Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. Morphine_OD
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The game has me legit feeling like a samurai in the same way RDR1 made me feel like a gunslinger. This game has unparalleled graphics and art direction, deep and meaningful dialogue and combat system that can be either Sekiro or Assassin's Creed, it flexes and shifts according to how you want to play it. Super great, but it and you won't regret it.
  2. tobemayr
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    This game is much better than it's individual parts. The setting and story might sometimes steer close to oriental romanticized stereotypes, but that doesn't matter: Moment-to-moment game play is _always_ rewarding, a merit that cannot be overstated enough in a time of topic-heavy games that fall short in interaction.
    If you like open world and feudal Japan, you will be entertained.    This game is much better than it's individual parts. The setting and story might sometimes steer close to oriental romanticized stereotypes, but that doesn't matter: Moment-to-moment game play is _always_ rewarding, a merit that cannot be overstated enough in a time of topic-heavy games that fall short in interaction.
    If you like open world and feudal Japan, you will be entertained.

    Regarding the criticism that it doesn't capture Kurosawas artistry: how could it, his camera work was never in the audience's hands. You get to make the game look as close to the movies as you can.

    -1 for nearly complete lack of humor.    … Expand
  3. jdeamaral
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    The fighting system is a little different. A fantastic world to explore and things to find. Upgrade system is great, and was a great purchase.
  4. DSouls_guy
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    What a way to end the ps4 exclusivity, almost like a years party in gaming, anyways Ghost of Tsushima is a visually stunning game, even the music is the best I've heard since persona 5, the combat feels great and the game is very fun. The gameplay does feel familiar like shadow of Mordor and assassins creed had a Samurai baby, this would be it. A must play for any ps4 gamer.
  5. LM2020
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    It's exactly what I wanted: Assassin's Creed set in feudal Japan. It's escapist and it's a power fantasy - perfect for these difficult times. And unlike another recent Sony exclusive, it doesn't push some gloomy political or social justice message on the gamer - just a fun and well-polished experience with beautiful graphics and sound design.
  6. stoffanator
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Game was a little slow at times and the missions could be boring and repetitive, however there were no politics, 10/10 game of the year.
  7. rootpl
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    Great game, you feel like real samurai. Bit too long tho, but that's a matter of preference I guess.
  8. ElricWolfhart
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    I am truly impressed by this game. If you like Japanese history, ninja, samurai etc.....you HAVE to get this game. The combat system is spectacular! Truly cinematic. Every slash counts. The visuals, art direction, graphics.....ridiculous....I do not know how they managed this on a 7 year old system.
  9. Da5h
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Doens't really bring anything new to a table gameplay-wise, but the presentation/visuals are top notch and the game gets never boring. Everything considered, Sucker Punch Productions really did an amazing job with this one.
  10. ESPRIT
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    A fantastic open world game that leaves you speechless at the scenery it shows to yoh
  11. R1ck8r00ke
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Utterly breathtaking open world adventure. Loving every second of this, Sucker Punch have knocked it out of the park!
  12. c0xta
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    So many things work well on GoT that's it's very easy to look past a few of its flaws. What a beautifully engaging game, visually spectacular and the gameplay is varied and tons of fun. What's not to like?
  13. Revoltec
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Stunning game with a few minor flaws (field of view, manual camera moving, 30fps, movement especially climbing animations) .
    But overall definetly one of the best games of this console generation!
  14. RedrexXx
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    What a game. The natural beauty of the island will absorb you and never let you put your controller down. The camera can be a bit tricky to manage during close environment combats, but other than that, it’s one of the best open world game I ever played. The side quests are way better than any assassins creed. Highly recommend the game if you have a ps4.
  15. Necrophat
    Jul 20, 2020
    7
    I really like this game, but it does fall prey to your typical open world mechanics and side quests which get boring and tedious. The combat feels great, the depth of combat options is fun to play with, the graphics are impressive for an open world game but certainly not to the detail of a Red Dead Redemption. I find the game similar to Days Gone but less linear in it's story, it'sI really like this game, but it does fall prey to your typical open world mechanics and side quests which get boring and tedious. The combat feels great, the depth of combat options is fun to play with, the graphics are impressive for an open world game but certainly not to the detail of a Red Dead Redemption. I find the game similar to Days Gone but less linear in it's story, it's enjoyable, you feel you want to explore the world but there are many added hours to the game that are tacked on like "I've lost my brother, please help me find him" etc.

