Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 823 out of 21430
  3. Negative: 943 out of 21430
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  1. Weeeeee711
    Aug 30, 2020
    8
    Negatives first:

    -When they're not in combat..the AI is awful. I've probably stabbed a 1,000 guys in the back and you can easily lose all 15 guys chasing you by simply running into a tent roughly 30 feet from them. -No matter how beautiful the world is..it really lacks substance/variety. All the side stuff is either filler/gets old in 5-6 tries (like the fox, for example). Every    Negatives first:

    -When they're not in combat..the AI is awful. I've probably stabbed a 1,000 guys in the back and you can easily lose all 15 guys chasing you by simply running into a tent roughly 30 feet from them.

    -No matter how beautiful the world is..it really lacks substance/variety. All the side stuff is either filler/gets old in 5-6 tries (like the fox, for example). Every assassin you're tracking seems to like walking in a straight line down/up a dirt path, btw.

    -The story can be pretty slow in some points. It has highlights...but in the end..I don't think it was worth it..until the end..which i did like.

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    Positives:

    -It obviously looks amazing..the photo mode is right up there with Red Dead 2/HZD.
    -Great feel/atmosphere

    -As long as you're not fighting in a confined space..the combat is excellent..especially the duels!

    -Ishikawa I felt should have had more screen time..easily the best side character.
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    This game just needs more to do. More meaningful stories..let people create their own duel...not (as much as I like him/her) find the fox 40 times and save 300 random people.

    With that said..some of it is a lot of fun..even clearing 5 dozen camps and Jin is a good character to work with in the future...but a game that lacks more meaningful content once the main/side stories are done..doesn't deserve a 9.3 imo and think both recent Infamous titles were better

    8/10    … Expand
  2. robotoboy30
    Jul 26, 2020
    8
    So to preface I like the game. I like it a lot. It's a great game with only certain technical issues that aren't really all that bad. It has some really flat texture work involving the world, strange collision issues here and there, and some stilted animation work.

    That said the game has some of the most satisfying combat I've played in a long time. It's definitely a ton of fun. It also    So to preface I like the game. I like it a lot. It's a great game with only certain technical issues that aren't really all that bad. It has some really flat texture work involving the world, strange collision issues here and there, and some stilted animation work.

    That said the game has some of the most satisfying combat I've played in a long time. It's definitely a ton of fun. It also has hella particle effects... like everywhere all the time. It can gorgeous but I'm also not a huge fan of the hyper saturated color pallette. Those are the only nitpicks I have about the game from a technical aspect.

    The game is also very orientalist. Making the samurai honor-bound morons. Their own tyranny and brutal combat tactics of the time are "condemned" and contextualized by Jin's "ghost" persona. It uses a bunch of historically spliced together themes, and set dressing - and it does all this with developers saying they weren't going for historical accuracy but instead based around Kurosawa's films... which it fails at. None of the characters save Yuna, and perhaps Masako really feel like characters from his films. Even then Masako feels like a facimile of a Kurosawa character. Further more the games attempt at plot and theming don't feel anything like a Kurosawa film either. So when you mix everything from what developers have stated their intentions were you don't really get that. What you get is the Western idea of what a samurai and what ancient Japan might be like.

    I studied a lot about Japanese cultural evolution and history in college. I have several native Japanese friends, and history teachers. I am also a massive Kurosawa fan. So going into this game I had low expectations about what I was getting.

    My only advice is that if you find this stuff cool? Please research it. Please don't take your history lesson or Japanese cultural heritage knowledge from this game. Samurai are pretty much regarded as **** and brutal warriors in Japan. In this game they are justice honor-bound idiots (which is why they lose to Mongols... when in history it was due to the technological divide war wise).

    All that said. If you go in expecting a Western take on what samurai are, and that it's not how actual Japan is/was/sees samurai anf their own history --- you're in for a treat. It really is THAT good. Just keep in mind that the game is inaccurate as hell, doesn't even really capture "samurai cinema" (btw film recommendations are Hara-Kiri, Seven Samurai, Yojimbo, Sanjuro and even Ran)

    Instead it feels like a less offensive and slightly more culturally researched Last Samurai.    … Expand
  3. zaurkhubulov
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing good game,very good job sucker punch,ghost of tsushima best game japan setting
  4. WJBenediThus
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Game magnifico, muito divertido. gosto muito do estilo samurai... estava sentido falta de um game deste estilo... combate excelente. Vale muito a pena a compra.
  5. Iracelma
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Gosto muito desta temática. Lindo demais. O melhor jogo de samurai já criado.
  6. prince_warhero
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    We all can agree at this point, any open world comes out the first feeling we get is skepticism whether it will be a chore to explore, whether it will get repetitive after a while, whether it will be grindy in terms of combat & crafting. Ghost aims is to improve & refine these. Does it succeed ? It very well improves for the most part.

