GhostWire: Tokyo

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  1. Chempion1
    Aug 1, 2023
    8
    Ну, что сказать? Честно говоря совсем не ожидал такого от Ghostwire Tokyo, думал получится, что то типа дешёвого Spider-Manа. Но, к счастью, ошибся.
    И так мы имеем довольно грустную, в хорошем смысле, и, иногда, пугающую историю.
    Немного не понравился визуальный стиль, выглядит игра простовато для нэкстгенного эксклюзива. А вот боевая система порадовала, необычная. Да, играть лучше    Ну, что сказать? Честно говоря совсем не ожидал такого от Ghostwire Tokyo, думал получится, что то типа дешёвого Spider-Manа. Но, к счастью, ошибся.
    И так мы имеем довольно грустную, в хорошем смысле, и, иногда, пугающую историю.
    Немного не понравился визуальный стиль, выглядит игра простовато для нэкстгенного эксклюзива.
    А вот боевая система порадовала, необычная.
    Да, играть лучше именно на PS5, DualSense в игре бесподобен со своими адаптивными триггерами.
    Как я уже говорил игра меня даже напугала. Задание в проклятой школе, в которой за тобой бегает манекен, пока ты его не видишь, просто вернул меня в детство. Ощущение непередаваемое.
    Да, игра полностью переведена на русский, но в самой игре какое то дикое колличество японского фольклора, что даже путаешься. Это какие то содзюцуки, ясзотоко, бётара, цутигумо, каппа, ёкай, тэнгу, нурикабэ, каракаса-кодзо, рокурокуби, кодама, иттан-момэн и прости господи дзасики-вараси. И это только малая часть.
    Прокачка не замороченная, но всегда есть во что вложиться. Карта очень схожа с оной в Far Cry или Spider-Man.
    Вид от первого лица добавляет густоты атмосфере игры. Прохождение мне напомнило такую смесь Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor и Fallout 3 , большую часть времени проводишь в одиночку или в диалоге с вселившемся в тебя "напарником".
    Ещё, как не странно, но прохождение многих боссов показались мне намного проще, чем сражения некоторыми рядовыми противниками. Да, о противниках, они очень оригинальные. Это и безликие "джентльмены", и безголовые школьники, и какие то летающие висельники. Короче кошмар.
    И так советую всем и именно на PS5, тем более игра выложена в PS Plus, абсолютно бесплатно.    … Expand
  2. Oz_Momotaro
    Apr 14, 2023
    8
    So I loved this game - but only gave it an 8/10. I have lived for many years not far from Shibuya, and have spent many years prior to that travelling to Tokyo. The one thing I wanted was a game to give me the open world experience of Tokyo. I can 100% guarantee that GhostWire gives a very specific feel for Shibuya... admittedly without people. Still, I loved exploring and searching. EvenSo I loved this game - but only gave it an 8/10. I have lived for many years not far from Shibuya, and have spent many years prior to that travelling to Tokyo. The one thing I wanted was a game to give me the open world experience of Tokyo. I can 100% guarantee that GhostWire gives a very specific feel for Shibuya... admittedly without people. Still, I loved exploring and searching. Even without people - which is a downer. The downsides are the mechanics - and for me, it was the controller mechanics - I would often press the right combination of buttons, but it would suddenly disconnect (the more I played, the more this was an issue). That could be a Sony thing, but if so, QA should have addressed it in their prep-phase. I know a lot of people are down on the lack of variety of foes - and that's fair... what i don't understand is why they hid a lot of different enemies behind random (side-quest) encounters. Just silly IMHO. The game is not hard, but I think some of the resourcing decisions (on ammo) are just wishful thinking - I never once found water (shot-gun) ammo to be that useful, yet there's a crap tonne of that compared to fire elemental ammo. I also wished they had some more different areas - I know how samey Tokyo can be, but the design decisions meant they were constrained to the most grey looking version. As I said - I loved it, but if you don't know the area you might be thinking this is a lot of the same.

