Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. sophia999
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    the ultimate samurai fantasy....was a blast to play from start to finish. waiting for sucker punch to add new game plus
  2. Bigmaj
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Best ps4 game by far waw so sic Gameplay 10
    Grafizm 10
    Da 10 Buy it no brainer
  3. Turzaum
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Algumas melhorias de jogabilidade seriam necessárias, mas nada que atrapalhe a experiência.
  4. Hannamio
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    O game é magnífico, perfeito e mágico. Tsushima mostra as maravilhas, e o lado obscuro dos samurais. O melhor game do PS4. Nota 1000
  5. S4D
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    THE GHOST OF TSUSHIMA REVIEW: Twelve Hours into Open World Exploration

    The Ghost of Tsushima is the samurai game that Assassins’ Creed could never be because the Samurai Code, as explained early on in the game, is about showing respect to your enemy even as he bleeds at your feet begging for mercy. Thus, the shadows will remain your tactic until you upgrade your armor, gear and    THE GHOST OF TSUSHIMA REVIEW: Twelve Hours into Open World Exploration

    The Ghost of Tsushima is the samurai game that Assassins’ Creed could never be because the Samurai Code, as explained early on in the game, is about showing respect to your enemy even as he bleeds at your feet begging for mercy. Thus, the shadows will remain your tactic until you upgrade your armor, gear and technique so that you are taking on more challengers in standoffs and then combat. Perhaps this is why the stealth AI needs a patch to get up to speed.

    Sucker Punch does not delay with the gorgeous visuals and the opening scene becomes one of the most beautiful I have ever played as the beaches of Komoda are lit up with Mongol firebombs. The nature of the adversaries are also immediately set in the opening scene when Khotun Khan (relations to Genghis Khan) informs that his men have been infiltrating Tsushima while the Samurai have merely concentrated on the battle. This is an accurate allusion to the genuine tactics of the Mongols in the thirteenth century when they had sent emissaries to Japan prior to invasion.

    The open-world is available following an opening screen and score that gave me goosebumps; it is easily the most beautiful open world that I have ever played. There is a clear tradeoff between realistic graphics and beauty and Sucker Punch has used it to produce an ethereal game with scenes that deserve to be printed and laminated as art. The details in individual blades of grass, stars, leaves and ripples in the water kept me simply riding or playing the bamboo flute for a good two hours. This requires a special mention of my Dapple Horse, Kage, who enjoys the flute and will nod and step his hoofs to the melody.

    The protagonist is the young samurai Jin Sakai, the last surviving member of the Sakai clan. He is the trained stoic samurai and is hesitant to shift from his code and this could be his defining personality, but Jin is revealed in his interactions with NPCs and introspections to be clever, brave and humble. There are also moments of levity and sarcasm that tie his personality neatly and Sucker Punch has created a believable protagonist with the foresight and intelligence to organise a resistance against the Mongols. Daisuke Tsuji’s voice fits Jin Sakai perfectly.

    Combat mechanics are smooth and every button-press has weight so that spamming will end in ugly deaths unfit for a samurai and you are required to learn the sequences and combos. A personal favourite of mine is completing the bamboo sword challenges, the smooth strike of the correct combination is immensely satisfying. The combat is detailed and success requires paying attention to the style of your enemy; this is enabled by decomposing combat into stances and then supplementing with techniques and their upgrades. The shadows are not completely abandoned and tactical ghost weapons will feature when facing multiple enemies. There is no lock-on feature and this does get frustrating, perhaps it can be patched, but I can learn to live with it.

    There are details to this game that make it an absolute win for the whole family, such as the cute foxes we can pet, the pretty golden birds that take you to breathtaking locations atop mountains and in hot springs, the fireflies and pollen that light up the scenes, and the wind. I love the wind, as someone who dislikes minimaps, this game has done an absolute winner with the wind mechanics. The Ghost of Tsushima expects you to interact with your surroundings and you will appreciate the beauty of the perfect scenery. Additionally, so far, I have composed two haikus that have given me beautiful headbands and I am on a quest to gather the flowers to dye my armor to match.

