Ghostrunner 2 releases this week, delivering even more fast-paced cyberpunk parkour action — here's what critics have to say.
By Hayley Williams on
The sequel to 2020's dystopian cyberpunk parkour platformer Ghostrunner is almost here, and critics have started to reveal their thoughts on Ghostrunner 2.
Reviews for the sequel look generally positive, with fans of the original game saying Ghostrunner 2 expands on and improves everything that made the original great, including vivid visuals, an exciting soundtrack, and amazing parkour-style traversal. Those who didn't enjoy the game as much have criticized its pacing, saying the game felt far longer than it needed to be, with some sections feeling like unnecessary filler.
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The game has an aggregated score of 80 on Metacritic for both PS5 and PC versions, and a slightly lower score of 78 on Xbox Series X|S.
Check out select critic reviews for Ghostrunner 2 below, with opinions ranging from positive to mixed.
«Despite the game's pacing issues and ability to enrage its players, Ghostrunner 2 can be a challenging game to put down. The game's exciting synth-wave tracks and well-written supporting cast pair well with its visuals and outstanding boss battles to keep players interested. Ghostrunner 2 improves on the first game in many ways, but if the sequel were an anime, a lot of it would feel like filler material between its more engaging, epic boss battles.» — Jason Hon [Full review]
«Ghostrunner 2 was an opportunity
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