Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. TT516
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    It is just Beautiful ! and so much fun to play !
    I can't stop to play it! 10/10
  2. Xagrof
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I watched prod life stream the game if functions like assassin creed but smooth like sekiro dies twice

    Only giving 10/10 because sjw are Descending upon this game and if you look at the 0/10 people they literally just dropped 10/10 on TLOU2 Update I finished the story and this game definitely gets my 10, its beautiful, the combat its challenging and it makes you question yourself in    I watched prod life stream the game if functions like assassin creed but smooth like sekiro dies twice

    Only giving 10/10 because sjw are Descending upon this game and if you look at the 0/10 people they literally just dropped 10/10 on TLOU2

    Update I finished the story and this game definitely gets my 10, its beautiful, the combat its challenging and it makes you question yourself in ways I didn't think before, the game is well worth my money for DLC IF any is released    … Expand
  3. Estrella
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Entrega tudo que eu esperava, e com gameplay ainda mais agradável do que eu esperava.
  4. hi_im_epsilon
    Aug 11, 2020
    8
    Disclaimer: I played this game on Hard mode then switched to Lethal when it came out.

    This game has sufficiently scratch an itch that I've had forever: playing a good, realistic samurai game. Sucker punch did an amazing job of coming up with an engaging setting with great characters and a good story. However, there is one thing above all that stands out as the most spectacular aspect    Disclaimer: I played this game on Hard mode then switched to Lethal when it came out.

    This game has sufficiently scratch an itch that I've had forever: playing a good, realistic samurai game. Sucker punch did an amazing job of coming up with an engaging setting with great characters and a good story.

    However, there is one thing above all that stands out as the most spectacular aspect of this game: the combat. This is what makes you never want to put the controller down. The sword combat is so fluid and addicting. Parrying is easy to learn but hard to master. I seriously sough out mongol encampments just so I could rush in and fight a bunch of mongols; it was that fun. Also, the standoff mechanic never got old. I felt so satisfying to cut down those first few opponents in one silver arc from Jin's sword. The ghost combat did not feel as satisfying but that kind of makes sense since you aren't in combat per se. I enjoyed some of the stealth elements but the polish of the sword combat was just so much better.

    While the combat felt amazing, the camera constantly ruined it at times. Sucker Punch did not give us a targeting mechanic in this game which is a perfectly fine decision. I get that they wanted you to think harder about your movements. Yet, the camera would get caught on walls and in trees which completely messed up combat. This could've been easily fixed by allowing us to change the controller layout so that the combat buttons were on the shoulder buttons. That way we could've moved the camera while fighting. I'd say 1 out of 4 times, the camera would cause me to mess up the fight and 1 out of 8 times, cause me to die (of course this is because lethal mode allows for minimal error and you die in a couple hits).

    Besides the camera, there were other things I did not like. The facial and character animations in cutscenes felt lifeless and almost like I was watching Wallace and Gromit. There was marketing where Sucker Punch made us think we'd have a choice in playing like a samurai or playing like the ghost but the game forces you to play as the ghost so it seemed like a disconnect. I wish we had the option to really play like a samurai the whole game but I understand the purposes of the ghost for the story. Also, there were many times in combat where I would roll away only for the enemy to basically teleport to me and hit me. It seems like once the animation is going and they are about to hit you, rolling will do nothing for you which doesn't make sense.

    Now for all the things I loved. The world is beautiful. I genuinely loved every environment. The picture mode is impeccable and should be added to every game (I would have a photo op every hour I swear). The horse mechanics are the best I have ever experienced in a video game. The sound effects and ambient sounds are all so good (especially the sound of your horse galloping). The fact that they put haikus in a samurai game. Jin's butt. All the vanity gear was cool. I was invested in all the characters (but Jin felt flat compared to everyone else). The story wasn't award-winning but the emotional beats landed for me. The cinematic duels were fun. The short parkour puzzles for any shrine. Grappling hook!

