If you’re on the hunt for a breakneck cyberpunk adventure before Cyberpunk 2077’s next big update, time’s ticking. Ghostrunner, one of the sharpest first-person cyberpunk platformers out there, is set to vanish from the PlayStation Plus Extra catalog on May 20. For lovers of neon-soaked, pulse-raising action, this is your final window to scale Dharma Tower on Sony’s subscription service.
Publisher|505 Games / All In! Games
Release Date|October 27, 2020
Genres|First-person action, Platformer, Cyberpunk
Platforms|PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Nintendo Switch
Set in a rain-drenched future where humanity’s last survivors are crammed inside Dharma Tower, Ghostrunner casts you as a cybernetic swordsman on a high-speed mission to dethrone the merciless Mara. Forget sprawling open worlds—Ghostrunner channels all its energy into tight, relentless corridors where parkour and blade combat reign supreme. One mistake means instant death, turning every encounter into a white-knuckle test of reflexes and timing.
Controls are crisp and precise, rewarding those willing to master every slide, jump, and grapple. The game seamlessly blends combat arenas with challenging platforming, often demanding you string together a ballet of moves in split seconds. It’s tough but fair—every failure sharpens your skill, and every victory feels earned. Little wonder it’s racked up an 81 Metascore, alongside glowing reviews for its responsive gameplay and electric visual style.
Of course, Ghostrunner isn’t all smooth sailing. The checkpoint system is as unforgiving as its enemies: quit mid-level and you might be retracing your steps more than you’d like. The game’s bold color schemes can occasionally turn platforming into a guessing game, as vivid hues make it tricky to judge jumps. But these hurdles are part of what gives Ghostrunner its edge, pushing you to adapt and overcome with every run.
With Ghostrunner about to leave PlayStation Plus Extra, now’s the perfect time to experience why it’s still a benchmark for cyberpunk action—no massive open world required. Whether you’re after blistering swordfights, a pounding synth soundtrack, or the satisfaction of conquering a brutal sequence, Ghostrunner stands tall as a must-play for adrenaline junkies before it vanishes from the service.
TL;DR: Ghostrunner, the acclaimed cyberpunk parkour-slasher, exits PlayStation Plus Extra on May 20. If you crave intense action and razor-sharp movement, don’t miss your shot.
Source: 505 Games / All In! Games via GamesPress
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