Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 19,664 out of 21430
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  3. Negative: 943 out of 21430
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  1. Sacrifice117
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Most beautiful game I ever played really feel like I’m a samurai in Japan I love all the characters and setting down to my trusty horse nobu
  2. kingbaccy
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Don't really review games, this is probably my first review ever on any platform but I felt compelled to do it after having played the game for dozens of hours now and seeing reports of people review bombing it in order to tank the user scores.

    If you don't want to read the whole thing I can say that in summary I think Ghost of Tsushima is a beautifully crafted masterpiece and a solemn    Don't really review games, this is probably my first review ever on any platform but I felt compelled to do it after having played the game for dozens of hours now and seeing reports of people review bombing it in order to tank the user scores.

    If you don't want to read the whole thing I can say that in summary I think Ghost of Tsushima is a beautifully crafted masterpiece and a solemn Western bow to all classic Japanese samurai movies.
    If you've ever dreamed of walking in the shoes of one of those legendary samurai swordsmen then this game will provide the closest experience available on the market at the moment.

    I don't want to ignore other great games like Sekiro but that game for instance is so difficult that most of the time you feel like you are barely scraping through the levels. GoT instead can make you feel like a samurai God, stylishly slaying your way through the mongol hordes in visceral bloody combat that feels both slick and impactful, especially when you build up your arsenal with new abilities and fight stances. While I do admit the combat is more 'casual' than the one in Sekiro, I also have to say that to me it's one of the most satisfying melee fighting systems in the open-world genre and has done enough to differentiate itself from the others titles it is compared to (Assasins Creed/Batman Arkham series etc.).

    There is no reason to discuss the graphics as the game speaks for itself - it's just breathtaking for majority of the time and a great way to end the PS4 era with a bang! The HUD is very minimalist and allows for complete immersion during most of the gameplay. There is no level-gating in the game, you can just plow through the main quest if you'd like to but chances are you won't because the world is so compelling to explore!

    Both side and main quests are heavily inspired by The Witcher 3 which is always a great thing in my book. Though it doesn't reach quite the same level of character building and impact overall the story and quests are very good and also heavily inspired by old samurai movies, the game actually inspired me to go back and watch some of the flicks made by Akira Kurosawa and other great Japanese film makers. The game has zero micro-transactions and all of the 'grind' is optional however I've opted to go for getting 100% of the achievements which is going to be my first on the PS4!

    So, for the negatives my 2 biggest gripes are:
    - The camera can be very clumsy at times and you can find yourself without a clear view of your opponent having to guess what they are doing. I do enjoy the fact there is no lock-on system giving a more freestyle feel to the combat but at the same time the camera needs to be On Point for that to work correctly. This is not happening for the majority of the playtime but when it does it is noticeable!
    - There are a variety of small to bigger bugs I've encountered during my time playing, which leaves me with the impression that the game could have used a few more months in the oven before it was released.

    In the end of it all, I feel like the positive aspects of the game so heavily outweigh the negatives that any bad impressions I've had are almost made irrelevant.

