Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. Hicctrid
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a very good game. You have to spend a lot of time playing in order to do every mission with a compelling story. Play system that is extremely smart every battle… Expand
  2. Irji88
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The game is a pure masterpiece. It combines the best of the current generation, a quest system from Witcher 3, a rich combat system from God of War, a story when the main character reconsiders his values like in RDR 2 and a cool authentic setting like in Horizon Zero Dawn. Definitely must play and one of the best Sony's games!!!
  3. Parabellum61
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This game. I know it has some faults the japanese dub sometimes has bad lip syncing and the stealth is a bit 2 easy because of stupid AI. But the story , the characters , the atmosphere. You feel like a samurai in this game. The open world is rich with content and ABSOLUTELY gorgous. One of the best games I have played from a sony first party studio. For me it is exactly what I wanted fromThis game. I know it has some faults the japanese dub sometimes has bad lip syncing and the stealth is a bit 2 easy because of stupid AI. But the story , the characters , the atmosphere. You feel like a samurai in this game. The open world is rich with content and ABSOLUTELY gorgous. One of the best games I have played from a sony first party studio. For me it is exactly what I wanted from a samurai open world game so it deserves a 10/10.… Expand
  4. Kmas2314
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is everything I could’ve dreamed of from when I first heard about this games development. First, Jin Sakai is an incredibly well done character. Daisuke Tsuji did a amazing job. Moreover, his character development is phenomenal. Furthermore, the other characters, such as; Lady Masako, Norio, Yuna, Taka, Ryuzo, Khotun Kahn, Ishikawa etc. are also doing brilliantly. I loved and was completely invested in every characters story and personality. The combat is excellent, with a plethora of techniques and mechanics which help it be very, very fun and non-repetitive because there’s so many ways to go about it. For example, you could stand off against the enemy, use ranged weapons, be completely stealthy, use the ghost weapons or use all of the above simultaneously. The one thing that I didn’t really like about this game is that the final battle against Khotun Kahn wasn’t a duel scenario. The fact that it was just like normal playing made it seem less impactful as the penultimate important fight. This character that has been an portrayed numerous times to be a ruthless warlord who will stop at nothing to achieve his goal is suddenly a relatively easy fight (normal difficulty) and I think they could’ve made his duel move set more punishing and complex. Back to positivity, the ending was incredible, the duel with Lord Shimura was a surprise for me, but a welcome one. It once again showed the lengths that samurai would go to maintain their honour. I let Shimura live as I just couldn’t bring myself to kill him, even if it was the more emotionally powerful ending. Last, I’d like to say a few words about the ‘fashion’ this game. I believe that the vanity in ghost of Tsushima is impeccable. It is incredible. There is an extraordinary range of varying headbands, straw hats, kabuto and some that guard such as the tengai. Moreover, the choice of colour and mask was very nice as many of them represented something different, personally, I wore the ghost set through the rest of the game after I got it because it looks amazing and because it came from Taka and that was enough to make me wear it.… Expand
  5. GAS__
    Jul 26, 2020
    8
    A great open world game with likeable characters and no golfclubs, its basically japanese red dead redemption.
  6. HiimKai
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    GOT is a beautiful game with a compelling story to tell and one of the most fun combat mechanics in a game to date. The graphics are beautiful with scenery that pop because of the colours and they really nailed the island of Tsushima and its culture. The main and side characters have good and fulfilling arcs. It was intriguing to see the main character change his values and the internalGOT is a beautiful game with a compelling story to tell and one of the most fun combat mechanics in a game to date. The graphics are beautiful with scenery that pop because of the colours and they really nailed the island of Tsushima and its culture. The main and side characters have good and fulfilling arcs. It was intriguing to see the main character change his values and the internal conflict he has with this change to save his home.
    The open world of the island of Tsushima has many things to do with plentiful side quests and activities that are beneficial for your playthrough. One of my favourite parts are the samurai duels that you will encounter throughout the story, they feel badass and can be challenging on the harder difficulty. I also enjoyed the legendary tales which would reward you with badass weapons or abilities. Additionally, the tales of the important side characters were great to playthrough as well, as it added more emotional depth to the characters.
    The only complaint I had with the game is that the enemy AI are dumb, especially in stealth. The detection meter is unrealistically slow and it sometimes broke the immersion for me. Sometimes I felt the game is best enjoyed attacking the enemies head-on rather than using the stealth approach and the missions that required to do stealth can feel really slow.
    Despite that, GOT is another PS4 exclusive that is a must have and has game of the year potential. Definitely going in my top 5 for open-world games.    … Expand
  7. Ahmed1994
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game of the year 2020 every thing inside the game is amazing you will injoy with the open world… Expand
  8. DixtrAa
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I can’t say any thing more than It’s piece of ART
    I’m so happy that I still a life to play it
  9. Portos
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра , боевая система , музыка , сюжет , второстепенные задания , дух Японии - это все на высоте .
    Единственный минус - это камера , надеюсь с патчами поправят .
  10. maahikhan15
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Amazing graphics , sorry, gameplay, sound , characters, voice acting poggers
  11. 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
  12. dodadoodoo
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    A Game for the sake of gaming... Its lush environments show true passion and care to intense immersion in the game world (not this world) That's one of the greatest things about gaming...it takes you to an alternate place an alternate reality where the crap of this world is non-existent!
  13. BigBlueMinamiku
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    A humble (gaikokujin) haiku review;

