Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

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  1. LM2020
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    It's exactly what I wanted: Assassin's Creed set in feudal Japan. It's escapist and it's a power fantasy - perfect for these difficult times. And unlike another recent Sony exclusive, it doesn't push some gloomy political or social justice message on the gamer - just a fun and well-polished experience with beautiful graphics and sound design.
  2. alex82101
    Jun 8, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game feels like it was made with a lot of love and passion for Japanese history and culture. The world is beautiful and you really feel like a Samurai being invaded by the Mongols. The main story is amazing, it is captivating and well written and the ending was one of the best I have seen in a video game in a long time. Combat feels incredible, it is fast paced but rewards patience and calculation. Every move matters and you only get punished for overextending, not because some enemy utilizes some **** mechanic. The only weak point in the game were the side quests, some of them were interesting, but there are some which lack more polish. Overall this game is an astounding achievement and deserves to be played by every Playstation owner.… Expand
  3. Galandwood
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Fun game, a bit repetitive but I haven't found myself getting bored yet. Story is engaging, not world beater good, but good enough to keep me interested. The characters are fun, especially a few of the side characters. There are a few things IMO that keep this from being a masterpiece, lack of lock on, unadjustable FOV just to name a few, and there are a few polish issues with clipping,Fun game, a bit repetitive but I haven't found myself getting bored yet. Story is engaging, not world beater good, but good enough to keep me interested. The characters are fun, especially a few of the side characters. There are a few things IMO that keep this from being a masterpiece, lack of lock on, unadjustable FOV just to name a few, and there are a few polish issues with clipping, awkward animations, but overall it's a really great game.… Expand
  4. VsAssassin
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    I will start off by saying, "Do not skip this gem from Sucker Punch!" As a late-gen title, Ghost of Tsushima shines the brightest. Every facet of it delivers and makes for a game that combines gameplay and narrative so seamlessly. Yes, I never knew slashing through enemies (or dueling them) and unravelling a revenge story in Ghost could be this engaging! Please, reader, if you have $60 toI will start off by saying, "Do not skip this gem from Sucker Punch!" As a late-gen title, Ghost of Tsushima shines the brightest. Every facet of it delivers and makes for a game that combines gameplay and narrative so seamlessly. Yes, I never knew slashing through enemies (or dueling them) and unravelling a revenge story in Ghost could be this engaging! Please, reader, if you have $60 to spare, get this amazing game. You will be doing yourself a great favor--trust me!… Expand
  5. NateB
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    The game is fun and enjoyable in almost all aspects. The gameplay really shines as the combat system I fell is the best yet to make me feel like im playing an actual Samurai. It has a bit of a Ryse Son of Rome feel but better. The world is vast and beautiful the graphics are in no way the best ever. But what they did with the world and art style makes me stop and take in the differentThe game is fun and enjoyable in almost all aspects. The gameplay really shines as the combat system I fell is the best yet to make me feel like im playing an actual Samurai. It has a bit of a Ryse Son of Rome feel but better. The world is vast and beautiful the graphics are in no way the best ever. But what they did with the world and art style makes me stop and take in the different locations and vistas constantly. I tend to run everywhere I go and not bother with horseback.

    The game does have some flaws with bugs and the combat can get a bit strange. But when you have that perfect fight with tons of enemies coming at you its so rewarding. I am playing on hard as i feel its a must for this game.    … Expand
  6. FadeBlack
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    A masterpiece of a game from top to bottom. Wow. One of the best stories in video game history, beautiful music, locations, scenery. This is what art looks like. If you have no interest in mediaeval Japan you may feel otherwise, but for those with an appreciation for this era of history this is a must get.

    The combat system is quite good as well, and varied enough to keep you interested    A masterpiece of a game from top to bottom. Wow. One of the best stories in video game history, beautiful music, locations, scenery. This is what art looks like. If you have no interest in mediaeval Japan you may feel otherwise, but for those with an appreciation for this era of history this is a must get.

