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  1. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing, quite frankly. From the superb cinematics to the gameplay itself, the missions, it's totally addictive ! I generally like open world type games (so long as the story doesn't stink). The combat is interesting enough so as to not become too boring. I can't really find too much wrong with it at the moment :^)
  2. Jul 20, 2020
    9
    What a good game. The story is well done game play is good and the fighting just works but does get old at points. It better the the last of us part 2 because no political is in it. Just a game to take you mind away for awhile. I do like last of us part 2 but don't like political crap in my games
  3. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Best game ive played in tears. Great combat, beautiful world and nice story.
  4. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly this game was amazing! I kept on playing non-stop through the story and doing a bit of the side content and I gotta say, I enjoyed every second of it. Moments that literally gave me chills was unlocking the ghost stance and the end of the game where sucker punch decided to put you in a lose-lose situation lol. Either way, I loved the game and I hope everyone else did too! I can’t wait to complete all the exploration and side content. Expand
  5. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    To the metacritic staff .... Why do you allow Digitally Downloaded review on the critic section, I mean his YouTube channel has 1000 subscribers, small website as well, also not even a reliable source, How do you choose them? Can someone explain it?
  6. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Хорошая игра,графика потресающая,сюжет дай боже,тлоу 2 не в какое сравнение не идет, помойка короче говоря
  7. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Absolutely stunning game. Exciting combat and decent story. This is definitely game of the year for me. If you like feudal Japan or samurai then this is your game. There’s no way Ubisoft can match suckerpunch for their next assassins creed game. Plus the load times are amazingly fast for ps4.
  8. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Game is awesome I can’t stop play for more than 30min. When I’m sleeping I feel like I’m failing the Japanese.
  9. Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Masterpiece just game needs better cut scenes but this game needs to be continued
  10. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Игра - шикарна! Виды Цусимы заставляют постоянно делать остановки на любование. Музыка, визуальная часть, атмосфера, японская озвучка, боевая система - все это делает данную игру произведением искусства. Давно не получала такого удовольствия от прохождения. Спасибо Sucker Punch, от меня игра года, заслуженно!Игра - шикарна! Виды Цусимы заставляют постоянно делать остановки на любование. Музыка, визуальная часть, атмосфера, японская озвучка, боевая система - все это делает данную игру произведением искусства. Давно не получала такого удовольствия от прохождения. Спасибо Sucker Punch, от меня игра года, заслуженно!
  11. Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Very Good Game overall Gameplay in some fights not accurat enough for me. Probably not to noticable on Lower difficulties. But i can just say wow to every other aspect of the Game i Love the World. The story is not entertaining and i just cant stop playing it. Every day since release i played it as much i can.

