Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. legionfresh
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    An incredible game. + story
    + Combat
    + Engaging exploration
    + Graphics / Kurosawa mode

    - camera gets a little wonky
  2. fieryfire
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best games of 2020. I am just amazed at how the game manages to combine such beautiful graphics without sacrificing game play. The game play reminds me of a better version of assassins creed. The storywise I'm still yet to explore completely. But I'm already completely hooked to it
  3. jaco111
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Beautiful world and fun and entertaining to play and with Japan for me also a new and interesting scenario. When i read the critic reviews comparing this one to tlou2 and giving Ghost of Tsushima a worse rating, i can only say please get rid of the critics part. It's completely useless for people thinking about buying a game. They don't understand that gaming is about entertainment, notBeautiful world and fun and entertaining to play and with Japan for me also a new and interesting scenario. When i read the critic reviews comparing this one to tlou2 and giving Ghost of Tsushima a worse rating, i can only say please get rid of the critics part. It's completely useless for people thinking about buying a game. They don't understand that gaming is about entertainment, not political education.… Expand
  4. CatsPawDigital
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    My first thought upon playing Ghost of Tsushima is "This is Horizon Zero Dawn goes to Japan." It's a truly beautiful game and in many ways the gameplay is not entirely dissimilar. I've played many games that I enjoyed immensely, but very few that I did not merely enjoy but felt privileged to play. Ghosts of Tsushima is such a game.

    It's a peculiar mixture of action and tranquility    My first thought upon playing Ghost of Tsushima is "This is Horizon Zero Dawn goes to Japan." It's a truly beautiful game and in many ways the gameplay is not entirely dissimilar. I've played many games that I enjoyed immensely, but very few that I did not merely enjoy but felt privileged to play. Ghosts of Tsushima is such a game.

    It's a peculiar mixture of action and tranquility and often moral ambiguity and in many cases I found that I respected my foes -whom I of course defeated- as much as I respected my friends. And yet there's a certain almost Dark Souls feel about it. Tsushima is anything but empty but riding across the countryside between points of interest one feels very much alone. Except for the mongols of course, they pop up everywhere.

    So how do I go about scoring such a game? I have 5 categories scored 0 to 2 and a personal experience modifier that, depending on my experience playing can add or subtract up to 2, save that it can't reduce a score to 0 or raise it to 10.
    0= unacceptable
    1= acceptable
    2= excellent

    So without further ado:

    SOUND: 2. The music fits the game and the scenario perfectly and I was very pleasantly surprised to note that the sound of wind was emanating from my controller.

    GRAPHICS: 2. Horizon Zero Dawn, which I compared Ghost of Tsushima to earlier is a prettier game in my opinion but it's often a close thing. There's an almost identical photographic mode and while HZD is more colorful, Ghost of Tsushima's beauty is more atmospheric and somehow organic.

    STORY: 2. The story, while based on actual events is presumably fictitious but that does not mean it isn't guided by history. I hear that the historical details are shockingly accurate, though of course concessions had to be made for the sake of gameplay. There are twists and times I wondered if I'd (that is, if my character had) done the right thing. I found it very engaging- though of course if you aren't in to the whole samurai thing you may disagree with me.

    CONTROLS: 2. I especially liked the riding mechanics and combat felt extremely polished. Archery, switching stances in the midst of combat, everything works extremely well. From time to time you will duel a powerful opponent one-on-one and this requires proficiency and quick reflexes and mistakes here are punished almost on a dark souls-esque level. But this is by no means unfair- quite the opposite.

    EXECUTION: 1. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect game. There are plenty of nits to pick here. For instance, often an item will be next to, for instance, a space you can crawl through. The button to interact with both is the same and sometimes I found myself crawling in and out of a tent several times trying to pick something up. This can be a problem when you are trying to stay out of sight and this unfortunate circumstance resulted in at least one cheap death. Some gear has clipping issues (purely cosmetic, but it can be annoying if you managed to pause the action at just the right moment to get that perfect picture but it turns out your arm is sticking through your hat. In some cases during combat, my character or an enemy (or both) was obscured by scenery and I couldn't see who I was and had to shot or attack blind and hope for the best. Fortunately each time it worked out in my favor but it gave me a few scares. None of these are major issues but even so I can't give it a 2.

    Personal Experience: +2. As you may have gathered, I love this game. It might not make game of the year, but it definitely deserves to be a contender. Unfortunately, I can't score it an 11 and this modifier can't take it up to 10... so...

