Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19,664 out of 21430
  2. Mixed: 823 out of 21430
  3. Negative: 943 out of 21430
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Joellemm
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    its a very fun experience that is brimming with detail, beauty and just enough heart to make you feel as though the developers cared a great deal for the culture and time period. So many of the game's systems and gameplay elements have been designed to really harness the game's stunning world and art style. The gameplay itself is fantastic, the combat and stealth mechanics are smooth andits a very fun experience that is brimming with detail, beauty and just enough heart to make you feel as though the developers cared a great deal for the culture and time period. So many of the game's systems and gameplay elements have been designed to really harness the game's stunning world and art style. The gameplay itself is fantastic, the combat and stealth mechanics are smooth and satisfying. I've played what feels like a hundred hours, and the narrative and characters are interesting enough to make this time spent feel worthwhile.

    However, I can't tell you i've gained much from the experience other than some pretty decent screenshots. With animals to follow and discover, no HUD to distract, and a wind mechanic that removes the need for a typical way point, you'd be fooled for thinking the game is immersive or unique. These are great ideas, and as said, they draw your eyes to the scenery, but sadly, they don't keep them there. The game feels like a standard Ubisoft title. A big map littered with repeating locations and things to do. A map that still end up being used as often as in any other game. Also, a very serious criticism, has to be the terrible AI. Moreover, its quite astonishing how easy the game is to play. (I played on normal, like i do with any game, and there are long stretches, tens of hours, where i didn't even come close to dieing.)

    In all honesty, this game might be the most accessible game of its type (I'm assuming this explains the high user review score). There's no doubt that this is a positive. But sadly, it leaves an empty feeling when you realise how unoriginal so much of the game's core is. All of the game's themes and gameplay elements good, but also kind of uninspired.

    Sucker Punch has perfected the style they set out for, and have immediately mastered the open world genre...but they have done so in the existing template so many developers before them had already established. Its a great game, just not a particularly memorable one.    … Expand
  2. ShadowWolf712
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    A few AI quirks and some fidgety camera positions hold the game back from perfection, but the world, the characters, the epic tale, and some of the most fluid blade-to-blade combat ever seen in a game more than make up for any shortcomings. This game is gorgeous and crazy fun to play.
  3. AboIbrahiem
    Aug 8, 2020
    9
    It's probably the best samurai game ever made. It's assassin's creed Japan, but it's done 100x better than anything Ubisoft would've ever made.
  4. Le_Habitant
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    By far one of the best games I have ever played. The story and the pacing of both main quest and side quest with the sporadic secrets and things to uncover felt better than any other game to date. I never once wanted to put the controller down I always wanted to see what was beyond the next horizon or forestland. Truly a masterpiece.
  5. thegodoflions
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    a breath of fresh air in the garbage heap that is the western gaming industry
  6. EduardoMeurer
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Um dos jogos mais lindos que joguei , além da imersão no mundo dos samurais que te faz pensar e agir como um , o mapa é muito bem desenvolvido e vivo, o combate é muito contagiante e te faz querer batalhar a todo momento.
  7. Beowulff78
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Such an incredible, satisfying and beautiful experience. Well done, Sucker Punch!
  8. NicoleCativa
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    It trully is a good game, one of the most beautiful scenarios I've ever played through, loved the main story and the gameplay is addictive!
    Sadly there's stuff we can't simply cover our eyes to... Like the huge amount of glitches and bugs that shouldn't be on a AAA game and how the side quests turn out to be so repetitive. I've achieved the platinum trophy, but it turned out really boring    It trully is a good game, one of the most beautiful scenarios I've ever played through, loved the main story and the gameplay is addictive!
    Sadly there's stuff we can't simply cover our eyes to... Like the huge amount of glitches and bugs that shouldn't be on a AAA game and how the side quests turn out to be so repetitive. I've achieved the platinum trophy, but it turned out really boring after a few side quests!    … Expand
  9. alpha6_games
    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.
  10. Mad-Marston
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    For a long time I wanted a grounded samurai game and finally Sucker Punch gave such a game. Yeah the game has rough edges but as a whole package it's a dream come true for me. The Island of Tsushima is mesmerizing. It made me really want to visit the real Island one day.
  11. LucianoMarinho
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    O jogo é excelente. Possui uma mecânica de combate extremamente divertida e viciante. A exploração é algo lindo de ver devido aos cenários bonitos e bem construídos. Em determinados momentos, porém, a qualidade gráfica não se mantem. Nada disso atrapalha a diversão. É uma ótima pedida.
  12. apocon
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Full of heart, beautiful, great story and gameplay. GOTY contender in my eyes.
  13. AreYouSerious
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Best game I have ever played.

