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  1. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This is the most beautiful game ever made, its like what Assassins creed should have been. Love it.
  2. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    An exclusive people will like, not as good as the last of us 2 but still a great game.
  3. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is an absolute masterpiece. I consider myself an avid open-world RPG player. I have never found one that seems to have all parts correct. Ghost of Tsushima is the closest thing to a perfect Open-World RPG, that I have played, besides The Witcher 3. The combat is the most fun I’ve had in any melee sword fighting game, the world is absolutely stunning, and the photo-modeGhost of Tsushima is an absolute masterpiece. I consider myself an avid open-world RPG player. I have never found one that seems to have all parts correct. Ghost of Tsushima is the closest thing to a perfect Open-World RPG, that I have played, besides The Witcher 3. The combat is the most fun I’ve had in any melee sword fighting game, the world is absolutely stunning, and the photo-mode just adds a cherry on top. The minimalistic HUD and guiding wind are so tastefully done, and it works so perfectly with the world you’re thrown into. The inner turmoil of our protagonist, Jin, is exactly how you would feel a samurai would react to what needs to be done. It’s seriously the most beautiful game I have ever seen. If there is anything bad I could say about the game, it would be that I wish the Japanese VO matched the lips better. I think the voice actors did a great job in English though. Hat off to Sucker Punch. Your game does not deserve an 83 on Metacritic. Expand
  4. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing gameplay and level desing. traveling through this beautiful world is just a pleasure. Awesome way to end the Ps4 generation!
  5. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The Game keeps a hold on you and doesn't let you go. Some of the camera movement is a bit dodgy inside tents, but otherwise the gameplay is incredible. The side-stories are pretty damn interesting as well.
  6. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Jogo é incrível ! Os gráficos são lindos e a arte do jogo é de tirar o fôlego, o load é super rápido e o combate é incrível!
  7. Jul 19, 2020
    8
    I'm loving the game. It's not a huge innovation on the open world genre, but it's fun its a fun romp in this feudal Japan era. Being a Souls fan, it took a while to get used to not having a "lock on", but once learned, every battle is fun and more open. I'm playing on Hard mode and combat is not that difficult once you learn the "dance". Plenty of armor and accessories to acquire withI'm loving the game. It's not a huge innovation on the open world genre, but it's fun its a fun romp in this feudal Japan era. Being a Souls fan, it took a while to get used to not having a "lock on", but once learned, every battle is fun and more open. I'm playing on Hard mode and combat is not that difficult once you learn the "dance". Plenty of armor and accessories to acquire with side quests to make this a bit easier if you choose. Visuals and sound are great, enough has been said on that. The story lines for side quests are a bit repetitive and not that imaginative... but still fun. It reminds me of a "Witcher Lite": Story not as in-depth, not as many RPG elements, and similar "more fun" melee combat. The combat "stances" are key to the fun and success of each fight. I've got about 20 hours in and am only 8% of the story. (getting armor and weapon upgrades). Great game to send off the PS4! Expand
  8. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Start with the TL:DR - beautiful game that sets the mood and immerses you in the struggle of being a Samurai vs being something else, something you must become to save your people. Everything fits together nicely, story, graphics, music, gameplay that sets the tone masterfully throughout the experience. A few bugs and wonky things could be annoying at times.

    Graphics - 10, love the style
    Start with the TL:DR - beautiful game that sets the mood and immerses you in the struggle of being a Samurai vs being something else, something you must become to save your people. Everything fits together nicely, story, graphics, music, gameplay that sets the tone masterfully throughout the experience. A few bugs and wonky things could be annoying at times.

    Graphics - 10, love the style
    Music - 8, nothing memorable but it works very well
    Gameplay - 9
    Story - 10, I am invested, can't wait to play more.

    On to the more in depth stuff.

    This game is visually breathtaking. I lose myself for hours just walking amidst the falling leaves. I've already clocked 20 hours in so far and savoring every minute.

