Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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  1. Xvatch
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    The combat is so good, that makes all other melee combat games (mainly swordplay) feel totally inferior. Definitely the best swordplay ever created. Bought this game for the multiplayer experience, amazing. Singleplayer amazing. Framerate is incredible. Legends has similarities to The Division's style of character optimisation though not as big. It is genuinely a shame that they intend toThe combat is so good, that makes all other melee combat games (mainly swordplay) feel totally inferior. Definitely the best swordplay ever created. Bought this game for the multiplayer experience, amazing. Singleplayer amazing. Framerate is incredible. Legends has similarities to The Division's style of character optimisation though not as big. It is genuinely a shame that they intend to release no further multiplayer content though… Expand
  2. Liquidus
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This is what Assassin's Creed should have become. I can not tell you how much I love this game.
  3. gustave154
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Best game on PS4. Don't believe what the critics are saying this game is a masterpiece in storytelling, gameplay and graphics. Be immersed in the world of samurai on the island of Tsushima. Truly unforgettable experince playing this game. PHENOMENAL
  4. coelo
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    GoT is easily the best game I have played in a long time. It is a true winner. Sucker Punch has moved up to AAA.

    As usual, the mainstream press doesn’t like it because it doesn’t feature woke life, forget the fact that it takes place in and around the year 1200 in Japan. It’s pathetic, the professional reviewers are so shallow. Any game which has some form of perversion and a female or    GoT is easily the best game I have played in a long time. It is a true winner. Sucker Punch has moved up to AAA.

    As usual, the mainstream press doesn’t like it because it doesn’t feature woke life, forget the fact that it takes place in and around the year 1200 in Japan.

    It’s pathetic, the professional reviewers are so shallow. Any game which has some form of perversion and a female or trans lead is an instant 10, no matter how horrible the game is to play - see TLOU2 (terribly unfun game).

    The best thing I can say about GoT, it is essentially The Witcher 3 in Japan. I have never liked a samurai game this much, ever. Amazing that an American company did this. I actually prefer GoT over Sekiro, GoT is the better game.

    Between RDR2, Sekrio, GoT - I’d take GoT.
    RDR2 went too heavily on realism and it got boring.
    Sekiro went too hard on the difficulty, fun but ultimately it was a chore.

    GoT nails the perfect balance between exploration, story, combat (easily better than W3 combat), and character.

    Jin Sakai is a great character.
    His backstory makes perfect sense and adds to the immersion of the game. In fact all of the characters in this game are so well done, I don’t think I’ve seen a game do characters this well since maybe RDR (the first one).

    You are going to love this game, I guarantee it.
    Best game this year, until cyberpunk.
    It really scratches that W3 open world exploration itch, and the story is hugely satisfying.

    I don’t even bother to read IGN, Kotaku, Gamespot, etc... they are so biased against normalcy now that they just can’t let themselves review a game honestly. Everything has to pass through their woke filter and if the game narrative doesn’t fit the woke agenda they hit the game with a low score.

    Anyone who gives Ghost of Tsushima a 7 or less, is a moron. This game is EXCELLENT!

    Better than Days Gone, and that game was fun.
    This game is an easy 9 on any day.
    Only thing that would make a 10 is a bit more variety in the exploration, foxes and birds are cool... but a few other types would make this game a 10.

    Still, I enjoy every minute of this game.
    Witcher 3 is a 10, no doubt.
    Ghost of Tsushima is a solid 9.
    Horizon was a solid 8.

    Excellent game.
    Thank you Sucker Punch!
    Looking forward to your future!    … Expand
  5. alizodiac
    Aug 17, 2020
    8
    To me, Ghost of Tsushima didn't get off to a good start. But gradually, and eventually, I was so immersed in the experience, and so invested in the characters, that I was sad to see it end. I am a sucker for ancient Japan - and a fan of Kurosawa - and I was glad that this game delivered on its promise and paid homage in a perfect way.

    The combat system was addictive and perfecting the    To me, Ghost of Tsushima didn't get off to a good start. But gradually, and eventually, I was so immersed in the experience, and so invested in the characters, that I was sad to see it end. I am a sucker for ancient Japan - and a fan of Kurosawa - and I was glad that this game delivered on its promise and paid homage in a perfect way.

    The combat system was addictive and perfecting the various fighting styles and stances was satisfying.
    There were a couple of things that bothered me, mainly the sluggish start to the campaign and the snowy region which just looked terrible (I sometimes couldn't see much because everything was so blindingly white and basic)

    And apart from the silly AI at times and a few glitches, it was a really fun game. The landscape was beautiful and the side quests were just as enjoyable as the main story which by the end of it, was a hugely impactful and emotional one.

    I played Ghost of Tsushuima right at the back of LOFU2 so it had big shoes to fill. Even though it's not on the same level, it hold its own ground exceptionally well.    … Expand
  6. Bamaballer256
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    Game is epic. Focused on storytelling and gameplay instead of identity politics.
  7. Kanazawa
    Jan 1, 2021
    8
    Visually the most beautiful game I've ever played. Fantastic story and very fun combat. It suffers from the typical open world game problem. It is SO REPETITIVE. Raid a camp stealth a million times kill a million people here track a million footprints please just STOP.
  8. Kenmei
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    A great storyline and hard to master combat system is dragged down by a run-of-the-mill open world sandbox game. The story here grew on me as the dynamic between the main character Jin's desire to kill the mongols, contrasts with his samurai upbringing. It really came to a head at the end of the game and I'm glad they went the route they did. Combined with the combat system here thatA great storyline and hard to master combat system is dragged down by a run-of-the-mill open world sandbox game. The story here grew on me as the dynamic between the main character Jin's desire to kill the mongols, contrasts with his samurai upbringing. It really came to a head at the end of the game and I'm glad they went the route they did. Combined with the combat system here that really takes time to master, it makes for a great game, outside of the same old open world side mission style gameplay. All the usual side missions are here: liberate the villages, collect the vanity items, etc. While the combat system helps to alleviate this some, i still felt like I had to grind out some of the early map stuff just to gain enough upgrade points to level up. And not doing those early quests can really hurt as the combat system can be brutal for newcomers. At the end of the day though, the open world stuff isnt enough to kill my interest totally in this game. I'd have much preferred that Last of Us 2 be the swan song for the PS4 but this game does do alot to stand out on its own, especially with how pretty the game looks. I'd easily recommend it to anyone looking for a great game for their PS4 this summer.… Expand
  9. RealMuthaF
    Jan 1, 2021
    9
    It is great to see that after the rushed (but still good) inFamous: Second Son, Sucker Punch were given proper time and budget to develop their next game. Despite some flaws, Ghost of Tsushima is one of the best recent open-world games, and my personal GOTY 2020.

    The game simply nails its fundamentals. Melee combat is quick and satisfying, it carefully avoids enemies becoming    It is great to see that after the rushed (but still good) inFamous: Second Son, Sucker Punch were given proper time and budget to develop their next game. Despite some flaws, Ghost of Tsushima is one of the best recent open-world games, and my personal GOTY 2020.

    The game simply nails its fundamentals. Melee combat is quick and satisfying, it carefully avoids enemies becoming slash-sponges, everyone can be defeated within a few precise strikes on any difficulty level. Exploration is engaging thanks to the immersive astoundingly beautiful open world set in feudal Japan. It is remarkably gorgeous, and I found myself making more screenshots in it than in any other game. I also have to give credit to smart hudless design that encourages you to gaze upon this world instead of some mini-maps (RDR 2, take note), as all you need for navigation is a swipe up on the touchpad, which triggers the guiding wind, showing you the way. A similar system was implemented in Arkham games with Batman's symbol in the sky, with similarly great results. It's a pleasure to just ride your horse (without mashing X like a madman) across Tsushima's magnificent plains, taking detours to help a villager in need. I'd also like to commend the game's technical side - in spite of its complex visuals, Ghost of Tsushima almost never drops its FPS on the base PS4, and the loading times are a marvel, with it taking about 6 seconds to load, all without an SSD.

