Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. RustyButcher93
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    First of all, I'd like to say thank you to Sucker Punch for putting in so much effort and dedication in making this game. From the first scene of Jin riding through the tall grass, this game got me having goosebumps.

    I love the story of the game, I'm about 10 hours into the game at Act 2, and as serious toned and some hiccups in the story, the general scheme of things in the big    First of all, I'd like to say thank you to Sucker Punch for putting in so much effort and dedication in making this game. From the first scene of Jin riding through the tall grass, this game got me having goosebumps.

    I love the story of the game, I'm about 10 hours into the game at Act 2, and as serious toned and some hiccups in the story, the general scheme of things in the big picture, I love the story very much. I'm not going to delve into it much to prevent spoilers.

    The gameplay was a massive surprise to me, I was someone who saw the first trailer of the game and was like oh god here we go again another Assassin's Creed. However once I started playing the actual combat, I fell in love. It incorporates so many systems and melds them superbly together. Using stuff from Sekiro, Nioh, Arkham Asylum, Assassin's Creed, I'm not gonna fault them or said they copied, cause THIS ISN'T A BLATANT COPY, they refined it, balanced the combat out, and my oh my was it satisfying, every second of the game I'm looking forward to combat. And the showdown mechanic, I thought it'll get old, like I thought nah I'll get used to it and it's gonna be my cheese tactic, but it requires a surprising amount of concentration, enemies in the later missions start to fake you out more, and they may attack almost immediately, and it really keeps you on your toes!

    The stealth however, is lackluster, I have to admit the AI for stealth is so easily cheesed it's almost laughable. Enemies can see a ton of dead bodies on the floor, give a shout, and return to their positions, and I'm playing the game on hard. And the bow is almost overpowered if you can land your headshots cause you'd be like an invisible ghost sniper where no one detects you. What I found preferable was playing a mix of both stealth and combat.

    I wanna talk about the Haiku Composition, this is my favorite part of Ghosts of Tsushima. What?! Haiku?! Yeah, I absolutely love this feature of the game. I felt emotionally attached to every Haiku I "composed". The music during the composition, the ambient sounds of water, birds, leaves rustling, everything came together, and some Haiku had me holding back a manly tear. Such a simple feature, but it gave me such a great immersion in the game. This made the game so special in my heart.

    I also love how the game, is.. A GAME. Some open world games or recent releases are trying to mix too much real life into games. I do not want to spend 2mins trying to pick up an item, I do not want to get off my horse, watch an animation to pick my item up, get back on my horse. I know some have complained about the horse clipping through the thick forest sometimes, how it goes through some bamboos, I DO NOT MIND, rather than getting stuck on every single bamboo shoot or tree stump or rock, or riding of a teeny curb and falling off the horse, this game keeps it moving. It respects my time as a player and not make it a chore to play, if i wanted complete realism I would not be playing a game. I love it then I'm constantly moving, constantly making progress, and not taking 10-15mins to run from one objective to another.

    The graphics, but in short, i would say the graphics are magical, I like that it isn't too realistic, but the attention to detail, the particle effects, I feel like I'm transported into another world, and that's what gaming is all about. I've spent hours in the photo-mode, taking pictures of the biomes. And that takes me to the biomes as well, none of the environments are copy and paste, yes there are the same buildings and stuff, but they are all placed very differently, and every new area i go to, I feel like i'm actually going somewhere new, and that's a feat for an open world game!

    I did encounter some bugs, none of them game breaking, none took me out of the experience and none detracted me from completing a level. The checkpoint system in this game is amazing, and I would like to praise the quick loading times as well, sometimes a little too fast I really hope they add a "press X to continue" feature, I can see they put effort in drawing the art for the loading screen tips, and I'd love to read them and appreciate them, so Sucker Punch please give us a chance to do so!

    All in all, this game delivers on what they set out to do. It is a samurai game, it makes me feel like a samurai, it makes me feel like I'm in Japan (yes I have visited Japan 4 times). This game holds a special place in my heart, alongside Sekiro, Nioh, Onimusha and Tenchu. Thank you Sucker Punch, we love it, thank you :)

    Note: 10/10 not because it is perfect, but because this game is special, unique in it's own ways, and I'll probably remember this experience for the rest of my life.    … Expand
  2. amarti9
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I'm no critic or self proclaimed gamin expert. I don't care about fps or graphics. I'm an old school gamer that still loved Super Mario 3 and Mike Tyson's punch out. Why? Because I judge games the same as I've always judged them no matter the generation. I judge games based on 4 criteria:

    Fun: when I find myself randomly smiling or getting a sense of joy playing the game.    I'm no critic or self proclaimed gamin expert. I don't care about fps or graphics. I'm an old school gamer that still loved Super Mario 3 and Mike Tyson's punch out. Why? Because I judge games the same as I've always judged them no matter the generation. I judge games based on 4 criteria:

    Fun: when I find myself randomly smiling or getting a sense of joy playing the game.

