'Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden' Charms and Challenges with Deep Storytelling

Despite gameplay flaws, the game's narrative and moral decisions captivate players.

'Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden' offers a deep narrative and complex moral decisions, focusing on a love story amidst ghost hunting in 17th century New Eden.
The game's combat system and skill tree lack depth, leading to repetitive gameplay despite a richly designed world.
Players face moral dilemmas that affect the game's ending, including the choice to sacrifice humans to resurrect a loved one.
Despite its flaws, the game is praised for its storytelling, character development, and atmospheric world.
Performance issues on PS5 and a cumbersome gear system slightly detract from the overall experience.