Ghostrunner 2

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Top Critic Average

81%

Critics Recommend

IGN
9 / 10
PC Gamer
65 / 100
TheGamer
4 / 5
GamesRadar+
3.5 / 5
Game Informer
8.5 / 10
GameSpot
7 / 10
VG247
4 / 5
Hardcore Gamer
3.5 / 5
Creators: 505 Games, One More Level
Release Date: Oct 26, 2023 - PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox Series X/S

Ghostrunner 2 Review Summary

StrongCritic Consensus

Fluid and satisfying parkour mechanics

Fast-paced, intense combat

Punishing difficulty may frustrate players

Ghostrunner 2 is an action-packed cyberpunk first-person platformer that combines fast-paced parkour with challenging combat. Critics generally praise its fluid movement, exhilarating combat, and striking visual style. The inclusion of new traversal mechanics, like motorbike segments and roguelike elements, adds depth to the gameplay. However, some critics note its punishing difficulty and occasional technical issues, which may deter some players. While the story lacks depth, the core gameplay remains a satisfying experience for fans of the genre.


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Critic Reviews for Ghostrunner 2

Ghostrunner 2 is a sequel that builds upon everything that made the first game great, leading to 10-12 hours of absolutely action packed, high speed, cyberninja excellence, along with a great, replayable, roguelike mode as well.

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Ghostrunner deserved a sequel; specifically, a sequel better than this one.

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Despite its uninteresting story and occasional jankiness, Ghostrunner 2 still manages to be a great successor by understanding why the first game was such a success, sharpening nearly every mechanic, and building upon them with the addition of the bike and wingsuit. It might not be the most innovative sequel in the world, but considering how great the original Ghostrunner already was, that’s no bad thing.

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Building on the excellent cyberpunk parkour of its predecessor, Ghostrunner 2 is the best freerunning game available, despite some ill-advised attempts to push the boundaries of its world.

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With Ghostrunner 2 behind me, I’m thrilled more of this series exists. Even after rolling credits, I'm excited to tear through its levels once more to find collectibles like sword and glove skins and old-world artifacts like VHS tapes, and try my hand some more at the delectably simple roguelite minigame. Though Ghostrunner 2 falters in a few ways, like its more open-ended sections and superfluous wingsuit, what remains in the hours outside of those missteps is its best-in-class parkour action. And like its predecessor, it remains a damn treat.

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Ghostrunner 2 expands upon its strong foundation in ways that don't always stick the landing, working best when it returns to its signature blend of parkour and close-quarters combat.

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For those who gain pleasure (guilty or otherwise) from an unashamed love of katanas and cybernetic augmentation, Ghostrunner 2 is pouring the gravy you love straight down your throat.

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Ghostrunner 2 is a high-speed adventure that combines punishing difficulty with satisfying rewards. The challenge level is on the higher side, but victory never seems out of reach. Due to the generous checkpoint system it's easy to stay motivated to keep pushing oneself through each checkpoint, which can lead to some play sessions lasting longer than intended. While this feedback loop can keep the player going for a while, it can't sustain enjoyable gameplay indefinitely. It can be thrilling for a few hours, but the charm is likely to wear off after a while for most players. Ghostrunner 2 does succeed in what it set out to do which is create a challenging, fast-paced action game that can make the player feel like an invincible ninja, but the end product is something that would only really appeal to gamers seeking out this specific type of experience.

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