    The portrayal of Jin's struggle between the Samurai code and what needs to be done to save his people is masterful. You really feel the pain of his decisions that lead him further from his code. I'm invested.

    Graphically, the game's scenery and style is gorgeous. They sacrifice a bit of fidelity in their character models to achieve such rich and breathtaking environments, and that's a trade-off I'm all for. So far I haven't experienced any frame drops etc; I am playing on a Pro.

    Load times are surprisingly fast. Admittedly I do have a nice SSD in my Pro, but nonetheless they feel like the fastest I've seen in a game. Comparing to my recollection of the load times in Death Stranding, Spider-Man, Horizon Zero Dawn, FF7r.

    Music is very soothing and mood setting. I particularly enjoy the pause in gameplay to write the haikus and admire the scenery. Nothing about the music is particularly memorable, but that's not necessarily a bad thing as it just rounds off the presentation of everything in the game.

    Animations can be a bit wonky sometimes. When jumping onto a railing I thought I could walk on, I basically straddled it and continued floating as if in mid jump for several seconds before the game teleported me to stable ground. You'll often NPCs in the distant standing weirdly until you get close enough to set off their animations. This is particularly weird when it's a thieves vs Mongols group.

    Combat is interesting. I'm playing on hard mode right out of the gate and I've definitely died quite a few times (more on dying in a sec)! The standoffs are nice, not just mechanically, but thematically as well. It's the portrayal of the side of Jin bound by the Samurai code, looking his enemies in the eyes. I feel a sense of honor engaging conflicts this way. Parrying feels good, but blocking can buy you the time you need to prepare for a good parry. Some things have to be dodged vs parry/block. There's good variety in fights, and it hasn't gotten any less thrilling for me over the hours. Probably helps that I'm on hard mode and it's unforgiving to miss a dodge and take a hit.

    One of my biggest complaints about the game is death. There's almost no penalty to dying. Even items you just picked up before during the fight stay with you after death. Random encounters in the field just despawn if you die. You can kind of use dying to your advantage to initiate a standoff to refill your resolve against a group you just lost to. I want death to be meaningful and scary. And while the actual act of dying is quite brutal, the repercussions on your game is virtually non-existent.

    Long review.... But hey I'm passionate about this game and can't wait to play more!!
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  9. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Is it as perfect as Red Dead Redemption 2? Not really. To me it's a 96/100 which still is a 10/10. I really doubt it'll be GotY once Cyberpunk dropped though. Still an awesome game that I'll donate another 100hours of my lifetime to.
  10. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Honest to God, one of the better games I've played in recent memory. If you are a fan of the Breath of the Wild style open-world games, then Ghost is a must-buy. The story is definitely a slow burner, so be prepared for that. Voice acting is also good in either English or Japanese! Admittedly, I am a huge Kurosawa fanboy and thus love playing in Ghost's glorious "Kurosawa mode" that makesHonest to God, one of the better games I've played in recent memory. If you are a fan of the Breath of the Wild style open-world games, then Ghost is a must-buy. The story is definitely a slow burner, so be prepared for that. Voice acting is also good in either English or Japanese! Admittedly, I am a huge Kurosawa fanboy and thus love playing in Ghost's glorious "Kurosawa mode" that makes everything look like one of his old black/white movies. All of this stuff is good, but the best thing in this game is the combat. On the surface, it looks like another Assassins Creed clone, but there is enough curveballs thrown in there (stances, ninja weapons) to keep it feeling fresh and engaging! Expand
  11. 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
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  12. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is an absolutely gorgeous masterpiece in my eyes. Visually as stunning and often more stunning than any game I have played before it and even movies I have seen before it. The visual art style is so breathtaking and is a technical marvel to behold. The story is nothing super new as it is focused around historical accounts from (But from a fictional charactersGhost of Tsushima is an absolutely gorgeous masterpiece in my eyes. Visually as stunning and often more stunning than any game I have played before it and even movies I have seen before it. The visual art style is so breathtaking and is a technical marvel to behold. The story is nothing super new as it is focused around historical accounts from (But from a fictional characters perspective) Japan in the time of the Samurai as the Mongolians attack.

