Ghost of Tsushima

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  1. MarkGeralt
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Amazing to see what Sucker Punch has achieved going from Infamous Series to Ghost of Tsushima. The game looks gorgeous. My biggest take is the absence of HUD, so you get to immerse yourself in the environment as the wind is used to guide you to your next location. My biggest gripe with most open-world games is having to spend half the time looking at the mini-map and this game solves itAmazing to see what Sucker Punch has achieved going from Infamous Series to Ghost of Tsushima. The game looks gorgeous. My biggest take is the absence of HUD, so you get to immerse yourself in the environment as the wind is used to guide you to your next location. My biggest gripe with most open-world games is having to spend half the time looking at the mini-map and this game solves it beautifully.

    Also, there is no level gating, where you can't fight an enemy because they are 30 levels above you. The combat is fluid and really satisfying (playing on hard). The loading times in the game are only a few seconds, which is surprising given it is running on HDD and such old hardware.

    The photo mode is rich with features. The customization and charms are fun. I feel this is the game that everyone wanted an Assassin's Creed in Japan to be. Overall, I have really enjoyed the hours I have put into this game. Congrats to Sucker Punch on this great game.    … Expand
  2. leandroeuler98
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Ótimo gráficos, jogabilidade. Boa jogada da Sony pra fechar a geração com chave de ouro.
  3. Robert88
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    After fully beating the game and getting every trophy I can say that this game is absolutely amazing .. graphics wise the game is beautiful .. the game play you actually feel like a samurai .. compared to ac it's better .. the sword feels like you are slicing through dudes the enemies are not damage sponges . You are actually carrying a sword not a wooden stick where you are slapping theAfter fully beating the game and getting every trophy I can say that this game is absolutely amazing .. graphics wise the game is beautiful .. the game play you actually feel like a samurai .. compared to ac it's better .. the sword feels like you are slicing through dudes the enemies are not damage sponges . You are actually carrying a sword not a wooden stick where you are slapping the guy haha .. so far I been playing on hard they kill you in a few hits .. you gotta time your blocks and Perry attacks.. armor is customizable .. and skins and colors you find everything in game !! Not dlc which I think is amazing . The photo mode is beautiful.. I ran in to a lot of side quest And side quest are their own mini Stories!!! Not fetch quest !!!. I don't see anything locked behind a paywalls .. Honestly I think it is the best samurai game on the market and most authentic ..combat is probably the best I seen in a new release .. The game got different features an authentic Kurosawa mode which gives it that old black and white samurai movie feeling even the audio changes full Japanese voice over,.. similar games always felt too button mashy .. ghost offers a change you barely see they actually made a sword feel like a sword .. you are not beating an enemy with a wooden stick .. .. enemies differ from different fighting systems and subtypes of the same style . You’ll encounter two people with a shield but one may fight a bit different then the other .. different stances work on differ opponents .. timing and pacing your self is important .. Ghost of Tsushima offers an experience that is worth looking in to must buy .. truly this is an amazing game… Expand
  4. WhizzleWhip
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Absolutely loving this game! Nice and fresh take on some open world systems that really works. It's everything that I was hoping it would be.
  5. Alajme
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Very ambitious game from Sucker punch the developers of Infamous and sly games ,
    Ghost of Tsushima takes off slow through the story but it gets interesting and better each time as you continue the story , the world is so beautiful filled with a lot of activities to enjoy , the wind system really makes the game special and refreshing , there’s no need to open the map every time , highly    Very ambitious game from Sucker punch the developers of Infamous and sly games ,
    Ghost of Tsushima takes off slow through the story but it gets interesting and better each time as you continue the story , the world is so beautiful filled with a lot of activities to enjoy , the wind system really makes the game special and refreshing , there’s no need to open the map every time , highly recommend the game    … Expand
  6. leonard97
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    The game is purely amazing. Fun combat, a huge map worth exploring, side missions and main missions. The graphics are beautiful, and the wind tracking mechanism is an amazing touch. I could go more into detail but I dont think I need to. You got to play this game.
  7. Yoning
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    對馬戰鬼給你滿滿的時代劇風格
    殺陣十分刺激 正面作戰還原武士的獨特美學
    生死一瞬的腎上腺素激增讓我很興奮

