Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. Oriond34
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I recommend to start the most important part the gameplay it’s good you can either choose to be honorable or dishonorable the honorable side of gameplay let’s you fight enemies head on while being dishonorable let’s you form your own playstyle with a variety of tools both feel just as satisfying but let me say this your playstyle doesn’t affect the ending as for the story it’s well craftedI recommend to start the most important part the gameplay it’s good you can either choose to be honorable or dishonorable the honorable side of gameplay let’s you fight enemies head on while being dishonorable let’s you form your own playstyle with a variety of tools both feel just as satisfying but let me say this your playstyle doesn’t affect the ending as for the story it’s well crafted I’m not going to reveal key bits all you need to know is that it’s good the graphics in this game are **** beautiful and the game know that so it gives you a very well designed photo mode the world is full of things to do you’ll probably notice how side quests tend to follow the same pattern but the characters and gameplay made up for it personally I never really had any major complaints other than the camera being a bit weird sometimes but that was probably my fault so I’m giving it a 10/10 I’ll compare other games in this genre to this game… Expand
  2. Jamiejks
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Fantastic game can’t remember the last time I had pure enjoyment in a open world game
  3. boonerr79
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This game is a breath of fresh air. Gorgeous open world. Fun game mechanics. Best of all... no SJW bulls&#@! Finally!! Thank you Suckerpunch for restoring my faith.
  4. Kylerleeduncan
    Jul 22, 2020
    7
    This game is super fun! Combat and duels are amazing. I love being a samurai in a game that’s similar to red dead. The story is pretty predictable and really only kept my interest because I could see my armor in them. Storylines and quests seem to be a little stray with timelines as you can do side quests that mention things that have already happened. You will miss out on 50 percent ofThis game is super fun! Combat and duels are amazing. I love being a samurai in a game that’s similar to red dead. The story is pretty predictable and really only kept my interest because I could see my armor in them. Storylines and quests seem to be a little stray with timelines as you can do side quests that mention things that have already happened. You will miss out on 50 percent of the story if you don’t play the side quests which I found out 2/3 through the main story. Also stealth in this game is too easy and kind of pointless as AI are dumb as bricks when compared to Last Of Us 2. Wish there was some unique environment interactions too. For the most part this is an amazing game with extremely fun gameplay and upgrades. However I feel there’s some glitches and fixes they could’ve made, maybe some more armor and unique gear, unique encounter, combat interactions. Pacing seems not well thought out and slow at some points, during nearly every quest you’ll find yourself walking 20 ft from a cutscene only to find yourself in another half ass cutscene. I wish they would just use the high level cut scenes and only when needed. There also isn’t any newgame plus which hurts the longevity I’ll play. I play this game solely for the combat and Japanese setting. And that wins me just enough but isn’t blowing me away. This game isn’t necessarily breaking any ground other then being the most beautiful Samurai/ninja game.… Expand
  5. krusade
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This game is great. I really don't understand how it could be reviewed as anything less than a 90. Don't believe the haters. If you want an open world game with tons of points of interests and collectibles, and, the best part, combat that you actually WANT to engage in, then this game is for you. Oh yeah.... those graphics bruh...! wow!
  6. YouReposted
    Jul 22, 2020
    3
    This game is really bad, its really repetitive and the story is **** i give it a 3 because visuals are amazing, but you cant play a pretty picture
  7. videopixels
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Some of the critics are so pedantic. Can't understand how Metacritic just includes anyone with an opinion.

    This is an incredible game!!!
  8. Tranquil_Zombie
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Great game. Yes, many of the mechanics you may know from other games, but it is the execution that makes this one Exceptional.
    Beautiful, dynamic, well paced. At times I nearly thought I was staring in my own Kurosawa film. Triggering memories of watching the Seven Samurai from my youth.
  9. Gamerxp
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    I loved every second of this game I mostly liked the gameplay, story, and most important the side missions stories are incredible reminds me with Witcher 3 and the world is amazing , definitely you will spend a lot of time in photo mode because it is stunning and I haven’t seen anything or any game like it. Sucker Punch win my heart.k
  10. Fellipek
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Awesome game, the soundtrack couldn’t be better and the art is freaking gorgeous
  11. Clarkey7163
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    I am officially the 593rd platinum for Ghost of Tsushima, I wanted to platinum this game before leaving thoughts because I felt the quality and consitency of the game deserved my time.

