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  1. Jan 18, 2023
    5
    Side-quests and boss-fights struggle with severe repetitiveness, and the side-activities scattered throughout the world, although varied, are monotonous and basic. Nonetheless, Ghost of Tsushima provides a simple but extremely engaging combat system that creates a wonderful tension with its fast-paced flow and focus on methodical reactivity, with many additional abilities and toolsSide-quests and boss-fights struggle with severe repetitiveness, and the side-activities scattered throughout the world, although varied, are monotonous and basic. Nonetheless, Ghost of Tsushima provides a simple but extremely engaging combat system that creates a wonderful tension with its fast-paced flow and focus on methodical reactivity, with many additional abilities and tools allowing for satisfying growth. Framing the gameplay, a beautifully crafted historical setting and serviceable plot. Expand
  2. Jan 17, 2023
    0
    Excruciatingly long introduction with unskippable cutscenes, then onto boring and repetitive "kill wave after wave of enemies" missions and world events. Combat is atrocious when you're not fighting the camera (which is most of the time) and the whole standoff gimmick seems completely pointless - it adds nothing.
  3. Jan 17, 2023
    10
    Wow!! Just wow!! What an amazing experience. I am currently playing the game and i am highly addicted to it. I can't stop playing it. I played through most of the side quest I haven't even touched the story quest yet and i am truly amazed. The gameplay is so smooth and fun. There are many things to discover and learn. New techniques, new armour, upgrading your tool and much much more.Wow!! Just wow!! What an amazing experience. I am currently playing the game and i am highly addicted to it. I can't stop playing it. I played through most of the side quest I haven't even touched the story quest yet and i am truly amazed. The gameplay is so smooth and fun. There are many things to discover and learn. New techniques, new armour, upgrading your tool and much much more. Those with negative reviews did not play the game!! It is literally impossible to hate it. Expand
  4. Jan 17, 2023
    9
    I love this game.Combat system is amazing,open world-BRILLIANT,one of the best one worlds.Ending is also very good.1v1 duels are very well made,progress system also.Jin is very well written character and oh boy,Kenji is THE BEST.
    Beautiful music.Great game,worth to play.
  5. Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Creative and inspired masterpiece. The atmosphere the game creates is breathtaking and the story is amazing but you have to play it with japanese audio (+ english subtitles) in order to catch all of its magic trust me. Graphics and visuals are outstanding. The story, the dialogues and the well written characters are so deep, emotional and meaningful - this is not your average killing game.Creative and inspired masterpiece. The atmosphere the game creates is breathtaking and the story is amazing but you have to play it with japanese audio (+ english subtitles) in order to catch all of its magic trust me. Graphics and visuals are outstanding. The story, the dialogues and the well written characters are so deep, emotional and meaningful - this is not your average killing game. Can't get any better than this. Especially the ending brings tears to my eyes and is probably the best ending of any video games. One of the greatest video game masterpieces of all time. Expand
  6. Jan 12, 2023
    10
    I have had this game for a while now and it did not disappoint. This is my first platinum trophy and getting it was pretty fun. Its a really good game, the story is decent, the visuals are amazing (i played on ps4) the combat is also very nice and i liked the exploration, pretty diverse, fun and interesting places. The character customization is also decent, being pretty rewarding to do aI have had this game for a while now and it did not disappoint. This is my first platinum trophy and getting it was pretty fun. Its a really good game, the story is decent, the visuals are amazing (i played on ps4) the combat is also very nice and i liked the exploration, pretty diverse, fun and interesting places. The character customization is also decent, being pretty rewarding to do a lot of side quests. Personally, I like the exploration map a lot simple but it has everything you need (apart from minor collectibles) but there are a few spots in the map that you can't go to freely because of the story but that is pretty rare.So if you don't have anything to spend some money on I would recommend this game. Expand
  7. Jan 11, 2023
    9
    I’m convinced people have absolutely no idea what makes a game good. As time goes on, younger generations don’t appreciate anything. If they can’t watch a 20-hour cutscene and they have to actually think at all, then they hate the game. Anyone comparing this to Assassin’s Creed should have their head examined and their mouth slapped.

    Ghost of Tsushima should have a 93 Metacritic, not an
    I’m convinced people have absolutely no idea what makes a game good. As time goes on, younger generations don’t appreciate anything. If they can’t watch a 20-hour cutscene and they have to actually think at all, then they hate the game. Anyone comparing this to Assassin’s Creed should have their head examined and their mouth slapped.