    風景畫面優美賞心悅目
    傳說故事 俳句帶來不同意境
    來吧 沉浸在對馬島的故事裡吧！
  8. ResilientFightr
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Sucker Punch won my heart with the original infamous and since then all their games keep improving on the previous one. They took a long time to release another ps4 titles but the wait was worth it. The story is amazing and it reminds me of classic japanese cinema, the music is very immersive and memorable, the graphics are mind blowing and photo mode is like a dream come true. the combatSucker Punch won my heart with the original infamous and since then all their games keep improving on the previous one. They took a long time to release another ps4 titles but the wait was worth it. The story is amazing and it reminds me of classic japanese cinema, the music is very immersive and memorable, the graphics are mind blowing and photo mode is like a dream come true. the combat is very impressive, the only tiny flaw is when enemies are hit by arrows it looks silly. Sadly ultra left progressive reviewers bombed this game with 60s and 70s when that is far from the rating it deserves all because it doesn't have thar ultra diverse marginalized cast they always beg for. People need to get off their high horse of virtue signaling and allow people to enjoy games for what they are ENTERTAINMENT NOT POLITICAL STATEMENTS.… Expand
  9. datoneweeb
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Great game, amazing combat, decent story, amazing open world. Sucker punch’s finest game yet
  10. smokefl
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    The level Design os amazing. History and deathblows looks like classical Japan movies
  11. Gmaer
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Samurai sword go weee. Very good. Fun time you can pet a fox the game is very good
  12. Rukadajuba
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    My favourite game so far it's fantastic i was waiting for a samurai game like this thank you sucker punch
  13. Wormy
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Combat is fluid and feel amazing, huge open world full of things to find and do.
  14. armalint
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Amazing Gameplay and Artstyle. Best exploration and open world since breath of the wild. Combat is deep and rewarding when mastered on hard mode.
  15. Ahlgren
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Awesome game.... Really a masterpiece.... Stunning and brave. 10/10..........
  16. WardaddyAUS
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Buys this game over TLOU2 you won't regret it. This how do make a game for everyone to enjoy.
  17. nemesiss
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    everything is good on this game but cutseeing could be better . Fighting and stealth system it worked well. generally it the best game i played in this years
  18. Musabyahya
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best in this year. … Expand
  19. Dantheman89
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Hands down the most beautiful open world I've had the pleasure to play in. The combat system is deep and rewarding. Interesting and non monotonous side activities with so much to do. You get a lot of bang for your buck with this one, and with the sub par ps exclusives at the moment *cough cough tlou2. This one was a breath of fresh air.
  20. amiwa85
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Can't get this game when its release, so (luckily) found a used from someone because of his PS4 toast during a thunderstorm. (Guys, Please don't play during a thunderstorm, don't be an idiot, it's just a game). The game is a bit glitchy at some parts but not that bad. Wanted to remove bad aftertaste of TLOU2. But hey, on the bright side, I use TLOU2 as an expensive coaster for my "I hateCan't get this game when its release, so (luckily) found a used from someone because of his PS4 toast during a thunderstorm. (Guys, Please don't play during a thunderstorm, don't be an idiot, it's just a game). The game is a bit glitchy at some parts but not that bad. Wanted to remove bad aftertaste of TLOU2. But hey, on the bright side, I use TLOU2 as an expensive coaster for my "I hate Naughtydog" mug.… Expand
  21. Taccoozz
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Good history , beautiful graphics and a lot of things to do in game , I’m loving it.
  22. Arshx
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've played in a while the combat is amazing and the graphics are absolutely gorgeous.
  23. WillakaDirk
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Unbelievable game and the writing and story is actually awesome.. this is how a Revenge story is supposed to be told unlike TLOU2... as AVGN would say, "WHAT WERE THEY THINNNKIN" !! @naughtydog.
  24. Gamer866
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Sucker Punch did an amazing job on the game, the graphics and gameplay are really good. The combat is really good and it is fun doing standoffs, one of the best games of 2020.
  25. Victor_rosetti
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    Great game! Beautiful gameplay with awesome music and a direction "honorable" as Kurosawa's movies. A game to be enjoyed more than once.
  26. Nguyenhai
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    game hay vcl, địt con mẹ ra thêm bản director's cut tuyệt cmn vời ạ, nice game
  27. Chistor
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    game hay vcl, địt con mẹ ra thêm bản director's cut tuyệt cmn vời ạ, nice game
  28. ThisGuy1
    Aug 23, 2021
    9
    Great game. Immersive atmosphere, beautiful scenery, three-dimensional side characters. Ubisoft needs to take notes on how to balance the size of an open world map with the amount/variety of collectibles.

    The most satisfying aspect of the game is the RPG aspects actually paying off over time. I feel like most RPGs nowadays are incredibly lazy. Rather than evolving combat or    Great game. Immersive atmosphere, beautiful scenery, three-dimensional side characters. Ubisoft needs to take notes on how to balance the size of an open world map with the amount/variety of collectibles.

    The most satisfying aspect of the game is the RPG aspects actually paying off over time. I feel like most RPGs nowadays are incredibly lazy. Rather than evolving combat or introducing new enemy types to maintain challenging gameplay while your character levels up, most games that I've played utilize level-scaling. What's the point of leveling up if the rest of the world levels up with you? Why is the same bad guy I fought when I was level 1, equally challenging to fight when I'm level 200 (looking at you AC)?! In Ghost of Tsushima, just as bandits start to get trivial, you get to act II where new enemies are introduced (no spoilers), then as you progress and the act II enemies are starting to be a piece of cake... you get to act III and enemies are incredibly well armored and organized in groups that have a wide array of weaponry that can cause any fight to go south quick if you make a single mistake. But at any time late in the game, if you stumble upon bandits (the main enemies from act I), you'll see how much more powerful you have become via your playthrough as you slice through them. It's incredibly satisfying.    … Expand
  29. BallSniffer
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Man i already finished it 3 times and its just such a masterpiece, stunning world and atmosphere, lots of things to do in the big and interesting open world, super fun gameplay and fights and i didnt think the story was so good until i finished it.... some time later i played the legends mode and had lots of fun with friends too



