Ghost of Tsushima

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  1. LM2020
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    It's exactly what I wanted: Assassin's Creed set in feudal Japan. It's escapist and it's a power fantasy - perfect for these difficult times. And unlike another recent Sony exclusive, it doesn't push some gloomy political or social justice message on the gamer - just a fun and well-polished experience with beautiful graphics and sound design.
  2. alex82101
    Jun 8, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game feels like it was made with a lot of love and passion for Japanese history and culture. The world is beautiful and you really feel like a Samurai being invaded by the Mongols. The main story is amazing, it is captivating and well written and the ending was one of the best I have seen in a video game in a long time. Combat feels incredible, it is fast paced but rewards patience and calculation. Every move matters and you only get punished for overextending, not because some enemy utilizes some **** mechanic. The only weak point in the game were the side quests, some of them were interesting, but there are some which lack more polish. Overall this game is an astounding achievement and deserves to be played by every Playstation owner.… Expand
  3. Galandwood
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Fun game, a bit repetitive but I haven't found myself getting bored yet. Story is engaging, not world beater good, but good enough to keep me interested. The characters are fun, especially a few of the side characters. There are a few things IMO that keep this from being a masterpiece, lack of lock on, unadjustable FOV just to name a few, and there are a few polish issues with clipping,Fun game, a bit repetitive but I haven't found myself getting bored yet. Story is engaging, not world beater good, but good enough to keep me interested. The characters are fun, especially a few of the side characters. There are a few things IMO that keep this from being a masterpiece, lack of lock on, unadjustable FOV just to name a few, and there are a few polish issues with clipping, awkward animations, but overall it's a really great game.… Expand
  4. VsAssassin
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    I will start off by saying, "Do not skip this gem from Sucker Punch!" As a late-gen title, Ghost of Tsushima shines the brightest. Every facet of it delivers and makes for a game that combines gameplay and narrative so seamlessly. Yes, I never knew slashing through enemies (or dueling them) and unravelling a revenge story in Ghost could be this engaging! Please, reader, if you have $60 toI will start off by saying, "Do not skip this gem from Sucker Punch!" As a late-gen title, Ghost of Tsushima shines the brightest. Every facet of it delivers and makes for a game that combines gameplay and narrative so seamlessly. Yes, I never knew slashing through enemies (or dueling them) and unravelling a revenge story in Ghost could be this engaging! Please, reader, if you have $60 to spare, get this amazing game. You will be doing yourself a great favor--trust me!… Expand
  5. NateB
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    The game is fun and enjoyable in almost all aspects. The gameplay really shines as the combat system I fell is the best yet to make me feel like im playing an actual Samurai. It has a bit of a Ryse Son of Rome feel but better. The world is vast and beautiful the graphics are in no way the best ever. But what they did with the world and art style makes me stop and take in the differentThe game is fun and enjoyable in almost all aspects. The gameplay really shines as the combat system I fell is the best yet to make me feel like im playing an actual Samurai. It has a bit of a Ryse Son of Rome feel but better. The world is vast and beautiful the graphics are in no way the best ever. But what they did with the world and art style makes me stop and take in the different locations and vistas constantly. I tend to run everywhere I go and not bother with horseback.

    The game does have some flaws with bugs and the combat can get a bit strange. But when you have that perfect fight with tons of enemies coming at you its so rewarding. I am playing on hard as i feel its a must for this game.    … Expand
  6. FadeBlack
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    A masterpiece of a game from top to bottom. Wow. One of the best stories in video game history, beautiful music, locations, scenery. This is what art looks like. If you have no interest in mediaeval Japan you may feel otherwise, but for those with an appreciation for this era of history this is a must get.

    The combat system is quite good as well, and varied enough to keep you interested    A masterpiece of a game from top to bottom. Wow. One of the best stories in video game history, beautiful music, locations, scenery. This is what art looks like. If you have no interest in mediaeval Japan you may feel otherwise, but for those with an appreciation for this era of history this is a must get.

    The combat system is quite good as well, and varied enough to keep you interested until the end. The cheapness of some of the bosses at least let it down a bit, and it can get frustrating on that regard. But that was near the only negative.    … Expand
  7. Drusifer
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Visually stunning. Really immersive. Stand-offs make you feel like a bad-ass. Combat is a lot more than hack-and-slash. Learning to switch stance to match opponent in the middle of a mass battle was a challenge. Love the game.
  8. Drp451983
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Not only the games is beautiful. But also the main and side missions are interesting and different. Love the lore and the mythical missions. It showed me Japan’s folk lore. The combat is awesome and very different compared and challenging. I don’t give it a 10 because of the stealth mechanics could had been better and also the game doesn’t explain some aspects very well. Overall greatNot only the games is beautiful. But also the main and side missions are interesting and different. Love the lore and the mythical missions. It showed me Japan’s folk lore. The combat is awesome and very different compared and challenging. I don’t give it a 10 because of the stealth mechanics could had been better and also the game doesn’t explain some aspects very well. Overall great game. Sucker punch really developed a classic.… Expand
  9. anand5059
    Nov 1, 2020
    9
    Brilliant Game.

    Pros: A great story and neat graphics. Some levels are really breathtaking, few place looks dull at times which is definitely noticeable (like Rocks, Water, few textures looks off). No game has ever had the grass and falling leaves beautiful like this. Stunning ! Gameplay resembles lot like old Assassins Creed games, with Samurai style added that is addictive. Lots of    Brilliant Game.

    Pros:
    A great story and neat graphics. Some levels are really breathtaking, few place looks dull at times which is definitely noticeable (like Rocks, Water, few textures looks off). No game has ever had the grass and falling leaves beautiful like this. Stunning ! Gameplay resembles lot like old Assassins Creed games, with Samurai style added that is addictive. Lots of fun to play.

    Cons:
    Only thing that felt off for me in the entire game was enemy AI, not always especially during stealth missions. Enemy looks at you but doesn't get notice or get alerted, they just walk off. Sometimes there is a huge fighting going on, the enemy nearby or in the next room doesn't notice at all.

