Ghost of Tsushima

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  1. Jese17
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    A GAME I DIDN'T KNOW I NEEDED! I am loving my experience playing as Jin the samurai! This game is visually beautiful, from the environments to the charm of Japan and story. Very happy i purchased Ghost Of Tsushima im addicted.
    A+
  2. tji
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    He's really at the top of my list of best games ever... Don't even have word to describe.
  3. Howlingwolfjoey
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    After playing and replaying the game twice, all I can say that Ghost of Tsushima is a Game of the Year contender. This is the best way to end the PS4, and better take notes Naughty Dog, because this is way better than TLOU2. The game has one of the most amazing and colorful realistic graphics I've ever seen and the story makes you want to relive those events of the Kamakura era. TheAfter playing and replaying the game twice, all I can say that Ghost of Tsushima is a Game of the Year contender. This is the best way to end the PS4, and better take notes Naughty Dog, because this is way better than TLOU2. The game has one of the most amazing and colorful realistic graphics I've ever seen and the story makes you want to relive those events of the Kamakura era. The combat, sure it can get repetitive at times, but I had a fun time that it wouldn't want me to stop. After I beat the game in English, I've replayed the game in a harder difficulty, but only this time, in Cinema mode, where you get to play the game is black and white just like the old samurai films made by the late Akira Kurosawa. It made me remanence the old classic black and white movie that were made in Japan as a child like Godzilla.

    In conclusion, this game was a fun game that I would love to replay it again. Not to mention that it doesn't forcefully push agenda and cram SJW into the game *cough TLOU2 cough*. And no, this game is NOT racist towards Japanese, so stop speaking for them and let them hear what they had to say, otherwise, you'll be hated by the Japanese for saying false information and it makes you the racist one, not Sucker Punch.    … Expand
  4. Tlara9989
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This game is so beautiful, the story is amazing a definite must play and I'm so glad PlayStation 4 goes out with this Masterpiece!
  5. darkwc
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Замечательный эксклюзив! То что надо! Великолепная графика и сюжет. Погружение в японскую культуру.
  6. kafish
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    best graphics I have ever seen, fun gameplay with a average story 9.5 out of ten but I round up
  7. HellPwnage1337
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Great game. Amazing graphics and stellar gameplay makes this a worthwhile experience.
  8. kirioroshi
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Its really really really something rare this days , but I wish there was two things ;
    1.It was made by Japanese people or it had been made under strict supervision of Japanese masters.
    2.the base game was hard and punishes the stupidity .
  9. FloppyTheMLG
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Absolutely awesome looking game and gameplay its also very nice. Combat (at least for me) is very satisfying. For me 100% game that deserve 10/10. And its truly worth buying it at full price. Recommended.
  10. Debarret
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Just one word: PERFECT. A funny battle system, a lot of biomas, the ambiental sounds are gorgeus and a the secundary missions have a nice narrative. GOTY 2020
  11. GamingRooster
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest games I've ever played. The graphics are breathtaking and complement the spectacular open world with many things to do, the combat is satisfying and the stealth is fun, the game doesnt have too many bugs and the ones they do have fix themselves! Overall a great game!
  12. Axxypie
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Although slow in the beginning, Ghost of Tsushima builds itself up us the most stunning open world game ever created.
    Tsushima is beyond breathtaking, beautiful and worthwhile at every corner. The atmosphere is handled extremely well, which is complimented by probably the best sound design I have ever heard, the player being sucked into sucker punch's creation. Every sword strike feels    Although slow in the beginning, Ghost of Tsushima builds itself up us the most stunning open world game ever created.
    Tsushima is beyond breathtaking, beautiful and worthwhile at every corner. The atmosphere is handled extremely well, which is complimented by probably the best sound design I have ever heard, the player being sucked into sucker punch's creation. Every sword strike feels power- and meaningful, being accompanied by dramatic hits, drums, flutes and singing. The titlecard gives me shivers everytime and is one of the most powerful gaming intro's I've ever experienced. The combat starts off easy and boringly simple, slowly adding up while one's own skill grows until you eventually become... The 'Ghost of Tsushima'
    There's just NOTHING more satisfying than mongols laughing at a stand-off before you slaughter each of their friends in one quick slice, the others throwing their weapons away and cowering on the ground.

    Now that I'm done sucking the game and sucker (haha) punch studios off, let's get into some of the negatives:
    The story is rather bland. 'Servicable' is the height it reached for me. This meaning it motivated and kept me intrigued. However, the real strength of this game comes from combat, exploration and even sidestories (which sometimes are surprisingly deep and fleshed out).
    Characters are fine and well written. Not much (overall) blew me away but I never felt unsatisfied.

    That being said, there are some shining moments like surprising + negative situations, that are actually well made (watch and learn, "new dogs").

    Minor, but still something I picked up on: Some of the animations are clunky while other's are beyond admirable. Things sometimes 'just happen' at a button press, without much of a transition between stances or weapon types. I suppose 'The last of us Part 2' really spoiled me in that regard.

    Strong 8 to a light 9 for me.    … Expand
  13. Minfritels
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Ставлю 10-ку за визуал это очень круто. Thank uou sucker punch
  14. deblonius
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Honestly the best samurai and open world game since The Witcher 3. Witcher has better writing and complexity. But visuals and combat in this game are breathtaking and exceptional. Love it. Famitsu 40/40 is thought to disagree.
  15. afternxxn
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Я полностью прошёл эту игру, и могу с уверенностью сказать что она безумно понравилась мне, странно, потому что казалось бы , все механики , приемы, боевка уже были раньше , это ни в коем случае не прорыв и не новшество, но это играется все так лаконично, а выглядит просто потрясающе, каждая локация, каждая арена с боссом и каждый новый пейзаж просто опьяняет своей красотой и эстетикой. ЯЯ полностью прошёл эту игру, и могу с уверенностью сказать что она безумно понравилась мне, странно, потому что казалось бы , все механики , приемы, боевка уже были раньше , это ни в коем случае не прорыв и не новшество, но это играется все так лаконично, а выглядит просто потрясающе, каждая локация, каждая арена с боссом и каждый новый пейзаж просто опьяняет своей красотой и эстетикой. Я видел и слышал много отзывов о том что игра наскучивает через какое-то время, но я никак не могу себя отнести к сторонникам такого мнения. Мне не было скучно ни секунды , все бои выглядит и чувствуются энергично и кинематографично, поединки с боссами отличаются великолепным визуалом и атмосферой , и в целом весь игровой процесс в открытом мире Цусимы доставлял мне удовольствие на протяжение всего прохождения. Поставил восемь баллов лишь потому-что на максимальном уровне сложности враги не отличаются умом: тупят, иногда нападают по одному и ОЧЕНЬ долго замечают тебя когда ты проходишь задание по стелсу. В остальном это прекрасная игра с невероятными пейзажами и пропитывающей тебя атмосферой и духом Японии тех времен.… Expand
  16. jacksmith01
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    brilliant game, most fun i have had in a long time, cant believe such graphics are possible on a PS4
  17. edu4293
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Sucker Punch nos entrega un juego maravilloso. Sin duda lo que más vas a amar de esta IP será la ambientación tan hermosa que puedes apreciar durante cualquier hora del día de GoT, Si bien es cierto la inteligencia artificial no es la mejor, no es una excusa para no disfrutar de esta gran historia. De igual manera, la jugabilidad es una gran mejora, comienzas con movimientos simples, peroSucker Punch nos entrega un juego maravilloso. Sin duda lo que más vas a amar de esta IP será la ambientación tan hermosa que puedes apreciar durante cualquier hora del día de GoT, Si bien es cierto la inteligencia artificial no es la mejor, no es una excusa para no disfrutar de esta gran historia. De igual manera, la jugabilidad es una gran mejora, comienzas con movimientos simples, pero a medida que aprendes nuevas posturas y desbloqueas herramientas y ataques todo se vuelve aún más disfrutable.

