Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. WanWan
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game is a master piece, great combat, great exploring, side missions doesnt make you tired and the art, ohh boy...the graphics and colours are perfectly fit, i feels amazing to ride a horse in this game, breath taking.
  2. CommunistKingX0
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This is dare I say the most beautiful game ever made. While I personally think its a 9/10, I gave it a 10 due to all the stupid spammers that gave it zero for no reason. This is in all parts, a really good game. I think the characters are great and the story is very well done especially in how it interconnects with the open world. I think the landscape and gameplay are phenomenal, and thisThis is dare I say the most beautiful game ever made. While I personally think its a 9/10, I gave it a 10 due to all the stupid spammers that gave it zero for no reason. This is in all parts, a really good game. I think the characters are great and the story is very well done especially in how it interconnects with the open world. I think the landscape and gameplay are phenomenal, and this is for sure one of the best games ever made in the PS4. The only critique I have is that the face graphics leave a bit to be desired, and that the cinematic portions are a literal downgrade to the actual gameplay (which looks great) which is very strange. I think Ghost of Tsushima has some of the best side quests out there, and has done a great job filling up the map without making you feel exhausted like Assassins Creed games tend to do. Sucker Punch should be proud of their achievement, and with all the backlash over Last of Us Part 2, I wouldn't surprised if most reviewers hail Ghost of Tsushima as the greatest PS4 exclusive of 2020. Ghost of Tsushima is truly a fitting end to the phenomenal mainstream series of PS4 exclusives that we have been spolied with this gaming generation.… Expand
  3. Dkillakai
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Gorgeous game even in 1080, sekiro and assasins creeds lovechild. No minimap or HUD to guide you, mark a spot on the map and follow the wind to reach your destination. Definitely best game of the year so far.
  4. Biggles_Mets
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    I give this game a ten because i think a 9 is too low but probably a 9.5, I haven't enjoyed a game this much in years. I haven't even Beat this game yet, but there is so much to do and every fight can feel different. It feels like AC meets Spider-man and it is terrific. My only problem with the game is some controls feel clunky and the camera view sometimes sucks. I truly love this gameI give this game a ten because i think a 9 is too low but probably a 9.5, I haven't enjoyed a game this much in years. I haven't even Beat this game yet, but there is so much to do and every fight can feel different. It feels like AC meets Spider-man and it is terrific. My only problem with the game is some controls feel clunky and the camera view sometimes sucks. I truly love this game there are Plot twists so far the way the story delivers the story is fantastic. The visuals of this game are gorgeous. sneaking around for me is more fun than going Full Samurai, but going full Samurai makes you feel all bad ass. I highly Recommend this game. The Critics are crazy giving this a low 8. they probably thought the game was too difficult for them playing on easy.… Expand
  5. Ulfhedinn
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    How to make a great game. Passion and drive...

