Ghost Rider

 PlayStation 2
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
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  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 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    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 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.    … Expand
  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 is extremely fun. That is, besides being a copy of god of war this is fun and very fun.
  3. MASTERCLA55VENGEANCE
    Feb 15, 2007
    9
    I love this game, its derivative, but all aspects of the gameplay are executed excellently. I've been a fan of Ghost Rider for ages and I love this game. It captures the essence of Ghostie really well.
  4. MattL.
    Feb 15, 2007
    6
    The first 5 minutes were really enjoyable, but that was about it. I spent the whole time thinking 'ohh they nearly got it right, nearly' - a classic missed opportunity.
  5. aspentitan
    Oct 21, 2020
    7
    As other people have mentioned this game is heavily inspired by God of War and the combat is just about the same except with a different protagonist. The game Conan was very much the same. This game deviates a bit from those two by adding a motorcycle race/combat theme which is quite fun. With the bike you can decide to be a speed racer or go slow and harvest enemies. In this manner it'sAs other people have mentioned this game is heavily inspired by God of War and the combat is just about the same except with a different protagonist. The game Conan was very much the same. This game deviates a bit from those two by adding a motorcycle race/combat theme which is quite fun. With the bike you can decide to be a speed racer or go slow and harvest enemies. In this manner it's your choice what style gameplay you enjoy more and this offers you an ability to not get locked into too repetitive a gameplay experience. I found this a necessary change since God of War was so popular anyone playing this game would likely need some changes in design to enjoy it as its own unique game. Where I feel the development of the game could have been better is with sound and portraying the ghost rider character with more umph. The sound is not very atmospheric and pretty low grade. Not very spectacular. Similarly Ghost rider is just kinda there and his character could have been fleshed out as way more badass which would have made the game much more enjoyable and immersive. All in all this is a very decent game, in my opinion quite underrated. As with the other reviews I do agree this game lost some merit by being compared to both God of War and also with the release of new generation games around the same time it was released. Fast forward to today where people are forgetting about god of war and the PS3 and you see the true merits of this game being a hidden gem and underrated are finally being properly discovered. 2k is a great developer and this is another solid game that maybe took too long for people to notice it. .… Expand
  6. TheQuietGamer
    Feb 8, 2011
    6
    This game is admittedly an enjoyable game but it achieves this by ripping off games like God of War and Devil May Cry, graphically it's good but not one of the ps2's better looking titles, the sound is good and voice acting is passable, the story is really boring though, and it has some good extras to unlock, the controls are a straight rip off of God of War as is the combat and the cameraThis game is admittedly an enjoyable game but it achieves this by ripping off games like God of War and Devil May Cry, graphically it's good but not one of the ps2's better looking titles, the sound is good and voice acting is passable, the story is really boring though, and it has some good extras to unlock, the controls are a straight rip off of God of War as is the combat and the camera is fixed just like God of Wars, it borrows features from Devil May Cry also like its sound effects and the shotgun,the only unique thing about this game are the motorcycle levels, the problem with this game is that it is HIGHLY repetitive beat a fighting level and you get a motorcycle level, and some times it will be the same level in reverse, this is a game I wouldn't really recommend unless your looking for more God of War and you don't want to play through those games again, but it would be more fun to play through those again than to play this.… Expand
  7. IONOSGAMES
    Jan 14, 2017
    6
    Es una copia barata del God of War, nada original, aunque sea divertido, ni si quiera las armas no son originales y son muy parecidas a las de Kratos, estaria bien si no fuera una copia
  8. 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. 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 TurboThis 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.… Expand
  9. KillerB505
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    its one of my first hack and slah games I dont remember to much about it i just remember thats I like the gameplay too much maybe its not great now but im when i was a kid I likt too much and the story was bad the graphic was so good i wish if they make second part of it
  10. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    the game is almost 100% equal to GOD OF WAR everything resembles GOW from the hud to the executions, just missing the blood and torn limbs
  11. Mrjalekyt12
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    Besides this is the game I use to play when I was a child but this game have a thing that no game has better graphics for ps2 game
    The best controlls the combo attack
    It's amazing

Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    70
    Bursting with superhero energy and verve, and makes up for what it lacks in inspiration with water-tight execution. [Feb 2007, p.58]
  2. 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]
  3. Yahoo!
    50
    There's certainly plenty of action here, but with dull, monotonous settings and boring sound design, it's easy to slump into tedium, bashing away at enemies simply because they are there.
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