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  1. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    I enjoy the gameplay of Ghost of Tsushima, There are some bugs that need to be ironed out, but on a whole the gameplay itself can get a little old but I don't think that detracts from the game as a whole.....at least not yet. Graphics are amazingly beautiful but the progression of the story can be slow at times if you're like me and going for all trophies available. I've been anticipatingI enjoy the gameplay of Ghost of Tsushima, There are some bugs that need to be ironed out, but on a whole the gameplay itself can get a little old but I don't think that detracts from the game as a whole.....at least not yet. Graphics are amazingly beautiful but the progression of the story can be slow at times if you're like me and going for all trophies available. I've been anticipating this release for some time now and has met most of my initial critiques and I must presume that future updates will adreess the issues that I've previously mentioned. I do recommend at least giving this game a shot if you enjoy 3rd person games. Expand
  2. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This is game LEGENDARY and so good
  3. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Very Nice game Graphics 10/10
    Music 10/10
    Story 10/10
    Combat 8.5/10 because there’s no lock-on which is kinda sad tho... (who the f is that? I bet his car is yellow!) Open World 9/11
    Samurai Buttocks when you enter the hot springs 10/10
  4. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    One of the most addictive games I have played in a while. This game has made this current time at home far better.
  5. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This game show the different part of Tsushima in a best way , A balance fighting , and great historical story
  6. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Absolutley brilliant. 15 plus hours in and i am really enjoying the story and gameplay. The lighting in this game resembles a piece of art it really does stand out. Who does not want to ride through scenic fields and picturesque landscapes. Of course it is not a hundred percent but nothing really should be as we with any sense know that that is the mythical score.
  7. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I had The Way of Life on speakers while playing on my 60 4k inch tv in a sofa, i give it a 9.5 and i haven't given a game a score close to that since Kenshi was released, this game is is not a samurai game but The samurau game, there are no finer examples of such a game.

    9.5 almost perfect but i can't give exclusive game a perfect score, if you greedily make shady deals then you just
    I had The Way of Life on speakers while playing on my 60 4k inch tv in a sofa, i give it a 9.5 and i haven't given a game a score close to that since Kenshi was released, this game is is not a samurai game but The samurau game, there are no finer examples of such a game.

    9.5 almost perfect but i can't give exclusive game a perfect score, if you greedily make shady deals then you just lose face as you disappoint all the other fans on the other platforms, **** Sony.
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  8. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    I've really enjoyed this game. It has been one of if not the most beautiful game i have ever played. The combat is fun and I haven't tired of it. I also really enjoy the stealth mechanics and animations are amazing. I am also glad there is no level gating and you can do things at your own pace. The only nitpick I may have for this game is I feel like Jin is too emotionless in mostI've really enjoyed this game. It has been one of if not the most beautiful game i have ever played. The combat is fun and I haven't tired of it. I also really enjoy the stealth mechanics and animations are amazing. I am also glad there is no level gating and you can do things at your own pace. The only nitpick I may have for this game is I feel like Jin is too emotionless in most situations and that can make him a bit of a boring character when I feel the companion characters have much more interesting personalities. Expand
  9. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Epic gameplay, it was really pleasure to play! Finally a game with some new aspects of fighting.
  10. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I've noticed that a lot of people who review-bombed TLOU2 with perfect 10's have been going out of their way to give poor reviews for GoT so I'm just out here doing my part.

    Gud game tho
  11. Jul 22, 2020
    8
    Good game! Love it.
    Give me GHOST OF TSUSHIMA 2 !!!
    - slightly monotonous tasks.
  12. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    The peak of cinematic games, even while being made by a western studio manages to capture the core of old style japanese cinematography, while having one of the most impressive landscapes in the entire generation of consoles and some of the best tracks the game comes in a nice package with everything a "japan-based game" should offer, cool swords, nice landscapes, classic music, homages toThe peak of cinematic games, even while being made by a western studio manages to capture the core of old style japanese cinematography, while having one of the most impressive landscapes in the entire generation of consoles and some of the best tracks the game comes in a nice package with everything a "japan-based game" should offer, cool swords, nice landscapes, classic music, homages to japanese culture and more. Expand
  13. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Playstation games often focus a to much on the story and leave gameplay kind of "ok" . This is NOT the case with Ghost of Tsushima. The story is amazing, and the gameplay has lots of player agency and interesting approaches to each challenge. Sucker Punch certainly outdid themselves, and we have a solid GOTY contender.
  14. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    The best samurai game
    I love it so much
    Thank you for making this year better ( ᐛ )و
  15. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i love it
    best game in 2020
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  16. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I’ve ever created! This game is addictive! I can’t put it down!
  17. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Il mio gioco preferito di sempre. Combat sistem sublime, ambientazione eccellente, poesia allo stato puro.
  18. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game of the year
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  19. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Awesomeee! Great game to end the ps4 cicle. Great views and awesome photo mode. Battle system difficult at the beggining but get used to it!
  20. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Beautiful world. Interesting story and gameplay. Brutal sword fights. A good copy of Assassin's Creed.
  21. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Sucker Punch has nailed it. This game is a highlight title for the PS4 console generation. What I don't understand is why LOU2 has a higher score than this beautiful game?
  22. Jul 22, 2020
    6
    O jogo no seu conjunto é bom...

    A primeira vista lindo... mas muito feio nos detalhes, exemplos o personagem mergulha sai seco da agua, as pedras e as quedas daguas digna da ps3 etc inumeros bugs que graças a um sistema anti bug nao impacta o jogo. quando vocé fica preso numa pedra o sistema rebobina e vc volta ao momento antes do bug, Gracas a esse sistema que jogo é jogavel caso
    O jogo no seu conjunto é bom...