    Addictiveness:. When I find myself starting to play at 6am and 3seconds later it's 1pm.

    Replayability: when I stop playing and I want to go back forore as soon as possible. I go back the next day and the next day and the next day.

    Finally, Story: I don't need a story that's Oscar award winning to enjoy a game. But if the game has a decent story to tell it makes it all that better. Even if it's a familiar tale as long as its put together well I'll enjoy it.

    I've been in a video game funk since Go Of War. This game has reawaken that 16 year old video game savage inside of me from back in the day. 10 out of 10. Let's get back to enjoying games for what they are rather than what we want them to be.    … Expand
  3. ntngel11
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Interesting, beautiful, awesome, nothing to say. Just relax, take game pad and play
  4. BIGRRIC
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    THIS GAME IS INSANE BEST GAME OF THE YEAR I MIGHT EVEN BECOME A SAMURAI
    10/10 graphics
    10/10 GAMEPLAY
    STORY SO FAR IS SICK 100% RECOMMEND PEOPLE TO GET THIS.
  5. Communist_Cat
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This has been one of my best experience in games so far. Ghost brings an outstanding fresh take on the open world genre. With a well written story, interesting character development, fun side quest and the beautiful scenery. I love how they respect the Japanese culture and try to bring it has authentic as possible. One of the most engaging reasons to buy the game is the combat, Man is theThis has been one of my best experience in games so far. Ghost brings an outstanding fresh take on the open world genre. With a well written story, interesting character development, fun side quest and the beautiful scenery. I love how they respect the Japanese culture and try to bring it has authentic as possible. One of the most engaging reasons to buy the game is the combat, Man is the combat fun! Makes want to be dueling every Mongol you see. Overall it's one of the best games of this generation.… Expand
  6. burnerslitaz
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    An incredible artistic style, first level film direction, beautiful combat system and skill progression. The real swan song of the PS4!
  7. dreadseed
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima has one of the most beautiful landscapes in all of open world gaming. Combined with a fun yet challenging combat which almost never gets old, interesting characters and intriguing side quests mixed in with the well game main story makes this world shine among others.
  8. Grztrt
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Great Game. With all the Stealth Mechanics it gave me a Assassins Creed vibe. The Game looks great and the combat mechanics are relatively easy to master
  9. Mr_Swearengen
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    How any critic could rate this game at 60 percent or 3/5 stars is beyond me. Just because a game doesn’t revolutionise a genre or do the unexpected with its story and kill its main characters off and subsequently show a complete disregard for narrative and good story telling (aka last of us 2) doesn’t mean it isn’t worthy. GoT takes a well tried platform, being the open world game, andHow any critic could rate this game at 60 percent or 3/5 stars is beyond me. Just because a game doesn’t revolutionise a genre or do the unexpected with its story and kill its main characters off and subsequently show a complete disregard for narrative and good story telling (aka last of us 2) doesn’t mean it isn’t worthy. GoT takes a well tried platform, being the open world game, and launches to it to new heights with incredible graphics and lush landscapes to explore, wonderful characters and voice acting and exquisite combat with extensive upgrade options and skill trees. It’s the perfect open world samurai adventure… Expand
  10. DisapointedJoel
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Probably the BEST game of PS4 right now, worth your money and time. I hope Sucker Punch keeps updating the Game and adding more content to co-op, weapons, etc... and bring back my Nobu (if you played you know what i mean) in any way =')
  11. XxExodiaxX
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is so good best story out there and can’t forget those beautiful graphics best graphics in a game yet, I’m loving it
  12. Ghost12
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Thanks Sucker Punch for this LEGENDARY game! I love it. The gameplay was so good and the story is amazing. I like the atmosphere and the wind.
  13. Fumbles117
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Been playing games for 26 years and this is the first one that was so good, I had to create an account and give it its due. Huge open world, terrific combat, and hands down the best graphics I’ve ever seen in any video game. I’ve barely used photo mode in any game before and I have around 100 images saved already from about 15 hours of playing. Just do yourself a favor and go buy it...Been playing games for 26 years and this is the first one that was so good, I had to create an account and give it its due. Huge open world, terrific combat, and hands down the best graphics I’ve ever seen in any video game. I’ve barely used photo mode in any game before and I have around 100 images saved already from about 15 hours of playing. Just do yourself a favor and go buy it... trust me, you won’t regret it.… Expand
  14. Aginorz
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best if not the best release on PS4 in a very long time ! Has few small bugs that most games do but so small that they don’t bother.

