Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. alexander8883
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Great storytelling, amazing and satisfyingly awesome combat, awesome stealth options and a game that just keeps giving the more you play. A must play game
  2. Jayhan1905
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Simply one of the best games I've played, from the story to the game play and graphics this game has it all. If you haven't played it do yourself a favour and buy this game!!
  3. S1pho
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    This game is a near master piece. With an engaging story, possibly the most amazing visuals I have ever seen in a game and a brilliant soundtrack. The voice acting is best experienced in Japanese. The English VO falls a bit flat in delivery. The only things that prevent this game being perfect are it’s side characters and side quests.
  4. NecrodomX
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    Okay so - after 2 days of playing - here is my HONEST review:

    1. Graphics are very nice but what makes it unique is the setting and lightning. You may find the overuse of flowers/sakura petals a bit annoying but thats what they focused on otherwise the world would be barren with nothing interesting to see. 2. Combat is easy early on since you have just 1 stance, but it becomes a bit    Okay so - after 2 days of playing - here is my HONEST review:

    1. Graphics are very nice but what makes it unique is the setting and lightning. You may find the overuse of flowers/sakura petals a bit annoying but thats what they focused on otherwise the world would be barren with nothing interesting to see.
    2. Combat is easy early on since you have just 1 stance, but it becomes a bit interesting after you get other stances as they are needed for specific enemies.
    3. Side activities vary from random encounters saving the people of Tsushima to random missions you get by talking to people. My nit picking with this is that they repeat quite often (i understand the need for content but making them memorable would be better).
    4. Lip syncing is ... bad. I don't know what happened there but from what i see in all the cutscenes, it is just not syncing with what they say (neither in english or japanese). Another nit picking i have to state is that you CANNOT skip cutscenes during your first gameplay (in New Game + i guess you can but cannot say for certain as i have not finished the game).
    5. I have maximum gear (weapons+armor) when i reached Act 2 and it does make the combat very dull since most enemies die very easy (1-2 hits except for big guys) but the setting, blood, samurai vibe and story keeps you going. The main issue i have is the camera that sadly i have to constantly move to make sure that i target the correct enemy but sometimes, when you are surrounded by 5 of them, it's harder than you think to hit the one you mean to. There is NO lock on system so you need to adjust your camera every time you prepare to hit/dodge/parry a specific enemy.
    6. I sometimes feel like the horse animations are a bit weird compared to other games but this is just 1 more small thing i would prefer to be different.
    7. Game has some nice puzzles and it feels a lot like an Assassins Creed game. To be fair, once you get further in the story, you get more and more vibes of Assassins Creed core ideas.
    8. There are a few masks/hats that can be found in the world just be exploring and some look awesome and you can combine them with armors.
    9. The Charm system is also nice and different from "weapons has X stat and buffs X stuff". Armors are a different thing - they added base buffs that can be improved by upgrading the armor. Armors change looks once upgraded.
    10. Resources can be found in most places but some of them are locked behind specific missions which makes me think that i have no option but to upgrade 1 or the other armor. Would've been nice if we could get all materials from random places in the world which would be randomized as soon as you restart the game (that way nobody can know exactly which location to go to in order to get X resource).
    11. I noticed a few screen tearings/white screen for half a second while riding the horse. I also managed to stuck myself in between 2 rocks for a few seconds then my character automatically jumped out of that position and sometimes it just respawned me. These kind of bugs are expected and fun if encountered so i won't hold them down for this. A few patches should fix those small things. No major bugs hindering progress were encountered during my gameplay sessions.

    Overall thoughts about the game:

    It has a wonderful setting with lots of activities that involve combat mostly, samurai stances and assassinations give you vibes of Assassins Creed, interesting story (can't give more info on that as i am barely at Act 2), simple upgrade system and simple resource gathering system.

    Would give this a 9/10 because of the above and would recommend it for any Open World Gameplay enthusiast that also enjoyed one of the following:
    Assassins Creed
    Zelda
    God of War
    Witcher
    Shadow of the Colossus

    Message to developers: Think of what makes a good game and focus on those aspects - Engaging Story with choices or unpredictable plot twist - Good combat with different ways to engage/escape - Good crafting/gathering system to make players willing to grind/find the specific materials - Entertaining puzzles that vary in difficulty (jumping/climbing/platform/mind) - Loads of customization (armors/accessories - more slots = more work for you but more options for the players) - Interesting and unique boss fights that can take you from 1 location to another and reward you with special gear/accessories.