    The combat system is quite good as well, and varied enough to keep you interested until the end. The cheapness of some of the bosses at least let it down a bit, and it can get frustrating on that regard. But that was near the only negative.    … Expand
  7. Drusifer
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Visually stunning. Really immersive. Stand-offs make you feel like a bad-ass. Combat is a lot more than hack-and-slash. Learning to switch stance to match opponent in the middle of a mass battle was a challenge. Love the game.
  8. Drp451983
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Not only the games is beautiful. But also the main and side missions are interesting and different. Love the lore and the mythical missions. It showed me Japan’s folk lore. The combat is awesome and very different compared and challenging. I don’t give it a 10 because of the stealth mechanics could had been better and also the game doesn’t explain some aspects very well. Overall greatNot only the games is beautiful. But also the main and side missions are interesting and different. Love the lore and the mythical missions. It showed me Japan’s folk lore. The combat is awesome and very different compared and challenging. I don’t give it a 10 because of the stealth mechanics could had been better and also the game doesn’t explain some aspects very well. Overall great game. Sucker punch really developed a classic.… Expand
  9. anand5059
    Nov 1, 2020
    9
    Brilliant Game.

    Pros: A great story and neat graphics. Some levels are really breathtaking, few place looks dull at times which is definitely noticeable (like Rocks, Water, few textures looks off). No game has ever had the grass and falling leaves beautiful like this. Stunning ! Gameplay resembles lot like old Assassins Creed games, with Samurai style added that is addictive. Lots of    Brilliant Game.

    Pros:
    A great story and neat graphics. Some levels are really breathtaking, few place looks dull at times which is definitely noticeable (like Rocks, Water, few textures looks off). No game has ever had the grass and falling leaves beautiful like this. Stunning ! Gameplay resembles lot like old Assassins Creed games, with Samurai style added that is addictive. Lots of fun to play.

    Cons:
    Only thing that felt off for me in the entire game was enemy AI, not always especially during stealth missions. Enemy looks at you but doesn't get notice or get alerted, they just walk off. Sometimes there is a huge fighting going on, the enemy nearby or in the next room doesn't notice at all.

    Tats the reason i am giving it a 9/10, otherwise an enjoyable game all the way.    … Expand
  10. NeuraBr
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Ótimo game de samurai, gráficos bonitos, mecânicas de gameplay muito divertidas.
  11. Hseeker25
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    Ghost Of Tsushima is amazing, finaly a samurai game where you can feel like a baddass, a sort of call of duty with boots on the ground, no sci fi ninja's or any of that fuzz, a real boot to the ground japanese samurai duking it out with combat and honor, lets gets a sequel going :)
  12. kcotten
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Every detail had been lovingly crafted, this goes straight to the top shelf with The Witcher 3, Bloodborne and Horizon Zero Dawn.
  13. issoji
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    Amazing game! Incredible content overall! There's still bugs (needs some polishing) but nothing too terrible.
    - Combat flows like a charm. The 'kamae' system is very creative (similar to DMC series, but in a more effective way rather than in a stylish way) allowing hardcore gamers to experience a nice challenge.
    - Music gives you goosebumps every 5 minutes. - Story's ok. At least, it    Amazing game! Incredible content overall! There's still bugs (needs some polishing) but nothing too terrible.
    - Combat flows like a charm. The 'kamae' system is very creative (similar to DMC series, but in a more effective way rather than in a stylish way) allowing hardcore gamers to experience a nice challenge.
    - Music gives you goosebumps every 5 minutes.
    - Story's ok. At least, it teachs you that revenge is indeed, a tasteful dish best served cold (hello Neil Druckmann), hah, hah.
    - Graphics, technically speaking is not the best, but the whole scenario composition is stunningly breathtaking!
    I'll give it a 9, because it's not a perfect game, but it's almost there.    … Expand
  14. Lotfi09
    Jan 14, 2021
    9
    What do the game critics know right? Clearly nothing. The ones who gave this game 7/10 or less must have been high whilst playing and reviewing this game cos this game is nothing short of a samurai masterpiece. A lot of people compare this game to Assassin Creed but this game **** all over any Assassin Creed game. This is how Assassin Creed should be. If you haven’t played this game yetWhat do the game critics know right? Clearly nothing. The ones who gave this game 7/10 or less must have been high whilst playing and reviewing this game cos this game is nothing short of a samurai masterpiece. A lot of people compare this game to Assassin Creed but this game **** all over any Assassin Creed game. This is how Assassin Creed should be. If you haven’t played this game yet stop reading this and go and buy it!!! TLOU II is a good game but a feel there are a lot of salty naughty dog fans that can’t accept that this game is if not better but on par with it hence some of the biased reviews.… Expand
  15. Fat_Alberta
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    A must play if you love samurai flicks. The story is pretty straightforward, but the breathtaking visuals, stunning soundtrack, and bloody combat all come together to create a transfixing and enormously atmospheric experience. An utter joy. Probably my favorite game of the year so far.
  16. Gustavdkf
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    As the Last of Us was the swan song for the PS3, Ghost of Tsushima is the swan song for the PS4. This game delivers a world that engages you on a variety of levels. The music, the controls - stances, etc, and the settings are do an amazing job of making the player feel like a part of Shogun era Japan. The variety of weapons, armor, equipment, and approaches to every situation make the gameAs the Last of Us was the swan song for the PS3, Ghost of Tsushima is the swan song for the PS4. This game delivers a world that engages you on a variety of levels. The music, the controls - stances, etc, and the settings are do an amazing job of making the player feel like a part of Shogun era Japan. The variety of weapons, armor, equipment, and approaches to every situation make the game feel fresh from the first Mongol camp to the last. For a game this large it loads blazingly fast and is only 40gb. On a technical level the controls and the photo mode are great and hopefully set the bar for future uses of the controller and touch pad. I have a few gripes about the game that keep me from giving it a perfect 10 but overall, I absolutely love it and want to dive back in after 40+ hours.

