Ghostrunner

 Switch
User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 6 out of 19

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  1. curzon_dax
    Jan 2, 2021
    7
    The game is pretty good for what it tries to do: a first-person platformer. However it is in essence an one-trick pony so it is extremely subjective if you're gonna like it. It immediately throws you into its simple action which will be obviously loved by many but for the rest of us the game can feel like an unnecessary chore.
  2. MaxKolonko
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    I loved Mirror Edge for the sick parkouring but hated it for how defenseless I was. This game, for me, is like ME should be from the start.
  3. DestroyerNine4
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game and works well on switch if you don’t get a rage boner every time they have to downgrade some graphics for a console. The game is difficult but balanced so if you don’t like a challenge don’t play this game although they are making an assist mode to make the game easier so even then, pick the game up! One of the best games in recent years imo and criminally underrated.
  4. arty1
    Dec 17, 2021
    0
    Unplayable on switch (both in docked and portable modes). Controls and the visuals downgrade are to blame. At some point you just don't understand what's going on on the screen - it's all a mess of bleak textures and even if you try your best to fight with your enemies - the lagging controls won't allow you to win. What a disappointment!
  5. Elite_Institute
    Mar 17, 2022
    8
    "Despite its issues, some of which were unfortunately introduced after launch, Ghostrunner is still an excellent title. The game captures the feeling of being a badass Ninja perfectly, even if you'll find yourself dying again and again. With the post-launch content, it's a well-rounded package too and an absolute bargain.. If you're a glutton for punishment, this may be your next"Despite its issues, some of which were unfortunately introduced after launch, Ghostrunner is still an excellent title. The game captures the feeling of being a badass Ninja perfectly, even if you'll find yourself dying again and again. With the post-launch content, it's a well-rounded package too and an absolute bargain.. If you're a glutton for punishment, this may be your next addiction!"

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  6. IamSquid
    Apr 27, 2022
    9
    A very good game with a GREAT soundtrack! I died a lot but it does the Hotline Miami thing of restarting from the checkpoint instantly, which kept the mood going really well. Controls take some getting used to though

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Nintenderos
    Jan 2, 2021
    80
    Despite the delays, Ghostrunner is a fun and frenetic title. Its cyberpunk aesthetic and soundtrack are great, it is challenging, spectacular and highly recommended for lovers of first-person action.
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  2. Gaming Age
    Dec 18, 2020
    50
    There are pieces of a great game in Ghostrunner, and again, I’m sure it’s a fantastic experience elsewhere, but on the Switch, it’s more an exercise in frustration than anything else.
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  3. Nintendo Life
    Nov 28, 2020
    60
    This is a punishingly difficult game by most metrics, but those of you who like a worthy challenge will find plenty to love here. Blink-and-you-miss-it gameplay and some light replayability elements make for a title that at least proves itself to be worth the price of admission. That being said, rough performance and some occasionally unbalanced difficulty can make for an experience that’s often more frustrating than it is fun. If you have another console which can run Ghostrunner, we’d recommend you pick it up there unless you really want to play this one on the go. Otherwise, this game is worth your time – but perhaps wait for a sale before you rush out to pick it up.
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