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  1. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game is a master piece, great combat, great exploring, side missions doesnt make you tired and the art, ohh boy...the graphics and colours are perfectly fit, i feels amazing to ride a horse in this game, breath taking.
  2. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This is dare I say the most beautiful game ever made. While I personally think its a 9/10, I gave it a 10 due to all the stupid spammers that gave it zero for no reason. This is in all parts, a really good game. I think the characters are great and the story is very well done especially in how it interconnects with the open world. I think the landscape and gameplay are phenomenal, and thisThis is dare I say the most beautiful game ever made. While I personally think its a 9/10, I gave it a 10 due to all the stupid spammers that gave it zero for no reason. This is in all parts, a really good game. I think the characters are great and the story is very well done especially in how it interconnects with the open world. I think the landscape and gameplay are phenomenal, and this is for sure one of the best games ever made in the PS4. The only critique I have is that the face graphics leave a bit to be desired, and that the cinematic portions are a literal downgrade to the actual gameplay (which looks great) which is very strange. I think Ghost of Tsushima has some of the best side quests out there, and has done a great job filling up the map without making you feel exhausted like Assassins Creed games tend to do. Sucker Punch should be proud of their achievement, and with all the backlash over Last of Us Part 2, I wouldn't surprised if most reviewers hail Ghost of Tsushima as the greatest PS4 exclusive of 2020. Ghost of Tsushima is truly a fitting end to the phenomenal mainstream series of PS4 exclusives that we have been spolied with this gaming generation. Expand
  3. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Gorgeous game even in 1080, sekiro and assasins creeds lovechild. No minimap or HUD to guide you, mark a spot on the map and follow the wind to reach your destination. Definitely best game of the year so far.
  4. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    I give this game a ten because i think a 9 is too low but probably a 9.5, I haven't enjoyed a game this much in years. I haven't even Beat this game yet, but there is so much to do and every fight can feel different. It feels like AC meets Spider-man and it is terrific. My only problem with the game is some controls feel clunky and the camera view sometimes sucks. I truly love this gameI give this game a ten because i think a 9 is too low but probably a 9.5, I haven't enjoyed a game this much in years. I haven't even Beat this game yet, but there is so much to do and every fight can feel different. It feels like AC meets Spider-man and it is terrific. My only problem with the game is some controls feel clunky and the camera view sometimes sucks. I truly love this game there are Plot twists so far the way the story delivers the story is fantastic. The visuals of this game are gorgeous. sneaking around for me is more fun than going Full Samurai, but going full Samurai makes you feel all bad ass. I highly Recommend this game. The Critics are crazy giving this a low 8. they probably thought the game was too difficult for them playing on easy. Expand
  5. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    How to make a great game. Passion and drive...

    Give this a try, hands down console game of the year
  6. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    INSANE visuals , GREAT combat , all fine characters !!! Story decent.
    AI could be improved but game deserves 10/10 and I LOVE SAMURAI !!!
  7. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    One of best ps4 exclusive games. Gameplay is amazing specially combat aspect.
  8. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game, love the graphics, the story and Japanese audio is amazing, brings back the feelings of a good anime. I hope it will come to PC, there is some fps problems, but overall amazing game. Expand
  9. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Very greatful game. I like it and its a masterpiece of a game. i hope it always stay nice
  10. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    I don't believe in a 10 game. Lets be honest. there are a couple of quarks. I really enjoyed the game play. I wish there was a lock-on type control. now for the good. I love the wind as a guide. it keeps the hud away. I love the story, and the characters. I enjoyed this game so much and you will too.
  11. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    An absolutely beautiful Samurai Cinema role playing game. Anytime I sit down and play it I am sucked into the world in a way I have not experienced since playing the original assassin's creed. Truly the best open world crawler I've ever played. The combat is brutal and enjoyable but accessible. Play in HDR if at all possible the game is breathtaking. The only thing holding this back from aAn absolutely beautiful Samurai Cinema role playing game. Anytime I sit down and play it I am sucked into the world in a way I have not experienced since playing the original assassin's creed. Truly the best open world crawler I've ever played. The combat is brutal and enjoyable but accessible. Play in HDR if at all possible the game is breathtaking. The only thing holding this back from a 10 is some minor occasional open world jank which is not unexpected but it is annoying to see weird disconnected animations particularly when traversing uneven terrain is climbing rocks or houses, that detract from an otherwise flawless world and aesthetic. Expand
  12. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Wow! game play! Beautiful and immersive world and great gameplay. Love it!!
  13. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game is incredible I love it.
  14. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Eu havia baixando um pouco as expectativas com os primeiros reviews dos críticos, mas agora, jogando ele vem superando minha expectativas a cada hora explorando a ilha de Tsushima. Nunca me senti tanto um samurai como a experiência de Ghost of Tsushima. Apesar de mecânicas já trabalhadas em jogos de mundo aberto, a sutileza do uso do ecosistema como guia para exploração torna tudo maisEu havia baixando um pouco as expectativas com os primeiros reviews dos críticos, mas agora, jogando ele vem superando minha expectativas a cada hora explorando a ilha de Tsushima. Nunca me senti tanto um samurai como a experiência de Ghost of Tsushima. Apesar de mecânicas já trabalhadas em jogos de mundo aberto, a sutileza do uso do ecosistema como guia para exploração torna tudo mais natural e imersivo. Até aqui, ainda não fechei o jogo, não quero que acabe esta jornada e tem sido prazeiroso descobrir contos, eventos e histórias deste momento tenso da história do Japão. Estou realmente surpreso com o nível de qualidade e fotografia do game, me deixando com um gostinho do que será a Next Gen. Expand
  15. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Easily Goty this year, maybe Cuberpunk will top it. Ghost of Tsushima is a great game and has no flaws whatsoever. Story, gameplay and graphics. 10/10.
  16. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Beautiful game, some of the landscapes are just amazing to look at in-game. Not sure what engine they used but the visual setting lends itself to an enjoyable cinematic experience, without relying too heavily on cut scenes to provide this ccontent. The intros to the boss battles are reused, I see what they're intent was, do know that the actual boss battles are different based on theBeautiful game, some of the landscapes are just amazing to look at in-game. Not sure what engine they used but the visual setting lends itself to an enjoyable cinematic experience, without relying too heavily on cut scenes to provide this ccontent. The intros to the boss battles are reused, I see what they're intent was, do know that the actual boss battles are different based on the fighting style of the boss. The reused boss intros- is kind of a bummer with the game providing so much creative content, it's each to spot when something is repurposed. You will have to farm for materials like supplies, which getting anywhere from 1 to 24ish, when you need hundreds, this process can get old. Love the historical background this game is based upon, is amazing to feel like you have been transported to the 13th century. Overall, anyone who knows anything about gaming will know this game is in contention for game of the year. Expand
  17. Jul 23, 2020
    6
    I am a huge fan of Japan,Samurais etc but no this is not what i was expecting.
    -The first thing that i didn't like is the graphics (THE GRAPHICS NOT THE ARTISTIC DESIGN) yea i stop from time to time to take photos and stuff because the world is very beautiful but no many textures are blurry,view distance is so low, the night is ugly and the reflections are all downgraded compared to the
    I am a huge fan of Japan,Samurais etc but no this is not what i was expecting.
    -The first thing that i didn't like is the graphics (THE GRAPHICS NOT THE ARTISTIC DESIGN) yea i stop from time to time to take photos and stuff because the world is very beautiful but no many textures are blurry,view distance is so low, the night is ugly and the reflections are all downgraded compared to the first gameplay reveal we saw.
    -For the gameplay part i hated the fact that they didn't have a lock on system for the enemies.
    The stealth is so silly mostly because of the bad AI and the animation system on the enemies.
    -Very easy even on hard
    -Bad lip sync especially on japanese, even on english.
    -The wind is supposed to guide you but if you open the map you can still guide ur self with it.
    -Plot wise is meh
    -The Cinematics remind me of Mafia 3, low budget, you know static cameras with ppl talking without interaction...

