Ghost of Tsushima

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  1. HeymerA7x
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Ghost of tsushima presents a story that ties you to the game, from the main quests to the side quests, with a vast map of things to do and yes, with rewards worth exploring.

    The fight is the strong point of the game, with a complex and fun combat system, no combat will be the same, you are approaching it in a different way. The graphics have certain problems with some textures, but    Ghost of tsushima presents a story that ties you to the game, from the main quests to the side quests, with a vast map of things to do and yes, with rewards worth exploring.

    The fight is the strong point of the game, with a complex and fun combat system, no combat will be the same, you are approaching it in a different way.

    The graphics have certain problems with some textures, but that does not fail to make it one of the most beautiful of the generation, with an incredible art direction!

    The camera sometimes gets in the way, but it gets used to the combat system and camera, it ends up bothering with time.

    The photo mode is incredible, I spent hours on it, complete and with many filters that make the scenery even more beautiful.

    It's a game worth the full price and the best open world on ps4 in 2020.    … Expand
  2. FBraggy12
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    I rarely give a 10 rating on any game and the last game I enjoyed this much was Nier Automata. This game has it all. Great story, great game-play, and a challenging reward and challenge system. I loved the infamous series and this game takes all the aspects I enjoyed in that series and expands dramatically upon it. Vivid, colorful, and at times beautiful graphics. The scenery, theI rarely give a 10 rating on any game and the last game I enjoyed this much was Nier Automata. This game has it all. Great story, great game-play, and a challenging reward and challenge system. I loved the infamous series and this game takes all the aspects I enjoyed in that series and expands dramatically upon it. Vivid, colorful, and at times beautiful graphics. The scenery, the character models, the game play are visually stunning. The soundtrack is epic, with blends of traditional Japanese instruments into electronica mixes. I enjoyed the open world dynamic immensely and continue to enjoy it as I explore and replay areas. The open world allows me to go at my own pace or side track to wherever i feel like. The combat mechanics in this game are outstanding, it is a nice blend of challenge and easy to understand. THIS game should be a "Must Play" and I think its a serious contender for Game of the Year.… Expand
  3. Criledon
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    buenísiimo, gameplay y gráficos excelentes, y una historia fascinante, recomendado !!
  4. Scoobiroobiroo
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    This game is great. Is astonishingly beautiful. I am about 10 hours in and can't get enough. Lots to do and a compelling story. It's a samurai story so if you like that genre this game is for you. There is a ton of lore,lots of weapons and armor and did i mention how beautiful the styling is? This is a game like HZD and RDR2 and Days gone, where you constantly have to stop and look aroundThis game is great. Is astonishingly beautiful. I am about 10 hours in and can't get enough. Lots to do and a compelling story. It's a samurai story so if you like that genre this game is for you. There is a ton of lore,lots of weapons and armor and did i mention how beautiful the styling is? This is a game like HZD and RDR2 and Days gone, where you constantly have to stop and look around because it is that damn beautiful. This is definitely in the running for my pick of GOTY, pending Cyberpunk. You wont be disappointed!… Expand
  5. JohnKloom
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    between its surreal graphics and art style that made it visually stunning and engaging just to be in the world...its gameplay crosses many variations for many gamers to enjoy or suit their play style. Only gripe is that...it isn't massive enough world :)
  6. GamingUnites
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    This is a great game that brings enough of its own identity to many of the, admittedly familiar, core aspects. A handful of few minor drawbacks mean that my score would more accurately be a 8.5.

    Graphics The good: Stunning artistic style combined with fantastic scenery and great lighting, including beautiful variety in the day night cycle. Possibly the best photo mode I've used.    This is a great game that brings enough of its own identity to many of the, admittedly familiar, core aspects. A handful of few minor drawbacks mean that my score would more accurately be a 8.5.

    Graphics

    The good: Stunning artistic style combined with fantastic scenery and great lighting, including beautiful variety in the day night cycle. Possibly the best photo mode I've used.

    The bad: They are a handful of poor textures here and there, rocky surfaces in particular. The game works best when you're surrounded by grass, trees and foliage. My main gripe is when looking at things in the distance, usually from a vantage point. It's doesn't happen too often but sometimes land in the distance looks very flat and one tone, with almost no detail. It really sticks out. For example a yellow field of flowers, from up on high, looks like a bland brushstroke of paint.

    Sound

    The good: Excellent sound effects and a great, authentic sounding soundtrack.

    The bad: There's some lip-syncing that's off if you use the Japanese VO.

