GhostWire: Tokyo

 Xbox Series X
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 231 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 173 out of 231
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 231
  3. Negative: 23 out of 231
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  1. Knarfu
    Apr 14, 2023
    9
    Another banger from Tango Gameworks. This is the studios first FPS game and Openworld game. And, while not perfect, it absolutely rocks and is a fantastic addition to Xbox GamePass. The story and it’s characters are interesting and memorable. As is standard for the studio. Granted, there aren’t many characters as the whole premise is an entire city has been taken over by a ghostly force.Another banger from Tango Gameworks. This is the studios first FPS game and Openworld game. And, while not perfect, it absolutely rocks and is a fantastic addition to Xbox GamePass. The story and it’s characters are interesting and memorable. As is standard for the studio. Granted, there aren’t many characters as the whole premise is an entire city has been taken over by a ghostly force. And it’s our job to reclaim what’s been lost. This is done by exploring the richly packed streets, buildings, and back alleys for spirits, collectibles, and even animals(that were saved from the enemy invasion). Completing quests and side quests for extra exp, gear, and abilities. Graphics are pretty great. Kudos to the team responsible for the environment as you RARELY encounter areas that look identical to others. Granted, you’ll see many stalls, locked apartment buildings, and vehicles that look similar to one another but it never once becomes jarring. Combat is strategic enough but can often feel clunky at first. Took me atleast an hour to really get a feel for it. The spells you cast are flashy and animations are a marvel to look at. I won’t say too much about that. It’s honestly best to experience that yourself. This game is a blast. 9/10… Expand
  2. Gamingking007
    Apr 18, 2023
    10
    Played it on ps5 and the truth is this how the original game was supposed to be released! It is vastly superior to the original and if they released it this way it would have sold many more copies . This game is really amazing now . Amazing setting and the ghostly setting and Japan looks simply awesome . You can get it for free on game pass so don’t let this opportunity pass you by!
  3. PickleRickx
    Apr 14, 2023
    9
    Giving this gem a solid 9. Now that ghostwire: tokyo is back home where it belongs I've been able to sink my teeth into and really get a feel of tango game works Horror based rpg. And after 13hours I must say I'm loving every bit of it, though it's not without issues. First the open world aspect of this game isn't like most the whole isn't unlocked to just take off exploring in anyGiving this gem a solid 9. Now that ghostwire: tokyo is back home where it belongs I've been able to sink my teeth into and really get a feel of tango game works Horror based rpg. And after 13hours I must say I'm loving every bit of it, though it's not without issues. First the open world aspect of this game isn't like most the whole isn't unlocked to just take off exploring in any direction and see what you'd discover, the map is locked in a toxic-like fog that you can clear and open up different sections of map by "cleansing" the shrines in that section/radius. To me at first this was a major downside but a plus is the map is also very vertical so traversing rooftop to rooftop and skyscraper to skyscraper is a challenge in itself and one u must do in order to find collectibles and other hidden items around the map. Last fault I have with the game is the repetitive nature of cleansing shrines, Rescuing spirits, finding collectibles, and even some the side missions are the same concepts but in completed different ways. Some positives though are the different ways to engage in combat from your ethereal powers to talismans, to "wiring" and even a simple bow and arrow. Along with the different types of enemies you will face throughout the game!… Expand
  4. Chaos_man
    Apr 14, 2023
    10
    I like the special atmosphere of Tokio in this game.the idea of FPS and Magic its very cool. You should play this game
  5. JeffereyDahmer
    May 7, 2023
    7
    Ghostwire: Tokyo at first hand was nothing special. The game has performance issues and gameplay at points can be very unstable. Ghostwire shines in story-telling, gameplay was decent but nothing to be astonished by, and the characters were likeable. Main story was quite short and finished within one play session of the game. I feel that this game being open-world takes away from it withGhostwire: Tokyo at first hand was nothing special. The game has performance issues and gameplay at points can be very unstable. Ghostwire shines in story-telling, gameplay was decent but nothing to be astonished by, and the characters were likeable. Main story was quite short and finished within one play session of the game. I feel that this game being open-world takes away from it with how empty the environment actually is. Regardless, it is a decent game from Tango Softworks but it is far from something i'd spend a whole lot of time on.… Expand
  6. ason313
    Apr 25, 2023
    7
    Unique ambiance and looks great but just lacking in depth gameplay and level design wise.
  7. kitamo
    Apr 18, 2023
    7
    So bad optimisation :/ terrible controls, framedrops :(
    thx god that this is in gamepass.
  8. QuentinLive
    Apr 14, 2023
    3
    Jeu dèja extrèmement court. Pour ceux qui voulaient une aventure un peu longue en parcourant de nombreux environnements variés à Tokyo c'est mort. Le gameplay est en plus très lourd et ça a toujours le même ressenti de jeu.
    Les environnements sont par contre eux magnifiques et la direction artistique est vraiment sympa.
    Mais franchement je recommande pas à part si vous vraiment vous    Jeu dèja extrèmement court. Pour ceux qui voulaient une aventure un peu longue en parcourant de nombreux environnements variés à Tokyo c'est mort. Le gameplay est en plus très lourd et ça a toujours le même ressenti de jeu.
    Les environnements sont par contre eux magnifiques et la direction artistique est vraiment sympa.
