Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. BobRoss_Approve
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Best game of this gen by far. Graphics that are on red dead 2 level of glorious. Combat that never gets old. Story rivaling the witcher 3. What more could ya ask for honestly
  2. Rawaz
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Forget the beautiful graphics, the story is awesome and the setting is outstanding. This game needs to be played and i highly recommend you give Ghost of Tsushima a try.
  3. wounded_potato
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Great story! engaged from start to finish. no complaints. Great world-building, characters are unique. Slick and refined combat. a must-have for the ps4
  4. Gamer2312002
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A Great Visual Masterpiece by Sucker Punch . An interesting story . Great and historical sidequests . A Fun Game To Play .
  5. Ajboone1989
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    What a wonderful game! Its story is solid without preachy political dialog. Just a great experience with a story about a man who is willing to save his people at great personal sacrifice. Well done Sucker Punch!
  6. Promisedlone
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing!!! Beautiful and intuitive gameplay!! Outstanding open world visuals!!! Stunning and Brave!! Perfect 10!!!
  7. ImperialMarch
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Such a beautiful scenery game. Katana action is amazing. After this game all the other games' scenery feels like empty. All the particle effects such as leaves, blossoms fully fill all your screen. Awesome!
  8. Ninjeddie
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I can't believe they only made Sly Cooper as a game I was even familiar with. Out of left field, this game is gorgeous, got me interested in the history of 1281? 12-- something exactly, but I love the acting, the portrayal of the characters, you even see how very tempting and charming the enemy is, but your heroes, and the Japanese of the time, rejected surrender. Without spoilingI can't believe they only made Sly Cooper as a game I was even familiar with. Out of left field, this game is gorgeous, got me interested in the history of 1281? 12-- something exactly, but I love the acting, the portrayal of the characters, you even see how very tempting and charming the enemy is, but your heroes, and the Japanese of the time, rejected surrender. Without spoiling anything, the combat is great, the character development is great and makes sense, and gameplay is varied, highly addictive, and warrants multiple playthroughs in the same way Skyrim does when you want to play a different skill tree. You can watch lets plays of it if you want, but you'll be frustrated it's not you on the controller, some games you have to play yourself. Great way to relax when you come home.… Expand
  9. m0usju1c3
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Absolutely love the attention to detail of the time setting, ancient Japanese culture and combat. At first I was weary because of the open world aspect but SP have done a marvellous job in keeping me eager to seek out absolutely every corner of the map. The ratio of time spent on doing side missions and tasks compared to main quests leans heavily to the former. The combat is so satisfyingAbsolutely love the attention to detail of the time setting, ancient Japanese culture and combat. At first I was weary because of the open world aspect but SP have done a marvellous job in keeping me eager to seek out absolutely every corner of the map. The ratio of time spent on doing side missions and tasks compared to main quests leans heavily to the former. The combat is so satisfying and with all the extra techniques that can be achieved give you such a wide array of an arsenal that it literally makes big brawls look like a set movie piece. Thank you Sony and SP.… Expand
  10. JohnWick91
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    What can I say , what have not been already said... Strait out its a Great game. Well comparisons to AC or should I say Early( GOOD) AC and NOT garbage that comes out from Ubisoft filled with pointless side quest level Walls to progress through the story ..LUCKY for you NONE of it is in THIS game , This game is what I loved about AC series Great story ,Characters and not limits of how youWhat can I say , what have not been already said... Strait out its a Great game. Well comparisons to AC or should I say Early( GOOD) AC and NOT garbage that comes out from Ubisoft filled with pointless side quest level Walls to progress through the story ..LUCKY for you NONE of it is in THIS game , This game is what I loved about AC series Great story ,Characters and not limits of how you approach the game AND YES HEADSHOT IS ONE JUST KILL...I KNOW SHOCKER, well unless enemy is wearing a Helmet Obviously. In terms of stealth this game can reaming you of AC but ITS combat is WHOLE DIFFERENT ANIMAL!! The Samurai stand off is a thing of beauty and a specially when again one of main Opponents makes you feel like you in one of old Japanese movies , Great stuff. I mean I can go on and on about all great stuff this game does but I encourage you to try it young samurai ..you would not be disappointed. Oh and did I mentioned NOT "TIME SAVERS OR SURPRISE MECHANICS " LOL. Thats why this game is 9 out of ten and 1 point is begin stolen by deer on the roof . Hope you liked my first review… Expand
  11. HoneysPoohBear
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This should be Game of the Year! Thank you Sucker punch, perfect timing after the crap Naughty Dog just gave us.
  12. Shax0
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A must play game. The graphics, visuals are an 11/10. Combat 10/10. Side missions 8/10. Main missions/story line 11/10. Its just a must play
  13. Amol05
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Brilliant , beautiful and bold Easily the most stunning and vibrant game i have played with deep combat mechanics and great side characters
  14. Wainer
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    The Open World Samurai Game we've all been waiting for, Ghost of Tsushima delievers after the long anticipated wait.