    Ghost of Tsushima should have a 93 Metacritic, not an 83. It’s a beautiful game with a compelling story, good characters, responsive combat, great character development and an beautiful world to traverse. It is set in the 13th century, so I’m not sure what people think they will find in the world. And as long as we are trying to say the world and locations in this game are boring, then I can say the same thing about Elden Ring. I’m literally dumbfounded at the 83 Metacritic. I’m not, however, surprised at the low user scores. Afterall, people are idiots…
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  8. Jan 9, 2023
    9
    Great story and the gameplay was really amazing and never gets boring. Not to mention the amazing open world. Sucker punch really did a great job!
  9. Jan 7, 2023
    10
    I love this game so much, the environment, animations , the characters...
    I recommend it
  10. Jan 4, 2023
    8
    Open world abbastanza classico, con uno stile grafico molto ispirato con paesaggi davvero d'impatto.
    Gameplay e sistema di combattimento molto valido, vario e tecnico, pieno di approcci e soluzioni diverse.
    Trama molto lineare, forse anche troppo.
    Longevo e con un livello di difficoltà ben calibrato.
    Non un capolavoro, ma un titolo solidissimo.
  11. Jan 4, 2023
    6
    It's a good game but too much of it is a slightly better version of a modern AC game. World is empty and lifeless. You only have like 5 different enemy types. Side quests are ok but repeatable . Other side activities are taken straight from a Ubisoft modern open world game so they are really bad. Main story is good but nothing special with really boring and bland characters except JinIt's a good game but too much of it is a slightly better version of a modern AC game. World is empty and lifeless. You only have like 5 different enemy types. Side quests are ok but repeatable . Other side activities are taken straight from a Ubisoft modern open world game so they are really bad. Main story is good but nothing special with really boring and bland characters except Jin Sakai. Combat and graphics are good but stealth combat is really bad. Enemy AI is not good and stealth gameplay lacks mechanics like picking up bodies and hiding them even though the game is mainly about becoming a ninja. Overall ,Ghost of Tsushima is just an ok game but i am pretty sure if it was made by Ubisoft people would trash on it how repeatable it is like their every open world game. Expand
  12. Jan 3, 2023
    10
    One of the best gaming experience ever.
    Thank you PlayStation
    Best samurai game...
  13. Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  14. Dec 30, 2022
    10
    Simplemente muy bonito y emotivo y esas pequeñas referencias a otros juegos de Playstation
  15. Dec 29, 2022
    9
    So good and beautiful Game
    Graphics , lore ,story , gameplay ,music
    So goood
    Story could be better Just for that 9
  16. Dec 29, 2022
    8
    Das Kampfsystem gehört zu dem besten die ich kenne. Die Story ist solide. Abzug gibt es bei den Charakteren.
  17. Dec 29, 2022
    9
    Superb art direction, a good narrative and attractive story. Iconic shots inspired in oriental classic films such as Rashomon (in the use of black and white, katana duels, etc...). The gameplay is also interesting, with some different combat styles that the game makes you to use in a quite intelligent way. None of them is better or worse, just more or less convinient, depending on theSuperb art direction, a good narrative and attractive story. Iconic shots inspired in oriental classic films such as Rashomon (in the use of black and white, katana duels, etc...). The gameplay is also interesting, with some different combat styles that the game makes you to use in a quite intelligent way. None of them is better or worse, just more or less convinient, depending on the enemy or the situation. And finally, the map has its little innovations, with the wind showing you the path instead of using ubisoft-type marks. Ot's not a big deal, but hey, it's something.
    I didn't quite get the mark of the press, which I feel it was quite low for a huge, beautiful, GREAT game like this one.
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  18. Dec 29, 2022
    7
    Really medicore game, and ubisoft sandbox clone if you will. Absolutely nothing interesting or new brought to the table, really poor combat philosophy (stances that determine if you do damage at all), nonsensical plot based of completely false premise, actively punishing for using most fun gameplay that is stealth. If new AC or Far Cry titles get a 5 from people, i see absolutely nothingReally medicore game, and ubisoft sandbox clone if you will. Absolutely nothing interesting or new brought to the table, really poor combat philosophy (stances that determine if you do damage at all), nonsensical plot based of completely false premise, actively punishing for using most fun gameplay that is stealth. If new AC or Far Cry titles get a 5 from people, i see absolutely nothing in GoT that could give it more than a 7. Expand
  19. Dec 29, 2022
    10
    Dividindo o jogo em partes relevantes:

    - Gráficos: os gráficos são excelentes na plataforma PlayStation 4 base. As texturas são suaves, quase não se nota cerrilhados em partes mais distantes do cenário. O Draw Distance é ótimo, com renderização do que é mais importante ao longe, sem tanta perda de detalhes. - Desempenho: o desempenho no PlayStation 4 base se apresentou primoroso
    Dividindo o jogo em partes relevantes:

    - Gráficos: os gráficos são excelentes na plataforma PlayStation 4 base. As texturas são suaves, quase não se nota cerrilhados em partes mais distantes do cenário. O Draw Distance é ótimo, com renderização do que é mais importante ao longe, sem tanta perda de detalhes.

    - Desempenho: o desempenho no PlayStation 4 base se apresentou primoroso rodando numa faixa de 30fps quase que cravados, com pouquíssimas quedas para algo em torno de 29fps.

    - História: a história se desenvolve de maneira suave e possui aprofundamento que provê imersão.
    - Cultura: mesmo feito por uma turma do Ocidente, o aprofundamento da cultura Oriental é incrível! Em cada artefato, colecionável e itens que se pode coletar no jogo você aprende sobre a história do japão, sobre os mongóis e os conflitos da era Xogunato.

    Minhas considerações finais são de que o título possui tudo que um videogame precisa, diversão, profundidade e muitas horas de jogatina se você resolver platinar (o que super-recomendo)!
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  20. Dec 28, 2022
    0
    Visually it's really nice, the gameplay works well (althought it gets really boring after a while). But I did not enjoy my time with it. Everything is bleak and depressing. And at the end of the day, enjoying it is the most important part.
  21. Dec 28, 2022
    10
    To the collection of masterpieces!

