GhostWire: Tokyo

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8.4

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  1. SuperkenGaming
    Apr 13, 2022
    8
    Ghostwire: Tokyo
    Spoooooookyyy
    Ghostwire Tokyo is an 8 hour plus long first person action game where you play as akito whos been taken over by a spirit after you die.. this spirit offers to help you find your sister if you help him take down this demon… you agree, merge, and now you have these super natural powers… Everyone in Tokyo is dead, there are spirits around this open world that    Ghostwire: Tokyo
    Spoooooookyyy
    Ghostwire Tokyo is an 8 hour plus long first person action game where you play as akito whos been taken over by a spirit after you die.. this spirit offers to help you find your sister if you help him take down this demon… you agree, merge, and now you have these super natural powers…
    Everyone in Tokyo is dead, there are spirits around this open world that you free by completing optional side activities that also help level you up much quicker in the game… and crawling around this empty city are these creepy demon enemies that you have to blast with your supernatural powers and pull their cores out with your bear hands or with some sort of……. Ghostwire.. .if you stick to the main campaign theres nothing special here… infact the game would be pretty mediocre if you don’t expore its world.. thankfully youll want to… clearing these corrupted trees in your way, clensing these gates to unlock fast ravel points and clear fog to open up the world more… doing some great and also some rigiuclous sidequests which can really immerse you into this world… these are the best moments of ghostwire Tokyo.. immersing yourself into the side activities.. its just a shame youll so quickly grow tired of this world, youll get used to the spooky monsters, the sidequests will start to feel unnecessary.. the skill tree leaves a lot to be desired so youll stop caring about rescuing souls once you’ve unlocked every ability you care about… so youll probably find yourself like me abou halfway through the game jut sticking to the main quests.. which are good.. but nothing to blow you away… ghostwir Tokyo is fun through.. the combat is tense, youll be juggling through abilities, sneaking up behind enemies trying not to alarm the others… I loved my time spent in this creepy world… my only gripe with conmbat though is this skin crawling nails on chalkboard feeling when you run out of one of the 3 energies and have to switch to another.. I hate it and wish the game would just switch to the next automatically when youre out of one of them… as you do have to destroy glowing items in the environment to refill ammo or pull the cores out of enemies…
    Overall this is a decently enjoyable action horror game, its unique.. its memorable…
    Worth hopping into even if it slowly goes from wow this game is amazing to.. that game was pretty good..
    I give Ghostwire Tokyo
    a 7.5/10    … Expand
  2. winzentween
    May 1, 2023
    8
    It's more of a 7 but I like tango and this game is different from others so it needs some love. And they just added new modes and enemies and stuff for free a year on. So an easy 8 if you liked evil within. What they don't tell you about this game is...It's scary. Not evil within horror but psychologically unnerving and tense. It made me jump a few times and I had many hopes! So if youIt's more of a 7 but I like tango and this game is different from others so it needs some love. And they just added new modes and enemies and stuff for free a year on. So an easy 8 if you liked evil within. What they don't tell you about this game is...It's scary. Not evil within horror but psychologically unnerving and tense. It made me jump a few times and I had many hopes! So if you like horror this game has that as well as action exploration. But it has a poor start so stick with it.… Expand
  3. PsykoMutt
    Apr 10, 2022
    7
    A solid game with great exploration, a very fun design and tone, that can go from a relaxing jaunt down backstreets, hunting for tanuki, gathering lost souls, or just exploring, to intense fights against genuinely unsettling foes. Combat gets a bit repetitive though, and some elements just do not work as intended. Definitely worth a buy if on sale, or if you're curious though.
  4. MadPax5000
    Oct 5, 2022
    1
    Repetitive game with a forgettable story. I started off the game hoping that the game will get better, but by the end of it, was glad it was over. Good looking game, but that does not matter after a couple of hours of playing.
  5. Come_on_son
    Apr 2, 2022
    8
    User: TheGaming2022 in his metacritic review says, "So far, this is the best game of 2022. It's more fun, polished, professionally made and unique than Dying Light 2, Elden Ring and Horizon Forbidden West." Ghostwire Tokyo is great but saying it's better and more polished than Horizon, Dying Light 2 and Elden Ring is absolutely crazy. It's nowhere near as ambitious as those games.User: TheGaming2022 in his metacritic review says, "So far, this is the best game of 2022. It's more fun, polished, professionally made and unique than Dying Light 2, Elden Ring and Horizon Forbidden West." Ghostwire Tokyo is great but saying it's better and more polished than Horizon, Dying Light 2 and Elden Ring is absolutely crazy. It's nowhere near as ambitious as those games. Horizon's size and graphics alone blow it out of the water. Elden Ring has full multi-player with hundreds and hundreds of unique animations, bosses and abilities. It has 10 times more unique places to explore as well. It's not even quite on the same level as Dying Light 2 let alone Elden Ring.… Expand
  6. frederik1478
    Jul 28, 2022
    7
    Pretty fun game but I must say that it's got a paid with this if it's you try to get everything. I enjoyed my time with the combat was not the most very but it was fun and that's the thing about this game. I like a lot of things about but I don't think any part of it is amazing the good like game you play Once and done and that kind
  7. XxHunterxX
    Apr 26, 2023
    9
    Combat is top tier. I wish it was a VR game, and the storyline is pretty good, too. It made me tear up for a few times at the end
  8. Berrlett
    Jul 2, 2022
    8
    The 2 games associated with Sony console limited exclusivity 2022 SIFU and Ghostwire Tokyo while i haven’t had the chance to play the firs but Ghostwire is certainly a sleeper hit this year. It shines in level design, gorgeous visuals, story telling, up upgrade system and quality missions and side missions, I thought combat was a bit clunky and at times difficult to keep your aim in checkThe 2 games associated with Sony console limited exclusivity 2022 SIFU and Ghostwire Tokyo while i haven’t had the chance to play the firs but Ghostwire is certainly a sleeper hit this year. It shines in level design, gorgeous visuals, story telling, up upgrade system and quality missions and side missions, I thought combat was a bit clunky and at times difficult to keep your aim in check but over all loved it another classic by arkane.… Expand
  9. JeepDaddyMac46
    Sep 24, 2022
    9
    Surprisingly fantastic game. Mysterious atmosphere, Japanese culture, unique story and magic. The level up system, mission structure, etc. are common to most games like this currently, but this game is unique in its premise and execution. Got the game used from GameFly for $20 and well worth it so far. Truly enjoyable and better than expected.
  10. predator73
    May 9, 2022
    10
    Amazing game. I absolutely love the battle mechanics in Ghostwire: Tokyo. It’s a combination of three types of elemental damage, alongside melee strikes and archery. Gust attacks are Akito’s primary source of magic. Leveling up and discovering K.K.’s investigation notes grant skill points. You can upgrade your elemental weaving techniques and melee skills, as well as carrying capacity forAmazing game. I absolutely love the battle mechanics in Ghostwire: Tokyo. It’s a combination of three types of elemental damage, alongside melee strikes and archery. Gust attacks are Akito’s primary source of magic. Leveling up and discovering K.K.’s investigation notes grant skill points. You can upgrade your elemental weaving techniques and melee skills, as well as carrying capacity for arrows and consumables. Very fun! Tolga Özruh....… Expand
  11. antoniomit
    May 9, 2023
    10
    Genial! Me ha encantado, ojala mas juegos con esta calidad. Muchoa detalles, jugabilidad, historia todo es un 10
  12. Shanobian
    Mar 29, 2022
    8
    Whilst I can be the first to admit it might not be for everyone.