    Now for the things keeping it from being a ten. The story can be hit-and-miss: it starts very slow, can be boring at times, is very straightforward and predictable, and the characters are mostly one-dimensional (Uncle "Honor" Shimura). The ending, however, is surprisingly solid, which helps leave a positive lasting impression. My other complaint is that the overall game is too big, and gets very stretched and repetitive if you try to complete all the side content. I spent over 70 hours beating the game, and I still have a good dozen Mongol camps to liberate, few dozen collectibles to pick up, and some spacious parts of map left unexplored, all of which I am too tired to do at this point. Also, for a game that has the main character transitioning from a samurai to more of a ninja, GoT offers some very basic stealth mechanics - you can sneak up on people, shoot them with arrows or darts, and throw distractions that they will wander towards, but that's it.

    The Legends online mode, added after the game's intial release, is a welcome surprise, and offered 10-15 more hours of arcade fun for me. It's nothing spectacular, but it's still great they added this little DLC, and it's completely non-monetized, despite there being loot and cosmetics.

    To sum up, PS4's last big exclusive turned out to be one of its best. Looking forward to the next generation now.    … Expand
  10. Pericles83
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    I love open world games and i always dreamed to play a game in this setting. the graphics, combat, story everything is amazing i just think that the secondary missions are kind of repetitive, and sometimes boring.
  11. DrDeath
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    Ghost of tsushima was truly a pleasure to play and a stark contrast to the last of Us 2 which released around the same time. It is easily the most beautiful game I have ever played. Not due to pure Raw graphics but the world they imagined. The scenery is stunning and is well complimented by all the weather effects and leaves rustling by. Gameplay is what matters most and GoT delivers it inGhost of tsushima was truly a pleasure to play and a stark contrast to the last of Us 2 which released around the same time. It is easily the most beautiful game I have ever played. Not due to pure Raw graphics but the world they imagined. The scenery is stunning and is well complimented by all the weather effects and leaves rustling by. Gameplay is what matters most and GoT delivers it in spades. After getting acquainted with the controls and using the right trigger to pick up and interact with objects the game plays superbly. The weapon wheels are implemented well and the changing of stances is easily accomplished mid combat. The plot was surprisingly interesting and the ending was well done. They have since released a multiplayer component which has also been given similar praises to the main game.… Expand
  12. brozermanik
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Deep, fun, epic. Visuals are stunning, you will spend hours in meditative walks, enjoying beautiful scenery of GoT. Gameplay mechanics a bit boring in the beginning, but gets better after several hours. The story is simple yet delivering, you believe in character, share his motivation and you want to push forward. This is one of the best PS4 exclusives along with God of War and Persona 5.Deep, fun, epic. Visuals are stunning, you will spend hours in meditative walks, enjoying beautiful scenery of GoT. Gameplay mechanics a bit boring in the beginning, but gets better after several hours. The story is simple yet delivering, you believe in character, share his motivation and you want to push forward. This is one of the best PS4 exclusives along with God of War and Persona 5.

    GamePlay 9/10
    Visual 10/10
    Audio 10/10
    UI/Controls 8/10
    Story 9/10
    Overal 9.5/10

    This game is so amazing I feel bad it won't get the attention it deserves coz of Kneel Druckman's garbage that was promoted all over.

    Also, game journo proved to be people who do not play the games.    … Expand
  13. Lotfi09
    Jan 14, 2021
    9
    What do the game critics know right? Clearly nothing. The ones who gave this game 7/10 or less must have been high whilst playing and reviewing this game cos this game is nothing short of a samurai masterpiece. A lot of people compare this game to Assassin Creed but this game **** all over any Assassin Creed game. This is how Assassin Creed should be. If you haven’t played this game yetWhat do the game critics know right? Clearly nothing. The ones who gave this game 7/10 or less must have been high whilst playing and reviewing this game cos this game is nothing short of a samurai masterpiece. A lot of people compare this game to Assassin Creed but this game **** all over any Assassin Creed game. This is how Assassin Creed should be. If you haven’t played this game yet stop reading this and go and buy it!!! TLOU II is a good game but a feel there are a lot of salty naughty dog fans that can’t accept that this game is if not better but on par with it hence some of the biased reviews.… Expand
  14. BadCaseLaw
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    I just finished getting my platinum trophy on Ghosts of Tsushima and wanted to write a quick review. First I will start with what may be the best part of the game – the world. It may not have to same level of minute detail that RDR2 does, but from an artistic stand point it may be the most beautiful open world I have seen. It is just like the trailers; fields of swaying pampas grass, tonsI just finished getting my platinum trophy on Ghosts of Tsushima and wanted to write a quick review. First I will start with what may be the best part of the game – the world. It may not have to same level of minute detail that RDR2 does, but from an artistic stand point it may be the most beautiful open world I have seen. It is just like the trailers; fields of swaying pampas grass, tons of particle effects and beautiful colors. It really makes you want to explore it. The environmental puzzles were very well done. The music was also fantastic.

    The combat is fun a varied. My only complaint is that the controls can be a little unwieldy. There are 4 types of ranged weapons, each with multiple ammo types, 4 different quick throw options as well. I found switching through them more of a hassle than it was worth and just enjoyed the melee combat which is quite well done. You can play stealthily or head to head, though some missions shoe horn you into a specific style. For the most part though, you can pick a style you like and use it most of the time.

    The story and characters were enjoyable with some touching moments. I wanted to learn more about them and completing the side quests didn’t feel like a chore.

    There are a few too many auto fail stealth missions that aren’t that hard, but some got annoying. My main complaint with the game is that you can’t save outfits/loadouts. The main character, Jin, has a number of outfits that are better suited for different circumstances. He also has 6 charm slots that aid different elements of combat. On top of that there is a substantial amount of customization available. Having to manually rearrange things whenever I wanted or needed a different loadout got to be quite tedious by the end of the game.

    Overall this is a great game and worth your money. I was amazed at how well polished it was – I did not encounter any significant bugs or crashes.    … Expand
  15. darkwc
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Замечательный эксклюзив! То что надо! Великолепная графика и сюжет. Погружение в японскую культуру.
  16. SaberEdge
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    I'm just going to come out and say it, Ghost of Tsushima is my GOTY for 2020. It's also one of my favorite games of all time. It blew away my expectations. The combat is sooo good and the other aspects of gameplay are very well done too.

    The graphics are second to none. Seriously, this could be the best looking game I've ever played. Red Dead Redemption 2, Horizon Zero Dawn and God of    I'm just going to come out and say it, Ghost of Tsushima is my GOTY for 2020. It's also one of my favorite games of all time. It blew away my expectations. The combat is sooo good and the other aspects of gameplay are very well done too.

    The graphics are second to none. Seriously, this could be the best looking game I've ever played. Red Dead Redemption 2, Horizon Zero Dawn and God of War look amazing in their own right, but Ghost of Tsushima has moments that I think surpass even these top contenders. The world and atmosphere that Sucker Punch have created is so rich and magical, it just pulls you in.