    The gameplay is fun and exploring the world is intriguing due to its look. The wind guidance system is a breath of fresh air keeping the HUD super minimal.

    It’s not a perfect game but it is one of the best I have played not only on the PS4 but on any system period.

    It also has one of the best sound tracks and use of sound in anything I have played before. Thanks Sucker Punch for helping me love video games again after another one made me hate them recently.
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  13. Jul 19, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game os great and have a lot of good ideias but some glitches and bugs ruined my experience. Expand
  14. 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.
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  15. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Juego precioso en gráficos, representa totalmente el colorido japonés, técnicas de lucha muy buenas( hay gente que dice que es repetitivo, que juego no lo es) variar el estilo de lucha depende del oponente esta muy conseguido. La historia muy buena, basada en hecho real de la invasión mongola . Aconsejo la compra de este título, voy por la mitad del juego y el crecimiento del personaje esJuego precioso en gráficos, representa totalmente el colorido japonés, técnicas de lucha muy buenas( hay gente que dice que es repetitivo, que juego no lo es) variar el estilo de lucha depende del oponente esta muy conseguido. La historia muy buena, basada en hecho real de la invasión mongola . Aconsejo la compra de este título, voy por la mitad del juego y el crecimiento del personaje es fantástico. Expand
  16. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Great level design, fun combat and absolutely beautiful artwork. In terms of gameplay, there isn’t anything really “new” - this game is rather a mixture of Ubi Soft open worlds, Far Cry, Zelda BOTW, and From, Soul-like games (only in the hard mode). It is a good mixture though. I’ve found some historical inaccuracies, but who cares - it’s a game.
  17. 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.
  18. Jul 19, 2020
    1
    Downgrade juego repetitivo aburre después de unas horas cuesta terminarlo por la historia tan mala.
  19. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Very interisting game. Loved The visual and the japanese feeling. Great game. The Jin's background is awesome.
  20. Byv
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Great game in all aspects. The "journalists" have once again proved to everyone their incompetence. Great music, atmosphere, gameplay, narration of an interesting story, design of the world, lack of faceless heroes. SPECIAL THANKS that this isn't TLOU2
  21. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Best game of the PS4 was worth the wait!!!!!!!!
    From sound, combat to graphics this is perfect all i wanted it to be and way more...
  22. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Loving every detail in this game, the atmosphere in Japanese culture, every hit, every stance and move in this game is so satisfying, storyline is decent, the level design - the graphic is absolutely stunning, it's like the peak of the PS4. My only complaint is that they have done so much for the game but the lips sync system for Japanese is quite bad.
  23. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, technically very good, the story is great and the most important thing is a very FUN GAME.
    GOTY 2020
    Graphics 9/10
    History 10/10
    Gameplay 9/10
  24. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece! Nothing beats playing history like fighting off the Mongol invasion! This is my nomination for game of the year!
  25. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Well my wallpaper came to life, beautiful, OMG I wish I have HD eyes so I can appreciate this game even more
  26. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece! It’s like an improved witcher 3 except you’re a samurai. The graphics are gorgeous, the combat is smooth, there is a ton of content and the story is excellent. The more I play it the more I am impressed by it. Sucker Punch has done an amazing job with this game I highly recommend it to everyone.
  27. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Awesome game, just need to fix the bug when Jin keeps walking when you actually stand still
  28. Jul 19, 2020
    0
    Bad history, a lot oficial bugs, graphical problems anda a bad gameplay. Don't buy it,
  29. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing. Looks gorgeous. Combat, story, characters are all great.
  30. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Perfect release, a real product of art. Good plot, original actors, fantastic visual. Origato!
  31. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de está ultima generación, no cómo el the las of Us una completa basura. excelente historia y ambientación de este juego me encantó buen cierre de de parte de Sony con esta joyita.
  32. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This is absolutely good game. So far, I’d played for 20 hrs. The system of game is so nice and the atmosphere is very good. Everyone have to ply this game.
  33. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    After Witcher 3 and RDR2 this the only open-world game I've lost myself in. There aren't any busy streets, the NPC's don't have their own schedules or anything fancy like AC does with their new games but somehow Sucker Punch made the world work and I have no idea how they did it, LOL. I never got bored roaming around and soaking in the beauty.

