Ghostrunner

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A single slash divides live and death in this lightning fast platformer with tough-as-nails combat.

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A single slash divides live and death in this lightning fast platformer with tough-as-nails combat.

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49% of scored reviews fell within the range of 80 to 86 / 100

Mike Epstein (GameSpot)

7/10

“Ghostrunner is a hard-charging parkour climb, but summiting its platforming challenges is a thrill worth fighting for.”

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Mitchell Saltzman (IGN)

8/10

“Ghostrunner’s lightning-fast gameplay makes for a short-lived but memorable action game with some incredible moments.”

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Mick Fraser (God is a Geek)

9/10

“Ghostrunner is built for that subset of gamers who enjoy the steepest challenge. The story is solid, the world is beautiful, and the precision insane – but this is a hardcore experience from start to finish.”

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33bits	Jon Andoni Ortiz	90 / 100	12-16-2020	Ghostrunner is a playable bulwark, a mix of action with parkour that will delight fans of the genre, adding a cyberpunk touch to make it even more attractive. Humanity is in danger and we are its last hope.	Read review
3DNews	Денис Щенников	9 / 10	11-04-2020	Furious mix of Hotline Miami and Mirror’s Edge with dystopian cyberpunk setting. What other reasons do you need?	Read review
Atomix	Rodolfo León	83 / 100	11-25-2020	Ghostrunner is an excellent action game that can be a blast to play for short bursts, but not so much when spending a whole evening with it.	Read review
BaziCenter	Mohammad Talebian	8 / 10	11-03-2020	If you are looking for tons of adrenaline, Ghostrunner is one of the best choices you can make, as it is and action platformer filled with excitement.	Read review
Bazimag	Fardin Bagherian	8.8 / 10	11-10-2020	Ghostrunner can be easily regarded as the surprise game of 2020. A ruthless FPS-Parkour-Ninja hybrid that exceeds expectations. Breathtaking fast gameplay accompanied by vibrant beats and OST keeps you mesmerized. If you fancy fast reflex gameplay don’t miss out on Ghostrunner.	Read review
But Why Tho?	Quinn Hiers	8.5 / 10	10-31-2020	Although Ghostrunner‘s story is straightforward and simplistic, the gameplay is anything but. The parkour aspect of Ghostrunner may feel familiar but the addition of the combat mechanics set this game apart from the rest. Each level brings with it new enemies and a novel configuration of obstacles that will test your skills over and over again.	Read review
Checkpoint Gaming	Taylor King	9 / 10	10-27-2020	While the overall experience was short-lived and left me wanting more, the developers ended up setting the perfect pace and delivered a truly great video game experience that is easy to learn and satisfying to master.	Read review
COGconnected	James Paley	70 / 100	11-02-2020	Without my suffering-tinted lenses, Ghostrunner is a fast-paced, tough-ass platformer. Every stage is a non-stop barrage of fresh new challenges. Death is around every corner if you ever stop moving. You’ll experience crushing defeat in a host of different ways, but your victories will be all the sweeter. You can choose your path to victory, with multiple routes available through some of the larger stages. On the aesthetic side of things, more or less every stage is drenched in cyberpunk minutiae. The neon, the grime, and the violence lend an electric urgency to your already death-defying exploits. My only warning is this: know what you’re in for first. First-person action platform games aren’t for everyone. Of course, I had to play one to discover this, so who knows! Maybe a new favorite subgenre is waiting in the wings.	Read review
Cultured Vultures	Ashley Bates	8 / 10	11-02-2020	Ghostrunner’s fusion of parkour and one-hit kill gameplay makes for a challenging but brilliant experience worth checking out.	Read review
DarkZero	Dominic Sheard	8 / 10	11-09-2020	Ghostrunner has focused itself on bringing a precisely sculpted, fast, action puzzler that wonderfully blends all its design and action with the beautiful visuals and a banging soundtrack.	Read review