    I'll probably write a better review later. For now suffice it to say that this is a very special game and I applaud Sucker Punch for how much they have improved as game creators and for creating one of the best games of my life so far.    … Expand
  17. kambing860210
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    a simple yet beautiful open world game, and a free multiplayer dlc, better than cyberpunk for sure
  18. lolibunny
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Simply a masterpiece of what non Japanese company can do with portrayal of Japan.
  19. TooHigh2Die
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Easily the most beautiful game ever made! Even better is the gameplay,open world,and music are just as amazing and it call comes together to make one of the best open world action games ever made. Sucker Punch did an amazing job and the game should be played by all PS4 owners especially on a pro with a HDR enabled television.
  20. Fubuism
    Jan 23, 2021
    10
    Honest to god this game is just mesmerising, beautiful, addictive, enjoyable and so much involving that by the time I finished it I never felt so satisfied happy and sad at same time, this is how open world games should be made, this is how stories should be directed, this is how are should be inspired and this is how a game should be!
    Played on PlayStation 5
    Graphics 10 Music 10    Honest to god this game is just mesmerising, beautiful, addictive, enjoyable and so much involving that by the time I finished it I never felt so satisfied happy and sad at same time, this is how open world games should be made, this is how stories should be directed, this is how are should be inspired and this is how a game should be!
    Played on PlayStation 5
    Graphics 10
    Music 10
    Gameplay 10
    Story 10
    Replay value 10    … Expand
  21. phj1986
    Oct 7, 2020
    10
    First game on Playstation I have platniumed, loved it. Enjoyed the world and the mini stories very much
  22. thryce3
    Jan 19, 2021
    8
    There is not a lot new here, but it's a very well made game. It's basically what Assassins Creed Japan would be like if UbiSoft wasn't so hell bent against doing the obvious. When you take a well-worn formula and add fantastic presentation (kurisawa mode is a nice touch) and storytelling, you get a great game.
    It has some issues. It suffers from repetitiveness common to most open world    There is not a lot new here, but it's a very well made game. It's basically what Assassins Creed Japan would be like if UbiSoft wasn't so hell bent against doing the obvious. When you take a well-worn formula and add fantastic presentation (kurisawa mode is a nice touch) and storytelling, you get a great game.
    It has some issues. It suffers from repetitiveness common to most open world games and the camera can be frustrating. Overall though, it's just a super solid and totally enjoyable game.    … Expand
  23. Katalkyste
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    - love the positivity around the game . and the total lack of everything else than THIS game.
    - love the visuals and the esthetic of the game it really takes you back to the old samurai movies.
    - i do not like the similarity to assassins creed .. Its solid, its robust, it does what it came from .. Ghost of Tsushima is doing a solid job and accomplished what it wanted to do . but    - love the positivity around the game . and the total lack of everything else than THIS game.
    - love the visuals and the esthetic of the game it really takes you back to the old samurai movies.

    - i do not like the similarity to assassins creed ..

    Its solid, its robust, it does what it came from .. Ghost of Tsushima is doing a solid job and accomplished what it wanted to do .

    but i do not really 100% like what it wants to accomplish. A super tiny bit of Japanese fairytale and magic would have spiced up the game significantly. i think the game will look way way better on PS5 and i am already not happy with some of the textures being flat and pretty boring , but the overall esthetics is GOOD! and nice and the environments are nice but its really limited by what a ps4 can do. But they made the best of ps4.

    it drags a bit it feel a bit too similar to assassins creed/Farcry/tombraider/last of us 1/etc etc.. so i am a bit special here because i played way too many open world games already so GoTS feels way too similar but my friend who did not play a lot of open world games likes it way more..

    so i would like to have a "skip" button for people like me that have seen the entry of the first boss a 1000000 times but then it would break the game for first timers.

    so i give it a 8/10 , its solid, its good, its recommneded, it does what it came here for with a solid performance but for me, this is not enough for a new game but then its the last of the ps4..    … Expand
  24. xboxonefan
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Absolutely loving this game. Finding all the hidden details a f enjoying the story immensely
  25. SilexEco
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Good game strongly inspired in The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild.

    Obviously every game that is inspired by the game of the generation (Zelda BOTW) will be amazing.
  26. Otakool
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    A MUST PLAY!!

    This game does nothing new but it takes all the existing elements and binds them to perfection. This game just took a spot on my top 5. This one just can’t be missed. You have to play it. The visuals are jaw droppingly good. Combat is smooth. Story is awesome. Overall the game has an amazing vibe. If you have a PS5 then this game plays and looks even better. Feels like    A MUST PLAY!!

    This game does nothing new but it takes all the existing elements and binds them to perfection. This game just took a spot on my top 5. This one just can’t be missed. You have to play it.

    The visuals are jaw droppingly good. Combat is smooth. Story is awesome. Overall the game has an amazing vibe. If you have a PS5 then this game plays and looks even better. Feels like a whole new game with 60 FPS. Thanks sucker punch for making this masterpiece     … Expand
  27. TravisTouchdown
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Great GAME, nice atmosphere and story, good design and graphics, intresting story. One of the best open-world games of this generation.

    Samurai go brrrr
  28. Ivan9173
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Мне очень нравятся многие аспекты этой игры, она безумно крутая.
    Что мне не нравится: её нет на ПК. Очень хочу увидеть этот шедевр на моей любимой платформе.
  29. edicius4
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    First good ninja/samurai game since Ninja Gaiden. Addicting, and worth every cent.
  30. Sabrewulf1
    Jan 26, 2022
    10
    Edited from a 7. Iki Island made this game a masterpiece. Its better than the original game in every way. Ps5, 60fps, best open world map since horizon. The upgraded fight mechanics, having to swap in and out of techniques, different armours actually mean something and you will swap out, Greater difficulty, intricate map with lots of surprises, far better plot , better side missions.Edited from a 7. Iki Island made this game a masterpiece. Its better than the original game in every way. Ps5, 60fps, best open world map since horizon. The upgraded fight mechanics, having to swap in and out of techniques, different armours actually mean something and you will swap out, Greater difficulty, intricate map with lots of surprises, far better plot , better side missions. Probably one of the best dlc ever.… Expand
  31. Sherrdreamz
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Incredible atmosphere, tight controls and faithful to historical information. Ghost Of Tsushima Excells in nearly every way. It is impressive how immersive and captivating the finely crafted world of Tsushima Island is. I dont have enough to nitpick to call this game any less than a 9.5 overall.
  32. Impirus
    Aug 30, 2020
    8
    ملخص المراجعة انها لعبة جميلة, كجرافيك من اجمل الالعاب و المطورين من ايام انفيموس ببقي مش عارف بيعملوا الاضاءة و الجرافيك ده ازاي ولحد دلوقتي انفيموس من اجمل العاب البلايستيشن, و الموسيقي روعة كذا ثيم موجود هتروح تدور عليه بعد اما تخلص اللعبة و تسمعه كذا مرة, القصة الاساسية حلوة و فيها اجزاء عالية اوي اوي معلية تقييم اللعبة بصراحة و الجيمبلاي ممتع جدا و سلسل اوي , الواحد بيحس بالجودة فيملخص المراجعة انها لعبة جميلة, كجرافيك من اجمل الالعاب و المطورين من ايام انفيموس ببقي مش عارف بيعملوا الاضاءة و الجرافيك ده ازاي ولحد دلوقتي انفيموس من اجمل العاب البلايستيشن, و الموسيقي روعة كذا ثيم موجود هتروح تدور عليه بعد اما تخلص اللعبة و تسمعه كذا مرة, القصة الاساسية حلوة و فيها اجزاء عالية اوي اوي معلية تقييم اللعبة بصراحة و الجيمبلاي ممتع جدا و سلسل اوي , الواحد بيحس بالجودة في اللعبة دي في كل حتة و صعب تلاقي المستوي ده في غير الحصريات , من الاخر لعبة جميلة ممتعة بجودة عالية جدا بس بردو محسيتهاش اوي لدرجة اني احطها في مثلا توب 10 للالعاب بالنسبالي بس ده ميمنعش انها تحفة… Expand
  33. GamingNinja
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Best game of the year, if you love open world games or love samurai you must play it!
  34. PS4_PC_LIFE
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Gamer is definitely a 9, so far the game is everything I wanted, not perfect but better then a lot of games this year, sure their are bugs and glitches, but i'm sure it will get a fix soon, game has been out only 2 days or so now. So far the games has not disappointed.
  35. muzmuz
    Nov 24, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is everything you want in a feudal japan open world RPG, minus the choices matter mechanic. It is made with beautiful graphics that rivals the best in the industry. But graphics isn't just what makes it amazing, because it also incorporates an immersive, adrenaline-filled combat and stealth gameplay, in-depth and nail-biting character customization, relaxing explorationGhost of Tsushima is everything you want in a feudal japan open world RPG, minus the choices matter mechanic. It is made with beautiful graphics that rivals the best in the industry. But graphics isn't just what makes it amazing, because it also incorporates an immersive, adrenaline-filled combat and stealth gameplay, in-depth and nail-biting character customization, relaxing exploration and a decent amount of side content.

