Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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  1. zoroark132
    Aug 7, 2020
    9
    absolutely amazing i love everything about the game it is a must buy for any ps4 owner
  2. meowyiii
    Aug 17, 2020
    7
    As an east asian I think SP did a good job on the story, art and culture design on this game. Way too many side quests that do not augment Jin's character development (compared to RDR2, in which whatever side mission Arthur Morgan does actually makes his personality change clearer to the players - take chapter 6 as an example). The few large scale battles and infiltration missions areAs an east asian I think SP did a good job on the story, art and culture design on this game. Way too many side quests that do not augment Jin's character development (compared to RDR2, in which whatever side mission Arthur Morgan does actually makes his personality change clearer to the players - take chapter 6 as an example). The few large scale battles and infiltration missions are quite exciting. Overall this game got me interested and engaged throughout the game but not good enough for me to replay it (compared to Spiderman, or RDR2, or even Jedi: Fallen Order, which at least has a sandbox arena mode). Will rescore if an NG+ comes out with new features.… Expand
  3. storygamer21
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    This game is one of the best this year. I absolutely loved the combat. The story was just as good. It was a bit glitchy at first but not a major issue. The world is so beautiful and I can just get lost in it. A must play.
  4. TimophersGames
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    gorgeous game will recommend to any one to enjoy it for them selves don't let the negatives deceive you and enjoy it your self
  5. lilbatatavert1
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    what a wonderful game! I enjoyed every second of it and for the amount of content that I got and still getting *legends update* for 59.99$ is outstanding. other companies need to learn that and follow sucker punch
  6. ElektroDJR2
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest games of the year, and a free coop is coming, me and my girlfriend really love this art,story, and great combat, if you are looking for a great 60 hours, buy this masterpiece.
  7. HirakuJup
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is simply visually stunning and a joy to play!
    I couldn’t put it down, my 2020 game of the year!
    Pros: Combat is addicting, complex and fun. The best looking game ever made on PS4. Memorable characters with a well paced and told story. An absolute joy to free roam and get lost in the beautiful land while discovering the map. Fast Travel actually feels fast, no long    Ghost of Tsushima is simply visually stunning and a joy to play!
    I couldn’t put it down, my 2020 game of the year!

    Pros: Combat is addicting, complex and fun. The best looking game ever made on PS4. Memorable characters with a well paced and told story.
    An absolute joy to free roam and get lost in the beautiful land while discovering the map. Fast Travel actually feels fast, no long loading screens. While not necessary, there’s plenty to do and collect. Acquiring Platinum is rewarded by the devs. Cons: No lock on system. No way to quick change Armor or outfit. No New Game +    … Expand
  8. Xoriatis71
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    This game is phenomenal! The story is really well written, showing that the samurai way isn't viable in order to defeat the Mongol Empire and the relationship between characters is really well shown here. The graphics are stellar, with the most realistic environments you'll ever see in a current gen videogame. Character designs are also amazing, with detailed face animations and amazingThis game is phenomenal! The story is really well written, showing that the samurai way isn't viable in order to defeat the Mongol Empire and the relationship between characters is really well shown here. The graphics are stellar, with the most realistic environments you'll ever see in a current gen videogame. Character designs are also amazing, with detailed face animations and amazing character models in general. Lastly, Jin is a very compelling protagonist and has a likeable personality. One minor complaint is that the open world activities can be a little luckluster sometimes, but the awesome rewards you get compensate for that.… Expand
  9. Blackmore1014
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Один из лучших эксклюзивов Сони и одна из лучших игр в этом году. И уж точно лучше чем "Одни из нас 2", в которой влито конечно же тонны денег, но сюжетно все очень плохо из-за провала Нила Дракмана как сценариста и гейм-директора в первую очередь. Призрак Цусимы, несмотря на то что бюджет был не самым большим, получился при этом гораздо лучше. И видно что разработчики вложили в игру душуОдин из лучших эксклюзивов Сони и одна из лучших игр в этом году. И уж точно лучше чем "Одни из нас 2", в которой влито конечно же тонны денег, но сюжетно все очень плохо из-за провала Нила Дракмана как сценариста и гейм-директора в первую очередь. Призрак Цусимы, несмотря на то что бюджет был не самым большим, получился при этом гораздо лучше. И видно что разработчики вложили в игру душу и потратили каждый цент. Самое главное что Призрак Цусимы вызывает большой эмоциональный отклик у игрока. Сюжет простой, но при этом он выстроен очень лаконично и игрок эмоционально проникается к героям и событиям. Получилась очень красивая, драматичная и чувственная история.
    Игру нельзя назвать идеальной. Да, где-то может хромать техническая составляющая (в первую очередь лицевая анимация в кат. сценах), но при этом нам дарят просто невероятные по своей красоте виды древних земель Японии. Откровений в геймплее и исследовании тоже нет, но все сделано так как должно быть и все эти элементы работают правильно и в нужных местах. Призрак Цусимы, по моему мнению отсылает нас к старой школе, когда выходили самые знаковые игры которые были не без изъянов. Однако они были настолько хорошо сделаны, настолько имели свое уникальное лицо и шарм, что игроки легко списывали некоторые недоточеты и просто наслаждались добротной игрой. Призрак Цусимы это одно из самых впечатляющих и самых красивых приключений с пронзительной историей в этом году.

    10/10    … Expand
  10. andrejS_de
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Good history , beautiful graphics and a lot of things to do in game , I’m loving it.
  11. Airlxs23
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    This is how you make a game. Story line, graphics, soundtracks, gameplay, characters and side missions are awesome. The first game I ever platinum, because its so satisfying to play. You can approach it ninja or samurai style. Im a big fan of single player games (story mode) and the new God Of War have been my favourite, but now Ghost Of Tsushima is the number 1 game of PS4. A must buy,This is how you make a game. Story line, graphics, soundtracks, gameplay, characters and side missions are awesome. The first game I ever platinum, because its so satisfying to play. You can approach it ninja or samurai style. Im a big fan of single player games (story mode) and the new God Of War have been my favourite, but now Ghost Of Tsushima is the number 1 game of PS4. A must buy, play and keep forever.… Expand
  12. Menahubbard
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best game I played in a while.
    Graphic is amazing and difficulty is manageable compared to soul like games. Must play.
  13. Baneace
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sucker Punch really knocked it out of the park with this one.

    Ghost of Tsushima is an incredible game. The environment of the game world is absolutely stunning, it amazes me with the level of visuals they can squeeze out of the now dated hardware. The combat is extremely satisfying and the animations are really top notch. It makes every strike of the sword feel weighted and purposeful.    Sucker Punch really knocked it out of the park with this one.