DASHGAMER.com	Dan Rizzo	9 / 10	10-27-2020	Ghostrunner will carry us through to our next generation, with the implication that even the simplest gameplay loop can deliver an action packed experience. A combination of solid parkour traversing, incredible detail and design with seamless and stylish offense that is fused with an incredibly futuristic overture makes for one of the best gaming experiences, this year.	Read review
Destructoid	Anthony Marzano	8.5 / 10	10-26-2020	As I played through the roughly eight-hour campaign this week I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was playing the unholy union of Hotline Miami and Mirror’s Edge that I didn’t know I was missing in my life. Through all of the frustration and cursing at myself for screwing up something that I knew I should have gotten right, I was still having a blast and loving every minute of the game. Though the story is complete for me, I’ll most assuredly be returning to this to see how well I can hone my cyberpunk ninja skills.	Read review
DualShockers	Cam Olmedo	8 / 10	11-09-2020	Ghostrunner will challenge you, but before long you’ll be a bonafide cyborg ninja and feel cool as hell in the process.	Read review
Easy Allies	Brad Ellis	4.25 / 5 stars	10-28-2020	Ghostrunner is a challenging, yet fair adrenaline-fueled escapade of violence and speed.	Read review
Eurogamer	Robert Purchese	Recommended	10-27-2020	Ghostrunner never loses sight of being about speed and agility, making it a constant joy to play.	Read review
Expansive	Brad Baker	Recommended	10-26-2020	Ghostrunner is both hard and easy to love. It has a wonderful sense of style and there’s an interesting world that’s been built up here, but it definitely puts you through the wringer to get some free-flowing action and to appreciate everything that’s been cultivated.	Read review
Explosion Network	Dylan Blight	9.5 / 10	10-27-2020	Not only is Ghostrunner one of this year’s best games, but it’s also some of the most satisfying gameplay I’ve experienced in years.	Read review
Game Debate	Chad Norton	8.5 / 10	10-26-2020	All in all, Ghostrunner mixes all the best parkour elements from Mirror’s Edge and introduces it to the chaotically symphonic combat of orchestral violence that is Hotline Miami. Run, die, run, and die again; it’s brutal in all the best ways and will have you aching for a perfect run. Whilst it does have some issues and can feel a little short, your time in Ghostrunner will be wholly enjoyable, and filled with so many ecstatic moments of blissful victory.	Read review
Game Rant	Kyle Viveiros	4.5 / 5 stars	11-05-2020	Ghostrunner feels like an extended challenge that manages to never get repetitive or frustrating. Whether it’s traversing a narrow hallway full of laser traps or slicing through a bipedal robot sentry, this title will have players feeling satisfied as if they had accomplished these feats in real life.	Read review
Game Revolution	Michael Leri	4.5 / 5 stars	10-26-2020	And even though that world is a broken dystopian nightmare, Ghostrunner‘s gameplay is just the opposite. Slicing and sprinting through each dilapidated factory and string of sharply lit billboards is a rush because of how satisfying it is to control as well as how it, through its design, pushes players to play well enough to get the most out of its systems. A seasoned ninja strikes perfectly without any fatal faults; an apt summary of the gameplay loop and Ghostrunner as a whole.	Read review
Gameblog	Vincent Elmer-Haerrig	9 / 10	10-26-2020	Ghostrunner is a very plesant surprise for anyone who likes to keep gameplay at the center of their experience	Read review
GameCrate	David Sanchez	8 / 10	11-03-2020	Ghostrunner is an all-around great action game. The first-person parkour mechanics will make you feel like a badass, as will chopping up bad guys. The game doesn’t always control perfectly, but everything still comes together to create an awesome, action-packed cyberpunk experience.	Read review
GameMAG	Unknown	8 / 10	11-13-2020	Ghostrunner is a game that elevates developers from One More Level to a completely new level. The project on display here is something truly special, something you can compare to the never-ending hard rush of adrenaline with great cyberpunk aesthetic design and soundscape.	Read review
