Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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  1. TheHambro
    Sep 4, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is an incredible game that puts you in the shoes of a lone samurai who is hell-bent on revenge. You’ll explore the gorgeous and beautifully crafted island of Tsushima, duel lone Ronin and Mongol Generals, hone your combat skills, help those in need, and employ unconventional tactics against your enemies. So, let’s dig right in.

    I can’t say this enough, but the    Ghost of Tsushima is an incredible game that puts you in the shoes of a lone samurai who is hell-bent on revenge. You’ll explore the gorgeous and beautifully crafted island of Tsushima, duel lone Ronin and Mongol Generals, hone your combat skills, help those in need, and employ unconventional tactics against your enemies. So, let’s dig right in.

    I can’t say this enough, but the visuals are absolutely incredible. Watching the silhouette of your figure against the backdrop of a setting sun during a duel or traversing the world is nothing less than cinematic…it’s that good. If you want the best combat experience and the motivation to better yourself at it, then I highly suggest playing on Lethal. Being aware of the enemies around you and where they are, timing your dodges and parries, switching between stances to deal with certain enemy types, taking advantage of the terrain and using every tool at your disposal is paramount to surviving each battle. Taking even a single hit spells trouble, but you’re also just as dangerous if your execution is spot on. The ability to confront and control each fight as you see fit is invigorating: stealth, range, or toe to toe; it’s your choice. By exploring you'll stumble upon locations (hot springs, bamboo strikes, etc.) that increases health or gives you some really cool cosmetic items. Last but not least, the story is just effin’ badass: you begin as a broken and beaten samurai who is forced to go against everything he stands for to overcome the overwhelming odds, and through his actions, becomes the stuff of legends and becomes revered and feared by everyone.

    No game is without flaws, and I think my biggest one with it is the repetitiveness. The main and side stories are definitely great and enthralling, but between those stories, exploring the world can kind of feel empty. Your options are pretty limited: hunt down sites that increase your stats, engage in combat with bandits or Mongol patrols, or continue on with the story. The first time I came across a small village that had been untouched by the Mongols with people going about their business, I became excited because I might get the opportunity to talk to them and hear what they have to say. But, I quickly realized that, although you can talk to a select few of the villagers, they would only offer you vague hints of game mechanics. I was hoping that I could talk to everyone and gain some small insight on the story, lore, whatever; but instead, you come across these villages, look for resources, then move on. I was disappointed because there was so much potential to build this world the developers have created even further.

