Ghost 1.0

A fun blend of futuristic and retro, with good game mechanics and a strong sense of nerd humour.

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In "Ghost 1.0," players control an elite security robot named Ghost, tasked with infiltrating and stealing data from various high-security facilities. Using a variety of weapons, hacking tools, and stealth abilities, players must navigate increasingly challenging levels and outsmart or defeat security systems and guards. The game features a mix of action, puzzle-solving, and exploration, with a unique cyberpunk aesthetic and dark humor.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 853 reviews

story221 positive mentions

grinding45 negative mentions

Engaging story with humorous dialogue and well-developed characters.
Smooth controls and enjoyable gameplay mechanics, including the unique ability to possess enemy robots.
Variety of weapons and upgrades, providing different playstyles and strategies.

Repetitive gameplay with some tedious grinding for currency and upgrades.
Some boss fights can be frustratingly difficult, leading to potential player frustration.
The hidden 'souls' mechanic can be cryptic and may require external guides to fully explore.

story
506 mentions
44 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The story of "Ghost 1.0" is generally well-received, characterized by its engaging characters, humor, and a blend of sci-fi themes with lighthearted elements. While some players found the narrative predictable or cliché, many appreciated the witty dialogue and the way the story unfolds through cutscenes and character interactions, making it a compelling aspect of the game. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a strong point, enhancing the gameplay experience despite some criticisms regarding pacing and depth.
- “The story is very well written and the dialogue is witty, often leaving me chuckling without feeling it's cheesy, which is a fine line in games.”
- “The story really drew me in; when the game was approaching the climax, I could not put it down.”
- “The characters are likeable and the game has a wonderful sense of humour that left me wanting more story at the game’s conclusion.”
- “The story is predictable but all the geek references and the banter between the main characters made me laugh.”
- “The story lacks details and flips between serious and humorous too much.”
- “The plot is bland, and lacking closure in parts; most of the characters aren't very interesting or developed.”
gameplay
357 mentions
46 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, praised for its solid mechanics, engaging metroidvania elements, and unique ghost possession feature that adds depth to puzzles and combat. However, some players noted frustrations with difficulty spikes, repetitive mechanics, and interruptions from cutscenes that detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many found the gameplay enjoyable and immersive, with a good balance of challenge and humor throughout.
- “The gameplay is amazing, along with a well-paced story (loaded with memes and nerd humor).”
- “The controls are tight, the gameplay is appropriately challenging, and the visuals are beautiful.”
- “The gameplay is top quality metroidvania fare, with a multitude of power-ups, new skills and over-the-top weapons, tons of hidden secrets to find, interesting boss encounters and areas, several difficulty levels (of which the hardest is challenging without being unfair) and two gameplay modes - standard metroidvania and a 'roguelite' setting in which you mostly lose stuff if you die (unless you can loot your corpse).”
- “I really wanted to like this one, but losing all of your currency on each death combined with the amount of 'surprise, you walked into a trap and died' mechanics in this game just made me want to quit instead of push through.”
- “The actual gameplay is fine, but it gets interrupted too frequently by really cheesy cutscenes with mediocre voice acting.”
- “What could have been a fun metroid game with some interesting mechanics just became an annoying disappointment with promises of incredible frustration, accompanied by an annoyingly repetitive soundtrack.”
humor
189 mentions
99 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mix of nerdy references, witty dialogue, and lighthearted banter, often drawing comparisons to the developer's previous work, "unepic." While many players find the humor engaging and entertaining, some note that it can be hit or miss, with moments of forced or awkward comedy. Overall, the game's charm lies in its ability to balance humor with gameplay, making it a memorable experience for fans of quirky storytelling.
- “Very enjoyable game, characters and story are very well written, and it has that classic unepic humor.”
- “The humor here is top notch, with voice acting more professional than a triple-A game.”
- “The characters are funny and memorable, and I was always looking forward to see what they would say next.”
- “I really wanted to like this game, but it took me 45 minutes of play to unlock the basic 'possess other robots' mechanism in favor of some painfully unfunny dialogue that added nothing to the experience.”
- “Very poor controls, repetitive levels and music, unfunny story.”
graphics
132 mentions
58 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics of Ghost 1.0 are generally praised for their charming pixel art style, vibrant colors, and smooth animations, contributing to an engaging visual experience. While some players note that the graphics may appear dated compared to contemporary standards, many appreciate the attention to detail and the overall aesthetic, which effectively complements the game's humorous narrative and gameplay. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the game's appeal despite some minor criticisms regarding resolution options and occasional graphical glitches.
- “The graphics are absolutely beautiful.”
- “The action is smooth, the graphics are crisp and collecting is a lot of fun!”
- “Tight controls, beautiful graphics that have a wonderful comic-esque aesthetic, a good soundtrack, an engaging story, and lots of wit and personality make this one a winner that can easily contend with the big titles for your money.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- “Visuals can really elevate a game to another level, like Ori and the Blind Forest, but it’s a shame that Ghost 1.0 doesn’t do that.”
music
105 mentions
52 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its catchy, upbeat electronic tunes that complement the game's sci-fi and cyberpunk themes. While some players found the soundtrack enjoyable and immersive, others criticized it for being repetitive or forgettable. Overall, the music is generally considered solid and fitting, enhancing the game's atmosphere despite some subjective opinions on its originality and memorability.