    Sin duda, un juego totalmente recomendado que no puedes dejar pasar. Recomendado 100%.    … Expand
  18. HYPERdotCOM
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This game gets alot right. The art style. The camera mode. The side quests and main story. The character customization and upgades. Just great. Having so much fun exploring this world. Great job SuckerPunch
  19. Jediburak
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    What a game!

    To be honest, the first few minutes of the game was a bit underwhelming, but it got better and better in time. The story and the characters are nothing out of the ordinary, and the overall writing is only a bit above average. Where the game truly shines, however, are the outstanding visuals and combat gameplay. Lush environments, particle effects, sunbeams    What a game!

    To be honest, the first few minutes of the game was a bit underwhelming, but it got better and better in time.

    The story and the characters are nothing out of the ordinary, and the overall writing is only a bit above average.

    Where the game truly shines, however, are the outstanding visuals and combat gameplay.

    Lush environments, particle effects, sunbeams penetrating the bamboo leaves, fireflies, moonshine through a wall of fog... Damn... it is so beautiful! I have never spent so much time in photo mode in any other game.

    Combat is right out crazy and pretty realistic. Both "Samurai" approach and "Shinobi" approach to combat are fun and fluid. So many different skills and gadgets to choose from...

    GOTY in my opinion.    … Expand
  20. Alphasgt14
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    What a way to end the PS4 console generation!! Tbh, when I saw the 83% for the critics review portion I didn't really think that this game was going to be as mind blowing as it was. WOW was I wrong!! This will probably win GOTY imo- Let's wait until Cyberpunk tho
  21. Lrp321
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    This is one of the most vibrant worlds and compelling stories I have ever played!
  22. richabl
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    This game is a Master-Class on how to make an Epic Historical game! I truly enjoyed experiencing this period in Japanese history. The combat is tight and thrilling, but it's the cinematic story that makes this game so great. This is how you tell a story in a video game people! Go buy this game right now if you haven't, heck, if you don;t have a PlayStation, it's worth getting one justThis game is a Master-Class on how to make an Epic Historical game! I truly enjoyed experiencing this period in Japanese history. The combat is tight and thrilling, but it's the cinematic story that makes this game so great. This is how you tell a story in a video game people! Go buy this game right now if you haven't, heck, if you don;t have a PlayStation, it's worth getting one just for this. Also, if you have played this game, please consider leaving a review. We want to make sure and support games that are this good, and send a strong message to developers!
    The only reason I say 9, is there are a few bugs at launch. However, these have been minimal, some graphics glitches, etc. I expect they will be patched right out with a q quickness.
    Cheers    … Expand
  23. Evil_Residence
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Absolutely indescribably brilliant - exquisite graphics, music, and gameplay I’ve ever experienced, with the best photo mode ever! I keep spamming my Twitter feed with stunning pics. Immensely satisfying action in a gorgeously-realised Japan of old. Can’t believe how good this is! Sucker Punch, I LOVE YOU! Personal Twitter: @Hyrule_Explorer
  24. Naji-z94
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    great game, beautiful art, really likes the design of the MC, also combat is amazing, would recommend.
  25. Wreckstasy0517
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    An amazing game with unique elements. We finally got a proper samurai game and I can't get enough of it. Combat is fun and not just another hack and slash. Slicing through your enemies has never been so satisfying. The map is huge, and rewards exploration. I love the story and how they made the intro/end of missions look like I'm watching an old japanese tv show. The upgrade system of theAn amazing game with unique elements. We finally got a proper samurai game and I can't get enough of it. Combat is fun and not just another hack and slash. Slicing through your enemies has never been so satisfying. The map is huge, and rewards exploration. I love the story and how they made the intro/end of missions look like I'm watching an old japanese tv show. The upgrade system of the armor and weapons are great and encourages you to keep exploring, completing missions and quests, to make your character stronger which makes combat even more fun to play that it already is and make you look cool at the same time. The graphics in this makes game looks absolutely gorgeous...helps you get fully immersed into the game. Voice acting for Japanese (the one I'm currently using in the game) is very well done. I haven't tried the English setting on the game. This game is a must have. I've been wanting a great samurai game like this and I'm glad that Sucker Punch was able to deliver just that. Please make a sequel and expand on this universe. I very much look forward to it.… Expand
  26. Zerodarkthirty
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    After a crappy and dissapointing Last of Us 2 release. It was badass to have an actual good game with epic graphics, gameplay and story!! Ghost of Tsushima and Days Gone are a must play
  27. Luasa
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    what a game! easily the best third person combat system ever made , a blend of Assassins creed/ Spider Man and Batman Arkham Knight. Silky smooth and enough new elements introduced through out to mix it up. The story is serviceable and does the job but the Beautiful locals makes up for it. Enjoy the journey and the little moments. One of the games of the Console generation for me, Don't miss it !
  28. Vojs745
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Just WoW ! Im still stunned by graphic which looked freaky amazing.. Game-play reminds me good old times of AC series combined with TW3 story telling. This is real 10/10 Game. Ghost of Tsushima is definitely Game of The Year - - - If you deciding btween Tlou2 and GofT you should stop reading IGN reviews..
  29. Thatdanishguy
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Really enjoying this game grate story and beautiful graphics gameplay is okay not great
  30. Dreyness
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Man, what a way to end the PS4 than with Ghost of Tsushima. This game is fantastic, the graphics, world, gameplay, and story are all incredible, I can see now why it took Sucker Punch so long to finish this game coming from Infamous Second Son and it's expansion. If you want a realistic samurai game with awesome, and unique combat that also offers stealth gameplay better than theMan, what a way to end the PS4 than with Ghost of Tsushima. This game is fantastic, the graphics, world, gameplay, and story are all incredible, I can see now why it took Sucker Punch so long to finish this game coming from Infamous Second Son and it's expansion. If you want a realistic samurai game with awesome, and unique combat that also offers stealth gameplay better than the Assassin's Creed series, look no further. And to the people screaming "cultural appropriation" you are being ridiculous, all the big Japanese gaming journalist outlets absolutely love this game, so keep it to yourself.… Expand
  31. Rodrigok1
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogaço, ótimos gráficos e jogabilidade. Baseado em uma historia real. ........................................................................................… Expand
  32. DanWade78
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    I’ll start by saying that I’m an average gamer (I usually don’t spend hours playing every single day). With that said, I absolutely struggled putting down the controller with this game. Stunning environments, decent combat difficulty, open world environment without copying areas just to make it larger, and a very engaging story had me locked in right from the start. I strongly urge othersI’ll start by saying that I’m an average gamer (I usually don’t spend hours playing every single day). With that said, I absolutely struggled putting down the controller with this game. Stunning environments, decent combat difficulty, open world environment without copying areas just to make it larger, and a very engaging story had me locked in right from the start. I strongly urge others to get their hands on this adventure immediately.… Expand
  33. FrancoArgCba91
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Bueno la verdad que es la primera ves que compro un juego con la temática samurái, llevo más de 15 horas jugandolo y la verdad te pierdes en el buen sentido en los paisajes que tiene el Japón Feudal.
    Jugabilidad es muy buena, aunque la cámara creo que le faltaron varios ajustes, las armas me encantaron tenés una variedad que no sabes con cuál quedarte, de por si el la espada es mí    Bueno la verdad que es la primera ves que compro un juego con la temática samurái, llevo más de 15 horas jugandolo y la verdad te pierdes en el buen sentido en los paisajes que tiene el Japón Feudal.
    Jugabilidad es muy buena, aunque la cámara creo que le faltaron varios ajustes, las armas me encantaron tenés una variedad que no sabes con cuál quedarte, de por si el la espada es mí favorito.
    La historia me está encantando ya de que por si se nota que han metido énfasis en lo que fue la invasión mongol.
    Me hubiera gustado más la sincronización del audio japonés con la cinemáticas. Este juego tiene que ser jugado en audio japonés es un desperdicio si lo jugas en idioma en inglés o español.
    Me encantó como el viento te guía hacia tu rumbo, al principio es confuso pero después te vas acostumbrando y no es tan difícil como lo aclaran los análisis.
    La banda sonora que puedo decir....es una maldita hermosura...tanto como la tranquilidad y el momento de pelear.
    Graficame un diez de diez, disfrutas muchísimo el mundo abierto yo no he parado de quedarme con la boquiabierta de lo hermoso que es.
    El personaje logré enfatizar mucho me gustó sin dudas alguna.
    Las misiones a pesar que puedan ser repetitivas no la sentí pesado ni nada porque me encanta el.sistema de combate.
    En fin para mi sin dudas mostró SukerPunch que tiene algo mágico en este juego y espero que se sigan animando a más clases de este juego.
    Si te gusta los juegos con historia y temática samurái este es tu juego.    … Expand
  34. BY_ATOM
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Это моя игра!
    Лор, сетинг, боевка, то как тебе это все подают.... Без слов... Особенно балдею от мгновенных убийств с одного удара. ШИКАРНО!
  35. Fixurgame
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Lets get the bad out of the way. Crawling under stuff and getting stuck and ladders are horrible to use and some npc’s repeat. Now. The rest of the game is engaging, gorgeous and pure **** fun to play. Give me more. Loved it. Boredom level hasn’t hit me yet and in this bout 25 hours.
  36. The_Shepherd91
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game, the love and respect for japanese culture, a few bugs here and there which are kind of normal in open world games but notting game wrecking, great gameplay with lots of progression and learning, a lot of collectables to keep you exploring the gorgeous world of tsushima.
  37. ropat61998
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    If you're looking for a game solely based on the fun of its combat, a great deep beautiful world to explore, and a simple but put together story - this game is for you.
  38. Royalhumanoid
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Easily my favorite game of 2020. This game justifies the concept of video games being art.