    While I had a ton of fun, there are still things left to be desired.    … Expand
  5. darulor13
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    GoT is an open world sanbox that presents an alternate history based on the 13th century Mongol invasion of Japan. You play as a samurai and help liberating the Tsushima island from the invaders. I really enjoyed the game a lot. It was a really nice surprise for me. I did finish quite a lot of open world games and I expected GoT to be similar to other open world experiences but with aGoT is an open world sanbox that presents an alternate history based on the 13th century Mongol invasion of Japan. You play as a samurai and help liberating the Tsushima island from the invaders. I really enjoyed the game a lot. It was a really nice surprise for me. I did finish quite a lot of open world games and I expected GoT to be similar to other open world experiences but with a different flavor since it is located in Japan. However I was really impressed with both the cinematic graphics approach for the game, the fresh combat system and the story. The graphics are most of the time amazing. The game sacrifices some modern gaming elements in order to enhance other elements such as draw distance and the usage of particles. It is hands down the game that uses particles best. I was also really impressed with the usage of wind instead of map markers and GPS systems. The HUD is clean and this makes the whole experience really immersive. However the graphics are not perfect, some areas are poorly done compared to other games from this generation (water effects are mediocre, characters don't have lots of animations during cut scenes instead you most of the time get a time lapse where you skip certain actions such as using a boat for instance). None of these were affecting the game in any way. I think the overall decision to sacrifice certain element in favor of others works great for the overall experience. When it comes to the story I didn't really expect to be invested in it and I thought it will be a dull story but I was so wrong. The main story is great and as I progressed through the story I felt more invested with every step. Not only the main story is good but you also have a few allies who have optional side missions. Those were also great both in terms of variety and narrative. Yes, there are some missions that are repetitive, for instance at some point you have to liberate a few villages and the overall mission structure is the same but it didn't feel as a choir. Another great thing was the way the game presents collectibles. First of all it doesn't force you to collect 400 meaningless objects for a stupid trophy. Instead you find all kind of interesting areas in the game that reward you with a cosmetic item or some kind of upgrade. Sometimes you have to complete a mini game and it doesn't feel useless or repetitive. The sound is very well done and the music is spot on but it isn't something groundbreaking but matches the game mood very well. When it comes to the gameplay you have two options: to play as a samurai or to play more as a shinobi (ghost). Both are satisfying but the AI is somewhat dumb and makes the samurai approach more satisfying in my opinion. What I enjoyed is that you don't have levels but you have a skill tree. You can choose how to unlock it based on your play style. You also have a couple of side missions called "mythical tales" that teach you special moves and are also very well done both in terms of story and gameplay. When you fight you can choose between 4 stances and each one is has different moves and is good against a type of opponent. By the time I reached the end of the game I was kinda sad that it ended, that's how good it is. Also at the end you can choose between 2 different endings both of which are meaningful in their own way. I was really impressed of this game and didn't expect it to be this good. For me it is a 9/10, I would really recommend it to everyone.… Expand
  6. pdelguy
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    STOP READING THIS AND GO PLAY THE DAMN GAME!!!

    NOT ENOUGH? OK... This game simply amazing. I honestly believe this is sooo much better than a lot of games that were hyped up so bad and didn't deliver in the end. Well done sucker punch. I can't put it down!! I will never forgive them if they don't release the update version for PS5. I am so depressed that I finished the game    STOP READING THIS AND GO PLAY THE DAMN GAME!!!

    NOT ENOUGH?

    OK...

    This game simply amazing. I honestly believe this is sooo much better than a lot of games that were hyped up so bad and didn't deliver in the end. Well done sucker punch. I can't put it down!!
    I will never forgive them if they don't release the update version for PS5.

    I am so depressed that I finished the game now.
    I had this feeling when I finished God of War too.
    It sets your expectations sooooooo high that it will be a nightmare to pick up the next game and actually enjoy it.    … Expand
  7. Fish_Ninja
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Wow, this was an incredible journey to take.

    Graphics: 10/10 Easily the most beautiful game I've EVER played. Open world design is one the best as well, with its wind mechanic being a revolutionary aspect Story: 9/10 From the mythic tales to the side quests to the main story, this game delivers an emotional ride throughout its campaign. Gameplay: 10/10 Each stance is specific to an    Wow, this was an incredible journey to take.

    Graphics: 10/10 Easily the most beautiful game I've EVER played. Open world design is one the best as well, with its wind mechanic being a revolutionary aspect
    Story: 9/10 From the mythic tales to the side quests to the main story, this game delivers an emotional ride throughout its campaign.
    Gameplay: 10/10 Each stance is specific to an enemy type, add in all the long range options and tricks you get makes the combat a very complex yet wonderfully designed system.....just wish the stealth could've been a bit more consistent, but thats very minor.