    I can highly Recommend this Game
  12. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  13. Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Only reason I gave it a 9 instead of 10 is the few graphical and physics glitches. people will clip through walls and floors when dead and sometimes spears like to spin like a top when dropped. Other than that it's an amazing game.
  14. Jun 3, 2021
    10
    This game ist just awesome. Sucher Punch has done an absolutely great job. One of the most polished games ever, it is on the same level of quality like Horizon Zero Dawn. You can expect an ultimate grade of perfection for every detail of this game. Something you will only get on Playstation, since no other platform has something similar which they could put in this race.
  15. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    One of the most beautiful games i have ever played, the fighting system is so realistic and let us enjoy some epic fights, the story is nice. the game make you feel like a real Samurai (specially with the voice of Roronoa Zoro) ... in one word its Masterpiece !
  16. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game the each area is careful crafted and looks amazing and the gameplay take u the way of the samurai and it’s very different they can do little better in the stealth accepts rest the game is amazing the world is very good better than any open world game way better than red dead redemption 2
  17. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Most beautiful game on ps4 can’t recommend enough few bugs here and there but I think it’s excusable when you look at the whole package.Sucker punch really deserves a place among the top developers they proved themselves I think
  18. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is a very fun game. The graphics are awesome and the gameplay is just perfect. For the first time, I feel like a real badass samurai!
  19. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра в отличном сеттинге. Очень понравилась. В полном восторге. Одно из достоинств игры - нет хоккейных клюшек.
  20. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    This game is probably the most beautiful game I've played. Due to today's prices, I haven't bought a game in years. I recently bought one other, but GoS is incredible. Combat mechanics are easy to learn, the setting time seems to be accurate. The visuals though, are out of this world. I totally recommend that anyone who likes this genre of gameboy this game. The deluxe version even givesThis game is probably the most beautiful game I've played. Due to today's prices, I haven't bought a game in years. I recently bought one other, but GoS is incredible. Combat mechanics are easy to learn, the setting time seems to be accurate. The visuals though, are out of this world. I totally recommend that anyone who likes this genre of gameboy this game. The deluxe version even gives you some really awesome gear. Enjoy. Expand
  21. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    I love the game! Looks incredible and the combat is addictive I’ve spent at least 10+ Hours every day since release And will continue to do so until I platinum the game I’d give a 10 but there’s no perfect game good work Sucker Puck! PS Bring back Infamous Lmaooo
  22. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Best game ever, love the combat the story the mechanics!!!!!!!!!! I love the Island of Tsushima and its so beautiful. 10/10
  23. Jul 21, 2020
    8
    Game is beautiful, even on a launch ps4. I've put 10 hours in and i haven't even finished the first act. If you rush through it your gonna have problems even on casual.
  24. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    The combat and exploration I have been missing in a while is good. The story and world is immersive. Have not finished the game but glad I bought it. I love the upgrading of weapons, the combat I have gotten use to and enjoying after 2 days of playing. This is my first Samurai RPG and loving it.
  25. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    A good game for a change, well done Sucker Punch. Congratulations ! And congratulations to all gamers across the world who have been waiting for this game, well worth the wait.
  26. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    sem duvidas, o jogo mais belo de 2020, não graficamente mas sim em sua composição total e trabalho arrisco musical, lembra animes e mangás quanto a sua composição de cenário.
  27. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Игра просто прекрасная, советую купить, графика и сюжет просто на высшем уровне
  28. Jul 21, 2020
    8
    В эту игру хочется играть, хочется пройти все вопросы, исследовать Цусиму. Этот мир очень красив, пейзажи восхищают, особенно, когда ты просто едешь на коне и смотришь на поля, леса, птиц, реки, очень красиво. Боевка приятна, ты чувствуешь катану, чувствуешь лук, очень не хватает расчлененки, скиллы тоже полезные, заставляют чувствовать тебя настоящим мастером самураем. Сюжет также хорош,В эту игру хочется играть, хочется пройти все вопросы, исследовать Цусиму. Этот мир очень красив, пейзажи восхищают, особенно, когда ты просто едешь на коне и смотришь на поля, леса, птиц, реки, очень красиво. Боевка приятна, ты чувствуешь катану, чувствуешь лук, очень не хватает расчлененки, скиллы тоже полезные, заставляют чувствовать тебя настоящим мастером самураем. Сюжет также хорош, интересует не только основной, но и побочные интересны, поднимаются важные вопросы жизни. Из главных плюсов это - Атмосфера, пейзажи, боевка, сюжет. Из минусов - нет возможности пропустить диалоги, задания похожи друг на друга геймплейно - убить монголов - поговорить - поездить - поговорить - получить оберег. Для меня игра стала ассасином в хорошем смысле, без псевдо роле плея, интересный мир, скрытные убийства одним ударом, интересный сюжет. Советую не только пройти, но и выбить платину, здесь она для меня выбивается без отвращения к игре Expand
  29. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    The grafic part is awesome, the models isnt the best but the illumination balance this "problem" the combas is fluent and isnt easy, in difficult the game gets more interestis becoming a challenge. One of the best games for ps4 this year, no doubt.
  30. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Amazing graphics, satisfying combat, breathtaking world, amazing world ativities. The game is amazing. I love the Mythical Tales with the duels. Negatives - The story is not the best and i wish there we're more over the top/ artistic outfits.
  31. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game is so much better than the last of us two and I maybe like this game I hope to play this game again
  32. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Best gameplay and beautiful graphic art design story act 1-1.5 is soft but story after act 2-3 so strong
    I love it
  33. Jul 21, 2020
    8
    This is great game! The story is good. The highlight for me is the gameplay and the graphics. The Open World is absolutely beautiful for a console that is 7 years old. The only issue for me is the gameplay camera which is very clunky and hard to adjust When fighting.
  34. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This Game is stunning i can't stop playing. I haven't finished it yet but I like it.
  35. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    I did AC origins few month ago , and i was disapointed , AC was realy boring , no charismatic heroes , main quest boring...