    10/10 would recommend to everybody    … Expand
  30. Nguyenhai124
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    địt con mẹ game hay vãi cả lồn, cảm ơn sucker punch đã cho tôi chơi con game này cảm ơn các bạn nhiều
  31. alkaabik3bi
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game but the Japanese Audio is not going will with lipstick ………………………..… Expand
  32. Namhai194
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    địt con mẹ game hay vãi cả lồn, cảm ơn sucker punch đã cho tôi chơi con game này cảm ơn các bạn nhiều
  33. mistakenlymade1
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    Best game I’ve played ever, combat is fluid, the story is intriguing and with the new lock-on ability, gear load outs, it’s the best combat fluidity in a game I’ve experienced, thank you sucker punch
  34. Gumplez
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Beautiful game with gameplay that matches. I play xbox as my main however it's games like this that always keeps me buying Playstation as well
  35. Tranthuy12o
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    địt con mẹ game hay vãi cả lồn, cảm ơn sucker punch đã cho tôi chơi con game này cảm ơn các bạn nhiều:3333
  36. Hoanghai183
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    địt con mẹ game hay vãi cả lồn, cảm ơn sucker punch đã cho tôi chơi con game này cảm ơn các bạn nhiều
  37. Tranthanh183
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    địt con mẹ game hay vãi cả lồn, cảm ơn sucker punch đã cho tôi chơi con game này cảm ơn các bạn nhiều
  38. Zaidanee
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    A great ending to the PS4 era. An exclusive game that shines among 2020 releases.
  39. bobader88
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Best game i ever played since the witcher 3 Story lines so good and historic
  40. Alexander191
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The best game of last few years.Made with great love to gamers.Dont believe to bad reviews....Its probably made with fake accounts of Neil F*rtbox...Just look what games were rated by those accounts and you will understand.
    10 foxes out of 10
  41. Aapetr
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Очень атмосферная игра и как же хорошо что тут нет этой ереси как … Expand
  42. Jmacjr1990
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    For me this game is absolutely beautiful. The way Sucker Punch has brought the game to life is just breathtaking. In my opinion this game is what Assassin's Creed should strive to be. On the day it was released I accidentally played for over 24 hours straight it is so easy to just get pulled in and lost from just exploring the world around you to liberating your fellow countrymen the realFor me this game is absolutely beautiful. The way Sucker Punch has brought the game to life is just breathtaking. In my opinion this game is what Assassin's Creed should strive to be. On the day it was released I accidentally played for over 24 hours straight it is so easy to just get pulled in and lost from just exploring the world around you to liberating your fellow countrymen the real world just seemed to melt away. Now upgrading equipment takes a lot of resources so that means farming resources but unlike that of Assassin's Creed which made grinding very dull this game makes enjoyable it does not feel like a grind since there are so many places to visit and see and alot of bases to clear there is also a certain weapon charm that practically doubles most resources collected which helps alot. In all of my total time spent playing the game which as of right now is about 30+ hours I haven't even made it to act 2 yet but I haven't been doing all main missions I don't fast travel or focus on specific things I just have fun playing the game. I haven't been pulled into a game like this in years I don't get bored I look forward to getting on and playing it has so much to offer and the difficulty is brilliant and balanced. I highly recommend this game to everyone and I stress do not rush through it take your time with the game and just take in the development of your characters emotional choices and how his choices really conflict him explore the world around you and have fun.… Expand
  43. Lenne
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    My god this game is better than I spected. Really deserves to be considered too for the GOTY. ❤️
  44. Mikitas
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Назовем интерактивным кином, но с открытым миром и без интерактива
  45. tx817
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Sucker Punch has truly outdone themselves and set the bar higher for open world games and the way they approach exploration. Through the use of the guided wind mechanic, I never felt lost and at the same time never felt like the game was holding my hand to my next destination. I normally rush through the main story and then replay a second time, taking my time to see everything. However,Sucker Punch has truly outdone themselves and set the bar higher for open world games and the way they approach exploration. Through the use of the guided wind mechanic, I never felt lost and at the same time never felt like the game was holding my hand to my next destination. I normally rush through the main story and then replay a second time, taking my time to see everything. However, this is the first open world game that I truly became lost in. I explored every inch of the map and enjoyed the deep "side" quests which serve to flesh out the world and characters.

    The combat is fast and fluid. Coming from Nioh and Sekiro, I still found the game to be incredibly challenging at times, while never having the **** one hit kills that Nioh can have. The combat evolved constantly and 50 hours in, I still don't feel even slightly bored. I hope they will add challenge rooms or something similar to the Arkham Games. The combat is a mix of the old Assassins Creed games, a bit of Arkham games, Shadow of War and a bit of Spiderman PS4 in the way that you are allowed and even encouraged to experiment in your approach. No two fights will ever feel the same.

