Ghost of Tsushima

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  1. Lotus-CP
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    I wanna start off by saying great job sucker punch for another masterpiece of a game. I always wanted to experience the story of samurai and this game delivered way beyond my expectations. This will be my top 10 games of all time.
  2. Jonyps
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Muy buen juego , no me lo esperaba , los combates son un reto , divertido y muy sangriento.
    Gráficamente no es lo mejor de la generación pero luce muy bien , el HDR es genial en PS4 Pro.
    La historia de momento tras unas horas es muy buena, muy bien lograda la ambientación Japonesa.
  3. rumandcoke
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Great game. You can clearly see the gameplay Inspirations from other games but GOT evolves all that. The kurosawa mode is genius and the story a solid 8! not goty (that’s TLoU2) but a really solid solo game! another ps hit!
  4. xopc_25
    Nov 18, 2020
    9
    Плюсы - сетинг
    - проработанность мира
    - сюжетная линия
    - графика

    Минусы
    - однообразные побочные квесты
    - мелкие баги из-за движка
  5. Spudsii
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Played about 13 hours so far loving game the combat is awesome. the world looks amazing and the wife gets to see samurai booty when he goes to the hot spring lol. overall love this game would give it a 10 but not finished it yet will update once i do.
  6. Icespike20
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    This game is almost perfect in every regard,in terms of sounds,visuals, and gamplay.I usually dont care all that much about graphics but I was legitimately suprised by how many particle effects they threw onscreen.I didnt know the original ps4 could handle all that.My only complaint is that around the second half of the game the tasks become a touch repetitive.Definitly worth a try
  7. PNW
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    There is the moment, it happens over and over again. You just samurai sworded your way through a whole bunch of Mongols. Some are archers. Some are throwing black powder grenades. Some are super buff dudes with wicked hammers. The blood is thick. You are victorious!
    For me, it has a nice exploration hook, a variety of fast combat offset by chilling with a fox. Like a more realistic    There is the moment, it happens over and over again. You just samurai sworded your way through a whole bunch of Mongols. Some are archers. Some are throwing black powder grenades. Some are super buff dudes with wicked hammers. The blood is thick. You are victorious!
    For me, it has a nice exploration hook, a variety of fast combat offset by chilling with a fox. Like a more realistic BOTW meets being a Jedi way back when in Japan. For me, Japanese audio with English subtitles has ratcheted it up a notch. There is an economy of being a samurai...how can I get through this battle with minimal effort. This game provides a nice open platform to interject serious tactical thought amidst the battle. As an added bonus, you can pen haikus, and soak in hot tubs. If you're not doing that IRL then WTF?    … Expand
  8. Youtin
    Oct 15, 2020
    9
    Juego muy buen hecho. En muchos sentidos. Me parece muy bello su apartado gráfico, su música, la historia. Y la jugabilidad es muy fresca, eso es muy bueno en este juego. Recomendable de verdad.
  9. KhalSancho
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Sooo much fun. Havent had this much fun on a single player game in a while. Has a few little bugs thats why the 9 but if their all smoothed out its a 10 for sure. The game play is super addicting and graphically beautiful. Love all the different styles, ill be playing the black and white version on my 2nd play through. Soo much more to say and enjoy on this game. I cant even get throughSooo much fun. Havent had this much fun on a single player game in a while. Has a few little bugs thats why the 9 but if their all smoothed out its a 10 for sure. The game play is super addicting and graphically beautiful. Love all the different styles, ill be playing the black and white version on my 2nd play through. Soo much more to say and enjoy on this game. I cant even get through the game cause of the photo mode lol too many beautiful spots for photos.… Expand
  10. HonestAbe90
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Absolutely gorgeous game. Really fun combat. Side quest are actually a lot of fun, and that's a surprise being that it's a open world game. Highly recommend you buying this one. A great way to end the PS4 generation
  11. Alialuk
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    Good story, enjoyable gameplay, fun to do the side quests. Just another great game on ps4 from sucker punch.
  12. Lostasa
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    This game is amazing, the characters have depth, optimization is amazing, I haven't run into one technical error or glitch, gameplay is fun and challenging, visuals are stunning and beautiful, and the story is almost perfect.This game in my opinion is what you would call a perfect game, now no game will ever be a 10/10 but this is as close as it gets in my book the devs at sucker punch hitThis game is amazing, the characters have depth, optimization is amazing, I haven't run into one technical error or glitch, gameplay is fun and challenging, visuals are stunning and beautiful, and the story is almost perfect.This game in my opinion is what you would call a perfect game, now no game will ever be a 10/10 but this is as close as it gets in my book the devs at sucker punch hit it out of the park with this. And for all the people on social media crying about some stupid nonsensical crap, they need to shut up and be ignored because they are just looking for something to latch on to and drag down into the crap filled world they inhabit, most of these people don't know how to live life without looking for attention and feel like they rid the world of some invisible evil, but in reality they are worthless people that shouldn't have a tongue or a way to voice their thoughts cause it doesn't help or bring anything good Into the world. Well I'm done ranting about stupid people, so wrap up is this game is amazing buy it and ignore stupid people that **** out of their mouths. Have a good one sorry this is so long.… Expand
  13. Andreipaviliuc
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Pros:
    -good story -great character developement
    -alive world
    -side quest not feeling like side quest at all
    -ypu can pet foxes :)


    Cons:
    -a graphical downgrade since e3 -no lock-on button -weapon diversity
  14. Darkknight7798
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    this game is just beautiful, the music, the gameplay and the graphics are the best it could be, the story is good so far, the world is full of activities and exploring and it's not empty at all!! the world and the side quests are not as good as a game like wither 3, but is doesnt mean they are not good!! we should not compare this game to other games.
    the game is so challenging at hard    this game is just beautiful, the music, the gameplay and the graphics are the best it could be, the story is good so far, the world is full of activities and exploring and it's not empty at all!! the world and the side quests are not as good as a game like wither 3, but is doesnt mean they are not good!! we should not compare this game to other games.
    the game is so challenging at hard difficulty, the combat is just so good you never want to stop fighting.
    but the game suffers from some bugs. my score is a solid 9 for this game    … Expand
  15. Sleevedagger
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima feels perhaps a little too ambitious for the PS4 and often feels like it wanted to be more but current gen limitations keeping it from doing so. I imagine a PS5 or PC version would make this game legendary. Very beautiful game, well told story and fun combat kept me hooked regardless. I highly recommend Ghost of Tsushima.
  16. SuperShrooms
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Incredible game. Absolutely incredible. Fun, immersive, beautiful, challenging. Just... wow. I'm totally hooked on the photo mode too! Scenery in this game is jaw dropping. I've played for hours but still on Act 1 because the side quests keep pulling me away from main story quests. Graphics, sound, story, combat. Everything is quality in this game. Well done to SuckerPunch they absolutelyIncredible game. Absolutely incredible. Fun, immersive, beautiful, challenging. Just... wow. I'm totally hooked on the photo mode too! Scenery in this game is jaw dropping. I've played for hours but still on Act 1 because the side quests keep pulling me away from main story quests. Graphics, sound, story, combat. Everything is quality in this game. Well done to SuckerPunch they absolutely killed it.… Expand
  17. Seanybeyo
    Sep 4, 2020
    9
    One of the best games I’ve played.. got a bit repetitive/grindy at the end for some missions. Some more depth could be added to NPCS but overall this game is excellenteee.
  18. MrRealms
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    A great game, the world is beautiful and vibrant. Good use of the dual shock controller compared to other 1st party games. I felt at times that Jin as a main character was forgetable, there isn't much too him but apart from that and some writing problems. It's a solid game
  19. AMKrishnan
    Dec 25, 2020
    9
    In total, I have spent 88 hours on this game, completing the story, all side quests/optional content, and 90% of collectibles, so I feel I have a very good grasp of what this game is. First of all, I'd rate this more of an 8.5, but I feel 8 is too low so I'm giving it a 9.