    Ghost of tsushima is exact opposite of that , i realy love this game , good gameplay , epic atmosphere , Jin is very cool...
  36. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    I absolutely love this game! The combat is interesting and engaging, the world is stunning and its an overall fun game. I only have some small gripes, such as the game needed a little more polish (i.e. items just despawning instead of a holstering animation, Jin clipping through stairs as he walks up/down them, etc). This is definitely one of my top 5 favorite games.
  37. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    muy recomendado, con una jugabilidad que es muy excelente hay que planificar muy bien la estrategia
  38. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Потрясающая игра, потрясающей боевкой, играть одно удовольствие, всем советую
  39. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! The combat feels clean. The environments are jaw dropping and the story is intriguing it reminds me of horizon zero dawn a lot in a good way. If you love the samurai this is the game for you!
  40. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Made this account to write this review because I am halfway in and have been so glad I pre ordered this game. One of the best games I have ever played on my PS4, Sucker Punch nailed this and they deserve all the praise for it. I can't begin to explain the amount of detail they added just look at the photo mode and the overall atmosphere created by Sucker Punch. The combat is so satisfyingMade this account to write this review because I am halfway in and have been so glad I pre ordered this game. One of the best games I have ever played on my PS4, Sucker Punch nailed this and they deserve all the praise for it. I can't begin to explain the amount of detail they added just look at the photo mode and the overall atmosphere created by Sucker Punch. The combat is so satisfying and the gameplay rewards you for actually exploring and taking the time to talk with the NPCs. A must buy for PlayStation 4 owners who want one more legendary experience before the PS5. Expand
  41. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso que reune um bioma rico em detalhes de cair o queixo, beleza de se perder em admiração ao decorrer do gameplay.... Combate cativante com variadas formas de invasão e execução de inimigos. Espero que venha o goty
  42. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Ghosts of Tsushima is a beautiful and wonderful open world experience with tons of content. The story is interesting and engaging. I would recommend this game to anyone who is a fan of open world games like skyrim, the witcher 3, and assassins creed tho it is NOT an assassins creed clone . This game does alot of good things and almost never falls flat.. definitely a buy in my opinion
  43. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima maybe isn't best game in the whole generation 4. But best way to say goodbye for this generation. Big thanks to Sucker Punch. That's why we love playing.
  44. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! Contender for game of the year for sure. Last of us 2 is trash in comparison.
  45. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Just straight up fun, and amazing. Everything in this game is done right. The load time is incredible for a world of this caliber. It took me 3 days to realize there are actually 3 playable regions, while I just cant get bored of the 1st region. This game deserves GOTY title.
  46. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    The game is one of the best I've ever played. It's a game that actually deserves the high score.
    The exploration is one of the best things in this game
  47. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Definitely the game of the year. I love it and from my perspective it is second after HZD in PS exclusives. I love the new world not some refreshed idea. It is the kind of super addictive game you go to sleep at 4AM because of it :)
  48. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Ghost to Tsushima offers breathtaking graphics with a Immersive story line. Sword strikes are lethal Whether delivering or receiving Character development is one of the best I've seen this year The music score was absolutely beautifulThe game is packed with long hours of exploration in many options for customization So much more to talk about but if you have not picked this game upGhost to Tsushima offers breathtaking graphics with a Immersive story line. Sword strikes are lethal Whether delivering or receiving Character development is one of the best I've seen this year The music score was absolutely beautifulThe game is packed with long hours of exploration in many options for customization So much more to talk about but if you have not picked this game up definitely go get it no reason this should not get game of the year Far surpasses any other game on playstation 4 this year Expand
  49. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    I wasn't sure I was gonna like the game at first but oh boy I was wrong it's amazing!
  50. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    there is not much i can say that has not already been said but this is truly is a beautiful work of art best game of 2020.
  51. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    A mythic tale, truly enjoyable to anyone who picks up a controller. Great story and of course the scenery is gorgeous.
  52. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Отличный проект, пока видел его только на ютубе, но со скидкой обязательно куплю позже
  53. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Its amazing , has a beautiful graphic , sound System is the best in this video game and ending is so **** good , easily GOTY 2020
  54. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Perhaps the prettiest game atmosphere ever. One of the best Environment i have ever witnessed and interesting Combat in normal mode. Must play in my opinion if anyone has a PS
  55. Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Que jogo, meus amigos, que jogo.