    I want to end this review with a bow to Sucker Punch Productions for all the love they put in the project and deeply hope they would do a sequel for the PS5!    … Expand
  3. Nitja
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    masterpiece! graphics are amazing story is great everything I asked for in a samurai game!
  4. Konstantin_k
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best games since Witcher 3. Great fighting mechanics, graphics and open world. Amazing side quests.
  5. tophatwacker
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Could use a few bug fixez because game isn't perfect at all but really enjoyable, very immersive and top notch visuals.
  6. rokajoska
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    The world is beautiful, simply stunning, the story is as strong as it needs to be, but the combat, is just wow, forget the mindless button spamming and get ready to learn some sick combos and different stances against different type of enemies, and on higher difficulties, well for me at least....to die....a lot
  7. Cloyd12
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    As many people have stated the outstanding positives of this game I won't be repeating them myself.(atmosphere, gameplay,story, narrative execution etc.) The game has indeed some problems though minor ones. I write this review after I platinumed the game.
    - The stealth sections are not bad. Yes, they are not TLOU 2 improvements we've seen but keep in mind this is an open world game. Yes,    As many people have stated the outstanding positives of this game I won't be repeating them myself.(atmosphere, gameplay,story, narrative execution etc.) The game has indeed some problems though minor ones. I write this review after I platinumed the game.
    - The stealth sections are not bad. Yes, they are not TLOU 2 improvements we've seen but keep in mind this is an open world game. Yes, it's not revolutionary. The problem lies with some upgrades you get in-game(like stealth armor-charms) which make the stealth less believable. But if you play it on hard without any real stealth upgrades the AI is believable enough(at least as far as the most open world AI is considered). However, in my opinion, it does a good enough job to immerse you in the gameplay of the Ghost. I would like to see improvements in next gen in this aspect from SuckerPunch though.
    - Mid to Late game you have so many tools that you are cheat. This same problem I dealt with Jedi: Fallen Order. As in Jedi where you could brute your way with the OP force, here you have so many tools that bypass the enemies defenses that if you abuse them the game is a joke(difficulty wise) even in hard. 5 Kunais, Sticky bombs, grenades, explosive arrows, smokebombs which leads in 3 chains assasinations. You can do most of the stuff in mid-late game without having to dodge-parry anything. And the enemies drop a good amount of them back so you can keep going. Though this is done to push the ghost gameplay, it overshadows the really good swordsman gameplay of the game. I would advice to not abuse them and the game will be more fun. At least this is how I feel like.
    - Act III was a bit small. Or at least I felt like that. I think Acts I and II were really good content wise whereas Act III was half in content.
    In coclusion, I would like to add that loading times for this game were REALLY good. I have the base Ps4 with the base HDD and fast travel was 3-7 secs. Respawning was 3-4 secs. That made the hunt for platinum and the overall experience very smooth( can't wait for Ps5 SSD :D ). Please don't take this review as a bad one. I'm just pointing out some minor things that could be improved upon. The game is awesome and I loved it. I would give it a 9.2 but heck it everyone seems to like it a lot!
    Thanks for reading I hope I helped you a bit.    … Expand
  8. zaurkhubulov
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing good game,very good job sucker punch,ghost of tsushima best game japan setting
  9. YraDetochkin
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    The best samurai-themed game, cool combat and great storyline. There are problems like stupid bots in stealth and the lack of animation for steps on the stairs. But all these problems are closed by the spectacular combat that the game presents, in this game you cannot live even five minutes without a fight.
  10. brainboru
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Ignore the media. This is an accurate and respectful depiction of contemporary Samurai culture and history.
  11. Alberto4k
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la generación. Un 10 en todos los apartados. Si te gusta la cultura Japonesa compra obligada.
  12. Marytrini
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game

    Really good graphics. Really nice gameplay. Good story. Good characters.    … Expand
  13. Merc-S600
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is right up there on Top with Games like Tomb Raider - Uncharted - Senua etc . Gamers that like Adventure Action in a different way get it all in this Game . I hesitated purschasing this for a Week as i dont like Sword Games , i have never been so Wrong and dijudged this game unfairly . A full 10 from me .
    If you reading here you wasting playing this awesome Game . GO GET    Ghost of Tsushima is right up there on Top with Games like Tomb Raider - Uncharted - Senua etc . Gamers that like Adventure Action in a different way get it all in this Game . I hesitated purschasing this for a Week as i dont like Sword Games , i have never been so Wrong and dijudged this game unfairly . A full 10 from me .
    If you reading here you wasting playing this awesome Game . GO GET IT NOW .....    … Expand
  14. LJMcG93
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Had high hopes for this game and have not been disappointed. The world is amazing, so many times I've been on the way to a mission and get sidetracked by following foxes, birds, side missions or simply just exploring. The fighting is great and makes you feel like a real samurai, nice range of moves with the different stances and ghost (ninja) tools. I've seen a lot of people say they don'tHad high hopes for this game and have not been disappointed. The world is amazing, so many times I've been on the way to a mission and get sidetracked by following foxes, birds, side missions or simply just exploring. The fighting is great and makes you feel like a real samurai, nice range of moves with the different stances and ghost (ninja) tools. I've seen a lot of people say they don't like the stealth but I've enjoyed it, it's been good to be able to switch between stealth and full on frontal attacks, standoffs are also great. I would definitely recommend playing on hard mode for the challenge and realism of battles. The main story I've played so far has been enjoyable too, not much I can complain of so far if I'm honest although I'm still on act 1 as keep getting distracted and exploring. The music in this game is also part of what makes it so great, definitely play with headphones if you haven't got a good sound system set up to get the best of it. Probably my favourite game of the year, will see by the end of the game whether it is up there with the best of the PS4 games.… Expand
  15. wangaq
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    非常不错从昨天上午9点到货玩到晚上9点半，还意犹未尽还记得上次玩的这么投入的游戏是塞尔达和新战神
  16. 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
  17. GramattonCleric
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Game play , story , visuals and sound overall are great! Large amount of weapons and gadgets make the game-play extremely enjoyable. Open world has big variate of activities and quests. Character movement is a but sluggish in some situations , mainly during jumping puzzles. I played it on hard and it gave me enjoyable amount of challenge.
  18. WeeAreWun
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Ive played around 20hrs and im really enjoying Ghost of Tsushima. Graphically it is stunning, especially considering its open world! Fighting is extremely satisfying and even the side quests are interesting.
  19. abofahd1994
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    What a phenomenal experience hands down the best game this generation truly authentic feudal japan experience.
  20. Zakis1991
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Классный сюжет, отличный геймплей, хорошо прописаны персонажи, RPG состовляющие на хорошем уровне. Жаль, что выбор в диалогах особо не влияет. Моя PS4 FAT идет конечно в некаторых моментах на взлёт. Графика 7/10
  21. Joyboy
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    BETTer THAN THE LAST OF US PART 2 DJSKFHLAISOAJAJSJSKSJDKSKAOOWISJDKSPWISJD
  22. Rusty_
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima es un juego precioso, los paisajes te invitan a explorar y a perderte en el vasto mundo de tsushima.
    El combate es magistral, la historia es profunda y los personajes tienen un gran desarrollo.
    La banda sonora, el sonido de ambiente, los sonidos en la batalla y la trayectoria el doblaje en japonés son excelentes. Súper recomendable este juego, para mi un 10/10 sin dudarlo.
  23. otisk93
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I just wanted to say that is a very fun game to play with a huge open world experience. Tons of side quests and Backstories, you will find yourself being side tracked.