    A primeira vista lindo... mas muito feio nos detalhes, exemplos o personagem mergulha sai seco da agua, as pedras e as quedas daguas digna da ps3 etc inumeros bugs que graças a um sistema anti bug nao impacta o jogo. quando vocé fica preso numa pedra o sistema rebobina e vc volta ao momento antes do bug, Gracas a esse sistema que jogo é jogavel caso contrario seria igual ou pior que o daysgone em termos de bug.
    As lutas sao muito agradaveis excepto a camera e as "flashes que os inimigos lancam" a luz é demasiada forte... ainda assim a luta é muito boa para mim é o ponto forte de o jogo...
    O tema esta muito bem respeitado

    Eu aconcelho jogar o jogo sobre tudo se o tema é de o seu agrado mas sem expectativas demasiado grandes se nao corre o risco de ficar desiludido.
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  23. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    system: Ps4 Pro
    TV: Samsung 75" QLED
    Games I love playing: witcher 3, Red dead 2, Assassins creed odyssey Playtime: 10 hours so far (will update later) My review: Wow!!! this game is beautiful and really pays homage to its setting of Feudal Japan. Honestly this game took my breath away and the grass is amazing! Story is great as well. Do not believe the critic review of 83 (mid -tier
    system: Ps4 Pro
    TV: Samsung 75" QLED
    Games I love playing: witcher 3, Red dead 2, Assassins creed odyssey
    Playtime: 10 hours so far (will update later)
    My review: Wow!!! this game is beautiful and really pays homage to its setting of Feudal Japan. Honestly this game took my breath away and the grass is amazing! Story is great as well. Do not believe the critic review of 83 (mid -tier game) this is an amazing feat that the studio has accomplished. Combat is fun, scenery is unbelievable, story is great. This has everything i wanted. Also everything feels crafted (unlike ubisoft titles that are typically copy and paste).
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  24. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Great game, a worthy swan song for the PS4. Not perfect, no target lock can irritate and some some collision issues when jumping in certain places. With that said, the graphics are stunning, the environments diverse and the story is good with the focal point being Jin's duality between his honor and saving his people. Combat is cool, with mastering stances being a prime aspect of combat.
  25. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing. Easily one of the best games of the generation, much less just the PS4. I'm only just got the grappling hook late last night... But I'm around 15 hours in. I spent a lot of time completing side quests, don't @ me. I love how much there is to do and HOLY CRAP IT'S BEAUTIFUL.
  26. Jul 22, 2020
    8
    Great imagination and world building, characters are fresh and interesting. I can see myself playing this game for a very long time and even revisiting at a later date and that is rare in today’s gaming.

    It is evident that great care and effort went into this, Really hitting the ancient Japanese culture and with World designs and even fight mechanics. Only downside for myself is some
    Great imagination and world building, characters are fresh and interesting. I can see myself playing this game for a very long time and even revisiting at a later date and that is rare in today’s gaming.

    It is evident that great care and effort went into this, Really hitting the ancient Japanese culture and with World designs and even fight mechanics.

    Only downside for myself is some side tasks can prove a little dull and respective from time to time but nothing painstaking by any means, I have also had some difficulty getting used to the controls but it eventually came to me after some practice. Kirasawa mode is a very cool touch.
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  27. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I am so Glad GoT came along to clean all my disappointment form other titles i wont mention. This game is borderline Masterpiece, and what really, really makes me love it is the art direction in conjunction with a magnificent sound and music...it creates a true feel of Easter culture, peace, spiritual vibes and tranquility. The Combat is solid in my opinion although the lack of lock on isI am so Glad GoT came along to clean all my disappointment form other titles i wont mention. This game is borderline Masterpiece, and what really, really makes me love it is the art direction in conjunction with a magnificent sound and music...it creates a true feel of Easter culture, peace, spiritual vibes and tranquility. The Combat is solid in my opinion although the lack of lock on is really kicking my back.... i have not be able to adapt 100% but i'm getting there.... Story and narrative are way above my expectation to be honest, based on Second Son i was not expecting too much from Sucker-Punch in terms of narrative but they gave me a good surprise.. highly recommended game truly if you love open world and "at your own pace" experience this is a game to remember. Expand
  28. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    GoT is easily the best game I have played in a long time. It is a true winner. Sucker Punch has moved up to AAA.

    As usual, the mainstream press doesn’t like it because it doesn’t feature woke life, forget the fact that it takes place in and around the year 1200 in Japan. It’s pathetic, the professional reviewers are so shallow. Any game which has some form of perversion and a female or
    GoT is easily the best game I have played in a long time. It is a true winner. Sucker Punch has moved up to AAA.

    As usual, the mainstream press doesn’t like it because it doesn’t feature woke life, forget the fact that it takes place in and around the year 1200 in Japan.

    It’s pathetic, the professional reviewers are so shallow. Any game which has some form of perversion and a female or trans lead is an instant 10, no matter how horrible the game is to play - see TLOU2 (terribly unfun game).

    The best thing I can say about GoT, it is essentially The Witcher 3 in Japan. I have never liked a samurai game this much, ever. Amazing that an American company did this. I actually prefer GoT over Sekiro, GoT is the better game.

    Between RDR2, Sekrio, GoT - I’d take GoT.
    RDR2 went too heavily on realism and it got boring.
    Sekiro went too hard on the difficulty, fun but ultimately it was a chore.

    GoT nails the perfect balance between exploration, story, combat (easily better than W3 combat), and character.

    Jin Sakai is a great character.
    His backstory makes perfect sense and adds to the immersion of the game. In fact all of the characters in this game are so well done, I don’t think I’ve seen a game do characters this well since maybe RDR (the first one).

    You are going to love this game, I guarantee it.
    Best game this year, until cyberpunk.
    It really scratches that W3 open world exploration itch, and the story is hugely satisfying.

    I don’t even bother to read IGN, Kotaku, Gamespot, etc... they are so biased against normalcy now that they just can’t let themselves review a game honestly. Everything has to pass through their woke filter and if the game narrative doesn’t fit the woke agenda they hit the game with a low score.

