Ghost of Tsushima

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  1. BambamRR
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Just amazing, this game details, graphics, history , everything I see, moments playing this game is incredible, I remember the first time playing Zelda Breath of the Wild
  2. Azuren
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing. Easily one of the best games of the generation, much less just the PS4. I'm only just got the grappling hook late last night... But I'm around 15 hours in. I spent a lot of time completing side quests, don't @ me. I love how much there is to do and HOLY CRAP IT'S BEAUTIFUL.
  3. Labeebthefirst
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    After about 20 hours. I have to say this is esthetically one of the most beautiful pieces of media/art I've seen. Every ride through a forest or valley is a picturesque moment of silence that you can't help but enjoy. Ghost of tsushima doesn't reinvent the open world samurai genre, it creates a new standard that the gaming scene will need to follow.
    Highlights : visuals, combat, music.    After about 20 hours. I have to say this is esthetically one of the most beautiful pieces of media/art I've seen. Every ride through a forest or valley is a picturesque moment of silence that you can't help but enjoy. Ghost of tsushima doesn't reinvent the open world samurai genre, it creates a new standard that the gaming scene will need to follow.
    Highlights : visuals, combat, music.
    Opportunities for improvement: frame rate sometimes( even on performance),    … Expand
  4. NickCrit
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Great Game. Love the newest update to Multiplayer Nightmare Raid Mode - the "fill party" option and the way multiplayer is set up is definitely an amazing multiplayer experience. I'm definitely willing to pay for a new raid expansion with associated nightmare chapters, seems like the whole thing ties together, probably take 6months-1yr to make?
  5. Fan_
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    Мое уважение, Sucker Punch, ждал эту игру с момента анонса, наконец дождался, ни капли не разочарован. Чуть больше недели на прохождение, играл запоем. Достойный сюжет, боевая система, восхитительный, иммерсивный открытый мир в японском сеттинге. Внимание к деталям особенно оценят любители самурайских боевиков. Рад, что у Сакер Панч всё получилось, у игры отличные отзывы и продажи,Мое уважение, Sucker Punch, ждал эту игру с момента анонса, наконец дождался, ни капли не разочарован. Чуть больше недели на прохождение, играл запоем. Достойный сюжет, боевая система, восхитительный, иммерсивный открытый мир в японском сеттинге. Внимание к деталям особенно оценят любители самурайских боевиков. Рад, что у Сакер Панч всё получилось, у игры отличные отзывы и продажи, несмотря на слабоватый пиар. Всем рекомендую.… Expand
  6. dyinginbeauty
    Dec 14, 2020
    8
    Beautiful graphics, great artwork, good story, and some fun exploration gameplay... why 8? Very shoddy camera in particular when in combat - its frustrating when you lose battles because you cant see what you are fighting (especially indoors), poor AI, and lazy stealth mechanics.

    Despite its shortcomings the overall experience is still good, definitely worth it if you are into this sort    Beautiful graphics, great artwork, good story, and some fun exploration gameplay... why 8? Very shoddy camera in particular when in combat - its frustrating when you lose battles because you cant see what you are fighting (especially indoors), poor AI, and lazy stealth mechanics.

    Despite its shortcomings the overall experience is still good, definitely worth it if you are into this sort of thing.    … Expand
  7. showlen
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    {10 or so hours in...] The camera and combat is a bit odd, but you get accustomed to it. Aside from this, everything in the game is pretty incredible. It's a sizable map (huge!), good NPC interation, great quest line etc. The story is very good, but nothing new in this regard. The AI could't be any better, it's literally perfect! I highly recommend this game, it looks incredible, the{10 or so hours in...] The camera and combat is a bit odd, but you get accustomed to it. Aside from this, everything in the game is pretty incredible. It's a sizable map (huge!), good NPC interation, great quest line etc. The story is very good, but nothing new in this regard. The AI could't be any better, it's literally perfect! I highly recommend this game, it looks incredible, the graphics are great. My only headbender is the camera and combat, but again, you get used to it. I *highly* recommend this game, it's an instant classic!… Expand
  8. Si3g
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É um jogo legal. Openworld padrão , gameplay básica mas muito divertida, os gráficos estao abaixo do que foi mostrado nas apresentações do jogo, mas ainda assim o jogo está lindo , muito graças a direção artística do game. Boa representação da cultura japonesa, embora haja erros na dublagem deste idioma. Enfim, bom jogo, abaixo do esperado, muito abaixo de TlOU2, mas, ainda assim um bom jogo… Expand
  9. Bruaca
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    Jogo incrível, com certeza um dos 3 melhores do PS4, estou terminando o Ato 3 e vlw cada momento q gastei jogando.
  10. rafaelamp
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Gráficos muito bonitos, boa jogabilidade, muita coisa para fazer, história bacana. Realmente tem alguns bugs, mas nada que irá atrapalhar a experiência.
  11. Berrlett
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    A fantastic open world with real compelling missions that are very much associated with the history of the island of Tsushima, it’s citizens and their mongol foes. Beautiful world, very good dialogues and narrative, very good character and tool upgrade System a real 10/10. Well done Sucker Punch it’s awesome.
  12. Kenshiro13
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    I literally just few minutes ago 100% completed the game.
    The game is absolutely beautiful even with my old OG Ps4 but with a lot of fps drops but surprisingly little in the end.
    Yes, the game is beautiful but what else? Well the combat isn't that excellent but it wasn't bad, it kept me going and slaughtering the enemy in the early game with honor and in the late game I became a ghost    I literally just few minutes ago 100% completed the game.
    The game is absolutely beautiful even with my old OG Ps4 but with a lot of fps drops but surprisingly little in the end.
    Yes, the game is beautiful but what else? Well the combat isn't that excellent but it wasn't bad, it kept me going and slaughtering the enemy in the early game with honor and in the late game I became a ghost who introduced my tanto to their backs. But the duels were fun, I loved them since they striped you away from your ghost weapons and leaving you with the skills that will use your limited amount of resolve and your basic attacks. Admittedly the late game duels can be as easy as you want with Ghost stance but honestly I think it's on purpose, since at this point you are at your strongest so of course you should be able to demolish your enemies.
    The main story had it's moments, mainly being the ones where Jin had to turn his back to everything he had or was going to have. Unless you play it with Japanese, there is a huge lack of emotion and the incorrect subtitles annoyed me more than I want to admit. The side stories were good-ish but the side missions that were given by random peasants tended to be tedious, walk there kill some mongols, return to the peasant, either find out that they lied or mongols killed them.
    The music was also enjoyable, and I think it was well made.
    Honestly I'm just trying as hard as I can to nitpick bad things in the game so I think 10 is warranted, while not perfect it's one of the best games I have played in years. Sure there were some things I wished they would have done, especially after 100% the game. Maybe a small mythic tale type of ending for Jin's and Yuna's stories.
    Small suggestion, play it as RPG start embracing the ghost side when the story also does so it feels more awesome.    … Expand
  13. Lotheravanti
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Probably the best Samurai Simulator I've played that's fun and accessible. They got everything right, in my book. The tone, the gameplay, the graphics and style, heck, even the loading times are unbelievably fast.
  14. Mlselva
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    For me the best game to close this generation It have a amazing pictures And nice songs
  15. SylviaLehman
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    All characters have touching stories and are much important as a portrait of the Feudal Japan Era.