    A graceful island
    Crafted with love and respect
    I play in wonder.
  14. Cucumberrelish
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Great combat system,
    impressive graphics (makes real life look like it could use an update),
    amazing character development and story,
    nice wind tracking mechanism,
    you can pet the fox!
  15. Tokwan
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    After Witcher 3 and Red Dead Redemption 2, no game got me feeling excited or forced me to play beyond my gaming time. Not until I played Ghost of Tsushima. I already clocked more than 50 hours into the game. As a working adult, I'm having trouble balancing my acts.
  16. amrobasyouni
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The game is perfect in every way from the story to the graphics to the physics.very good job SP
  17. Criledon
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    buenísiimo, gameplay y gráficos excelentes, y una historia fascinante, recomendado !!
  18. naharlvlup
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    ما شعرت بمتعة مثل هذي من ايام البلايستيشن ٢ اللعبة ممتعة وجميلة جدا وقصتها بسيطة وسهل متابعتها والقيم بلاي ادمان

    انصح وبشدة
  19. Wurnei24
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    What a game to end ps4 era with.
    - Main quests and side quests are great and enjoyable
    - Graphic is outstanding as you probably already know
    - There is no system where you have to farm to certain level to be able to fight certain enemy
  20. ChaoticSerenity
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    It's another great exclusive, hard to believe Sony came out with the last of us part 2 and then another banger like this one!!
  21. Wsmarr
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I made an account specifically to review this game. Ghost of Tsushima is the best game I have played since God of War, and before that, the Witcher 3. The world was amazing, and the gameplay was divine. Excellent game!
  22. bohalaa
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    best samurai game i ever played, it makes you feel like a real samurai , thank you
  23. SupaDopex3
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    If this game isn't Game of the Year then I don't know what is. First of all this game has an amazing story where you feel connected to the characters. Second of all it has amazing gameplay feel and controls. Third of all the game is not too hard or too easy. Fourth of all it has a variety of side missions to play from. Last but not least the game has amazing graphics where you feel theIf this game isn't Game of the Year then I don't know what is. First of all this game has an amazing story where you feel connected to the characters. Second of all it has amazing gameplay feel and controls. Third of all the game is not too hard or too easy. Fourth of all it has a variety of side missions to play from. Last but not least the game has amazing graphics where you feel the immersion of the world and the deep connection.
    There are many positive things that I probably haven't covered about this game. I would recommend anyone who loves story driven and open world action-packed games to give this game an experience.    … Expand
  24. Amar13
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    For a new IP to be this good in terms of visuals, story, gameplay, it’s unbelievable . Its like Tenchu being reborn again with on crack. A must have to end this generation of gaming.
  25. MCharge
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The combat system is one of the best Ive ever played, great open world, missions and customisation. Get this game right now!!!
  26. DamionCortess
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This game is legendary. There's nothing like it. I've always wanted to experience being a samurai. Not only is it stunningly beautiful but its intensely hard hitting. The story of Jin standing up for his country while trying to live up to his heritage is an amazing thing to see. The combat is smooth and clean. This game doesnt bring anything new to gaming but it does deliver as promised.
  27. DrPhreak
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    From the beginning this game pulls you into the world and demands you to notice its. The few issues I have are overshadowed by the stunning in world mechanics like the wind, to the horse riding, to the ui.
  28. illinformed
    Jul 26, 2020
    0
    This game is extremely derivative doing nothing new to the open world genre. The open world is extremely dull and lifeless as well as having pretty much absolutely nothing to do. And the combat which i see is receiving high praise is just god awful some of the must menial worst combat in a game i have played in a long time. Would not recommend
  29. Dirodi
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Gran mundo abierto, espectacular entorno y misiones secundarias muy interesantes. No tiene micropagos ni cosas de esas, lo cual es bastante raro hoy en día
  30. ConfusionTX
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I had high expectations toward this game and i’m happy to say i was not disappointed! The game if amazing combat and graphics wise, the music is good (but not great in my opinion, although there are some memorable ones),landscape is breath taking, you’ll find yourself often stopping whatever you were doing in order to take a badass screenshot.
    The story in Ghost of Tsushima is having a    I had high expectations toward this game and i’m happy to say i was not disappointed! The game if amazing combat and graphics wise, the music is good (but not great in my opinion, although there are some memorable ones),landscape is breath taking, you’ll find yourself often stopping whatever you were doing in order to take a badass screenshot.
    The story in Ghost of Tsushima is having a mixed feeling from its player base, but for me personally, it has a very solid character base, which are both interesting and intriguing, main missions are amazing, as-well as your allies ‘tales’ (although short),but... the random side quests that you can find scattered around the map are just not interesting enough. They feel repetitive, uncreative, too short, and unmemorable in total, which is a shame truly.

    Enemy strongholds and camps are unique and hand crafted one by one, and it feels rewarding completing all the bonus objectives and collecting everything the camp has to offer. From technical point of view, i find it impressive that SP managed to deliver this amazing experience in a 47 GB package. I would say this is a very solid purchase if you find yourself loving samurai tales, or wanted Ubisoft to create AC: Japan (Ghost would be way better in my opinion).    … 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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