Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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  1. Yoshinori
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    I was both and raised in Tokyo, I'm a native Japanese.
    My knowledge of Japanese history, culture and around Samurai are poor, but I have PhD in medicine instead.
    In my eyes, this game have no feeling of strangeness at all. Not only that, this game reminded me deep Japanese culture I forgot, and touched my heart strongly. I greatly appreciate staff of Sucker Punch Productions. I    I was both and raised in Tokyo, I'm a native Japanese.
    My knowledge of Japanese history, culture and around Samurai are poor, but I have PhD in medicine instead.

    In my eyes, this game have no feeling of strangeness at all. Not only that, this game reminded me deep Japanese culture I forgot, and touched my heart strongly.

    I greatly appreciate staff of Sucker Punch Productions. I highly respect theire effort.    … Expand
  2. Zinkee
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    Amazing game with a great story and visuals. The only things keeping below 10 is the camera and the AI, the camera feels like another enemy in the game, while the AI can be the dumbest (even on lethal difficulty), I could assassinate someone and the NPC that is right next to him wouldn't even notice. Overall the best game I've played this year.
  3. xxxYounGGodxxx
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Это самая лучшая игра в которую я играл. Она полностью заслуживает высшую оценку.
  4. Jtmr11801
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    Just finished the game, beautiful story, loved the scenery's especially during one on one fights. I think it had the most beautiful backdrops of any game. So much so that I enjoyed the haikus bc of the scenery. That said, alot of repetitive tasks with little reward. I also would've liked all of the one on one fights to be as parry reliant as the the final one.
  5. Countd
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    This is the best game I’ve ever played. I have never gotten so emotionally evolved. The story is amazing. The way it captivates you and wraps you up in it is amazing. All together this is an amazing game.
  6. Fish_Ninja
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Wow, this was an incredible journey to take.

    Graphics: 10/10 Easily the most beautiful game I've EVER played. Open world design is one the best as well, with its wind mechanic being a revolutionary aspect Story: 9/10 From the mythic tales to the side quests to the main story, this game delivers an emotional ride throughout its campaign. Gameplay: 10/10 Each stance is specific to an    Wow, this was an incredible journey to take.

    Graphics: 10/10 Easily the most beautiful game I've EVER played. Open world design is one the best as well, with its wind mechanic being a revolutionary aspect
    Story: 9/10 From the mythic tales to the side quests to the main story, this game delivers an emotional ride throughout its campaign.
    Gameplay: 10/10 Each stance is specific to an enemy type, add in all the long range options and tricks you get makes the combat a very complex yet wonderfully designed system.....just wish the stealth could've been a bit more consistent, but thats very minor.

    Would 100% recommend, and worthy of a Platinum    … Expand
  7. casprreviews
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is a great game. it is honestly a game i'm going to play over and over again. to quote Upper Echelon Games "predictable isn't bad", . Im going to say this, a horse made me feel more character then all of the last of us 2 which i still think is a great game. the combat amazing with all the ways you can approach a situation, the story feels fresh and relevant and the music is great. some problems i've had with other games that have huge maps is lack of content, i'm sure others will agree with me ex. ac odyssey. this game does not have that problem it has a great mix of side activities which are all scenic and provide great world building. When jin refuses his uncles adoption wish i almost cried. this game made me almost cry. The dark path you see jin going down in his journey to becoming the ghost is sad and you no he's wrong to be so cruel but you understand all he wants is to save his home. You wish you could stop him but it's impossible he's made up his mind and he will do whatever it takes to save those he loves. The khan is also a great villain. originally you see him you think is a ruthless killer with no motivations other than greed and lust but then he turns into a complex character and you can understand him, he feels overshadowed by the accomplishments of his family and wishes to prove himself. when jin starts on his journey to becoming the ghost you can see similarities between him and the khan but as the story progresses you can see just how different the 2 are. one driven to survive the other to conquer. One desperate the other cunning. One enraged the other collected. they are the same side of a different coin. At the end jin is able to move past his hatred and conquer the khan who could not move past his willingness to prove himself which ends up killing him. Know i want to talk about the duels. These are great atmospheric treats and are a great tribute to the late Akira Kurosawa. If one nitpick i have i wish the duels had different shots to keep it interesting but its not that important and does not affect my overall experience with the game. If you have 70 bucks on your hand i recommend getting the digital deluxe because the added content is worth it for early game. but if not then get the regular edition its still a must play for ps4 and samurai fans alike. While it doesn't have the photo realistic graphics of the last of us pt 2 or the best stealth mechanics I've seen it is game greater then the sum of its parts.
    And nobody here is being payed off to say that.    … Expand
  8. hi_im_epsilon
    Aug 11, 2020
    8
    Disclaimer: I played this game on Hard mode then switched to Lethal when it came out.

    This game has sufficiently scratch an itch that I've had forever: playing a good, realistic samurai game. Sucker punch did an amazing job of coming up with an engaging setting with great characters and a good story. However, there is one thing above all that stands out as the most spectacular aspect    Disclaimer: I played this game on Hard mode then switched to Lethal when it came out.

    This game has sufficiently scratch an itch that I've had forever: playing a good, realistic samurai game. Sucker punch did an amazing job of coming up with an engaging setting with great characters and a good story.