    They actually looks like random real people and not as super muscular or beautiful unreal models. The gameplay is just the best experience on this generation together TLOU2. And featuring all of this, the awesome landscape inspired by the real Tsushima Island. Ghost of Tsushima,    All characters have touching stories and are much important as a portrait of the Feudal Japan Era.

    They actually looks like random real people and not as super muscular or beautiful unreal models.

    The gameplay is just the best experience on this generation together TLOU2.

    And featuring all of this, the awesome landscape inspired by the real Tsushima Island.

    Ghost of Tsushima, TLOU2 or FF7 remake together , deserve the GOTY this year. If the prize make any justice for the game history.    … Expand
  16. juanchi120
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Obra maestra un deleite visual y jugable que te mete de lleno en el mundo que te quieren mostrar. Un must play de la playstation 4
  17. blasron
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    God damn i love this game. It feel like assassin creed 2 (so when it was good) made in japan.

    The game look magnificent. The foliage is insanely good. the combat is weighty smart and skillful, you will feel you get better at it. at first 2 guy is hard but by the end you will take down a small army by yourself. the story is highly inspire by Akira Kurosawa. If you like that style    God damn i love this game. It feel like assassin creed 2 (so when it was good) made in japan.

    The game look magnificent. The foliage is insanely good.

    the combat is weighty smart and skillful, you will feel you get better at it. at first 2 guy is hard but by the end you will take down a small army by yourself.

    the story is highly inspire by Akira Kurosawa. If you like that style of telling you will love this story. There's even a fking game mode having his name. all in black and white.

    No lvl cap no story obligation want to take on the first castle at the very beginning go on do it just DO IT.

    I love pretty much every character, none of them feel out of place.

    There are some issue, being stuck in a hill, the camera trying to kill you (joke on you enemies also does sound when attacking you no need of my eye biacth), The ai is well assasincreed 2 lvl, either ulter trash or predator like.

    The good outright kill of the bad if you start it at 9 am you might still be playing it at 9am the next morning.    … Expand
  18. dr0nzer
    Nov 2, 2020
    8
    Initially wasn't sold on the game, it did honestly look cheap to me in the trailers especially with so much foliage making the bulk of the world but after spending 60+hrs in the game thus far, I've come to appreciate the beauty of what Sucker Punch as built, it reminds me so much of Japan and makes me want to revisit again once this pandemic passes.
    The scale and the size of the world is    Initially wasn't sold on the game, it did honestly look cheap to me in the trailers especially with so much foliage making the bulk of the world but after spending 60+hrs in the game thus far, I've come to appreciate the beauty of what Sucker Punch as built, it reminds me so much of Japan and makes me want to revisit again once this pandemic passes.
    The scale and the size of the world is massive and can be overwhelming at times, the story really sucked me in, the story is fantastic with so many twists and turns, the side stories are great and the music complements.

    The only downside is that I felt somewhat forced to play a single armor set for exploration and in my playthrough I actually spent 99% of my time in this set, this is because it is the only piece that helps clear the fog of war on the map somewhat more efficiently... knocked 2 stars off because of this as this will likely affect those with OCD for map visibility and Sucker Punch could have done more to balance this.    … Expand
  19. oOStealthBomber
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    What an amazing game this is. I had my expectations and hype set to medium, wasn’t expecting or hoping for too much, after playing for almost 40h I must say that this was the game I needed in order to fully immerse once again. Truly recommended ✌️
  20. ubeguysmiley
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    WOW, What a game, visually stunning in every aspect. Now to put things into perspective there are certainly issues with the game, some of the story and dialogue. Some of the character animations seems rushed, or borderline unfinished.

    But. The navigation/direction system is a stunning and unique mechanism. The colors are absolutely nothing short of amazing, the areas all feel different    WOW, What a game, visually stunning in every aspect. Now to put things into perspective there are certainly issues with the game, some of the story and dialogue. Some of the character animations seems rushed, or borderline unfinished.

    But. The navigation/direction system is a stunning and unique mechanism. The colors are absolutely nothing short of amazing, the areas all feel different and fresh each time. Even the enemies while there are a core set of enemies, different areas have different types of these sets and they all feel different.
    While this feels like it has borrowed the camera from Assassin Creed, it feels like it has borrowed the art and soul of games like Nier Automata, or GRIS. There were times in the first few hours where I caught myself just watching the landscapes. The multiple combat stances, while at first seems a bit cumbersome, as you get used to them switching to match your opponents becomes easy and second nature.

    Visually stunning, 100% recommend.

    Ghosts of Tsushima is the best game to be released so far this year.    … Expand
  21. Final_Remi
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    I just liked it more than I have expected. The story is nice. Somehow SP made Ghost of Tsushima the best Open World Game I played in years.
  22. DatSchnizzle
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is videogame craftsmannship at its finest. Its a true loveletter to the Akira Kurosawa Samurai movies. I can't say how often i just stood there and watched the landscape. The Gameplay is 100% polished and shows how good fighting mechanics can be. It feels so satisfying switching between the different stances and slashing through the enemies in good old Samurai fashion. The storyThis game is videogame craftsmannship at its finest. Its a true loveletter to the Akira Kurosawa Samurai movies. I can't say how often i just stood there and watched the landscape. The Gameplay is 100% polished and shows how good fighting mechanics can be. It feels so satisfying switching between the different stances and slashing through the enemies in good old Samurai fashion. The story is not the most amazing story i have ever had but it really just fits right into the game. It's so f*king amazing!… Expand
  23. 1122qw
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Игра хороша тем что нет всяких уродов с повесточкой которая так затрахала в последнее время!
  24. Joric
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The story sucks you into in an emotional experience. You can feel the emotions through the masterful voice-acting. The combat mechanics are intense, every encounter brings you to the edge of your seat. Environment is beautiful. My Game of the Year nominee.
  25. Leandro5an
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    Buen juego, buena jugabilidad. Inovador e interesante. Me gusta mucho lo que estoy viendo.
  26. Takishima
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I just got the platinum trophy and I only hunt for the platinum when I enjoy the game. I'd give the game 9.5/10 but since I can't give 9.5 on Metacritic I give it a 10/10. I've always wanted to play as a Samurai in this era with an open-world to see how it was like back then, and fighting as a samurai (or ghost).
    This game nailed what was on my mind it delivered it as I expected it to be.    I just got the platinum trophy and I only hunt for the platinum when I enjoy the game. I'd give the game 9.5/10 but since I can't give 9.5 on Metacritic I give it a 10/10. I've always wanted to play as a Samurai in this era with an open-world to see how it was like back then, and fighting as a samurai (or ghost).
    This game nailed what was on my mind it delivered it as I expected it to be.
    This is must-play game for everyone.    … Expand
  27. zerosoft
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    This game is beautiful and combines some of the best aspects from existing genres like the Witcher and Infamous.
    Don’t listen to critics this game is a must play!!
  28. Manc_Prophecy
    Jul 16, 2023
    8
    I should start this off by stating I've put in 65 hours and acquired the platinum trophy for this game, as I feel as though my views should be based on the entirety of the game and not the first 3 hours, with that said lets get into it.