    But i liked the atmosphere,the exploration,the soundtrack and the art direction
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  18. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Думал выйдет очередной шлак аля убейсофт, но то что вышло однозначно стоило ожидания, возможно лучшая игра за последние несколько лет. Однозначно советую.
  19. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game is the bets looking game of the Playstation 4. The open world is crafted beautifully and lets you do what you want when you want. It has many things to offer and the combat system is very good as well.
  20. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This game has gorgeous graphics, fun gameplay, and an engaging story. If you are into samurais/ninjas (Ghost), beautiful vistas, cool combat, and a compelling storytelling, this game is for you. This new IP is a welcome addition to Sony’s first party games.
  21. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    What stands Ghost of Tsushima apart from its overcrowded open world genre is its engaging multi-stance katana combat system, epic narrative and the best console graphics I've ever seen along with an additional classic samurai film aesthetic option. If you've always wanted "Assassin's Creed in Feudal Japan", look no further. For me, it's more than just that. Aside from a few technicalWhat stands Ghost of Tsushima apart from its overcrowded open world genre is its engaging multi-stance katana combat system, epic narrative and the best console graphics I've ever seen along with an additional classic samurai film aesthetic option. If you've always wanted "Assassin's Creed in Feudal Japan", look no further. For me, it's more than just that. Aside from a few technical issues that interrupted the flow, I don't think I've ever felt more engrossed in a video game setting before.

    9.5 if Metacritic will ever let users use decimals.
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  22. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    I've been playing this game constantly for days now and it is pure joy to play. The atmosphere, the world design, the combat, the music, the story and characters, it is all simply amazing. I haven't had this much fun with a game in a while. A dream come true for any samurai enthusiast, and even if you don't particularly like samurai it is still a spectacular open world action game worthI've been playing this game constantly for days now and it is pure joy to play. The atmosphere, the world design, the combat, the music, the story and characters, it is all simply amazing. I haven't had this much fun with a game in a while. A dream come true for any samurai enthusiast, and even if you don't particularly like samurai it is still a spectacular open world action game worth playing. Innovative open world mechanics alone set it apart from and above anything currently on the market. A perfect score from me. Expand
  23. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    good game, best grafic and game not have stupid gays, lgbt, fem and other toxic stuffs
  24. Jul 23, 2020
    7
    Visually the game is stunning and the story cutscenes get you hyped for the game, however...

    The camera will put objects, directly behind your character, right in front of the camera, blinding your view of combat which makes any chance of you landing a successful “perfect parry” impossible. Combat is also, at the beginning, throughout the intro missions too difficult for a enjoyable
    Visually the game is stunning and the story cutscenes get you hyped for the game, however...

    The camera will put objects, directly behind your character, right in front of the camera, blinding your view of combat which makes any chance of you landing a successful “perfect parry” impossible.

    Combat is also, at the beginning, throughout the intro missions too difficult for a enjoyable GAMEPLAY experience for me to see this game anything above a 7, given this is a game. The controls should be the most fine tuned optimization but game companies seem to get away with people just being fine with having to spend a ton of time learning instead of making controls that are easy.

    Secondly is the upgrade system where you have to get skill points to choose your own upgrade... if you choose wrong, combat becomes absurdly difficult at the beginning with multiple enemy types who’s AI is set to swarm you.