    You either are really into the premise and concept or you simply won't get it. I love the themes, spooky imagery and overall dark concept. If you're not fully invested in that the rest won't be enough to carry you through.
  13. IIIAHMIII
    Jun 20, 2022
    4
    Even with the controls adjusted it feels stiff and not flowing. Im getting pretty bored after an hour of playtime. It's not really much of a game it's more a walk in tokyo. There are 5 different mobs and the gameplay is very repetivie and boring. Collectables are bugged on the map and hard to find. Cause who tought let's make everything the same f color was a good idea. A tiny bit ofEven with the controls adjusted it feels stiff and not flowing. Im getting pretty bored after an hour of playtime. It's not really much of a game it's more a walk in tokyo. There are 5 different mobs and the gameplay is very repetivie and boring. Collectables are bugged on the map and hard to find. Cause who tought let's make everything the same f color was a good idea. A tiny bit of sidequest the rest is a boring taks of colleting money to buy redicilouse overprized trash for the trophy you will never use. 130.000 for a emote good luck with that.… Expand
  14. Dronewolf
    Apr 7, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So i came across this review to this game:

    "Boring and repetitive combat, empty city which is uninteresting to explore, annoying platformer elements, waste of your time and money."

    And I laughed. Let me pick this apart and add my two cents.

    "Boring and repetitive combat"?

    All combat in every game gets repetitive after so many hours. It's simplistic if anything, but in no way a bad thing. You have three magic attacks, four types of talismans and a bow and arrow. Combat is smooth and works well.

    "Empty city, which is uninteresting to explore"?

    Not sure what this person means by this. The game world is modeled after the actual ward of Shibuya in Tokyo. The actual game word is more or less identical to the real place. If they mean empty as in no human NPC's, then they missed the point of the game considering everyone in the city has vanished. It's part of the story.

    "Annoying platformer elements"?

    When? You can jump from rooftop to rooftop, but that's hardly platforming. There's no "pits" what you'd find in platformer games. Ignorant statement.

    "Waste of your time and money"?

    Hardly.

    Why did I give this game an 8?. It's very good game worth your time, for sure. But like all games, I did have my gripes with it at points. For one; too many collectibles; spirits, tanuki, investigation notes, voice logs, music, attire, Jizo statues, magatama. Sure, I 100%d the game, but sometimes too many collectibles can be a bit overwhelming. The good thing is, is that they're not TOO hard to find.

    The ghost enemies that wear sheets. Worst enemies in the game by far. A huge hinderence a lot of the time.

    Some side quests are a bit bland, some just being fetch quest, but every game suffers with these more or less.

    No true replayability. For me, a story driven game like this is a kind of one and done kind of deal. For a long while anyway. Once you finish the game, there's is really no reason to instantly play it again like you would games like Resident Evil or Evil Within to unlock more gear. I may replay it again, but not for a long while, but with this big update coming, it may draw me back even sooner to see all the extra content.

    Despite the mild cons, I found myself really enjoying this game. The story is great, the game itself not too long (You can probably finish it in about 5 hours if you just do the story without doing the side stuff).

    Enemies have good designs, some of which are based on actual Japanese folklore. Sure, some are kind of re-skinned, but still look different from the other enemies in the same group. Again, most games do this, so that's forgivable.

    Characters are good, none of which are annoying, though the banter with the two main characters can be a bit repetitive, but yet again, forgivable.

    Overall great game and as it's now on PS+ and about to be put on Game Pass, you should definitely give this game a go. If you are interested in Japanese folklore and mythology, then this game is definitely for you.    … Expand
  15. Heyyoitsmerambo
    May 26, 2022
    7
    The most Japanese thing since tenticle porn. It's a Japanese version of Control. I'm a couple hours in and I have no idea what is going on.
  16. AudioRemedy
    Apr 17, 2022
    9
    It was hard to get used to at first, and I had to HEAVILY tweak the controller sensitivity settings. By the end though, I was genuinely sad it was over despite almost 100% completion. The story, lore, side quests, and characters are engaging and the combat is epic once you get the hang of it. Bonus points: At the late stages of the game you feel like a fricken super hero.
  17. DMJReviews
    May 5, 2022
    6
    I'm not a fan of open world games. I avoid them and I'm very picky about which I give a shot. It's never a positive when a game is open world. Unfortunately this title lives up to my aversions. This is a title that could have benefitted from a lower price point (40-50$) in exchange for a smaller game world and a more stream lined experience. If you push through the story and ignore theI'm not a fan of open world games. I avoid them and I'm very picky about which I give a shot. It's never a positive when a game is open world. Unfortunately this title lives up to my aversions. This is a title that could have benefitted from a lower price point (40-50$) in exchange for a smaller game world and a more stream lined experience. If you push through the story and ignore the side content the game is already short. Now there is nothing wrong with a short game if the price point is right - as a matter of fact the game would have benefitted from being a shorter/smaller open world experience as well. This way it wouldn't allow itself to become repetitive.
    I expected a horror experience set in Tokyo (more suspense/thriller than jumpscares) and what I got was not at all what I expected. Once I got over the disappointment I grew to like it some. 6/10 - above average game but not much else.    … Expand
  18. Ruzaky
    May 1, 2023
    7
    A solid good game. Some of the side content is really horror based and might scare you and some of it really funny will make you laugh out loud. Tho is too much collectible stuff to gather, if you going conpletionist on this game you might lose you sanity ^^
  19. iMustang
    Apr 7, 2022
    10
    Ghostwire Tokyo was a game I was always cautiously optimistic about, from Tango's soft reveal to only snippits of gameplay at various shows I was always hopeful I would like this game, but couldn't be sure until I played it. Well after finishing the game last night... I can say without a doubt it's one of my favorite games I've played in years.