    Here’s the bottom line, Ghost of Tsushima is just an awesome game. The game does so many things right, and I know you’ll have as much as a blast with it as I have. If you’re a fan of old school samurai movies and great storytelling, then look no further than this.    … Expand
  2. Eissa1996
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    ghost is a freaking masterpiece one hell of a game so beautiful to look at and excellent to play if you were disappointed by the last lesbian 2 then here you go ghost of tsushima is a masterpiece indeed
  3. Maximusus
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра на данный момент, сочетающая в себе механики таких хитов как Секиро, Ведьмак 3 и Horizon zero dawn и с превосходной визуализацией и графикой и это всё в открытом мире. P.S. The Last of Us 2 отдыхает.
  4. Aenima
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Not the best graphics but amazing story and gameplay. The best game of the year atm.
  5. danielcwc
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    First of all, from a person who actually play this game till I plat it, this is by far my best experience from a Sony exclusive since Bloodborne and God of War. Every aspect in GoT is shouting polish. This is the game that will set the standards for all open world games right now. It's like Sucker Punch just knows what annoys the heck out of people in other open world games and justFirst of all, from a person who actually play this game till I plat it, this is by far my best experience from a Sony exclusive since Bloodborne and God of War. Every aspect in GoT is shouting polish. This is the game that will set the standards for all open world games right now. It's like Sucker Punch just knows what annoys the heck out of people in other open world games and just streamline them. One-button jump into photo mode, controlling weather, time of day, even particles in photo mode( believe me you will be spending a lot of time in photo mode), one of the best intro from a video game ever, each part of the island lets you experience different seasons and scenery so you will not get bored of the scenery. Combat!!!! At first you will think the combat is simple, but when they throw in the stances and you realize how many ways you could kill your enemies and be creative. The combat design is to enable the players to feel powerful and to be creative. Sucker Punch, you bunch of genius!!!! I strongly recommend everyone who loves this game to go replay infamous series if you have the chance. I replayed all the infamous just to prepare for this game and this game just blew my mind how much Sucker Punch improved since second son. Also, CHOICES are important. Let the player make their own damn choice in the story is very crucial (unlike some other title). It's like Sucker Punch knows exactly what other players suffered one month ago with another title and let people enjoy a way better game in every aspect (writing, character development, combat, graphics, etc). And now to top it off, Sucker Punch announced a FREE MULTIPLAYER UPDATE. Free DLC add on has never been seen since Valve games. And yet all the xbox fanboys try to paint an "Anti-consumer" picture for Sony? Nice try! Also Naughty Dog cuts out multiplayer from the base game for TLOU2 to be a standalone. If you ask me, $60 is more justified for a full enjoyable single player experience for Ghost of Tsushima with icing on the cake when they add the multiplayer free content. Sucker Punch is just reading the minds of their players so well. YES, they actually listened to feedback, that's why the multiplayer is based on the mythology. Please Naughty Dog, we miss the old you, the one that does not push agenda and actually make a damn good complete single player+multiplayer experience. Even Sony knows how much of a better game is Ghost and release it as the finale of this generation.… Expand
  6. Foodzo
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing climate of samurai-era japan. Not a single mission feels like a side quest. All of them have a clever(often dark or tragic) twist, that makes them more interesting than some main quests in other games. Innovation that came with the “gps” system makes it much more fun and immersive. Combat just as satisfying as sekiros’ but much more accessible and arguably more fluid and fun.Amazing climate of samurai-era japan. Not a single mission feels like a side quest. All of them have a clever(often dark or tragic) twist, that makes them more interesting than some main quests in other games. Innovation that came with the “gps” system makes it much more fun and immersive. Combat just as satisfying as sekiros’ but much more accessible and arguably more fluid and fun. Definitely my favorite game of the era. If you liked senior, nioh, shadow of Mordor/war, assassin’s creed, dishonored you will definitely enjoy this game.… Expand
  7. willyboarder73
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    What is there to say? Beautiful graphics, fun combat, and a completely immersive open world. I've spent countless minutes just looking around, and checking things out. Upgrading by learning new swordplay techniques, rather than just the typical RPG skill trees is a nice touch as well. A must buy in my opinion.
  8. KUTC
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Definitely it has everything I had searched in a game in such a setting and genre! The stunning visuals and ability of making the combat look cinematic is so good. GOTY for me!
  9. ZakouAmazigh
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Personnaly i would recomand this game it is a breath of fresh air really sucker punch showed awessome stuff in this game i think that this is what an exclusive is like not like that tlo2 that was a50% this is a must buy like spider man gow and other great single player games
  10. natork
    Jul 24, 2021
    10
    One of the best games ever made. Beautiful music. Engaging story. Tight controls. Stunning graphics.
  11. preciado_101
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    Great combination of open world ending up with a beautiful immersive experience. Basically no loading time, no painful grinding, almost no fast travel restriction, no unnecessary repetitive dynamics (like getting off your horse to pickup something or even calling it in ridiculous places on the map or being forced to walk on some cutscenes, this is reduced to a minimum)

    the combat feels    Great combination of open world ending up with a beautiful immersive experience. Basically no loading time, no painful grinding, almost no fast travel restriction, no unnecessary repetitive dynamics (like getting off your horse to pickup something or even calling it in ridiculous places on the map or being forced to walk on some cutscenes, this is reduced to a minimum)

    the combat feels like it can be mastered and it makes you feel like a samurai all the way    … Expand
  12. XandersReds
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Que juego tan increíble, que historia tan interesante, gráficamente es un deleite visual, los combates son impresionantes, la ambientación, los paisajes solo hicieron crecer más el amor que tengo hacia esta nación tan hermosa que es Japón. definitivamente supero con mucha diferencia a todos los demás juegos exclusivos de esta consola.
    Felicitaciones a Sucker Punch por esta obra maestra.
  13. daLira
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Most likely the last exclusive Masterpiece for the PS4 and a strong GotY contender.
  14. Masterprime10
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Sucker Punch really knocked it out of the park with this. The world just feels so vibrant and alive, along with how beautiful Tsushima is, it doesn’t feel like a chore going from question mark to question mark

