Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

Press StartJames Berich

9.5/10

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is well beyond anything Don't Nod has ever done. It successfully merges their renowned knack for solid characters and great stories, engaging and enjoyable combat and a unique setting to create an experience like no other. It's incredibly fun and easily the studios most ambitious game so far. It doesn't get much better than this.

MonsterVineNick Mangiaracina

It became obvious early on that Banishers would take an emotionally driven approach to its storytelling through exploring New Eden Town. Though very little of the game actually takes place in New Eden Town, it becomes a character itself as it haunts every single person you meet throughout the game. And though I think Dontnod is best known for lovingly crafted narrative games, I don’t think they’re as well known for their action RPGs. I’m happy to say that I really loved Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. Don’t Nod takes a rather complex idea and expands upon it in a very satisfying way by providin...

WellPlayedZach Jackson

8.5/10

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a compelling tale of love and loss brought to life by phenomenal writing and performances with solid combat to boot, and it serves as a reminder that good storytelling remains a crucial element of video games.

GGReconJoshua Boyles

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is an example of Don’t Nod doing what Don’t Nod does best - deliver an enthralling, story-driven title that had me hooked in its world and characters from the opening titles. It’s elevated by inspirations from other titles with bigger budgets in this genre and is all the better for it with a stunning world that invites you to explore.

Digital TrendsGeorge Yang

“Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden delivers both slick action and tough moral choices.”

EurogamerRuth Cassidy

Don't Nod drops the melodrama for a poignantly performed story about grief and injustice, where the difficult choices tug at your heart and principles.

DexertoSam Smith

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GamePressureMaciej Pawlikowski

8/10

I didn't wait for Banishers, and I didn't expect the game to be such a pleasant surprise for me. It's a wonderful and quite long adventure, filled with side stories. Banishers is a game haunted by the ghost of satisfaction – satisfaction from good gameplay and a great story. I want more.

StevivorSteve Wright

7.5/10

I have a soft spot for DONTNOD, a studio behind some of my favourite, most inventive titles. There’s almost something there for everyone, from a futuristic beat-em-up in Remember Me, the occult hit that was Vampyr, and of course narrative adventures in Life is Strange (and the criminally undervalued Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit). DONTNOD returns with something unique this time around, though you can certainly see how Banishers Ghosts of New Eden borrows a little bit from each game t...

Capsule ComputersTravis Bruno

7/10

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden tells a wonderfully written and emotionally gripping story that is hampered by repetitive enemy encounters and stale combat.

RPGamerKarlee Dixon

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GamesticDaRmaZat

Unscored

In conclusion, despite its flaws, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden maintains a strong moral theme of how far one would go for unconditional love. While the game doesn’t present a unique story, it still pans out quite intriguing, with the strong audio backdrop and very atmospheric visuals enhancing the overall experience. Unfortunately, it falls short of its potential, especially after a few hours. For players seeking a ghostly adventure with a love-driven narrative or some brainless challenges in a mesmerizing setting, the game may still provide a lot of entertainment. Its shortcomings preven…