    Tats the reason i am giving it a 9/10, otherwise an enjoyable game all the way.    … Expand
  10. NeuraBr
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Ótimo game de samurai, gráficos bonitos, mecânicas de gameplay muito divertidas.
  11. Hseeker25
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    Ghost Of Tsushima is amazing, finaly a samurai game where you can feel like a baddass, a sort of call of duty with boots on the ground, no sci fi ninja's or any of that fuzz, a real boot to the ground japanese samurai duking it out with combat and honor, lets gets a sequel going :)
  12. kcotten
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Every detail had been lovingly crafted, this goes straight to the top shelf with The Witcher 3, Bloodborne and Horizon Zero Dawn.
  13. issoji
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    Amazing game! Incredible content overall! There's still bugs (needs some polishing) but nothing too terrible.
    - Combat flows like a charm. The 'kamae' system is very creative (similar to DMC series, but in a more effective way rather than in a stylish way) allowing hardcore gamers to experience a nice challenge.
    - Music gives you goosebumps every 5 minutes. - Story's ok. At least, it    Amazing game! Incredible content overall! There's still bugs (needs some polishing) but nothing too terrible.
    - Combat flows like a charm. The 'kamae' system is very creative (similar to DMC series, but in a more effective way rather than in a stylish way) allowing hardcore gamers to experience a nice challenge.
    - Music gives you goosebumps every 5 minutes.
    - Story's ok. At least, it teachs you that revenge is indeed, a tasteful dish best served cold (hello Neil Druckmann), hah, hah.
    - Graphics, technically speaking is not the best, but the whole scenario composition is stunningly breathtaking!
    I'll give it a 9, because it's not a perfect game, but it's almost there.    … Expand
  14. Lotfi09
    Jan 14, 2021
    9
    What do the game critics know right? Clearly nothing. The ones who gave this game 7/10 or less must have been high whilst playing and reviewing this game cos this game is nothing short of a samurai masterpiece. A lot of people compare this game to Assassin Creed but this game **** all over any Assassin Creed game. This is how Assassin Creed should be. If you haven’t played this game yetWhat do the game critics know right? Clearly nothing. The ones who gave this game 7/10 or less must have been high whilst playing and reviewing this game cos this game is nothing short of a samurai masterpiece. A lot of people compare this game to Assassin Creed but this game **** all over any Assassin Creed game. This is how Assassin Creed should be. If you haven’t played this game yet stop reading this and go and buy it!!! TLOU II is a good game but a feel there are a lot of salty naughty dog fans that can’t accept that this game is if not better but on par with it hence some of the biased reviews.… Expand
  15. Fat_Alberta
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    A must play if you love samurai flicks. The story is pretty straightforward, but the breathtaking visuals, stunning soundtrack, and bloody combat all come together to create a transfixing and enormously atmospheric experience. An utter joy. Probably my favorite game of the year so far.
  16. Gustavdkf
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    As the Last of Us was the swan song for the PS3, Ghost of Tsushima is the swan song for the PS4. This game delivers a world that engages you on a variety of levels. The music, the controls - stances, etc, and the settings are do an amazing job of making the player feel like a part of Shogun era Japan. The variety of weapons, armor, equipment, and approaches to every situation make the gameAs the Last of Us was the swan song for the PS3, Ghost of Tsushima is the swan song for the PS4. This game delivers a world that engages you on a variety of levels. The music, the controls - stances, etc, and the settings are do an amazing job of making the player feel like a part of Shogun era Japan. The variety of weapons, armor, equipment, and approaches to every situation make the game feel fresh from the first Mongol camp to the last. For a game this large it loads blazingly fast and is only 40gb. On a technical level the controls and the photo mode are great and hopefully set the bar for future uses of the controller and touch pad. I have a few gripes about the game that keep me from giving it a perfect 10 but overall, I absolutely love it and want to dive back in after 40+ hours.

    My main complaints are the following:
    - I would love to see a quick change for builds - outfits and charms. This game is the first I can recall that lends to a desire to change equipment constantly as one changes from traveling to sneaking, to full on fights. An ability to change the styles quickly would be great!

    - When you get close to the end it is possible to have all techniques and still have 1 point remaining. This is more of an annoyance. Maybe one of the skills needed to be 2 points instead of 1 so that when you hit Ghost of Tsushima, not points are left to allocate.

    - I've seen this a good bit elsewhere but I will say it as well. A New Game plus mode would be fantastic. The ability to replay the whole game fully powered and equipped would make for an excellent experience.    … Expand
  17. lager96
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    Ghost os Tsushima was a surprise for me. I have played most of the game Sucker Punch has made but none have been this great. From start to finish this game never gets dull and that is primarily due to the combat. The combat is complex and continues to evolve as you become for skilled. By the endgame you have so many abilities and stances that you feel like a true samurai. The game looksGhost os Tsushima was a surprise for me. I have played most of the game Sucker Punch has made but none have been this great. From start to finish this game never gets dull and that is primarily due to the combat. The combat is complex and continues to evolve as you become for skilled. By the endgame you have so many abilities and stances that you feel like a true samurai. The game looks visually amazing and the characters are top tier. The added Legends mode is a great, free addition that adds even more value to a game that was already well worth the price of admission. I've started my new game + on the PS5 and playing at 60fps just feels right. After playing at 60fps I can't imagine playing at 30fps! I cannot wait to see what Sucker Punch does next in this world!… Expand
  18. BadCaseLaw
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    I just finished getting my platinum trophy on Ghosts of Tsushima and wanted to write a quick review. First I will start with what may be the best part of the game – the world. It may not have to same level of minute detail that RDR2 does, but from an artistic stand point it may be the most beautiful open world I have seen. It is just like the trailers; fields of swaying pampas grass, tonsI just finished getting my platinum trophy on Ghosts of Tsushima and wanted to write a quick review. First I will start with what may be the best part of the game – the world. It may not have to same level of minute detail that RDR2 does, but from an artistic stand point it may be the most beautiful open world I have seen. It is just like the trailers; fields of swaying pampas grass, tons of particle effects and beautiful colors. It really makes you want to explore it. The environmental puzzles were very well done. The music was also fantastic.

    The combat is fun a varied. My only complaint is that the controls can be a little unwieldy. There are 4 types of ranged weapons, each with multiple ammo types, 4 different quick throw options as well. I found switching through them more of a hassle than it was worth and just enjoyed the melee combat which is quite well done. You can play stealthily or head to head, though some missions shoe horn you into a specific style. For the most part though, you can pick a style you like and use it most of the time.

    The story and characters were enjoyable with some touching moments. I wanted to learn more about them and completing the side quests didn’t feel like a chore.

    There are a few too many auto fail stealth missions that aren’t that hard, but some got annoying. My main complaint with the game is that you can’t save outfits/loadouts. The main character, Jin, has a number of outfits that are better suited for different circumstances. He also has 6 charm slots that aid different elements of combat. On top of that there is a substantial amount of customization available. Having to manually rearrange things whenever I wanted or needed a different loadout got to be quite tedious by the end of the game.

    Overall this is a great game and worth your money. I was amazed at how well polished it was – I did not encounter any significant bugs or crashes.    … Expand
  19. p1menta
    Dec 25, 2022
    9
    this one i was expecting to be a soulless boring game and was super surprised to see how good it is. solid gameplay, beautiful as hell, full of different side quests and mini games.
  20. claptrap
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I had high expectations and for a brief moment, I thought that the game will disappointment me because the begining with the tutorial feels very tedious. However, after you get trough that and the game opens up, you'll truly see the magic behind this game.

    The visual style of this game is incredible. The colors are so vibrant that your expensive OLED TV will cry tears of joy. With RDR2,    I had high expectations and for a brief moment, I thought that the game will disappointment me because the begining with the tutorial feels very tedious. However, after you get trough that and the game opens up, you'll truly see the magic behind this game.

    The visual style of this game is incredible. The colors are so vibrant that your expensive OLED TV will cry tears of joy. With RDR2, Horizon and Witcher 3, this has to be one of the prettiest, if not the prettiest open worlds right now.

    There is a huge immersion factor because there is basically no HUD on the screen and the wind is your compass. It also adds a lot visually because if the wind kicks in, there are particles all over the screen. Its clear that the devs learned from Breath of the Wild.

    The combat takes some time to get used to, especially since there is no lock on function but if you get the hang of it, it really feels satisfying. Cutting trough your enemies while blood covers your armor, then cleaning your sword and bow before your dead enemies... you truly feel like a samurai.

    Quests and characters may not feel like other over top SONY productions but surprsingly the side quests are really interesting. Also there are some really nice side activities but dont worry, the map is not full with question markers.

    There are some minor bugs especially with the enemy AI where NPCs are stuck on the stairs or run in circles but they are rare and wil be probably fixed with the next patch.

    For me this game feels like some sort of meditation. Everything is so beautiful and calm. This is one of those games where I constantly keep switching into photo mode and my god, this is the best photo mode in any game (and Spiderman already had a good one). The photo mode switches from gameplay into settings without any waiting and offers you so much! Time of day, weather conditions, wind settings, particle settings. If you wanna see what this mode is capable of, check out the screenshots on Twitter! I love it!