    Anyone who gives Ghost of Tsushima a 7 or less, is a moron. This game is EXCELLENT!

    Better than Days Gone, and that game was fun.
    This game is an easy 9 on any day.
    Only thing that would make a 10 is a bit more variety in the exploration, foxes and birds are cool... but a few other types would make this game a 10.

    Still, I enjoy every minute of this game.
    Witcher 3 is a 10, no doubt.
    Ghost of Tsushima is a solid 9.
    Horizon was a solid 8.

    Excellent game.
    Thank you Sucker Punch!
    Looking forward to your future!
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  29. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I’m still on the first part of the island. The map and side quest are large enough to keep you occupied, but not so grossly insane as to where my add kicks in and I forget what mission I’m on. Duel scenes are beautiful, albeit not too challenging so far. It’s definitely my type of game. And I have only put it down for a couple of squad up games of fifa and 2k with the bros. I also loveI’m still on the first part of the island. The map and side quest are large enough to keep you occupied, but not so grossly insane as to where my add kicks in and I forget what mission I’m on. Duel scenes are beautiful, albeit not too challenging so far. It’s definitely my type of game. And I have only put it down for a couple of squad up games of fifa and 2k with the bros. I also love that I don’t have to choose between 37 types of main weapons etc, and the fact that you can’t instantly fast travel to any visited previous visited location, with minimal load time, instead of riding a hour for 10 mins. (looking at you RDR) Expand
  30. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This game is so beautiful I practically don't ride my horse, I just walk around everywhere to admire its beauty.
    It's minimal UI also contributes to this sense of beauty. Also, combat is very funny.
    Only down to it is the in-combat camera, which sometimes gets "a little lost" around the place.
  31. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Nearly a perfect open-world game. The story is well written and entertaining, the combat evolves over time, and the graphics - my god the graphics.. my only minor gripes are some small bugs and a few a.i. issues. My pick for game of the year
  32. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This game is FANTASTIC! Truly a masterpiece that builds upon its predecessors and listens to the recommendation from fans. FFXV was massive and epic but got bogged down in a bunch of disconnected "run and fetch" quests that made the player lose their connection to the story. GoT weaves the all the quests, main and side, together masterfully. I look forward to going on them, not trudgingThis game is FANTASTIC! Truly a masterpiece that builds upon its predecessors and listens to the recommendation from fans. FFXV was massive and epic but got bogged down in a bunch of disconnected "run and fetch" quests that made the player lose their connection to the story. GoT weaves the all the quests, main and side, together masterfully. I look forward to going on them, not trudging through them, completing them for completions sake like in FFXV.

    Horizon Zero Dawn was a lot of fun but for some reason just didn't hook me and in HZD and FFXV I found myself looking at the minimap and moving a triangle through a maze COMPLETELY ignoring and missing incredibly impressive and detailed landscapes. GoT did away with maps and cleverly added a "follow the wind" mechanism that is actually part of the story. Now I travel the island, completely aware of my surroundings, often with my mouth agape.

    Another "lessons learned" GoT uses is not getting stuck in the trees. There are so many open world games, especially when using a horse or vehicle, where you get stuck in the trees and it is annoying AF to navigate. So much so, you don't even use the conveyance anymore. GoT does away with this. The landscape is still dotted with an assortment of vegetation but you walk or ride right through them. It REALLY improves gameplay and makes exploring fun instead of tiresome, frustrating and tedious.

    The previous examples may seem fairly specific but that is because the obvious stuff, gameplay, graphics, story, and soundtrack are all simply amazing. I was reluctant to belabor the obvious and probably wouldn't even have bothered to write this had it not been for little details SuckerPunch included that I really appreciated. I wanted to make sure there's at least a chance someone from SuckerPunch noticed that there are players that appreciate their efforts, even the subtle ones.