    Edit - I would also say that there are some Control-level cinematics here that are well worth the price of admission. The problem is - a lot of people bee-lined the game, and they didn't see as much as they should have. Also, it helps if you know your Japanese folk-lore.    … Expand
  3. RanGom007
    Sep 30, 2022
    8
    an interesting and very unusual gaming experience for a long time. beautiful, dynamic gameplay with interesting mechanics and visual performance. Enemies on hard difficulty are breathtaking. I wish creative success to the developers and I want to say thank you for an interesting game. Looking forward to your next projects :)
  4. Fairbrother69
    Mar 25, 2022
    8
    I enjoyed the aesthetic of this game so much and the gameplay might be lacking in some places it sure makes up for it with the world you're in!
  5. marvsfontanilla
    Apr 15, 2022
    8
    Story: 7
    Graphics: 8
    Sound: 7
    Gameplay: 8
    Game Time: +30 Hours (Main Story + Extra)
  6. Irnman1704
    May 3, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cool setting, but at the last 1/3 of the game the chapters are rushing , last 10 hours you play charpter 1-4 and from hour 10-12 you pass 3 charpters thats way to unbalanced. Also its (aspeccially in the end) very emotional but theres no relatible bond to his sister so I cant relate with him.
    Overall cool game but too rushed    … Expand
  7. Jt0429
    Mar 23, 2022
    8
    Good-
    Has such an interesting premise that hooks me right away. The story is engaging almost the entire way through. KK and Akito are an amazing buddy cop type of duo and it is so enjoyable following them. The open world has a very unique atmosphere and is very unique in it's visual identity. The exploration is so fun to just mess around in. The side quests honestly out shadow the main    Good-
    Has such an interesting premise that hooks me right away. The story is engaging almost the entire way through. KK and Akito are an amazing buddy cop type of duo and it is so enjoyable following them. The open world has a very unique atmosphere and is very unique in it's visual identity. The exploration is so fun to just mess around in. The side quests honestly out shadow the main quests most of the time. Main quests are still well done most of the time. The combat is enjoyable and fast paced. Kind of like an FPS but with magic. The progression is straightforward and fun. Looks and runs well enough. Audio design is solid.

    Bad-
    The actual stuff in the open world outside of quests is just another checklist open world game. The voice acting and dialogue can be a bit cringy (I did play with english voices tho). While the visuals are okay, it doesn't look like a PS5 exclusive type game in terms of graphics. The combat, while fun, does get repetitive at times