    Overall, this game certainly lived up to the expectations i had many years ago when it was revealed. And I'm glad    In total, I have spent 88 hours on this game, completing the story, all side quests/optional content, and 90% of collectibles, so I feel I have a very good grasp of what this game is. First of all, I'd rate this more of an 8.5, but I feel 8 is too low so I'm giving it a 9.

    Overall, this game certainly lived up to the expectations i had many years ago when it was revealed. And I'm glad to say it didn't turn out to be an Assassin's Creed rip off! Sure, there are clearly parts of the game that are inspired by AC, but it certainly isn't a like-for-like rip off - it has inspiration from several games clearly. And best of all, this is better far better than any of the AC games i've played since that series started! So don't go into this expecting a game like AC that you may drop after a while - this is a nice, sweet and immersive experience that Ubisoft ought to learn from!
    Let's start with the premise - you're one of the only Samurai left after the first invasion of Tsushima island by the Mongols. The game essentially puts you into the shoes of a samurai who must defy the strict Samurai honour code in order to protect the people of his islannd through more stealthy and creative means. Jin as a character may not feel that engaging, but you have to understand he's a samurai who generally keeps his emotions within him and doesn't openly show them. As you play through the game, you should begin to like Jin more as a protagonist, but don't expect him to be witty like Nathan Drake from the Uncharted series or anything.

    The supporting characters are all, genuinely, quite great. There's a good range in the personalities of your allies, and that's something i commend Sucker Punch for doing as they really go well with Jin.

    The music is fantastic, although it's not a soundtrack I would buy or anything. The peaceful music goes so well with the environment of the game and really match the tone of scenes. Whoever composed the score of this game really put a lot of effort into it!

    As for graphics - I played on a PS4 Slim on HDR settings and the game was beautiful, so it must look even better on the PS4 Pro and PS5 at 4K. The enviornments go from being lush and colorful forests and fields, to amazing temple and castle architecture, and to sombre environments that the Mongols have destroyed. The art design here is amazing and it's one of the big strenghts of this game. Very immersive and lovely to traverse through!

    The side quests in this game are quite varied, however do expect quite a bit of tracking missions. However, don't let this deter you as Sucker Punch do this very well! Much better than Ubisoft with the Assassin's Creed series where tracking missions are slow, boring, repetitive in design, and constitute most of the 'side quests' of the game. You certainly won't expect that here for GoT. You can expect to actually get some lore from the side quests. This is especially so for 'Mythical Tales' and the Tales of your allies. Mythical Tales are very fun, give you a sense of that mythical lore behind the islands, and give great rewards, The tales of your main allies are very well done. Sucker Punch don't overdo them, yet there's a considerable amount that will keep you invested in these characters' stories. It's a lovely way to get some plot from them and grow them as characters so that you understand them better, which you woudn't get from just playing the main story missions.

    As for the main story, this was very enjoyable, After Act 1, you should be invested in the story enough to finish. I particularly liked the end of Act 2 and the whole of Act 3. Yet again, a PlayStation studio comes up with a memorable and enoyable story for you to play through. It certainly isn't the best story from a PS exclusive, but a lot of effort was put into it and I definitely think it's something investing time into.

    Finally, I have to cmmend the progression and collectbles system. It's very satisfying to complete the main and optional quests and level up - the idea is you want to build your 'Legend' up from being a mere fallen samurai to the Ghost of Tsushima that the islanders and Mongols will remember forever. Other than that, it's your standard progression system with points you can spend on weapon techniques, unlocking new weapons, and weapon moves. As for the collectibles, there are a wide range of different ones, each with their own benefits and special cutscenes. Perhaps the most immersive are the 'Shinto Shrines' where you have to traverse across mountain ledges to get to the shrine on top - a bit like those special view points in Assassin's Creed. You also have the hot baths and haiku positions which are very peaceful.    … Expand
  20. Dashthunderman
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    The games story is solid but it's def gonna need a sequel for it to earn a 10/10 story it's a solid 8 there. Although this game shines in it's game play and map design. This game is beautiful while yes not amazing graphically in some textures it's still beautiful. Lush green grass nice trees and all kinds of more yes moments graphically there is always something moving and lively whichThe games story is solid but it's def gonna need a sequel for it to earn a 10/10 story it's a solid 8 there. Although this game shines in it's game play and map design. This game is beautiful while yes not amazing graphically in some textures it's still beautiful. Lush green grass nice trees and all kinds of more yes moments graphically there is always something moving and lively which makes it incredible. The Combat is absolutely flawless it is responsive and very accurate in it's feedback it's precise. The combat also just feels great and it's never over bearing. The combat is what makes this game shine and is a reason to play. It never gets tiring. This game is a nice thing to have after TLOU2 failure and is def worthy of a GOTY nomination.… Expand
  21. BazieW
    Nov 5, 2020
    9
    Almost perfect game. Very beautiful and combat is very good. Maybe little more humor and romance...
  22. Rhett6162
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    I love this game. It is a love letter to old samurai movies and takes the cultural depiction from a respectful place. Not a huge fan of the combat system but I get what they were trying to do.
  23. lolek400
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    I didn't have very high expectations for this game, I wasn't very excited for it but omg im so surprised by how good this game is, the story though lacking in some areas was overall great and I finished it being very satisfied. The combat is very good and engaging and can be really challenging sometimes. I am a big sucker for costumisation and the game did not disappoint on that front.I didn't have very high expectations for this game, I wasn't very excited for it but omg im so surprised by how good this game is, the story though lacking in some areas was overall great and I finished it being very satisfied. The combat is very good and engaging and can be really challenging sometimes. I am a big sucker for costumisation and the game did not disappoint on that front. Overall A very good experience. I can easily recommend this to anyone.… Expand
  24. empero
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Unbelievable game and the writing and story is actually awesome.. this is how a Revenge story is supposed to be told unlike TLOU2... as AVGN would say, "WHAT WERE THEY THINNNKIN" !!
  25. The_heel
    Nov 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the goty.
    This game is just too good and with Sekiro winning the goty last year and raising the bar, this game raised it even more.
    And their secondary mode(legends mode which can be online as well) is just an addition to perfection    … Expand
  26. Johnnybravo8125
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    My only complaint is the game gets a little repetitive just like most open world games but even those missions are still fun.
  27. Luahanseng
    Sep 29, 2020
    9
    The story and narrative is the best ever yet in a video game! In my opinion. It is a MASTERPIECE! Im doing this review September 2020. The gameplay is very new and amazing. Amazing overall but i just felt there is a little bit of shortcoming in some particular category if i compare it to its main stream RPG predecessor like AC series, witcher, spiderman etc... the graphics is amazing itThe story and narrative is the best ever yet in a video game! In my opinion. It is a MASTERPIECE! Im doing this review September 2020. The gameplay is very new and amazing. Amazing overall but i just felt there is a little bit of shortcoming in some particular category if i compare it to its main stream RPG predecessor like AC series, witcher, spiderman etc... the graphics is amazing it maybe the closest ps5 like graphics. But it feels like it it was just optimize and not brought to its best overall graphics performance maybe thats the reason the load time is fast and very nice fps. And the file size is small. I cant wait for its part 2… Expand
  28. Smallville707
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    THIS GAME IS AMAZING! The only reason it didn't get a 10/10 is because of the camera getting me killed, and it being a little too similar to red dead redemption in its quest structure.
    But man the combat is so rewarding, and the stealth mechanics are better than most other games with stealth as a feature.
    I do feel its a little easy on normal, I'm going to replay on hard to see if the    THIS GAME IS AMAZING! The only reason it didn't get a 10/10 is because of the camera getting me killed, and it being a little too similar to red dead redemption in its quest structure.
    But man the combat is so rewarding, and the stealth mechanics are better than most other games with stealth as a feature.