    Just an unequivocal must purchase for any gamer.
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  33. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima isn’t very original gameplay-wise and its open world feels a bit tired, but the sheer quality of content, the stylish action, the fantastic sound design and the beautiful environment make this a must-play.
  34. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Fantástico, muito melhor que The Last of Us 2 que um jogo que foi carregado no colo pela grande mídia porca!
  35. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Awesome game, Game of the year for me , the open world is beautiful good story telling the graphics are insane good the colors lighting are so perfect sucker punch didn’t disappoint with this project they really put all of their work on this game just paying attention on the details tells you everything.
  36. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game with a very good narrative, the gameplay is excellent. Godd game, Me encanto mucho Expand
  37. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing. The graphics will leave you stopping for a moment on your trail to admire the scenery. The original, fun, and flashy combat will make you feel like a true badass. The story is great but not perfect, as it can be quite predictable at times, but there are some great moments you will not want to miss. The length of the game is not drawn out, but not too short, while atThis game is amazing. The graphics will leave you stopping for a moment on your trail to admire the scenery. The original, fun, and flashy combat will make you feel like a true badass. The story is great but not perfect, as it can be quite predictable at times, but there are some great moments you will not want to miss. The length of the game is not drawn out, but not too short, while at the same time leaving you wanting more. The only gripes I have are that some aspects of the game can have a repetitive nature, but none of it seems to be required. It's not some trash rushed AAA game, which is actually a lot to ask for nowadays. Anyways, if you can afford this game, definitely get it I would give it a 9.5/10, but as that's not possible on this website, the game deserves a 10 over a 9 any day. Expand
  38. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Wow. Just wow. Suckerpunch is my favorite game developer since Infamous 1 on PS3. The actual game play in their games is second to none. Ghost of Tsushima is no different. I was thinking The Last of Us 2 would be my Game of the Year, but after playing it I was left extremely disappointed. So glad Ghost of Tsushima came out right after to wash away that bad taste in my mouth left by TheWow. Just wow. Suckerpunch is my favorite game developer since Infamous 1 on PS3. The actual game play in their games is second to none. Ghost of Tsushima is no different. I was thinking The Last of Us 2 would be my Game of the Year, but after playing it I was left extremely disappointed. So glad Ghost of Tsushima came out right after to wash away that bad taste in my mouth left by The Last of Us 2. Ghost of Tsushima's gameplay is literally amazing and addicting. The graphics are the best I've ever seen because of the art direction. This is my GOTY for now. It's a tragedy that it does not have that "must play label" on metacritic while a low tier game like Last of Us 2 has one. Critics are definitely underrating this game. Expand
  39. Jul 22, 2020
    5
    Excelente juego, la trama, los paisajes, muy bueno, la ambientación está demasiada adaptada a la época, una obra de arte.
  40. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best games I've ever played. The combats great, I really love the exploration and the visuals...if you're a gamer you SHOULD really play this game! Truly a game of a GENERATION!!
  41. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    amazing game with great combat. if you wanna feel like a samurai buy this game or if you just want a good game to play buy this game. you will get lost in the world in the best possible way. island of tsushima feels alive you wont see the same place more then twice ( unless its tide to the main story).
    this is the best swansong game for the ps4 cant wait for ps5
  42. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Great game. You can clearly see the gameplay Inspirations from other games but GOT evolves all that. The kurosawa mode is genius and the story a solid 8! not goty (that’s TLoU2) but a really solid solo game! another ps hit!
  43. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Awesome story with incredible and fun combat in a beautiful open world. I hope sucker punch continues with this journey. Best game this year by far.
  44. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Isa amazing! Graphics gameplay storyline all are on point... if anything i wish the game was alot longer maybe dlcs like in the Witcher
  45. Jul 22, 2020
    0
    Очень скучно. Хватило на полтора часа.Больше не могу заставить себя в это играть.
  46. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Fantastic Game with great combat, beautiful graphics and good story. Can't stop playing it because its that good! Totally Must Buy!
  47. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Best samurai game I ever played and I played most of the samurai games. This games is just too good, Story, gameplay and sound is great. Visual style is OMG. Buy the game now!.
  48. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game I came into low expectations in the beginning thinking this was just another jade dynasty game , generic Japanese culture game. But playing it almost 10 to 15 hours into the game ( currently in the mission tale of ryuizo ). I would say this game is stunning and amazing to.look at. There are glitches in thr game don't get me wrong. But its not game breaking. There was a part sensei ishikawa got stuck in one of the steps of his dojo and I just started laughing. I loved it. But the game play and the open world is rich and a lot of stuff to do in it. From mongols stronghold to side mythic tales ( my favorite so far is heavenly strike) to side mission from characters you recruited in the main missions of the game. Give you a sense of great character development and a sense of immersion in each unique characters. To lady masako to ryuizo. Sorry if I'm butchering these names. I cant wait to finish this game and see the ending . I loved how you can upgrade your armour from the supplies you get throughout the game and the platforming is heavenly. Despite glitches when you fight a bear for the first time ( makes you think the bear is a different object and throws you around like a rag doll) its intense and rewarding when you win a fight against the mongols invading island of Tsushima. This game is what makes a game godlike and fun. Of course is not the greatest game but it comes close to red dead redemption and God of war remake for the ps4. Sucker punch you amazed me on how creating a game is . props to you and the team your company has. Don't let them go and keep creating awesome games. **** NAUGHTY DOG AND THE LAST OF US PART II!!!!! Expand
  49. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. You owe it to yourself if you are at all interested in Japan or its history, or even just as another open world adventure title. Trust me. Play it. Nuff said.
  50. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Great game! If your any sort of fan of samurai or even the earlier assassins creed games and loved those tough but awesome duels in sekiro then you'll love this game. It has a big beautiful map with many places to explore, breath of the wild esque but you can't climb everything. Side quests barely feel like a side quest compared to most of the video games that get their side questGreat game! If your any sort of fan of samurai or even the earlier assassins creed games and loved those tough but awesome duels in sekiro then you'll love this game. It has a big beautiful map with many places to explore, breath of the wild esque but you can't climb everything. Side quests barely feel like a side quest compared to most of the video games that get their side quest inspiration from MMO's, instead it feels like you're really going around helping and saving the people of Tsushima to be free from the Mongol invaders. Graphics are great comparable to Horizon zero dawn. I might be spoiled by PC gaming but I hate motion blur and since this is a console you can disable it sadly so I had to adjust and get used to that dumb graphical tweak that consoles live so much. All in all that's my only gripe with the game and I wouldn't have noticed it if I wasn't a PC player. So I you like a good sword fight or samurai movies and stories, pick up Ghost of Tsushima you'll love it. Expand
  51. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    After recently playing Death Stranding and Last of Us 2, I wasn’t sure if this game would live up to my expectations. However, this game grows on you. For the first few hours I was unsure if I’d really enjoy this game, but after powering through that introduction, I am in love with this game. It doesn’t do anything brand new or exciting, but it is a great story and a really well done game!After recently playing Death Stranding and Last of Us 2, I wasn’t sure if this game would live up to my expectations. However, this game grows on you. For the first few hours I was unsure if I’d really enjoy this game, but after powering through that introduction, I am in love with this game. It doesn’t do anything brand new or exciting, but it is a great story and a really well done game! The combat feels GREAT and fresh and requires patience, skill and understanding of what works against who. The Ghost Weapons add another dynamic to that, there’s LOTS of skills that are useful so it doesn’t feel like you’ve got all of the skills you need early. The game does a good job of changing the combat dynamic throughout the game so it doesn’t get super repetitive. I am not typically a samurai fan, however, this game has made me one. Definitely well worth the money. I am about 25-30 hours into the game and just passed the first act into the second one, granted I’ve been really focusing on leveling my character and completing the side quests for rewards. The one downside or con to this game is that the NPC and side quest dialogue isn’t very compelling visually. The conversation is good, if you close your eyes the dialogue is great, but it doesn’t give you much visually in that aspect. That’s the only con I have so far. Other than that, this is a fun, exciting and well done game. Easily a GOTY candidate! Expand
  52. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    First off, I have never spent so much time in photo mode. This game is magically delicious and it keeps getting sexier the farther you get. The combat is smooth and soooo damn satisfying. The navigation is clever using the wind as direction and animals that delightfully help you find cool placing in the world. The voicing acting and story are fantastic and I can't put this game down. IveFirst off, I have never spent so much time in photo mode. This game is magically delicious and it keeps getting sexier the farther you get. The combat is smooth and soooo damn satisfying. The navigation is clever using the wind as direction and animals that delightfully help you find cool placing in the world. The voicing acting and story are fantastic and I can't put this game down. Ive been trying to finish the Witchter 3 for like years and now I prob never will. I have this game now. Expand
  53. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. I've seen people complain that the graphics aren't as good as the trailers that were released, but honestly I think it looks amazing, the style they chose is freakin beautiful. I played through the first time on normal difficulty and there were still parts where I needed to strategize because if I went in kunais blazing I would get worked on. EasilyOne of the best games I've ever played. I've seen people complain that the graphics aren't as good as the trailers that were released, but honestly I think it looks amazing, the style they chose is freakin beautiful. I played through the first time on normal difficulty and there were still parts where I needed to strategize because if I went in kunais blazing I would get worked on. Easily a 10/10 game. Expand
  54. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Completing up to about 60% of the game I want to start off by saying this game is beautiful I can literally frame and hang up anything I see in this game, truly makes me wanna visit this island in person, I appreciate the photo mode in that regard, but most of all I really enjoy the fact that I can pick and choose how I want to play it instead of the game holding my hand while following aCompleting up to about 60% of the game I want to start off by saying this game is beautiful I can literally frame and hang up anything I see in this game, truly makes me wanna visit this island in person, I appreciate the photo mode in that regard, but most of all I really enjoy the fact that I can pick and choose how I want to play it instead of the game holding my hand while following a singular path, this game allows me to play it the way I want to with techniques, and strategies that I have to create. The story is fascinating and keeps you wondering what will happen next as all the characters have their struggles to preserve themselves without giving in to pressure of destroying who they were.
    That being said I hadn't seen much bugs or glitches, nothing major from what i have noticed at least, I can only nitpick about how hefty the character's "main" armor looks compared to the cover of the game or how i wish i could dual-wield katanas but maybe they're saving that one for another game. I also want to point out that this game expanded my knowledge on Japanese culture and I believe although it is only a game it honors the memory of the real men and women of that time. Thank you for an amazing experience Sucker Punch.

