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  1. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Deliciado com a aventura de Jim na sua jornada pela ilha de tsushima, parabéns a equipa da sucker punch pelo maravilhasa experiência neste pedaço da história japonesa
  2. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Неплохо, очень даже неплохо. Шикарный саундтрек. Шикарная графика. Тут просто нет того, к чему можно придраться. Expand
  3. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Everything in this game amazing Graphics 10/10
    Environment 10000000/10
    And the fight is amazing
  4. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Great game. Beautiful and moving. Amazing combat, great recreation of Japan.
  5. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This is immersion. This is how you do open world right. Work of art. The combat, the music, the dialogue, the style for the ui... amazing.
  6. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, best game this year. I just love explore this awesome new open-world. The combat system is perfect.
  7. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is a phenomenal game, definitely not a 10/10 but it surely comes close to it! I have not noticed any glitches or anything exactly offputting about the gameplay or the story! Strangely enough, I've found myself actually enjoying collecting random things and doing all I can to thoroughly explore this fascinatingly beautiful world that i'm now fully immersed in, it is one ofGhost of Tsushima is a phenomenal game, definitely not a 10/10 but it surely comes close to it! I have not noticed any glitches or anything exactly offputting about the gameplay or the story! Strangely enough, I've found myself actually enjoying collecting random things and doing all I can to thoroughly explore this fascinatingly beautiful world that i'm now fully immersed in, it is one of the absolute best Japanese styled games i've played among many others i've played in my life.

    (9/10 - I would definitely recommend this game to anyone that I know.)
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  8. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    best samurai game i ever played, it makes you feel like a real samurai , thank you
  9. Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Stunning looking game. Good, yet challenging combat. Love the fact you can alternate between behaving like a samurai and a ninja. Good story with no other agendas in it. Only negative for me is cut scenes can go on a bit, especially at the beginning of the game. But the are trying to set the scene and story, so not a huge issue. Overall a fantastic game that you will sink hours intoStunning looking game. Good, yet challenging combat. Love the fact you can alternate between behaving like a samurai and a ninja. Good story with no other agendas in it. Only negative for me is cut scenes can go on a bit, especially at the beginning of the game. But the are trying to set the scene and story, so not a huge issue. Overall a fantastic game that you will sink hours into completing all the main missions and side quests, whilst exploring the gorgeous open world. Expand
  10. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The Amiricans are so big. And the Japanese are so small and the Amiricans are so big
  11. Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Absolutely astonishing, the latest Sucker Punch project is an absolute masterpiece in every aspect, every single part of the game is incredibly polished, from the impressive graphics to the magnificient blood spilling physics, Ghost of Tsushima as the very last ps4 exclusive is a must play.
  12. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game is just as fun as it is beautiful. All the main cast voice acting is superb and all main characters are well developed and give you reasons to care about them. The “Normal” difficult was a challenge but balanced, and the main story takes a long time to complete, not including all the side missions which are also a joy to play rather than a chore. Although the game does steer youThis game is just as fun as it is beautiful. All the main cast voice acting is superb and all main characters are well developed and give you reasons to care about them. The “Normal” difficult was a challenge but balanced, and the main story takes a long time to complete, not including all the side missions which are also a joy to play rather than a chore. Although the game does steer you towards stealth gameplay a few times, there are plenty opportunities to play the honourable “Samurai” way too. The combat feels like a more satisfying version of For Honor with a bit of Arkham stealth mechanics sprinkled in for good measure.

    This is the Samurai RPG long overdue in 2020, and far exceeded my expectations. I’m definitely excited for SuckerPunch’s next project.
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  13. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing. To put it simply: It makes you feel like a samurai in Japan.

    Presentation: The visuals are beautiful. It goes for a mix of realism and artistic painting that completely makes you believe in the world on one side, and be simply mesmerized by the colors and the movement of the leaves in the wind on the other side. The sound and the voice acting are very good. in
    This game is amazing. To put it simply: It makes you feel like a samurai in Japan.

    Presentation: The visuals are beautiful. It goes for a mix of realism and artistic painting that completely makes you believe in the world on one side, and be simply mesmerized by the colors and the movement of the leaves in the wind on the other side. The sound and the voice acting are very good. in particular, the sound of your sword when attacking and cutting through enemies never gets old. The music in this game will contribute to the feeling of immersion I mentioned earlier, the action pieces are going to keep you engaged through the encounters and the soft and more melodical pieces are very well done.