    The best decision that Sucker punch made is to    We all can agree at this point, any open world comes out the first feeling we get is skepticism whether it will be a chore to explore, whether it will get repetitive after a while, whether it will be grindy in terms of combat & crafting. Ghost aims is to improve & refine these. Does it succeed ? It very well improves for the most part.

    The best decision that Sucker punch made is to establish a clear identity for the game as a stylish samurai drama game right from the start in every aspect. Its not gonna be grounded in reality, its set in real history setting but is a fiction & gamified, story & characters are dramatic, over the top,its stylish there is a consistent art style & flair to everything right from the menus, UI, world, environment. What this achieves is such a natural flow of how we play the game & what we see in it. A beautiful flow just like its wind...

    The wind guidance might seem like a one off gimmick from trailers & gameplay, but i cannot stress enough on the immersion it creates and makes exploration so organic. The exploration of this game is heavily inspired from Zelda Botw and am glad for that. I have had continuous long gameplay sessions without opening the map & menu more than a few times. This makes us observe this beautiful world more which fuels into curiosity & exploration. We hear about rumors and points of interest from talking to npcs. Every area has its own visual style so you can clearly associated with it after a while and easily memorize the map. Crafting & gathering materials is simple as ever, you never once feel the need to go out and collect any materials nor do we ever feel like i have to get this upgrade to progress, it all just happens naturally as we play. A big thanks for not keeping any slightest animation for gathering, whether you are on foot/horse just a button press near the tree branch/flower/supplies and its in our inventory. While choosing quests you are shown what rewards you will get, in the open world if you place cursor on any location it will list all the vendors there, what new items/upgrades so we dont need to go there and check everytime. There are so many refinements like these that i can keep on talking about. Bottomline is all these together contributes to such a natural flow of gameplay that i never once felt like i am doing something unnecessary.

    I am loving the characters and story so far. Jin is a likeable protagonist. The combat was one aspect i was worried a lot before release , it was basic at start but it opens up to so much depth that i did not expect. The controls are tight, there are lot of skills, techniques and weapons to use. The standoffs are amazing. Combat isn't hard like in Sekiro, but it has more variety and flair and for me i found this more fun. Also i personally like that there is no lock on.

    About the visuals, art design and sound its pure zen-like and mesmerizing throughout ! The videos and screenshots don't do justice. The photo mode deserves an award !

    Now coming to the remaining of the "improves for most part". The quest design is something that is definitely lacking. Their story, premise are interesting but the structure is were the game falters. Most of them involve age old design like meeting someone, following them for a while talking to them, then arrive at a location where quest happens. It sure helps world building, but gets old quite soon. But thanks to the story, combat and quest objectives this doesn't impact the experience as much as it would generally. Except for the main cast the NPC animations overall are very rigid , sometimes i feel too many fade to black cuts in cutscenes. The good old camera problem especially in tight places where there is no transparency if we are behind any wall/drapes.