    However, there is one thing above all that stands out as the most spectacular aspect of this game: the combat. This is what makes you never want to put the controller down. The sword combat is so fluid and addicting. Parrying is easy to learn but hard to master. I seriously sough out mongol encampments just so I could rush in and fight a bunch of mongols; it was that fun. Also, the standoff mechanic never got old. I felt so satisfying to cut down those first few opponents in one silver arc from Jin's sword. The ghost combat did not feel as satisfying but that kind of makes sense since you aren't in combat per se. I enjoyed some of the stealth elements but the polish of the sword combat was just so much better.

    While the combat felt amazing, the camera constantly ruined it at times. Sucker Punch did not give us a targeting mechanic in this game which is a perfectly fine decision. I get that they wanted you to think harder about your movements. Yet, the camera would get caught on walls and in trees which completely messed up combat. This could've been easily fixed by allowing us to change the controller layout so that the combat buttons were on the shoulder buttons. That way we could've moved the camera while fighting. I'd say 1 out of 4 times, the camera would cause me to mess up the fight and 1 out of 8 times, cause me to die (of course this is because lethal mode allows for minimal error and you die in a couple hits).

    Besides the camera, there were other things I did not like. The facial and character animations in cutscenes felt lifeless and almost like I was watching Wallace and Gromit. There was marketing where Sucker Punch made us think we'd have a choice in playing like a samurai or playing like the ghost but the game forces you to play as the ghost so it seemed like a disconnect. I wish we had the option to really play like a samurai the whole game but I understand the purposes of the ghost for the story. Also, there were many times in combat where I would roll away only for the enemy to basically teleport to me and hit me. It seems like once the animation is going and they are about to hit you, rolling will do nothing for you which doesn't make sense.

    Now for all the things I loved. The world is beautiful. I genuinely loved every environment. The picture mode is impeccable and should be added to every game (I would have a photo op every hour I swear). The horse mechanics are the best I have ever experienced in a video game. The sound effects and ambient sounds are all so good (especially the sound of your horse galloping). The fact that they put haikus in a samurai game. Jin's butt. All the vanity gear was cool. I was invested in all the characters (but Jin felt flat compared to everyone else). The story wasn't award-winning but the emotional beats landed for me. The cinematic duels were fun. The short parkour puzzles for any shrine. Grappling hook!

    While I had a ton of fun, there are still things left to be desired.    … Expand
  9. PaffenderSack12
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lange nicht mehr ein Spiel mit so einer geilen Story, einer so unfassbar schönen Spielwelt und Charaktere die einem ans Herz wachsen gespielt❤️❤️… Expand
  10. Jagerman
    Aug 12, 2020
    9
    A wonderful game. The players have been waiting for this for so long and finally Sony has pleased its Playstation fans. Congratulations to the entire Sucker Punch team.
    We hope that the quality in the new next generation project will be higher.
  11. gustavobrito
    Aug 12, 2020
    8
    The game has a very interesting story and stunning enviroments. Very good combat, and it never gets old. Overall it's a very fun game that i highly recommend. But the game have some issues: the camera tends to be very problematic in combat, especially in close environments, and i dont't really like the missions where the player don't have freedom to approach.
  12. KWilson1991
    Aug 12, 2020
    8
    I very much enjoyed this game and Sucker Punch has done an amazing job in in bringing a Samurai power fantasy trip to life. It's a solid 4/5 game with some great mechanics and also very generic open-world tropes that we have all seen and done before, albeit, SP have tried to breath some new life into these to make them more interesting. Since gaining the platinum trophy yesterday, here'sI very much enjoyed this game and Sucker Punch has done an amazing job in in bringing a Samurai power fantasy trip to life. It's a solid 4/5 game with some great mechanics and also very generic open-world tropes that we have all seen and done before, albeit, SP have tried to breath some new life into these to make them more interesting. Since gaining the platinum trophy yesterday, here's what I did and didn't like about the game:

    Pros:
    - Graphically the game is immense with fantastic art direction. The facial animations and English voice work for main characters is also top notch
    - The combat is really good, some of the best 'grounded' sword combat I have ever seen in a game. For the entirety of the game (some 30+ plus hours if you're going for the platinum) combat remains a delight and doesn't get boring. Towards the end of the game, with all skills unlocked, you truly feel like a complete badass Samurai which is awesome.
    - The music in the game is great and really fits the whole serious Samurai Japanese theme
    - Lack of an in-game hud is a complete breath of fresh air into the open-world format. It means there is less clutter on screen, you aren't constantly looking at a mini-map and progression feels more natural and organic. The guiding wind mechanic is really cool. There is a health bar, etc, when you enter combat or when you select weapons but they don't get in the way and clutter the game like something from Assassins Creed for example.
    - The standoff mechanic is fun, seeing you march into an enemy encampment and just challenge everyone to a duel. It never gets old.