    Monstrous statement, having been a gamer for 30 years, but this game has never made me feel like any other game across so many areas; combat, world, story... everything. I've never had so many chills/adrenalin in any entertainment medium. Jaw dropping on so many levels, words really cannot describe how this thing hits you. I'm really harsh with    Best game I have ever played.

    Monstrous statement, having been a gamer for 30 years, but this game has never made me feel like any other game across so many areas; combat, world, story... everything. I've never had so many chills/adrenalin in any entertainment medium. Jaw dropping on so many levels, words really cannot describe how this thing hits you.

    I'm really harsh with game/movie reviews (just look at my other reviews), so when I give this a 10, I don't give it lightly. There are one or two tiny little things I wish were a little better, lip syncing/matching, as an example, but as an overall experience, this game is sublime, amazing, and (in my experience) second to none.    … Expand
  14. Garrett_Watts
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I have not had this much fun playing a game since Bloodborne and Horizon Zero Dawson! The gameplay is so addictive, the environment just stunning, the UI and all the menu’s are so simple and clean yet deeply involved. SuckerPunch had my heard with in famous 1 and 2... (wasn’t so big on second son) but wow. Just wow. This game is one of the coolest games I have ever played in my life andI have not had this much fun playing a game since Bloodborne and Horizon Zero Dawson! The gameplay is so addictive, the environment just stunning, the UI and all the menu’s are so simple and clean yet deeply involved. SuckerPunch had my heard with in famous 1 and 2... (wasn’t so big on second son) but wow. Just wow. This game is one of the coolest games I have ever played in my life and very, very easily is in my top 5 of this generation and just as easily in my top 10 of all time. Huge props to the Kurosawa mode as well! I will play through this 3 times EASILY, and I know it’s way too soon to even be discussing this (and I don’t care how long it is from now) but GOT:2 is already my second most anticipated game (only behind the supposed Harry Potter RPG) thank you to everyone at Sucker Punch for giving us this miraculous game!… Expand
  15. beegie_b
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Quite possibly the best game to release in the last year. Combat is extremely fun. The world building is absolutely incredible. Few games will have me simply wasting time and enjoying the scenery. Massive innovations to the open world format, no longer chasing the HUD or compass, you follow environmental queues instead, adding to the immersion. The progression system means you can unlockQuite possibly the best game to release in the last year. Combat is extremely fun. The world building is absolutely incredible. Few games will have me simply wasting time and enjoying the scenery. Massive innovations to the open world format, no longer chasing the HUD or compass, you follow environmental queues instead, adding to the immersion. The progression system means you can unlock most of your skills and moves within the first act, which makes you feel a bit overpowered, but this opens the door to more difficult and engaging combat in the next two acts. The game encourages learning in act one, and mastery in the next two acts. The story is great, but I have not yet finished the main quest, so perhaps it will collapse. I do doubt this considering the conversations I've had with friends and colleagues. Great work sucker punch. This is a great example of how to make a game for your audience, not the press core.… Expand
  16. Kenms
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    An amazing game with a lot of content, have mistakes with certain missions or bugs, but in all aspects, the game is full of love for the japanese culture and bring excellent gameplay, side-mission really interesnting and a continue improve of the player and his skills, one of the best games of the year easy.
  17. HappyPhilXD
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Just finished the game after 50 hours and wow, what a great experience. Never was I bored, the story was interesting, even the side quests. The world is beautiful and I liked to explore it.
    The fighting is on par with Sekiro but with its stances different and never boring.
    The charakters are likeabel and good written and no unnecessary charakter deaths for shock value. Just the AI is    Just finished the game after 50 hours and wow, what a great experience. Never was I bored, the story was interesting, even the side quests. The world is beautiful and I liked to explore it.
    The fighting is on par with Sekiro but with its stances different and never boring.
    The charakters are likeabel and good written and no unnecessary charakter deaths for shock value.
    Just the AI is sometimes dumb and the controlls while climbing a bit wonky.    … Expand
  18. ZKowalsky
    Aug 17, 2020
    7
    Does nothing new besides introducing the wind as a mechanic to destroy the minimap. Everything else belongs to another games and feels annoying doing the same one time after another: killing mongols and chasing foxes. Also, there's 0 role playing potential, so you can't decide a **** besides ti buy or to not this game. Not bad, satisfying, but absolutely underwhelming. Play It of you haveDoes nothing new besides introducing the wind as a mechanic to destroy the minimap. Everything else belongs to another games and feels annoying doing the same one time after another: killing mongols and chasing foxes. Also, there's 0 role playing potential, so you can't decide a **** besides ti buy or to not this game. Not bad, satisfying, but absolutely underwhelming. Play It of you have enough money, but don't invest on this having Assassins Creed: Oddisey, which basically is the same without japanese skins.… Expand
  19. scorp332211
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Simply put- Truly Excellent! One of my favorite games of all time! And easily the best game of 2020. First off- the game is stunningly beautiful. The grass, trees, red leaves, everything is stunning. The story is really good as well. I loved becoming the Ghost. Combat is really good. It’s great getting the different fighting stances. Recommend doing all of the side quests and clearingSimply put- Truly Excellent! One of my favorite games of all time! And easily the best game of 2020. First off- the game is stunningly beautiful. The grass, trees, red leaves, everything is stunning. The story is really good as well. I loved becoming the Ghost. Combat is really good. It’s great getting the different fighting stances. Recommend doing all of the side quests and clearing bandit camps. Definitely recommend doing the bamboo strikes to increase your health to be strong enough for the end of the game. I found everything to be interesting. This is one of the few games I cared about enough to go for 100% completion. So overall- this is excellent and well worth buying! Great open world game with plenty to do that’s all engaging. I’ve played it through twice already and will play it again in the future!… Expand
  20. Cem1923
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    A beautiful setting, great gameplay, and wonderful story. This game reminds me of a classic Assassin's Creed game updated in every way.
  21. 2ofclubs
    Aug 15, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful open world with a greatly immersive guidance system. Swordplay is excellent. Main story is good, without being great. The "twist" can be seen a mile off, but its still very well told.
    Companion tales are excellent, though Norio's could probably cut to the chase quicker.

