Summary
The newest RPG fromLife is Strangestudio Don’t Nod,Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, is receiving rave reviews following its launch, with many praising its gameplay and gripping narrative. French developer Don’t Nod made waves in the gaming industry withthe release ofLife is Strangein 2015, becoming an instant hit and receiving multiple accolades following its debut. The developer has made its name for its narrative-driven adventure games, releasing a sequel toLife is Strangealongside new original games likeTwin Mirror. Now, the studio’s newest game is seeing positive reception.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Edenwas first teased in 2019 as a spiritual successor to the studio’s 2018 RPGVampyrbefore being officially revealed in 2022.Banishersthrusts players into the role of ghost hunters Antea Duarte and Red Mac Raith, investigating the haunted community of New Eden. The game was originally set to debut on November 7th of last year, though it was delayed to February to avoid a jam-packed holiday season filled with major releases. Now, fans are reportedly lovingBanishers: Ghosts of New Edenfollowing its debut earlier this week.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Receiving Great Reviews
Following the launch ofBanishers: Ghosts of New Edenon Tuesday, the newest RPG from Don’t Nod is already seeing plenty of positive feedback from fans. The game’s narrative has been one of its heaviest points of praise, with fans lauding the engaging story of protagonists Antea and Red. The gameplay has also seen positivecomparisons to games likeThe Witcher 3andGod of War, likeningBanishers' combat to the massively popular games.Banisherscurrently boasts an impressive MetaCritic score of 78, less than a week after its release.
The early success ofBanishers: Ghosts of New Edencomes as Don’t Nod revealed the studio’s next major project at The Game Awards. Don’t Nod announced the upcomingLost Records: Bloom & Rageduring the awards show, confirming it as the start of a “new universe” for the studio. The game will be a return to Don’t Nod’s traditional style of narrative adventure games, with many calling ita spiritual successor to theLife is Strangeserieswith an expected late 2024 release window.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden’s launch joins several high-profile RPGs launching throughout the past few weeks.Granblue Fantasy: Relinkdebuted to surprising successon February 1st, followed by the release of the highly-anticipatedPersona 3 Reloadthe next day.Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealthwould also launch just a week beforeRelinkandPersona 3as the newest entry in the long-running franchise.Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden’s gripping narrative and engaging gameplay looks to help the game stand out from its wealth of competitors.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
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New 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 searches for a way to liberate Antea from her new plight.Immerse yourself in a beautiful, intimate and powerful story between two fated lovers. As Banishers, enter the lives of New Eden’s communities and solve haunting cases in a mystical, lore-rich world plagued with supernatural creatures and ancient secrets. Use your wits or combine Antea’s spiritual powers and Red’s arsenal to defeat and banish the souls tormenting the living.Challenging decisions will lay on your path, dramatically impacting your story and the fate of New Eden’s inhabitants—be they living people or wandering souls. How much will you compromise your ghost-hunting vow for the sake of your lover who became one of such spirits?