    Ghostwire tells a fantastic narrative of a    Ghostwire Tokyo was a game I was always cautiously optimistic about, from Tango's soft reveal to only snippits of gameplay at various shows I was always hopeful I would like this game, but couldn't be sure until I played it. Well after finishing the game last night... I can say without a doubt it's one of my favorite games I've played in years.

    Ghostwire tells a fantastic narrative of a crazy villain who's trying to merge the realms of life and death together into one. Throwing you into a strong story from the beginning, you quickly develop an attachment to your main characters Akito and KK who carry the plot through many twists and turns. The main story by itself is fantastic, but the developers made it even better with one of the most rewarding side quest systems I've ever played in my life. Playing these tales of hunting Yokai, helping spirits move on, and solving mysteries adds a whole new depth to the game where you feel like a spirit detective of sorts as you explore the vast city with your partner. This adds a whole layer to the story that compliments this main narrative perfectly because you're not just a guy on a mission to help yourself, but to help everyone else around you both alive and dead. This also adds more life to a world that's otherwise desolate and makes you feel a little less alone.

    Everything in this game is additive and is sincerely fun to play. Hunting for hidden Tanuki, chasing Rokurokubi, leaving cucumbers for Kappa are all just a few examples of fun things that pop up along the way, but the game also rewards you for doing them. Every side quest carries a story with it and a handful of rewards, every collectable can be sold and displayed (with adorable Nekomata shopkeepers no less), and the database in your menu is fun to read because it's filled with history and culture lessons. The developers so quickly went out of their way to ensure everything in this game was made with purpose; no needless grinding, mindless fetch-quests, or anything that feels like a slog to do. Every time a quest pops up or there's a new thing to find you get excited, and it's so rare that games give you that feeling.

    To top it off the gameplay is an absolute delight. Combat always feels fun and fulfilling, each battle provides you with plenty of freedom to fight as you want to, and you never seem to feel punished or treated unfairly. Every enemy has their own level of fun and strategy and every boss is a fun challenge to take down. Mix that in with fun city traversal, beautiful sights to see with gorgeous next-gen visuals, and not a single glitch experience in the entire game and I can honestly say there was never a single moment I didn't have fun.

    All of these factors separately alone make for a great game, but bringing them all together really pulls this experience to being a masterpiece. Every action leads to something meaningful and fun - A compelling narrative only enhanced by a quest system that adds a whole layer of depth to the game, tons of yokai that you encounter and gain an appreciation for, finding tanuki and dogs, and collectables with purpose are all things that are both fun to do and things you are rewarded for, in terms of both gameplay and story value. There isn't a single missed opportunity, not a single menu wasted - Just fun and enjoyment everywhere you look at any given time.

    I can honestly say that in my opinion, Ghostwire Tokyo is a perfect game. Everything being so additive and well thought out shows this was a passion of love and creativity and a desire to make something great. I was excited to come home and play every day, to spend every second of my time off in this world, and to continue this phenomenal journey that even caused me to teared me up during the incredible finale of the story. This will not only contend for being my favorite PS5 game, or my Game of the Year, but may be quite possibly one of my favorite games of all time. I've loved every second of this masterpiece, and even after I proudly add the Platinum trophy to my ever-growing list, I have no doubt I'll miss my time with this experience greatly. PS5, PC, Series X - Whenever and wherever you can play it, Ghostwire Tokyo will always be amongst my highest recommendations to anyone who can play it. This really is something incredible, and I promise you don't want to miss it.    … Expand
  20. Daniel0809
    May 15, 2022
    9
    I love yakuza because of the Japan setting & this game has the same setting. Rescuing spirts is fun, leveling up is meaningful and game play is different but fun & the story is actually really good. Traversal is smooth. Its a must play for me because the story & Japan setting is what I fell in love with. GREAT GAME!
  21. Lukiro
    Apr 20, 2022
    9
    Man, I really really enjoyed this game.
    Exploration was fun.
    Combat was fun.
    The story was better than expected.
    The music and atmosphere were fantastic.

    Also, Akito and KK, if you watch/read Jujutsu Kaisen, you will love their bond.
  22. onemorelevel_1
    Apr 3, 2022
    8
    First time when I saw Ghostwire: Tokyo gameplay I was intrigued. The game looked fun to play and interesting overall. I finally played the game through and I did like it, although, it was kinda short Tokyo ride.

    STORY, GAMEPLAY, CONTROLS, GRAPHICS AND DIFFICULTY Ghostwire: Tokyo tells a story of how nearly all of Tokyo’s citizens have vanished mysteriously and Yokai (known as Visitors)    First time when I saw Ghostwire: Tokyo gameplay I was intrigued. The game looked fun to play and interesting overall. I finally played the game through and I did like it, although, it was kinda short Tokyo ride.

    STORY, GAMEPLAY, CONTROLS, GRAPHICS AND DIFFICULTY
    Ghostwire: Tokyo tells a story of how nearly all of Tokyo’s citizens have vanished mysteriously and Yokai (known as Visitors) have invaded the city. Akito, the game’s protagonist, is possessed and saved by a spirit detective named KK. He encounters a group wearing Hannya masks who may unveil the mystery behind the strange events in Tokyo, one of which is the kidnapping of Akito’s sister. He goes after them to save his sister.