    The gameplay to cut scene moments really don't blend in well at all, you'll have a cut scene moment followed by 3 seconds of gameplay followed by another cut scene, which completely takes you out of the moment.

    Overall a good solid game, but much to improve upon.    … Expand
  16. mausypon
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Jogo de samurai ao estilo assassins Creed que tanto esperava , gráficos lindos , trilha sonora incrível , exploração muito divertida. Recomendo demais.
  17. worldbyte
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Amazing game, story, sides, fun gameplay, graphics...great job from sucker punch on this one, congrats
  18. CadeWylan
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    This game is great. It takes a little from this and a little from that, in order to make an amazing experience. The combat can be stealthy or "honorable". That is one of the main themes of the game is Jin's descent from an honorable samurai from a noble house, to the Ghost who "tears men apart like dogs" and uses any means necessary to kill the Mongolian invaders. The exploration andThis game is great. It takes a little from this and a little from that, in order to make an amazing experience. The combat can be stealthy or "honorable". That is one of the main themes of the game is Jin's descent from an honorable samurai from a noble house, to the Ghost who "tears men apart like dogs" and uses any means necessary to kill the Mongolian invaders. The exploration and graphics is where the game really shines, with there always being something to do, something to craft, a person to help, a bandit camp to eradicate, etc etc. Combat is not amazing, and the side quest stories can get a little predictable, but that fits with the world. When you are tasked with finding a man's family after a Mongolian invasion, one should not be surprised to find that family already dead. All in all, this game is a must buy if you are a fan of old samurai movies, or a good old fashioned underdog revenge story.… Expand
  19. SuperMad
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    It's an awesome game to get after the disastrous tlou2 . This game is makes you feel badass and satisfied . The only bad thing about the game is the stealth it is so unbalanced and unsatisfying.but this game is a must buy for a PS4 owner
  20. GusDreyer
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    This could be most aesthetically pleasing game I ever played, it's amazing how many screen shots I took since started playing. I'm not very familiar with Japan and samurai history, but this game made very interested in it, been watching a lot of documentaries about the mongol invasion of Japan lately. And not only that, this game is very fun to play, the combat is great, the story, theThis could be most aesthetically pleasing game I ever played, it's amazing how many screen shots I took since started playing. I'm not very familiar with Japan and samurai history, but this game made very interested in it, been watching a lot of documentaries about the mongol invasion of Japan lately. And not only that, this game is very fun to play, the combat is great, the story, the tales and legends are very well designed and captivating. There's the right amount of weapons and armors to keep you engaged in farming materials. And the immersion/role playing factor is also amazing. Why I am not giving this game a 10/10? Because the camera is really annoying, it's very easy to lose your enemies and sometimes trees or buildings will hide your char during combat, I hope this issue gets fixed soon.
    Other than that, congratulations to Sucker Punch for this amazing game.    … Expand
  21. FallenAsh
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Really great game. After watching the demo I thought I'll be playing as "ghost" all the time but in fact, I like the "samurai" way much more
  22. ob1foru
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    For you TL;DR people:

    The Good: - Graphics - Sound (both music, sound effects and ambient) - Deep gameplay mechanics - Large open world that feels immersive - A revenge story done RIGHT - Interweaving stories which feed and contribute into the main plot of the story - Almost no load times even during fast travel (maybe 1-2 seconds tops) - PHOTO MODE! The Bad: - computer AI    For you TL;DR people:

    The Good:
    - Graphics
    - Sound (both music, sound effects and ambient)
    - Deep gameplay mechanics
    - Large open world that feels immersive
    - A revenge story done RIGHT
    - Interweaving stories which feed and contribute into the main plot of the story
    - Almost no load times even during fast travel (maybe 1-2 seconds tops)
    - PHOTO MODE!

