Ghost of Tsushima

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  1. Akc018
    Sep 8, 2023
    6
    It has an enticing opening with some pacing issues (some flashbacks being a bit anti climatic). The art style is fantastic, with beautiful environments and Japanese movie inspired cinematography.

    However, soon after the world opens up after the initial events, it very soon feels boring. There may be a lot of question marks or POIs on the map, but there's not much curiosity or story    It has an enticing opening with some pacing issues (some flashbacks being a bit anti climatic). The art style is fantastic, with beautiful environments and Japanese movie inspired cinematography.

    However, soon after the world opens up after the initial events, it very soon feels boring. There may be a lot of question marks or POIs on the map, but there's not much curiosity or story elements that urge me go anywhere. It's like telling you a long term goal and leave everything else to the player without good leading or bridging, which is quite different to lots of other open world games (you can have a tight main story quest lines but still free to deviate and explore the world).

    I just can't keep the interest to play to the end    … Expand
  2. adrsousa2
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    Jogo Ok! O downgrade e a câmera do jogo são tristes. História +- e oferece uma boa ambientação. Apenas!
  3. finedog
    Sep 7, 2023
    5
    This is a legid action RPG I've ever played. Every moment in the game is such a beautiful.
  4. rmcf13
    Aug 8, 2023
    7
    A great example of great visuals and aesthetics not equaling great gameplay. The gameplay is lackluster and the missions are all the same. The map is filled with a ton of the same repetitive side activities. Combat and story are good, but cannot carry the game on their own through 3 acts as the missions are structured identically.
  5. Judgement1991
    Jul 18, 2023
    7
    Small premise: I didn’t play the Dlc and I played for a short time the multiplayer so they were excluded from this review.

    Combat- 7/10 Story- 5/10 Open world- 3/10 Soundtrack- 6/10 Graphics- 8/10 Positive side: +The wind mechanics are interesting. +A good artistic side. +A nice setting. +Good combat system. Negative side: -Bad textures. -Combat system that soon    Small premise: I didn’t play the Dlc and I played for a short time the multiplayer so they were excluded from this review.

    Combat- 7/10
    Story- 5/10
    Open world- 3/10
    Soundtrack- 6/10
    Graphics- 8/10

    Positive side:

    +The wind mechanics are interesting.
    +A good artistic side.
    +A nice setting.
    +Good combat system.

    Negative side:

    -Bad textures.
    -Combat system that soon becomes repetitive and boring.
    -A decent story but nothing exceptional for me.
    - A very bad enemy artificial intelligence.
    - Secondary missions almost all identical and repetitive where you will find yourself doing almost always the exact same thing but in no particular order what to follow the npc, check the footprints and kill the Mongols.
    -Secondary activities that quickly become repetitive and boring
    -Decent facial animations.
    -Little variety of enemies.
    -An empty and lifeless open world.
    -A bad camera in confined spaces.
    -Mediocre stealth.

    In my opinion Ghost of Tsushima is a "good game" but nothing as great as it is described by people,for me Ghost of Tsushima except its positive sides is a totally forgettable game. P.S. I think people rate this game positively because it is an Playstation exclusive, a samurai game with Japanese setting, it has a beautiful setting, an excellent combat system and excellent artistic direction.    … Expand
  6. Tintler
    Jun 25, 2023
    7
    Başarılı bir yapım, dönemin japonyasını ve işgali güzel anlatıyor. Combat güzel, haritası güzel ve keşfedilme kısmı bir yük olarak oyuncuya yüklenmemiş.
  7. AGCR
    Jun 24, 2023
    5
    El mejor videojuego de Sony en los últimos 5 años en mi opinión, la historia y mecánicas son perfectas, 10/10
  8. forouotan
    Jun 3, 2023
    5
    It's an awesome game
    Good Storyline and perfect designing Environment is so realistic and full of nice vibes
  9. TriangleSquare
    May 23, 2023
    5
    Visually this is one of the most gorgeous games out there, and the combat is really fun. When you beat a boss you really feel awesome. The gameplay, however, is extremely one-note.

    I think this is because unlike other open world RPG's like Horizon, Skyrim, and even God of War, in Ghosts of Tsushima you fight the entire game with the same weapon. And the only "stats" you can progress are    Visually this is one of the most gorgeous games out there, and the combat is really fun. When you beat a boss you really feel awesome. The gameplay, however, is extremely one-note.