    Unfortunately, the story isn't the best in the world and so is the acting, but it has its moments and is saved by the character development and emotional twists. While the game has its flaws, most especially in the QoL department, the bad is overshadowed by how great Ghost of Tsushima is.    … Expand
  36. JackytheRipper
    Sep 29, 2020
    9
    Beautiful grafic, artful and cinematographic staging, motivating fights, good main quest and side quests with characters to remember
  37. AngryDweller
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    The game has its flaws (a bit useless stealth and buggy engine) but still worth to play. It feels realy authentic with all that great views and japanese setting, plus combat is realy engaging so if you like old samurai movies you should definitely try it.
  38. icextend
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    After playing some time this open world game I find it worthy of being one of the best games of 2020. The attention to detail in gameplay, music and environments is gorgeous. 9.3/10
  39. Pete01x
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, story bonds you to the characters like they are your own family , great combat, great story and amazing graphics
  40. BatLB
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    Ignore Comments of People saying its a 0 or 4 because its inferior to AC.

    It is not even in the same league. Ghost of Tsushima is nearly glitch free, has an awesome art style and graphics, a Combat System that can only be explained as a "simple version of Sekiro: Shadows die twice" which isn't a bad thing at all, since it opens up a more dynamic combat against many opponents and lets    Ignore Comments of People saying its a 0 or 4 because its inferior to AC.

    It is not even in the same league. Ghost of Tsushima is nearly glitch free, has an awesome art style and graphics, a Combat System that can only be explained as a "simple version of Sekiro: Shadows die twice" which isn't a bad thing at all, since it opens up a more dynamic combat against many opponents and lets you really be good without restricting you with horrible mechanics or random stepping stones that just throw you out of your flow.

    I do not think this Game is a 10 - I think it is a 9,7. It is pretty close to what I consider the "perfect" game. It kept me going until the end, kept me invested in the story, kept me invested in the gameplay. Wanted me to do the side quests. Sure, what is a PERFECT video game? Perfection just isn't objective and can't be achieved. However, this game is very close - beside SMALL Issues I had as with "follow the trail" MIssions I found a bit boring - to being the perfect game for me and was single handedly worth buying a PS4 for.

    I hope Sucker Punch can continue this kind of games and quality, they definitely have a new fan. (And do yourself a favor and stay away from AC Games - They aren'T just horrid cashgrabs with CASH SHOPs but are so generic and buggy that you will most likely only see this game in PC Benchmark Videos on YouTube.)    … Expand
  41. rpgforme
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    Forget that garbage that is the Last of Us 2. This is the end of the PS4 generation and a stunning end it is.
  42. klkevinkl
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    A pretty solid action game. The weak point has to be the game's main story. Its slowness prevents it from being interesting. I found the side quests being far more interesting.

    The combat is pretty good though I did seem to have issues with targeting when fighting multiple opponents at times. I had a habit of avoiding stealth because I sucked at it and just went in to try to kill my way    A pretty solid action game. The weak point has to be the game's main story. Its slowness prevents it from being interesting. I found the side quests being far more interesting.

    The combat is pretty good though I did seem to have issues with targeting when fighting multiple opponents at times. I had a habit of avoiding stealth because I sucked at it and just went in to try to kill my way through most of the time. Luckily, the different stances and styles they give you to counter certain enemy types made it all the more enjoyable.

    The open world is alright compared to most other games. There are certain times when it does feel empty, but over the course of the game, they add a few things here and there to try to make it more interesting.    … Expand
  43. m1stik
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    This game so great and beautiful. One of the best games I've ever bought on PS4. IMHO it's the best game of 2020.
  44. donMyrmi
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    This game has a real assassin's creed feel to it - but they've done it better than Unisoft.
    Guess it's the AC game we wanted for years.
    Only downside is a bit repetitive, but hey, that's the AC formula.
  45. HTGamer
    Aug 16, 2020
    8
    Ghost of Tsushima (from now on GoT) is a game set in feudal Japan during the first Mongol invasion of Tsushima island. It's a very cool game to play, but lacks some elements that would elevate it into being an outstanding game of its generation.

    Story/characters: The protagonist is Jin Sakai, a samurai with the duty to defend the island and its people from the invaders. Jin struggles    Ghost of Tsushima (from now on GoT) is a game set in feudal Japan during the first Mongol invasion of Tsushima island. It's a very cool game to play, but lacks some elements that would elevate it into being an outstanding game of its generation.

    Story/characters: The protagonist is Jin Sakai, a samurai with the duty to defend the island and its people from the invaders. Jin struggles between upholding the bushido code of honor and, well, adopting dis-honorable and shady techniques in order to fight the invaders. This internal conflict and the moral issues behind all this actually makes for some great character set up and potential growth, but alas it's never explored seriously. Actually the way Jin transitions into the Ghost is ridiculous at best, a ghost whose identity is known to everyone isn't a ghost. Jin's uncle (and father-like figure) Lord Shimura is so fixated with the code of honor it almost made me LOL. The antagonist is mongol chief Khotun Khan, a ruthless warrior with a strategic mind, but again the developers mess him up. That's actually GoT's one but big sin, the developers and writers set up some potentially cool characters and events but don't take them as far as they should, and the story lacks the impact of other games such as The Last of Us 1 and God of War.

    World/graphics: GoT is an open world game, with the most beautiful map and special effects I've seen to date in a game. Yes you'll see some low-polygon objects or NPCs here and there, but what the developers have achieved on PS4 is insane. The number of moving grass and lieves is on another level compared with Sucker Punch's inFamous Second Son and its particles. Riding on horseback and galloping through thousands of moving white-topped grass with the wind blowing over the field never gets old. The map is littered with a very high number of spots and beautiful vistas, ranging from villages and forts to shrines and hot springs, and more. Akin to old Assassin's Creed games there are a few temples you can reach by platforming. Other cool things the developers have implemented is the wind (which acts as a gentle waypoint when swiping upwards the Dualshock 4's touchpad) and the fox/golden bird (which if you follow they will guide you to a nearby shrine or something else). GoT evokes the atmosphere of feudal Japan like few other games, you can even select to play in Kurosawa mode, a black-and-white film filter and a tribute to the great japanese film-maker. But I have to say, the developers have overdone it with the collectibles and almost got as bad as an Ubisoft game (although it's not as ridiculous as AC Odyssey, not even close).

    Gameplay: GoT's focus is on combat, and the developers have 100% nailed it. Jin uses both a katana sword and bow, but also gadgets (kunai, smoke bomb, etc.) to give him an edge when facing multiple opponents. Gadgets can mask a bad sword combat system, but fear not, the sword combat system is great, you can verify it when dueling an opponent, where you can only fight the enemy with the sword, no gadgets allowed. I play the game on Hard difficulty and it's quite challenging, although it's not as tough to play as Dark Souls or Sekiro. However enemy AI is pretty dumb just like most other games, and consequently GoT doesn't compare favorably with Metal Gear or Hitman as a stealth game, even though you are supposed to also play stealthily as a Ghost.