    Looking through the reviews I hate that everyone is comparing this to TLOU2 as if this was a subreddit or TLOU2 is the newest DarkSouls preset comparison but I sort of get it. It was the latest anticipated game that everyone had an opinion about. I'm just hoping more people realize that critic companies are just as human as the people who review bombs.
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  55. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    This game is incredible. From the first few cinematics of the game you can immediately see the hard work put into bringing Tsushima to life from the tall grass, the flames from the aftermath of a battle, the blood of fallen warriors, and the simple details like sweat dripping down a man's face or the expressions on a character's face.
    Overall the game has a very real Assassin's Creed/Red
    This game is incredible. From the first few cinematics of the game you can immediately see the hard work put into bringing Tsushima to life from the tall grass, the flames from the aftermath of a battle, the blood of fallen warriors, and the simple details like sweat dripping down a man's face or the expressions on a character's face.
    Overall the game has a very real Assassin's Creed/Red Dead Redemption type feel, but in a good way as it makes you familiar with the gameplay which is extremely easy to pick up in the first two minutes of the game. The controls are easy and very quick to understand which I absolutely loved especially when it comes to the combat and sword fighting.
    Speaking of that, the combat mechanics in the game are absolutely amazing and the different sword fighting styles that bring the game to life are absolutely next-level. My favorite part is how you simply make the game your own whether you choose to go stealth, or face the enemy head-on in an absolute brawl. The little details as well, where after a fight you can use the touchpad to allow Jin to wipe the blood off the sword? AWESOME!
    This game's story was also a big step up from other titles as well as you get sucked into Jin's story of proving himself a honorable samurai and his duty to save his uncle. As a son who recently lost his father- I felt every moment of Jin's story and the challenges he faced. Start to finish the story was great and the ability to pause at any moment to go explore and enjoy the open world was by far one of the best features as well. You didn't feel like it was very linear and you were told you only had ths approach and "this" direction to go, unlike other titles *cough cough*.
    I will say this game may be my current favorite for game of the year.

    Pros:
    -Visuals and every detail down to the environment
    -Combat controls and fight mechanics
    -Fluid and well-written story from top to bottom and side missions as well'
    -Customization and character development in skills and abilities to suit your style
    -Well driven open world with plenty to do and explore, FOXES ARE COOL!
    -Executions and stealth kills were impressive.

    Cons:
    -Clunky at times while riding on the horse, but nothing too overboard that ruins the feel for the game.
    -Certain cutscenes where the dialogue and character movement appear to be off.
    -Absence of the HUD made travel a challenge, but the wind mechanic was pretty tolerable.