    Cons:
    - Combat may be brilliant but the stealth is only bang average. It's standard fair with assassinations, using our bow for headshots, throwing chimes to distract guards. It's not bad, just average, something we have seen a million times in AC and other stealth action games. Enemy AI is also not the smartest. You could wipe out 3-4 guards in combat and one of their fellow Mongol grunts within earshot will just ignore the entire thing.
    - I wasn't a huge fan of the story nor the cast of characters. Jin (the main character) is very one dimensional and not much to him other than stoic Samurai survivor slowly unlearning his culture to learn new ways to fight. That's it. The other supporting characters are also very serious and one dimensional. The story consists of gain allies, fight big boss miss big boss, gain more allies, fight big boss, miss big boss and then gain final allies, etc. Not much else to it apart from that. Side quests are plentiful, sometimes interesting, but mainly generic. Speak to NPC, go to location to find lost brother, etc, fight a bunch of the same Mongols, and then return with said brother or item. They start off fun, but if going for the platinum you have to do dozens and dozens of these and it gets very tedious towards the end of the game.
    - Collectables are quite fun to collect in this unlike AC. Fox dens, haiku's and shrines really do stand out but they too become tedious to collect all towards the end of the game.
    - The game can be played in Japanese but the voice work for this is very poor. The game was obviously made by an American studio for western English speaking audiences so the Japanese voice acting has been dubbed over character models. It looks like a poor movie dubbing. I personally, think it should have been made with the Japanese voice acting as the priority.

    Again, the game is a solid 4/5 for me, I really liked it and would recommend it. Combat is utterly fantastic, graphics are brilliant, and it's the closest I have ever felt to becoming an all powerful Samurai. I feel like the game would have been better if it dropped the standard open world mechanics and if it was more akin to the likes of God of War or Last of Us's story based linear progression. I think the story would have been more focused and had a bigger impact, which for me, is the reason why I play games in the first place.    … Expand
  13. SicariiAbarai
    Aug 12, 2020
    8
    I am deeply honoured to have Ghost of Tsushima as my first review. From a vast and beautiful open world to a cast of amazing characters, this game is a must buy for everyone who loves open world story driven games. I have spent hours immersed in an open world that is complimentary towards Japanese culture and history. The combat mechanics are fluid, however, they can get repetitive atI am deeply honoured to have Ghost of Tsushima as my first review. From a vast and beautiful open world to a cast of amazing characters, this game is a must buy for everyone who loves open world story driven games. I have spent hours immersed in an open world that is complimentary towards Japanese culture and history. The combat mechanics are fluid, however, they can get repetitive at times. I like the customisation aspects of this game, though when dieing clothes, I wish you had the freedom to dye specific parts of the clothing. And yes I wanted the same attire as Kenshin Himura lol.

    The best possible way to play this for the greatest experience is on hard difficulty. The game on this difficulty is not too challenging but it's not easy either. Overall, being a huge fan of Japanese culture, I am stunned by this game. I highly recommend this game to anyone. This game, whilst not perfect, it has paved the way for future installments which I'm sure will not be disappointing. Ghost of Tsushima is a great first step for the franchise and is definitely a must play.    … Expand
  14. DJRESX
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    buen juego .. a un pelo para ser una obra de arte ... no es perfecto tiene sus cositas ....
  15. keivan98
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    This game is amazing. I like the story and the combat system. It is fun to play
  16. Motibazash
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Great great game .just love to play it.
    Enjoy every sec of it ...master peace!
  17. Kaelhunickk
    Aug 12, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Al principio no le tuve fe al juego. Pero luego de darle una oportunidad, creo que se merece esta nota. Sinceramente tanto la historia principal como las secundarias me mantuvieron entretenido durante todo el juego. La forma en la que Jinn lucha por detener a los mongoles teniendo que desafiar a su tío, dejando a un lado su honor como Samurai y convirtiéndote en el Ghost me gusto bastante. Por el lado de las subtramas, cada personaje se vuelve mas "humano" a partir de ellas y vamos conociendo sus decisiones. Es un muy buen juego que me encantó pero por cositas puntuales no le doy una nota perfecta… Expand
  18. Verghast
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Great game. Very fun and fluid play. Really helped pass the time working overseas. Might have to look into haikus now. Honestly best game I've played in years. Would buy again and again.
  19. Zexdout
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Oddly introspective, reflective, and violently peaceful. Maybe the best game of it's generation! In the same arena as HZD, Spiderman PS4, and FFXV.
  20. PvtRian
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This is the best exclusive game I have ever played on the PS4 the entire Generation. The quality of the game is great but the feel of the passion behind the creation of the game as I play amazes me.

    The combat is great, sound effects, animation, I just truly love this game and I can't say enough about how awesome this game is and it's filled with content.. I pray for DLC!
  21. Thatguyy1
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    The second best game I've played across all previous and generations of Xbox and playstation next to God of War.
  22. Bloggerman
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    My biggest regret is that I didn't bought the limited edition, because this game and the developers simply deserves every penny they can get for it. This game truly is one of the best I have played on my PS4 Pro. The visuals, the colors, the combat, the unlockables and the story of every main mission and side mission are just that great. I mainly play single player games on all of myMy biggest regret is that I didn't bought the limited edition, because this game and the developers simply deserves every penny they can get for it. This game truly is one of the best I have played on my PS4 Pro. The visuals, the colors, the combat, the unlockables and the story of every main mission and side mission are just that great. I mainly play single player games on all of my platforms, but this game is easily in my top 3. Heck, I even created an account to review it, that's how much I enjoyed it. If you own a PS4 and are searching for a great time then I highly recommend it. Well done SuckerPunch. You did an amazing job.… Expand
  23. LO0N3YTO0NS1
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    One of my fave games of all time game is simply amazing. I never got bored of this game the story with every side character just keep me engaged from beginning to end. Great gameplay that just keeps getting better and u progressed though the story.
    Jin is now the new playstation mascot.
  24. Daylawn
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    I have not loved a game in a long time as I have this one. The writing, the characters, the combat and upgrades, the music, the visuals. Absolutely everything about this game had me begging for more.
  25. Kindlar
    Mar 8, 2022
    10
    Wow, this is everything I wanted in a game and more.

