Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. Mazokie
    Sep 27, 2020
    9
    One of the best games of the generation, a must play. It has a great story and a great gameplay, the dynamics of the fights are awesome and the further you go, better the game gets,
  2. DespairZz
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Sucker Punch did a great work. They recreated original old Japan setting pretty cool.
    Simple graphic goes along with great visual style and design.
    Ordinary combat system that brilliant mix with wonderful fight animations. Good but simple plot with spirit of bushido about honor and revenge and also best exploring system. As fan of samurais and Japan setting I'm very impressed. Hard to    Sucker Punch did a great work. They recreated original old Japan setting pretty cool.
    Simple graphic goes along with great visual style and design.
    Ordinary combat system that brilliant mix with wonderful fight animations.
    Good but simple plot with spirit of bushido about honor and revenge and also best exploring system.
    As fan of samurais and Japan setting I'm very impressed. Hard to believe that that game was created by non Japan studio!
    9/10    … Expand
  3. Jorgegarit
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    It’s really a 9.5 so far for me but since I can’t give that I’ll give it a 10. The game is stunning, visually breathtaking, the draw distance is extremely impressive and makes the game feel almost next gen. Also the loading times are so quick and I heard they actually made loading take longer than it could have in order to give people time to read the tips. My two favorite things about theIt’s really a 9.5 so far for me but since I can’t give that I’ll give it a 10. The game is stunning, visually breathtaking, the draw distance is extremely impressive and makes the game feel almost next gen. Also the loading times are so quick and I heard they actually made loading take longer than it could have in order to give people time to read the tips. My two favorite things about the game are the use of the wind rather than the minimap and the combat system. The wind allows the game to feel more immersive and rather than spending half your time looking at the waypoint you can enjoy the game for all its beauty. The combat is extremely polished, fluid, and realistic. It feels like I’m actually using a sword. Also there is something really fulfilling about use the stone stance to take down a duel wielding enemy than switching to water stance to kill a sword user and then rapidly firing an arrow to headshot an archer. One of the most enjoyable combat systems in any game I have played. Also a small thing that I really lived when your following and nod and start running they will run as well and if you get on your horse they will get in a horse as well. No more slowly waiting for the Boca to finally get to their destination. Only big complaint is the camera. It can get a little wonky at times and I’ll be fighting but only staring at the wall of the building but you get used to it over time. Lastly I really don’t like how many reviewers were upset about this Japanese game being made by an American company. I consider myself extremely left and it just seems like a dumb thing to nitpick. If anything this game shows extreme appreciation for samurai culture and is also mostly based on movies rather than actual live events. Also if you complain about this game being made by an American company but have taco night at your house, you should definitely double check your cognitive dissonanc… Expand
  4. severouss
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    The pros:
    - A serious samurai story without bells, whistles and other desperate attempts to impress people. I, also, enjoyed the dark tone of the game, keeping the comedy elements to the minimum. Not *every* story has to have the classic comic relief character.
    - Interesting characters and backstories (just take my advice and do all the character side missions) - Very nuanced    The pros:
    - A serious samurai story without bells, whistles and other desperate attempts to impress people. I, also, enjoyed the dark tone of the game, keeping the comedy elements to the minimum. Not *every* story has to have the classic comic relief character.

    - Interesting characters and backstories (just take my advice and do all the character side missions)

    - Very nuanced combat system which indeed makes you feel like a legendary samurai.

    - Breathtaking open world. The art direction is phenomenal.

    - Memorable soundtrack.

    - The atmosphere of the game and the level of immersion are unparalleled.

    - (bonus) For those who grew up with Kurosawa's films and/or samurai stories, this is a game tailored specifically for you. Like, it checks *every* box on the list.

    The cons:
    - Bad AI.

    - Very basic stealth mechanics.

    - The camera.

    - The fox/bird mechanic can get irritating at times. I think it should be toned down.

    All in all, this is a great game, truly. It has its flaws, but once it clicks you just don't care about them that much.    … Expand
  5. PhilipeBelchior
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Excelente sistema de combate. Peso do personagem e equipamentos eleva a experiência a um nível inigualável. Gráficos ecepicionais. GOTY Of Tsushima.
  6. BvB
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    This game is a true masterpiece ladies and gentlemen.

    The "shut up and take my money" kind of game.

