Game “catch Japanese ghosts” Ghostwire: Tokyo caused great controversy, critics praised and criticized

Ghostwire: Tokyo received mixed reviews.

Although according to the publisher’s announcement, it was not until March 25, 2022, that the new Ghostwire: Tokyo game was officially launched. However, right now, you can read a lot of reviews about this game in major magazines.

It can be said that Ghostwire: Tokyo is currently the game that causes the most mixed reviews in 2022 (up to now). Critics have a lot of different reviews about this game. For example, the writers at IGN Spain and Italy both give 9 points, but their colleagues at IGN headquarters only give 7 points. Similar to the game has quite a lot of perfect 10s (from Gaming Age, GameCritics) but also many below average scores like 6, 7 or even 4 (from Metro GameCentral).

With a view of appreciating the game, the Gaming Age writer commented: “Really, everything about Ghostwire: Tokyo is great, and that makes me very happy to own a PS5 (to play the title). ). There aren’t many great games that will convince you to shell out for a new console, but Ghostwire: Tokyo does it convincingly.”

On the other hand, the commentator at Game Rant did not think that Ghostwire: Tokyo is a good game: “The only thing that remains in my mind about this game is that the developer has built a fantastic, bold Tokyo. Japanese culture. However, the rest of the game is really lackluster, especially the combat tempo. I don’t like this heaviness.”

According to the score on Metacritic, Ghostwire: Tokyo received a score of 75/100. This is the average score compiled by Metacritic from 98 different reviews on many reputable gaming magazines. Here’s a look at some of the standout reviews.

Gaming Age: 100/100

PlayStation LifeStyle: 95/100

IGN Spain: 90/100

Screen Rant: 90/100

JeuxActu: 85/100

COGconnected: 82/100

GameSpew: 80/100

Game Revolution: 80/100

DualShockers: 80/100

VG247: 80/100

GameSpot: 80/100

Game Informer: 80/100

AusGamers: 75/100

Gamersky: 70/100

Game Rant: 70/100

GamesRadar+: 70/100

IGN: 70/100

VGC: 60/100

A huge supernatural phenomenon caused 99% of Tokyo’s population to suddenly disappear. Instead, ghosts and demons from Japanese folk tales roam around this place. You will use your newly acquired super powers to solve the above situation, solve the mystery of everyone’s disappearance and save the city.

Ghostwire: Tokyo leverages PS5 technology to recreate the timeless beauty of Tokyo. This place is a mixture of modern high-rise buildings, dark alleys, and ancient temples. All are coated with an extra layer of mystical flavor that even those familiar with this city will be surprised by. Many iconic locations of Tokyo will appear in the game such as Shibuya Street, Tokyo Tower, etc.

Ghostwire: Tokyo features a robust combat system, allowing players to use supernatural abilities to attack and interact with unusual phenomena in ways such as purification, sealing, and destruction. As you progress through the game, you’ll develop new skills that suit your style and use them to fight more epicly.