    I found this game to be one of the most fun I ever had, and it brought me to tears on multiple occasions. I loved the combat. I loved the story. I loved the island itself. This was a game that when I completed it, I still wanted more. If you like the open world, love an excellent story, and some excellent combat, I highly    Wow, this is everything I wanted in a game and more.

    I found this game to be one of the most fun I ever had, and it brought me to tears on multiple occasions.

    I loved the combat. I loved the story. I loved the island itself.

    This was a game that when I completed it, I still wanted more.

    If you like the open world, love an excellent story, and some excellent combat, I highly recommend for you and your collection.    … Expand
  26. rojoeg
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Excellent game with some novel mechanics.it may be my personal favorite of the generation.
  27. jinsakaiGT
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jin Sakai Samurai game is the Game of the generations. This game has so many great things that other OPW games couldn't have such as almost no loading time while being such a graphically heavy game. And it's stunningly beautiful in all aspects of presentations. The best and most authentic samurai game I I've ever played. Now we have samurai, I really hope to see some Chinese martial arts centered OPW game like this to be out. Every gamer should try this game and feel what I'm saying.… Expand
  28. Ride_Rich911
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Best game I've played in years! Like all games it does have its minor flaws. I can't wait to see if Ghost Of Tsushima 2 will be a thing.
  29. AkramAbuZait
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    The one and only game I ever platinumed on PS4. Granted, it was pretty easy to score it but what an amazing journey it was. And also, a game that i want to immediately play again after i finished it.
    Very accessible to both casual and hardcore gamer with easy to learn but takes skill to master combat, decent stealth and amazing story albeit the usual plot holes here and there.
    Overall, an    The one and only game I ever platinumed on PS4. Granted, it was pretty easy to score it but what an amazing journey it was. And also, a game that i want to immediately play again after i finished it.
    Very accessible to both casual and hardcore gamer with easy to learn but takes skill to master combat, decent stealth and amazing story albeit the usual plot holes here and there.
    Overall, an excellent swan song for the PS4.    … Expand
  30. Kiro49
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    The graphics in this game are the most beautiful I have seen in any PS4 game and is possibly the best game on the platform
  31. ConsciousComa
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Visually stunning and a nice take on the genre. Enjoyed every minute of play time. Well done Sucker Punch!
  32. th0mash
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Just platinumed the game
    I must say truly loved this master piece
    And a must play game
  33. YaManSquid
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Amazing content, no micro transactions and many reasons to keep playing until you have unlocked everything
  34. Sol_Arbiter
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    My absolute favourite exclusive from Sony this generation. Loved God Of War, Spider-Man,Ratchet, and Driveclub, but it'd the samurai action and the freedom to tackle every situation how I want that sold me on Tsushima.
  35. oOAmandaOo
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing! The story has so many twists it's like playing a real drama! And I love how you can choose the style you want to play in! ❤
  36. Importsport
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This game is a visual tour de force And just an all-around very solid game. Playing on a PS4 pro on a 4k tv and I have to keep stopping to enjoy the beauty of the world, if you told me this was a ps5 game I would have believed you. The story is engaging and we'll paced, but I love doing random side missions that just add so much lore to the all ready incredibly world. Kudos sucker punchThis game is a visual tour de force And just an all-around very solid game. Playing on a PS4 pro on a 4k tv and I have to keep stopping to enjoy the beauty of the world, if you told me this was a ps5 game I would have believed you. The story is engaging and we'll paced, but I love doing random side missions that just add so much lore to the all ready incredibly world. Kudos sucker punch this game is a PS4 masterpiece. … Expand
  37. EZLOPEZ2
    Aug 12, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game, graphics, history is really good, one of the best games of PS4...… Expand
  38. bradjitsu
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    It's a work of art! Thank you Sucker Punch! Story line, the game play and the beautiful imagery is unbelievable!
  39. Gman228
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great Game. , beautiful scenery. great story and action. Best I've ever played… Expand
  40. Iceman1601
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Im a pc player normally, but I also own a PS4 pro, the second i saw this game and watched some game play i wanted it, the second I started playing, this game sucked me in, i was on it everyday after work the gf thought she lost me. This game looks beautiful with 4k and runs very smooth, I beat this in less then a week with all trophies complete, i will definitely being playing this gameIm a pc player normally, but I also own a PS4 pro, the second i saw this game and watched some game play i wanted it, the second I started playing, this game sucked me in, i was on it everyday after work the gf thought she lost me. This game looks beautiful with 4k and runs very smooth, I beat this in less then a week with all trophies complete, i will definitely being playing this game all the way through, although I would love to see some type of multiplayer setup.… Expand
  41. CactusJack25
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    When you stack PS4 releases these past two years and compare, Ghost of Tsushima comes out on top and Last of Us 2 can't compare.
  42. bosstweed11
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    The game gets better and better as you progress put of the the first act. I
  43. Shahrukh469
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Excellent Game
    With best graphics, best gameplay, best characters, best story..... everything
    Just ignor the foolish critics their scores are always unjust and never match the public reviews. They just don't play the game complete by them selves or if they even play ot complete the give scores on the basis of past experience and try to match public scores and still always remain far away    Excellent Game
    With best graphics, best gameplay, best characters, best story..... everything