GamePitt	Lynn Caramella	9 / 10	12-09-2020	I still cannot decide whether I love or hate Ghostrunner, however, I definitely can say that I had an enjoyable time with the game. I have to admit that this game frustrated me a lot, although that only means that I was even more delighted when I finally managed to complete a level. The fast-paced gameplay and gorgeous graphics stood out and managed to offer me a one of a kind experience. That being said, if you’re into challenging games then Ghostrunner is the game you’ve been looking for, although you’ve been warned; This game might make your blood boil.	Read review
GameSkinny	John Schutt	8 / 10	10-26-2020	In Ghostrunner, a single slash divides life and death. It’s fast, frenetic, and, even in the face of its weaker moments, endlessly satisfying.	Read review
GameSpace	Ed Orr	9 / 10	11-02-2020	Despite its flaws, however, Ghostrunner is a fantastic platformer. While we would have loved more lore and a more consistent set of boss experiences, these are small pickings for a game that delivers a Cyberpunk dystopia that we loved tearing down. You can grab Ghostrunner on PC, via Steam, and console.	Read review
GameSpew	Richard Seagrave	9 / 10	10-26-2020	But as long as you know what you’re getting yourself into with Ghostrunner, it might just prove to be your favourite game of the year. It’s certainly the most action-packed and exciting. It absorbs you in a world that’s dripping with atmosphere thanks to its stellar visuals, and its pumping soundtrack makes you uncontrollably tap your feet. The gameplay, though, is what will ultimately make you love it. It might take a few attempts, but when you finally clear a room of enemies in one continuous motion as if it was choreographed for a blockbuster movie, you can’t help but feel a great sense of accomplishment and awe. And Ghostrunner has so many of these moments that you can’t help but love it.	Read review
GameSpot	Mike Epstein	7 / 10	10-26-2020	Ghostrunner is a hard-charging parkour climb, but summiting its platforming challenges is a thrill worth fighting for.	Read review
GamingBolt	Will Borger	8 / 10	10-27-2020	It can be frustrating, but Ghostrunner is an excellent game that combines fast-paced action combat with a compelling game world that any fan of action games or cyberpunk should enjoy.	Read review
GamingTrend	Ben Lombardo	85 / 100	11-07-2020	Ghostrunner is a breath of fresh air. It takes the best parts of Hotline Miami and Mirror’s Edge, sprinkles in its own style, and hands players a unique experience. Every single minute is a thrill ride that keeps the player packed full of adrenaline, and it doesn’t stop until the end of each level. It’s an immensely enjoyable and satisfying experience that will have you on the edge of your seat trying to master each segment. However, as the price point currently stands you’re getting about 5 hours of content for $30, with the only replayability coming from leaderboard rankings.	Read review
GBAtemp	Prans Dunn	8 / 10	10-26-2020	One goal, one shot, one life; reaching the goal in Ghostrunner takes a lot of tries but also involves lots of fun.	Read review
Geeks Under Grace	Maurice Pogue	7.5 / 10	11-16-2020	Though flawed, Ghostrunner is a quality shout-out to fans of ninjas, speedrunning, and Mirror’s Edge.	Read review
God is a Geek	Mick Fraser	9 / 10	10-26-2020	Ghostrunner is built for that subset of gamers who enjoy the steepest challenge. The story is solid, the world is beautiful, and the precision insane	Read review
GotGame	Cole Nixon	8.5 / 10	11-11-2020	All things considered, Ghostrunner is a slick experience. If you can get the hang of it, you’ll really feel like a ninja.	Read review
GRYOnline.pl	Karol Laska	8 / 10	10-26-2020	A futuristic FPS from Poland? This autumn has more to offer than just Cyberpunk 2077. Ghostrunner is a very intense “one-hit game” – you kill them, or they kill you. The 8 hours I have spent with the game provided tons of fun. I can even say that I became addicted to being in constant movement and playing with death by using a trial and error method.	Read review
Guardian	Ed Nightingale	3 / 5 stars	11-02-2020	Frenetic action and precise manoeuvring add to this cyberpunk game in which success wobbles on a blade edge	Read review