    The Bad:
    - computer AI can be a bit predictable at times
    - Like most open world games, some NPCs can feel a bit robotic
    - Combat learning curve can be a bit steep, especially as you unlock more advanced skills

    In-depth Review:

    I've been waiting for a Samurai game like this for a long, long time. Feeling like I'm in a movie, fighting as a samurai in feudal Japan. From the moment the game begins to the opening title card, you immediately feel like you're sitting front row, directing and starring in that samurai movie.

    I LOVE what SuckerPunch developed with Ghost of Tsushima and encourage everyone to give it a try. From swordplay to archery; from main story to side quests, everything and I mean everything feels organic and developed with purpose. SuckerPunch actually drew out one of Japan's longest tradition, being one with nature, and included it in the game. Be it following Foxes to shrines, golden birds to points of interest or utilizing the wind to direct you to your next objective, nothing is gone to waste here. Even side stories, though not "essential," all contribute to the desperation the people of Tsushima feel because of the mongol invasion.

    That isn't to say things are perfect, which is why I did knock 1 point off my score. For one, NPCs can break that immersion due to their AI driven mechanics. Be it walking that pre-programmed line from point A to point B, completely forgetting I tried to raid their base a minute after raining arrows on my position, or just simply repeating the same dialog over and over until I select them, these small cracks in the pristine polish are often enough to remind you it's a game until the next scene pops up or you begin your next objective.

    Speaking of objectives, I've been dubbing each "mission" an episode in a larger running TV series because that's exactly what it feels like. Many characters have multiple "chapters" in their tale which segways from Jin's main mission; yet, they all tie together through the side characters. Not to mention all the activities such as collectables, legacy points, skill tree points, and unlocking ghost skills will easily keep you busy when you're not obsessed with Photo Mode or admiring the landscape.

    Overall, this game is a real treat. It took a similar premise like what The Last of Us Part 2 had, and did it RIGHT! It managed to show all sides of revenge, vengeance, retaliation, and the internal struggle between being brought up believing in a code of honor; and what you turn into once you let go of those morals. If The Last of Us Part 2 left an awful taste in your mouth, Ghost of Tsushima is a bottle of Sake waiting to wash that taste away. And, it tastes like of Game of the Year!    … Expand
  23. Gohax
    Aug 15, 2020
    9
    It took me so much time to write this review only because of the fact that I had so much fun playing this game I almost 100% it too this is one of the most enjoyable ps4 exclusives that came out this year unfortunately there are some that didn’t make the cut *ahem* last of us 2 *ahem* but this game was just too good
    Story : you are playing a young still learning samurai warrior named jin    It took me so much time to write this review only because of the fact that I had so much fun playing this game I almost 100% it too this is one of the most enjoyable ps4 exclusives that came out this year unfortunately there are some that didn’t make the cut *ahem* last of us 2 *ahem* but this game was just too good
    Story : you are playing a young still learning samurai warrior named jin sakai you are marching into battle with your samurai army to defend against the Mongols who want to invade tsushima and then japan (the mainland) after you lose the battle and a thief saves you , you understand that there is no way an honorable samurai can defeat the Mongols so you try to seek another way and so you begin your adventure

    Cons:

    - are a lot there of performance issues such as bugs clunky gameplay frame rate drops and the overall performance of the game sometimes just disappointed me

    - the way that you level up way to fast is really annoying because the game just gets easier even on hard difficulty the game was super easy for me

    - the game moves at a really slow paste in the first act to a point of me not even caring about the story at all

    - the loading of armors when you want to see how they look when upgrading them is just humiliating even making me feel as if this is a ps3 game that takes time to load things

    - there are a good amount of plot holes which made me just sit there and ask why? to many times

