Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. clippers334
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This is my first review, but had to make an account cause this game is so good.

    Completely immersive. How is this game not getting 10/10 from every critic??

    Might be my favorite ps4 game.
  2. Spacecorn9482
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    Прекрасная игра. Из минусов отмечу деревянный паркур.
  3. Astaldo
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This is amazing!!! Это в 10 раз круче того дерьма, которое выпустили лгбт собаки (TLOU 2)
  4. LoveTheUnknown
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Having a blast with this game! Fast loading times, yet great graphics. Also not an insanely big map so that it feels overwhelming. Instead, enough to explore, do and enjoy every little detail of it. AI not always the brightest, but hoping they will patch this.
  5. Triklopsnzl
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    I don't give this a 10 lightly and I more subscribe to the notion that 10/10 scores don't necessarily mean a game is absolutely perfect - more that its exceptional in my opinion in and has pretty much everything covered, with only the smallest gripes you might consider here or there - and even in those cases probably boil down to preference.
    For starters I am really happy that this game    I don't give this a 10 lightly and I more subscribe to the notion that 10/10 scores don't necessarily mean a game is absolutely perfect - more that its exceptional in my opinion in and has pretty much everything covered, with only the smallest gripes you might consider here or there - and even in those cases probably boil down to preference.
    For starters I am really happy that this game didn't turn out to be a Dark Souls type of game, not that I have anything against those, just that for me personally I'm terrible at those types of games no matter how much I practice, and I'm by no means a skill-less gamer, Dark Souls style simply isn't my strength. For me the difficulty feels fair, you wont easily take out scores and scores of enemies in a smallish location like you can in Assassin's Creed games however with careful and thoughtful execution you can still mix it up in a small skirmish of enemies - mixing a range of attacks like jumping from your horse into a strike on an enemy, throwing an explosive, shooting a bow and/or unleashing a flurry of strikes with your samurai sword for example. There is no lock on to enemy targets and occasionally depending on terrain and situation this has worked against me in a pinch, however I can imagine and experienced many more problems with constantly having to lock on to enemies in other games.
    The scenery and graphics are gorgeous, its surreal going from a lethal furious burst of a duel or battle scene to the peaceful experience of looking around and seeing leaves floating about, wind blowing, sunlight glistening through the trees and rolling hills.
    I have heard some negativity around open worlds, if a game is a great game and has good content I don't see how that can't be done well in an open world and for me this game succeeds. There are no markers etc and instead you get an organic feel with wind blowing in the direction you have marked on the map or the current tale you are doing guides you in.
    The progression system is rewarding and you never feel like you haven't earned something or get given things too easily or even too quickly. I began playing this game while having a lot of unplayed games in my back catalogue, or half played games, so only a few hours in although I was enjoying the cinematics and style of the game I wasn't rushing back to it, something I get with most of my new games, simply from the paralysis of having too much to choose from, however as I kept playing it, a few more hours in and I just found myself hooked.
    I have read some criticisms - one of which was the voice acting and story not being great. While I don't expect any technical marvel of a video game to also have a Shakespearean story to match, I have by no means found the story not to be engaging or to not care about the characters in it. While the voice acting of the main character and perhaps others can sometimes come across a bit bland, it could simply be a reflection of how they talked, the tone, and style of the time, its not immersion breaking to me to the point that I don't feel like the main character isn't committed to his goals. I highly recommend this game :)    … Expand
  6. Bigzeeffrocks
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Let me start by saying as an avid Martial Arts and Samurai Film enthusiast, this game ABSOLUTELY nails that aesthetic. This game is immense, but beautiful to traverse through. Each side mission or side task, all has a point that fits seemingly well into the game. Each side task also fits in with tales and lore of Japanese culture. This game is beautifully made and it isnt afraid to showLet me start by saying as an avid Martial Arts and Samurai Film enthusiast, this game ABSOLUTELY nails that aesthetic. This game is immense, but beautiful to traverse through. Each side mission or side task, all has a point that fits seemingly well into the game. Each side task also fits in with tales and lore of Japanese culture. This game is beautifully made and it isnt afraid to show that with its amazing Kurosawa mode, that takes you into a black and white color version of the game to make you feel like youre watching an old cinematic movie. Half the time i didnt want to turn Kurosawa mode because it was like watching an original Samurai movie and it just fit so well. Through playing i couldnt find any negatives, the mechanics can be a little wonky and the rag doll can be silly, but this games positives overwhlem the negatives. If youre a fan of true to reality Japanese and Samurai Culture or martial arts films in general, do NOT hesitate, youre missing out on an orginal masterpeice. This game has secured its self in my top 10 of all time. Easily..… Expand
  7. Ashypith7
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Loving this game what visuals lovely sound track & music and combat mode is far superior then what I was expecting.. Totally in love with this game.
  8. toggafu
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Great game with a Japanese setting. I have not seen such a beautiful game for a long time, I am very pleased with the purchase. I advise everyone to play!
  9. ibkakezai
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Simply exceptional brilliant by sucker punch and a well balanced game and well designed both the story and the gameplay is absolutely brilliant
  10. Huhuhuuuiii
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game is incredible. The visuals, the music, the scenery are just stunning. The combat system is intense and never gets boring. Perfect combination of stealth and/or open battle or stand off. The storytelling is also just great, the way the quests are visualized and narrated just overwhelmed me. This is how you tell your story.
    The love and compassion SuckerPunch put into this game,    This game is incredible. The visuals, the music, the scenery are just stunning. The combat system is intense and never gets boring. Perfect combination of stealth and/or open battle or stand off. The storytelling is also just great, the way the quests are visualized and narrated just overwhelmed me. This is how you tell your story.
    The love and compassion SuckerPunch put into this game, is astonishing. Basically this game is an open world Samurai movie with you as the Hero. I strongly recommend this game for gamers.

    Pros:
    - Great setting in feudal Japan
    - Incredible visuals
    - Great music
    - Fluid and challenging combat
    - Simplistic HUD
    - Great and rewarding exploration
    - Great open world
    - Great storytelling
    - One of the best quest staging I ever saw
    - Intense emotional attachment to Jin

    Cons:
    - Some minor bugs/glitches

    I have to admit, I am a fanboy. I got the Platinum Trophy. But I simply can't think of anything tedious or bad in this game. Not one time in my 50 hour journey I had this well known open world feeling of being overwhelmed by the size and question marks on the map.

    Play the game! Cheers    … Expand
  11. AxlEmperor
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    + Beautiful game i've ever played
    + Good & enjoyable storyline
    + Good combat mecanism
  12. FixerReaper
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    In my time, I read a lot of books about the code of the samurai, the setting I really liked and satisfied my expectations. Yes, perhaps the gameplay is repetitive, but the visual, atmosphere and everything they did to immerse themselves in this world, deserves respect.
  13. Alp14
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Samurai the best game best best best bset bset bset woooooooooooooooooooooooo
  14. BoneGnash
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    The game is an open world action adventure with all you can expect such as farming, sneaking, fighting and an engaging story.
    The story arc of the NPCs as well as the main character are bleak and tragic but compelling and the game graphically and mechanically is excellent.
    There are a few bugs here and there but nothing that breaks the game or, at least for me, prevents me from losing    The game is an open world action adventure with all you can expect such as farming, sneaking, fighting and an engaging story.
    The story arc of the NPCs as well as the main character are bleak and tragic but compelling and the game graphically and mechanically is excellent.
    There are a few bugs here and there but nothing that breaks the game or, at least for me, prevents me from losing myself in the game.
    I am not a big fun of open world game, I consider the busy bee side quests boring and repetitive but GoT was a pleasant surprise, far better than any other game of this kind and all together it is an excellent IMHO.
    It is important to know there is no level gating, no microtransaction, no season passes no XP boosters, nothing of the sort, you can do what you want, when you want as long as you progress forward with the main quest.
    My score would be a 9.5 but due to the apparent ongoing review bombing I decided to go for a 10.    … Expand
  15. Obtuseopium
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing game seriously beautiful probably the most impressive open world games I’ve ever played
  16. Soyuz
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Наиграл 4 часа очень красива игра! Видил много косяков но поставлю 10 потому что все ставят)
  17. RoukHaim
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Отличная атмосферная игра, в сто крат лучше чем ластофас =) Однозначно 10 из 10.
  18. Gamereviewerz
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    I haven’t beat the game yet I’m about 15 or so hours in, I’m currently taking my time and am enjoying every second. I would consider myself a samurai/ninja enthusiast, that being said I’m completely in love with almost everything this game has to offer. The story is pretty interesting so far nothing crazy but very solid. I find myself in love with the combat, I can easily say while notI haven’t beat the game yet I’m about 15 or so hours in, I’m currently taking my time and am enjoying every second. I would consider myself a samurai/ninja enthusiast, that being said I’m completely in love with almost everything this game has to offer. The story is pretty interesting so far nothing crazy but very solid. I find myself in love with the combat, I can easily say while not perfect, it’s some of the most fun I’ve ever had with sword play in a video game. The bow is also very fun to use the fire arrows are a blast. The graphics are absolutely stunning and I don’t even have a pro to play it on. The color contrast is what I feel definitely makes the graphics look so beautiful… Expand
  19. Alyamani03
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is an amazing open world game that not only lets you explore the entire island of Tsushima but it makes you feel like a samurai and that’s what I love in a game is when they make you feel as if you were the character. The combat in ghost of Tsushima is amazing they give you 4 different stances with different types of skill sets the games story is not only amazing but tellGhost of Tsushima is an amazing open world game that not only lets you explore the entire island of Tsushima but it makes you feel like a samurai and that’s what I love in a game is when they make you feel as if you were the character. The combat in ghost of Tsushima is amazing they give you 4 different stances with different types of skill sets the games story is not only amazing but tell a great story about the mogul invasion in the 13th century. The games exploring and experience is immersing and you get go to these camps set up by mogul and why you take all of them out you give the people back their village and I love how the game makes you feel like a hero.… Expand
  20. Jericho245
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Це сама красива гра в яку я тільки грав, геймплей і сюжет тримає до самого кінця, кожен день просинаюсь тільки для того, щоб знову досліджувати цей неймовірно красивий світ, Sucker Punch молодці, гра 10/10!!
  21. WhogalGaming
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing, i loved playing and am looking forward to spending the next couple of months replaying this stunning game, best samurai game i have ever played, get a ps4 just to play this masterpiece.
  22. Madara25
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Очень понравился данный продукт. Есть небольшие претензии к графике, на мой вкус можно было бы подкрутить текст урки. Однако самурайский сеттинг выполнен великолепно. Главный герой прописан, хорошо раскрыт его внутренний конфликт, показанный на протяжении всей игры. Советую данную игру к прохожденрю.Очень понравился данный продукт. Есть небольшие претензии к графике, на мой вкус можно было бы подкрутить текст урки. Однако самурайский сеттинг выполнен великолепно. Главный герой прописан, хорошо раскрыт его внутренний конфликт, показанный на протяжении всей игры. Советую данную игру к прохожденрю.
  23. Pikotaro
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    The long wait is finally over and it does disappoint! It's so much better than I imagined and for me, this is the best PS4 exclusive in the market! Thank you Sucker Punch for such an amazing game. 10/10 from me.
  24. Syfix
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    1) Beautiful graphics and level design;
    2) Great main story with multiple side characters with their own stories.
    3) Great combat - wanna be an assassin, do stealth; wanna be an archer - here you're; wanna go open-combat, here a unique mechanic for you.
    Definitely worth buying!
  25. seboyce0409
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Yes yes yes. Yes a thousand times! It's refreshing these days to see a game actually live up to its hype. No, it's not perfect, but the homogeneous world Sucker Punch created is just breathtaking, and I found myself surprisingly invested in the vivid and emotional story.
  26. Bornstellar1337
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    I thought this was going to be another Sekiro, but it truly wasn't. Ghost of Tsushima sets itself apart from modern games and brings back some of it's beauty and gameplay from previous Way-of-The-Samurai style games, with the style and technical benefits of 2020's best. It's an absolutely beautiful game, each frame being worth hanging on my wall. Good job!
  27. Melmeea
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    The most unexpectedly pleasant surprise in gaming of this year which didn't receive even half of the marketing campaign the train wreck that TLOU2 is did.

    Ghost of Tsushima is a beautiful game. From the immersive atmosphere, to the absolutely badass gameplay that makes you feel like a real samurai, or ninja, or both, depending on your style. It's an open world game without the boring,    The most unexpectedly pleasant surprise in gaming of this year which didn't receive even half of the marketing campaign the train wreck that TLOU2 is did.

    Ghost of Tsushima is a beautiful game. From the immersive atmosphere, to the absolutely badass gameplay that makes you feel like a real samurai, or ninja, or both, depending on your style. It's an open world game without the boring, repetitive side quests, where exploration through the numerous and varied locations feels like a delight, not a chore. It's also a love letter to Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa.

    If you like samurai stories, action, good open world games, Japanese culture, then this game is a must for you. Do not sleep on this game.    … Expand
  28. SmokeyTheBear
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This game is a must play! One of the greatest qualities of the game is the environment and overall world sucker punch has crafted, every little leave sways in the wind as you're riding on you're horse throughout the beautiful open world. Every moment while in the game world you just have this urge to take a photo of your surroundings, which is great because the photo mode is so good.This game is a must play! One of the greatest qualities of the game is the environment and overall world sucker punch has crafted, every little leave sways in the wind as you're riding on you're horse throughout the beautiful open world. Every moment while in the game world you just have this urge to take a photo of your surroundings, which is great because the photo mode is so good. Another amazing aspect of the game is its's combat. It has the intuitiveness and satisfaction of Spiderman while not being too easy. Overall this game is definitely a must play and is the perfect cherry on top to the spectacular PS4 generation.… Expand
  29. jug2505
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    So boring, like Far Cry or AC in Japan. After several hours became unplayable.
  30. airvascoah
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing picture, addicted to play, rarely let me forget to eat and sleep a masterpiece
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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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