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  1. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic gameplay.

    Beautiful visuals

    Authentic story.

    This game is a must play!

    I'm 12 hours in and I'm still not done with it! Incredible! Best looking Ps4 visuals ever!
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  2. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Save my money for The Last of Us 2 to buy this. It's worth.
    Thank user score i didn't buy trash and buy this masterpiece
  3. Dec 9, 2020
    10
    Прекрасная игра с прекрасной графикой. Отличный сцераий и геймплей
  4. Dec 29, 2021
    10
    Just perfect.
    Awesome history, awesome music and sound, awesome feeling, awesome fighting system.
    I've just turned it on and went full samurai mode.
  5. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I replay this game 3 times and still not bored at all. I love customize my armor, the combat is fun and awesome, the view... Oh my God, the view, man. After Witcher 3, this is my most beautiful open world game.
  6. Jul 31, 2020
    10
    Played it until I finished everything 100%. This is an amazing game, great combat and gorgeous environment. Forget the wreck known as Last of us 2, this game deserves far more credit and recognition.
  7. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    An amazing game. Definitely the best ps4 exclusive this year. I love the story and the gameplay is excellent. Sometimes the graphics could have been more polished and other times they are simply breathtaking.
  8. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story nice, game-play fun and the world wonderful. Like you are experiencing an old samurai movie. I hope that they do a PS 5 version with ray tracing and more textures to push the graphical limits to the maximum. Expand
  9. Aug 1, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt the best game of 2020.
    Extremely beautiful and emotional all the way through
  10. Oct 15, 2021
    10
    Игра которая останется в сердце на долго
  11. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I had high expectations toward this game and i’m happy to say i was not disappointed! The game if amazing combat and graphics wise, the music is good (but not great in my opinion, although there are some memorable ones),landscape is breath taking, you’ll find yourself often stopping whatever you were doing in order to take a badass screenshot.
    The story in Ghost of Tsushima is having a
    I had high expectations toward this game and i’m happy to say i was not disappointed! The game if amazing combat and graphics wise, the music is good (but not great in my opinion, although there are some memorable ones),landscape is breath taking, you’ll find yourself often stopping whatever you were doing in order to take a badass screenshot.
    The story in Ghost of Tsushima is having a mixed feeling from its player base, but for me personally, it has a very solid character base, which are both interesting and intriguing, main missions are amazing, as-well as your allies ‘tales’ (although short),but... the random side quests that you can find scattered around the map are just not interesting enough. They feel repetitive, uncreative, too short, and unmemorable in total, which is a shame truly.

    Enemy strongholds and camps are unique and hand crafted one by one, and it feels rewarding completing all the bonus objectives and collecting everything the camp has to offer. From technical point of view, i find it impressive that SP managed to deliver this amazing experience in a 47 GB package. I would say this is a very solid purchase if you find yourself loving samurai tales, or wanted Ubisoft to create AC: Japan (Ghost would be way better in my opinion).
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  12. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    сакерпанч майо потениє игра года не меньше!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  13. May 5, 2021
    10
    This dude is tlou 2’s father. Mommy of assassins series and chew and spit the others. Classic
  14. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Jogo muito divertido e desafiador recomendo
    Embora tenha tido um downgrade nos gráficos e alguns bugs nada que atrapalhe a gampeplay
  15. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. One of few games I need to get platinum achivment. It have bugs but few little ones.
  16. Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Hey zusammen habe so eben das Ghost of Tsushima durchgespielt und möchte euch eins sagen wenn mann nicht nur die story verfolgt sonder auch die legenden werden die kämpfe sehr spaßig schade das es keine wirkliche Einfluss die Entscheidungen auf die haupt Story haben aber empfehlenswert muss sagen das zweite Game was ich gerne auf 100 % gebracht habe sogar alle neben Missionen etc.Hey zusammen habe so eben das Ghost of Tsushima durchgespielt und möchte euch eins sagen wenn mann nicht nur die story verfolgt sonder auch die legenden werden die kämpfe sehr spaßig schade das es keine wirkliche Einfluss die Entscheidungen auf die haupt Story haben aber empfehlenswert muss sagen das zweite Game was ich gerne auf 100 % gebracht habe sogar alle neben Missionen etc. probiert es aus habt Spaß und die Füchse streichen nicht vergessen natürlich haikus schreiben :D Expand
  17. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Great gameplay with the bonus of being set in ancient Japan. Sucker punch is back and better than ever.
  18. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Absolutely loving this game! Nice and fresh take on some open world systems that really works. It's everything that I was hoping it would be.
  19. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Perfect samurai experience in the beginning with ninja elements in the back half. Awesome game
  20. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    After playing for a week, I can say that Ghost of Tsushima has the most enjoyable open world gameplay I‘ve ever experienced.
    There are multiple brilliant design choices (guiding wind, no unnecessary animations or things that would reduce the game flow) and the whole game is designed to fit the theme of being a samurai. I‘ve never been frustrated while playing GoT (looking at you, RDR2,
    After playing for a week, I can say that Ghost of Tsushima has the most enjoyable open world gameplay I‘ve ever experienced.
    There are multiple brilliant design choices (guiding wind, no unnecessary animations or things that would reduce the game flow) and the whole game is designed to fit the theme of being a samurai. I‘ve never been frustrated while playing GoT (looking at you, RDR2, with your cool animations that get boring when they sum up to be hours of the actual gameplay and all the annoying stuff relating to riding a horse – by the way RDR2 is still one of the greatest games of this gen, nonetheless).