    There is a pay to win bonus in the Special Edition that helps this skill tree, error trap, situation which is they give you a free extra skill point for paying $10 extra dollars.

    I’d have zero buyers remorse if combat scaled better like in Sony’s other exclusives like, say, Spiderman. I just want a fun and lengthy Samurai Experience, not a game where I have to practice for a few hours before the combat feels like I’m really an awesome Samurai with decades of training... if they wanted us to feel week, start the game with us as a teenager... Reviews led me to wishing I had waited until Black Friday, just wait on this unless you’re mad desperate.
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  25. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Great to see a game that has innovation. The story starts a bit slow but the story is great. The open world makes the game has a lot of exploration and many activities to do. The graphics and visuals are stunning! Sound is amazing. Combat can be a learning curve to get used to the different mechanics of the game. Once mastered it is very rewarding! A few bugs in the game but doesn’t stopGreat to see a game that has innovation. The story starts a bit slow but the story is great. The open world makes the game has a lot of exploration and many activities to do. The graphics and visuals are stunning! Sound is amazing. Combat can be a learning curve to get used to the different mechanics of the game. Once mastered it is very rewarding! A few bugs in the game but doesn’t stop giving a excellent experiences throughout the whole game. Wel done suckerpunch Expand
  26. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Excellent game. I've always been a fan of Sucker Punch games since the Sly Cooper days. And the first Infamous is still one of my all-time favorite games. I read somewhere that Ghost of Tsushima is the real swan song of the PS4 because development actually began at the beginning of this generation. I'd assume right after Infamous: Second Son which was almost a launch window game. If that'sExcellent game. I've always been a fan of Sucker Punch games since the Sly Cooper days. And the first Infamous is still one of my all-time favorite games. I read somewhere that Ghost of Tsushima is the real swan song of the PS4 because development actually began at the beginning of this generation. I'd assume right after Infamous: Second Son which was almost a launch window game. If that's true, it definitely shows. The graphics are realistic while maintaining it's own unique style. They are superb. Sucker Punch has proven to have a true mastery of the hardware. The same goes for the action and combat mechanics. The slower, more deliberate sword fighting remind me a bit of Bushido Blade and maybe even the earlier Assassin's Creed games. It does almost have an Assassin's Creed: Japan vibe going for it as well. I'm also a big fan of a minimized HUD and it's innovative navigation system. If I do have one gripe, it's that I'm a little burnt out on the open world, horseback riding, mark objective and clear out, cookie cutter template, but this does enough different to feel fresh and keep you playing. Although the game isn't perfect, it's definitely up there with God of War or maybe even Red Dead 2. Expand
  27. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima encapsulates the culture and tradition with a fully realized and meticulously detailed environment. Even in an open-world setting, the side quests or stories help enrich the world with its emotionally resonant stories which effectively displays a full spectrum of emotion and lore. The main storyline, cascading between flashbacks and the present, connects players to theGhost of Tsushima encapsulates the culture and tradition with a fully realized and meticulously detailed environment. Even in an open-world setting, the side quests or stories help enrich the world with its emotionally resonant stories which effectively displays a full spectrum of emotion and lore. The main storyline, cascading between flashbacks and the present, connects players to the moral ambiguities of Jin Sakai's dilemma, allowing them to sympathize with him and carry the burdens that the character is weighted with.

    This is a game of picturesque imagery in motion that captivates with its gorgeous visuals and gripping story, created with intricate detail and reverence to the Japanese culture.

    Ghost of Tsushima is a beautiful masterpiece.
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  28. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game is a true masterpiece! It's honestly the best game I've played since Red Dead Redemption 2.
  29. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game is everything I wanted and more. Stunning art design, fantastic music score, simple yet complex fighting structures. The culture, history and beautiful open world environment is enough to buy this game and make it an instant classic. Add quality storytelling and hours of gameplay, will make this a highlight for this generation of console gaming.
  30. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Game is amazing. Can't get enough of it. Rdr2 is the only recent open world game that's on par with this.
  31. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Sucker Punch has truly outdone themselves and set the bar higher for open world games and the way they approach exploration. Through the use of the guided wind mechanic, I never felt lost and at the same time never felt like the game was holding my hand to my next destination. I normally rush through the main story and then replay a second time, taking my time to see everything. However,Sucker Punch has truly outdone themselves and set the bar higher for open world games and the way they approach exploration. Through the use of the guided wind mechanic, I never felt lost and at the same time never felt like the game was holding my hand to my next destination. I normally rush through the main story and then replay a second time, taking my time to see everything. However, this is the first open world game that I truly became lost in. I explored every inch of the map and enjoyed the deep "side" quests which serve to flesh out the world and characters.

    The combat is fast and fluid. Coming from Nioh and Sekiro, I still found the game to be incredibly challenging at times, while never having the **** one hit kills that Nioh can have. The combat evolved constantly and 50 hours in, I still don't feel even slightly bored. I hope they will add challenge rooms or something similar to the Arkham Games. The combat is a mix of the old Assassins Creed games, a bit of Arkham games, Shadow of War and a bit of Spiderman PS4 in the way that you are allowed and even encouraged to experiment in your approach. No two fights will ever feel the same.