    The PS4 era slowly comes to an end and this game truly does justice to an amazing console. Its over, there wont be any big exclusives anymore and the console can finally rest after so many amazing years and games. Hats off to SONY!

    PS: One thing worth mentioning are the VERY short loading times. Like really, how did they do that? Also my PRO is surprisingly quiet when playing this game. Well done Sucker Punch!    … Expand
  21. Alorand
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Almost perfect. Aesthetically this is one of the most beautiful and immersive games that I've played. Jin is a great protagonist that draws you into the story. And the setting explores one of the fascinating turning points in history. Gameplay is fun, and not too difficult on normal.
    I did however run into some minor bugs that break you out of the immersion, that I hope get patched out soon.
  22. abdubda
    Aug 1, 2020
    9
    Great game, beautiful story, good sides, fun gameplay, gorgeous art design.
    Great job from sucker punch on this one, i love this game so much
  23. rootpl
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    Great game, you feel like real samurai. Bit too long tho, but that's a matter of preference I guess.
  24. Juhiz
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    Like TLOU Part II, This is game is mature exploration into hate, revenge and conflict between tradition and honour in changing times. It feels like a storydriven linear game, even when you have spent hours skipping main quest and exploring the island on Tsushima, because the writing and stories are so good.
    Another Sony win for this Summer. A masterpiece and a great experience.Highly recommended
  25. n_dhruvo
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Although its an assassin’s creed clone the game is much better than origins or odyssey. The game itself is an art, a painting. Not the best graphics but the most beautiful landscapes i have ever seen. facial animations, character movements arent as beautiful or realistic as the landscapes but its serviceable Combat is is somewhat difficult in the beginning but later it gets easier as uAlthough its an assassin’s creed clone the game is much better than origins or odyssey. The game itself is an art, a painting. Not the best graphics but the most beautiful landscapes i have ever seen. facial animations, character movements arent as beautiful or realistic as the landscapes but its serviceable Combat is is somewhat difficult in the beginning but later it gets easier as u learn more skills, stance and acquire new tools. The story is okay so far. It was definitely inspired by old samurai movies.… Expand
  26. Zentio
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Everything is good in hard mode, Except camera view. This game is the best of samurai games.
  27. Umadbro
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    It's a great game with fantastic graphics, that said it gets a bit repetitive and there's not much to find through exploring other than cosmetics, if it had a little more weight in its RPG mechanics and more rewarding exploration it would have been a 10.
  28. itmo
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I had my doubts about yet another open world game, just with a different coat of paint, but GOT is more than just a different skin. It must be hard to take the genre of open world games and come up with something that feels fresh while still following the usual formula. Ghost of Tsushima is the best of this genre I have played in the last 15 years. I hate games that hold your hand andI had my doubts about yet another open world game, just with a different coat of paint, but GOT is more than just a different skin. It must be hard to take the genre of open world games and come up with something that feels fresh while still following the usual formula. Ghost of Tsushima is the best of this genre I have played in the last 15 years. I hate games that hold your hand and have 200 icons on the screen, this game uses the wind to tell you where to go, a simple yet clever mechanic. The combat is not hard and not easy it is balanced perfectly while being fun.

    I am only into the 2nd act of 3, and I am not bored. The story is good, the side quests are better than the norm and the environment is very detailed and doesn't feel like it has been copy pasted. I believe there are over 40 biomes, and the way they blend/transition into one another is very well done. The game also lets you play how you want to, you can be sneaky or full on kamikaze mode.

    If you have been bored with Assassins Creed games, but like open world style, give this a go.    … Expand
  29. mysterybounty
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    One of the most beautiful games I have ever played, it will make you think games truly are art. Combat is fluid and fun to engage in, story is engaging and i cant stop doing the side content as i just want to explore this amazing world! Giving a 9 because i did run into some glitches like getting stucj under a house and some frame rate drops here and there but i am on the base ps4 not aOne of the most beautiful games I have ever played, it will make you think games truly are art. Combat is fluid and fun to engage in, story is engaging and i cant stop doing the side content as i just want to explore this amazing world! Giving a 9 because i did run into some glitches like getting stucj under a house and some frame rate drops here and there but i am on the base ps4 not a pro so its to be expected.… Expand
  30. kurotan
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    A truly outstanding game. It's a little rough around the edges, with some occasionally annoying encounter designs, and visual glitches. However, the overall experience with the combat, story and the characters was just fantastic. I'd easily give this a 9.5 but I can't. The combat deserves special mention. Imo it's the best combat for an an open world RPG ever, possibly at least. Yes God ofA truly outstanding game. It's a little rough around the edges, with some occasionally annoying encounter designs, and visual glitches. However, the overall experience with the combat, story and the characters was just fantastic. I'd easily give this a 9.5 but I can't. The combat deserves special mention. Imo it's the best combat for an an open world RPG ever, possibly at least. Yes God of War 2018 had awesome combat too, but let's face the Blades of Chaos are kinda OP and the game lost a lot of it's methodical precision that came with the axe. Horizon had more fun/diversified combat. But I think Ghost stands above all of them.… Expand
  31. jvcomp
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    A breath of fresh air, great game-play, interesting story line and great setting. All in all a great game, my only con is I wish there was a lock on during combat. This is a must have for all who own a PS4
  32. twodeeee
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Only reason it isn't a 10 for me is the bad Japanese lip sync and the repetitive open world collection stuff, other than that the combat is amazing and never gets boring
  33. nbt98001
    Dec 5, 2020
    9
    About 8 hrs into the game. In short, one of the most polished open worlds games released to date. Graphics, gameplay mechanics are top notch. Story so far tight and engaging. Looking forward to many more hours as a samurai :)
  34. Voodoo123
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    +Arresting visual style
    +Excellent sword combat +Above average storytelling
    +Superb soundtrack +Excellent mission design +Very impressive cutscenes and cinematography -Can, at times, suffer from old school 'openworldiness' For me THIS is the definitive samurai/ninja fantasy I have waited for since the days of PS3. I am just so thankful to suckerpunch for pulling this out of the bag.    +Arresting visual style
    +Excellent sword combat +Above average storytelling
    +Superb soundtrack
    +Excellent mission design +Very impressive cutscenes and cinematography
    -Can, at times, suffer from old school 'openworldiness'

    For me THIS is the definitive samurai/ninja fantasy I have waited for since the days of PS3. I am just so thankful to suckerpunch for pulling this out of the bag. Infamous was a great series but please only make more samurai action RPGs from now on. Thanks for the amazing journey guys and gals ❤️    … Expand
  35. Parazitu91
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    One great Japanese / samurai's game. Grate story, good graphics , and perfect sound. Best immersion in Japanese culture. Great job SP
  36. EzioMorte
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Tsushima is a great game, it could be a rrally exceptional but has some flaws that didnt let me enjoy it as much as i wanted, nothing major but still... First the lipsync if you play in japanese is awful, the game was motion captured in english and it shows. Second the absense of lock on target. If you olay in hard mode as i do you really need a dark souls like lock on target because youTsushima is a great game, it could be a rrally exceptional but has some flaws that didnt let me enjoy it as much as i wanted, nothing major but still... First the lipsync if you play in japanese is awful, the game was motion captured in english and it shows. Second the absense of lock on target. If you olay in hard mode as i do you really need a dark souls like lock on target because you need various stances to kill different enemies and it gets hard trying to hit an enemy just with the right stick. Lastly the story is not something great, its good but it doesnt have a major impact to you. Overall its a great artistic experience with a good revenge story (unlike tlou2) im going for platinum, i really enjoy my time!… Expand
  37. pongkrit03
    Sep 17, 2020
    9
    This game is very awesome openworld rpg out here ! way better than Assasin creed !. Though I was hating the fact that the game does not have "lock on", I still like gameplay very much. It has so much variety in it. Swordfight is fun and brutal. Graphic is good, not the best but not too shabby. I hope the boulder and npc face looks better and more diverse but overall it is fine. Main storyThis game is very awesome openworld rpg out here ! way better than Assasin creed !. Though I was hating the fact that the game does not have "lock on", I still like gameplay very much. It has so much variety in it. Swordfight is fun and brutal. Graphic is good, not the best but not too shabby. I hope the boulder and npc face looks better and more diverse but overall it is fine. Main story is a bit too straight forward and predictable for my liking. I also felt like the drama Samurai vs Ghost was a bit annoying but over all it is good story and the final boss caught me off guard too. Side quests are well-written, not felt like fetch quest. I played it on hard mode, it is very challenging for me especially final two last bosses.

