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  1. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Great game , And I can see some History of Japan. Only thing that is wrong is the camera (for me ) but fun game.
  2. Aug 16, 2020
    9
    This is a very well made game and actually designed to be fun with great music, graphics, and game play. Story could have been better but this is not a narrative game in my opinion. It nails everything else right and has solid replay value. The intro to the game is incredible, one of the best i have seen in a while. It's historically accurate to the time period/country (minus the actualThis is a very well made game and actually designed to be fun with great music, graphics, and game play. Story could have been better but this is not a narrative game in my opinion. It nails everything else right and has solid replay value. The intro to the game is incredible, one of the best i have seen in a while. It's historically accurate to the time period/country (minus the actual invasion and characters) and i found myself spending a lot of time just standing on a high mountain/hill somewhere just looking at the scenery. They did a great job with visuals and the fight/battles are so satisfying, especially the one on one events. I wish there had been some bigger battles that included more people on both sides, like an open grasslands fight with like 200 on each side. Maybe that's a bit much but you get what i mean. There are of course some things here and there that could be improved but everything else you get to do makes up for it. I like game company's that actually give their customers what they want, a fun game to play! Expand
  3. Aug 16, 2020
    1
    It was a mistake buying this game. It is full of bugs, NPC's IA really bad... the only good thing about this game is that the island is beautiful... but the game is just bad. Stealth does not work either and the story is boring.
  4. Aug 16, 2020
    10
    Awesome Game! Playing as a Samurai or like a Ninja. I hope they make a second Game
  5. Aug 16, 2020
    10
    By far the best game on the PS4, the graphic is stunning, the progression on the character is fun, the open world is interesting to explore, story is engaging. What more do you want? It's a perfect game. Must play!
  6. Aug 16, 2020
    10
    Game of the year contender no doubt. Combat didn't get boring at all, and I did everythint there is (platinumed it). Love the atmosphere, the music, the story.. Everything is amazingly well done! It does Assassin's creed better than Assassin's creed! A must play for every Playstation owner!
  7. Aug 16, 2020
    10
    A incredibly fun game with a incredible story, this game not only was great fun to play but it also made me cry while playing I enjoyed every moment playing it
  8. Aug 16, 2020
    9
    Great game! There's not much more to say. It has very complex mechanics for both stealth and melee combat, which are not hard to learn at all. It's so much fun to adapt to the different enemy types and see them run away in fear sometimes. From the looks, it is just gorgeous. Everything looks amazing, and it feels almost soothing sometimes to ride through the different parts of the islandGreat game! There's not much more to say. It has very complex mechanics for both stealth and melee combat, which are not hard to learn at all. It's so much fun to adapt to the different enemy types and see them run away in fear sometimes. From the looks, it is just gorgeous. Everything looks amazing, and it feels almost soothing sometimes to ride through the different parts of the island and to just listen to the sounds of the environment and watch the beautiful landscape. Expand
  9. Aug 16, 2020
    10
    This game is simply amazing, the story, the gameplay, the visuals. All of it makes for a excellent experience and is addictive! Definitely a must play!
  10. Aug 16, 2020
    9
    Being a fan of Samurai and Ninja games since Tenchu, Way of the Samurai, Onimusha, Ninja Gaiden and of course Sekiro, Ghost of Tsushima is a well made game, open world, fantastic and beautiful looking game.

    Really enjoy it! I wasn't a big fan of the Infamous games (despite still played the first one (PS3) and Second Son (PS4)), but that's just my preferences. But Sucker Punch
    Being a fan of Samurai and Ninja games since Tenchu, Way of the Samurai, Onimusha, Ninja Gaiden and of course Sekiro, Ghost of Tsushima is a well made game, open world, fantastic and beautiful looking game.