    Give this a try, hands down console game of the year
  6. Arutairu
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    INSANE visuals , GREAT combat , all fine characters !!! Story decent.
    AI could be improved but game deserves 10/10 and I LOVE SAMURAI !!!
  7. Wazz4
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    One of best ps4 exclusive games. Gameplay is amazing specially combat aspect.
  8. Fyghter
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game, love the graphics, the story and Japanese audio is amazing, brings back the feelings of a good anime. I hope it will come to PC, there is some fps problems, but overall amazing game.… Expand
  9. Xenoo19
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Very greatful game. I like it and its a masterpiece of a game. i hope it always stay nice
  10. Loopy_froot
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    I don't believe in a 10 game. Lets be honest. there are a couple of quarks. I really enjoyed the game play. I wish there was a lock-on type control. now for the good. I love the wind as a guide. it keeps the hud away. I love the story, and the characters. I enjoyed this game so much and you will too.
  11. CharlieG84
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    An absolutely beautiful Samurai Cinema role playing game. Anytime I sit down and play it I am sucked into the world in a way I have not experienced since playing the original assassin's creed. Truly the best open world crawler I've ever played. The combat is brutal and enjoyable but accessible. Play in HDR if at all possible the game is breathtaking. The only thing holding this back from aAn absolutely beautiful Samurai Cinema role playing game. Anytime I sit down and play it I am sucked into the world in a way I have not experienced since playing the original assassin's creed. Truly the best open world crawler I've ever played. The combat is brutal and enjoyable but accessible. Play in HDR if at all possible the game is breathtaking. The only thing holding this back from a 10 is some minor occasional open world jank which is not unexpected but it is annoying to see weird disconnected animations particularly when traversing uneven terrain is climbing rocks or houses, that detract from an otherwise flawless world and aesthetic.… Expand
  12. DustinO
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Wow! game play! Beautiful and immersive world and great gameplay. Love it!!
  13. ZnZxT
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game is incredible I love it.
  14. DarthLangas
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Eu havia baixando um pouco as expectativas com os primeiros reviews dos críticos, mas agora, jogando ele vem superando minha expectativas a cada hora explorando a ilha de Tsushima. Nunca me senti tanto um samurai como a experiência de Ghost of Tsushima. Apesar de mecânicas já trabalhadas em jogos de mundo aberto, a sutileza do uso do ecosistema como guia para exploração torna tudo maisEu havia baixando um pouco as expectativas com os primeiros reviews dos críticos, mas agora, jogando ele vem superando minha expectativas a cada hora explorando a ilha de Tsushima. Nunca me senti tanto um samurai como a experiência de Ghost of Tsushima. Apesar de mecânicas já trabalhadas em jogos de mundo aberto, a sutileza do uso do ecosistema como guia para exploração torna tudo mais natural e imersivo. Até aqui, ainda não fechei o jogo, não quero que acabe esta jornada e tem sido prazeiroso descobrir contos, eventos e histórias deste momento tenso da história do Japão. Estou realmente surpreso com o nível de qualidade e fotografia do game, me deixando com um gostinho do que será a Next Gen.… Expand
  15. Ptirle
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Easily Goty this year, maybe Cuberpunk will top it. Ghost of Tsushima is a great game and has no flaws whatsoever. Story, gameplay and graphics. 10/10.
  16. HippyCam
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Beautiful game, some of the landscapes are just amazing to look at in-game. Not sure what engine they used but the visual setting lends itself to an enjoyable cinematic experience, without relying too heavily on cut scenes to provide this ccontent. The intros to the boss battles are reused, I see what they're intent was, do know that the actual boss battles are different based on theBeautiful game, some of the landscapes are just amazing to look at in-game. Not sure what engine they used but the visual setting lends itself to an enjoyable cinematic experience, without relying too heavily on cut scenes to provide this ccontent. The intros to the boss battles are reused, I see what they're intent was, do know that the actual boss battles are different based on the fighting style of the boss. The reused boss intros- is kind of a bummer with the game providing so much creative content, it's each to spot when something is repurposed. You will have to farm for materials like supplies, which getting anywhere from 1 to 24ish, when you need hundreds, this process can get old. Love the historical background this game is based upon, is amazing to feel like you have been transported to the 13th century. Overall, anyone who knows anything about gaming will know this game is in contention for game of the year.… Expand
  17. Sagnol
    Jul 23, 2020
    6
    I am a huge fan of Japan,Samurais etc but no this is not what i was expecting.
    -The first thing that i didn't like is the graphics (THE GRAPHICS NOT THE ARTISTIC DESIGN) yea i stop from time to time to take photos and stuff because the world is very beautiful but no many textures are blurry,view distance is so low, the night is ugly and the reflections are all downgraded compared to the    I am a huge fan of Japan,Samurais etc but no this is not what i was expecting.
    -The first thing that i didn't like is the graphics (THE GRAPHICS NOT THE ARTISTIC DESIGN) yea i stop from time to time to take photos and stuff because the world is very beautiful but no many textures are blurry,view distance is so low, the night is ugly and the reflections are all downgraded compared to the first gameplay reveal we saw.
    -For the gameplay part i hated the fact that they didn't have a lock on system for the enemies.
    The stealth is so silly mostly because of the bad AI and the animation system on the enemies.
    -Very easy even on hard
    -Bad lip sync especially on japanese, even on english.
    -The wind is supposed to guide you but if you open the map you can still guide ur self with it.
    -Plot wise is meh
    -The Cinematics remind me of Mafia 3, low budget, you know static cameras with ppl talking without interaction...

