Ghostwire: Tokyo is a supernatural adventure set in Shibuya, but it's so good that it doesn't even need the game to be stunning. The environments are extremely detailed, and the host of background information only makes it even better. Players may find themselves ignoring Hannya and all the Visitors in favor of just wandering around the world and marveling at everything it has to offer.

In Ghostwire: Tokyo, Shibuya's population has disappeared due to the cultist Hannya's malevolent fog. In their place, monsters known as Visitors roam the streets. They're based on Yokai from real Japanese folklore and were born from the negative emotions that people were experiencing when the fog hit. The lone survivor Akito, possessed by the deceased detective KK, must defeat Hannya, close the gates to the spirit world, and save his family. Ghostwire: Tokyo teaches real Japanese history throughout its story, and has plenty of lore for players to find scattered throughout its world.

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Although Ghostwire is a fun adventure full of action and mystery, it's also a visually astounding game. The sheer level of detail is amazing, and the environments are haunting yet beautiful. The Visitors that players have to fight add a macabre touch, and even without all of the main quests, the game is worth playing for its visual aspects and background information alone. Reading all of the little details about everything in the game and hearing Akito and KK's banter makes it all the better, so players may want to slow down their playthroughs so that they can hear and see everything possible.

Ghostwire: Tokyo's Open World Looks Amazing

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In Ghostwire: Tokyo, famous Japanese landmarks are recreated with stunning levels of accuracy. Although they sometimes go by different names, they're faithful recreations of locations like Shibuya Crossing. Unlocking Photo Mode in Ghostwire: Tokyo lets players capture all of these sights to be enjoyed at their leisure. The level of detail is amazing, and little supernatural aspects like the rain forming kanji symbols give it an extra mystical flair. Players may find that they prefer exploring the game's world instead of fighting off the Visitors that inhabit it.

Akito and KK often discuss minor details of the world around them as players find them. These fun lines add to the detail of the game and make it all the more enjoyable. There's also background information on just about everything in Shibuya. Ghostwire features an encyclopedia with entries for everything, from major locations to snack foods. Finding all of them and reading the little tidbits about the various parts of Japanese culture is fascinating, and well worth exploring for. Ghostwire: Tokyo's Hard Mode forces the player to scour the city looking for upgrades, but those who just want to soak in the sights of digitally recreated Japan instead of battling Visitors might want to try Easy Mode.

The environments of Ghostwire: Tokyo are so good that it doesn't even need the plot or Hannya. Fighting off the Visitors and unlocking supernatural powers is fun, but even if the plot were removed and it just became a sightseeing game where players could learn about Japan and walk around, it would still be great. For those who are particular fans of Japan and its culture, it's even better. The combat and overarching story are a bonus to a visually stunning game, and fans of environmental aspects of video games are likely to be astounded by everything that the game has to offer. Ghostwire: Tokyo is truly a stunning supernatural adventure that could have been just fine even without its Visitors or elemental powers.

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