    I do feel its a little easy on normal, I'm going to replay on hard to see if the combat becomes "souls like"    … Expand
  29. conquerator2
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    Beautiful, atmospheric setting on Tsushima Island, lots of Japanese culture and folklore, memorable main story and side quests, phenomenal soundtrack and audio, short load times... By the last stretch of the game it was starting to feel a little drowsy but the change of scenery and the interesting story kept me going. There are many things to love about Ghost of Tsushima and it's my personal GOTY.
  30. Damagod
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Beautiful graphics, gameplay mechanics are fun.. The surrounding world is amazing.. and love that you could put it in Japanese subtitles, and go black and white as well..
  31. re41mad
    Dec 7, 2020
    9
    Fascinating graphics, styles, and character movements. 10 out of 10 on visual ratings. I agree this has a bit too straight story line but the story was also very entertaining.
  32. Norsehammer0311
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    Game is beautiful! Its not the graphics that make is so beautiful but the colors! The story itself is hit or miss for some people but I've enjoyed it! I played it too 100% completion which is very for me to do. It losses a point for the camera during combat.Sometimes its perfect most the time a forgivable headache. Highly reccomend!
  33. Itzakadoozee
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    It’s a beautiful game. Beauty on par with museum artwork. The combat is fun. I love the setting.
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. JoseTomas
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Este juego desde el inicio te sumerge en ese mundo y en su historia. Su apartado artístico y su banda sonora son brutales. Es el mundo abierto más bonito de esta generación. Invita a explorarlo al máximo y las misiones secundarias se dan de manera natural.
    Solo crítico algunos rostros de npc que son algo toscos y poco naturales, pero es un excelente videojuego. Una gran sorpresa!
  37. AdrianG86
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    I wish more open world games would be as beautiful and fun to play as this game is. Well done Suker Punch, you really outdid yourselfs!
  38. LMPC777
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    A very good game, the best things in the game is the combat and the exploration, history is good but not awesome, bad things i see is bugs and the game repets his self a lot times but with the combat it become very interisting.
  39. Chyno
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Era lo que esperaba, despues de the witcher 3 ningun juego me hizo perderme en un mundo abierto, lo recomiendo.
  40. 4stargeneral
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima gets nearly everything right for an open world game. The story is an average story but told well. The environments are amoung the most beautiful I have seen in an open world game. The side content is extremely engaging, with story attraction similar to the Whitcher 3. The combat seems aimple at first but really opens up and becomes more technical as the game goes on. ThisGhost of Tsushima gets nearly everything right for an open world game. The story is an average story but told well. The environments are amoung the most beautiful I have seen in an open world game. The side content is extremely engaging, with story attraction similar to the Whitcher 3. The combat seems aimple at first but really opens up and becomes more technical as the game goes on. This is definitely a game that you should try of you are interest in Japanese lore and the Samurai.… Expand
  41. emigoyaf
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    Amazing work, the game its pure joy and beauty. Must play for PlayStation usera.
  42. Jardock
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima é um jogo mundo aberto, com pitadas de jogos de ação famosos, um furtivo ótimo, arsenal de armas e utilidades realmente úteis e efetivos em combate, te permitindo executar mongóis das mais variadas formas e todas elas sendo esbeltas e mangíficas, com a adição do modo Kurosawa, deixando tudo mais parecido ainda com filmes de samurais antigos. A história principal de JinGhost of Tsushima é um jogo mundo aberto, com pitadas de jogos de ação famosos, um furtivo ótimo, arsenal de armas e utilidades realmente úteis e efetivos em combate, te permitindo executar mongóis das mais variadas formas e todas elas sendo esbeltas e mangíficas, com a adição do modo Kurosawa, deixando tudo mais parecido ainda com filmes de samurais antigos. A história principal de Jin Sakai é sutilmente genêrica, abordado o tema de honra e tradição de um samurai indo de encontro com a necessidade de Jin em largar a tradição e lutar como um fantasma para derrotar os mongóis, já que os mesmos não lutam com honra, Jin não deve fazer o mesmo, e fará de tudo para alcançar a vitória e ajudar o povo de Tsushima a viverem suas vidas normalmente. O jogo é esteticamenre lindo, esbelto e cheio de cenários de encher os olhos, sendo quase impossível passar mais de 5 minutos sem querer abrir o modo foto e fazer uma obra de arte. O jogo peca em algumas expressões faciais pe na sincronia dos movimentos labiais com a dublagem, que no caso é a japonêsa, e obviamente é a melhor, com um elenco dddicado a entregar a melhor experiência possível, com histórias de personagens secundários sendo executada de maneira fenomenal, cada uma com início, meio e fim, com suas motivações e desejos, tudo isso se entrelaçando com a história de Jin. Sem sombra de dúvida um dos melhores jogos já feitos e fácilmente um do meu Top 10.… Expand
  43. Chickenman130
    Aug 4, 2020
    9
    The game is really fun and beautiful and there is much to explore. It really doesn’t do much to stand out though, in terms of narrative and gameplay. Stance switching is cool but it’s already been done before. The gameplay is almost too easy at times, though, and that’s my problem with it. If you want a challenge DON’T turn it up to lethal and don’t upgrade your sword. Lethal almostThe game is really fun and beautiful and there is much to explore. It really doesn’t do much to stand out though, in terms of narrative and gameplay. Stance switching is cool but it’s already been done before. The gameplay is almost too easy at times, though, and that’s my problem with it. If you want a challenge DON’T turn it up to lethal and don’t upgrade your sword. Lethal almost completely defeats the purpose of upgrading and investing in stance skills, charms, and combos for your sword, so I suggest playing on hard. Once you stagger them on lethal, they’re done. Also, the lighting is horrible and blinding, at parts (pause screen especially). The duels are the only parts that actually challenged me. This isn’t to say it’s a blast to play and has a decent story. The side missions all feel like they matter and give you insight on the bigger picture of how this invasion affected everyone. The historical accuracy and timeline of this game is really cool. There’s so many moments where I just take in the immaculate beauty and take multiple screenshots. The photo mode is very very good. This game is what Assassin’s creed wishes it was. I really think it’s worth the full price and would suggest this to any player, just don’t go into it thinking you’re going to get a big challenge.… Expand
  44. MatthewDavisMed
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    It's truly been another great year for PS4 exclusives, and this game epic stealthy open world adventure is no exception!
  45. GamerBoyBart
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I just love everything about this game! This is one of the best games that I played on this console generation.
  46. Hellwolf
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    Excelente ambientación, mecanicas de combate, arte visual. El ser un samurai no tiene precio.
  47. Sokop
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    This game proves, without question, that games can be art. Thank you Sucker Punch for creating this piece of art for the world.
  48. Dottorsky
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I love play this game, the atmosphere, the Gameplay, the music... Everything Its so awesome! I really have good time playing this game.
  49. oneinthefray
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    The game is large, fun, and addictive. The story is simple, but it does the trick. It's a bit repetitive at times, but the depth in the combat far makes up for that. There's some very interesting bugs in the game, but nothing game breaking or even annoying..something that I stopped and just laughed at. The land is beautiful. I truly feel immersed in a samurai story
  50. Flashyboy89
    May 19, 2023
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is a beautifully crafted game in every way. A joy to play for anyone who appreciates good storytelling, good script and interesting characters. Opposite to that other first party game that came out recently.
  51. ROM30NRG
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    This game is bloody amazing, I totally loved it. The graphics are amazing and the story is really good, I did have a little problem with the movement of the character while fighting but overall the game is amazing. This is a better Assassins game than the recent Assassins Creed game. Ghost of Tsushima is the best PS4 game of 2020. everyone needs to play this game.
  52. GothBf
    Aug 1, 2020
    9
    From the beginning crawl with the epic music and outstanding visuals of the Mongolian war ships oh man I knew I was in for something. The combat is difficult at times but it makes me want to perfect it and become a better fighter. Exploration is fun, seeing new locations and accidentally stumbling upon a war camp or hot spring, and the missions are awesome. The storyline with Ishikawa andFrom the beginning crawl with the epic music and outstanding visuals of the Mongolian war ships oh man I knew I was in for something. The combat is difficult at times but it makes me want to perfect it and become a better fighter. Exploration is fun, seeing new locations and accidentally stumbling upon a war camp or hot spring, and the missions are awesome. The storyline with Ishikawa and his ex-student had me more invested than half of The Last of Us 2, if you've played you'll know what I mean. Haven't finished it but I have put many hours into it already. It's fantastic.… Expand
  53. CyberneticState
    Aug 13, 2020
    9
    After obtaining the platinum trophy tonight and nearly 100% completed the game, I can say that Ghost of Tsushima is the best game that I've played this year and an incredible way to end the PS4 generation. It has a great story with great characters and the game's theme make you think about the samurai Bushido code of honor that is romanticized a lot, and its flaws during times of war.After obtaining the platinum trophy tonight and nearly 100% completed the game, I can say that Ghost of Tsushima is the best game that I've played this year and an incredible way to end the PS4 generation. It has a great story with great characters and the game's theme make you think about the samurai Bushido code of honor that is romanticized a lot, and its flaws during times of war. Without spoiling anything, all I will say about the game’s ending is that it definitively left me thinking about the code and its impracticalities during war.
    Pros:
    • Great story with solid characters.
    • Great voice acting in both English and Japanese. Of the two I prefer the Japanese dub.
    • Great sound effect and incredible soundtrack.
    • Satisfying and fun gameplay that is challenging, but fair for the most part (I'll get into why I say for the most part later).
    • The guiding wind system, which gets rid of waypoints, helps to immerse you into this world a lot more than other open world games.
    • Particle effects. This game has some of the best particle effects that I've seen in a AAA game. From leaves falling on the ground and on water and seeing ash and snow, it's all incredible.