    You already know the graphics are stunning, the game is lengthy and deep. The map is the most diverse I have ever seen in a game. If you love revenge stories, you will definitely be satisfied and I eventually grew to feel as though I was Jin Sakai, the Ghost.Go out and get this game. You will not be dissapointed.
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  32. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Beautiful open world. Amazing combat system. Best RPG since Witcher 3. A must play game.
  33. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game is an absoloute blast to play ! So much fun. Well worth the $60. The voice acting is great in both english and japanese. The world is so dam gorgeous and colorful.
  34. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    這是PS4尾聲最好的佳作,這才是SONY旗下工作室該有的樣子,反觀最後生還者2.....頑皮狗該收攤了
  35. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Game have some issues but in general it could be consider one the best games of the generation. Expand
  36. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This 10 out of 10 rating right here is not because the game has been perfect or else. Its because it worths every single penny you invest on it. Combat and gameplay wise is awesome and if you get the right set (A ps4 and a good TV) thw graphics turns really breatjtaking. Hell, not even in most of PC games you would find something like this. So please dont believe these byased the last ofThis 10 out of 10 rating right here is not because the game has been perfect or else. Its because it worths every single penny you invest on it. Combat and gameplay wise is awesome and if you get the right set (A ps4 and a good TV) thw graphics turns really breatjtaking. Hell, not even in most of PC games you would find something like this. So please dont believe these byased the last of us fans and go and buy it NOW. Expand
  37. Jul 23, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juego mal hecho, sus graficas son buenas pero no de las mejores, su gameplay simplon , nada de nada Expand
  38. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    I love everything about this game. It’s absolutely beautiful! Definitely worth the purchase!
  39. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    incredible graphics, really good combat, and on top of that a beautiful story that leaves u amazed. in my opinion it is game of the year!!
  40. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game is truly gorgeous. I knew it was going to be good, but I didn't know it would be this good. The immersive experience that this game offers makes it easy to get lost in the story and scenery. This is the best game of the year so far!
  41. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Exceptional game, strong gameplay and impressive graphics. Get this, not TLoU2
  42. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing end to the ps4 i love this game beautiful looking game with very good combat
  43. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is not a Assassin creed wanna be, it is a masterpiece game

    This is a game that makes you feel connected with the story, with the game world and more understand why japanese people always talk about honor before anything else

    This is a game with a very good soundtrack which makes you feel you are the samurai or we could say “the ghost”

    And what an ending, especially when jin said to his uncle “i will”

    Sucker Punch, you nailed it

    Bravo
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  44. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Muito melhor the last of us part II da de 10x0 , e ensina a Ubisoft como se faz.
  45. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Ghost to Tsushima offers breathtaking graphics with a Immersive story line. Sword strikes are lethal Whether delivering or receiving Character development is one of the best I've seen this year The music score was absolutely beautifulThe game is packed with long hours of exploration in many options for customization So much more to talk about but if you have not picked this game upGhost to Tsushima offers breathtaking graphics with a Immersive story line. Sword strikes are lethal Whether delivering or receiving Character development is one of the best I've seen this year The music score was absolutely beautifulThe game is packed with long hours of exploration in many options for customization So much more to talk about but if you have not picked this game up definitely go get it no reason this should not get game of the year Far surpasses any other game on playstation 4 this year Expand
  46. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Amazing combat and the most gorgeous open world to date. Side missions can feel repetitive but they can be enjoyable for the simple fact that the combat is so damn good
  47. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game is truly a masterpiece. The atmosphere makes me feel like I completely disconnect from real life whenever I start the game. The colors, sounds and music are amazing.
  48. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Finally!!! A game with no agenda politics and just a solid game that makes me have fun with a good detailed story and great gameplay (not to mention there are no microtransactions) This is what a game should be like. THANK YOU SUCKERPUNCH!
  49. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Really good game i was amazed ...
    Gameplay -10/10
    Music-10/10
    Story-9/10
    the environment in this game ... 100/10
  50. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    The game was beautiful. Its world,graphics was amazing. I could feel that i was a samurai. It was one of the best games i have ever played.
  51. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    I have well over 40 hrs in the game and I love it, I been playing since midnight launch and only take a break to sleep. My friends and I are playing this beautiful game and enjoying all its wonders, I will platinum this game on PS4 and will replay it on harder difficulty after I'm first playthrough!
  52. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Absolutely amazing. Stunning visuals and an amazing story. Must play. Only thing I gotta rip on is the camera. But otherwise an absolute banger of a game.
  53. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    After having played through the game and finished it once, earning the platinum trophy for it then collecting everything you can collect. This is one of the best games I have every played yes it has some small problems that I have noticed like when I swap my stance to wind stance something I have to roll so I can then parry because it just won’t let me parry. Some other minor problems likeAfter having played through the game and finished it once, earning the platinum trophy for it then collecting everything you can collect. This is one of the best games I have every played yes it has some small problems that I have noticed like when I swap my stance to wind stance something I have to roll so I can then parry because it just won’t let me parry. Some other minor problems like clothing clipping through each other very noticeable with the clan Samurai armor on horse back. Expand
  54. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Best game I’ve played since red dead. It’s great seeing a game these days without modern day politics
  55. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This game really surpassed my expectations. Is just so fun to play. The combats get more interesting as the game progresses instead of getting repetitive, the level design and the graphics are just so beautiful even if not played in ultra modern tv set. The Kurosawa filter really turns it into a classic Japanese cinema experience. I don´t rate it 10 just cause I found a couple of glitchesThis game really surpassed my expectations. Is just so fun to play. The combats get more interesting as the game progresses instead of getting repetitive, the level design and the graphics are just so beautiful even if not played in ultra modern tv set. The Kurosawa filter really turns it into a classic Japanese cinema experience. I don´t rate it 10 just cause I found a couple of glitches but they really are totally forgivable since the whole experience is just wonderful. Totally recommend Ghost of Tsushima. Expand
  56. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Never had so much fun with a game like this one. Story is great and fun, aswell as the side missions and the mythic quests. The game play is amazing and really enjoyable and the graphics are stunning. Youll see yourself doing many Screenshots.
  57. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    What I thought would be just another repetitive open world cut-and-paste slog turned out to be an amazingly rich experience with a solid, robust combat system, a compelling story, and absolutely stunning visuals. The world is massive without being overwhelming, and the game doesn't fall victim to the usual cliche of scouting a viewpoint and then vomiting a bunch of icons onto the map.What I thought would be just another repetitive open world cut-and-paste slog turned out to be an amazingly rich experience with a solid, robust combat system, a compelling story, and absolutely stunning visuals. The world is massive without being overwhelming, and the game doesn't fall victim to the usual cliche of scouting a viewpoint and then vomiting a bunch of icons onto the map. Instead, the map gradually un-fogs only places you've been, which encourages exploration in a more natural manner.