    Usually this game would be a 9/10 but it deserves 10/10 points for multiple reasons:
    – Having the most beautiful open world I‘ve ever seen
    – the best and most satisfying sword combat system in all the games I‘ve ever played
    – brilliant design choices that contribute to a fantastic experience
    – best photo mode & quickest quick travel ever
    And what surprised me the most:
    – The best quest and exploration system of all open world games, build around a decent story. It's literally the first time I've focused more on side quests than on main quests. In other games, doing side missions or exploring the world before completing the campaign disrupts the narrative experience. In Ghost of Tsushima, all quests are very harmonic. And the Mythic Tales are my favorite side quests of all time.

    If you want you can do some nitpicking, so here are the minor aspects with potential for improvement:
    – cutscene transition
    – enemy AI
    – lip sync (only relevant for english language)
    – storytelling could be more emotional (probably the biggest potential for improvement)
    – camera handling (lack of lock-on is not the issue, I'd say it's better this way, but sometimes you just see a wall instead of your fight and the sensitivity should be higher)

    Purchase recommended?
    Whoever is interested in or likes the setting or samurai in general, will love this sublime open world game!

    Thank you, Sucker Punch!
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  21. Jun 27, 2021
    10
    Best game ever!
    Лучшая игра в которую мне доводилось когда-либо играть!
  22. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Génial ! Pleins de missions secondaires très bien écrites , combats techniques ( en difficile ) et PUTAIN QUE C'EST BEAU :)
  23. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    I cant see any game coming out this year matching how much fun I had in my 25hrs with this masterpiece. Infamous was the first game that felt next gen in 2014 to me so its quite fitting this gen ends with another sucker punch classic.
  24. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    No doubt, the best ps4 game of 2020. It's like zelda botw+the witcher 3. The scene is stunning.
  25. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've played in a while the combat is amazing and the graphics are absolutely gorgeous.
  26. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    It's a great game but it still has it bugs like any other games at launch overall the game is good the story isn't that much not like red dead redemption 2 or anything else it's the studios first triple a title they did a very good job. (Must play) I'll comeback to rate it 9 when the bugs are fixed edit: i came back and the game is aa masterpiece it deserves to be game of the year at least
  27. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Possibly game of the year this year.
    Ofcourse after the last of us part 2 Sony have really shown why they are the kings of gaming.
  28. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    best grafic, best gameplay, best story, the most atmospheric game I've ever seen,the game is full of strong moments that can break through to tears,and of course the 1 on 1 sword fights that give you goosebumps
  29. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing game and amazing graphics. Beautiful scenery thats very calming that can quickly change to a fast paced gore fulled and brutal fight. Love the open world love the attention to small details. Love the conflict of honor and survival. Love the small facial expressions that show so much emotion that i can actually feel. All in all my only compalaint has been the repetativeness ofAmazing game and amazing graphics. Beautiful scenery thats very calming that can quickly change to a fast paced gore fulled and brutal fight. Love the open world love the attention to small details. Love the conflict of honor and survival. Love the small facial expressions that show so much emotion that i can actually feel. All in all my only compalaint has been the repetativeness of pesants captured in the road looking too similar to each other. Expand
  30. Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece of a game that revolutionized the combat system in a way I’ve never seen before and the VisiCalc are some of the best in the genre! Expand
  31. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is the best ps4 game until now. The Setting, the story, the characters, everything is flawless. I also love the details like how he puts his sword back, how he swings the sword. Everyone who know kendo sees the perfection.
  32. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Observação: Nunca me dei bem com jogos de mundo aberto, sempre os achei cansativos e com mapas chatos de explorar. Mesmo assim joguei todos famosos, como TW3 e os novos AC, mas por exemplo não aguentei zerar RDR2 de tão entediante que é.
    Ghost of Tsushima é o primeiro game do gênero que realmente me prendeu, além do mapa ser maravilhoso é super divertido explorar e descobrir coisas novas,
    Observação: Nunca me dei bem com jogos de mundo aberto, sempre os achei cansativos e com mapas chatos de explorar. Mesmo assim joguei todos famosos, como TW3 e os novos AC, mas por exemplo não aguentei zerar RDR2 de tão entediante que é.
    Ghost of Tsushima é o primeiro game do gênero que realmente me prendeu, além do mapa ser maravilhoso é super divertido explorar e descobrir coisas novas, as quests míticas são simplesmente incríveis.