    With all the pros I mentioned, you would think that this game is a 10/10 masterpiece, right? Not quite, at least for me. There are several minor flaws and nitpicks that I have with this game. Little things matter, and when you have several little things in a game, it adds up.

    Cons:
    • No lock on system. I found myself not striking the enemy that I wanted to attack often. A lock on system would have mitigated that.
    • No audio or visual cues for regular enemy attacks from behind. Other games that I've played that have a similar (but not identical) style of combat like Mad Max, God of War 2018, and Marvel's Spider-Man let you know when an enemy that is behind you is about to hit you. Not in this game. I got hit from behind more times in this game than the 3 games I mentioned
    • Certain enemy attacks later in the game do way too much damage, even with charms that reduce the amount of damage taken. I recommend either more ghost-oriented tactics (which is what I did), or to use the samurai clan armor if you want to stick to playing as samurai instead of the ghost. (I played on medium difficulty btw).
    • No crafting system. Often, the loot that I get would be things that I am already full on instead of things that I need (i.e. game gives me kunai instead of smoke bombs when I’m already full on kunai and have no smoke bombs and vise versa). A crafting system that lets me use woods, cloth, and metals to craft more items would have been appreciated since these resources become pointless once you fully upgrade your sword, bows, and armor. They could have made it somewhat expensive to craft items to prevent spam.
    • Bad lip-syncing for the Japanese dub. I guess this one should have been expected since SP is a western developer, but still, they could have made the Japanese dub have proper lip syncing since the game takes place in Japan.
    • No subtitles for minor NPC dialogue in the Japanese dub. I would have to go back and play in English to understand minor NCP conversation.
    • No new game plus. A minor nitpick, but I guess SP can always release an update that adds a new game plus if enough people ask for it.
    • Some side quests can get a little repetitive and have you doing the same thing in some of them. (i.e. follow tracks on the ground).
    • Bugs and glitches. This game has them and some of them are quite hilarious. From dumb AI to enemies attacking you in hot springs, and getting stuck in small crevices, they are here but fortunately, none of them are game breaking and most can be fixed by restarting from the last checkpoint.

    All in all, Ghost of Tsushima is a solid 9/10. It’s a contender for game of the year in my eyes.    … Expand
  54. Suspect12
    Aug 8, 2020
    9
    Excellent game. Story is compelling, sword play is really fun and the learning curve is challenging, but not overly punishing. I feel like the only detractor is the diversity of assets is a little lackluster. Many of the camps feel the same and the houses appear to be packaged assets. That being said, the lack of diversity in assets only hurts immersion a little because it is reasonable toExcellent game. Story is compelling, sword play is really fun and the learning curve is challenging, but not overly punishing. I feel like the only detractor is the diversity of assets is a little lackluster. Many of the camps feel the same and the houses appear to be packaged assets. That being said, the lack of diversity in assets only hurts immersion a little because it is reasonable to believe that the mongol tents and carts would actually be very similar in appearance. Tons of fun, would definitely recommend.… Expand
  55. BoltSnapBolt
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    Asides from a few minor issues with the camera and the lip synching for the Japanese dub, this is a near perfect game. The environment is gorgeous, the story is compelling and the characters are very interesting. If I were to nitpick one thing about the animation, it is that the characters don't move very much during cutscenses, but that is a very small complaint.
  56. Thaksin
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    Это игра для меня видится Shadow of Mordor + Assasin + The Witcher , но только на выходе лучше всего этого. В ней больше кредо убийцы, чем в самом кредо, квестовая составляющая может конкурировать с ведьмаком, но только событий на каждые 50кв.метров больше чем в ведьмаке и сражения качественней и приятней глазу и техникой чем в тенях Мордора.

    Минус для себя вижу камеру, при большом    Это игра для меня видится Shadow of Mordor + Assasin + The Witcher , но только на выходе лучше всего этого. В ней больше кредо убийцы, чем в самом кредо, квестовая составляющая может конкурировать с ведьмаком, но только событий на каждые 50кв.метров больше чем в ведьмаке и сражения качественней и приятней глазу и техникой чем в тенях Мордора.

    Минус для себя вижу камеру, при большом количестве противников, нервирует что они находятся за камерой, но к этому со временем привыкаешь .    … Expand
  57. cmhorn83
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    So I wont give anything out like I did with that other game we all know about. Keep this short the game is not perfect by no means but it does not suck like many are saying it does so its not a zero nor is it a complete ten. Those who are tired of open world games wont like it unless they get into the combat or get into the story then they will be fine. The reason people like it is uhSo I wont give anything out like I did with that other game we all know about. Keep this short the game is not perfect by no means but it does not suck like many are saying it does so its not a zero nor is it a complete ten. Those who are tired of open world games wont like it unless they get into the combat or get into the story then they will be fine. The reason people like it is uh Samurai duh its not hands down accurate but its not completely off according to Japan.