Hardcore Gamer	Jason Bohn	3.5 / 5 stars	10-26-2020	Let’s be clear here: a tightly-crafted, bug free game that does exactly what it wants to do, Ghostrunner deserves an audience.	Read review
Hey Poor Player	Francis DiPersio	2.5 / 5 stars	11-13-2020	Despite all of Ghostrunner‘s problems, there’s the kernel of a great game here. If you have the option to pick it up on any other platform, then I absolutely recommend doing so; especially if you’re a cyberpunk fetishist with a love for games that aren’t afraid to kick you in the teeth. Sadly, the Switch version just doesn’t deliver the same experience with its severely downgraded visuals and a plethora of performance issues. When all is said and done, this is one port that’s better off lost in time, like tears in rain.	Read review
Hobby Consolas	Alberto Lloret	80 / 100	10-26-2020	As other games that punish the player that fails, Ghostrunner it’s not a game for everybody. The “die, repeat, die and repeat again” formula it’s not for the faint of heart (or with little time), but if it fits with your tastes, be prepared for and defying experience, with highly inspired chunks and a gratifying satisfaction feeling.	Read review
IGN	Mitchell Saltzman	8 / 10	10-26-2020	Ghostrunner’s lightning-fast gameplay makes for a short-lived but memorable action game with some incredible moments.	Read review
IGN Italy	Alessandro Apreda	7.5 / 10	10-26-2020	A title that tests one’s ability to focus on a goal without giving up. At any cost. Even if it were necessary to leave the computer paused for hours, to not lose the progress made in that level. Nothing new, neither as gameplay nor as atmosphere, but overall it is pleasant… if you got the patience of the dolphin Jones.	Read review
IGN Spain	Álex Pareja	9 / 10	10-26-2020	Ghostrunner is one of the best surprises of 2020. A must-have for lovers of fast skill experiences but not for the impatient ones.	Read review
Impulsegamer	Chris O’Connor	3.9 / 5 stars	10-28-2020	I’d love to be better at the game, but that seems unlikely to happen. With that being said, I would still heartily recommend it… provided you keep in mind the frequent dying and need for precision timing etc… if that sort of challenge is up your alley then I think you will find a lot of fun here!	Read review
INDIANTVCZ	Stanislav Franc	9 / 10	12-02-2020	Great graphics, even better with RTX on, super optimization, excellent motion system, story slightly average, but not so important for this game. Except for a few smaller bugs where you get somewhere you shouldn’t or get stuck, Ghostrunner is an excellent title that definitely deserves your attention.	Read review
Jump Dash Roll	Matt Jordan	8 / 10	11-10-2020	Remorselessly fun, Ghostrunner makes a good argument for bringing a sword to a gunfight.	Read review
Just Push Start	Mark Fajardo	4 / 5 stars	11-03-2020	The hard thing about Ghostrunner is that it’s brutal, deceptively complicated and a blast once you get it down. Those learning might be turned off by the brutally accurate AI, easy deaths, and repeated failures. Still, it’s a neat game that certainly has a place and is a lot of fun to both play and watch.	Read review
Metro GameCentral	GameCentral	8 / 10	10-29-2020	Since it’s not malicious we’re not minded to mark the game down just for being difficult, especially as the euphoria when you do get things right – especially a long chain of parkour moves that ends in a successful kill – is so wonderfully rewarding. It may be lower budget but Ghostrunner is a better game than Mirror’s Edge ever was, so if you’re frustrated at a certain other cyberpunk game’s delay then you should really consider this alternative – even if you might end up getting frustrated with it for a different reason.	Read review
MonsterVine	Joe Bariso	3.5 / 5 stars	11-02-2020	Ghostrunner isn’t here to hold your hand. It watches you get frustrated and laughs, because it knows you’ll be back in 20 minutes.	Read review
New Game Network	Eric Hall	70 / 100	11-11-2020	The blistering fast-paced action of Ghostrunner will almost certainly appeal to gamers looking for a fresh take on the first person platformer. However, the brutal difficulty can make sticking with it after dozens of deaths a tough pill to swallow.	Read review
Nintendo Life	Mitch Vogel	6 / 10	11-28-2020	So, should you buy Ghostrunner? Maybe. 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.	Read review