    Um dos momentos que mais me chocou no jogo foi em uma situação que aconteceu fora de quest. Eu decidi subir em uma montanha bem alta para ver a paisagem, e quando cheguei lá duas mulheres se encaravam. Não tinha qualquer marcação de quest no mapa naquele local, e nem mesmo o somzinho de local de interesse. Pensei que as duas não fossem fazer nada, até que eu cheguei perto e uma delas disse que elas queriam fugir da ilha e me mandou olhar pro horizonte para ver o barco dela. Dei uns 4 passos e fui até a beirada da montanha e não vi absolutamente barco nenhum, e aí o Jim logo falou "Não vejo nada" e eu já achei estranho mas ri. Pois bem, virei a câmera pra voltar pra mulher sem muito entender o que estava acontecendo e ela simplesmente matou a outra com uma espadada, e logo começou uma mini boss fight (ela era bem rápida e aguentou bem mais hits). Eu fiquei impressionado porque isso não era nem side quest, foi algo que eu vi uma única vez no jogo e totalmente opcional e surpreendente.

    E esse é o mundo de Tsushima, cheio de coisas para descobrir e te surpreender.
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  33. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Game of the year so far. Nice graphic, music, animation, combat mode, story.
  34. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    fantastic game. check marks on all accounts, unlike the awful game the last of us 2.
  35. Aug 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it's hilarious that salty TLOU fans come to rate this game low at least most of them :D anyway i bought the game yesterday and play the hell out of it, it's like you're in a movie, visuals are great,combat is good,story is top notch, progression in game is delightful it's like a samurai learning his skills throughout the whole story, 10/10 for me Expand
  36. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Nossa que jogo espetacular, mesmo tendo sofrido um downgrade gráfico dos trailers (que é normal), esse jogo é lindo demais. Toda a ambientação foi muito bem feita, com uma jogabilidade muito gratificante.
    Recomendo a todos!
  37. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    One of the most powerfull games of this generation! Congratulations for Sucker and SONY Ps
  38. Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Ghost Of Tsushima is an absolute masterful open world game, the execution of both the gameplay and story is beyond amazing. Let’s get to the combat, it’s brutally outstandingly perfect it makes both stealth and fights so much engaging every time, let’s not forget about the simple yet complex skill trees that you have to fill up which either add new abilities or new maneuvers. That’s not itGhost Of Tsushima is an absolute masterful open world game, the execution of both the gameplay and story is beyond amazing. Let’s get to the combat, it’s brutally outstandingly perfect it makes both stealth and fights so much engaging every time, let’s not forget about the simple yet complex skill trees that you have to fill up which either add new abilities or new maneuvers. That’s not it there is the boss fights which are called duels, they are absolutely perfect without a doubt, this games screams samurai. The story is absolutely amazing it’s shocking yet hits you with theses well developed characters, even the side quests are filled with character action and most importantly a good story overall. The game looks absolutely beautiful without any doubt one of the most beautiful games out there, not only that but the soundtrack is top notch seriously outstanding. The open world nature is also done extremely well, the game always makes you want to explore the entire world which is amazingly the main focus. Ghost Of Tsushima is a must have from its perfect combat and open world to its amazing story, it’s always filled with things to explore from side quests to amazing duels it has it all! (A Masterpiece 5/5) You Must Play It! Expand
  39. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Amazing Gameplay and Artstyle. Best exploration and open world since breath of the wild. Combat is deep and rewarding when mastered on hard mode.
  40. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Better than The Last of Us Part II
    PS3 has The Last of Us Part
    PS4 has Ghost of Tsushima
    Best Ending for PS4
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  41. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Ghost of tsushima is amazing. I have just been exploring alot and played side quests and some times i play story missions, not to say that the story is bad its just that i want to play as much of this game as i can. And im really enjoying everything from the combat story and exploration. I have played alot of it like 15 hours and i have been exploring so much that i have not even passedGhost of tsushima is amazing. I have just been exploring alot and played side quests and some times i play story missions, not to say that the story is bad its just that i want to play as much of this game as i can. And im really enjoying everything from the combat story and exploration. I have played alot of it like 15 hours and i have been exploring so much that i have not even passed act 1 so my review might change, but i doubt it. I recomend 100%. Expand
  42. Dec 2, 2020
    10
    What an incredible game! Beautiful locations, amazing varied combat, wonderful cinematic style, good writing and characters.