    Graphics: 9 ( The environment is Godlike)
    Gameplay: 8 (Combat and game progress is still good)
    Replay: 9 (You don't get everything in the first play through)
    Story: 8 (Its not a dumb revenge plot that alone should give it a 10. The side character actually matter)
    its only a nine cause I can't give it an 8.5    … Expand
  58. Moviemeck
    Aug 4, 2020
    9
    Great game from top to bottom. I have had a couple weird moments where the game will glitch a little, and the face off mode can get a little repetitive. I would recommend playing in Japanese with your personal language in subtitles. Overall, its just a great game. Props to Sony, awesome way to send off the PS4
  59. Miklitoris
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Amazing graphics, great combat mechanics, great storyline, addictive and very cinematic.

    I give it a 9 and not a 10 because I feel let down by the interaction with the world (climbing, jumping from a platform to another) and the horse (compared to RDR2).
    This game and RDR2 are the only games that got my attention.
  60. JONTHECRITIC
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    overall the game is amazing, the world is visually beautiful,the game play immersive, the story is interesting and filled with twists and turns, and there is enough content in the video game where you could binge play it for days and still not be done with the with it. I would give it a 10 but I think the some things could use a slight improvement. EX: the controls are overly complicatedoverall the game is amazing, the world is visually beautiful,the game play immersive, the story is interesting and filled with twists and turns, and there is enough content in the video game where you could binge play it for days and still not be done with the with it. I would give it a 10 but I think the some things could use a slight improvement. EX: the controls are overly complicated and though they try to simplify it, its hard to memorize all of the commands meaning your bound to make an error in a fight. I also feel like the auto save feature needs more work; there are times where you'll auto save every few minutes and then there are times where it'll be like 20 minutes since your last auto-save meaning you'll have to manually save as much as possible. Another issue is the sneaking aspect, the enemies can see you from a mile away and it does get sort of agitating when you're doing sneaking missions. another thing that the game does is that it tries and fails to be infamous, the choice mechanic does not really factor into how people perceive you in the game, as a matter of fact, there are points where doing something that a samurai would deem dishonorable is mandatory so it skews the line between what is morally right and wrong.… Expand
  61. Chempion1
    Jul 8, 2021
    9
    Честно говоря мне игра очень понравилась. Именно так должны выглядеть эксклюзивы.
    Начну с хорошего. Визуально игра прекрасно выглядит для PS4, на экране всегда что то происходит, кружатся листья, падает снег и т.д. При этом я не заметил каких либо просадок фпс! Ни разу не столкнулся с загрузками более 20 секунд.
    Лицевая анимация порадовала, лица очень живые выражающие эмоции, к тому же    Честно говоря мне игра очень понравилась. Именно так должны выглядеть эксклюзивы.
    Начну с хорошего. Визуально игра прекрасно выглядит для PS4, на экране всегда что то происходит, кружатся листья, падает снег и т.д. При этом я не заметил каких либо просадок фпс! Ни разу не столкнулся с загрузками более 20 секунд.
    Лицевая анимация порадовала, лица очень живые выражающие эмоции, к тому же здесь очень мало одинаковых нпс.
    Боевая система очень самобытная, чем то напоминает таковую в AC Origins с примесью Prince of Persia и For Honor, но сильно модернизирована. Есть стойки, помогающие в борьбе с различными видами врагов, есть супер удары, есть стелс (который в отличии от того же AC Origins работает), есть луки с множеством разных стрел, бомбы, приманки и т. д.
    Но самое интересное на мой взгляд это поединки. В них надо правильно подгадать время атаки врага и тогда, в slow mo, ты сможешь разрубить на части до пяти человек! Очень красиво и эффективно!
    В игре очень грамотно воплотили путеводный указатель, так как мини карты нет, очень даже полезный. Это ветер. Очень стильно и не нарушает сам сеттинг игры.
    О сюжете. Он не плохой, даже очень хороший. Герои хорошо прописаны, есть предательство, есть дружба. К тому же в игре есть побочные, так сказать, истории пяти персонажей. Очень советую их пройти они не чуть не уступают основной сюжетной линии, к тому же награждают достаточно хорошими вещами.
    Ну и конечно атмосфера. Она здесь есть и очень густая и затягивающая.
    Теперь о не очень приятном.
    Ну во первых это так называемые боссы. Есть такие командиры, в деревнях, крепостях и т. д., но на них у разработчиков фантазия закончилась, от начала до конца игры это абсолютно одинаковые чуваки в золотых доспехах, но с разными именами. Есть также боссы, странствующие ронины. Бои с ними практически не чем не отличаются: увернулся, ударил, парировал и т. д. Но есть и реальные боссы со своим лицом.
    Спойлер.
    Это Рюдзо, Хотун-хан и Симура.
    Во вторых феменизм!
    Я раньше не знал чья студия Sucker Punch, японская или чья то ещё. В начале игры я было подумал, что японская, но когда на меня напала бабка-самурайка...;-))...я понял нет это американцы! В игре все, почти, женщины это сильные духом самурайки, а вот мужики, почти все, слюньтяи, упрямые ослы либо предатели. Но сюжетно это очень здорово обыграно, типа всех крутых мужиков на острове убили монголы. И это работает. Я переживал, что в игру всё же засунут какую нибудь лгбт историю. К счастью волнения не подтвердились.
    И так резюмирую. Это великолепная игра. Разработчики не стали опускаться на толерантное дно как в Last of Us Part II и в этом их сила. Она мне зашла так же как SW Fallen Order, т.е. очень хорошо! При том, пока это эксклюзив PS, поэтому советую всем владельцам данной платформы!    … Expand
  62. AtypicalWarrior
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    I'm gonna keep it really simple. It is absolutely gorgeous. The combat is entertaining and addictive. The story is a Great deep samurai adventure with a lot of heart and character. There's variety in gameplay, variety in exploration and variety in environments. The side characters are well made with unique personalities and entertaining to interact with. Honestly it is probably theI'm gonna keep it really simple. It is absolutely gorgeous. The combat is entertaining and addictive. The story is a Great deep samurai adventure with a lot of heart and character. There's variety in gameplay, variety in exploration and variety in environments. The side characters are well made with unique personalities and entertaining to interact with. Honestly it is probably the perfect send off to the PS4 generation. I would love to give a 8.5 but they don't have that so I'll give it 9… Expand
  63. 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
  64. Otsutsuki
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Awesome game, just need to fix the bug when Jin keeps walking when you actually stand still
  65. CaptainBlubs
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    The Japanese Assassin's creed we've been asking for over a decade.
    Ghost of Tshusima takes all that we know and love about the assassin's creed franchise and ports it into sucker punches amazing style with a breathtaking setting. The gameplay is phenomenal and its easy to get involved in all the side quest as many of them feel as part of the main story as the main storyline itself. The    The Japanese Assassin's creed we've been asking for over a decade.
    Ghost of Tshusima takes all that we know and love about the assassin's creed franchise and ports it into sucker punches amazing style with a breathtaking setting. The gameplay is phenomenal and its easy to get involved in all the side quest as many of them feel as part of the main story as the main storyline itself. The combat and stealth mechanics are well polished and with the higher difficulty settings as well as more accessibility option the game is perfectly tailored for a challenging but not fair experience. To top it all off the customization adds an amount of flair that makes the playthrough feel unique to the player. The only downsides to the game are primarily house cleaning for instance I played exclusively in Kurosawa mode to enjoy the beautiful 50's Japanese film style graphics, but a mechanic related to which attacks can be blocked and which have to be dodged, was omitted from this mode and made parts of the game more difficult and confusing than need be this could be easily fixed with a simple patch. Overall the game is breathtaking and easy to lose yourself in for hours and hopefully will give sucker punch the opportunity to make more games like it.    … Expand
  66. Manuco
    Aug 23, 2020
    9
    gran juego se nota el mimo que le pusieron , ubi tendría que aprender de este juego y su sistema de combate.
  67. NotAKillerQueen