    Thoughts-
    While it falls prey to many trappings of modern open world games, Ghostwire: Tokyo does so much in such a uniquely distinct way that it still stays with you. Though it’s formulaic and relies on certain design tropes, the veneer wrapped around all of that still makes it feel like a very unique experience. In a few months from now, when I think back on Ghostwire: Tokyo, that it has a “clear the map” open world probably won’t be the thing that sticks with me- it will be how unique its tone and atmosphere are, how fun its combat it is, how eerie and psychedelic the experience feels, or how strangely affecting its quests could often be. And ultimately, that uniqueness is its biggest asset, even when it is paradoxically at odds with so much of its design being straightforward and mundane.    … Expand
  8. Altair0043
    Jul 7, 2023
    8
    La fantástica ambientación y un gunplay divertido. Historia buena. Doblaje al español.
  9. Hishinowski
    Jun 28, 2023
    8
    Un gran juego con graficas bellas, diseño de niveles interesante, una historia un poco predecible pero emocionante. El gameplay es bueno y entretenido, aunque los enemigos si son un poco repetitivos. Me impresiona el nivel de detalle con crearon la ciudad y todo el amor a la cultura japonesa. Lo recomiendo mucho,
  10. Traumvita
    Sep 6, 2023
    8
    One of the more interesting games to come out this gen. Cool setting. Nice visuals. Cool premise. Gameplay is pretty good. Reminds of like a slower paced DOOM but flashier and cooler. Real only complaint to this game is that the story felt rushed and not executed well. Last bit was so quick and the final boss was disappointing. That/m said, traversal and exploring feels rewarding andOne of the more interesting games to come out this gen. Cool setting. Nice visuals. Cool premise. Gameplay is pretty good. Reminds of like a slower paced DOOM but flashier and cooler. Real only complaint to this game is that the story felt rushed and not executed well. Last bit was so quick and the final boss was disappointing. That/m said, traversal and exploring feels rewarding and interesting. Side content is solid. Better than Deathloop.… Expand
  11. YokoHugo
    Nov 2, 2022
    8
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  12. DarkSamurai
    Mar 25, 2022
    8
    A good effort from tango studio. Like the overall setting but felt a bit boring for me after a while.
  13. PMG-Writer
    Jul 31, 2022
    8
    Thus, the developers of Ghostwire: Tokyo managed to create a huge game, but on the whole everything is fun and makes sense. We experienced an exciting Japanese mythology and also good combos with the different and scary creatures. Unfortunately, the horror moments in the gameplay just come too short and you should grab for the normal version of "Ghostwire: Tokyo", as the Deluxe EditionThus, the developers of Ghostwire: Tokyo managed to create a huge game, but on the whole everything is fun and makes sense. We experienced an exciting Japanese mythology and also good combos with the different and scary creatures. Unfortunately, the horror moments in the gameplay just come too short and you should grab for the normal version of "Ghostwire: Tokyo", as the Deluxe Edition only provides you with cosmetic added value.… Expand
  14. Avid_StoryLover
    Jul 23, 2022
    8
    I totally get the sentiment of this game being a love letter to Japan. Its steeped in Japanese folklore and a rich recreation of the the locale its based on (AS far as I can tell, considering I've not been there in person.)
    I liked the gameplay and the story was interesting, I only wish they had gone a little harder with the horror elements. But despite that there are some really awesome    I totally get the sentiment of this game being a love letter to Japan. Its steeped in Japanese folklore and a rich recreation of the the locale its based on (AS far as I can tell, considering I've not been there in person.)
    I liked the gameplay and the story was interesting, I only wish they had gone a little harder with the horror elements. But despite that there are some really awesome and memorable moments in the game. It's definitely worth a playthrough if the game even remotely interests you.    … Expand
  15. John7221
    Mar 25, 2022
    8
    it's a little repetitive but it's still an excellent and fun experience. Congratulations to Mikami and TangoGameworks.
  16. Drakosmick
    Mar 24, 2022
    8
    If you love japanese folklore, magic, spirits and demon-hunting action with RPG elements and the possibility of exploring Tokyo streets then this game is for you. I strongly advise on PS5 the HFR Quality Mode with V-Sync, solid 45 FPS and nice graphics.
  17. DrewsterTab
    Apr 21, 2022
    8
    Not sure why this game gets so much negativity. There are no control issues on the PS5, and it runs extremely well. Gameplay is helped by an absolutely gorgeous Tokyo backdrop, which has obviously been lovingly created. There's plenty to do for Completionists like me, and travelling round to see the sights is easy enough. i'ts an 8 mostly because of repetetive enemies, but its still aNot sure why this game gets so much negativity. There are no control issues on the PS5, and it runs extremely well. Gameplay is helped by an absolutely gorgeous Tokyo backdrop, which has obviously been lovingly created. There's plenty to do for Completionists like me, and travelling round to see the sights is easy enough. i'ts an 8 mostly because of repetetive enemies, but its still a stupidly good game to play.… Expand
  18. Khristian5
    Mar 30, 2022
    8
    Tenía dudas después de leer varios análisis de expertos, pero el viaje por Tokyo es increíble. Me encanta los detalles de la ciudad y las mecánicas, aunque se puede hacer un poco repetitivo sobretodo en los combates. Según vas avanzando te va enganchando más y más. Ghostwire es el juego que esperaba y ojalá que la gente lo aprecie como yo. Un viaje alucinante que me quedará en el recuerdo.Tenía dudas después de leer varios análisis de expertos, pero el viaje por Tokyo es increíble. Me encanta los detalles de la ciudad y las mecánicas, aunque se puede hacer un poco repetitivo sobretodo en los combates. Según vas avanzando te va enganchando más y más. Ghostwire es el juego que esperaba y ojalá que la gente lo aprecie como yo. Un viaje alucinante que me quedará en el recuerdo.
  19. GuardianFrosty9
    Apr 30, 2022
    8
    Another great game from Bethesda, action packed with maybe things to do or interact with, it's kinda reminding me mix of Dishonored and Far Cry.
  20. Darkyurem
    Oct 21, 2022
    8
    Muy entretenido, buena historia, quiza algo corta pero divertida, muy buenos efectos
  21. Yujizenjiro
    Apr 7, 2022
    8
    If you like Japan and its folklore you are going to enjoy this game, that is if it does not stop being a generic open world with a fairly poor combat system, the secondary missions have surprised me very positively, thanks to them it reaches an 8
  22. penmumble
    Dec 20, 2022
    8
    Great graphics, great story, surprising plot twists I didn't see coming. The combat is so fun and addictive. The banter between the characters was great. I found myself doing all the side quests and finding collectables, which is a sure sign I genuinely enjoyed the game. Really loved Akito and his story. The end was surprisingly moving. Loved it!
  23. Baklanos
    May 8, 2022
    8
    I got my money returned and i bought a game in another region. I enjoy it more than i think i would! Good adventure for 14-15h or you can clean the map in 30h or so. Plot is pretty cool and side quests is better than usually in open world games. A little to much grind, dualsense effects could be done better, but overall wort its money and my time. Good game, would recommend!
  24. RobPlaysGames
    Apr 16, 2023
    8
    One of the best PS2 games I've ever played, and I mean that as a compliment. Obviously the graphics look far better than a PS2 game, but the concept, mechanics and mission design all feel like the sort of weird third-party stuff we used to get back when publishers weren't afraid to take a chance on the freak picks for the niche audience who would enjoy them.