    I think this is because unlike other open world RPG's like Horizon, Skyrim, and even God of War, in Ghosts of Tsushima you fight the entire game with the same weapon. And the only "stats" you can progress are really just health, melee damage, and amount of damage taken by an enemy. And this is mostly based on which armor you're wearing. I didn't find much use for most of the different armor sets you unlock, since again--there isn't a lot of variety of stats for them to affect. And the gameplay is pretty basic, so it doesn't impact the gameplay all that much either. I upgraded the default armor all the way and used that a majority of the time.

    The game has a few extra things to help you in battle, like wind chimes, firecrackers, bombs, etc. But you can only carry about 3 of each, so it's not really game changing to have them. I honestly didn't even use them much aside from the final boss fight because I was desperate to fight off the waves of enemies. I was making due just fine with the basic stealth kills since the enemies were spaced out a lot most of the time.

    The missions are extremely monotonous. I never felt like I was doing a whole lot, despite the long cut scenes that you can't skip, of characters telling you how important these missions are to them. And the game itself wasn't very long. You can do the main story missions and finish it pretty quick.

    Then finally, the main story is pretty basic and kinda stupid. Your uncle is mad that you're saving everybody just because it isn't the samurai way. It's annoying to hear him complain so much about it while you're out here saving lives.

    A fairly underwhelming game. I hope the sequel has more of a variety of things so that it feels like you're actually progressing. Made me wanna play something better once it was over, TBH.    … Expand
  10. Kostas_Spirou
    May 22, 2023
    7
    Ghost of Tsushima manages to capture the setting of feudal Japan and the Samurai perfectly, making it one of the most gorgeous looking games to date, but what could go wrong?

    Well unfortunately, the Open World is just a very beautiful wallpaper, there's no risk or depth here, it's the same old formula that gets tedious after a while. To be frank, there's a big variety of tools when    Ghost of Tsushima manages to capture the setting of feudal Japan and the Samurai perfectly, making it one of the most gorgeous looking games to date, but what could go wrong?

    Well unfortunately, the Open World is just a very beautiful wallpaper, there's no risk or depth here, it's the same old formula that gets tedious after a while.

    To be frank, there's a big variety of tools when it comes to combat, and the feeling of the Katana is excellent, smooth animations and many abilities to unlock, it's a very enjoyable experience despite the repetitive and shallow quest design, which is by far the biggest problem of the game.

    As for the story, it's pretty simple, predictable and very forgettable, the pacing is all over the place and most characters are uninteresting, but there are some pretty great emotional scenes that are very well done.

    In the end I was left a little bit disappointed, because honestly, I couldn't get attached to this game, but I really had fun playing it, that being said, it's a solid experience overall.

    Final Rating: "Good" ~ 7/10.    … Expand
  11. mkwo
    May 19, 2023
    7
    The game is beautiful to look at. The combat is fine but ultimately is not interesting or complex enough for the length of the game. The story is fine but I was a little underwhelmed. But overall it was an above average game and I don't regret playing it.
  12. Gabrielbrjn
    Apr 24, 2023
    5
    I loved game the Best game of rpg of the world! Shshsvshjsbsisjsnshsksnsnsjnnsjjzjzhzjnzzhzhjzbzuzjzjzbhzhznsbbsm
  13. Idk123456789
    Apr 7, 2023
    6
    Gameplay is fun and the game looks beautiful and thats about it story is generic and basically ripped straight out from a ubisoft game : kill all the less important bad guys and then you get to kill the big bad.

    Mission design in this game is also awful half of the time its a tracking Mission the other half its a trailing mission. Honestly the game isn't bad but i dont understand all    Gameplay is fun and the game looks beautiful and thats about it story is generic and basically ripped straight out from a ubisoft game : kill all the less important bad guys and then you get to kill the big bad.

    Mission design in this game is also awful half of the time its a tracking Mission the other half its a trailing mission.

    Honestly the game isn't bad but i dont understand all these 10 and 9 reviews    … Expand
  14. FastTriton
    Mar 17, 2023
    6
    Just completed the game and 2 missions into Iki island.

    1. Gameplay - battle system is very good and this is what Sucker Punch knows how to do well. Overall you will go from one place to another and kill enemies. There is no variety except for mini games scattered around the open world. 2. Sandbox - the visual part is very beautiful, but dead. Physics is non-existent and you feel    Just completed the game and 2 missions into Iki island.