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    It's just one of those games that gives you so many different ways to play, and has plenty of fast travel. I typically hate open world games since they feel so big and empty. Whether a yellow bird pops out of no where to let you know where something good is or rescuing peasants it felt like the game always had something for me to do without feeling like it's impossible to do it all. ThisIt's just one of those games that gives you so many different ways to play, and has plenty of fast travel. I typically hate open world games since they feel so big and empty. Whether a yellow bird pops out of no where to let you know where something good is or rescuing peasants it felt like the game always had something for me to do without feeling like it's impossible to do it all. This game is just gorgeous and everything feels so interactive. Of courses there's some clipping, stuttering occasionally, and other crap but I expect that in every game I play. I mean how the hell do the developers expect someone to make Jin jumping off some stairs while mashing the guard button and make an animation for that? I had no major problems playing this game and I'm still enjoying myself right now.… Expand
  68. serpen786
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    I am really pleased to play actual game, where you can feel heroes and starting to feel the game. It like goes to your heart slowly from the beginning and you feel the feeling of the heroes through the whole game from small happiness to anger. Even with some repetitive gameplay story makes all for you to enjoy the game. I waited such good game in this style for a long time. Thank devs andI am really pleased to play actual game, where you can feel heroes and starting to feel the game. It like goes to your heart slowly from the beginning and you feel the feeling of the heroes through the whole game from small happiness to anger. Even with some repetitive gameplay story makes all for you to enjoy the game. I waited such good game in this style for a long time. Thank devs and all the team for this game.… Expand
  69. Sierra-117
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    A few hours ago I finished my playthrough of Ghost of Tsushima’s main story, and to put it simply, I was completely blown away. I have often seen critics say that “the combat was great but the narrative was nothing special”, and I can’t even begin to explain how much I disagree. The story takes place on the island of Tsushima, which was where the actual Mongol invasion began. You play asA few hours ago I finished my playthrough of Ghost of Tsushima’s main story, and to put it simply, I was completely blown away. I have often seen critics say that “the combat was great but the narrative was nothing special”, and I can’t even begin to explain how much I disagree. The story takes place on the island of Tsushima, which was where the actual Mongol invasion began. You play as Jin Sakai, the nephew of Lord Shimura, the man who lead an unsuccessful defense against the invading Mongols, which resulted in the massacre of almost every Samurai on the island. As one of the few survivors, Jin and his allies fight to liberate their homeland, and prevent the Mongols from reaching the mainland. If you know anything about the Samurai, you’ll know that they had an unshakable code of honor that defined how they fought on the battlefield. The thing that makes Khotun Khan such a compelling villain (other than the obvious reasons), is that as an invader he has studied his enemies, and uses his knowledge to exploit the Samurai’s virtues. For example at the beginning of the game he is challenged to a duel by a renowned warrior, and proceeds to shower him in oil and light him on fire. Because of these exploits, Jin has absolutely no chance of overcoming his opponents unless he chooses to adapt, striking from the shadows and stabbing his foes in the back. This cleverly opens the narrative to a third conflict. Whilst Jin is celebrated by the people as their savior, his superiors, fellow warriors and uncle all look upon him with shame, having seen him openly betray their laws and values. With every act, there is at least one major event that involves an epic battle that features lots of story progress, and every time they are nothing short of incredible. One thing that really stood out to me was the calm before the storm moments. Like in the Witcher 3 before the battle of Khaer Morhen you’re given the option to talk to all your companions, and learn how they are feeling about the upcoming battle. This provides a mix of dread and anticipation that you won’t see very often. The characters are also a feature in this game that I think are often overlooked. Jin himself is said to be pretty standard and unmemorable by many players, but I found him to be an extremely compelling protagonist. His voice acting was great, and as a character he has a beautiful arc of overcoming grief from his dead family, and learning to do what is necessary in order to save his people. The only character that I had any problems with at all was Sensei Ishikawa, due bad first impressions (he just came across as annoyingly arrogant). As for the gameplay, I don’t know what to say other than it’s fantastic. The combat is one of my favorites in any game period, although by the end I had fully upgraded everything and mastered it to an extent, so If you reach that point I’d recommend turning up the difficulty (final duel lasted me like 2 minutes tops). The stealth does suffer from extremely dumb AI, and is forced upon you a bit too much in the main game, but eventually I learned to embrace it and for that I enjoyed it much more. In some ways it’s pretty much the assassins creed game I’ve wanted for years. The open world is also absolutely stunning and a joy to explore. Unfortunately the first part of the island we are given doesn’t have the most varied environments, but once you finish act 1 that’s no longer an issue. There are also plenty of Mongol forts littered around the map so you’ll have plenty to do even when you’ve finished the main story. I do however wish that there was some more urban city like areas, and although the exaggerated environments are gorgeous I was hoping for something more realistic, but I can’t complain considering how great the game looks. Speaking of looks, there is also an excellent photo mode that allows you to capture and customize amazing shots to you’re hearts desire, whether it be changing the color grading or adding particle effects. You also have the option to switch the Kurosawa mode which changes it to black and white, with more authentic 50-60s movie audio. It’s a nice tribute to one of my favorite movie directors and I’ve heard that many people are discovering his films for the first time. Of course it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. The pacing in the first act is pretty poor, and the lack of combat abilities it gives you at the start might turn off newcomers. There are also some pretty boring side events on the map, like following foxes to get charm slots (… Expand
  70. Stany42
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Great game! Sometimes can be little monotone! The art is gorgeous! Now Japan is my next country to visit!
  71. TangentSmith
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    There is definitely something wrong with SONY as they put tons of money in advertisement average quality projects with pretty much no proper story line and keep silence about the PS EXCLUSIVE that has it all! And when I'm saying that the game has it all, there is no any exaggeration or something.
    I'm hundred percent sure that the game is a pure gem for the Japan culture lovers!
    I'm not    There is definitely something wrong with SONY as they put tons of money in advertisement average quality projects with pretty much no proper story line and keep silence about the PS EXCLUSIVE that has it all! And when I'm saying that the game has it all, there is no any exaggeration or something.
    I'm hundred percent sure that the game is a pure gem for the Japan culture lovers!
    I'm not one of those crazy about Samurais and Ninjas but the point is that the game looks so good I was super interested to put my hands on anyway!
    As I said already the game is beautiful and speaking of beautiful it looks amazing! All the colors are like the magical music converted into visual form for your eyes!
    The game has a great atmosphere that makes you dive into the game and easily tell yourself "I believe it!". Small villages, distant buildings in the mind-blowing areas, natural looking flora, tons of moving tiny elements such as stylish flying leaves around you, animals, all those elements make the game world super relaxing but definitely not dead. You clearly feel that the world is alive and believable.
    The game has a simple but great story line, great characters including what I would call really strong female character and not those artificial ones as we can see in these days modern products full of weird messages.
    The game has great combat system! Not over-complicated but enough diverse to be perfect for average gamer.
    Overall we have a great product for everyone to enjoy that should get a strong 7 or even 8 out of 10 but with what is going on in the game critics community I'll give it 9 out of 10 as the game is much better than the most of the high rated games out there according to professional critics!    … Expand
  72. Cloudy83
    Jan 5, 2021
    9
    Iba con 0 expectativas y me ha sorprendido gratamente este juego. Me enganchó desde el primer momento, buenos gráficos, combate divertido, gran mundo abierto, de los más bellos que he visto, y todos los aspectos muy cuidados, no revoluciona nada pero todo ralla a un buen nivel.
  73. Dorozhki
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima isn't the most groundbreaking game of all time. It doesn't need to be.

