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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

2024
GenresFantasy, Adventure, Action, Third Person Perspective, RPG, Single Player
AvailableFeb 13, 2024
PlatformPC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
DeveloperDONTNOD Entertainment
Overview

Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story driven Action-RPG where your decisions have dramatic consequences. Solve haunting cases and battle supernatural forces combining Antea’s spiritual powers and Red’s arsenal.

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Metacritic Score

77


Opencritic Score

83

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84

Critics overwhelmingly praise the emotionally compelling and maturely written narrative of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, with accolades for its complex storytelling and impactful dialogue. Some critics mention pacing issues and varying quality of side quests, but overall, the consensus is that the story is a standout feature of the game, drawing in players from different backgrounds with its engaging themes and choices. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden stands out as a game with a strong and captivating narrative that resonates with a broad audience.

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70

Critics have mixed opinions on Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden gameplay. Positive highlights include praised combat mechanics, character switching, and engaging combat system. However, critics also criticized repetitive combat encounters and lack of variety in enemies. Overall, the game offers a narrative-heavy experience with some enjoyable aspects but falls short in combat depth and excitement.

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80

Critics love Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden's stunning visuals, smooth combat animations, and moody atmosphere. However, some point out technical flaws like frame rate drops and uninspired areas. Overall, the game's graphics are praised for their immersive qualities, with some room for improvement noted.

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79

Critics praise the superb voice acting and chemistry in Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, creating an immersive experience. However, technical issues like frame rate dips and audio bugs slightly tarnish the overall audio quality. Sound design earns kudos for setting a scary atmosphere, but music is deemed forgettable. Despite flaws, the voice acting shines bright in this spooky adventure.

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89

Voice acting in Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden wows critics with stellar performances, emotional depth, and natural chemistry between characters. Praise for conveyance of emotions, fitting accents, and varied cast. No negative feedback indicates top-notch quality and standout feature of the game.

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60

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden faces technical performance challenges on all platforms, with issues like framerate drops, visual glitches, and crashes. While some platforms show potential for improvement with patches or specific modes, overall consensus is that the game's technical issues can be distracting for players. Developers need to address these issues for a smoother gameplay experience across all platforms.

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74

Critics praise Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden for its replay value due to multiple endings, impactful choices, and narrative depth, encouraging players to explore different paths. Despite concerns about pre-determined moral dilemmas and lack of enemy variety, the consensus is that the game offers ample content for multiple playthroughs.

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Overall Verdict

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden earns a mix of positive and negative reviews. Critics praise its gripping story, captivating visuals, and character development, recommending it as an enjoyable experience. However, criticisms focus on underwhelming combat, lack of variation, and initial flaws in character development. Despite these drawbacks, the game offers a captivating narrative, immersive atmosphere, and exploration of themes like grief and moral choices. Overall, it's a recommended choice for players seeking a heartfelt and immersive gaming experience.

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Reviews

179 reviews found

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Gamegrin.com

Feb 12, 2024

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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a highly recommended game with an engaging story, fun gameplay, and well-written content. It is considered a masterpiece.

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90

Cgmagonline.com

Feb 12, 2024

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A haunting and beautiful RPG with compelling characters and stories

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90

Thexboxhub.com

Feb 12, 2024

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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a surprising and well-made game with a fascinating story and world. It has some minor issues, but overall it is highly enjoyable.

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Cogconnected.com

Feb 12, 2024

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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a splendid experience with an intriguing narrative, beautiful aesthetics, and solid gameplay, despite some minor framerate slowdowns and immersion-breaking game mechanics.

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Pcinvasion.com

Feb 12, 2024

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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a compelling and immersive game with a strong story and a rich choice system. It is recommended for players who enjoy this genre.

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Pcgames.de

Feb 12, 2024

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The game has potential but falls short in terms of character development and emotional impact. However, the story and character development improve as the game progresses.

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85

Games.ch

Feb 12, 2024

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The decision system is not pointless and has complex and atmospheric consequences, but it doesn't create significant moral dilemmas. The atmosphere is not negatively affected by the lack of moral consequences.

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Gamestar.de

Feb 12, 2024

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The overall verdict of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is positive, with the review praising the story and emotional impact of the game.


80

Pushsquare.com

Feb 12, 2024

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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is the best game from developer DON'T NOD to date, with a captivating story and enjoyable gameplay, despite some technical flaws.

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Digitaltrends.com

Feb 12, 2024

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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden offers a solid foundation with its choice-driven narrative, engaging gameplay, and strong world-building. Despite technical issues, it delivers a rewarding experience.

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