GhostWire: Tokyo

 Xbox Series X
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  1. hikariyam
    Sep 11, 2023
    8
    Ghostwire: Tokyo - Xbox Series X

    Um jogo que explora perfeitamente os contos e lendas urbanas do folclore de terror japapones pelas ruas de Tokyo, porem com um a historia principal e jogabilidade mediana
  2. nemix3d
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    One of my favorite games fun story awsome gameplay definitely would recommend
  3. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!!!!!!
  4. iSnow96
    Aug 20, 2023
    8
    Very fun game feels like far cry with the tori gate cleansing, story is good
    And there's a fallout vault suit in the game also
  5. Gangster-2805
    Aug 17, 2023
    8
    ótimo gameplay mas um tanto repetitivo, cenários lindos e gráficos excelente.
  6. wafer241
    Aug 1, 2023
    9
    Amazing game, and amazing storyline even though the combat gets a bit repetitive towards the end.
  7. goodgriff33
    Jul 24, 2023
    8
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  8. Pacmania
    Jul 11, 2023
    9
    Fantastic. A fresh game system with a well-driven story. Graphically it's amazing, Tokyo has rarely looked so good in a video game. Artistically superb, mixing Japanese mythology, folklore and a lot of contemporary horror. Why hasn't more been said about this game? I don't know.
  9. Harthik69
    Jul 9, 2023
    5
    Average Game. You can play for couple of Hrs. But not that greate. Ok to play in future just to experiecne nostalgia
  10. MoisesZn
    Jul 2, 2023
    9
    A história é muito boa, os gráficos também, os colecionáveis e a forma de upar o personagem também é muito interessante. O único problema do jogo na minha opinião é uma game play de combate um pouco chata. Entretanto, o jogo ainda é bom e acredito que vale a pena.
  11. notifycritic
    Jun 22, 2023
    6
    O jogo tem bons gráficos e a jogabilidade foi melhor do que pensei porém não me prendeu e não cheguei na metade.
  12. Loreandgames
    Jun 21, 2023
    9
    Super fun and original.
    Works perfect on Series X and it's great that it is possible to play it on Game Pass
  13. reds1x
    Jun 11, 2023
    7
    After numerous hours of playing this game, I can confidently say that it's a game that's worth to try and finish.

    First thing I can say is that is the main thing I like is what you do, it tackles ghosts that are unique to us but common in Japan where it covers the folklore of the spirit world and how to beat it (although that remains a skeptical solution). However, with it's Gameplay    After numerous hours of playing this game, I can confidently say that it's a game that's worth to try and finish.

    First thing I can say is that is the main thing I like is what you do, it tackles ghosts that are unique to us but common in Japan where it covers the folklore of the spirit world and how to beat it (although that remains a skeptical solution). However, with it's Gameplay mechanics which is somewhat interesting in the first hour will get a little boring and limited where you will use the tried and tested methods to eliminate the ghosts. And although it covers ghosts which is equivalent to horror, you'll get used to it after seeing every kinds of dark spirits that trust to kill you.

    Though the story has an interesting plot, the low point for me is that the main character is started as an unruly emotionally disturbed dude that slowly becomes that of a submissive hero that listens to the master for a certain point where the mcguffin is close and screws up the whole adventure, a typical trope that we've seen day and date then. Some of the saving grace for me is the side missions where it can get scary the first time and had a bit of a jump scare.

    The recent update which adds a new gameplay mode, it is just a tower game mode whether how high can you survive. Not a big update but it's not enough in terms of content as this game can be finished within a week and the other is simply a padding but added some new lores.

    Overall, it's a new game experience for me and I highly recommend to try it and will hope to see sequels that explores other kinds of folklore.

