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  1. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Great game, really enjoying it so far. It's what assassin's creed used to be. Beautiful and such smooth gameplay.
  2. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    What an amazing game. First I think it is one of the most lovely games ever. The world is so alive with life and color. The combat is fun and can really be diverse which adds to the fun. I know some people have a problem with the camera and that fact there's no lock on. But I don't think it is as bad as some make it out to be. You can still get used to it. I like the skill tree and all theWhat an amazing game. First I think it is one of the most lovely games ever. The world is so alive with life and color. The combat is fun and can really be diverse which adds to the fun. I know some people have a problem with the camera and that fact there's no lock on. But I don't think it is as bad as some make it out to be. You can still get used to it. I like the skill tree and all the customization, you can really choose a good style that fits what you like and that is fun. There is plenty to do and lots to explore. I think many people will have e an amazing time with this game and I recommend. Expand
  3. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This is the best game I’ve played this year. I spent 20 hours in the first part of the game because I kept exploring the open world. Buy it, it will be worth it.
  4. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Simplemente un juegazo, me encanto y es uno que no me casaría de jugarlo ❤️
  5. Jul 21, 2020
    8
    It´s a good game, with a gorgeous open world to explore and great combat mechanisms. It´s totally worth the price tag ( and that says a lot, on these days) and i´ll only give it 8 because of some bugs and lots of flat characterizations. It doesn't ruin the game experience, but surely could be avoided
  6. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing graphics Amazing characters
    Amazing story
    Amazing gameplay I rea Enjoyed this game and I'm going to recommend it to my friends for sure
  7. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Que pedazo de juego, que bien cuidado esta. La ambientacion es de lo mejor y cabe destacar, ademas, el nivel de ciertas (la gran mayoria) misiones secundarias. Personalemente amo este juego.
  8. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    The grafic part is awesome, the models isnt the best but the illumination balance this "problem" the combas is fluent and isnt easy, in difficult the game gets more interestis becoming a challenge. One of the best games for ps4 this year, no doubt.
  9. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Absolutely amazing! stunning visuals great gameplay this is what you want in a AAA game. customization is perfect. also great attention to detail. i can stare at this game all day, just magnificent. i'm so happy i purchased the special edition. great job suckerpunch!!!!
  10. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game was my first preorder in a long time. I have been burned so hard before. It has paid off more than I could have imagined. Amazing graphics, fluid gameplay. The fighting feels so good. The combat makes you think and adjust without turning into a button masher. Actually, if you try and button mash you are going to get dead real quick The sensory overload you get (playing withThis game was my first preorder in a long time. I have been burned so hard before. It has paid off more than I could have imagined. Amazing graphics, fluid gameplay. The fighting feels so good. The combat makes you think and adjust without turning into a button masher. Actually, if you try and button mash you are going to get dead real quick The sensory overload you get (playing with headphones) just immerses you completely. It took me no time at all to get used to the lack of a HUD. The storyline is just amazing, all the side quests and side stories each feel like their own movie. I am a 100% completion guy and none of it ever feels tedious. The only part I get a little nonplussed about is the camera angle can get a bit wonky sometimes, but Ghost is so quick and responsive you are able to get away and reset...which I have found most of the time you need to do to keep from being overwhelmed anyway. Overall, I am like 20 hours in and havnt completed act 1 yet. Like I said, a bit OCD on completing a game 100%........a huge 10/10 for me. I havnt rated a game that hight in a long time. Way to go sucker punch. Expand
  11. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Bir oyun bu kadar güzel olabilir mi? Hikaye müzikler kombat inanılmaz başarılı ellerine sağlık sp
  12. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Probably the best Samurai Simulator I've played that's fun and accessible. They got everything right, in my book. The tone, the gameplay, the graphics and style, heck, even the loading times are unbelievably fast.
  13. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game is beautiful, the combat is beautiful and the story is beautiful, I expected the game to just be good, but I was blown away. The only complaint is the AI is sucky while doing stealth, but it’s not the worst thing ever, I just love this game, easily in one of my favorite games of all time
  14. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best game i ever play the music the story the combat was amazing and the world was very beautiful i have to stop to take pictures every 5 min and the ending whare you have to fight your uncle was one of the best moments in the game. Expand
  15. Jul 21, 2020
    3
    I didn't really feel like this game brought anything new to the table in terms of open world gameplay. it uses and borrows a-lot throughout the game from the mission design to the skill trees. To me it almost felt like a OG AC with amazing visual might I add just didn't really pull me in without any fresh ideas
  16. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Best game I’ve played in years!! Hands down game of the year. A masterpiece!!
  17. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    All around great! Amazing combat, fun and memorable story, cool armor and weapons, and on top of that it’s the most beautiful looking game I’ve ever played. I couldn’t recommend it enough.
  18. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    ive only played about 8-10 hours so far but oh man I feel like ive done alot and am excited for more so far.

    everywhere I go, the game is soo beautiful. It has actually gotten to the point that I bought a usb drive so I can pull the screen shots I got from the game so that I can share em online and spread the great news on it with pics! The gameplay is actually pretty fun, I was
    ive only played about 8-10 hours so far but oh man I feel like ive done alot and am excited for more so far.

    everywhere I go, the game is soo beautiful. It has actually gotten to the point that I bought a usb drive so I can pull the screen shots I got from the game so that I can share em online and spread the great news on it with pics!