    Ghost of Tsushima is an incredible game. The environment of the game world is absolutely stunning, it amazes me with the level of visuals they can squeeze out of the now dated hardware. The combat is extremely satisfying and the animations are really top notch. It makes every strike of the sword feel weighted and purposeful. It rewards those who like to explore with items that can be found to further customize Jins armor, the look as well as amazing vistas and scenery. The fact you can play the majority of this game without a HUD just further immerses you into the game world.

    But a good game is nothing without a great and engaging story and this is where Ghost of Tsushima really shines. The story is fantastic and emotionally engaging. It does a great job of emotionally investing you into the main characters stories and Jins challenge with his Samurai honor. I don't want to reveal any spoilers so I will stop there.

    I honestly can't recommend this game enough and it's an experience that will stick with me for a long time. I am just looking for excuses to play it through again, here to hoping for a New Game +.

    In the meantime I eagerly await the newly announced 'Legends' multiplayer add on.

    Sucker Punch, thank you. Your love and hard work are clearly obvious. Well done.    … Expand
  14. Zvecan
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Ghost if tsushima is the best game for this year, nice beautiful environment, very nice tasks, plenty skills to upgrade, but is short only 35 hours gaming with all side quests, but is still impressive game.. Enjoy and play playerssss
  15. Manson1986
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Just got my copy of these game final after waiting a month, I am loving these game and cant wait to play with my friends on it 2.
  16. ReeeeeeGGGGG110
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Story:9/10
    Gameplay:10/10
    Graphics and sounds:10/10
    Overall: 10/10. You should definitely buy this game.
  17. bigarias
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    honestly is just amazing,playing as a samurai in this game,it can be easily a game of the year
  18. gheyto
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    mais alguns meses de desenvolvimento e mereceria um 10
    mas ainda é muito bom
  19. TAB229
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Just what we all needed. Thank you! Sorry lovers of lesser games continue to review bomb your masterpiece
  20. battleTerror
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Really outstanding open world game. Was pleasantly surprised. Far more entertaining than The Last Of Us part 2.
  21. Stinkmaster
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Look the story is..... Fine. It's fine, if not good. it's a really traditional, and traditional kind of storytelling.
    But man, if you were upset about The Last of Us Part II, and were frustrated with the story of that game, and upset that it was so depressing.
    This is the game for you It is AN ABSOLUTE BLAST. I haven't finished the game yet, but EVERY single time I play, I play for way    Look the story is..... Fine. It's fine, if not good. it's a really traditional, and traditional kind of storytelling.
    But man, if you were upset about The Last of Us Part II, and were frustrated with the story of that game, and upset that it was so depressing.
    This is the game for you
    It is AN ABSOLUTE BLAST. I haven't finished the game yet, but EVERY single time I play, I play for way longer than I should cause this game is an absolute blast. It makes you feel like a badass blade master pretty early on, and in introducing new NPC types does so interestingly and plausibly (no flying shock troopers). This game is so much fun, everyone should own it, and for a first play through, this game is a must play. It hasn't made me feel anything at all (except that I love Yuna), but it is fun, and easy, and a good adventure action game. It's just a blast. Suckerpunch is really one of the kings of gameplay right now.    … Expand
  22. Crimsonduck
    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.
  23. Jhnny-Slvrhnd
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    THIS is the real masterpiece, not The Last of Us 2. GoTsu is very relaxing and satisfying! It's perfect for times like this You won't ever regret buying this unlike TLoU2.
  24. sikkoshade
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Delve into Feudal Japan as Jin Sakai, an honourable warrior facing against dishonourable foes, in a fight to either protect his samurai code, or break it to become "The Ghost". The player goes through the breathtaking places of an island remote off the coast of Japan. Overall, one of the best games of the PS4 era, and a banger to close it. Ghost of Tsushima also will get a Multiplayer modeDelve into Feudal Japan as Jin Sakai, an honourable warrior facing against dishonourable foes, in a fight to either protect his samurai code, or break it to become "The Ghost". The player goes through the breathtaking places of an island remote off the coast of Japan. Overall, one of the best games of the PS4 era, and a banger to close it. Ghost of Tsushima also will get a Multiplayer mode without any micro-transactions, and Journos here gave TLOU2 a better score than this game, lol. 10/10… Expand
  25. elolugo
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    Above average game with the typical elements of sandbox. The game is beautiful and the combat mechanics are great but there is too much repetition. Also some scenes and dialogues cannot be skipped
  26. thetannernanner
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Ghosts of Tsushima is the best assassins creed game, no contest. It’s clearly inspired by Ubisoft’s, series but This game has so much more heart in it, and in its first outing outperformed Ubisoft. First, the gameplay is fun. If you wanna go frontal assault or sneak around stabbing mongols, tou can do it. Frontal assault is viable if you’re good with melee combat. Further, the stances addGhosts of Tsushima is the best assassins creed game, no contest. It’s clearly inspired by Ubisoft’s, series but This game has so much more heart in it, and in its first outing outperformed Ubisoft. First, the gameplay is fun. If you wanna go frontal assault or sneak around stabbing mongols, tou can do it. Frontal assault is viable if you’re good with melee combat. Further, the stances add a lot of variety to the game, having you change depending on the enemy type you’re facing. The weapons and customization options are massive! You get your money’s worth in he game. For the first time in a decade plus, I am going to do every side quest and get the platinum trophy. While missions can get repetitive, the world combat and story make me want to play all of it. This is the best open world assassins creed game ever, no contest. My favorite part about this game is the story and setting. This is a beautiful game, dealing with complex issues like war crimes, honor, and politics. The characters are very believable, with Sensek ishimawa having the most interesting story arc. This is a game we needed in 2020. Well done Sucker punch.… Expand
  27. Fgu5_
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    Beautiful graphics with an immersive, interesting story. The characters are well written and are fun to watch. The gameplay is smooth, satisfying and very fun, especially the combat which is unique and complex. The navigating system, which uses the wind, is one of the best and most interesting I’ve ever seen. Buy it.
  28. RickeyG1
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Man Sucker Punch did an amazing good with this game!!!.it's so fun Jin Sakai cool protagonist, growing up loving samurai movies i love this game this is my GOTY for sure if you haven't played it yet what are you waiting for!!!
  29. Candles2000
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I think this is the best game I have ever played and I've been gaming for over 20 years.