    The Combat is fricking amazing. It has to
    After Witcher 3 and RDR2 this the only open-world game I've lost myself in. There aren't any busy streets, the NPC's don't have their own schedules or anything fancy like AC does with their new games but somehow Sucker Punch made the world work and I have no idea how they did it, LOL. I never got bored roaming around and soaking in the beauty.

    The Combat is fricking amazing. It has to grow on you. You will suck for a while but when you master parry and switching between stance it turns into something amazing. Also, the standoffs man, it feels so good no matter how many times you do it. This game also has a lot of enemy variety.

    The story is a little bit meh, but it still works. Thats why I'm giving this a 9.
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  34. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I am here to review bomb it a little bit because this game is great, Ididnt play it but my 10/10 will stay here. Anyway this game could do better on pc, but no consolewars.
  35. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    i havnt finished the game yet but the game is a masterpiece!the only (kinda) downside is the story.i havnt finished it yet but for now the story is boring and simple.god i cannot belive hoe would it feel if the ending is great.so the gameplay is one of the best and makes you want to rush everyone everywhere cuz its facinating!physics and tactics and moves are awesome!
    the graphic is
    i havnt finished the game yet but the game is a masterpiece!the only (kinda) downside is the story.i havnt finished it yet but for now the story is boring and simple.god i cannot belive hoe would it feel if the ending is great.so the gameplay is one of the best and makes you want to rush everyone everywhere cuz its facinating!physics and tactics and moves are awesome!
    the graphic is beautiful but its not that great in night time
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  36. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I’m gonna make this review pretty quick. Ghost of Tsushima is the prettiest game I’ve ever played. The combat is very good and the character building throughout the game is incredible. Mythic tales become available and they were some of my favorite quests in the entire game. They lead you through some of the most beautiful areas ever created in video games and often end with the bestI’m gonna make this review pretty quick. Ghost of Tsushima is the prettiest game I’ve ever played. The combat is very good and the character building throughout the game is incredible. Mythic tales become available and they were some of my favorite quests in the entire game. They lead you through some of the most beautiful areas ever created in video games and often end with the best rewards in the game. Now, the place where most criticism can be placed is the story. Although, I enjoyed it, I can see why some people would have issues, saying it’s the same revenge plot as always. However, it’s more about the adventure and building an army to fight for home. Jin doesn’t seem to have a ton of personality, although I found this reasonable as he was taught from a young age to control his emotions. Overall, I’d give the game a 10/10 score. My favorite PS4 exclusive and easily makes it into my top 3 games ever! THIS GAME IS A MUST BUY Expand
  37. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    excellent game, I love japanese samurai culture so much and to get to live it out is amazing
  38. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    great everything had a great story very good mechanics and didn't bring real life problems into the game like "last of us 2" but i love it and would play the game over and over
  39. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    If any weeb like Anime, Manga and a little Japanese culture. This game got ur back is Good and some reason give me Demon Slayer vibes.