    Unlike many other action RPGs, this one really provides a meaningful choice for how you want to build your character, at least to start with. My first playthrough I'm focusing on the Samurai skill trees, but I'll do a stealth build for the next one. Or maybe not, since the combat is so satisfying. Seriously, the standoffs never get old.

    There are really not enough good things to say about Ghosts. Sony picked a hell of a game to wrap up this console generation.
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  58. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Game of the year so far.

    edit: After passing through most of the story, I've decided to raise my score. It's not a perfect 10. It has flaws. But it's far closer to 10 than 9, and it deserves that higher score. Story: Probably the weakest part of Ghost is its story. That's not to say the story is bad, it's just very generic. You're a samurai. Your lord is captured. It's revenge time.
    Game of the year so far.

    edit: After passing through most of the story, I've decided to raise my score. It's not a perfect 10. It has flaws. But it's far closer to 10 than 9, and it deserves that higher score.

    Story:
    Probably the weakest part of Ghost is its story. That's not to say the story is bad, it's just very generic. You're a samurai. Your lord is captured. It's revenge time. That's mostly it. That's not to say there's nothing else in the world. In-fact, the secondary stories are quite good, and I find myself more eager to play the side-quests than the main-quest, because those secondary stories really come alive. But the main story is very standard. There's also a ton of collectibles and nice discoverables if that's your thing.

    Combat:

    Combat is interesting. I'm a Soulsborne lover, so coming into Ghost I was wondering how they would approach combat and whether I would enjoy it. I'm pleased to say that the combat is great. It's not perfect. It's not 'challenging'. It's never going to give you that earned satisfaction of a Sekiro. But, it is great at what it wants to be. Combat is essentially Batman: Arkham, but with a little more involvement on the player side. Swordplay is nothing new or groundbreaking, but it feels authentic and competent, and always feels rewarding when you make a perfect parry, or slice through an opponent with Heavenly Strike. You 'feel' like a Samurai when you approach the enemy. Your movements, your parries, your dodges: they all feel like the actions of someone who is, at the end of the day, just a well-trained human. You're not a god. If you screw up, you'll die. If you try to rush headlong into twenty foes, you'll die. If you ignore the archers in the back, you'll die. You're not Batman, teleporting from foe to foe; you're just a man, and you have act like. That means things like stealth and gadgets (think kunais and bombs) are more than just secondary items to rack up cool points, they're life-saving weapons that can even the odds when faced with powerful enemies. I always felt like I was 'doing it right' when I threw a kunai into a couple foes to lower my immediate threats to a single opponent, or sniped a lonely guard from afar with my bow so that I had less to deal with when it came time to assault the horde. The game rewards you for using your arsenal and skillset, instead of giving you three moves that are your 'good' moves, and then a dozen secondary moves where you could take them or leave them.

    Speaking of stealth: it's good. It's not great, but it's good. It has quirks. It's no Splinter Cell. But, at the end of the day, it never made me feel like it was holding back my enjoyment of a section. Plus, the sections where you are forced to stealth were well-crafted and had clear paths where it simply came down to execution. It was a welcome addition that worked properly 95% of the time, and the few times it didn't were easy to overlook, as the combat is so enjoyable.

    Graphics:

    Here's where Ghost wins the game. You hear it often: 'this game looks so real', 'the best looking game ever', 'a true next-gen experience', etc... attached to other games. More often than not, it's just noise. Yeah, games have looked better and better over the years, but at a certain point it just becomes background information. Who cares how real that tree look anymore? All the trees look great. It's just another tree. So when I say this next sentence, understand I do not say it lightly: Ghost of Tushima is the most beautiful game ever made. Yes, I said it, and it's not hyperbole.

    Understand, I'm not saying Ghost is the most graphically advanced game ever made. It's not. There are sub-par elements, textures that aren't quite as sharp as they could be, draw-distances that are a bit exposed in places, and facial animations that are good, but not top-tier. And none of it matters. There has never been a more beautifully realized world in the history of video games. There are, quite literally, not enough words I could use to describe how amazing the world looks. From fields of purple flowers flowing in the wind, to thick, full grass that you can get lost in, I have more than once simply had to stop and watch the world 'live'. I have never felt like a world was more real than the world of Tsushima. Birds fly about, deer get lost in the trees, and the wind carries fallen leaves along the trail, unconcerned for you, the protagonist. It simply 'is' and it is amazing.

    But it's also more than just the beauty of the world; it's the grit of the bloodstained battlefield, the wreckage of Mongol-destroyed villages, the flowing tassels of your samurai armor: it all comes together to make the best looking game I've ever played. You'll know what I mean when you rise up a hill and see the moon cast white through the smoke of a burning city.