    Great side quests with variety and other than the Witcher 3, the only open world game that I will enjoy completing every tiny last aspect of! An absolute masterpiece. I can't recommend it enough!
  43. Jul 27, 2020
    10
    The reviewers clearly did not explore the map. The map has more to do than most open world games, and it was all amazing. Incredible game.
  44. Dec 27, 2020
    10
    My Top 10 PS4 Games
    1. Red Dead Redemption 2
    2. The Witcher 3
    3. Ghost of Tsushima 4. God of War 5. The Last of Us
    6. Uncharted 4
    7. Batman AC
    8. Spiderman 9. Days Gone
    10. Bloodborne
  45. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ótimo jogo adorei!muito bom !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Expand
  46. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Adorei o jogo, gráficos lindos, jogabilidade muito boa, personagens muito bem elaborados, sem dúvidas um jogo ótimo!
  47. Aug 20, 2020
    10
    Muy buena historia interesante y atrapante, los gráficos excelentes y muy buen mundo abierto, recomendable !!
  48. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece on every level. This game is the last PS4 exclusive made by a Sony studio and it ended with a bang with this game. The graphics, music, sound design, picture mode etc. Is top notch and I hope there's a PS5 patch for this game to push it even further to greatness than it already is. A must buy
  49. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    i want to keep this spoiler free for people , this game has been a truly awesome journey for me and may be the best open world game i have ever played from the great graphics and sound design to the atmosphere to the world design it has been the most immersive open world game i have ever played, and the combat hits soo home to me it's a great mix between the quick and short "bat man" stylei want to keep this spoiler free for people , this game has been a truly awesome journey for me and may be the best open world game i have ever played from the great graphics and sound design to the atmosphere to the world design it has been the most immersive open world game i have ever played, and the combat hits soo home to me it's a great mix between the quick and short "bat man" style combat to the reflexes heavy sekiro/nioh combat, the story has it's moments and it's a beautiful nod to the samurai films i love growing up all in all this game is one of the best games you can play in 2020 Expand
  50. Aug 3, 2020
    10
    If you're reading these reviews, you've no doubt heard about the visuals of this game. Let's just start there. They're not the most perfect, but there is no other game that 2/3 of the way through it, I'm going to jog from one destination to the next. It is just so beautifully done, it made me want to take my time and take it in. I really get the feeling that Sucker Punch just wanted toIf you're reading these reviews, you've no doubt heard about the visuals of this game. Let's just start there. They're not the most perfect, but there is no other game that 2/3 of the way through it, I'm going to jog from one destination to the next. It is just so beautifully done, it made me want to take my time and take it in. I really get the feeling that Sucker Punch just wanted to make the game fun. While there are few gameplay features you have to wait a while to see, there are so many that you can enjoy right away. You can put your technique points almost anywhere you want. Also, I really like the story. And the side quests really feel like you're doing something of importance. You're trying to build an army. The only real fetch quests literally took a less than a minute to do. You're not looking all over the map for something someone wants. While the AI is not very intelligent, it puts up a fight once they find you. I really enjoyed this game. Expand
  51. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Glorious! I want to put it simple I'm really so satisfied with this game. Thank you sucker punch!
  52. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Um jogo incrível com uma história fenomenal, gráficos absurdos e gameplay satisfatória,mais um 10 pra Sony.
  53. Jul 31, 2020
    10
    I have a little bias walking into this as a Samurai and Japanese culture enthusiast, but man did it execute in all of the right ways. To the beautiful scenery and the wonderful hud implemented with wind as your resource to find the next location to keep it minimalist. Combat is engaging and fun, sure it can be exploited, but I have never exploited it and enjoy every second of my time mixedI have a little bias walking into this as a Samurai and Japanese culture enthusiast, but man did it execute in all of the right ways. To the beautiful scenery and the wonderful hud implemented with wind as your resource to find the next location to keep it minimalist. Combat is engaging and fun, sure it can be exploited, but I have never exploited it and enjoy every second of my time mixed in the fray.Honestly, I would love to stay here and inform you more, but I need to get back to Tsushima. Expand
  54. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    You could use this game's environment as a mind therapy. Great photo mode and fantastic music
  55. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    It's the best game i player. The open world it's beautiful and the story i think it's excellent most on the final but i loved all of it. The graphic it's perfect and i love the old japan
  56. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I’ve played for this generation, this deserves a better score then last of us 2 from the cretics!!!
  57. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Best game Ive played in so long! Honestly my game of the year for 2020 and Id strongly recommend it to absolutely anyone!
  58. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    juegazo, juegazo, juegazo, juegazo, juegazo, juegazo, juegazo, juegazo, juegazo, juegazo, juegazo, juegazo, juegazo, juegazo, juegazo, juegazo, juegazo, juegazo, juegazo, juegazo, juegazo, juegazo. Que pinche juegazo
  59. Dec 3, 2020
    10
    for these games you have to buy playstation! great view old japan. nice combat. not stress platinum
  60. Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is an absolutely amazing game. My favorite game in years. Granted I have become a much more casual gamer as I get older & don't play as many games as I once did, but that being said I don't think I've ever enjoyed a game more.

