![]() ![]() Carving foes with your sword always satisfies, as does deflecting back bullets with a well-timed slice. At least the grappling hook is always reliable. That’s just the start of the game’s frustrations, which I’ll discuss more later. In Ghostrunner, however, there were many times when I couldn’t judge why one wall run was successful while another was not. In a 2D platformer, or even a 3D one with a third-person view, you typically know why you missed a jump. The platforming mechanics make up basically the entire game, so the inherent flaws become inescapable. You frequently encounter pure platforming sequences with no enemies at all. Cut down an enemy in front of you, start running along a wall, slash the shield generator attached to that wall, and kill the newly vulnerable enemy in front of you as you hit the ground. The game’s most thoughtful sequences blend platforming and combat together for incredibly stylish sequences in intricately designed 3D spaces. Fortunately, the game has some of the best-feeling first-person mobility I’ve ever played. You’re constantly sprinting and jumping in Ghostrunner. To quickly close the gap, you make use of your nimble parkour talents like sliding down ramps, dashing through the air, running along walls, and swinging off grappling hooks. Ghostrunner is a first-person action game, but instead of taking out enemies from afar with a gun, you butcher them up close and personal with a sword. Edge of TomorrowĪs much as you’ll want to sit back and take in Ghostrunner’s world, once you start playing it, you’ll soon realize that isn’t an option. I’ll talk more about technical requirements in a bit, but even more impressive is the stable, beautiful performance I managed to wring out of my aging gaming laptop. ![]() You occasionally enter realms of pure cyberspace made up of floating particles and Tron-like glowing polygon outlines. Neon-lit city streets, metallic industrial grime, and many other markers of a future gone wrong come alive with depth and texture that's more eye-popping and convincing than many AAA games. This approach pays off immediately through Ghostrunner’s striking visuals. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions.
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