    Sucker Punch's new IP Ghost of Tsushima is one of the most enjoyable PS exclusives I have played since Persona 5, along with God of War and Spider-Man I    I should start this off by stating I've put in 65 hours and acquired the platinum trophy for this game, as I feel as though my views should be based on the entirety of the game and not the first 3 hours, with that said lets get into it.

    Sucker Punch's new IP Ghost of Tsushima is one of the most enjoyable PS exclusives I have played since Persona 5, along with God of War and Spider-Man I feel these games have been the best exclusives Sony has offered.

    Although Ghost of Tsushima is a brilliant game it isn't without it's faults, so I'll cover the good and bad parts.

    Let's start with the main focus point, the visuals. Graphically not one of the best as I do feel as though there are games out there better, but as far as PS4 games go I have yet to see a game visually better... The mix of the contrast and colours is sublime, it really makes the scenery beautifully immersive and playing on a 4K OLED TV in Dolby Vision HDR really increases the potential of the game. One thing that lets it down is the awful lip syncing to the Japanese audio, I feel as though even in English the lip sync would look bad.

    The sound is outstanding, to the point where I had to use my soundbar as I felt TV speakers just wasn't hitting it well enough. The soundtrack is brilliant, the voice acting (played with Japanese audio) is spot on and the subtle sounds of archers shouting allowing you to know which direction enemies are firing from helps so much.

    Gameplay is so enjoyable, there's nothing innovative but everything it does, it does really well. The balance of stealth and samurai is done really well and you don't feel forced to do either so it's really on your personal preference. The stealth could have been polished a bit more, it's not bad but it is very basic and doesn't have much range and flavour.

    The final aspect I want to hit is the story, now as it starts there's not much emotion in the characters other than serious, every character is serious in this game and it's expected considering it's during a war but as you progress through the Story the emotions between characters become more in depth and you gain more of an appreciation for them. By the third and final act I was really invested in each characters story (side missions) and I grew quite attached to some of the none essential characters even becoming quite emotionally attached to them.

    As things go this year Ghost of Tsushima is probably my favourite game so far, that's saying something as well considering Ori and The Will of the Wisp was an incredibly good game,    … Expand
  29. RustyH
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    One of the best games, not boring like assassin's, fighting very interesting, side quests is very good, if you like Japanese or Asian setting, very recommend!
  30. GamingGuruInc
    Aug 13, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really didn’t love this game. I thought it was a fun Assasin’s Creed game in Japan. The heavy handed combat tutorials(that will stop combat the entire game if you use the “wrong” stance) made the combat a hollow experience. I found the narrative incredibly obnoxious; it was so cool to stop combat to watch a scene about how dishonorable Jin felt he was being. The open world was interesting but overall not that stand out; the game offers very little replay value. By the end of the game combat is basically pointless because you’re an unstoppable force. The game was visually impressive and controls work; stealth is as much of a meme as it is in any stealth game. It was fun but not a console generation defining masterpiece.… Expand
  31. plamly
    Oct 17, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent! Best samurai game. ❤️… Expand
  32. rorro8
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game follows the Japanese aesthetic principle that "less is more". Isn't monumental as The Witcher 3 for example, but everything it does is perfect. The level of details and beauty of the map is correctly conjugated with an interesting story (for being an openworks) that makes easy the have the feeling of involvement. I recommend to play in the highest difficulty and HUD levelThis game follows the Japanese aesthetic principle that "less is more". Isn't monumental as The Witcher 3 for example, but everything it does is perfect. The level of details and beauty of the map is correctly conjugated with an interesting story (for being an openworks) that makes easy the have the feeling of involvement. I recommend to play in the highest difficulty and HUD level expert. The only problems are related with some movement of some characters in a very specific secuences and that they make everything in English, so when you play it with Japanese voices (what's mandatory) exist some problems with the dubbing die that the characters are clearly speaking English.… Expand
  33. phiron
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    The point is: The game is very fun and unlike most games of this generation, from a certain point you become a powerful samurai, and it is amazing to be so strong, to slice and defeat enemies, but it is still challenging and it takes skill to win.
  34. thetillo
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    A beautiful samurai epic that is more than the sum of its parts. Played in Kurosawa mode I think it's the most cinematic game of this generation.
  35. hamed71
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Awesome graphics, fighting and gameplay. Very huge map and lots of temples and shrines to discover.
  36. Prometheus_47
    Jun 24, 2021
    10
    this game will impress you, trust me, I have a big background in game industry.
  37. Taryl
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I really don't understand all the criticisms that are raised against this wonderful game. Digital ART at the highest levels.I am about 10 hours of play, but I can say that I was kidnapped by this wonderful, iconic Japan from the past. My advice is to play it on difficult level as the combat is much more satisfying the enemies are more aggressive and artificial intelligence is better!I really don't understand all the criticisms that are raised against this wonderful game. Digital ART at the highest levels.I am about 10 hours of play, but I can say that I was kidnapped by this wonderful, iconic Japan from the past. My advice is to play it on difficult level as the combat is much more satisfying the enemies are more aggressive and artificial intelligence is better! Graphic, combat and especially music are at Oscar levels.I stopped dozens of times taking photos of this wonderful game.I have to congratulate to sucker punch for making the latest gem for PlayStation 4.I dare not imagine the wonders that we will see on PlayStation 5 from this developer,it's one of those games that goes into your head and heart and you don't take it off!
    Graphic :9
    Story :8,5
    Combat : 9
    Music : 10
    I really hope to see masterpieces like these on PlayStation 5    … Expand
  38. jasonbrunning1
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Absolute class triple A game from start to finish. Amazing characters and amazing story telling.
  39. boris_out
    Sep 18, 2020
    10
    Честь для самурая — свет во тьме бессмысленных воинов или банальная слабость?Независимо от ответа, Ghost of Tsushima — лучшее, что могло произойти с японской историей в игровой индустрией.
  40. Manwe
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    Beautiful, after 40 hours I can say is still fun. The story feels a little flat sometimes but others sections are masterfully done. A good revenge story with full emotion towards honor and family, tradition and myth also a good example of the scars of war. By far, better written story than others triple A games this year, The last of us 2 was a disappointed for a lot of gamers, but SuckerBeautiful, after 40 hours I can say is still fun. The story feels a little flat sometimes but others sections are masterfully done. A good revenge story with full emotion towards honor and family, tradition and myth also a good example of the scars of war. By far, better written story than others triple A games this year, The last of us 2 was a disappointed for a lot of gamers, but Sucker Punch delivered not only a great game but a relief. The music, scenes, colors, the art work, voice actors put their best to this game and it shows. I highly recommended and thank you SP for this amazing experience.… Expand
  41. Estrella
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Entrega tudo que eu esperava, e com gameplay ainda mais agradável do que eu esperava.
  42. ThyagoFox
    Sep 7, 2021
    10
    melhor jogo forever,muito bom e adorei a história,gameplay e tudo,o fim do jogo representa oq esse jogo fez na cara do The Last Of Us 2!!!!um verdadeiro tapa na car!!!!jogo lixo q não respeito o consumidor só com marketing mentiroso.
  43. StormwindBR
    Aug 13, 2020
    9
    Jogo Excelente, ele pode ter uns erros e um enredo clichê, mas isso não me impediu de me divertir bastante, principalmente pela temática japonesa samurai que eu amo, recomendado!!
  44. Honest-Review
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    As close to a masterpiece as games come.