    20 hours in and not a second of boredom. Characters feel real, combat is intense, side missions are memorable, and the sound samples are incredible.

    Thank you Sucker Punch.
  39. Plkyz
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    What a great game! I loved the story and was very immersive. It had some very touching moments that made this game shine. Combat was amazing, and the art style and graphics were beautiful. The open world was one of the best I've seen done. GOTY so far for me but waiting to see what cyberpunk will bring.
  40. mikepenzin
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! The setting the story, everything looks amazing. Great game!!
  41. YoMamaed
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Omg this game makes me speechless when I first played. It was like I was in the game myself fighting Mongols on the beach, and defending tsushima. I couldn't stop playing until I realized that it was 7 in the morning and that I've been playing it for 8 hours straight.
  42. Maratos
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Игра мне очень понравилась своим сетингом, геймплеем и вообщем всем. Интересный сюжет и хорошие побочки, красивая графика и плавные анимации.1010
  43. Her129222
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Gráficos increíbles, buena jugabilidad aunque un tanto sencilla, buena historia, muy entretenida e intensiva, lo mejor que ha salido en ps4.
  44. titans9999
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Best game of the summer HANDS DOWN!!! Also one of the best games I have played overall - a must have for a ps4 owner! Thank You Sucker Punch! LOVE IT!
  45. MAICONJ5
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    o game é impressionante, tem apresenta ótima jogabilidade e gráfico, esse game é uma obra de arte, tem seus problemas mais nada que atrapalhe sua diversão
  46. Xev2000
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Ghost of Tsushima is a Gorgeous game dripping with atmosphere and some of the most beautiful landscapes put to this Medium.
    The setting of Early Classical Japan is an almost time machine like travel as your dropped into a war of culture and morality, though not as in depth with its history like its contemporary Assassins Creed Odyssey but nonetheless still captures an interesting setting    Ghost of Tsushima is a Gorgeous game dripping with atmosphere and some of the most beautiful landscapes put to this Medium.
    The setting of Early Classical Japan is an almost time machine like travel as your dropped into a war of culture and morality, though not as in depth with its history like its contemporary Assassins Creed Odyssey but nonetheless still captures an interesting setting that isn't too well known.#

    The Graphics are for the most part Stunning with every blade of grass and every cherry blossom that you come across rendered splendidly even for the weathered old warhorse that is the PS4, one place of lacking would be sadly the water though considering you come across little of it it this is not a deal breaker.

    The Story is Simple yet fun with a plethora of fun characters with even the villain coming of likeable.
    the use of a Japanese cast even for the English voices is a nice bonus as it gives respect to this proud cultures history which is further shown by the Addition of the Kurosawa mode that with the flick of a switch turns your 21st century colourful world into a ode to the Legendary Japanese director Akira Kurosawa which just shows the respect that sucker punch have for the culture they where representing.

    Now finally the game play. Overall there isn't anything too revolutionary about the controls, Stealth is fun but feels like a copy paste from the previously mentioned Assassins creed. Combat is still fun with the multiple stances aiding you in combat allow you to become a samurai if only on the stormy isle of Tsushima

    Overall this was worth the wait and is strongly recommend this

    Now finaly the Gameplay    … Expand
  47. DeadSnap
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This is quite the accomplishment by Sucker Punch, I've played roughly 17+ hours and have yet to scratch the surface. I seemed to have had an idea of what to expect before playing this, however once i started the game and after the initial 2 hours those expectations were completely blown out of the water. The open world of Tsushima Island seems limitless, the landscape & colors are beyondThis is quite the accomplishment by Sucker Punch, I've played roughly 17+ hours and have yet to scratch the surface. I seemed to have had an idea of what to expect before playing this, however once i started the game and after the initial 2 hours those expectations were completely blown out of the water. The open world of Tsushima Island seems limitless, the landscape & colors are beyond beautiful, the non-arcade style of combat is rewarding, the more you play, you begin to feel as if you've been fully immersed into what it feels like to be an actual Samurai. This game is a breath of fresh air, it's something i didn't realize that i had wanted within a game until playing it. Although there may be bugs and glitches, this is common with every game, as not everything will be perfect. From side quests to main missions, or free roaming and exploring the landscape I haven't felt any repetitiveness to a degree, there is always something to do. IMO this has been one of the most enjoyable games to play since RDR2 by R*, I would recommend this to anybody looking to get lost in an open world game with a story line that is loosely based on the Mongol invasion of Japan in 1274. Thank you Sucker Punch & Sony, this is without a doubt going to be a GOTY candidate.… Expand
  48. MB2003
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Very good game for the most part. The graphics and landscapes are beautiful, combat is diverse and well developed; smooth, satisfying and enjoyable. Side activities and interesting and unique. It taught me a good deal about a historical time period I knew very little about and portrayed the strengths and weaknesses of the Samurai’s moral code effectively.