    Uma das melhores direções de arte que já vi em jogos recentes. A movimentação em combate também é de se elogiar (não existe sistema de trava. É mira livre, ou seja, se vira na câmera e corta o inimigo). Você que fica "jogando" pelo Youtube e vendo as reviews dos "famosinhos", compre o jogo e faça a sua própria review. Não deixem os outros
    Que jogo, meus amigos, que jogo.

    Uma das melhores direções de arte que já vi em jogos recentes.

    A movimentação em combate também é de se elogiar (não existe sistema de trava. É mira livre, ou seja, se vira na câmera e corta o inimigo).

    Você que fica "jogando" pelo Youtube e vendo as reviews dos "famosinhos", compre o jogo e faça a sua própria review. Não deixem os outros opinarem/pensarem por você.

    Não é um jogo estilo Nioh e Sekiro em que você precisa enfrentar monstros. Aqui, o combate é somente com humanos a alguns animais selvagens, nada desse mundo fantasioso dos jogos citados.

    Existem melhorias a serem feitas no jogo? Óbvio, mas nada que umas atualizações não arrumem.
    Os bugs (após o patch 1.04) atrapalham a experiencia do jogo? De maneira alguma.

    Sim, as texturas poderiam ser mais polidas e as expressões faciais também, mas como já disse, nada que desabone o jogo.

    Joguem com o áudio em japonês.
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  56. Jul 24, 2020
    8
    Extremely fun open world game! The world is beautiful, and the combat is amazing. Story is simple, but effective, and really gives off a Kurosawa vibe, and I love it. Customization is great, too! Large variety of outfits and charms make it really fun and gives incentive to explore! Side quest structure is also great. This game has the best photo mode I’ve ever seen, too.

    Thing is, if this
    Extremely fun open world game! The world is beautiful, and the combat is amazing. Story is simple, but effective, and really gives off a Kurosawa vibe, and I love it. Customization is great, too! Large variety of outfits and charms make it really fun and gives incentive to explore! Side quest structure is also great. This game has the best photo mode I’ve ever seen, too.

    Thing is, if this was released a few years ago, I would’ve given it a 10. Some of it’s features and mechanics seem outdated, such as the overly-simple stealth & it’s extremely exploitable and predictable during stealth. I’m a stealthy boi, and this is the first game with a stealth option that I chose to go for the combat route instead. A few others are the cutscene-to-gameplay transitions, some conversation cutscenes resemble the lifelessness and stiffness of the ones in AC: Odyssey, and some missions feel to much like a to-do list that I just have to keep ticking off boxes.