    First off, i played this game on a base PS4 on a LG9 TV and i can not begin to tell you how stunning it looked. It is 100 percent the most beautiful looking game on a console. I could sit here all night and tell you about how wonderful the game is and how cool Lord Sakai is but i will instead list my dislikes as my likes are too many. Devs please    As close to a masterpiece as games come.

    First off, i played this game on a base PS4 on a LG9 TV and i can not begin to tell you how stunning it looked. It is 100 percent the most beautiful looking game on a console. I could sit here all night and tell you about how wonderful the game is and how cool Lord Sakai is but i will instead list my dislikes as my likes are too many. Devs please listen.

    1: Enemies can get a little repetitive looking.
    2: I would have liked a little more music in the game.
    3: i think there is a 3rd thing but i cant remember it right now haha.

    BUY THIS GAME! If you are reading this a year later and the game is on sale for under 20, give your head a wobble and stop reading and looking into this game, it will spoil it! BUY IT NOW! GOOOO, LEAVE!    … Expand
  45. Rustaman
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The game is beautiful! The atmosphere of ancient Japan is perfectly conveyed. I really liked the realistic setting and action in the style of samurai fighters, the music is also on top.. Sucker Punch created a world that you want to return to again and again! I hope on PS5 it will be even more beautiful visually
  46. mGedona
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    For me, this was the best game for this generation. The reasons are many. For example, the world was very lively and beautiful. Many things you discover on the map are a fun side mission system, and each unit has a separate serial story. The fighting system is elaborate and has a challenge, and each enemy has its own way of fighting that depends on the peace that the enemy holds. ParkourFor me, this was the best game for this generation. The reasons are many. For example, the world was very lively and beautiful. Many things you discover on the map are a fun side mission system, and each unit has a separate serial story. The fighting system is elaborate and has a challenge, and each enemy has its own way of fighting that depends on the peace that the enemy holds. Parkour and climb to win necklaces for each unit special advantage… Expand
  47. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jun 21, 2023
    9
    A gorgeous tribute to Akira Kurosawa's samurai epics. This is Sucker Punch's best game yet. With it, they've finally graduated to Naughty Dog's level of cinematic artistry and ambition. This open-world action title is a perfect companion to The Last of Us Part II. While a little derivative, it is tremendous fun and highly addicting. "Ghost" is in the tradition of Sony's best PS4 offerings.A gorgeous tribute to Akira Kurosawa's samurai epics. This is Sucker Punch's best game yet. With it, they've finally graduated to Naughty Dog's level of cinematic artistry and ambition. This open-world action title is a perfect companion to The Last of Us Part II. While a little derivative, it is tremendous fun and highly addicting. "Ghost" is in the tradition of Sony's best PS4 offerings. You get tons of beautiful cutscenes and one terrific story to go with the highly-polished gameplay. The game is similar to Assassin's Creed, but also quite refreshing due to the setting. If you've finished Red Dead Redemption 2 and loved it, then you should enjoy this adventure. I would rate it with a 9.1 out of 10.… Expand
  48. Rockafelow
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Took me 55 hours to platinum the game over the span of 6 days, now I'm roaming the island for places to take screenshot in photo mode.
    This game looks so good and the combat feels so beautifully balanced I completely lost myself in it. And I don't know what black magic Sucker punch pulled off but the loading screens are the shortest I have ever seen in any AAA game
  49. arcsuper
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    While games like Red Dead 2 sacrifice fun and gameplay quality in the name of immersion, GOT nails pretty much anything it does. Stealth and combat are both always viable and fun, exploration is awesome, and the game achieves a cinematic feeling while also being a charm to play. Though the story could be better, GOT is probably the best open world game since Witcher 3.
  50. MrElkhan
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Great combat,great atmosphere,great graphics.Super open world.Just play the game
  51. RodrigoToru
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Acabei de platinar esse jogo, e que jogo fantástico, minhas 3 últimas platinas foram FF7, TLOU2 e agora GOT, sinceramente 3 jogos que estarão concorrendo ao GOTY 2020 e quem ganhar será merecidíssimo. Parabéns
  52. Bonk
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    A beautiful experience that is actually a joy to play. The moment to moment gameplay is never overly frustrating like Sekiro, but I'm finding a decent level of challenge requiring me to make the most of the skills and equipment. It's not very often that an open world game has me wanting to explore but the beauty of the the world and the level of detail makes wandering very enjoyable. Also,A beautiful experience that is actually a joy to play. The moment to moment gameplay is never overly frustrating like Sekiro, but I'm finding a decent level of challenge requiring me to make the most of the skills and equipment. It's not very often that an open world game has me wanting to explore but the beauty of the the world and the level of detail makes wandering very enjoyable. Also, the world never feels empty, unlike other similar games. My biggest complaint is sometimes the camera has some issues in small spaces and could use some work. So far I'd say this is my game of the year. Would definitely recommend.… Expand
  53. soupofpants-com
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    Quite simply one of the best games I've ever played. Stunning visuals, immersive story and excellent combat with tight controls make this one of the standout games of this generation, quite possibly the best.
  54. wangweixun
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. 10/10 for its story, graphics, combat, game design, music, everything. This is my GOTY (if excluding P5R...).
  55. TheHambro
    Sep 4, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is an incredible game that puts you in the shoes of a lone samurai who is hell-bent on revenge. You’ll explore the gorgeous and beautifully crafted island of Tsushima, duel lone Ronin and Mongol Generals, hone your combat skills, help those in need, and employ unconventional tactics against your enemies. So, let’s dig right in.

    I can’t say this enough, but the    Ghost of Tsushima is an incredible game that puts you in the shoes of a lone samurai who is hell-bent on revenge. You’ll explore the gorgeous and beautifully crafted island of Tsushima, duel lone Ronin and Mongol Generals, hone your combat skills, help those in need, and employ unconventional tactics against your enemies. So, let’s dig right in.

    I can’t say this enough, but the visuals are absolutely incredible. Watching the silhouette of your figure against the backdrop of a setting sun during a duel or traversing the world is nothing less than cinematic…it’s that good. If you want the best combat experience and the motivation to better yourself at it, then I highly suggest playing on Lethal. Being aware of the enemies around you and where they are, timing your dodges and parries, switching between stances to deal with certain enemy types, taking advantage of the terrain and using every tool at your disposal is paramount to surviving each battle. Taking even a single hit spells trouble, but you’re also just as dangerous if your execution is spot on. The ability to confront and control each fight as you see fit is invigorating: stealth, range, or toe to toe; it’s your choice. By exploring you'll stumble upon locations (hot springs, bamboo strikes, etc.) that increases health or gives you some really cool cosmetic items. Last but not least, the story is just effin’ badass: you begin as a broken and beaten samurai who is forced to go against everything he stands for to overcome the overwhelming odds, and through his actions, becomes the stuff of legends and becomes revered and feared by everyone.