    You already know the graphics are stunning, the game is lengthy and deep. The map is the most diverse I have ever seen in a game. If you love revenge stories, you will definitely be satisfied and I eventually grew to feel as though I was Jin Sakai, the Ghost.Go out and get this game. You will not be dissapointed.    … Expand
  46. Razyel
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    A Sucker Punch surpreendeu a todos com essa obra de arte no fim da geração. História incrível, gameplay muito divertida e gráficos lindos. Foi um jogo que encerrou a geração com chave de ouro!
  47. Phungdo991
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    địt con mẹ game hay vãi cả lồn, cảm ơn sucker punch đã cho tôi chơi con game này cảm ơn các bạn nhiều
  48. nbt98001
    Dec 5, 2020
    9
    About 8 hrs into the game. In short, one of the most polished open worlds games released to date. Graphics, gameplay mechanics are top notch. Story so far tight and engaging. Looking forward to many more hours as a samurai :)
  49. Ranger_River
    May 5, 2021
    10
    The game environment is extremely beautiful. It has an interesting fighting style. Also the story of the game and its happening is great. Has worked well in open world style. It really is one of the best games.
  50. Essie
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I was waiting for ghost of Tsushima forever, much longer than LoUP2. I am not over exaggerating when I say this game the best blade combat in any game I ever played. Every battle is thoroughly tactical and enjoyable. And the enemies are NOT damage sponge dummies , the enemies get harder by fighting better, your blade is just as deadly in hard mode as it is in easy mode, but in hard modeI was waiting for ghost of Tsushima forever, much longer than LoUP2. I am not over exaggerating when I say this game the best blade combat in any game I ever played. Every battle is thoroughly tactical and enjoyable. And the enemies are NOT damage sponge dummies , the enemies get harder by fighting better, your blade is just as deadly in hard mode as it is in easy mode, but in hard mode you have to learn how to use your tactics and head in battle to overcome the enemy. Gorgeous game. Will play it over and over . 10/10. Thank you sucker Punch!!!… Expand
  51. Danyyyy
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    It’s an absolute masterpiece, I mean is there anything else to say, 10/10, if you’re mainly into sword fighting, this game will never bore u
  52. AstroJunkee
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game is everything I wanted and more. Stunning art design, fantastic music score, simple yet complex fighting structures. The culture, history and beautiful open world environment is enough to buy this game and make it an instant classic. Add quality storytelling and hours of gameplay, will make this a highlight for this generation of console gaming.
  53. Raven1202
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    This isn't a game. This is goddamn art. Jesus Christ. Best game I have ever played. And trust me, I have played the Witcher 3. If you love the witcher 3. You WILL love this game. This just officially becomes my favourite game of all time. Hats off to you, SuckerPunch.
  54. xbox_sucks_666
    Jul 27, 2021
    10
    PS exclusive games are always better than Xbox tras* games.
    Like if you agree. +1
  55. BONG10
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Un imprescindible del catálogo de PS4. Gráficos espectaculares, historia muy interesante, sonido soberbio y una jugabilidad muy adictiva. Los combates son muy épicos y da la posibilidad de ser fiel al código samurai o bien ser un cruel asesino en las sombras. Todo un acierto.
    El sistema de progresión y habilidades es de lo más gratificante.
    No os perdáis uno de los grandes videojuegos del    Un imprescindible del catálogo de PS4. Gráficos espectaculares, historia muy interesante, sonido soberbio y una jugabilidad muy adictiva. Los combates son muy épicos y da la posibilidad de ser fiel al código samurai o bien ser un cruel asesino en las sombras. Todo un acierto.
    El sistema de progresión y habilidades es de lo más gratificante.
    No os perdáis uno de los grandes videojuegos del año. Digno contendiente a GOTY    … Expand
  56. NOCTORNUS
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    On reading some of the reviews I saw mention of an Assassins Creed set in this era of Japans history. Its still not appeared and now, I don't care,. This is a game with excellent gameplay, great combat, solid acting and script. I have one gripe, its TOO BEAUTIFUL I can't use fast travel or even gallop on the horse its just too beautiful to miss
  57. MrMT
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    I'm going to go ahead and give this a 10. Not because it's perfect - there are certainly some repetitive and boring elements. There are moments when you end up hunting marks on a map (although the animal system is a very smart way to try to do away with much of that). But as a package, it feels coherent, and complete. All the little moments add up to a sense of place. This is in contrastI'm going to go ahead and give this a 10. Not because it's perfect - there are certainly some repetitive and boring elements. There are moments when you end up hunting marks on a map (although the animal system is a very smart way to try to do away with much of that). But as a package, it feels coherent, and complete. All the little moments add up to a sense of place. This is in contrast to a game like AC Odyssey, which had great flourishes, but didn't feel grounded - too much teleporting around, too disjointed. In this game, all your actions feel like a meaningful part of the plot. Nearly all the side quests came across as part of the central narrative arc - Jin Sakai's transformation into a myth, and what it felt like to be the human going through that experience. And when, on those rare moments, all the various skills and tricks came together, hoo-boy this game is up there with the best in terms of making you feel like some kind of conflicted super-powered bad-ass.… Expand
  58. rdonoso
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    Some say that the perfect game doesn’t exist. Those people haven’t played GoT yet. This game is PERFECT. Soundtrack, graphics, story, immersion, it have everything. I thought I was tired of open world games, turns out I was tired of playing the same open world game in a different skin. In this game the hours fly, you don’t play it thinking about how long until you finish it, you play itSome say that the perfect game doesn’t exist. Those people haven’t played GoT yet. This game is PERFECT. Soundtrack, graphics, story, immersion, it have everything. I thought I was tired of open world games, turns out I was tired of playing the same open world game in a different skin. In this game the hours fly, you don’t play it thinking about how long until you finish it, you play it and then it betrays you, ending. Easily game of the year for me and it had HEAVY competition.… Expand
  59. ryangt
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    Wow . It's been a very long game that the story takes me to an another world. Just wow.
    Combat mechanics + characters + story + music + depth of dialogues + graphics everything is great in ps5. Only enemy A.I is lack of intelligence, they don't hear you meanwhile you take out their friends 3-4 meters away. Gears+weapons+ skills etc. Everything is a masterpiece.
  60. Saganakis
    Jun 15, 2021
    9
    Must play! Wonderful world, full of life, strong characters. Few problems with enemy A.I. and camera angles. Bought it used, half-price and turned out to be an AAA title, far better than expected.
  61. rubensmiranda
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    It's my favorite PS4 game. The graphics, story and gameplay are all amazing. Ghost of Tsushima is perfect.
  62. EdwardG
    Apr 11, 2021
    8
    Ghost of Tsushima manages to feel distinct, charming and artful despite following a familiar open world structure and existing in a market full of games of its ilk. Its recreation of Tsushima island is gorgeous and cohesive in its 13th century Japanese identity - scattered throughout the island are tons of fox dens, torii gates and hot springs. The character of the game just leads to aGhost of Tsushima manages to feel distinct, charming and artful despite following a familiar open world structure and existing in a market full of games of its ilk. Its recreation of Tsushima island is gorgeous and cohesive in its 13th century Japanese identity - scattered throughout the island are tons of fox dens, torii gates and hot springs. The character of the game just leads to a really immersive experience.