    But i liked the atmosphere,the exploration,the soundtrack and the art direction    … Expand
  18. nes_66
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Думал выйдет очередной шлак аля убейсофт, но то что вышло однозначно стоило ожидания, возможно лучшая игра за последние несколько лет. Однозначно советую.
  19. Sasuke-Uchiha
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game is the bets looking game of the Playstation 4. The open world is crafted beautifully and lets you do what you want when you want. It has many things to offer and the combat system is very good as well.
  20. Saipher
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This game has gorgeous graphics, fun gameplay, and an engaging story. If you are into samurais/ninjas (Ghost), beautiful vistas, cool combat, and a compelling storytelling, this game is for you. This new IP is a welcome addition to Sony’s first party games.
  21. GamergodsFail
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    What stands Ghost of Tsushima apart from its overcrowded open world genre is its engaging multi-stance katana combat system, epic narrative and the best console graphics I've ever seen along with an additional classic samurai film aesthetic option. If you've always wanted "Assassin's Creed in Feudal Japan", look no further. For me, it's more than just that. Aside from a few technicalWhat stands Ghost of Tsushima apart from its overcrowded open world genre is its engaging multi-stance katana combat system, epic narrative and the best console graphics I've ever seen along with an additional classic samurai film aesthetic option. If you've always wanted "Assassin's Creed in Feudal Japan", look no further. For me, it's more than just that. Aside from a few technical issues that interrupted the flow, I don't think I've ever felt more engrossed in a video game setting before.

    9.5 if Metacritic will ever let users use decimals.    … Expand
  22. TommY2033M
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    I've been playing this game constantly for days now and it is pure joy to play. The atmosphere, the world design, the combat, the music, the story and characters, it is all simply amazing. I haven't had this much fun with a game in a while. A dream come true for any samurai enthusiast, and even if you don't particularly like samurai it is still a spectacular open world action game worthI've been playing this game constantly for days now and it is pure joy to play. The atmosphere, the world design, the combat, the music, the story and characters, it is all simply amazing. I haven't had this much fun with a game in a while. A dream come true for any samurai enthusiast, and even if you don't particularly like samurai it is still a spectacular open world action game worth playing. Innovative open world mechanics alone set it apart from and above anything currently on the market. A perfect score from me.… Expand
  23. normalMan
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    good game, best grafic and game not have stupid gays, lgbt, fem and other toxic stuffs
  24. somanymatts
    Jul 23, 2020
    7
    Visually the game is stunning and the story cutscenes get you hyped for the game, however...

    The camera will put objects, directly behind your character, right in front of the camera, blinding your view of combat which makes any chance of you landing a successful “perfect parry” impossible. Combat is also, at the beginning, throughout the intro missions too difficult for a enjoyable    Visually the game is stunning and the story cutscenes get you hyped for the game, however...

    The camera will put objects, directly behind your character, right in front of the camera, blinding your view of combat which makes any chance of you landing a successful “perfect parry” impossible.

    Combat is also, at the beginning, throughout the intro missions too difficult for a enjoyable GAMEPLAY experience for me to see this game anything above a 7, given this is a game. The controls should be the most fine tuned optimization but game companies seem to get away with people just being fine with having to spend a ton of time learning instead of making controls that are easy.

    Secondly is the upgrade system where you have to get skill points to choose your own upgrade... if you choose wrong, combat becomes absurdly difficult at the beginning with multiple enemy types who’s AI is set to swarm you.

    There is a pay to win bonus in the Special Edition that helps this skill tree, error trap, situation which is they give you a free extra skill point for paying $10 extra dollars.