    The story is good too, albeit    Very good game for the most part. The graphics and landscapes are beautiful, combat is diverse and well developed; smooth, satisfying and enjoyable. Side activities and interesting and unique. It taught me a good deal about a historical time period I knew very little about and portrayed the strengths and weaknesses of the Samurai’s moral code effectively.

    The story is good too, albeit quite predictable and bland at some points although it is serviceable. Nevertheless, I thought it did well at presenting the story of a warrior, one of the last of his kind, attempting to unite a resistance against genocidal invaders. Not perfect by any means, but quite good.

    Smaller issues are related to bugs and smoothness. Sometimes the frame rate may drop and some movement controls are stiff such as climbing and traversal. Dropping down from ledges is a nightmare and the horse only has two movement options of a fast walk and a fast gallop. This could easily be fixed in a bug patch or an update. Pretty good job, and I think it could be a strong contender for game of the year. The six years of development paid off very well.    … Expand
  49. JohnnySlash
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. It’s reminds me of one of my favorite games.. Witcher 3 except you’re a samurai and it’s even BETTER. Not sure how many hours I put in but I know it’s a lot and I haven’t even really touched much of the main story LOL a ton of stuff for you to do in the game and a TON of cosmetics to find along the way. The game also looks REALLY good on my LG 4K HDR Display. Although some ofAmazing game. It’s reminds me of one of my favorite games.. Witcher 3 except you’re a samurai and it’s even BETTER. Not sure how many hours I put in but I know it’s a lot and I haven’t even really touched much of the main story LOL a ton of stuff for you to do in the game and a TON of cosmetics to find along the way. The game also looks REALLY good on my LG 4K HDR Display. Although some of the textures and animations (like walking up hills) aren’t as sharp as let’s say.. the last of us 2.. it’s still an extremely good experience.. If you’re a fan of samurai movies and the culture you’ll get sucked into this game 100%… Expand
  50. Pellalee76
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Assolutamente da giocare....uno dei giochi piu belli di ps4... Unica critica alcune cose potevano farle meglio ma gia cosi e tra i migliori di questa gen. Plauso ai sukker punch...
  51. jcp1195
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    I'm about 20 hours into the game so far and haven't even left the first part of the island, but even as of this moment, this is the best Samurai game I've ever seen. The game is insanely beautiful, even on my almost 7 year old Playstation 4 and 10 year old slowly dying plasma screen.

    The gameplay is satisfying and the progression of skills certainly keeps it interesting. That said,    I'm about 20 hours into the game so far and haven't even left the first part of the island, but even as of this moment, this is the best Samurai game I've ever seen. The game is insanely beautiful, even on my almost 7 year old Playstation 4 and 10 year old slowly dying plasma screen.

    The gameplay is satisfying and the progression of skills certainly keeps it interesting. That said, having almost done everything on the first part of the game world, I've almost reached max level already, but even when the character is maxed out I feel like that won't have any impact on the fun and satisfaction I get from playing it.

    There's a notable level of progression of the enemies as you level up, gaining new armor, weapons, they attack you during duels at different speeds than the lower level enemies, and while not much changes, there's still plenty there to keep you on your toes.

    The equipment system is absolutely fantastic. Given that you only have to upgrade one Sword, two Bows, throwable capacity and whatever suits of armor you wish to have, each upgrade can afford to cost more resources and feel even more satisfying when you achieve that new level of power. It's a refreshing breath of air from all of the recent (mostly failed) looter-shooter genre games.

    All in all Ghost of Tsushima is as perfect a Samurai game as we've gotten to date. It's beautiful, fantastic, and immensely satisfying to play.

    That said, it does have its downsides, bugs included, but compared to something like Fallout, they're very few and far between, and don't take you out of the game nearly as bad due to their low frequency. I've experienced the Yellow Bird that leads you to certain destinations flying into walls and buildings then disappearing to reset its pathing. While mildly annoying, I only noticed it one village where I assume they programmed its pathing before building the village. Aside from those few, very light gripes, I'd sat it's the best PS4 exclusive, and a perfect ending to the PS4's legacy.

    PS: As a quick side note, I've noticed people on various media sites griping about racism and historical relevance of the game. It may very well be a Samurai game made by Americans, for Americans, but it was never intended to be a historical fiction. It was made as a love letter to Akira Kurosawa and his masterful Samurai film-making. As a Kurosawa fan myself, I can say that they followed his example closely and made the best Samurai game they could with what they had to work with. This title should be applauded and enjoyed for the game that it is, and not booed for not being the game that woke media is saying it should've been.    … Expand
  52. MasterShihoChie
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This game is an incredible masterpiece. I typically am not a fan of these types of fast paced combat as I struggle with this type of game play. This game changed my mind completely on this genre. I absolutely love everything about it. From the absolute stunning visuals to the story. Everything is done so well. This is the first game in a long time that I can't step away from for a break.This game is an incredible masterpiece. I typically am not a fan of these types of fast paced combat as I struggle with this type of game play. This game changed my mind completely on this genre. I absolutely love everything about it. From the absolute stunning visuals to the story. Everything is done so well. This is the first game in a long time that I can't step away from for a break. I'm absolutely addicted and love every second of it.… Expand
  53. Yugakhan
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    looks good combat it is good not amazing. art and direction is top natch. good job
  54. LewisTheScotty
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is a gorgeous way to end the PS4 generation. The game is gorgeous, with a very engaging story that makes you grow attached to Jin and the other characters. Jin is a fantastic protagonist, his story throughout the entire game is amazing. It is about choices and sometimes he faces the consequences of the choices he makes.

    The gameplay is fun and i never found myself    Ghost of Tsushima is a gorgeous way to end the PS4 generation. The game is gorgeous, with a very engaging story that makes you grow attached to Jin and the other characters. Jin is a fantastic protagonist, his story throughout the entire game is amazing. It is about choices and sometimes he faces the consequences of the choices he makes.

    The gameplay is fun and i never found myself getting bored, in fact I was always very excited when the standoff option appeared and I was about to face more Mongols. I very much enjoyed leveling up the legend of the ghost to unlock more technique points to make Jin extremely powerful.

    The open world is bar the most pleasing in this game. It is gorgeous, though it does make your ps4 fan very loud. I won't dock any points for that however because I find myself stopping constantly taking pictures of the beautiful world that has been crafted by Sucker Punch. Even after game completion I was still finding new things I hadn't discovered before.

