Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

"Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is the kind of game we don’t get very often; the kind that does a lot with very little, yet in a way that speaks perfectly to my tastes as someone who enjoys video games …"

"Though the length of Ghosts of New Eden’s campaign is useful in establishing the intimate relationship between Red and Antea, it makes the rest of the game feel padded, especially if you’re doing the enjoyable, story-rich sidequests. There just aren’t …"

"Banishers: Ghost of New Eden&s;s excellent characters and storytelling are diminished by its mundane world structure and repetitive combat."

"Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is in the spirit of high-quality AA games that should not go unnoticed."

"There&s;s little doubt Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is Don&s;t Nod&s;s finest action game yet. I would also venture to say it&s;s one of their best games, period, and it&s;s also a great action RPG in its own right thanks …"

"Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden offers an interesting twist on tried and true RPGs mechanics. A form of a morality system is implemented, but instead of being simply good or evil, it&s;s based one what Red wants to do with …"

"Don&s;t Nod has carefully crafted a heartwarming tale of ghost hunting lovers that breaks down the need for human connection and forces us to grapple with hypocrisy, sacrifices, and the pain of loss. Despite its heavy subject matter, Banishers: Ghosts …"

"An excellent action-RPG that follows in the footsteps of God of War and The Witcher 3 while proposing a very different but equally fascinating setting and two really cool main characters. Net of a few technical stumbles and some design …"

"It&s;s not going to be the game of the year, but it&s;s a great example of both light RPG adventures and those games that eat your brain out with their decisions. Pure Don&s;t Nod with an extra bit of show."

"Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a fantastic piece of storytelling, and it gives you a compelling world, people and lore for you to delve into. While it labours in some areas, you can put your own personality and feelings …"

"Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a story full of love, spirits and sacrifices. This game has a very satisfying and challenging gameplay, as it forces players to face a series of ethical dilemmas, following DON&s;T NOD&s;s usual tone. Immersive …"

"Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a hauntingly beautiful tale of two lovers embarking on a treacherous journey that tests their relationship through tragedy. With a world and combat that emulate the God of War reboot, and side quests similar …"

"Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is Don&s;t Nod&s;s most ambitious and solid game, and despite some flaws in pacing and repetition, it remains an action-adventure loaded with feeling and with a solid combat-system."

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

"Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a deeply emotional collection of human stories, of both the protagonists, but also the settlers of New Eden. The combat is nothing great, but the stories within certainly are. You&s;ll be surprised at how …"

""A sometimes flawed but brilliantly unique title from Dont Nod""

"Banishers is a game I’m going to be thinking about for a long time, for better or worse. You’ll likely not find a better story than it any time soon, but there are plenty other better ways you could be …"

"Some gripping ghost stories justify gathering around Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden&s;s campfire, but an open world full of routine skirmishes and mindless repetition might just scare you off again. As Dontnod&s;s longest game yet, Banishers underlines the value of …"

"Banishers: Ghost of Eden is a unique title that just stumbles along the way. It has some severe pacing issues and clunky combat that really drag down the overall experience. I wanted to love it a lot more than I …"

"Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden sees developer DON&s;T NOD reach a new development peak, as it marries an excellent narrative with engaging and enjoyable gameplay. Poor enemy variety and technical flaws hold it back from true greatness, but its excellent, …"

"Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a splendid experience crafted intricately by Don’t Nod. The game starts off strong, but a bit of the allure wears off over time as you peek behind the curtains of the various systems within …"

"Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a powerful, emotional and compelling tale that shows off a side of Don&s;t Nod that we&s;ve never seen so well-lit."

"Having completely finished Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, I can say that it is part of one of the best releases that will be released in this current year 2024. If you&s;re looking for a story full of tension, emotion, …"

"A sprawling action RPG with a poignant love affair at its heart, whose enjoyable combat and supernatural detective work is all in pursuit of a morally ambiguous goal of your own choosing."

"I thought this game was going to be good, it was going to be fun, it was going to have a good narrative, but it was going to be an interesting game that wouldn&s;t catch on with the community. And …"

"Most gameplay elements in Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden have been done before, but they&s;re pulled off way better in this title. The choices you make carry the already gripping story. Missing out on this experience may haunt you for …"

"Ultimately, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a solid action RPG, but its value is limited by a general lack of polish in the core mechanics."

"Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a love story about loss and sacrifice, propelling its choice-driven narrative forward amidst middling combat."

"Overall, Banishers: Ghosts Of New Eden is an interesting and innovative action RPG with a few flaws here and there that stop it from being perfect. Its emotionally strong core story will keep players pushing to the end, while its …"

"Don&s;t Nod drops the melodrama for a poignantly performed story about grief and injustice, where the difficult choices tug at your heart and principles."

"Melancholic adventure with strong stories and good ideas, but which often gets in its own way."

"Banishers isn’t going to appeal to those who demand continuous action and top-tier combat. The fact is, there are just so many games that do hacking, slashing, and shooting so much better. Banishers is for those who want to be …"

"Despite some frustrating design choices, pacing and technical issues, there is a prevailing magnetic chemistry to Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden that is felt within its narrative and mirrored in its gameplay, in large part thanks to its two brilliantly …"

"This ghost story is stretched a little thin, but still well worth exploring."

"Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden’s memorable story and inspired investigative cases help carry it across its rougher patches."