    Sound/voice acting: GoT features a majestic OST with traditional japanese music. You can play the game with either english or japanese dialogues. Sound effects are of high quality.

    Overall: Ghost of Tsushima is a very cool game to play, especially if you are interested in Japanese history and tradition, but it falls a bit short of greatness due to an under-cooked story and set of characters, while also lacking an enemy AI worth of the challenge.    … Expand
  46. eSKAone
    Jan 2, 2021
    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 a tall 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 gameAmazing 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 a tall 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
  47. coffi
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    The atmosphere in this game is near unrivaled. I've literally spent the last 5 days exploring the first section of the map and seeing what can be seen, defending the people of Tsushima from roving bands of Mongols, finding collectables and basically just enjoying being in the world that Sucker Punch has created. The combat is incredibly enjoyable, the main story as well as the stories forThe atmosphere in this game is near unrivaled. I've literally spent the last 5 days exploring the first section of the map and seeing what can be seen, defending the people of Tsushima from roving bands of Mongols, finding collectables and basically just enjoying being in the world that Sucker Punch has created. The combat is incredibly enjoyable, the main story as well as the stories for all of the side missions are well written and engaging and the graphics are absolutely phenomenal. There's just two things that I have a problem with. One is the sound in black and white mode. For some reason they thought it was a good idea to make it mono rather than leaving the sound the same as it was in the rest of the game. It damages the gameplay experience when you can't hear enemies behind you.

    The second thing is the leveling is too quick. I've only just started act 2 and I've already completely leveled all of my weapons, gear and storage that I have, and have almost completely leveled my character. Like I must be at least 3/4 of the way to completely finishing the leveling of my character and I've got at least 2/3 of the game to go. That's partially my fault because I've literally explored every corner of the first part of the map, but I feel that it's still too fast I shouldn't be as developed as I am at this point in the game. Other than that the game's perfect in my opinion.    … Expand
  48. Instable
    Jan 3, 2021
    9
    My personal winner of GOTY 2020. This games deserves much more hype than it has.
  49. Arkames
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    Comecei no PS4 PRO, mas joguei 80% no PS5 a 60fps e 4k em um mundo sempre em movimento, é fantástico.Exploração em cada canto da ilha, evoluçãodo personagem em novas técnicas de espadas ou ataques furtivos, dezenas de duelos ao estilo Samurai. Complexidade do mundo japonês e história de tirar folego ao final. É simplesmente obrigatório pra quem gosta do estilo.
  50. Mezzeruk
    Dec 28, 2020
    10
    A staggering game full of quality. Production levels are extremely high. Audio is top tier and the world you exist in is one of the best created. Assassin's Creed could learn alot from this game.
  51. Advanced-Force
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    People correctly praise open world here and especially The innovative combat, and i want to add something else, great, clear User Interface and the fact that the main character has ... a charachter, he talks, shows bias and opinion, unlike in Destiny or Especially Breath of the wild where a mute puppet traverses a dead, empty world. AC valhalla will have a tough time releasing after thisPeople correctly praise open world here and especially The innovative combat, and i want to add something else, great, clear User Interface and the fact that the main character has ... a charachter, he talks, shows bias and opinion, unlike in Destiny or Especially Breath of the wild where a mute puppet traverses a dead, empty world. AC valhalla will have a tough time releasing after this game, only Witcher 3 comes close. Recommendation: please play Ghost of Tsushima in Japanese with english subtitles! If there is one thing which takes getting used to, it is the lack Of camera lock and camera positioning in general. A minor flaw.
    Like with Ff7R, i was hoping for a good game and got an unforgettable masterpiece instead! If somehow online co-op was added i would cry tears of happiness    … Expand
  52. Chab
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Far Cry + Assassin's Creed + The Witcher + Lara Croft = un grand jeu d'action aventures RPG tactique !
    Le fait de ne pas pouvoir locker les ennemis est une brillante idée car cela permet au joueur une grande liberté de mouvements, la maniabilité étant au top ! Visuellement superbe, missions et sous missions variées, un grand jeu qui donne envie de le finir à 100%.
  53. sunstorm76
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    After the huge fail of TLOU2 I think a lot of gamers waited for this game a long time. And give it a positive bombing 10/10. To be fair - this is a really GOOD game, but not a 10/10. Let's write Ubisoft on the cover instead of SP - I'll bet it would get a solid 6/10. It's a generic open world which looks stunning - I'll give it that. And it's also my fatigue of open world games too. ItAfter the huge fail of TLOU2 I think a lot of gamers waited for this game a long time. And give it a positive bombing 10/10. To be fair - this is a really GOOD game, but not a 10/10. Let's write Ubisoft on the cover instead of SP - I'll bet it would get a solid 6/10. It's a generic open world which looks stunning - I'll give it that. And it's also my fatigue of open world games too. It needs to be better than that to kick me in 2020.

    The setting is cool, the combat is okayish....but I didn't like the camera in narrow spaces - you'll get killed a lot because of the camera and the missing lock-on system, which is really annoying! Aside from that the side quests and loot-mechanics, talent systems etc. pp. are all like in 2015 - nothing new as I said. I hope it comes to pc to unlock the full potential of this beautiful game. At least there are no politics in this game and no lootboxes, this alone is a +2 today. Sad but true.

    So Nioh 2 keeps the No. 1 game for me this year and cannot be beaten by any other I think (no also not by CP2077 because I hate FPS). Nioh 2 has the best combat system in any game so far, waaaay better than Sekiro or DS3, Bloodborne. GOTY for me.    … Expand
  54. Goofy_008
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Para mi este juego son de los primeros tres exclusivos de PS4 en mi top está god of war(2018), Bloodborne y Ghost of Tsushima, SP un estudio que tiene talento y creo una obra maestra, en mi parte yo lo recomiendo porque vale cada centavo… Expand
  55. Razor7557
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    We finally have an "Assassin's Creed in Japan" only without Ubisoft's usual greedy tactics, and with beautiful graphics, wonderful Japanese atmosphere(Which is surprising given it was made in USA), and great story, which is far more than just simple conflict between attacking Mongols and defending Japanese. This is a game that truly deserves all the praise it gets, and it's a shame SonyWe finally have an "Assassin's Creed in Japan" only without Ubisoft's usual greedy tactics, and with beautiful graphics, wonderful Japanese atmosphere(Which is surprising given it was made in USA), and great story, which is far more than just simple conflict between attacking Mongols and defending Japanese. This is a game that truly deserves all the praise it gets, and it's a shame Sony instead blew all their marketing budget on that overrated piece of garbage that was TLOU2. This game has far more heart put into it, and it's story than TLOU ever had. The fact that studio and Sony didn't attack people for their opinions on it also helps...