    No game is without flaws, and I think my biggest one with it is the repetitiveness. The main and side stories are definitely great and enthralling, but between those stories, exploring the world can kind of feel empty. Your options are pretty limited: hunt down sites that increase your stats, engage in combat with bandits or Mongol patrols, or continue on with the story. The first time I came across a small village that had been untouched by the Mongols with people going about their business, I became excited because I might get the opportunity to talk to them and hear what they have to say. But, I quickly realized that, although you can talk to a select few of the villagers, they would only offer you vague hints of game mechanics. I was hoping that I could talk to everyone and gain some small insight on the story, lore, whatever; but instead, you come across these villages, look for resources, then move on. I was disappointed because there was so much potential to build this world the developers have created even further.

    Here’s the bottom line, Ghost of Tsushima is just an awesome game. The game does so many things right, and I know you’ll have as much as a blast with it as I have. If you’re a fan of old school samurai movies and great storytelling, then look no further than this.    … Expand
  56. Eissa1996
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    ghost is a freaking masterpiece one hell of a game so beautiful to look at and excellent to play if you were disappointed by the last lesbian 2 then here you go ghost of tsushima is a masterpiece indeed
  57. Maximusus
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра на данный момент, сочетающая в себе механики таких хитов как Секиро, Ведьмак 3 и Horizon zero dawn и с превосходной визуализацией и графикой и это всё в открытом мире. P.S. The Last of Us 2 отдыхает.
  58. Aenima
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Not the best graphics but amazing story and gameplay. The best game of the year atm.
  59. danielcwc
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    First of all, from a person who actually play this game till I plat it, this is by far my best experience from a Sony exclusive since Bloodborne and God of War. Every aspect in GoT is shouting polish. This is the game that will set the standards for all open world games right now. It's like Sucker Punch just knows what annoys the heck out of people in other open world games and justFirst of all, from a person who actually play this game till I plat it, this is by far my best experience from a Sony exclusive since Bloodborne and God of War. Every aspect in GoT is shouting polish. This is the game that will set the standards for all open world games right now. It's like Sucker Punch just knows what annoys the heck out of people in other open world games and just streamline them. One-button jump into photo mode, controlling weather, time of day, even particles in photo mode( believe me you will be spending a lot of time in photo mode), one of the best intro from a video game ever, each part of the island lets you experience different seasons and scenery so you will not get bored of the scenery. Combat!!!! At first you will think the combat is simple, but when they throw in the stances and you realize how many ways you could kill your enemies and be creative. The combat design is to enable the players to feel powerful and to be creative. Sucker Punch, you bunch of genius!!!! I strongly recommend everyone who loves this game to go replay infamous series if you have the chance. I replayed all the infamous just to prepare for this game and this game just blew my mind how much Sucker Punch improved since second son. Also, CHOICES are important. Let the player make their own damn choice in the story is very crucial (unlike some other title). It's like Sucker Punch knows exactly what other players suffered one month ago with another title and let people enjoy a way better game in every aspect (writing, character development, combat, graphics, etc). And now to top it off, Sucker Punch announced a FREE MULTIPLAYER UPDATE. Free DLC add on has never been seen since Valve games. And yet all the xbox fanboys try to paint an "Anti-consumer" picture for Sony? Nice try! Also Naughty Dog cuts out multiplayer from the base game for TLOU2 to be a standalone. If you ask me, $60 is more justified for a full enjoyable single player experience for Ghost of Tsushima with icing on the cake when they add the multiplayer free content. Sucker Punch is just reading the minds of their players so well. YES, they actually listened to feedback, that's why the multiplayer is based on the mythology. Please Naughty Dog, we miss the old you, the one that does not push agenda and actually make a damn good complete single player+multiplayer experience. Even Sony knows how much of a better game is Ghost and release it as the finale of this generation.… Expand
  60. Foodzo
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing climate of samurai-era japan. Not a single mission feels like a side quest. All of them have a clever(often dark or tragic) twist, that makes them more interesting than some main quests in other games. Innovation that came with the “gps” system makes it much more fun and immersive. Combat just as satisfying as sekiros’ but much more accessible and arguably more fluid and fun.Amazing climate of samurai-era japan. Not a single mission feels like a side quest. All of them have a clever(often dark or tragic) twist, that makes them more interesting than some main quests in other games. Innovation that came with the “gps” system makes it much more fun and immersive. Combat just as satisfying as sekiros’ but much more accessible and arguably more fluid and fun. Definitely my favorite game of the era. If you liked senior, nioh, shadow of Mordor/war, assassin’s creed, dishonored you will definitely enjoy this game.… Expand
  61. willyboarder73
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    What is there to say? Beautiful graphics, fun combat, and a completely immersive open world. I've spent countless minutes just looking around, and checking things out. Upgrading by learning new swordplay techniques, rather than just the typical RPG skill trees is a nice touch as well. A must buy in my opinion.
  62. KUTC
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Definitely it has everything I had searched in a game in such a setting and genre! The stunning visuals and ability of making the combat look cinematic is so good. GOTY for me!
  63. ZakouAmazigh
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Personnaly i would recomand this game it is a breath of fresh air really sucker punch showed awessome stuff in this game i think that this is what an exclusive is like not like that tlo2 that was a50% this is a must buy like spider man gow and other great single player games
  64. natork
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    One of the best games ever made. Beautiful music. Engaging story. Tight controls. Stunning graphics.
  65. preciado_101
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    Great combination of open world ending up with a beautiful immersive experience. Basically no loading time, no painful grinding, almost no fast travel restriction, no unnecessary repetitive dynamics (like getting off your horse to pickup something or even calling it in ridiculous places on the map or being forced to walk on some cutscenes, this is reduced to a minimum)

    the combat feels    Great combination of open world ending up with a beautiful immersive experience. Basically no loading time, no painful grinding, almost no fast travel restriction, no unnecessary repetitive dynamics (like getting off your horse to pickup something or even calling it in ridiculous places on the map or being forced to walk on some cutscenes, this is reduced to a minimum)

    the combat feels like it can be mastered and it makes you feel like a samurai all the way    … Expand
  66. XandersReds
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Que juego tan increíble, que historia tan interesante, gráficamente es un deleite visual, los combates son impresionantes, la ambientación, los paisajes solo hicieron crecer más el amor que tengo hacia esta nación tan hermosa que es Japón. definitivamente supero con mucha diferencia a todos los demás juegos exclusivos de esta consola.
    Felicitaciones a Sucker Punch por esta obra maestra.
  67. daLira
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Most likely the last exclusive Masterpiece for the PS4 and a strong GotY contender.
  68. Masterprime10
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Sucker Punch really knocked it out of the park with this. The world just feels so vibrant and alive, along with how beautiful Tsushima is, it doesn’t feel like a chore going from question mark to question mark

    The gaming world was not prepared for Ghost of Tsushima from Sucker Punch. They wanted it, they dreamt of it, but they did not know what it was, or what form it would come in the    Sucker Punch really knocked it out of the park with this. The world just feels so vibrant and alive, along with how beautiful Tsushima is, it doesn’t feel like a chore going from question mark to question mark

    The gaming world was not prepared for Ghost of Tsushima from Sucker Punch. They wanted it, they dreamt of it, but they did not know what it was, or what form it would come in the shape of. It would arrive on the 17th July, 2020 and it was in the shape of Jin Sakai. For me, an eternity of let downs and disappointments now over. Furthermore, the search is over! my gaming journey is done. You could say i'm retired from searching.