    Gameplay: The combat is incredibly fun. Parrying or dodging at the perfect moment feels great. This is good because there is a lot of combat in this game and I never got bored of it. I'm still playing the game after finishing it, which I never do. The combat is similar to AC: Odyssey but it looks    I think this is the best game I have ever played and I've been gaming for over 20 years.

    Gameplay: The combat is incredibly fun. Parrying or dodging at the perfect moment feels great. This is good because there is a lot of combat in this game and I never got bored of it. I'm still playing the game after finishing it, which I never do. The combat is similar to AC: Odyssey but it looks and feels even better.

    Graphics: Amazing. The best I've seen so far on the PS4 (playing on the Pro). This was the first game where I enjoyed hanging out in the world. I didn't feel like I needed to rush to the next mission or whatever because I liked walking around and admiring the scenery.

    Story: I don't focus on the story in games much because they are usually pretty bland but I liked the characters in this game and I found myself actually following the plot.

    Ghost of Tsushima makes you feel like you're in a Kurosawa film. This game is rad. It made me feel like a bad-ass Samurai.    … Expand
  30. Hafizi98
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Good game and storyline Interesting gameplay and good graphic Very recommendable
  31. ChiChibisu
    Aug 27, 2020
    8
    I decided to make this game my first review on metacritic. Now, people may hate me for the fact I didn’t give this game a perfect 10/10, and I get that. This may be one of the best games of this generation. That’s not to say, it didn’t have problems. Since I hate going in depth, les I go too in depth, I’ll keep it short and sweet. This game is amazing, the graphics had me going in photoI decided to make this game my first review on metacritic. Now, people may hate me for the fact I didn’t give this game a perfect 10/10, and I get that. This may be one of the best games of this generation. That’s not to say, it didn’t have problems. Since I hate going in depth, les I go too in depth, I’ll keep it short and sweet. This game is amazing, the graphics had me going in photo mode every 5 minutes, the game is smooth running even on my PS4 I’ve had for 4 years, the combat is fluid and never got boring and the story was a banger. Now, lets get to the cons. The side activities (not the side missions) got really repetitive after a few hours. I never thought I could hate chasing something after a few hours, but I do now. The enemy tracking is **** ridiculous, you could be on the other side of Tsushima and some dude could glide towards you at mach 5 speed. THERE ARE TRAILING MISSIONS IN THIS GAME, that’s a sin on its own. Finally, the camera made me just want to turn off the game. That **** has died from 15 seizures and 21 strokes, just to revive and do it all over again. Its worse than Gravity Rush 2’s camera. Despite all those flaws, I think the game is fantastic, and the PS4 gets to bow out of this generation in a successful way.… Expand
  32. justin7x
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    What an amazing game! An extremely good mix of zen and action masterfully paced at perfect intervals. Visuals are top notch with limitless scenery at every turn. You can really be any kind of Samurai you choose to be while giving respect to the culture and history it's based on. The cherry on top is the sweet sweet gameplay where every slice and parry is so so satisfying. And oh you canWhat an amazing game! An extremely good mix of zen and action masterfully paced at perfect intervals. Visuals are top notch with limitless scenery at every turn. You can really be any kind of Samurai you choose to be while giving respect to the culture and history it's based on. The cherry on top is the sweet sweet gameplay where every slice and parry is so so satisfying. And oh you can make haikus too! And on top of that cherry is another cherry in the form of the upcoming free multiplayer. Suckerpunch really outdid themselves with this IP!… Expand
  33. Unkilledcrowd
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game really blew my mind; at first I wasn’t interested in the game everyone was hyped and waiting for this game while I forgot that it was even a game in development, so one day my brother and I saw a playthrough and my brother wanted to buy it because his birthday was coming up and I was like “ok :“, he bought it and I was like “let’s give it a try”, I wasn’t really feeling it at the beginning but through the course of the game I began to understand why people were so excited for this, it has a really good story about how the samurai code can have flaws and get you to defeat, it explains that, it’s better to save a lot of people by doing the wrong way than save a little amount of people the right way. I will say graphics not that good compared to Tlou2 but story wise well that’s on another level, one thing that was repetitive and tedious were the fox shrines but that affects my rate as my interest in tlou2 story, none. 10/10 game would recommend ummend if you are the singleplayer type of guy/woman.… Expand
  34. malspence
    Aug 27, 2020
    9
    Completed this game the other night, about 4 trophies short of the Platinum. Easily one of the best of the this generations Playstations exclusives, and holds itself alongside Spider-Man, God Of War, Horizon: Zero Dawn and Death Stranding.
    Could actually be one of my favourite games of all time, and easily one of the most beautiful. The Tales Of Tsushima side stories and characters were    Completed this game the other night, about 4 trophies short of the Platinum. Easily one of the best of the this generations Playstations exclusives, and holds itself alongside Spider-Man, God Of War, Horizon: Zero Dawn and Death Stranding.
    Could actually be one of my favourite games of all time, and easily one of the most beautiful. The Tales Of Tsushima side stories and characters were an interesting distraction from the main story. Some of the gameplay elements were a bit repetitve but never lacked fun.