    Gameplay: The combat is fun and engaging, it keeps you on your toes constantly and in the hard difficulty in can be a serious challenge if not approached thoughtfully. Honestly one of the things I love about the game is that it keeps gamey elements that really make the experience a loooot better. For example: when riding on your horse, you can pick up resources and loot from the ground without having to get off the horse. This is just an example, but the game is filled with stuff like that and it gets away with those things because of the strong immersion it generates with its atmospherical music and visuals. In my opinion the gameplay loop (meaning the things that are the main elements of the game that you do over and over again) is extremely fun and well done. It is because of how fun the combat and the gameplay is that you will forgive a few things that you will need to get used to. Among these things: the sometimes bad camera will take some time to adjust to (once you understand and adjust to the camera, it gets a lot better) ; the movement of the character when traversing vertical obstacles doesn't feel very fluid; and the enemy AI is a bit lacking sometimes. These issuers are not game-breakers at all and in my personal opinion, you get used to them and accept the game as it is because it is so damn fun.

    Overall: you need to play this game. The visuals alone are a reason to experience it. If you add the addicting gameplay and combat you have a game that will keep you entertained and thinking about it for very long periods of time!
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  14. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Este juego me sorprendió notablemente. El paisaje creado, las luces, las mecánicas de pelea y la historia. Es una película con alta jugabilidad.
  15. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Great game with no identity politics shoved in our faces and an evil company vice president as the developer! Couldn't have asked for anything better with all of the crappy other games that have come out recently, what a breath of fresh air. and don't worry, there's no golf clubs in this game just dope katana's and tanto's.
  16. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    I love everything about the game. It is wonderful. The fights, the environment, the control mechanics, the story, side missions, upgrades and colors are perfect.

    The game has no issues to be addressed and it is better than all other historical open world games in the market.
  17. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Splendid game. I have been thinking for some time after Seikiro, what if they made it into an open world game? I think this is the closest we will ever get. Amazing combat, stylish yet not too easy, but not as hard as Seikiro obviously. Beautiful graphics. You feel like a samurai, and you have ninja skills, if at some point in your childhood you've imagined yourself becoming a samurai andSplendid game. I have been thinking for some time after Seikiro, what if they made it into an open world game? I think this is the closest we will ever get. Amazing combat, stylish yet not too easy, but not as hard as Seikiro obviously. Beautiful graphics. You feel like a samurai, and you have ninja skills, if at some point in your childhood you've imagined yourself becoming a samurai and killing bad guys, this game is exactly that. What more can you ask for? Expand
  18. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Such a great, beautiful game. Sucker Punch nailed it. At least we'll have one good PS4 exclusive this year.
  19. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Visually stunning and amazing best looking game in the PS4 by far right there with Red Dead Redemption 2 I've been waiting for a samurai/ninja hybrid game since onimusha and the closest thing we had was Sekiro. Great game only downside for me is there is no lock on system and the camera gets in the way of the action sometimes, the occasional auto lock on glitch when characters are milesVisually stunning and amazing best looking game in the PS4 by far right there with Red Dead Redemption 2 I've been waiting for a samurai/ninja hybrid game since onimusha and the closest thing we had was Sekiro. Great game only downside for me is there is no lock on system and the camera gets in the way of the action sometimes, the occasional auto lock on glitch when characters are miles away only experienced it like twice in my 100+ hours of gameplay. Other than that almost perfect game great job Sucker Punch like always THIS IS FOR ME THE GAME OF THE YEAR DEFINITELY WORTH 60 no doubt about it !! Expand
  20. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I just finished the game. I don't want to write a wall of text here. I loved this game. The graphics in the higher graphic mode is just breathtaking. I loved the atmosphere of the game. it felt also refreshing not to have the feeling that an agenda is being pushed on you like it is being done by many game developers nowadays.
  21. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    One of the most beautiful and well made games on Ps4.
    Congratulations Sucker Punch Productions!
    Graphics 10/10
    Open world 10/10
    Combat 9/10
    Story 8/10
    Music 10/10
  22. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Loved the game and the attitude of the director, the gameplay should have been better, but not too much to complain
  23. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! The developers did a good job of trying to make this game be its own thing and not a wannabe Sekiro/Nioh 2. The combat is enjoyable, the blood and brutality of the cuts and killing is really well done. The open world is phenomenal, no garbage markers telling you where to go, instead you have a handcrafted world which you explore by looking around and immersing yourself in theAmazing game! The developers did a good job of trying to make this game be its own thing and not a wannabe Sekiro/Nioh 2. The combat is enjoyable, the blood and brutality of the cuts and killing is really well done. The open world is phenomenal, no garbage markers telling you where to go, instead you have a handcrafted world which you explore by looking around and immersing yourself in the game. The duels are very good, if you like Samurai movies, you will love this. Expand
  24. Jul 18, 2020
    9
    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" !!
  25. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    I finished it today and it's perfect
    Story and music is good
    Character development is good and characters are memorable
    Graphic is good and environment is just beautiful so I used photo mode alot
    Side quests and side activities are rewarding
    Gameplay have depths and have lot of options
    Voice acting is strong
    But sometimes camera angle is annoying
  26. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Tbh one of the best games i ever played suckerpuch makes the greatest games no cap
  27. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I'm around 16 hours or so in the game and I'm in love. After the tutorial section you're thrown into this beautiful open world. There is no level gating so you're able to freely explore without the fear of overleveled enemies killing you in one hit. I'm playing on Hard difficulty and the combat plays smoothly and feels satisfying. Having the choice of stealth or walking into enemyI'm around 16 hours or so in the game and I'm in love. After the tutorial section you're thrown into this beautiful open world. There is no level gating so you're able to freely explore without the fear of overleveled enemies killing you in one hit. I'm playing on Hard difficulty and the combat plays smoothly and feels satisfying. Having the choice of stealth or walking into enemy territory and confronting them with a standoff is epic. Tons of rewards to gain from exploring, paying attention to your environment, and following animal guides throughout the game. If you even remotely enjoy samurai related content, get this game. Expand
  28. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Breathtaking visuals, fresh and immersive gameplay, a decent story and a world that is beyond beautiful.
  29. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is an amazing game. Story is flushed out beautifully and characters are designed with thought, unlike TLOU 2. The game did research into the Japanese culture to make sure they got it right. Beautiful graphics, sound, gameplay, EVERYTHING!! Make time for this game, everyone is enjoying it,
  30. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This is the best game game that I have played this year OMG or maybe all my life I have no word of how beautiful is this game just 10/10 from my point of view I enjoy this game very much
  31. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    What a beautiful game, it's breathtaking. The gameplay is smooth and the frame rate good. The combat is fun aswell.It's really amazing that the PS4 even late in its life is bringing games like this out. Masterpiece
  32. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The game look good
    The fighting is good
    I feel good playing it
    The world look so beautiful
  33. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Very beautifull scenery, great historical story, impressive samurai battle and gameplay, my best ps4 game so far, thank you Sucker Punch
  34. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Best PS4 exclusive since GoW. Combat is amazing, Exploration feels natural. Side quests are very well written. Map is reasonably big.