    I will always be the first to admit, i am not the best gamer in the world. I am a dreamer. i take on a game and i make it my own and let it work for me. Many a time i have given up on a game, because the faults were too much to turn a blind eye to. Yet, at the age of 41, married with my first born child merely a few weeks old and a myriad of life issues, bills and problems facing me...i find myself waking in the early hours to get back to the island of Tsushima.

    Sure, there's faults. But, i have a big imagination. Let's take a discussion i read about no hit-detection on bamboo trees. It doesn't matter, because if i didn't read that, i wouldn't know. i was already walking around them. i was already making my own movie heaven. I'm Jubai Kipigami fighting the blind swordsman in the bamboo forest, i'm Kôji Yakusho preparing to take on an entire village of enemies, i'm Tatsuya Nakadai walking through the cemetery for a momentous duel.

    For that matter, the tension in the air at a duel is something else. My straw hat, jossling in the wind. My longbow sways and flutters as gusts of wind pass by. The pampas grass rasps across the hills beyond me. The world constantly moves as Samurai and Mongol remain still, waiting for the first move. Blink and you would miss it, amongst the cacophony of vision and sound. The moment is here, you are in that Kurusawa movie, take it all in as a torrent of blood swathes across the screen and spatters the ground at my feet. Would you believe i have only been playing for 2 days?

    This game is the ultimate Samurai open-world game and it has blown other open-worlds out of the water. Not only have Sucker Punch written a love letter to Japan, they have written a love letter to Playstation and it's gamers.

    tldr: Buy it, 10/10.    … Expand
  69. Arutairu
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    INSANE visuals , GREAT combat , all fine characters !!! Story decent.
    AI could be improved but game deserves 10/10 and I LOVE SAMURAI !!!
  70. mcsw712
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No spoilers here... This game is amazing so far! I'm not a huge fan of cutscenes and PlayStation storytelling(waste of money IMO). The focus is always the gameplay for me. Once you get past the boring intro movie (over an hour) the game actually starts. And man, the exploration is amazing. It actually makes you want to explore(a lot like botw). I'm a big dark souls, bloodborne, and Sekiro fan. Have beaten them all on new game plus. But this game on normal is harder to me for some reason. I kept dying to normal enemies. Had to dial it down to easy. Plobably because dodging mechanic is weird and somewhat broken in this game. I love the atmosphere, the quests, and sense of wonder. This game is way better than red dead redemption 2, that is for sure. That game just put me to sleep.… Expand
  71. Deusirae
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Хорошая игра, не шедевр, но просто очень хорошая игра.
    Без пропаганды, без абсурда, чуши и попыток донести какие-то свои дурацкие идеи и взгляды.
    Хорошая игра, которая позволяет полностью окунуться в Японию позднего средневековья периода первого монгольского вторжения на территорию Японии. Как с любовью и с уважением она сделана. Как тонко передаёт отношение монголов к культуре и обычаям    Хорошая игра, не шедевр, но просто очень хорошая игра.
    Без пропаганды, без абсурда, чуши и попыток донести какие-то свои дурацкие идеи и взгляды.
    Хорошая игра, которая позволяет полностью окунуться в Японию позднего средневековья периода первого монгольского вторжения на территорию Японии.
    Как с любовью и с уважением она сделана.
    Как тонко передаёт отношение монголов к культуре и обычаям японцев...
    Как хорошо показан противник... Не просто тупым стадом без идеи и смысла, а умным и расчётливым с конкретной целью.
    Игра очень хорошая.
    Не хватает игр созданных умными и образованными людьми, созданных с любовью...
    А не насилованием сотрудников ради показухи своих радикально-левых взглядов школьника-переростка (аля дракман и анита саркисян).
    Уже тошнит от пропаганды.
    Игра как глоток свежего воздуха среди всего этого мусора, что пихают в голову молодым людям.

    Очень жаль, что журналисты как обычно, жрут кал и другим советуют(    … Expand
  72. davidnew2002
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    i’m soooo fall in love with this game !!!
    amazing graphics, fun gameplay, good story !!!
    i did not expect that I would like it so much and i would be so drawn into the gameplay.
  73. rhoxwen
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Good story, side quests and great gameplay! This game is visually stunning and full of small details that shows thegreat effort of Sucker Punch's dev team. It has plenty of things to do all over this huge map and the skill progressions is just perfect, offering a variety of styles for fighting . The only flaws i see are framedrops during fights and loading times and the fact that you can'tGood story, side quests and great gameplay! This game is visually stunning and full of small details that shows thegreat effort of Sucker Punch's dev team. It has plenty of things to do all over this huge map and the skill progressions is just perfect, offering a variety of styles for fighting . The only flaws i see are framedrops during fights and loading times and the fact that you can't select the enemy you want to fight aginst. But this is such a great game that I recommend to everyone to play.… Expand
  74. Javogallegos
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Estamos ante un juego excelente, este juego es mas assasins creed que cualquier ultima entrega de esta saga, sin duda es un juego que debes jugar si tienes una PS4, la ambientación es algo que tenia tiempo sin ver en un videojuego, los combates son grandiosos, debo decir que tenia tiempo sin divertirme tanto en un videojuego de mundo abierto, creo que desde RDR2 no me perdía tanto en unEstamos ante un juego excelente, este juego es mas assasins creed que cualquier ultima entrega de esta saga, sin duda es un juego que debes jugar si tienes una PS4, la ambientación es algo que tenia tiempo sin ver en un videojuego, los combates son grandiosos, debo decir que tenia tiempo sin divertirme tanto en un videojuego de mundo abierto, creo que desde RDR2 no me perdía tanto en un paisaje, esa sensación de libertad que te da el juego es única, agregar el viento como brújula es algo genial pues hace que la aventura sea mas inmersiva, las misiones no las sentí repepetitivas pues agregan historia a los personajes secundarios, la historia que si bien no es excelente cumple con lo que promete y te mantiene entretenido, siempre he dicho que si un juego cumple con divertir es un juego excelente y este vaya que lo cumple pues tiene eso y mas, por cierto el combate es genial, agregar las posturas lo hizo aun mejor, ame completamente Nioh y Nioh 2 pero tenia tiempo queriendo buscar algo de la cultura japonesa que fuera mas real(sin cosas místicas de por medio) y este me lo dio, y no quiero olvidar esa hermosa banda sonora que por dios me hizo sentir en la piel de Jin, Sucker Punch hizo algo que teníamos desde hace tiempo pidiendo, un juego completo, con excelente combate, hermoso, divertido y muy disfrutable, ademas sin microtransacciones y esas mamadas que EA y Ubisoft no se cansan de meter en sus juegos, aquí veo un contendiente al juego del año seguro, yo se lo doy sin duda, 10/10.… Expand
  75. Mister_B
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    A really nice game to get lost in for a while. A beautiful open world, deep, fluid combat and an engaging story. A great end to a great generation of gaming.
  76. disgruntled
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Wow was my expectation subverted. Never expected this near masterpiece. Three days in and I'm loving this. Graphics are astounding, gameplay is smooth and genuinely versatile, music is beautiful, combat is truly visceral and 'Heavy' and the world is probably the best looking open world I've ever seen. Characters are in the world of feudal Japan so not "full of fun" but are at leastWow was my expectation subverted. Never expected this near masterpiece. Three days in and I'm loving this. Graphics are astounding, gameplay is smooth and genuinely versatile, music is beautiful, combat is truly visceral and 'Heavy' and the world is probably the best looking open world I've ever seen. Characters are in the world of feudal Japan so not "full of fun" but are at least consistant to the setting. It's a simple revenge story at heart with many, many small perfect touches. Try bowing at Bow signs or corpses. A perfect palette cleanser after the dog's dinner that was The Last of Us 2. This is how you do a revenge story.

