Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. Gunther1982
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This game has it all while not feeling overdone It's fun all the way through. The dumbest down the graphics all in the right spots so that loading screens are short. Really short!!! So much to do in this beautiful world. I mean beautiful.
  2. aluzax_gamer
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    I played on the normal PS4 and the graphics of scenarios and characters are wonderful. Most impressive is the very short load time of fast travels. You don't have a heavy conscience to do a fast travel and think it will take a long time to load. It's really fast. This was a strong effort to optimize the Sucker Punch team. I look forward to seeing the adaptation that the game can undergoI played on the normal PS4 and the graphics of scenarios and characters are wonderful. Most impressive is the very short load time of fast travels. You don't have a heavy conscience to do a fast travel and think it will take a long time to load. It's really fast. This was a strong effort to optimize the Sucker Punch team. I look forward to seeing the adaptation that the game can undergo for the next generation. The game has no mini map even though it is an open world game. This decision helps to remove 100% of the texts from the screen, further increasing the immersion.

    Speaking of immersion, always play with headphones. The sound effects of the game are very well done. I played in Portuguese to avoid subtitles and increase immersion even more. The voice work and voices of all the characters, main and secondary, are very well done. There is only no lip synchrony for Portuguese.

    Ghost of Tsushima is a game to close the current generation of PS4 with a SUCCESS!!!.    … Expand
  3. Rstone7
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    I have no words to describe how beautiful this game is.thank you sony and sucker punch for this game.
  4. 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
  5. Vanyavenik
    Jul 29, 2020
    8
    Хорошая игра, не отличная и я попытаюсь объяснить почему я так считаю. Открытый мир тебе не приходится исследовать, за тебя это делает ветер, лично меня это несколько возмутило, учитывая то, что они вдохновлялись breath of the wild. Также можно заметить некую недоделанность игры по типу отсутствия реакции на убийство первого босса или некоторые места, где Дзин начинает скользить, такжеХорошая игра, не отличная и я попытаюсь объяснить почему я так считаю. Открытый мир тебе не приходится исследовать, за тебя это делает ветер, лично меня это несколько возмутило, учитывая то, что они вдохновлялись breath of the wild. Также можно заметить некую недоделанность игры по типу отсутствия реакции на убийство первого босса или некоторые места, где Дзин начинает скользить, также лично мне не понравился прицел у лука, уж слишком он большой. Ну вот и закончились мои придирки. Игра в первую очередь интересует своей боевой системой, она классная и развивается на протяжении всей игры.… Expand
  6. siksik
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Its a very good game in aspects of story, gameplay and combat. The only issue is that after finishing the game, it has no replay value soon since you get overpowered in and adept in the game even at hard difficulty and once the story is completed you go killing enemies without taking a little damage. i wish the game gets a ng+ with harder difficulties and more boss fight mission and FortIts a very good game in aspects of story, gameplay and combat. The only issue is that after finishing the game, it has no replay value soon since you get overpowered in and adept in the game even at hard difficulty and once the story is completed you go killing enemies without taking a little damage. i wish the game gets a ng+ with harder difficulties and more boss fight mission and Fort Raid mission to make the game complete, like God of War , we finish the game story and still have great challenge to kill Valkyries and then NG+ with harder enemies and bosses, we need it from Sucker Punch real soon… Expand
  7. 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
  8. Maggyragna9
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Really liked the game. This game needs to win the Game of the year award. With all these scarce AAA games this game is a gift for gamers.
  9. Hmody10087
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best game i ever play the music the story the combat was amazing and the world was very beautiful i have to stop to take pictures every 5 min and the ending whare you have to fight your uncle was one of the best moments in the game.… Expand
  10. tripplebuzz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Good gameplay and nice visuals giving amazing atmosphere. I like how for many gameplay elements the developers weighted gameplay more than realism. This makes this „Japanese version of red dead redemption enjoyable.
  11. Georgieboy123
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    An incredible achievement for Sucker Punch! One of the best games I've ever played, without a doubt!
  12. DOG-Ho
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Best game of the generation!!! Best Sony game out there. Best looking game ever!!
  13. Cris98
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego nada que decir, ambientación increíble, el modo de batalla muy bueno y gráficamente es excelente, sucker punch se lucio con este juegazo.
  14. Andizzzzy
    Apr 19, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece.
    - graphics 10/10
    - sound 10/10 - story 10/10 - characters 10/10 - gameplay 10/10 THIS IS HOW YOU DEVELOP A GAME; no loot boxes, no microtransactions, no DLC (which suggests that original games are only half developed at launch so that players also have to pay for DLC), none of that nonsense that sucks the soul out of video games - LOOKING AT YOU UBISOFT, ACTIVISION,    Masterpiece.
    - graphics 10/10
    - sound 10/10
    - story 10/10
    - characters 10/10
    - gameplay 10/10