    Only negative I can say about the game is the camera system Is a bit of an annoyance when you are in battle. Other than that the game is a masterpiece for sucker punch and my game of the year so far! If you have a PS4, or waiting on PS5, go buy this game cause it is fantastic!    … Expand
  55. GerardL88
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    The story takes itself a bit too serious at times, it's probably the weakest area, but the gameplay itself is solid, the open-world is extremely impressive, maybe the best overall graphical experience on the PS4, and their novel approach to navigation is refreshing.
  56. Ravensgo48
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    When combat is phenomenal even a bad game is fun. This is a masterpiece. Media reviews are an absolute sham.
  57. Fairguy6996
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Solid game where I have spent countless hours just exploring and doing little quests that feel rewarding and pure fun. I’ve also spent quite of bit of time with the photo mode making some really cool pictures with the vast editing effects there is on offer
  58. Waltergt78
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Great game, I enjoy how beautiful the open world is. Combat feels a little monotonous like the ai blocks onc in a while your attacks. So it feels not 100% realistic. But, it's a fun game. And story is interesting and to have the option to be stealthy is a great option. Its not a perfect game. But. It probably get patched and be almost a 10. Hope we get a sequel on ps5.
  59. Alejandro21
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Un videojuego digno de Sony, muy buenos gráficos, historia y jugabilidad. Además siendo probablemente de los mejores de esta generación.
  60. charlemagne_BR
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Pra começar, a comparação entre Ghost of Tsushima e Asssassins Creed não faz sentido. Só surgiu devido aos traillers onde o protagonista tem a habilidade de realizar os assassinatos furtivos. Os últimos Assassins Creeds são bons jogos e tem seu valor, mas Ghost of Tsushima é diferente em muitos sentidos, e diferente pra melhor, muito melhor.
    A imersão nos 2 mundos, tanto no japonês como    Pra começar, a comparação entre Ghost of Tsushima e Asssassins Creed não faz sentido. Só surgiu devido aos traillers onde o protagonista tem a habilidade de realizar os assassinatos furtivos. Os últimos Assassins Creeds são bons jogos e tem seu valor, mas Ghost of Tsushima é diferente em muitos sentidos, e diferente pra melhor, muito melhor.
    A imersão nos 2 mundos, tanto no japonês como no mongol são incríveis. Depois de se acostumar com o combate, parece ser um dos melhores nesse estilo de jogo. A maneira como tudo te leva a querer explorar o mundo da ilha, e conhecer cada vez mais sobre as 2 culturas é um grande adicional ao jogo
    Muito acima das minhas expectativas    … Expand
  61. Dthwng
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    This game is just amazing! Not perfect, haven't seen a perfect game, especially on the fist week of release. But nevertheless it contains great cinematography, engaging narrative, beauuuuutiful world and is overall a FUN game to play. Also both English and Japanese voice actors are doing a fantastic job!
    As I write this I am even more eager to return to playing. This is one of these games    This game is just amazing! Not perfect, haven't seen a perfect game, especially on the fist week of release. But nevertheless it contains great cinematography, engaging narrative, beauuuuutiful world and is overall a FUN game to play. Also both English and Japanese voice actors are doing a fantastic job!
    As I write this I am even more eager to return to playing. This is one of these games that is interesting to watch and interesting to play... while being glued to the screen.    … Expand
  62. ArcaneRaven
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Kurosawa & Kobayashi would be amazed by this beautiful game, definitely a GOTY contender, I don't have much to say, just try it for yourself, it's beautiful.
  63. MrWells141
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    Finished the game a couple of hours ago, I’ve been thinking about it since then, and I really did not have a good time with it. The world is beautiful, no doubt about that...but everything else really didn’t do anything for me. I won’t go into story because...spoilers.
  64. Bonk
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    A beautiful experience that is actually a joy to play. The moment to moment gameplay is never overly frustrating like Sekiro, but I'm finding a decent level of challenge requiring me to make the most of the skills and equipment. It's not very often that an open world game has me wanting to explore but the beauty of the the world and the level of detail makes wandering very enjoyable. Also,A beautiful experience that is actually a joy to play. The moment to moment gameplay is never overly frustrating like Sekiro, but I'm finding a decent level of challenge requiring me to make the most of the skills and equipment. It's not very often that an open world game has me wanting to explore but the beauty of the the world and the level of detail makes wandering very enjoyable. Also, the world never feels empty, unlike other similar games. My biggest complaint is sometimes the camera has some issues in small spaces and could use some work. So far I'd say this is my game of the year. Would definitely recommend.… Expand
  65. El_pourio
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an amzing game,the best in genre.
    Better than assassins creed.
    Amazing veiw from japan and pefect voice actor.
    Jins voic actor is same as roronoa zoro from one piece    … Expand
  66. Edybooks
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    This game is awesome dude, definetly a MUST PLAY if you own a PS4. An exposition of what art looks like portrayed on a game.

    The graphics are not the best, not an expert but you may validate that with "digital foundry" but the game looks amazing, the lights, the shadows, the eviroments, the art direction, the art style. It's amazing. The combat is good, not the best, but is fun, not    This game is awesome dude, definetly a MUST PLAY if you own a PS4. An exposition of what art looks like portrayed on a game.

    The graphics are not the best, not an expert but you may validate that with "digital foundry" but the game looks amazing, the lights, the shadows, the eviroments, the art direction, the art style. It's amazing.
    The combat is good, not the best, but is fun, not boring at all and challenging if you play in hard mode (which I advise you to do so).
    The exploration is really satisfiying, with the most stunning looks in this generation, and the feel of epicness, feels like some kickass samurai movie
    The story is really good, not the best but i could empathyze with jin, the drama and what motivates him to try saving Tsushima so bad. Also the side quest offer a nice story that gets you into this world.
    It has enough content for you to spend a 100 hours on this game. The main story could only take 30-40 hours.
    The photo mode has enough options for you to get a wallpaper of the game every 5 minutes so at least give that a shot once.
    Character personalization is badass

    Some people say the game gets repetitive.at some point but for me that was never an issue.
    The combat sometimes doesn't feels good when you face a group with many enemies
    The stealth is not as great, is fun but I rather to go like a samurai.
    Some enemies AI is amazing and some other is not quite as good
    Some side missions fall into the same open world mission cliche even when we have some other games like the witcher wich managed to go over that issue.
    Some FPS drops here and there but nothing that ruined my experience.
    Fan noise as loud as you would think

    Game gives you what sony promissed with every single one of their exclusives, a fun game with an awesome story which makes you feel like you're playing a movie. Feels great to be a samurai and is fun to be a ninja. And it looks like a next gen game.

    If you like japanese, samurai and ninja stuff BUY THE GAME NOW
    If you only like open worlds or looking to have fun better wait for sale but please, please give it a try, 1-5 hours of your time will be more than enough to decide if it's worth it or not    … Expand
  67. Serravok
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Makes you feel like a samurai!