    My main complaints are the following:
    - I would love to see a quick change for builds - outfits and charms. This game is the first I can recall that lends to a desire to change equipment constantly as one changes from traveling to sneaking, to full on fights. An ability to change the styles quickly would be great!

    - When you get close to the end it is possible to have all techniques and still have 1 point remaining. This is more of an annoyance. Maybe one of the skills needed to be 2 points instead of 1 so that when you hit Ghost of Tsushima, not points are left to allocate.

    - I've seen this a good bit elsewhere but I will say it as well. A New Game plus mode would be fantastic. The ability to replay the whole game fully powered and equipped would make for an excellent experience.    … Expand
  17. lager96
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    Ghost os Tsushima was a surprise for me. I have played most of the game Sucker Punch has made but none have been this great. From start to finish this game never gets dull and that is primarily due to the combat. The combat is complex and continues to evolve as you become for skilled. By the endgame you have so many abilities and stances that you feel like a true samurai. The game looksGhost os Tsushima was a surprise for me. I have played most of the game Sucker Punch has made but none have been this great. From start to finish this game never gets dull and that is primarily due to the combat. The combat is complex and continues to evolve as you become for skilled. By the endgame you have so many abilities and stances that you feel like a true samurai. The game looks visually amazing and the characters are top tier. The added Legends mode is a great, free addition that adds even more value to a game that was already well worth the price of admission. I've started my new game + on the PS5 and playing at 60fps just feels right. After playing at 60fps I can't imagine playing at 30fps! I cannot wait to see what Sucker Punch does next in this world!… Expand
  18. BadCaseLaw
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    I just finished getting my platinum trophy on Ghosts of Tsushima and wanted to write a quick review. First I will start with what may be the best part of the game – the world. It may not have to same level of minute detail that RDR2 does, but from an artistic stand point it may be the most beautiful open world I have seen. It is just like the trailers; fields of swaying pampas grass, tonsI just finished getting my platinum trophy on Ghosts of Tsushima and wanted to write a quick review. First I will start with what may be the best part of the game – the world. It may not have to same level of minute detail that RDR2 does, but from an artistic stand point it may be the most beautiful open world I have seen. It is just like the trailers; fields of swaying pampas grass, tons of particle effects and beautiful colors. It really makes you want to explore it. The environmental puzzles were very well done. The music was also fantastic.