    Overall I scored this a 9 out of 10 on replay-ability, the visuals and gameplay, the sound is amazing, and the story arc as well as features of this game are fantastic. This game is a 100% must-buy.
    Congrats Sucker Punch!
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  56. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    One of the best of this generation, super fun, good mechanics, beautiful graphics and a good story. It’s a must play for any PS4 owner in my opinion.
  57. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    A very good Samuraj game.
    So far I am 20 +hours in to the game and it is absolutely amazing .. graphics wise the game is beautiful .. the game play you actually feel like a samurai .. compared to ac it's better .. the sword feels like you are slicing through dudes the enemies are not damage sponges .
  58. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Love it! I reccomend this game even if you are not a playstation fan.
  59. Jul 22, 2020
    3
    Really disappointed by this game supposed to be a master piece and ending being a poor undistinguished game. Bad textures, really bad AI, non sense open world, there is no reason to explore, and frankly not a surprising combat system. For real this game is a poor 7 maximum. it doesn't even deserve whether we realize is a SONY EXCLUSIVE GAME. such a deception, really. 9,2??? funny
  60. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i just played it and the only thing that i can say it is super great i can say its the best game for 2020 Expand
  61. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    One of the bad things this game does, is trick my PS to believe it can take off and fly away.
  62. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Absolutely wonderful atmosphere and gameplay. The only portion of the game that falls short is the glitches and bugs, which will hopefully get ironed out in the coming weeks. Sucker Punch delivered an instant classic with good storytelling, a gorgeous world, and great gameplay mechanics. My favorite release of 2020 to date. I can't wait to see what Sucker Punch has in store for us in the future.
  63. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    One of the most gorgeous games I've ever played. The detail behind almost everything is beautifully presented with extra dedication regarding the Japanese culture.

    The English voice acting is brilliantly done and you will never be judged if you prefer it over the Japanese VA, people can play their game the way they want it. When it comes to story you won't be disappointed. It's about
    One of the most gorgeous games I've ever played. The detail behind almost everything is beautifully presented with extra dedication regarding the Japanese culture.

    The English voice acting is brilliantly done and you will never be judged if you prefer it over the Japanese VA, people can play their game the way they want it.

    When it comes to story you won't be disappointed. It's about a samurai who is questioning the methods of honor and is ready to exploit every opportunity to fight against invaders. In that story you will meet many characters that are not like lifeless dolls to please the easy writing, they are well written and have an actual purpose in the rich story.

    Gameplay is another its strong point. The fighting is elaborated with many ways to take down enemies, it's close to souls genre but has more options both in combat and stealth gameplay.
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  64. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра 2020, просто восхитительно, никогда небыло таких игр про японию, за исключением секиро
  65. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    С первого запуска уже понравилась игра, пока что оценка 10/10, а дальше посмотрим.
  66. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    What a Game! The gameplay is a perfect mix of RPG, sword combat, stealth and open-world exploration. No two side missions are the same and everything contributes to either the story or character development, both of which are superbly written. You can even write haikus and meditate but the subject always adds to the story and character. The combat controls are simple but there are so manyWhat a Game! The gameplay is a perfect mix of RPG, sword combat, stealth and open-world exploration. No two side missions are the same and everything contributes to either the story or character development, both of which are superbly written. You can even write haikus and meditate but the subject always adds to the story and character. The combat controls are simple but there are so many skills and combinations that allow for endless variations on combat. Finally, the graphics are amazing and the picture mode is hands down the best created to date. Expand
  67. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Jogo muito bom, cenário e música sensacional, o que me impediu de dar 10 foi por conta das missões que realmente são repetitivas, mas nada que atrapalhe o jogo em si, acho que isso é mais uma questão pessoal, jogo bom.
  68. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Best game I've played since the witcher 3. Class game!
    Good story good mechanics noticed no big bugs on first playthrough.
  69. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Gameplay Remembers me to ps1-ps2 games, nice story and graphics, - for dead world
  70. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Came here to say this game is a masterpiece, and all of you TLOU2 whiny **** trying to bring down the review scores can smd. Anyways this game is amazing, have a nice day.
  71. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Im just going to start by saying i never give games a 10/10 but after putting in 50+ hours into this gmae i have to say this is the only game this year that i feel a 10 is warranted. Lets start with the main Categories: Graphics: Easily the best looking game to come out recently on the PS4 it is a work of art and often i found myself stopping just to look around. Next we have Story:Im just going to start by saying i never give games a 10/10 but after putting in 50+ hours into this gmae i have to say this is the only game this year that i feel a 10 is warranted. Lets start with the main Categories: Graphics: Easily the best looking game to come out recently on the PS4 it is a work of art and often i found myself stopping just to look around. Next we have Story: Although the story to me seemd very straight forward i still geniuelly enjoyed it and its simplicity allowed me to focus heavily on other aspects like combat and the visuals a lot more. and Lastly we have Sound: The Track in this game literally gave me goosebumps and the amazing score compilied with brilliant set pieces was a sight to behold. I also like how this western developer has more respect towards a eastern culture then some western developers have had to western culture. This Developer being Sucker Punch and the other Naughty. Expand
  72. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Sucker Punch's latest new Samurai hit, Ghost of Tsushima is what you call one of the best historical open world games ever crafted in recent memory. The question that everyone ask is Ghost of Tsushima really good? Yes and yes - especially for those that are extremely letdown by The Last of Us Part II’s masterful quite yet controversial plot. But is the game a masterpiece? No, but it's waySucker Punch's latest new Samurai hit, Ghost of Tsushima is what you call one of the best historical open world games ever crafted in recent memory. The question that everyone ask is Ghost of Tsushima really good? Yes and yes - especially for those that are extremely letdown by The Last of Us Part II’s masterful quite yet controversial plot. But is the game a masterpiece? No, but it's way better and more organic than Sekiro Shadows Die Twice in terms of 60+ hours of content and a good decent story that will lock you in. Ghost of Tsushima will delight everyone in terms of graphical fidelity and hours of content to enjoy and there's no doubt that SP delivered something truly reminiscent and vivid from what Sly Cooper had when it first came out. Expand
  73. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Best new open world since RDR2. An absolute must play. If you open world, you’ll love this. One of the best games ever.
  74. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    The reason this game is recieving high praise is because it deserves it. I've been playing my pc since december haven't touched my ps4 and I'm happy I still got it. Everything about this title is epic. My gf literally gets stuck watching me play and it's obvious, the game is beautiful the graphics are insane, the best the ps4 has to offer r.n The combat is easily some of the best but justThe reason this game is recieving high praise is because it deserves it. I've been playing my pc since december haven't touched my ps4 and I'm happy I still got it. Everything about this title is epic. My gf literally gets stuck watching me play and it's obvious, the game is beautiful the graphics are insane, the best the ps4 has to offer r.n The combat is easily some of the best but just like the Arkham games can get a little to easy( I play on the hardest difficulty) especially when you get his skills up. Not saying you wont get your ass kicked but you can literaly slice and dice your way threw anyone once Jin skills are up. You do have your one on one duels that prove to be more difficult. This is really where the feel of a samurai showdown is happening where you can literaly say its damn near perfection, is the a god damn movie? No no this is in fact a video game. Stealth makes the game easy so playing like a true samurai is what makes the game 10xharder saichallange. The story is surprisingly good still 3easy to guess what will happen Depending on how many films you've watched on games you've played. Still very well acted and emotional. By far this has to be the game of the year. Expand
  75. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Absolutely masterpiece, i waited years for a game like that, a little more effort and it the game could have been a full 10, but is still good Pros:
    -The environments and landscapes
    -The combat system is very deep and pretty challeging for most part of the game -Story is simple but works pretty well -The music is so good, and is always in theme with the moment -Sidequests are pretty well
    Absolutely masterpiece, i waited years for a game like that, a little more effort and it the game could have been a full 10, but is still good Pros:
    -The environments and landscapes
    -The combat system is very deep and pretty challeging for most part of the game
    -Story is simple but works pretty well
    -The music is so good, and is always in theme with the moment
    -Sidequests are pretty well written and the legendary missions are a good add
    -The sense of progress and power

