Ghostrunner

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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

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  1. KevinEditN1
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    este es un juegazo con mucha variedad de jugabilidad, enemigos muy difíciles pero entretenidos, velocidad de juego brutal, música genial y gráficos muy buenos.
  2. Comical
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Verified gameplay, nice graphics, simple and interesting plot. What else is needed?
  3. garygreen
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    the best game i play with the best shooting and the great character i play evers
  4. ChickyBreecky
    Nov 4, 2020
    10
    Игруха огонь! Давно я не испытал таких испытаний для своей реакции. Даже сюжет есть какой то в кибер панковской стилистике, на который ты не обращаешь внимание, потому что динамика игры не позволяет)
  5. xDRRONx
    Jul 4, 2022
    0
    There is no possibility to bind jump on scroll. Also terrible performance with rtx in such a dynamic game.
  6. thanasis2b1479
    Oct 26, 2021
    3
    game is one of the least accesible games I have ever seen and always needs you at the edge of your seat but not in a good way
    The story is non-existent (although there are people always talking to you its about how cool you are and how you need to go there and do that
    The gameplay is always the same we **** levels and enemies that die by one hit if you manage to matrix them The game    game is one of the least accesible games I have ever seen and always needs you at the edge of your seat but not in a good way
    The story is non-existent (although there are people always talking to you its about how cool you are and how you need to go there and do that
    The gameplay is always the same we **** levels and enemies that die by one hit if you manage to matrix them
    The game told u how you jumped from a very high point and then you survived yet you always die in 1 hit
    The game would have been better if it had more adjustable difficulty and better level design
    Its just way to fast and hard for an avarege gamer to follow
    Yet when you complete something hard you dont feel satisfied but annoyed you went through such an uneccesarly hard and poorly disigned level

    Only good thing is the movement which is just used for you to avoid and run away from people
    This game could have been like doon eternal if you need many hits to die and more enemies spawn
    And the current game could have been kept as a hard mode
    **** game in its current state
    Wouldnt recomend if you just want game to relax or wanna see a story

    3/10    … Expand
  7. Maksim2000
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    Лучшая игра по геймплею. Такого интересного и разнообразно геймплея я не видел никогда! Особенно хорошо выполнен геймдизайн где на уровнях все интуитивно понятно и не надо бегать 3 часа и искать куда пойти.
  8. HaDoCk52
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    Frustrating at first but once you get the hang of things, it becomes one of the most enjoyable games i never played. High octane parkour action in a cyberpunk setting with Great combat, puzzles and a enjoyable story. Highly recommended!
  9. TheMalpas
    Nov 16, 2020
    9
    DISCLAIMER: Game review copy received from 505 Games.

    Definitely not a game to miss. I'm not generally a fan of harsh challenge in games, but this is absolutely an exception. they have managed to strike a very nice balance between difficult and captivating. Rarely did i actually want to STOP playing the game. It's length is pretty perfect, the story is nothing amazing but it's    DISCLAIMER: Game review copy received from 505 Games.

    Definitely not a game to miss. I'm not generally a fan of harsh challenge in games, but this is absolutely an exception. they have managed to strike a very nice balance between difficult and captivating. Rarely did i actually want to STOP playing the game. It's length is pretty perfect, the story is nothing amazing but it's entertaining enough, graphics are absolutely beautiful, and gameplay...oh man gameplay... Give this game Steam Workshop support and it will live for years. Great stuff.    … Expand
  10. KillamanShank1
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    This game is simply amazing. The controls are excellent. Graphics are brilliant especially with ray tracing. Perfect soundtrack. Very enjoyable to play. I really hope there will be DLCs and a sequel
  11. Barmy_Deer
    Nov 5, 2020
    7
    Different, fresh, and cool, but with some flaws!