    Please get this game. Its a breath of fresh air.
  35. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Melhor grafico
    Melhor arte visual
    Mecanica do jogo muito boa lembra alguns jogos do passado mais com elementos dessa geração,poucos bugs mais simples correçao
  36. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Es un juego excelente!
    Incluso ha tenido buena crítica en el país Nipón y eso habló en influyó mucho en que lo comprase y valorase de otra manera. Me ha sorprendido para bien pues ante algunas críticas me esperaba que el juego sería simple y fue todo lo contrario, a pesar de que tiene sus errores como todo juegocentra muy bien los aspectos de combate e historia. Estoy encantado y comprendo
    Es un juego excelente!
    Incluso ha tenido buena crítica en el país Nipón y eso habló en influyó mucho en que lo comprase y valorase de otra manera. Me ha sorprendido para bien pues ante algunas críticas me esperaba que el juego sería simple y fue todo lo contrario, a pesar de que tiene sus errores como todo juegocentra muy bien los aspectos de combate e historia. Estoy encantado y comprendo las comparaciones pero no son muy precisas.si te gusta Japón, samurais y mundo abierto vas a flipar!
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  37. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This is the best game I've played in years, but it has everything that a game needs.
  38. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    I've been playing since the release and cannot get enough of this game, first off, the graphics are fantastic, I love the environment, everything from subtle music while exploring to the sound of birds and it's just great, very immersive with surround sound, the story so far is just epic, it's like your playing in your own samurai movie, there is a lot you can custom, and leveling up yourI've been playing since the release and cannot get enough of this game, first off, the graphics are fantastic, I love the environment, everything from subtle music while exploring to the sound of birds and it's just great, very immersive with surround sound, the story so far is just epic, it's like your playing in your own samurai movie, there is a lot you can custom, and leveling up your character is really fun, you can upgrade your weapons and fighting style Wich you can change on the fly, really cool, all in all this is a really good game with a few bugs but it's a new release that's expected, and it nothing game breaking. I look forward to seeing more. Expand
  39. Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful games I have ever played. It's amazing, romantic scenery had me stopping hundreds of times and I have never used the camera feature as much in any other game. Visuals 10/10.

    The story itself was amazing and I loved the gameplay itself. Perhaps one of the biggest compliments I can give this game is how absorbed I became in
    Ghost of Tsushima is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful games I have ever played. It's amazing, romantic scenery had me stopping hundreds of times and I have never used the camera feature as much in any other game. Visuals 10/10.

