Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. Shogunboxe
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    Muy buen juego, gran ambientación con excelentes graficos, muy buena jugabilidad y un buen trabajo con el doblaje. Recomendado.
  2. dudukin
    Aug 16, 2022
    4
    Ghost of Tsushima is an annoying and boring game with a good combat. Also the unskippable cutscenes are a nightmare.
  3. Ksawyer
    Feb 4, 2021
    9
    Only thing keeping this from 10 is that the navigation system isn’t the best. That being said, load times and fast travel are implemented so quick and smooth. Also amazing art work through the entire game.
  4. Brashidy
    Feb 22, 2021
    9
    TLDR: This game is incredibly aware of itself. It knows what it is, what story it's trying to tell, what vibe it's trying to establish, and it executes those things fantastically.

    When I heard of Ghost of Tsushima, I wasn't really interested that much. Then I heard it was made by Suckerpunch and that pricked my ears up a bit. I loved the Infamous games, but this one seemed a bit    TLDR: This game is incredibly aware of itself. It knows what it is, what story it's trying to tell, what vibe it's trying to establish, and it executes those things fantastically.

    When I heard of Ghost of Tsushima, I wasn't really interested that much. Then I heard it was made by Suckerpunch and that pricked my ears up a bit. I loved the Infamous games, but this one seemed a bit different. Then I got this game as an unexpected present for my birthday and I'm incredibly happy that I did.

    After finishing it, I'm left with many enjoyable memories. To be honest, when I first started playing it, I was a little underwhelmed. I wasn't hooked immediately and I felt a few graphical decisions and things such as map layout were clunky. They also played sound through the PS4 controller, which sounded pretty bad. But these were very short term downsides.

    The more I played Ghost, the more I liked it. The world, gameplay and story really built on itself the deeper into the game I got.

    GAMEPLAY:
    The shining star of the game. You really feel like a samurai on an epic quest. A well measured drip-feed of new mechanics keep the game fresh and right when a mechanic is starting to feel old or overused, the game moves on or the mechanic is renewed in some way.

    PERFORMANCE:
    Never had any issues with lag, crashes or anything of that sort. I have no memory of load screens going too long or anything. Performance was great.

    STORY:
    Both the main story and the side quests were well told through the characters which are kept elegant. You're not swamped with 10 million unique characters you can't remember and ever quest feels a bit personal to the character too.

    GRAPHICS:
    Again, Suckerpunch knew what this game was and built it accordingly. The aesthetic of the game brings out great beauty while hiding some poor graphics. You don't get high-res zoom ups of peoples faces every single cutscene like some games try for, but this game doesn't need it. The world of Tsushima is beautiful and feels diverse and vibrant.

    CONCLUSION:
    Sucker punch of honed their skills since the Infamous games. Ghost of Tushima, while not perfect, really reaches for perfection and gets very close. Every time I put down to controller for the day after playing Ghost, I just wanted to sit by a river and write Haiku.    … Expand
  5. Kostas_Spirou
    May 22, 2023
    7
    Ghost of Tsushima manages to capture the setting of feudal Japan and the Samurai perfectly, making it one of the most gorgeous looking games to date, but what could go wrong?

    Well unfortunately, the Open World is just a very beautiful wallpaper, there's no risk or depth here, it's the same old formula that gets tedious after a while. To be frank, there's a big variety of tools when    Ghost of Tsushima manages to capture the setting of feudal Japan and the Samurai perfectly, making it one of the most gorgeous looking games to date, but what could go wrong?

    Well unfortunately, the Open World is just a very beautiful wallpaper, there's no risk or depth here, it's the same old formula that gets tedious after a while.

    To be frank, there's a big variety of tools when it comes to combat, and the feeling of the Katana is excellent, smooth animations and many abilities to unlock, it's a very enjoyable experience despite the repetitive and shallow quest design, which is by far the biggest problem of the game.

    As for the story, it's pretty simple, predictable and very forgettable, the pacing is all over the place and most characters are uninteresting, but there are some pretty great emotional scenes that are very well done.

    In the end I was left a little bit disappointed, because honestly, I couldn't get attached to this game, but I really had fun playing it, that being said, it's a solid experience overall.

    Final Rating: "Good" ~ 7/10.    … Expand
  6. Towell
    Mar 14, 2022
    3
    The characters are so dull. The story is so generic. The quest are so boring and repetitive. An ok combat system. Beautiful graphics and sceneries, amazing looks on costume customization but the story is just so plain and boring. So many quest that adds so little to the plain story. Chasing foxes and birds , these are just chores, boring chores. So many things you need to do, yet so littleThe characters are so dull. The story is so generic. The quest are so boring and repetitive. An ok combat system. Beautiful graphics and sceneries, amazing looks on costume customization but the story is just so plain and boring. So many quest that adds so little to the plain story. Chasing foxes and birds , these are just chores, boring chores. So many things you need to do, yet so little accomplishment for the players. The stealth sucks, better play Tenchu 2 or vagrant story in ps1 than this.… Expand
  7. RIVERPLATE14
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    This game is great, I really have to give it a 10 because I don't see any flaws so far.
    Incredible graphics as well as the gameplay. All glorious.
  8. Maridok
    Aug 17, 2022
    0
    Mix of Far Cry and Witcher 3.
    Nice setting but other things are exactly the same as other games. ****
  9. Gax_nzen88
    Sep 26, 2022
    10
    This is one of the greatest games of all time. The characters are great and the journey Jin goes through to become the Ghost is incredible.