    It's probably worth    One of the best PS2 games I've ever played, and I mean that as a compliment. Obviously the graphics look far better than a PS2 game, but the concept, mechanics and mission design all feel like the sort of weird third-party stuff we used to get back when publishers weren't afraid to take a chance on the freak picks for the niche audience who would enjoy them.

    It's probably worth mentioning upfront that if you're not remotely interested in Japan, its culture or folklore then your enjoyment of this game will probably be significantly lessened as, at its core, its just another open world checklist game.

    90% of the side content is basically experiencing Japanese urban legends and the main missions usually amount to little more than 'go here and have a fight, watch cutscene'. In truth, I'd struggle to tell you why I enjoyed this game as much as I did, yet I happily floated all over Tokyo getting 100% completion, and I'd probably do it all over again.

    What's here is far from perfect, but I would really love for this game to perform well enough for a sequel because I think there's a rough diamond here that deserves to be polished.    … Expand
  25. AwesomeAndrew
    Aug 17, 2023
    8
    I had alot of fun with this one. The open world did get repetitive after awhile but it had alot of heart and some really awesome animations for combat. Once you unlock all your spells the combat really becomes more engaging. Id recommend especially with the latest update adding more story
  26. NauticalTank042
    Mar 25, 2022
    8
    Flawed but Fun

    Coming off of my 90 hour Elden Ring binge my bar was really high so it was only expected to be a little disappointed. I’ll start with the bad first. Cons - Quality mode is nearly unplayable. Well under 30 fps at the highest setting which is disappointing for a PS5 title in 22 when games like Horizon Forbidden West and Ratchet and clank still manage the 30 on highest    Flawed but Fun

    Coming off of my 90 hour Elden Ring binge my bar was really high so it was only expected to be a little disappointed. I’ll start with the bad first. Cons
    - Quality mode is nearly unplayable. Well under 30 fps at the highest setting which is disappointing for a PS5 title in 22 when games like Horizon Forbidden West and Ratchet and clank still manage the 30 on highest settings. However like all those titles Performance mode runs at a stable 60 fps