    There are a lot more things that players want but this is - in my opinion - the bare minimum that some desire. Thank you for everything you've done and continue to do in the future :). I appreciate your work and recommend it whenever i get the chance.    … Expand
  5. Valantine
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Es una maravilla, si te gusta el Japón feudal vas a disfrutar de cada segundo de este juego. Solo tengo que decir que como todos los mundo abiertos tiene puntos para tele-transportarse, y aún no los he usado. Disfruto de ir a todos lados con mi caballo.

    Una obra de arte.
  6. wsturaro
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Awesome game, good gameplay and beautiful graphics.
    Feels like a next gem game.
  7. Maxwelldub
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Best game this year finally something I can enjoy playing other than sekiro
  8. quasibully
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    Haven't wanted to put it down since I started playing. Combat is rewarding and never gets old. The environments are picture perfect everywhere you go. The story is amazing in structure, style, and content.
  9. SgtShred
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Caught me by surprise! What a game. They nailed it with this one. Can't believe these graphics are doable on the base ps4. This is first ever metacritic review. Im glad that its positive. Many ways to describe this game. "ITS LIKE _____ MIXED WITH ______. " Get this game. A ten for me. Right down my alley. B
  10. SoulReaperX
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This game is criminally under rated by the same critics who give TLOUP2 perfect scores for such a terrible story. This game is amazing. BUY IT NOW
  11. Charlatanspete
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Nailed it! Perfect game. Great visuals and brilliant combat plus the added bonus of a decent story.
  12. Imnot_underage5
    Jul 27, 2020
    8
    I've played ghost of tsushima and it's a really good game like the combat, it's characters and the story. While i do love ghost there are some things i don't like, for example the camera is sometimes messy during combat and the targeting system is not that great and while the story great but it's predictable but that doenst mean the whole game isn't great.
  13. D_DAN_95
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This game deserves all the glory, because is a piece of art. Sucker Punch is an excellent developer.
  14. Kemp
    Jul 27, 2020
    8
    This is a really good first game in a new IP and I really like what Sucker Punch is trying to do. The game is beautiful and each new area really feels incredible to explore. The samurai combat is quite fun and stylish, and I liked a lot of the ideas for side quests and exploration.

    I did feel though that this game was so close to being really amazing, and it doesn't quite get there for    This is a really good first game in a new IP and I really like what Sucker Punch is trying to do. The game is beautiful and each new area really feels incredible to explore. The samurai combat is quite fun and stylish, and I liked a lot of the ideas for side quests and exploration.

    I did feel though that this game was so close to being really amazing, and it doesn't quite get there for me. The story is very generic, but good enough to keep me interested and the characters were mildly compelling. Jin himself isn't the most interesting protagonist, though. I liked how your allies each get their own character arc and companion missions, sort of like in Mass Effect 2. It all could have been so much more compelling, though, if the dialogue wasn't so on the nose or if they took the time to plant plot details earlier and have them pay off later -- rather than have important things pop up right when they storyline is about to end. It's sort of hard to explain, but all the pieces are there for a good story, they just need a good editor.

    There are also a lot of annoying little things that I hope a sequel does away with. Like, for instance, when you start any quest in the game you have to walk up to a character, exchange a few generic lines of dialogue, then play an unskippable cutscene of more boring lines of dialogue, typically followed by a trailing mission to where the actual mission takes place -- so that the characters can exchange more generic dialogue. Even just cut that in half and it would be so much more enjoyable.

    A sequel could also be so much better if it just further develops the stealth mechanics and climbing. Stealth was far too easy even playing on hard, and it was often far more satisfying to just walk up and do the ingenious standoff-mechanic and fight everyone head on. The climbing was actually much more fun than in games like Uncharted, and I like that they borrowed the Uncharted 4 grappling hook. But then there just aren't many uses for the climbing and grappling hook mechanics.

    There's one last thing that didn't work in my opinion. The whole game is just gorgeous and filled with truly jaw-dropping scenery, then you get to the third act and it's this bleak, war-torn winter. In theory I think it could work, but it really ripped away one thing that made this game uniquely enjoyable. For my money, this game is at its best in the second act, when each new area is more beautiful than the last and you're sword-dueling under autumn leaves, waterfalls, and giant candle-lit statues. The third act focuses a little too much on the narrative rather than the stunning atmosphere that really makes the game.