    Ghost of Tsushima
    Best Assassins Creed game
    You have ever played    … Expand
  77. Macgaren
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Ótimo jogo Sony fechou a geração com chave de ouro. A história é simples e isso torna o jogo divertido. O sistema de progressão de habilidades é intuitivo e bem recompensador. Os gráficos são lindos. As mecânicas tem uma curva de aprendizado tranquila.
  78. Orlando_Marques
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    O jogo é demais para quem curte a temática Samurai! Os gráficos extraem o máximo desempenho do PS4! Uma obra prima!
  79. Anrema
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    This isn’t the best game of the year but one of the bests to play now. It has wonderful graphics and you really feel like a samurai at the feudal era of Japan.
    All the myths are interesting and exploring the map rewards you. It is the kind of game in which you prefer to spend your time traveling by horse instead of fast-travelling.
    Some missions are repetitive and some floor textures and    This isn’t the best game of the year but one of the bests to play now. It has wonderful graphics and you really feel like a samurai at the feudal era of Japan.
    All the myths are interesting and exploring the map rewards you. It is the kind of game in which you prefer to spend your time traveling by horse instead of fast-travelling.
    Some missions are repetitive and some floor textures and water effects are really bad compared to the fantastic foliage that this game has, but nothing to worry about because they are often well camouflaged between the grass and the secondary missions aren’t boring at all.
    If you are thinking of buying the last game for the ps4 before ps5 comes out, I recommend it to you.    … Expand
  80. PashyFTW
    May 15, 2021
    10
    Someday, we will go on a peaceful ride.....................................
  81. Raansu
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Game of the year imo. I'm like 30 hours in and just starting act 2. So much stuff to do in the open world, the art style is amazing, and the combat is incredibly fun. I find myself avoiding playing stealth just to engage in the samurai combat.
  82. lebiedz91
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Basically lovechild of The Witcher 3 story behind every quest and the best of what Assassins Creed has to offer, and the sights, sights are amazing.
  83. Lemonade1408
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    What can I say that already hasnt been said, this is one of the best games I have ever played, the story while being a bit generic is good enough thats my only gripe

    The combat while starting slow is fantastic, just when you think you are overpowered you move to another area and the enemies step up a level, there are way more architypes of enemies than in a usual game and you constantly    What can I say that already hasnt been said, this is one of the best games I have ever played, the story while being a bit generic is good enough thats my only gripe

    The combat while starting slow is fantastic, just when you think you are overpowered you move to another area and the enemies step up a level, there are way more architypes of enemies than in a usual game and you constantly have to adapt your style to stay ahead

    The boss battles are just the right side of hard, just based on timing your blocks, parries and dodges, a good amount of open world filler content as well, nothing felt bolted on

    Highly recommend this game if you are after an open world action RPG    … Expand
  84. Vladimir_gorshe
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    Шикарная игра! Приятно буквально все, играется на одном дыхании, все красиво и круто! Особенно визуал! После лгбт шной ласт оф ас, прямо вообще игра года! 10 из 10 . Я самурай) ты самурай) браво сакер панч, удивили! Говорю искренне и честно! Лучшая игра 2020 года!Шикарная игра! Приятно буквально все, играется на одном дыхании, все красиво и круто! Особенно визуал! После лгбт шной ласт оф ас, прямо вообще игра года! 10 из 10 . Я самурай) ты самурай) браво сакер панч, удивили! Говорю искренне и честно! Лучшая игра 2020 года!
  85. Tieleneez
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best open world games. Best visual. Best combat. Good stealth. Good story
  86. Nagatsu11
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    So, no beating about the bush - this game is absolutely amazing. The story is good, a little overly dramatic & predictable, but well executed nonetheless. The characters are all voiced well both in English and in Japanese, and well fleshed out. I can understand complaints that they're all (with only one notable exception) very serious & dour. Personally, I can forgive that because theSo, no beating about the bush - this game is absolutely amazing. The story is good, a little overly dramatic & predictable, but well executed nonetheless. The characters are all voiced well both in English and in Japanese, and well fleshed out. I can understand complaints that they're all (with only one notable exception) very serious & dour. Personally, I can forgive that because the circumstances surrounding each character are such that being serious & dour makes sense. Pacing is excellent - the game never leaves you with a feeling of aimlessness or without something to do. The combat & exploration are where the game really shines, though.

    Combat is a nice balance between defending & attacking while still being friendly enough that the game remains accessible to players of all skill-levels. There's a certain chaotic element as well that would likely make a dedicated lock-on button a boon, but I think is better for the lack of it, oddly. More impressively is that combat is equally enjoyable & rewarding between open & stealth (& the standoff mechanic is crazy-fun).

    The world is populated enough with random points of interest & side-quests that going off the beaten path is almost always a worthwhile endeavor. Even when it doesn't bear any fruit, the game is visually stunning enough that I struggle to consider such rare instances to truly be a waste. The seamless & unique integration of the UI adds some panache to an otherwise tired formula. There's no need for a map or opening/closing menus to figure out where nearby points of interest or quest objectives are; you quite literally follow the wind... or a bird, or fox, or the torii gates.