    Side tales can be a bit cookie cutter, although the stories thar envelope them are well told and generally very sad.

    Camera lock on is an issue.
    Other activities are a bit repetitive too. Platinum hunters will be sick of fox dens very quickly.    … Expand
  22. GoatesOates
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece that elevates Sucker Punch Productions to the heights of Rockstar Games and Naughty Dog. Well done, I cannot wait to see what is next.
  23. tzo
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    excelent game that reminds me horizon zero dawn in a samurai world, i´m really enjoying it.
  24. BaliCritic
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Comfortably sits in my top 10 video games of all time. Well done SuckerPunch.
  25. Giantmonkey
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Awesome graphics and gameplay! Games like this come around once in a blue moon so Great Job Sucker Punch!
  26. GhorarDeem
    Aug 4, 2020
    9
    Suggestion for casual gamers :
    - Highly recommended (for general gamers, i fall into that category)
    - MUST PLAY, a MUST REQUIREMENT (for those who are samurai manga fans, samurai movie fans) *TLDR (No Spoilers)* First of all, i am a very casual gamer, there are no Platinum or Gold trophies in my collection. I play any game to get my mind away from things, relax, and immerse into    Suggestion for casual gamers :
    - Highly recommended (for general gamers, i fall into that category)
    - MUST PLAY, a MUST REQUIREMENT (for those who are samurai manga fans, samurai movie fans)

