Ghostrunner 2

"An occasionally spectacular follow-up to one of the best action platformers of the last few years, which unfortunately dilutes some of its appeal by shooting for a wider audience."

"Ghostrunner 2 expands upon its strong foundation in ways that don&s;t always stick the landing, working best when it returns to its signature blend of parkour and close-quarters combat."

"Building on the excellent cyberpunk parkour of its predecessor, Ghostrunner 2 is the best freerunning game available, despite some ill-advised attempts to push the boundaries of its world."

"Ghostrunner 2 demands the speed of a speedrunner, the skill of a no-hitter, and the patience of a Buddhist monk. Its difficulty doesn&s;t make it suitable for all palates, but if you agree with its game philosophy, here is an …"

"All I can say after finishing Ghostrunner 2 is that I want more. Considering that was my reaction at the end of the original Ghostrunner, I can say One More Level created a solid follow-up. Both titles might have had …"

"Once again, One More Level has created a speedrunner&s;s dream. For new players it might be somewhat hard to master, but once you get the gameplay down pat you&s;ll experience one of the most rewarding and unique titles of 2023. …"

"Ghostrunner 2 is a high-speed adventure that combines punishing difficulty with satisfying rewards. The challenge level is on the higher side, but victory never seems out of reach. Due to the generous checkpoint system it&s;s easy to stay motivated to …"

"The best additions are the new forms of traversal, creating the most exciting missions of both the original and sequel combined. However, the time you spend with these is short-lived. Also, I can&s;t help but feel the bosses were a …"

"For those who gain pleasure (guilty or otherwise) from an unashamed love of katanas and cybernetic augmentation, Ghostrunner 2 is pouring the gravy you love straight down your throat."

"Ghostrunner 2 is exactly what you&s;d expect. It amplifies the strengths of its predecessor with a more intricate ability system and manages a better variety of situations, yet it retains virtually all the flaws in Ghostrunner&s;s flow. Nevertheless, it creates …"

"Ghostrunner 2 fails at being what it should be, a proper sequel. Instead, it ends up feeling much more like a 1.5, or a big DLC expansion, because of how little is changed or evolved from the first game. Where …"

"The first few levels will feel overly familiar to those who played the original, but once the game grants you access to its cool-as-hell Akira-style cybercycle it hits the nitrous and bursts into hi-octane life. A razor-sharp and finely honed …"

"Although Ghostrunner 2’s attempts at expanding its setting fell flat, and I wish it ran better, its central action feels sharp thanks to its empowering movement abilities, extensive offensive tools, and pulverizing but generally well-designed enemy encounters. Most of these …"

"Ghostrunner 2 is undoubtably excellent. While it&s;s a tough and challenging game, the quick reloads help alleviate frustration and replace it with the "just one more try" drive to overcome it. There&s;s a handful of small control niggles that might …"

"Despite its uninteresting story and occasional jankiness, Ghostrunner 2 still manages to be a great successor by understanding why the first game was such a success, sharpening nearly every mechanic, and building upon them with the addition of the bike …"

"Ghostrunner 2 is a perfectly executed cyberpunk slasher, providing an unmatched level of fluidity, engaging combat and a robust narrative."

"Ghostrunner 2 has some fun moments, though it can often be difficult to see past a lot of the performance issues and inconsistent level design. When the game&s;s at its best, slicing through a horde of enemies and jumping around …"

"It is great that Ghostrunner 2 exists, as there are simply not many games that can match the quality of its brand of action. With its formula and level design, players are always going to be finding something new to …"

"Despite the game&s;s pacing issues and ability to enrage its players, Ghostrunner 2 can be a challenging game to put down. The game&s;s exciting synth-wave tracks and well-written supporting cast pair well with its visuals and outstanding boss battles to …"

"In conclusion, Ghostrunner 2 is a textbook sequel, with an obvious and perfect evolution, with an intriguing story that hooks you from the first moment and that is accompanied by fast and precise gameplay that is polished to the limit …"

"At its most mundane, Jack’s travels let players float through beautifully rendered sci-fi hellscapes with steps light enough to walk on water. And at its most astonishing and electric, this is a game of balletic death-dealing that may demand perfection …"

"Ghostrunner 2 improves upon everything that made its predecessor great. Framed by a stunning, neon-bathed city with a soundtrack that&s;s to die for, One More Level&s;s latest is a high-octane parkour adventure that you really don&s;t want to miss."

"Ghostrunner deserved a sequel; specifically, a sequel better than this one."

"Ghostrunner 2 follows the essence of the first game, but doesn&s;t fly any higher. Very fast combat and frenetic parkour, but half-baked ideas. Even with its flaws, its trial-and-error philosophy offers a stimulating and fun challenge."

"Ghostrunner 2 goes against its programming by repeatedly slowing down, but it’s still made up of enough of its classic parts. Sprinting and dashing around the neon-lit city while cutting down its many cybernetic forces can be an empowering trip …"

"You&s;ll suffer hundreds of deaths in Ghostrunner 2, but every single one is worth it to move you forward step-by-bloody-step."

"Ghostrunner 2 is a sequel that builds upon everything that made the first game great, leading to 10-12 hours of absolutely action packed, high speed, cyberninja excellence, along with a great, replayable, roguelike mode as well."

"Fast and furious fights in a cyberpunk world, this time also on a futuristic bike exploring post-apocalyptic lands – who wouldn&s;t love that? Too bad a few too many puzzle keep the adrenaline rush at bay and distract from the …"

"Ghostrunner 2, ultimately, is a corrected and enhanced version of the title that had thrilled millions of players three years ago now."

"Furnishing Jack with a pretty significant upgrade, Ghostrunner 2 is a more refined, leaner, and more sophisticated game than its predecessor – bigger, better, and badder. Badder as in gooder."

"Ghostrunner 2 is, above all, a great video game. Strictly speaking, it is a pleasant sequel that represents a noticeable improvement in plot, playability, visuals and sound; an achievement that is, due to the quality of its predecessor, a milestone …"

"One More Level has nailed the important bits in Ghostrunner 2: the combat, the movement, the visuals, the soundtrack, and the challenge. It’s all a cacophony of intense action and pulse-pounding exhilaration – it’s just that the connective tissue keeps …"

"Ghostrunner 2&s;s intense action is a fun as ever, but the ambitious sequel overthinks a lean concept with messy new features."

"Ghostrunner 2 is bottled mechanical magic, a blisteringly-paced celebration of movement where death is a rite of passage."

"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."

"With Ghostrunner 2 behind me, I’m thrilled more of this series exists. Even after rolling credits, I&s;m excited to tear through its levels once more to find collectibles like sword and glove skins and old-world artifacts like VHS tapes, and …"