    1. Gameplay - battle system is very good and this is what Sucker Punch knows how to do well. Overall you will go from one place to another and kill enemies. There is no variety except for mini games scattered around the open world.

    2. Sandbox - the visual part is very beautiful, but dead. Physics is non-existent and you feel that everything is a decoration.

    3. Characters - unfortunately this is where the game disappoints. Characters are not well written without any backgroud. You don't believe their words mean anything to them. Imagine that in the whole game not even one character will smile to you or laugh - terrible writing.

    4. Story and side quests - the story is primitive, only children will believe. Side quests are even worse - the game becomes footprints simulator. The end game is great though.

    5. Music and sound - music is good but you get only several classic Japanese tracks. Voice acting is bad - you always feel that the voice is from other room not from the place where characters speak.

    Overall this game had huge potential to be a masterpiece but it needs much improvement to become one. It's a shame Sucker Punch did not go further with their ambition.    … Expand
  15. Kwstis_Sidi
    Mar 12, 2023
    7
    Great graphics, great gameplay, good sound, but very bland and weak story. I recommend it if you like the Japanese / samurai theme or Akira Kurosawa movies, otherwise just buy it only on sale.
  16. Copeito
    Mar 5, 2023
    7
    Buenos gráficos, interacción del personaje con el entorno muy mejorable muy (lejos de la saga TLOU o RDR2) y misiones muy repetitivas
  17. Mindurbidniss
    Feb 13, 2023
    6
    A shiny veneer coats an average... Very average open world game. Clear this base, now go clear that base. It's basically Assassin's Creed Japan but somehow Assassin's Creed is deeper. There are different combat styles but they'll only be used against very specific enemy types.
  18. kb24224
    Feb 10, 2023
    7
    Gameplay (Combat/Movement/Level Design): 7
    Narrative (Characters/Story/World): 6
    Graphics/Visuals: 9
    Sound/Music: 8
    Technical (Completeness/Bug-Free): Minor

