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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden proves to be a bold step for Don't Nod, combining its narrative talent with outstanding gameplay. This action-mystery title presents an immersive story, engaging mechanics and a pleasing visual presentation, promises a complete experience that will resonate with gamers.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is about a moral choice regarding life and death. And its sturdy, plaintive narrative, sometimes reminiscent of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s romanticism, makes the decision difficult: You can’t help but be moved by the outpouring of love displayed by two ghost hunters in a haunted New England town.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with the heartbreaking, immersive story. Except the creators have tried to push two games into one, and the action-RPG portion leaves much to be desired. With a little more focus, this game would not have ended up in the mid-range.
9
lonelydevil90
Excellent RPG, beautiful storytelling, and an interesting concept centered around ghosts and a choices system. The combat is relatively uncomplicated and shallow, but the duality of the two characters is well executed in both battles and the narrative.
9
wildly2664
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
5
geniodella
I played Vampyr and liked a lot, this game began strong but i got to a point where it has become extremely boring, the main plot is diluted with pointless explorations of mines and caves that gets repeated over and over the game, also bloated with repetitive fights , the enemies in vampyr were characters with a story now the enemies are generic spirits. I will not do the remaining side quests altogether i have shivers thinking i would need to enter a cave or a mine once again for the same rinse and repeat.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

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Feb 13, 2024
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Generally Favorable
78
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
76% Positive
52 Reviews
24% Mixed
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Feb 14, 2024
100
Player 2
It tried to do something different, and it did it in a distinctly Don’t Nod way, and the end result was a beautiful story about characters I will remember for a long time to come. Red and Antea’s tale is one of love and loss, and it finds the beauty in both.
Feb 15, 2024
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WellPlayed
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a compelling tale of love and loss brought to life by phenomenal writing and performances with solid combat to boot, and it serves as a reminder that good storytelling remains a crucial element of video games.
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Generally Favorable
69% Positive
512 Ratings
22% Mixed
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9% Negative
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Dec 29, 2025
10
PabloCortesi04
I loved this game, which is based solely on villager missions, each with its own storyline. I enjoyed all the missions, and the map is beautiful overall. I found the combat very fun; switching between the two characters and performing combos was very satisfying. I played it on the highest difficulty, and the progression was very well balanced. Excellent game
Dec 16, 2025
10
heykev22
Ein sehr sehr gutes Spiel. Ich liebe solche spiele. Story ist sehr gut aufgebaut und Kämpfe fühlen sich sehr flüssig an
Feb 16, 2024
80
MeuPlayStation
The latest release from DON’T NOD epitomizes their finest qualities: an engaging narrative seamlessly intertwined with the gameplay mechanics. Indeed, it marks a new stride for the studio in crafting action combat that is not only entertaining but also exceptionally responsive.
Feb 12, 2024
80
TechRadar Gaming
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden excels thanks to the memorable narrative and complex moral decisions. Alongside a brilliant world and some of the best voice acting around, it's easy to forgive the few shortcomings.
Feb 12, 2024
78
Everyeye.it
Ultimately, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is configured as a solid action RPG, whose merit, however, is limited by a general lack of refinement in the fundamental mechanics. The real highlight of the production, as often happens with Don't Nod's works, is certainly to be found in the writing, full of brilliant ideas and generally very inspired. If you are looking for a title that knows how to correctly combine a dark atmosphere setting with a passionate (and at times heartbreaking) love story, you are in the right place. The horrors of New Eden await you.
Feb 19, 2024
70
RPGamer
Banishers is not quite the unqualified win I wanted it to be, but it’s easy to appreciate on its merits. While the combat overstays its welcome and the exploration leaves a lot to be desired, there’s enough here to like for those who like strong narratives with great characters. For all its faults, the game is entirely confident in what it’s attempting to do. What’s more, with the foundation laid there’s plenty of potential for its faults to be addressed in future works. And it will be interesting to see what this team does next.