    It is too early for me to comment on the story and as someone who spent 230 hours on AC Odyssey and only concentrated on the main story in the last 50 hours, I am not in a rush. The multitude of sidequests add to the depth of the main story and you meet strangers who divulge rumours about interesting places and people. I will say that it started fast and Jin’s journal plans an effective strategy to raise a resistance against the invaders. This is a fitting end to a truly memorable generation in gaming.    … Expand
  6. LordeGringo
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Uma verdadeira obra prima do século 21. Jogo incrível, sem dúvidas um dos melhores exclusivos de PS4. Arte incrível. Ritmo muito bom de se acompanhar, e as atividades do mapa são bem diversificadas. Eu nunca dei a mínima pra gráfico, mas com essa arte e o contraste de cores fiquei admirando e usando o modo foto diversas vezes. Passear pelos campos é quase como uma terapia.
  7. Keegan3
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, beautiful open world, incredible swordplay, all in all and amazing game
  8. Twisteer
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    La historia te mantiene pegado a la pantalla. Las misiones secundarias son excelentes. El combate es increíble y divertido. El mundo es detallado y muy trabajado. Si eres alguien que te gusta el sigilo, también lo vas a disfrutar. Juegazo para cerrar la generación
  9. boldpatatohigh
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Another edition to ps4's amazing line of exclusives this game is amazing aswell
  10. Oui909
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    It’s may not perfect game for everyone but if you love Samurai movie like me it’s just perfect,Graphics are great The island of Tsushima looks riches and colorful,Combat system is solid and challenging,Enemy Ai may be a little bit stupid but it’s just a little thing
  11. tallahassee505
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This game is beyond amazing. Never heard of this game before until launch day when the advertising and people started posting on Facebook excited for this game. The swordplay is fantastic and I love the leveling up system for armor, weapons, stances, and equipment. The graphics is great. I love the story the samurai. Breaking traditions to win a war.
  12. Bigweeb
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Easily the best game I’ve played all year! The art style and graphics make me want to go back in time and live in the time period(minus the danger lurking around every corner). This is how a video game should be in 2020. It’s fun, the story is dope, the customization is amazing. I love switching up my play style and my look on the fly with different outfits and charms. I don’t thinkEasily the best game I’ve played all year! The art style and graphics make me want to go back in time and live in the time period(minus the danger lurking around every corner). This is how a video game should be in 2020. It’s fun, the story is dope, the customization is amazing. I love switching up my play style and my look on the fly with different outfits and charms. I don’t think anything is perfect but this game gets a 10 from me because it’s very comfortable to just relax, play, and take in the views!… Expand
  13. LongNeck69
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Very funny game, not too hard even at difficult.. better than many games out there. worth it!
  14. ColonelSaudi
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    GOT is a amazing game with beautiful visuals, lush environments, amazing combat, and an exciting story. It incorporates RPG elements very well into the game unlike Assassins Creed, a game that tries to incorporate RPG elements into its game but ends up with repetitive side quests, bland open world, and a grindy level system that forces you to complete side quests to level up and have aGOT is a amazing game with beautiful visuals, lush environments, amazing combat, and an exciting story. It incorporates RPG elements very well into the game unlike Assassins Creed, a game that tries to incorporate RPG elements into its game but ends up with repetitive side quests, bland open world, and a grindy level system that forces you to complete side quests to level up and have a chance at the main quests. GoT has interesting side quests like the mythical ones for example. The only problem I have with the game is that raiding camps can be a little repetitive, but the action packed and refreshing combat system helps ease the repetitiveness. As a summary GoT is an amazing game that you should definitely try if you like RPG games, open world games, Japanese culture, or games in general.… Expand
  15. Asperity
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Great game! Second favorite besides Red Dead Redemption 2! Would definitely recommend for fans of games like this.
  16. Abdullah991
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    العبة خورافية من كل النواحي قصة اصوات عالم كل شي خورافي واسطوري من ناحية القيم بلاي شي اسطوري كل ماتتقدم في القصة القيم بلاي يحلى اكثر المهمات الجانبية خورافية مافيها اي ملل او تكرار وفيها مشاهد تحسها كأنها من القصة وهي مهمة جانبية وجرافيكس العبة خورافي وتصميم الشخصيات بنسبة لي عاجبني وممتاز بس يعيبه تطابق الكلام معا الشفايف بنسبة لنا كعرب اللغة العربية ممتازة والخط الي مختارينه ممتازالعبة خورافية من كل النواحي قصة اصوات عالم كل شي خورافي واسطوري من ناحية القيم بلاي شي اسطوري كل ماتتقدم في القصة القيم بلاي يحلى اكثر المهمات الجانبية خورافية مافيها اي ملل او تكرار وفيها مشاهد تحسها كأنها من القصة وهي مهمة جانبية وجرافيكس العبة خورافي وتصميم الشخصيات بنسبة لي عاجبني وممتاز بس يعيبه تطابق الكلام معا الشفايف بنسبة لنا كعرب اللغة العربية ممتازة والخط الي مختارينه ممتاز العبة بنسبة لي اسطورية وتستاهل لعبة السنة واللي يبي يحس في متعة في التختيم يلعب على مستوى الصعب بتحس متعة اكثر وهذا رأيي… Expand
  17. ALTa1R_
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Ghost of tsushima es un juego que pese a sus defectos aquí y allá logra crear una atmósfera y una ambientación increíble.
    Creo que es un juego con una historia con momentos memorables. un combate balanceado y un mapa que recompensa el irse del camino y explorar.
    Es un juego imperdible y mas si has visto el cine de akira kurosawa ya que este juego esta repleto de referencias.
  18. WhySoSeriousGMX
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    It is a 10 for me, is artistic and the fights are cool. im still playing i will come back for this review.