    Cons:
    -Can become ripetitive
    -Technical sector somewhat backward compared to other ps4 exclusives
    -If you are tierd of open worlds well, I have bad news for you
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  76. Jul 22, 2020
    4
    I'm desapointed with the game, it's a beautifull game, good story and a nice open-world adventure, but it's another rage game...

    I don't know what is happening to those who develop games, but lately games are very annoying, cause anger and headaches and are very tiring and repetitive .... in this case they are hand-to-hand fights. They are annoying, most of the time you die
    I'm desapointed with the game, it's a beautifull game, good story and a nice open-world adventure, but it's another rage game...

    I don't know what is happening to those who develop games, but lately games are very annoying, cause anger and headaches and are very tiring and repetitive .... in this case they are hand-to-hand fights. They are annoying, most of the time you die continuously losing interest to continue the story. The boss fights are even worse. The sequences of the keys for defense provoque me anger (sometimes you have to use the L1 and sometimes you have to use the O key depending of the enemy type attack) ans most of the time doesn´t work, same in the constantly posture changes in combat and when you fail a defense you simple die ... very annoying.
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  77. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    A visually beautiful, stunning and gorgeous game set in feudal Japan with a simple and robust story centering around holding on to your honor as a samurai or discarding or discarding it as the dishonorable ghost of tsushima as you tear through the Mongols to reclaim your home. What i personally love about this game is that it is NOT defiled with identity politics as the and stays true toA visually beautiful, stunning and gorgeous game set in feudal Japan with a simple and robust story centering around holding on to your honor as a samurai or discarding or discarding it as the dishonorable ghost of tsushima as you tear through the Mongols to reclaim your home. What i personally love about this game is that it is NOT defiled with identity politics as the and stays true to it's roots. Thumbs up SuckerPunch!!! Expand
  78. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    This game is almost perfect in every regard,in terms of sounds,visuals, and gamplay.I usually dont care all that much about graphics but I was legitimately suprised by how many particle effects they threw onscreen.I didnt know the original ps4 could handle all that.My only complaint is that around the second half of the game the tasks become a touch repetitive.Definitly worth a try
  79. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    A breath of fresh air, great game-play, interesting story line and great setting. All in all a great game, my only con is I wish there was a lock on during combat. This is a must have for all who own a PS4
  80. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Just binged through this game and I think its great. It has the most beautiful environments i have seen in a game and has very few flaws in my opinion. I found myself not using the fast travel system because of how great everything looks. Combat takes some time to get used to but when you get it down it feels great. Only real downside for me is that the pacing is a little weird sometimesJust binged through this game and I think its great. It has the most beautiful environments i have seen in a game and has very few flaws in my opinion. I found myself not using the fast travel system because of how great everything looks. Combat takes some time to get used to but when you get it down it feels great. Only real downside for me is that the pacing is a little weird sometimes as far as progressing to a point to get the best skills and armors. It feels like this game is what Assassin's Creed should have evolved into but didn't. The story is not the greatest and can be predictable, but it is certainly good and the characters are relatable. The only reason I wont give a 10 is because the gameplay sometimes falls into the trap of repetitiveness which is pretty common with modern day open world games. It also doesn't bring anything really new to the table gameplay wise. Probably not a 9 but I dont think it should be as low as an 8 either. In my opinion it is worth playing purely for how beautiful it is when riding through the environment. Expand
  81. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Отличная реализация открытого мира,красивая графика и физика,японцы знаю что делают.
  82. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    The combat is crisp and works well for beginners or novices who want to try their hand at something a little more stylized. Environment is gorgeous. One of the most beautiful pieces of art I have ever seen. Great story. Only very minor gripe is there is some control glitches, but I am sure they will be patched out.
  83. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing the best samurai game ever, beautiful open world this is fantastic 10/10 nice Sucker Punch thank you!!♥♥
    very recommended..
  84. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    The game has flaws but you can't deny its beauty. Not for impatient, short-tempered people.
  85. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I don't wanna write a looooong review, but just long enough to say that this game is so close to perfection that its scary
  86. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Great game with a great combat system and upgrades. Love the story and art style. If you're tired of woke trash games with boring contrived storylines you'll love this game.
  87. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    This game has a real assassin's creed feel to it - but they've done it better than Unisoft.
    Guess it's the AC game we wanted for years.
    Only downside is a bit repetitive, but hey, that's the AC formula.
  88. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    ТЛОУ2 фаны агрятся на игру за то, что их игра хуже. Понимаю. Боевка супер, графика приятная, сюжет хороший :)
  89. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Personnaly i would recomand this game it is a breath of fresh air really sucker punch showed awessome stuff in this game i think that this is what an exclusive is like not like that tlo2 that was a50% this is a must buy like spider man gow and other great single player games
  90. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing. The visuals are sooo amazing. What many people fail to realize is that visuals in a video game is not just good resolution and texture maps with good shadows. The visuals should have good composition and design. And this game does that so well that its almost unfair even for games on the same system. The cutscenes express emotions and conflict very well and theyAbsolutely amazing. The visuals are sooo amazing. What many people fail to realize is that visuals in a video game is not just good resolution and texture maps with good shadows. The visuals should have good composition and design. And this game does that so well that its almost unfair even for games on the same system. The cutscenes express emotions and conflict very well and they translate beautifully into gameplay. Framing for shots of pivotal moments are always very strong and powerful. The gameplay is a treat as well. You actively think about how you want to play the game. Its has nice variety and very fun overall. The game makes you feel the weight of ypur sword as you stand in a field staring your opponent in the eye. The battle commences, You can decide how you want to play it, some ways do work better on opponents better than others so you're conscious of how you fight. You really come to understand what the protagonist is like as person. You are aware of his motivations and the mechanisms of his thinking. And then the weight of his actions fall on your conscience and it is the most surreal experience I have had in a game.