    Game play awesome! Story great and highly recommended !! Game of the year absolutely
  15. QuchiTas
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is a compilation of the good things of the various works of the past, and although it is not new, the quality of all the elements is very high.
    The combat system is simple but tense, the graphics are very good and it loads surprisingly fast.
    I'm Japanese, but the way I draw Japan is so good that I can't imagine I made this game in the US unless I was told. Of course, not    This game is a compilation of the good things of the various works of the past, and although it is not new, the quality of all the elements is very high.
    The combat system is simple but tense, the graphics are very good and it loads surprisingly fast.
    I'm Japanese, but the way I draw Japan is so good that I can't imagine I made this game in the US unless I was told.
    Of course, not everything is drawn faithfully, but I don't care because it is the result of pursuing the fun and romance of the game.
    Although there are some complaints about camera work etc., it's trivial in front of this amazing Samurai Simulator.
    Undoubtedly, this is one of the best PS4 titles.    … Expand
  16. Ahmed_22
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    It’s a phenomenal game , the world the characters the combat , everything blend in so perfectly
  17. Jjbatz33
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I don't want to give the score 10 just quite. I'm 17 hours in. Didn't even realize there are 3 separate map locations! The combat is so damn good once you get the hang of it. The story is great, visuals are not a 10 but they are close. GOW Tlou2 and HZD look better, but this game I have not taken so many pictures. It's just a different level of beauty. The combat and customization isI don't want to give the score 10 just quite. I'm 17 hours in. Didn't even realize there are 3 separate map locations! The combat is so damn good once you get the hang of it. The story is great, visuals are not a 10 but they are close. GOW Tlou2 and HZD look better, but this game I have not taken so many pictures. It's just a different level of beauty. The combat and customization is unreal. The side quest are great as well. Must buy and Play! Sound and music are great as well. This is a 9.6 but I went 10 and rounded up… Expand
  18. Deadended
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Graphics are amazing
    Controls are very good Loads of content Brilliant boss fights The game causes you to think about how your gonna fight the bad guys you can't just run in swing away and walk out you have to be aware of your surroundings and your enemy type. There is so much more to this game it's defo GOTY. one of the best samurai games ever made.    … Expand
  19. Abstraction45
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I really couldn’t care less about Japanese/Samurai culture, I’ve just never been into it, and definitely thought I would have preferred something like Red Dead 2. However, this game is shaping up to be one of my favorites of all time. I’m only about halfway done, but I can assure that this game is just insanely good. The combat is unique and the stand-off mechanic is legendary. The musicI really couldn’t care less about Japanese/Samurai culture, I’ve just never been into it, and definitely thought I would have preferred something like Red Dead 2. However, this game is shaping up to be one of my favorites of all time. I’m only about halfway done, but I can assure that this game is just insanely good. The combat is unique and the stand-off mechanic is legendary. The music is calming and the game looks masterful. I have over 25 screenshots saved cause it’s just that damn pretty. Every frame is a painting. Above all, it’s just a fun game. Enjoyable, yet fufilling and somewhat new as well. I’m gonna be honest, there’s not a ton of unique features in this game, but my enjoyment is so high that I really don’t care. There’s a lot of open world games just on PS4 (Horizion, Spiderman, RDR2, this game), but they all have vastly different settings (Post-apocalypse, New York, Wild West, Japan) to the point where they’re all worth playing. This is probably one of the best of those games and wouldn’t be surprised if it becomes a classic.… Expand
  20. AidanSan
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Very cinematic and beautful. The story is engaging with flash backs to create a history for the character so he is nore believable and you can relate to him . Its not about being historically accurate. Its about entertaiment and grasping the feel and essence of that period of being a samurai. Video games are about immersion and playability. This is how you make a game the total oppositeVery cinematic and beautful. The story is engaging with flash backs to create a history for the character so he is nore believable and you can relate to him . Its not about being historically accurate. Its about entertaiment and grasping the feel and essence of that period of being a samurai. Video games are about immersion and playability. This is how you make a game the total opposite of TLOU 2. Game of the year 2020.… Expand
  21. Wmt531
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Absolutely Beautiful game!! The combat is so much fun and it has a cool story! If you're on the fence about getting this game, GET IT!! It will really be worth it!!
  22. BlanexBlaze
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely stunning. Admidly it's not perfect but it dosen't need to be perfect. I don't usually call games art but this one is. If any game would be called art it would be ghost of tsushima.
  23. javiteam30
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Menuda experiencia audiovisual,es un juegazo increible,me esta recordando mucho a breath of the wild con lo organico que es su mundo,que pasada
  24. 8E_BaBy
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing graphics, gameplay, and story. For me, it's the best open world since playing HZD.
  25. Hrustick
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Some troubles with camera but the game is very nice!
    Fights, story, enemies everything is cool
  26. Propapu
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The most complete samurai/shinobi game!
    Its perfect! Great world full of colors, histories, and diferent enemy's!
  27. DicaprioBvs
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I really enjoyed playing this game. It has a great story, a great open world filled with beautiful places to explore. The Gameplay fits the game perfectly, it makes you actually feel like a samurai. All in all a really good game and i can not understand the 83 score.
  28. RaZeZiyad
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The drawing and the story is great the game most win the game awards.......
  29. FantasticalFoxx
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is incredible! Graphics are amazing, combat is amazing, and the voice acting is really good too! Best game I have ever played!
  30. Shahab11
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I think This game deserve a better score,i really enjoyed every single minute of it
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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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