    Any reviewer that rated this game lower than 80/90 must not be a fan of the genre. At least that is my guess? Besides a few very small
    Ghost of Tsushima is an absolutely amazing game. My favorite game in years. Granted I have become a much more casual gamer as I get older & don't play as many games as I once did, but that being said I don't think I've ever enjoyed a game more.

    Any reviewer that rated this game lower than 80/90 must not be a fan of the genre. At least that is my guess? Besides a few very small technical glitches I don't see how one could not not rate this an 80 at the very lowest.

    The only small negative issue that I have found after playing for about 25hrs is that sometimes in battle the camera ends up behind something that dosent turn invisible like in some other games so you can't see what you're doing, but one quick evasion move solves that & the designers may have chose to make it that way for whatever reason...so I'm not sure that wasn't intended?

    I can't recommend this game enough. If you're a fan of the genre & like samurai/Japanese culture, this game is about as perfect as I could imagine a game being 10/10
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  61. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Its a great game with some of the most fluid combat I have ever seen. The world is beautiful and engaging with something new around every corner. Definitely a goty contender.
  62. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I sold my last of us 2 copy put a little bit more money and got this masterpiece. Good Story , Awesome game play. Gorgeous levels. Can't say enough good thing about it. traded that piece of crap last of us 2 for maybe one of the best games I played in a while
  63. Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Excelente jogo, tem seus problemas como qualquer jogo de mundo aberto e também por ser uma nova ip.
    Recomendo!
  64. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is real 10/10. Spent 10 hours on walking through mapple forests, foggy lakes and wonderful mountains.
  65. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    It's fitting this is the last PS4 exclusive game, IMHO you couldn't get a better game on this generation of consoles
  66. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This could be my favourite game of all time. It is certainly up there with them.