NintendoWorldReport	Willem Hilhorst	8.5 / 10	11-25-2020	Overall, Ghostrunner is one of the sleeper hits for this fairly empty winter season on the Switch. Where the foundation of titles like these was laid down by games such as Mirror’s Edge, Ghostrunner improves the combat systems and uses many tricks to keep you on your toes. Complemented by both the cyberpunk aesthetic and gameplay, this title will keep you coming back to perfect your ninja-skills.	Read review
NoesPaisparaFrikis	David Valero	8.3 / 10	11-30-2020	Ghostrunner arrives with his proposal to fill a void that many of the current titles on the market are not able to fill, with frenetic gameplay, an incredible setting and a very colorful visual section recommended if you are lovers of this type of setting.	Read review
Noisy Pixel	Azario Lopez	8 / 10	11-16-2020	Ghostrunner is an incredibly addictive action game that requires a high level of skill for its difficult systems. It’s unforgiving in that regard, but it does a great job of teaching the player how to master each element to become a parkour badass with a sword. There are some moments where the action is brought to a halt due to layout, but there’s honestly nothing standing in your way from getting the most out of this adventure. Well, only if you aren’t counting the hundreds of enemies and obstacles ready to take you down.	Read review
Oyungezer Online	Mert Gökhan	8 / 10	11-05-2020	It is a great game to play these days when we long for the cyberpunk theme.	Read review
PC Gamer	Luke Kemp	81 / 100	11-19-2020	Incredibly tough but perfectly fair, Ghostrunner cuts the cybernetically enhanced mustard.	Read review
PC Invasion	Andrew Farrell	7.5 / 10	10-26-2020	Ghostrunner is a very well-made game with excellent graphics and tight controls, but it’s often frustrating, with a very uneven difficulty curve and some horribly tedious sections. Plus, once you’re done with the campaign, all that’s left is to do it again.	Read review
PCGamesN	Jordan Forward	8 / 10	10-26-2020	Unrivalled parkour mechanics and tough-as-nails combat more than make up for a bland cyberpunk setting.	Read review
PlayStation LifeStyle	George Foster	8 / 10	11-04-2020	As I came away from Ghostrunner and started writing about it, I realized that I genuinely wished there was more game to play. That’s not a comment on the game’s length, which is very well paced, filled with bonus collectibles and perfect for speedrunners, but more a comment on how much potential there is here. Give me more levels, more platforming gauntlets, more cybernetic abilities to use, just give me more Ghostrunner.	Read review
PlayStation Universe	Tommy Holloway	8.5 / 10	11-09-2020	It will take quick decision making, precision platforming, and skill to beat Ghostrunner. Whilst many of its environments are dull in imagery, they are an important component as to why it plays so well. Its lacklustre story does not take away from the addictive, thrilling gameplay that will keep you coming back. Ghostrunner is an exhilarating, challenging, adrenaline pumping platformer that succeeds in making you feel like a cyborg ninja.	Read review
Polygon	Austen Goslin	Recommended	10-26-2020	There’s something extra special about hurtling through space from one wall or platform to the next in first person. Compared to a 2D platformer, the motion seems faster, the timing is tighter, and the penalty of missing a jump — that feeling of the ground rushing toward you as you fall — is way more intense. Ghostrunner is a perfect example of what happens when a developer works within the limitations of an underappreciated genre and pulls the absolute best from it.	Read review
Press Start	Brodie Gibbons	8.5 / 10	10-27-2020	Ghostrunner might be standing on the shoulders of games like Mirror’s Edge, and even Dishonored, in terms of inspiration with its parkour and slick swordplay. But it also separates heads from those shoulders and stands proud as the far better application of both disciplines-Ghostrunner is a sleek, fun exercise for deft hands.	Read review