    Looking forward to the upcoming DLC and maybe some further story DLC down the line.    … Expand
  35. Imakeokreviews
    Aug 27, 2020
    9
    If there was an option for decimal points I would definitely give this game a 9.5, the visuals, soundtrack, combat, story, characters, immersion. Everything is good about this game. It’s a must own for any open world or single player enthusiast. There are some minor bug and polish issues but overall this game is nearly perfect
  36. Wildifference
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    I'll make this short, I spend money and play videogames to have fun and escape the depressing realities of life and Ghost of Tsushima have done this in all aspects, not like "that game" if you know what I mean where they literally tricked me with that trailer and they literally made me spend money just to be more depressed!!!.
  37. amiwa85
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Can't get this game when its release, so (luckily) found a used from someone because of his PS4 toast during a thunderstorm. (Guys, Please don't play during a thunderstorm, don't be an idiot, it's just a game). The game is a bit glitchy at some parts but not that bad. Wanted to remove bad aftertaste of TLOU2. But hey, on the bright side, I use TLOU2 as an expensive coaster for my "I hateCan't get this game when its release, so (luckily) found a used from someone because of his PS4 toast during a thunderstorm. (Guys, Please don't play during a thunderstorm, don't be an idiot, it's just a game). The game is a bit glitchy at some parts but not that bad. Wanted to remove bad aftertaste of TLOU2. But hey, on the bright side, I use TLOU2 as an expensive coaster for my "I hate Naughtydog" mug.… Expand
  38. Boofbender
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Outstanding game. Poignant story (with one of the best endings ever), absolutely beautiful graphics. Combat is bloody and brutal as it should be. The lethal difficulty added in one of the updates was a masterstroke, punishing bad habits and rewarding skill. 9.5/10 for me, you can tell the devs put their soul into it and I cant wait for the online co-op.
  39. mrjray2700
    Aug 27, 2020
    9
    This is a great game. The only thing that keeps it from getting a perfect score from me is the fact that the camera can get stuck behind trees during a fight and I have to move it so I can see what I am doing.
    The fighting system is good even though their is no lock on. I am looking forward to the dlc to come out.
  40. SuperSaiyan3985
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    I've been waiting for a good samurai game from Ubisoft for a long time, but they never took Assassin's Creed to Japan, but that doesn't matter anymore. Why? Because Sucker Punch just did it better than they ever could. Ghost of Tsushima is a proper swan song for the PS4. This game has an emotionally riveting story about father and son, the most beautiful vistas I've ever seen in a game,I've been waiting for a good samurai game from Ubisoft for a long time, but they never took Assassin's Creed to Japan, but that doesn't matter anymore. Why? Because Sucker Punch just did it better than they ever could. Ghost of Tsushima is a proper swan song for the PS4. This game has an emotionally riveting story about father and son, the most beautiful vistas I've ever seen in a game, and gameplay that's challenging and addictive. I've been looking forward to this game for a long time and it exceeded all my expectations. Ghost is a perfect antidote to the poison that is TLOU2. You will not regret your purchase.… Expand
  41. ChibiAkuma
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Like all games it has some flaws but they aren't major. Its beautiful, the quests are engaging and interesting. Gameplay is fun. The attention to detail with Japanese culture and history is amazing. Also free multi-player is going to be added.
  42. LCGaster
    Aug 27, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is a fantastic game.

    The gameplay is fun, the world is beautiful and from what I played so far the story is very solid.

    The only problems I have with the game boil down to me nitpicking.

    If the climbing mechanics were more open this would be the game I wish Assassin's Creed would have become.

    Truly a wonderful game, I recommend it to anyone who owns a PS4.
  43. Gunsofthevoid
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Loved every minute of it. The Game may not be skyrim level but the characters are deep and you feel with them, literally going on the journey Jin experiences with him. I will replay this game over and over again. One of my all time favourites.
  44. randomgamerxps4
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing Story and Game play are amazing great game for anyone of the genre
  45. Gilgamesh19
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    If there is one word to describe this game and it's developers is this: Heart
    What Sucker Punch made is a beautiful piece of art that delivers in every aspect from game play and story all the way to an almost painting-worth graphics design. and all those aspects of this game makes it like playing a Kurosawa movie, even from a cultural standpoint (I mean what other game let's you compose    If there is one word to describe this game and it's developers is this: Heart
    What Sucker Punch made is a beautiful piece of art that delivers in every aspect from game play and story all the way to an almost painting-worth graphics design. and all those aspects of this game makes it like playing a Kurosawa movie, even from a cultural standpoint (I mean what other game let's you compose hai-kus)

    To me it's fitting that SP was there to kick start the PS4 and now comes to help close the curtains of this console and prepare us for the next chapter.    … Expand
  46. Tyoung76
    Aug 27, 2020
    9
    I don’t usually come to these sites to give a score or review, but for 1. this game is awesome and fun and highly recommend it.

    And 2. Because of some review bombs from a certain community think I’ll give my support, but the game deserves it in every way.
  47. krispynoken
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Saw the trailer back last year, then a few months ago, and it caught my attention. Word of mouth gets around, and my expectations of this game is right on the dot. Amazing graphics, control mechanics is simple, the story is wonderful, the armors & weapons looks incredible. This makes me want to have a sequel, and I can't wait for the FREE DLC coming out later this year. Ghost of TsushimaSaw the trailer back last year, then a few months ago, and it caught my attention. Word of mouth gets around, and my expectations of this game is right on the dot. Amazing graphics, control mechanics is simple, the story is wonderful, the armors & weapons looks incredible. This makes me want to have a sequel, and I can't wait for the FREE DLC coming out later this year. Ghost of Tsushima is an amazing game that makes me want to play classic ninja/ samurai games like Tenchu & Onimusha again. Highly recommended if you have a PS4.… Expand
  48. hey_joe
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Incredible game! Many trolls compare it to assassin's creed but the difference is like night and day. Open world environment, main quests and side quests keeps you entertained for hours. Sure some side quests are repetitive but not to the point of being exhausting like AC. And there are varied stories and situations behind these side quests.
  49. DragonNyte
    Aug 27, 2020
    9
    Enjoy the story line and game play but the camera positioning sometimes get in the wrong position when fighting.
  50. Kawaken231
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    I was originally going to give the game just a high 8 because the story and gameplay are amazing but the camera is clunky sometimes and the auto tracking system for combat could be tighter like in the arkham games or Spider-man PS4. I'm giving it a 10 strictly because of the review bombing from salty tlou2 fans
  51. jreview
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Excellent game!! Havent played a samurai game in such a long time I completely forgot about that genre all together. Game is worth it.
  52. Leivur
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Enjoyed it more than rdr2. The last of us 2 doesnt hold up against it in any way
  53. Dodius
    Aug 27, 2020
    9
    Beautiful game with a great story. Can get a little buggy and the side missions can get a little repetitive, but those are the only blemishes i can think of to an otherwise great game.
  54. Toketa
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Best game ever, period. Played it 100% twice in a row, different difficulty level. It’s that good.
  55. ArghYaReadyKids
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    Literally capped the genre. an unbelievably beautiful game with a thrilling story and even more exciting gameplay. the fun you have killing tons of Mongols is unrivaled. with each phase of the story you become stronger and more gnarly. been playing games like this one for as long as I remember but none have quite been like this. suckerpunch knocked it out of the park.
  56. Fanboykilling
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    گیم پلی نرم‌ و روان و لذت بخش
    گرافیک فنی بسیار خوب و طراحی هنری بی نقص
    داستان خوب و القای یک اتمسفر عالی در کنار هم جهان زیبای بازی بدون شک در کنار بهترین عناوین جهان باز نسل هشتم قرار میگیره و حتی در مواردی بهتر ظاهر میشه، یک عنوان شگفت انگیز که تجربش برای هر نفر لازمه    گیم پلی نرم‌ و روان و لذت بخش
    گرافیک فنی بسیار خوب و طراحی هنری بی نقص
    داستان خوب و القای یک اتمسفر عالی در کنار هم
    جهان زیبای بازی بدون شک در کنار بهترین عناوین جهان باز نسل هشتم قرار میگیره و حتی در مواردی بهتر ظاهر میشه، یک عنوان شگفت انگیز که تجربش برای هر نفر لازمه
  57. NMCorso47
    Aug 27, 2020
    8
    This game is breathtaking to just look at first off. The world is just great to explore just for the sake of it. The story is exciting for the most part, the combat is fun and engaging (though stealth isn't too satisfying), and the characters are all very good.