    Amazing game clearly the best I've played this year.
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  91. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    So far so good beautiful landscape and swordplay
    Storytelling is good. After my post traumatic experience with TLOU2 I was reticent into buying this game.
    This is a must play for any fan of open world rpg slash action adventure
  92. Jul 22, 2020
    5
    Playing this after TLOU2 is a bit difficult. Seems it’s taken a more arcade slash path, rather than a deep and serious view into the genre. I’m surprised by the poor graphics, a lot of blurred and pixilated areas (playing on Pro). Animation is off in terms of spoken language. Had high hopes for this game, but so far not delivering.
  93. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Очень хорошая игра. Каждый должен купить ее и поиграть.
  94. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I have played quite a lot of action combat games in PS4 including Assassin series and Soul series. This game just makes it to another level. You are really watching a classic Japanese warrior movies while you are playing. The action is cool, fancy and gorgeous. The scene looks fantastic with 1000% Japanese styles. One of the best games in 2020 and a great relief during epidemic time.
  95. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    This game for sure "Sucker Punched" me in the face. one of the best samurai simulators out. the open world aspect is breath taking, the story is good. and the fighting mechanics are great. i give it a 9 out of 10 souly for open world reasons. i know that OWG's have a formula to stick with but they pull it off fairly well there are just better OWG's out so i cant say its the best. but it isThis game for sure "Sucker Punched" me in the face. one of the best samurai simulators out. the open world aspect is breath taking, the story is good. and the fighting mechanics are great. i give it a 9 out of 10 souly for open world reasons. i know that OWG's have a formula to stick with but they pull it off fairly well there are just better OWG's out so i cant say its the best. but it is worth the play through and for completionest it will keep you busy for hours. i have 30+ hours in and im still finding things. but all in all this game is fun and they ticked a lot of boxes when it comes to historical accuracy and making you feel like a samurai. its a must buy. Expand
  96. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Un gran juego con una ambientación brutal, buena historia y un combate que mejora a medida que vas desbloqueando más habilidades. La exploración es magnifica a tal punto que te puedes pasar las primeras 20 horas de juego vagando por el mundo sin terminar el acto 1. Lo que no me gusto es que no se pueden desactivar los consejos y a veces llegan a ser molestos, si ya estoy jugando en laUn gran juego con una ambientación brutal, buena historia y un combate que mejora a medida que vas desbloqueando más habilidades. La exploración es magnifica a tal punto que te puedes pasar las primeras 20 horas de juego vagando por el mundo sin terminar el acto 1. Lo que no me gusto es que no se pueden desactivar los consejos y a veces llegan a ser molestos, si ya estoy jugando en la máxima dificultad obviamente no necesito consejos...

    Aun así me parece un 10.
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  97. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I can’t remember the last time I’ve been this satisfied with a game. After how big of a let down the last of us 2 was it’s a breath of fresh air to play a game with such an amazingly original story, gorgeous scenery, and unbeatable gameplay! If you plan on getting this game clear a week or two out of your schedule because it’ll be difficult to put the controller down.
  98. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Хорошая игра. Не играл, нет консоли. Но это куда лучше чем сраная ТЛОУ2, где толератнности и прочей бесовщины через край.
  99. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Очень красивая и приятная игра.Да, многие механики уже были, но в какой игре такого нет?Понравилась плавня боёвка с медленными и взвешенными ударами.В большинстве игр это тупое клацанье мыши по кд. Графика, музыка, повествование на высоте.Давно не хватало нормальной игры про Японию этого времени.Считаю её намного лучше TLOU2, хотя их сравнивать не корректноОчень красивая и приятная игра.Да, многие механики уже были, но в какой игре такого нет?Понравилась плавня боёвка с медленными и взвешенными ударами.В большинстве игр это тупое клацанье мыши по кд. Графика, музыка, повествование на высоте.Давно не хватало нормальной игры про Японию этого времени.Считаю её намного лучше TLOU2, хотя их сравнивать не корректно
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.