    - there isn’t much story in the first and the second act only in the third act they picked up the pace

    Pros:

    - the game is just too beautiful you can just sometimes walk around the map with your flute just chilling and playing music and enjoying the scenery

    - the camera mode is superb in every way and I managed to snap some awesome moments

    - the game takes a lot of elements from other open world games such as batman arkhan knight and shadow of Mordor some people say its recycling and unoriginal but I think they actually improved on those elements and made them even better in this game

    - if someone spots you while you are in stealth the whole camp won’t run at you as if they all share the same mind which is the thing, I asked from every stealth game I played

    - the loading time in this game is just nonexistent I don’t know what black magic sucker punch did but I really appreciate them for it

    - combat feels clunky at first but you get used to it and when you do you just can’t stop killing people for no reason because it’s so much fun

    - side missions are actually fun and really rewarding

    - the sheer amount of content and the size of the map will keep you busy for at least 40 to 50 hours

    all this brings me to my final score which was an 8 but after the second act I don’t know how and why but the game just gets so much better in game play and in story and just the amount of content is sometimes overwhelming but in a good way so my final score to ghost of tsushima is a 9 out of 10 I really recommend this game please do yourself a favor go and buy it because its really worth it unlike other ps4 exclusives out there *ahem* *ahem*    … Expand
  24. F1robj
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    A well trodden style of gameplay, but executed brilliantly. I did encounter a small number of bugs, nothing either game breaking or enjoyment stealing. I'll probably have at least a second playthrough while I'm waiting for Cyberpunk.
  25. Revolt23
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game! Thank you Sucker Punch for not making a mindless button masher. You actually have to pay attention or you'll be dead in no time! The game runs absolutely amazing on my PS4 Pro. Beautiful game!
  26. immasif
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This game is one of the best game of this decade. It’s a masterpiece. Wonderful country side is at it’s best. The story is more then epic. What a game!
  27. Unicorling
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Неплохая игра в открытом мире, просто шикарное окружение, если бы ещё фпс на обычной пс4 не падал цены бы ей небыло, но это уже слабость железа
  28. Krikke86
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Its just a game but a good game without political bs agenda in it like TLOU2.
  29. zeegoku
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Sucker Punch had made a huge promise with the hype surrounding it. And it's safe to say , they've delivered it ! Remember Legend if Kage on NES system^^ ? I played that in 2005 when I was 10. And now this.....this is just a dream come true bruh
  30. RogerG
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    A wonderful game, maybe the best of this console Generation. Imagine you take the best parts of Red Dead Redemption 2, Witcher3, Kingdom Come Deliverance, Sekiro and mix it up in an Akira Kurusawa Movie. I´ve been a fan of Kurosawa for a long time so this is just the pinnacle of games for me. Compared to the witcher or Red Dead Redemption what i really prefered in Ghost of Tsushima is,A wonderful game, maybe the best of this console Generation. Imagine you take the best parts of Red Dead Redemption 2, Witcher3, Kingdom Come Deliverance, Sekiro and mix it up in an Akira Kurusawa Movie. I´ve been a fan of Kurosawa for a long time so this is just the pinnacle of games for me. Compared to the witcher or Red Dead Redemption what i really prefered in Ghost of Tsushima is, that there is no urgency and Quest Bombing of side activities. Remember coming into a new town in Witcher 3 while in a Quest and 20 People runnning asking for some Urgent Side Mission you have to do? It really broke the emersion for me always to be thrown into new quest and then while i´m doing the Quest getting 3 new Quests. Its was really annoying. GoT gives you new Quests of course but none of them have immenent urgengy, "Quickly, go ther and help or everybody dies" like it had in the other games.
    The visuals are just stunning and really beautiful. The Quest are interesting. They get sometimes a bit repetitive but the game comensates that with a big variety of tackeling the Quest. You can sneak, you can do a Stand Off, you can just storm in a camp and reach havoc, the game gives you a lot of choices and freedom to acomplish your goals.    … Expand
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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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