    The gaming world was not prepared for Ghost of Tsushima from Sucker Punch. They wanted it, they dreamt of it, but they did not know what it was, or what form it would come in the    Sucker Punch really knocked it out of the park with this. The world just feels so vibrant and alive, along with how beautiful Tsushima is, it doesn’t feel like a chore going from question mark to question mark

    The gaming world was not prepared for Ghost of Tsushima from Sucker Punch. They wanted it, they dreamt of it, but they did not know what it was, or what form it would come in the shape of. It would arrive on the 17th July, 2020 and it was in the shape of Jin Sakai. For me, an eternity of let downs and disappointments now over. Furthermore, the search is over! my gaming journey is done. You could say i'm retired from searching.

    I will always be the first to admit, i am not the best gamer in the world. I am a dreamer. i take on a game and i make it my own and let it work for me. Many a time i have given up on a game, because the faults were too much to turn a blind eye to. Yet, at the age of 41, married with my first born child merely a few weeks old and a myriad of life issues, bills and problems facing me...i find myself waking in the early hours to get back to the island of Tsushima.

    Sure, there's faults. But, i have a big imagination. Let's take a discussion i read about no hit-detection on bamboo trees. It doesn't matter, because if i didn't read that, i wouldn't know. i was already walking around them. i was already making my own movie heaven. I'm Jubai Kipigami fighting the blind swordsman in the bamboo forest, i'm Kôji Yakusho preparing to take on an entire village of enemies, i'm Tatsuya Nakadai walking through the cemetery for a momentous duel.

    For that matter, the tension in the air at a duel is something else. My straw hat, jossling in the wind. My longbow sways and flutters as gusts of wind pass by. The pampas grass rasps across the hills beyond me. The world constantly moves as Samurai and Mongol remain still, waiting for the first move. Blink and you would miss it, amongst the cacophony of vision and sound. The moment is here, you are in that Kurusawa movie, take it all in as a torrent of blood swathes across the screen and spatters the ground at my feet. Would you believe i have only been playing for 2 days?

    This game is the ultimate Samurai open-world game and it has blown other open-worlds out of the water. Not only have Sucker Punch written a love letter to Japan, they have written a love letter to Playstation and it's gamers.

    tldr: Buy it, 10/10.    … Expand
  15. 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 !!!
  16. mcsw712
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No spoilers here... This game is amazing so far! I'm not a huge fan of cutscenes and PlayStation storytelling(waste of money IMO). The focus is always the gameplay for me. Once you get past the boring intro movie (over an hour) the game actually starts. And man, the exploration is amazing. It actually makes you want to explore(a lot like botw). I'm a big dark souls, bloodborne, and Sekiro fan. Have beaten them all on new game plus. But this game on normal is harder to me for some reason. I kept dying to normal enemies. Had to dial it down to easy. Plobably because dodging mechanic is weird and somewhat broken in this game. I love the atmosphere, the quests, and sense of wonder. This game is way better than red dead redemption 2, that is for sure. That game just put me to sleep.… Expand
  17. Deusirae
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Хорошая игра, не шедевр, но просто очень хорошая игра.
    Без пропаганды, без абсурда, чуши и попыток донести какие-то свои дурацкие идеи и взгляды.
    Хорошая игра, которая позволяет полностью окунуться в Японию позднего средневековья периода первого монгольского вторжения на территорию Японии. Как с любовью и с уважением она сделана. Как тонко передаёт отношение монголов к культуре и обычаям    Хорошая игра, не шедевр, но просто очень хорошая игра.
    Без пропаганды, без абсурда, чуши и попыток донести какие-то свои дурацкие идеи и взгляды.
    Хорошая игра, которая позволяет полностью окунуться в Японию позднего средневековья периода первого монгольского вторжения на территорию Японии.
    Как с любовью и с уважением она сделана.
    Как тонко передаёт отношение монголов к культуре и обычаям японцев...
    Как хорошо показан противник... Не просто тупым стадом без идеи и смысла, а умным и расчётливым с конкретной целью.
    Игра очень хорошая.
    Не хватает игр созданных умными и образованными людьми, созданных с любовью...
    А не насилованием сотрудников ради показухи своих радикально-левых взглядов школьника-переростка (аля дракман и анита саркисян).
    Уже тошнит от пропаганды.
    Игра как глоток свежего воздуха среди всего этого мусора, что пихают в голову молодым людям.