    Of course game isn't perfect, but it's the best game I played this year so far, so I'm willing to forgive some bugs and few rough edges. And I honestly hope Sucker Punch will make another game in a Japanese setting... perhaps something in Sengoku Jidai era? Involving Oda Nobunaga(As a major character, not necessarily protagonist...), one of biggest badasses in history? That would be awesome.    … Expand
  56. meinsouza
    Dec 13, 2021
    9
    Absolutely fantastic game, writing, combat, everything with the exception of weak AI is top notch, please buy this game
  57. AmrKassem
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I have been playing this game for a week now. It is amazing! Way above the 83 score it got from critics. This game is way above your average AC open-world game. Great graphics, great gameplay, and a very interesting story., I strongly recommend this game.
  58. TheFrog
    Dec 3, 2020
    9
    I initially loved this game and thought I would not be able to get enough of it. The graphics are simply breathtaking and the setting possibly the most beautiful ever, snapshots of the screen are better than any photo I've taken in real life. Combat is fast-paced and challenging, at least in the beginning, and who doesn't love the samurai, their absolute courage and dedication?I initially loved this game and thought I would not be able to get enough of it. The graphics are simply breathtaking and the setting possibly the most beautiful ever, snapshots of the screen are better than any photo I've taken in real life. Combat is fast-paced and challenging, at least in the beginning, and who doesn't love the samurai, their absolute courage and dedication?
    Unfortunately I've spent a bit too much going around in search of fox dens, pillars of honor and sashimono banners, and now every mission feels the same. Combat is still fun, especially since I give up most artificial advantages. No assassinations, no blowgun, no armor. Much more fun played the samurai way. On the other hand, I've grown more and more bored with Jin, the protagonist, and the dialogues in the game. He's not a samurai, or at least he doesn't behave like one. He's a western idealized white knight that doesn't belong in medieval Japan, treating every servant, merchant, peasant or thief like a friend and an equal. I guess this decision was meant to let the player identify with him, but it's anachronistic. Also, there's unfortunately no secondary mission that goes beyond banality. Mongols kill a family, you find injured wife. Wife beseeches you to save abducted husband, just before dying. You save husband, he mourns wife. You meet frightened peasants: "We are from XYZ Village, the Mongols have killed everyone". You kill Mongols, free village, people return. You find disheartened wench: "Oh Lord Sakai, father was abducted by kappa!". You search for the killer "demons", obviously find bandits instead. You kill bandits, tell daughter to go to safe house, "Thank you Lord Sakai", bye bye. Really mundane stuff; while it's true that most games give you this kind of situation, dialogues here are almost cringeworthy in their linearity.
    Moreover, there's an excessive female presence, as expected. The first character you encounter is Yuna, a female thief who walks around with a katana (wouldn't that be punishable by death?) and protects her weak brother. You soon meet Lady Adachi, a perfect female samurai who fears nothing and never falters, and is your companion in a side quest branch where you help her avenge her family. ALL RIGHT, I guess that female warriors are present in Japanese legends, so I can live with that, at least the game does not pretend they were fighting wars together with men. On the other hand, the male counterpart to Lady Adachi, a disgruntled master archer, is obviously an oaf and most definitely at fault for his (female) pupil's betrayal. Then you are following the tracks of a murderer and Jin goes: "THEY have gone this way". I honestly find it hard to believe that a 13th Century samurai would use the politically correct, non-gendered plural for ONE murderer. Finally, when a mission saw Lady Adachi and Jin track and kill a treacherous wife beater, it was really too much for me.

    TL;DR - Supremely beautiful game that is fun to play but disrespectful to its setting. Boring dialogues, unlikely protagonist. Injects political correctness and western values into the samurai society, but is still less obnoxiously feminist than most titles nowadays.    … Expand
  59. Admer
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Never played a game like it. The combat, exploration, detail, and characters are all top-notch. The combat can get to feel a little same after a while, but that's a thing in every game. 9.8/10 from me
  60. Lonejumper23
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Wow!!! Wow!!! Wow!!! I just finished this masterpiece and Sucker Punch is up there with Rockstar, NaughtyDog and the rest of the AAA developers. Bravo for giving me a gaming experience I have been waiting years to have. Untouchable and this game will stand on its own as being the best Samurai game ever made.
  61. Alex1010500
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Не шедевр конечно, но очень крепкий проект. Нет «SJW-повестки», сразу 10 баллов. Молодцы разработчики.
  62. mitcher78
    Dec 21, 2021
    10
    Professional reviews, they say. Forget about them: this game deserves a 10. Amazing work, stunning visuals, intense combat... I only hope that a sequel will be released.
  63. machadobad
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Apesar de ter alguns problemas de textura, o jogo está lindo, jogabilidade muito boa, história boa e uma ótima exploração da ilha de tsushima.
  64. Theseus77
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The game absolutely engulfed me. At times, I felt like a real samurai. Absolutely excellent sound and music. The environment is beautiful. The graphic side of the game disappointed me a bit, but I still have to give the game the full number of points. Maybe an update will be released soon, which fixes minor bugs ..
  65. IrateNinja
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    It's not perfect, but it is an "actual" masterpiece. The critic review of this compared to The Last of Us 2, shows how out of touch gaming journalist at major outlets have become with gaming and gamers. Stick with the independent outlets and YouTubers.
  66. newdiona
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I gave a standing ovation at the ending.

    The action, graphics, and scenarios were great. It would have been better if AI was smarter and could add to the tension.
  67. tzinc
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    This is a wonderful game. Waited for this all my life. Game of the Year so far. Real Samurai with beautiful settings. Perfect gameplay not grinding nonsense.
  68. LethalGhost
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    One of the best release for PS 4 in 2020. Outstanding start but end a bit bored and meditative.
  69. Gorehound
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is without a doubt one of the best games I'm played this year and I clearly enjoyed this game a lot more then Last Of Us 2.

    The reason I say this is because I got everything I wanted from this game the gameplay was good the level design of the game was beautiful and the story was a hell of a lot better then the game I mentioned earlier on this review. The Combat on    Ghost of Tsushima is without a doubt one of the best games I'm played this year and I clearly enjoyed this game a lot more then Last Of Us 2.

    The reason I say this is because I got everything I wanted from this game the gameplay was good the level design of the game was beautiful and the story was a hell of a lot better then the game I mentioned earlier on this review.

    The Combat on the game is really good too how each fight you have to switch your stance in order to defeat enemies and how you chose to engage the enemy is down to you choice you can either take them out stealth wise which can be very Satisfying or you can fight them head on and that's another thing I want to point about this game when it comes to the story of this game at the end you have a choice on what you want to do at the end of the game something we never got on TLOU 2.