    Go buy Ghost of Tsushima. Even if Cyberpunk supplants it, you will still have one of the best games of the PS4 era. 9.5/10
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  59. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    I loved this game. Easily my game of the year. I beat the game and I can’t stop playing. This gave me the same feelings I got while playing Breath of the Wild for the first time. 100% recommend.
  60. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Game of the year imo. I'm like 30 hours in and just starting act 2. So much stuff to do in the open world, the art style is amazing, and the combat is incredibly fun. I find myself avoiding playing stealth just to engage in the samurai combat.
  61. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    It's just one of those games that gives you so many different ways to play, and has plenty of fast travel. I typically hate open world games since they feel so big and empty. Whether a yellow bird pops out of no where to let you know where something good is or rescuing peasants it felt like the game always had something for me to do without feeling like it's impossible to do it all. ThisIt's just one of those games that gives you so many different ways to play, and has plenty of fast travel. I typically hate open world games since they feel so big and empty. Whether a yellow bird pops out of no where to let you know where something good is or rescuing peasants it felt like the game always had something for me to do without feeling like it's impossible to do it all. This game is just gorgeous and everything feels so interactive. Of courses there's some clipping, stuttering occasionally, and other crap but I expect that in every game I play. I mean how the hell do the developers expect someone to make Jin jumping off some stairs while mashing the guard button and make an animation for that? I had no major problems playing this game and I'm still enjoying myself right now. Expand
  62. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    El juego con el más increíble mundo abierto que he visto, altamente recomendado si disfrutas recorrer todo el mapa buscando coleccionables.
  63. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Fun combat. Great visuals. Amazing soundtrack. Great Open world with tones to do, and see.
    No Hud is a great.
  64. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Truly the dream Samurai game we have been waiting for! The gameplay is amazing I usually don't do much side quest but this game really interested me in doing a lot of them! The side characters in this quests are very interesting and sometimes they point out locations of enemy camps. The music in this game is amazing! I fell in love with it. The story is also beautifully done by SuckerTruly the dream Samurai game we have been waiting for! The gameplay is amazing I usually don't do much side quest but this game really interested me in doing a lot of them! The side characters in this quests are very interesting and sometimes they point out locations of enemy camps. The music in this game is amazing! I fell in love with it. The story is also beautifully done by Sucker Punch a lot of interesting characters and emotional scenes too! Overall, I loved this game and I never had this much fun in playing for years! Thank you Sucker Punch! Expand
  65. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Я пришёл сюда, чтобы поставить игре 10. Я это сделал.
  66. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm in love. If there's any complaints I have to put, it's that they didn't really do any lip sync for the Japanese sub. But other then that, this deserve game of the year. Expand
  67. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This is one of the most fun games I ever played. The open world is stunning and exploring it is fun. The story is good, but nothing special, which is fine. The combat is great, the stealth however is nothing special and sometimes you can miss a kill because the game decides to just bug out on you. If you plan to get this game I would make sure that you enjoy the games that really push youThis is one of the most fun games I ever played. The open world is stunning and exploring it is fun. The story is good, but nothing special, which is fine. The combat is great, the stealth however is nothing special and sometimes you can miss a kill because the game decides to just bug out on you. If you plan to get this game I would make sure that you enjoy the games that really push you to explore.
    If you just blow throught this game you might see it as just another by the book Ubisoft style open world game, if you decide to explore however, you will see that this game is much more than that. Ironically enought, this game feels more like Assassin's Creed than the latest Assassin's Creed game.
    You might not enjoy this game if you don't like exploring the world. There are also some repetitivness issues. A large portion of the quests are just clearing out forts or tracking enemies to a camp. I have finished every sidequest in the game and while there are outliers, most of them follow the same structure. Then there are also the Fox Dens which are fun the first few times, but after a while they just get more iratating that anything. This game also has pointless collectibles which I am not a fan of.
    However, even through these issues the game is still amazing and a joy to play. This is an example of what happens when a developer tries to make a game that is fun above all else.
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  68. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Saw some butthurt Chinese snowflakes hating on this game. So, here I am. Giving it a 10 just to piss them off. You are welcome.
  69. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    While this game is not perfect, it is a blast. The graphics are pretty good but not great. There are times where your feet disappear as you walk and things like that. The camera angle also becomes a challenge during combat sometimes. But as far as just being a fun open world game with a simple economy and upgrading system, there is no comparison. AC has become too complex with it'sWhile this game is not perfect, it is a blast. The graphics are pretty good but not great. There are times where your feet disappear as you walk and things like that. The camera angle also becomes a challenge during combat sometimes. But as far as just being a fun open world game with a simple economy and upgrading system, there is no comparison. AC has become too complex with it's upgrading system and so forth. I highly recommend this game for those who like open world games but do not want to be fatigued because the map is too large and too many side quests. Not to mention, being a samurai is awesome. Expand
  70. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    -Great graphics
    -Great fighting gameplay
    -Great historical accuracy
    -Great story
  71. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    After competing the game and getting the platinum, I thoroughly enjoyed the game and its world.
    The world, characters, music and combat was highly enjoyable. I do wish that there was more diversity in the quests as they all seemed to be the same kind of objective.
    Even though the story for all the side quests were interesting none really stood out from the other. The main campaign was
    After competing the game and getting the platinum, I thoroughly enjoyed the game and its world.
    The world, characters, music and combat was highly enjoyable. I do wish that there was more diversity in the quests as they all seemed to be the same kind of objective.
    Even though the story for all the side quests were interesting none really stood out from the other.

    The main campaign was interesting and progression and leveling up was fun and well realized.
    As the game was very serious it would have been nice for some side quests to lighten up a little and a few side actives could have been more fun.

    Overall very good game and I would recommend for any lover of open world,rpg or anyone interesting in Samurai culture.

