Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. A42One_and_only
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I love the story, it's characters, the graphics, the combat, and the side missions. being able to create your clothes without buying them is amazing. More game time and more fun. thanks Suckerpunch
  2. Hacobo
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I’ve played in about a decade. Seriously addictive and extremely immersive!! Easily Game of the year, no competition, maybe except for Cyber Punk...
  3. Pericao
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The game is awesome. Fun combat, a huge map worth exploring, side missions worth doing like in 'the witcher 3' and main missions with deepness and emotional attachment. The graphics are beautiful altough not high end, the way the graphic are applied its artistic. and the wind tracking mechanism is an amazing touch. I could go more into detail but I dont think I need to. You must to play this game.
  4. ESPRIT
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    A fantastic open world game that leaves you speechless at the scenery it shows to yoh
  5. Ray_rezende
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    What a game! Another great game From PlayStation Studios! Waiting to see this kind of game in the next generation
  6. UzumakiGhost
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Quite possible the best game I have ever played. Yet again playstation knocking it out the park with their exclusives.
  7. VegitoSama555
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    one of the best video games world is beautiful and feels alive. combat is also very good.
  8. Karere
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    If you love jidaigeki, you should play this game. if they say this game has PlayStation 5 late graphic, I still believe it.
  9. darksparda
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Absolutely fantastic experience playing through this game. 1. The visuals

    Absolutely breathtaking vistas and beautifully detailed and textured scenery really draws you I to the experience. There is not even a hint of any errant grain or noise present in the image. The HDR is truly stunning in this game, probably the best implementation of it yet. Especially the colors, they've really gone    Absolutely fantastic experience playing through this game. 1. The visuals

    Absolutely breathtaking vistas and beautifully detailed and textured scenery really draws you I to the experience. There is not even a hint of any errant grain or noise present in the image. The HDR is truly stunning in this game, probably the best implementation of it yet. Especially the colors, they've really gone all out in providing a vivid yet very realistic looking image. 2. The gameplay

    The gameplay is very enjoyable experience. The combat is really fun. It meets a nice middle ground between not being super tactical and meticulously planned but also more than mash attack and block like the recent Assassin's Creed games.

    You can plan out your character to be more of a traditional samurai or stealthier guerilla fighter. I was planning to go a ghost sort of playthrough since I saw it in state of play and how I normally play the recent Assassin's Creed games but I've actually found myself gravitating towards the samurai like build. The exploration is really the main treat here allowing you to organically discover places and characters without putting a giant waypoint and minimap on your screen. I really appreciate the more immersive ways if helping you discover your path to your objective. The gameplay isn't perfect however, with some minor gripes.

    For one, the game employs a sort of soft lock-on system for combat which is pretty good but a more focused option for locking onto a target would have been appreciated. Another small issue I take is in regards to weapon switching. You have the option to change your stances stances in combat with R2 which slows down time and let's you change your stances in safety. Switching your ranged weapons on the other hand is done with the same button that you use to aim with and it's pretty hard to smoothly switch tools in the midst of combat. Ideally, both would be able to be done through the same input.

    Overall the game has been a fantastic experience through and through and it's a fitting swan song to the end of the PS4 era as The Last of Us 1 was to the PS3.    … Expand
  10. Cem1923
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    A beautiful setting, great gameplay, and wonderful story. This game reminds me of a classic Assassin's Creed game updated in every way.
  11. Bufu388
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game graphics are good could be better overall good fighting is good like the controls for the sword… Expand
  12. amalapadmanabha
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    excellent game,good aesthetics,mindblowing environment,incredible setpieces,best samurai story in a video game ever ,if you own a ps4/ps4 pro do your self a favour and buy this game and enjoy the incredible kurosawa-esque japanese game
  13. amarti9
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I'm no critic or self proclaimed gamin expert. I don't care about fps or graphics. I'm an old school gamer that still loved Super Mario 3 and Mike Tyson's punch out. Why? Because I judge games the same as I've always judged them no matter the generation. I judge games based on 4 criteria:

    Fun: when I find myself randomly smiling or getting a sense of joy playing the game.    I'm no critic or self proclaimed gamin expert. I don't care about fps or graphics. I'm an old school gamer that still loved Super Mario 3 and Mike Tyson's punch out. Why? Because I judge games the same as I've always judged them no matter the generation. I judge games based on 4 criteria:

    Fun: when I find myself randomly smiling or getting a sense of joy playing the game.