    PROS: + Some of the most sensational stages to date, with cyberpunk design! + Very enjoyable electronic music! + Visuals are already impressive without activating Ray-Tracing reflections. + Fast-paced and challenging. + Satisfying slasher and movement mechanics. + Compelling platformer elements. + Steep learning curve. + Different    Different, fresh, and cool, but with some flaws!

    PROS:
    + Some of the most sensational stages to date, with cyberpunk design!
    + Very enjoyable electronic music!
    + Visuals are already impressive without activating Ray-Tracing reflections.
    + Fast-paced and challenging.
    + Satisfying slasher and movement mechanics.
    + Compelling platformer elements.
    + Steep learning curve.
    + Different stylish skins for the swords.
    + The collectibles reveal narrative details.

    CONS:
    - Badly implemented Ray-Tracing (RT) functionality: it mostly makes little difference and taxes the framerate by 77.5% (i.e., 200 FPS at the highest settings become 45-50* solely by activating RT (with DLSS on). Unacceptable! Patches required.
    - Only one difficulty: the one-hit-kill system combined with aim-bot enemies and the limited visual often make you feel like you die because of sheer bad luck!
    - It gets more frustrating than challenging in some situations.
    - Not worth more than 20 quid (26 bucks) in the current state.
    - It does require high FPS due to its fast-paced nature.
    - Not very charismatic characters.
    - Underwhelming narrative so far, without cutscenes.
    - Such a gorgeous looking game should have a photo mode.

    FINAL SCORE: 7.1 / 10.

    With potential for an 8+ if it gets patched.

    *The significant FPS drops only occurred at levels 5 and 6.    … Expand
  12. Deasley
    May 28, 2021
    10
    The Game's places is cyberpunk universe and i love this game, because tge game is so Fast and u almost feel so freedom, yee Just buy this game and please yourself u know what i mean..
  13. draco199
    Jan 18, 2021
    7
    Cyber Ninja 2077 (Otherwise known as Ghostrunner) is a bullet hell in which you are the last remaining Ghostrunner, a cyborg ninja bodyguard.
    This game is tricky to rate. It has so many good and fun parts but there's also a lot of parts that are appalling and horrible to play through. The music makes you, as I would describe it, "gets you in the mood."
    Then there's the hacking sections,    Cyber Ninja 2077 (Otherwise known as Ghostrunner) is a bullet hell in which you are the last remaining Ghostrunner, a cyborg ninja bodyguard.
    This game is tricky to rate. It has so many good and fun parts but there's also a lot of parts that are appalling and horrible to play through. The music makes you, as I would describe it, "gets you in the mood."
    Then there's the hacking sections, where its just so boring to play through, and when you're done with it you just wanna stop playing the game. It's an equal list of pro's and cons, really.    … Expand
  14. schatwal96
    Nov 12, 2020
    9
    I already loved games like Celeste, where it's hard but instant respawn. This works perfectly. I can't name a single thing bad about it, until the final 30 minutes. The final two bosses are HORRIBLE. they are easier than some of the earlier levels, and they don't use any mechanics you learned along the way. all 10 hours leading up to that is perfect, the story is okay, but its not a storyI already loved games like Celeste, where it's hard but instant respawn. This works perfectly. I can't name a single thing bad about it, until the final 30 minutes. The final two bosses are HORRIBLE. they are easier than some of the earlier levels, and they don't use any mechanics you learned along the way. all 10 hours leading up to that is perfect, the story is okay, but its not a story game, so it's fine. Every single moment is fun Nonstop full rush, except the last two bosses. Must play if you like games like Celeste or 3D platformers.… Expand
  15. UnluckyGuyRUS
    Dec 9, 2020
    9
    Очень приятный визуальный дизайн, очень классная музыка, подходящая под стилистику игры, наиотличнейший геймплей и ебучий последний уровень с этим Архитектором. Только из-за него я ставлю игре 9 баллов, а не 10
  16. mikowhynot
    Oct 9, 2021
    9
    Nice graphics, good level design, enjoyable combat, interesting setting and a FAIR PRICE. Overall a very well made game!
  17. Traxillion
    Dec 27, 2020
    7
    A good game that is held back from being great by the fact that some of the sections in the game are more frustrating than fun.