    Just ignor the foolish critics their scores are always unjust and never match the public reviews. They just don't play the game complete by them selves or if they even play ot complete the give scores on the basis of past experience and try to match public scores and still always remain far away from public liking    … Expand
  44. MZAKHAN
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Enjoyed it. Love it. Just 100 percent satisfied after a long time. Hopefully other developers will learn from it and create more single player experiences that is actually worth the money.
  45. x_Mojo_Hojo_x
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing gameplay, amazing graphics. Contrary to some the open world is very welcoming and just overall fun to explore.… Expand
  46. Scottishbrute
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Great game loved every second of it. Great story and gameplay. I could see it making a run for game of the year.
  47. KillaGaming
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    so i just finish ghost of tsushima yesterday and wow holy moly what an absolute fantastic game, the graphic, the story and THE MUSIC . everything was perfect and i had alot of fun playing it . I actualy do it again with the english dub this time ! Sucker punch . congratulation for making the game of the year
  48. Sheukh
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    A beautiful masterpiece a well describe story and an amazing plot with good character writing . The gameplay is just tremendeous the game did an amazimg thing that players can unlock certain skills by exploring and experiencing the openworld .Ghost of tsushima has delivered an open world that is beautiful and revolve perfectly around the story and character.
  49. Graphic17
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Robust game, all-arround flawless! Great great combat, stunning environment, touching story, really immersive experience because of the navigation system and all the details. The game uses some of the elements that worked out for past open world games and adds its own original concepts, making the perfect samurai game! It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it still feels like it has its ownRobust game, all-arround flawless! Great great combat, stunning environment, touching story, really immersive experience because of the navigation system and all the details. The game uses some of the elements that worked out for past open world games and adds its own original concepts, making the perfect samurai game! It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it still feels like it has its own identity and it holds up to the high standards of games like Rdr 2. Map is just the right size, with more than enough main and side quests. Sucker Punch didn't want to include all the interacting animayions, which made the game more fluid, less tedious with all the box-opening, plant-picking, which is pretty common nowadays. I hope they will make more games like this!… Expand
  50. SiradruidtheIst
    Aug 13, 2020
    9
    A beautiful and engaging game with top notch voice actors. The story telling is next level. Overall a great game.
  51. Kaycie_b
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    All around beautiful game and experience. Unforgettable. It gets you pumped with spectacular music and sound and intriging combat and brings you to a calm with amazing breathtaking visuals. It influenced me to read a lot, educate myself further about the cultures and places and times that the game takes place around ..if only school could have pulled me in the same way.
  52. Kingsheepgamer
    Aug 13, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is one of the best games of this generation, not only is this game so immaculately great it is also the game we always wanted a freaking samurai game. ( You can also play as a stealthy ghost if you want to, your choice), they even took the gps to the next level instead of a line leading you on the mini map or huge arrows leading you on the road instead, you follow theGhost of Tsushima is one of the best games of this generation, not only is this game so immaculately great it is also the game we always wanted a freaking samurai game. ( You can also play as a stealthy ghost if you want to, your choice), they even took the gps to the next level instead of a line leading you on the mini map or huge arrows leading you on the road instead, you follow the wind with just a swipe up on the touchpad. Also there is no hid during open world and there barely is during combat just your health and resolve. This also got Kurosawa Mode HOW COOL IS THAT… Expand
  53. QJBrown96
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    The storytelling of this game is incredible. It has so many side missions and they’re all different from each other. It’s also a pretty easy game so I recommend to at least play on hard mode.
