Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 19,664 out of 21430
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  1. spiegel1
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Flamboyant graphics, realistic action, fresh game system. And the story of probability being existenthusiastic.
    I think it will be the best game of the year.
  2. Nuja
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    Awesome game! Beautiful graphics and have a lot of content, and very respectful with the Asian culture and story, thats why this game is loved in Asia too. Good mechanics, everything is near perfection. Good job Sucker Punch, you deserve the GOTY.
  3. BeanLaden
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    With a beautiful world, graphics, mechanics and an absolute amazing story line, Ghost of Tsushima, will take your breath away
  4. MJDIDDY
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    Outstanding game, enthralling story throughout all 3 acts with a great villain and fully enjoyable gameplay mechanics. The scenery and graphics are just stunning for a ps4 game, probably the best I've seen, it looks like a ps5 game. The game has a brilliant ending to top off an outstanding game. It simply is a must own for ps4 users. Xbox users are missing out big time!
  5. Major_Arjun
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! Beautiful world, challenging and fun combat and a good story.
  6. Theghostsamurai
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever. The Gameplay and everything else is awesome. Never was there a game that captured me like that. Those critics dont have a clue.… Expand
  7. padawan264
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    We usually get games like this once or twice a generation... after the witcher 3 and red dead redemption 2 this is more than a nice surprise its the third gem this generation was gifted.
  8. Buso
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    Лучший сюжет что я видел за последнее время! Да возможно местами она банален, но он что называется цепляет.. игровые механики тоже иниересны, есть конечно повторяющиеся квесты, типа освобождения деревень, но без этого мало кто обходится в последнне время. В общем лучшее из того сто я играл за последний год, пожалуй.Лучший сюжет что я видел за последнее время! Да возможно местами она банален, но он что называется цепляет.. игровые механики тоже иниересны, есть конечно повторяющиеся квесты, типа освобождения деревень, но без этого мало кто обходится в последнне время. В общем лучшее из того сто я играл за последний год, пожалуй.
  9. PRPrince95
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    Excellent game, I have not enjoy a game this much since God of war. I'm definitely Platinum this game . The story, character building n world building is too notch
  10. hani_eftekhari
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, the best game of the year, in terms of graphics, story, music, gameplay, a wonderful game
  11. Skyipers
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Best game I have played in a while. Beautiful scenery, atmosphere and gameplay. Wonder accompanying music. Only negative is that it is too short!
  12. kiyoho
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    I'm a "casual gamer". I don't have a PS4 but upon release I knew I had to play this game - so I made arrangements to make it possible!
    The short version is that this game was a whole experience for me. It isn't groundbreaking, but what it does, it does so well! The gameplay, the story, the world, the combat, the pace, the acting, the soundtrack - the beauty!
    There is no grind, which    I'm a "casual gamer". I don't have a PS4 but upon release I knew I had to play this game - so I made arrangements to make it possible!
    The short version is that this game was a whole experience for me. It isn't groundbreaking, but what it does, it does so well! The gameplay, the story, the world, the combat, the pace, the acting, the soundtrack - the beauty!

    There is no grind, which often can be the case with these kinds of games, and every progress happens naturally and follows the story. Skills and gear and outfits are given to you through missions, improved as you go along - you'll find that you'll have gathered enough resources to upgrade and keep up - and it really allows the player to focus on the story, instead of stressing about money, resources and LEVEL!
    I opted for the English version, so I wasn't looking at the subtitles at the bottom of the screen, but could just look at the visuals as I was riding a long the road getting a briefing by my companion. The actors did a great job, really sucked me into the emotions of this already enthralling story. The characters are fleshed out and I don't remember ever being bored with them. I really like Jin as a character, and I preferred the more stoic and calm performance Daisuke delivers, over the slightly more aggressive Japanese performance by Kazuya (both great performances though). I'll be listing them all so I'll just conclude: I liked them all!
    The story is good and well-written. They stuck to the themes that have been the core of good storytelling since the dawn of... storytelling. Which was a very smart thing to do because it works, and will never not work. It's not "cliché", it's human.
    The combat in this game is the best combat in a game like this, I've ever experienced. You feel the hits and the blows and the clashing of swords. You aren't hacking and slashing away on enemies, instead your weapon actually does damage, and you most definitely take damage. The fight animations are superb and there were times where I felt like such a badass, just hitting the right buttons, in perfect choreography.
    Here I should mention the only critique I can think of right now: THE CAMERA! In fights, especially when there are more than one enemy, it goes completely off. Swings away from your enemies so you're looking behind Jin instead of seeing the enemies that are attacking you from the front. Or it ends up blocked, in bushes or walls. I died a considerable number of times because of it.
    It's a beautiful game. It's quite realistic but also very stylised. It's a perfect balance. The world isn't oversaturated - in a field of grass, that's all there is. In a bamboo forest, that's all there is. and it totally works that way! I have played many other games where they went for realism, but with all the different textures and object thrown on top of each other to achieve it, it can end up looking overwhelming. In other words, the visual style and design of GoT is EASY to read (aesthetics, you know).
    The artistic freedom they took with this game works too. It not only makes the visual experience so great, but it also helps the pace of the game a great deal - they really just allowed themselves to focus on what's important (the experience) and ignore the technical aspects of every single thing. Playing GoT I have been reminded that artistic freedom when employed in fiction set in real history definitely has it's strengths, and shouldn't be deemed to be of poor quality because something wasn't historically correct. I'm a history buff and I didn't care - I was a samurai in Japan. I didn't care about the four seasons happening all at once either. Had the game been bad I probably would though. My point is that these artistic freedoms expanded and improved the overall experience.