    That aside I really enjoyed this game a lot It had pretty much everything I wanted to see on a video game and in my opinion Ghost of Tsushima is the real Game of the year.    … Expand
  70. DRainbow
    Jun 11, 2023
    9
    The world of Ghost of Tsushima is dark and depressing. Whenever you catch yourself smiling it is probably because of the beautiful scenery or the extremely fun gameplay. The main character has a believable and engaging journey to follow while side characters are fleshed out through side quests. The fact that you can play in Japanese (if you want) also adds to the atmosphere. The story isThe world of Ghost of Tsushima is dark and depressing. Whenever you catch yourself smiling it is probably because of the beautiful scenery or the extremely fun gameplay. The main character has a believable and engaging journey to follow while side characters are fleshed out through side quests. The fact that you can play in Japanese (if you want) also adds to the atmosphere. The story is solid too even tho there aren't a lot of surprises. I completed the game 100% in around 60 hours which is around the time I like to spend on a game like this before it gets tiring. Ghost of Tsushima did get a bit repetitive gameplay-wise later on and the story dragged on a little too much as well, but overall it's one of the best gaming experiences I've had in the last few years.… Expand
  71. MadBert91
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Un juego al más puro estilo Assassin's creed pero mejorando aquellos apartados tales como variedad de misiones y enfrentamientos. En el apartado técnico tanto el musical como el gráfico es magnífico. Da igual cuantas horas juegues, consigue quitarte el aliento y esos acompañamientos musicales te ponen los pelos de punta. En cuanto al apartado de historia, por supuesto es muy subjetivo aUn juego al más puro estilo Assassin's creed pero mejorando aquellos apartados tales como variedad de misiones y enfrentamientos. En el apartado técnico tanto el musical como el gráfico es magnífico. Da igual cuantas horas juegues, consigue quitarte el aliento y esos acompañamientos musicales te ponen los pelos de punta. En cuanto al apartado de historia, por supuesto es muy subjetivo a los gustos de cada cual, tienes unos toques de guión que generan un enorme impacto, me ha resultado no solo amena, sino que me he quedado con ganas de más, me ha gustado mucho su historia. En la parte final del juego me parece fantástica la elección que podemos tomar, (no la detallo por no dar spoilers) Sin duda Ghost of Tsushima es un juego completamente a la altura del cierre de generación de PS4/PS4 pro.… Expand
  72. FNDO
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima feels made with a lot of love, dedication and care, I'm surprised it's not in the top 5 PS4 exclusives on metacritic. Highly recommended to play it on PS5 for 60 fps.
  73. julio_bam
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Muy buena historia. Un mundo abierto hermoso. Protagonista carismatico. Buena jugabilidad.
    Recomendado para las personas que gustan de la cultura japonesa
  74. aSkorm
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Twelve hours in, can't get enough of the fighting system. The world is also awesome to explore. One of the most amazing art direction I've seen! I can see how it could get a little repetitive after a while but I'm having a great deal of fun so far! Definitely the best PS4 release of the year.
  75. ty92
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    This game is great. But before I give my review I want to talk about this site. The mobile version is garbage.. They removed my review on The Last of Us Part 2... This will be my last review on this trash site. Now this game has the best photo mode I have ever seen. You can change the weather, time of day, add birds and leaves, change the wind speed, add filters and create animated shots.This game is great. But before I give my review I want to talk about this site. The mobile version is garbage.. They removed my review on The Last of Us Part 2... This will be my last review on this trash site. Now this game has the best photo mode I have ever seen. You can change the weather, time of day, add birds and leaves, change the wind speed, add filters and create animated shots. The gameplay is good but it gets much better the more you play and unlock everything. It's a mix of a couple different games. It's kind of like some of the AC games. But they added a couple new things like the wind showing you where to go. And animals helping you to find things. Im not done playing it but so far it's great. The story so far is solid. It's not amazing but it's not bad either. The only probem I have so far is the lack of lock on and the brightness settings. At night I turn down the brightness so it's actually dark. And then I turn it back up when it's day. Oh and the stand offs are cool but kind of easy. It's cool though and is a lot of fun. Overall it's a fun and great looking game. Let's hope Metacritic doesn't remove this review...… Expand
  76. kleindropper
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    A visual marvel and an excellent cap to put on top of the PS4 era. Wash the despair of TLOU2 out of your mouth with this gem.
  77. kirkender
    Nov 12, 2021
    8
    I have to agree with the universal acclaim. GoT is fantastic and I really appreciate the accessibility options on such a high profile game. I am locked out of most action games due to dyspraxia (lack of hand-eye coordination and inability to replicate physical movements). GoT is generous enough with all aspects, (not just combat, but puzzles/minigames as well) and I am able to get the fullI have to agree with the universal acclaim. GoT is fantastic and I really appreciate the accessibility options on such a high profile game. I am locked out of most action games due to dyspraxia (lack of hand-eye coordination and inability to replicate physical movements). GoT is generous enough with all aspects, (not just combat, but puzzles/minigames as well) and I am able to get the full experience seemingly without sacrificing anything. I hope this is a sign of gamings future. The story is beautiful and the world is glorious. It's a bit long. I would have liked a 30 hour game better. Anyways, I'm writing this review over a year after it came out, so who cares.… Expand
  78. SuncoastGuy
    Jan 25, 2021
    8
    I really enjoyed the storyline, and the side quests were pretty good too, but I was disappointed by the combat. I completed the whole game on hard by just switching stances and button mashing pretty much. It would have been a lot more enjoyable if they added some combos that were necessary to succeed in battle. I was also disappointed that all skill trees were unlockable even before theI really enjoyed the storyline, and the side quests were pretty good too, but I was disappointed by the combat. I completed the whole game on hard by just switching stances and button mashing pretty much. It would have been a lot more enjoyable if they added some combos that were necessary to succeed in battle. I was also disappointed that all skill trees were unlockable even before the end of the game, so after halfway through all decisions were pretty much moot… Expand
  79. Daishou_Ueshiba
    Feb 6, 2021
    9
    The storytelling, Art direction, Voice-acting and gameplay challenge are on a level all it's own.

    It's such a beautiful and captivating open-world adventure it continues to surprise many hours in. With such high quality, it's disgraceful how modern politics eclipsed this title during the Game Awards in favor of something so miserable and divisive as TLOU2. Tsushima has united the    The storytelling, Art direction, Voice-acting and gameplay challenge are on a level all it's own.

    It's such a beautiful and captivating open-world adventure it continues to surprise many hours in.

    With such high quality, it's disgraceful how modern politics eclipsed this title during the Game Awards in favor of something so miserable and divisive as TLOU2.

    Tsushima has united the people - and that is something we need more of today.    … Expand
  80. bear00766
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    This is a game that makes you feel connected with the story, with the game world and more understand why japanese people always talk about honor before anything else

    This is a game with a very good soundtrack which makes you feel you are the samurai or we could say “the ghost”

    And what an ending, especially when jin said to his uncle “i will”
  81. Kmn1400
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is an excellent game. From the graphics to the gameplay to the story it all shines. Talking about the gameplay it is so satisfying when you defeat an enemy. Exploring the open world is so fun. Instead of having a marker on your screen there is a wind tracking mechanic that feels so satisfying. Overall a must play.
  82. AudioRemedy
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of all time. The challenging combat, the visuals, the characters, the freedom - I could go on. And that was *before* the expansions. Now? It's damn-near perfect.
  83. VeryGoodUserNam
    Aug 17, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima leaves as the last exclusive for the Playstation 4 and does it with a bang.

    This game offers an absolute breathtaking journey with outstanding visuals, gameplay and story.

    Ghost of Tshusima is a strong contender for GOTY and one of the best games the Playstation 4 has offered.
  84. carlgoto91
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    amazing game, is every aspect of it! great gameplay,story and graphics.
    Well done Sucker punch. Goegeous last ps4 exclusive!
  85. Mikki1986
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Best ps4 game of 2020 and best samurai game i ever played. Graphics and story are 10/10. Combat could be more challenging. GOTY 2020
  86. CodyEricksen
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    I already had high hopes for this game, it looked very promising to me, but wow did it go above my expectations, it is without a doubt my favorite game of this year, I highly, highly recommend playing it. If you're on the fence about this game, don't be, just get it.
    If I could describe the game by comparison, I would say it's a cross between Nioh, and Assassins Creed.
    The combat is    I already had high hopes for this game, it looked very promising to me, but wow did it go above my expectations, it is without a doubt my favorite game of this year, I highly, highly recommend playing it. If you're on the fence about this game, don't be, just get it.
    If I could describe the game by comparison, I would say it's a cross between Nioh, and Assassins Creed.
    The combat is incredibly fun, and the game is just gorgeous to look at. One of my favorite parts about the game is the Haiku sequences, it's a very unique mechanic and I find to be very fun and honestly relaxing to do.
    So glad I decided to buy this at launch.    … Expand
  87. AndersBjorkman
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    As a lover of Japanese culture/history and open world games, this game blows my mind. As in most open action/rpg games you need to invest some time for the story to develop together with the skills tree, but once you do you are awarded with one of the finest gaming experiences I have ever encountered in my 26 years of gaming. Easily 10/10 for me and game of the year.
  88. joshbreviews
    Feb 12, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. LETHAL MODE REVIEW (Completed it, so don't tell me to "git gud").

    8.5/10. A very good game; a franchise with a lot of potential. But not without frustrating issues.

    Easy stuff:
    1) Music and audio - great. no complaints.
    2) Visuals - astounding. every few seconds is screenshot-worthy.
    3) Acting - (played in japanese, can't imagine playing in english) very good.
    4) Gameplay - good. it's like assassin's creed, but it's the sword combat that sets it apart.
    5) Free DLC that is actually good.
    6) Game launched as a complete game, even before DLC.
    7) No abusive microtransactions.