    Overall, I highly recommend this game. It’s a lot of fun, it let’s you live out your samurai dreams, and it’s a strong end to the PS4 generation, but nothing really groundbreaking.
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  57. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    the game of life!!! ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
  58. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Awesom game!! The world is beautiful and the combat system makes a lot of fun. This game is one of the best Playstation exclusives. Great job to Sucker Punch
  59. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Чудово, атмосферно передана культура та природа феодальної Японії. Дизайн мапи захоплює, очі просто кайфують. Бойова система вишукана та різноманітна, хочеш битися як тру самурай - визивай супротивника на бій, хочеш як ніндзя - маєш таку можливість. Сюжет хороший, зараз на останньому квесті - та не хочеться закінчувати гру. Граю вже тиждень.
    Рекомендую.
    Чудово, атмосферно передана культура та природа феодальної Японії. Дизайн мапи захоплює, очі просто кайфують. Бойова система вишукана та різноманітна, хочеш битися як тру самурай - визивай супротивника на бій, хочеш як ніндзя - маєш таку можливість. Сюжет хороший, зараз на останньому квесті - та не хочеться закінчувати гру. Граю вже тиждень.
    Рекомендую.
  60. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This is the first time I rate a game, this was such an amazing experience combat was awesome the story was good the open world was also good I really recommend the game i already finished the main story line and I’m still playing
  61. Aug 9, 2020
    9
    Excellent game, which I initially blew off as a Japan based clone of Assassin's Creed. It ended up being so much more. The feel of the game was quite different from Assassin's Creed. Great story, incredible graphics, and generally an awesome game all around.

    Sony and Sucker Punch do the Playstation console well with an open world exclusive that's right up there with Horizon Zero
    Excellent game, which I initially blew off as a Japan based clone of Assassin's Creed. It ended up being so much more. The feel of the game was quite different from Assassin's Creed. Great story, incredible graphics, and generally an awesome game all around.

    Sony and Sucker Punch do the Playstation console well with an open world exclusive that's right up there with Horizon Zero Dawn. My gold standards for open world RPG games are HZD, The Witcher 3 and most Assassin's Creed games. Ghost compares very well with such AAA titles.

    Posting my review took a long time. As a completionist who does every side mission and explore the whole map, this was a 50+ hour game for me.

    Highly recommended.
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  62. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Perfect game!!!!
    Gameplay - 10
    History - 10
    Soundtrack - 10
    Graphics - 1000000
  63. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has such an amazing world and the story was just speechless the ending where you have to fight your own uncle is heartbreaking and choosing to spare him and have no honor or to kill him had me in tears sucker punch did an amazing job with this game this is a Must Buy Expand
  64. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Me fascinó la ambinetacion del Japón feudal, los estilos de combates y técnicas poco honorables. Me recordó a las antiguas peliculas de samurais. Y justamente es en lo que mas destaca este juego. Obviamente me hubiera gustado que la historia fuese un poco las larga y más estilos de personalizació tipo rpg.
  65. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Sem sombra de dúvidas o melhor jogo da geração Pra mim perfeito em todos os aspectos. Meu parabéns para os criadores e desenvolvedores dessa obra prima
  66. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    this game is so freaking fun! The stances , the fighting, the japanese culture, it never gets boring. All the world findings , so much to do , so much to collect. It feels like you really are a samurai. And you just want to scream banzai!!! Charging up to the mongols to slay them. I never fast travelled once and i never ran past mobs. I just love the fighting. Game of the year. And the artthis game is so freaking fun! The stances , the fighting, the japanese culture, it never gets boring. All the world findings , so much to do , so much to collect. It feels like you really are a samurai. And you just want to scream banzai!!! Charging up to the mongols to slay them. I never fast travelled once and i never ran past mobs. I just love the fighting. Game of the year. And the art is so beautiful!!! Expand
  67. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    amazing game, beatiful graphics, fun combat, massive open world, tons of collectibles.
    this game is a love letter from the devs to everyone who supported them all these years.
    Worth every penny!
  68. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is what the AC saga should have been. This is the best AC of the generation
  69. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    best ps4 exclusives,we need more games that don't shove politics down our throats.
  70. Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This game fulfilled the promise of decent revenge story telling that TLOU2 failed so spectacularly with.