    Однозначно в колекцию шедевров! Шикарная графика и физика игры.
  22. Dec 26, 2022
    10
    Excelente juego y mejor apartado gráfico! La historia está super bien guiada y en ningún momento el juego se torna tedioso.
  23. Dec 26, 2022
    10
    This was the best game of 2020. It also has some of the best sword fighting mechanics I have ever seen. Don't Get me started on the story about a saimiri giving up everting to save his people and losing his farther as well such a amazingly told game OMG.
  24. Dec 25, 2022
    5
    a 9, are we crazy? Few open worlds have bored me as much as this one. It does not innovate at all in terms of combat mechanics or exploration. The rewards are inconsequential and bland. the rpg part is BAD and inconsequential too (it doesn't matter how you're equipped, the character feels the same with slight changes, which they learn from the Witcher 3, for example. Besides, you cana 9, are we crazy? Few open worlds have bored me as much as this one. It does not innovate at all in terms of combat mechanics or exploration. The rewards are inconsequential and bland. the rpg part is BAD and inconsequential too (it doesn't matter how you're equipped, the character feels the same with slight changes, which they learn from the Witcher 3, for example. Besides, you can change your build in the middle of a fight in the face of a guy... oh my... Stealth as bad as in most games. Combat skills are BROKEN! You do it and they never fail, it doesn't matter if the opponent defends himself, they are automatic. The postures are a graceless rock-paper-scissors! They are millions of light years from Nioh! Game that they have tried to copy in this sense with very little success. Only except for the technical section and history. For that reason alone, he finished it for me, and with great difficulty. In 2015 it wouldn't have been bad, in 2021 it's just BAD. Zelda BOTW, whitcher 3... those are open worlds with personality. this one doesn't deserve more than a 6 for the effort Expand
  25. Dec 25, 2022
    10
    I rarely give games 10/10 but this one completely earned it. The game did so many things correctly i thought was impossible when i first picked up the game. The combat is extremely engaging and never felt repetitive to me. You have 4 different sword stance styles that all functions differently based on situations. The world feels very alive as you will pretty much always see peasantsI rarely give games 10/10 but this one completely earned it. The game did so many things correctly i thought was impossible when i first picked up the game. The combat is extremely engaging and never felt repetitive to me. You have 4 different sword stance styles that all functions differently based on situations. The world feels very alive as you will pretty much always see peasants getting attacked by the enemy and you have the choice to save them. You could also liberate enemy bases to give those peasants a new home. The characters in this game are also very well written. The side quests also has a lot of meaning to them but some of them are very similar to each other but it was still fun doing them so it wasn’t that bad. I never expected this game to give you so many armor sets and tools to allow you to decide how you want to play. There are armor sets that boost things like stealth, melee damage, or make your other weapons stronger. I definitely recommend this game. Expand
  26. Dec 25, 2022
    10
    Simplesmente incrível!Fui uma exelente experiência com uma trilha sonora absurda!
  27. Dec 25, 2022
    9
    this one i was expecting to be a soulless boring game and was super surprised to see how good it is. solid gameplay, beautiful as hell, full of different side quests and mini games.
  28. Dec 24, 2022
    10
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  29. Dec 23, 2022
    10
    My goodness, if it wasn't for Sonys stellar 1st party titles like Ghost of Tsushima I'd have already stopped gaming. Visual presentation is phenomenal for an open world game, with richly detailed environments peppered with things to do and enemies to fight. Not too much, but not tool little. The world feels lived in and realistic, driven by outstanding visuals, excellent performances,My goodness, if it wasn't for Sonys stellar 1st party titles like Ghost of Tsushima I'd have already stopped gaming. Visual presentation is phenomenal for an open world game, with richly detailed environments peppered with things to do and enemies to fight. Not too much, but not tool little. The world feels lived in and realistic, driven by outstanding visuals, excellent performances, tight polished combat and a focused, well written story.

    Combat mechanics and encounters are literal perfection allowing the player to alternate between Assassins Creed style stealth or open combat initiated in a "Samurai standoff". 4 separate, easy to switch between stances for each enemy type can be earned and in combination with dodge and parry mechanics allow the player to effortlessly engage anything (and any number of enemies) the game throws at you.

    Upgrades are integrated into the world via hot springs, bamboo "strikes" and several others lending to the immersion and are intuitive and easy to understand. The map is regularly updated with waypoints and points of interest (ie, the game respects your time)

    Armor sets, sword sets, dyes, upgrade trees for weapons, armor and all skills round out one of the most feature complete and polished games ever made. Modern and polished, fast paced and tight, rewarding combat. You will absolutely immerse into the world and feel like an unstoppable samurai by the end of the game.

    Literal perfection.
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  30. Dec 19, 2022
    5
    I played Ghost of Tsushima in 2021 and thought it was an average game that I was neutral towards.
  31. Dec 18, 2022
    9
    An amazing underrated game. The visuals are amazing, the art directions of this game has to be one of the best so far. The combat feels amazing and the world is solid. It's true that it is not a revolutionary open world but with a great addition such as the wind mechanic.

    I would recommend this game to everyone that has a PS4.
  32. Dec 17, 2022
    7
    While definitely not a bad game, it's character development is very disappointing, the sidequests are uninteresting, the combat is tedious and the open world is repetitive.

    The graphics are possibly the best I've ever seen in a game so far and the art direction is amazing. I also love that the game ditched the minimap to make space for the beautiful world. This could have been a
    While definitely not a bad game, it's character development is very disappointing, the sidequests are uninteresting, the combat is tedious and the open world is repetitive.

    The graphics are possibly the best I've ever seen in a game so far and the art direction is amazing. I also love that the game ditched the minimap to make space for the beautiful world.

    This could have been a masterpiece had the developers had the balls to implement original gameplay, instead of playing like every RPG I've ever played.
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  33. Dec 15, 2022
    9
    Если вы ждали игру про ассасинов в самурайском сеттинге то вот она. Здесь присутствуют та же самая дрочильня что и у юбисофт по зачистке аванпостов. единственное что юбики бы не упустили возможности испортить игру анальной монетизацией скинчиками и тремя платными дополнениями.
    В игре хороший визуал, не душная прокачка, и приятная боевка с 4мя боевыми стойками. Серьезным минусом считаю
    Если вы ждали игру про ассасинов в самурайском сеттинге то вот она. Здесь присутствуют та же самая дрочильня что и у юбисофт по зачистке аванпостов. единственное что юбики бы не упустили возможности испортить игру анальной монетизацией скинчиками и тремя платными дополнениями.
    В игре хороший визуал, не душная прокачка, и приятная боевка с 4мя боевыми стойками. Серьезным минусом считаю отсутствие возможности отрубать конечности и в целом не достаточная жестокость игры. Средневековая война здесь довольно прилизанная, да и сам герой очень карикатурный, что начинает надоедать ближе к концу.
    В целом же игра довольно годная, да и самурайский сеттинг сильно подкупает.
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  34. Dec 15, 2022
    10
    Let me tell you, this game will make you badass, and this is honestly the most fun ive had from a western RPG. The scenery is stunning, the story is beautiful, and the combat is fun as hell. Honestly one of my favorite games of all time.
  35. Dec 14, 2022
    10
    Excellent game, perfect controls, great story and voice acting, tons of customization. Epic!
  36. Dec 14, 2022
    5
    Just not everyones cup of tea.
    Definitely overhyped and overrated tho. It becomes very repetitive and a chore very quickly, very slow moving from point to point, not a lot to do but the same camps over and over, nothing interesting in the island to explore and awful dialogue story cutscenes THAT CANT BE SKIPPED (by choice of devs)
    That last bit was the breaking point for me and the
    Just not everyones cup of tea.
    Definitely overhyped and overrated tho. It becomes very repetitive and a chore very quickly, very slow moving from point to point, not a lot to do but the same camps over and over, nothing interesting in the island to explore and awful dialogue story cutscenes THAT CANT BE SKIPPED (by choice of devs)
    That last bit was the breaking point for me and the beautiful visuals and at times fun stealth and combat were not enough to keep me coming back for more.
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  37. Sep 12, 2021
    7
    When Ghost of Tsushima was announced few years ago, I was very interested in playing it. Unfortunately, as time passed by, I started losing interest.
    It's been more than a year since Ghost of Tsushima came out and I finally decided to give it a try.
    It might come off as a surprise to some of you, but the narrative is a mixed bag in my opinion. While the premise is interesting, the
    When Ghost of Tsushima was announced few years ago, I was very interested in playing it. Unfortunately, as time passed by, I started losing interest.
    It's been more than a year since Ghost of Tsushima came out and I finally decided to give it a try.
    It might come off as a surprise to some of you, but the narrative is a mixed bag in my opinion. While the premise is interesting, the conclusion is predictable - albeit beautiful - and I couldn't get emotionally invested to certain plot points because the delivery wasn't engaging at times. Overall, Ghost of Tsushima's story is alright; it's not bad but it's not very good either.
    The gameplay is amazing though; it's probably my favorite part of the game! it's varied, it's challenging, it looks cinematic and it feels very satisfying.
    The music is great, the cinematography is fantastic and the visuals are some of the best I've seen in any videogame.
    Also, I love the way this game utilizes the touch pad.
    As I said before, the world looks gorgeous, however, the quest design is monotonous for the most part.
    The characters are likable and their Tales are quite intriguing, but most of them are forgettable.
    The stealth lacks depth and there are surprisingly many forced stealth quests in the story.
    Lastly, there's not enough enemy variety and the unskippable dialogue makes the dull side-quests even more tedious.

    Pros:
    + Serviceable plot
    + Exciting and cinematic gameplay
    + Really good music
    + Superb visuals & cinematography
    + Fascinating utility of the touch pad

    Cons:
    - Weak storytelling & unmemorable characters
    - Repetitious quest design
    - Shallow and forced stealth
    - Poor enemy variety & unskippable dialogue

    Narrative: 6/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Content: 7/10
    Characters: 5/10
    Music: 8/10
    Graphics/Audio: 10/10

    Final Rating: 7/10
    - Good -
    Despite the fair amount of flaws, Ghost of Tsushima is still a good game; it's fun to play, it looks and sounds incredible, it has a decent plot, some cool mechanics and a massive map filled with content.

    Do I recommend it?:
    Yes but I'd recommend it mostly to people who enjoy playing Open World games.
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  38. Dec 5, 2022
    5
    Graficznie gra jest zrobiona bardzo fajnie, fabuła główna tez spoko, ale te misje poboczne to jakiś dramat. Odbijanie obozów zajętych przez mongołów, ciągła powtarzalność tylko inne lokacje, nuda... Nie wiem czym tak bardzo się ludzie zachwycają. Osobiście uważam, że ta gra to średniak,,,,
  39. Dec 4, 2022
    8
    This was the sword fighting I always wanted and needed. Thank the gods for this beautiful and fun game.
  40. Dec 4, 2022
    8
    It's a great samurai game, the combat system is really good and engaging, the animations, the graphics and the art style are amazing. The open world activities don't suck, and the side quest are decent. The parts where this game fails are the weak story, the mediocre characters and the awful pacing.
  41. Dec 1, 2022
    10
    Great! Interesting character development in a situation when following Bushido codex and family tradition would lead to unavoidable defeat.
    Everything backed up with smooth fight mechanics and balanced difficulty level.

    And it looks amazing even on PS4 slim.
  42. Nov 29, 2022
    9
    Mais um jogo lindo e muito divertido. Espero que a continuação supere este em IA dos inimigos, Qualidade das texturas e mais opções de exploração
  43. dty
    Nov 28, 2022
    10
    Awesome game. Loved everything about it from the gameplay down to the atmosphere.
  44. Nov 27, 2022
    10
    This game is so great that it made me discover that one of my best friends has a minor brain disease. 10/10
  45. Nov 27, 2022
    9
    JUEGAZOOOOO, probablemente sea de mis favoritos pero no se si mi lado weeb me este cegando.
  46. Nov 23, 2022
    9
    One of the best games I've played in a while! I absolutely LOVE this game! No grinding, no loots, no cheap deaths or cheap mechanics. The game is challenging but always fair. Also, this is one of the most beautiful games on the PS4! I only gave it a 9 instead of 10 because it can get a little repetitive while clearing the map.

    The free expansion and free online DLC is just the cherry on
    One of the best games I've played in a while! I absolutely LOVE this game! No grinding, no loots, no cheap deaths or cheap mechanics. The game is challenging but always fair. Also, this is one of the most beautiful games on the PS4! I only gave it a 9 instead of 10 because it can get a little repetitive while clearing the map.

    The free expansion and free online DLC is just the cherry on top of a great game.