    Would 100% recommend, and worthy of a Platinum    … Expand
  8. Countd
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    This is the best game I’ve ever played. I have never gotten so emotionally evolved. The story is amazing. The way it captivates you and wraps you up in it is amazing. All together this is an amazing game.
  9. Nick369
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    I played this game with Japanese dub and English sub.
    And just wow. The acting, characters, side quests, exploration, cinematic, story, gameplay. It is all beautifully executed and the game deserve all the praise it gets.
    I will however give this game a 9/10 since throughout the game I could still see improvements to be made. Better reviewers can specifically points this out better    I played this game with Japanese dub and English sub.
    And just wow. The acting, characters, side quests, exploration, cinematic, story, gameplay. It is all beautifully executed and the game deserve all the praise it gets.

    I will however give this game a 9/10 since throughout the game I could still see improvements to be made. Better reviewers can specifically points this out better than myself. But apart from that, this truly is a wonderful game.

    I love it.    … Expand
  10. TeLeViZoR
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Cool game nice,gameplay,graphics and Japan awesome hrasaaaaaaaaajjdjfjdjdjdjfjfj
  11. hshazard
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    This and the Witcher 3 are my top games for this generation. The story is fantastic, but it's the combat that sets itself apart. Easily the best sword/fighting mechanics ever in a game. With just the right amount of abilities that it never once gets remotely boring. This was a game made for fans of true video games! It's fun, has a great story and fantastic characters and doesn't try toThis and the Witcher 3 are my top games for this generation. The story is fantastic, but it's the combat that sets itself apart. Easily the best sword/fighting mechanics ever in a game. With just the right amount of abilities that it never once gets remotely boring. This was a game made for fans of true video games! It's fun, has a great story and fantastic characters and doesn't try to subvert your expectations with terrible writing. (Looking at you last of us 2)… Expand
  12. Akram19
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Excellent game and great gameplay. had a lot of fun playing it. ................
  13. Thanocles
    Aug 11, 2020
    5
    An absolute blast to play. Suckerpunch has really nailed the learning curve for combat. The story is excellent and the atmosphere created is superb. You can tell alot of love has gone into creating this game.
  14. Jtmr11801
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    Just finished the game, beautiful story, loved the scenery's especially during one on one fights. I think it had the most beautiful backdrops of any game. So much so that I enjoyed the haikus bc of the scenery. That said, alot of repetitive tasks with little reward. I also would've liked all of the one on one fights to be as parry reliant as the the final one.
  15. Focs
    Aug 11, 2020
    5
    Я поставил игре 5 балов потому, что это просто средняя игра без чего-либо нового или выдающегося. Поэтому я рассмотрю только недостатки. Плюсы можете посмотреть у продажных блогеров. Игра очень скучная и монотонная. У вас есть основной квест. И он не как не зависит от стиля вашей игры. Разработчики построили простую сюжетную, линейную игру. К примеру, вы можете быть самураем, у которогоЯ поставил игре 5 балов потому, что это просто средняя игра без чего-либо нового или выдающегося. Поэтому я рассмотрю только недостатки. Плюсы можете посмотреть у продажных блогеров. Игра очень скучная и монотонная. У вас есть основной квест. И он не как не зависит от стиля вашей игры. Разработчики построили простую сюжетную, линейную игру. К примеру, вы можете быть самураем, у которого честь при выше всего. Но сюжет вертел этот ваш отыгрыш и желания. Всю будет точно по сценарию. Или, например вы будете играть за скрытого шиноби. И сражаясь из тени. Это не как не повлияет на сюжет. Ну разве что вы увидите пару воспоминаний. И в 2020 этот подход выглядит очень тупо и скучно. Но это не худшее. Проблемы есть и в кветсах. Все, начиная от побочных заканчивая сюжетными сводиться к убийству монгол. И от этого начинает тошнить уже к середине игры. Они сделаны на столько монотонно и однообразно. Что под час вы просто стараетесь их избежать что бы не затягивать игру. Вы скажете, но квесты то хоть интересные? Нет. Они еще хуже. Они линейны и могут проходиться почти в любом порядке. Из-за этого рушится восприятие. Например, средний квест состоит из 9 миссий. В первой части карты 4 и во второй 3, и 2 в третьей части карты. Допустим в первой вы все проигнорировали начали выполнять во второй карет. И там выполнили все квесты потом вернулись в первую карту и начали с начала выполнять с 1 по 4. И в четвертом задание вы получаете координаты 5 который вы уже выполнили. Бредово звучит да? Но это так. В игре даже открытый мир тупо сделан. Вы можете найти сюжетную крепость, при приближении к которой вас тут же будут убивать 7-8 стрел из неоткуда. То есть, по сути, исследовать лучше уже когда все сюжетные квесты закончены. Тогда у вас не будет возникать вопросы почему из неоткуда в вас летят стрелы. Так же в игре нельзя пропустить не одной сцены. Вы зачистили лагерь монголов. Их тут много. Вам показывают один из трех роликов: «главный герой спит рядом с лошадью, стоит и смотрит на поселение или выжженый монгольский лагерь, показывают природу в конце вас». Это длится где-то минуту. Пропустить нельзя. Вот вам это будет нравиться, когда вы это увидите в 30 раз? И мне нет. А просто надпись что вы подняли уровень у святилища в 10 раз? В одной пробочке вам надо победить 4 абсолютно одинаковых генерала, при этом перед победой вы должны сжечь 4 лагеря. Перед тем как их сжечь их надо зачистить. Причем все это будет проходить по одному сценарию. Который повторялся уже 30 раз до этого. Если вы, конечно, внимательно играете. К сожалению метакритик имеет ограничения и не дает больше расписать про игру.… Expand
  16. Gonoru
    Aug 11, 2020
    8
    Amazing visuals, repetitive missions, overpower chatacter and an easy game even on highest difficulty. Good gameplay but poor or misshandled story.