    THIS IS HOW YOU DEVELOP A GAME; no loot boxes, no microtransactions, no DLC (which suggests that original games are only half developed at launch so that players also have to pay for DLC), none of that nonsense that sucks the soul out of video games - LOOKING AT YOU UBISOFT, ACTIVISION, TENCENT AND EA.    … Expand
  15. JoyCon
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    This game is a playstation classic in my opinion. Top 5 playstation exclusives. Probably number 5.
    All around fun gameplay, where you have to change stances on the fly to suit specific enemy types.
    The story is one amazing samurai epic. I absolutely recommend!
  16. 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
  17. Lordw
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A ten doesn’t mean it’s perfect no game is, but I haven’t had this much fun playing a game in a long time, it reminds me of old school assassin creed, it has zero Micro transactions, likeable characters and fun and Active gameplay.
  18. SoSan1337
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I would put 12/10, but there is no such option, I will say that the game MUST be bought if you want a great storyline and gameplay, it's funny that the Last of Us fanatics burned out.
  19. johnnyrocket94
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The game is fantastic. Open world system works really well with many different landscapes and terrain with a variety of enemies. Skill upgrade system is awesome and the dual nature of the game—whether to fight as samurai or as the ghost—just adds another level. Fantastic exclusive finale to the PS4 system!
  20. Adamantium01
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, playing on Hard make it so much more satisfying. Exploration and story is top notsh, fighting is on another level.
  21. Leon123
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Better than TLOU2. Dhdjxjdnxkkddo. Jdjdjdfjcjgigohi

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  22. PerdezNosoroga
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of this year. There is no political agenda in this, these conflicts are not needed in games, it is a game as it should be, and it is pleasant to play it. I really enjoy her. Thanks to Sucker Punch Productions for a great game.
  23. supernafamacho
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Uno de los tpados este año,banda sonora impresionante,diseño artistico sobresaliente y un gran sistema de combate,no se le puede pedri mas.
  24. Masterblaster82
    Jul 31, 2020
    8
    Jogo divertido, com missões pouco repetitivas, A História é muito interessante, basiado em fatos verídicos.
  25. MukaSpider
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Awesome graphics and gameplay Perfect Japanese history game . Asian RDR2 . Incredible JOB of Sucker Punch Wow NICE !
  26. SIRTFLOP
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing Game. This is what a true game looks like. The story, the graphics, gameplay, etc and mainly No Anita Sarkeesian involved.
  27. Magpie2205
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Heartfelt, gorgeous, challenging and profound. For any areas in which it may be lacking, it makes it up in others tenfold. Definitely Game of the Year material!
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. Ray_rezende
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    What a game! Another great game From PlayStation Studios! Waiting to see this kind of game in the next generation
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#19 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#5 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 122 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 107 out of 122
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 122
  3. Negative: 0 out of 122
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Oct 7, 2020
    100
    The best samurai game in a long time and a great fun for all, who love action. Love for Japan and its history is a big plus, but its knowledge is not necessary to enjoy every minute of this beautiful game. [Issue#305]
  2. PSX Extreme
    Oct 5, 2020
    85
    Ghost of Tsushima is a flawed, but fun, game. While the gameplay itself was solid, and the story was decent, I definitely expected a lot more from Sony’s final PlayStation 4 exclusive. It had enough to keep me hooked, but lacked the polish we’ve all grown to love from a Sony first party game.
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  3. Siliconera
    Sep 15, 2020
    70
    Ultimately, it feels like the game could have benefited from a smaller scope or a more linear structure. Focus on the duels could have created a more engrossing product, especially if it honed in on the narrative for a more concise and cinematic experience. But as it stands, Ghost of Tsushima is another AAA open world title and doesn’t seek to define itself as anything other than that.
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