  40. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Traded in my copy of the last of us 2, and bought this instead, and I'm not disappointed, it as good as I'd hoped, unlike last of us 2
  41. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    GOTY 2020 buy it everyone!!!!! The amazing game style combat was phenomenal, story was great plus there s no agenda been pushed in the game so fa I enjoyed hell out of it
  42. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I had pretty high expectations for Ghost of Tsushima, and to be totally honest, it has so far way beyond exceeded those expectations in terms of story and gameplay. I am constantly surprised by this game and as soon as I think it is about to get repetitive, I learn something new. Simply one of the best games I have ever played.
  43. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is the most artistic game I've ever played. Graphic of this game proves that video game is really high art. Beautiful song track,lovely characters and good story makes this game unforgettable.There are some minor problems with gameplay like repetitive side quests but overall it's so good
  44. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best game of the summer! This is how you make a great story and game!
  45. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. so ilike because its very kiri and tokhmi ba kire japanioe tokhme sag madar jendeh ke harshab kunmideh. va nanash harzas ke moghola va changiz nanashuno migan kose nnt madarjende kiram tu metaciritic ke behesh 83 midin madarjende h kharkombehe harumzadehh madar be khataye kharkkosedefudjfj Expand
  46. Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Es un juego inmersivo dentro del mundo del honor samurai a través de una muy buena ambientación jugabilidad y estilos de combate. Se podria mejorar algunos fallos de la IA y sincronizacion de dialogos. Algunas misiones secundarias y combates son repetitivos pero aportan en la evolución del personaje. La historia es entretenida en conjunto con la puesta en escena del mundo abierto. Vale laEs un juego inmersivo dentro del mundo del honor samurai a través de una muy buena ambientación jugabilidad y estilos de combate. Se podria mejorar algunos fallos de la IA y sincronizacion de dialogos. Algunas misiones secundarias y combates son repetitivos pero aportan en la evolución del personaje. La historia es entretenida en conjunto con la puesta en escena del mundo abierto. Vale la pena jugarlo Expand
  47. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    First off, I want to preface this review by saying I hate open world games. I despise playing a game and having so much freedom to do anything, that it makes me not want to do anything! Like red dead, and Skyrim. Quit them both in a matter of hours. Ghost of Tsushima however, has kept me absolutely enthralled. I played 10 hours straight when the game came out because I couldn’t put itFirst off, I want to preface this review by saying I hate open world games. I despise playing a game and having so much freedom to do anything, that it makes me not want to do anything! Like red dead, and Skyrim. Quit them both in a matter of hours. Ghost of Tsushima however, has kept me absolutely enthralled. I played 10 hours straight when the game came out because I couldn’t put it down, and with that I have only done a few of the main missions! I’ve been doing all side missions and exploring. This game is masterfully done and absolutely beautiful. Every character is interesting in their own way and it makes the game such a worth while play. Expand
  48. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is Outstanding. Incredible graphics, amazing soundtrack, astonishing gameplay, great stoy....This game has the whole package!! Sucker Punch has evolved a lot since the PS2 days; when Sly Cooper arrived.

    Best exploration and open world I have played. The combat is deep and very rewarding

    Easily my favourite 2020 game so far; and on my top 5 of best PS4 exclusives.
  49. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Grande jogo, feito com um enorme carinho, obvio q n é perfeito mas funciona
  50. Jul 18, 2020
    7
    I really do enjoy this game. So far i think it's fantastic. While it's not perfect I was one of the skeptics and haters that didn't think to much of the game or cared for it but Now i can't stop playing it. I have to give credit where it's due, in my opinion this might be GOTY. Although this game dosen't reinvent the wheel or genre it's still a spectacular game but While it's not on TLOU 2I really do enjoy this game. So far i think it's fantastic. While it's not perfect I was one of the skeptics and haters that didn't think to much of the game or cared for it but Now i can't stop playing it. I have to give credit where it's due, in my opinion this might be GOTY. Although this game dosen't reinvent the wheel or genre it's still a spectacular game but While it's not on TLOU 2 level cause of some of the Stealth issues/mechanics (can't go prone and literally a carbon copy of AC) even has the hidden blade smh , really tedious side quests and traversal system, repetitive combat (sometimes not rewarding or satisfying enough) atrocious camera angles (too far zoomed in), reused animations; seeing the same death and kill animations gets tiresome through out the game which leads to repetitive gameplay, basic level design/mission structure and a fairly predictable average story. It's still a really fun and great playstation exclusive. What a great way to end the console generation than with a banger. I will give my full analysis on the game late Expand
  51. 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.
  52. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Grande jogo, gráficos, trilha sonora, história e jogabilidade simplesmente incríveis. Obrigado Sucker Punch, deu aula.
  53. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Gameplay is solid, story is great and holy hell is it beautiful to look at. This was a much needed breath of fresh air after certain massive disappointments that have come out lately, hope to see more in future!
  54. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    What a beautiful game, it's breathtaking. The gameplay is smooth and the frame rate good. The combat is fun aswell.It's really amazing that the PS4 even late in its life is bringing games like this out. Masterpiece
  55. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    One of the most beautifully and well crafted games to come out this current generation.
  56. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, really interesting story. The gameplay and graphic are solid. And combat really stands out the game does an amazing job making you feel like a samurai from the start. In the beginning of the game assassination is a but clunky but as the game progresses the mechanics get a lot more flushed out and stealth becomes a joy as well.
  57. Jul 19, 2020
    5
    This game is a masterpiece! I don’t like many games and this one is a 9.9
  58. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Best game in 2020 so far (as of July). Highly engaged story line, interesting battle system and unique stylish characters.
  59. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    By far one of the best games I have ever played. I've been dying to fill this void in my heard for an open world samurai game and SuckerPunch delivered. Best combat system in any game I've played and incredible forever expanding world that I am dying to explore every inch of.
  60. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Beautiful environments, fluid combat system, historically accurate content. Ghost of Tsushima delivers a much needed update to the genre. The stealth system does need a little work and the graphics could be a bit more polished. However the promise of making you feel like a Samurai checks every box. All in all this is a great game that many lovers of Japanese lore and this time period will enjoy.
  61. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Combat is amazing but camera can leave you open sometimes due to no physical lock on.

    I would usually play a samurai / Japanese style game in Japanese but the audio doesn’t line up AT ALL and it looks awful so I had to play in English. Other than that the game is unreal and you should play it.
  62. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Fun and amazing game that's not shoving any narratives down at us. Open world is pretty huge and does have things to do. People who get bored clearly dont like playing these types of games, but I definitely don't get bored. Wish it waa a but harder but overall a 9/10 for me.
  63. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I my opinion 10 isn't high enough to praise this game. It's blowing me away with everything it does. Game of the year for me already no doubt
  64. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor juegos de samurais que he jugado y de los mejores que ha lanzado sony para la ps4 como siempre ps4 teniendo los mejores exclusivos Expand
  65. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Very fun game to play, after the last of us part 2, I could use some fun...
  66. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    The graphics are stunning in the island of Tsushima is amazing the combat only gets better as you progress as more options open up so the beginning is a little stale but then about two hours in the whole game really picks up I am not completed yet but the storyline is amazing from what I’ve gone through K recommend this enough if you like horizon zero Dawn this is the equivalent of thatThe graphics are stunning in the island of Tsushima is amazing the combat only gets better as you progress as more options open up so the beginning is a little stale but then about two hours in the whole game really picks up I am not completed yet but the storyline is amazing from what I’ve gone through K recommend this enough if you like horizon zero Dawn this is the equivalent of that with samurai Expand
  67. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing... Captures that mystic era of Japanese lore that I have loved ever since I was a kid learning about Musashi and his incredible skills with the sword. If you really want to feel like a badass Samurai, there is no better game. The graphics and beauty are on par with red dead redemption 2 but combat is even better.. a must buy for anyone who enjoys open world adventure games.
  68. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    One of the best games that have come out in 2020. The visual spectacle, the challenging yet rewarding combat and the beautiful scenery all over the map make for an excellent experience. Though it still needs some polishing her and there, it does not affect the experience in a major way.
  69. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Very surprised with this game. Going in I thought it would be an Assassins Creed clone, but it is much more. The world they built is absolutely stunning, and the characters and details inside it make it feel truly alive. Easily one of the best games I have played this generation I would recommend this game to anyone!
  70. 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!
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  71. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Now this is a brave, amazing game.
    Recommend to anyone that's every remotely into adventure games.
  72. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The game looks amazing with excellent combat the story /side missions are seriously addictive
  73. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    This game is art. The environment looks fantastics, the trees, plants, lighting is awesome. The combat is great and the open world in general too!