    Sucker Punch manages to breath some new life to the old open world - genre. Genre that is often plagued by meaningless collectibles and sidequests. I didn't get that from GoT. Beautiful world to explore and if some granny wants you to whoop some mongol-ass, sign me up. The combat is phenomenal. For    Ghost of Tsushima isn't the most groundbreaking game of all time. It doesn't need to be.

    Sucker Punch manages to breath some new life to the old open world - genre. Genre that is often plagued by meaningless collectibles and sidequests. I didn't get that from GoT. Beautiful world to explore and if some granny wants you to whoop some mongol-ass, sign me up.

    The combat is phenomenal. For me, it just works.    … Expand
  74. discodecepticon
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    With interesting takes on UI and HUD, as well as truly amazing use of color and motion in the environment Ghost of Tsushima is great.

    I found the main character and most NPCs a little flat, but I guess its a good thing SuckerPunch didn't try to make them the focus of the game. Instead they focused on the world, and what an amazing world it is. I could spend all day riding Sora (My    With interesting takes on UI and HUD, as well as truly amazing use of color and motion in the environment Ghost of Tsushima is great.

    I found the main character and most NPCs a little flat, but I guess its a good thing SuckerPunch didn't try to make them the focus of the game. Instead they focused on the world, and what an amazing world it is.
    I could spend all day riding Sora (My trusty loyal horse) around the forests, roads and shores of these island    … Expand
  75. AJaxnation78
    Jan 29, 2021
    9
    The game that makes you the Batman of Samurai, that teaches you the way, then questions why it’s wrong. The game that builds your legacy, then makes you destroy it, the game where you kill without mercy, reflect on your thoughts, become hero to the people, and coward to your teachers. One of the best, if not the best, stories in gaming.
  76. Bash87
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    +Gameplay after time is very good but have some issues when multiple enemies and get confused to change between style and equipment
    +Graphic look good as art perspective
    +Music good
    +Story good
    -camra is not good and not lock to enemies
    -ai is ok
    -few epic moments
  77. Olretre
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    An incredibly beautiful, emotional and deeply aesthetic experience so far, authentic Japanese dialogue feels like the only way to play this game. 9/10 only because it feels like the brutality of a katana, the blood, gore and dismemberment should have been included to make it an R18+ game, but it wasn’t. The simple death animations aren’t as satisfying as they could be, there was so muchAn incredibly beautiful, emotional and deeply aesthetic experience so far, authentic Japanese dialogue feels like the only way to play this game. 9/10 only because it feels like the brutality of a katana, the blood, gore and dismemberment should have been included to make it an R18+ game, but it wasn’t. The simple death animations aren’t as satisfying as they could be, there was so much creative potential there which is regrettable. The combat is immensely enjoyable, but again, feels like a small touch of something is missing. Enemy variety could have been improved as well. All in all, virtually all elements of this game are a work of expert art, if only the few things I mentioned above were addressed I would have happily called it Masterful art.… Expand
  78. Antares_87
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I love its landscapes, its samurai atmosphere and I like its gameplay. This is the real PS4 exclusive no like a the disaster of tlous2. Very good Sucker Punch.
  79. Lolb
    Aug 19, 2020
    9
    Una obra maestra. Este es definitivamente el juego del año. Sus mecánicas pese a que son ya vista en muchos juegos logran encajar y crear una nueva experiencia fresca. Recomendado completa mente para los fans de los Open worlds. Es un juego muy bello visualmente. Mi único problema es que está alargado un poco demás.
  80. vitaa
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    História mto boa no tempo dos samurais, o ambiente deslumbra, jogabilidade mto boa também. Alguns bugs mas para mim é 9.
  81. 86it
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Отличная стилистика игры, великолепная боевка, все выглядит очень красиво, если бы не просадки по фпс, была бы 10/10. В неё интересно играть, а это самое главное!
  82. ChewbaccaR
    Sep 4, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego al 95%... Y disfrute cada min. Todas las misiones, la historia, sensación al jugar increíble. Lamentablemente encontré varios bug durante el camino. Nada que dañara mi experiencia pero si eran bastante notables. Ahora solo a esperar el nuevo contenido y una segunda parte.… Expand
  83. Optamizm
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Such a great game. I highly recommend this game if you love combat that requires good timing.
  84. InsaneZain
    Aug 13, 2020
    9
    Pros:
    Great Combat
    No Grinding
    Beautiful
    Alive Open World Good Characters Great Side Content
    Rapid Fast Travel
    Amazing photo mode
    Great soundtrack Cons:
    Plot can get repetitive Missions can be repetitive A bit glitchy
  85. Solidleon
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Ghost of tsushima brings a sense of exploration that few games in this generation have done, simply riding with your horse without knowing what awaits you, is one of the best feelings that the game gives you, the combat is flawless, satisfying and immersive, the story , even if simple, does enough to arrest you, the game has a reasonable amount of bugs, and some parts of the game seem muchGhost of tsushima brings a sense of exploration that few games in this generation have done, simply riding with your horse without knowing what awaits you, is one of the best feelings that the game gives you, the combat is flawless, satisfying and immersive, the story , even if simple, does enough to arrest you, the game has a reasonable amount of bugs, and some parts of the game seem much uglier than others, thus bringing a certain inconsistency in the visual

    Textures 3/5
    Lighting 4/5
    Setting 5/5
    visual itself 4/5
    gameplay 4.7 / 5    … Expand
  86. voltej
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    This game is good. When you look in the open world you going to love. This game is like art. Combat and fighting is very good. However I like story but not perfect. I love final scene.

    Good things 1)New things in this game. 2)Atmosphere is very wonderfull. 3)Fighting was amazing.. 4)Epic stories is very good . 5)Alot of clothes and hats so you can choose what you like . 6) Final was very    This game is good. When you look in the open world you going to love. This game is like art. Combat and fighting is very good. However I like story but not perfect. I love final scene.

    Good things
    1)New things in this game.
    2)Atmosphere is very wonderfull.
    3)Fighting was amazing..
    4)Epic stories is very good .
    5)Alot of clothes and hats so you can choose what you like .
    6) Final was very good .
    7)There is option Turkish language as subtitle.

    Bad things
    1)Main story is short and normal so if you watch anime you will know what will gonna happen when you play .
    2) Side missions poor but not bad whatever when finish 30 missions later you can gonna bored.    … Expand
  87. tortuga64
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Amazing game, sucker punch did a fantastic job, one the best ps4 exclusives.
  88. Jubei90
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    No spoilers are mentioned in this review, feel safe to read it.

    The world that sucker punch crafted is unlike no other I've experienced in previous open world games. The contrast colors and care that went into every patch of field on every corner you turn is unparalleled to how other games expand their world by what looks like copy and paste. Coupled this with an amazing combat system    No spoilers are mentioned in this review, feel safe to read it.

    The world that sucker punch crafted is unlike no other I've experienced in previous open world games. The contrast colors and care that went into every patch of field on every corner you turn is unparalleled to how other games expand their world by what looks like copy and paste. Coupled this with an amazing combat system that adapts with your skill level growing as a player is innovative to how you approach each enemies, as to oppose getting more health and stronger, though these are present here, the game challenges you by forcing you to be a better player and utilizes your brain rather than repetitive button mashing. The story stays true to its world and history, and is easily conveyed to the player. Characters are okay and you do care for them and their quests. The few gripes I have, is the touch pad to trigger wind guide, flute and other emojiis, it is easily triggered just by accidentally Brushing it with your thumb. Some obstacles you have to climb, such as trees and planks are not responsive, and you have to jump on it in order to get across gaps. Other than that, this game went well beyond my expectations and is a breath of fresh air considering the massive disappointment The Last Of Us 2 was. Bravo Suckerpunch.    … Expand
  89. Manchosuarez
    Feb 4, 2021
    9
    Definitely the best exclusive ps4 game of the year 2020. Nothing more to say.