    The story itself was amazing and I loved the gameplay itself. Perhaps one of the biggest compliments I can give this game is how absorbed I became in Jin's story and how personal it felt. This is one of the few games where I became personally invested in a character. My only nitpick was how when using the Japanese audio with English subtitles the dialogue animation was out of sync.
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  40. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    It is a 10 for me, is artistic and the fights are cool. im still playing i will come back for this review.

    -Im back so the graphics are not perfect in a photo realistic way they are perfect in an artistic way -The gameplay is good they made so that the fact that you have a sword you one shot people without armour but those armored need more hits depending if they have baboo armour they
    It is a 10 for me, is artistic and the fights are cool. im still playing i will come back for this review.

    -Im back so the graphics are not perfect in a photo realistic way they are perfect in an artistic way
    -The gameplay is good they made so that the fact that you have a sword you one shot people without armour but those armored need more hits depending if they have baboo armour they need cca. max 3 hits and if they have metal armour they need up to six
    - The story is good and a saw people comparing to assassin's creed but without teaching you history. This game is not made to teach you history it is an made of story inspired from the Mongolian invasion not the actual recreation of the historical event and if you want to compare it to The last of us 2: it is a story told from another party perspective. People complaining about being a cookie cutter revenge plot they are wrong tlou2 was a cookie cutter revenge plot but boring and useless GHOST is a story about a lost worrior who in order to save people he needs to go against everything he was taught and everything his believes stood for. He doesn't know if the ways that he was taught works against his enemies - The world its not boring and empty how jurnalists say, you have alot to do in the world aside for the story and i am glad that its not overcrowded with pointless npcs just to use up my **** console performance. and being sort of empty and silent drags me even more in the beautifully looking world's atmosphere
    - The enemies are not dumb they are generic same as in tlou2 just in Ghost they dont **** scream in your ears to force you to feel guide and they dont have level they have other patterns and tehniques to fight you. And if its to easy for you change the difficulty lol dont play it on easy as i bet most journalists did.
    VERDICT : its a beautifully crafted world with a good "lost identity and questioning your believes to do good" story with alot of tought and love put into it with a not **** large open world map that it actually feels like a videogame and not a bad movie with gameplay being an add in-between. This is a GAME made to be played and enjoyed not made to tell a message
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  41. Jul 27, 2020
    10
    It's awesome and fun especially the Standoffs and beautiful Landscapes and everything else about the game.
  42. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    While im not someone who gets too excited for games. This game is probably one of the best games i've played on Ps4. I would say it reminds me of a mix of games such as the Yakuza games with the ability to change the fighting styles on the fly to suit the many types of enemies, a bit of Far cry with its open world as well as assassins creed however this does not come with the UbisoftWhile im not someone who gets too excited for games. This game is probably one of the best games i've played on Ps4. I would say it reminds me of a mix of games such as the Yakuza games with the ability to change the fighting styles on the fly to suit the many types of enemies, a bit of Far cry with its open world as well as assassins creed however this does not come with the Ubisoft acidity that you see with some games that have tried the formula in the past but failed. Story wise its good with a clear story that is well told with a selection of characters that while not groundbreaking it is still good. Graphics wise probably the best i've seen on the PS4 hardware and is more of a colourful game compared to other flagship games on the PlayStation. In conclusion its everything i wanted from a game of this calibre there are issues i have but most of them are bugs that can be patched. Also those who are saying "Americans should not make a game about Japanese " like Digitally Downloaded said. The perfect famitsu score explains itself and generally it is a faithful recreation of the Japanese landscape. The game is not a historical documentary but so was not games like Yakuza 0 with the 80's bubble culture or Black ops with the 60's. a video game is for entertainment at the end of the day. Expand
  43. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    This game is like an amazing combination of Breath of the Wild with it's open word and exploration and Assassin's Creed with it's combat. Its a wonderful game for any fans of samurai moves or those who are looking for a good game to sink hundreds of hours into
  44. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The game was absolutely unreal! Theres not one bad thing about it. I could not put it down and that hasnt happened to in a long time! Easy 10 for me. Now to go for platinum!!!
  45. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The details in the game is great. Feels a bit like far cry series but in japan. Story is good. Gameplay wise feels like tenchu and assassin's creed put together.
  46. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I took a little risk pre ordering this game but my faith paid off. I went in with okay expectations and the minute I got on that horse and went into the world of Tsushima I was shocked at how GREAT this game is. The world has a perfect balance of many things to do and has an incredible rewarding RPG system with a story of Hope and Redemption and incredible graphics for such a massiveI took a little risk pre ordering this game but my faith paid off. I went in with okay expectations and the minute I got on that horse and went into the world of Tsushima I was shocked at how GREAT this game is. The world has a perfect balance of many things to do and has an incredible rewarding RPG system with a story of Hope and Redemption and incredible graphics for such a massive world! If you’re skeptical Let me assure you there’s no need to wait any longer so go grab this Sony Masterpiece! Expand
  47. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Perfection From start to finish. The ambient is beautiful and the soundtrack is amaaaaaazing
  48. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    I have been playing video games for almost my whole life and honestly this is the first game in awhile (since maybe when Bioshock released) that I've played that has really immersed and amazed me. This is the most beautiful looking game i have ever played, i caught myself just sitting and looking around the world many times instead of playing because the scenery is absolutely gorgeous.I have been playing video games for almost my whole life and honestly this is the first game in awhile (since maybe when Bioshock released) that I've played that has really immersed and amazed me. This is the most beautiful looking game i have ever played, i caught myself just sitting and looking around the world many times instead of playing because the scenery is absolutely gorgeous.

    The cut-scenes look stunning and are well directed and acted for both the Japanese and English voices, however lip syncing was done for the English version so it looks bad with the Japanese audio so there's that.

    The game-play is addicting, managing to be challenging enough without feeling unfair, feels satisfying when you are able to take on groups of enemies parrying and changing stances on the fly especially without taking damage.

    The stealth for me was serviceable if not a little easy however it feels like something they can patch and fix, luckily i didn't have many problems or bugs like a few others may have had.

    The narrative is really intriguing if you are into Japanese samurai culture and even if you aren't this game may get you interested, each character is well written and believable, especially the protagonist Jin who's actions throughout the game conflict with his samurai code, his way of life and cause problems.

    The side content is unique and just as interesting as the main story and if you love collectibles this game has you covered in spades with many of them spread throughout the map. The costumes and weapons as well as the skins you can get for them are really well designed and fun to collect too, first game in a long time that doesn't charge you for all the cosmetics.

    All in all this is a game well worth it's asking price, filled with fun content, a stunning world to explore, great game-play loop, respectful to the culture and history it is portraying (taking inspiration from classic samurai films by Akira Kurosawa and the like, loved Kurosawa mode) and is a perfect game to end this generation of PlayStation on.

    Sucker Punch made something special here and really gave their all so they deserve great praise for it.

    Only thing i hope they add in is a New Game Plus+ mode where you can replay and keep all cosmetics, upgrades and collectibles to have a fun and chill, cathartic play-through.
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  49. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, a very good story. Combat/gameplay is fun, could get challenging but not to challenging. side quests are entertaining, but some could get a bit repetitive, camera could get weird at time. The soundtrack is beautiful and the atmosphere is also beautiful. Overall an awesome experience and an amazing game. Would recommend buying
  50. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is an amazing open world game that not only lets you explore the entire island of Tsushima but it makes you feel like a samurai and that’s what I love in a game is when they make you feel as if you were the character. The combat in ghost of Tsushima is amazing they give you 4 different stances with different types of skill sets the games story is not only amazing but tellGhost of Tsushima is an amazing open world game that not only lets you explore the entire island of Tsushima but it makes you feel like a samurai and that’s what I love in a game is when they make you feel as if you were the character. The combat in ghost of Tsushima is amazing they give you 4 different stances with different types of skill sets the games story is not only amazing but tell a great story about the mogul invasion in the 13th century. The games exploring and experience is immersing and you get go to these camps set up by mogul and why you take all of them out you give the people back their village and I love how the game makes you feel like a hero. Expand
  51. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    the game is extremley beutiful with its vast map with lots of things to do but it doesnt feel bloated.The games opening is wonderful.there are a few things like some npcs repeatedly falling,i find that hilarious but you may not.the combat is some of the best i have ever seen.If you have the money you should buy this game
  52. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing I enjoyed so much and cried so much too
    It should be goty
  53. Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Good story and gameplay. This is GOTY for me it is so immersive, gorgeous and great combat system. The scenery is godlike I have never seen anything like it in a game.
  54. Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Basically, it's a really good game. The story is pretty simple and turns out is not that predictable, it gets emotional at times but ultimately, it does not leave you in a bad state when you finish. The combat is to die for! It is super fun with the dynamics of the ways to kill people. Starting out, you'll figure out how to stay alive but later it'll be how specifically you want to fight.Basically, it's a really good game. The story is pretty simple and turns out is not that predictable, it gets emotional at times but ultimately, it does not leave you in a bad state when you finish. The combat is to die for! It is super fun with the dynamics of the ways to kill people. Starting out, you'll figure out how to stay alive but later it'll be how specifically you want to fight. I wouldn't have considered it super easy but in truth it really is very easy once you get to upgrading your gear. I recommend playing it under the highest difficulty just for the challenge. The only issues with this game are PURELY technical ones. Whether it be bugs and glitches. Another thing that bothers me is that character interactions are not even animated it just sort of transitioned through a black screen. Aside this, they still have trouble with how to recreat emotion. Then again, you'd have to know that the developer doesn't have as big of a team nor the budget as such in the likes of The Last of Us. Putting those disadvantages aside, it really is the perfect game. If you're into something new, or really if you like Ryse : Son of Rome, this truly is the perfect game for you. Expand
  55. Jul 29, 2020
    10
    this is the best open-world game ever made. I love it. This is a masterpiece.
  56. Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Just about to finish the game Im so happy with it 10/10 for me for sure What a masterpiece Thanks suckerpunch
  57. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    I saved my money to Ghost of Tsushima instead TLOU 2. It`s beautiful game absolutely worth it.
  58. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game not only feels alive, but it is also the best depiction of the mongol invasion of Japan I have ever seen.
    The combat system is excellent, only the "samurai" way though, infiltration works as bad as in Assassin's Creed, but let's be real, noone is here for the infiltration.
    The graphics, while downgraded in relation to the original trailer, are still incredible and more than I
    This game not only feels alive, but it is also the best depiction of the mongol invasion of Japan I have ever seen.
    The combat system is excellent, only the "samurai" way though, infiltration works as bad as in Assassin's Creed, but let's be real, noone is here for the infiltration.
    The graphics, while downgraded in relation to the original trailer, are still incredible and more than I ever thought PS4 would stand.
    Finally, the music is an 11/10, and fits perfectly in a very well narrated story.