    A beautiful game with stunning moments visually and emotionally, but can be repitive and empty in between major missions.
  19. AnubiZ1_3GhosT
    Feb 9, 2023
    5
    Es un muy buen juego, con una ambientación impecable. Paisajes asombrosos que dan ganas de tomarte una foto en cada uno de ellos. El mapa es bastante extenso y hay misiones secundarias por doquier. La historia principal te mantiene al tanto en todo momento nunca te aburres.c
  20. itsamirooo
    Feb 6, 2023
    7
    Not finished the game yet but it's an early comment on the game so far, Everything is perfect, This is what I needed from Assassin's Creed. But some options are annoying, I can't skip cutscenes
  21. ZangBang
    Jan 18, 2023
    5
    Side-quests and boss-fights struggle with severe repetitiveness, and the side-activities scattered throughout the world, although varied, are monotonous and basic. Nonetheless, Ghost of Tsushima provides a simple but extremely engaging combat system that creates a wonderful tension with its fast-paced flow and focus on methodical reactivity, with many additional abilities and toolsSide-quests and boss-fights struggle with severe repetitiveness, and the side-activities scattered throughout the world, although varied, are monotonous and basic. Nonetheless, Ghost of Tsushima provides a simple but extremely engaging combat system that creates a wonderful tension with its fast-paced flow and focus on methodical reactivity, with many additional abilities and tools allowing for satisfying growth. Framing the gameplay, a beautifully crafted historical setting and serviceable plot.… Expand
  22. Jakubex
    Jan 4, 2023
    6
    It's a good game but too much of it is a slightly better version of a modern AC game. World is empty and lifeless. You only have like 5 different enemy types. Side quests are ok but repeatable . Other side activities are taken straight from a Ubisoft modern open world game so they are really bad. Main story is good but nothing special with really boring and bland characters except JinIt's a good game but too much of it is a slightly better version of a modern AC game. World is empty and lifeless. You only have like 5 different enemy types. Side quests are ok but repeatable . Other side activities are taken straight from a Ubisoft modern open world game so they are really bad. Main story is good but nothing special with really boring and bland characters except Jin Sakai. Combat and graphics are good but stealth combat is really bad. Enemy AI is not good and stealth gameplay lacks mechanics like picking up bodies and hiding them even though the game is mainly about becoming a ninja. Overall ,Ghost of Tsushima is just an ok game but i am pretty sure if it was made by Ubisoft people would trash on it how repeatable it is like their every open world game.… Expand
  23. Vishapin
    Dec 29, 2022
    7
    Really medicore game, and ubisoft sandbox clone if you will. Absolutely nothing interesting or new brought to the table, really poor combat philosophy (stances that determine if you do damage at all), nonsensical plot based of completely false premise, actively punishing for using most fun gameplay that is stealth. If new AC or Far Cry titles get a 5 from people, i see absolutely nothingReally medicore game, and ubisoft sandbox clone if you will. Absolutely nothing interesting or new brought to the table, really poor combat philosophy (stances that determine if you do damage at all), nonsensical plot based of completely false premise, actively punishing for using most fun gameplay that is stealth. If new AC or Far Cry titles get a 5 from people, i see absolutely nothing in GoT that could give it more than a 7.… Expand
  24. Albus89
    Dec 25, 2022
    5
    a 9, are we crazy? Few open worlds have bored me as much as this one. It does not innovate at all in terms of combat mechanics or exploration. The rewards are inconsequential and bland. the rpg part is BAD and inconsequential too (it doesn't matter how you're equipped, the character feels the same with slight changes, which they learn from the Witcher 3, for example. Besides, you cana 9, are we crazy? Few open worlds have bored me as much as this one. It does not innovate at all in terms of combat mechanics or exploration. The rewards are inconsequential and bland. the rpg part is BAD and inconsequential too (it doesn't matter how you're equipped, the character feels the same with slight changes, which they learn from the Witcher 3, for example. Besides, you can change your build in the middle of a fight in the face of a guy... oh my... Stealth as bad as in most games. Combat skills are BROKEN! You do it and they never fail, it doesn't matter if the opponent defends himself, they are automatic. The postures are a graceless rock-paper-scissors! They are millions of light years from Nioh! Game that they have tried to copy in this sense with very little success. Only except for the technical section and history. For that reason alone, he finished it for me, and with great difficulty. In 2015 it wouldn't have been bad, in 2021 it's just BAD. Zelda BOTW, whitcher 3... those are open worlds with personality. this one doesn't deserve more than a 6 for the effort… Expand
  25. TK4EVA47
    Dec 19, 2022
    5
    I played Ghost of Tsushima in 2021 and thought it was an average game that I was neutral towards.
  26. Malbertheijn
    Dec 17, 2022
    7
    While definitely not a bad game, it's character development is very disappointing, the sidequests are uninteresting, the combat is tedious and the open world is repetitive.

    The graphics are possibly the best I've ever seen in a game so far and the art direction is amazing. I also love that the game ditched the minimap to make space for the beautiful world. This could have been a    While definitely not a bad game, it's character development is very disappointing, the sidequests are uninteresting, the combat is tedious and the open world is repetitive.

    The graphics are possibly the best I've ever seen in a game so far and the art direction is amazing. I also love that the game ditched the minimap to make space for the beautiful world.

    This could have been a masterpiece had the developers had the balls to implement original gameplay, instead of playing like every RPG I've ever played.    … Expand
  27. jameshowlett89
    Dec 14, 2022
    5
    Just not everyones cup of tea.
    Definitely overhyped and overrated tho. It becomes very repetitive and a chore very quickly, very slow moving from point to point, not a lot to do but the same camps over and over, nothing interesting in the island to explore and awful dialogue story cutscenes THAT CANT BE SKIPPED (by choice of devs)
    That last bit was the breaking point for me and the    Just not everyones cup of tea.
    Definitely overhyped and overrated tho. It becomes very repetitive and a chore very quickly, very slow moving from point to point, not a lot to do but the same camps over and over, nothing interesting in the island to explore and awful dialogue story cutscenes THAT CANT BE SKIPPED (by choice of devs)
    That last bit was the breaking point for me and the beautiful visuals and at times fun stealth and combat were not enough to keep me coming back for more.    … Expand
  28. YannySp101
    Sep 12, 2021
    7
    When Ghost of Tsushima was announced few years ago, I was very interested in playing it. Unfortunately, as time passed by, I started losing interest.
    It's been more than a year since Ghost of Tsushima came out and I finally decided to give it a try.
    It might come off as a surprise to some of you, but the narrative is a mixed bag in my opinion. While the premise is interesting, the    When Ghost of Tsushima was announced few years ago, I was very interested in playing it. Unfortunately, as time passed by, I started losing interest.
    It's been more than a year since Ghost of Tsushima came out and I finally decided to give it a try.
    It might come off as a surprise to some of you, but the narrative is a mixed bag in my opinion. While the premise is interesting, the conclusion is predictable - albeit beautiful - and I couldn't get emotionally invested to certain plot points because the delivery wasn't engaging at times. Overall, Ghost of Tsushima's story is alright; it's not bad but it's not very good either.
    The gameplay is amazing though; it's probably my favorite part of the game! it's varied, it's challenging, it looks cinematic and it feels very satisfying.
    The music is great, the cinematography is fantastic and the visuals are some of the best I've seen in any videogame.
    Also, I love the way this game utilizes the touch pad.
    As I said before, the world looks gorgeous, however, the quest design is monotonous for the most part.
    The characters are likable and their Tales are quite intriguing, but most of them are forgettable.
    The stealth lacks depth and there are surprisingly many forced stealth quests in the story.
    Lastly, there's not enough enemy variety and the unskippable dialogue makes the dull side-quests even more tedious.