  54. tausif1122
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    i always wanted a game like Japanese samurai after finishing got im amazed by its gameplay and graphics also the story is on top i think this game deserves game of the year award my favourite game of all time
  55. Bibal94
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Just what I needed and expected from Sucker Punch. Gameplay is phenomenal, great open world with lots of enemies to fight. Playing as a samurai is just unreal, I just felt like a superhero slashing enemies. The scenery everywhere was just stunningly beautiful and the story just made me feel like it was my own destiny at risk. I was so invested in Jin's story, I felt like I was hurting withJust what I needed and expected from Sucker Punch. Gameplay is phenomenal, great open world with lots of enemies to fight. Playing as a samurai is just unreal, I just felt like a superhero slashing enemies. The scenery everywhere was just stunningly beautiful and the story just made me feel like it was my own destiny at risk. I was so invested in Jin's story, I felt like I was hurting with him at moments. Its just a beautiful game made with love.… Expand
  56. sthyperballad
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    A fitting sendoff to the current generation. Game design tropes that have become typical over the past decade are refined to their peak in this beautiful technological achievement
  57. Prancinglard
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    The most beautiful game I've played and on top of that, the gameplay is smooth and rewarding. Great story, cool collectables, exciting upgrades. Can't ask for more.
  58. Imdixit
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Amazing couldn't expect a better game for the end of Ps4 era. Game of the year for me.
  59. Buckeyenation03
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Game is beautiful and works flawlessly. It’s something different about this game but I love it. The fuels are awesome. The different samurai armors. The story is great. Love this game!
  60. Alex5Gremlin
    Aug 15, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A gorgeous world with fun gameplay that you will get into after a while is just another example of Sucker Punch's skills. But the story and characters take the cake, especially Jin. If you want a game that's the ultimate samurai fantasy game, a story that shows how brutal and condemning war is, a barrage of characters that you'll remember to till the end and want to see another hypocritical villain like Thanos and protagonist that is really fun and memorable and to wear cool armour and masks and to show off your katana skills, this is the game to play. What a stunning game.… Expand
  61. awolfie
    Aug 13, 2020
    9
    A wonderful game. Pkaying it is enjoyable, often being lost in its beauty scenery or the combats.
    Story is interesting and often rewarding. The sude missions, although after some tine a bit repetitive, are so interesting at the same time. Japanese culture well thought of. Happy to have fi ished it. Well done to the tean and its effords
  62. kuni92
    Aug 13, 2020
    9
    前評判にビクビクしつつ、発売日に購入してプレイ。
    久々にハマりました。
    一部ではなんやかんや言われてるようですが、普通に良作でした。 海外で作られたゲームなので身振り手振りや台詞回し等の細かい部分は若干欧米ゼスチャーでしたが、時代劇に対する強い愛情を感じました。 後半、戦闘がマンネリ気味になったのとクリア後何もないのは寂しい。 しかし総合的に大満足です。 人にオススメしたいゲームのひとつになりました。    前評判にビクビクしつつ、発売日に購入してプレイ。
    久々にハマりました。
    一部ではなんやかんや言われてるようですが、普通に良作でした。
    海外で作られたゲームなので身振り手振りや台詞回し等の細かい部分は若干欧米ゼスチャーでしたが、時代劇に対する強い愛情を感じました。
    後半、戦闘がマンネリ気味になったのとクリア後何もないのは寂しい。
    しかし総合的に大満足です。
    人にオススメしたいゲームのひとつになりました。
  63. seevtastic
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After playing this game, it's probably my favorite game of the PS4. I hope to gawd they make a DLC(s) and continue this franchise... Spoiler alert: there are 2 invasions by the Kahn.… Expand
  64. eternalkaiser
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    got to put the mongols in their place!!! looks great plays great its a nice swan song for the last gen games i thought cyber punk would be it but it keeps getting delayed, this or ff7 remake for GoTY
  65. Bigtone541
    Aug 13, 2020
    9
    Beautiful game with a very good story. Gameplay and combat mechanics were very smooth and responsive for the most part. A few camera angle issues here and there but nothing to ruin the experience. I recommend this to any gamer!
  66. LazyLewi96
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    one of the best Playstation exclusives. a total masterpiece, really impressed what SuckerPunch did. The game is beautiful, the environment is gorgeous love the wind guidance makes the exploration feel organic. Also, the combat is amazing it offers a lot of verities and it is satisfying one of the best combat systems in video games. customization is great also.