    Big hooray for Sucker Punch Productions!
  7. VilarVarg
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Seit Horizon Zero Dawn hatte ich nicht mehr so viel Spaß in einem Open World Spiel. Die Art und Weise wie mich dieses Spiel auf eine Reise mit nimmt ist grandios.Ich weiß auch nicht einmal wo ich anfangen soll..
    Atmosphäre und Weltdesign sind besonders positiv meines Erachtens hervor zu heben.Einziger Kritikpunkt für mich wäre die sehr dümmliche KI bei dem unehrenhaften Ninja sein ;)
    Ganz    Seit Horizon Zero Dawn hatte ich nicht mehr so viel Spaß in einem Open World Spiel. Die Art und Weise wie mich dieses Spiel auf eine Reise mit nimmt ist grandios.Ich weiß auch nicht einmal wo ich anfangen soll..
    Atmosphäre und Weltdesign sind besonders positiv meines Erachtens hervor zu heben.Einziger Kritikpunkt für mich wäre die sehr dümmliche KI bei dem unehrenhaften Ninja sein ;)
    Ganz dicke Kaufempfehlung !!!!    … Expand
  8. nanoka
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I am into Japanese culture and this is likely to be my favourite Sony exclusive so far. I'd even put it on the first place among all the platforms among with Animal Crossing and Zelda series.
    The open world is really beautiful.
    Jin feels kind of overpowered, but it's not a big deal when I choose right perks.
  9. Kimnoa
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Love the game and would recommend it to anyone who asks me. The open world experience is what i call a masterpiece and game changer. Definitely GOTY for me. The story was awesome and you would not expect a westerner made it. Thank you for making it so good and hope to see more games like this in the future.

    Graphics 10
    Gameplay 10
    Story 10
    Replay Value 10
    Value for money 10
  10. ScouseMouse
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal game. Of course the game looks gorgeous as we all know, but that's the least of reasons to buy this game.

    1) The combat is great. Its simple to pick up but takes a long time to master. There are do many techniques and abilities to u lock and so much variety in the way you can tackle battles 2) Loading times are virtually non existent, even with fast travelling. Genuinely    Phenomenal game. Of course the game looks gorgeous as we all know, but that's the least of reasons to buy this game.

    1) The combat is great. Its simple to pick up but takes a long time to master. There are do many techniques and abilities to u lock and so much variety in the way you can tackle battles

    2) Loading times are virtually non existent, even with fast travelling. Genuinely talking under 2 seconds everytime and I'm playing on a regular PS4

    3) Side quests are great. No filler crap, they feel just as meaty as the main game stuff. Sometimes I genuinely forget if I'm on a main story quest or a side quest because the quality is just the same

    4) This is personal preference but I adore the setting, the style and so the story and characters within that world

    5) The map is just the right size (not too big) and exploration is fun. This is helped by the fact your horse handles better than any horse I've ever had in a game... Unlike the horrible horse controls of RDR2. The map feels so full, no vast empty spaces like BOTW. You'd struggle to go in any direction for more than 30-60 sec without bumping into a new town, an NPC, getting into a fight, finding a shrine etc

    Absolute top tier game    … Expand
  11. isapyman
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I will teach you the good points of this game in bad English.
    Easy-to-play operability, super beautiful graphics, tense fighting, strategy that you can choose, Japan respect, fast travel stress free, story that you can enter without history knowledge, attractive NPC, groundbreaking that does not destroy the world view Navigation, etc.    … Expand
  12. zzuchara
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Best game i have played on Ps4, thanks developers,I was very satisfied by this beautiful man story! Art direction on top! Only one I was sad to became very strong till last act of the game, despite of I played on hard
  13. badmark
    Oct 16, 2020
    10
    this is an amazing game that everyone should play! the atmosphere and general experience is amazing
  14. Joshibaby
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Ghost Of Tsushima is a landmark in gaming it is fun,beautiful and engaging I enjoy the voice acting the story is good not the most interesting but good enough combat is a little bit hard to learn at firat but when you do it is fun this is the first sucker punch game I play but I have to say I will check out infamous series after this
  15. Evenstar1985
    Oct 16, 2021
    10
    A great game from Sucker Punch Studio! Everything about this game is awesome! I usually go for Japanese voice acting in games (like FF7 Remake) and anime, cause I've always felt they bring out better emotions, but this games English voice acting was top tier, and stick with the entire game.
  16. i_gomes
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The game has some technical problems with character movement and texture, but nothing that spoiled my experience. The combat mechanics are incredible, especially when playing in hard mode. The set of scenarios, application of winds and historical period create an incredible immersion! It was an incredible experience and I look forward to more games like this or even a sequel!
  17. Ataririri
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Just impressive even it still have some flaws on it but it's really enjoyable experience
  18. Gabriel309
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Adorei a história até agr , tanto da história principal como as quests do jogo , o cenário muito lindo , amei os gráficos, no começo tive dificuldade com a jogabilidade mas com o tempo vc acostuma, esse foi o jogo que eu mais esperei e não me arrependo de ter comprado ele , estou amando o jogo.
  19. diaoyanqiao
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    This game held my attention from beginning to end the last game to do that was RDR2 can’t recommend this game enough.
  20. Turdnuggz
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Incredible combat, great story, entertaining side missions and gorgeous environments with breathtaking graphics. By far the best game of 2020. Anyone who rates this game lower than a 8 has the IQ of a wet blanket. Far better than the Last of Us 2, which isn't saying much considering that game was trash
  21. Zinoxy
    Aug 12, 2020
    9
    Because I'm a trophy hunter, I had to finish Maneater before starting on Ghost of Tsushima. Maneater was ok as fun. Anyway, that's why I'm a little late to the party on this one.
    This game is actually a game I wanted to share some thoughts about, unlike Maneater which is just some great mindless fun. Right off the bat I thought Ghost of Tsushima took you right into the action, and I loved    Because I'm a trophy hunter, I had to finish Maneater before starting on Ghost of Tsushima. Maneater was ok as fun. Anyway, that's why I'm a little late to the party on this one.
    This game is actually a game I wanted to share some thoughts about, unlike Maneater which is just some great mindless fun. Right off the bat I thought Ghost of Tsushima took you right into the action, and I loved it. I didn't even know where we were but I also yelled "For >Tsushima!!" as I charged down the hillside. My point is I was pulled into the setting and story right away.