    Really enjoy it!
    I wasn't a big fan of the Infamous games (despite still played the first one (PS3) and Second Son (PS4)), but that's just my preferences.
    But Sucker Punch delivered a great experience for me with this new IP.
    9.5 out of 10!
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  11. Aug 16, 2020
    10
    Pure joy. That pretty much sums it up but i have to write 75 characters so foxes, pure joy, graphics, pure joy, story, pure joy, game play, pure joy, having to bow to every single person who bows to you so as not to be rude, pure joy.
  12. Aug 16, 2020
    10
    I love this game! I wasn't sure initially from the trailers if I would like it but I tried it and I was not disappointed at all. It is a visually stunning experience with intense combat and an interesting story. I easily put in 40+ hours into this game since there is so much you can do I enjoyed every moment of it. I would say this is my game of the year so far.
  13. Aug 16, 2020
    10
    One of the best games if not the best game I've played until now. The gameplay, graphics, mechanism, storyline, the combat. Everything was nearly perfect and very satisfying. Giving the thought that it's nearly 50-60 hr game to get platinum. It doesn't get boring even after the story. The side quests, the duels and character customisation are fun to do as well. As of now there isn't anyOne of the best games if not the best game I've played until now. The gameplay, graphics, mechanism, storyline, the combat. Everything was nearly perfect and very satisfying. Giving the thought that it's nearly 50-60 hr game to get platinum. It doesn't get boring even after the story. The side quests, the duels and character customisation are fun to do as well. As of now there isn't any bad thing about the game. The only game I could compare with this would be my other favourite: GOD OF WAR. playstation executed a perfect end for this gen console Expand
  14. Aug 16, 2020
    0
    If someone decides to play this game ONLY because he/she sees this 9.3 user score is gonna be VERY disappointed lol.
    Environment and landscapes are the only pros, the rest is all mediocre, from the combat to the story. The game is often buggy, enemy NPC are really dumb, stealth system is 3/10, i was expecting a lot more from this game, given all the hype
  15. Aug 16, 2020
    9
    Just great game good story and really good ending i really enjoyed, side missions are also very cool and i like it with adaci
  16. Aug 16, 2020
    0
    Landscapes: 10/10
    But that's where the good things end. Graphics are unpolished and kinda remind ps3 games, the story is nice but simple and boring. Combat system is weak. And what's the point of making an open world game where all the side quests are ALL. THE. SAME? I really don't get all the hype for this game really
  17. Aug 16, 2020
    10
    Omg what a game, I didn't initially pay much attention to this game before release due to thinking it was going to be another souls like game, I Haven't really got the time or blood pressure for those games anymore, but wow what a game I haven't felt like this much of a bad ass samurai since getting addicted to bushido blade back in the 90's, only minor issue I came across was the cameraOmg what a game, I didn't initially pay much attention to this game before release due to thinking it was going to be another souls like game, I Haven't really got the time or blood pressure for those games anymore, but wow what a game I haven't felt like this much of a bad ass samurai since getting addicted to bushido blade back in the 90's, only minor issue I came across was the camera can get a bit crazy in some fights mainly when in buildings. But other than that it's amazing. Flicking the blood off my sword and putting it away after every single fight never got old, the duals make you feel like you're in an old samurai movie just everything about this game the world and all the little details pulled me in. Again just an amazing game just hope they make another one. Expand
  18. Aug 15, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story flows as how most people will expect it would be. Fight, got beaten, learn new ways, get new allies and then revenge. The story of the game tells player that we need to make different choices in life in order to survive. Even though some times we need to break the tradition. Betrayal in order to survive in a desperate life is also introduced in the main story. The part where Jin learnt a new ways to accomplish his mission by breaking the tradition plays a pivotal point in the story and gameplay in the game. Throughout the story and side quest, from helping a villagers to find his missing father to rescuing Shimura, Sucker Punch successfully draws players attention by putting in those NPC’s shoes during a difficult moment (War).

    Combat was very satisfying and dangerous at the same time. Few hits by the opponent and you face loading screen. The game uses parrying and dodging system. Furthermore, the latest lethal difficulty punish player who made a mistake by dealing more damage, a more aggressive situation, and harder to parry and dodging but at the same time. However, “it’s 80 samurais against a thousands army”. Unlike samurai, the Mongols fight in group so don’t expect it’s going to be easy. The game offers a feature called “Standoff” which allowed player to take out 3 enemy (upgradable). This system still depend on the situation in the game as sometimes player did not get to choose to perform a standoff before starting a combat due to its story related. Players need to release the long hold triangle button instead of pushing the button to initiate the slash and 1 hit kill. This could be difficult at some point if player was nervous and did not release because all this while, I guess all game uses “press” instead of “release” the button to initiate a fight. See the reverse psychology here? But in the end of the fight, just like Sekiro, you will feel rewarding as hell and satisfied at the same time. Over time, you won’t feel fear walking in and out of the fight if you fight wisely. Try to challenge: Broken armour, no upgrade, no charm, lethal difficulty if you like!! The way the game let Jin to learn new stance is interesting. The process to unlock stances is by either observing the Mongols Commander moves in the camp or defeating them. Just like in real life, we learn from our opponent and then develop new skills to counter them. Hence, player was determine to learn more about Jin’s opponent in-game to unlock new skills. All 4 stance move has its own upper hand when facing different type of opponent. Over time, when you get used to it, try taking out opponent by using all types of stances. This game also offers the coolest Boss fight I’ve ever experienced. From the Mongol general to the classic samurai sword fight, you never see anything like this before in a game. On the stealth part. The enemy AI was a bit dumb. Took out a friend on the other room while his partner was not alerted by his voice.

    If you are someone that understands the Japanese culture, high chances are, you will appreciate every detail in this game. From the architecture design of a temples, shrines, pagodas, village houses, inns, the sewage in the village, every interior of these buildings was accurately or nearly portrait inside the game. The game also introduce “Haiku” (Japanese Poetry), where Jin appreciate the beauty of the nature in Tsushima island to reflect his current life. I myself practices Buddhism, at the very first time I saw the Goddess of Mercy in Golden Temple, I bow to the Goddess and surprisingly a lot of butterfly spawn out and I really appreciate how Sucker Punch connect those details together. The sword that Jin uses, it’s called “Tachi” instead of “Katana” in this game in case you switch into Japanese dub while playing. It is correctly pronounce in this game as in real historical timeline. Japanese sword during that time was called “Tachi”. However, please bear in mind that the “Chiburi” (action where Jin clear the blood away from his sword) was practice during the late Edo Period while the game timeline was Kamakura period. It’s not historically accurate at this point but it is still nice to have this features in the game. Throughout the story, Sucker Punch also expose to the player where different class of people during the feudal Japan holds different kind of lifestyle and difficulties in their daily life. From a thieves who stole a farmers food to those samurais who lost their masters and clan and become a “Ronin”.