    The gameplay is actually pretty fun, I was worried about getting bored with it, but even though the combat is simple, it can still go south for you very quickly and I like that. I think it also helps that you are a samurai/ assassin hybrid - just knowing that you are this powerhouse archetype makes you feel badass and lends to the feeling of awesome.

    the quests have good storylines so far - ive been doing a crap ton of side quests and just exploring, so I was surprised that many of the side quests had pretty engaging stories behind them.

    cons -

    to be honest I cant think of anything right now, Im really enjoying my experience. I just know that the game isnt perfect so I cant in good conscience give it a 10 out of 10.
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  19. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing graphics Amazing story Amazing voice acting ( Japanese language is beautiful very passionate people I love the language more than my own native language English)
    I highly recommend this game 10/10 for me
  20. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    A beautiful game! Superb background score, superb graphics and one of the most anticipated theme. Kudos to dev team. +1 for black n white theme makes you look like watching movie of early 80's.
  21. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    One of the BEST games I have ever played.
    The story, characters, the world , and the combat are making this game is the best game in 2020.
  22. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Esta bastante bien, aunque tiene algunos bugs, nada que te impida disfrutar de este maravilloso título, creo que no hace mucha falta hablar de la jugabilidad, que es muy entretenida es lo que puedo decir y es emocionante descubrir las nuevas maneras de luchar (en ambos caminos, samurái y ¿shinobi?), este juego es algo que creo, mucha gente esperaba, algo exótico que, me sorprende no hayaEsta bastante bien, aunque tiene algunos bugs, nada que te impida disfrutar de este maravilloso título, creo que no hace mucha falta hablar de la jugabilidad, que es muy entretenida es lo que puedo decir y es emocionante descubrir las nuevas maneras de luchar (en ambos caminos, samurái y ¿shinobi?), este juego es algo que creo, mucha gente esperaba, algo exótico que, me sorprende no haya sido exprimido ya, como muchas otras culturas (no en "mal sentido") la historia no está mal, es algo muy entretenido aunque no te esperes lo mejor, es una lucha de honor, de la determinación sobre qué prioridad reina en la mente de Jin, su honor o la isla de Tsushima, por supuesto conoces la respuesta, aunque no será algo sencillo pisotear todo principio enseñado por su "ollue"xd Expand
  23. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    The Best Game i have played this Year❤❤
    No Transgender Agenda
    No ****
    Good Characters and Storyline
    In My opinion this Game Should win GOTY
  24. Gt1
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Truly a masterpiece. Games like this one are the sole reason I am sticking with the PlayStation brand
  25. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    I Literally made a metacritic account just to rate and review this game. Since release this past Friday I have been playing in the amazing world of Ghost of Tsusima religiously. I am just in the beginning of Act 2 and I have barely touched the story because the open world that they have created is so incredible.
  26. Jul 21, 2020
    8
    A pretty solid action game. The weak point has to be the game's main story. Its slowness prevents it from being interesting. I found the side quests being far more interesting.

    The combat is pretty good though I did seem to have issues with targeting when fighting multiple opponents at times. I had a habit of avoiding stealth because I sucked at it and just went in to try to kill my way
    A pretty solid action game. The weak point has to be the game's main story. Its slowness prevents it from being interesting. I found the side quests being far more interesting.

    The combat is pretty good though I did seem to have issues with targeting when fighting multiple opponents at times. I had a habit of avoiding stealth because I sucked at it and just went in to try to kill my way through most of the time. Luckily, the different stances and styles they give you to counter certain enemy types made it all the more enjoyable.

    The open world is alright compared to most other games. There are certain times when it does feel empty, but over the course of the game, they add a few things here and there to try to make it more interesting.
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  27. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Great game and it’s underrated from critics. Need to try it out yourself to see how good it is
  28. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    I really liked the game, beautiful graphics, wonderful gameplay, perfect ambience. At each skill point you really feel your character stronger. The biggest defect, I believe is the camera. Sometimes it gives a bug, but nothing that spoils the gameplay. But I really missed a target lock option. Other than that, the game is almost perfect
  29. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    I love this game, the graphics are amazing and the gameplay is epic omg it’s a really experience
  30. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    The story mode is amazing the boss battles and combat the combat starts out barebones at first but gets better and better over time the mythic side quests are fun the boss battles are enjoyable and don't feel too hard or too easy in my opinion I'm 40 hours in and can't stop playing
  31. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    A good open-world adventure game.
    Fantastic visuals, all that colorful contrast scenes are beautiful. In conjunction with a wide open world makes it feels alive and breathtaking.
    Fresh (or forgoten) view at combat mechanics with a quick paste encounters and long talky boss battles that convey the essence of old samurai movies. Though players could always use stealth to avoid fight with
    A good open-world adventure game.
    Fantastic visuals, all that colorful contrast scenes are beautiful. In conjunction with a wide open world makes it feels alive and breathtaking.
    Fresh (or forgoten) view at combat mechanics with a quick paste encounters and long talky boss battles that convey the essence of old samurai movies. Though players could always use stealth to avoid fight with regular soldiers.
    Good representation of japan culture.