    Everything about this game oozes class. The combat, the story, the beautiful visuals and the stunningly haunting music score.

    I dont want to play this game ... I want to live in it. Bravo Sucker Punch.
  67. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Really like the story ends the different endings just to many side quest have no time to play the main missions
  68. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    All around great! Amazing combat, fun and memorable story, cool armor and weapons, and on top of that it’s the most beautiful looking game I’ve ever played. I couldn’t recommend it enough.
  69. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    this is my first ps4 exclusive i've played,im more of the xbox guy
    i wish i was joking but god damn i cant stop taking photo
    the world is so **** beautifull
  70. Jul 30, 2020
    10
    This game is just amazing,the soundtrack,the history,the graphics,the characters,the gameplay....everything.The is just a masterpiece,don’t pay attention to metacritic’s score,the community score is always more reliable.
  71. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    The best game ever! Must play! We are with you Jin Sakai!

    Thanks Sony for this nice ending
  72. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Honestly, this ge had more love and heart put into it than last of us 2 or any Assassins Creed
  73. Aax
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    TLDR: Ghost of Tsushima is one of the most beautiful visually and enjoyable gameplay-wise open world games that I played in my life. Read firuther for the details.

    Now, I will say right away that for me "10/10" is not a "perfect" game. For me, it means a game that pushes the boundaries of the genre, basically read it as "as good as it gets" score. The reason is - I haven't once in my
    TLDR: Ghost of Tsushima is one of the most beautiful visually and enjoyable gameplay-wise open world games that I played in my life. Read firuther for the details.

    Now, I will say right away that for me "10/10" is not a "perfect" game. For me, it means a game that pushes the boundaries of the genre, basically read it as "as good as it gets" score. The reason is - I haven't once in my life played a game that could be called Perfect, and I don't expect to, but that's not a reason to never give a game a 10.

    First, let's adress the least controvercial thing: the graphics. GOT is the most visually stunning game that I EVER saw with my own two eyes. Being a software engineer that works with graphics, I am blown away by how they could achieve that on a PS4 hardware. I have no idea if it's technically the best, but VISUALLY, in terms of art direction and how the engine realizes that - it's THE most beautiful games that I've played EVER. It's a masterpiece.
    I will share one fact to just demonstrate how good it is. This is the first game that I'm actually making screenshots for several times a day. I never felt the need in any game before. Here, these screenshots look like works of art, and you see beautiful scenery on every corner IN GAME.

    Now, onto gameplay. It's good.
    It's a bog-standard open world game, with camps to conquer, collectables to find and climbing puzzles (shrines) to clear. It's nothing special, but don't get me wrong - while it doesn't make any innovation - it is incredibly well-made. It is really enjoyable and not frustrating at all to chase the side activities.
    The combat system makes it all the better. This is again a first for me - I actually find myself stopping for every randomly-spawned bandits on the road to kill them, because I enjoy the combat so much. I will note here, however, that the game is extremely easy, especially if you use ghost tools in combat. It's outright TOO easy. For me, that's not a huge deal, but I could see it being a problem for others. Personally, I simply enjoy it for what it is, but I wish there was a higher difficulty settings and that ghost tools were useful, but not so overpowered.

    Onto the story.
    I read several reviews that criticized the story for several things. One review mentioned that all the characters are very serious and there's no comic reliefs save for one. They feel like the same character, the review said. The other review mentioned that the story is nothing special.
    And it's all very close to truth. But I don't think that it's a detriment here - but that it's actually good.
    The story is your standard "I will destroy enemy forces that invaded my home". It doesn't give you any WOW-moments, and it's not a narration that you will remember for it's engaging plot twists and amazing plot devices. But it is a very solid "serious" story that gives you the goal without any moralizing or cringe moments. I find so often in games that in order to entertain the player they start to make silly jokes and make you do silly things that are fun but unrealistic. Assassin's Creed, for instance, has A TON of cringe moments where you feel like it's made for under-10 kids. In addition, games like virtue-signalling nowadays, and start including "gender equality" or stuff like that, as well as tons of morals about value of friendship and being nice to each other...
    None of that here. You're a samurai, you care for your people. There are mongols that are Bad. Go kill. End of story.
    And really, it's a breath of fresh air. It doesn't need anything more, because the core gameplay is so enjoyable that the story doesn't need to do anything but just give you a direction to go to.