    Some side missions are repetitive but the experience is still good because the combat and the open world are solid. The boss fights and personalization are also a good. I definitely recommend this game. ✌️
  74. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    This game is fantastic. The visuals are stunning. The story is good and the combat feels awesome. Love this game.
  75. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    By far one of the most fun and visually stunning games I have played in a long time. Ghost doesn’t try to reinvent much but instead of breaking something that’s not broken they refine and perfect a lot of things within the sub genre. Videos and streams do not give the visual impact of the environments justice until you play it yourself. Defiantly one of my favorite games of the year.
  76. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Gioco appagante, godibile nel giocarlo ed esplorazione fantastica, panorami da urlo e modifiche a spade e completi eccellenti, veramente un buon lavoro.
  77. Jul 19, 2020
    10
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    +combat & exploration [every hit is very juicy, playing as ghost is so much satisfying]
    +world design [especially shrines] +audio [Japanesse & English] +music +graphic [astoning] +quests [you can obtain special skills by completing them, my favourite quests line is Ishikawa] +clear interface +you can pet a fox +main story +hard is hard, easy is easy +you can obtain platinum
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    +combat & exploration [every hit is very juicy, playing as ghost is so much satisfying]
    +world design [especially shrines]
    +audio [Japanesse & English]
    +music
    +graphic [astoning]
    +quests [you can obtain special skills by completing them, my favourite quests line is Ishikawa]
    +clear interface
    +you can pet a fox
    +main story
    +hard is hard, easy is easy
    +you can obtain platinum trophy on easy