    The only negative side of game play is collectibles and loot grind in best traditions of assassins creed.
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  32. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Definitely a huge surprise for me. I think one of the biggest things for me is how great the controls are, everything feels really refined and intuitive. I love how it doesn't aim for total realism like most open-world games do, because, at its core, Ghost of Tsushima is a phenomenal game.
  33. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game opens amazingly well. Im only a couple hours in but its safe to say this game is far more worth your money than last of us 2 could ever hope to be. Please buy this game instead of that **** pile of trash.
  34. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    No spoilers here you NEED to play this and enjoy the story for yourself! All I will say the game is stunning in every sense of the word. Environments are beautiful, the combat can be challenging but VERY fulfilling. The gameplay is really good, and the story in bloody cool. I love it through and through. Recommended. It may not be for everyone but it really is my cup if tea!
  35. Jul 21, 2020
    5
    With a stunning design, art, script and deep character development, Ghost of Tsushima is an amazing opportunity to live and play as the anime samurai character you dreamed as a child. Samurai X, ninja scrolls, samurai champloo are lived first hand while you explore the Akira Kurosawa character development, writing style while you explore a (some times over idealized) side of JapaneseWith a stunning design, art, script and deep character development, Ghost of Tsushima is an amazing opportunity to live and play as the anime samurai character you dreamed as a child. Samurai X, ninja scrolls, samurai champloo are lived first hand while you explore the Akira Kurosawa character development, writing style while you explore a (some times over idealized) side of Japanese culture and history in a fictional historic novel. A balanced experience in the island of Tsushima, exploitation, fighting, discovering and even haiku writing leads to hours of joy. The photo mode is a mini game itself and I let you explore the visual part of the game and the sound score and audio design complete the stunning adventure in feudal Japan. (English is my second language, sorry for any mistake) Expand
  36. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    18 hours into the game and currently in Act 2.
    Beautiful game!! Huge open world map. Countless hours of game play. Historical accuracy, no forced agendas/ boxes that need to be checked off in the name of 'representation' that is being see in many of games as of late (and in my opinion, ruining them)
    Love the fact we can customize our Samurai. A brilliant and perfectly-executed game that
    18 hours into the game and currently in Act 2.
    Beautiful game!! Huge open world map. Countless hours of game play. Historical accuracy, no forced agendas/ boxes that need to be checked off in the name of 'representation' that is being see in many of games as of late (and in my opinion, ruining them)
    Love the fact we can customize our Samurai.
    A brilliant and perfectly-executed game that has a beautiful story told in an organic fashion. The voice acting (Japanese with English subtitles) is flawless, gives it an authentic feel - plus, in my opinion, it's a beautiful sounding language. Sucker Punch really outdid themselves on this game. Can't wait to see what they have for the future.

    Cons (I only have two minor issues):
    My first one is I wish the game was more graphic. You're using swords so I was expecting more than just an forearm to come off when you slice through an enemy; I would have expected all limbs and even heads to come off.
    Second one being the controls. Having to switch stances in the middle of fights, switching from half-bow to long bow, to the items you throw with your hand, etc. is a bit of a nuisance when in the middle of a fight, it's a learning curve.
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  37. Jul 21, 2020
    4
    This game is a culmination of every open world game that I’ve played for the last 5 years. Almost all of the side content and undiscovered locations are completely useless, fox dens, haikus, and shrines. The side quests are really boring. The combat system is easy to master and doesn’t provide any real challenge. There’s not an original bone in this games body besides it’s setting andThis game is a culmination of every open world game that I’ve played for the last 5 years. Almost all of the side content and undiscovered locations are completely useless, fox dens, haikus, and shrines. The side quests are really boring. The combat system is easy to master and doesn’t provide any real challenge. There’s not an original bone in this games body besides it’s setting and visuals (and the Kurosawa mode which is a vibe and a half), Witcher 3, Assassins creed origins, odyssey, and Viking , days gone, horizon zero dawn, all of these games are quite literally the same game as Ghost minus a few game systems. Expand
  38. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Loved absolutely EVERYTHING about it. The only thing That could probably be toucher on is the facial animations of side-npcs.
  39. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра,особенно если любишь средневековую Японию,давно не во что так не залипал,советую!
  40. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра, я бы с радостью поставил больше 10, но нельзя :-(
    Всем рекомендую. 100% must play.
  41. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima has a Beautiful World. Very fun gameplay. Best story. Perfect soundtrack. GOTY of my chioce.
  42. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Just a plain fun and beautiful game. Sucker punch did and awesome job of recreating some really good aspects of feudal Japan on this one.
  43. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    It's been a long since I've played a game for hours on end. And it has been years since I've played a game in which when I'm not playing the game, I'm thinking about playing the game. That's what Ghosts of Tsushima is: a game that penetrated my jaded heart and reinvigorated my enjoyment of the hobby.

