{"id":186251,"date":"2022-03-22T10:48:20","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T09:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=186251"},"modified":"2025-07-01T20:52:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:52:31","slug":"ghostwire-tokyo-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/ghostwire-tokyo-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghostwire: Tokyo review – spirit detective simulator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This G<\/a>hostwire: Tokyo<\/a> review<\/strong> has everything you need from story background<\/strong> to combat mechanics<\/strong> to how it performs on console vs. PC<\/strong>. The game features a very unique world plagued by Japanese Yokai<\/strong> or spirits from Japanese folklore. Human people have vanished<\/strong>, replaced with these often unnerving creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Developer Tango Gameworks<\/strong> gained traction with its series The Evil Within<\/a><\/strong> beginning in 2014. Since the team has not released anything from 2017<\/strong>, fans of the studio were eager to pick up their latest release which also comes backed by publisher Bethesda Softworks<\/strong>. Fans know of Bethesda for several high-profile franchises<\/strong> such as Elder Scrolls<\/strong> and Fallout<\/strong>. These single-player RPG <\/strong>experiences appeal to players thanks to their incredible world-building <\/strong>and usually long play-times<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Ghostwire: Tokyo carries a shorter run-time<\/strong>, the lore of the world<\/strong> is just as deep and engaging<\/strong>. Now let\u2019s dive into the spooky realm full of spirits for a full Ghostwire: Tokyo review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ghostwire: Tokyo background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Evil Within<\/strong> carries a very somber and eerie tone with the main character investigating a mass murder at a mental hospital<\/strong>. Game director Shinji Mikami <\/strong>stated<\/a> that he had wanted to create a survival horror game that focused more on survival than action<\/strong> with that series. In contrast, Ghostwire: Tokyo features more action<\/strong> as it is an action-adventure game that uses horror elements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doom<\/a><\/strong> veteran Shinichir\u014d Hara<\/strong> helped develop the game\u2019s combat<\/strong> using inspiration from martial arts like Kuji-kiri<\/em><\/strong>. Recent smash Sifu<\/strong><\/a> also drew combat inspiration from real-world martial arts<\/strong>, too. This lends the combat an intuitive, natural feel<\/strong> where the hands feel like \u201corganic extensions of the character\u201d<\/strong> as Hara said<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Setting and tone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Set in a ghostly Shibuya City<\/strong>, this game juxtaposes the neon lights<\/strong> of a bustling Japanese city against the spine-shuddering visuals of eerie Japanese-inspired spirits<\/strong>. The main character, Akito<\/strong>, must discover what has transpired after a thick fog causes any who touched it to vanish<\/strong>. The clothes of those who disappear litter the ground while different Visitors assault Akito. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curiously, a ghost and seeming spirit detective<\/strong> by the name of KK<\/strong> seems to have possessed Akito<\/strong>. This gives him the power to dispel the Yokai-themed Visitors \u2013 all based on various Japanese urban legends \u2013 and learn why all of this has happened. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While Akito just wants to find his sister<\/strong>, KK seeks out the Hannya mask-wearing group<\/strong> that seems to be behind the disappearance of everyone. Pro-tip:<\/strong> Hannya masks are traditionally used in Japanese Noh theatre<\/strong> to represent jealous female demons or \u201chungry ghosts\u201d<\/strong>. The story unfolds as the two battle for control over Akito\u2019s body<\/strong>, fighting through hoards of Visitors, and tracking<\/strong> the Hannya<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clearing<\/strong> Torii gates<\/strong> throughout Shibuya city clears fog to reveal new areas<\/strong>, leading Akito and KK closer to the final enemy. However, along the way, the regrets these characters share<\/strong> regarding life choices come to the light<\/strong>. As a result, family features heavily <\/strong>as a running theme in Ghostwire: Tokyo\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long to beat Ghostwire: Tokyo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The game is still rather new, so not everyone has discovered all it has to offer<\/strong> as of yet. However, the developers gave players a guide as to how long it takes to beat <\/strong>Ghostwire: Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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