    Overall this is one of the games I have enjoyed the most in PS4, way more than more recent overhyped titles.
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  59. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Finally a Sony first party game with ambition and without pushing social agendas and making violence “bad”
  60. Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Graphics on my old ps4 wow amazing stuff at the end of the systems lifecycle and the game is assassin's creed done very very well with samurai great stuff my only gripes are weapon variety and lack of lock on ability after tlou2 politically correct rubbish game which has totally destroyed a franchise this is a breath of fresh air well done sucker punch
  61. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This is simply one of the best games you can find in this generation.
    Great visuals and simply a gorgeous world.
  62. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Must-play if you like japanese culture. Beautiful open world and fun combat. What a great way to end PS4 exclusives era.
  63. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Finaly great game without SJW integration.
    It's about gameplay and story. Worth it.
  64. Jul 27, 2020
    9
    While not perfect and I would give it like a 8,7/10, I was enjoying the gameplay and story throughout the 20-30 hours. What doesn't make it a 10/10 is the sheer ridiculous amount of collectibles.
    I tell all my friends to not to go out of their way to collect everything (some exceptions like singing crickets).
  65. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    this game is breathtaking, I’m one of those who get bored by the open world games because of the repetitiveness of the missions or sides. but this game I’m always finding myself doing something without even noticing, great job SP.
  66. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Forget the beautiful graphics, the story is awesome and the setting is outstanding. This game needs to be played and i highly recommend you give Ghost of Tsushima a try.
  67. Jul 27, 2020
    10
    The kind of game that I cannot stop playing and really don't tire of. It's open-world nature is far better than others in this genre with two key elements: fast travel right away, and upgrades to "techniques" that allow a multitude of fighting styles and approaches to combat. Beautiful, fun, engaging, and a vast world that feels like the real world in the most vivid landscape imaginable.The kind of game that I cannot stop playing and really don't tire of. It's open-world nature is far better than others in this genre with two key elements: fast travel right away, and upgrades to "techniques" that allow a multitude of fighting styles and approaches to combat. Beautiful, fun, engaging, and a vast world that feels like the real world in the most vivid landscape imaginable. So deep and repayable that we will be talking about this game until the sequel comes out (Fingers Crossed!). Expand
  68. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Прекрасная игра, визуал просто на высоком уровне, хочется исследовать все и вся, давно такого я не испытывал в играх, очень доволен ей!
  69. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Breathtaking game! Stylish, awesome and addictive gameplay. For me game of the 2020 year
  70. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Best Samurai game yet! I cannot wait to see what Sucker Punch do next. Well done
  71. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    de los mejores juegos de ps4 y de los que mejor se ve,un espectaculo visual y un gameplay fantastico
  72. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Visualmente una gozada. Pocos juegos hacen que quieras pararlo a cada momentos. En la mayoría de casos siempre sacas el modo foto cuando haces un golpe o un movimiento guapo, este no... este solo quieres ver el cielo y las plantas desde otro ángulo.
    Recomendable y un cierre de generación de 10 para ps4
  73. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Esse jogo é disparado o melhor ja feito sobre essa temática. Eu fico maravilhado a cada minuto que jogo
  74. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    how to start well the game is pretty good, the combat is fun and simple yet challenging, works really well, the art style is amazing with the world recreation being on point, the story is simple but solid with a good delivering. in sum the game is a good and fun recreation of the samurai lifestyle on japan.
  75. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    What a huge relief! Part of me was expecting this to not live up to my expectations, but damn it's so good! The island of Tsushima looks incredible and is such an amazing place just to wander around. I get a similar feeling playing this as i did with the equally amazing Horizon Zero Dawn. And i have the same problem with it too..i find it very difficult to stop playing and put theWhat a huge relief! Part of me was expecting this to not live up to my expectations, but damn it's so good! The island of Tsushima looks incredible and is such an amazing place just to wander around. I get a similar feeling playing this as i did with the equally amazing Horizon Zero Dawn. And i have the same problem with it too..i find it very difficult to stop playing and put the controller down! the story, the characters (for the most part) the music, the animals and the overall atmosphere of this game just draws you in. I kept finding myself saying "just a quick look around this area then i'll return to the temple" Combat wise i was very pleasantly surprised. The sword play is by no means easy and takes good timing particularly with stand offs and spear wielding enemies, and dodging . It feels quite similar to Jedi Fallen Order (at least to me, I'm not the best at combat) the main difference is that in Ghost of Tsushima you respawn where you die (reload on this is very quick too!) rather than ending up miles away at a save point. This means way less frustration for the not so good at combat gamer, as such i didn't mind dying and trying again to perfect an encounter. Also enemy A.I is really good and quite unforgiving, multiple enemies will rush you at once which means you really do need to be tactical.

    Full disclosure, I'm less than halfway through at this point and maybe i'll edit this review later (though i doubt it) All i can say is i haven't had this much fun in a game since Horizon a game i've now played through numerous times, and i can see myself spending a lot of time in Tsushima too.

    I also think it's no accident that this game came out after TLOU part 2. Sony knew some time ago that , that game would be problematic and incredibly divisive, and to be honest it's simply not a good game. So why would you want that to be your last PS4 exclusive. Ghost Of Tsushima is the send off the PS4 deserves, and what an incredible way to enter the next generation of Sony exclusives. Hats off to everyone involved.
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  76. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Beautiful world , this is not sh*t like assassins creed or something,combat is insane! Only 10/10.
  77. Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Игра имеет старые механики но при этом использует их весьма грамотно, привнося в них свою изюминку. Отмечу приятную графики, великолепную музыку, и потрясающий стиль древней Японии.
    GoT очень красива, каждый кадр это оргазм для глаз, вликолепный финальный аккорд для ps4. Спасибо Sony.
    Игра имеет старые механики но при этом использует их весьма грамотно, привнося в них свою изюминку. Отмечу приятную графики, великолепную музыку, и потрясающий стиль древней Японии.
    GoT очень красива, каждый кадр это оргазм для глаз, вликолепный финальный аккорд для ps4. Спасибо Sony.
  78. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Gorgeous game with a fantastic gameplay and combat system, definitely a mustplay title for PlayStation owners
  79. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    We have been too critical of games lately. Criticism for every aspect. GOT is one of the less souls like samurai games that can be played and enjoyed by every type of gamer. Exquisite in its craft, sucker punch delivered an amazing game set in a. Amazing setting. 10/10
  80. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game does it all for an open world game. And people compared this to assassin's creed but for got assassin creed borrowed from the sky copper series. A masterpiece worthy of a 10/10
  81. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ghost of tsushima é um jogo de proporções épicas que nos faz emergir no mundo de samurais, com mecânicas espetsculates de combate é gráficos incríveis. Expand
  82. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    El juego más bonito que he jugado en prácticamente toda mi vida, perderse en el juego es una de las mejores experiencias que he tenido nunca y el combate es extraordinario, entra en el top de los mejores exclusivos de PS4 y por supuesto de cara al futuro, es un aliciente más para elegir a PlayStation como consola de next gen.
  83. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Man the intro itself was breathtaking and goosebumps generating experience, stopped playing and went to watch it many times. Masterpiece.
  84. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Perfect! great combat system. The atmosphere of the game is great. Graphics is epic. 10/10
  85. Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Good journey.This is the right things that maturity 3A game will do.
    Experience of gameplay are so fantastic,I always like to take a photo and devoted to fighting with enemy.
    Thank you Sucker Punch!
  86. Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Aside from visible technical glitches and cosmetic problems, Ghost of Tsushima is an amazing feat by Sucker Punch. The open world is beautiful and with incredible colors, providing striking views and atmosphere. You really can feel how much effort they put on this game to bring japanese historic culture to life with incredible amount of details, Sucker Punch did a lot of research onAside from visible technical glitches and cosmetic problems, Ghost of Tsushima is an amazing feat by Sucker Punch. The open world is beautiful and with incredible colors, providing striking views and atmosphere. You really can feel how much effort they put on this game to bring japanese historic culture to life with incredible amount of details, Sucker Punch did a lot of research on japanese ground to make things as genuine as possible. The gameplay is a mixture of exploration with intense combat that doesn´t feel cheap or to much easy (play this one on Hard mode, it gets even better). You will also have access to lots of customisation on your character to make your samurai as unique as it can be, playing as the honorable samurai or the sneaky ghost it will be up to you. Its a game that will constant amaze you based on its incredibly made atmosphere. Dont miss it. Expand
  87. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    One of the best game I ever played.
    I don't even know where to start, the world that sucker punch built is hands down beautiful, the combat system is implemented very well and I can definitely say that this is one of the best experience playstation gave us during this generation! Thank you sucker punch!