    The combat is fun a varied. My only complaint is that the controls can be a little unwieldy. There are 4 types of ranged weapons, each with multiple ammo types, 4 different quick throw options as well. I found switching through them more of a hassle than it was worth and just enjoyed the melee combat which is quite well done. You can play stealthily or head to head, though some missions shoe horn you into a specific style. For the most part though, you can pick a style you like and use it most of the time.

    The story and characters were enjoyable with some touching moments. I wanted to learn more about them and completing the side quests didn’t feel like a chore.

    There are a few too many auto fail stealth missions that aren’t that hard, but some got annoying. My main complaint with the game is that you can’t save outfits/loadouts. The main character, Jin, has a number of outfits that are better suited for different circumstances. He also has 6 charm slots that aid different elements of combat. On top of that there is a substantial amount of customization available. Having to manually rearrange things whenever I wanted or needed a different loadout got to be quite tedious by the end of the game.

    Overall this is a great game and worth your money. I was amazed at how well polished it was – I did not encounter any significant bugs or crashes.    … Expand
  19. p1menta
    Dec 25, 2022
    9
    this one i was expecting to be a soulless boring game and was super surprised to see how good it is. solid gameplay, beautiful as hell, full of different side quests and mini games.
  20. claptrap
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I had high expectations and for a brief moment, I thought that the game will disappointment me because the begining with the tutorial feels very tedious. However, after you get trough that and the game opens up, you'll truly see the magic behind this game.

    The visual style of this game is incredible. The colors are so vibrant that your expensive OLED TV will cry tears of joy. With RDR2,    I had high expectations and for a brief moment, I thought that the game will disappointment me because the begining with the tutorial feels very tedious. However, after you get trough that and the game opens up, you'll truly see the magic behind this game.

    The visual style of this game is incredible. The colors are so vibrant that your expensive OLED TV will cry tears of joy. With RDR2, Horizon and Witcher 3, this has to be one of the prettiest, if not the prettiest open worlds right now.

    There is a huge immersion factor because there is basically no HUD on the screen and the wind is your compass. It also adds a lot visually because if the wind kicks in, there are particles all over the screen. Its clear that the devs learned from Breath of the Wild.

    The combat takes some time to get used to, especially since there is no lock on function but if you get the hang of it, it really feels satisfying. Cutting trough your enemies while blood covers your armor, then cleaning your sword and bow before your dead enemies... you truly feel like a samurai.

    Quests and characters may not feel like other over top SONY productions but surprsingly the side quests are really interesting. Also there are some really nice side activities but dont worry, the map is not full with question markers.

    There are some minor bugs especially with the enemy AI where NPCs are stuck on the stairs or run in circles but they are rare and wil be probably fixed with the next patch.

    For me this game feels like some sort of meditation. Everything is so beautiful and calm. This is one of those games where I constantly keep switching into photo mode and my god, this is the best photo mode in any game (and Spiderman already had a good one). The photo mode switches from gameplay into settings without any waiting and offers you so much! Time of day, weather conditions, wind settings, particle settings. If you wanna see what this mode is capable of, check out the screenshots on Twitter! I love it!

    The PS4 era slowly comes to an end and this game truly does justice to an amazing console. Its over, there wont be any big exclusives anymore and the console can finally rest after so many amazing years and games. Hats off to SONY!