    And lastly, to whomever that said to recommend the PS5 version just because it performs better than the Xbox, just remember, you don't have to spend full price if you have game pass, and it plays better on PC.    … Expand
  14. eva3si0n
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    Ghostwire: Tokyo is a controversial game. On the one hand, this is one of the best examples of the implementation of the virtual Tokyo game world, which is just nice to walk and study the world. On the other hand, it is a dead open world, made by analogy of games from Ubisoft. And somewhere else there is a plot for 5 hours, which almost does not move and consists in fact of a plot andGhostwire: Tokyo is a controversial game. On the one hand, this is one of the best examples of the implementation of the virtual Tokyo game world, which is just nice to walk and study the world. On the other hand, it is a dead open world, made by analogy of games from Ubisoft. And somewhere else there is a plot for 5 hours, which almost does not move and consists in fact of a plot and climax. The opinion about Ghostwire: Tokyo consists exactly what the player expects from the game. The plot and development of the characters - pass by, open world - if you are satisfied with the Ubisoft approach, then yes. But if you want to touch Japanese culture, it's a great game. Excellent scenery, use of Japanese culture, good secondary quests. Everyone chooses their own in the game. But technically, the game looks bad on Xbox, another project from Microsoft that is poorly optimized.… Expand
  15. 4yuxan
    Jun 6, 2023
    9
    A real pleasure to discover an impressive tokyo map with nice visual and light effects. The gameplay is simple but the game is largelly better than i think. The combat system is nice but repetive with some good additions with the last update and i really love the japanese ghost atmosphere.
  16. P-Daniele
    Jun 3, 2023
    8
    tutte le volte che sento parlare di questo gioco ne sento parlare generalmente male, sentendo spesso come critica maggiore quello di essere un open world alla ubisoft.
    se siete rimasti fermi al periodo inizio ps3/xbox 360 forse potrei anche concordare, ma negli ultimi anni ubisoft si sogna di raggiungere la qualità vista in questo titolo.
    il gioco come detto si fa molto agli open world    tutte le volte che sento parlare di questo gioco ne sento parlare generalmente male, sentendo spesso come critica maggiore quello di essere un open world alla ubisoft.
    se siete rimasti fermi al periodo inizio ps3/xbox 360 forse potrei anche concordare, ma negli ultimi anni ubisoft si sogna di raggiungere la qualità vista in questo titolo.
    il gioco come detto si fa molto agli open world visti un paio di generazioni fa, una bella mappa non sconfinata, una storia completabile in una decina di ore che diventano una trentina se si vuole completare tutto, se paragonato alle opere ubisoft attuali capirete che non ha nulla in comune. dato che quelli spesso offrono mappe piatte e vuote con la storia che richiede ben più di 30 ore e per fare tutto anche oltre le centinaia.
    ghostwire tokyo sicuramente non è esente da difetti, il gioco ha decisamente tante attività secondare, il combattimento si basa sul uso di tre poteri che non cambierà di molto durante tutta l'avventura, e la varietà dei nemici non è altissima.
    ma sono difetti abbastanza trascurabili se il gioco ti prende bene, e il titolo ha davvero moltissimo da offrire, per intrattenerti per tutta la sua durata.
    seppur è vero che il titolo è un open world è altrettanto innegabile che una grandissima parte del gioco è molto più guidata, dato che partiremo in una piccola porzione della mappa che è avvolta da una nebbia che se ci entriamo ci ucciderà.
    questo rende la progressione non dispersiva, oltre a rendere l'ambientazione molto più spettrale e bella da vedere.
    a questo si aggiunge una spiccata verticalità della mappa, che potremo esplorare grazie ad un rampino che ci permetterà di spostarci liberamente tra gli edifici della città.
    inoltre la mappa è disseminata da davvero molti edifici con interni esplorabili, tra cui anche alcune zone grosse tipo la metropolitano o l'ospedale.
    la riproduzione di tokyo è probabilmente la migliore che ho mai vista in un gioco, riuscendo a fondere il fascino del folclore giapponese con davvero tanti riferimenti a leggende metropolitane o spiriti e yokai, il tutto messo in un contesto moderno.
    inoltre il dlc gratuito aggiunge una nuova modalità, e alcuni nemici e zone esplorabili nella mappa.
    molto riuscite due delle nuove missioni secondarie di questo dlc, che aggiungeranno due nemici con delle meccaniche molto differenti dal resto del gioco che ovviamente non citerò.
    se siete stufi degli open world moderni e non vi spaventano le parti più ripetitive che il gioco ha, il titolo vi offrirà una bellissima esperienza, di un modo di fare videogiochi che ormai in molti si sono scordati.
    voto 80    … Expand
  17. Vitalick
    Jun 1, 2023
    8
    Visualmente es increíble, un rpg algo distinto y muy original, divertido y no demasiado complejo.
    Lo único a mejorar quizá el diseño de las magias de triangulitos a mi no me terminan de convencer y que si bien es muy disfrutable y entretenido, al final se vuelve repetitivo.
    También mencionar que es mucho mas corto de lo que parece al principio pero esto a veces también viene bien. Muy    Visualmente es increíble, un rpg algo distinto y muy original, divertido y no demasiado complejo.
    Lo único a mejorar quizá el diseño de las magias de triangulitos a mi no me terminan de convencer y que si bien es muy disfrutable y entretenido, al final se vuelve repetitivo.
    También mencionar que es mucho mas corto de lo que parece al principio pero esto a veces también viene bien.
    Muy Recomendable    … Expand
  18. rafael_dsx
    May 31, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Que obra de arte! Esse jogo é muito belo não só em sua estética, como também a história. Todo o confronto do Akito com seu passado, a motivação do vilão e a história do KK se complementam muito bem! Foi uma grata surpresa para mim, pois não dei nada por esse jogo no início. E que bom que estava errado!… Expand
  19. EvilLazza
    May 25, 2023
    6
    A game with marvelous art style ruined by the awful choice of making it an open world with checkbox features and way too many collectibles. The story is maybe 5/6 hours while the rest of the 30hrs experience is filled with repetitive activities. Also the UI can be too invasive and doesn't let you appreciate the beautiful rapresentation of Tokio. Overall a good initial idea ruined by badA game with marvelous art style ruined by the awful choice of making it an open world with checkbox features and way too many collectibles. The story is maybe 5/6 hours while the rest of the 30hrs experience is filled with repetitive activities. Also the UI can be too invasive and doesn't let you appreciate the beautiful rapresentation of Tokio. Overall a good initial idea ruined by bad game design choices.… Expand
  20. Kapp16354
    May 25, 2023
    8
    One of my favorite games fun story awsome gameplay definitely would recommend
  21. Patoplexx
    May 24, 2023
    7
    El juego se ve excelente! Su ambientación es buenísima, su historia engancha, pero su combate no pude con el, repetitivo, no evoluciona, es monótono y mal planteado Una pena porq tenía mucho potencial
  22. Jt0429
    May 23, 2023
    7
    Good-
    Striking visuals; Wonderfully crafted side quests; Remarkable attention to detail; compelling mysteries.
    Bad- Sluggish and simplistic combat; Limited depth for progression; Repetitive environments; Shallow elements in the overall narrative. Thoughts- In conclusion, Ghostwire: Tokyo is a thoughtful and unique experience. However, an unremarkable combat system and the bane of    Good-
    Striking visuals; Wonderfully crafted side quests; Remarkable attention to detail; compelling mysteries.