    Overall, a good game but not worthy to be considered among the greatest
  17. MehdiM027
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    I love this game The details in combat are really good
    Environments are truely beautiful
  18. xxxYounGGodxxx
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Это самая лучшая игра в которую я играл. Она полностью заслуживает высшую оценку.
  19. Zinkee
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    Amazing game with a great story and visuals. The only things keeping below 10 is the camera and the AI, the camera feels like another enemy in the game, while the AI can be the dumbest (even on lethal difficulty), I could assassinate someone and the NPC that is right next to him wouldn't even notice. Overall the best game I've played this year.
  20. duffmanth
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Ghost is hands down one of the best games I've ever played, it's a top 5 PS4 game any day. It's simply a work of art, an absolutely gorgeous game. Tight controls, fast hack n' slash samurai gameplay, mind blowing graphics, great characters and voice acting, a great storyline, and loads of stuff to do both in the main story and side missions. Sucker Punch hit a grand slam with this game, 10/10!
  21. OMGmyFACE
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    That the other swan song titles will have better scores is painful given that people just look at the green number and go with that as their research. Meaning, people will think TLOU is 10 points higher than this and that's simply not the truth of it. Tsushima's not perfect but it's the closest thing you'll find to it this year on the PS4. Some gameplay aspects irked me (finding stuff,That the other swan song titles will have better scores is painful given that people just look at the green number and go with that as their research. Meaning, people will think TLOU is 10 points higher than this and that's simply not the truth of it. Tsushima's not perfect but it's the closest thing you'll find to it this year on the PS4. Some gameplay aspects irked me (finding stuff, following tracks, etc) and that's basically it for my negatives. I watched Seven Samurai again because of the hype this game had me feeling the whole time. It's a Sucker Punch game, through and through - if you liked inFamous: Festival of Blood and bought a Sly Cooper beanie once, you'll know if you already like Ghost of Tsushima so I'm biased in that I've always enjoyed all the good stuff these guys make. Watch a letsplay from Act I and if it looks cool to you, just straight up buy it.… Expand
  22. bizahmed
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Oyun tamamen güzel olmuş, küçük hataları olmasına rağmen oyunun güzelliği bunları örtmüş. Zengin dövüş teknikleri ve bol görevleri ile oyuna kendinizi kaptırabilirsiniz! TLOU2 karşısında GOTY alabilir mi emin değilim ama kesinlikle GOTY hak eden bir oyun!
  23. Yoshinori
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    I was both and raised in Tokyo, I'm a native Japanese.
    My knowledge of Japanese history, culture and around Samurai are poor, but I have PhD in medicine instead.
    In my eyes, this game have no feeling of strangeness at all. Not only that, this game reminded me deep Japanese culture I forgot, and touched my heart strongly. I greatly appreciate staff of Sucker Punch Productions. I    I was both and raised in Tokyo, I'm a native Japanese.
    My knowledge of Japanese history, culture and around Samurai are poor, but I have PhD in medicine instead.