pressakey.com	Tim Bissinger	Recommended	11-04-2020	I am thrilled! Style, speed, synthwave and a lot of substance: Ghostrunner is a spectacular action trip with irresistible flow and optimal playing rhythm. For me, it is a masterpiece that hits several nerves at once with its cold cyberpunk setting, lightning-fast katana action, precise first-person-platforming and last but not least, of course, the driving synthwave soundtrack by Daniel Deluxe.	Read review
PSX Brasil	Paulo Roberto Montanaro	85 / 100	11-08-2020	Without mercy, Ghostrunner is one of those games that you will hate the fact that you don’t want to stop playing even when it looks like you’ve reached your limit. Narratively it does not present anything very significant, but it is visually incredible and presents agile and aggressive gameplay, and it does perfectly well what it proposes, even when it flirts with punitive exaggeration.	Read review
Rapid Reviews UK	Squashpickle	5 / 5 stars	11-06-2020	Ghostrunner is an action platformer published by 505 games set in the post-apocalyptic yet visually vibrant Dharma Tower. In a world without hope, does Ghostrunner do enough to stand out? Find out in this Rapid Review.	Read review
Rock, Paper, Shotgun	Matthew Castle	Recommended	10-26-2020	But take that initial pass as a warm up lap, inuring yourself to some frustrations to come, and what follows finally delivers on the fun of the cyber ninja fantasy. Death number 1424 beckons.	Read review
Screen Rant	Connor Trinske	3.5 / 5 stars	11-09-2020	Thrilling combat, but not always graceful.	Read review
SECTOR.sk	Gam_er	9 / 10	11-13-2020	Ghostrunner is surprisingly	Read review
SelectButton	Kevin Mitchell	8 / 10	11-04-2020	A demanding skill-based experience, Ghostrunner makes you feel like a cyberpunk ninja. Thanks to the quick restarts, and generous checkpoints, the game never feels overwhelming or unfair. The 17 levels took me close to twelve hours to complete but depending upon your skill level. If you search around for collectibles during the platforming sections, it could be a shorter/longer experience. The enemy variety and ever-changing visual aesthetic for each area of The Tower keeps the game from feeling like a chore. The synthwave cyberpunk soundtrack by Daniel Deluxe fits well with the impressively sharp visuals.	Read review
Shacknews	Sam Chandler	9 / 10	10-26-2020	Ghostrunner will set your adrenaline racing and won’t let up until you’ve mastered its systems. And when you do reach that zen-like moment of precision and elegance, dancing on the edge of a blade between life and death, you’ll ask yourself, “Can I do better?” And that’s when Ghostrunner will have you, truly and deeply.	Read review
Sirus Gaming	Rhett Roxl	6.5 / 10	10-26-2020	All-in-all, I had so much fun with Ghostrunner. It’s a great game for those who love being challenged by video games. If you want to have a relaxing time and game casually, however, this isn’t for you. This is one of those games where you’ll have to put in the effort to succeed. It’s a thrilling, daunting experience, which provides satisfaction once you’re done with it. It’s not a perfect game. It has a lot of flaws, but it’s also good enough for what it’s trying to be.	Read review
SpazioGames	Stefania Sperandio	7.4 / 10	10-26-2020	Ghostrunner is intriguing and compelling for perfectionist players looking for a challenge, but its design is improvable.	Read review
TechRaptor	Austin Suther	9 / 10	10-26-2020	Ghostrunner is an action-packed cyberpunk adventure full of speedy action. Graphically speaking, Ghostrunner really feels like a next-generation experience. The level design and combat feel satisfying and well-done, although bosses could have been better.	Read review
The Digital Fix	David Carcasole	9 / 10	10-30-2020	Ghostrunner is a high-octane adrenaline rush of a game with exciting gameplay, a great soundtrack and creative level design, however performance issues and inconsistent platforming keep it from being perfect.	Read review
The Games Machine	Nicolò Paschetto	8.4 / 10	10-26-2020	Ghostrunner is a pure game: if you came for a parkour adrenaline rush with katana swords, you are in for a treat. The fast pace and good variety of levels and enemies will keep you playing for longer than you expect, and you will barely notice the “meh”-grade graphic.	Read review