    A basic yet captivating story with an emotional conclusion, a great oriental environment and soundtrack. And the game play is just perfect. It flows so smoothly!!!

    A must play for any gamer.
  10. nikh
    Jul 18, 2020
    7
    The weakest ps exclusive of this generation but sony fanboys will give it a 10 cause sony exclusive
  11. Amunozrocha
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece, cool story, nice fighting system, gameplay, photomode Is OP, nice japanese voices. Man the detail of katanas and armours, it Is a true spiritual sucesor for tenchu.
  12. jaredclynn
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    25 hours in and this is my game of the year for sure. The story and characters are memorable, the exploration is by far the best of this generation (has an amazing wind feature that keeps the HUD minimal in a logical way), and the combat!!! Oh dear the combat. It keeps you coming back and continues to be interesting the further I get. I'm a huge Souls fan but don't worry this isn't like25 hours in and this is my game of the year for sure. The story and characters are memorable, the exploration is by far the best of this generation (has an amazing wind feature that keeps the HUD minimal in a logical way), and the combat!!! Oh dear the combat. It keeps you coming back and continues to be interesting the further I get. I'm a huge Souls fan but don't worry this isn't like that! While the elements are similar such as parry timing, the stances and tools make it easy to pick up and easy to get relatively good at. A negative is the camera. Sometimes it won't track well and especially when transitioning into buildings/tents. I do think the game could have used a lock-on feature as well to help with combat camera in these situations. This is really what Assassin's Creed should aspire to be like.… Expand
  13. mohammas
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This game is intersting and nice game play very good story this game my best game in 2020
  14. Avadon
    Jul 18, 2020
    7
    Every aspect of this game is both good and bad. Graphics are great outdoors, but mediocre indoors, and the lip synching is terrible. The music is serviceable but ultimately forgettable. The combat system at first glance is loaded with enough depth and complexity to make it enjoyable, but it falls apart when you are surrounded by enemies (which happens 90% of the time). Because of theEvery aspect of this game is both good and bad. Graphics are great outdoors, but mediocre indoors, and the lip synching is terrible. The music is serviceable but ultimately forgettable. The combat system at first glance is loaded with enough depth and complexity to make it enjoyable, but it falls apart when you are surrounded by enemies (which happens 90% of the time). Because of the highly zoomed in camera and the atrocious FOV, enemies constantly move off camera and hit you blindly, and trying to keep them all on screen is very fiddly and frustrating. Stealth is the absolute bare minimum, there is no depth to it, and you are being chastised for using it even though it's a core part of mission design. The writing is serviceable, it moves things along, but it's never spectacular. Exploration rewards you with some collectables and nice vistas, but the world is empty. There are no environmental stories being told. You can't tell your friend "I was exploring the world in GoT yesterday, and I found those super cool things". There are no cool things, only supplies and iron and bamboo sticks. Overall, I certainly expected more from such a game in 2020. When its good elements are on display, Ghost of Tsushima is phenomenal, but it also seems to be somewhat stuck in the past.… Expand
  15. jackinvestor
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Very beautiful game-world.
    God combat
    Good story

    When a game make me what to continue and play more, then it does a lot right.
  16. Nickaaron88
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Way Better than the Last of us 2. This game deserves game of the year because of how well the combat system is. Its fun, challenging and the upgrade system is truly rewarding. Its story is really good and I honestly think this game is worth the 65 dollars I paid. WIsh I could say that about the last of us 2 but I can not. This game is has it all. It feels like Assassins creed 2 onWay Better than the Last of us 2. This game deserves game of the year because of how well the combat system is. Its fun, challenging and the upgrade system is truly rewarding. Its story is really good and I honestly think this game is worth the 65 dollars I paid. WIsh I could say that about the last of us 2 but I can not. This game is has it all. It feels like Assassins creed 2 on steroids. And I love the ezio trilogy so for a direct comparison is hard to come by. It deserves a 10/10. Amazing game sucker punch knocked this one out of the park.… Expand
  17. xKikiRaptorX
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    The graphics are amazing! The combat system is spectacular! The characters and story are excellent! And the atmosphere is perfect! All my appreciation to the Sony and playstation and Sucker Punch Productions teams! Congratulations on this masterpiece! I wouldn’t be surprised if it was a game of the year! :D
  18. NovemberJin
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The best game of ps4 for me.
    japan samurai with the great music.
    i love this game , it remind me what i memory when child.
    for me:
    graphic - 10/10
    Background music - 9/10
    Action - 10/10
    game style and japan element - 10/10

    total for me: 9.8/10
    thank you suck punch.