    I break my reviews down into six categories and score them as such: - Gameplay: 9/10 - Score: 9/10 - Aesthetics: 10/10 - Graphics: 10/10 - Voice Acting: 8/10 - Story: 9/10 Overall this comes to    I am officially the 593rd platinum for Ghost of Tsushima, I wanted to platinum this game before leaving thoughts because I felt the quality and consitency of the game deserved my time.

    I break my reviews down into six categories and score them as such:

    - Gameplay: 9/10
    - Score: 9/10
    - Aesthetics: 10/10
    - Graphics: 10/10
    - Voice Acting: 8/10
    - Story: 9/10

    Overall this comes to a 9/10 for me, would probably be 93 for me on a 100pt scale.

    Gameplay: The gameplay in GoT is fantastic, I played on the hardest difficulty and the reason I chose to do so was I wanted to really get into the combat in this game. The combat loop is focused on two distinct areas, Ghost (stealth) and Samurai and the way the game blends these two forms into the story and themes is great (more on that in the story section). Overall Samurai combat in this game is stellar, it's everything you could ask for with combat requiring quick thinking and good timing. Stealth gameplay is a little... I'd say underbaked or too easy. If the goal was to direct players towards Stealthing (which it might've been given the themes), then SuckerPunch definitely created a combat system that heavily favors stealth of Sword fighting.

    Score: The score is sparse when it needs to be and powerful when you want it to be. Oftentimes I found myself riding through an amazing looking environment and wondering "man where's the score" then I'd crest a hill, see something in the distance and all of a sudden flutes and drums start crashing in, created some really amazing and emotional moments. The points where they bring in vocals are really executed well, and the score is incredibly authentic and immersive for the setting.

    Aesthetics and Graphics: Usually I set these apart but I mean come on, google this game and tell me it isn't one of the most beautiful games ever released. The game touted a "Kurosawa Mode" as a selling point but honestly, robbing yourself of the colours in this game would be a travesty. I honestly can't understate how many times this game's environments blew me away, the entire colour spectrum is used to amazing effect, truly a masterpiece in this regard.

    Voice Acting and Story: For this game I chose to use the English voice tracks, usually I'd be fine with the Japanese track however the lip sync is in English no matter which language you play. This won't be an issue for most people but I happen to be partially deaf and when listening to people speak, lips not matching the dialogue throws me way off. So English cast it is, and even then I have to say its extremely impressive what this cast is able to do. Across the board every actor does a great job at being a believable and grounded character. There can be a tendancy in games to go "larger than life" with the characters but here they're very well acted and extremely immersive. Goes to show that even though the game is set in feudal Japan, the fact everyone was speaking English was not immersion breaking for me in the slightest.

    Story-wise the game is an interesting case; I won't get too into the weeds of what did and didn't work but I will summurise as this; the main story itself is actually fairly sparse, though often times it's incredibly high quality and well crafted. I believe there's something like 18-20 main missions, compared to around 65+ side missions and content. What this means is the pacing of the narrative is largely player dependant and so your feelings on things may vary. SuckerPunch did a LOT of work on continuity, and that is extremely appreciated. As missions are optional and can be completed at almost any time, there are many contextual lines that reflect where you are in the main story (i.e. if I did mission X before a side quest, they may refer to the upcoming Mission X. If I did the side quest after Mission X, the characters might refer to the events of Mission X in past tense, this is really awesome).

    Summary: Overall, an achievement in world design and environment art. As we move into the next generation of games there is a case to be made for artistic expression over realism, and while some studios like Naughty Dog will assuredly continue in their endeavor to make games look and play more realistically, I am happy there are other studios out there like SuckerPunch who are willing to take liberties and just make amazing experiences.