    The only place this game really faulters is in its open world design. While i still find enjoyment out of worlds like this,    This game is breathtaking to just look at first off. The world is just great to explore just for the sake of it. The story is exciting for the most part, the combat is fun and engaging (though stealth isn't too satisfying), and the characters are all very good.

    The only place this game really faulters is in its open world design. While i still find enjoyment out of worlds like this, this game uses many of the same elements that too many open world games use these days. A lot of missions tend to get very repetitive, especially when it comes to the many side missions. Many either boil down to traveling to an area to kil enemies or tracking a person that leads to more enemies or even the occassional fetch quest.

    That being said, the game adds enough new elements in the mix to make it stand out. When it comes to exploring, you may come across an animal that leads you to an area of interest, and even the repetitive side quests all tend to have some kind of interesting narrative to them, even if they're present for just a few minutes.

    Overall, this one of my favorite games of the year and I recommend it for anyone who likes action games.    … Expand
  58. dnl41460
    Aug 27, 2020
    9
    I honestly had a difficult time deciding on whether this was a 8 or a 9 until i came to a specific realization. I don't buy games full price at the 59.99 price tag. The last game I remember buying full price was Death Stranding and God of War before that. The potential this game had before release earned a buy and its worth every penny.

    Right off the bat my expectations were high past    I honestly had a difficult time deciding on whether this was a 8 or a 9 until i came to a specific realization. I don't buy games full price at the 59.99 price tag. The last game I remember buying full price was Death Stranding and God of War before that. The potential this game had before release earned a buy and its worth every penny.

    Right off the bat my expectations were high past the "Over 9000" mark for this game. To live my Samurai Champloo fantasy while listening to Nujabes was what I didng think I needed until I played this and even then this game exceeded that expectation with the first five minutes and still blew me away with what I found hours later.

    Dont play this game on an easy difficulty. In my opinion it'll break the immersion. A man that can be blown up, stabbed a hundred times, and turned into a pincushion for arrows would destroy the stakes the story sets. The combat is fun on higher difficultly, I recommend lethal after getting your feet wet on Hard. It's not Dark Souls level of difficult but still a challenge if you let your guard down or get cornered. A game where an arrow to the chest or single sword swipe across the body can kill you, if in regular clothes, makes sense to me and I like that about a game, especially on lethal mode.

    I've faintly stopped to admire the atmosphere of many games just to get to the gameplay but this one had my eyes wide more times than I can count.

    The immersion, feeling like a samurai turned into a man doing wahts necessary to push back the Mongals was on point more times than not. At times i did wish that the story would shift depending on play style but nevertheless enjoyed it from start to finish. The story started and ended at the right now while many other open worlds grew boring because they exceed their necessary play time.

    I found my bugs funny as hell and immersion breaking at times, but loved my experience, the 60+ hours I've thrust into this game, and walking the land as a Samurai in such an unreal world.    … Expand
  59. star2004
    Aug 27, 2020
    5
    let you feel your inner peace after killing many people that’s how reflection works

    love the music
  60. Matthew022900
    Aug 26, 2020
    3
    Nice game at all so many side quest and just enjoying completing some other stuff like shrines, bamboo strikes, haiku, fox den and etc.
  61. Tattyz13
    Aug 26, 2020
    9
    Estupendo juego.
    Buenas mecánicas. Retrata muy cabron el Japón
  62. Colt4569
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    It's not perfect, but it's too good not to be a 10. The combat alone got my heart racing and my excitement through the roof. Add to that a bunch of great fixes and alterations to open world tropes and... 10/10.
  63. Shiondejamir
    Aug 16, 2020
    10
    Impresionante! Espectacular. Emotiva! Un poema samurái! No duden en comprar este juego, vale cada centavo invertido. Y nunca hagan caso de las críticas de la prensa comprada.
  64. metraton
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encanto el juego con la profundidad que te adentra en la historia del juego muy bien ambientado… Expand
  65. dash383535
    Aug 26, 2020
    8
    #DashReviews

    Release Date: 7/17/2020 Completed Game: 7/26/2020 Played Game Time: 70 Hours Spoiler-Free Review Intro From the developer behind Sly Cooper and Infamous franchise comes an unusual departure from the status quo that Sucker Punch Studios is normally accustomed to. A historic fiction game about samurai overcoming the Mongol empire. Samurai games are nothing new to the    #DashReviews

    Release Date: 7/17/2020
    Completed Game: 7/26/2020
    Played Game Time: 70 Hours
    Spoiler-Free Review

    Intro
    From the developer behind Sly Cooper and Infamous franchise comes an unusual departure from the status quo that Sucker Punch Studios is normally accustomed to. A historic fiction game about samurai overcoming the Mongol empire. Samurai games are nothing new to the world of video games but ever since its announcement, I hoped that Sucker Punch could put enough of their own spin on the genre to make something truly special. To my surprise, Sucker Punch has succeeded in most areas that would make this game a hit.

    Story – 3/3
    Jin Sakai, the main protagonist, is tasked to take out a new threat as the Mongols grow ever more brutal. Most of Jin’s closest allies are taken out within minutes, leaving him as one of the last of his kind. Conflicted on whether he should defeat this new threat with honorable samurai tactics or using more questionable methods. It’s an entertaining story about the inner conflict within Jin Sakai and the sacrifices that he might have to make to save his people. Normally most stories within a Feudal Japan era never keep my interested but I was on the edge of my seat for all of the 20-hour adventure. If you’re in it for the story, this is a must-play adventure.

    Gameplay – 3/4
    This is your standard hack and slash affair or so it seems when you first start out. The game consists of having buttons for light and heavy attacks along with blocking/parry moves. The real fun is when learning on how to weave different stances together to make Jin truly unstoppable. Each stance can be switched on the fly and each one is super effective on one particular enemy. Even on hard difficulties, this game feels balanced as it will only kick your ass if you have no clue on how to use the systems put in place. Open world exploration is the best I have seen in any game due to the natural ways you can discover things within the world. Winds blowing in the direction of your objective, foxes and birds guiding you to secrets within the world. You get a sense of how beautiful this world can be and shows you some more peaceful moments before the chaos happens. The only thing I had an issue with was the smaller side missions. There are 3 types of missions, story missions, characters side missions, and regular side missions. The character side missions are a lot of fun as they expand on characters within the main story and give them more to do but regular side missions were bland. The game's full run time of 60 to 70 hours was stretch a bit thin if you’re going to 100% completion. Ghost of Tsushima is still fun in the gameplay department, just expect for it to get a bit bland near the ended mark.