    Thank you everyone who worked on this game. You guys did an awesome job. Please make a sequel haha.
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  47. Nov 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ótimos gráficos, jogabilidade viciante, história emocionante em vários aspectos, Sucker Punch está de parabéns. Expand
  48. Nov 21, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. assassins creed japan is a pretty good game. I did not expect the story to be this good when i played it. Customisation is virtually endless as you can look freaking dope in this game. The graphics are a treat to see and it baffles me that i was playing on a ps4 slim given how amazing the graphics were. With that said the game did not cheap out on the gameplay and its really good. However the sidequests can feel very tiring to do sometimes and the endless horse rides are abit strange. I dont like how some character models are presented but hey, still a pretty solid game with little bugs. Good experience overall with an engaging story. Expand
  49. Nov 21, 2022
    10
    One of the most amazing games ever created , thanks sony for this masterpiece
  50. Jul 21, 2022
    9
    Идеальный ассассин лайк с атмосферной японией. Боёвка тупа топ, квесты в целом тоже но сюжет под конец совсем сдувается, на титрах в голове была только оценка восемь. Чисто на интуитивном уровне.
  51. Nov 20, 2022
    6
    This game is extremely overated and here's why. The story is great but complain is disappointing. For starters the Ps5 upgrade is basically the same as the PS4 version so don't waste your money if you already own it. Standoffs have no guide. On YouTube it shows when to press triangle and for me it doesn't ? I even changed the settings to show extra combat tips or whatever and it didn'tThis game is extremely overated and here's why. The story is great but complain is disappointing. For starters the Ps5 upgrade is basically the same as the PS4 version so don't waste your money if you already own it. Standoffs have no guide. On YouTube it shows when to press triangle and for me it doesn't ? I even changed the settings to show extra combat tips or whatever and it didn't work.
    It leads you into unbeatable bosses not telling you that it's unbeatable. I hate it when games do this. It's like someone giving you something and then taking it away after. Gameplay feels like something from PS3. Graphics are -b at best. Combat works alright although parrying is basically pointless as it's high risk and low reward. Just block. Story is quite good but little to short.
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  52. Nov 18, 2022
    10
    This game is literally a masterpiece. Best open-world game I've played since Red Dead Redemption 2, and that's saying something! You play as Jin Sakai, as he goes to war as the infamous "Ghost Of Tsushima" , against treacherous Mongol invaders invade the Island nation of Japan (Tsushima Island to be exact). There are countless playstyles, such as assassinating your foes from the shadow, orThis game is literally a masterpiece. Best open-world game I've played since Red Dead Redemption 2, and that's saying something! You play as Jin Sakai, as he goes to war as the infamous "Ghost Of Tsushima" , against treacherous Mongol invaders invade the Island nation of Japan (Tsushima Island to be exact). There are countless playstyles, such as assassinating your foes from the shadow, or going in headfirst into battle as a proud samurai warrior of clan Sakai. Nonetheless, this game has something for everyone. It's tale is a fictional depiction of Japanese history, telling the tale of honor, family, friendship and justice - Did I also mention the cutscenes? Absolutely mind-boggling game. Expand
  53. Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Everything a game should be. a 10 out of 10 surely.
    SUCKER PUNCH GEM

    mono no aware
  54. Nov 15, 2022
    10
    THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING OPEN WORLD GAME I'VE EVER PLAYED EVER! Exquisite gameplay, state-of-the-art graphics and a story that will leave you with your mouth open!! You can duel against other Mongolians and defeat hordes of them, you can do parkour (very similar to God of War), and have many moments of relaxation, satisfaction... A LOT OF THINGS TO DO!! A game of 10!!! The best recommendedTHIS IS THE MOST AMAZING OPEN WORLD GAME I'VE EVER PLAYED EVER! Exquisite gameplay, state-of-the-art graphics and a story that will leave you with your mouth open!! You can duel against other Mongolians and defeat hordes of them, you can do parkour (very similar to God of War), and have many moments of relaxation, satisfaction... A LOT OF THINGS TO DO!! A game of 10!!! The best recommended open world game for PlayStation players!! It's really, it's amazing!! Expand
  55. Nov 14, 2022
    9
    Exelente juego completo para mi gusto, lindos graficos, la he pasado genial con su combate y disfrutar el juego sin perder el objetivo que es relajarme y pasarmela muy bien.
  56. Nov 14, 2022
    9
    Great story, Amazing visuals and all around really fun combat. There is one BIG problem and that is the camera is very mean and when I do the hot springs as Jin I only get to see his butt and can't turn the camera to see his weeny.
  57. Nov 13, 2022
    10
    One of life time game that none expected anything on them but it was **** dope

    Best side content and exploration ever seen on open world

    Very good fight mecanincs

    Decent story
  58. Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Magnificent game, all i wish in samurai game he is the best of them all, started in the fighting mechanism and go beyond to the authentic behavior of the NPC.
    Thanks you sucker punch!
  59. Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Fist game make me cry for it’s fantastic story ! You feel yourself in Japan as a liberalism samurai ! The environment still makes me laugh and feel happy , the colors in the game , it’s just a valuable art work ! Engine is another surprise for you , makes me feel good, feel scary and feel proud
  60. Nov 11, 2022
    7
    The world design - Great looking. It's a pleasant for the eyes.
    Character customization - I love how I can customize my clothing, and I can upgrade my weapons in a simple way.
    Game play - I love the realism of the swordplay, it makes you feel like a real samurai. Parrying most of the time lacks feedback, I am sure I pressed "L1" to parry an incoming attack but still the enemy can get
    The world design - Great looking. It's a pleasant for the eyes.
    Character customization - I love how I can customize my clothing, and I can upgrade my weapons in a simple way.
    Game play - I love the realism of the swordplay, it makes you feel like a real samurai. Parrying most of the time lacks feedback, I am sure I pressed "L1" to parry an incoming attack but still the enemy can get past it. It feels so frustrating. Unlike in Sekiro where it gets it right.