    In my eyes, this game have no feeling of strangeness at all. Not only that, this game reminded me deep Japanese culture I forgot, and touched my heart strongly.

    I greatly appreciate staff of Sucker Punch Productions. I highly respect theire effort.    … Expand
  24. Juhiz
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    Like TLOU Part II, This is game is mature exploration into hate, revenge and conflict between tradition and honour in changing times. It feels like a storydriven linear game, even when you have spent hours skipping main quest and exploring the island on Tsushima, because the writing and stories are so good.
    Another Sony win for this Summer. A masterpiece and a great experience.Highly recommended
  25. GabriMH19
    Aug 11, 2020
    7
    Ghost Of Tsushima es uno de esos juegos que me provocan opiniones y razonamientos encontrados. Por una parte destaca mucho en un gran apartado gráfico que acompaña a una detallada y estudiada ambientación. A su vez el combate que es en mi opinión uno de los grandes protagonistas del juego destaca por su fluidez, dinamismo y detalle que en la mayor parte de las ocasiones te hace realmenteGhost Of Tsushima es uno de esos juegos que me provocan opiniones y razonamientos encontrados. Por una parte destaca mucho en un gran apartado gráfico que acompaña a una detallada y estudiada ambientación. A su vez el combate que es en mi opinión uno de los grandes protagonistas del juego destaca por su fluidez, dinamismo y detalle que en la mayor parte de las ocasiones te hace realmente sentir que esta en una película clásica de sumarais. Pero a la par de estos grandes detalles que ayudan a disfrutar del juego. Ghost Of Tsushima peca en muchos aspectos de fijarse en mucho clichés de juegos de mundo abierto. Se nota mucho que una gran parte del contenido es un puro relleno convencional y sin sentido ninguno. Esto a su vez perjudica en gran parte al juego que en vez de asentarse y definir mas otros aspectos del juego que tenían mas sentido y mas intenciones. Intentan rellenar y alargar el juego para intentar auto justificarse como Triple A. La historia sin estar del todo mal en general tiene una linea argumental muy decadente que en la mayor parte de su trama se vuelve aburrida debido principalmente a que la mayor parte de la misiones a realizar son muy repetitivas. Los personajes que ambientan la historia son interesantes en ciertos momentos. Dan mas protagonismo a personajes mas lineales y menos interesantes que a otros personajes mas complejos y con un narrativa mas atractiva. Una de las ideas menos pulidas y con menos sentido del juego es la implementación del sigilo. Este en la mayor parte de las ocasiones peca de tosco, contando a su vez con unas mínimas y poco pulidas animaciones. Ademas la dificultad del juego esta poco trabajada dejando una mínima inteligencia artificial de los enemigos que aunque estés jugando en la máxima dificultad provoca momentos ridículos y poco desafiantes. Creo sinceramente que el resultado final de Ghost Of Tsushima no es la idea principal del juego. Por el exceso abusivo de añadir contenido el juego se ha visto perjudicado en muchos aspectos. Creo que tenían que haber pulido mas los pilares principales del juego y haber dejado de añadir contenido inútil. Pero pese a esto es un buen juego totalmente disfrutable. Pero como ya dice el dicho. El que mucho abarca poco aprieta. Mi nota real es de 7.5.… Expand
  26. Oriath
    Aug 11, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Extremely disappointed. Repetitive animation sequences, a predictable storyline, and a blank main character severely detract from this game. The vistas and landscape were beautiful, but the minuses severely detracted from the game for me. The creators tried to ape the feel of Kurosawa without understanding the spirit that made his movies great. Additionally the creators Wade into a battle of ahistorical Japanese nationalism without understanding the greater context. A shallow, albeit beautiful, game that does not possess the depth it thinks it does.… Expand
  27. Gagore
    Aug 11, 2020
    7
    Muy repetitivo, no esta mal, pero con el paso de las horas te das cuenta que siempre es lo mismo
  28. Zarmorox
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Samurai! Its a very enjoyable game with good combat system. People actually die as they should in this game. We should see more of this kind of combat gameplay!
  29. Ghostly_
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game of the year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best combat and story and best looking game… Expand
  30. Hanoria
    Aug 10, 2020
    5
    Really feels playing assassins creed or farcry
    Nothing new just clear the map The good thing in the game the combat.
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Awards & Rankings

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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
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.
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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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