    Mais franchement je recommande pas à part si vous vraiment vous voulez juste balader dans tokyo    … Expand
  9. adanX
    Apr 14, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is awesome! It’s definitely fun and the story line is good. I love the powers and the upgrades. Definitely would recommend.… Expand
  10. Longopongo
    Apr 23, 2023
    0
    Runs poorly on xsx its a joke!!!!!! Runs better on ps5 its stuttering and my xbox is blowing off
  11. Steyraus
    May 5, 2023
    10
    This game should have been a hit the marketing for this game was a huge failure. It failed to emphasise just how cool, Japanese and fun this game is..The marketing made the game look like dome dum hand wavey fps. But the sectoral combat actually works a d with the dee narative of saving your sister it's an game
  12. 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
  13. AnkurGurung
    May 2, 2023
    10
    Ghostwire is an open world game with one of the smallest open world maps I have played but that's a good thing because due to this the developer team was able to focus on the map making the map more compact, dense and detailed. The haunted buildings, traditional Japanese houses and inquisitive and prying alleyways add to the ambience of this game, it's probably second maybe only to theGhostwire is an open world game with one of the smallest open world maps I have played but that's a good thing because due to this the developer team was able to focus on the map making the map more compact, dense and detailed. The haunted buildings, traditional Japanese houses and inquisitive and prying alleyways add to the ambience of this game, it's probably second maybe only to the original bioshock in Ambience.. I like who at times it gives me the chills.
    The side missions are as engaging as the campaign. I am already 28 hours in. A must play game for all. n    … Expand
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. antoniomit
    May 9, 2023
    10
    Genial! Me ha encantado, ojala mas juegos con esta calidad. Muchoa detalles, jugabilidad, historia todo es un 10
  17. Kapp16354
    May 25, 2023
    8
    One of my favorite games fun story awsome gameplay definitely would recommend
  18. Faxthtax
    Apr 18, 2023
    7
    This game really gives me the vibes like "Control" by Remedy. The very same mystique atmosphere of spirits, ghosts and eerie levels.
    This one is in first person though. Graphics are nice and dandy, combat is somewhat satisfying.
    The controls are very confusing and hard to really plot in. I often find myselg struggling to find out #How do i switch weapons again?" The amount of control    This game really gives me the vibes like "Control" by Remedy. The very same mystique atmosphere of spirits, ghosts and eerie levels.
    This one is in first person though. Graphics are nice and dandy, combat is somewhat satisfying.
    The controls are very confusing and hard to really plot in. I often find myselg struggling to find out #How do i switch weapons again?" The amount of control combos will get overwhelming at times.
    Big plus for enemy variations. As you progress, new spooks pops up all the time.
    Control was something special actually, but i dont think Ghostwire can match that.
    Still a good game.    … Expand
  19. fernandovale4
    May 2, 2023
    10
    El apartado visual es increíble, no había experimentado algo así antes, para quien le guste la cultura de Japón también le vendría bien jugar Ghostwire: Tokyo excelente juego muy fresco! 100% recomendado.
  20. Jimena
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    Gracias gamepas!!!algo lento pero entretenido no es para todo público el juego.
  21. 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.
  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. 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
  24. douglaasbl
    Apr 13, 2023
    10
    estou adorando esse game. ótima história, combate divertido e bem diferentão.
  25. FabricioNery
    May 1, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ótimo jogo, muito divertido e uma boa variedade de missões e inimigos. Mas ainda possui alguns bugs que não chegam a trabalhar a jogabilidade.… Expand
  26. 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
  27. ArVilla
    Apr 20, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Solid game open world game and cool first-person magic abilities. Not usually a horror fan, but this felt like this was light on the horror stuff. For the most part, this game has a lot of the typical open world troupes, with a map full of stuff to do, and areas to unlock. The level progression feels good, gaining strength and power with every advancement. The one scary part of the game for me was when ,for story reasons, you were temporarily stripped of your abilities, so you have to navigate a portion of the map in an extremely vulnerable state. Freaked me out because prior to that point I had gotten SO used to the combat where I kind of felt like a badass.

    Having not completed the game yet, I'm giving this a solid 8. This falls in the good not great category for me.    … Expand
  28. PMG-Writer
    Apr 16, 2023
    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 up short and you should grab for the regular version of Ghostwire: Tokyo, as the Deluxe Edition onlyThus, 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 up short and you should grab for the regular version of Ghostwire: Tokyo, as the Deluxe Edition only provides you with cosmetic added value. Thanks to the new content and improvement, the game feels even better and more interesting. Most importantly, all owners of all platforms will get the new content and will be able to head to Tokyo once again.… Expand
  29. slaine130177
    Apr 27, 2023
    7
    Fini Ghostwire Tokyo sur Series X en 32h pour avoir le 100% ce qui est une bonne durée de vie. Fan de Tango Gameworks, j'attendais ce titre avec impatience.
    Honnêtement j'ai été déçu par le jeu d'un point de vue général. On se retrouve à progresser dans un open world pas très intéressant, assez vide, avec des quêtes annexes pas très intéressantes, peu de challenge et un manque criant de    Fini Ghostwire Tokyo sur Series X en 32h pour avoir le 100% ce qui est une bonne durée de vie. Fan de Tango Gameworks, j'attendais ce titre avec impatience.
    Honnêtement j'ai été déçu par le jeu d'un point de vue général. On se retrouve à progresser dans un open world pas très intéressant, assez vide, avec des quêtes annexes pas très intéressantes, peu de challenge et un manque criant de fun.
    Malgré tout, on reste accroché au jeu si on s'en donne la peine et le folklore japonais est vraiment intéressant à découvrir. La bande son est excellente, le gameplay simple mais complet et graphiquement il tient la route.
    Un jeu moyen, pas mauvais, mais pas transcendant.    … Expand
  30. AmigaA1200
    Apr 23, 2023
    8
    Didn't think I would like this game, but I'm really having a great time playing it.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
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  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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