    I always find myself staying at the same spot for a period of time to sink in and appreciate the artwork Sucker Punch has put into this game. Players are able to freeze a frame anytime and snap the creative photo whenever they want. I also like the way how the lightning in this game affects the overall tone and mood in this game. the word “Breathtaking” is the best word used to describe the graphic in this game.
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  19. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    Defiantly the best open world game that I’ve ever played. It is the only game that made me cry and even once. It’s has some minor bad moments as any game has. But giving that it’s an open world game it’s definitely 10 of 10.
  20. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    This game is perfect! not only because the story is historically accurate but the graphics and story are amazing not to mention the combat mechanism is amazing and easy to follow.... thumbs up for GOTY 2020
  21. Aug 15, 2020
    9
    This game truly is amazing. It really hit the spot in a time devoid of anything meaningful to play. The detail in the worldspace is absolutely stunning. The gameplay almost flawless. The story was very good as well. The one thing I would praise this game for above all other things I have mentioned is that it was without the trash that some other games have in them. This game had veryThis game truly is amazing. It really hit the spot in a time devoid of anything meaningful to play. The detail in the worldspace is absolutely stunning. The gameplay almost flawless. The story was very good as well. The one thing I would praise this game for above all other things I have mentioned is that it was without the trash that some other games have in them. This game had very limited profanity. No real nudity or sexual content. I applaud the producers for not putting that trash in the game. It definitely wasn’t pushing an agenda other than good wholesome content that was thrilling and memorable. I can also say this game has a very high replay value. I look forward to any DLC plans they may have. Expand
  22. Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Everything you could want in a Samurai game. The fluid combat sets it apart. Makes you feel like a samurai. We Graphics are amazing and and the way character progression is done is unique. Awesome game.
  23. Aug 15, 2020
    9
    This game is great really make me feel like a samurai plus the world is gorgeous full of detail
  24. Aug 15, 2020
    9
    Es un juego con muy buenos gráficos, excelentes jugabilidad, entretenido, con una historia muy interesante, unos paisajes hermosos y muy bien trabajados, se nota que le pusieron mucho cariño al juego. Sin embargo tiene pequeños bugs y creo que el juego tuvo que haber sido originalmente en japones y no en inglés.
  25. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    I 100% the game, exploring, story, fighting system and exploring were fun and great. I highly recommend the game!
  26. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    amazing graphics with the best combat system. i loved playing as a samurai, i loved the main character and his backstory. great game
  27. Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely beautiful! The music is amazing, so much fun to play. Game of the year easily!
  28. Aug 15, 2020
    9
    It took me so much time to write this review only because of the fact that I had so much fun playing this game I almost 100% it too this is one of the most enjoyable ps4 exclusives that came out this year unfortunately there are some that didn’t make the cut *ahem* last of us 2 *ahem* but this game was just too good
    Story : you are playing a young still learning samurai warrior named jin
    It took me so much time to write this review only because of the fact that I had so much fun playing this game I almost 100% it too this is one of the most enjoyable ps4 exclusives that came out this year unfortunately there are some that didn’t make the cut *ahem* last of us 2 *ahem* but this game was just too good
    Story : you are playing a young still learning samurai warrior named jin sakai you are marching into battle with your samurai army to defend against the Mongols who want to invade tsushima and then japan (the mainland) after you lose the battle and a thief saves you , you understand that there is no way an honorable samurai can defeat the Mongols so you try to seek another way and so you begin your adventure

    Cons:

    - are a lot there of performance issues such as bugs clunky gameplay frame rate drops and the overall performance of the game sometimes just disappointed me

    - the way that you level up way to fast is really annoying because the game just gets easier even on hard difficulty the game was super easy for me

    - the game moves at a really slow paste in the first act to a point of me not even caring about the story at all

    - the loading of armors when you want to see how they look when upgrading them is just humiliating even making me feel as if this is a ps3 game that takes time to load things

    - there are a good amount of plot holes which made me just sit there and ask why? to many times

    - there isn’t much story in the first and the second act only in the third act they picked up the pace

    Pros:

    - the game is just too beautiful you can just sometimes walk around the map with your flute just chilling and playing music and enjoying the scenery

    - the camera mode is superb in every way and I managed to snap some awesome moments

    - the game takes a lot of elements from other open world games such as batman arkhan knight and shadow of Mordor some people say its recycling and unoriginal but I think they actually improved on those elements and made them even better in this game

    - if someone spots you while you are in stealth the whole camp won’t run at you as if they all share the same mind which is the thing, I asked from every stealth game I played

    - the loading time in this game is just nonexistent I don’t know what black magic sucker punch did but I really appreciate them for it

    - combat feels clunky at first but you get used to it and when you do you just can’t stop killing people for no reason because it’s so much fun

    - side missions are actually fun and really rewarding

    - the sheer amount of content and the size of the map will keep you busy for at least 40 to 50 hours