    Onto the Characters. I thought they're good too.
    Again, they're criticized for being too serious. But that's a good thing, because they fit the world extremely well. I don't think they are the same at all, but they ARE indeed all no-nonsence (except one). It makes total sense in a state of war, and it serves to keep the tone of the world consistent.
    Nowadays in games, studios often make each next character very distinct, giving them over-the-top traits, personalities, and carricature appearances. There's nothing wrong with that, but I feel that there's merit in having a realistic story with real-looking people too.

    Finally, I'll address the tone. The world of Tsushima is rather dark, and it doesn't shy away from realities of war. People are tortured, women are kidnapped, peasants are starving, and the roads are littered with corpses lynched by mongols or murdered by bandits. But all of this drama is a backdrop. The hero and the player remain separated from that, and it doesn't make the game feel depressive. Quite on the contrary - everywhere Jin goes, he gets to make everything a bit better for the people, and it feels nice.

    In conclusion, this is a definite MUST-BUY game on PS4.
    For me, this is a GOTY so far. We'll see how Cyberpunk goes.
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  74. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Ghost of tsushima é o melhor jogo da geração no ps4, gameplay fantástica, gráficos muito bons, e história boa esse é o meu jogo nota 10
  75. Dec 6, 2020
    10
    This is literally one of the best open world games i have ever played. I fully support skill up's review. This games does not have the best lighting, graphics, vision and etc. But overall it look unbelivable. Combat is so good, that i even stopped doing the main quest and went to play side quests. The combat accesibility and upgrades could be compared to god of war. I have not finished theThis is literally one of the best open world games i have ever played. I fully support skill up's review. This games does not have the best lighting, graphics, vision and etc. But overall it look unbelivable. Combat is so good, that i even stopped doing the main quest and went to play side quests. The combat accesibility and upgrades could be compared to god of war. I have not finished the main plot and i dont need to because in this kind of a games gameplay plays the main role. In god of war you felt like god. In ghost of tsushima you feel like you are samurai. GOTY Expand
  76. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Just wow... Most amazing game i ever saw. Story, music, characters, nature of this game.... Best ps4 game
  77. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    It's probably the most complete Samuria game I've ever played. I haven't felt this way about a game since Shenmue and Metal Gear.
  78. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Игра просто шикарна боевка великолепна открытый мир аж завораживает сюжет шикарен великолепен побольше бы таких игр
  79. Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Best game of the year by far

    I havent finished the game yet, but I have played about 40 hours, doing a lot of side stuff. The graphics are stunning for an open world game. The main story is good, they didnt reinvent the whell, but games dont need to try to do that every single time, it is a good story. The side quests are very good too, and the mythical ones ar great. The world overall
    Best game of the year by far

    I havent finished the game yet, but I have played about 40 hours, doing a lot of side stuff. The graphics are stunning for an open world game. The main story is good, they didnt reinvent the whell, but games dont need to try to do that every single time, it is a good story. The side quests are very good too, and the mythical ones ar great. The world overall is very beaturifull, I usually never used photo mode on other games, but Im using in this one quite often. Dont use kurosawa mode (black and white) mode on a first play, the game is too beautiful for that.

    As for a finishing note, some ppl are reporting that the game has a lot of bugs but I havent experienced any.
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  80. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game is not something new. This game is something else. Something quite addictive. You are about to return to it. Every single day.