    Now to be clear, there is nothing groundbreaking here. Structurally, it's an entry in
    It's been a long since I've played a game for hours on end. And it has been years since I've played a game in which when I'm not playing the game, I'm thinking about playing the game. That's what Ghosts of Tsushima is: a game that penetrated my jaded heart and reinvigorated my enjoyment of the hobby.

    Now to be clear, there is nothing groundbreaking here. Structurally, it's an entry in well-worn "Assassin's Creed" open-world style games. But the execution is excellent and even people who've burned out on it can enjoy it. The load times are short, so you are back in action quickly after fast-travelling, dying or failing a mission. This keeps great pacing. On hard difficulty you get combat that is challenging, engaging, and fun. I found myself seeking out combat rather than avoiding it like in Sekiro. Speaking of which, Sekiro unfortunately always felt like a Dark Souls game with a Japanese skin. Ghosts by contrast does an excellent job of evoking classic samurai stories and film.

    Frankly, Ghosts restored my hope in the Playstation console. I didn't buy Last of Us 2 because I knew what it was: a game made to spite, humiliate, and demoralize normal, well-adjusted people. The oozing contempt Naughty Dog displayed for gamers had me actually considering jumping to the Xbox for the upcoming generation. Ghost of Tsushima shows that excellent games can still be made and be succesful if you just ignore the social-media weirdos.
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  44. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    being already 15 hrs plus in the Game is very good combat is nice and no smash button you learn how to used more ways to combat and good story..
  45. Jul 21, 2020
    7
    Good so far, will probably raise to an 8 when I finish it. Kinda janky though, and follows the same kind of open-world structure so many other AAA games do. I hate that a lot of the 10’s are coming from people that hated TLoU2. Also for some reason woke NPC’s are complaining about this? I know nobody who is. Chud culture sucks.
  46. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is incredible! Graphics are amazing, combat is amazing, and the voice acting is really good too! Best game I have ever played!
  47. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Truly enjoying this beautiful game. The gameplay is satisfying in so many ways from the combat to the traversal. Has a few bugs that I hope get fixed soon but overall a great time.
  48. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра! Гораздо лучше чему the last of us 2!!!! Хотябы потому что,там нет всяких трансгендеров
  49. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game is a well example of what happens if a game company doesn't listen some toxic people who have some lunatic idea under the names of justice and fairness.Game it self is close to perfect but i gave 10 just because they made this game for ALL OF US not SOME OF US.
  50. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    For the first time we have a AAA class production game that accurately recreates the world of samurai. If you love Onimusha, Nioh because of the samurai background, you are gonna be in love with this game. The true samurai experience that we have been waited for.

    Everything else meet the standard of what you would expect from a AAA open-world game - if it's not better. Combat is the
    For the first time we have a AAA class production game that accurately recreates the world of samurai. If you love Onimusha, Nioh because of the samurai background, you are gonna be in love with this game. The true samurai experience that we have been waited for.

    Everything else meet the standard of what you would expect from a AAA open-world game - if it's not better.

    Combat is the most realistic yet fun Samurai experience that I have ever seen.
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  51. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Great game. Adult and interesting story. Great gameplay. I recommend it to everyone.
  52. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    It's probably the most complete Samuria game I've ever played. I haven't felt this way about a game since Shenmue and Metal Gear.
  53. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ghost of tshushima is one of the most stylish games I have ever played. The graphics are breathtaking as you stand on top of a mountain and look out across the cherry blossom trees and red fields. The combat is like a dance with fluency and brutality. I loved the story of Jin as this honourable samurai who on this epic quest to save his homeland has to drop his morals and i really enjoyed the question it asks : do the means justify the ends? Expand
  54. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Excelent videogame with a beautiful context and amazing principal history and secundaria missions.