    all this brings me to my final score which was an 8 but after the second act I don’t know how and why but the game just gets so much better in game play and in story and just the amount of content is sometimes overwhelming but in a good way so my final score to ghost of tsushima is a 9 out of 10 I really recommend this game please do yourself a favor go and buy it because its really worth it unlike other ps4 exclusives out there *ahem* *ahem*
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  29. Aug 15, 2020
    9
    Stunning visuals and polished combat! Very easy to get distracted side questing too. Only problem I have is with the camera, which can be tedious to use. Also, the 1v1 duels don't have a great amount of variety in their fighting styles, lots of the same moves are reused.
  30. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    норм игруля. лялолулилалелолю, жожажыжежужюжижя, йцукеннекуцй.
  31. Aug 15, 2020
    9
    Jogo muito bom ! Gráficos lindos , jogabilidade excelente.
    Pequenas falhas , poderiam ter explorado mais os personagens com diálogos como em the witcher 3 e com escolhas .
    Mas isso não atrapalha. Recomendo o jogo.
  32. Aug 15, 2020
    8
    The game is fun, it does get repetitive, but still I enjoyed playing it. The repetition kind of kills it for me though. I was just wanting it to be over by the end.
  33. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    Best game in my life...
    Best best best best best best...
    Tank you sucker punch tank you sony...
  34. Aug 15, 2020
    8
    Excelente jogo, muito belo de ver, mas precisa melhorar na textura de alguns objetos
  35. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ghost of tsushima really surprised me, I was so excited but not that much,then I realized that this game it's a masterpiece,a world full of objectives and a truly wonderful history,I only missed choices in the game,like in the ending,kill or not your uncle,and your only family,that was amazing,and should be more present in the game,but for me,still a 10/10 Expand
  36. Aug 15, 2020
    9
    This game is beautiful. The combat is satisfying and does not get repetitive at all. The atmosphere is great. It has some bugs but I think they still get fixed before long. The ending made me cry. One of the most beautiful stories of honor, duty, and family i have ever played. Would be 10/10 if not for a few bugs. Wonderful game.
  37. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    I recently beat Ghost of Tsushima and I can positively say it was worth every hour dedicated to playing. I experienced an immersion of beatiful artistic design from every little detail of the grass and trees to the characters. This game in my opinion has the best artistic visuals in a game to date. The story had my interest the whole time and the side quests had a very good integrationI recently beat Ghost of Tsushima and I can positively say it was worth every hour dedicated to playing. I experienced an immersion of beatiful artistic design from every little detail of the grass and trees to the characters. This game in my opinion has the best artistic visuals in a game to date. The story had my interest the whole time and the side quests had a very good integration with the main story. From weapons to armor and ever skill the game play felt as engaged as i could get as switching from stealth to upfront fighting was very smooth. I definitely recommend to anyone who is look for a great stealth and combat based games. The playability is amazing and im looking forward to replaying the story again with the different play modes. Expand
  38. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    Amazing to see what Sucker Punch has achieved going from Infamous Series to Ghost of Tsushima. The game looks gorgeous.the world is so beautiful filled with a lot of activities to enjoy , the wind system really makes the game special and refreshing
  39. Aug 15, 2020
    9
    Un buen juego, imprescindible para todo poseedor de PS4. Una narrativa interesante que te mantiene con esas ganas de seguir avanzando en la historia, todo lo contrario de lo que ha sido The last of us II.
    En un segundo plano, la calidad gráfica es simplemente bestial.
  40. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is really crazy, I'm laterally spending the whole day playing it I'm in LOVE !! , the big issue in this game is the photo mode.. it's taking my time and every second i screenshoot, otherwise the game is a MASTERPIECE Expand
  41. Aug 15, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A gorgeous world with fun gameplay that you will get into after a while is just another example of Sucker Punch's skills. But the story and characters take the cake, especially Jin. If you want a game that's the ultimate samurai fantasy game, a story that shows how brutal and condemning war is, a barrage of characters that you'll remember to till the end and want to see another hypocritical villain like Thanos and protagonist that is really fun and memorable and to wear cool armour and masks and to show off your katana skills, this is the game to play. What a stunning game. Expand
  42. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best games of this generation of consoles. It’s a toss up between it, RDR2, and FF7 remake. Admittedly I may be biased with FF7 remake, so that would put it up there with RDR2. It’s astonishingly beautiful in both color and black and white! Game play isn’t too complicated. It’s just the right level of difficulty and overall just plain fun!
  43. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, one of the best games ever made for the PS4. Wish that it would've been longer!
  44. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    you can pet foxes, game of the year

    otherwise, beautiful graphics, good mainstory, good side stories.
  45. Aug 15, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful open world with a greatly immersive guidance system. Swordplay is excellent. Main story is good, without being great. The "twist" can be seen a mile off, but its still very well told.
    Companion tales are excellent, though Norio's could probably cut to the chase quicker.

    Side tales can be a bit cookie cutter, although the stories thar envelope them are well told and generally very sad.

    Camera lock on is an issue.
    Other activities are a bit repetitive too. Platinum hunters will be sick of fox dens very quickly.
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  46. Aug 15, 2020
    9
    After Platinum the game more than a week ago i feel like i can say that this game was FUN . very enjoyable , i was never bored and always looked forward to the next camp/ mission. I especially liked how u could take different approaches most of the times id swap armor to fulfill wich way of killing my enemies id prefer wich never got dull. I must say that the side quests that have u eitherAfter Platinum the game more than a week ago i feel like i can say that this game was FUN . very enjoyable , i was never bored and always looked forward to the next camp/ mission. I especially liked how u could take different approaches most of the times id swap armor to fulfill wich way of killing my enemies id prefer wich never got dull. I must say that the side quests that have u either learn more of the island and or characters are great. especially enjoyed the blue ones... mythical i think was they re name. And i loved the duels. ofc the game has flaws wacky camera sometimes hitting air... lack of replay ability is also sad but overall amazing with the most beautiful scenarios and fun photo mode so far. Id give it a 8.7 at 10 so a 9 it is Expand
  47. Aug 15, 2020
    8
    Combat was fantastic, graphics amazing, story was good very polished indeed.

    I wish you got access to many things earlier on in the game, most of it didn't come until very late. Also, I think a lock-on is a must when your camera is challenging at the best of times.