    Bad-
    Sluggish and simplistic combat; Limited depth for progression; Repetitive environments; Shallow elements in the overall narrative.

    Thoughts-
    In conclusion, Ghostwire: Tokyo is a thoughtful and unique experience. However, an unremarkable combat system and the bane of repetition without elevation hold this title back from being something truly great.    … Expand
  23. Hulsee
    May 22, 2023
    6
    Ghostwire: Tokyo is an atmospheric and somewhat ambitious game, with a vertical semi-open world gameplay arena dotted with ghoulish nasties and side-quests steeped in folklore, atop a supernatural thriller plot. The game's combat is sluggish initially, but it becomes increasingly satisfying as you unlock more powers. Weaving elemental magic sprinkled with some stealth elements for goodGhostwire: Tokyo is an atmospheric and somewhat ambitious game, with a vertical semi-open world gameplay arena dotted with ghoulish nasties and side-quests steeped in folklore, atop a supernatural thriller plot. The game's combat is sluggish initially, but it becomes increasingly satisfying as you unlock more powers. Weaving elemental magic sprinkled with some stealth elements for good measure. Sadly, everything new and fresh Ghostwire: Tokyo brings to the table is hamstrung by the game's awful performance on Xbox, which makes the game a true slog.… Expand
  24. Deodato
    May 20, 2023
    8
    Direção de arte: é sensacional , você se sente de verdade andando em tokyo: Nota: 10
    Gráficos: é muito bom, único pecado é a chuva, esta bem porco e no game chove muito Nota: 8
    História/Narrativa: É ok a motivação do Vilão para mim é clichê mas as missões secundárias são massa , principalmente a missão da escola nota: 7 Performance: muito bom , não tive bugs , nem quedas de frames nem    Direção de arte: é sensacional , você se sente de verdade andando em tokyo: Nota: 10
    Gráficos: é muito bom, único pecado é a chuva, esta bem porco e no game chove muito Nota: 8
    História/Narrativa: É ok a motivação do Vilão para mim é clichê mas as missões secundárias são massa , principalmente a missão da escola nota: 7
    Performance: muito bom , não tive bugs , nem quedas de frames nem travamento , muito menos crash nota:10
    Gameplay: é boa , no começo achava que não ia curtir o estilo de batalha , em primeira pessoa mostrando apenas os dedos do Protagonista , mas no final eu gostei , o elemento agua é totalmente desbalanceado no end game , e você meio que não precisara usar nada , além do elemento agua , pela falta de balanceamento das habilidades Nota:7
    Media Final 8,4    … Expand
  25. Hellraiserz
    May 19, 2023
    0
    its good game but too story and side missions are too long. Tango Gameworks doin good works as always.
  26. co3676
    May 17, 2023
    5
    beş .
  27. Spurs9121
    May 14, 2023
    10
    I think the game is amazing very unique concept In my opinion and the fact that it’s on gamepass just makes it that much better try it out before you buy on gamepass because it might be a lil to different for certain people
  28. guiletheguiles
    May 11, 2023
    7
    I really don't get why people didn't like Ghostwire Tokyo. Personally, I had a blast with it!
    I wasn't expecting to have as much fun as I had with it. Definitely surprised me in a positive way.
    For starters, the thing that I loved the most was the setting. If the game were just purely exploring and photographing the amazing attention to detail put into Shibuya I'd still play the ****    I really don't get why people didn't like Ghostwire Tokyo. Personally, I had a blast with it!
    I wasn't expecting to have as much fun as I had with it. Definitely surprised me in a positive way.

