Ghost 1.0

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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.

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Single-Player

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,710 reviews

story443 positive mentions

grinding90 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 frustrating difficulty spikes, especially during boss fights.
Hidden secrets often require obscure actions to unlock, making them tedious to discover without a guide.
The game can feel linear due to reliance on keycards for progression rather than gaining new abilities.

story
1,014 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
54%
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The story of "Ghost 1.0" is generally well-received, characterized by its engaging characters, humor, and a blend of sci-fi elements that resonate with fans of the genre. While some players found the narrative predictable and occasionally cliché, many appreciated the witty dialogue and the comedic undertones that keep the experience light-hearted. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a strong aspect of the game, with a satisfying conclusion and a unique delivery style that enhances player engagement.
- “Very enjoyable game, characters and story are very well written, and it has that classic unepic humor.”
- “The end has some surprises up its sleeve and I was left very satisfied with the whole story from start to finish.”
- “The story really drew me in; when the game was approaching the climax of the story, I could not put it down.”
- “The story is not great (why did those guys want to infiltrate the space station in the first place?) but the characters are nice and the voice acting is good.”
- “I did find some parts pretty predictable, and it was a bit unfortunate that a large part of the story was focused on some of the characters figuring out an 'unexpected twist' that the game made pretty obvious long before that.”
- “The story has no staying power, doesn't try anything new or take any risks and is quite forgettable.”
gameplay
715 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
50%
4%
The gameplay of Ghost 1.0 is generally well-received, praised for its solid mechanics, engaging metroidvania style, and unique ghost possession feature that adds depth to puzzles and combat. However, some players find the experience marred by frustrating mechanics, such as punishing death penalties and repetitive gameplay elements, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these criticisms, many appreciate the humor, character interactions, and the variety of gameplay modes, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “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.”
- “A superb metroidvania with tight gameplay, unique mechanics, clever writing, and solid voice acting.”
- “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.”
- “As far as gameplay goes, I think the game was wasted potential anyhow as it establishes a really cool gimmick of possessing enemy robots and then does absolutely nothing interesting with it.”
- “However, gameplay left a lot to be desired for me personally: the difficulty spike was insane even on easy, grinding cubes for weapons and upgrades was tedious, some sections had way too many turrets placed and they do insane damage, the alarm sections had way too much stuff shooting at me to keep track of, the backtracking when you died was annoying as hell, biggest one of all was the skill trees which had no way of resetting points which resulted in me being really unprepared for the red zone and had to quit out of rage, overall a frustrating experience.”
humor
379 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
1%
The humor in "Ghost 1.0" is a mix of nerdy references, quirky dialogue, and light-hearted banter that resonates well with fans of the genre, often drawing comparisons to the developer's previous work, "Unepic." While many players find the humor engaging and entertaining, some critiques highlight that it can be hit or miss, with moments of forced or awkward comedy that may disrupt the flow of gameplay. Overall, the game successfully balances humor with its narrative, providing a fun and memorable experience for those who appreciate its style.
- “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
264 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
40%
2%
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 captures the game's futuristic setting. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong aspect of the game, enhancing both the gameplay and storytelling.
- “The graphics are absolutely beautiful.”
- “The action is smooth, the graphics are crisp and collecting is a lot of fun!”
- “Crisp, fluid 2D graphics, slick combat, skills and upgrades worth grinding for, a superlative script crackling with wit and beautifully voice-acted dialogue... it looks, sounds and feels terrific to play.”
- “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
210 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
40%
8%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its upbeat, electronic tunes that complement the game's cyberpunk aesthetic and enhance the overall atmosphere. While some players find the soundtrack catchy and enjoyable, others criticize it for being repetitive or forgettable. Overall, the music is generally considered solid and fitting, though opinions vary on its memorability and impact.
- “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.”
- “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 newgame+.”
- “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.”
- “Sound and music 4/10 (underwhelming sound design)”
- “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
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it tedious and repetitive, particularly when it comes to farming currency for upgrades and weapons. While many appreciate the engaging progression system and the fun elements of grinding, others criticize it for being overly grindy and frustrating, especially during boss fights and in survival modes. Overall, the experience can vary significantly depending on individual play styles and preferences, with some enjoying the grind while others find it a chore.
- “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.”
- “It has tedious 'replay the game' achievements.”
- “The majority of 'open world' gameplay revolves more or less around grinding money for shiny new murder toys which is done by deliberately triggering alarms.”
replayability
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability through multiple difficulty levels, various game modes, and a survival mode with randomly generated elements, appealing to fans of achievements and exploration. While some players noted that certain bonuses felt like padding, the overall consensus is that the game provides ample content and reasons to replay, especially for those who enjoy metroidvania and platformer genres. However, a few reviewers expressed disappointment over the lack of multiplayer options and the limited replay value after completing the main story.
- “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.”
- “Bonuses and secrets didn't feel like any real content, rather padding to get more gametime/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. For such a great 15 odd hours I spent on this game, all I could do after I finished the core story was wish for more.”
- “Tons of fun to play through, with a couple frustrating parts; I just wish it had some replay value other than speed runs in survival mode.”
atmosphere
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 in metroidvania games. Overall, the game successfully creates a captivating environment that resonates with nostalgia while offering a fun experience.
- “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.”
- “The entire game has a good but fun atmosphere which is rare for sci-fi games.”
- “It would have been a much better atmosphere with serious characters.”
- “.atmosphere.”
- “.atmosphere.”
emotional
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
13%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its engaging character writing, filled with heartwarming comedy and supported by excellent voice acting, making dialogues enjoyable. While some moments evoke humor and warmth, others may lead to frustration due to gameplay mechanics. Overall, the experience is enriched by a well-crafted audio environment that complements the narrative, leaving players with a sense of anticipation for a potential 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
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
71%
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while many players report a smooth experience with minimal bugs, some have encountered significant issues, particularly with upgrade mechanics that can become frustrating. Notably, problems arise during late-game scenarios and in New Game+, where upgrades may not apply correctly. Despite these concerns, a portion of users experienced no major glitches or performance drops throughout their playthrough.
- “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
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's optimization is highly praised, with players reporting smooth performance on both Switch and PC, and no bugs encountered during gameplay. Even on older hardware, it runs flawlessly, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience enhanced by impressive voice acting and engaging design.
- “The game runs smoothly on both the Switch and PC; it looks impressive, the dialogue is often quite humorous, the story was actually pretty decent, and the gameplay itself is excellent.”
- “Performance is perfect; even on an old computer, I believe this game can run smoothly.”
- “Performance was great, and I had 0 bugs occur during my playthrough.”

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