    The game's story sees its protagonist, Jin Sakai, become the titular Ghost as he employs ever more dishonourable tactics to defeat the enemy and repel the Mongol invasion. It's a fun story to watch unfold, and it culminates in a genuinely emotional final duel that tops things off brilliantly.

    Ghost of Tsushima certainly delivers on the gameplay front too - the combat is fluid and stylish, and the different sword stances afford it some depth. The bows feel good to use and there are enough other projectiles and abilities to keep combat fresh.

    It must be said that the graphics and art direction in this game are excellent. The use of colour in particular leads to some lush, tranquil scenery, the vibrancy of which makes this recreation of Tsushima island a treat for the eyes. If you're anything like me, you'll be spending a lot of time in photo mode.

    Another thing I'd like to praise is the guiding wind feature - swiping up on the touchpad causes the wind to blow around you in the direction of your current objective. This removes the need for a mini-map which helps to maintain the minimalist HUD, and I just think it's a smart little feature.

    Ghost of Tsushima has a healthy amount of content, but it's not without some bloat. Some of the side quests are unexciting, and even though the open world busywork has a charm to it, it is still repetitious by nature.

    Overall, this is a great title. It sticks to a tried-and-tested formula, but it does it so well that it doesn't matter; it's not a complete breath of fresh air, but it's a fitting swan song for the PS4.    … Expand
  63. Warp-v1
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    L'estetica e la fedeltà storica creano un'immersione mai vista in un gioco AAA
  64. bersi84
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is easily one of the best games ever made. It might suffer some open world loops but it is fresh and unique. The story telling is miles above comparable games, the visuals are one of the best if not the best of this console generation and the combat system feels amazing.

    I ve played Ghost on my PS4 Pro with SSD and I want to say "thanks!" for amazing visuals,    Ghost of Tsushima is easily one of the best games ever made. It might suffer some open world loops but it is fresh and unique. The story telling is miles above comparable games, the visuals are one of the best if not the best of this console generation and the combat system feels amazing.

    I ve played Ghost on my PS4 Pro with SSD and I want to say "thanks!" for amazing visuals, incredible loading times, no bluescreens, no slowdowns and with 1.04 next to none bugs. The sound design is amazing in combat, scenery and surround composing. I literally made more ingame screenshots in Ghost then with all my other PS4 games I ve ever played combined.

    This game will take you on an amazing journey and even with only going for the main storyline you will have incredible fun, deep story telling and complex character development on a course of 30 to 55 hrs depending on your play style.

    I do not want to go into detail, you have to explore this game for yourself.    … Expand
  65. SnowShad0382
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    Exelente juego completo para mi gusto, lindos graficos, la he pasado genial con su combate y disfrutar el juego sin perder el objetivo que es relajarme y pasarmela muy bien.
  66. Evorian
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game has a story to tell and it does a successful job in doing that. From the characters you meet to the scenery in the world, it's theme is consistent and it succeeds in being the game that was shown to you in the previews.
  67. Christo1
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I went into this game expecting nothing, I liked the idea at first but then when I played it I found out how masterful it is. I wasn’t expecting this game to be my surprise gaming addiction but now I can’t put the controller down, I must play this game everyday. Now for the real review, the story and the gameplay are incredible, you get to explore but you can choose your path, this trulyI went into this game expecting nothing, I liked the idea at first but then when I played it I found out how masterful it is. I wasn’t expecting this game to be my surprise gaming addiction but now I can’t put the controller down, I must play this game everyday. Now for the real review, the story and the gameplay are incredible, you get to explore but you can choose your path, this truly is a game of choices and branching paths and story lines. The mechanics like I said incredible and customizable, the gameplay is extremely fluid. If you love stealth or being a ninja and assassin you will love this game.… Expand
  68. LegoEggo19
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    I rarely take the time to rate games, but this one deserves your attention. If you own a PlayStation, go do yourself a favor and buy this game. Phenomenal art, gameplay, and a powerful story all come together to make what might be my game of the year. I found myself deeply invested into the characters, and the outcomes of their stories, feeling regret when I had to make dishonorableI rarely take the time to rate games, but this one deserves your attention. If you own a PlayStation, go do yourself a favor and buy this game. Phenomenal art, gameplay, and a powerful story all come together to make what might be my game of the year. I found myself deeply invested into the characters, and the outcomes of their stories, feeling regret when I had to make dishonorable decisions to save people. This really is a masterpiece, and I’m excited to see what Sucker Punch makes next.… Expand
  69. mikeycannon
    Mar 2, 2021
    9
    One of the best games I have ever played. The narrative and characters are impeccable! Love the lore of a samurai who has to choose between doing the correct thing or living (and dying) by his code. Just hope nobody beats Jin to death with a golf club in the sequel :/
  70. MurphyBrandon
    Dec 13, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is an excellent new game in the historical fiction genre. The story tells an easy-to-follow journey about a samurai who must break his code of honor in a desperate attempt to stay alive and save as many Japanese as he can. Exploration and side quests both offer a variety of possible rewards to enhance the experience. The melee combat requires some precise timing, but itGhost of Tsushima is an excellent new game in the historical fiction genre. The story tells an easy-to-follow journey about a samurai who must break his code of honor in a desperate attempt to stay alive and save as many Japanese as he can. Exploration and side quests both offer a variety of possible rewards to enhance the experience. The melee combat requires some precise timing, but it is less demanding than Sekiro. At some point, every player will experience some trouble with the camera and the lack of a lock-on feature. Patience and better positioning can alleviate the camera issues, though.
    Enjoy the spacious land and its set pieces. Ghost of Tsushima looks gorgeous, and the vibrant colors are even better when you are the one playing the game.
    Being guided by the wind is a brilliant idea to reduce the amount of clutter on the screen.
    The game has accessibility options and full voice acting in English and Japanese.
    I'm glad the developers did not focus too much on hyper-realism. Nothing takes too long. The healing, looting, loading, traveling, and upgrading are all quick and designed to be convenient which lets the player get back to the story and action without tedium.
    Addendum: The side-quest cutscenes are awkward because the characters stand almost completely still while talking. Their stiff body language makes those so small conversations uninteresting to watch. But the game is still 9/10 because the action is fun and that's what matters the most.    … Expand
  71. mertyboi
    Apr 6, 2022
    9
    When the game came out it was such a refreshing escape from the real world. The locations were beautiful, the combat was innovative with its different stances paired with enemies that it kept the game from getting too stale. The story was engaging and the duels were feats of cinematic inspired excellence. By the end some of the quests and combat became a little monotonous andWhen the game came out it was such a refreshing escape from the real world. The locations were beautiful, the combat was innovative with its different stances paired with enemies that it kept the game from getting too stale. The story was engaging and the duels were feats of cinematic inspired excellence. By the end some of the quests and combat became a little monotonous and exploration had much of the same to offer, but this is a small complaint because what it had to offer was often times very enjoyable.… Expand
  72. Bone-Thugs
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    this game is right up there with witcher 3, and rd2. combat is a bit easy and could be better but overall amazing graphics and the story kept be interested the whole way
  73. ToshLichev
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is the perfect swan song for this console generation - a game that combines all the best aspects of 2010's gaming and reminds us what it feels like when a game's goal is to just fill you with joy.

