Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. Od3rlux
    Jul 29, 2020
    0
    Is only art and i get bored easily,it seems very good extetic but in the play it turns boring the mechanics are ok but if you go 20 hours straight you will begin to feel sleepy and bored
  2. renohata
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Outstanding game.

    Beautiful graphics, extremely fast load times, amazing gameplay and great history. Sony really saved the best for last.
  3. Venimal
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    I'm giving this game a 10 because I can't stop playing it. I am having so much fun with it, and I can't wait to try it again at higher difficulties. I'll break it down, 'Barney style' (anyone get that reference? no? okay.) Story is pretty good, side missions actually have made me feel feelings and I like the characters. Stealth is the weak sauce here, if I'm honest. Honestly, if you playedI'm giving this game a 10 because I can't stop playing it. I am having so much fun with it, and I can't wait to try it again at higher difficulties. I'll break it down, 'Barney style' (anyone get that reference? no? okay.) Story is pretty good, side missions actually have made me feel feelings and I like the characters. Stealth is the weak sauce here, if I'm honest. Honestly, if you played Tenchu Stealth Assassins, it really is a lot like that (which is not a bad thing). Exploring is freaking awesome! and with that photo mode is something I always laughed at as a feature until now. Combat is excellent. Honestly, it is what I wanted the original assassins creed to be. Swordplay is so good, I often don't want to be stealthy because I'd rather face off with the entire camp to show how much of an amazing swordsman I am. However, the star of the show is the fact that you feel like a Samurai playing this game. You want to explore, you want to help the locals, you want to rid of the land of the invaders and you want to get better at playing the game.

    Overall well designed, well thought out, and also FUN! Thank you SuckerPunch! I love this game! If you read this, please know... DLC will be bought if made :-D

    Ultimately, the game is so fun, and so well done, that it deserves a 10. Sucker Punch... DLC please :-D    … Expand
  4. RabbCT
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    30 hours in and it's easily the best open world game I"ve ever played. Big enough world to get lost in for hours, but not big enough that it's bare and only has repetitive, grindy locations littering the entire map (Assassin's Creed....) The game has great, smooth gameplay and a very easy to learn combat system that's fun through the entire playthrough. As you progress you learn more and30 hours in and it's easily the best open world game I"ve ever played. Big enough world to get lost in for hours, but not big enough that it's bare and only has repetitive, grindy locations littering the entire map (Assassin's Creed....) The game has great, smooth gameplay and a very easy to learn combat system that's fun through the entire playthrough. As you progress you learn more and more skills and techniques that add more options to how you play, and while sounding very simple, it keeps it paced well enough that you're constantly earning rewards, as opposed to buying boosters for quicker progression... This game is very easily one of the best games to launch this generation, and worth every penny of my $65 I spent on it.… Expand
  5. thoath
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    Very good open world game.

    Positives:
    - The most beautiful open world map ever made.
    - Good history
    - Fateful to japonease history
    - Great combat system
    - Amazing graphics
    - Impeccable sound

    Negatives:
    - Needed more attention to details like Jim walking into stairs
    - Little execution variations
    - Only right arm is cut off
    - Water is very bad
  6. eOhmz
    Jul 29, 2020
    8
    I just started Act 3. The game is very enjoyable but it has its issues. I love the different fighting stances depending on who you’re facing. The story is not great; it’s ok. Overall, it’s a solid 8/10 for me.
  7. Tommycbs
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    After playing 20 hours I’m still not done! This game keeps amazing me the more I play it. The most authentic samurai game to date and a must play for all gamers !
  8. DarkEyes
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    No problems at all, if only there was a lock on system I'd be willing to give this 10
  9. rfd8401
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    What an absolute **** masterpiece of a game, I’m like 20 hours in and I’m only in act one! This game is so much **** fun, I’ve never poured this much time in a game and it’s side quests just because it’s fun and because the side quests are actually fun to do and give you cool **** serious GOTY contender
  10. rsanchis
    Jul 29, 2020
    3
    Very, very disappointed. Game looks great but it has loads of filler and the story and writing is poor imo. Combat is very easy and gets old quickly. Camera angle is very clunky. Game feels very dated, if it came out 5 years ago I think it would have been received much better.
  11. PranavAanand
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    An extraordinary game created by Sucker Punch. There is something about this game's world that makes me get lost into and this is coming from someone who doesn't like exploring and grinding.The game has a good and a simple story with very good characters. The combat system is brilliantly designed and gives you enough freedom to use it. Lastly this game has one of the best soundtracks.An extraordinary game created by Sucker Punch. There is something about this game's world that makes me get lost into and this is coming from someone who doesn't like exploring and grinding.The game has a good and a simple story with very good characters. The combat system is brilliantly designed and gives you enough freedom to use it. Lastly this game has one of the best soundtracks. Overall an amazing experience, must buy!… Expand
  12. Trontium
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    A stunning work of art with emotionally charged performances from the cast and immaculate combat, plus a gorgeous score to boot. Artistic license has been taken, but it makes for a cinematic experience unlike any other game I've played.