    Honestly though, game is awesome. Brilliant combat and art direction... The most beautiful game I have played. Actually considering visiting Tsushima
  68. willyboarder73
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    What is there to say? Beautiful graphics, fun combat, and a completely immersive open world. I've spent countless minutes just looking around, and checking things out. Upgrading by learning new swordplay techniques, rather than just the typical RPG skill trees is a nice touch as well. A must buy in my opinion.
  69. TheOtherSider1
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This game is pretty friggen sweet. While personally it doesn't remake the open world genre. It is just so fun and immersive. I love there is no mini map or hud. It let's you really drink in the world with your eye balls. My two biggest quibbles would be that stealth is meh, while itis fine it feels kinda generic and the camera. Grrrr.
  70. Paulie7
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    I’m around 15 hours in and wow! Such a beautiful game in every way. It’s graphics and scenery are stunning! The combat is complex, adaptable and satisfying ( I thought I wouldn’t like it). The character movement is solid, Stealth, looting, climbing it all works. The world is breathtaking and story is everything you’d want from this era and genre. Like sitting by a camp fire andI’m around 15 hours in and wow! Such a beautiful game in every way. It’s graphics and scenery are stunning! The combat is complex, adaptable and satisfying ( I thought I wouldn’t like it). The character movement is solid, Stealth, looting, climbing it all works. The world is breathtaking and story is everything you’d want from this era and genre. Like sitting by a camp fire and hearing legendary tales of Japanese warriors and myths. I’m trying to take my time and make sure I get most the side quests and upgrades ticked off which I dont usually do. But I want to upgrade all my stuff so I can be the baddest version of Samurai that I can :) Most likely my game of the year easily, play it!!… Expand
  71. Tenza
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima didn't thought much of when they announced it and now when i have played it i feel like fool. Its has beautiful graphics a truly stunning open world and combat amazing besides bow need some fixing in that area and what impressed me the most was loading time i mean to be able load open world game that fast without a ssd is impressive and the story is great sometimes youGhost of Tsushima didn't thought much of when they announced it and now when i have played it i feel like fool. Its has beautiful graphics a truly stunning open world and combat amazing besides bow need some fixing in that area and what impressed me the most was loading time i mean to be able load open world game that fast without a ssd is impressive and the story is great sometimes you forget if you doing main storyline or side story it because of the way build the world. The issues I had with game was mainly bow combat they need to fix that and little the way your character move when up against a lot of enemies that it.… Expand
  72. Walrusac420
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing so far. I'm roughly 25 hours into the game and I had to review the game. The game world is beautiful the black and white camera filter is extremely well done, the AI can be a little puzzling at times when they catch you in stealth, and I would probably give the game a 9 due to that but man I am having touch fin, way more fun than I had playing tlou2
  73. AlexAlexanderrr
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    For me this game is tied with witcher 3 for my favorite game ever, the duels the exploring and the story are incredible. Worth every penny. And for sure this is the best looking game out there, the graphics and the scenary are unmatched.
  74. Yun1t0
    Jul 20, 2020
    7
    What you can say about this game is that you can see all the potential it has.
    Graphics:
    The world itself looks really good, but the character models aren't up to the other PS exclusives standards. The wind and leaves stuff was overdone a bit but I can see some people enjoying that. Also on the character model stuff, they reuse the same models for enemy types. Combat: The combat is    What you can say about this game is that you can see all the potential it has.
    Graphics:
    The world itself looks really good, but the character models aren't up to the other PS exclusives standards. The wind and leaves stuff was overdone a bit but I can see some people enjoying that. Also on the character model stuff, they reuse the same models for enemy types.

    Combat:
    The combat is good, not great. Its repetitive, the stances work to counter certain enemies but you really dont do anything truly different, its just that stuff that didn't work against certain enemies works depending your stance. Plus, if you enjoy playing aggressively on combat, this might not be the game for you. Its a game about blocking, dodging, parrying and counters. The Duels are fun and a welcome addition to a combat I consider pretty underwhelming since Sucker Punch always makes really fun games.

    Story:
    The story is where I have the most issues. Its a predictable, generic, boring story. The characters and voice talent aren't on par with the Sony standard. Also, the story itself feels like Anime Fanfic. Or like whenever you watch non-Japanese anime (they always lack.. something..). It feels like they're trying too hard and the cliche's are everywhere. Its one of the most predictable games out there.

    Open World:
    The open world activities and just moving on it is really fun and the best part of the game. Its fun to ride around on your horse and follow Musician tales to end up with the divine strike or the Nagao armor.

    As a whole, the game is a good game, but its far from perfect or what Sony has as a standard. It also takes a lot from Assassins Creed and falls quite short from the last one (Odyssey).

    I think most of that stuff will be fixed on the sequel, but for now, this is a 7/10 IMO    … Expand
  75. glauciobg
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Its really outrageous what part of the gaming press is trying to do, to shape the gaming industry according with its own interests and concepts about what games should be. Ghost of Tsushima is suffering with biased reviews, made by writers who are in an open conflict with AAA developers and studios and who are pushing to smaller and linear games, boycotting open-world games.
    Not every    Its really outrageous what part of the gaming press is trying to do, to shape the gaming industry according with its own interests and concepts about what games should be. Ghost of Tsushima is suffering with biased reviews, made by writers who are in an open conflict with AAA developers and studios and who are pushing to smaller and linear games, boycotting open-world games.
    Not every game needs to be 100% original and innovative and many times all that need to be done is good execution of well-known and accepted ideas, that are demandes by the market. By players that do like AAA open-world games, the way they are. That its the proposal of Ghost of Tsushima: to be an excellent AAA open-world game, with the elements and concepts that, yes, you already found in other also good AAA open-world games and that a large part of the gaming market wants to play. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. And players should not be judged or pushed to like or dislike a product for entertainment based on an agenda.    … Expand
  76. mikemill
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This is the most beautiful game I've ever played, and it's not even close. I have never played a game that I got so lost in, just exploring the open and taking in this incredibly immersive world. The music is inspiring. The characters and storytelling are fantastic. The combat gameplay is visceral and thrilling. Sucker Punch hit an absolute home run with this one.
  77. SomeDopeMojo
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    I love the soundtrack, the immersion is relaxing while exploring and the combat is super intense, I personally think hard mode puts the gameplay at its best
  78. JuliusSkeezer
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    I generally don't like open world games. There are very few that hit the mark for me, but this is certainly one of them.

    Let's get the nitpicky negatives out of the way. The game could really use an FoV slider. The camera is generally far too pulled in for my taste. The camera also has a tendency to get in the way during prolonged or close-quarters combat because the game doesn't apply    I generally don't like open world games. There are very few that hit the mark for me, but this is certainly one of them.

    Let's get the nitpicky negatives out of the way. The game could really use an FoV slider. The camera is generally far too pulled in for my taste. The camera also has a tendency to get in the way during prolonged or close-quarters combat because the game doesn't apply any transparency to objects very close to it. Again on the camera, it would also be nice to get rid of the acceleration effect, although it's fairly minor. An option for lock-on would also be appreciated, since in large encounters, it feels like I'm spending most of my time trying to re-adjust the camera so I can see after every dodge or parry, which is to say every 2-3 seconds.

    Also the game tries to wrench control from you occasionally in combat. There were moments when I was pushing toward a certain enemy to attack them, and as soon as I hit an attack button, Jin would swerve wildly to the side to attack a different enemy. A huge no-no in any action game imo, and far too common in recent generations. This is with aim assist OFF.

    My only other real gripe is that the lip-sync goes completely out the window when you switch the voice acting to Japanese, making it a little jarring during cutscenes.

    Now onto the good. There's a lot, so I'll just bullet point it.

    -The visual style and presentation are absolutely gorgeous
    -The story is gripping, tense and well-written
    -The game's atmosphere is top-notch, from somber lonely moments to epic cinematic highs
    -The sound design is impeccable, with sounds being a massive aid in combat for anyone with a good setup/headphones
    -The soundtrack is beautiful and ranges from haunting, subdued tracks to blood-pumping themes that perfectly fit the mood of war and combat
    -The voice acting is very solid, even in English. No bottom-barrel funimation ****
    -The combat is fluid, intuitive and rewarding.
    -Almost all the upgrades you can choose feel substantive and have real effects on gameplay.
    -Exploration is fun and rewarding, both because there are many things to find and do, and because the world is so incredible to look at.
    -Nearly every encounter can be tackled in a great variety of ways, making every build and upgrade path feel 100% viable.
    -Skill is rewarded, and a skilled player with relatively few upgrades can manage encounters that will bury a lesser player with a far more upgraded character.
    -Animations are fluid and for the most part blend into one another very well, with only minor exceptions.
    -Overall, it feels much more immersive, enjoyable and unique than the vast, vast majority of open-world AAA drivel on the market.

    Also, bonus points for:

    -NO identity politics.
    -NO **** ironic millennial humor.