    Before I say anything I want to preface that while this game doesnt exactly bring anything ground breakingly new to the table it shines with the polish of its foundation. Graphics GoS has got to be one of the most beautiful games I've played on console period. This    The Open World Samurai Game we've all been waiting for, Ghost of Tsushima delievers after the long anticipated wait.

    Before I say anything I want to preface that while this game doesnt exactly bring anything ground breakingly new to the table it shines with the polish of its foundation.

    Graphics
    GoS has got to be one of the most beautiful games I've played on console period. This game gives PC games a run for their money as many times a session I found myself just exploring the vast landscapes of 13th Century Japan just to take in the beauty of the world crafted by Sucker Punch Games. Whether it be surveying the damage caused by the Mongol Invaders, to the calm rocky beach shores of Japan, to the beautiful fields of flowers packed with color, this is one of the only few games that I have played where I sometimes have to stop in-game to take in the scenery of it all and even though there is fast travel I found myself not using it due to the beauty of the island. They did a really magnificent job with the world and atmosphere of this game and its actually astonishing how they managed to do it on a console at the end of its Generation. The media tools included in the Photo Mode are also exquisite and I already have tons of screenshots saved using all the options included within it.

    Combat
    There are 2 ways to play - Samurai or Ghost.

    Ghost is more catered towards Assassins Creed type of Gameplay where you can dispose of enemies with ease by assassinating them using all the assassins tools(smoke bombs, firecrackers, bombs, etc) at your disposal. This makes the game feel very easy and it makes clearing outposts a breeze.

    Samurai is my preferred way to play the game as it makes the game and combat more challanging. I would suggest playing on Hard as this makes playing this way feel more rewarding. Playing as a Samurai means fighting with honor and honor includes fighting your oppenent in a fair fight.....even if the odds seem unfavorable. You are able to challenge enemies to a standoff where you have to time your strike to slash your opponent in one hit(the number of opponents can increase with a certain item(s) later on in the game). There are different types of Stances which are all used to help you with certain types of enemies which actually do make a difference during combat. You can't just spam during combat if you play on the harder difficulty as you will be punished with 1 to 3 hits so patience is key. There is your usual parrying, blocking, and dodging mixed with unblockable attacks but it keeps you on your toes as you can be overwhelmed very easily when you are surrounded by enemies.

    There are also different armors and charms you can get throught the game which can give you stat boosts, to extra resources when gathering, or even just some extra consumables; whatever playstyle you want to play Ghost of Tsushima has you covered.

    Music
    The music in this game is amazing and it really helps the atmosphere take that step to the next level. Hearing the pounding of the Taiko drums whilst im surrounded by Mongols makes you really feel like a Samurai with the pounding only getting more intense with each opponent takedown. The game had 2 Composers working on the Soundtrack and boy does it show. The sound layering used in this game is second to none and it really gives the world more life even during the invasion.

    Story
    You play as Jin Sakai of Clan Sakai as the Mongols invade your homeland of Tsushima. Jin must gather his allies while picking up new techniques along the way to defeat the Mongols, but these new techniques cause conflict within Jin. What lengths will Jin go in order to protect his homeland and the people who cant defend themselves? The internal struggle between honor and survival is very present throught the game and what is a Samurai if without honor?

    The characters were very enjoyable and believeable as I found myself wanting to do the next mission in each of the Characters side quests to find out more about them. The effects that war and loss have on people can truly lead them down a path of twists and turns that turn them into something they dont recongnize when they look in the mirror and this game keeps me reminded of the unpredictability of human nature.