    The combat and exploration elements are executed in a completely unique and amazing way. Immersion and storytelling perfectly executed. I actually returned TLOU2 for this and have 0 regrets. Best decision I ever made. If you’re looking for a AAA game and are torn between the two, get
    This game fulfilled the promise of decent revenge story telling that TLOU2 failed so spectacularly with.

    The combat and exploration elements are executed in a completely unique and amazing way. Immersion and storytelling perfectly executed.

    I actually returned TLOU2 for this and have 0 regrets. Best decision I ever made.
    If you’re looking for a AAA game and are torn between the two, get Ghost Of Tsushima, trust me.
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  71. Feb 2, 2021
    8
    Game are great! Masterpiece graphic, open word,very good combat, well maked story...
  72. Feb 6, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Music is too good, love the ending that you get to have a choice, jin is amazing there is just too much good about this game (apologies for being so late lmao i was to lazy to give it a score) Expand
  73. Nov 20, 2021
    9
    Good story and great character design. Recommend you to finish all the side quests. It is not long and absolutely worth to complete them.
  74. Sep 4, 2020
    10
    This game deserves the GOTY, the history,graphics,soundtrack are amazing, it worth each cent.
  75. Aug 3, 2020
    10
    this game is great and the graphics is amazing. NO RELIGION SHOVED DOWN YOUR THROAT.

    10/10 buy this game asap
  76. Aug 3, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece تحفه تحفه تحفه نقلتني وعرفتني على ثقافة اليابان والساموراي
  77. Aug 4, 2020
    10
    This game beautifully presents the Japanese culture while also focusing on Jin's Story. Even here in India it was very difficult to get a physical copy but it was worth the effort.
  78. Aug 5, 2020
    10
    Awesome game!
    Interesting scenario, cool gameplay, wonderful characters.
    I advise everyone to play it!
  79. Dec 31, 2020
    10
    Thankyou Sucker Punch! After the let downs of LOU2 and Cyberjunk this has been a pleasant surprise. The most beautiful graphics I've seen all year, some of the most satisfying combat play around and just an all round great game. I will no longer listen to the so called expert game critics and BS reviews they spin on whats "most anticipated" or "game of the year claims" This for me has beenThankyou Sucker Punch! After the let downs of LOU2 and Cyberjunk this has been a pleasant surprise. The most beautiful graphics I've seen all year, some of the most satisfying combat play around and just an all round great game. I will no longer listen to the so called expert game critics and BS reviews they spin on whats "most anticipated" or "game of the year claims" This for me has been a hidden treasure until now. Game of the year IMHO. Expand
  80. Aug 8, 2020
    10
    Excellent game, I have not enjoy a game this much since God of war. I'm definitely Platinum this game . The story, character building n world building is too notch
  81. Aug 8, 2020
    9
    This game is one of the most beautiful I have ever played. The combat is exciting and satisfying, when fighting bosses or large groups of enemies and winning never felt easy. The game is also really immersive with getting rid of a HUD and making the wind your way of navigating. The story is top notch with you actually caring about many of characters in the game. Your also interested inThis game is one of the most beautiful I have ever played. The combat is exciting and satisfying, when fighting bosses or large groups of enemies and winning never felt easy. The game is also really immersive with getting rid of a HUD and making the wind your way of navigating. The story is top notch with you actually caring about many of characters in the game. Your also interested in many of the side missions with main characters own story line. My few nitpicks are a couple of bugs and that Jin is a pretty ok hero. Expand
  82. Aug 8, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, the best game of the year, in terms of graphics, story, music, gameplay, a wonderful game
  83. Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Best game I have played in a while. Beautiful scenery, atmosphere and gameplay. Wonder accompanying music. Only negative is that it is too short!
  84. Aug 9, 2020
    10
    I'm a "casual gamer". I don't have a PS4 but upon release I knew I had to play this game - so I made arrangements to make it possible!
    The short version is that this game was a whole experience for me. It isn't groundbreaking, but what it does, it does so well! The gameplay, the story, the world, the combat, the pace, the acting, the soundtrack - the beauty!
    There is no grind, which
    I'm a "casual gamer". I don't have a PS4 but upon release I knew I had to play this game - so I made arrangements to make it possible!
    The short version is that this game was a whole experience for me. It isn't groundbreaking, but what it does, it does so well! The gameplay, the story, the world, the combat, the pace, the acting, the soundtrack - the beauty!