    Final Verdict: 9.5 (which is not but on this scale rounds up to 10)    … Expand
  5. brozermanik
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Deep, fun, epic. Visuals are stunning, you will spend hours in meditative walks, enjoying beautiful scenery of GoT. Gameplay mechanics a bit boring in the beginning, but gets better after several hours. The story is simple yet delivering, you believe in character, share his motivation and you want to push forward. This is one of the best PS4 exclusives along with God of War and Persona 5.Deep, fun, epic. Visuals are stunning, you will spend hours in meditative walks, enjoying beautiful scenery of GoT. Gameplay mechanics a bit boring in the beginning, but gets better after several hours. The story is simple yet delivering, you believe in character, share his motivation and you want to push forward. This is one of the best PS4 exclusives along with God of War and Persona 5.

    GamePlay 9/10
    Visual 10/10
    Audio 10/10
    UI/Controls 8/10
    Story 9/10
    Overal 9.5/10

    This game is so amazing I feel bad it won't get the attention it deserves coz of Kneel Druckman's garbage that was promoted all over.

    Also, game journo proved to be people who do not play the games.    … Expand
  6. jhandibode
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From the opening scene to the ending scene, game draws you in. The characters are likable and you root for them. The game really brings you into the Samurai life. Gameplay 10 - so many ways to play whether stealthy or straigjt samurai challenging opponents. Visuals - 10 - moments are captured in beautiful areas. Each area has its own look. Story- 9 Has incredible story that makes you want it to continue.
    Photomode -10 wow it provides so many choices Characters- 8.5 Each character has their own strengths and flaws. No mary sues or unbeatable heroes. Recommend it.    … Expand
  7. stoffanator
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Game was a little slow at times and the missions could be boring and repetitive, however there were no politics, 10/10 game of the year.
  8. AsboXFlemzo
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    A perfect game if you overlook an ageing AI system. Here is 3 things it does new as reviewers say it doesnt do anything new. 1 first ever standoff system in a open world, we have been calling for this since skyrim, its amazing. 2 First ever natural hud and organic quest system, second thing thats here to stay in open worlds, 3 Its the First open world set in japan where you can play aA perfect game if you overlook an ageing AI system. Here is 3 things it does new as reviewers say it doesnt do anything new. 1 first ever standoff system in a open world, we have been calling for this since skyrim, its amazing. 2 First ever natural hud and organic quest system, second thing thats here to stay in open worlds, 3 Its the First open world set in japan where you can play a hybrid samurai ninja or archer class and fully swap between whenever you want. Its a entirely skill based system, nothings super over leveled, you win by mastering parry and stances. Graphically its the best game, ever. Nothing will touch this for a long time, The gameplay switch between either, fighting as a samurai/ninja for 15mins the the next 15 mins is the most chill relaxing experience traveling a stunning world, petting foxs and climbing moutains for rewards. The Quest reward you with rare gear or upgrade parts so they never feel like a waste. This is pure game, and its clear game of the year.… Expand
  9. aln666
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This is one of that games that i pray to not finish.