    So overall, this game deserves GOTY 2020, a must play for everyone who own PS4 no doubt.    … Expand
  38. GamergodsFail
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    What stands Ghost of Tsushima apart from its overcrowded open world genre is its engaging multi-stance katana combat system, epic narrative and the best console graphics I've ever seen along with an additional classic samurai film aesthetic option. If you've always wanted "Assassin's Creed in Feudal Japan", look no further. For me, it's more than just that. Aside from a few technicalWhat stands Ghost of Tsushima apart from its overcrowded open world genre is its engaging multi-stance katana combat system, epic narrative and the best console graphics I've ever seen along with an additional classic samurai film aesthetic option. If you've always wanted "Assassin's Creed in Feudal Japan", look no further. For me, it's more than just that. Aside from a few technical issues that interrupted the flow, I don't think I've ever felt more engrossed in a video game setting before.

    9.5 if Metacritic will ever let users use decimals.    … Expand
  39. northernlad
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Graphics on my old ps4 wow amazing stuff at the end of the systems lifecycle and the game is assassin's creed done very very well with samurai great stuff my only gripes are weapon variety and lack of lock on ability after tlou2 politically correct rubbish game which has totally destroyed a franchise this is a breath of fresh air well done sucker punch
  40. ElricWolfhart
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    I am truly impressed by this game. If you like Japanese history, ninja, samurai etc.....you HAVE to get this game. The combat system is spectacular! Truly cinematic. Every slash counts. The visuals, art direction, graphics.....ridiculous....I do not know how they managed this on a 7 year old system.
  41. qazibhai
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    The ambience in this game is unmatched. The combat is good enough, story had me intrigued throughout the game. The main character side missions and mythic tales were refreshing side stories. Stealth is way too easy, but thankfully the combat is good so mostly I was going for combat. Exploration is incentivised by the gorgeous world and progression. Overall the flaws are vastly overweighedThe ambience in this game is unmatched. The combat is good enough, story had me intrigued throughout the game. The main character side missions and mythic tales were refreshing side stories. Stealth is way too easy, but thankfully the combat is good so mostly I was going for combat. Exploration is incentivised by the gorgeous world and progression. Overall the flaws are vastly overweighed by the positives. A game worth full price.… Expand
  42. Zartok
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I have played just shy of 20 hours, keep this in mind when reading. Also, english is not my native language. Im a big fan of the feodal Japan. Love films such as Yojimbo by Kurosawa and many other cultural expressions from Japan, such as the food. Ghost of tsushima is one of these wonderful gems that tells a tale from i Japan long gone.

    The atmosphere is amazing, the game looks wonderful.    I have played just shy of 20 hours, keep this in mind when reading. Also, english is not my native language. Im a big fan of the feodal Japan. Love films such as Yojimbo by Kurosawa and many other cultural expressions from Japan, such as the food. Ghost of tsushima is one of these wonderful gems that tells a tale from i Japan long gone.

    The atmosphere is amazing, the game looks wonderful. The duels are magical. I also like the fightingsystem. Button mashing wont work here. There are much to do in this game, and many things are done very good. The stealthpart is for example way better than what assassins creeds stealth is. Upgradesystem is very free to choose what you want to play like.

    Control is flawless. Then you die it is because of you. Thus things does not feel unfair, and I love that. Negatives? Well, few things. Like forces long stealthmissions. Don't like those. Otherwise the game have alot of variation and stuff to do. And that is great. Best game from the studio so far!    … Expand
  43. Da5h
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Doens't really bring anything new to a table gameplay-wise, but the presentation/visuals are top notch and the game gets never boring. Everything considered, Sucker Punch Productions really did an amazing job with this one.
  44. Blogmaxseetings
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Gameplay: 9
    Historia: 8.5
    Gráficos: 8,5
    Dublagem: 9,5
    Vale a pena? Sim, me diverti mais com Ghost of Tsushima do que com The last of us Part 2.
  45. Linearskillz
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Fantastic game! Like a mix between Assassin's Creed and The Witcher 3 set in a beautifully realized historical Japanese environment. Nicely sized world packed neatly with a good amount of content without seeming like the gross excess copy/pasting you see in many other open world games (I'm calling you out, Ubisoft).

    Side quests are really good and meaningful, most of them involving    Fantastic game! Like a mix between Assassin's Creed and The Witcher 3 set in a beautifully realized historical Japanese environment. Nicely sized world packed neatly with a good amount of content without seeming like the gross excess copy/pasting you see in many other open world games (I'm calling you out, Ubisoft).

    Side quests are really good and meaningful, most of them involving going deeper into the storyline of the prominent NPCs you will meet along in your journey.

    Gameplay is pretty good. Swordplay looks (and SOUNDS) really great. Playing on Hard difficulty is a decent challenge, especially early on before you get a few important skills and equipment upgrades. Controls are responsive but took some getting used to because the muscle memory I had from other games doesn't work here (trying to sneak in a perfect parry in the middle of an enemy combo usually ends in pain, whereas in a game like Sekiro you can weave parries almost any time).

    My only real big gameplay complaint is that the camera is often pretty bad, where it will move in locations where you can't see your character or be in such a close proximity where you will get hit by enemies off screen.