    GoT is hands down the most beautiful game I have ever seen in my life, every frame feels like a gorgeous painting and the superb photo mode allows you to get lost in this    Ghost of Tsushima is the perfect swan song for this console generation - a game that combines all the best aspects of 2010's gaming and reminds us what it feels like when a game's goal is to just fill you with joy.

    GoT is hands down the most beautiful game I have ever seen in my life, every frame feels like a gorgeous painting and the superb photo mode allows you to get lost in this world for hours without even playing it. The world itself is amazingly constructed, the protagonist Jin's connection with nature and the way the world guides you through a natural process of discovery which constantly gives you more reasons to keep going, are just on another level.

    The gameplay is superb, the combat, free roam and even partially the stealth all work amazingly and you truly feel like a bad-ass samurai warrior every step of the way through the 15-ish hour story which, in the spirit of classic samurai movies, tells a compelling tale that serves as a great backbone for a dip into an astonishing world.

    Everything in the game is almost perfect... almost. The only real problem the game has is it's hit or miss stealth system which is obviously less advanced than the incredible combat and the fact that towards the end of the game, there is an unfortunate focus on stealth missions which just don't feel as tight as the rest of the game. The only other tiny problem the game has are some physics bugs that I started experiencing towards the end of my playthrough - nothing game breaking or too annoying but still a small issue.

    Despite these small problems I still felt like giving the game a 10/10 when the credits rolled, but then I thought about it and realized that GoT can be better, a little better, but still, it has room for improvement and I want to see that happen in a future sequel. That is why I'm giving this masterpiece a 9/10 (maybe even a light 9.5)

    P.S. Major bonus points for a well thought out and fun trophy list - this is what a AAA trophy list should look like.    … Expand
  74. Kostas101
    Sep 16, 2021
    8
    Pretty flowers, guiding wind and dark atmosphere that captures the setting of feudal Japan and the Samurai perfectly, making it one of the most gorgeous looking games to date, what could go wrong? Well, unfortunately, it's just a very beautiful wallpaper, no depth, no risks, nothing never-seen-before... same old generic Open World "Go there, kill enemies, liberate territory". To be frank,Pretty flowers, guiding wind and dark atmosphere that captures the setting of feudal Japan and the Samurai perfectly, making it one of the most gorgeous looking games to date, what could go wrong? Well, unfortunately, it's just a very beautiful wallpaper, no depth, no risks, nothing never-seen-before... same old generic Open World "Go there, kill enemies, liberate territory". 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 mission design which is by far the biggest problem of the game. As for the story, it's simple and predictable with some amazing scenes, and there are some very few likable characters but most of them are forgettable because it feels like, everyone can be Jin Sakai, even though he's a cool character, he doesn't feel like he's his OWN character, he's just a random Samurai, and this goes for every other character in the entire game. In the end, I was left a tiny bit disappointed, because honestly, I couldn't get attached to this game, and I don't understand why, but I will give it a higher score than what it deserves because I really had fun playing it, some scenes were absolutely fantastic and the music was great and that made the whole game better for me.… Expand
  75. Gestalter
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Let me start by saying no game is perfect. With that, I'm giving ghost of tsushima a 10 because it exceeded my expectations and executes well, everything it set out to achieve. Combat is first and foremost exactly what I wanted and more, to feel like a one man army legendary samurai. Next, the soundtrack alone makes the game praiseworthy, as it sets the tone for each peaceful to intenseLet me start by saying no game is perfect. With that, I'm giving ghost of tsushima a 10 because it exceeded my expectations and executes well, everything it set out to achieve. Combat is first and foremost exactly what I wanted and more, to feel like a one man army legendary samurai. Next, the soundtrack alone makes the game praiseworthy, as it sets the tone for each peaceful to intense swordclashing moment with prime accuracy. My highest praise for the game, however, stands with the artistry and environment of the island. The journey to every objective is heaped with breathtaking scenes, beautifully chosen colors, and the most realistically replicated sky that could be imagined. In addition, they used the environment as the guiding feature for the player, the UI is so clean, and at times, nonexistent. The world bends towards your destinations and woodland critters emerge to lead you to side secrets and collectibles a very refreshing design choice.This is complimented by an excellent photo mode packed with features to add to your captures. My only real complaint for the game is that the writing is overall stiff, and, Jin could have been more interesting in this regard.… Expand
  76. Dreamsite
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    In addition to the great graphics, this game has a sense of the diligence of the developers in the smallest detail.