    There is no grind, which often can be the case with these kinds of games, and every progress happens naturally and follows the story. Skills and gear and outfits are given to you through missions, improved as you go along - you'll find that you'll have gathered enough resources to upgrade and keep up - and it really allows the player to focus on the story, instead of stressing about money, resources and LEVEL!
    I opted for the English version, so I wasn't looking at the subtitles at the bottom of the screen, but could just look at the visuals as I was riding a long the road getting a briefing by my companion. The actors did a great job, really sucked me into the emotions of this already enthralling story. The characters are fleshed out and I don't remember ever being bored with them. I really like Jin as a character, and I preferred the more stoic and calm performance Daisuke delivers, over the slightly more aggressive Japanese performance by Kazuya (both great performances though). I'll be listing them all so I'll just conclude: I liked them all!
    The story is good and well-written. They stuck to the themes that have been the core of good storytelling since the dawn of... storytelling. Which was a very smart thing to do because it works, and will never not work. It's not "cliché", it's human.
    The combat in this game is the best combat in a game like this, I've ever experienced. You feel the hits and the blows and the clashing of swords. You aren't hacking and slashing away on enemies, instead your weapon actually does damage, and you most definitely take damage. The fight animations are superb and there were times where I felt like such a badass, just hitting the right buttons, in perfect choreography.
    Here I should mention the only critique I can think of right now: THE CAMERA! In fights, especially when there are more than one enemy, it goes completely off. Swings away from your enemies so you're looking behind Jin instead of seeing the enemies that are attacking you from the front. Or it ends up blocked, in bushes or walls. I died a considerable number of times because of it.
    It's a beautiful game. It's quite realistic but also very stylised. It's a perfect balance. The world isn't oversaturated - in a field of grass, that's all there is. In a bamboo forest, that's all there is. and it totally works that way! I have played many other games where they went for realism, but with all the different textures and object thrown on top of each other to achieve it, it can end up looking overwhelming. In other words, the visual style and design of GoT is EASY to read (aesthetics, you know).
    The artistic freedom they took with this game works too. It not only makes the visual experience so great, but it also helps the pace of the game a great deal - they really just allowed themselves to focus on what's important (the experience) and ignore the technical aspects of every single thing. Playing GoT I have been reminded that artistic freedom when employed in fiction set in real history definitely has it's strengths, and shouldn't be deemed to be of poor quality because something wasn't historically correct. I'm a history buff and I didn't care - I was a samurai in Japan. I didn't care about the four seasons happening all at once either. Had the game been bad I probably would though. My point is that these artistic freedoms expanded and improved the overall experience.

    There are so many things to point out, that others have done so well so I won't even try - but I have to mention the soundtrack. It is absolutely beautiful! And the way that it is used throughout the game is great. It isn't constantly playing in the background as you explore Tsushima, so you don't become "deaf" to it. That makes it extra powerful when you're watching this thrilling, or moving cutscene, and one of the epic tracks starts playing! The main story, with the cutscenes and the music, really made me feel like I was in this epic tale (or well, in a movie!).

