Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. ManMountain
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This is the first game I've pre-ordered in years and I was not dissapointed. The attention to detail in this game far surpasses anything I've seen in other games. The gameplay in my experience has been smooth and any glitches I encountered were from me trying to jump on everything. The combat is very rewarding if yiub are able to get timing down which is a huge bonusbfor me. The way theThis is the first game I've pre-ordered in years and I was not dissapointed. The attention to detail in this game far surpasses anything I've seen in other games. The gameplay in my experience has been smooth and any glitches I encountered were from me trying to jump on everything. The combat is very rewarding if yiub are able to get timing down which is a huge bonusbfor me. The way the tales flesh out the cast of characters that surround you is amazing just to see what motivates these characters and how Jin is able to connect with them. A well deserved 10/10.… Expand
  2. C_Bat
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Often found myself walking- not running or riding my horse- because I was having fun exploring the island.
  3. phantompower13
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    I gave this a 9 because I do not every rate anything as perfect. If you like single player stories, great game play and graphics, this is a must buy for you.
  4. Bol4death
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    By all accounts, Is better revenge story than the joke of us 2. Last of us 2 only reached 4 million copy sold because they put Joel in trailer and lie that his role would be longer
  5. MyriasDieTwice
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    piola, pense que iba a ser un toque mas movidito, tirando a ds, buenos graficos
  6. moufid000
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    great game , always wanted a samurai open world and sp nailed it cz their goal was to make fell like a samurai
  7. Mendozad1992
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game came at the perfect time to help me forget Last of Us 2. Just pure simple fun.
  8. rififi
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    After playing for a week, I can say that Ghost of Tsushima has the most enjoyable open world gameplay I‘ve ever experienced.
    There are multiple brilliant design choices (guiding wind, no unnecessary animations or things that would reduce the game flow) and the whole game is designed to fit the theme of being a samurai. I‘ve never been frustrated while playing GoT (looking at you, RDR2,    After playing for a week, I can say that Ghost of Tsushima has the most enjoyable open world gameplay I‘ve ever experienced.
    There are multiple brilliant design choices (guiding wind, no unnecessary animations or things that would reduce the game flow) and the whole game is designed to fit the theme of being a samurai. I‘ve never been frustrated while playing GoT (looking at you, RDR2, with your cool animations that get boring when they sum up to be hours of the actual gameplay and all the annoying stuff relating to riding a horse – by the way RDR2 is still one of the greatest games of this gen, nonetheless).

    Usually this game would be a 9/10 but it deserves 10/10 points for multiple reasons:
    – Having the most beautiful open world I‘ve ever seen
    – the best and most satisfying sword combat system in all the games I‘ve ever played
    – brilliant design choices that contribute to a fantastic experience
    – best photo mode & quickest quick travel ever
    And what surprised me the most:
    – The best quest and exploration system of all open world games, build around a decent story. It's literally the first time I've focused more on side quests than on main quests. In other games, doing side missions or exploring the world before completing the campaign disrupts the narrative experience. In Ghost of Tsushima, all quests are very harmonic. And the Mythic Tales are my favorite side quests of all time.

    If you want you can do some nitpicking, so here are the minor aspects with potential for improvement:
    – cutscene transition
    – enemy AI
    – lip sync (only relevant for english language)
    – storytelling could be more emotional (probably the biggest potential for improvement)
    – camera handling (lack of lock-on is not the issue, I'd say it's better this way, but sometimes you just see a wall instead of your fight and the sensitivity should be higher)

    Purchase recommended?
    Whoever is interested in or likes the setting or samurai in general, will love this sublime open world game!

    Thank you, Sucker Punch!    … Expand
  9. Acoleyte
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    While not the most graphically intensive game ever made, The use of color used to bring out the beauty of nature and the sturdiness of Japanese architecture makes the game visually breathtaking. The combat is very precise and skillfully satisfying, allowing you to take on enemies head on with honor as a samurai, or striking from the shadows as the ghost. I don't think there is any betterWhile not the most graphically intensive game ever made, The use of color used to bring out the beauty of nature and the sturdiness of Japanese architecture makes the game visually breathtaking. The combat is very precise and skillfully satisfying, allowing you to take on enemies head on with honor as a samurai, or striking from the shadows as the ghost. I don't think there is any better way Playstation could have ended this generation.… Expand
  10. Omggitsdavid
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Visually stunning world. Side quests are actually good and feels like part of the main quest. All characters are very likeable. This is a masterpiece of a game. Best game I've ever played yet!
  11. NavyColt45
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Almost a perfect game for me. Reminds me of the witcher 3 a bit with the open world and just you and your horse exploring the map. A must play for any playstation 4 owner!
  12. 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.
  13. LoganGoes
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I'm finding it's incredibly easy to invest my time and interest into this world. The characters, environment, music have all hit amazing strides with presentation.