    Overall I definitely recommend it.
  18. Oshiri_Maeda
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    A very very solid game. Cyberpunk setting, ninja style MC, very fluid 3D platforming/parkour, pretty design/graphics, good music that enhances cyberpunk experience - everything blends in together into a very pleasant experience.
    Sometimes it's not easy, but I never felt it's repetitive, since it is just so fluid and quick - you never stuck doing something, you are always on the move.    A very very solid game. Cyberpunk setting, ninja style MC, very fluid 3D platforming/parkour, pretty design/graphics, good music that enhances cyberpunk experience - everything blends in together into a very pleasant experience.
    Sometimes it's not easy, but I never felt it's repetitive, since it is just so fluid and quick - you never stuck doing something, you are always on the move.
    Story is ok, Would be 10/10 if there was a good story.
    Nice New Game+ for those who want more.    … Expand
  19. rotTheim
    Apr 2, 2022
    9
    The love child of Hotline Miami & Mirrors Edge if it was raised by a Japanese family in the 80's
  20. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Feb 5, 2022
    9
    Just wow. The graphics the world the story... This game has style and doesnt overstay its welcome. The Abilities are an afterthought sadly but i dont mind.
  21. Lucasjsjdjdjdj
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    incredible..................................................................
  22. Yaroslav5
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    the game is beautiful. Epicness, speed of the game, graphics, gameplay, variety. Everything is at the highest level.
  23. AtrainGame
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    Fast-paced, visceral action. Crazy fast restarts. Top 10 Game soundtracks in 2020. Very fun and challenging, some bs here and there. But the movement can get you past all obstacles. The only issue is that it feels too short! Collectibles lore pieces are hidden through the levels and a myriad of upgrades for replayability and experimentation. Lot's of fun!
  24. iisadouche
    Jan 21, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. pros
    -gorgeous graphics and art/sound design
    -phenomenal soundtrack
    -smooth combat
    -its cyberpunk themed

    cons
    -level design is great, but it's expected to occasionally get caught on a pipe or something while wall running and being forced to simply die and retry the section. the level design assumes you already know exactly how to traverse a level.
    -very lackluster story, typical "your ally is actually the bad guy" type deal. also there's a hefty amount of forced exposition. the story, in a nutshell, "oh yea basically there was this apocalypse and humanity is at risk and let me tell you about these things that ultimately the player wont give a **** about." it's mostly tell and not show, so if you're expecting an elaborate story, you'll be sorely disappointed    … Expand
  25. 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
  26. Sendleron
    Nov 2, 2020
    9
    A wonderful game! I played this game nonstop even after I finished the story. It’s just so fun to run, climb and slice your way through enemies. The reason I gave this game a 9/10 is because even that l’m aware this game just came out, i want more... i really want more levels, more things to do in this game, i got all the achievements, did all levels without dying, i did every challenge iA wonderful game! I played this game nonstop even after I finished the story. It’s just so fun to run, climb and slice your way through enemies. The reason I gave this game a 9/10 is because even that l’m aware this game just came out, i want more... i really want more levels, more things to do in this game, i got all the achievements, did all levels without dying, i did every challenge i could think of. But it wasn’t enough. I hope that maybe a challenge mode or harder difficulties or level creator or a DLC will come out in the future.… Expand
  27. apokalipto
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  28. DigitalBaguette
    Nov 4, 2020
    9
    I gotta say, this is definitely one of the best games of 2020. Great hardcore gameplay, well made graphic and intresting but not very important story. I'll wait to see if there will be any DLC added :D
  29. Mackrov12
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    An excellent story, also the variety of stages and the gameplay are insanely fun, the abilities system is strange in the way of Tetris, but I will get used to it.
  30. 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
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#52 Best PC Game of 2020
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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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