    To sum it up, I wanted to write 3 lines to leave a score here, clearly I couldn't help myself - and I'm currently playing this game a second time, still enjoying it. The Sucker Punch team did an amazing job!
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  85. Aug 9, 2020
    9
    Very very good game defenatly check out the photo mode can't stop playing this game. It's A Masterpiece
  86. Aug 9, 2020
    9
    This is another amazing single player, story driven game from Playstation. I couldn’t put it down from startup. It scratches all the itches I look for in an open world game. Collectibles, character upgrades, side quests, and weapons upgrades. The game is visually gorgeous and the music and sound is top notch too. The story is compelling and had some moments where I was like “Hot damn!”This is another amazing single player, story driven game from Playstation. I couldn’t put it down from startup. It scratches all the itches I look for in an open world game. Collectibles, character upgrades, side quests, and weapons upgrades. The game is visually gorgeous and the music and sound is top notch too. The story is compelling and had some moments where I was like “Hot damn!” Sucker Punch really put thought and effort into this game and it shows. I love it when I feel I get my $60 worth with a game. My only complaints would be that while the stories of the side quests are good you basically do the same thing which is “go here and fight this group of enemies. This game is definitely in my Top Ten games of this generation. Expand
  87. Aug 12, 2020
    10
    The Fantastic game
    Thank you Sucker punch
    Please add multi player in game
    And fix the bugs and camera fight
  88. Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This is the G.O.T.Y. 2020. Great game. Immersive story. Beautiful graphics. Really fun from beginning to end
  89. Aug 13, 2020
    9
    Absolute masterpiece! Music is dope! Gameplay is great! Story is simple but hard enough to take your attention from start of it till the end. Gimme more of that!
  90. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    There is only one thing to say: masterpiece!!!
    Played on a PS4 pro and its so amazing, the experience is unique
  91. Aug 14, 2020
    9
    Honestly, best game of 2020! Great gameplay, voice acting, and engaging story.
  92. Aug 16, 2020
    10
    Impresionante! Espectacular. Emotiva! Un poema samurái! No duden en comprar este juego, vale cada centavo invertido. Y nunca hagan caso de las críticas de la prensa comprada.
  93. Aug 17, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, story line is sooo good, soundtrack, great experience, no Over realistic, phenomenal story
  94. Aug 17, 2020
    10
    Ambientación perfecta, gráficos apabullantes y preciosistas, gran sistema de combate adictivo. Buena historia y una banda sonora a la altura. Perfecto? No. Una compra perfecta? si por eso le doy un 10, el 9 se queda corto y el 10 le hace justicia.
  95. Aug 17, 2020
    10
    My favourite game of 2020, beautiful fun and deep. I wish I could experience it again for the first time.
  96. Aug 17, 2020
    10
    This is really an amazing game, one of the best i have played on PS4, the storie is incridible, i love so much this game
  97. Aug 17, 2020
    10
    This is a great game, combining elements from various games like Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Red Dead Redemption 2, and the Batman Arkham series. Side quests have their own stories a la Witcher 3 (not as refined as Witcher 3). Combat is fun and engaging, the world feels lived-in and is big without being overwhelming. Plenty of armors and outfits with color customization to make Jin look howThis is a great game, combining elements from various games like Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Red Dead Redemption 2, and the Batman Arkham series. Side quests have their own stories a la Witcher 3 (not as refined as Witcher 3). Combat is fun and engaging, the world feels lived-in and is big without being overwhelming. Plenty of armors and outfits with color customization to make Jin look how you want him to. Us gamers haven't had many good Samurai games this console generation (even last console generation), and Ubisoft refuses to make the Assassin's Creed Japan fans have been asking for years. For that reason, I am so glad Sucker Punch brought us this beautiful game. I hope this game inspires and motivates other developers/publishers to make Samurai games (looking at you, Ubisoft). Expand
  98. Aug 19, 2020
    10
    Este si es un juego, no como el otra mierda, un buen juego que si debe ser jugado.
  99. Aug 19, 2020
    10
    M.A.S.T.E.R.P.I.E.C.E.
    An epic adventure that is among the best PS4 games.
  100. Jan 31, 2021
    10
    O nível de Design é incrível. História e golpes mortais parecem filmes japoneses clássicos
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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.