    Cons:
    Sword Combat. Again, very good in general, but there are issues that become prominent in Lethal Mode. Be warned, because it can be very frustrating.
    1) Enemies have homing, sliding feet while they do their combos. You do not when you do your combos. Rolling out of the way is rendered pointless. Your sidestep must be pixel-perfect. They should have instead added a stamina bar to prevent roll spamming, instead of making cheesy enemies.
    2) Enemy attacks are lightning fast, to the point that this game is not about reflex - it is about manipulation and anticipation. Attack windups are literally less than half a second. Red and blue glints are even less than less than half a second. Unless you're 24 (age of peak human reflex), this game is far, FAR too fast. The devs failed to consider the latency of the dualshock 4, plus the fact that the ps4 runs at 30 fps (even less at times). Put these things together and the game is simply too fast. Lethal mode was clearly not play-tested enough. Lightning fast attacks would be fun on 144hz, and a wired keyboard and mouse; but not on aging hardware like this. What made the Dark Souls games great was that it felt good to dodge and block attacks. It felt good to memorize and know the patterns of bosses. Ghost of Tsushima ruins that tried-and-tested formula by speeding things up way, way too much. What happens is you must spam attack to force enemies to block and respond with only a limited number of moves. This way, you are able to eliminate a lot of their unpredictable and unreadable combos. In short, it feels bad to lose in this game, not like Dark Souls.
    3) Sword Stances feel undercooked, visually don't make sense, and don't mesh well with stagger system. This one is difficult to explain, but these two things put together feel really, REALLY silly. Moon Stance Kick staggers Fat Guys a lot, but it doesn't Stagger much Smaller Guys? Powerful-looking Twirling Slash from Wind Stance hurts Spear Guy a lot, but nobody else? Nonsense. Awesome Water Stance flurry hurts Shield Guys a lot, but nobody else? It's arbitrary. They didn't think it through. Use a combo system and moves list instead.

    Other Cons:
    1) stupid banner collection. 80 banners hidden around the world. pointless padding.
    2) stupid firefly mechanic. the firefly is way, way too slow, plus it forces you to put on the Traveller's Attire, which sucks for combat, so you are forced to swap in and out of it.
    3) stupid plot moment in act 2's ending. very avoidable, unearned, and emotionally manipulative.
    4) stupid plot moment regarding poison in act 3. very dumb - every culture has poisons.

    If you're looking for a good time, GoT will deliver. Good job, Sucker Punch devs. Hoping GoT 2 is even more awesome. There's still room to grow. It's refreshing to get a ps4 exclusive that can wash off the bad taste of TLOU2.    … Expand
  89. Franseven
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This game truly shows how good an open world can be, every space is filled with nature and content, every second is a painting, you will take photos constantly. the gameplay is fun and engaging, it evolves homogenously throughout the campaign and let you complete the skill three instead of forcing you to play the game twice or more like previous sucker punch games did. The combat is veryThis game truly shows how good an open world can be, every space is filled with nature and content, every second is a painting, you will take photos constantly. the gameplay is fun and engaging, it evolves homogenously throughout the campaign and let you complete the skill three instead of forcing you to play the game twice or more like previous sucker punch games did. The combat is very rewarding and have a very good learning curve that will add depth to the gameplay. exploring is immersive and stunning, passing in the same place is rare but when it happens it will look totally different thanks to the amazing live weather change that will revolutionize the view. Very impressed with the visual quality, considering the scale, the view distance is unbelievable, with no pop in of textures.… Expand
  90. kcet0910
    Aug 16, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Lovely contrast between the relaxing exploration and the frantic combat sequences
  91. Reaper-BFG
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    This game is a BRILLIANT MASTERPIECE. I loved everything about this game. The combat is amazing(especially the fact you have to or if you want you can choose different stances to use in combat agaisnt different enemies), the graphics on the standard ps4 was outstanding, the story truely BREATH TAKING! And lastly the game is really immersive with everything the environment and characterThis game is a BRILLIANT MASTERPIECE. I loved everything about this game. The combat is amazing(especially the fact you have to or if you want you can choose different stances to use in combat agaisnt different enemies), the graphics on the standard ps4 was outstanding, the story truely BREATH TAKING! And lastly the game is really immersive with everything the environment and character buildinb was the best ive seen and come accross in a very long time. Very well deserved 10/10 for me.… Expand
  92. BenMakaveliDS89
    Dec 26, 2020
    9
    Better than any assassin's creed titles, runs beautifully specially on PS5, great story, smooth gameplay, I did not encounter any ground breaking bugs no bugs or glitches come to mind for this title.
  93. Lestatman
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Positives are the characters and story including side quests that I found empathetic with the characters like Yuna with good voice acting from both english and japanese voice actors. The visuals are beautiful to look at and at times I stopped playing just to admire the scenery which is helped by not having a mini map to annoy you. The open world just has the right amount of sidePositives are the characters and story including side quests that I found empathetic with the characters like Yuna with good voice acting from both english and japanese voice actors. The visuals are beautiful to look at and at times I stopped playing just to admire the scenery which is helped by not having a mini map to annoy you. The open world just has the right amount of side activities without it becoming tedious and boring.

    Negative for me is the combat as I'm not sure what they are trying to do maybe with a mix of souls and witcher combat but I personally think they should have went with the Shadow of Morder route style combat for instance changing stance to face one type of enemy i.e. shield enemy and the camera suddenly decides nope heres a spear enemy instead which did become frustrating after changing said stance and having to constantly fight the camera as well.

    Overall the key word is fun and for large parts of the game I had so much fun with the story, characters, the world and when the combat worked.    … Expand
  94. JavaSquirt
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    просто и красиво. Лучшая игра года. Буду ждать релиз на ПК. Best game of 2020. 12/10.
  95. Xilg
    Aug 16, 2020
    9
    Um excelente game da Sucker Punch, uma história baseada em eventos reais, com uma ambientação do Japão feudal perfeita e uma jogabilidade onde vc realmente se sente um samurai.
  96. Zappers42
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    The world is absolutely gorgeous and the combat is amazing. The stealth is pretty lack luster, sure you can sneak up and assassinate a handful of Mongols before they catch you, and the long bow is built for steal purposes, but it's not breaking any sort of new ground in the stealth department. This is easily made up for, however, it its amazing combat mechanics. Switching between stancesThe world is absolutely gorgeous and the combat is amazing. The stealth is pretty lack luster, sure you can sneak up and assassinate a handful of Mongols before they catch you, and the long bow is built for steal purposes, but it's not breaking any sort of new ground in the stealth department. This is easily made up for, however, it its amazing combat mechanics. Switching between stances to better target enemies in the heat of battle is just the right amount of high speed strategy I love. The horse is one of the best video games has to offer. The world exploration kind of reminds me of Breath of the Wild but with less things to find. You still get those little rewards though in the form of a Haiku writing session, a fox shrine, or just some amazing views of southern Japan. The Photo Mode is also pretty incredible, I spent hours already taking some amazing in combat and out of combat shots. I have experienced a handful of glitches already. Nothing game breaking but I did have to reset the game when my arms got stuck to my side. And the character models don't look that great, you are fighting the same 10 enemies on repeat which is especially apparent at the beginning of the game when you're fighting the same 3 enemies. Ultimately, I am still absolutely loving this game and it's definitely worth checking out.… Expand
  97. 89646119855
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    1 of the best game of 2020 great gamplay very good animation good seting defanatly 10/10
    P.S. Last of us 2 **** worst game ever dont buy it buy this ;)
  98. gyana
    Aug 17, 2021
    10
    just great, amazing impact by sword... better just in Sekiro, but its also so good
  99. Al3xx
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    Best open world story game. Good feeling about weapon, u feel u can kill anyone, not like far cry new down... And best about this game is no in-game shop!!! Like wooow in 2021 no shop?? Perfect!!
  100. frazzefraz
    May 23, 2023
    10
    Best open world games out there. Good stories and good controllers. Much fun in this game.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 122 Critic Reviews

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