    Also reading the Mongol artifacts were very interesting and educational, I usually don't enjoy too much reading of collectibles and tend to just collect for the trophy but get bored reading after a while, but this was very well done.
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  72. Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Awesome game. Combat feels brilliant when you get it right, and punishing when you dont. There are some minor immersion gripes but they dont spoil the game enough to warrant any less than a 9
  73. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    beautiful environment with great audio and sound track. although its cutscenes are pretty basics its gameplay and environment is breathtaking. great experience for me.
  74. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, amazing views. I like Japan in this period of time (reminded me Sekiro).
  75. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    the game is simple the one of the best game I've ever played if you like samurais you will like this game
  76. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, amazing story, this is my best " ac-like " i have played in my life. I recommended this tittle if you like assassin's creed and japan.
  77. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game hay lắm. Cảnh đẹp, nhạc hay, nhiều khi side quest còn hay hơn main quest. Nhiệm vụ không bị lê thê. Mỗi lần mởi 1 đền cáo, miếu trên núi hay chỗ thơ haiku đều là địa điểm chụp ảnh check in cả. Tha hồ đi khoe ảnh đẹp. Đổi khi chuyển qua chế độ đen trắng lại tạo cảm giác như mấy phim samurai thập niên 60-70. Phải nói tuy còn vài hại sạn nhưng sony làm những cái khác quá tốt.
    Điểm trừ:
    AI còn hơi ngu
    skill ghost có vẻ hơi mạnh quá
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  78. Jul 23, 2020
    6
    Great game, but nothing up to its hype! Decent graphics (but see God of War, Last of Us 2 for best results), gameplay fairly repetitive and not the best camera (no lock-on feature for enemies and messy close quarter situations). NPCs and secondary characters could use some brushing up too, and don't look the best esthetically.
  79. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    I'm not gonna nitpick the game to the smallest of details because none of it takes away from how enjoyable the game is, I'm just going to give a honest opinion from an average gamer.

    Ghost Of Tsushima is one of best games I've played in recent years, it had me immersed in the game and finding myself losing track of time. The last time a game has done that to me was God of War. It's
    I'm not gonna nitpick the game to the smallest of details because none of it takes away from how enjoyable the game is, I'm just going to give a honest opinion from an average gamer.

    Ghost Of Tsushima is one of best games I've played in recent years, it had me immersed in the game and finding myself losing track of time. The last time a game has done that to me was God of War.
    It's worth the play, there's nothing more to it.
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  80. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    A beautiful and engaging game for my part. Love both the main and side stories that just made me want to follow it all to the end. No big innovation in gameplay but when most other things are this good I don't feel this as a big negative. Encountered some bugs but no biggie when everything else is this beautiful.
    Dialogue is a bit slow. This game brings hours of relaxing gaming for those
    A beautiful and engaging game for my part. Love both the main and side stories that just made me want to follow it all to the end. No big innovation in gameplay but when most other things are this good I don't feel this as a big negative. Encountered some bugs but no biggie when everything else is this beautiful.
    Dialogue is a bit slow. This game brings hours of relaxing gaming for those who enjoy game speed not cranked up to the highest level.
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  81. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    It's just strange to finally enjoying a game where is not pay to win or loot boxes, or time savers through donations. And no feministic messages ruining the history that has been lived before. Just solid game ment for gamers. I'm glad that some studios still knows who their main gamer base are. And if you have ps4 this is must buy game!
  82. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, fighting is similar to games like the Arkham series, the characters are likeable and the story well written. It has some of the more positive elements of the far cry series in it. Visual it is breathing. An absolute must if you wanna live out your samurai fantasies
  83. Jul 23, 2020
    8
    Ghost of Tsushima is a beautiful game, with that said i did enjoy my experience with the game but i found several things that bother me on my playthrough.
    The first one is how meaningless every choice you do in the game is, the game seems like is going somewhere with the dialogue that it gives you and you expect it to have some weight in the overall story but i doesnt, making it totally
    Ghost of Tsushima is a beautiful game, with that said i did enjoy my experience with the game but i found several things that bother me on my playthrough.
    The first one is how meaningless every choice you do in the game is, the game seems like is going somewhere with the dialogue that it gives you and you expect it to have some weight in the overall story but i doesnt, making it totally pointless .
    The second one is how repetitive the game is. Have u played any recent open world game like horizon zero dawn or far cry games ? Well this is the same, free outpost climb this kill this this guys etc , this is nothing new and there very little freedom in regards to missions structure you either go in guns blazing or you sneaky beaky like , this could be fun if not for the dumb AI and the very limited abilities you have to do so. Even the hook seems totally pointless and underused it's only used for climbing when it had potential to be used has a weapon scorpion any one ?
    And last for not least why is the game dubbed in Japanese it should be its original language its just weird when u see Japanese people not speaking Japanese.
    Now that the bad things are out of the way let's talk about the good things, I don't cry easily in games but this one made do it 3 times its not a happy story but it sure is a good one.
    The combat in the game is phenomenal i just wish it had a bit more of limb cutting cause some of the blows the main character does seems like it would cut a man in half but all u see on the enemy is some blood stains and every so often u see him chopping heads and arms i just wish these happens more frequently because they were really satisfying.
    The sound OMFG THE SOUND, from the wind blowing and dragging the leafs scraping them floor to the sound your Katana does wen putting it back in the sheath it really sounds phenomenal and the music feats the game aesthetic and the aesthetic of this game is beautiful.
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  84. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    ghost of Tsushima is one of the most beutifull game i have ever played . i have never been the guy who takes pictuers and stuff like that in games , but in this game i stop every 5 min to take pictuers. it almost like u are there in person , and the game play is so polished , when u fast travell the loading is almost non existing maximum 15 seconds , somtimes its instant .recomend wholeghost of Tsushima is one of the most beutifull game i have ever played . i have never been the guy who takes pictuers and stuff like that in games , but in this game i stop every 5 min to take pictuers. it almost like u are there in person , and the game play is so polished , when u fast travell the loading is almost non existing maximum 15 seconds , somtimes its instant .recomend whole heartedly. nextgen. stuff Expand
  85. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    I am about 15 hours in and having an blast! I was worried coming in about some open world fatigue. I really didn’t feel like doing a bunch of pointless real life chores and running errands for people like in RDR2 and so many other open world games, once you have kids, running errands for video game characters just seems dumb. But I can say nothing in this game feels like a chore.I am about 15 hours in and having an blast! I was worried coming in about some open world fatigue. I really didn’t feel like doing a bunch of pointless real life chores and running errands for people like in RDR2 and so many other open world games, once you have kids, running errands for video game characters just seems dumb. But I can say nothing in this game feels like a chore. Everything is fun! I highly suggest playing on Hard! Playing on any lower settings you really lose the tension of each encounter. Expand
  86. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absolutely amazing, the graphics, the music/sound, gameplay elevates the standard of gaming. I’ve noticed that some of towns are empty, but then you realize it part of the story line because mongol invaders took over that land and people were forced to leave the island. The ending also was odd inspiring, I never had a video game that could make a person depending on choice. If their is one piece of criticism I could it is that I wish there less fade to black and more transition animations. Over all I am still rating this game very high and I hope it is a contender for game of the year awards. Expand
  87. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Awesome game. Great experience love samurai/ronin spent several hours playing. I don't platinum many games but this one was worth it.
  88. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Gameplay is lovely once you get a few hours in! Not to mention the game is just overtly beautiful, won’t take you long to realise then, maybe a bit of polish left but no game breaking bugs
  89. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Очень достойный финал для PS4. Лично для меня игра года. Более и сказать нечего.
  90. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    An incredible experience! Some of the finest sword play to date. And I can't compliment the art direction and overall polish enough. A technical masterpiece.

