Kelly Byrne 
Hello, loyal readers of DezDoes! I’m excited to announce our first-ever video game review. I’ve been playing Ghostrunner 2 for the past week! So, fasten your seatbelts and get ready for an exhilarating ride as I share my thoughts on this exciting game
Ghostrunner 2 is set in an apocalyptic future where humanity is confined in one last liveable city, Dharma Tower. Here, there is a dangerous threat of the Asura, a group of Ghostrunners hunted to near extinction. This blood-thirsty organization plagues Dharma Tower and is hell-bent on destroying it and bringing about a new age ruled by Ghostrunners. Alongside the Interface Council, a group of humans fighting for freedom, you must navigate the tower and the outside world to bring down these enemies.
The graphics of Ghostrunner 2 are impressive. The game does an excellent job of immersing you in a futuristic Tokyo, with its attention to detail and stunning visuals. As you run along walls, slide down drainage, or jump onto something, you’ll find yourself completely engrossed in the game’s world. it also features a pretty epic motorbike that you can ride on. While it’s not available often, it’s a nice side feature that adds to the overall experience of the game. Ghostrunner 2 is a visually stunning game that will keep you engaged and entertained for hours on end.
Gameplay
Ghostrunner 2 is as fun as it is difficult. The game has improved graphics compared to its predecessor. The attention to detail as you’re running along walls, sliding down drainage or jumping onto something is impressive. Boss battles are not just a quick click to win.
The gameplay pushes players to keep moving forward while exploring and collecting random collectables. The game has an open structure that doesn’t suit parkour gameplay or cyberpunk aesthetic. The player character dies in one hit, so evading enemies is still the way to go when it comes to surviving combat encounters.
Controller-wise, I played this game on my PS5 using the DualSense controller. It was nice to just pick up the game and start playing by pressing X or O to jump, etc. It’s not complicated to do fancy moves, but it does have some. I did die a few times, probably 30 times within the first 30 minutes
Ghostrunner 2’s biggest draw is its fast-paced traversal and action sequences. You can’t help but feel cool as you’re racing through cybernetic cathedrals and pokey alleyways that crisscross Dharma Tower. You have multiple abilities that make navigating these locations simple, which is more than welcome when you’re flying hundreds of stories up in the air.
The skill ceiling spikes and ebbs throughout your playthrough. The next challenging section could be right around the corner, and you won’t know until you’re in the thick of it. Soaring through the skies feels like an unstoppable cyber-ninja that can defeat even the fiercest of foes. When it comes to dying in this game, for example, I died 136 times in level one. Let’s not talk about the total number of deaths unless you have more than that in the first level!
In essence, Ghostrunner 2 is similar to its predecessor when it comes to the bite-sized combat and parkour gauntlets between checkpoints. However, this is not necessarily a bad thing. A Ghostrunner 2 level section can be compared to a complicated guitar solo. Watching a performance by someone who has mastered it is jaw-droppingly impressive, while your own attempt is likely to be full of false starts and embarrassing fumbles. The fragile nature of your character means that you will die frequently, but the instant nature of respawns and regular checkpoints ensure that the game never feels unfair. It can be annoying and sometimes even swear-inducing, but it’s not unfair
Ghostrunner 2 is a game that is definitely worth playing. The game boasts improved graphics compared to its predecessor, and the attention to detail as you run along walls, slide down drainage, or jump onto something is truly impressive. Boss battles are not just a quick button bash to win, and the gameplay pushes players to keep moving forward while exploring and collecting random collectibles. The game has an open structure that doesn’t suit parkour gameplay or cyberpunk aesthetic. The player character dies in one hit, so evading enemies is still the way to go when it comes to surviving combat encounters. The skill ceiling spikes and ebbs throughout your playthrough, and the next challenging section could be right around the corner. Soaring through the skies feels like an unstoppable cyber-ninja that can defeat even the fiercest of foes. Overall, Ghostrunner 2 is a thrilling game that will keep you entertained for approximately 20 hours, depending on your level of skill. For highly skilled players, it may take closer to 14 hours. To me, it felt shorter than games like The Order 1886 and Miles Morales. However, Ghostrunner 2 has a unique quality that makes you want to play it again and better your playthrough, just like The Order.
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