    Очень жаль, что журналисты как обычно, жрут кал и другим советуют(    … Expand
  18. davidnew2002
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    i’m soooo fall in love with this game !!!
    amazing graphics, fun gameplay, good story !!!
    i did not expect that I would like it so much and i would be so drawn into the gameplay.
  19. rhoxwen
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Good story, side quests and great gameplay! This game is visually stunning and full of small details that shows thegreat effort of Sucker Punch's dev team. It has plenty of things to do all over this huge map and the skill progressions is just perfect, offering a variety of styles for fighting . The only flaws i see are framedrops during fights and loading times and the fact that you can'tGood story, side quests and great gameplay! This game is visually stunning and full of small details that shows thegreat effort of Sucker Punch's dev team. It has plenty of things to do all over this huge map and the skill progressions is just perfect, offering a variety of styles for fighting . The only flaws i see are framedrops during fights and loading times and the fact that you can't select the enemy you want to fight aginst. But this is such a great game that I recommend to everyone to play.… Expand
  20. Javogallegos
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Estamos ante un juego excelente, este juego es mas assasins creed que cualquier ultima entrega de esta saga, sin duda es un juego que debes jugar si tienes una PS4, la ambientación es algo que tenia tiempo sin ver en un videojuego, los combates son grandiosos, debo decir que tenia tiempo sin divertirme tanto en un videojuego de mundo abierto, creo que desde RDR2 no me perdía tanto en unEstamos ante un juego excelente, este juego es mas assasins creed que cualquier ultima entrega de esta saga, sin duda es un juego que debes jugar si tienes una PS4, la ambientación es algo que tenia tiempo sin ver en un videojuego, los combates son grandiosos, debo decir que tenia tiempo sin divertirme tanto en un videojuego de mundo abierto, creo que desde RDR2 no me perdía tanto en un paisaje, esa sensación de libertad que te da el juego es única, agregar el viento como brújula es algo genial pues hace que la aventura sea mas inmersiva, las misiones no las sentí repepetitivas pues agregan historia a los personajes secundarios, la historia que si bien no es excelente cumple con lo que promete y te mantiene entretenido, siempre he dicho que si un juego cumple con divertir es un juego excelente y este vaya que lo cumple pues tiene eso y mas, por cierto el combate es genial, agregar las posturas lo hizo aun mejor, ame completamente Nioh y Nioh 2 pero tenia tiempo queriendo buscar algo de la cultura japonesa que fuera mas real(sin cosas místicas de por medio) y este me lo dio, y no quiero olvidar esa hermosa banda sonora que por dios me hizo sentir en la piel de Jin, Sucker Punch hizo algo que teníamos desde hace tiempo pidiendo, un juego completo, con excelente combate, hermoso, divertido y muy disfrutable, ademas sin microtransacciones y esas mamadas que EA y Ubisoft no se cansan de meter en sus juegos, aquí veo un contendiente al juego del año seguro, yo se lo doy sin duda, 10/10.… Expand
  21. Mister_B
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    A really nice game to get lost in for a while. A beautiful open world, deep, fluid combat and an engaging story. A great end to a great generation of gaming.
  22. disgruntled
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Wow was my expectation subverted. Never expected this near masterpiece. Three days in and I'm loving this. Graphics are astounding, gameplay is smooth and genuinely versatile, music is beautiful, combat is truly visceral and 'Heavy' and the world is probably the best looking open world I've ever seen. Characters are in the world of feudal Japan so not "full of fun" but are at leastWow was my expectation subverted. Never expected this near masterpiece. Three days in and I'm loving this. Graphics are astounding, gameplay is smooth and genuinely versatile, music is beautiful, combat is truly visceral and 'Heavy' and the world is probably the best looking open world I've ever seen. Characters are in the world of feudal Japan so not "full of fun" but are at least consistant to the setting. It's a simple revenge story at heart with many, many small perfect touches. Try bowing at Bow signs or corpses. A perfect palette cleanser after the dog's dinner that was The Last of Us 2. This is how you do a revenge story.