    Definitivamente el mejor juego exclusivo de ps4 del año 2020. Nada mas que decir.
  90. Danny0722
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    One of the best games at the end of the PS4 console. The open world has always been one of my favorite game types. This game has not disappointed me, with excellent game images and stories.
  91. ReedusFetus
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Sucker Punch knocked this one out of the Park. It is very deserving of a 9/10 if not a 10/10. The visuals were stunning. Never did I find myself board just riding around on Sora (The name I gave my horse). The story was paced amazingly, and while I predicted the end to an extent, It in no way altered the emotional affect it had. The combat is very fluid and brutal. Brutal In two ways.Sucker Punch knocked this one out of the Park. It is very deserving of a 9/10 if not a 10/10. The visuals were stunning. Never did I find myself board just riding around on Sora (The name I gave my horse). The story was paced amazingly, and while I predicted the end to an extent, It in no way altered the emotional affect it had. The combat is very fluid and brutal. Brutal In two ways. Brutal in the aspect of :My god... that was a viscous way to kill someone" and brutal in the fact that YOU WILL DIE.I have just finished the story 15 minutes ago (at the time of writing) and I still have a plethora of quests to do, hot springs to bathe in, haiku's to write, bamboo to cut and Mongols to kill. So if you'll excuse me, I must tend to that.… Expand
  92. TheReal_riley
    Oct 12, 2020
    9
    This game is quite worth all the hype and fun and people should definitely check it out if they're interested in it and plus all the free add on content that is coming like ghost of tsushima legends just adds more value to this game. They're are a couple of downsides like sometimes the AI can be broken or the fact after you beat the game there wont be much to do for a bit but all in allThis game is quite worth all the hype and fun and people should definitely check it out if they're interested in it and plus all the free add on content that is coming like ghost of tsushima legends just adds more value to this game. They're are a couple of downsides like sometimes the AI can be broken or the fact after you beat the game there wont be much to do for a bit but all in all the main campaign experience was awesome a d these 60 dollars were spent well… Expand
  93. Ruhiel
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Игра прекрасна, пожалуйста сделайте продолжение, а лучше Историю Химуры Кенсина в этом же стиле)
  94. zaswear
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    This is a great open world game when you can explore all Tsushima Island and find interesting stories all around. The immersion is great because is story, music, cinematic and characters. The weak point is the textures and some points the game does not explain you where is a determination point.
  95. Raverin
    Sep 27, 2021
    9
    Game is purely amazing. Fun combat, a huge map worth exploring, side missions, main missions. The graphics are beautiful, and the wind tracking mechanism is an amazing touch. You got to play this game.
  96. Rob88
    Aug 4, 2020
    9
    Ghost of tsu is a very unique game that grabs minor inspiration from games of the past ... game play is and combat is what you would expect if you were wielding a katana .. combat is fast pace and pretty realistic .. it offers a fair challenge .. ultimately the game is big free I did notice one or two of them .. and they are really not ground breaking .. this is the reason I give the gameGhost of tsu is a very unique game that grabs minor inspiration from games of the past ... game play is and combat is what you would expect if you were wielding a katana .. combat is fast pace and pretty realistic .. it offers a fair challenge .. ultimately the game is big free I did notice one or two of them .. and they are really not ground breaking .. this is the reason I give the game a nine .. the dead zone on the analog seems very sensitive .. just breathing on the controller Jin will move .. I purposefully bought two controllers to test of it was my controller or the game and it is the game ... it is definitely will not ruin your experience this game is absolutely gorgeous game play is. Phenomenal definitely buy this game… Expand
  97. Notaloka
    Oct 9, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente juego, excelente gráficos, excelente historia y excelente jugabilidad… Expand
  98. 8BitQueso
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is such a great take on an open-world adventure. Think Assassin's Creed before Origins, and then dump a loving homage to Samurai films all over it. The environment is beautifully made with so much color throughout the landscape. The combat lets you feel like a Samurai, with your katana dispatching enemies in 2-3 hits, and not 9-10 as if they're some kind of damage sponge.Ghost of Tsushima is such a great take on an open-world adventure. Think Assassin's Creed before Origins, and then dump a loving homage to Samurai films all over it. The environment is beautifully made with so much color throughout the landscape. The combat lets you feel like a Samurai, with your katana dispatching enemies in 2-3 hits, and not 9-10 as if they're some kind of damage sponge. The Story is also great, feels like it's ripped out of a Kurosawa film, the game even has a "Kurosawa Mode" to add a black and white film overlay, complete with old-time film-grain. I've been playing this since Friday morning and I haven't felt the need to put it down.

    Travel the island, see the sights, and snap a few beautiful screenshots. The game easily gets a 9/10 for me, even with the few minor bugs that exist.    … Expand
  99. Cookie69
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Kurz und Knapp gesagt. Dieses Spiel ist jeden Cent wert.
    Ghost of Tusuhima ist eines der Hochwertigsten AAA Games seit langem, dass einem viele Extra‘s zu einer Filmreifen Story mit tollen Charakteren gibt OHNE Extra Kosten zu verlangen.
    Lang gesagt ... Bei all denn Kontroversen in der letzten Zeit um AAA Spiele. Sei es Politik, Microtransaktionen, Lootboxen, etc... lässt es Leute    Kurz und Knapp gesagt. Dieses Spiel ist jeden Cent wert.
    Ghost of Tusuhima ist eines der Hochwertigsten AAA Games seit langem, dass einem viele Extra‘s zu einer Filmreifen Story mit tollen Charakteren gibt OHNE Extra Kosten zu verlangen.

    Lang gesagt ...
    Bei all denn Kontroversen in der letzten Zeit um AAA Spiele. Sei es Politik, Microtransaktionen, Lootboxen, etc... lässt es Leute schon vorsichtig werden bei neuen IP‘s.
    Ghost of Tsushima ist ein Erfrischend ehrliches Spiel. Ein Vollkommendes Spiel, mag man fast sagen.
    Keine Shop‘s, keine Boxen.. einfach nur Spielen. Dies auch noch in einer Atemraubenden Kulisse, die nur noch von der Filmreifen Story übertroffen wird.
    Man merkt Sucker Punch‘s liebe zu Asiatischen Kung Fu Filmen in jedem Charakter, Detail der Welt oder dem Menü die einen das Spiel Starten lässt.
    Ich bin jetzt über 30 Std im Spiel, so wie durch das 1 Kapitel. Habe aber immer noch nicht ansatzweise alles gemacht was man im Ersten Kapitel/ 1 Abschnitt der Map machen kannst.

    Die einzigen ‘‘Mängel‘‘ die mir einfallen könnten bisher:
    - Eine Ungewöhnliche aber Schnell und Intuitive Steuerung/ Steuerung’s Schema
    - NPC‘s sehen wie bei jedem Spiel, etwas schlechter aus als die Wichtigen Charakter
    - Man besucht öfters mal im Beginn des Spiel, Bereiche öfters. ( Nach der Mainmission werden Neben Quest freigeschaltet/ Entdeckt...)

    Allerdings alles Punkte die in jedem Spiel vorhanden sind. Wobei mir Positiv aufgefallen ist. Durch extrem Kurze Ladezeiten sind Schnellreisen nicht langwierig und zäh. So wie Missionen oft Nah aneinander Liegend, was in kurzen Wegen endet. Man fällt förmlich über Missionen, Nebenaufgaben etc...    … Expand
  100. Mazokie
    Sep 27, 2020
    9
    One of the best games of the generation, a must play. It has a great story and a great gameplay, the dynamics of the fights are awesome and the further you go, better the game gets,
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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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