    I’d have zero buyers remorse if combat scaled better like in Sony’s other exclusives like, say, Spiderman. I just want a fun and lengthy Samurai Experience, not a game where I have to practice for a few hours before the combat feels like I’m really an awesome Samurai with decades of training... if they wanted us to feel week, start the game with us as a teenager... Reviews led me to wishing I had waited until Black Friday, just wait on this unless you’re mad desperate.    … Expand
  25. HeyJohnny
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Great to see a game that has innovation. The story starts a bit slow but the story is great. The open world makes the game has a lot of exploration and many activities to do. The graphics and visuals are stunning! Sound is amazing. Combat can be a learning curve to get used to the different mechanics of the game. Once mastered it is very rewarding! A few bugs in the game but doesn’t stopGreat to see a game that has innovation. The story starts a bit slow but the story is great. The open world makes the game has a lot of exploration and many activities to do. The graphics and visuals are stunning! Sound is amazing. Combat can be a learning curve to get used to the different mechanics of the game. Once mastered it is very rewarding! A few bugs in the game but doesn’t stop giving a excellent experiences throughout the whole game. Wel done suckerpunch… Expand
  26. Maximus7
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Excellent game. I've always been a fan of Sucker Punch games since the Sly Cooper days. And the first Infamous is still one of my all-time favorite games. I read somewhere that Ghost of Tsushima is the real swan song of the PS4 because development actually began at the beginning of this generation. I'd assume right after Infamous: Second Son which was almost a launch window game. If that'sExcellent game. I've always been a fan of Sucker Punch games since the Sly Cooper days. And the first Infamous is still one of my all-time favorite games. I read somewhere that Ghost of Tsushima is the real swan song of the PS4 because development actually began at the beginning of this generation. I'd assume right after Infamous: Second Son which was almost a launch window game. If that's true, it definitely shows. The graphics are realistic while maintaining it's own unique style. They are superb. Sucker Punch has proven to have a true mastery of the hardware. The same goes for the action and combat mechanics. The slower, more deliberate sword fighting remind me a bit of Bushido Blade and maybe even the earlier Assassin's Creed games. It does almost have an Assassin's Creed: Japan vibe going for it as well. I'm also a big fan of a minimized HUD and it's innovative navigation system. If I do have one gripe, it's that I'm a little burnt out on the open world, horseback riding, mark objective and clear out, cookie cutter template, but this does enough different to feel fresh and keep you playing. Although the game isn't perfect, it's definitely up there with God of War or maybe even Red Dead 2.… Expand
  27. AzulGG
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima encapsulates the culture and tradition with a fully realized and meticulously detailed environment. Even in an open-world setting, the side quests or stories help enrich the world with its emotionally resonant stories which effectively displays a full spectrum of emotion and lore. The main storyline, cascading between flashbacks and the present, connects players to theGhost of Tsushima encapsulates the culture and tradition with a fully realized and meticulously detailed environment. Even in an open-world setting, the side quests or stories help enrich the world with its emotionally resonant stories which effectively displays a full spectrum of emotion and lore. The main storyline, cascading between flashbacks and the present, connects players to the moral ambiguities of Jin Sakai's dilemma, allowing them to sympathize with him and carry the burdens that the character is weighted with.

    This is a game of picturesque imagery in motion that captivates with its gorgeous visuals and gripping story, created with intricate detail and reverence to the Japanese culture.

    Ghost of Tsushima is a beautiful masterpiece.    … Expand
  28. MaouTDK
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game is a true masterpiece! It's honestly the best game I've played since Red Dead Redemption 2.
  29. AstroJunkee
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game is everything I wanted and more. Stunning art design, fantastic music score, simple yet complex fighting structures. The culture, history and beautiful open world environment is enough to buy this game and make it an instant classic. Add quality storytelling and hours of gameplay, will make this a highlight for this generation of console gaming.
  30. dirtydulas
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Game is amazing. Can't get enough of it. Rdr2 is the only recent open world game that's on par with this.
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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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