The Outerhaven Productions	Conner B	4.5 / 5 stars	10-30-2020	Ghostrunner is a hard game that will push you to your limits multiple times, but sticking to your guns and pushing through is a rewarding experience unlike any other.	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Thomas Hughes	9 / 10	10-26-2020	Ghostrunner answers the age old question of “What if the combat was actually good in Mirror’s Edge?” It perfectly pairs parkour style free-running with frantic, but precise combat to create movie-like action sequences. This is all backed up by a fun narrative that drives the gameplay forward at a blistering pace. Ghostrunner is honestly a must-have for PC players and the most fun I’ve had reviewing a game this year.	Read review
ThisGenGaming	Robby Bisschop	8.5 / 10	11-01-2020	Ghostrunner is not for the casual gamer. The presentation is top of the charts and it’ll sell countless copies on style alone, but I fear a lot of people will quickly drop off because of its difficulty. It does cater excellently to speedrunners and people with a tendency for hardcore precision execution, so I’m more than expecting it to become a cult-classic.	Read review
TrueGaming	خالد العيسى	8 / 10	10-27-2020	There is no doubt that Ghostrunner is aimed at veterans. Combat is dynamic, fast, and decisive. Platforming requires perfect precision, and the puzzles are there to give you a breather. It’s unbalanced at times, but a great experience nonetheless.	Read review
Unboxholics	Θέμης Μπολτσής	Recommended	12-15-2020	Ghostrunner is not a game for everyone. It’s hard. It’s very hard. It is based on gaming philosophy rooted in the Arcades of the 90s and 00s, with repetition, trial & error and the unmistakable execution of each move at its core. The gameplay systems have received such attention that they reach perfection and so when you get into its vibe, you really feel that you are a skillful Ninja who can do everything with his sword and parkour.	Read review
VGChartz	Paul Broussard	9 / 10	10-27-2020	A very legitimate game of the year contender.	Read review
WayTooManyGames	Kyle Nicol	10 / 10	11-04-2020	Ghostrunner is one of the most fun games I’ve played this year. The fast and difficult one-hit-kill gameplay is constantly thrilling, whilst a surprisingly decent story and progression system help keep things interesting. Not to mention the killer soundtrack and fantastic visuals. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got my times to beat. I won’t stop playing this one for a while.	Read review
Wccftech	Francesco De Meo	8 / 10	10-26-2020	Ghostrunner is a very well-crafted first-person action game featuring a lightning-fast pace, a very smooth parkour system, and tight platforming in addition to weighty, satisfying combat. The high challenge level and the one-hit-kill system, however, can lead to some serious frustration, as it requires a level of effort that not all players may be willing to put in the game. As such, Ghostrunner is a game that only the most hardcore of action games players will fully appreciate.	Read review
WellPlayed	Kieron Verbrugge	9 / 10	10-27-2020	It can be a frustrating bloody thing at times, but when it picks up steam Ghostrunner is a balls-to-the-wall thrill ride that delivers on its cyberpunk stylings and repays patience with a dystopia-grade injection of dopamine	Read review
Windows Central	Zackery Cuevas	3.5 / 5 stars	10-26-2020	Quote not yet available	Read review
Worth Playing	Andreas Salmen	8.5 / 10	01-14-2021	Ghostrunner was a pleasant surprise. It’s a short and fun action platformer that keeps you busy with challenging but fair stages, while smartly mixing things up throughout the experience. It’s not quite as great in telling its story as it is with its movement and combat, and it can be frustrating at times, but when everything works well together, it’s a satisfying and fun skill-based action game. If you are looking for a linear and challenging game, pick up Ghostrunner.	Read review
ZTGD	Ken McKown	8 / 10	11-12-2020	Ghostrunner is a game of pain and suffering. Repetition sets in. It never deterred me from hitting continue though. This marks a nice balance of forcing players to master their combat, while also intriguing them to keep going. I absolutely had a blast and cannot wait to see the upgrades on next-gen consoles. This is not a game to sleep on, just be aware it may cause nightmares.	Read review

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