    The only negative aspects are NPCs side characters that don't emote well during conversation. My only contention that's preventing a ten.
  14. andreaskasi
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    Solid game play, nice cutscenes, leveling is ok, the animations during the fights are a bit rough around the edges and the camera needs some fixes but its a nice game with a good story and a beautiful world.
  15. lildaddywoo06
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Wow. All I can say is wow. This game is beautiful and colorful, stylistic and overall, gorgeous. The story is just fantastic, the modeling is spectacular, the combat is just out of this world and one of my favorites ever! The story is sad in some parts and awesome in others. The characters are so likable and relatable and interesting. Seriously, I really recommend this game to any far cry,Wow. All I can say is wow. This game is beautiful and colorful, stylistic and overall, gorgeous. The story is just fantastic, the modeling is spectacular, the combat is just out of this world and one of my favorites ever! The story is sad in some parts and awesome in others. The characters are so likable and relatable and interesting. Seriously, I really recommend this game to any far cry, assassins creed or Japanese game fans… Expand
  16. Grishnackh
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing game,combat,story and that graphic! 10/10 this is for sure my GOTY.
  17. Hugoleosantiago
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay incrível, história ótima, ótimos gráficos, trilha sonora, apenas a câmera precisa melhorar um pouco e algumas partes (poucas) o gráfico tem uma leve queda, enfim, um dos melhores jogos da geração PS4 e do ano… Expand
  18. liquidsky
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    I'm 20 hrs into the game and so far love every minute of it. I'm in early stage of the game so abilities of my character are not yet developed, but every fight is so satisfying. Scenery and music are breath taking, and photo mode is just insane.
  19. YSwordsman94
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    By FAR the best game i have played in a long time and i am well immersed into the story and the visuals so far. It looks amazing and everything someone would want in an open world game and it lived up the hype and my expectations. Side tales are well made and detail has been put into them. The combat is amazing and challenging and takes skill to master. One thing that could have been doneBy FAR the best game i have played in a long time and i am well immersed into the story and the visuals so far. It looks amazing and everything someone would want in an open world game and it lived up the hype and my expectations. Side tales are well made and detail has been put into them. The combat is amazing and challenging and takes skill to master. One thing that could have been done better would have been the boss challenges at camps which all seem to feel the same but its not such a big deal.

    With that said i am very satisfied with this game and i want to thank Sucker Punch for making an awesome open world Samurai game that will be remembered for ages. Definitely GOTY worthy!    … Expand
  20. Buaguila
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    I did not expect the combat to be this good. It's fun even though in the beginning I have died a lot. This is going to be a top 10 of all time classic. It doesn't need to be compared to other games but it is amazing.
  21. Tomioka-san
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Buena historia, buena jugabilidad, buenos graficos y un increible y hermoso mapa, simplemente un exelente juego del cual no me arrepiento de haberlo comprado y sin duda lo jugaré mas de una o dos veces
  22. Caxito
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Un juegazo 10 toda una sorpresa me a gustado mucho lo recomiendo pedazo de exclusivo
  23. Abu-megren
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    A vary beautiful game every one have a PlayStation 4 should play it i can't wait to play the next game for this Studio ❤
  24. Kiebukei88
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Ghost of tsushima is the game samurai and ninja game fans have been looking for. The game play is fun the fighting is fantastic. This game captures the heart of Japan with shinto shrines and kami spirits and Samurai poetry. Best game I've played since the witcher 3
  25. FirstGalerian
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    What can I say that has not already been said? This game was worth my time, all of it, even the extremely tedious collect these random collectibles. Do you know why? Because the sheer beauty these guys crafted. I have fun just roaming the lands, watching the colors shift, storms approach, fog sweep through the trees. Practicing the blade. Game developers need to look at these guys becauseWhat can I say that has not already been said? This game was worth my time, all of it, even the extremely tedious collect these random collectibles. Do you know why? Because the sheer beauty these guys crafted. I have fun just roaming the lands, watching the colors shift, storms approach, fog sweep through the trees. Practicing the blade. Game developers need to look at these guys because they set the bar with this.

    It doesn’t feel like too much to take in either, I don't feel rushed or forced to do anything I don't feel like doing. Side quests are a nice break from the main story that are still relevant in their own rights. I know the story is not the most original, but I still dug it. I found myself interested in every single activity I could discover. I found myself growing emotional for what I could and could not do, for what I was forced to stay quiet about for the greater good of Tsushima. So, I continued practicing the blade.