    Great story and characters    one of the best Playstation exclusives. a total masterpiece, really impressed what SuckerPunch did. The game is beautiful, the environment is gorgeous love the wind guidance makes the exploration feel organic. Also, the combat is amazing it offers a lot of verities and it is satisfying one of the best combat systems in video games. customization is great also.

    Great story and characters and I enjoyed the side missions for every character in the game. plus photo mode which offers a lot of features a very enjoyable game I recommend playing this masterpiece. Great job Sucker Punch.    … Expand
  67. Crhchris
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Great visual interface, graphics, story, and gameplay. Very entertaining! I love the scenes this game has!
  68. Vallentyner
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    It's a masterpiece. Got the platinum trophy, and if a New Game+ comes, i will do it all again. One of the most beautiful games i have ever seen, addicting gameplay, and amazing characters and stories.
  69. Ricardokc5
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Amazing graphics even after the dowgrade, the water is **** some parts of the game the graphics aren't that good, but the gameplay. in general it's a 10 no doubt.
    One of the best game ever. Waiting for the next one!
  70. hasanmas
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Simply the best game ever, you can't stop fighting and you will do all the side missions, to get more skills and try different ways to kill your enemies.
    For me it's the best games I have ever played.
  71. Prathamesh431
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Awesome visuals. I thought god of war and horizon were getting all the visuals it can get out of ps but this one goes to whole other level.
  72. CyberSoldierE
    Aug 13, 2020
    9
    Amazing game! I was worried that it would get boring or repetitive but it was captivating from start to finish.
  73. Gtbdf1
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    The best game of the generation, except MAYBE Witcher 3. The graphics, open world, and gameplay are second to none.
  74. Woodywastaken
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Highly recommend. This game is beautiful and masterfully constructed via open world. The stances aspect is amazing and really gives you many ways to defeat the different enemies. One of my favorite things to do is obviously pet the cute foxes throughout the game. Love it!… Expand
  75. Lazyboy
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    The game is beautiful for starts. No other game I’ve ever played compares to it. The world pulls you in and makes you just feel like you’re there and the world in how it’s showed is a big part of that. The story telling also helps. The story is very well done and even though it can be predictable at times it’s still very much one of the best. The combat is smooth and feels good at higherThe game is beautiful for starts. No other game I’ve ever played compares to it. The world pulls you in and makes you just feel like you’re there and the world in how it’s showed is a big part of that. The story telling also helps. The story is very well done and even though it can be predictable at times it’s still very much one of the best. The combat is smooth and feels good at higher levels and is very enjoyable. The stealth reminds me of the old Assassins creed games that I loved and even though I prefer though non sneaky way it’s still fun, though at times it does feel forced than it was of an option. The whole time I was playing I didn’t want to stop and I feel like that’s a good notion to the game. It didn’t feel like a drag or something was taking too long. I do think this is one of the best games ever in my opinion… Expand
  76. THEGAMERBEAST77
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    This is literally my favorite game of all time. There is so much attention to detail to the art, story, side quests, etc. that you couldn’t get any closer to living as a samurai.
  77. BlackTitanium
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Amazing fights, level design and open world! Game brings experience to be a samurai, as no one else!
  78. gantou
    Aug 13, 2020
    9
    I've been waiting for a good Samurai game that doesn't focus Japanese lores/demons forever. This game is near perfect. It looks gorgeous despite not relying in high quality models. Which also allows for the pleasantly surprising ability to load very fast. I do wish there was less stealth in the game play or not force it, but seeing that it is very key to the story I don't hold it againstI've been waiting for a good Samurai game that doesn't focus Japanese lores/demons forever. This game is near perfect. It looks gorgeous despite not relying in high quality models. Which also allows for the pleasantly surprising ability to load very fast. I do wish there was less stealth in the game play or not force it, but seeing that it is very key to the story I don't hold it against it completely. I'm hoping that they will release new game plus. I've already platinumed the game so i don't want to start again until there's a patch for it.… Expand
  79. Trippple
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Visually stunning and the combat is a breath of fresh air. Incredible load times for an intricately designed game.
  80. Helyx
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Estou muito impressionado com este jogo, vislumbrar o cenário construído com tanta dedicação me faz me perder entre uma missão ou outra, mecânicas bem construídas mas batalhas e uma história concreta e sólida de até aonde podemos levar a honra em batalha!
  81. Fenriz666
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Seriously an amazing game. Gorgeous visuals and a moving story. One of the best games I've ever played.
  82. holyavocado0
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely beautiful world design. Fantastic story, brilliant voice acting (best in Japanese), huge quest line, battle system is just top notch. Imagine playing the witcher 3 as a samurai but smoother movements and battle system. The game just makes you feel like a total badass while still feeling peaceful and calm. Straight to the top of my list GOAT!
    PS I setup my account here just to write this review.    … Expand
  83. TohavDuudhe
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The amount of care and detail put into this game should be the industry standard. Upon release it played so smooth and my entire run through it to 100% Saw barely a single bug, and even so they would only be minor audio bugs when they did occur. This game is so polished, lovingly crafted, atmospheric, gorgeous and just plain fun to play. Buy it… Expand
  84. KeithMyAxe
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game.. Enjoyed it all the way through, its a highly recommended buy if you have a ps4.… Expand
  85. Gamer247Carlos
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    I bought this game with expectations of a 83% metacritic score. Boy was I surprised with this game. It is visually stunning, gameplay is amazing and truly is one of my favourite games of this whole console generation. GTAV being the only game rated higher for me.
  86. Deodutt
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best game. Definitely game of the year for me. I have been playing games all of my life but this one just blew my mind.… Expand
  87. HaydenLawless
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Between the combat, the beauty and the amazing level and world design this is easily the game of the generation. Top showing from the devs
  88. Regenerated
    Aug 13, 2020
    9
    "The proud do not endure"

    "The strength we need is all around us The mighty fall at last To be no more than dust before the wind" How do I say this? I had one of the greatest gaming moments in my life while playing Ghost of Tsushima when I was still relatively early in the game probably in the first quarter or first third. I was up in an upper room in a farmstead home overrun by a    "The proud do not endure"

    "The strength we need is all around us
    The mighty fall at last
    To be no more than dust before the wind"

    How do I say this?

    I had one of the greatest gaming moments in my life while playing Ghost of Tsushima when I was still relatively early in the game probably in the first quarter or first third. I was up in an upper room in a farmstead home overrun by a cadre of Mongol invaders and my purpose was to sneak around, cut down, pick off and whittle the foreign force down to size. Like a ghost. I was peeking out from one of that upper room windows and fired a bow shot and made a mess of it. Oops, not like a ghost at all. Before I know it, the alerted Mongol unit had figured out where I lurked and they rushed up the ladder to the floor I was at. The whole entire room was swamped with Mongol warriors including the leader of the squad, and I was fighting for my life. I had no other recourse but to unsheath and wield my katana into service. There I was dashing, dodging, parrying, rolling, slashing and thrusting in all directions towards an enemy foe or avoiding the slash of the blade of another one, or manoeuvring into a position of advantage or outmanoeuvring one that had me in his sights. When the whirling, clash and glint of metals had cleared, I remained standing and all around me were the dead bodies of my enemy. There are times, just like that, you feel like you are Maximus Decimus Meredius, Chen Zhen, Druss The Legend, John Wick all rolled into one. But Ghost of Tsushima provides its own identity, that is of the form of Jin Sakai that you now get a chance to be of.

