Ghostrunner: Project Hel

With its new tightly designed stages, and new parkour and combat mechanics, Ghostrunner Project_Hel is a more than worthy purchase for fans of the base game. The new mechanics, however, do not change the experience in any significant way, so those who did not like Ghostrunner will not change their opinion with the expansion. It is good for the most part, but it still is more of the same.

Ghostrunner – Project_Hel is a perfect expansion that adds another piece to the Ghostrunner puzzle. Hel is a brutal and relentless killing machine, and the DLC sheds more light on why she was so difficult to defeat in the main story. The gameplay is more aggressive than in the main game, while also offering greater freedom. Hel is simply no guardian of good, as evidenced not only by her abilities but also by the overall pace of the game. Unfortunately, like the main game, the DLC is relatively short, and in some cases, there is also a certain imbalance in the levels. Project_Hel is definitely not recommended if you haven’t completed the main game yet, as the beginning of Hel is similar to the advanced levels of Ghostrunner.

There are very few original ideas on display in Project_Hel, outside of the new meter management system, and too many poor decisions that undermine the core ideas of the original, so it fails to reach the highs of the base game.

Ghostrunner: Project Hel, fortunately, feels like a carbon copy of what came before it. Hel, like Jack, handles beautifully and makes traversing Dharma City a treat. And while it is brief, it's exciting to get a window into ways this team can continue to expand upon this great cyberpunk universe

Six new tracks by Daniel Deluxe, new Trophies and collectibles, and a refreshed progression system round out the major differences between Hel and its base game. For the most part then, Project_Hel is quite a lot like Ghostrunner, which makes sense. Ghostrunner is pretty unique though, so if you didn’t like it, you probably won’t like Project_Hel, either. However, those who did enjoy it should find enough differences, and similarities, with Project_Hel to make the most of it, and enjoy the additional context to the base story along the way. In conclusion, Project_Hel is a must have for fans of the base game, but safe to skip if you aren’t already a fan.

Ghostrunner: Project Hel is an intense slice of DLC that feels a little too similar to the original to truly excite.

Project_Hel is a subtle but competent expansion of the Ghostrunner universe to hold the player a little more in this electrifying gaming experience. Despite not innovating much in the mechanics, the new stages raise the level of challenge that already seemed to have reached the limit in the original game to a formidable, and stressful level.

‎The truth is that if you enjoyed the original, it is highly recommended to try Project Hel, because you will do it in the same way. And in my opinion, an expansion is an excellent excuse for those who want to return to their next-gen version, with Ray Tracing, 60 fps and an incredible artistic section.‎

Ghostrunner Project_Hel is a fun, if a little bit short-lived expansions. Hel is an interesting character and it was great seeing a little bit more of the world that the base game introduced but rarely explored. Whilst it’s great to be back in the fantastic world of Ghostrunner, with some new abilities to spice up gameplay a little bit more, there’s just not enough content in here to keep you entertaining for more than an hour or two.

Project Hel is a great addition to the Ghostrunner universe and gives fans an excuse to jump back in. Hel is a killing machine with a new set of abilities and extended traversal. While the story is the weakest link again, there’s nothing better than playing as a ruthless combat android in the beautifully rendered world of Dharma.