    The story overall was good and the pacing and storytelling was fast enough to keep me interested all the way.

    The gameplay was nicely made. Akito uses his weaving powers to shoot the enemies and when their core is visible he can rip it out. Only negative thing I found, was how the aiming was little bit difficult, but I got used to it. I also did lots of side missions, which were different each time and they filled the game nicely.

    Graphically Ghostwire: Tokyo looked nice, but there was lots of pop-ins, which didn’t bother me much, but it was very noticeable. All the enemies were designed well and so were the enviroment. Only bad thing was how the areas looked very much the same and it was hard to tell where I was. The map was good in this situation. All the areas weren’t available in the beginning, because the city was covered with odd fog that kills if entered. Only thing to clean this was to find Torii gates and clean the area. Mostly the Torii gates were covered with enemies, so opening the areas was sometimes hard to do.

    The boss battles were one of the best thing of the game. They were different each time and the bosses had to be beaten with certain way. Not shooting them with all your might was the answer.

    Doing the side missions and main missions didn’t give enough exp. points, but collecting souls was the answer. By collecting them I got enough exp. to upgrade my weapons and skills. The whole skill-tree was rather simple. I liked it that way so making the gameplay was much easier.

    Ghostwire: Tokyo was sometimes very demanding. The amount of ammunition player has was limited and shooting enemies should me exact. I found myself many times out of ammunition and scarping by I could kill the enemies. Some enemies were very aggressive and fast. I did find this game to be rather demanding at times.

    FINAL THOUGHTS
    Ghostwire: Tokyo is very good game with some new twist. It took me about 11 hours to finish this and it was satisfying to play. The game was full of Japanese folklore, which I found to be interesting and instructive.    … Expand
  23. luiznark
    Apr 1, 2023
    2
    Gráficos péssimos, jogabilidade meia boca. Não consegui jogar mais de 2 horas de jogo.
  24. 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
  25. RolandOG
    Jun 21, 2023
    4
    Here’s the thing: we are acutely aware, and are growing wary, of games that find creative ways to have empty, ghostly worlds. The reason for this approach is that it’s much more work, much more costly to create a living, breathing world in a game. Due to greed, the empty-ghostly world is now a cliche that gamers like myself are incredibly bored with. Other developers also throw in “veryHere’s the thing: we are acutely aware, and are growing wary, of games that find creative ways to have empty, ghostly worlds. The reason for this approach is that it’s much more work, much more costly to create a living, breathing world in a game. Due to greed, the empty-ghostly world is now a cliche that gamers like myself are incredibly bored with. Other developers also throw in “very challenging combat” as a barrier to progress, requiring even less put into a game. Meanwhile, we are now asked to pay $70. With each empty world or “Soul’s like” game (to be clear Ghostwire: Tokyo is not the later, only the former) we are less likely to hand over the cash. Eventually we will lose interest in gaming entirely.… Expand
  26. natgreystar
    Mar 31, 2022
    9
    The best title I've seen to this is it's a "paranormal love letter to Tokyo". This game is love it or hate it depending on how you approach this game. If you look at this as a first-person shooter type thing you'll hate it. The trailer doesn't well enough depict what this game is. If you look at this as an exploration based action horror with stealth aspects you'll love it. It's veryThe best title I've seen to this is it's a "paranormal love letter to Tokyo". This game is love it or hate it depending on how you approach this game. If you look at this as a first-person shooter type thing you'll hate it. The trailer doesn't well enough depict what this game is. If you look at this as an exploration based action horror with stealth aspects you'll love it. It's very Japanese and thankfully doesn't feel "toned for the west" if you know what I mean.

    If you've been to Tokyo it will give you a feeling of nostalgia because of how accurate the world is. The story and world are built to pull you in and the game heavily rewards you for exploration. It can feel repetitive but I had fun the whole time. You'll find the city as accurate as you would New York in Spiderman games. Except with a twist, which ends up being funny like the Shibuya 429 building.

    The game is a bit challenging but not too much. I died a few times but not enough to frustrate me and not because of any issues with the game. The aiming is a bit garbage on the PS5 but you get used to it. If you're used to console FPS games it will infuriate you because it's just not built to be that. The game mechanics feel as though they were made to build up panic and anxiety which is perfect for a horror game. It actually makes you feel like there's risk and it helps. The difficulty goes up and down so it keeps you on your toes.

    The enemies and story are very much built into Japanese lore and you'll meet various horror entities, demons, and ghosts from Japanese mythology. Sadly many of them will repeat and enemy variance isn't big. If you're American you might not like this game simply because nothing is familiar about it. If you've watched anime or Japanese horror you will love this because it touches on a little of everything. You'll fight all kinds of Yokai that might be directly pulled from myth or have very close similarities. The non enemy Yokai are literally pulled from myth like Kappa, Ittan-momen, Kodama, and the best are the Tanuki. You'll see why. Nekomatas run the shops and they are adorable.

    You can pet the dog! You can pet the cat, sometimes! The people who made this game genuinely love animals. Just go pet an animal in the game and feel your heart melt. Just don't read their minds unless you want your heart crushed. They do not pull punches when it comes to "how would an animal feel if people vanished".

    This game is unique and the combat is incredibly interesting. Traversing the city can be easy or difficult depending on what and when you upgrade and collecting things is quite a bit of fun. I never felt bored playing this and it kept pulling me in to do exploration or side missions. This is one of the few games where I felt side missions were rewarding. If not for what you get, for the added lore.

    The game does have a couple of bugs with an audio issue but nothing breaking. Performance isn't great on some of the modes depending on where you are in the game. They do give you a lot of visual/performance modes to try though. On top of Shibuya station looking at the city can really lag your PS5 but other than that it performs pretty well on performance mode and still looks great.