    Overall, this is a great first game and I have high hopes for this series.    … Expand
  15. brees504
    Jul 27, 2020
    8
    Boring cliche filled story. Excellent combat. Some frame rate and camera issues. Lack of lock on feature is a strange.
  16. JOCEK
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    It's a really good game. The character, combat system, the environment, design are fantastic. I'm glad I bought it. Thank you SP.
  17. KoLDx
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    one of the best game of samurais.....ghost of tsushima is a must have for ps4.
    GOTY2020
  18. alexds6
    Jul 27, 2020
    4
    Fun at first, in Act I, then quickly becomes a bore show, with a very generic story and uninteresting characters. I think that after Act II this is the most boring story and gameplay wise, triple AAA game that I have ever played on this PS generation, I even moved the difficulty on hard, but with no result, this game is very very easy and also because of this becomes very boring. FinishedFun at first, in Act I, then quickly becomes a bore show, with a very generic story and uninteresting characters. I think that after Act II this is the most boring story and gameplay wise, triple AAA game that I have ever played on this PS generation, I even moved the difficulty on hard, but with no result, this game is very very easy and also because of this becomes very boring. Finished the game as fast as possible skyping the unispired side quests in order to get over with it and gave away the copy. This game earns it's money at a black friday discount, untill then it I don't see why pay 60 bucks for this, a mediocre game at best. It seems that more and more exclusives on PS are mediocre, see The Last of Us 2, maybe Sony is starting to lower the bar with it's games.… Expand
  19. Wernskii
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Gameplay: Sweet, satisfying, and not overly complex (unlike the recently released Nioh 2, which feels excessive and bloated, by comparison).
    Story: The story is up there with the best of them in gaming, rivaling that of RDR 2 and Witcher 3.
    Controls: The game controls exactly like you want it to. Graphics/Sound: Absolutely stunning visuals, art direction, soundtrack, and sound effects.    Gameplay: Sweet, satisfying, and not overly complex (unlike the recently released Nioh 2, which feels excessive and bloated, by comparison).
    Story: The story is up there with the best of them in gaming, rivaling that of RDR 2 and Witcher 3.
    Controls: The game controls exactly like you want it to.
    Graphics/Sound: Absolutely stunning visuals, art direction, soundtrack, and sound effects.
    Replayability: I look forward to revisiting this game with great frequency.    … Expand
  20. Voodoo123
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    +Arresting visual style
    +Excellent sword combat +Above average storytelling
    +Superb soundtrack +Excellent mission design +Very impressive cutscenes and cinematography -Can, at times, suffer from old school 'openworldiness' For me THIS is the definitive samurai/ninja fantasy I have waited for since the days of PS3. I am just so thankful to suckerpunch for pulling this out of the bag.    +Arresting visual style
    +Excellent sword combat +Above average storytelling
    +Superb soundtrack
    +Excellent mission design +Very impressive cutscenes and cinematography
    -Can, at times, suffer from old school 'openworldiness'

    For me THIS is the definitive samurai/ninja fantasy I have waited for since the days of PS3. I am just so thankful to suckerpunch for pulling this out of the bag. Infamous was a great series but please only make more samurai action RPGs from now on. Thanks for the amazing journey guys and gals ❤️    … Expand
  21. StudyChef
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    awesome game, can't tell how good it is. Everything, the combat, the outfits the island is so damn beautiful.. sheesh that game.. made my days/weeks/months
  22. Jessica89
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Best Samurai Games, Thank You for this PlayStation, i am very happy for this exclusive
  23. RussianSiberian
    Jul 27, 2020
    0
    Belo jogo. Um jogo com honra e dignidade, ao contrário do que aqui tem passado nos últimos tempos. Felizmente o politicamente correcto ainda não está neste jogo. Recomendo a compra.
  24. Bontonne
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This by far the best game I've played all year, its has very engaging story and characters that will keep you coming back for more, with many side quest and other actives there is always something to do and have fun. Also with such a well written story the moments that have emotional impact really last, I may do another play-through sometime real soon.
  25. Sekiryuutei666
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Combat is excellent and extremely satisfying. The game is very cinematic which really supports immersion.
  26. CrAzZyKiLLa
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    I enjoy story based games, and this action RPG is up there as one of the most memorable this generation. Fantastic Cinematography, story, gameplay and sound design!
  27. Xonkire
    Jul 27, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome game.When someone dies in the game (even a horse), you take this loss very seriously. The last battle with Shimura forces you to make a very important choice, which is primarily important for you, the players, to understand whether you are a dishonest Ghost or a Samurai who is guided only by honor.But all the extra tasks and stories about Tsushima are done terribly.… Expand
  28. Khaar
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    While not perfect and I would give it like a 8,7/10, I was enjoying the gameplay and story throughout the 20-30 hours. What doesn't make it a 10/10 is the sheer ridiculous amount of collectibles.
    I tell all my friends to not to go out of their way to collect everything (some exceptions like singing crickets).
  29. Mitratom
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Maravilloso juego, grandes combates, increíble historia, excelente mundo abierto. El mejor juego de Sucker punch y de la PlayStation 4 por mucho.
  30. Toongoose
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Great game, for lovers Japanese theme, i like style this project... Waiting another project)
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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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