    Ghost of Tsushima
    Best Assassins Creed game
    You have ever played    … Expand
  23. Macgaren
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Ótimo jogo Sony fechou a geração com chave de ouro. A história é simples e isso torna o jogo divertido. O sistema de progressão de habilidades é intuitivo e bem recompensador. Os gráficos são lindos. As mecânicas tem uma curva de aprendizado tranquila.
  24. Orlando_Marques
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    O jogo é demais para quem curte a temática Samurai! Os gráficos extraem o máximo desempenho do PS4! Uma obra prima!
  25. Anrema
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    This isn’t the best game of the year but one of the bests to play now. It has wonderful graphics and you really feel like a samurai at the feudal era of Japan.
    All the myths are interesting and exploring the map rewards you. It is the kind of game in which you prefer to spend your time traveling by horse instead of fast-travelling.
    Some missions are repetitive and some floor textures and    This isn’t the best game of the year but one of the bests to play now. It has wonderful graphics and you really feel like a samurai at the feudal era of Japan.
    All the myths are interesting and exploring the map rewards you. It is the kind of game in which you prefer to spend your time traveling by horse instead of fast-travelling.
    Some missions are repetitive and some floor textures and water effects are really bad compared to the fantastic foliage that this game has, but nothing to worry about because they are often well camouflaged between the grass and the secondary missions aren’t boring at all.
    If you are thinking of buying the last game for the ps4 before ps5 comes out, I recommend it to you.    … Expand
  26. NumOfADevil
    Jul 31, 2020
    7
    The game is oveal okee. Nothing really spectacular about it. The story is meh, the graphics are amazing, music is quite good, combat is very fun in the beginning but get repetitive as number of enemies and variety of them aren't much. Alot of animation are just cut to black but overal a good game.
  27. PashyFTW
    May 15, 2021
    10
    Someday, we will go on a peaceful ride.....................................
  28. Raansu
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Game of the year imo. I'm like 30 hours in and just starting act 2. So much stuff to do in the open world, the art style is amazing, and the combat is incredibly fun. I find myself avoiding playing stealth just to engage in the samurai combat.
  29. lebiedz91
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Basically lovechild of The Witcher 3 story behind every quest and the best of what Assassins Creed has to offer, and the sights, sights are amazing.
  30. Lemonade1408
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    What can I say that already hasnt been said, this is one of the best games I have ever played, the story while being a bit generic is good enough thats my only gripe

    The combat while starting slow is fantastic, just when you think you are overpowered you move to another area and the enemies step up a level, there are way more architypes of enemies than in a usual game and you constantly    What can I say that already hasnt been said, this is one of the best games I have ever played, the story while being a bit generic is good enough thats my only gripe

    The combat while starting slow is fantastic, just when you think you are overpowered you move to another area and the enemies step up a level, there are way more architypes of enemies than in a usual game and you constantly have to adapt your style to stay ahead

    The boss battles are just the right side of hard, just based on timing your blocks, parries and dodges, a good amount of open world filler content as well, nothing felt bolted on

    Highly recommend this game if you are after an open world action RPG    … 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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