    I really hope we see more like this from Sucker Punch in the future!    … Expand
  46. viniloco
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Belos gráficos, ferramenta incrivel para fotos, otima diversao, gameplay com elementos interessantes e imersivos, alguns bugs(camera, personagens), trilha sonora e efeitos musicas bons, um ambiente amplo e as muitas vezes desafiador, conquistas de territorios vencer sobre lideres, alem de ser um jogo que é rejogavel, isso tem sido um grande diferencial pra mim o jogo ser rejogavel. EmBelos gráficos, ferramenta incrivel para fotos, otima diversao, gameplay com elementos interessantes e imersivos, alguns bugs(camera, personagens), trilha sonora e efeitos musicas bons, um ambiente amplo e as muitas vezes desafiador, conquistas de territorios vencer sobre lideres, alem de ser um jogo que é rejogavel, isso tem sido um grande diferencial pra mim o jogo ser rejogavel. Em alguns momentos me lembrou skyrim, rdr2, rdr1, assassins creed, tenchu 2, entre outros games, estou gostando, recomendo.… Expand
  47. Bluespell1
    Aug 24, 2020
    9
    The game looks good I never seen an open world more pretty. The combat is fun when you have a stand off waiting to slash at the right time is so satisfying. Well firing a bow takes some work to get use too The armor look just stunning. you can get dyes to change it's color. The story is ground braking it got to me in the Feels. I feel the game is a must play for any fan of swords,The game looks good I never seen an open world more pretty. The combat is fun when you have a stand off waiting to slash at the right time is so satisfying. Well firing a bow takes some work to get use too The armor look just stunning. you can get dyes to change it's color. The story is ground braking it got to me in the Feels. I feel the game is a must play for any fan of swords, samurai, Sucker punch and Sony. The game is one of those games that stands above 99% of all other games.… Expand
  48. R1ck8r00ke
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Utterly breathtaking open world adventure. Loving every second of this, Sucker Punch have knocked it out of the park!
  49. c0xta
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    So many things work well on GoT that's it's very easy to look past a few of its flaws. What a beautifully engaging game, visually spectacular and the gameplay is varied and tons of fun. What's not to like?
  50. ClintEastwood
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    What can I say. Best game I've played this year. Graphics are fantastic, combat is fun, story is interesting. I'm having so much fun with it I'm on my second play through . Must Buy!
  51. Switch_00599
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Visually stunning and amazing best looking game in the PS4 by far right there with Red Dead Redemption 2 I've been waiting for a samurai/ninja hybrid game since onimusha and the closest thing we had was Sekiro. Great game only downside for me is there is no lock on system and the camera gets in the way of the action sometimes, the occasional auto lock on glitch when characters are milesVisually stunning and amazing best looking game in the PS4 by far right there with Red Dead Redemption 2 I've been waiting for a samurai/ninja hybrid game since onimusha and the closest thing we had was Sekiro. Great game only downside for me is there is no lock on system and the camera gets in the way of the action sometimes, the occasional auto lock on glitch when characters are miles away only experienced it like twice in my 100+ hours of gameplay. Other than that almost perfect game great job Sucker Punch like always THIS IS FOR ME THE GAME OF THE YEAR DEFINITELY WORTH 60 no doubt about it !!… Expand
  52. Revoltec
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Stunning game with a few minor flaws (field of view, manual camera moving, 30fps, movement especially climbing animations) .
    But overall definetly one of the best games of this console generation!
  53. tonyneculai
    Sep 13, 2021
    9
    Very nice game, probably the most beautiful game I played in terms of graphics on PS5. Fighting system is nice, a bit similar with For Honor, although at times you feel the fact you can't lock on enemy is a big minus. Story is nice. I give a 9 instead of a 10 as the side missions become very repetitive at a certain point.. I'd put this game a bit in the category with The Witcher and forVery nice game, probably the most beautiful game I played in terms of graphics on PS5. Fighting system is nice, a bit similar with For Honor, although at times you feel the fact you can't lock on enemy is a big minus. Story is nice. I give a 9 instead of a 10 as the side missions become very repetitive at a certain point.. I'd put this game a bit in the category with The Witcher and for example there the side missions are far superior and important in the game.… Expand
  54. xboxonefan
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Absolutely loving this game. Finding all the hidden details a f enjoying the story immensely
  55. doughnutsfan
    Sep 8, 2020
    9
    Great game, best sucker punch work since sly 2, if you own a PlayStation, you have no reason not to play it
  56. RedrexXx
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    What a game. The natural beauty of the island will absorb you and never let you put your controller down. The camera can be a bit tricky to manage during close environment combats, but other than that, it’s one of the best open world game I ever played. The side quests are way better than any assassins creed. Highly recommend the game if you have a ps4.
  57. SilexEco
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Good game strongly inspired in The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild.

    Obviously every game that is inspired by the game of the generation (Zelda BOTW) will be amazing.
  58. LooTheLou
    Sep 27, 2020
    9
    After getting platinum on this game, I can whole heartedly say this has been one of the most enjoyable, thrilling, calming and exciting gaming experience I have ever had. Every single aspect of this game is amazing and is expertly crafted with great care to the history, language and culture of ancient Japan. A MUST PLAY if you own a PS4. The only downside of the game was the difficulty,After getting platinum on this game, I can whole heartedly say this has been one of the most enjoyable, thrilling, calming and exciting gaming experience I have ever had. Every single aspect of this game is amazing and is expertly crafted with great care to the history, language and culture of ancient Japan. A MUST PLAY if you own a PS4. The only downside of the game was the difficulty, after unlocking everything and having great gear it gets quite easy (even with the new hardest difficulty).… Expand
  59. AboIbrahiem
    Aug 8, 2020
    9
    It's probably the best samurai game ever made. It's assassin's creed Japan, but it's done 100x better than anything Ubisoft would've ever made.
  60. ChrisMansanta
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Нет времени расписывать большой обзор. Вкратце: боевка хороша, не без гемора с камерой. Сюжет отличный особенно зайдет тем кто любит вестерна и старые и не очень фильмы о самурая. Дизайн природы и мира в целом вот 10 из 10 на кончиках пальцах, без Превелиучения. Сайд квесты хорошо проработаны. Они крутятся не вокруг геймлейной части а вокруг истории персонажей что и делал ведьмак в своеНет времени расписывать большой обзор. Вкратце: боевка хороша, не без гемора с камерой. Сюжет отличный особенно зайдет тем кто любит вестерна и старые и не очень фильмы о самурая. Дизайн природы и мира в целом вот 10 из 10 на кончиках пальцах, без Превелиучения. Сайд квесты хорошо проработаны. Они крутятся не вокруг геймлейной части а вокруг истории персонажей что и делал ведьмак в свое время.… Expand
  61. riptide515
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Game's great a perfect farewell to the ps4 with a banger exclusive. We will definitely see a sequel on the ps5. Great job sucker punch truly beautiful game
  62. LatinCritic13
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Sucker Punch's latest new Samurai hit, Ghost of Tsushima is what you call one of the best historical open world games ever crafted in recent memory. The question that everyone ask is Ghost of Tsushima really good? Yes and yes - especially for those that are extremely letdown by The Last of Us Part II’s masterful quite yet controversial plot. But is the game a masterpiece? No, but it's waySucker Punch's latest new Samurai hit, Ghost of Tsushima is what you call one of the best historical open world games ever crafted in recent memory. The question that everyone ask is Ghost of Tsushima really good? Yes and yes - especially for those that are extremely letdown by The Last of Us Part II’s masterful quite yet controversial plot. But is the game a masterpiece? No, but it's way better and more organic than Sekiro Shadows Die Twice in terms of 60+ hours of content and a good decent story that will lock you in. Ghost of Tsushima will delight everyone in terms of graphical fidelity and hours of content to enjoy and there's no doubt that SP delivered something truly reminiscent and vivid from what Sly Cooper had when it first came out.… Expand
  63. Scottgun00
    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.    … Expand
  64. Zeppi
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I really enjoy this game. Side quest are straight to the point. Questing in general is very fun and not a time sink. It is visually appealing, the combat is fluid and rewarding, and this game in some ways makes you feel at peace.
  65. KJosey
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Now THIS is how you do a samari game. I can’t say anything beyond what everyone else has said. I’ve had this game a week and have only got out of the first area after doing literally everything there. It’s that good. If you’re not playing this, you’re wasting your time.
  66. superfields
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Great visuals and strong story telling make this game one of the most enjoyable games in years. I loved the Japanese style applied to building swords and beliefs. the combat was satisfying and a lot of fun.
  67. oleksey
    Aug 1, 2020
    9
    The game is really great. It looks to me that SP were inspired by RDR2 and Uncharted 4 by some scenes, animations, camera angles. I still like it a lot for the focus on the story more than on the hours to spend in the game. They also did their homework by getting all the details on samurai culture, fight techniques, mongol weapons and so on.
  68. perry12345
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Very fun and well crafted game , easily one of the most beautiful in graphic terms of this generation Story is great , definitely room for improvement so here's hoping for a sequel :-)
  69. dudu91292
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    Amazing game
    Good side quests with awesome story telling
    Great combat mechanics Just fun and good experience overall
  70. notoriousTHC
    Aug 16, 2020
    9
    Story- 7/10
    Combat- 10/10
    Visuals- 9/10 Audio- 9/10 Art Style- 10/10 Value- 10/10 The story starts out a little slow but really pays off in the end. The structure is like AC Odyssey except it is much less grindy and the world is more exciting to explore. Graphics are good, especially the foliage. The art direction is on point. The best part of this game is the satisfying combat, it    Story- 7/10
    Combat- 10/10
    Visuals- 9/10
    Audio- 9/10
    Art Style- 10/10
    Value- 10/10
    The story starts out a little slow but really pays off in the end. The structure is like AC Odyssey except it is much less grindy and the world is more exciting to explore. Graphics are good, especially the foliage. The art direction is on point. The best part of this game is the satisfying combat, it makes you feel like a real samurai. A great sendoff for the PS4 this among the best games on the console.    … Expand
  71. prince_warhero
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    We all can agree at this point, any open world comes out the first feeling we get is skepticism whether it will be a chore to explore, whether it will get repetitive after a while, whether it will be grindy in terms of combat & crafting. Ghost aims is to improve & refine these. Does it succeed ? It very well improves for the most part.

