GhostRunner 2 Review (PlayStation 5)

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For this GhostRunner 2 Review, we play the hardcore sequel to the critically acclaimed, lightning-fast slasher set in a post-apocalyptic, cyberpunk world. Prepare for mind-bending action as you take on the violent AI cult that has infiltrated the last refuge of humanity. Explore beyond Dharma tower with your new motorbike, decimate enemies in the Cybervoid, test yourself with challenging new modes, and master dynamic new abilities to become the ultimate cyber ninja.

GhostRunner 2 Review Pros:

  • Beautiful highly detailed graphics.
  • 13.42GB download size.
  • Graphics settings – quality, performance, and high frame rate.
  • Gore can be turned on and off.
  • Field of view slider.
  • Controller settings – Six controller schemes to choose from, Invert axis and sensitivity sliders, response curve mapping, and deadzone slider.
  • Optional Ghostrunner 1 story summary.
  • First-person melee parkour gameplay.
  • Amazing art style for the cutscenes.
  • Excellent voice work.
  • Photo mode.
  • Pop up tutorial windows as you play.
  • A lot of parkour is involved from jumping over things to wall running and sliding around.
  • Time blocks with your sword to send projectiles back.
  • Lightning fast-paced combat.
  • Repetition and learning is the key as you learn the rhythm of the level from who to kill first to what walls to run.
  • Wall running, sliding, ramp sliding for speed.
  • Air dodges- can slow down time and move to avoid bullets yet home in on the enemy.
  • Gorgeous dark gritty Cyberpunk world.
  • Infuriatingly flowing.
  • Instant respawn.
  • Level design has an almost puzzle-like element to it.
  • Brutal gory combat.
  • So satisfying when you nail the perfect run or even just kill a guy spectacularly.
  • One hit one kill.
  • Dripping in Cyberpunk atmosphere.
  • The game runs at incredible speed.
  • It’s one hit one death so tension is always high.
  • Every encounter feels different and you have many many ways to tackle every encounter.
  • Uses the environment to your advantage with trucks like using your grapple hook to pull down billboards.
  • Hidden Collectibles.
  • Instant respawning upon death.

GhostRunner 2 Review Cons:

  • Unskippable opening cutscene.
  • No difficulties just the one.
  • Infuriating at first.
  • Very reflex-heavy.
  • A lot of cheap deaths.
  • It has a steep learning curve.
  • A lot of repeating the same section over and over.
  • Big learning curve.
  • One hit one death.
  • For us crap players it would have been nice to have… Well, cheats like more health or more lenient enemies.
  • More of the same.

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GhostRunner 2:

Official website.

Developer: One More Level

Publisher: 505 Games

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  • 9/10
    Graphics - 9/10
  • 8/10
    Sound - 8/10
  • 7/10
    Accessibility - 7/10
  • 8/10
    Length - 8/10
  • 8/10
    Fun Factor - 8/10
8/10

Summary

Ghostrunner 2 is a visually stunning game with highly detailed graphics that immerse you in a dark, gritty cyberpunk world. The game, which has a download size of 13.42GB, offers various graphics settings for quality, performance, and high frame rate. The game’s gore can be turned on and off, and there’s a field-of-view slider for customization.

The first-person melee parkour gameplay is lightning fast-paced and involves a lot of jumping, wall running, and sliding around. The combat is brutal and gory, with a one-hit-one-kill mechanic that keeps the tension high. You can block time with your sword to send projectiles back and use the environment to your advantage.

The game also offers six controller schemes to choose from, with options to invert axis and sensitivity sliders, response curve mapping, and a deadzone slider. There’s an optional Ghostrunner 1 story summary for those who want a refresher on the backstory.

The level design has an almost puzzle-like element to it, requiring repetition and learning as you figure out the rhythm of the level. However, this can lead to a lot of repeating the same section over and over, which can be infuriating at first due to its steep learning curve.

Despite these challenges, it’s incredibly satisfying when you nail the perfect run or even just kill an enemy spectacularly. The game runs at an incredible speed and every encounter feels different with many ways to tackle each one.

Additional features include a photo mode for capturing your best moments, pop-up tutorial windows as you play, hidden collectibles for the explorers, and instant respawning upon death. However, the opening cutscene is unskippable and there are no difficulty options – just one standard mode.

Overall, Ghostrunner 2 is a visually stunning game with fast-paced combat and parkour gameplay that requires quick reflexes and strategic thinking. It can be challenging at times due to its steep learning curve and one-hit-one-death mechanic but offers a rewarding experience for those who persevere. It is more of the same so you know what to expect. It is a game that delights and frustrates in equal measure.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!