    8/10 from me!
  48. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    Buenardo mejor juego del siglo de verdad que agradecido con Dios por dejarme jugar tal maravilla audiovisual un saludo tqm
  49. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    Great story, gameplay, graphics and immersion. I recommend the game to anyone who wants any of those things.
  50. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    The game is an amazing experience.
    It holds you in front of the tv. It is a color entertainment and makes you take screenshots so often.
    It attracts you into the world so that you want to explore every place and do every side mission.
    This deserves 100% the game of the year 2020.
  51. Aug 15, 2020
    8
    Ghost of Tsushima is a very good game, the story is amazing and the island of Tsushima is interesting and big but when you complete 100% is boring because the island is completely empty you dont have nothing to do. Would be good an arena to fight with enemies or retry enemies bases Pd: sorry my english is not good
  52. Jul 18, 2020
    9
    When I seen it was Sucker Punch who was working on this game I immediately knew I was getting it. The inFamous series is one of my favorite game series and I had total faith in SP and they certainly delivered. There is a vast variety of stuff to do in the world, customizations and so much more. The story is great and the gameplay is a blast. I couldn’t recommend it enough.
  53. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    A stunning story about honor, betrayal and loss of family. Epic combat, the most stunning open world in gaming yet, and an epic soundtrack.
  54. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    One of the most visually stunning and beautifully rendered games I've yet to see. The story is wonderful and there is plenty to do and explore. Fantastic game!
  55. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo incrível jogabilidade incrível gráficos muito bons, Ghost of Tsushima se desenrola lentamente pela história, mas fica cada vez mais interessante. Expand
  56. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    This is the only game of the PS4 generation that I actually went through the effort to platinum and I'm too lazy to leave reviews so had to create an account here lol.

    Absolutely excellent execution from start to finish, the environment and map is stunning and immersive, combat is just so satisfying and on lethal it is properly challenging (especially if you start with a bad stand of!)
    This is the only game of the PS4 generation that I actually went through the effort to platinum and I'm too lazy to leave reviews so had to create an account here lol.

    Absolutely excellent execution from start to finish, the environment and map is stunning and immersive, combat is just so satisfying and on lethal it is properly challenging (especially if you start with a bad stand of!) and the duels/stand offs are straight up Kurosawa, serious Samurai film vibes.

    Other AAA titles, pease take how well received this game was, it's refreshing yet somehow familiar feel and just so well done.