    For as amazing as the game is, it does have a few faults; however minor. There are some minor glitches with enemies dropping underground or through walls when they die and the like; but nothing that impacts play. The seamless integration, as nice as it is, makes it easy to want to 100% it on the first run (a very good thing) but without a new game+ or other features exclusive to the 2nd+ playthrough, it does hurt replay value. As already stated, the story (especially the ending) is rather predictable - while it's executed well enough that this is a minor complaint at worst, something to shake things up at the end would've been welcome. Nonetheless, after nearly 32 years of being a fairly serious gamer, Ghost of Tsushima has managed to make it into my top 10 of all time.    … Expand
  87. lemony
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Always been a big fan of Sucker Punch games and they knocked this one out of the park. Ghost of Tsushima is wonderful.
  88. Davicritic
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    ONE OF THE BEST GAMES EVER MADE. An authentic contemporary classic. Unforgettable and deep story without taking us apart from choosing our own way so, THAT'S HOW YOU MAKE A GAME. Plus charismatic characters, spectacular scenery, beautiful soundtrack, addictive battle system. This title has set a new standard on what a deep and compelling story can be achieved BEING A GAME, reflecting onONE OF THE BEST GAMES EVER MADE. An authentic contemporary classic. Unforgettable and deep story without taking us apart from choosing our own way so, THAT'S HOW YOU MAKE A GAME. Plus charismatic characters, spectacular scenery, beautiful soundtrack, addictive battle system. This title has set a new standard on what a deep and compelling story can be achieved BEING A GAME, reflecting on loss, war, revenge, honor and even the meaning of life. And all of that, accomplished as A GAME FOR PLAYERS but not as unilateral "deep moral lesson" like TLOU2 was. Congrats Sucker Punch, you are now inside the big history of gaming and thanks for such AN AMAZING GAME EXPERIENCE!!… Expand
  89. haszek
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Spent maaany hours playing this game. Combat is brilliant and is giving satisfaction when defeating enemy. Variety of quests make it interesting not just running to finish main story. Not to mention graphics which is amazing.
  90. izeiseice
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    i come to counter SJW.
    but srsly, i like everything in this
    GOTY confirmed !
  91. gerry180
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Un Buen juego gran forma de adentrarse en la cultura antigua japonesa en especial la de los sumarais, personajes carismáticos con una gran personalidad, buen apartado gráfico y un gameplay interesante y entretenido, Se observan algunos errores ( posiblemente por no disponer de suficientes recursos económicos) por eso para mi no le puedo poner el 10 pero en general es un gran juegoUn Buen juego gran forma de adentrarse en la cultura antigua japonesa en especial la de los sumarais, personajes carismáticos con una gran personalidad, buen apartado gráfico y un gameplay interesante y entretenido, Se observan algunos errores ( posiblemente por no disponer de suficientes recursos económicos) por eso para mi no le puedo poner el 10 pero en general es un gran juego interesante y entretenido. Mezcla entre los primeros Assasins, Sekiro e incluso Zelda BoW… Expand
  92. Shame_Shane
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I was a fan of Infamous but did not pick up on the release of Ghost of Tsushima until my friends said how good this was. I picked up a copy and was thankful I did so, the experience playing this game has been amazing. Every ten steps I want to take a screenshot and the gameplay is brilliant. The wind and particle mechanics are a breathtaking and the gameplay loop is so much fun. I sufferI was a fan of Infamous but did not pick up on the release of Ghost of Tsushima until my friends said how good this was. I picked up a copy and was thankful I did so, the experience playing this game has been amazing. Every ten steps I want to take a screenshot and the gameplay is brilliant. The wind and particle mechanics are a breathtaking and the gameplay loop is so much fun. I suffer from open world fatigue quickly but I was not able to put this game down often staying up all night to get that next skill, bow or hone my samurai skills. All in all, fantastic work sucker punch!… Expand
  93. Fairguy6996
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Solid game where I have spent countless hours just exploring and doing little quests that feel rewarding and pure fun. I’ve also spent quite of bit of time with the photo mode making some really cool pictures with the vast editing effects there is on offer
  94. Slayerxultimate
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    an average story told masterfully with beautiful graphics, fun gameplay and tons of exploration
  95. bigarias
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    honestly is just amazing,playing as a samurai in this game,it can be easily a game of the year
  96. iasonconyers
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I have only brought 2 games this year. Final fantasy remake and GOT. GOT is beautiful and the graphics flows with every scene. The sword play is amazing and the gameplay is very tight. The Japanese landscape is remarkable, it feels like I am in that period of time. The only issue i had was the lip syncing, that is it. No game is perfect, but this is Damn near it. No agendas, great fun andI have only brought 2 games this year. Final fantasy remake and GOT. GOT is beautiful and the graphics flows with every scene. The sword play is amazing and the gameplay is very tight. The Japanese landscape is remarkable, it feels like I am in that period of time. The only issue i had was the lip syncing, that is it. No game is perfect, but this is Damn near it. No agendas, great fun and challenging. Have fun.… Expand
  97. darulor13
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    GoT is an open world sanbox that presents an alternate history based on the 13th century Mongol invasion of Japan. You play as a samurai and help liberating the Tsushima island from the invaders. I really enjoyed the game a lot. It was a really nice surprise for me. I did finish quite a lot of open world games and I expected GoT to be similar to other open world experiences but with aGoT is an open world sanbox that presents an alternate history based on the 13th century Mongol invasion of Japan. You play as a samurai and help liberating the Tsushima island from the invaders. I really enjoyed the game a lot. It was a really nice surprise for me. I did finish quite a lot of open world games and I expected GoT to be similar to other open world experiences but with a different flavor since it is located in Japan. However I was really impressed with both the cinematic graphics approach for the game, the fresh combat system and the story. The graphics are most of the time amazing. The game sacrifices some modern gaming elements in order to enhance other elements such as draw distance and the usage of particles. It is hands down the game that uses particles best. I was also really impressed with the usage of wind instead of map markers and GPS systems. The HUD is clean and this makes the whole experience really immersive. However the graphics are not perfect, some areas are poorly done compared to other games from this generation (water effects are mediocre, characters don't have lots of animations during cut scenes instead you most of the time get a time lapse where you skip certain actions such as using a boat for instance). None of these were affecting the game in any way. I think the overall decision to sacrifice certain element in favor of others works great for the overall experience. When it comes to the story I didn't really expect to be invested in it and I thought it will be a dull story but I was so wrong. The main story is great and as I progressed through the story I felt more invested with every step. Not only the main story is good but you also have a few allies who have optional side missions. Those were also great both in terms of variety and narrative. Yes, there are some missions that are repetitive, for instance at some point you have to liberate a few villages and the overall mission structure is the same but it didn't feel as a choir. Another great thing was the way the game presents collectibles. First of all it doesn't force you to collect 400 meaningless objects for a stupid trophy. Instead you find all kind of interesting areas in the game that reward you with a cosmetic item or some kind of upgrade. Sometimes you have to complete a mini game and it doesn't feel useless or repetitive. The sound is very well done and the music is spot on but it isn't something groundbreaking but matches the game mood very well. When it comes to the gameplay you have two options: to play as a samurai or to play more as a shinobi (ghost). Both are satisfying but the AI is somewhat dumb and makes the samurai approach more satisfying in my opinion. What I enjoyed is that you don't have levels but you have a skill tree. You can choose how to unlock it based on your play style. You also have a couple of side missions called "mythical tales" that teach you special moves and are also very well done both in terms of story and gameplay. When you fight you can choose between 4 stances and each one is has different moves and is good against a type of opponent. By the time I reached the end of the game I was kinda sad that it ended, that's how good it is. Also at the end you can choose between 2 different endings both of which are meaningful in their own way. I was really impressed of this game and didn't expect it to be this good. For me it is a 9/10, I would really recommend it to everyone.… Expand
  98. Macverick
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Proof that single player story game will be and still the the king..Ghost of Tsushima is Game of the year in 2020 in my opinion, kudos for sucker punch, keep updating the game, stay hungry for improvement sucker punch
  99. polly_the_cat
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Красиво и японский сеттинг. Накоплю на плойку и куплю
  100. Orvar83
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Everything I ever wanted from a samurai game, impeccable art direction, a traditional story, a gorgeous soundtrack, and a combat system that truly reflects the precision of kendo.
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#19 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#5 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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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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