    No
  55. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Best game since Assassins Creed 3, great graphics, engaging story.
    I'm really enjoying it.
    Thanks
  56. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    After completing the game at 100% and achieve the platinum trophy I can say that Ghost of Tsushima is the best game so far from Sucker Punch Productions. The game is well written, the side activities have great rewards, has the best photo mode in a game and the combat is fluid, it is not a hack and slash game you have to think and attack with precision and strategy. One of the bestAfter completing the game at 100% and achieve the platinum trophy I can say that Ghost of Tsushima is the best game so far from Sucker Punch Productions. The game is well written, the side activities have great rewards, has the best photo mode in a game and the combat is fluid, it is not a hack and slash game you have to think and attack with precision and strategy. One of the best exclusive games from Sony. Expand
  57. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Honestly really enjoying myself with this game. The combat is awesome and the sheer number of options you have to approach a fight is incredible. Standoffs, duels and being able to frighten enemies as the ghost feels great. The worlds landscape might be my favorite so far. However having to reveal everything on the map just by exploring is very time consuming and the travelers attire is aHonestly really enjoying myself with this game. The combat is awesome and the sheer number of options you have to approach a fight is incredible. Standoffs, duels and being able to frighten enemies as the ghost feels great. The worlds landscape might be my favorite so far. However having to reveal everything on the map just by exploring is very time consuming and the travelers attire is a must due to this which is upsetting since it forces me to unequip my favorite outfit. The main story is good but the side characters tales are really well done. You only spend 4 missions with one side character but to me it was the most impactful of all them. Wish the enemy AI wasn’t so predictable when clearing out a camp stealthily. The horse needs a little work because the smallest jumps will knock him down. Also takes one hit and he throws you off even though he takes 4 arrows in a cutscene and just keeps going. There have been very few bugs but are fixed with a quick restart of the game. Was worried it would feel like an AC game but that fear was quickly resolved. This is the best ps4 exclusive of 2020 which truly surprised me. Expand
  58. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Beautiful game, great combat mechanics and enjoyable to play. Well over 40 hours of game time. This game was released to help us forget about the disaster of the last of us 2. I will say that the collectors edition is not worth the price.
  59. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Este juego es acojonante, cuanto más lo juegas más ganas tienes de seguir jugando, no he tenido esta sensación de no poder parar de jugar desde Fallout 3. Tiene algunos bugs, y otros pequeños fallos, que realmente pasan completamente desapercibidos por lo acojonantemente buena que es la ambientación, el combate y la historia. Le doy un 10, porque si tengo que elegir entre un 9 y un 10,Este juego es acojonante, cuanto más lo juegas más ganas tienes de seguir jugando, no he tenido esta sensación de no poder parar de jugar desde Fallout 3. Tiene algunos bugs, y otros pequeños fallos, que realmente pasan completamente desapercibidos por lo acojonantemente buena que es la ambientación, el combate y la historia. Le doy un 10, porque si tengo que elegir entre un 9 y un 10, prefiero un 10, aunque la nota real que le daría sería un 9.5 Expand
  60. Jul 21, 2020
    0
    Grafico de la generación pasada sin 4k 20fps paleta de colores diferente de la de 2018 sin multijugador
  61. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Awesome game! Great graphic, good story and beautiful feudal japan world! Good job Sucker Punch!
  62. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Great graphics, especially for ps4, excellent story, perfect combat. Although I am an easy gamer so I would love to see easy difficulty made even more easier. The game is perfect tho. Everything you could expect from a ps4 exclusive and would be a great introduction for somebody who hasn't tried PlayStation or even console gaming. Thank you, Sucker Punch and Sony. You made a great job.
  63. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Great game the visuals and story are amazing truly felt like I was play a samurai movie must play for all PlayStation users!
  64. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Absolutely a most play this game just put the nail in the cuffin for not trusting the critics
  65. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Sooo much fun. Havent had this much fun on a single player game in a while. Has a few little bugs thats why the 9 but if their all smoothed out its a 10 for sure. The game play is super addicting and graphically beautiful. Love all the different styles, ill be playing the black and white version on my 2nd play through. Soo much more to say and enjoy on this game. I cant even get throughSooo much fun. Havent had this much fun on a single player game in a while. Has a few little bugs thats why the 9 but if their all smoothed out its a 10 for sure. The game play is super addicting and graphically beautiful. Love all the different styles, ill be playing the black and white version on my 2nd play through. Soo much more to say and enjoy on this game. I cant even get through the game cause of the photo mode lol too many beautiful spots for photos. Expand
  66. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    I have been playing Ghost of Tsushima since launch and have been loving it.
  67. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Akira Kurosawa would be proud. Amazing story and Game play slathered in some of the nicest graphics and combat to date. Films to watch before you buy this game, Yojimbo, Rashomon, Throne of Blood and 13 Assassins.
  68. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    I loved every bit of it, it is one of the most beautiful games i have ever played, if not THE most. The combat is Amazing and keeps getting better and better.
  69. Jul 21, 2020
    0
    Essentially Assassins Creed with an Very pretty coat of paint, for the most part this game is visually
    fantastic though its vivid aesthetic relies largely on lighting. When the lighting engine moves into a less saturated colour palette, for instance during overcast weather the game can begin to look a whole lot less pleasing to the eye.
    Unfortunately this often becomes the case as the
    Essentially Assassins Creed with an Very pretty coat of paint, for the most part this game is visually
    fantastic though its vivid aesthetic relies largely on lighting. When the lighting engine moves into a less saturated colour palette, for instance during overcast weather the game can begin to look a whole lot less pleasing to the eye.
    Unfortunately this often becomes the case as the weather seems to rapidly change to storms and rain whenever you choose to use stealth tactics which is a nice idea but ultimately in game it can become a little tedious for the beautiful colour palette to be suddenly replaced by uninspired dreariness.

    Sadly its clear that most of the development was focused on the engine because a lot of the game elsewhere often feels lacking. The stealth I found at first extremely tedious, AI is extremely dull and the environments where a lot of the engagements take place, ie the villages are poorly designed with stealth in mind and the combination of this can lead to tedium. Gameplay can easily devolve into sneaking up on enemies as they stand staring blankly at the side of a tent fixated on absolutely nothing, this can really break immersion. As you start to get a broader tool set around the 20 hour mark or so you can afford to play more aggressively and the game became bearable. The sword combat is serviceable but some very unconventional and unintuitive weapon/stance switching (which also really hurts the feeling of stealth) makes it feel very clunky at first but starts to feel better later into the game.