    In a world of Resident Evil and other survival horror games it's great to play an original horror game that isn't about punishing you or scaring you but pulling you into a world to explore with a generally creepy vibe. You can tell this was made with feeling and by people who really understand Japanese horror.    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. 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 :)
  29. kman1014
    Oct 25, 2022
    7
    Overall, I enjoyed the story and the gameplay and found this to be a great experience. However, the annoying fetch quests and time waster collectibles to fill in the game were ridiculous and you don’t get anything (besides the platinum trophy) for collecting all of the spirits so I took off points.
  30. marvsfontanilla
    Apr 15, 2022
    8
    Story: 7
    Graphics: 8
    Sound: 7
    Gameplay: 8
    Game Time: +30 Hours (Main Story + Extra)
  31. pinkyyoshii
    Apr 17, 2022
    7
    If you like Japanese culture, religion, culture etc. You'll like this game. Overall, great graphics, great world design and good story. The problem I had with this game is that, when I play an open world game I expect to get lost in the game by accidentally getting distracted with side quests. This didn't happen to me, the side quests got old really fast and I couldn't be bothered toIf you like Japanese culture, religion, culture etc. You'll like this game. Overall, great graphics, great world design and good story. The problem I had with this game is that, when I play an open world game I expect to get lost in the game by accidentally getting distracted with side quests. This didn't happen to me, the side quests got old really fast and I couldn't be bothered to complete them,if I did, it was out of necessity. I understand that the world hasn't got much NPCs because it makes sense for the plot, but I feel like they could have made something work so that it didn't feel so boring and without any notable cool second characters or NPCs. Also I'd have like that they would have implemented some cooler animations for parkour, at least when jumping to something they could have made the hands hang on or something.… Expand
  32. 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
  33. Evgeni_M
    Sep 9, 2022
    7
    average game with beautiful visuals and interesting japanese culture but banal story and bad open world
  34. SerAlex007
    Jun 18, 2022
    10
    Спасибо Tango Gameworks за великолепную игру. Очень долго ждал данный продукт, и очень доволен. Следующее, что хочу так это Evil Within 3.) Большое спасибо всем участникам данного проекта. Здоровья вам и вашим детям. Побольше таких бы проектов, которые могут задевать струны души.Спасибо Tango Gameworks за великолепную игру. Очень долго ждал данный продукт, и очень доволен. Следующее, что хочу так это Evil Within 3.) Большое спасибо всем участникам данного проекта. Здоровья вам и вашим детям. Побольше таких бы проектов, которые могут задевать струны души.
  35. mute13
    May 4, 2023
    7
    Buena ambientación y buen diseño de niveles, pero el gameplay, la variedad de enemigos y la historia principal flojea.
  36. WolfDog
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is amazing, the game play is very unique and feels different. The elements of action, adventure and some horror is beautifully put well together. And the story is amazing and exciting. Love playing with spells, magic fighting creatures of horror. Definitely try and play the game for yourself because it's a most.… Expand
  37. jeanfff7
    Apr 16, 2022
    5
    Well…it’s a Microsoft game! Enough was said! We shouldn’t expect nothing!
  38. Miruna1998
    May 5, 2022
    10
    Best game I have ever played. An extraordinary story and extremely catchy gameplay that will keep you stuck to your console. Absolutely fun and mesmerizing - and that is coming from someone who has played over 100 Playstation games.
  39. Altair0043
    Jul 7, 2023
    8
    La fantástica ambientación y un gunplay divertido. Historia buena. Doblaje al español.
  40. 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,
  41. Lo_Malio
    Apr 16, 2022
    9
    Un juego sorprendente y visualmente increíble. Además con una historia interesante y que engancha muchísimo.
  42. 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
  43. Raido13
    Sep 6, 2022
    10
    This Game is AMAZING! The enemies are kind of freaky/creepy by their way of movement some other enemies are.. silly, like the headless students made me laugh a bit seeing one of them hanging from a traffic light with their hands lol. The game has an awesome story and lore plus i really love the sidequests as well since most of them are from creepy pasta stories i have read likeThis Game is AMAZING! The enemies are kind of freaky/creepy by their way of movement some other enemies are.. silly, like the headless students made me laugh a bit seeing one of them hanging from a traffic light with their hands lol. The game has an awesome story and lore plus i really love the sidequests as well since most of them are from creepy pasta stories i have read like Kuchisake-onna. Another side story you can find is from the doll that grows human hair which name is Okiku Aka "The Haunted Doll of Hokkaido." Another reference to an urban legend is Hanako of the toilet which you find her knife as a collectible. The game in general has a lot of stuff in it hidden and waiting to be found, i really recommend this game to people that love Japanese Culture and Urban Legends! I don't want to say any more because i may spoil it by accident so there you go.… Expand
  44. YokoHugo
    Nov 2, 2022
    8
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  45. proplayer1
    Sep 11, 2022
    5
    Después de unas 9 horas jugando a este titulo, he de decir q no es para mí y lo cambiaré por otro, Al principio me gustó la idea de las mecánicas de combate y el mundo que intentan representar, pero para mi gusto es un juego muy repetitivo y aburrido de jugar. Me esperaba más del modo rendimiento no acaba de ir lo fluido que a mí me gustaría,
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. Cryers_is_Tired
    Jun 18, 2022
    7
    I was excited for this game since it was first revealed with that initial teaser trailer and because the developers, Tango Gameworks, made one of my favourite games of all time; The Evil Within. This is not that. This is a game that screams troubled development and a divided creative team. The game seems to be stuck between being a fast paced doom style fps, a gritty detective thriller andI was excited for this game since it was first revealed with that initial teaser trailer and because the developers, Tango Gameworks, made one of my favourite games of all time; The Evil Within. This is not that. This is a game that screams troubled development and a divided creative team. The game seems to be stuck between being a fast paced doom style fps, a gritty detective thriller and a traditional survival horror. It does these things competently but by trying to combine all these different elements it comes out a little hollow.

    For example in combat there is a lot of Bullet Hell style projectiles flying at you yet you arent equipped with a dash or double jump so combat feels alot less fun and fast paced then it could have. Their are also only really 4 main upgradeable weapons and you get the fourth and final one not that far into the game making the game play loop a little more boring and uninteresting because of the lack of variety even if the visuals and animations are great. The game is completely bloodless too which makes the combat less punchy and satisfying because you're essentially just fighting semi tangible ghosts and i wish they could have somehow added some cool gore effects when using spells on ghosts. The game has a grapple move which i was initially thrilled with but it's honestly pretty limited and even if you gain the ability to grapple where you want, it's not really "anywhere" just predetermined spots and not to the kind of scale that a Arkham game would have. These undercooked elements scream of rushed deadline or late edition because i could absolutely see the traversal mechancis being loads of fun if the game had more time and focus.