    On my scale of: Unmissable, Play it Sooner, Play it Later or Maybe On a Rainy Day, Ghost of Tsushima easily gets an Unmissable    … Expand
  12. Gatoton
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    One of the greatest atmospheres in a videogame. All the details are amazing, and the side quests... oh boy, the side quests are so good and so compelling.
  13. bpip123
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
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  14. Amanzholoff
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever! Music, environment, atmosphere, details, everything in this game is perfect! On of the best games for PS4!
  15. kafas
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Visualy the most beautiful game I've ever played, story is legit (based on real events) each side quest has a purpose. Gameplay seems so natural. A game that teaches you about friendship, family, duty, respect and selfleshness. Definitely GoTY.
  16. MrMat
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Definitely worth the purchase! This game sucks you in - one of the most immersive graphic and audio experience in years. Rare wow factor. Sony pump money into sucker punch! Needs a bit of work on the side quest story telling/ complexity - which if they hit it out the park as they did the rest of the game it would have taken it to an easy 10 - thank you SP
  17. TheBigKingStone
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    The story of Jin Sakai is in of my favorites I’ve played in console generation, tugging at he heart strings one second and making you a brutal ghost the second, and I almost 100% this title
  18. Heem23
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Love the game. Really gives you yhe vibes of being a samurai. The game can be really addictive
  19. playernater
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Game of the year beautiful open wold great game play and a well told story that delivers the intended emotions very well loved this game!
  20. Groundedbird
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    8.9. The storyline was incredible. It shows what war does to people and the action taken to save ones home, be honorable or seen as evil. There was some major FPS drops when it came to the boss battle. But overall, I highly recommend giving this one a try before anything else made this year.
  21. Maimatsuzaki
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From the first battle on the beach you're thrust into the game's amazing combat system. The open world is alive with bandits, peasants, and the ever threatening mongols. The island of Tsushima is absolutely beautiful, im addicted with taking pictures of Jin, his friends, and my horse..as well as the environment. The story is engrossing, the characters are interesting, and even the repeating quests stay fresh with uniqueness.… Expand
  22. Strawhatpirate
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing game a complete package great game play one of the most beautiful looking games I played all year and the story is written very well and delivers the intended emotion totally game of the year
  23. Lionheart84
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    wonderful game i spent 11 hours just to play side quest this is the first time since witcher 3 and Monster hunter world,really love the graphic,music and scenery so much color,sucker punch really did good job.
  24. Fpharade
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Игра просто 12 карликов/10, купил не зря. 50% времени потраченного в игре я провел сочиняя хокку как в игре так и вне ее. Эта игра сделала меня поэтом
  25. walker_17
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game was a long-awaited step into fresh air with a good look back on older gaming mechanics and beautiful open world… Expand
  26. LewisRM
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Such an amazingly fun and beautiful game. Game play is amazing, well thought about and never a bore. The look and feel of it just makes you want to keep playing. Exploration is fun, vibrant and has a satisfying feel to it. The hidden features in this game make it all the more charming to play. Going forward more developers should take a leaflet from this game and expand on its principals.
  27. gmakey
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Love this game! The world is beautiful as beautiful if not more than Horizon Zero Dawn. The combat is slick and fluid, reminiscent of Batman Arkham games. You NEVER feel bored playing Ghost of Tsushima and is honestly one of the first games in a LONG time that has me playing non-stop, until my body literally feels tired. Seriously, when I play this game, it's almost as if time stops! SuperLove this game! The world is beautiful as beautiful if not more than Horizon Zero Dawn. The combat is slick and fluid, reminiscent of Batman Arkham games. You NEVER feel bored playing Ghost of Tsushima and is honestly one of the first games in a LONG time that has me playing non-stop, until my body literally feels tired. Seriously, when I play this game, it's almost as if time stops! Super fun! I just want to keep playing until its completed! And WHOA! So much content! The map is bigger than it looks and there is a lot to do. A LOT of time to just finish that first southern part of the island in act 1.… Expand
  28. 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
  29. Kane6392
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of this year so far. Each of the elements is made with a soul. Sure, there're some weird moments, but they don't spoil an overall impression - you just live inside this game.
  30. Hmcs_Halifax
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    A few things hold the game back. The camera control is fairly bad. Lacking in a target lock on aspect makes combat challenging. This can be both good and bad. You can easily get mobbed by enemies and end up dying often because of this. Overall the game is fun. Visually it is stunning.
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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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