    Addictiveness:. When I find myself starting to play at 6am and 3seconds later it's 1pm.

    Replayability: when I stop playing and I want to go back forore as soon as possible. I go back the next day and the next day and the next day.

    Finally, Story: I don't need a story that's Oscar award winning to enjoy a game. But if the game has a decent story to tell it makes it all that better. Even if it's a familiar tale as long as its put together well I'll enjoy it.

    I've been in a video game funk since Go Of War. This game has reawaken that 16 year old video game savage inside of me from back in the day. 10 out of 10. Let's get back to enjoying games for what they are rather than what we want them to be.    … Expand
  14. Garrettedge
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Been waiting on this game since it was announced and it's better than i expected. Beautiful game with vibrant colors/detail, good sized open world, and fluid combat. You can easily get distracted going from point A to point B. Even using the photo mode is fun. Personally one of my top 10 games of all time. Deserves to be up there with God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn and The Last of Us (1stBeen waiting on this game since it was announced and it's better than i expected. Beautiful game with vibrant colors/detail, good sized open world, and fluid combat. You can easily get distracted going from point A to point B. Even using the photo mode is fun. Personally one of my top 10 games of all time. Deserves to be up there with God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn and The Last of Us (1st one), and Spider-Man.
    I do however wish you were able to lock on to targets during combat. The camera can sometimes be a bit wonky. Worth picking up. Easy GOTY contender.

    Cheers and be good to each other    … Expand
  15. Rivalry
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Awesome game, it’s been long time for a Samurai or Shinobi game to come out.Game of the year in my book
  16. AsifJ
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Combat is very addicting, and loving the story so far, the side quest is really interesting too, and the map is beautiful, exploring the map is extremely fun.
  17. PeterKoenig
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Loved this game. It’s a beautiful open world. Really fluid combat. Early contender for game of the year for me.
  18. LoyalPin
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    The game has one of the most enthralling world's I have experienced in videogames for a long time. The combat is great, the soundtrack is mind-blowingly incredible and the story serves to glue all of these parts listed above together to make for a truly beautiful experience.

    The game has its faults in combat with the camera but from my playtime, it's only ever hindered me on a few occasions.
  19. RedEchidna
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Ждал игру два года, как минимум ради эстетики средневековой Японии. На деле же игра меня впечатлила гораздо сильнее, чем просто красивой картинкой. Атмосфера и визуал на высоте, но лучше всего здесь исполнена боевая система. Не слешер с закликиванием одной-двух кнопок, а настоящий тактический боевик с самураем в главной роли. Играть советую на максимальной сложности, боевка раскрывается наЖдал игру два года, как минимум ради эстетики средневековой Японии. На деле же игра меня впечатлила гораздо сильнее, чем просто красивой картинкой. Атмосфера и визуал на высоте, но лучше всего здесь исполнена боевая система. Не слешер с закликиванием одной-двух кнопок, а настоящий тактический боевик с самураем в главной роли. Играть советую на максимальной сложности, боевка раскрывается на максимум, и при этом игра все равно не становится хардкорной, приятная сложность (но рефлексы нужны, конечно).… Expand
  20. OnlyOneHere
    Jul 19, 2020
    4
    This game has a fun and smooth combat system. I like the death animations with the sword. The world looks nice with awesome draw distance. The story is ok and the game has a great atmosphere. The story missions and side quests are well thought out. The wind effects are good. That being said, the world is boring and empty. There is not much to do in the open world. The lighting effects wereThis game has a fun and smooth combat system. I like the death animations with the sword. The world looks nice with awesome draw distance. The story is ok and the game has a great atmosphere. The story missions and side quests are well thought out. The wind effects are good. That being said, the world is boring and empty. There is not much to do in the open world. The lighting effects were downgraded from E3. The horse clips through the foliage, even though the E3 version didn't show that. I know it had to be downgraded to make the game run better, but it's still no excuse for lack of dynamic foliage.

    The physics are a complete joke. When I shoot the enemies with the bow, they flip around horribly with bad animations. When I shoot an enemy off a bridge, there is no ragdoll physics present and they fall off like statues. When I put the horse in the edge of a bridge, it doesn't trip and fall like in RDR 2. Instead, the horse magically jumps in the air. These trash physics are so bad, it reminds me of the awful physics present in those low budget Farming Simulator clones. The AI is incredibly stupid. The horse mechanics are garbage. The player movement animation looks terrible.