    To give balance, the criticism o will add is I would have liked some credit, or an Easter egg for completely avoiding the use of a certain nasty weapon, and have a little more say in how that would effect the story as a result but yeah I understand why that would massively extend the scope of this game if they had done so. If you extend the franchise, please consider something like this
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  57. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    This has just pipped Read Dead 2 as my all time favourite game.
    I’m a big Japanese / Ninja / Samurai fan, so that adds to the score for sure. Still. Brilliant.
    The fighting is awesome, enjoyable as stealth or head on. Abilities develop nicely, heaps of customisation opportunities. Fantastic Japanese-style story.
    Loved it right to the end.
  58. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i finished the game Everything about this game is beautiful and precise.. combat is by far the best Sword on Sword combat you will ever see and the beauty of the island of Tsushima will make you pause your mission just to capture that perfect screen shot to share with others Expand
  59. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    Never rated a game on metacritic until now and don't know how to write a proper review but goddamn this game deserves a 10/10. Was a little bit skeptical when the initial reviews came out but my friends recommended it so I gave it a go and man was it worth every penny. Everything about this game is done really well from story to graphics to gameplay. For story, missions are divided into 3Never rated a game on metacritic until now and don't know how to write a proper review but goddamn this game deserves a 10/10. Was a little bit skeptical when the initial reviews came out but my friends recommended it so I gave it a go and man was it worth every penny. Everything about this game is done really well from story to graphics to gameplay. For story, missions are divided into 3 sections which are main missions and 2 side missions namely tales of tsushima which contains story about allies and mythic tales which contains the story of old samurais. These tales of tsushima and mythic tales keeps you so addicted that you won't even do the main missions until you are done with these. Main story was a bit short, but those side missions make up for it and even after you are done with the game, you'll keep asking for more. For graphics, Sucker Punch did a really good job optimizing the game on a 7 year old hardware with such graphics. It looks really gorgeous and truly gives you a feeling of Japanese culture and you can take good captures with the photo mode which has so many options for you to set a perfect scene. For gameplay, movement and platforming are really smooth, combat is good and has a variety of enemies which require a particular stance in order to kill them which makes it a bit challenging and fun when you are playing at least at hard difficulty. AI is good, enemies just don't stare at you while you beat up the other ones, they'll attack you and you'll be forced to engage with them as well. Exploration is fun as well with all the platforming and riding the horse in such a good atmosphere. Map has many variety as you keep progressing in the game.
    At last, I wanna say that if you own a ps4, you should definitely give it go and you won't regret it. A 10/10 from me
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  60. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the Best game i have ever played...i wish it receives Game of the Year. Absolutely loved it. Expand
  61. Aug 15, 2020
    9
    Jogo legal passei hora jogando e explorando, e muito envolvente do ponto a história a jogabilidade e as missão secundária e muito legal...
  62. Aug 14, 2020
    6
    It's alright. The visuals deserve a lot of recognition for what the team was able to accomplish. Also the setting and general open world design are very good and competent. For me, the problem was I got bored after the first area and didn't really get into the narrative or combat. It's a fine game, and if you like open world games you can certainly do worse. Would recommend waiting for aIt's alright. The visuals deserve a lot of recognition for what the team was able to accomplish. Also the setting and general open world design are very good and competent. For me, the problem was I got bored after the first area and didn't really get into the narrative or combat. It's a fine game, and if you like open world games you can certainly do worse. Would recommend waiting for a discount, though. Expand
  63. Aug 14, 2020
    9
    Игра просто заебись, но есть постоянно встречаю баги. Но геймплею не мешает. Сюжет просто великолепен. Я даже прослезился. ИГРАТЬ ВСЕМ
  64. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor jogo q joguei esse ano. História muito boa, jogabilidade impecável, gráficos esplêndidos. Expand
  65. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Amazing game
    A must play ps4 exclusive, one of the best I would say. The graphics, the colours, the gameplay everything is just awesome.
    Great end to ps4 line of exclusives
  66. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    love this game, I got the platinum trophy and I wasn't bored for a second of the time.
  67. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece, hope it gets the game of the year, I loved every bit of it, we don’t get games like this everyday, good job sucker punch!
  68. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    This is one of those rare games that seem to come out of virtually nowhere and blow people away. Ghost of Tsushima is the single most beautiful video game created thus far; it looks amazing on my less-than-spectacular set-up of a PS4 Slim and a non-HDR HDTV. Just this single game alone makes me want to drive to Walmart and purchase the PS4 Pro and a better television, but since we will beThis is one of those rare games that seem to come out of virtually nowhere and blow people away. Ghost of Tsushima is the single most beautiful video game created thus far; it looks amazing on my less-than-spectacular set-up of a PS4 Slim and a non-HDR HDTV. Just this single game alone makes me want to drive to Walmart and purchase the PS4 Pro and a better television, but since we will be able to play this game on the PS5 I’ll just wait for that to be released. The story is pretty great in my opinion, although Jin is somewhat of a lackluster character, kinda ruining the fantastic job of his voice actor who was just simply excellent. I wish that they would have given him more lines. The game features excellent voiceover work by the entire cast and the secondary characters are pretty great. The fictional Kublai Khan is one of the more interesting video game villains in years and feels like he is a real man; he’s not just some one-note mustache-twirling bad guy. Lord Shimura, Jin’s uncle, is a loving, caring uncle that has some difficulty expressing his feelings for his nephew and is obsessed with his honor as a Samurai. Kenji is a hysterical thieving sake-brewer. Yuna and Taka are great as well. The Last of Us developers Naughty Dog should take note - Yuna is an excellent example of how to make a strong female character and not an annoying twit. Yuna is not some great Japanese beauty, she’s kinda plain. She doesn’t have some ‘super-sexy’ body that she flaunts; she’s modestly-dressed. But she’s a tough-as-nails chick that’s able to kick some hiney in a very bad situation. While the main quests are not particularly long, there’s a ton of side quests that will take up a lot of your time and, unlike many other video games, you’ll not regret taking the time to complete them. Do expect to spend a fair amount of time with Jin just standing there while you stare in amazement at the games’ environment. A lot of the game world will leave you open-mouthed and nearly speechless. How Sucker Punch managed to create such beauty in a game that’s only twenty-some gigs or so in an age where most games push 100 gigs is a mystery, but by the Good Lord above they certainly pulled it off. There is a ton of stuff to find, from clan banners to sword kits to flowers to trade to merchants to dye your amor different colors, and there’s a crapload of hats, headbands, face masks, and helmets to find. The loading screens are so quick that you don’t have time to read more than one tip, and sometimes not even that. It’s pretty insane how quickly the game loads. The only real flaws this game has are the somewhat annoying platform climbing sections (literally my only deaths in two play-throughs of this game have been from falling while trying to get Jin to grab the next rock or branch) and the utter nonsense that is Jin’s apparent phobia of ladders - getting him to climb up or down one can be a frustrating, but funny, experience. I don’t think that most people would not a whole lot of interest in playing the game again after getting the Platinum trophy, although Sucker Punch just added a new Lethal mode where one hit is death and that sounds like a bunch of fun. Though it is not perfect it is very, very close to it, and is easily my favorite game of 2019-2020 even beating my beloved Final Fantasy VII Remake, an accomplishment that I did not think possible. I am already chomping at the bit for a second Ghost game and happily, as the game sold so well, I’m pretty sure that Sucker Punch will start work on a new Ghost game soon. TL;DR - Ghost of Tsushima allows you to live out the fantasy of being the Samurai/Ninja that you were born to be. Ridiculously highly recommended. If you do not have a PS4 this game alone is reason enough to buy one. 9.75/10. An American masterpiece. Expand
  69. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    A great game with a great environment ever
    Also it have a one of the best combat system ever
  70. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    I loved this game so much. Sucker Punch knocked it out of the park with an engaging story and a beautiful ending. This was the first and only game where I cried at the ending, so I knew that I should review this game here.
  71. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Hands down one of the best games I have ever played in my entire life, breathtaking, the story line is amazing and the gameplay is even better.
  72. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    This game is just breathtaking. I love the setting, the period, the story, gameplay and graphics. It's not revolutionary but not every game needs to be. It's just a great game that makes you have a good time with a lot challenges but nothing too overwhelming. No micro-transactions, not endless filler quests. Just a great game. Ps I'm new to game reviewing, only reviewed two games.
  73. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Honestly I feel like I have been waiting for a real true serious samurai game for 20+ years and this game deserves a 10. Combat is great and the story is amazing.
  74. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    To put it very short, this game is 2 things: BEAUTIFUL & ADDICTIVE
    And I don't know if other people mentioned this, but this game may have the best sidequests ever.