    What really grasped me at first was the stunning use of color, saturation and contrast. Every aspect of the graphics generally really wowed me. Then I got to experience the combat as a samurai. Before I got to explore any of the skills, learn any of the skills I thought the combat was satisfying. Even more so with the following perks. As the title sugguest you can be the "ghost". Which is also really satisfying. People say it's like Assassins Creed but in a samurai setting. That's like saying Doom is like Call of Duty with demons. No, Ghost of Tsushima feels alot more like it's own. Not like Assassins Creed or any other game with stealth elements. Sometimes the game forces you to do tasks as the ghost. Like telling you that if you get spotted it's game over. Although I love the stealth gameplay aswell as the thrilling face to face combat. I wish the game offered you more RPG elements in that regard. I think I should be able to always go the "honorable" way if I choose to. I played through the story with both the samurai gameplay aswell as the ghost on hard difficulty and I enjoyed every moment of it.

    Call me sappy, but I had some tears 3 times during the story. The game really explore every main characters and make you understand them and somewhat care about them. I thought they built their characters superbly. There was 1 or 2 characters I didn't really care about, but I think that might be subjective. The story overall was perfect and I couldn't ask for more. And this review has gone on for long enough, I just really wanted to share my opinions because this game really suprised me in alot of ways.
    One thing I thought was kinda bad for me as a trophy hunter is that the game has an obvious armor with traits you feel like you have to use if you are a trophy hunter. Because it gives you 60% map unfogging and the controiller shakes when you're near a secret or collectible. I never used any other armor or explore different combinations because of that trophy hunt. But if you don't really care about trophies, this is not an issue at all. The armor and items gives you plenty of different choices and combinations you can explore and tailor to your playstyle.

    I loved this game, and it's absolutely a high contender in my game of the year list. I thought it was beautifully done and the story was excecuted excellently. I'm hoping for a sequel in the near future!. Great job Sucker Punch!    … Expand
  22. 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.
  23. StrifeWins
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    The only thing i really found annoying about the game was the lack of lip syncing with the Japanese voices with the character models. I absolutely loved the choice of the VA for Zoro being the VA for the main character. Otherwise its a beautiful game.
  24. CorvoMarston
    Sep 16, 2020
    9
    Épique. Voici le mot qui me viens en premier lorsque je pense à l'aventure de Jin Sakaï.
  25. Gysmo7777
    May 9, 2022
    10
    One of the best Games i ever Played.
    Assassins Creed should try to lern from this.
  26. JaviMF5
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Es maravilloso hace lo que Assassins Creed le falta por conseguir su combate es muy divertido y bastante profundo
  27. gunbound
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    it's really so satisfying open world medieval japan history, the scenery, the vibe, the story, and THE HONOR all great until you cannot catch the fox
  28. Sbs123
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    NO SPOILERS!!! What can I say about the game the visuals were amazing made me feel like I was in Japan the landscapes were so beautiful don’t know how many times I just did nothing but to explore the world the gameplay was So much fun the duels made you feel like a bad*** after winning the story was great the characters were also great I already platinum this game I would so erase my mindNO SPOILERS!!! What can I say about the game the visuals were amazing made me feel like I was in Japan the landscapes were so beautiful don’t know how many times I just did nothing but to explore the world the gameplay was So much fun the duels made you feel like a bad*** after winning the story was great the characters were also great I already platinum this game I would so erase my mind just to replay this game this is the best game of the year and quiet possibly this generation so far (cyberpunk might change my mind but we will see ) i highly recommend buying this you won’t be disappointed PS don’t listen to the zero ratings it’s just a bunch of last of us 2 fans that are salty that everyone loves this game and not last of us 2 Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but this game a zero please they just review bombing it for no reason at all check this game out and see for yourself hopefully sucker punch will add new game plus and a very hard mode to make the game more interesting I would so play it again… Expand
  29. JohnVictory
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A fantastic game! It is a new assassin's Creed but good.....................… Expand
  30. stacks
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This game has such a bitte sweet story.

    For me personally, it reaches my favorite game of all time, The last of us 1

    Ghost of Tsushima + The last of us #1
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#19 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#5 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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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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