    PS: One thing worth mentioning are the VERY short loading times. Like really, how did they do that? Also my PRO is surprisingly quiet when playing this game. Well done Sucker Punch!    … Expand
  21. Alorand
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Almost perfect. Aesthetically this is one of the most beautiful and immersive games that I've played. Jin is a great protagonist that draws you into the story. And the setting explores one of the fascinating turning points in history. Gameplay is fun, and not too difficult on normal.
    I did however run into some minor bugs that break you out of the immersion, that I hope get patched out soon.
  22. abdubda
    Aug 1, 2020
    9
    Great game, beautiful story, good sides, fun gameplay, gorgeous art design.
    Great job from sucker punch on this one, i love this game so much
  23. rootpl
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    Great game, you feel like real samurai. Bit too long tho, but that's a matter of preference I guess.
  24. Juhiz
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    Like TLOU Part II, This is game is mature exploration into hate, revenge and conflict between tradition and honour in changing times. It feels like a storydriven linear game, even when you have spent hours skipping main quest and exploring the island on Tsushima, because the writing and stories are so good.
    Another Sony win for this Summer. A masterpiece and a great experience.Highly recommended
  25. n_dhruvo
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Although its an assassin’s creed clone the game is much better than origins or odyssey. The game itself is an art, a painting. Not the best graphics but the most beautiful landscapes i have ever seen. facial animations, character movements arent as beautiful or realistic as the landscapes but its serviceable Combat is is somewhat difficult in the beginning but later it gets easier as uAlthough its an assassin’s creed clone the game is much better than origins or odyssey. The game itself is an art, a painting. Not the best graphics but the most beautiful landscapes i have ever seen. facial animations, character movements arent as beautiful or realistic as the landscapes but its serviceable Combat is is somewhat difficult in the beginning but later it gets easier as u learn more skills, stance and acquire new tools. The story is okay so far. It was definitely inspired by old samurai movies.… Expand
  26. Zentio
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Everything is good in hard mode, Except camera view. This game is the best of samurai games.
  27. Umadbro
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    It's a great game with fantastic graphics, that said it gets a bit repetitive and there's not much to find through exploring other than cosmetics, if it had a little more weight in its RPG mechanics and more rewarding exploration it would have been a 10.
  28. itmo
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I had my doubts about yet another open world game, just with a different coat of paint, but GOT is more than just a different skin. It must be hard to take the genre of open world games and come up with something that feels fresh while still following the usual formula. Ghost of Tsushima is the best of this genre I have played in the last 15 years. I hate games that hold your hand andI had my doubts about yet another open world game, just with a different coat of paint, but GOT is more than just a different skin. It must be hard to take the genre of open world games and come up with something that feels fresh while still following the usual formula. Ghost of Tsushima is the best of this genre I have played in the last 15 years. I hate games that hold your hand and have 200 icons on the screen, this game uses the wind to tell you where to go, a simple yet clever mechanic. The combat is not hard and not easy it is balanced perfectly while being fun.

    I am only into the 2nd act of 3, and I am not bored. The story is good, the side quests are better than the norm and the environment is very detailed and doesn't feel like it has been copy pasted. I believe there are over 40 biomes, and the way they blend/transition into one another is very well done. The game also lets you play how you want to, you can be sneaky or full on kamikaze mode.

    If you have been bored with Assassins Creed games, but like open world style, give this a go.    … Expand
  29. mysterybounty
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    One of the most beautiful games I have ever played, it will make you think games truly are art. Combat is fluid and fun to engage in, story is engaging and i cant stop doing the side content as i just want to explore this amazing world! Giving a 9 because i did run into some glitches like getting stucj under a house and some frame rate drops here and there but i am on the base ps4 not aOne of the most beautiful games I have ever played, it will make you think games truly are art. Combat is fluid and fun to engage in, story is engaging and i cant stop doing the side content as i just want to explore this amazing world! Giving a 9 because i did run into some glitches like getting stucj under a house and some frame rate drops here and there but i am on the base ps4 not a pro so its to be expected.… Expand
  30. kurotan
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    A truly outstanding game. It's a little rough around the edges, with some occasionally annoying encounter designs, and visual glitches. However, the overall experience with the combat, story and the characters was just fantastic. I'd easily give this a 9.5 but I can't. The combat deserves special mention. Imo it's the best combat for an an open world RPG ever, possibly at least. Yes God ofA truly outstanding game. It's a little rough around the edges, with some occasionally annoying encounter designs, and visual glitches. However, the overall experience with the combat, story and the characters was just fantastic. I'd easily give this a 9.5 but I can't. The combat deserves special mention. Imo it's the best combat for an an open world RPG ever, possibly at least. Yes God of War 2018 had awesome combat too, but let's face the Blades of Chaos are kinda OP and the game lost a lot of it's methodical precision that came with the axe. Horizon had more fun/diversified combat. But I think Ghost stands above all of them.… Expand
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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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