    Combat gameplay

    The good: I was worried that the combat would feel like W3 or the recent two AC games but I was very happy to find they've given combat it's own feel. Combat is quick and brutal. It's somewhat like a much easier version of Sekiro, with you and your enemies doing a lot of damage but with a 'guard' bar to break down first, unless you strike directly after a dodge, in which case you can usually get one hit in.

    Another bonus is that there are quite a few tools to use (Kunai, stun bombs etc) that allow you to express yourself in a greater variety of ways.

    Stealth works well but is like many other games in that respect, although it should be noted that they've given the player a lot more room for how they move around areas. In addition to the usual 'tall grass, walls and boxes' you've got many ways of climbing over and through buildings, along with crawling under them and popping out through trapdoors, squeezing through gaps and entering through small hatches.

    There's a large amount of skills to choose from, so there's several different playstyles to choose from.

    The bad: Even on hard, the game's just too easy. Apart from the initial learning curve and times I wandered into strong camps early on, there wasn't too much difficulty once I was used to the systems. As you progress and gain levels and equipment, it just gets even easier. It's a shame because I can see plenty of room to make it harder without needing to come close to Sekiro levels. Stealth in particular is overpowered, with enemies giving you plenty of leeway in terms of when they spot you.

    The camera doesn't always play nice either. It doesn't happen too often and it's mainly in smaller areas and when you're fighting more than 2 enemies that it can be a nuisance.

    Other gameplay: Though the map isn't huge like AC Odyssey or Witcher 3, there's plenty to do and, as is usual, lots of collectibles - though almost all of them enhance your character in some way so it's much more satisfying to find them. Activities include scenery traversal and a button sequence mini-game. Side-quests often have little stories that make them feel natural and most are quite entertaining and help flesh out the protagonist's personality and, indeed, that of the game itself.

    So yeah, I'm really enjoying this game and hope that perhaps they'll patch in another difficulty setting or some kind of mode that makes things more deadly.

    There are lots of quality of life elements too. You can collect things while racing past them, whether on foot or galloping by on your horse. No need to dismount and hold a button while a little time-bar fills up.

    Fast travel is plentiful, though I often just rode wherever I needed to go in order to soak in the atmosphere. I appreciated the waypoint system too, left the screen less cluttered and it looked beautiful.    … Expand
  7. Jamiejks
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Fantastic game can’t remember the last time I had pure enjoyment in a open world game
  8. thesprogletsma
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    This game is probably the most fun I've had in an exploration game since Shadow of The colossus back on the ps2.
    The environment is simply breathtaking and pulls you in to a point where you want to go sightseeing. The lack of quest markers is one of my favourite things to be honest, you don't realise how much UI makes a game feel like a satnav. Ghost of Tsushima does the opposite and says    This game is probably the most fun I've had in an exploration game since Shadow of The colossus back on the ps2.
    The environment is simply breathtaking and pulls you in to a point where you want to go sightseeing. The lack of quest markers is one of my favourite things to be honest, you don't realise how much UI makes a game feel like a satnav. Ghost of Tsushima does the opposite and says "hey, look at the wind. Maybe you should follow that fox"

    The combat is solid, it's fun and tight, all be it a little repetitive but it's broken up by stealth sections, stand offs, duels and all out battles so you never feel burned out before the next battle begins.

    The only issues I've had so far are very minor, random tutorials in the late game and bad lip syncing for the Japanese dub, nothing major but sometimes breaks the immersion. Lastly it would be the fact that it's PlayStation exclusive. This wouldn't be a problem for me as I've used PlayStation for over ten years, however a recent dispute with Sony over their terms of service cost me that account and all my previous games. Still, Ghost of Tsushima is fantastic and is probably the closest to an action samurai game there ever will be. Or a tour of ancient Japan for that matter    … Expand
  9. Chizzy201
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Simply amazing...keeps getting better im only 4 hours in. Combat is fun to master, stealth is how you would expect. The setting is outstanding and atmosphere is something you'll have to play to experience...recommend this game 100%
  10. Cloudfights
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    After spending hours with this game, I have come to the conclusion that this game is truly a work of art ,everything from the combat system, to the story is phenomenal, there were moments that I just had to stop and take in the scenery ,I would gallop with my horse so that I could just be mesmerized by the graphics, and artistry, Jin is a likeable protagonist,and overall I feel that i amAfter spending hours with this game, I have come to the conclusion that this game is truly a work of art ,everything from the combat system, to the story is phenomenal, there were moments that I just had to stop and take in the scenery ,I would gallop with my horse so that I could just be mesmerized by the graphics, and artistry, Jin is a likeable protagonist,and overall I feel that i am playing the game of our generation, play this game ,you won't regret it… Expand
  11. Lanceprates
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    Uma game que não pune quando você quer explorar, no modo difícil você fica muito concentrado e sente um samurai, o combate é PERFEITO.
  12. abbyisaman
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Great game, amazing combat and graphics.