    Then on to he most egregious aspects of the game, the writing, the acting and the quests. Honestly the incredibly tedious characterization just made me want to skip every cutscene, the most generic characters I have seen in a sony game for as long as I can remember acted so flatly that it multiplies the tedium to the point of mind numbing boredom when ever there is a cut scene. I honestly think a minimalist approach to story telling in line with maybe something like shadow of the colossus would have been a much better idea. A stronger focus on character designs rather than limp dialog can go a long way. It honestly brings the whole game down considerably for me.

    Then there are the quests, not once quest so far has been anything other than incredibly uninspired and tedious. some of the most odious fetch/shopping list quests I have seen, I find it truly baffling the many reviewers who claim the TLOU2 had dated gameplay though STAN this as being anything other than passable.

    Its clear that some misguided agenda is driving the positive reviews, not that Sony care, at the end of the day TLOU2 was always going to sell well despite the negative reviews. This on the other hand could do with all the help it could get.

    Congratulations, you played yourselves. Sony and the world are laughing at you.

    Peace and love.
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  70. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is a welcomed rain in what I consider to be the gamers drought of summer. Sucker Punch brought us a game that was well thought out and pays homage to Japanese culture (minus a few minor details like the speed of speech and how the sword is at the hip etc. For the time era) while simultaneously reflecting an era from actual history. The way this game is crafted without aGhost of Tsushima is a welcomed rain in what I consider to be the gamers drought of summer. Sucker Punch brought us a game that was well thought out and pays homage to Japanese culture (minus a few minor details like the speed of speech and how the sword is at the hip etc. For the time era) while simultaneously reflecting an era from actual history. The way this game is crafted without a HUD, and most everything can be found organically in the world through exploration is amazing and really helps to enhance the stunning visuals while simultaneously enhancing the surrounding sounds from the wind in the trees, Birds chirping or even waves hitting the shore. The attention to detail is astonishing and it sometimes feels more like a work of art rather than an entertainment piece. I have put about 15 hours into the game and am always discovering something new, whether that be saving a farmstead or following a fox to a shrine, I have found that the game always has something for me to discover. It is a game where I can spend an hour wandering around and doing what would be essentially nothing in terms of story progression but still feeling like I accomplished something. This game has easily made it into my top 5 of all time. The only thing stopping me from giving this a 10 is that the combat is not my favourite. I do like the systems for stances however constantly having to switch between stances makes me feel like I'm playing rock paper scissors with enemies at times. I commend them for being creative with the system however, it just isn't to my taste. Expand
  71. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This was a HIGHLY anticipated title on my list and it actually surpassed expectation for me. Everything about this game screams style, grace and care. If you like exploring this is for you, If you enjoy action this is for you, if you enjoy gore this is for you lol. Voice acting is great atmosphere is second to none. When I play a game I would like the game to feel look and sound true toThis was a HIGHLY anticipated title on my list and it actually surpassed expectation for me. Everything about this game screams style, grace and care. If you like exploring this is for you, If you enjoy action this is for you, if you enjoy gore this is for you lol. Voice acting is great atmosphere is second to none. When I play a game I would like the game to feel look and sound true to what they're attempting to portray. This game does this phenomenally! Expand
  72. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. great gost of tsushima great gost of tsushima great gost of tsushima great gost of tsushima Expand
  73. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    One man's struggle to abandon his ideals and honorable ways of Bushido, a warrior's code, to embrace the ways of the nefarious and evil assassin, the dark path of the Ninja. Beautifully portrayed and highly accurate historical Japan depicts the tale of a man desperation to protect his homeland and rally those to his cause, You are Jin Sakai - a noble samurai lord caught in a desperateOne man's struggle to abandon his ideals and honorable ways of Bushido, a warrior's code, to embrace the ways of the nefarious and evil assassin, the dark path of the Ninja. Beautifully portrayed and highly accurate historical Japan depicts the tale of a man desperation to protect his homeland and rally those to his cause, You are Jin Sakai - a noble samurai lord caught in a desperate losing battle against an impressive and overwhelming Mongol invasion. The enemy knows the samurai and his tactics, they have modeled their warfare in chaos and dirty tactics, nothing noble about them, and how does one fight when fighting against a foe whose model of war is based in guerrilla tactics?

    You become a member of chaos yourself. A Shinobi. A Tengu Warrior. Ninja.

    This is what a Ghost of Tsushima is all about. Foes and allies will deter from your path, friends and foes will differ on your tactics and the story will take you to twist and turns. The soundtrack will immerse you from the composer of Jet Li's Fearless, and as you embrace the way of the samurai and fight your enemies with honor, the more colorful and brighter the weather will turn.

    The darker and dirtier you dispatch your enemies from the shadows, the way of the ghost, the darker, rainier the weather will turn. Signaling the storm that comes when Jin's Ghost persona is fully embraced, also signaling the historic typhoon that drove and destroyed the Mongol's impeding naval fleet. The divine wind - Kamikaze. All real. All historic. This is Ghost of Tsushima. A better game, no woke drama, no hidden and secret characters or personal agendas, no golf clubbing.