    For starters, the thing that I loved the most was the setting. If the game were just purely exploring and photographing the amazing attention to detail put into Shibuya I'd still play the **** out of this. The city feels great (although dead, literally) to travel through, find collectibles and complete quests. It also looks beautiful as hell. I don't know how accurate this depiction of Tokyo is to the real one, but it felt solid enough to me.

    The way they incorporated Japanese folklore and horror stories into the whole experience was amazing as well. I'm a sucker for those tales and seeing them as they are in the game was fascinating. The entire conundrum of the experience revolves around those myths in fact. It just enriches how well put together it all is. Enemy design helps a lot, too. Unfortunately, variety is scarce and their placement ends up being a bit overused.

    And that leads me to the story. While the writing is just ok, I found Ghostwire's plot to be really touching and often creepy. It deals with death and closure in a sensible way, with its build up to certain events paving the way for a solid character development. It's good, not great, but packs a good punch. The ending is bittersweet, leaving me with Fatal Frame vibes.

    Sidequests were also a highlight! They were all very interesting, with cool little short horror stories, filled with new mysteries and engaging/fun narratives. Try not to skip out on them.

    So what prevents Ghostwire from being a better game? To be honest, its major flaw is the combat. At first, I found it quite original, but then I saw through the cracks. It is stiff and repetitive, packing some very clunky aiming and uncomfortable shooting that lacks impact, sense of proggression and, well, fun factor. Stealth is barely useful as well. Not to mention that some enemies were VERY annoying to fight. And you do fight A LOT! It is a huge bummer.

    Some other things started to get stale around the final couple of chapters. Like, I love the city and its sidequests, but I don't really enjoy its 'collectathon' aspects. It brings nothing new to the campaign and it's always the same things. Acquiring spirits got old really fast, bosses were boring, enemies are overused, some story questions are left unanswered and I **** hate having to find hidden statues and pray for them to give me, like, ONE extra ammo.

    Ghostwire Tokyo was a surprise. A good one. Its traditional Japanese horror roots really got to me and this "free" trip to Shibuya definitely won't leave my head so soon.    … Expand
  29. fkonradt
    May 10, 2023
    6
    It's a boring Fry Cry game. It's spooky at the beginning, but later on when you figure out that enemies are not much of the threat and dying is not that big of a deal it's just slow combat and boring quests.
  30. antoniomit
    May 9, 2023
    10
    Genial! Me ha encantado, ojala mas juegos con esta calidad. Muchoa detalles, jugabilidad, historia todo es un 10
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Gamers' Temple
    Jun 7, 2023
    80
    Fans of The Evil Within need to give this game a shot since it has ideas taken from that game at times. If you’ve ever played Breakdown for the original Xbox (it’s a classic on the Xbox store also), Ghostwire Tokyo has that level of immersion in it, but it focuses more on projectile combat rather than melee combat. If you haven’t tried out this game yet, you need to. Everyone should experience this game since it feels fresh and it’s got quite an addicting style of combat. Support unique games such as this, so we get more!
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  2. XboxAddict
    May 19, 2023
    88
    While there’s an intriguing story that unfolds at a decent pace, it’s easy to get sidetracked with the overwhelming amount of optional things to do. While the story is about the right length, I eventually gave up trying to do everything as combat become a bit repetitive a few hours in. That said, Ghostwire: Tokyo was still a great playthrough and I’m glad it’s arrived for Xbox players to now enjoy as well.
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  3. COGconnected
    May 15, 2023
    84
    Anyone who played and enjoyed Ghostwire: Tokyo the first time, and has Xbox Game Pass, will certainly want to make another run at it and check out the improvements and new content. For those who missed it at release, it’s maybe even easier to recommend Ghostwire: Tokyo now. Be warned that the first few hours ramp up fairly slowly and the supernatural combat is both creative and a little unpolished. Still, the narrative, world-building, lore, and unique approach to the first-person action game help make Ghostwire: Tokyo both successful and a bit different.
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