- “The music sounds like this awesome marriage of 'Metal Gear base-sneaking' and retro-platforming bops, composed with a delicious synth flair.”
- “The music is phenomenal—the kind of upbeat, electronic tunes that one would associate with the futuristic vibe the game is going for.”
- “The soundtrack really mimics the state of the whole game.”
- “Once again, the nerd humor, the pointless pop culture references, the bad writing, the uninspiring music and maps.”
- “Aside from being a very competent game there are two things that do bother me but this is mainly my subjective opinion and shouldn't really ruin the game for anyone else, firstly, the music is forgettable, it isn't bombastic enough to keep me pumped and it isn't minimalistic enough to hold my interest.”
- “What could have been a fun metroid game with some interesting mechanics just became an annoying disappointment with promises of incredible frustration, accompanied by an annoyingly repetitive soundtrack.”
grinding
46 mentions
2 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
98 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mixed reception regarding the grinding aspect of the game. While some players find the grinding for upgrades and currency tedious and repetitive, others appreciate the engaging progression system and the fun elements of combat and exploration. Overall, the grinding can feel excessive and frustrating at times, but it also serves as a necessary mechanic for character development and weapon acquisition.
- “You get a cool assortment of guns and other subweapons which allow for a lot of variety, and all weapons recharge on a timer, so there's no grinding for ammunition.”
- “For one, it's quite grindy and not really interesting enough to keep me intrigued.”
- “All of that is great, however, the entire progression system is in service of really grindy, repetitive horde style combat.”
- “It gets pretty tedious doing this for every room.”
replayability
33 mentions
27 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through various modes, difficulty levels, and a range of collectibles and achievements, appealing especially to fans of metroidvanias and action gameplay. While some players noted a lack of polish compared to top-tier titles, the inclusion of survival modes and random upgrades enhances its replay value. However, a few reviews mentioned that certain elements felt like padding rather than meaningful content, which could detract from the overall experience.
- “This game has a lot of replayability, especially if you're into achievements.”
- “Owing in no small part to the excellent soundtrack, beautiful graphics, and solid gameplay; the game draws you in further with an interesting story, and ensnares you with replayability in its survival mode and New Game+.”
- “For $13, you really can't beat the price...lots of replay value after the main campaign with the rogue-like survival mode.”
- “Not procedurally generated, lacks replayability.”
- “Bonuses and secrets didn't feel like any real content, rather padding to get more game time/replay value out of the game.”
- “My final thoughts are that unlike Unepic, which was released with multiplayer as standard, this title unfortunately was not and does not seem to be able to incorporate such a mode. However, there is talk of mission packs being released to continue this epic title further because as it sits right now, the replayability is almost non-existent. After spending about 15 hours on this game, all I could do after I finished the core story was wish for more.”
atmosphere
13 mentions
69 % positive mentions
15 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive qualities, enhanced by a strong soundtrack and engaging voice acting. Many players appreciate the blend of light-hearted humor and a unique cyberpunk setting, although some feel that the frequent dialogue interrupts the sense of exploration typical of metroidvania games. Overall, the atmosphere is described as a compelling mix of nostalgia and fun, though opinions vary on its depth and seriousness.
- “The story, atmosphere, and gameplay are all very immersive.”
- “The sound and music really work well and add to the overall atmosphere of this game.”
- “Nice mix between roguelike and metroidvania with great cyberpunk atmosphere.”
- “It would have been a much better atmosphere with serious characters.”
- “.atmosphere.”
emotional
8 mentions
88 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's emotional depth through its engaging character writing and heartwarming moments, enhanced by excellent voice acting. While some find the humor and dialogue enjoyable, others express frustration with gameplay mechanics and criticize the story's depth. Overall, the game's audio and soundtrack contribute to a wholesome experience, leaving players hopeful for a sequel.
- “I want to specifically call out how fun the character writing is, filled with cheesy and somewhat dated yet equally heartwarming comedy, and supported by the amazing voice acting for the trio of main characters, making every dialogue just a joy to listen to.”
- “The game is packed with a lot of humorous comments and dialogue together with some really heartwarming moments too, which I won't spoil here of course.”
- “The ending made me feel like there is potentially a sequel coming in the future.”
- “An extremely washed out Castlevania game with a boring story.”
stability
7 mentions
29 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
71 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while many players report a smooth experience with minimal bugs, some have encountered frustrating issues, particularly with upgrades not applying correctly after deaths or saves. These bugs can detract from the gameplay experience, especially in new game+ mode, though others have noted no significant glitches or frame drops.
- “Gameplay is smooth and virtually bug free.”
- “The game ran fairly well and was bug-free for the most part.”
- “I also noticed that buying upgrades in New Game+ is really buggy and doesn't always apply the upgrades properly.”
- “The downside is that, at least on my system, it can be a bit buggy at times.”
- “The engine wasn't meant for it, and then you added frustrating, buggy mechanics on top of it.”
optimization
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its optimization, running smoothly on both Switch and PC with no reported bugs. Players appreciate the impressive performance even on older hardware, alongside engaging gameplay and top-notch voice acting. Overall, the optimization contributes significantly to the enjoyable experience.
- “Performance was great and I had 0 bugs occur during my playthrough.”
- “The game runs smoothly on both the Switch and PC; it looks impressive, the dialogue is often quite humorous, the story is actually pretty decent, and the gameplay itself is excellent.”
- “Performance is perfect; even on an old computer, I believe this game can run smoothly.”