    It has been awhile since a game made me relate to a character and have such an emotional reaction, god that ending. It's just good guys. Combat is fun despite minor flaws that can pop up relating to targeting or stance switching. Take your time and learn the controls and no one will beat you down., practice the blade. The map is larger than I gave it credit for when this game was first shown, that was a pleasing surprise. I loved watching the landscapes change as I entered new areas.

    Cons: I do not like climbing so the temples irritated me slightly, I don't like the grappling rope because it sometimes didn't register what to do. The absolute worst thing about this game is the UNHELPFUL ANNOYING GUIDING BIRDS. Buddah knows how much I hate those guiding birds, please shut up and leave me alone. I know where I'm going, you're not helping me 90% of the time, if I could shoot you I would. Sometimes foxes can get glitched if you enter combat while following one causing you to have to restart the game to fix it or sometimes just leave the area and come back after a mission or two.

    Pros: Sword go swoosh. Pretty game is pretty. Nice story that I care about. Engaging gameplay. Buy this game.

    An important note: TLOU2 Failed to get me to like Abby because of how badly they wrote her and how utterly distant I found myself to her as a character. This game made me hate 2 characters then showed them in a different light. They did so well with how they showed the light and dark of a person that I wound up really caring about them.

    I beat this game and wanted more. I found myself so capable and skilled that I needed no longer practice the blade. But practice it still I did. I cannot get enough of this game. I need more. I am still hungry.

    8/10 for me because nothing is perfect, minus a few flaws I can honestly say my money was well spent.    … Expand
  26. callmeannabel
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    I haven’t played anything that’s made me this happy, sad, mindful, invested, caring, brutal, Zen... in years. My favourite game this decade!
  27. Astrodummie
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Such a beautiful game, the art, the combat, the audio. For me, this is a game I've been waiting for. I can just walk around doing nothing in the game and just be amazed at all the details whether small or big. I hope for more DLC, i would gladly pay for more. I still haven't finished the game cause I take my time and actually enjoy the game instead of running through it just to say i beatSuch a beautiful game, the art, the combat, the audio. For me, this is a game I've been waiting for. I can just walk around doing nothing in the game and just be amazed at all the details whether small or big. I hope for more DLC, i would gladly pay for more. I still haven't finished the game cause I take my time and actually enjoy the game instead of running through it just to say i beat it. This is a 10/10 for me.… Expand
  28. StephenKing2018
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! One of the best game of 2020, im so glad to see this beautiful world, interesting quests, gorgeous art and cool graphics.
  29. Scottlander100
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Honestly an amazing game. The story is simple but they fleshed it out so well that it feels like multiple thousand word books. You can really lose yourself in the role as everything you do ties into the original and overarching quest goal. The mechanics are simple but they have enough detail that combat remains fun and exciting. Multiple tools and fighting styles to switch out and get usedHonestly an amazing game. The story is simple but they fleshed it out so well that it feels like multiple thousand word books. You can really lose yourself in the role as everything you do ties into the original and overarching quest goal. The mechanics are simple but they have enough detail that combat remains fun and exciting. Multiple tools and fighting styles to switch out and get used to. The other game mechanics such as the wind as a quest marker, and the way the game doesn't hold your hand but instead makes you work for everything you accomplish. The graphics are simply stunning. Sunset, sunrise, and full moons are all the most beautiful times in my opinion, and sometimes I just need to stop and enjoy the beauty of it. I was hoping this game would relieve the pain that a certain failure of a ps4 game caused me, and dang did it ever deliver. I can say a definite masterpiece.… Expand
  30. Switch_00599
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Visually stunning and amazing best looking game in the PS4 by far right there with Red Dead Redemption 2 I've been waiting for a samurai/ninja hybrid game since onimusha and the closest thing we had was Sekiro. Great game only downside for me is there is no lock on system and the camera gets in the way of the action sometimes, the occasional auto lock on glitch when characters are milesVisually stunning and amazing best looking game in the PS4 by far right there with Red Dead Redemption 2 I've been waiting for a samurai/ninja hybrid game since onimusha and the closest thing we had was Sekiro. Great game only downside for me is there is no lock on system and the camera gets in the way of the action sometimes, the occasional auto lock on glitch when characters are miles away only experienced it like twice in my 100+ hours of gameplay. Other than that almost perfect game great job Sucker Punch like always THIS IS FOR ME THE GAME OF THE YEAR DEFINITELY WORTH 60 no doubt about it !!… 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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