    On the Detective Thriller side of things a few of the side missions where you go into a building and talk to a ghost and help them move on are legitimately fun and interesting distractions. However, there are so many of these side missions that alot of them feel copy and pasted to fill out a map and i really think the game would have faired better with less but higher quality and original side missions. Investigations are okay with typical trailing style missions but the game would have benefitted with more interesting dialouge choices and ways to interact with the enviroment, maybe a Resident Evil style examine and inspect option could have helped make you feel way more like a detective prowling a crime scene.

    On the Horror front, which i and many others initially believed the game to be, the game is a mixed bag. The monster design is great and wholly original in alot of ways and the inclusion of Yoki is also welcomed although i feel like their presence should have been more prominent. Despite these great designs however the game is never scary which would be okay because they are going for
    something else, but the game is also not really that tense because of the plentiful resources and KK's commentary.

    Although i've been bashing this game so far i do actually enjoy it. The combat isn't as good as it could have been but it's still really solid. The game has alot of charm and the world is interesting to explore even if some of the samey looking city locations get a little tiresome near the end. The sound design and animations are great and overall these elements did keep me hooked throughout the entire game. Another strength of this game is just how unique it is, the last big budget game with this level of unique style was probably Death Stranding, and although that game turned out better imo, it's still commendable that this got made.

    Overall, i do not think this game is worth the money full price. It's just a little too scattershot for me to confidently say that i would recommend someone buy it right now. As soon as there is a price drop or sale then i honestly would recommend giving it ago, you might like it or hate it or somewhere in between but you definitely won't regret playing it and seeing what it's all about.    … Expand
  49. SamL01
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    An excellent game! First things first: make sure you remove the “dead zone” on the joysticks in the settings to make it more responsive.

    Ghostwire has some awesome elements in, great gameplay and mechanics, very good free roam with lots to collect, lots to upgrade, a crazy and interesting story and a beautiful city to explore! You can even pet and feed the dogs! Don’t miss out on this    An excellent game! First things first: make sure you remove the “dead zone” on the joysticks in the settings to make it more responsive.

    Ghostwire has some awesome elements in, great gameplay and mechanics, very good free roam with lots to collect, lots to upgrade, a crazy and interesting story and a beautiful city to explore! You can even pet and feed the dogs! Don’t miss out on this awesome game I could not get enough    … Expand
  50. 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.
  51. RoverDiscover
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Original and interesting. Finally something new! The art style is amazing, and the combat system is a breath of fresh air
  52. 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.
  53. DCPJunior
    May 13, 2023
    9
    Great environment, great graphics, great sounds (everytime the boss started his speech on the big screens, I jumped). Great game indeed.
  54. StIwY
    Jul 10, 2023
    7
    Weak story, boring gameplay, a lot of useless collectibles ( just to make an illusion of longevity ), small map and is quite short too overall.
  55. c3pu
    May 20, 2022
    6
    Dieses Spiel hat keine Seele - weil es am Reißbrett designt wurde. Alles 08/15. Die Präsentation ist ganz gut, aber richtig Spaß macht es nie.
  56. Darkyurem
    Oct 21, 2022
    8
    Muy entretenido, buena historia, quiza algo corta pero divertida, muy buenos efectos
  57. 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
  58. alanjackson
    Apr 25, 2023
    7
    A good game, but not incredible. But i think we all forget that 'good' games still exist.