    The best decision that Sucker punch made is to    We all can agree at this point, any open world comes out the first feeling we get is skepticism whether it will be a chore to explore, whether it will get repetitive after a while, whether it will be grindy in terms of combat & crafting. Ghost aims is to improve & refine these. Does it succeed ? It very well improves for the most part.

    The best decision that Sucker punch made is to establish a clear identity for the game as a stylish samurai drama game right from the start in every aspect. Its not gonna be grounded in reality, its set in real history setting but is a fiction & gamified, story & characters are dramatic, over the top,its stylish there is a consistent art style & flair to everything right from the menus, UI, world, environment. What this achieves is such a natural flow of how we play the game & what we see in it. A beautiful flow just like its wind...

    The wind guidance might seem like a one off gimmick from trailers & gameplay, but i cannot stress enough on the immersion it creates and makes exploration so organic. The exploration of this game is heavily inspired from Zelda Botw and am glad for that. I have had continuous long gameplay sessions without opening the map & menu more than a few times. This makes us observe this beautiful world more which fuels into curiosity & exploration. We hear about rumors and points of interest from talking to npcs. Every area has its own visual style so you can clearly associated with it after a while and easily memorize the map. Crafting & gathering materials is simple as ever, you never once feel the need to go out and collect any materials nor do we ever feel like i have to get this upgrade to progress, it all just happens naturally as we play. A big thanks for not keeping any slightest animation for gathering, whether you are on foot/horse just a button press near the tree branch/flower/supplies and its in our inventory. While choosing quests you are shown what rewards you will get, in the open world if you place cursor on any location it will list all the vendors there, what new items/upgrades so we dont need to go there and check everytime. There are so many refinements like these that i can keep on talking about. Bottomline is all these together contributes to such a natural flow of gameplay that i never once felt like i am doing something unnecessary.

    I am loving the characters and story so far. Jin is a likeable protagonist. The combat was one aspect i was worried a lot before release , it was basic at start but it opens up to so much depth that i did not expect. The controls are tight, there are lot of skills, techniques and weapons to use. The standoffs are amazing. Combat isn't hard like in Sekiro, but it has more variety and flair and for me i found this more fun. Also i personally like that there is no lock on.

    About the visuals, art design and sound its pure zen-like and mesmerizing throughout ! The videos and screenshots don't do justice. The photo mode deserves an award !

    Now coming to the remaining of the "improves for most part". The quest design is something that is definitely lacking. Their story, premise are interesting but the structure is were the game falters. Most of them involve age old design like meeting someone, following them for a while talking to them, then arrive at a location where quest happens. It sure helps world building, but gets old quite soon. But thanks to the story, combat and quest objectives this doesn't impact the experience as much as it would generally. Except for the main cast the NPC animations overall are very rigid , sometimes i feel too many fade to black cuts in cutscenes. The good old camera problem especially in tight places where there is no transparency if we are behind any wall/drapes.

    Overall its such a breath of fresh wind , positive and a soulful gaming experience. SuckerPunch & Sony knocked it off the park.    … Expand
  72. diLesnock
    Oct 9, 2020
    9
    The good:
    -Detailed graphics thoroughly capture the beauty of japanese culture and history;
    -Well designed combat with many different options that encourages creativity; -Captivating and moving story. -Loads of interesting side quests evolving around interesting characters. -Wide open world with different fun mini-games. The bad: -Other sidequests unrelated to main characters are    The good:
    -Detailed graphics thoroughly capture the beauty of japanese culture and history;
    -Well designed combat with many different options that encourages creativity;
    -Captivating and moving story.
    -Loads of interesting side quests evolving around interesting characters.
    -Wide open world with different fun mini-games.
    The bad:
    -Other sidequests unrelated to main characters are mostly dull and pointless.    … Expand
  73. chimnino
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Loving it! Still on the first Island section (first of 3) Great way to wash away that disapointing sour taste of TLOU2.
  74. HappyPhilXD
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Just finished the game after 50 hours and wow, what a great experience. Never was I bored, the story was interesting, even the side quests. The world is beautiful and I liked to explore it.
    The fighting is on par with Sekiro but with its stances different and never boring.
    The charakters are likeabel and good written and no unnecessary charakter deaths for shock value. Just the AI is    Just finished the game after 50 hours and wow, what a great experience. Never was I bored, the story was interesting, even the side quests. The world is beautiful and I liked to explore it.
    The fighting is on par with Sekiro but with its stances different and never boring.
    The charakters are likeabel and good written and no unnecessary charakter deaths for shock value.
    Just the AI is sometimes dumb and the controlls while climbing a bit wonky.    … Expand
  75. fiuza
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Um dos gráficos mais bonitos da geração. Ótima jogabilidade.
    A falta da sincronização labial incomoda um pouco. No geral um ótimo jogo ,com alguns pequenos problemas
  76. edicius4
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    First good ninja/samurai game since Ninja Gaiden. Addicting, and worth every cent.
  77. onmybikedrunk
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    So good. I see a lot of influences from BOTW, Shadow of the Colossus, The Witcher etc but remade into an incredible Samurai open world fantasy. So far it’s absolutely incredible. I’m a huge fan of Soulsborne, Sekiro, BOTW, The Witcher, Nioh etc and this game is up there. What a way for PS4 to finish off this generation.
  78. GhorarDeem
    Aug 4, 2020
    9
    Suggestion for casual gamers :
    - Highly recommended (for general gamers, i fall into that category)
    - MUST PLAY, a MUST REQUIREMENT (for those who are samurai manga fans, samurai movie fans) *TLDR (No Spoilers)* First of all, i am a very casual gamer, there are no Platinum or Gold trophies in my collection. I play any game to get my mind away from things, relax, and immerse into    Suggestion for casual gamers :
    - Highly recommended (for general gamers, i fall into that category)
    - MUST PLAY, a MUST REQUIREMENT (for those who are samurai manga fans, samurai movie fans)

    *TLDR (No Spoilers)*

    First of all, i am a very casual gamer, there are no Platinum or Gold trophies in my collection. I play any game to get my mind away from things, relax, and immerse into the larger than life experience.

