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Review of Ghostrunner on Xbox Series X/S

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Sep 2021
Cover image of Ghostrunner on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Released: 28 Sep 2021
Genre: Action, Platformer
Developer: One More Level, Slipgate Ironworks
Publisher: 3D Realms, 505 Games, All in! Games

Introduction

Welcome to the world of Ghostrunner, where your character, Jack-a cyber ninja with more parkour skills than a squirrel on caffeine-faces off against enemies in a dystopian cyberpunk setting. If you're tired of being a mere mortal in games and want to level up to a glorified video game version of The Flash, this one's for you. You've got one job: dash, climb, and slice your way through a neon nightmare while trying not to trip on your own over-the-top abilities!

Gameplay

Ghostrunner's gameplay is like a mix between the high-paced fluidity of parkour and a techno rave party-but with more swords and less glow sticks. You play from a first-person perspective, dashing, jumping, wall-running, grappling, and sliding like an acrobat who just discovered an unlimited supply of energy drinks. But there's a twist-you and your enemies fall to a single hit. Yep, it's one and done. One bullet, one sword slash, and boom, you're back at the last checkpoint. Pretty convenient if you enjoy repetitive deaths! Luckily, you have some nifty abilities like the Sensory Boost, which lets you slow down time and dodge bullets more gracefully than a superhero in a slow-motion movie scene. As you progress, get ready for little puzzles that make you feel like a brainiac when you solve them (or a total noodle if you can't). You can upgrade your abilities with tetromino pieces-think Tetris blocks, but way less fun when you're trying to fit them together to survive. Yes, your brain must think in 3D while your thumbs battle in 2D-talk about multitasking!

Graphics

Graphically, Ghostrunner is as pretty as a cat meme on the internet, sporting the Unreal Engine 4 to bring stunning environments that scream 'cyberpunk dystopia!' From reflective surfaces to dazzling neon lights, your retinas will bask in flashy beauty. Little details add depth, while the stylized violence will make you appreciate the art of a well-placed sword slice. It's like playing a comic book come to life, minus the need for any actual reading-blessings be upon the video game gods!

Conclusion

In conclusion, Ghostrunner is a wild ride through a beautifully brutal world that prioritizes speed and finesse over brute force. If you crave a challenge that makes you look like a gaming god or makes you scream at your console in frustration, this game is your ticket. With its neon-soaked visuals, fast-paced gameplay, and the need to channel your inner ninja, Ghostrunner catapults itself into the pantheon of must-play titles. Just remember: don't lose your cool. Keep running, keep dodging, and for the love of all that is holy in gaming, don't forget to save before jumping off that cliff... again! Now, go slice and dice like the badass cyberninja you were born to be!

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