    Overall its such a breath of fresh wind , positive and a soulful gaming experience. SuckerPunch & Sony knocked it off the park.    … Expand
  7. chimnino
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Loving it! Still on the first Island section (first of 3) Great way to wash away that disapointing sour taste of TLOU2.
  8. atillaakay
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima has a Superb gameplay loop And one that keeps me coming back
    Great story and character arcs
  9. OldSilentHill
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    What a way to close the generation from Sony. Exclusives are a need, bravo.
  10. hiddensynapse
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    Best open world game since Breath Of The Wild. It has consumed my life. Also, it’s breathtakingly beautiful. I usually never take screenshots, but I must have taken over 100 in this game.
  11. fiuza
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Um dos gráficos mais bonitos da geração. Ótima jogabilidade.
    A falta da sincronização labial incomoda um pouco. No geral um ótimo jogo ,com alguns pequenos problemas
  12. Dannybrown003
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    I have always loved all Japanese things, especially the culture and story of japan. I absolutely loved this game from start to finish. Even though it has some flaws like the facial expressions and animations, especially in the Japanese track, these flaws doesnt make the game less immersive. A no brainer 10/10. And i would even say it rivals The Witcher 3, maybe even better in some ways.
  13. Chiko_Tech
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The game is very addicting, the art and graphics are another level, great game to end the gen.
  14. Choppah4
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Only a TRUE Samurai would give Ghost of Tsushima a 10. The beauty of the colors, the detail of the different fighting styles that you can switch through on the fly, Standoffs, frustrating Duels, and an amazing story that greatly exceeded my expectations. A must play without a doubt!
  15. andredm
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Jogo muito bom! Me senti de verdade um samurai, gameplay e gráficos são perfeitos
  16. basimwwe
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Ar
    اللعبة ممتازة بشكل لا يصدق وتعتبر خاتمة خرافية للجيل القصة ممتازة والجيم بلي خرافى اللعبة ارشحها اللعبة السنة من غير منافس
  17. Cutloso
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The game is breathtaking. It is a perfect score in famitsu japan, perfect scores are harder there because gaming media over there are not shills. Only two western games have ever gotten that.score ,skyrim and and Gta V.
  18. adamrjp
    Jul 27, 2020
    7
    This game has a lot of positives but also has a lot of negatives. I was under the impression this game would handle the open world genre in a new and fresh way. It doesn’t. It’s still a case of clicking a point on a map and going to it. I thought it would be a lot more fluid. I found it very repetitive to be honest. Once you’ve played it for 5 hours or so you’ve seen everything. I playedThis game has a lot of positives but also has a lot of negatives. I was under the impression this game would handle the open world genre in a new and fresh way. It doesn’t. It’s still a case of clicking a point on a map and going to it. I thought it would be a lot more fluid. I found it very repetitive to be honest. Once you’ve played it for 5 hours or so you’ve seen everything. I played it for longer than this but have ended up selling it. The art direction is excellent. The swordplay is excellent also but also becomes repetitive. I feel it’s another new game that does not live up to expectations. Seems to be a lot of those at the moment. 10/10s are way too generous.… Expand
  19. bskierys
    Oct 20, 2021
    8
    TLDR;
    Good: Main Story, Great companion quests, Gameplay easy to divide into short gaming sessions.
    Bad: Boring and repetitive side activities with lots of riding on a horse and clearing out enemy camps. Main and Side stories: The main story is engaging. It is a fight you have to take to free the people of Tsushima but your hero will have to sacrifice everything he belives in to do    TLDR;
    Good: Main Story, Great companion quests, Gameplay easy to divide into short gaming sessions.
    Bad: Boring and repetitive side activities with lots of riding on a horse and clearing out enemy camps.

    Main and Side stories: The main story is engaging. It is a fight you have to take to free the people of Tsushima but your hero will have to sacrifice everything he belives in to do so. But as you fight your way through ranks of enemies you will find allies whom will help you. They have stories on their own and I wish some RPG games like Pillars of Eternity had such amazing companion stories as this game. Each of them has a chain of quests that can't be done right away but are progressing with the main story. Each quest is short and gives you ust a bit of the story and conclusion of all of the quest chains is emotional and worth seeing.
    Gameplay: The swordfight feels satisfying and "right". Each skill point gives you additional abilities and you have that pleasant feeling of progression. Of course stelthy approach is built as in any other AAA game so your opponents are blind and unable to look up. Everything else is just industry standard at this point.
    Open World: This one is tricky. The best thing about this world was that every quest, doesn't matter if it is a main, side quest or just a simple activity is very short. It was super easy for me to play this game for a half an hour and feel that I did something. I didn't feel forced to sit longer but I always wanted too because I always could stop after just one more short quest. The bad part is: the open world was mostly riding a horse. You ride 2 minutes through the map, gather one item or slash through a bamboo stand, and you go off again. Or slay through an enemy camp. The quest were interesting but every other activity was boring. For the most part of the game I felt like uncovering the map pixel by pixel.
    Visuals and Music: The game is mesmerizing. Views are amazing. Swaying grass, falling leaves and wind everywhere around you. Music is simply stunning. It always fits the situation and touches some strings of your feelings or enhances the scene. It is one that I added to my playlist to listen during work.    … Expand
  20. Bollywongaloid
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    Looks amazing with incredible art along with great sound design. Also plays really well with fun combat and nice little ideas with regards to exploration. Ultimately still openworld 101 though, with little innovation when it comes to it’s structure and story telling, and because of that I find it repetitive and I get bored after a couple of hours.
  21. hippydude75
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Excellent combat, world, characters, and side content. Slightly underrated by critics, this is definitely as a good as the exclusives like Spider-Man or HZD if not better
  22. Azeriel
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A true contender of Game of the Year and a worthy Swan Song for the PlayStation 4.

    Sucker Punch studio really shows their maturity with this game. Great writing, amazing open world, breathtaking picturesque sceneries, topped off with one of the best swordplay combat system out there. Not to mention the purposefully absence HUD UI that tend to clutter your screen with any open world    A true contender of Game of the Year and a worthy Swan Song for the PlayStation 4.