    Then, in another moment of gaming, I had another experience where I felt I was Leonidas and the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae. I was out travelling the land, and stumbled upon some enemy scouts. I was overwhelmed but it so happened right behind me was a rocky hill that had a path wedged in between. And because of the lay of the ground as it is, I fell back purposefully retreating into the corridor flanked on both sides by outcrops, that kept the attackers front of me and bottlenecked. With that tactic, I was able to whittle the enemy force piecemeal and have them succumbing to me eventually.

    Highlighting two of those instances above probably is adequate.

    I have to point out the environment that you will be immersed in.... Oh my God, so beautiful at times, swirling with array of fallen leaves and caressed with flows of wind. The vistas, forests, shorelines, grasslands that greet your vision is so enthralling.

    The game is beautiful, breathtaking, captivating, atmospheric, engaging, absorbing, and heart-pulsing, when those occasions come into play.

    When you are in the midst of playing this game, it dawns upon you that the people - Sucker Punch, that is - that set to making this game a reality, truly love and care about it. You feel that same affection and attention put into to the main story and side stories that go along with it and how it has been fleshed to make it Japanese but at the same time universal. In addition, the homage paid to Japanese culture and samurai films of the past is also felt. It may not be entirely accurate timeline-wise, I guess, when it comes to things like the katana for example during the time of the first Mongol invasion, but the overall arc of it is cohesive using those Japanese related elements to furnish the game. Furthermore it is a work of fiction. It can be easily overlooked and does not detract from the story. It is a heartfelt one, and deep. And not just something tacked on just to backdrop a game, but it is profound. Gameplay mechanics, or design is nothing new. You would have encountered it with Lara Croft, or Nathan Drake or Far Cry (4) but it all come together very well for this game alone. Combat, to me, is fantastic with its diversity through stealth play or the various stances. It was very satisfying.

    I truly recommend Game of Tsushima. It has entered into my short list of games that you must play. I would say it is near perfect, and I give it 9/10 as a game. Even with that, I classify it as a masterpiece.    … Expand
  89. Sempiternal666
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is amazing! Every little detail in this is so well thought of. The environment, the graphics, the story, the individual tales, combat, gameplay. Everything is perfect. A few bugs here and there but that's just a very tiny thing compared to the entire masterpiece. Highlu recommended!… Expand
  90. Harvey22dent
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    Such an amazing, beautiful game! I love the gameplay, and the story is very well-written and emotional. You become attached to the characters, even just minor ones. It's the first game I've ever gotten a platinum trophy for! It's a spectacular game and I was sad when it was over! I'm hoping for an update that will include a New Game+ option
  91. DarthMalice1982
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing the story the graphics can't stop playing should make a second part
  92. Ivan1234
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    If you are looking for an immersive open world game full of things to do and a great written story with memorable characters I would really recommend this. There are a lot of customisation options and resource management and gathering is very good in my opinion because there are not a ton of resources but it's rather simple. Really a must play and get it whenever you get the chance -If you are looking for an immersive open world game full of things to do and a great written story with memorable characters I would really recommend this. There are a lot of customisation options and resource management and gathering is very good in my opinion because there are not a ton of resources but it's rather simple. Really a must play and get it whenever you get the chance - you'll do yourself a big favour!!!… Expand
  93. Samisaber
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    I like to give times to my games
    Thus open world games are my favorite. And this game has set a high standard. If it could be explain in one word that would be MESMERIZING!
  94. RonanDex
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Absolutely stunning game, completed 100% and now starting again on hard, worth buying a PS4 pro right now even though the PS4 is out soon. Nothing bad about this game, except you can't stop playing it.
  95. Joroken
    Aug 14, 2020
    9
    I suck with writing reviews but I never felt so emotionally invested in such a game I absolutely love ghost of tsushima and I have faith in gaming again sucker punch made something truely special and was glad to experience it!
  96. Wakie
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Easily my game of the year, photomode is absolutely brilliant and it is one of my favorite open world offerings to date!
  97. ajrwitherspoon
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing!!! I've been a fan of suckerpunch studios since the first infamous game and this game really shows their capabilities. The beauty and the ferocity. The only things I have negative to say is minute compared to the rest of it all and that's climbing but that's just because assassin's creed has spoiled me. Overall easily worth Game of the year if not decade!!!!
  98. MyScorpoisgae
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Itz de foking bomb man. i cud had focking swear thiz game, med mee so erect from haw shart de loading is...
  99. Roderick1995
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Not even going to name everything i like about this game, id be here all day! Just buy it
  100. NE0SHIN
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    If you're a fan or Samurai or Japanese culture then this is a must play. Beautiful open world, excellent pacing. Compelling story and cool character designs. You can tell a lot of love and care went into the creation of this game and its an enjoyable experience from the start to the finish
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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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Metascore
83

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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