Ghostrunner 2 Review (PS5): Running in Place

Ghostrunner 2 Review (PS5): Running in Place

Ghostrunner captured the fantasy of being a cyborg ninja better than any other game before it. Its trial-and-error nature could be taxing, but it trained players to perform its many acrobatics in one smooth motion like a “real” cyborg ninja. Momentum defined that cyberpunk parkour game. However, that momentum hasn’t fully transferred to its sequel, Ghostrunner 2. Instead…

  • Fast-paced parkour is still a thrilling trial-and-error exercise that rewards execution
  • New additions like the motorcycle and wingsuit further expand the core set of tools
  • Electronic music thumps and matches the tempo of the action
  • Far too many story sequences slow down the flow
  • The motorcycle and wingsuit are underutilized
  • Too many sections are about puzzle solving or filler traversal and not fast parkour, especially the misguided parts outside of the tower

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