    A deeply satisfying game that TENCHU and SHINOBIDO fans were looking forward too over a decade, what Ubisoft could not or willing to deliver, Sucker Punch did. This is a buy and keeper, with lots of replay value. The Ninja Game you were waiting for in this generation and that few have delivered. Get it.
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  74. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    great game overall. stunning graphics. the use of wind and animals to guide the player is innovative. combat is interesting without lockon but you switch stances easily. the game seems very faithful to japanese culture. downside is the camera can be wonky sometimes.
  75. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing! Very much loved it. This is gotta be the Game of the year. Expand
  76. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Really beautiful, history, gameplay, and the atmosphere is perfect, a visual delight.
  77. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game has all the bells and whistles in the graphics department, as well as great combat, gameplay, and story.
  78. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Score tied in within the gameplay and scenery, made me feel like I was in feudal Japan. Gameplay felt fluid and brought the right amount of challenge to it. Story was great with awesome characters and relationships that made the adventure more fun and lovable. Great game, playstation made the right call for this being the final PS4 exclusive. Highly recommended to play
  79. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    masterpiece, a true gift to samurai cultrue and game art, hats off to Sucker Punch
  80. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    With opinions being ever split between the hot takes of an increasingly corrosive games industry media and the cold disappointment of a growing section of disenfranchised gamers, finding themselves fenced into a no man’s land of wrong think that didn’t seem to be there only a few short years ago, Ghost of Tsushima is turning out to be the perfect candidate for a Goldilocks award as theWith opinions being ever split between the hot takes of an increasingly corrosive games industry media and the cold disappointment of a growing section of disenfranchised gamers, finding themselves fenced into a no man’s land of wrong think that didn’t seem to be there only a few short years ago, Ghost of Tsushima is turning out to be the perfect candidate for a Goldilocks award as the game that manages to do pretty much everything it does, just right.

    That’s the strange thing, outside of the of the stunningly beautiful and dynamic world full of orange trees, purple flowers and luscious green grasses (to name just a few of the colourful flora you’ll encounter in the game), none of the core game dynamics seems to be particularly original or innovative; but then they don’t have to be, because the genius in Sucker Punch’s realisation is the studio’s stunning and brave decision to put all their collective talents into making a traditional video game designed to appeal, as much as possible, to anyone who enjoys playing video games, while having to accept the backlash of joy, gratitude and praise that such a hugely unpopular decision ended up bringing to the table.
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  81. Jul 21, 2020
    8
    graphics, animations, physics: 8/10 The graphics are great. animations and physics are fine but nothing to drool over.

    gameplay, sequences, level design: 8/10 traversing the open world i find slightly more interesting than your average open world game. gameplay was okay. felt like a lot of other typical open world games honestly. stealth A.I. is very dumb, which it typically is in these
    graphics, animations, physics: 8/10 The graphics are great. animations and physics are fine but nothing to drool over.

    gameplay, sequences, level design: 8/10 traversing the open world i find slightly more interesting than your average open world game. gameplay was okay. felt like a lot of other typical open world games honestly. stealth A.I. is very dumb, which it typically is in these types of games. camera issues during combat are frequent.

