Ghost Rider

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 37
  3. Negative: 10 out of 37
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  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    40
    The on-foot sections provide passable, brain-numbing fun and fighting fans will enjoy collecting new combos and going up against familiar end-of-level bosses. But if you're expecting anything new or intellectually stimulating you're in for a bumpy ride. [Mar 2007, p.115]
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  2. IGN
    40
    This game is not what Ghost Rider fans are looking for in an action title. The combat is repetitive and clunky, the driving is horrid, and the plot is completely useless.
  3. GameSpot
    40
    Ghost Rider steals liberally from several major action games, yet somehow avoids stealing the parts that made those games fun.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    40
    Even die-hard fans of Ghost Rider may be offended by this game attempting to pass itself off as representing the Spirit of Vengeance.
  6. Worth Playing
    40
    Sadly, even hardcore Ghost Rider fans will be immensely disappointed because after about a half hour of gameplay, you've experienced all there is to the game.
  7. G4 TV
    40
    But this brief, easy, and repetitive experience never comes close to the games it’s emulating.
  8. DarkStation
    40
    Aside from the hit-and-miss movie, the video game version didn't fair to well, with horribly simplistic combat and grainy visuals leaving you asking - what's the point?
  9. Hardcore Gamer
    30
    Ghost Rider is a game that aspires to be mediocre, but comes up several leagues short. [Apr 2007, p.57]
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  10. Thunderbolt
    30
    Ghost Rider is the classic example of what happens when videogames meet a license. That's all I can say to wrap this one up.
  11. WHAM! Gaming
    20
    Combine the terrible gameplay with overly dark and grainy visuals, a horrible story and voice acting and bad audio editing – cut scenes are far quieter than the in-game sound – and you get one awful package.

Awards & Rankings

91
#91 Best PS2 Game of 2007
27
#27 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2007
12
#12 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2007

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 38
  3. Negative: 4 out of 38
  1. JSXero
    Apr 8, 2014
    9
    It's easy to shun Ghost Rider as a lazy movie tie-in game that steals from other games to get any substance. But on closer inspection GhostIt's easy to shun Ghost Rider as a lazy movie tie-in game that steals from other games to get any substance. But on closer inspection Ghost Rider is one of the best hidden gems out there on the PS2.

    Technically the game is excellent, you can tell a lot more work went into this than the usual tie-in game. Graphically the game is one of the best on the system for the action-adventure genre, excellent frame rate and art design make this a perfect example of how much more could be milked out of the PS2's capabilities long after the PS3 and X360 had stolen away many gamer's attention.

    There's no hiding it, Ghost Rider takes a lot of inspiration from God Of War and Devil May Cry in it's action sequences. But unlike some sloppy knock offs in the past, the developers actually make it just as good as those games but unique enough to cater to the license. Also on top of a game that is almost spot on with those classics, Ghost Rider adds on a fully fleshed out driving mode, that does not fill tacked on and actually is as fun as the action sequences. Add on some challenging boss fights, and no long distracting cut-scenes and you have yourself not only one of the best movie licensed games in existance, but one of the unsung heroes of the later period of the PS2's lifespan.    … Full Review »
  2. DemoniacMickey
    May 6, 2018
    9
    Besides being a copy of god of war, this game is fun, beautiful and beautiful, good mechanics, good gameplay in the phases of the bike isBesides being a copy of god of war, this game is fun, beautiful and beautiful, good mechanics, good gameplay in the phases of the bike is extremely fun. That is, besides being a copy of god of war this is fun and very fun.… Full Review »
  3. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Sep 11, 2023
    6
    This hack n' slash is a basic clone of "God of War" and "Devil May Cry". There's very little story and the levels are extremely linear. CombatThis hack n' slash is a basic clone of "God of War" and "Devil May Cry". There's very little story and the levels are extremely linear. Combat quickly becomes repetitive. Sadly, the enemy types are limited and the camera is terrible. You'll often find yourself getting hit by projectile attacks that you won't see coming. Unlockable content includes comic-book issues, extra costumes, a Turbo mode, behind-the-scenes videos and Blade as a playable character. Overall, "Ghost Rider" isn't spectacular. But it's not that bad either. I would rate it with 6.3 out of 10.… Full Review »
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