    Ghost of Tsushima is a must buy, 95/100
  75. Aug 3, 2020
    10
    This game is an amazing experience. Story is well written. I can't wait for any dlc or a sequel.
  76. Aug 14, 2020
    0
    Game with too much downgrades, barely show the same details of the trailers. Various bugs and detection errors, same animation for different situations. Big world with very little to do, limited fauna and flora. Combat looks goods but Sony always try to misleading consumers with over the top trailers showcase.
  77. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Wow. What an amazing game, story, sound & music, and the graphics are out of this world nothing compares. The combat is fluid and feels great, but personably I would recommend playing as samurai instead of the ghost (stealth). It’s that good I had to write my first ever online mini review out of appreciation and respect on what I would class as a masterpiece and I have to commend theWow. What an amazing game, story, sound & music, and the graphics are out of this world nothing compares. The combat is fluid and feels great, but personably I would recommend playing as samurai instead of the ghost (stealth). It’s that good I had to write my first ever online mini review out of appreciation and respect on what I would class as a masterpiece and I have to commend the developers, Sucker Punch. It’s a 10 out of 10 for me, and without a doubt game of the year and quite possibly the decade. Expand
  78. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    GOAT! Absolutely loved this game, i flawless masterpiece, i didn't want it to end
  79. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    I loved this game. I still can't stop playing this game. I love his katana fighting and graphics.
  80. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Absolutely beautiful game. Everything about it was perfection including the way to find collectibles, the refreshing combat system, and the amazing, driven story.
  81. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    A playable painting, just awesome and the best game of the year by far :) The world of the samurai in a game!
  82. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Absolutely stunning game and incredible combat mechanics. Seriously addictive and the game is approximately 50 hours long. 10/10
  83. Aug 14, 2020
    9
    O jogo realmente muito bem elaborado, história bem digna a cultura japonesa. Algum detalhes de bugs mas nada que aos poucos as atualizações vem corrigindo, recomendo por ser uma experiência muito bem vinda neste final de geração e exclusivo, Playstation realmente é a estação de jogos mais bem servida.
  84. Aug 14, 2020
    9
    Wow ! Two words.... Buy It. NOW !!

    Yes it can all feel a bit samey now and again, but I don’t even care, taking 5 dudes out in super slow mo Samurai style, clicking straight into Ghost mode for a further three.... makes you feel like a Samurai Super Hero, and it NEVER gets old. Story - compelling and some side missions are truly touching and emotional. Gameplay - no joke - perfect
    Wow ! Two words.... Buy It. NOW !!

    Yes it can all feel a bit samey now and again, but I don’t even care, taking 5 dudes out in super slow mo Samurai style, clicking straight into Ghost mode for a further three.... makes you feel like a Samurai Super Hero, and it NEVER gets old.

    Story - compelling and some side missions are truly touching and emotional.

    Gameplay - no joke - perfect

    Graphics - at their best they are amazing, but landscapes can get a bit glitchy. Give me DLC already people :)

    Also Kage is the best ;)
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  85. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is a beautiful and an enjoyable game. Simply, a labor of love.This game is my GOTY 2020 and here is why.

    Before everything, fast load times are great. Let's start with the beautiful and lush open world. The open world is not big and is not small because it is a perfect fit for the content the game has to offer, full of variety from beginning to end in terms of
    Ghost of Tsushima is a beautiful and an enjoyable game. Simply, a labor of love.This game is my GOTY 2020 and here is why.

    Before everything, fast load times are great.

    Let's start with the beautiful and lush open world. The open world is not big and is not small because it is a perfect fit for the content the game has to offer, full of variety from beginning to end in terms of biomes, features very good amount of quality side quests that build the supporting characters as well as quests for the people in Tsushima. There are plenty of weather conditions you can experience in the game (my favorite being the sunny and stormy weather conditions), the lighting and clouds are wonderful. I only had one minor thing that could have been better is not being able to re-visit a few castles after story, maybe you can and I haven't figured it out but from what I tried I couldn't get in, [insert LET ME INNN meme].

    Next, the gameplay. The game features two fighting styles, Samurai (Katanas Blazing lol) and Ghost (Stealth), there are no restrictions you can mix and match as you like. Each style has its own skills to unlock, as well as a lot of variety to how you can take on different types of enemies using stances which also have their own skills. Then there are charms which are passive skills you can equip. Along the variety of the stances there is also variety to the ghost style which has its own skill tree, let's just say there are plenty of skills to go around and unlock and the great thing about it is that you will get all of those lovely skills and enjoy your way to get them because of how fun the combat is and the great side quests to do, I did not feel like it was a drag instead I wanted more. Furthermore, you can use the bow and some more weapons you can unlock as you progress the story. You will have plenty of ways to take on enemies, you might even neglect some because there are so many and you might grow a preference to some over the other, but trying new weapons and mixing them with your gameplay every time will always be equally fun.

    There hasn't been too many games where I am going somewhere and I see a patrol or an enemy camp and the first thought I get every time even at the end of the game is that this is going to be good, the combat is so enjoyable I can't get enough I am always fighting whichever enemies come across me or I come across them. I played the game about %60 Samurai and %40 Ghost, the AI could be better in some sections when going stealth and the camera might get in your way sometimes.

    The duels are another great feature of the game, basically they are the boss fights and they're so much enjoyable. I wish in a future update they would let us replay them, at least the ones in the open world.

    If I had to give you a feel to how the combat is from games you might have played, I would say Sekiro combat + Nioh combat and a sprinkle of Batman combat and there you go Ghost of Tsushima combat.

    Crafting, upgrading and customization, they're all done the right way, no restrictive levels or you can't use this until you reach this rank etc. If you have the materials and the supplies to craft/upgrade whatever you want guess what you can, yes you can get a lot done in just the first act of the game that you might fear to become overpowered but don't worry as you progress the enemies will be challenging, I will not lie I did hold off some of the sword upgrades/ skills that makes killing enemies faster until the final act because I wanted the fights to last longer due to how fun they are. I also didn't use the ghost weapons willy-nilly until the final act as well due to the same fact. Overall, it is up to you and there are no restrictions on you, if you feel you are becoming overpowered you can hold off some skills/upgrades until the final act in which you will feel comfortable with all of the upgrades and skills.
    You balance yourself out and if that's still too easy just play on Lethal difficulty.