    Ghost of Tsushima is a MUST play if you ask me. This game takes every element and aspect of open worlds games and polishes it till its shining like its brand new while blending it together with one of, if not, the most beautiful open worlds there is to date and also adding a technical combat system on-top really makes you feel like a Seasoned Samurai Warrior exploring the world of Japan under Siege, taking in the lush beauty of it all but staying on your toes as you never know what situation will present itself next. Ghost of Tsushima is a Masterpiece and kudos to Sucker Punch Games for sending off the PS4 right and leaving a better taste in my mouth to end off the consoles lifespan.    … Expand
  15. OBAYLI
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Best game in the century
    Story, gameplay and most shocking is the graphics how elegant and smooth Jin Sakai will live in our mind with his sacrifices
  16. SteinbergC
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    It is just fun to play that game.
    After RDR2 the best game I ever played....
  17. Avigoe
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This is the best game I’ve ever played. It’s what it must of been like to be the first generation of people to get the holy bible. We don’t even know what we just witnessed.
  18. vaguardy
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    jogo realmente muito bom, graficos nao sao os mais perfeitos, porem casa muito bem com a tematica e ambientação do jogo, combate muito bem feito, historia maravilhosa que respeita muito a historia sendo uma coias rara pra esse tipo de midia, alguns bugs aqui e ali e a IA é um pouco fraca entre tando ainda sim é o melhor jogo do ano
  19. SunClef
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is truly something! I wasn't expecting less. The world is art is completely beautiful, I was oftenly stopping by beautiful landscapes to take LOOOTS of pictures. And the soundtrack is just fit and pleasant to hear during combats and key scenes and even world exploring and discovering. The combat starts kinda simple, but as soon as you advance and get new Postures and new items it becomes harder and needs more and more skills, the enemies get stronger along you too, and I love how the game keeps adding skills and items to the gameplay until the very end and how these skills and items actually fit the plot.

    The plot is a 10/10 there's no unlogical decisions, no high schooler morals, no cringy stuff, just how a samurai breaks his code to protect his ppl in the most effective way saving the most posible lives despite the fact of losing his "honor" and his place as a Samurai.

    SP did it big this time, cuz we all know they got some of the most underrated yet amazing games (a.k.a. inFamous series), but Ghost Of Tsushima won't be ever underrated that im sure!    … Expand
  20. Sheldontung
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    There is only one flaw only — the content is not diverse and complexing enough to be a great open world game. But the immersive art design and fascinating combat machanics definitely make it one of the greatest history-action game ever made.
  21. Supercritic94
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Best game I’ve ever played. On any system. No long review here, just a recommendation to play this masterpiece!
  22. Yuslop
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Laugh, cry, suspense, joy, this game has it all cool main character, excellent secondary characters, awesome gameplay, amazing narrative......truly a masterpiece....can't wait for a DLC… Expand
  23. Rainsfall
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Best samurai game the story is perfect and the gameplay so satisfing (Game of the year)
  24. iOsaxi
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    The best game I’ve played this year, I hope to see it again with powerful graphics in the new gen.
  25. fedoratheaura
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing. Game of a generation. Visually breathtaking. This is what a perfect game looks like
  26. PonyBoyCurtis
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Unlike any open world game I've played. I honestly would say this is an AC game but just WAYYY better.
  27. DioBr4ndo
    Jul 25, 2020
    5
    Jogo tem sérios problemas com o mundo aberto, missões extremamente repetitivas, graficamente bom mas não salva quando a estrutura do jogo está atrasada 10 anos em comparação com outros jogos de mundo aberto.
  28. Sbs123
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    NO SPOILERS!!! What can I say about the game the visuals were amazing made me feel like I was in Japan the landscapes were so beautiful don’t know how many times I just did nothing but to explore the world the gameplay was So much fun the duels made you feel like a bad*** after winning the story was great the characters were also great I already platinum this game I would so erase my mindNO SPOILERS!!! What can I say about the game the visuals were amazing made me feel like I was in Japan the landscapes were so beautiful don’t know how many times I just did nothing but to explore the world the gameplay was So much fun the duels made you feel like a bad*** after winning the story was great the characters were also great I already platinum this game I would so erase my mind just to replay this game this is the best game of the year and quiet possibly this generation so far (cyberpunk might change my mind but we will see ) i highly recommend buying this you won’t be disappointed PS don’t listen to the zero ratings it’s just a bunch of last of us 2 fans that are salty that everyone loves this game and not last of us 2 Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but this game a zero please they just review bombing it for no reason at all check this game out and see for yourself hopefully sucker punch will add new game plus and a very hard mode to make the game more interesting I would so play it again… Expand
  29. Jolsen71
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    This game is absolutely a masterpiece. The only complaint I have is that it doesn't have a lock on system which sometimes causes me to lose the standoffs. The historical accuracy of this is incredible. The aesthetic is amazing. The game looks incredible and the multiple sidequests that are tales are each intricate and well written. Absolute banger and should be highly considered for gameThis game is absolutely a masterpiece. The only complaint I have is that it doesn't have a lock on system which sometimes causes me to lose the standoffs. The historical accuracy of this is incredible. The aesthetic is amazing. The game looks incredible and the multiple sidequests that are tales are each intricate and well written. Absolute banger and should be highly considered for game of the year over TLOU2.… Expand
  30. Griffiths
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    If you like open world type games this is one of the best games of that type to get, honestly one of the best experiences from start to finish and I enjoyed it so much I decided to earn the platinum trophy.
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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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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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