    Technical – 2/3
    The graphics are pretty good. On the level of 2017’s Horizon: Zero Dawn when comparing it to another open-world game. Glitches happen every now again like attacks phasing through enemies or QTE showdowns getting stuck by enemies walking away instead of staying in place. Music is really good but nothing I would seek out after playing the game. Its pretty polish and on the level you would expect from a Sony first-party title.

    Verdict
    Ghost of Tsushima is an amazing samurai game that gets so close to masterpiece status. An engaging story, interesting gameplay mechanics, and amazing open-world design greatly overpower small problems like lackluster side missions and small technical hiccups. This is a must-buy if you own a PS4 as this game will go down as the perfect send-off for AAA games on the PS4.    … Expand
  66. metalthan
    Aug 26, 2020
    6
    Summing the game up: Go from A to B --- kill people --- boring cutscene with pointless dialogue --- Repeat 100x

    How this game gets a 10, is beyond me, really don't get how people rate games (or anything) nowadays. Is it just first impressions or hype? Ghost of Tsushima is game I would maybe have appreciated during the Covid lockdowns, otherwise is actually very boring. Alright, first    Summing the game up: Go from A to B --- kill people --- boring cutscene with pointless dialogue --- Repeat 100x

    How this game gets a 10, is beyond me, really don't get how people rate games (or anything) nowadays. Is it just first impressions or hype? Ghost of Tsushima is game I would maybe have appreciated during the Covid lockdowns, otherwise is actually very boring.

    Alright, first impression was "wow, nice". The game has great graphics, the combat is at first glance awesome and has a very nice flow in it and it's actually very enjoyable because of that. The big plus-point of this game was the great open-world, detailed made and it's supposed to be immersive without any serious HUD.

    But that's it. The game is REALLY REALLY BORING AF. Once you get through the hack-slash-parry flow combat, that's where the fun stops. The story is cliche, characters are totally uninteresting and the dialogues are terrible. I seriously don't care at all what happens next, it's all about go kill some guys, get a stupid boring dialogue, go kill more guys. That sums it up for the "open-world" as well. Besides some uninteresting collectibles, there's nothing else to do besides "go from A to B, kill people, boring cut scene".

    Unless you are a hardcore samurai fanboy/girl, the game isn't that good. Don't pay the full price.    … Expand
  67. CJme
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    fantastic storytelling. Great visuals and graphics (hopefully next-gen upgrades). 10/10
  68. time_
    Aug 26, 2020
    7
    it's a ubisoft game made worse

    terrible pacing, mediocre story, baffling direction, and filled with bugs that while funny, still break my inmersion

    stilll a fun game but the The Last of Us Part II bandwagon overrated this game (and it's not even better than the latter)

    the Far Cry series is not only better but much more fun
  69. BUSTINS_
    Aug 26, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un meh de joc, assassins creed de pony, coses interessants i d'altres per oblidar...
    Pelijocs lineal    … Expand
  70. codeymcgowan
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    10/10 I'd been anticipating this game for a while and am so glad I bought it. It has gotten me back into gaming after about a 5 year hiatus.

    Fingers crossed they make a squeal on the next gen ASAP!
  71. dariogeminis87
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    I was not sure if I should give it a 9 or 10, but I am gonna go for 10 because it is like an oasis in the desert for current games where all of them are and look the same, this ones goes beyond that presenting a good story and beautiful landscapes, which look all different on the 3 different sections, lots of sidequests with their own story. Sucker Punch really put some effort on this gameI was not sure if I should give it a 9 or 10, but I am gonna go for 10 because it is like an oasis in the desert for current games where all of them are and look the same, this ones goes beyond that presenting a good story and beautiful landscapes, which look all different on the 3 different sections, lots of sidequests with their own story. Sucker Punch really put some effort on this game and you can notice it while playing… Expand
  72. darkknightx40
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    brilliant art work and design... great characters.... beautiful graphics.... fun gameplay just a beautiful game and Swansong that ps4 deserves
  73. Brazilian_Light
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    What GREAT GAME!! BEAUTIFUL AS HELL!! SUCKER PUNCH THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS AMAZING GAME!! EVERYTHING ON THIS GAME IS AWESOME THE MAP , THE GAMEPLAY . THE MUSIC !! 10 !!!
  74. Amusket
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Very cool game, I have not finished it yet, but i can tell you that it is awesome because it has a very deep story, awesome graphics, it is not boring while you are playing, I can compare this game with Red Dead Redemption 2 actually.
  75. samurai400z
    Aug 25, 2020
    9
    If you've never watched the last samurai before then you might not get the ending.
    but you know and or somewhat understand Japanese culture and history then the end of this game rings Japanese culture perfection.
    Not only that but the combat is badass amazing
  76. kiskesis
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Gameplay doesn’t have something really new or original, but music, aesthetics and environment and story, are something great! I’m very disappointed that choices that you made in game don’t affect story and environment, but this story... It has something magical thing that you can relax and mediate. Perfect. Gameplay 7/10
    Story, world, aesthetic, thoughts 10/10
  77. vigoroth0402
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely sublime. Everything was perfectly crafted, from the opening cinematic, to the vast open world, all the way to the final battle scene. The voice actors do a wonderful job with line delivery, there is just so much detail and it shows in every aspect of the gameplay. Historical accuracy (for the most part), colourful and varied scenery, supporting characters youThis game is absolutely sublime. Everything was perfectly crafted, from the opening cinematic, to the vast open world, all the way to the final battle scene. The voice actors do a wonderful job with line delivery, there is just so much detail and it shows in every aspect of the gameplay. Historical accuracy (for the most part), colourful and varied scenery, supporting characters you actually want to learn more about, Jin's interaction with the world, and a slew of other amazing gameplay elements. I apologise if this element sounds incoherent, but it's hard to overstate the brilliance of this game, and I will be SHOCKED if it is not at least considered for GOTY.… Expand
  78. LolaAurelia
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    My game of the year of 2020 so far. What an amazing emotional ride from start to finish.
  79. luckyowl135
    Aug 25, 2020
    9
    great game. Definitely one of the best games for ps4. I didn't get bored through the whole game, which is not common
  80. Bandersnatch
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Not often that I play a game and completely fall in love with it, from the incredible cinematic visuals to the intense samurai duels, I was totally lost within the world. 10/10 Worth every penny, did not expect this to come from Sucker Punch so they've proper evolved in every way from the Infamous series.
  81. noobmaster6901
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Absolutely loved the game great story, great visuals, great characters, and a good combat could have been slightly better but still works. Only issues you will face is some glitches but they are trying to improve them with each update. At the end it's a must play game for a PS4 owner have a good day .
  82. kcs4200
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Easily the best game of the year so far and the best game I've played since The Witcher 3. They just need a game mode somewhere between hard and ultra hard. Still, hard mode can be challenging and ultra hard is basically no hit which I had fun with even though it's frustrating.