    There are far more positives, but I think this pretty well sums up the game well enough. Play it. Play this game.    … Expand
  79. zqjzqj
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    I didn’t have many expectations coming into this game. I grew up with sly cooper and loved infamous, the studios previous titles. WOW did this game amaze me, easily the most beautiful game I’ve ever played visually and the combat is fluid and fun to learn. Love this game, quickly became one of my top ten games of this generation!
  80. JohnyBananaman
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Challenging combat a new an interesting game feature of the winds and the wind tracking system. Open world exploration is fun and is supported by game design. Best game of 2020 dont sleep on it!!!
  81. JNorton
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Now this is what a 1st Party game should be!! Bravo Sucker Punch. This game is for the real gamers
  82. SuperWind92
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Havent had this much fun since RDR2. Combat feels amazing, good story, nice customization and a beautiful world that is easy to enjoy, since you're not told what to do by a HUD constantly. Some of the traversal and interaction animations are lacking and can result in immersion-breaking glitches, these are only minor though. Feels like a game for gamers by gamers.
  83. Bluefeathersbr0
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Confession I have not beaten the game yet but I still recommend this game, here’s why)
    Yes I would recommend buying this game if you are fans of the genre.
    Story(only beginning and premise spoiler The setting is great as it adds a fantasy story to the real Kahn/Mongol invasion of Japan spear headed by Genghis Kahn grandson (historically Real) Kublai Kahn of 1281. The villain of the story    Confession I have not beaten the game yet but I still recommend this game, here’s why)
    Yes I would recommend buying this game if you are fans of the genre.

    Story(only beginning and premise spoiler
    The setting is great as it adds a fantasy story to the real Kahn/Mongol invasion of Japan spear headed by Genghis Kahn grandson (historically Real) Kublai Kahn of 1281. The villain of the story is (believe to be fantasy based on the a quick google search of Genghis) Khotan Kahn who invades Tsushima, an island cut off from mainland japan. You play as lord Jin Sakai, nephew to the lord of Tsushima and broken but not dead samurai. After the other samurai were wiped out in the games first battle and the your uncle is capture by the Khotan, Jin is saved by a thief, Yuna and takes the task of saving his uncle and Tsushima...

    Gameplay and setting
    As a samurai before the 1300 to feudal era of japan, you are train to fight with a katana, you are also taught to fight enemies face to face, however as samurai of rules are honor bound the Khotan Kahn’s use this to his advantage as he is villain learn Japanese traditions and uses honor as leverage against Jim and the other samurai. Also you will have attended with the regions bandits, later Ronans. And luckily you have to methods of approach:

    -Samurai- This is done in the standoff mechanic were you have to use reflex response to land the first killing blow not to early or late, the mechanic takes time to adjust to but it works and is great to build your resolve meter, the games in combat health regeneration meter, faster. In combat as the game progresses you get different fighting stance which are good for each archetypes, and the game gives you hints in the form glowing lights to let players dodge or parry certain attacks as blocking isn’t capable of defending the player from heavy blows. However it is fun, difficult but not impossible to learn and enjoy. However there is a bit of difficulty when engaging an enemy group with a hostage as enemies will attempt to kill the hostage giving the player time to rush defense. Yet there is another way of engaging your enemies, even minimizing the danger

    -Ghost of Tsushima, the Worlds first generation Ninja- Although 2 samurais later suggest to maintain honor, your friends such as Yuna, recommends the stealth approach which is seen as dishonorable yet let the players decide with no repercussions. This were the Ghost of Tsushima legend stems as Jim is in an era were the idea ninjas or organization of ninja do not exist or are publicly known and accepted by the shoguns. However although characters will story wise note disapprove your actions, you are actually encourage to approach missions, outpost, fortresses, and capture farms with stealth. To reiterate, if the Mongolians, Ronan or bandits see and engage Jim, one them will attempt to kill the hostage in said areas, mainly farms or villages and if is kill another will attempt it seconds later. From assassination skills to using tools in out of combat, Jin can level the playing field or eliminate all the forces without drawing alarms.

    -Open world and content-
    The games open world have secret and many collectibles. With side mission being relay via Npc you rescue on the road or in the nearest village. From increasing your resolve by cutting bamboo sticks events to following golden birds/foxes to special shrines and hot spring to increase your health.

    -Bugs-
    The bug I can currently see is the one literally on your were quiver is missing but nothing game breaking.

    -Characters-
    The characters are well crafted and literally bring life to the era and region. The characters do well to bring life to the story and I have very little gripes what’s so ever even the very very few LGBT characters.

    -progression-
    Leveling linear and is done by upgrading your health, resolve, skill/technique unlocks and gear.

    -Criticism and conclusion-
    9/10 a must buy if you are a fan the genre or love the era it’s based in.    … Expand
  84. Vanea078025698
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    graphics so so ,for effects respect .......................................
  85. cymrich
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    If you like the open world Assassins Creed or Far cry games and thought you would really like one set in feudal Japan... this is what you’ve been waiting for. I happen to be a fan of this type of game and am enjoying it immensely! it’s not perfect, I’d probably give it a 9.5 but this site won’t allow that so I went with a 10. AI can be a bit dumb at times. 1 mission in particular madeIf you like the open world Assassins Creed or Far cry games and thought you would really like one set in feudal Japan... this is what you’ve been waiting for. I happen to be a fan of this type of game and am enjoying it immensely! it’s not perfect, I’d probably give it a 9.5 but this site won’t allow that so I went with a 10. AI can be a bit dumb at times. 1 mission in particular made very little sense from a strategic standpoint... gather a bunch of peasants in a certain place to keep them safe... then do something specifically to bring the enemies there and now have to protect said peasants... derp! combat is pretty easy to get the hang of, but if you don’t practice some of the block and dodge moves you will have a really hard time with the duels you end up in. The Japanese voice actor is the same guy that voices Zoro from One Piece, and does a great job. It seems to be historically accurate so far... the breed of dogs used by the enemy even seems to be accurate. overall if you like this genre then this will be a great one to pick up!… Expand
  86. Jazer1
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Amazing, beautiful, and fun. Sword-fighting never gets old! This is quite possibly my favorite game of all time. It ranks up there with Breath of the Wild and the Batman Arkham series. Brilliant. Thank you so much, Sucker Punch, for this gem of a game.
    I am absolutely floored!
  87. XenoVirus
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Probably the last great game before the PS5, strong recommend. Great atmosphere gameplay and story.
  88. Strayed8492
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Monumental return to a great single player experience. The combat is difficult to get used to at times. Once over that and with the awe inspiring landscape to help you on the way, you will find as much a history lesson as much a gripping story of intrigue and perseverance to be on a console in a long while.
  89. Eissa1996
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    ghost is a freaking masterpiece one hell of a game so beautiful to look at and excellent to play if you were disappointed by the last lesbian 2 then here you go ghost of tsushima is a masterpiece indeed
  90. Soccer0424
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    I recently got a PS4 to play Bloodborne and other PS exclusives. Ghost of Tsushima is easily one of the most visually impressive games I have ever played. I am still in the first act, but I have been taking my time with the story so that I can explore and see what the island has to offer.

    The exploration system is unique. The idea that you improve your character by soaking in hot    I recently got a PS4 to play Bloodborne and other PS exclusives. Ghost of Tsushima is easily one of the most visually impressive games I have ever played. I am still in the first act, but I have been taking my time with the story so that I can explore and see what the island has to offer.