  88. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima brings so much that it deserves to be in the same conversation with its top exclusive peers when considering that we are at the end Sony's PlayStation 4 life cycle. The game humbly introduces a graphical phenomenon that will have you at awe with its very diverse landscapes while accompanied by a fascinating soundtrack that rivals none. The ambiance does great job ofGhost of Tsushima brings so much that it deserves to be in the same conversation with its top exclusive peers when considering that we are at the end Sony's PlayStation 4 life cycle. The game humbly introduces a graphical phenomenon that will have you at awe with its very diverse landscapes while accompanied by a fascinating soundtrack that rivals none. The ambiance does great job of reminding you that the world is very much alive; the sound of thunder as the darkness roles in along with the rain that it brings. The sound of the wildlife as you stroll through the woods, the sound of the water as you approach the beach or a waterfall and the howling winds. Story telling and side quests are submissive; granting all supporting character with a very well deserved screen time for character development in a world where everyone has a role to play. All while the game play and combat mechanics offers your more than just one way to play the game, by lending the player different skill trees to help you identify your taste of choosing in how to go about tackling your objectives.
    This Sucker Punch title is a true love letter delivered to Japan's Kamakura Period with absolutely no agendas to push, pull or divide the player/participant/viewer. In general, this title is well deserved title that should be found in your gaming collection. This is what a true Master Piece looks like. Ghost of Tsushima gets my vote for Game Of The Year.
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  89. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Just a beautiful game, with beautiful story. Better than infamous. If you are in ninja or samurai, go for it.
  90. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game. Graphics are the best I've seen on PS4, they edge out UC 4 imo. Combat is quite buttery, a must play.
  91. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Great combat mechanics, outstanding graphics and ambientation and excellent story, truly a game that deserves praise and doesn't need to buy it like tlou 2 because you can see the ammount of effort put in the story telling, graphics and playable elements wich makes it a awesome experience. The game is the perfect example of taking care of both graphics and story telling
  92. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

    Gave a 10 to see how tlou2 fans cry.
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  93. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game for great players. Mayb its about 8-9, but after tlou2 - absolutely 10/10!
  94. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I'm loving this game! A refreshing take on some open world systems that really works. It's everything that I was hoping it would be, combat, visual, story. great game 10/10
  95. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Just here to balance out the Neil fanboys review bombing the game because they believe that this game is racist
  96. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Woah omg such a great game. The team put in such a great effort to produce such a fantastic game. Im very impressed with it. No political agenda just a great game.
  97. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    En un mot : chef-d'œuvre. C'est LE jeu Samurai que j'attendais. Cela dit, pour apprécier pleinement Ghost of Tsushima, il vous faut adapter (ou voir changer) votre façon de jouer, il faut vivre comme un samouraï. Il vous faut devenir Jin Sakai. Le monde est unique et beau, different de tous les autres mondes dans lequel je me suis plongé, les montagnes, les forêts, les rivières
  98. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 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 Expand
  99. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Everything about this game is just stunning.
    The graphics, the beautiful open world, the music, exploration and crafting. The combat feels so responsive and realistic and much better than for example in an assassin’s creed game.
  100. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This is how game should look like and feel like. No BS politics and agendas, just great story and gameplay with a lot of fun. Watch and learn ND, watch, and learn.
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 122 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. 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. 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.
  3. 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.