    Pros:
    + Serviceable plot
    + Exciting and cinematic gameplay
    + Really good music
    + Superb visuals & cinematography
    + Fascinating utility of the touch pad

    Cons:
    - Weak storytelling & unmemorable characters
    - Repetitious quest design
    - Shallow and forced stealth
    - Poor enemy variety & unskippable dialogue

    Narrative: 6/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Content: 7/10
    Characters: 5/10
    Music: 8/10
    Graphics/Audio: 10/10

    Final Rating: 7/10
    - Good -
    Despite the fair amount of flaws, Ghost of Tsushima is still a good game; it's fun to play, it looks and sounds incredible, it has a decent plot, some cool mechanics and a massive map filled with content.

    Do I recommend it?:
    Yes but I'd recommend it mostly to people who enjoy playing Open World games.    … Expand
  29. GucioRs4
    Dec 5, 2022
    5
    Graficznie gra jest zrobiona bardzo fajnie, fabuła główna tez spoko, ale te misje poboczne to jakiś dramat. Odbijanie obozów zajętych przez mongołów, ciągła powtarzalność tylko inne lokacje, nuda... Nie wiem czym tak bardzo się ludzie zachwycają. Osobiście uważam, że ta gra to średniak,,,,
  30. CnPx98
    Nov 20, 2022
    6
    This game is extremely overated and here's why. The story is great but complain is disappointing. For starters the Ps5 upgrade is basically the same as the PS4 version so don't waste your money if you already own it. Standoffs have no guide. On YouTube it shows when to press triangle and for me it doesn't ? I even changed the settings to show extra combat tips or whatever and it didn'tThis game is extremely overated and here's why. The story is great but complain is disappointing. For starters the Ps5 upgrade is basically the same as the PS4 version so don't waste your money if you already own it. Standoffs have no guide. On YouTube it shows when to press triangle and for me it doesn't ? I even changed the settings to show extra combat tips or whatever and it didn't work.
    It leads you into unbeatable bosses not telling you that it's unbeatable. I hate it when games do this. It's like someone giving you something and then taking it away after. Gameplay feels like something from PS3. Graphics are -b at best. Combat works alright although parrying is basically pointless as it's high risk and low reward. Just block. Story is quite good but little to short.    … Expand
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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 122 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 107 out of 122
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 122
  3. Negative: 0 out of 122
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Oct 7, 2020
    100
    The best samurai game in a long time and a great fun for all, who love action. Love for Japan and its history is a big plus, but its knowledge is not necessary to enjoy every minute of this beautiful game. [Issue#305]
  2. PSX Extreme
    Oct 5, 2020
    85
    Ghost of Tsushima is a flawed, but fun, game. While the gameplay itself was solid, and the story was decent, I definitely expected a lot more from Sony’s final PlayStation 4 exclusive. It had enough to keep me hooked, but lacked the polish we’ve all grown to love from a Sony first party game.
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  3. Siliconera
    Sep 15, 2020
    70
    Ultimately, it feels like the game could have benefited from a smaller scope or a more linear structure. Focus on the duels could have created a more engrossing product, especially if it honed in on the narrative for a more concise and cinematic experience. But as it stands, Ghost of Tsushima is another AAA open world title and doesn’t seek to define itself as anything other than that.
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