    - Confusing map. The developers definitely took a page out of Ubisofts book and created a map littered with icons that remove a good chunk of natural exploration which is unfortunate. Worse off however is the fact that the map lacks any level of layers for elevation making determining where some objectives like finding Yokai in the world frustrating. At the 6 hour mark your map will be more icons than map. Graphical issues. The game suffers from heavy pop in which is usually expected in open world games however when a character you’ve seen in a cutscene is out of frame momentarily only to show up again and have to load all their textures it can be quiet jarring. Pros. World. Getting to explore the greater Shibuya area is fantastic. Narrow alley ways give way to hidden shrines and enemy encounters. Climbing to the tallest buildings in the area reward you will sweeping visitas giving you a chance not only to breath but to look at the next place of interest you feel like poking around in. At first the semi linear nature of the map was worrying but it quickly opens up as you explore more of the area and cleanse more shrines therefore opening up even more areas of exploration. I constantly find myself getting distracted from main objectives because I see the hint of something else just around the corner. Its a world that is easy to get lost in which can be rare in most open world games that give you a cookie cutter map to explore filled with procedurally generated terrain. Combat. If you’ve ever wanted to roleplay a Japanese teenager role playing Dr strange this is the game for you. The more powers and tools you unlike you begin to play a dance with the enemies flipping through powers like guns in a Doom shooter. Enemies provide a good challenge without being overwhelming which is a testament to the team at Bethesda for creating wonderful difficulty selections. My one gripe is there is a lack of a dodge button. A simple side step would have added a much needed level of movement to a slightly stiff system. Graphics. I know this was also in the cons list, but at times this game is a visual masterpiece. The neon of Tokyo and the mystical powers you get are extremely flashy and only get more impressive the better you get with them. Overall it’s a fun game. I went in looking for Japanese legends and myths in an action horror environment and it delivers just that even with its flaws. If you’re unsure of if you want to play it, wait for a sale, if you are craving a break from Elden Ring and want a slightly more casual romp through an open world Tokyo absolutely give this game a shot.    … Expand
  27. CursedDRAGON
    Apr 16, 2022
    8
    A fun first person game with a nice abandoned Tokyo setting, swarmed with urban creatures. The open world aspect of the game is really nice and takes first person gaming in a new direction. Would highly recommend if you're looking something new to play.
  28. AngelReyes7gs
    May 2, 2022
    8
    This game reminds me of The Yakuza Series in so many ways. The side missions, the whacky feeling in some funny situations, the dialog that resembles the conversation between the gang in Yakuza 7. The art design makes me feel like I'm replaying the original Judgement. It's pretty awesome that it resembles it but stays true to its creepypasta roots. Although it's easy enough to play itThis game reminds me of The Yakuza Series in so many ways. The side missions, the whacky feeling in some funny situations, the dialog that resembles the conversation between the gang in Yakuza 7. The art design makes me feel like I'm replaying the original Judgement. It's pretty awesome that it resembles it but stays true to its creepypasta roots. Although it's easy enough to play it without being scared, there are some monsters, such as The Lady in Red that truly creeped out. I can't say so much for the main story though. It seems very basic and it doesn't quite explore anything relevant. Just plain old saving my sister. Gameplay is phenomenal, intuitive and always blows me away. I would highly recommend.… Expand
  29. Aashir52970
    Sep 16, 2022
    8
    Could have given it a 9 if ain't were for 500+ collectibles.

    Pros 1. Very different kind of first person gameplay that kind of appealed to me 2. RT reflections on PS5 look surreal 3. You feel like a badass at the end with so much power at your disposal 4. Monster design is creepy and gives you an insight into Japanese folklore. My first showdown with Kuchisake was scarier than I imagined    Could have given it a 9 if ain't were for 500+ collectibles.

    Pros
    1. Very different kind of first person gameplay that kind of appealed to me
    2. RT reflections on PS5 look surreal
    3. You feel like a badass at the end with so much power at your disposal
    4. Monster design is creepy and gives you an insight into Japanese folklore. My first showdown with Kuchisake was scarier than I imagined
    5. Emotional and gripping story
    6. The game is quite easy to pick up and play.

    Cons
    1. TOO MANY COLLECTIBLES 2. Frame pacing issues in quality mode. Ultimately I had to settle for quality performance mode which limits resolution to 1080p with RT enabled as RT is must in this game.
    3. Screen tearing issues in some modes.

    Super cool console exclusive that does a things little differently.    … Expand
  30. Foksor
    Jun 22, 2022
    8
    Um bom jogo, com uma atmosfera excelente que faz sentir que tás na cidade, só tem a Gameplay um bocado limitada.
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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 123 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 78 out of 123
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 123
  3. Negative: 2 out of 123
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 30, 2024
    60
    One's feelings about the game start with "oh my God, what did I buy", move on to "hey, it's not all bad - let's destroy one more tree", only to realize in the end that you're actually doing the same thing over and over again and that you could spend your time in a more entertaining way. [Issue#318]
  2. KeenGamer
    Nov 4, 2022
    70
    Ghostwire: Tokyo is an interesting new mix of horror 'shooter' with excellent enemy design and aesthetics, but relies strongly on its eastern thematic to stay interesting past a certain playtime. However, despite the repetition, it does it's best to offer enough to keep players invested and interested enough with its variety and story, especially if you have even a slight interest in Japan or its vast mythology.
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  3. The Independent
    Aug 8, 2022
    80
    Ghostwire: Tokyo is a memorable journey that never overstays its welcome. With a unique combat system and plenty of options for exploration, it makes an admirable effort to keep players engaged even after the credits roll.
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