    "Ghost of Tsushima" felt like a breath of fresh air in the time of sequels after sequels.
    - Is the gameplay revolutionary?-NO!
    - Is the story is completely unimaginable?-NO!!
    - is the game Bug free?-NO!
    - is the game fun to play?-YES!!
    - Are the game characters interesting?-YES;
    - Are the game characters likable?-mostly Yes, it may and will vary.
    - Is the Katana/Samurai Sword combat any good?-I FREAKING LOVED IT
    - Is the Gameworld Nice?-OH BOY, HELL YEAH!!!!.
    - Will this game help to formulate a solution to fight real-world socio-political issues which are currently plagued the world?- NO, of course not, it is a game, for the solution you need to study in proper fields, like politics, sociology, psychology, history, biology, etc.

    Lots of people are saying it is not at all like Assassins Creed. BUT i think it is not entirely true, the formula in many ways based on AC series but GOT fused that mechanic very very nicely with its gameplay. GOT used various aspects from various successful open-world games, and that is not a bad thing at all.
    It is a big game, you can make it shorter if you want BUT the gameworld will gently push you, like a gentle breeze (Pun intended) to do the side quests, and the game will treat the player fairly to do that as well. As for me, i did not feel bored at all by doing the side quests, and the game environment played a major part in that.

    There are some cons off course, but that would be knit-picking in the grand scheme of things, BUT sometimes the combat camera may infuriate the players a bit (it did to me), as the combat is largely based on time windows.

    I wanted to give the game rating a 8.5, but it will be unfair if i rate it only 8, But as my own experience i think it will not be unfair to rate it 9 as this game got me stuck to it for all those hours. and after finishing the story will dive back into it again to complete some of the remaining side quests and hidden areas of the third act.    … Expand
  79. AsaZimbabwe
    Mar 15, 2021
    9
    i'm only ten hours in but i already love this game so much, way more enjoyable than ff7 remake which i just finished... will update with more complete review soon, but, just wow, and: yes!!!

    Just finished. such a beautiful game, thank you!
  80. Saganakis
    Jun 15, 2021
    9
    Must play! Wonderful world, full of life, strong characters. Few problems with enemy A.I. and camera angles. Bought it used, half-price and turned out to be an AAA title, far better than expected.
  81. PS4_PC_LIFE
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Gamer is definitely a 9, so far the game is everything I wanted, not perfect but better then a lot of games this year, sure their are bugs and glitches, but i'm sure it will get a fix soon, game has been out only 2 days or so now. So far the games has not disappointed.
  82. muzmuz
    Nov 24, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is everything you want in a feudal japan open world RPG, minus the choices matter mechanic. It is made with beautiful graphics that rivals the best in the industry. But graphics isn't just what makes it amazing, because it also incorporates an immersive, adrenaline-filled combat and stealth gameplay, in-depth and nail-biting character customization, relaxing explorationGhost of Tsushima is everything you want in a feudal japan open world RPG, minus the choices matter mechanic. It is made with beautiful graphics that rivals the best in the industry. But graphics isn't just what makes it amazing, because it also incorporates an immersive, adrenaline-filled combat and stealth gameplay, in-depth and nail-biting character customization, relaxing exploration and a decent amount of side content.

    Unfortunately, the story isn't the best in the world and so is the acting, but it has its moments and is saved by the character development and emotional twists. While the game has its flaws, most especially in the QoL department, the bad is overshadowed by how great Ghost of Tsushima is.    … Expand
  83. CrAzZyKiLLa
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    I enjoy story based games, and this action RPG is up there as one of the most memorable this generation. Fantastic Cinematography, story, gameplay and sound design!
  84. JackytheRipper
    Sep 29, 2020
    9
    Beautiful grafic, artful and cinematographic staging, motivating fights, good main quest and side quests with characters to remember
  85. lizardking420
    Nov 30, 2021
    9
    Good game, decent graphics, good story, rpg style. Samurais. Good bang for buck.
  86. icextend
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    After playing some time this open world game I find it worthy of being one of the best games of 2020. The attention to detail in gameplay, music and environments is gorgeous. 9.3/10
  87. mamalikesmambo
    Oct 19, 2020
    9
    Every console generation, a few games release that are so impressive and fun, that you remember that game tied to that generation forever. Ghost of Tsushima is one of those games. I play and own a ton of games, rarely do I platinum or 100 percent a game, but I did with GOT, and when it ended I felt sad, I wanted more! Thankfully, Legends the multiplayer add-on arrived and its amazing. IfEvery console generation, a few games release that are so impressive and fun, that you remember that game tied to that generation forever. Ghost of Tsushima is one of those games. I play and own a ton of games, rarely do I platinum or 100 percent a game, but I did with GOT, and when it ended I felt sad, I wanted more! Thankfully, Legends the multiplayer add-on arrived and its amazing. If you read a lot about games, you see Games as art mentioned at times. GOT is truly art, its beautiful scenery, it's surround sound audio, its photo mode that allows you to capture gorgeous vistas that you could use as screensavers, just wonderful. I really enjoyed Infamous:SS and First Light, but this game is another level beyond those titles. I cannot wait for another title, hoping we haven't seen the last of Jin, and cant wait to see what Sucker Punch does on the PS5. Also, blast you SP, you had me crying in this game multiple times, at one moment i literally had to stop for a bit, you know how to pull the heart strings!! Lastly, Please do something for VR with GOT, id love to see this world in VR, and it doesn't have to be in FP. I want to relax in one of those fields in VR.… Expand
  88. MarcioCavalcant
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    I seriously believe this game is the stronges contender to the title of GOTY 2020. The gaphrics are amazing and the story is good, but the best thing about this game is the liberty it gives to the player as there are multiple ways of getting rid of enemies. Besides this multitudes of moves and tactics the fighting mechanics are very fun.

    I think comparing it to assassins creed is not    I seriously believe this game is the stronges contender to the title of GOTY 2020. The gaphrics are amazing and the story is good, but the best thing about this game is the liberty it gives to the player as there are multiple ways of getting rid of enemies. Besides this multitudes of moves and tactics the fighting mechanics are very fun.

    I think comparing it to assassins creed is not doing it justice. This is more on the higher level of Oblivion! I wish I could give it 9.4 because of the minor glitches and lack of great soundtrack but other than those small flaws this game is perfect.    … Expand
  89. GILTELES
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    Esperei terminar o jogo e platiná-lo pra expor minha nota. Não é comum ver jogos tão belos como este. As paisagens são maravilhosas. A jogabilidade é muito boa, o combate é fantástico. Não dei uma 10 porque a procura pela platina de fato é meio chata, com muitas missões repetidas.
  90. Camparini
    Sep 23, 2020
    9
    Diversão: 8,5 / História: 10 / Inovação: 7,5 / Gráfico/Performance: 9 / Jogabilidade: 10 / Arte: 10 / Trilha Sonora: 9

    Uma Homengem à história do japão e aos filmes de Akira Kurosawa. Ghost of Tsushima não inova no gênero, mas ainda assim traz uma gameplay fluída com uma historia extremamente bem construída, trazendo à tona a importante questão da honra e das filosofia samurai. A    Diversão: 8,5 / História: 10 / Inovação: 7,5 / Gráfico/Performance: 9 / Jogabilidade: 10 / Arte: 10 / Trilha Sonora: 9