    Engilish voice actins is verrryyy cheesy
  59. brennenmorrow
    Jun 7, 2022
    6
    As someone who plays many open-world games and RPGs, this is one of my least favorite in years. While the city looks pretty, the content is lacking. The combat is far too limited to be enjoyable, the side quests and activities are boring, and the story/protagonist is not compelling. I have 14 hours in the game and have discovered nearly the entire map, so I feel more than qualified to giveAs someone who plays many open-world games and RPGs, this is one of my least favorite in years. While the city looks pretty, the content is lacking. The combat is far too limited to be enjoyable, the side quests and activities are boring, and the story/protagonist is not compelling. I have 14 hours in the game and have discovered nearly the entire map, so I feel more than qualified to give a rating at this point. I bought this game for $30 in a PS sale and I still don't recommend it to my friends. I know that many people like the game but please watch extended gameplay so you can see how it is for yourself before making the purchase.… Expand
  60. Sherider
    May 15, 2022
    9
    I was very disappointed when I saw the negative reviews of this game, but when I started the game, I was really surprised. The game has a great atmosphere and interesting environment. If you are interested in Resident Evil and Apocalypse game style, be sure to try it.
  61. juantxisimo
    Sep 16, 2022
    9
    Mid combat, excelent in literally everyhting else. One of the best environments I've ever seen
  62. 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!
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. Richard4949
    Apr 19, 2023
    7
    There’s a lot to love in this game. The world is nearly identical to its Tokyo copy. The combat is unique and quite good. There’s no jank or performance issues. The story is ok, but it’s short. There’s a new web patch that offers a lot of new stuff, which is good. Since my main gripe with this game was the awful, repetitive grind post story. There’s only so many spirits one can capture andThere’s a lot to love in this game. The world is nearly identical to its Tokyo copy. The combat is unique and quite good. There’s no jank or performance issues. The story is ok, but it’s short. There’s a new web patch that offers a lot of new stuff, which is good. Since my main gripe with this game was the awful, repetitive grind post story. There’s only so many spirits one can capture and truly enjoy. But this game is so unique and without micro transactions, so that alone deserves some credit… Expand
  66. DeezNuts1
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    It’s just so good it reminds me of dishonoured a lot but the graphics are so good the lighting and everything think what mods would do to improve the graphics, also the powers like water and fire are so pretty
  67. sokaganakama
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    um jogo ação e não é terror que e muito bom que parece ate o jujustsu kaisen kkk mais um jogo divertido mas nao e aquelas maravilhas que o pessoal achar da bethsada com grafico medianos mesmo sendo um jogo de 3 pessoa com um mundo aberto grande e gameplay bom e divertido
  68. bentutu
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Great game, Impressive environment graphic, I had been to Tokyo before and it is exactly same as I remembered. Hoping GHOSTWIRE: OSAKA will be considered in the future.
  69. Mobius_Klein
    Apr 2, 2022
    9
    It's not a perfect game,but it's a special game.If you are interestsd in Japanese calture,the game won't let you down.
  70. Doobis
    Apr 3, 2022
    6
    The game looks great and the story is really good, but the combat leaves a lot to be desired. Took 32 hours to finish all the content and generally enjoyed my time.
  71. 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.
  72. Devonte
    Apr 19, 2022
    10
    I thoroughly enjoyed this game and would recommend everyone try it. Loved the aesthetics and overall art design which was the best part of the experience for me. The enemies were unique as were the weapons used to fight them. Nothing too difficult or easy. Loved the gliding and jumping from rooftops and shooting magic beams from my hands. The main characters Akito and KK kept me engaged inI thoroughly enjoyed this game and would recommend everyone try it. Loved the aesthetics and overall art design which was the best part of the experience for me. The enemies were unique as were the weapons used to fight them. Nothing too difficult or easy. Loved the gliding and jumping from rooftops and shooting magic beams from my hands. The main characters Akito and KK kept me engaged in the story. I enjoyed their back and forth banter and the chemistry they shared. I felt like I learned a bit about Japanese culture and about the icons they use to represent the dead and afterlife. I would recommend doing as many side quests as possible because the main campaign will only take a few days to complete if you streamline it. They’re definitely worth it and not fetch quests.… Expand
  73. Senpai525
    Apr 21, 2022
    6
    Initial thoughts-
    Not a lot of replay value. The controls feel sluggish on a controler. Raytracing images look nice for when you enter a haunted house and the developers want to show you a psychedelic light show. Gameplay-
    The concept of a mystic- first person shooter is neat though there are only 3 diffirent types of "guns" to use with little in the way of variety. There are times    Initial thoughts-
    Not a lot of replay value. The controls feel sluggish on a controler. Raytracing images look nice for when you enter a haunted house and the developers want to show you a psychedelic light show. Gameplay-
    The concept of a mystic- first person shooter is neat though there are only 3 diffirent types of "guns" to use with little in the way of variety. There are times that jumping in the game is unresponsive to when I push the button which makes platforming levels a pain.
    By the end of the game the enemies are repeated ad nauseum and they turn into bullet sponges as the game progresses rather than use new moves to increase the difficulty. Story-
    The story and character motivations are mostly back-loaded to the final chapter to where the final chapter feels like a movie that the developers wanted to show with the most story at the end so that it would be the last thing you may remember about the game and not that the middle portion was lacking in character progression comparatively. There are also some action events that take place in cutscenes such as driving a motorcycle that would have been fun to play instead of just watching the characters in a cutscene. Overall I would wait to pick up this game until it becomes $30 as once completing it you will not likely feel the need to revisit the game.    … Expand
  74. FRVNKIE
    Apr 27, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, amazing visuals. Definitely worth the play. Game is a little on the short side
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. YFA
    Jun 12, 2022
    5
    The game was fun at first but then it got kind of repetitive (with the side missions) and boring, especially since it only had 3 elements to work with and all of these three elements had the same attack style, light and heavy which was honestly disappointing because 3 different elements is not a lot of elements. it's stylish and had great visuals but the plot was meh, yes I loved theThe game was fun at first but then it got kind of repetitive (with the side missions) and boring, especially since it only had 3 elements to work with and all of these three elements had the same attack style, light and heavy which was honestly disappointing because 3 different elements is not a lot of elements. it's stylish and had great visuals but the plot was meh, yes I loved the message behind the plot but the delivery was underwhelming. also, the plot didn't make me feel as connected to the characters in whatever way, they all had their quick screen time and that's it (excluding the main character and KK) The skill tree was not good at all in my opinion, it mostly only had skills that could improve your already owned skills, I thought that it would have new skills and new ways to kill the ghosts but unfortunately, mostly are about improvements and not NEW ones, for example the gliding skill, I wished I could catch and kill the ghosts while gliding but it didn't have that, it only had skills which can make you glide for a longer period of time, which yes, it's useful, but making the gliding skill more diverse (like the example I just mentioned) would make the combat better. speaking of combat, at first it was very fun and I loved when the lights around you turn red when the ghosts see you, but then while you're continuing on with the story, the combat felt very boring, like I was dreading fighting the ghosts because it was very repetitive, you would just shot some wind and then switch to another element then you're done, it would be like that for the rest of the game. It had arrows and talisman which could help you during combat but the elements (wind, fire, water) are the star of the game and it was meh. The world of the game felt very empty for me, like there is not much to do and the exploration side was the same in every other area, there's nothing much to interact with, the only thing you could do in new areas is to collect spirits and complete side missions, and the side missions were not that interesting to begin with (some are interesting but mostly are not). I wouldn't recommend it at full price, I'd say go for it when it's on sale because it's honestly not worth it at all at full price. Overall, it was average at best for me.… Expand
  78. 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.
  79. Madbert
    Jul 9, 2022
    7
    Jul 5, 2022 (Mar 22, 2022)