    story: 8/10 above average for open world games. i found moment to moment story telling engaging enough, but don't expect the witcher 3.
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  82. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    amazing game, is every aspect of it! great gameplay,story and graphics.
    Well done Sucker punch. Goegeous last ps4 exclusive!
  83. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This is the most beautiful game I’ve ever played. Not necessarily the graphics, though they are great, but the art style is gorgeous. Sword fighting mechanics start out easy and simple, but progress all throughout the game to add layers and complexity. My 10/10 score is me pleading with you to play this game: it’s not perfect in every way, but it is a MUST play.
  84. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    I’m half way into the game, I’m lost doing a lot of stuff, and the story it’s not original but not bad at all, the overall mechanics are fun, during the standoffs you feel powerful and that it’s an amazing feeling, the Boss fights are tough but not frustrating and the side missions even thou are errands like any other game, doesn’t feel like fetch missions, if you dedicate the first hoursI’m half way into the game, I’m lost doing a lot of stuff, and the story it’s not original but not bad at all, the overall mechanics are fun, during the standoffs you feel powerful and that it’s an amazing feeling, the Boss fights are tough but not frustrating and the side missions even thou are errands like any other game, doesn’t feel like fetch missions, if you dedicate the first hours to do side missions you will be more than prepared for later fights. Expand
  85. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I beat the game in about 20 hours and have done the mythic quests. The visuals are bonkers and the tone of the game is immersive as hell. Limited UI and using the wind to guide you will suck you into the experience for hours on end because SP realized a minimalist UI with their scenery is too hard to step away from. This game is exactly what a story driven, open world game should be. The combat feels extremely rewarding, and the one on one duels are completed masterfully. Once you obtain the Ghost stance later in the game, your combat becomes even more incredible. This is the best way the PS4 generation could have ended and will be one of the only games besides spiderman and god of war I'll 100% complete because it deserves it. Sucker Punch delivered a knockout blow and it should 100% win GOTY over any other game released this year. Expand
  86. Jul 21, 2020
    5
    It's pretty much the third best Assassin's Creed game. Going from a curated masterpiece like Last of Us 2 to this generic Ubisoft-esque open world with Assassin's Creed 2 combat is pretty rough. Also not particularly a huge fan of ancient Japanese culture.
  87. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Fantastic graphics
    Great story
    Amazing gameplay and combat in hard difficulty
    A few ignorable bugs
  88. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing game - combat is awesome - you have several stances to choose and mix. Whole setting is masterfully created, you can feel Japanese culture and mythology coming in spades from this game.
  89. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is the most beautiful game I have ever played; and I have played many. I was looking forward to the release of this title, but I held my expectations in check. It has far exceeded my expectations and I realize now that I should have let them soar to begin with. Not only is the world aesthetically pleasing in a multitude of ways, but it also has fun gameplay. That's whatGhost of Tsushima is the most beautiful game I have ever played; and I have played many. I was looking forward to the release of this title, but I held my expectations in check. It has far exceeded my expectations and I realize now that I should have let them soar to begin with. Not only is the world aesthetically pleasing in a multitude of ways, but it also has fun gameplay. That's what games are supposed to be. Fun.
    I am personally a fan of narrative driven games and the fact that the story is so linear doesn't bother me much. However the reason Ghost of Tsushima isn't a 10 for me is some story aspects further into the game, but that is simply my preference.
    Another aspect of interest is the horse-riding mechanics. Sucker Punch doesn't try to reinvent the wheel here. The mechanics are smooth and you don't run into trees every two minutes. Yes I'm referencing you RDR2. Sword play is fun and the animation for cleaning your sword after battle my be my favorite mechanic in the whole game.
    It is not my favorite game ever, but it is in contention to perhaps be the best game I have ever played.
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  90. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    amazing game concept, wonderful ambience, captivating storyline and striking characters. deserves top score!
  91. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Grafics, History, gameplay is excelent... is good game ...no more ... so recomend.
  92. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game is just amazing. The aesthetics and the atmosphere of a feudal Japan are right on the spot, the combat is super fun and can be complex at times and the story is the best in the gaming industry this year so far. I honestly cannot understand how people can give a game like this a low score, just buy it, you won't regret it!
  93. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Might just be the best game of this generation. I only missed to interact with my horse a bit more, like in rdr2.
  94. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    So glad I did not listen to the “professional reviews” which give it a 83. This game is awesome, gorgeous and fun to play. 9.2 for me. Its an open game world, but I really enjoy the fact it does not feel so complicated or complex. It’s really smooth. AI could be a bit better, and also the life in the towns. But overall its a great game. The story is simple but Awesome as well
  95. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    The game is purely amazing. Fun combat, a huge map worth exploring, side missions and main missions. The graphics are beautiful, and the wind tracking mechanism is an amazing touch. I could go more into detail but I dont think I need to. You got to play this game.
  96. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Simply amazing. One of the best games to come out on the PS4 and the best possible game to close this generation.
  97. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    A very beautiful game and the combat system is smooth and the open world system is just amazing a lot of things to explore and the side quests are really well done props to sucker punch
  98. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Great game, absolutely loved it. Ai is definitely a weak point. Specially during stealth. Something I doubt we'll see fixed in a patch either but u never know. Great characters, every skill feels like it adds something decent, the world is utterly beautiful, combat is probably my favourite part. All open world's suffer from doing things over and over though they tried to put in as muchGreat game, absolutely loved it. Ai is definitely a weak point. Specially during stealth. Something I doubt we'll see fixed in a patch either but u never know. Great characters, every skill feels like it adds something decent, the world is utterly beautiful, combat is probably my favourite part. All open world's suffer from doing things over and over though they tried to put in as much variety as possible, only rdr2 managed that feat. I put it up there with Witcher 3, high praise Expand
  99. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    This isn’t the best game of the year but one of the bests to play now. It has wonderful graphics and you really feel like a samurai at the feudal era of Japan.
    All the myths are interesting and exploring the map rewards you. It is the kind of game in which you prefer to spend your time traveling by horse instead of fast-travelling.
    Some missions are repetitive and some floor textures and
    This isn’t the best game of the year but one of the bests to play now. It has wonderful graphics and you really feel like a samurai at the feudal era of Japan.
    All the myths are interesting and exploring the map rewards you. It is the kind of game in which you prefer to spend your time traveling by horse instead of fast-travelling.
    Some missions are repetitive and some floor textures and water effects are really bad compared to the fantastic foliage that this game has, but nothing to worry about because they are often well camouflaged between the grass and the secondary missions aren’t boring at all.
    If you are thinking of buying the last game for the ps4 before ps5 comes out, I recommend it to you.
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  100. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    amazing game love the story and the graphics *chefs kiss* the gameplay is fluid and amazing andi havent gotten bored yet definately my game of the year only thing that could top this might be cyberpunk or spiderman ps5
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 122 Critic Reviews

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