    Uma Homengem à história do japão e aos filmes de Akira Kurosawa. Ghost of Tsushima não inova no gênero, mas ainda assim traz uma gameplay fluída com uma historia extremamente bem construída, trazendo à tona a importante questão da honra e das filosofia samurai. A maioria das side quests são muito interessantes, e a variedade de itens cosméticos, sem políticas abusivas de microtransações (algo raro de se ver hoje em dia) são pontos muito positivos. O maiores destaques ficam para a história e para o modo foto, o qual a Sucker Punch (pioneira no modo) conseguiu amplificá-lo de forma magistral.    … Expand
  91. worldbyte
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Amazing game, story, sides, fun gameplay, graphics...great job from sucker punch on this one, congrats
  92. CadeWylan
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    This game is great. It takes a little from this and a little from that, in order to make an amazing experience. The combat can be stealthy or "honorable". That is one of the main themes of the game is Jin's descent from an honorable samurai from a noble house, to the Ghost who "tears men apart like dogs" and uses any means necessary to kill the Mongolian invaders. The exploration andThis game is great. It takes a little from this and a little from that, in order to make an amazing experience. The combat can be stealthy or "honorable". That is one of the main themes of the game is Jin's descent from an honorable samurai from a noble house, to the Ghost who "tears men apart like dogs" and uses any means necessary to kill the Mongolian invaders. The exploration and graphics is where the game really shines, with there always being something to do, something to craft, a person to help, a bandit camp to eradicate, etc etc. Combat is not amazing, and the side quest stories can get a little predictable, but that fits with the world. When you are tasked with finding a man's family after a Mongolian invasion, one should not be surprised to find that family already dead. All in all, this game is a must buy if you are a fan of old samurai movies, or a good old fashioned underdog revenge story.… Expand
  93. BloomMN
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    It has a wonky camera, no enemy lock on and no 1-10 controller cam sensitivity settings, which is egregious, and too many in and out cut scenes that take away the fluidity of the game, but the landscapes are great and the combat is fun. The Last of Us 2 was so masterful in terms of graphics/animations/controls/camera/accessibility/
    gameplay etc that playing this right after makes it clear    It has a wonky camera, no enemy lock on and no 1-10 controller cam sensitivity settings, which is egregious, and too many in and out cut scenes that take away the fluidity of the game, but the landscapes are great and the combat is fun. The Last of Us 2 was so masterful in terms of graphics/animations/controls/camera/accessibility/
    gameplay etc that playing this right after makes it clear Naughty Dog is god tier and SuckerPunch aint quite their yet, but the games fun as hell and in a beautiful world. The game needs more polish and hopefully feedback and future patches/updates fix or improve the game but its still a good game    … Expand
  94. broyds
    Aug 5, 2020
    9
    This game has totally taken me by surprise! When Ghost of Tsushima was first announced I genuinely didn't care for it. I have never really been interested in Japanese history and have always avoided films based on this topic as I feel there not really my cup of tea. I watched the state of play about this game and thought the gameplay looked boring and uninspiring. Then the gameThis game has totally taken me by surprise! When Ghost of Tsushima was first announced I genuinely didn't care for it. I have never really been interested in Japanese history and have always avoided films based on this topic as I feel there not really my cup of tea. I watched the state of play about this game and thought the gameplay looked boring and uninspiring. Then the game released and got quite good reviews so I checked out a walkthrough of the opening of the game and was surprised by how good it looked, so I took the plunge and brought the game. I am so glad that I did, it is very enjoyable.

    You play as Jin Sakai the last remaining Samurai after the Mongolians slaughter everybody on the beach at the opening of the game. You are tasked with trying to rescue your uncle who has been captured by the Mongolian leader Khutan Khan. I wont talk about any of the story after this point as I don't want to spoil it, but I can assure you it is gripping throughout.

    The combat is very solid and a joy to play. It never gets boring parrying enemy attacks and changing between each different combat stance. You unlock a new combat stance after defeating a certain amount of enemy leaders. You can defeat enemies using any stance you prefer, but certain stances are easier for enemies that are wielding a certain weapon, there is a stance for swords, shields, javelin or spears and brutes. It is great to easily switch between while in the middle of a fight.

    The amount of exploration really adds to the game as well. There are plenty of different collectables to find and they are made easier to find thanks to animals you can follow that will lead you to them or if you where the travellers cloak your controller will vibrate when you are close to a specific type of collectable.

    The only negatives I can think of are that the stealth is incredibly basic if not the least impressive stealth I have seen from a game in years. Whenever you enter a camp unseen enemies always conveniently have there back turned to you and others are always finding some sort of fascination out of staring at a wall. The stealth does get difficult at times as sometimes it is just a case of working out which guard to take out without alerting any others. Thankfully the combat is so good that it more than makes up for the sub par stealth mechanics. Other slight negatives include getting stuck occasionally when fighting standing on a rock and not being able to roll away to avoid your enemy.

    The last thing I want to mention is that new mechanics are always being introduced to the game to keep things interesting, so just when you think you have seen all the game has to offer something new comes along to add to the variety.

    A must play! P.S Make sure you do the bamboo strikes they are incredibly fun.    … Expand
  95. UfoOcelot
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I just complete 10 hours in the game, still not finish chapter one. One of the best open world in ps4. In balance very wheel the side quest mision with main story. Its not a Asassin Creed skin like many said is has is own rhythm . The photografy is amaizing. I feel very inmersr in the traveling. Just play the game now
  96. DrigoLoureiro
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    A work of art with fluidity in its gameplay and a striking soundtrack. The atmosphere that the game offers is solid, where through its narrative it shows the dilemma between honoring traditions or defending its people with the stealthy art of thieves. Despite some minor technical problems and the adequacy of the dubbing when changing the order of execution of some missions, it is worthA work of art with fluidity in its gameplay and a striking soundtrack. The atmosphere that the game offers is solid, where through its narrative it shows the dilemma between honoring traditions or defending its people with the stealthy art of thieves. Despite some minor technical problems and the adequacy of the dubbing when changing the order of execution of some missions, it is worth every penny. Congratulations to Sucker Punch who, alongside Rock Star with his Red Dead Redemption, showed how to tell a story through incredible art and giving us gamers the chance to see the game with the eyes of Akira Kurosawa!… Expand
  97. Lord_bad
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    EL juego puede que no sea el mejor juego de mundo abierto , pero creo que si es el juego de mundo abierto más hermoso .

    El apartado artístico de este juego , deja muy por detrás a sus principales competidores , con una variedad de biomas impresionante , una densidad de partículas y algo que yo personalmente le doy mucha importancia , hierva , el mundo tiene hierva , flores ,    EL juego puede que no sea el mejor juego de mundo abierto , pero creo que si es el juego de mundo abierto más hermoso .

    El apartado artístico de este juego , deja muy por detrás a sus principales competidores , con una variedad de biomas impresionante , una densidad de partículas y algo que yo personalmente le doy mucha importancia , hierva , el mundo tiene hierva , flores , pequeños arbustos .
    La variedad cromática que consigue el juego logra que te quedes con la boca abierta en más de una ocasión .

    Y aunque alabo el tema artístico , el tema del músculo gráfico no se queda nada atrás , con unos gráficos que quitan el hipo , unas animaciones faciales que rozan el valle inquietante .

    Tampoco todo es bueno , los interiores de las casas pecan de repetitivos , algunos objetos como las asas de los carros , Jin las atraviesa , algunos pequeños problemas de cámara cuando peleas en interiores .

    Solo me queda recomendároslo a todos .

    Saludos    … Expand
  98. maahikhan15
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Amazing graphics , sorry, gameplay, sound , characters, voice acting poggers
  99. porcodepre
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    With an incredible story and gameplay, with bugs, and some graphic parts without polish. A wonderful culture, with characters who are motivated to be what they are, and the sensitivity to show the lifestyle of the people at that time. The set makes Ghost of Tsushima incredible. Imagine the sequence on PS5.
  100. yourherojames
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    An action-packed game that blends every modern day open-world element together so well and will leave you craving any future sequel.
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#19 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#5 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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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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