Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2004)

1. YelzagkS.

   Sep 22, 2005

   10

   I just wanted to state that Ghost in Shell: Stand A Lone Complex was the best video game that I have ever played. Not only was it fun, but it I just wanted to state that Ghost in Shell: Stand A Lone Complex was the best video game that I have ever played. Not only was it fun, but it was also challenging. What I liked best was the 3rd Person Shooter format with the elements of platforming (jumping, puzzles-lite), combined with run-n-gunning (instead of boring stealth), and beautiful visuals. The controller scheme was equally brilliant, although it did seem awkward at first. I look forward to a sequel.… Expand

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2. KaneD.

   May 30, 2005

   10

   I read the lowest rating by PSM... frankly it is crap. It sounds like whoever wrote it never actually played the game. For the stuff the I read the lowest rating by PSM... frankly it is crap. It sounds like whoever wrote it never actually played the game. For the stuff the character has to do, it must be put in third person or it would be impossible to do some of the things the character must do in a first person setting. Personally I believe it is a great game, it is hard and a bit irritating at first but once you get the hang of it one can really get involved.… Expand

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4. Stealthgear

   Aug 9, 2013

   8

   Stand Alone Complex is a good partner to the Anime and a decent game with excellent graphics. The controls are easy to pick up and play thanStand Alone Complex is a good partner to the Anime and a decent game with excellent graphics. The controls are easy to pick up and play than other games in this genre and there is some excitement and good gameplay here. It does have widescreen support. The presentation is directly out of the Stand Alone Complex anime DVDs so it looks really cool, and better than most 2004 games. You can skip cutscenes and in game dialogue. You aren't forced into a training mission either! There are levels where you play Batou and seem to have fun blasting everything. The first mission is kind of a medium difficulty. You may get stuck if you didn't learn all the controls, namely that R1 button is a grab, kind of like old tomb raider. But its not clunky. I landed most of my jumps in the second level where things really get going. If you are not good at platforming or shooting, this might be a headache, but its not too difficult. This game is sort of like The Matrix games. Run, blast, and dodge to the next switch or checkpoint, with some ghost hacking thrown in. The enemies can't see too far, so I can see what people are saying about AI, but they can be very dangerous in range. Weapons are varied enough to be fun with some management and scouting for ammo. I think this game lacks coherent story, even if you've seen the animes, so maybe a little bit of immersion is lost. The gameplay is fast paced and pretty tight. They could have made more things to jump on besides shipping containers, but overall this is detailed enough. Its a fun game to play that makes you want to beat the whole thing. Its not James Bond level of awesome, but its worthy of collecting and playing.… Expand

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5. Rox22

   Apr 2, 2013

   6

   A decent enough attempt. While I rarely expect licence games to be any good, I was surprised that this game was half decent. Good visuals, funA decent enough attempt. While I rarely expect licence games to be any good, I was surprised that this game was half decent. Good visuals, fun gameplay, loyal to the series' narrative. However, it does lack polish and the controls can be a bit frustrating at times. With a bit more development by a more experienced team it could have been allot better.
   
   Overall:
   A decent game that will appeal to fans of the show, but only to a certain extent. Don't expect anything too grand, but it is worth a try for fans at least.… Expand

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6. xboxlikewater

   Sep 6, 2019

   6

   Awkward controls, animation, NPC models, and bad multiplayer. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who is not a fan of the original series. TheAwkward controls, animation, NPC models, and bad multiplayer. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who is not a fan of the original series. The game is decent but nothing special. With some extra tuning this game could have been good… Expand

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7. frederik1478

   Feb 5, 2023

   5

   In the beginning of the game, I didn't know what to do because I didn't watch that tutorial I would highly recommended ,
   
   The best thing aboutIn the beginning of the game, I didn't know what to do because I didn't watch that tutorial I would highly recommended ,
   
   The best thing about the game is the music it's so good and a sound effects it just keep you running through it.
   
   Entertaining the combat is on the enemies bleed and they fall quickly but they begin to get armour in the later half of the game and they become so intolerable to kill that it's become faster To run past the enemies to the objective.
   
   Platforming is there it is a thing you have to interact with to come past the game and I have almost no words for it because it just feels kind of there and annoying to do.
   
   My wearing of this game is if you're fighting for cheap and you on anyway interested in the cavia work, then I would recommend it.… Expand

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8. Stoic

   Mar 25, 2005

   1

   One might think that since the GITS movie and Stand Alone Complex anime were so cool, that the game would shine. Expect only frustration. One might think that since the GITS movie and Stand Alone Complex anime were so cool, that the game would shine. Expect only frustration. Jumping is beyond difficult, the effects seemingly random and expect to spend at least an hour trying to even get from the pier to the other side of the boxes. The one button for jumping, another for grapping control scheme is really annoying. Save your money and buy the anime, at least that you will enjoy, this is worthless and a waste of 50 dollars.… Expand

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