    Character Interactions - Sometimes the writing is corny, and illogical, and it happens all the time e.g. some peasant I saved said "a samurai, that means lord shimura is rescued" I've been saving everyone since then, how is what you said logical. This stupid interaction happens all the time and I find my self not listening because I can hardly care about their emotions. I meet so many people yet i can't feel their emotions.
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  61. Nov 10, 2022
    9
    This is one of the best PlayStation 4 exclusive games I've ever played. Good graphics, the wind mechanic is interesting and very original, good combat system with bloody death animations on enemies, average story, good soundtrack, and the Japanese artstyle in this game is spectacular and original. The only bad thing about this game is that the missions/side quests like Haikus, CuttingThis is one of the best PlayStation 4 exclusive games I've ever played. Good graphics, the wind mechanic is interesting and very original, good combat system with bloody death animations on enemies, average story, good soundtrack, and the Japanese artstyle in this game is spectacular and original. The only bad thing about this game is that the missions/side quests like Haikus, Cutting Bamboo, Mongol Territories, Sashimono banners, Inari Shrines and Duels are repetitive which makes it feel a bit boring. But it is a very good game. I think this game is not made for everyone, I only recommend this game if you like games set in feudal Japan, in the bloody days of the samurai, or recommended if you like RPGs like Assassin's Creed or The Witcher. For a new IP, I think Sucker Punch Productions did a great job. My personal rating: 9.1/10 Expand
  62. Nov 7, 2022
    7
    This game is a magnificent mess, for every great feature there is something else uninspired and boring; looking at the open world activities and repetitive mission structure. Also lets not mention the extremely easy and cheesable combat among other things.
  63. Nov 3, 2022
    2
    Totally Overrated, the Story isnt sadly that good, really not a Single interesting figure in this, i like Shimura, thats all, all side kicks especially Yuna are just terrible and she's only in the Game to show that Women can be Strong too. Yuna is Ruinen the whole Game to me, The Fight System is very unfair. But it looks beautiful, thats all
  64. Nov 5, 2022
    9
    One word: masterpiece. The best thing for me is the world design. Even though the map is pretty big everything is absolutely beautiful. The combat, oh man the combat, it´s so satisfying. The story gets only better within the progress of the game. There are many dramatically made plot twists and I really fell into the story of the game quickly.
  65. Nov 2, 2022
    10
    Eines der Besten Games auf dem Markt! Story, Musik, Atmosphere, Grafik...alles! 10/10 Unbedingt spielen!!
  66. Oct 30, 2022
    10
    I think this one is in my top 5 games ever played.
    The Visuals are Incredible.
    The gameplay, Level design, Story, Music are amazing.
  67. Oct 28, 2022
    10
    My personal favourite game the director's cut improved upon its perfection to another level of perfection the world is by far the best world for a game its visually stunning and the colours are beautiful the photo mode is perfect with alot of options to make the perfect shot with a little bit of room for trolling the gameplay is amazing with a huge amount of different moves and techniquesMy personal favourite game the director's cut improved upon its perfection to another level of perfection the world is by far the best world for a game its visually stunning and the colours are beautiful the photo mode is perfect with alot of options to make the perfect shot with a little bit of room for trolling the gameplay is amazing with a huge amount of different moves and techniques to unlock with brutal and smooth animations and perfect difficulty as u proceed during the game the side quests and the collectibles are so interesting and versile that u are never bored they are connected with the world and they make it feel so alive also one of the only games that actually makes u care about finding hidden armours and weapons and learning different moves from exploring different places around the map the story is incredible it is do touching and emotional but also very sensible and with just a little bit of choices that could've been more used it feels alive and very connected with side quests so both take part in character development and achieving purpose you get to feel like you are jin sakai you feel his betrayals his beliefs his doubts his connection with his past and his future that he's not sure of the side characters are very well made and perfectly written with stories that make you not only understand them but help them achieve their vengeance and hopes while fighting by your side without being forced to u can just skip most of them the ending is very well done also the iki village side is insanely perfect and connected with the main story as they were one while filling the need for more after finishing the main story the soundtracks are more than perfect overall the game feels alive polished and feels like the developers put their heart into making it absolute masterpiece Expand
  68. Oct 28, 2022
    9
    Definitely the best game in feudal Japan era. Ghost of tsushima is filled with amazing details and it's obvious that this game was made with lot of love and passion. Maybe graphics isn't the best but art style of this game is just breathtaking, lot of stunning views and remarkable sceneries. Story is very interesting but it could be more "human" i wanted to see more "human" interactionsDefinitely the best game in feudal Japan era. Ghost of tsushima is filled with amazing details and it's obvious that this game was made with lot of love and passion. Maybe graphics isn't the best but art style of this game is just breathtaking, lot of stunning views and remarkable sceneries. Story is very interesting but it could be more "human" i wanted to see more "human" interactions and more emotions between characters, everyone is very formal to each other (at least last mission gave me some emotions). I also wanted to see some big cities but unfortunately there isn't any jaw dropping cities. Stealth and combat are very pleasant and are fun to the last minute of the game. World is big and very unique. After 100% the game I could easily say that it was worth every minute. Beautiful game, highly recommend. Expand
  69. Oct 26, 2022
    5
    Way too boring.
    You can shift difficulty on mid playthru, thing that i hate. There's no challenge that way.
    Character looks ugly, specially women.
    Game don't stop holding my hand, which is really annoying.

    Story and art are good.
  70. Oct 21, 2022
    10
    I’ll be honest. I don’t know what you’re doing reading reviews for this game. If you’re reading this to justify buying the game, just do it already. You will NOT be disappointed. Wow! Most games either have a great story but lack gameplay or are great games with a very basic and frankly boring story. Ghost of Tsushima combines both in such a way that you feel the story. Easily one of theI’ll be honest. I don’t know what you’re doing reading reviews for this game. If you’re reading this to justify buying the game, just do it already. You will NOT be disappointed. Wow! Most games either have a great story but lack gameplay or are great games with a very basic and frankly boring story. Ghost of Tsushima combines both in such a way that you feel the story. Easily one of the greatest games of all time. The combat flows beautifully. You are simply drawn in and invest in all of the characters emotionally. If I could give more than 10/10 I would. Expand
  71. Oct 18, 2022
    10
    Fantastic story.
    Magnificent views of Japans country side and challenging fighting.
  72. Oct 17, 2022
    10
    Best Game i've ever played in my life. The Story is pretty Good, the Gameplay is so awesome and the grafic is too beautiful. I would buy also the DLC
  73. Oct 16, 2022
    8
    This game is very fun, the combat is very fun.
    Thats about it really? The only thing that makes me like this game is how fun the combat is, but the rest of the game is quite average AAA ubisoft formula gameplay and narrative
  74. Oct 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game the level design os amusing. history of the good gost of stoshima Expand
  75. Oct 6, 2022
    10
    Juego hermoso,obra maestra,es perfecto buena historia,hermosos gráficos y la pelea que es otro nivel es casi igual de perfecto que ver a Messi con un balón nose que más decir para poder postear estooooo pero el juego vale cada minuto cada segundo cada hora cada día juegenlo es maravilloso nose que más decir para hacer las 5000 palabrassssss tampoco soy poeta para escribir tanto
  76. Oct 6, 2022
    9
    (9/10) - Such a beautiful game. The setting couldn't be better and the story evokes emotions out of the player. Probably the most fun combat system I've ever used.
  77. Oct 1, 2022
    7
    General playerbase opinion on Ghost of Tsushima is massively boosted by the semi-failure of The Last of Us Part II to a major degree, and by weebs to a minor extent.