    Me ha encantado pasearme por Japón con ese nivel de detalle aunque molaría mil veces más si se pudiese entrar en más edificios y hubiese menos reciclaje de tiendas y elementos que se vuelven aburridos de tantísimo verlo, al igual ocurre con los enemigos. Muy buen doblaje al castellano que sin duda suma un puntito.
  80. MoscowMega
    Feb 12, 2023
    6
    It should be said right away that Ghostwire Tokyo is clearly not for everyone, but no one can resist the views of Tokyo, the views of Shibuya. The views are as if from photographs, as if you are really in the center of Japan, the city looks so beautiful, in the light of bright signs and neons! But the city is empty, although not quite, but inhabited by ghosts, souls, and we, as the mainIt should be said right away that Ghostwire Tokyo is clearly not for everyone, but no one can resist the views of Tokyo, the views of Shibuya. The views are as if from photographs, as if you are really in the center of Japan, the city looks so beautiful, in the light of bright signs and neons! But the city is empty, although not quite, but inhabited by ghosts, souls, and we, as the main character, will have to figure out what happened at all, and, of course, it will not do without assistants, and this is another plus. Although from a combat point of view, the game is not surprising at all, but it is interesting to fight here. Only the collection of various information, notes, souls and any other things that are presented in the game can tire you. Basically what happened to me. The plot is not so long, but most of the time is spent not even on the very study and knowledge of Tokyo, but on the search for things. And that's the problem with open worlds. And Ghostwire Tokyo was no exception.… Expand
  81. Malificentpand
    Aug 22, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall a well put game, a few bugs and glitches but loved the little humor that was in the game. There was a little bloat -a lot of side missions but can't complain about that, makes the game the way it is. I feel like the story could have been a bit longer, in the end the last 2 chapters felt rushed. Overall I would recommend to play the game at least once. I love that you can pet the dogs and interact with the cats my favorite part in the game… Expand
  82. Peanuts_dx
    Sep 4, 2022
    5
    Ghostwire does a couple of things right. The open world beautifully represents Tokyo for instance. The powers you get are cool in the beginning but the gameplay quickly becomes repetitive and tedious.
  83. Briznice
    Apr 18, 2023
    8
    Game is pretty fun looks beautiful, not a whole lot of attacks and stuff needs more variety. But it’s still a fun game and looks awesome on ps5
  84. Badgerryan27
    Oct 16, 2022
    7
    Good game. I liked the atmosphere and setting the most in this game. I really like the enemy designs and the combat may not be for everyone but very imaginative and one of a kind. Story overall though is very lacking.
  85. Nathan912
    Apr 24, 2023
    9
    Un juegazo adictivo de principio a fin con unos personajes con una carisma tremenda y una historia simple. Con una jugabilidad muy buena
  86. Justaguy2020
    Dec 27, 2022
    9
    I personally love the game. The setting, art style and overall vibe are wonderful. However, I do think this is a love/hate scenario and may not be for everyone.
  87. HippiHemuli
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Wanted to give it try and it was very enjoyable and smooth game. Story was pretty good and the city was very beautyful. Combat was little bit different than most games or that what i feel and it was smooth and funny.

    Story = 9
    Graphic = 10
    Gameplay = 10
    Sounds = 9.5
  88. Matteo123999
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    man what an underrated game , this game definitely needs more attention to the public
  89. OCDgamet
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    One of the better games I've played. Can't wait to get the dlc if there's more content I'm the works.
  90. FoxtrotSan
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    Me he sentido como si visitara Tokyo, un espectáculo el ray tracing, me ha atrapado el juego.

    Mucha carga emocional y combates desafiantes.

    Desde luego tienen que jugarlo todos aquellos que disfrutan con el anime y lo japonés. Saludos!
  91. Febrans
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    Eu achei o jogo muuto bom. A coisa que eu mais amei foi ambientação de tóquio feita de forma tão detalhada.
  92. FangRu
    Jun 28, 2023
    8
    Unique game. Light horror FPS game with gameplay that has action magic system in Japanese folklore theme happening in modern Tokyo. I really liked it. Story was a bit weaker and maybe too simple. Overall 8/10.
  93. Leonida302
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    The game Is fantastic
    For me, Who loves Japan and especially J-Horror Is the ultimate experience.
    Amazing graphics, Good combat, lots of exploration and *Little to no repetitive* secondary mission compared to other Open world
  94. Nmaa18
    Apr 16, 2023
    7
    Impressions based on the first 3-4 hours:

    The good stuff: The graphics are superb on ps5. The story is intriguing and clear, and they waste no time. The Japanese voice acting is good. I like the mix of indoor and outdoor quests/fights. Interior decoration/design is detailed and realistic. Indoor missions are great and trippy or scary sometimes. The way you can interact with doors,    Impressions based on the first 3-4 hours:

    The good stuff: The graphics are superb on ps5. The story is intriguing and clear, and they waste no time. The Japanese voice acting is good. I like the mix of indoor and outdoor quests/fights. Interior decoration/design is detailed and realistic. Indoor missions are great and trippy or scary sometimes. The way you can interact with doors, vendors (which r cute cats btw), dogs (that can find things for you), bins, telephone booths etc. The variety of weapons at your disposal. Enemy/combat animations look and feel (thanks to the dual sense controller) great. The map and clothing/music options are simple and well-executed. Finally, the automatic saving is a relieving and uncommon feature in games these days.

    What could have been improved: combat and enemy variety are a little repetitive and I wish there was a dash button. The parrying could have been more satisfying/refined. Also, the game asks you to collect 211,000 souls. It's a pretty absurd number, and something that is not rewarding. I also wish we could wield swords.

    Conclusion: There is a lot to like about this creepy, unique, beautiful world. While the combat and music do not stand out as being exceptional, everything else: from the graphics, to the trippy indoor moments, to the japanese culture/lore to the enemy designs and the sound design/voice acting are great. I think gameranx's review of the game perfectly sums up my view. a good game not a great due to the repetitive nature and lack of activities to do in the world. a sequel has a lot of potential. I give the game 72/100    … Expand
  95. TrunkybumVRR
    May 10, 2023
    10
    Am I the only one who actually enjoyed this? Its fun and satisfying to pull multiple cores out of enemies at once
  96. Eddodemares
    May 14, 2023
    9
    I've been playing for over 100 hours. My conclusion: I love Japanese horror. At night, you really feel fear. Although I didn't like the story very much, the action and exploring Tokyo were worth it. The enemies at first do not feel varied, but with the inclusion of the new DLC new ones were included giving the perception that there is more variety.

    I missed at times when there were more    I've been playing for over 100 hours. My conclusion: I love Japanese horror. At night, you really feel fear. Although I didn't like the story very much, the action and exploring Tokyo were worth it. The enemies at first do not feel varied, but with the inclusion of the new DLC new ones were included giving the perception that there is more variety.

    I missed at times when there were more people alive, but hey, finally, we must rescue them!    … Expand
  97. Tintler
    Jun 24, 2023
    6
    Konusu ilgi çekici, combat animasyonları güzeldi. Sıkılmadan oynadım ve bitirdim.
  98. RGames2k
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    اللعبه حلوه
    المدينه حلوه . الاشباح جيدين . القيم بلاي جيد
    في احساس بالملل ولكن اللعبه جيده
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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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