    No agendas pushed, no roided up hemales but some wonderful and realistic female characters.

    10/10
  13. Chevrand
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Top history, top fight. To graphics... It apears that they didn't take much care in the graphics of npcs and during the dialogs ... and there is some problams in the camera during the fight. It is a must play game !!
  14. 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
  15. Caribeh
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    A good game, but has downgrade, history boring and repetitive.

    Gameplay is good, but i didn't like the camera até the moment in combat.
  16. Dells10
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    This game came out of no where for me, I didn’t watch many trailers or gameplay... and I had some left over money cause so I bought it. I can say very confidentially is PLAY THIS GAME it’s amazing! The beautiful world mixed with an amazing combat system just drags me in and can keep me for hours. The world may not be as “alive” as RDR2 but being in this world I’m so immersed. My take onThis game came out of no where for me, I didn’t watch many trailers or gameplay... and I had some left over money cause so I bought it. I can say very confidentially is PLAY THIS GAME it’s amazing! The beautiful world mixed with an amazing combat system just drags me in and can keep me for hours. The world may not be as “alive” as RDR2 but being in this world I’m so immersed. My take on the story:
    The story i found very cool! It’s a very cut and dry (no pun intended) samurai story, but boy does is this story told well. The side quest literally are so well told that they are mixed into the main story. Without spoiling it, the story is very cool and fun to get through.

    My take on the combat:
    The combat I find to be very dynamic which I think is a must. Pretty much every single fight is a cinematic masterpiece there’s always something in a fight that will make you feel “awesome” afterwards. There’s duels in this game that send chills down your spine when you see jin (the main character) push his sword out of his sheath right before the fight begins! Then upgrade system is super fun! 4 different stances, 20 plus moves you can unlock, a bunch of special stealth and combat gadgets to unlock! All in all I’m gonna give it a 9/10 I don’t remember a game that made me feel so epic when playing it... I think the last game I felt that way was sekiro! This game is fun, immersive, dynamic, and beautiful! Get it. Play it. Love it.    … Expand
  17. Omgwhocareees
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    I’ve never enjoyed another game ever since I played the Witcher 3 until I played Ghost of Tsushima. Kudos to Sucker Punch for creating a masterpiece.
  18. Leeroy1986
    Aug 15, 2020
    8
    Combat was fantastic, graphics amazing, story was good very polished indeed.

    I wish you got access to many things earlier on in the game, most of it didn't come until very late. Also, I think a lock-on is a must when your camera is challenging at the best of times.

    8/10 from me!
  19. javi1
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. its a perfect samurái game and graphic is so beautiful,the combat is so cool… Expand
  20. Champagne_Anime
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece all around from everything from music, game play, and story. Minor complaints with stuff fazing through stuff but nothing major. Perfect way to end off the PlayStation 4 generation.
  21. M13manoalex
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Jogo lindo, história muito boa, e uma gameplay quem faz uma mistura lembrando assassina creed no seu modo stealth farcry na invasão de acampamentos inimigos, um mapa lindo w gigantesco
  22. Mirags
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    An amazing game with an amazing visuals loved everything about it . I couldn't stop playing it it was so fun and beautiful
  23. Sargetar
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Ну вот, нормальная игра с простым сюжетом и хорошим главным героем, который не бесит одним своим видом, как оказывается мало надо чтобы все получилось, правда Сони?
  24. ElvisDead
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    10 out of 10
    **** you Neil!!
    Sony won't see my money! No comments!
    Sony won't see my money! No comments!
    Sony won't see my money! No comments!
  25. Shrunken_Dunken
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    I love this game. The combat, the visuals, the upgrades to the character, side quests, mythic quests. Everything makes me feel I want to play this game more and more. Currently in act -2 about to unlock the moon stance. GTG, can’t stop playing Ghost of Tsushima .... definitely my game of year
  26. mingming0606
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is purely amazing. Fun combat, a huge map worth exploring, side missions and main missions. The graphics are beautiful, and the wind tracking mechanism is an amazing touch. I could go more into detail but I dont think I need to. You got to play this game.… Expand
  27. Rick6
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Gorgeous graphics, exelent use of color, top noch combat mechanics, samurai lore story, fun as hell.
  28. Aquelyras
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    This Game is a Whole Masterclass.