    Ghost has average Batman/Assassin's Creed combat, average gameplay mechanics, average characters. Locations are alike, missions are all the same: go somewhere, follow someone, kill enemies, press interaction button, kill
    General playerbase opinion on Ghost of Tsushima is massively boosted by the semi-failure of The Last of Us Part II to a major degree, and by weebs to a minor extent.

    Ghost has average Batman/Assassin's Creed combat, average gameplay mechanics, average characters. Locations are alike, missions are all the same: go somewhere, follow someone, kill enemies, press interaction button, kill more enemies.

    The game is not the worst (better than Tlou2) but I don't know whether it's worth the time playing, since this game is pretty long.

    There are some good aspects such as duels and the last monolog is based but that's it.
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  78. Sep 30, 2022
    9
    Incredible game. Great story, great game mechanics and a new and interesting setting. I'm very much looking forward to the devs next game.
  79. Sep 28, 2022
    10
    It’s the most beautiful game I’ve played, and detailed gameplay with many weapons and enemies, I’m excited Sony can make AAA games, undoubtedly.
  80. Sep 26, 2022
    10
    This is one of the greatest games of all time. The characters are great and the journey Jin goes through to become the Ghost is incredible.

    A basic yet captivating story with an emotional conclusion, a great oriental environment and soundtrack. And the game play is just perfect. It flows so smoothly!!!

    A must play for any gamer.
  81. Sep 19, 2022
    9
    Es un juego sublime tiene muy pocos fallos cumple con creces en cada apartado lo recomiendo casi de forma obligatoria a cualquier que tenga ps4
  82. Sep 17, 2022
    0
    Love This Game..
    The Game.. Story, Culture, Haiku, Sauna, Animal, Flute, Art, World Design, Combat Style, Archery, Stealth, Cavalry etc..
    BEYOND EXPECTATION..
    Totally In Love With "GHOST OF TSUSHIMA"
  83. Sep 16, 2022
    2
    Unplayable horrible aim movement. So sluggish and time consuming that every single time you want to look at any direction, which is several hundreds of thousands to a million times on one play though, it takes full second till anything starts really moving. It has so ridiculously slow and bad acceleration system that takes eternity and any sane people needs to wait turning to the edge ofUnplayable horrible aim movement. So sluggish and time consuming that every single time you want to look at any direction, which is several hundreds of thousands to a million times on one play though, it takes full second till anything starts really moving. It has so ridiculously slow and bad acceleration system that takes eternity and any sane people needs to wait turning to the edge of insanity. What kind of d##b a## s##t is that. Whoever develooer decided to do or accept that should ged fired immediately. Also there is no options to fix it. On fastest settings it just is very slow. At slowest, its like do you want to wait retirement or insanity come first. Samurai and ninjagames should be superfast, not slower than a snail. No options to change buttons neither.
    Good graphics get 2 points. Other than that, absolute failure.
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  84. Sep 12, 2022
    9
    a beautiful world, fun combat, and lots to do. without a doubt one of the best sony exclusives ever.
  85. Sep 12, 2022
    0
    I am professional samurai and random fighter is faster than me that i need to avoid his sword. But when i hit him, he can block easily. Nice logic
  86. Sep 10, 2022
    7
    His horse is like donkey. Bladboorne is so much better.
    (Lord siyavash 2020)
  87. Sep 9, 2022
    9
    Great graphics, great sound, fun controls
    Multiplayer was fun.
    I wish there was a sequel.
    Highly recommend.
  88. Sep 8, 2022
    8
    Good game. I really love it. I recommend it to everyone. TLOU: Part II is garbage.
    Thank you Sucker Punch.
  89. Sep 5, 2022
    6
    Pretty good but far from the best. It's basically an Assassin's Creed game with good graphics and actual good combat, however there is a severe lack of animation even in main story cutscenes that gets you out of the story.
  90. Sep 3, 2022
    10
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I findQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I own a PC (built by me), Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, PS3, PS4, PS5, and a Switch. I prefer Playstation due to their focus on narrative games. For scoring, I’ll be using the Gameinformer review scale and of course influenced by my personal opinions.

    (10) Outstanding. A truly elite title that is nearly perfect in every way. This score is given out rarely and indicates a game that cannot be missed.

