What are the pros of Ghostwire: Tokyo?

Exceptional visual recreation of Tokyo and the Shibuya district.. Deeply immersive atmosphere rich with Japanese folklore and traditions.. Unique supernatural premise that stands out from other open-world titles.. Strong environmental design and spooky, 'corrupted' aesthetics..

What are the cons of Ghostwire: Tokyo?

Repetitive side content and grinding mechanics that can feel tedious.. Shallow core gameplay that some players find average or unengaging over time.. Technical issues including noticeable input delay when using a controller.. Low player retention with a significant number of players failing to progress past early chapters..

Ghostwire: Tokyo

Tokyo's population has vanished, and deadly supernatural forces prowl the streets. Use an arsenal of elemental abilities to unravel the truth behind the disappearance and save Tokyo.

83%

Very Positive

DeveloperTango Gameworks

PublisherBethesda Softworks

Release DateMar 24, 2022

$59.99

Peak Players14.1K

Metacritic77

Controllerfull

PlatformsWindows

Action

AI Review Summary

Ghostwire: Tokyo is a visually stunning and atmospheric exploration of a supernatural Shibuya, deeply rooted in Japanese folklore. While the world-building and immersion are highly praised, the game is frequently criticized for its repetitive open-world loop and shallow gameplay mechanics that lead to a significant drop in player engagement after the early chapters.

Pros

Exceptional visual recreation of Tokyo and the Shibuya district.95%
Deeply immersive atmosphere rich with Japanese folklore and traditions.90%
Unique supernatural premise that stands out from other open-world titles.80%
Strong environmental design and spooky, 'corrupted' aesthetics.75%

Cons

Repetitive side content and grinding mechanics that can feel tedious.90%
Shallow core gameplay that some players find average or unengaging over time.85%
Technical issues including noticeable input delay when using a controller.60%
Low player retention with a significant number of players failing to progress past early chapters.70%

Notable Mentions

Achievement data indicates that less than half of the player base completed Chapter 2 as of late 2025.
The game features a specific interaction where players can feed dogs but, notably, cannot feed cats.
Includes 'The Spider's Thread' update content which adds to the main campaign experience.

Confidence: 80%

Based on the 70 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 12, 2026

Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak

111

Peak · last 90 days

814

All-time peak

14.1K

Price

Current price

$59.99

Lowest tracked

$5.99since Feb 15, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days

76%

All-time positive

83%

Review Statistics

Total Reviews21.3K

Positive: 17.6K (83%)Negative: 3.7K (17%)

Reviews from Steam Deck

Dev Response Rate

23h

Avg Playtime at Review

84%

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