    Sucker Punch studio really shows their maturity with this game. Great writing, amazing open world, breathtaking picturesque sceneries, topped off with one of the best swordplay combat system out there. Not to mention the purposefully absence HUD UI that tend to clutter your screen with any open world games. In Ghost, the world is your indicator and it's absolutely refreshing.

    No hidden agenda to push, no unnecessary social justice preach, and overall just a plain pure fun game to play.

    Congrats Sucker Punch!    … Expand
  23. onmybikedrunk
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    So good. I see a lot of influences from BOTW, Shadow of the Colossus, The Witcher etc but remade into an incredible Samurai open world fantasy. So far it’s absolutely incredible. I’m a huge fan of Soulsborne, Sekiro, BOTW, The Witcher, Nioh etc and this game is up there. What a way for PS4 to finish off this generation.
  24. Hildebranthony
    Sep 12, 2020
    10
    I don’t usually complete every single side mission before completing the main story but this game compels me to do so. Breathtaking visuals, good story, interesting characters, great soundtrack and fantastic all around. Hard to put down.
  25. ShakaZaitsev
    Aug 6, 2020
    6
    The graphics are good, but that's it. The game seems rushed. The facial animations are lame, the IA of the enemies is laughable. Physics of this game sometimes are absurd, and present a lot of bugs. Camera position obstructs combat sometimes. Cutscenes interrupt the gameplay with black screens. The combat is robotic, it doesn't feel natural at all, like AC. Stealth system is so outdated.The graphics are good, but that's it. The game seems rushed. The facial animations are lame, the IA of the enemies is laughable. Physics of this game sometimes are absurd, and present a lot of bugs. Camera position obstructs combat sometimes. Cutscenes interrupt the gameplay with black screens. The combat is robotic, it doesn't feel natural at all, like AC. Stealth system is so outdated. The story is ok, a little boring. In the end, this game hasn't brought anything new to the table.… Expand
  26. ThiagoTitonel
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    Fantastic. Truly imersive gameplay. Loved it. Thanks SP! What a game! Please, play it.
  27. kyle20ellis
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    Amazing gameplay. Realistic. Amazing story. Superb graphics. The control system can be a bit awkward at the beginning and the camera angles can be annoying at times, but when you master it, it works so well. This has to be one of the best games I have ever played. The detail in this game is unreal. The map is large and the landscapes you travel through have to be one of the most beautifulAmazing gameplay. Realistic. Amazing story. Superb graphics. The control system can be a bit awkward at the beginning and the camera angles can be annoying at times, but when you master it, it works so well. This has to be one of the best games I have ever played. The detail in this game is unreal. The map is large and the landscapes you travel through have to be one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. So perfectly detailed. I sometimes stop and look at the landscape, almost as if it is real. you have to see it to believe it. If you own a PlayStation, you need this game. 10/10… Expand
  28. Lemdroid
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Truly the dream Samurai game we have been waiting for! The gameplay is amazing I usually don't do much side quest but this game really interested me in doing a lot of them! The side characters in this quests are very interesting and sometimes they point out locations of enemy camps. The music in this game is amazing! I fell in love with it. The story is also beautifully done by SuckerTruly the dream Samurai game we have been waiting for! The gameplay is amazing I usually don't do much side quest but this game really interested me in doing a lot of them! The side characters in this quests are very interesting and sometimes they point out locations of enemy camps. The music in this game is amazing! I fell in love with it. The story is also beautifully done by Sucker Punch a lot of interesting characters and emotional scenes too! Overall, I loved this game and I never had this much fun in playing for years! Thank you Sucker Punch!… Expand
  29. Daikenkini
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    This is among the best games I have ever played and you should play it too. I don't know what else to say. I wasn't even interested in the setting of fedual age Japan. But the game hooked me and the ending puts even movies considered timeless classics to shame.
  30. VieRus8u
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Finally a game that can really be said to be the best game of 2020.
    Graphics 10/10
    game play 10/10 Story 10/10 Control can be stiff and directional at times but still great. I have no idea how the critics gave it such a lower score, but hey they gave tlou2 a 94, and 10/10. I think the time of trusting critics and caring what they they think has passed. The fans are the ones to trust    Finally a game that can really be said to be the best game of 2020.
    Graphics 10/10
    game play 10/10
    Story 10/10
    Control can be stiff and directional at times but still great.
    I have no idea how the critics gave it such a lower score, but hey they gave tlou2 a 94, and 10/10. I think the time of trusting critics and caring what they they think has passed. The fans are the ones to trust and always have been.
    I love this game and recommend this game fully.    … Expand
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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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