    The customization, you can unlock them all in-game, the way all games should be instead of bloated skins’ stores that are after every penny you've got. Moreover, the armors you unlock all have their own passive skills for each type of armor/outfit,
    The soundtrack is simply wonderful I loved it and the voice acting was great.

    Finally, the story, I have enjoyed the story and the characters all the way to the end, loved the character development and the back stories of the supporting characters as well, likewise there is some good lore.

    Overall, a very enjoyable experience through and through, I can't wait until SuckerPunch adds in new game+ to have another go at it. I would recommend it to avid 3rd person lovers that enjoy sword combat. I think you will like the game if you like AC franchise, Sekiro,The Witcher 3.
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  86. Aug 14, 2020
    9
    Honestly, best game of 2020! Great gameplay, voice acting, and engaging story.
  87. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, story bonds you to the characters like they are your own family , great combat, great story and amazing graphics
  88. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Desde el primer momento es un juego genial con acción y estrategia, la ambientación esta llena de vida, el movimiento del viento para guiar la aventura es increíble, los paisajes, las playas, los lagos son muy detallados, simplemente es el mejor juego para cerrar esta generación.
  89. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. The graphics are next gen quality, and the gameplay mechanics are fluid and always fun.
  90. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Just very very good game, you can spent +1000h and it will not get boring. I love world, looking forward to PS5 to get better view :) one of the best game for in game photography. Battle part is great but need little work on camera side, plot and character personality is on point if you consider they are Japanese on that sentry.
  91. Aug 14, 2020
    9
    Beautiful game with a lot to do without getting repetitive. One of those games you want to 100% My only problem with it is sometimesthe camera isn't great but apart from that I'd recommend it to anyone
  92. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Story is very good, gameplay is just enough to make you work, side quests are interesting and the exploration and collectibles are fun. The world is very beautiful and colourful. Not many games I think are perfect but this is one of them.
  93. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    As an asian player, I can’t believe it’s made by a studio from America. That’s incredible.
  94. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Fantastic story and setting. The characters have depth and the gameplay too helps in setting the right atmosphere. The hard work and thought the studio has put in the combat mechanics is clearly noticeable. Ghost Of Tsushima is one of those games that reminded me that video games can be art in its purest form.
  95. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Just impressive even it still have some flaws on it but it's really enjoyable experience
  96. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Exelente video juego, el mejor de la generación con gráficos e historia únicas realmente es alucinante, y definitivamente mejor que the last of us y sus mamadas “políticas”
  97. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game and a really great way to close out the PS4 generation. The graphics and combat are simply amazing and the story is interesting enough to keep me playing. After getting burned out on AC Origins and Odyssey I was a bit skeptical on open world games but this game is much more fun. There isn't nearly as much nonsense filler as the AC games and the filler that is in there isFantastic game and a really great way to close out the PS4 generation. The graphics and combat are simply amazing and the story is interesting enough to keep me playing. After getting burned out on AC Origins and Odyssey I was a bit skeptical on open world games but this game is much more fun. There isn't nearly as much nonsense filler as the AC games and the filler that is in there is generally better. Expand
  98. Aug 14, 2020
    9
    So having now put 50 plus hours into this game and finally finished it. I think it's time I give my opinion of this game. Ghost of Tsushima is a truly phenomenal game for alot of reasons. I haven't been this invested in an open world game in along while. GOT has a esome fight system that makes you feel like a true samurai after you dispatch five guys in a standoff or straight up fight. TheSo having now put 50 plus hours into this game and finally finished it. I think it's time I give my opinion of this game. Ghost of Tsushima is a truly phenomenal game for alot of reasons. I haven't been this invested in an open world game in along while. GOT has a esome fight system that makes you feel like a true samurai after you dispatch five guys in a standoff or straight up fight. The world is beautiful having huge fields with blowing long grass or forest with red or yellow leaves on the trees as well as the forest floor or having a duel in a field of red flowers. The game has an ability to make you want to explore as well as you should. Weather it's following a fox to shrine or a golden bird to an object or place you would have probably past. Having little to no hub is great. Giving you that movie feel. On that note my second play through will be in Kurosawa mode making the game not only feel like a movie but also look like it. This is a must play game! I definitely recommend this to action open world game players or anyone looking for a fun epic story driven game.I gave it a 9 for the slight technical issues (nothing gamebreaking) Expand
  99. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is easily one of the best games ever made. It might suffer some open world loops but it is fresh and unique. The story telling is miles above comparable games, the visuals are one of the best if not the best of this console generation and the combat system feels amazing.

    I ve played Ghost on my PS4 Pro with SSD and I want to say "thanks!" for amazing visuals,
    Ghost of Tsushima is easily one of the best games ever made. It might suffer some open world loops but it is fresh and unique. The story telling is miles above comparable games, the visuals are one of the best if not the best of this console generation and the combat system feels amazing.

    I ve played Ghost on my PS4 Pro with SSD and I want to say "thanks!" for amazing visuals, incredible loading times, no bluescreens, no slowdowns and with 1.04 next to none bugs. The sound design is amazing in combat, scenery and surround composing. I literally made more ingame screenshots in Ghost then with all my other PS4 games I ve ever played combined.

    This game will take you on an amazing journey and even with only going for the main storyline you will have incredible fun, deep story telling and complex character development on a course of 30 to 55 hrs depending on your play style.

    I do not want to go into detail, you have to explore this game for yourself.
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  100. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best games in the genration. Great story, fantastic, beautiful, colorful open world combined with an excellent combat. Ghost of Tsushima is a game you don't wanna miss.
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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 122 Critic Reviews

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