    Actually created a metacritic account just to review this and make sure people know this game is dope AF.
  83. nadroj90
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Growing up in the 90s and baring witness to some of the greatest games ever has nothing on Ghosts of Tsushima. A game so good coming from a period that created some of the worst games ever is a very refreshing sign that perhaps game publishers are getting it, kudos to sucker punch. The game is built upon a brilliant, nail-biting story that never ceases to amaze. Please, to all those whoGrowing up in the 90s and baring witness to some of the greatest games ever has nothing on Ghosts of Tsushima. A game so good coming from a period that created some of the worst games ever is a very refreshing sign that perhaps game publishers are getting it, kudos to sucker punch. The game is built upon a brilliant, nail-biting story that never ceases to amaze. Please, to all those who play it; take your time with this one, enjoy it, and you will absolutely not regret the purchase. My vote for game of the generation. This is probably my favourite game period...… Expand
  84. Kenshiro13
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    I literally just few minutes ago 100% completed the game.
    The game is absolutely beautiful even with my old OG Ps4 but with a lot of fps drops but surprisingly little in the end.
    Yes, the game is beautiful but what else? Well the combat isn't that excellent but it wasn't bad, it kept me going and slaughtering the enemy in the early game with honor and in the late game I became a ghost    I literally just few minutes ago 100% completed the game.
    The game is absolutely beautiful even with my old OG Ps4 but with a lot of fps drops but surprisingly little in the end.
    Yes, the game is beautiful but what else? Well the combat isn't that excellent but it wasn't bad, it kept me going and slaughtering the enemy in the early game with honor and in the late game I became a ghost who introduced my tanto to their backs. But the duels were fun, I loved them since they striped you away from your ghost weapons and leaving you with the skills that will use your limited amount of resolve and your basic attacks. Admittedly the late game duels can be as easy as you want with Ghost stance but honestly I think it's on purpose, since at this point you are at your strongest so of course you should be able to demolish your enemies.
    The main story had it's moments, mainly being the ones where Jin had to turn his back to everything he had or was going to have. Unless you play it with Japanese, there is a huge lack of emotion and the incorrect subtitles annoyed me more than I want to admit. The side stories were good-ish but the side missions that were given by random peasants tended to be tedious, walk there kill some mongols, return to the peasant, either find out that they lied or mongols killed them.
    The music was also enjoyable, and I think it was well made.
    Honestly I'm just trying as hard as I can to nitpick bad things in the game so I think 10 is warranted, while not perfect it's one of the best games I have played in years. Sure there were some things I wished they would have done, especially after 100% the game. Maybe a small mythic tale type of ending for Jin's and Yuna's stories.
    Small suggestion, play it as RPG start embracing the ghost side when the story also does so it feels more awesome.    … Expand
  85. ZulfikriAnwar76
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best samurai+assasins game i've ever played the world it self is breathtaking the combats are amazing the gameplay is absolutely insane the story is wonderful which player can choose between the two endings so far is a perfect game now i just have to wait for the legends mode and hopefully NG+ cuz i gotta play another walktrough with my sick armour set… Expand
  86. kaltunakar2
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    Best game i have ever played in 34 years...incredible soul ambiance music emotion...i cant belive there is exist such a game like this
  87. Baqer2016
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Ghost of tsushima its a beatiful game agood graphics and detils and a big open world
  88. glittergoose
    Aug 24, 2020
    9
    Such a fun game. And way bigger than I initially expected. Who thought to include a haiku mechanic? Why do I enjoy it so much??? The environment is amazing. Being able to know what direction you need to head by following the wind is majestic. I am relieved every time I'm galloping too fast through the woods when I hit a tree and come to a stop instead of launching myself into space. I'mSuch a fun game. And way bigger than I initially expected. Who thought to include a haiku mechanic? Why do I enjoy it so much??? The environment is amazing. Being able to know what direction you need to head by following the wind is majestic. I am relieved every time I'm galloping too fast through the woods when I hit a tree and come to a stop instead of launching myself into space. I'm sure I will appreciate this less the next time I login to RDR2. Minus one point because sometimes I cannot pet the fox, they have de-spawned when I honor the shrine, so I'd really like that fixed.… Expand
  89. Satch23
    Aug 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sucker punch proves us that when it comes to make open world games they are very experienced. The game is very beautiful when it comes at the nature of the island of tsushima they recreated. The flaws in the game yo can commonly find are the AI that is very deficient sometimes. In terms of gameplay it is very detailed and though the camera can give problems sometimes it does not take out the fun and realistic touch when fighting enemies. Also it has a lot of details about the Japanese culture, and throughout the story is very well presented the brutality of the of war.… Expand
  90. Casualgamer0078
    Aug 24, 2020
    9
    One of the best games I have ever played. Amazing graphics and gameplay and seamless fighting mechanics. The story was easy to follow and kept my attention all the way through. Can't wait for Legends to come out. And imagine not having to pay for customizations. Great job Sucker Punch keep up the amazing work on the game.
  91. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Aug 24, 2020
    8
    Great sony exclusive to end the ps4 run on a high note! One of the best open world games ive played recently. Very smooth controls, fighting, climbing, running all is very fluid and easy to control. I loved the clean HUD and using the wind to guide me to my next target was innovative. Graphics are stunning, best environments I think I have ever seen in an open world game. Story was okGreat sony exclusive to end the ps4 run on a high note! One of the best open world games ive played recently. Very smooth controls, fighting, climbing, running all is very fluid and easy to control. I loved the clean HUD and using the wind to guide me to my next target was innovative. Graphics are stunning, best environments I think I have ever seen in an open world game. Story was ok in my opinion but could be that I just came off playing LoU2 which had amazing and captivating story. The game did suffer from the usual open world tropes. Repetitive side content, even though each side mission did have a unique story, a lot of them are fetch quests. Even though the game suffers from repetitiveness I did find myself going for the platinum trophy as the game shines in so many other areas.… Expand
  92. AlexBraiker1
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    Gameplay:10/10 so addictive and smooth and fluid combat and is NOTHING like sekiro or assassin's creed and the combat movements and samurai traditions and feel in this game is inspired by REAL LIFE SAMURAIS that's why the combat is the most samurai like yet. their inspiration is real life samurais.
    World 10/10 design wise/graphic wise/immersion wise
    Soundtrack 8/10 Tech 10/10 The game    Gameplay:10/10 so addictive and smooth and fluid combat and is NOTHING like sekiro or assassin's creed and the combat movements and samurai traditions and feel in this game is inspired by REAL LIFE SAMURAIS that's why the combat is the most samurai like yet. their inspiration is real life samurais.
    World 10/10 design wise/graphic wise/immersion wise
    Soundtrack 8/10
    Tech 10/10
    The game is easily 9,5-10/10    … Expand
  93. YodaMiyagi
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    I don’t wanna spoil anything but this game it’s simply amazing, it made me jump out of my sit but it also made me cry. Everyone must play it.
  94. Bluespell1
    Aug 24, 2020
    9
    The game looks good I never seen an open world more pretty. The combat is fun when you have a stand off waiting to slash at the right time is so satisfying. Well firing a bow takes some work to get use too The armor look just stunning. you can get dyes to change it's color. The story is ground braking it got to me in the Feels. I feel the game is a must play for any fan of swords,The game looks good I never seen an open world more pretty. The combat is fun when you have a stand off waiting to slash at the right time is so satisfying. Well firing a bow takes some work to get use too The armor look just stunning. you can get dyes to change it's color. The story is ground braking it got to me in the Feels. I feel the game is a must play for any fan of swords, samurai, Sucker punch and Sony. The game is one of those games that stands above 99% of all other games.… Expand
  95. Mysticquincy
    Aug 24, 2020
    9
    A very well made new IP with vast combat mechanics and a great written story. Ending was amazing!
  96. Bassamovic
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    Thank you so much
    I had a lot of fun Dialogues, fights and graphics 100100
    Thank you again
  97. MaximumD
    Aug 24, 2020
    8
    Ghosts of Tsushima is a pretty solid game overall that really just get too samey towards the end. The positives outweigh the negatives:

    -Excellent environmental design. Nice Graphics. The colors are spectacular. Environments are varied. -Great Swordplay really holds everything together. The combat is fun throughout. -Nice tech tree branch will useful new powers to unlock. Really    Ghosts of Tsushima is a pretty solid game overall that really just get too samey towards the end. The positives outweigh the negatives:

    -Excellent environmental design. Nice Graphics. The colors are spectacular. Environments are varied.

    -Great Swordplay really holds everything together. The combat is fun throughout.

    -Nice tech tree branch will useful new powers to unlock. Really does a good job of making you feel like you are becoming a bigger samurai baddass as you move through the game.

    -Some fun side activities like Haikus and Bamboo slicing. These are fun but fleeting.
    -Story is solid.

    -Boss duels are great with an epic standoff before each bout.

    -Decent immersion for exploration with the guiding wind, but it gets old eventually. Nice touch though.

    -Can also forget stealth and call out enemies for a standoff, which is pretty cool. I like how the game gives me the choice with how to deal with a particular situation. Go stealthy or march right up to the gate and call out the fiercest warrior of the group for a one on one showdown. Very epic.

    -Exploration is also fairly solid. The game does not hold your hand as much as other open world games and there are some nice environments to discover.

    And although there many little great details that add to overall enjoyment of this game, like lots of outfit customizing, in the end the game suffers from much of the same faults that the open world rpg genre is known for.

    -Not enough variety in missions and side missions are basically all the same variation of one mission.
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    Tailing missions are here. Tail an enemy to a location without being seen. Boring and dumb. Overall the structure of the missions are very similar to Ubisoft open world titles with some small exceptions. Ie., go to location and free outpost, save hostages, etc, etc,. Unique missions are quite low in number.

    -Enemies are very low on variety and it's gets to the point were you are just bored. You will see guys with swords, Swords and Shields, bows, and spear type weapons. Eventually bomb throwers appear too but they are basically archers. For each type, there is also a Brute variant, which is basically a big version of the aforementioned types. And that's it. It gets old fighting these same old guys non stop.

    -Craftable loot has made into this game as well. Gather up tons of stuff to upgrade gear. It's tedious now and forever. Also, tons of collectibles lying around that are absolutely pointless like in any other open world game.

    -Platforming is very basic and gimicky. Nothing new here.

    -Stealth is very by the numbers. If you've played AC series you know what to expect. Hid in tall grass or on a rooftop and then stab guys in the back. Unlock more powers like stab two people at once, LOL. Then unlock option to stab THREE people in the back. More LOLs. The one cool thing is you can stab guys through bamboo doors. It never gets old. But the rest is just blah. AI is dumb as a rock. It's more fun to approach openly and duel and skip the stealth part.

    -Oh yeah, there are forced stealth sections, LOL.

    There are a few other minuses but honestly, the immersion, story, and swordplay really make the game shine, and it's polished. I have not seen any bugs. Not one so far. It's very solid Samurai epic with a lot of style, so I can definitely recommend a buy here. I just really wish one these companies would figure out a way to overhaul the mission structure in these open world games. The genre really needs to move forward. Zelda:BOTW and RDR2 did it better, but this is still a very solid game.    … Expand
  98. Winding68
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    This is the game all the other open world stealth/fighting games want to be but did not achieve. Truly amazing gameplay, swordplay and stealth. A emmersive storyline with good characters and good voice acting on top. It’s up there with Zero Dawn and mgsV. And the navigation system is hands down the cleanest you will ever find. In fact, most other games should consider adopting it. LastlyThis is the game all the other open world stealth/fighting games want to be but did not achieve. Truly amazing gameplay, swordplay and stealth. A emmersive storyline with good characters and good voice acting on top. It’s up there with Zero Dawn and mgsV. And the navigation system is hands down the cleanest you will ever find. In fact, most other games should consider adopting it. Lastly the beauty is unparalelled. Hoping for a new game+ Update.… Expand
  99. Araqel16
    Aug 24, 2020
    9
    Good story, Great gameplay , insane visuals and veery little annoying bugs )
  100. Lucky5CIaptrap
    Aug 24, 2020
    5
    Boring story, very boring side quests but the combat system is okay. There are too less details in this game and it seems that sucker punch didn't pay any effort
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#19 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#2 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#5 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 122 Critic Reviews

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