    The exploration system is unique. The idea that you improve your character by soaking in hot springs or chopping bamboo is a really immersive way to level up your character. I love the way the game shows immense respect for Japanese culture and way of life.

    The lack of HUD is great for immersion. The combat does take a bit of time to learn, especially parrying. I would say the parry system is fine. When it works, it feels great. It isn't better than the parry system in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The voice acting is very good. I wish that there was a lock-on feature.

    The customization is very vivid and expansive. Can't wait to unlock more items. Like the lack of carry weight limit for your materials.

    I'd say that my only complaint so far, is that the enemies can be very stupid when they are chasing/looking for you. Especially if you have items that boost your detection speed.

    So far, this game looks like it has high potential to be one of my favorite PS exclusives    … Expand
  91. Athuril
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This game is pure Japanese entertainment art at its finest. It is one of the most quintessential love letters to the late great Kurosawa. I could be lost for hours wandering around the the beautiful depiction of Sucker Punch's portrayal of Tsushima. Though of course it is not seeped into historical accuracy as much as it strives to, it overall delivers what it promises to fans; the samuraiThis game is pure Japanese entertainment art at its finest. It is one of the most quintessential love letters to the late great Kurosawa. I could be lost for hours wandering around the the beautiful depiction of Sucker Punch's portrayal of Tsushima. Though of course it is not seeped into historical accuracy as much as it strives to, it overall delivers what it promises to fans; the samurai experience. The game's ability to place you in a state of zen using its vibrant display of colours and tranquil music right before you are smoothly transitioned into intense combat feels exactly like the classic samurai movies of old. Though of course this depiction of a samurai is not pinpoint accurate from a purely historical point of view, Kurosawa's classic movies was for the most part how I perceived how the life of a samurai would be. And this game delivers that feeling to a tee. Finally, this game for me deserves a 10 as it harkons back to why games were made in the first place; to give you an escape from the real world. The fact that this game is so immersive gives it the ability to easily pluck me from reality and drop me straight at the centre of 12th century Japan. In this day and age, it is rare for a game to offer such an escape without dragging elements from the real world that initially drove you into gaming in the first place. Unlike certain Sony Enterntainment games that drag you down with agendas, this game puts a lot of love into making players happy, and players such as myself love it back.… Expand
  92. Dave84
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    It’s really good game but they could have give us better graphics than they did.Im am 25 hrs in myself and love it ,also it has some glitches were your arms look tied to your sides, and the stand off glitches some times, and the weapon UI needs some TLC,the yellow bird also glitches.the developers need to patch in some fixes and you will have a Zelda like game .love it and , I wouldIt’s really good game but they could have give us better graphics than they did.Im am 25 hrs in myself and love it ,also it has some glitches were your arms look tied to your sides, and the stand off glitches some times, and the weapon UI needs some TLC,the yellow bird also glitches.the developers need to patch in some fixes and you will have a Zelda like game .love it and , I would recommend buying it.im going to 100% this one .… Expand
  93. DarthPadme
    Jul 20, 2020
    3
    I'll avoid a lengthy review here, but summarize with this: even in the PS4 Pro's "framerate" mode, the game downscales from 1800p to 1080p and still only manages to hit 30 FPS. That is pathetic. As for the game itself, it feels choppy as a result no matter what you do, and the combat is bland, missions are boring and stale, and before long, everything you do ends up feeling exactly theI'll avoid a lengthy review here, but summarize with this: even in the PS4 Pro's "framerate" mode, the game downscales from 1800p to 1080p and still only manages to hit 30 FPS. That is pathetic. As for the game itself, it feels choppy as a result no matter what you do, and the combat is bland, missions are boring and stale, and before long, everything you do ends up feeling exactly the same. If this game was on PC, it could and would be much better, but as it is, it's another case of console tech and hardware hamstringing and crippling another otherwise decent title.… Expand
  94. Royer83
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    It’s the RDR2 of the Japanese culture! Best graphics I’ve seen yet on ps4, gameplay is fun and exciting searching for new areas is so captivating and just grabs your attention.
  95. GOKUNY
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    If you want a game that makes you question whether you should sleep or keep playing it, play Ghost of Tsushima.

    Yes. Is that good.

    Minor cons: the soil texture in some places look like a 2015 game. And some random enemies look too generic like in an early 2000 game
  96. StrifeWins
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    The only thing i really found annoying about the game was the lack of lip syncing with the Japanese voices with the character models. I absolutely loved the choice of the VA for Zoro being the VA for the main character. Otherwise its a beautiful game.
  97. Moloch616
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Thank you for focusing of Making a Game instead of injecting Politics like The Last of Us 2. I must say, My expectations were lower for this game but I am glad i was wrong and turns out to be an amazing game. The Graphics the Gamplay,The Story The Explorration,amazing. not to mention they recreate the Japanesse culture and history wirh respect and immersion..is not only the best SamuraiThank you for focusing of Making a Game instead of injecting Politics like The Last of Us 2. I must say, My expectations were lower for this game but I am glad i was wrong and turns out to be an amazing game. The Graphics the Gamplay,The Story The Explorration,amazing. not to mention they recreate the Japanesse culture and history wirh respect and immersion..is not only the best Samurai game but also one of the best games overall so far. I hope we get see more os suckerpunch in the future maybe a Ghost of tushima 2? or sengoku jidai game?… Expand
  98. brunofelix
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    This game is surely a love letter to the Japanese culture and you feel that in every aspect the game try to shows us. The visuals are absolutely mesmerising, the battle mechanics are very well done and fun to play, the music is very well written and executed (perfect for maximising the game experience). The only thing I couldn't get was, why isn't this game with no 4K option? I play myThis game is surely a love letter to the Japanese culture and you feel that in every aspect the game try to shows us. The visuals are absolutely mesmerising, the battle mechanics are very well done and fun to play, the music is very well written and executed (perfect for maximising the game experience). The only thing I couldn't get was, why isn't this game with no 4K option? I play my games in a 4K TV and sometimes playing 1080p games can be a little harsh on the textures though I'm loving the experience of playing this game.

    P.s - The "photo mode" should have a photo button, so we can render the photo without the need of pressing share button, cause not it'd be called a "print screen mode."    … Expand
  99. Eglin
    Jul 20, 2020
    6
    This game feels like the work of junior employees that have an overabundance of ambition without the restraint of common sense. The game eschews convention in favor of style, and as a result things like navigating are much more difficult than they should be. Swipe up constantly to get a poorly rendered wisp that is supposed to substitute for the waypoints and minimaps everyone else hasThis game feels like the work of junior employees that have an overabundance of ambition without the restraint of common sense. The game eschews convention in favor of style, and as a result things like navigating are much more difficult than they should be. Swipe up constantly to get a poorly rendered wisp that is supposed to substitute for the waypoints and minimaps everyone else has accepted as the standard for decades. It's a terrible misstep and ongoing frustration. Another frustration is that the cutscenes--all cutscenes--are unskippable. I don't need to watch my guy strip down to get into a tub 50,000 times.

    There's a bit to like here, but it's a shame that there's so much wrong. Unforgivable things that can only be explained by a game having been created by people that don't actually play games.    … Expand
  100. RichardCranium
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    An amazing game. Definitely the best ps4 exclusive this year. I love the story and the gameplay is excellent. Sometimes the graphics could have been more polished and other times they are simply breathtaking.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 122 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 107 out of 122
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 122
  3. 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. PSX Extreme
    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.
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  3. Siliconera
    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.
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