    Added to that there is the hugely generous customization options so you can personalise your time with the game beautifully. A worthy cap of the Ps4 era.
  13. yourherojames
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    An action-packed game that blends every modern day open-world element together so well and will leave you craving any future sequel.
  14. Raitonnosasuke
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima é um jogo com incrível respeito a cultura Japonesa e imensa qualidade em seu combate. Seu mundo aberto realmente te premia ao explorar. Sidequests muito bem construídas e uma grande variedade de habilidades armaduras e skins para sua katana. Possui alguns problemas de física e textura. Tocando no assunto visual o jogo possui um visual incrível tanto gráfico, quantoGhost of Tsushima é um jogo com incrível respeito a cultura Japonesa e imensa qualidade em seu combate. Seu mundo aberto realmente te premia ao explorar. Sidequests muito bem construídas e uma grande variedade de habilidades armaduras e skins para sua katana. Possui alguns problemas de física e textura. Tocando no assunto visual o jogo possui um visual incrível tanto gráfico, quanto artístico.… Expand
  15. Lord_SaGA
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    El juego es exelente, la historia es sencilla pero embolvente. Ya necesitabamos un juego con esta tematica y poco ecplorada en los videojuegos es increible. Esperemos sigan explorando esta tematiga y no arruinarla con toques fantasticos inecesarios.
  16. LorDSian
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If it wasn't for the lowsy fight response it would be a 10. I do feel that the patch would have to give us a lock on system instead of dumbing down the ai. Also the final battle at the ship is trash now because dumb AI will wait for you to make a move on the part of the plot and story, I did related, enjoyed and even went through the pain of some npc's. I am waiting for anything that this game want to bring, DLC, GOT2, As long as they forget progressive bs and stick to games… Expand
  17. Serialsid
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    I'm about 30 hours in so think it's time to write a review. Game world is beautiful, really feels alive. Combat is some of the best I've ever played. I love having to change stance depending on the opponent, which is great fun when you're surrounded by many different types. The story so far has been enjoyable, but it's the side missions and characters that I've enjoyed the most. MyI'm about 30 hours in so think it's time to write a review. Game world is beautiful, really feels alive. Combat is some of the best I've ever played. I love having to change stance depending on the opponent, which is great fun when you're surrounded by many different types. The story so far has been enjoyable, but it's the side missions and characters that I've enjoyed the most. My favourite game of the year, just really great fun .… Expand
  18. LivncA_Dis3
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    An absolutely gorgeous game,
    cleaned 1st map before ending act 1,
    I don't use fast travel coz the game is just way too gorgeous,
    broken stealth and funny enemy A.I aside,
    the game is just absolute fun and GRAPHICALLY (looking at u halo) outstanding!
  19. tabrex
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    In my opinion this is a GOTY period!
    Excelent story, excellent gameplay mechanics and extremely beautiful views in the entire map!
    Congrats for all the people related to its construction... really amazing!!!
  20. Darkbozo
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing story and background. The world is very well-built and fun to play. Some games are very concerned about give you a good experience en engines that simulates reality, but forgets the fun. In GOT you feel inside the game, and it improves the immersion if you use headphones with 3D audio. The nature sound, how you guide Jin with the nature, based on the wind and birds, and foxes. TheAmazing story and background. The world is very well-built and fun to play. Some games are very concerned about give you a good experience en engines that simulates reality, but forgets the fun. In GOT you feel inside the game, and it improves the immersion if you use headphones with 3D audio. The nature sound, how you guide Jin with the nature, based on the wind and birds, and foxes. The battle is fun, something I didn't see since Shadow of Mordor. The Stealth is pretty fair, it works! Jin is a samurai who is learning to be shadow assassin, no one teaches him how to do it, so he has its limitations. It makes sense to me. The characters are deep, and you care about them. Amazing game. 10/10.… Expand
  21. Kinzo_boy
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    The story is 9 the game play is 9 the looking is 9



    Everyone is very a very good writer and is very helpful for all of us in the past and for the most liked video and the most popular and most important things to do is with
  22. ElCapitan7
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing gameplay , beautiful enviroment .. I spend almost 2 hours just for photo mode with mny option , and i really love the ending of this game !
  23. Iamtheknight03
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This game made me feel how was it like to be a samurai more or less, the gameplay is not that punishing, but can make you pay if you lose your focus, i can say the story was amazing specially those of Jin's allies.
  24. N4m3St4t3
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    I love this game. Worth every penny. I don't even use the fast travel feature because its so fun to just roll around which isn't something I can say about any other game. Definite must play.
  25. DesiHitman
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    10 out 10, an absolute masterpiece. Sucker punch has nailed every aspect of this game, the story, the satisfying gameplay and the jaw dropping visuals. I am disgusted by the Last of Us 2 butthurt fanboys ranking this 0. It shows how immature and pathetic they are.
  26. BigBossk
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Not sure why this game has an 83 its pretty close to a perfect score in my opinion. Thrilling swordplay of sekiro and great map exploration of witcher 3 without all the clutter of the hud. Everyone is free to their opinions but you probably shouldn't hangout with people who don't like this game.
  27. BeardedDuderino
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    Visuals-
    The visual aspects to this game are mind-blowing to say the least. Just from taking a few minutes to tread through the Silver Grass fields or walk through the Golden Forest and stumble upon the Golden Temple and you can see what I mean. Colors pop in these environments beautifully like with what you see in very few titles (Horizon, God of War, or even Red Dead Redemption 2). The    Visuals-
    The visual aspects to this game are mind-blowing to say the least. Just from taking a few minutes to tread through the Silver Grass fields or walk through the Golden Forest and stumble upon the Golden Temple and you can see what I mean. Colors pop in these environments beautifully like with what you see in very few titles (Horizon, God of War, or even Red Dead Redemption 2). The environment moves and reacts with not just the wind but with your every movement, making every action and reaction between character and environment feel fluid and realistic. Character design and animation is near flawless, focusing on authenticity, which titles like Sekiro or the Nioh games took liberties with. Even lighting plays a key role, adding a sense of cinematic quality to your gameplay.