Feb 12, 2024
60
Slant Magazine
There’s not a single choice that you make here that feels difficult. If there are consequences, the laughable ease of combat makes them feel equivalent to a peashooter revenging itself upon a tank.
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Dec 5, 2025
10
CaptDrunk
In today’s gaming landscape so many games are trying to be too much. They try to bring in so many popular mechanics from the many genres, I understand the driving force behind this and I’ll leave it there. This game has such an amazing balance.
Jan 3, 2026
7
patobah
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a great action RPG. Its choice systems, wonderful story, and fun combat and exploration will keep you hooked for almost 30 hours of gameplay. Completionists: expect almost 90 hours of playtime to get both endings and extra collectibles. However, the repetitiveness and annoying bugs might bother you. Still, I highly recommend the game. If you have the patience to see past these details, you'll have a very fun game ahead of you. Google: Patobah
Dec 26, 2025
7
Phil8707
Banisher erzählt eine interessante Geschichte um 2 Verbanner /Geisterjäger. In der Zeit der Colonialisierung Amerikas, was ein frisches Seting ist. Die Beziehung derzeit steht mit dem auslöschen eines Nachtmare imFokus und ist Emotional und Spannend. Das Spieltempo hingegen ist eher langsam. Denn bevor wir überhaupt gegen das große Übel bestehen können müssen wir zum einen erstmal hin kommen und zum anderen unser Handwerk durchführen bei so fast allen neuen Bewohner von New Eden. Das Geister austreiben funktioniert meist gleich. Zuerst suchen wir die Person auf die verflucht oder heimgesucht wurde. Dann durchwühlen wir Ihre privat Sachen und konfrontieren sie mit den Erkenntnissen. Dann suchen wir das Opfer oder den Ort des Unglücks. Dazwischen wird etwas gekämpft, gegen die 4 immer gleichen Gegner. Dann geht zurück zu dem befallenen und müssen uns entscheiden, verban , aufsteigen lassen oder das Opfer beschuldigen. Das muss nicht immer so ablaufen, aber meist schon. Die welt ist weitläufig und schön und zeigt die ostküste der Staaten als es noch wild war. Ich würde die welt als open Schlauch bezeichnen, da mehrere kleine Areale mit Gängen. Es gibt das ein oder andere zu endecken auch wenn dabei meist nur Rohstoffe zum level rauskommen, selten neue und bessere Ausrüstung. Die Story ist die Stärke zusammen mit der Atmosphäre und Set. Die Kämpfe hingegen nerven, sind zu steif und unhandlich. Da hat dont not sich eher verschlechtert im Gegensatz zu Vampyre. Aber auch hier war das noch nicht die große Stärke. Bei dem zweit wichtigsten im Spiel , die Emotionen spielt die Animation der Mimik leider nicht mit, denn hier merkt man das hier versucht wird diese darzustellen ohne wirklich dies zeigen zu können. Da fehlt es einfachen an dem Budget. Weniger kämpfe wären besser gewesen und auch das füllen von unnötigen content wie kampfräume um sich zu verbessern hätten dem spiel gut getan. Die spiel Länge ist mit 30 h auch mehr als nötig und da hat man längst nicht alles an unnötigen blödsin getan. Schönes spiel was hier und da etwas weniger von dem einen (kämpfe , füller neben Aktivitäten ) gut getan hätte.
Aug 24, 2025
4
Mooski
Mostly tedious. Ok story - but couldn't give a rat's anus about the so-called romance. Not worth enduring the spongy, wafty combat, busy-work puzzles, and laborious level design. Feels a lot like new God of War but without the good bits.
Mar 11, 2024
4
somedude21
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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SummaryNew Eden, 1695. Antea Duarte and Red mac Raith are lovers and Banishers, ghost-hunters who vowed to protect the living from the threat of lingering ghosts and specters. Following a disastrous last mission, Antea is fatally wounded, becoming one of the spirits she loathes. In the haunted wilds of North America, the couple desperately sear... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
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Feb 13, 2024
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