    Flawless gameplay. Amazing open world. Great side activities. Stunning visuals.
    This game deserves every single cent spent on it. Definitely MUST-BUY game. Looking forward to GOTY title.
  81. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Where to begin? Incredible combat system, breathtaking scenery, a real engaging and satisfying plot and a real samurai feeling. A must have for ps4 owners! 10/10
  82. Jul 31, 2020
    10
    At the end of the ps3 lifespan we had The last of Us as a masterpiece .Now at the end of the Ps4 lifespan We have Ghost of Tsushima,this is how the last of us 2 should have been.Masterpiece.
  83. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Graphics - 10/10
    Story - 10/10
    Gameplay - 10/10
    Music -10/10
    What a MASTERPIECE!!
    Thank you for this awesome game Sucker Punch
  84. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Absolutely indescribably brilliant - exquisite graphics, music, and gameplay I’ve ever experienced, with the best photo mode ever! I keep spamming my Twitter feed with stunning pics. Immensely satisfying action in a gorgeously-realised Japan of old. Can’t believe how good this is! Sucker Punch, I LOVE YOU! Personal Twitter: @Hyrule_Explorer
  85. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima hit all the right marks and presented a story that was compelling, along with a lush world that pleases the eye. The more I played Ghost, the more I continued to think about it. While some of the game's mechanics can take away from complete immersion, Suckered Punch was able to capture a lot of the qualities most people love in a video game. Loved it.
  86. Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Best game I played in a long time. The stories within the larger story, are just as interesting and running around getting the side items are a blast too.
  87. Oct 29, 2020
    10
    The best game for me this year, the only one I made platinum prize
    I like art direction, atmosphere, gameplay and storyline of course
  88. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Спасибо большое студии Sucker Punch Productions за хорошую без ненужных повесток игру,надеюсь и в дальнейшем,что студия будет двигаться по тому же пути)
  89. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    i haven't completed the game yet i'm on chapter two but so far i'm really enjoying the game huge map good customisation and just fun to play just looking forward to unlocking the ghost armour then i'm going for platinum
  90. Aug 13, 2020
    10
    this is absolutely the great game. With its location, graphics, combat and every thing what makes every games enjoy in game. I was waited it for 1 year since ita announcement , and have to say that expectations is rock. I think this game will be GOTY .. 10/10
  91. Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Fanatical fanboys of tlou part II will want to denigrate other games, but not this one. This game is absolutely perfect, this game was so good that the user rating was practically static and untouchable. Too bad that other players, especially those in tlou part II did not see the beauty of the avengers game and other games as good as this one. It's a shame to see so much alienation fromFanatical fanboys of tlou part II will want to denigrate other games, but not this one. This game is absolutely perfect, this game was so good that the user rating was practically static and untouchable. Too bad that other players, especially those in tlou part II did not see the beauty of the avengers game and other games as good as this one. It's a shame to see so much alienation from youtubers and fanatical gamers. Expand
  92. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Hasta el momento un excelente juego. Gráficos espectaculares, el mundo de este juego y su arte es una completa maravilla. Jugabilidad a veces un tanto monótona, pero es disfrutable.
  93. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    The best game to end the generation on with a game from sucker punch... a studio that gave us one of the first big exclusive on the ps4 as well.
  94. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The game is a sublime masterpiece... Gorgeous enviroments and awesome gameplay.
  95. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    From the beautiful landscapes, exploration and just the fun combat I can't believe this game turned out as good as it did. A strong game of the year contender if you ask me! Suckerpunch I'm already ready for a sequel! Let's get it!
  96. Aug 21, 2020
    10
    One of the most beautiful gaming experiences possible. The world is breath taking, the side quests feel rich and allow you to get to know the characters of Tsushima with in-depth back stories and rounded narrative experiences. The main story and it's conclusion are excellent.

    The game play was immensely enjoyable and I managed to achieve the platinum without feeling this was much of a
    One of the most beautiful gaming experiences possible. The world is breath taking, the side quests feel rich and allow you to get to know the characters of Tsushima with in-depth back stories and rounded narrative experiences. The main story and it's conclusion are excellent.

    The game play was immensely enjoyable and I managed to achieve the platinum without feeling this was much of a chore as it was so fun to explore the island and find all it's secrets as I progressed through the game.

    An excellent way to round off what has been an amazing generation for PlayStation.
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  97. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Es de otro mundo lo que ha hecho sucker punch con este titulo, es obra de arte! Sencillamente magistral.
  98. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Sucker punch you really got my heart with this game with the beautiful world you created and the amazing combat, fun exploration,and great story.
    It really deserves game of the year and one of my favourite games this generation.
  99. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This game is THE samurai game I have been wating for such a long time. The combat is simple to control but truly brilliant. It really does feel like you are actually being a samurai when playing it. Not too light and not too heavy. Story is a bit generic but decent enough for me to keep playing it. All the collectable things in this world doesnt go waste. Must play game.
  100. Feb 1, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best open world games since Zelda BOTW. To get the Platinum Trophy it took me around 50h of gameplay.
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 122 Critic Reviews

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