    So far, the main contender for the title "Game of the Year".
  77. Vailala23
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Very beautiful game, the developers have tried to squeeze all the juice out of the PS4. The combat system is good, it's a shame that there is no dismemberment.
  78. Okayion
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Definitely the best game of 2020 , every thing is perfect, the story, graphics, and the most important the gameplay is legendary, well done Sucker Punch
  79. GolDAce
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Man i am going to miss this game, really enjoyed it, great story , side missions, graphics and man the photo mode is amazing, GOTY !!
  80. Ptirle
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Easily Goty this year, maybe Cuberpunk will top it. Ghost of Tsushima is a great game and has no flaws whatsoever. Story, gameplay and graphics. 10/10.
  81. BrbImCarrying
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I was pretty tired of open world...i must admit that i started this game with not much hype about it. I even stopped after 1-2 hours. Then i took my time and damn i was blown away. I want to explore everything i got hooked to the game badly to the point that i always want to play it and discover its world. Good f job !!!
  82. redscauser
    May 4, 2021
    9
    После покупки ПС 5, эта была первой игрой после Астробота, на ПС 4 не играл, все говорили это клон Ассасинов, а я их не люблю. Оказалось очень хорошей игрой, пейзажи поражают, музыка, стиль
  83. Filmanwalt
    Apr 30, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I started playing the game right after the release and had smaller and larger breaks in between. Now, after almost 50 hours, I'm done and very happy to have started it again and again.

    story

    For me the greatest strength of the game. The campaign is divided into three acts and shows a clear increase. Act 2 had parts that made me pause again and again, but the transition to act 3 and especially the last act raised the game by one point for me.

    The first Mongol invasion in Japan around the island of Tsushima is treated. You play the fictional samurai Jin Sakai, who establishes himself as a legend on the island in the course of the game and defies the Mongols with everything he has. Khotun Khan as Mongol leader wants to subjugate the island and Jin is forced to operate outside the ways of a samurai.

    I found the villain in particular to be a strongly chosen character who was staged very well and symbolized the strength and cruelty of the invasion. In connection with this, however, the rebellion of this island against the overpowering Mongol army through skill and solidarity was very successful.

    The game has some incredibly good dialogues and knows how to convince with the whole atmosphere it creates. In addition, there are many well-made cutscenes, but they have to cut back on facial expressions. For some characters that was just too wooden, too generic.

    In addition to these two main characters, there are also numerous minor characters who have done really well side quests. Although many are about revenge, the outcome is not always the same. Characters like Masako, Yuna or Sensei had nice quest series and really feel like Jin's constant companion and sometimes like newly made friends united to stop the invasion.

    The synchronization does the rest and is done very well, but I also played it in the original every now and then.

    Here are some more quest example highlights: The Spirit of Yarikawa, A Reckoning in Blood, Hidden in the Snow.

    Atmosphere / graphics / performance

    I've played the Ps5 in performance mode for the last 20 hours and it went absolutely smoothly. Wonderful to play. By the way, Tsushima Island looks fantastic. The different colors of cherry blossom petals and many other flora is simply beautiful to look at and offers you fantastic opportunities to use the photo mode again and again (I used it a lot).

    You never get bored of marveling at the scenery, riding through the landscape and enjoying the many colors.

    But not only the set design is convincing, the music also contributes immensely to the atmosphere and is just great to hear.

    All gold that glitters? What I especially missed about Tsushima were really striking places that really look great. The villages or smaller settlements or large fortresses were too generic for me, not present enough. I would have liked to have had more of these passages that are really remembered, such as the big Buddha statue in the Omi monastery.

    So you have a beautiful landscape, which lacks the distinctive villages in detail.

    I also have to say that I often had problems with all the NPC characters right at the end. They often went on the spot and I had to wait for it to continue. Maybe that was a bit of bad luck, as I hardly had any such problems in Act 1 or 2.

    An essential feature of the game is slowing down. Everything should be absorbed, played patiently and not rushed through hastily. Each mission is introduced with a character and the mission title and there is also a brief moment to pause after the mission. I'm actually a fan of slowing down and it didn't bother me during the main missions, but with other gameplay mechanics.

    A constant deceleration is not really my thing and has always led to the fact that I put the game aside again for the time being.

    For example very simple secondary tasks felt artificially inflated by this staging. You also had to spy out camps, etc., which really annoyed me because I often wanted to have the option to just go in front of the gate and challenge everyone and not be forced to play in stealth mode. Especially these stealth missions were too much for me and towards the end you were constantly forced to sneak past and act secretly.