    *TLDR (No Spoilers)*

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

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

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

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

    I wanted to give the game rating a 8.5, but it will be unfair if i rate it only 8, But as my own experience i think it will not be unfair to rate it 9 as this game got me stuck to it for all those hours. and after finishing the story will dive back into it again to complete some of the remaining side quests and hidden areas of the third act.    … Expand
  27. antzware
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    This game is amazingly fun, and incredibly gorgeous. The fighting is so fun that I always complete all the side quests from a zone before moving to the next and this is something I rarely do in games. I regret not buying the collector's edition when I had the chance because I always thought the combat will be Dark Souls style, slow paced and tactical, but no. The combat is very fun, thereThis game is amazingly fun, and incredibly gorgeous. The fighting is so fun that I always complete all the side quests from a zone before moving to the next and this is something I rarely do in games. I regret not buying the collector's edition when I had the chance because I always thought the combat will be Dark Souls style, slow paced and tactical, but no. The combat is very fun, there are some boss fights that provided a good challenge as they required way more patience than your average mongol.

    The graphics and visuals in this game are maybe unmatched by anything. You always feel like you want to take pictures, it is simply stunning. If you are a sucker for particle effect like me, especially leaves blown by the wind you will have a lot of this while running through leaves or flower petals covered forests floors. There are several duels that take place in some amazing and diverse duel rings next to beautiful bodies of water of full of fireflies.

    There is also an incredible attention to details in some way you might easily miss but the cool kind of attention to detail, not the boring kind from Red Dead Redemption 2. The developers seem to have put quite a lot of thought it this game like you put in raising your beloved child. There are several videos on youtube showing this.

    I am still playing it but it will be probably my second game that I will try to get a platinum trophy for because like Zelda it makes you want to explore every corner of the world finding all its secrets and amazing hidden places.

    The game is not perfect, I would have preferred a little bit of easier world traversal, like being able to jump of cliffs with less damage or more climbing parts although fast travel is very fast and makes it easier to go from place to place. Also side quests diversity could have been bigger but the fun combat makes up for it.    … Expand
  28. bxgdvn
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This is a fresh and deep breath inside this clustered with wokeness and preaching gaming industry. It’s a must if you love Japanese history and aesthetics, but even if you’re a casual players — it is a bang for your buck.
  29. MkRey
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Ótimos jogo, bons gráficos para um vasto mundo aberto, apresentando bastante partículas. Ótima gameplay
  30. Noir9090
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Absolutely stunning game! From the looks of it it's going to be tough battle for Game of The Year between this and Cyberpunk(assuming it doesn't get delayed and fill the promises). Anyhow on to the game.
    Ghost of Tsushima is pretty much mix of Dark Souls and Assassins Creed style games. Open world with good amount of side quests available. Battles despite well done I will say didn't    Absolutely stunning game! From the looks of it it's going to be tough battle for Game of The Year between this and Cyberpunk(assuming it doesn't get delayed and fill the promises). Anyhow on to the game.
    Ghost of Tsushima is pretty much mix of Dark Souls and Assassins Creed style games. Open world with good amount of side quests available. Battles despite well done I will say didn't really bring me feel so much feel of Samurai but more of Ninja but maybe that's just me(game offers more stealth approach too for actual ninja style). Regardless it was a lot of fun kicking some Mongol butt. Aesthetics are beautiful in the game. One little nitpick I do have is the fantasy armor. If you go for historical landscape I feel like you should go all the way and not bring fantasy/future era equipment to the game. Still all in all I would give this game easy 9,5/10 but since system only goes for full scores it has to be full 10/10. As game I can't really find any real flaws that truly hurt my experience from it, just small nitpicks. Easily among best games in recent years.    … Expand
Page:

Awards & Rankings

19
#19 Best PS4 Game of 2020
2
#2 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
5
#5 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
83

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.
    Read full review
  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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »