Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. divanchik1
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Игра - норм.
    10/10 просто, чтобы защитить игру от TLoU2-додиков.
  2. ashton8504
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    Haven't finished the game, but enjoying the journey so far. Great graphics and controls, highly suggest playing
  3. BurnBR57
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Excelent work from Sucker Punch. This is an extremely pleasant experience. You feel like a real samurai on his journey
  4. sunstorm76
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    After the huge fail of TLOU2 I think a lot of gamers waited for this game a long time. And give it a positive bombing 10/10. To be fair - this is a really GOOD game, but not a 10/10. Let's write Ubisoft on the cover instead of SP - I'll bet it would get a solid 6/10. It's a generic open world which looks stunning - I'll give it that. And it's also my fatigue of open world games too. ItAfter the huge fail of TLOU2 I think a lot of gamers waited for this game a long time. And give it a positive bombing 10/10. To be fair - this is a really GOOD game, but not a 10/10. Let's write Ubisoft on the cover instead of SP - I'll bet it would get a solid 6/10. It's a generic open world which looks stunning - I'll give it that. And it's also my fatigue of open world games too. It needs to be better than that to kick me in 2020.

    The setting is cool, the combat is okayish....but I didn't like the camera in narrow spaces - you'll get killed a lot because of the camera and the missing lock-on system, which is really annoying! Aside from that the side quests and loot-mechanics, talent systems etc. pp. are all like in 2015 - nothing new as I said. I hope it comes to pc to unlock the full potential of this beautiful game. At least there are no politics in this game and no lootboxes, this alone is a +2 today. Sad but true.

    So Nioh 2 keeps the No. 1 game for me this year and cannot be beaten by any other I think (no also not by CP2077 because I hate FPS). Nioh 2 has the best combat system in any game so far, waaaay better than Sekiro or DS3, Bloodborne. GOTY for me.    … Expand
  5. john_martinez88
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game in one word "Amazing". I compare this game with The Witcher 3, the diference, samurais. The graphics and the videogame in general are so incredible. At the begining not thought buy, because the games of stealth they are not my thing, but, this is adaptes at your style of game. For my 10/10.
  6. Anubis26
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    As of now, this is my GOTY.

    Let's start with the weaker aspect. Story was passable but not very relatable, especially towards the character. There was a lot of missed opportunity in character building and story-telling, like the epic battle with Masako could have been a great conflict moment but the only plus point was the epic background scenery during that fight. Other than those    As of now, this is my GOTY.

    Let's start with the weaker aspect. Story was passable but not very relatable, especially towards the character. There was a lot of missed opportunity in character building and story-telling, like the epic battle with Masako could have been a great conflict moment but the only plus point was the epic background scenery during that fight.

    Other than those mentioned, I think the game excels at all other areas.
    Graphic, weather and environment: Mesmerizing.
    Character design, the world building ( realistic ancient Japan setting +++) and the showcase of the Japanese culture: Well presented.
    Stealth: great tools with acceptable AIs, felt like a Ninja doing them.
    Exploration: lots of activities that are meaningful and not too repetitive. Totally uplifted by the super awesome scenery.
    Melee Combat: my favourite part of the game. Improved and inspired by Souls-Bourne but with their own unique twist. Swinging the blade as Jin feels like a total badass.

    Sucker Punch is approaching this game with more of a down to earth setting but very cinematic presentation. Definitely Kurosawa inspired but it works really great as the game's major element. This makes each standoff, dual and boss fight epic AF.

    Definitely play this game. I bought my PS4 for this and God of War. Both of them totally lived up to my expectation.    … Expand
  7. gamefulle
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Great game, amazing combat, decent story, amazing open world.huge open world full of things to find and do
  8. jonnyvix
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Awesome game. I can't help but think that this is truly the best way to end PS4 life cycle.
  9. ColBurt
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game is an easy choice for Game of the year because of its amazing story and gameplay mechanics
  10. Borsodi
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Its a great game, combat is very fun, the world is pure art, the atmosphere is awesome, allot do do beside the main story. I know this is kind of a meme, but it really makes you feel like a Samurai.
    If Cyberpunk 2077 does not live up to its hype, this will be my GOTY.
  11. EvilAlpacino
    Jul 21, 2020
    2
    Just to be fair, I have been exclusively playing Ghost of Tsushima since launch, nothing else.
    The time period of this game is amazing because we really haven’t had a game set in this time. Yes, you have games like Ninja Gaiden, but that is more of good guys vs demons. Tsushima is not about demons. It’s about man vs man and the conquering of territories.
    What’s great about this game?    Just to be fair, I have been exclusively playing Ghost of Tsushima since launch, nothing else.
    The time period of this game is amazing because we really haven’t had a game set in this time. Yes, you have games like Ninja Gaiden, but that is more of good guys vs demons. Tsushima is not about demons. It’s about man vs man and the conquering of territories.

    What’s great about this game? The environment. That’s pretty much it. Again, since we never had a game focused during this time period, Sucker Punch did a great job at recreating the landscape.

    What’s bad about the game? Hell, where do I start.

    1) There are points of the game where graphics are very flat. There are no textures whatsoever. You traverse a mountainside and all you see is a flat side. Come on, where’s the person that had that one job to create rocky landscape?

    2) Jin, the main character, is pretty much emotionless throughout the game. You tell him that the town is on fire and his reaction would be, “cool story, bro,” without any facial expressions. All other NPCs emotions are reactionary to what’s happening, which is good.

    3) Character animation can be bad. If you remember in one of the NBA games, you can scan your face and superimpose it on a player so it looks like you’re playing in the game, but your face is all stretched out and whacky looking. Yeah, that’s what a majority of the character’s faces looks like.

    4) You can clearly see elements of other games in Tsushima. What I mean by that, you can spot elements from Assassin’s Creed, Batman, Shadow of Modor, and other open-world games. The ONLY thing that makes this game different than any other game is the time period that the game is set in. Other than that, nothing new original.

    5) Dont get me started on the camera. It's god awful because there are times my sight would be blocked by a building, tree, rock, or something that should go opaque, but never does. Such a rookie mistake.

    With all the above said, this game is clearly NOT a Game of the Year contender nor is it a game of the generation. People saying this are stating this because it’s a new shiny new game and they’ve pretty much got bored and completed all other PS4 exclusives.

    My Verdict: If you’re interested in this game, wait for it to land in the 19.99 and under bin at your local Big Lots. If you're planning to get the PS5 later this year, I would say wait for the PS5 version since Sony will most likely make you pay full retail for the same game.    … Expand
  12. Real_madrid13
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Игра просто прекрасная, советую купить, графика и сюжет просто на высшем уровне
  13. Phoenix_guy
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Guys it's a great game. The combat, the ambience, the story, the STANDOFFS, the atmosphere etc. It's just mind-blowing. Sucker punch did a great job. I hope it wins game of the year.… Expand
  14. flapjack28
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    This game is a great breath of fresh air after the last of us part 2 disaster. Of all the games I've played this is definitely unique. I love how all the white critiques are made at it for taking place in another country other than America, saying that the game is racist and offensive even though them not wanting games revolving around different cultures is racist and offensive. I highlyThis game is a great breath of fresh air after the last of us part 2 disaster. Of all the games I've played this is definitely unique. I love how all the white critiques are made at it for taking place in another country other than America, saying that the game is racist and offensive even though them not wanting games revolving around different cultures is racist and offensive. I highly recommend playing this game it's something different and new and really gives you something to be happy about after the lat of us 2 dumpster fire.… Expand
  15. Nikita000
    Jul 21, 2020
    7
    This game has a lot of growth. She's good, but she's not without her mistakes.
  16. Ragnarrokx
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    No spoilers here. You remember being a kid and sitting in front of the TV playing a videogame, and then all of a sudden 8-10 hours had passed, your parents were telling you it was bed time, and you wanted to do just one more thing before putting it down, but that one more thing turned into 10 more things and before you knew it you were a groggy mess at school the next day? That happened toNo spoilers here. You remember being a kid and sitting in front of the TV playing a videogame, and then all of a sudden 8-10 hours had passed, your parents were telling you it was bed time, and you wanted to do just one more thing before putting it down, but that one more thing turned into 10 more things and before you knew it you were a groggy mess at school the next day? That happened to me with this game, except for with work today on Monday. It. Was. Glorious. And I can not wait to get back to it.… Expand
  17. NoLifeDGenerate
    Jul 21, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Why does every game nowadays have to attempt to cram every genre into it? I just want a good hack and slash. The open world formula and constant walking between undiscovered areas gets old too. The combat and stealth are great, but unskippable cutscenes kill replay value and make the game far longer than it really is; typical Sony. Not even that impressed with the story. The whole conflict over marching straight into the enemy while extremely outnumbered versus sneaking around is ****

    Other issues:
    **** finding clues and following footprints. I want proper UI **** clearly showing me where to go next.
    **** the weather and constantly working in dark, rain, etc. Realism isn't that important. Let us turn that **** off.
    **** platforming. Seriously. I'm here to be a samurai, not a goddamn acrobat/rock climber/whatever the **** Who keeps insisting on including that bull**** in every game? Getting to the shrines is just annoying.

    Bottom line: Unskippable cutscenes and lack of NG+ is ridiculous in 2020. The devs should be ashamed.    … Expand
  18. ZuperMoron
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    The point of this review is to advise a potential buyer whether this is a good enough game to purchase. After just beating the game yesterday (Not 100% for the game though), I cannot recommend this game enough.

    The game is visually stunning! I found myself stopping to use the photo mode, and that's coming from someone who hardly ever uses that feature, everything was given attention to    The point of this review is to advise a potential buyer whether this is a good enough game to purchase. After just beating the game yesterday (Not 100% for the game though), I cannot recommend this game enough.

    The game is visually stunning! I found myself stopping to use the photo mode, and that's coming from someone who hardly ever uses that feature, everything was given attention to detail. The animations are very fluid in combat. The trees and grass blowing with the wind, the armor your character wears, etc. I constantly found myself amazed even towards the end of the game.

    The controls are very intuitive, finally a game that takes advantage of the touchpad for the DS4, I only hope that more games take this approach. You can swipe up on the touchpad to see where you need to go, or press it to go into stealth mode, or right to sheathe/unsheathe your sword. I love this feature and hope PS5 takes advantage of the DS5 controller like this game did for the DS4 controller.

    The combat is the meat and potatoes of this game, and it does not fail to impress. There is a learning curve to mastering combat, not dark souls or Sekiro, but still challenging all the way to the end. There are so many techniques to learn and master. The ability to switch stances to counter a specific enemy type (spearman, shield, brute, sword) have a great impact on your ability to defeat your opponents. The standoff mode is also very fun, you must wait for your opponent to strike, but sometimes the enemy will faint an attack, if you swing it'll cost you most of your health. However, if you succeed, the killing is satisfying. Plus, there are upgrades that allow you to chain your kills in standoff, making it extremely helpful in taking out as many enemies as possible in the beginning of combat.

    The stealth is where this game has issues (combined with some stupid AI), although luckily this game (with exception of certain missions) allows you to take on the game head on or try to sneak around and kill them quietly. I will say that stealth gets better as you learn new techniques and upgrade your weapons, however I found myself using the standoff mode. It's still fun, but not nearly as great as facing the enemy head on like a Samurai.

    I loved the story, I'll try to keep it spoiler free, but it is based on one of the Mongol invasions of the 1200s. Your character is trying to free Tsushima, all while internally struggling with the tactics he uses to defeat them. As it was frowned upon for a Samurai to be "sneaking around like a thief"(actual quote from the game), he must use what he can to free the island from the Mongols. A very gripping story that brings out some very memorable moments.

    Side quests are not great but are better than most open world games. Although the lack of HUD in this game helps with exploration of the Island, instead being guided by the wind and pillars of smoke. Sometimes you'll come across a fox and follow him to a shrine to unlock more slots for charms (useful ability boosters). Other times it'll revolve around helping a villager. The side stories luckily all tie into the main story. Which helps the story, because you get to know each of your companions and see that they too are human and go through struggles in their quest to repel the invasion. You see their worst, and their best, in their in personal struggles. Something that few games do well.