    In any case, to underline Jin's struggle with himself and his samurai code, one has to go other ways, but I think that some situations could have been resolved with a choice. Also, I wouldn't always have needed the animations after each mission and would have gladly pushed them aside. As I said, it was too constant for me to slow down.

    The combat system is actually pretty awesome. You have many different ways to defeat opponents, especially many tools at hand such as e.g. the smoke bomb. You also have combo bars that you can fill up and the opportunity to heal yourself. I only recently played Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and even if Ghost of Tsushima is easy to fight, I think Sekiro is miles ahead.

    But all in all awesome Game! 9/10    … Expand
  84. MadGhost
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is a game worthy of Game of the Year.

    The use of the sony’s Controller was surprisingly great, and the wind use as a guide was a really good way to maintain immersion. I cannot stop playing this game!
  85. IamZER0
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The music is absolutely amazing. The graphics are beautiful. Big, interesting map.
  86. AquaArcher
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is a beautiful game with graphics to rival the Witcher 3, Ive spent hours just in the photo mode alone so far. The gameplay is split up into okay and great the former being the stealth and ladder being the combat, stealth isn’t bad but A.I are kinda dumb and it’s just not as fun as say old assassins creed or dishonored but it gets the job done I guess, the combat on theGhost of Tsushima is a beautiful game with graphics to rival the Witcher 3, Ive spent hours just in the photo mode alone so far. The gameplay is split up into okay and great the former being the stealth and ladder being the combat, stealth isn’t bad but A.I are kinda dumb and it’s just not as fun as say old assassins creed or dishonored but it gets the job done I guess, the combat on the other hand is amazing and I think it might be my favorite Melee combat system Since the Witcher 3 with all the different fighting styles and the standoffs it makes you feel like a badass, it dose take a bit of skill to play though but I like that.igame and… Expand
  87. Pejman12376
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    It’s really brilliant, the environment is great.
    The game like improved Assassins creed.
  88. RolloZ
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    It’s a beautiful game. I’ve literally fallen in love for nature of Tsushima. The game play is fun. You’ll find it difficult at first but overall you’ll get use to it by time and oh my god when he strikes the enemies you’ll feel satisfaction from it. Highly recommend it. Thank you Sucker Punch for this beautiful game.i
  89. Overlord777
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, fighting is similar to games like the Arkham series, the characters are likeable and the story well written. It has some of the more positive elements of the far cry series in it. Visual it is breathing. An absolute must if you wanna live out your samurai fantasies
  90. ThrawnVX
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Simply amazing, the details, culture, the missions, the weapons, story, how the tales of the armor, bows are told are just amazing and if you play the game in the hardest difficult you will feel that not only the 1 vs 1 duels are intensified the enemies are deadly, if you lose the focus you can be killed by anyone, no matter how strong you are. All the gamers that love samurai stuff ISimply amazing, the details, culture, the missions, the weapons, story, how the tales of the armor, bows are told are just amazing and if you play the game in the hardest difficult you will feel that not only the 1 vs 1 duels are intensified the enemies are deadly, if you lose the focus you can be killed by anyone, no matter how strong you are. All the gamers that love samurai stuff I strongly recommend it, the game have good mechanics the camera can bother you at the beginning but you will get used to it Wish you all good luck and hope you can try this game.… Expand
  91. Fromhh
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    Good **** 2021 Game of the year and best sony first party exclusive game great combat great story and beautiful world
  92. scotlin
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This is how it's done. This game is fun to play and there's a ton of stuff to do. It helps that it also looks amazing. I've been playing it for several hours now and I've barely uncovered any of the map. This is going to be a game I take my time with and savor every minute.
    I hope Sucker Punch doesn't get destroyed from the inside the way Naughty Dog was because this game is excellent.    This is how it's done. This game is fun to play and there's a ton of stuff to do. It helps that it also looks amazing. I've been playing it for several hours now and I've barely uncovered any of the map. This is going to be a game I take my time with and savor every minute.
    I hope Sucker Punch doesn't get destroyed from the inside the way Naughty Dog was because this game is excellent. Exactly the opposite of another recent PS4 exclusive that wasn't even worth a 0. Sucker Punch actually seems to respect their customers, rather than spit on them.    … Expand
  93. Chasecdt
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Beautiful open world. Amazing combat system. Best RPG since Witcher 3. A must play game.
  94. Limzion
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the ambiance of this game. Specially the sound the effects in the environment, the lights are perfect not to mention the gameplay of this almost perfect i really like it, i am really happy that i buy this game. Totally recomend it to my friend… Expand
  95. WanWan
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game is a master piece, great combat, great exploring, side missions doesnt make you tired and the art, ohh boy...the graphics and colours are perfectly fit, i feels amazing to ride a horse in this game, breath taking.
  96. ChuckTownRC51
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing. You will feel like you're living in this world. You will feel bad for NPCs. It's one of the most immersive games I've ever played. Story should be made into a movie asap and the gameplay is deep and rewarding. Amazing job, Sucker Punch.
  97. eldiablomanatee
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game was visually outstanding. The music in the game war perfect and the fight mechanics were nice to. Hours and hours of fun. A definite buy if your haven't yet.
  98. Imagame
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Graphics 9.5/10
    Story 10/10
    Characters 10/10
    History portrayal 10/10
    An amazing breath taking game
  99. selassie420
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Beautiful, striking and violent, one of the best games ever created.

    Well done Sucker Punch you smashed it!
  100. Splanet
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! Easily best PS4 game of the year. Amazing graphics, addictive gameplay, and great story.
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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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