    There are so many things to point out, that others have done so well so I won't even try - but I have to mention the soundtrack. It is absolutely beautiful! And the way that it is used throughout the game is great. It isn't constantly playing in the background as you explore Tsushima, so you don't become "deaf" to it. That makes it extra powerful when you're watching this thrilling, or moving cutscene, and one of the epic tracks starts playing! The main story, with the cutscenes and the music, really made me feel like I was in this epic tale (or well, in a movie!).

    To sum it up, I wanted to write 3 lines to leave a score here, clearly I couldn't help myself - and I'm currently playing this game a second time, still enjoying it. The Sucker Punch team did an amazing job!    … Expand
  13. MJPamuru
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    This isn’t a review bomb, I haven’t played TLOU Part II

    All I can say is that I thoroughly enjoyed this game! I have 4 Platinum trophies because typically I don’t care enough about earning trophies but, I loved this game so much that I just had to earn the Platinum! Don’t let our hobby become tainted by political agendas! I won’t rate TLOU until such a time that I play it (If ever I do)    This isn’t a review bomb, I haven’t played TLOU Part II

    All I can say is that I thoroughly enjoyed this game! I have 4 Platinum trophies because typically I don’t care enough about earning trophies but, I loved this game so much that I just had to earn the Platinum!

    Don’t let our hobby become tainted by political agendas! I won’t rate TLOU until such a time that I play it (If ever I do) but in my opinion, this game is essential to anyone’s collection!    … Expand
  14. cakerbudz
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing experience. Gives me hope for more future video games without idenity polities and virtue signaling
  15. NoireX_08
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    Easy 10 for me ! Easy 10 haha
    I love everything about this wonderful game.
    Its a must buy.
  16. PrO_NiNE
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Can’t really say much, Probably one of the greatest things I have ever played. For an open world I did not run into a single glitch or bug. Sucker Punch, this one is one for the ages.
  17. Highnooner
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Amazing characters, amazing story telling, what games should be, just about having fun, and be creative.
    It's already an all time favorite
  18. ahernan22
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    This game is immersive and quite frankly, a breath of fresh air. I love playing it and recommend it to all.
  19. deandrex
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    I love this game!!! This game is the first game I've ever completed 100% and got platinum for ever! I'm almost 40yrs old and this is the second game that I've ever played through again shortly afterwards(first one was rdr2).
  20. Antic
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    I have so fun with this game and it keeps the getting better I don’t want it to end
  21. FCT25
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    I loved this game so much that it even made me create an user to leave my review of the game here.

    From the perfect blend of natural exploration, to how the open world guides you without even have to use waypoints, to the combat and animations. I find it hard to give this game any score that is not a 10. Even after getting the platinum, i decided to find all of the collectibles even    I loved this game so much that it even made me create an user to leave my review of the game here.

    From the perfect blend of natural exploration, to how the open world guides you without even have to use waypoints, to the combat and animations. I find it hard to give this game any score that is not a 10.

    Even after getting the platinum, i decided to find all of the collectibles even if I already had done everything needed to get the platinum, this game is that good. I really hope that it can win GOTY 2020, but in the case that it doesn't win. That will not change the fact that this is the best game SuckerPunch has created and my personal GOTY 2020.    … Expand
  22. Silviu4WD
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Few games manage to keep me intrested until i complete The game 100%. Top 10 game in The Last 5 years.
  23. jeanfff7
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Eu nunca me senti tão satisfeito com uma gameplay de mundo aberto. O combate é maravilhoso e não se torna repetitivo. O jogo tem uma ótima árvore de habilidades.
  24. maxhazy
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played and I've played a lot of them. It sets a new standard as an open world game with the quality and level of attention of a linear game.
  25. Muigi
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    A game that comes once in a lifetime. With an open world set up where you can be a tourist through time machine way back 1274 at the same time. I had an awesome experience with this game. And the graphics was too overwhelmingly great! The Game play, story line and the combat was smooth. I'd say it's a must try samurai game!!!
  26. Metakillz
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Honestly one of the best games I've ever played. It plays like assassin's creed but better. If there is an assassins creed based in Japan I'm not gonna buy it cause it will feel like a poorly made rip off of this game. There is so much depth and detail and passion put into this game like it honestly is a very very very top tier game. A++ from.me
  27. Ghostly_
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game of the year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best combat and story and best looking game… Expand
  28. Zarmorox
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Samurai! Its a very enjoyable game with good combat system. People actually die as they should in this game. We should see more of this kind of combat gameplay!
  29. MehdiM027
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    I love this game The details in combat are really good
    Environments are truely beautiful
  30. Yoshinori
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    I was both and raised in Tokyo, I'm a native Japanese.
    My knowledge of Japanese history, culture and around Samurai are poor, but I have PhD in medicine instead.
    In my eyes, this game have no feeling of strangeness at all. Not only that, this game reminded me deep Japanese culture I forgot, and touched my heart strongly. I greatly appreciate staff of Sucker Punch Productions. I    I was both and raised in Tokyo, I'm a native Japanese.
    My knowledge of Japanese history, culture and around Samurai are poor, but I have PhD in medicine instead.

    In my eyes, this game have no feeling of strangeness at all. Not only that, this game reminded me deep Japanese culture I forgot, and touched my heart strongly.

    I greatly appreciate staff of Sucker Punch Productions. I highly respect theire effort.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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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