    In summary, Ghost of Tsushima is a great end to the PS4 generation. It takes the stale open world genre and refines it. The storytelling is by far one of the best I’ve seen all the way to the end. The combat is extremely satisfying, taking on varying enemies forcing you to adapt to each enemy type on the fly. A mostly HUD free game that allows the play to take in the visuals without any distractions. A quick loading system for fast travel and dying gives us a small glimpse of what PS5 will offer (I look forward to playing the PS5 version). With exception to how stealth is done in this game, along with some small bugs. This game is a must buy for anyone looking for a historically based Japanese Samurai game. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to go liberate Tsushima from the mongels.    … Expand
  19. Dlzar
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game will save 2020 believe me this game will be game of the year have nice day.
  20. madpipos666
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    El juego Samurai por excelencia, la mejor forma de cerrar la generación para PS4.
  21. Dash_Jameson
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Атмосфера - 10 (очень сильно захватывает, здорово проработан мир)
    Графика - 8 (есть мыло, иногда текстуры залезают друг на друга)
    Боёвка - 7 (камера не самая удобная, но удовольствие от боя получаешь очень большое) Звук - 10 (шелест ветра, музыкальные вставки, всё сделано прекрасно) Игра прекрасна своей необычностью. Для меня главное чтобы я не хотел бросать играть, и в эту игру я    Атмосфера - 10 (очень сильно захватывает, здорово проработан мир)
    Графика - 8 (есть мыло, иногда текстуры залезают друг на друга)
    Боёвка - 7 (камера не самая удобная, но удовольствие от боя получаешь очень большое)
    Звук - 10 (шелест ветра, музыкальные вставки, всё сделано прекрасно)
    Игра прекрасна своей необычностью. Для меня главное чтобы я не хотел бросать играть, и в эту игру я готов играть и играть. Спасибо разрабам.    … Expand
  22. smw119
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game is a great example of historical fiction done right. With the actions of the protagonist being called into question by adherents to the Bushido code, Jin has to adapt to the evolution of warfare that the invading mongols represent. I immediately noticed, after a few hours of play, Ghost of Tsushima has a lot of Zelda BotW DNA in it, and that's terrific. The combat is tight,This game is a great example of historical fiction done right. With the actions of the protagonist being called into question by adherents to the Bushido code, Jin has to adapt to the evolution of warfare that the invading mongols represent. I immediately noticed, after a few hours of play, Ghost of Tsushima has a lot of Zelda BotW DNA in it, and that's terrific. The combat is tight, dynamic and challenging, especially if played on hard difficulty. With tight gameplay, impressive performance going along with boundary pushing graphics and art direction, this game is the perfect capstone to the PS4's exclusive library as it seeks to move on to the next generation of consoles. This is a game of exceptional quality that continues to surprise me and leave me staring in wonder at the gorgeous vistas all throughout Tsushima. The most ambitious part of this whole package, to me, is the lack of any sort of level gating for missions and content. Rather than increasing difficulty by bloating the stats of enemies in a leveling system, they instead become more specialized, have more tricks up their sleeve and use more aggressive tactics the further you progress in the game. The progression is instead tied to Jin unlocking new tricks of his own and improving his own skills as you explore the island throughout the game. It creates a sense of true progression that feels rewarding, thematic and appropriate for the setting of the game. This is the most impressive game I've played in a long time. I recommend this to anyone who has a passing interest in it. i'm excited to count Sucker Punch along side CD Project Red, FromSoftware, Guerrilla Games and Id Software as a company who's work outshines the rest.… Expand
  23. MZX
    Jul 21, 2020
    5
    It can be one of the best game about japan and history of japan. Music, gameplay and the other. Just awesome
  24. WastedLinee
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра этого поколения, впервые мне хочется исследовать полностью мир. Проект не надоедает на протяжении многих часов беспрерывной игры. Браво Sucker Punch, следующая игра от вас для меня самая ожидаемая теперь. Сам прошел лишь первый акт, на закрытие всех заданий и мест ушло порядка 15-16 часов.Лучшая игра этого поколения, впервые мне хочется исследовать полностью мир. Проект не надоедает на протяжении многих часов беспрерывной игры. Браво Sucker Punch, следующая игра от вас для меня самая ожидаемая теперь. Сам прошел лишь первый акт, на закрытие всех заданий и мест ушло порядка 15-16 часов.
  25. Sargetar
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Ну вот, нормальная игра с простым сюжетом и хорошим главным героем, который не бесит одним своим видом, как оказывается мало надо чтобы все получилось, правда Сони?
  26. AmSeGe
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Немому сказать что невероятный сюжет, но вся задумка меня впечатлила. Геймплей оказался лучше, чем ожидал. Все впечатление от игры сложилось именно на 10/10
  27. Bottle-RUM
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    A very nice game, nice story (so far), combat system is slightly challenging and very smooth. the open world is really beautiful and big. Customization is present but not very extensive, you can also improve the main character's combat abilities in many aspects. only negatives i have is that i mis (3/4)attire/costume presets slots, so you can manually edit and name eache slot and quicklyA very nice game, nice story (so far), combat system is slightly challenging and very smooth. the open world is really beautiful and big. Customization is present but not very extensive, you can also improve the main character's combat abilities in many aspects. only negatives i have is that i mis (3/4)attire/costume presets slots, so you can manually edit and name eache slot and quickly switch to when you want to change your costume. Because that is already getting tedious. And the dismemberment can be kicked up a notch, it couldn’t hurt to see a arm/hand, leg or head flying off so ounce and a while. And this game deserves better hardware, if a improved PC version comes out i would buy it in a heartbeat!… Expand
  28. Baklajan
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра пиздатая просто прям ну вообще рекомендую всем абсолютно всем даже если тебе 1 день, мне пахую на запятые… Expand
  29. DonGaff
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Tremendo juego, en todo aspecto está al filo de la perfección, indudablemente con lo que va del año se merece goty y en especial me alegra jugar un juego entretenido y con una buena historia así como gráficamente hermoso para sacar ese mal sabor de boca que dejo tlou2
  30. Liquidus
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This is what Assassin's Creed should have become. I can not tell you how much I love this game.
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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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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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