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    -repetitive appearance of households and Mongolian camps
    - not every perk has a story line
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  78. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Best game this generation. Nice story and character development. Sweet graphics 10/10 for me
  79. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Gorgeous game, excellent combat and open world exploration. There is no mini-map, you use the wind as your guide. If you ever wanted to see what being a samurai might really be like, this is it. Many enemies are killed in one hit as normal humans would be, and most others are killed in 2-4 hits. Love the authenticity and the atmosphere. Fantastic work, Sucker Punch!
  80. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The main reason the game is so good because of splendid game environment and open world elements. Anyone who doesn't want too much of RPG and want is simple will love this game.
  81. Jul 19, 2020
    0
    Only thing worth mentioning in the graphics... amazing... the controls feel weird the story was mehhh ok... just wish there was more... started good just got borning.
  82. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I'm giving it a 9.5.Its a awesome beautiful game and hope to see a sequel and expansion for this game in near future.
  83. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The visuals, the combat, the story, and the list goes on and on....
    A very deserved 10/10 in my opinion.
  84. Jul 19, 2020
    6
    Ghost of Tsushima es un gran videojuego a años luz de ese pedazo de mierda sobrevalorada por la prensa que es TLOU 2
  85. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Obra de arte,sin mensaje politico ni propaganda progre,asi es como se hace un juego,buscando belleza,diversion,buena historia.imprescindible
  86. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    After spending 15 hours, I think this game is beautiful and quite expansive. I really like the way it is portrayed. Especially the combat. The combat of this game is very fluent and does not get stale even after spending countless hours. The soundtrack, the visuals, the world, whats not to like here? The only complaint I have is about the character themselves. They do not lip sync at allAfter spending 15 hours, I think this game is beautiful and quite expansive. I really like the way it is portrayed. Especially the combat. The combat of this game is very fluent and does not get stale even after spending countless hours. The soundtrack, the visuals, the world, whats not to like here? The only complaint I have is about the character themselves. They do not lip sync at all and their cutscenes are also bland. The story is good. Just good and interesting enough for me to not skip it. Otherwise a very good game except some animation flaws. I would also say that the enemy AI is not upto the mark and that red glint just annoys me, but after a while you tend to ignore it. Expand
  87. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Summer 2020 Finally has a game it can be proud of! This is by far the best ancient warrior vibes types game I have ever played! Every literal second of this game was FUN and Amazing. I swear the creators of this game put their heart and soul into it. Game Of The Year 2020!!!
  88. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game, visuals, gameplay and story, can't wait to see what the studio does next!!
  89. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    An absolutely fantastic game. Dare I say, the pinnacle of open world greatness. The world is absolutely beautiful and varies enough to not get bored. The combat is fluid and very intense. Every attack FEELS like an attack and isn't paperweight. The story is immersive and instantly drags you in from the first 2 hours. Only complain I have is that there is no lock on and it can get a bitAn absolutely fantastic game. Dare I say, the pinnacle of open world greatness. The world is absolutely beautiful and varies enough to not get bored. The combat is fluid and very intense. Every attack FEELS like an attack and isn't paperweight. The story is immersive and instantly drags you in from the first 2 hours. Only complain I have is that there is no lock on and it can get a bit weird with the camera angles but it is not enough for me to drop the game by a whole rating. Definitely recommend buying this. Expand
  90. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is masterpiece. graphics, gameplay and storytelling are mindblowing. Why is the score so low? Honestly, this is the best game of 2020.
  91. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Well after tlou2 that was a good game for me to forget all about tlou2 suckers
  92. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The best game I’ve played so far , I can’t stop playing it for hours , my eyes hurt because the graphic is just too beautiful
  93. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The butthurt kiddies review bombing this game because of the train wreck that is TLOU2 are either neckbeards or children. GG to them.

    Awesome setting.
    Awesome gameplay.
    And absolutely, drop dead GORGEOUS.

    Treat yourself to something worthwhile and grab this gem.
  94. Jul 19, 2020
    8
    The game has its flaws (a bit useless stealth and buggy engine) but still worth to play. It feels realy authentic with all that great views and japanese setting, plus combat is realy engaging so if you like old samurai movies you should definitely try it.
  95. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Great game, enjoying it immensely. I just like to roam around doing random stuff, like swimming around the island - only to find a lot of it is cliffs and it wasn't such a good idea in the end. But I enjoy games that let you just wander and do your own thing. And the setting is just fantastic, makes me want to watch all those old Samurai films again. Nice characters, good voiceGreat game, enjoying it immensely. I just like to roam around doing random stuff, like swimming around the island - only to find a lot of it is cliffs and it wasn't such a good idea in the end. But I enjoy games that let you just wander and do your own thing. And the setting is just fantastic, makes me want to watch all those old Samurai films again. Nice characters, good voice acting, great combat, ott visuals .. game is seriously impressive. Expand
  96. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Deep and well-written history, wonderful places. impressive and native soundtrack, stunning photography, diverse combat instances and realistic attack techniques. I felt plunged in such a brilliant Japanese culture show. Masterpiece!
  97. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Best game i play samurai i love this game a lot
    Thank you sucker punch
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  98. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    SP has truly come back with a vengeance. Ghost may be the best sony first party exclusive this gen
  99. Jul 19, 2020
    2
    The game was ok, but not worth 60 bucks. 20 at max. The game looks really sad and the combat was horrible. The graphics are bad too. The only good thing about this game was.... probably the map but that doesn’t matter. Overall game is bad. I can’t put a 1 or I’ll probably get banned
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 122 Critic Reviews

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