    I also want to express gratitude to SuckerPunch for not trying to push a modern-day political agenda at the expense of the entire gameplay experience, Story, and Characters like another Sony developer recently did.    I just wanted to say that is a very fun game to play with a huge open world experience. Tons of side quests and Backstories, you will find yourself being side tracked.

    I also want to express gratitude to SuckerPunch for not trying to push a modern-day political agenda at the expense of the entire gameplay experience, Story, and Characters like another Sony developer recently did.

    Thank you SuckerPunch, you deserve a 10/10    … Expand
  24. ikkiplays
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This Game is the Assassin's Creed we all was waiting for i really liked every aspect if it it's a real Samurai game with awesome side quests
  25. maksfighter
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This is great game with out lesbian and gay. Recomended all to bay. Baying this game you support normal people
  26. Misael84
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Un placer a la vista, emocionantes combates, misiones secundarias entretenidas(solo hice 3 misiones principales desde que salio el juego). Los felicito.
  27. Kuxorg
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Моментами конечно стригерит кого-то, но игра стоит своих денег
  28. Mskittani
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This is more than just a game. This is an experience, a quest, a very spiritual one. It speaks to your very being. The sceneries, the gameplay, the story, the culture, it takes time to take it all in and for a very good reason. There are moments when I got chills running all over my body, jumping away from the couch, wavering my arms in the air like I was truly 'in' the battlefield. NowThis is more than just a game. This is an experience, a quest, a very spiritual one. It speaks to your very being. The sceneries, the gameplay, the story, the culture, it takes time to take it all in and for a very good reason. There are moments when I got chills running all over my body, jumping away from the couch, wavering my arms in the air like I was truly 'in' the battlefield. Now suckerpunch has earned a soft spot in my heart, congratulations for their hard work and passion for getting a job well done.… Expand
  29. Goodjho
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Beautiful open world with a very satisfying battle mechanic. you can approach enemy with multiple ways and when the sword hit the enemy you can feel the contact. The most impressive things is the loading time, it takes only 3-10 sec to fast travel (I'm playing with PS4 slim) while similar game would take 30+ sec. This game feels like assassin's creed mixed with red dead redemption 2 butBeautiful open world with a very satisfying battle mechanic. you can approach enemy with multiple ways and when the sword hit the enemy you can feel the contact. The most impressive things is the loading time, it takes only 3-10 sec to fast travel (I'm playing with PS4 slim) while similar game would take 30+ sec. This game feels like assassin's creed mixed with red dead redemption 2 but with it's own flavor.
    This game is not perfect though. the game lacking cinematic cutscene, it makes some scene less good and for some people maybe can make them less care about it. There also some bug in the game, and it got me CTD one time (hope they fix it in the future). But all the negative are overshadow by the positive things this game have. 15+ hours in the game and I still can't get enough of it. Good job Sucker Punch!    … Expand
  30. JannickJansen
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    This game is a breathtaking experience!
    The visuals are just amazing!
    The game plays great and it has a very interesting story!
    The only downside is that sometimes the animations are bad.
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Metascore
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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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