Ghostrunner

KeenGamerJavier Bonilla

9/10

With its sequel right around the corner, we review one of the most polished gameplay-focused experiences of the cyberpunk genre. Ghostrunner is a decent yet satisfying challenge, even if you're an experienced player. Face hordes of enemies and deal with them armed with a single katana, but keep in mind, the deadliest weapon you'll have here is patience.

Press StartBrodie Gibbons

8.5/10

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.

TechRaptorTyler Chancey

8.5/10

Barring some physics and collision issues, Ghostrunner 2 is an action-packed follow-up to the original filled with exciting setpieces and satisfying action platforming.

Nintendo World ReportWillem Hilhorst

8.5/10

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.

PC GamerLuke Kemp

81/100

A world of pain (usually yours).

GamePressureMatt Buckley

8/10

Do not go into this game expecting to nail everything on the first try. If you don’t mind dying and trying again, and again, and again… Ghostrunner will be a lot of fun.

PC InvasionLeo Gillick

7/10

If you're in the market for a no-nonsense, balls-to-the-wall, frame-accurate movement shooter, then this neon-soaked game from One More Level will hit the spot. However, it isn't without its flaws.

Worth PlayingAndreas Salmen

7/10

Ghostrunner is a hardcore cyberpunk adventure where you become a cyber-warrior and experience dynamic fights.

The Punished BacklogDavid Silbert

6/10

Ghostrunner offers flashes of brilliance, but is brought down by poor combat and a host of bugs. Learn more in our full Ghostrunner review.

Nintendo LifeMitch Vogel

6/10

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 on...

GameTyrant Devon Norris

0/10

Ghostrunner is painful, beautiful, and everything you want from a cyberpunk ninja indie game.

Screen RantJacob Zeranko

Unscored

However, it doesn't take long for the player to encounter Ghostrunner's biggest issue, which is the consistency of its mechanics. Platforming is the worst offender, as Jack will often refuse to wall-run, tether to a point, or grab onto the yellow speed rails. While the combat can also feel unfair at times, it's easy to adjust to as the player tries and tries again; but the platforming issues can easily make someone put the controller down for a bit. Having been reworked to better integrate with the PS5, one would expect these issues to be less present but that is sadly not the case.