    -Im back so the graphics are not perfect in a photo realistic way they are perfect in an artistic way -The gameplay is good they made so that the fact that you have a sword you one shot people without armour but those armored need more hits depending if they have baboo armour they    It is a 10 for me, is artistic and the fights are cool. im still playing i will come back for this review.

    -Im back so the graphics are not perfect in a photo realistic way they are perfect in an artistic way
    -The gameplay is good they made so that the fact that you have a sword you one shot people without armour but those armored need more hits depending if they have baboo armour they need cca. max 3 hits and if they have metal armour they need up to six
    - The story is good and a saw people comparing to assassin's creed but without teaching you history. This game is not made to teach you history it is an made of story inspired from the Mongolian invasion not the actual recreation of the historical event and if you want to compare it to The last of us 2: it is a story told from another party perspective. People complaining about being a cookie cutter revenge plot they are wrong tlou2 was a cookie cutter revenge plot but boring and useless GHOST is a story about a lost worrior who in order to save people he needs to go against everything he was taught and everything his believes stood for. He doesn't know if the ways that he was taught works against his enemies - The world its not boring and empty how jurnalists say, you have alot to do in the world aside for the story and i am glad that its not overcrowded with pointless npcs just to use up my **** console performance. and being sort of empty and silent drags me even more in the beautifully looking world's atmosphere
    - The enemies are not dumb they are generic same as in tlou2 just in Ghost they dont **** scream in your ears to force you to feel guide and they dont have level they have other patterns and tehniques to fight you. And if its to easy for you change the difficulty lol dont play it on easy as i bet most journalists did.
    VERDICT : its a beautifully crafted world with a good "lost identity and questioning your believes to do good" story with alot of tought and love put into it with a not **** large open world map that it actually feels like a videogame and not a bad movie with gameplay being an add in-between. This is a GAME made to be played and enjoyed not made to tell a message    … Expand
  19. Bloodborne123
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absolutely amazing, the graphics, the music/sound, gameplay elevates the standard of gaming. I’ve noticed that some of towns are empty, but then you realize it part of the story line because mongol invaders took over that land and people were forced to leave the island. The ending also was odd inspiring, I never had a video game that could make a person depending on choice. If their is one piece of criticism I could it is that I wish there less fade to black and more transition animations. Over all I am still rating this game very high and I hope it is a contender for game of the year awards.… Expand
  20. nalhimaidi
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    I won't use the big words reviewers and critics use, only one thing matters to me. I love this game and keep getting back to play and enjoy it. That's enough for me to give it this score.
  21. Dyraic
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is a awsome game! I enjoy the scenery, tales and fighting. This game has so much life in it. Everytime I pick up the sticks it just takes me into another world.

    I hope in the future they add a online co op mode.
  22. Nana_Dime
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Loved every minute of it. There's nothing like a perfect game, but it certainly comes close.
  23. HEXHEXHEX
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    this game is so damn beautiful and amazing the scenery the audio jin is a fantastic character good ass music good ass combat good ass story the duels are **** great hands down my fav game of all time beating out witcher 3 rdr2 and god of war 2018 anyone who is on the edge buy this game its nothing like assassins creed sucker punch did an amazing job and created a masterpiece
  24. italianbark
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    f*cking amazing game. Worth every peny. I can't wait for DLCs or sequel 5 years from now.
  25. Shloky007
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing game, beautiful atmosphere. Combat is breathtaking. Masterpiece. GOTY.
  26. Rony123
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Excelente jogo, estou curtindo muito, ambientação incrível, que gráficos lindos, um trabalho incrível, um dos melhores jogos do ano com certeza, parabéns a produtora.
  27. Scofield97
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Its the ultimate final for the PS4 era! Unbelievable graphics, impressive gameplay, a must have for any action/ stealth gamers. A total must own! Big appreciation to the hole team!!!
  28. Treexwalk22
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great graphics great gameplay great diffrent ways to keep you interested ways and great story nothing bad but all hides you cant use but beaides that great buy definitely for me game of year… Expand
  29. Cleway93
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is my Game of the Year. Gameplay is the most fun I had since Star War and The Last of U Part II. Loving the story and sound design. Using the wind to get to your location instead of waypoints is the perfect way to traverse the map. The camera was a bit off to me but it doesn't take away from the he. All in all this is is a great new IP for Sucka Punch
  30. Jakard
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Another legendary action rpg released by Sony. Hope these exclusives keep up continuing to the ps5.
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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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