    I need to say that i was a bit Scared about this Game cause the more i saw it looked like an Assasins Creed in Old Japan. But Holy **** this Game is Miles Better than any of the Current AC´s. In Every Way. The Graphics is for me a 9/10. The Game works with Insane Good Lightings and a gives the Game a Very Very Good Looking when ur Riding ur Horse or    This Game is a Whole Masterclass.

    I need to say that i was a bit Scared about this Game cause the more i saw it looked like an Assasins Creed in Old Japan. But Holy **** this Game is Miles Better than any of the Current AC´s. In Every Way.

    The Graphics is for me a 9/10. The Game works with Insane Good Lightings and a gives the Game a Very Very Good Looking when ur Riding ur Horse or Running. But i need to Say that the Game is Based to looked good in Fast Movement. Cause of the Impressive Lightning Combined with everything on the Grass is Moving or Trees + in my Opinion a Lot of Wettness on the Ground. But when u take a Look on the Ground in Camps or Areas u see that its a but Meh. Which means it doenst Look that good, on This Things also the Characters besides the Main Characters from the Different Story Types also the Clothing from Normal NPC looks a bit Muddy sometimes. If i need to Rate it Between other Game i Would say its on a LvL of GoW which is for me 3rd. Behind RDR2 (2) and TLOU2 (1).

    The Atmosphere and Music are Good Mix overall i liked it and it never feeled to much or Stupid. U get this Samurai Feeling All the Time so a classy 10/10.

    The Story for me is Good. But it has the Same Problem which every Open World Game has. Cause im a Player who makes Many Side Quest and Stuff the Story gets Loss besides it. The Story was Good but i never got an Emotional Impact or feeled like "Holy **** for me a 8/10.

    The Open World is full with Activities which Really Make Fun. The Map also isnt complete Overfulled with Dog**** Side Stuff Like in Ubsoft Games or so. The Quest Makes Fun even to Follow The Foxes or get the Shrines is Good. It overall dont Feel to much it is a Perfekt Fitting. 10/10.

    The Game dont has a HUD so u cant just Click a Point on a Card and see how ur Running towords this Point. The thing with the Wind is a New and Very Good Choice SuckerPunch did here. It also dont feels like a **** thing or that u need to Long to Achive a Point on the Map its Really Really Good Made.

    Character Customizations are Ok u Can Chance ur Armor, Mask, Hat, the Katana & Dagger Skin also the Bow Skin. Its Okay nothing so Special but still Fine 8/10.

    In This Game u dont Have a Grinding System like u have in AC that the Higher u go the Harder the Enemies are. The Game is Based that u Shoulöd Feel how Powerful a Katana is. And that is the Best Decission SP can have Done Her. I cant Imagin how Sad it Must be Feel to have a Katana and cant Compete Against the same Enemies only cause thei are 5 Lvls a Head or so. It Just Feels Real and Impactful.

    What i need to Critics are the Cutscenes, not cause thei feel Wrong Placed are so the Completly Fine. But idk the Cutscenes Feel so "Cheap" It doesnt Feel like Year 2020. Thei are a bit Out of Time if u Compare them to TLOU2 or Red Dead Redemption 2. The "Intro" and the "Outro" of the Cutscenes as i said feel a Bit Cheap in my Opinions.. 8/10.

    What i overall Miss a bit but well thats not a Big Deal in the Games At the Moment only RDR2 & TLOU2 made Them which i Realized was the Character Mimic. That u can see how a Character Feel. When he Talks about his Family Died or so. The Face Looks Permanently the Same. But i dont Give a Score for that. Cause not Much Games even Improved that.

    I Need to Give 1 Bonus Points for the Very Good Synchro and the Insane Good Looking Armours and Masks. In my German Synchro i had 1 Issue that when Ur Jumping the Sounds Jin Gives are the Japanes Sound that doenst Fit the Synchro that Well but that a Small Issue i have. Overall is the Synchro Perfekt.

    If ur a Trophy Hunter the Platin is very Easy and not Ginding **** Like other Open World Games.

    From my Side its a 9.2/10. Which means a 9 on Metacritic. i Hade Good i guess Arround 60 Hours until my Platin Trophy, and never got Bored.

    Have Fun Playing.    … Expand
  29. Alevegao
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    This game is everything you could want and more in a samurai game. It has good story, great game play, a beautiful open world to explore and the side missions are very good too, they feel like they mean something not just having side missions for the sake of it. Would very much recommend to anyone looking for a fun time and a satisfying, well told story
  30. xayahrevi
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    I really liked the scenarios, the story, I would like that they will improve the combat a little more I think that I lack a little in the modeling of the characters.
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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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