
  18. friedfiredragon
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing game with beautiful graphics would love to see more content in the future though.
  19. sna25
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    The game is full of super speed action. But try not to die a 1000 times. This game test your gaming skill. It is not easy game but give a satisfaction of the challenge.
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. BeggarSoldier
    Oct 29, 2020
    8
    Ghostrunner is an awesome hack-n-slash, platformer game with a Cyberpunk style, but there are also bad things to note.

    Pros: - The graphics are absolutely gorgeous - Tetris styled perk bonus management which is really unique - Collectibles (You can even get sword customizations this way) - Really well optimized - Great soundtrack - Feels awesome to move, wallrun and just slashing    Ghostrunner is an awesome hack-n-slash, platformer game with a Cyberpunk style, but there are also bad things to note.

    Pros:
    - The graphics are absolutely gorgeous
    - Tetris styled perk bonus management which is really unique
    - Collectibles (You can even get sword customizations this way)
    - Really well optimized
    - Great soundtrack
    - Feels awesome to move, wallrun and just slashing through enemies
    - 4 different abiliites

    Neutral:
    - The story is just there to compliment the gameplay, I'm not saying it's bad, but I think noone gives a damn.
    - You die because of one shot

    Cons:
    - Some enemies are really frustrating at first (Like the Samurai and the two legged robot)
    - Kinda short (Can be finished in like 4 hours or less)
    - The "Cybervoid" sections are boring.
    - You most likely won't use the 4 abilities but only very rarely
    - Bugs (I was able to break the game 1-2 times)
    - Sometimes the level design fools you

    8/10 This game is absolutely amazing to look at and it feels great to play it, even with its flaws.    … Expand
  25. Nywax
    Oct 29, 2020
    9
    Good **** good level design, very fun and challenging gameplay, great music and aesthetics in general. Recommended.
  26. 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
  27. Codder
    Oct 29, 2020
    10
    Неплохой раннер. Отличная игра. Убить время до запуска киберпанка.
  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. Brat_Sloupo
    Oct 29, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. По началу игра просто восхитительна. Выглядит очень красиво, играется весело и интересно. Но уже первый босс-файт... Это просто ужасно и отвратительно. От скилла не зависит абсолютно ничего. Просто выучить последовательность действий. Второй босс по началу радует. Даже Секиро напоминает. Но потом приходит осознание что и с ним надо просто заучить последовательность. Под конец игры ещё и арены превращаются в душный тупой ад... Чего стоят эти черти взрывающиеся... Итог: по началу просто прекрасно, потом игру полностью убивают боссы и третья треть игры.… Expand
  30. Oswinoswald
    Oct 29, 2020
    10
    Just the game style that i love
    its a fast game you die in one hit you kill in one hit
    everything from wall-running to abilities just perfect
    I loved it so much I would recommend it to anyone
    only thing it needs is steam workshop and it would be perfect
  31. 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
  32. 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.
  33. Kiel0_0
    Oct 28, 2020
    8
    Game good. Story moderate to bad. Go buy it. Very fun game good. Only like 5 hours tho so its a short but sweet slicing and dicing experience. Feels like katana zero in 3d.
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. aranoth
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    High pace and a little bit difficult. However enormous satisfaction after completing the next levels
  37. 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!
  38. 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 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.
  39. Kuudere
    Oct 28, 2020
    0
    Киберпанк в данной игре заключается лишь в робо-руках, всё остальное время вы будете бегать по задроченной пром зоне, в которой как специально наставили ловушек, геймплей чистый рандом, болванчики безумно тупы, босс-файты... Лишь пародия на них, особенно первый, по началу чувствуешь какой-то челендж, но в итоге это перерастает в гнев, ненависть и рефанд денежных средств) Лучше поиграть вКиберпанк в данной игре заключается лишь в робо-руках, всё остальное время вы будете бегать по задроченной пром зоне, в которой как специально наставили ловушек, геймплей чистый рандом, болванчики безумно тупы, босс-файты... Лишь пародия на них, особенно первый, по началу чувствуешь какой-то челендж, но в итоге это перерастает в гнев, ненависть и рефанд денежных средств) Лучше поиграть в MGRR, там и музыка приятней и челендж, зависящий от игрока, а не рандома.… Expand
  40. Dootix
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    What can I say - I've played the demo for a few hours in total throughout the months prior to release, so this game was a no-brainer for me. I love cyberpunk and post-apo vibes and this game delivers both. OST is just amazing (Daniel Deluxe...what can you say. His music really kicks), gameplay is smooth and ton of fun. Scenery and whole design of Dharma Tower is awesome. Game is aWhat can I say - I've played the demo for a few hours in total throughout the months prior to release, so this game was a no-brainer for me. I love cyberpunk and post-apo vibes and this game delivers both. OST is just amazing (Daniel Deluxe...what can you say. His music really kicks), gameplay is smooth and ton of fun. Scenery and whole design of Dharma Tower is awesome. Game is a challenge, but you are rewarded for every death you'll have. And you'll die a lot. But you'll get better. You are the Ghostrunner in the end of the day.

    I'll definitely re-run it to explore and gather all of the secrets. And then re-run it multiple times to get better. Love it!    … Expand
  41. bambuseq
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing cyberpunk vibe and climate. I';ve never encounter machanics that are bread and butter in this game. Music is one of the best and it's perfect match for this game.
  42. MGTSLT
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    Love Ghostrunner's gameplay, music, story, and style. I strongly recommend this game, but remember that just like Dark Souls and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, this game is a challenge, but the reward of completion is worth the effort 10/10
  43. Firetech
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    Fast paced combat and puzzle platformer with a decent difficulty level. Amazing lighting effects and graphics. Loved this game.
  44. 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.
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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. 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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