    I’m surprised Sucker Punch was able to write this good of a story since the infamous series seemed to have a mediocre story. The main character struggles with maintaining his traditions or to do what is necessary to save his country from being taking over. The only thing I wish the developer could have done different is to allow you to choose which of those two paths to take instead of forcing you into one path but I admit that would be difficult to write out both ways. The route they take you on will help you decide on your own morals. The combat was also well done in this game, providing a challenge for those that want one. Sucker Punch made this one innovation that every game should follow suit on which is how they guide you through the world. They don’t give you a giant arrow to show you the way. They let you follow the wind. Follow that bird or fox that you found in the game. I’m surprised it took this long for someone to think of this idea. It’s so simply.
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  91. Sep 3, 2022
    10
    My good god. What a production. I just finished the director's cut on japanese dubs with english subs. It was a frenetic run. A sequel (without ruining the base) would be nice.
  92. Dec 19, 2020
    9
    Epic Samurai game , awesome views and gameplay. One of the best games of the gen
  93. Aug 30, 2022
    9
    My GOTY of 2020. I love almost everything about this game.
    Story is very good. Gameplay and combat mechanics are phenomenal. I had started on hard difficulty setting, didn't like it and went down to normal, but after some time I decided to try out Lethal setting - the best thing to do when playing this game! It's designed with great idea behind it - enemies deal more damage, but so does
    My GOTY of 2020. I love almost everything about this game.
    Story is very good. Gameplay and combat mechanics are phenomenal. I had started on hard difficulty setting, didn't like it and went down to normal, but after some time I decided to try out Lethal setting - the best thing to do when playing this game! It's designed with great idea behind it - enemies deal more damage, but so does Jin. On this difficulty all fights make you feel like a real badass samurai. One parry, three quick strikes and most of your enemies are on the ground, and the rest is frightened, you can see this brief moment of hesitation in your enemies and this feels electrifying (I hardly ever used stealth). I cannot expres how much I love fighting in this game, but one more thing that I admire as much as fighting system is the cinematic roots of the game.
    All of Tsushima looks amazing, and the fact that the wind guides player and interface is minimalistic makes you look around and just enjoy the landscapes and landmarks. One of the most beautiful games I've ever play, because the artistic vision behind this title is so clear and consistent. When I was playing this game I became sure that great artstyle is so much better than ultra-realistic presentation - very reminiscent of Dishonored, which is one of my favorite games ever because it had so much thought behind every audiovisual aspect of the game. (Also all of the players remember how great was the photo mode, easily the best I have seen in video game)
    And when it came to audio, the pathetic compositions are exactly what this game needed!
    Overall: The Ghost of Tsushima is great, one of my favorite games of all time, make yourself a favor and play it if you haven't already done it!
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  94. Aug 29, 2022
    5
    visual of this game is very gorgeous, especailly the opening cinematic. as far as i'm concerned, the philosophy behind this game is also deep, the struggle of 仁 is justified.
    but the gameplay is not fun, the quests are boring. especially the way the katana is wielded, so light and so short. enemy AI is a joke. after merely 5-10 hours of play, this felt like just another generic time
    visual of this game is very gorgeous, especailly the opening cinematic. as far as i'm concerned, the philosophy behind this game is also deep, the struggle of 仁 is justified.
    but the gameplay is not fun, the quests are boring. especially the way the katana is wielded, so light and so short. enemy AI is a joke. after merely 5-10 hours of play, this felt like just another generic time filler.
    time is precious, this game is not worth it.
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  95. Aug 29, 2022
    10
    One of the best stories in a long and the gameplay was just magical. After 105 hours, it’s safe to say I loved this game.
  96. Aug 28, 2022
    6
    (ALTERNATIVE OPINION INCLUDED)
    I still remember my first time playing Infamous:second son by Sucker Punch and it ended up being a complete disappointment with me deleting the game after 2 hours.
    And then 2020 happens. My YouTube feed has been filled up with multitude of positive video-reviews about Ghost of Tsushima by the same studio, but I tried to keep myself aside from it. However in
    (ALTERNATIVE OPINION INCLUDED)
    I still remember my first time playing Infamous:second son by Sucker Punch and it ended up being a complete disappointment with me deleting the game after 2 hours.
    And then 2020 happens. My YouTube feed has been filled up with multitude of positive video-reviews about Ghost of Tsushima by the same studio, but I tried to keep myself aside from it. However in 2022 they got me into eventually buying the game with 50% sale and... It's disappointing.
    Ghost of Tsushima is the open-world game in best traditions of Sony exclusives. Moreover, it's a very basic one - it has completely nothing new to offer, which isn't a sin by itself. But what definitely is a sin is creating such a low-effort world to explore. After getting a platinum in 40 hours I can assure, that 80% of side quests follow the same scheme: talk to npc, follow npc, explore the area, follow the tracks, cut the mongols, talk to npc, clear. I'm not even joking - the core gameplay consists of watching the cutscenes and redeeming the camp, point. It may be fun at first, but gets old quite soon.
    The main storyline isn't really worth it as well: it's a very lazy rip-off from Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai and Yojimbo, which is covered with plot armor. It's short (about 12 hours) and uninspired. If it was made into movie, no-one of you would've watched it.
    The fighting system is much alike to the one of Nioh's with a plot twist: it's all about crowd-fights, which are constantly either too easy or too hard depending on if you grind the open-world or not. I used to suck at first due to lack of equipment, but after collecting collectibles it turned into kindergarden.
    The graphics, art direction and performance are s-tier. The game runs perfectly on ps4 pro and looks absolutely gorgeous. The medieval Japan provides a wide landscape for photo mode, if you really care for taking some pictures. However there's almost nothing aside from little villages(in which houses are very obviously copy-pasted), fields and parodies of hills.
    Music sound very harmonic and atmospheric, so nothing to complain about.
    Minor props: absence of interface and wind navigation
    Minor cons: inability to skip cutscenes
    For the conclusion, I'd say that it's one of the most boring games I've played for last couple of years. I bet I wouldn't have made it to the end if I hadn't payed 30 euro for it.
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  97. Aug 28, 2022
    9
    My personal winner of GOTY 2020. This games deserves much more hype than it has.
  98. Aug 26, 2022
    10
    4th favorite game of all time
    story is so amazing
    graphics are the best in any game ever even in 2022
    music is perfect
    combat is insanely satisfying
  99. Aug 25, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice game))))))))))))))))))))))((()()(((((((((()))))))))))))))))()))))()))) Expand
  100. Aug 25, 2022
    10
    I love this game
    Open world is awesome
    thank you very much share it this game for us
    10/10
Metascore
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 122 Critic Reviews

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