    It is an AMAZING game!
  10. STSunited
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    I love this. It got me hooked from the very first moment until I’ve platinumed it
  11. SileSixEcho
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    This is an incredible game and a technical marvel. The gameplay is fun throughout and the quest all feel well written and interesting. So nice to dive into this richt culture. The only thing I didn't like so much was that the open world was a bit to heavily packed with side activities like iniari shrines but I guess that's only me complaining. Big applause for that level of optimization.This is an incredible game and a technical marvel. The gameplay is fun throughout and the quest all feel well written and interesting. So nice to dive into this richt culture. The only thing I didn't like so much was that the open world was a bit to heavily packed with side activities like iniari shrines but I guess that's only me complaining. Big applause for that level of optimization. Nearly no glitches, super fast load times, no texture pop-ups and all that with some of the most stunning setpieces I've seen in a game so far. Sucker Punch created a timeless classic here. Well done!… Expand
  12. Johnny-
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Beautiful environment and art direction. Combat is very good and story is satisfying. Incredible use of particles on the leaves, illumination is one of the prettiest in recent years.
  13. ImArtem
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Best game of 2020 for me.
    PS4 is so much better than Xone and PC it's almost unfair
  14. mozgopraf
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Это замечательная игра! Пропитанная духом Японии, неимоверными красотами, погружающей атмосферой. Бои не идеальные, но на это можно закрыть глаза, все остальное берёт за душу. Обязательно японская озвучка.
  15. darkwc
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Замечательный эксклюзив! То что надо! Великолепная графика и сюжет. Погружение в японскую культуру.
  16. Shane1
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is an actual masterpiece. If you like playing video games, you should buy this game. The critic score should be significantly higher.
  17. piuspratik
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Best open world game in 2020. It's like Witcher 3 in Japanese era. Combat is extremely satisfying and exploring tsushima is simply amazing. Artistic direction is a marvel and the narrative is interesting to makes you relate with the story.
    Must buy for anyone who like action adventure open world setup.
  18. buc48
    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.
  19. Zandercole
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    An absolutely fantastic and beautiful representation of this fascinating culture. If I could give it a 20/10 I would!
  20. FIXER40
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    No bs like levels for enemy! No one million useless pieces of gear with different numbers on it! No lock on so you need to git gud to overcome enemy.
    It a most beautiful open world i ever see and very good story to watch.
    Some minor problems with animations, enemy AI and textures loading but nothing critical.
    Overall great game! i only hope they release it on PC.
  21. Molec_man
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Great Game. Beautiful. Fun combat. Every situation can be approached with a different, diverse solution. Only thing it lacks for me is replayability, but I won't drop it from a 10 for that one weakness. Better than Sekiro in my opinion.
  22. kazuki1866
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is not perfect but anyway is a masterpiece, is beautiful and the combat is so fun to play, do not listen anybody tell you something different.… Expand
  23. Travain
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    Me diverti muito com o jogo. Ele não faz nada novo mas tudo em perfeição.
  24. mishayangg
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Perfect game, 10/10 , just wish for a bit harder difficulty and scaling enemies. Like having 6 enemies form a circle around you and attacking at the same time, forcing the player to do 6 perfect parries.
  25. Truejustice
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Bloody amazing game and instant GOTY for me so far (still playing it). Actually this is one of the best game i have played in years. And YES it will fix your taste after tlou 2 garbage.
    Pros
    + great combat thats easy to learn but hard to master + amazing graphic and visuals + great story and characters + huge respect for japanese culture and history (game is not really trying to be    Bloody amazing game and instant GOTY for me so far (still playing it). Actually this is one of the best game i have played in years. And YES it will fix your taste after tlou 2 garbage.
    Pros
    + great combat thats easy to learn but hard to master
    + amazing graphic and visuals
    + great story and characters
    + huge respect for japanese culture and history (game is not really trying to be 100 % accurate but you can feel devs passion and respect)
    + some cool new mechanics
    + game is nothing like generic ubisoft AC games and actually has own soul, style and feeling
    + music is masterpiece
    + perfect japanese VA
    + japanese setting without big swords and monsters
    Cons
    - few small bugs that will most likely be soon fixed
    - lip sync made for english VA
    Buy the game, its really great    … Expand
  26. chr1so
    Oct 4, 2021
    10
    Epic game. Combat & story are good, & the graphics are the best I've seen on PS4.
    I still probably prefer the combat & bosses on Sekiro but that is one of my faves of all time.
    Spewing I didn't know the director's cut was coming out before playing it, because I'm not going back now.
  27. maksfighter
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This is great game with out lesbian and gay. Recomended all to bay. Baying this game you support normal people
  28. D4v1d
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Sorry Ubisoft, you got outplayed. Fans have been begging for a Feudal Japan AC for years, now you just cant beat this masterpice
  29. logan0178
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Awesome game. A mix between Assassin's Creed and Souls. Fluid fighting mechanics based on timing and stances over button spamming. Diverse combat and boss fights. The story is based on a historical era often not used in games but is perfect for the plot of this story. Smooth frame rates and graphical performance. All in all an excellent game.
  30. SaberEdge
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    I'm just going to come out and say it, Ghost of Tsushima is my GOTY for 2020. It's also one of my favorite games of all time. It blew away my expectations. The combat is sooo good and the other aspects of gameplay are very well done too.

    The graphics are second to none. Seriously, this could be the best looking game I've ever played. Red Dead Redemption 2, Horizon Zero Dawn and God of    I'm just going to come out and say it, Ghost of Tsushima is my GOTY for 2020. It's also one of my favorite games of all time. It blew away my expectations. The combat is sooo good and the other aspects of gameplay are very well done too.

    The graphics are second to none. Seriously, this could be the best looking game I've ever played. Red Dead Redemption 2, Horizon Zero Dawn and God of War look amazing in their own right, but Ghost of Tsushima has moments that I think surpass even these top contenders. The world and atmosphere that Sucker Punch have created is so rich and magical, it just pulls you in.

    I'll probably write a better review later. For now suffice it to say that this is a very special game and I applaud Sucker Punch for how much they have improved as game creators and for creating one of the best games of my life so far.    … Expand
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#19 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#2 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#5 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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Metascore
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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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