    Sucker Punch has managed to make open-world filler stuff fun again–like seeking out collectibles and tackling enemy camps– because there's an emphasis on quality over quantity. Replay value is really high, and this is
    An incredible experience! Some of the finest sword play to date. And I can't compliment the art direction and overall polish enough. A technical masterpiece.

    Sucker Punch has managed to make open-world filler stuff fun again–like seeking out collectibles and tackling enemy camps– because there's an emphasis on quality over quantity. Replay value is really high, and this is unquestionably the developer's finest work to date.
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  91. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is a beautiful game with graphics to rival the Witcher 3, Ive spent hours just in the photo mode alone so far. The gameplay is split up into okay and great the former being the stealth and ladder being the combat, stealth isn’t bad but A.I are kinda dumb and it’s just not as fun as say old assassins creed or dishonored but it gets the job done I guess, the combat on theGhost of Tsushima is a beautiful game with graphics to rival the Witcher 3, Ive spent hours just in the photo mode alone so far. The gameplay is split up into okay and great the former being the stealth and ladder being the combat, stealth isn’t bad but A.I are kinda dumb and it’s just not as fun as say old assassins creed or dishonored but it gets the job done I guess, the combat on the other hand is amazing and I think it might be my favorite Melee combat system Since the Witcher 3 with all the different fighting styles and the standoffs it makes you feel like a badass, it dose take a bit of skill to play though but I like that.igame and Expand
  92. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing! The style, soundtrack, story, and characters are all great. :) The gameplay and side quests are wonderful, I actually wanted to do everything and go everywhere. :D Which I did, this is only 1 of 2 games that I've finished with a platinum.
  93. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    I haven't felt this invested into an open world game since witcher 3. This is a refreshing game with many things to do and the detail in the graphics and side stories is amazing.
  94. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Most beautiful open world ever made. Good plot, very good combat system. If you are a fan of samurai theme - you must play it.
  95. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    A wonderful last peak of the great (time-)exclusive games of the PS4.
    While being a PC player first I love the PS4 lineup and this game marks a fulminant end of an era
  96. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely MUST HAVE! If you are still thinking - to buy it or not to buy - BUY!!!
  97. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    The whole game was amazing I 100%ed it in 4 days and now replaying it again this game shoot up to my all time favorite game sucker punch is now officially my favorite game production company. I haven’t played a game in a long time that captivated me and pulled me in to its world like this game, after finishing the game I went out I got depressed I was so used to the amazing landscape inThe whole game was amazing I 100%ed it in 4 days and now replaying it again this game shoot up to my all time favorite game sucker punch is now officially my favorite game production company. I haven’t played a game in a long time that captivated me and pulled me in to its world like this game, after finishing the game I went out I got depressed I was so used to the amazing landscape in the game. I really wanted to go back to that era and live there.
    This game has rocketed to my top favorite games right next to red dead redemption, god of war, uncharted and GTA I hope we get much more games like this from sucker punch and Sony in the future.
    Huge thumps up, I never rate or review a game but this game deserves to be played and it’s is a blast I haven’t been able to stop I have been playing it since the release and I still find it interesting and entertaining after 6 days of nonstop 8 hour a day playing. It is a must have for any gamer who appreciate good story telling and amazing game play dynamics and I will definitely buy it and play it on PS5 when it’s out.
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  98. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    O jogo tá muito bom, estou me divertindo demais, com certeza pra mim o jogo do ano.
  99. Jul 23, 2020
    8
    It is good to make new and different samurai game with this good game play and graphics.
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 122 Critic Reviews

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