    Audio-
    With multiple audio modes to choose from for different set ups, there's no wrong way to listen to the world and music in this game (my personal favorite is the 3D Headphones mode since it helps with enemy location, off screen, in combat). The wind blowing through the tall grass and trees. The sound of leaves flying through the air. Birds chirping. Battles in the distance and even the cries of a villager at an occupied settlement on the other side of the hill. All of these sounds I mentioned are expertly overlayed with this game and when mixed with the game soundtrack or with your character's flute, it sets the tone I haven't felt with almost every game, with few exceptions.

    Gameplay-
    Fast, strategic, and brutal, the combat is well developed and diverse. With varying enemies, tools, and options at honorable or dishonorable combat, the choice is yours to make on how to get rid of the invading Mongol forces. However, combat isn't the only important thing to the gameplay, as the traversal of the island and gathering of needed supplies adds a rich layer of activities to do on top of rescuing villagers. Write a haiku, rest in a hot spring, honor a shrine, listen to a musician's tale or even gather flowers to make dyes for color customization, there is much for you to do in this game.

    UI-
    No compass? No waypoint? No problem. With the guiding winds mechanic, you can call upon the wind the point you in the direction of your destination. This adds to the depth of immersion, allowing you to discover the world your own way and not on a predestined path given for you to blindly follow. Not only that, but foxes and even songbirds can lead you to new locations, which only makes the game feel even more alive. With that said, I have had funky camera moments in tight spaces, during combat and the fighting can be a little off with the lack of a lock-on system so there are some things Sucker Punch can work on in an update or two.
    Story-
    The strength in the story, surprisingly comes from the development of the world as well as the antagonist and side characters, despite how simple yet well rounded the main character is. The antagonist and protagonist in this game makes a perfect villain/hero clash and it helps with the future development and familiar internal conflict of the main character.

    Overall-
    Ghost of Tsushima is a fresh step in a familiar direction, emphasizing that you don't need to focus on just one thing to make a game amazing. With the exception of the camera and the less than perfect combat moments that I'm sure will be fixed with an update or two, this game is a great example on how to start the transition to the next generation of gaming. 8.9-9/10 is my final verdict and I can't wait to see what Sucker Punch does next!    … Expand
  28. Ififindcheap
    Jul 29, 2020
    0
    last boss os cheap and cheesy none of the parry prompts work fix it scorw will be better
  29. plue911
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    A perfect game to end the era of the PS4, the game is one of those games where it just makes you wanna keep coming back to play it, the graphics is beautiful the story is great and the cast is all likable.They got open world traverse down to a T everything you do feels impactful from saving random people from bandits and mongols to following foxes and birds to random stuff everything feelsA perfect game to end the era of the PS4, the game is one of those games where it just makes you wanna keep coming back to play it, the graphics is beautiful the story is great and the cast is all likable.They got open world traverse down to a T everything you do feels impactful from saving random people from bandits and mongols to following foxes and birds to random stuff everything feels like it matters, something i had an issue with vs RD2 the world was so big in RD2 yes but their wasn't much to do and 75% of the stuff you do in RD2 didn't feel like it impacted much and saving the same old lady over and over again and giving the same dialogue got tiring don't get me wrong i love RD2 but it was mainly for the story.

    Dare I say this is Game of the Year worthy? if Cyberpunk 2077 doesn't take GOTY this year then its hands down going to be Ghost of Tsushima its just that good.    … Expand
  30. Undead_Gamer
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    I think this is a well-paced well-written story with one of the most fascinating cinematic boss fights. The buildings, scenery is really immersive and beautiful.
    The skill tree is well done with various stances and fighting styles. You can be a full on Samurai or ninja, depending upon your skill tree.
    Slashing enemies in the face of overwhelming odds is certainly a great feeling. Truly,    I think this is a well-paced well-written story with one of the most fascinating cinematic boss fights. The buildings, scenery is really immersive and beautiful.
    The skill tree is well done with various stances and fighting styles. You can be a full on Samurai or ninja, depending upon your skill tree.
    Slashing enemies in the face of overwhelming odds is certainly a great feeling.
    Truly, one of the most beautiful games with an engaging story.

    P.S. It will take a lot of time to progress, don't worry take it slowly, savor the moments, that's how it's meant to be played.    … 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
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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