    Where is the next great samurai/ninja game?
  19. MichaelJordan23
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    A very mediocre game. The combat is extremely generic and maybe even worse than that. The combat and mechanics overall are just very bland. The story is fairly decent though. I’d give it a 6, maybe a 7 for the story. I’m just very disappointed overall with this game.
  20. Steyraus
    Jul 19, 2020
    4
    Like most recent game that are PlayStation exclusives Ghost is gorgeous but very self indulgent .. With most of your time being spent walking, traveling or resource gathering to make sure the player spend plenty of time looking at the graphics.. The story us dry and none of the characters are even interesting let alone likable. I dreaded every misson with the ugly yoda looking female sideLike most recent game that are PlayStation exclusives Ghost is gorgeous but very self indulgent .. With most of your time being spent walking, traveling or resource gathering to make sure the player spend plenty of time looking at the graphics.. The story us dry and none of the characters are even interesting let alone likable. I dreaded every misson with the ugly yoda looking female side kick and the political pandering that would acompany them. This Japanede island is apparently full of woman warriors that far surpass the men.. OK!!!! yer the pandering and super wahmen stuff is strong with modern plastation.
    This is an ubisoft clone ( modern pretty long winded ,grind heavy) its repetative, slow and boring, doing the same few things over and over. Actualy Game play is spread thin and most of your time is spent holding the left stick foward a clicking to pick up something ocasionally.. Like all PS ecclusives it is heavily story based and the story was a generic , dull history lesson. Hated the character, which is a these with modern PS games.    … Expand
  21. Dryloch
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Great job Sucker Punch! I am having so much fun running around and completing every quest.
  22. Duex
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    Jogo muito bom como qualquer outro de outra desenvolvedora !!! Sem essa de estimar game normal !!!Jogo muito bom como qualquer outro de outra desenvolvedora !!! Sem essa de estimar game normal !!!
  23. mxle222
    Jul 18, 2020
    7
    it’s a really beautiful game that’s visually stunning but overall just an ok game. The story isnt anything special and just generic. Jin’s character is almost bone dry of a personality. The bugs and frame rate drops are a bit frustrating at times. The only quests I found to be compelling were Lady Masaka. The combat is good and satisfying, no complaints there. The game crafted the combatit’s a really beautiful game that’s visually stunning but overall just an ok game. The story isnt anything special and just generic. Jin’s character is almost bone dry of a personality. The bugs and frame rate drops are a bit frustrating at times. The only quests I found to be compelling were Lady Masaka. The combat is good and satisfying, no complaints there. The game crafted the combat system well. Overall, i’d still recommend this game to the average player but don’t expect the game to be groundbreaking.… Expand
  24. great_laziness
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    Я, как Главный редактор самого популярного ресурса, недоволен количеством чемоданов от Sony после The Last of Us: Part II и не могу оценить труды больше 5 баллов. Это не игра Sony, до фильмов Marvel ей далеко, лесбиянок хотелось бы побольше и сильных геев не хватает. 4К и HDR - это хорошо. Но, простите, кто не любит деньги?

    Вообще молодцы, забывать, что 5 баллов, тоже не плохая оценка!    Я, как Главный редактор самого популярного ресурса, недоволен количеством чемоданов от Sony после The Last of Us: Part II и не могу оценить труды больше 5 баллов. Это не игра Sony, до фильмов Marvel ей далеко, лесбиянок хотелось бы побольше и сильных геев не хватает. 4К и HDR - это хорошо. Но, простите, кто не любит деньги?

    Вообще молодцы, забывать, что 5 баллов, тоже не плохая оценка!
  25. Sasha_Verezhak
    Jul 21, 2020
    7
    Assassin's creed: Japan, не кажется ли сама механика этой игры слишком банальной, не очень интересный геймплей, ожидал чего-то большое, возможно из-за этого и такой бал, фанаты извините, но я не вижу в этом игру, которая заслуживает подобных оценок.Assassin's creed: Japan, не кажется ли сама механика этой игры слишком банальной, не очень интересный геймплей, ожидал чего-то большое, возможно из-за этого и такой бал, фанаты извините, но я не вижу в этом игру, которая заслуживает подобных оценок.
  26. denizarslan105
    Mar 18, 2021
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is by far the best game I have ever played in 2020 because of the satisfying combat and the incredible views that you will see in the game. I think Sucker Punch made an excellent game after the Infamous second son. The only Bad thing about this game is just sometimes game repeat itself but I didn't felt like that much but overall this game is enjoyable.
  27. GuardiRock
    Jul 18, 2020
    6
    Técnicamente es muy bonito, pero las misiones son repetitivas y en ocasiones aburridas. Me quedo con Sekiro, que me parece mucho mejor.
  28. JasonParker_ykt
    Oct 15, 2020
    0
    унылая дрочильная в открытом мире со слабым сюжетом
  29. Urizen212
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    In spite of this garbage website's best attempts, LOU2 will be remembered as trash, while this game is potentially GOTY material, an absolute delight to play, and the Samurai simulator we have all been waiting for in the West.
  30. Fahir
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Good!! At least Ghost of Tsushima didn't disappoint me. The last of us 2 turned out to be disgusting.
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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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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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