    There is no multiplayer. So once you beat the story, this game will go back to the shelf and collect dust. Charging $60 for a game with no replay value is a cashgrab. I would have been fine with no multiplayer if this game had so much depth and content like Red Dead Redemption 2. Unfortunately, all you can do in the open world is ride a horse and play a stupid flute. I recommend you get this game until it drops to $15 or wait until it's free on PS Plus.    … Expand
  21. Deimos-Master
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Perfección, historia, gráficos, personajes, expresiones, sistema de Pelea y misiones
  22. inch
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Simply beautiful. Controls are good, and there's never a dull moment. Story was excellent; it makes you feel like you're the lead in a samurai movie.
  23. DeadgrounD
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I'm absolutely in love with the environment and graphics of this game. Gameplay is so well made that it never gets old, hats off to developers. From slicing to stabbing and horse riding.. just amaizing.
    Only negative that I can think of this game is about lip sincing with the voice ( on english ) feels like, as if they talk too fast sometimes. But thats just nitpicking. I usualy dont    I'm absolutely in love with the environment and graphics of this game. Gameplay is so well made that it never gets old, hats off to developers. From slicing to stabbing and horse riding.. just amaizing.
    Only negative that I can think of this game is about lip sincing with the voice ( on english ) feels like, as if they talk too fast sometimes. But thats just nitpicking. I usualy dont like protagonists with calm-unintresting personality, but for this game setting, it fits really well. I did not expect to like it so much. Missions are interesting, though there are few missions that could be better.

    Overall I am really impressed what they did with this game. I really appreciate that Sucker Punch delivered everything they promised to their fans with trailers and gameplay that they showed us. They did not have to lie about their game with fake trailers like other developer team did.    … Expand
  24. YuriOminousG
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Atualmente possuo 22 horas de jogo em ghost of tsushima. Apesar de alguns problemas gráficos (que diga-se de passagem são muito poucos , como a física de um tecido bugando ou um inimigo com roupas repetidas) GoT entrega uma experiência muito sólida , com sua direção de arte de tirar o folego , combates engajantes e trilha sonora espetacular , além de que , a dublagem em japonês é muito boaAtualmente possuo 22 horas de jogo em ghost of tsushima. Apesar de alguns problemas gráficos (que diga-se de passagem são muito poucos , como a física de um tecido bugando ou um inimigo com roupas repetidas) GoT entrega uma experiência muito sólida , com sua direção de arte de tirar o folego , combates engajantes e trilha sonora espetacular , além de que , a dublagem em japonês é muito boa e ajuda muito a você mergulhar na ilha de tsushima. Para alguém como eu que jogou jogos de samurai no querido e amado ps2 como , Way of the Samurai , e samurai western, este jogo é uma carta de amor a historias de Samurai e toda sua honra. Para um amante do japão, Cultura, religião, e é claro Samurais , este jogo faz jus a tudo aquilo amado por muitos. Não se deixem enganar por reviews que dizem que os gráficos do jogo são como da era "ps2" pois isto é uma mentira. GoT possui belos gráficos que fazem jus ao PS4 e lindos efeitos de partículas , além de um modo foto muito robusto que pode lhe fazer perder varias horas nele.… Expand
  25. Tonysplatter
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    This game is a beautiful, I like the combat system and the screenplay is very good !
    I think that everybody should play this game.
    Good game to everyone
  26. Doggokanjiz
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I have played this game for about 15-20 hours so far, I have only just finished act 1. Why? Because the game is so much fun I can't stop playing it AND doing side stuff! Not since God of War or persona 5 have i been so invested in a game, the combat is incredible, the story is pretty good and open world games normally have boring side missions, but here, even in the glorified "banditI have played this game for about 15-20 hours so far, I have only just finished act 1. Why? Because the game is so much fun I can't stop playing it AND doing side stuff! Not since God of War or persona 5 have i been so invested in a game, the combat is incredible, the story is pretty good and open world games normally have boring side missions, but here, even in the glorified "bandit camps" and stuff like that, it's still interesting. Literately the only thing I dont like about this game is climbing ladders because I often miss them … Expand
  27. edvinbacon
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Tbh one of the best games i ever played suckerpuch makes the greatest games no cap
  28. MikeYont80
    Jul 19, 2020
    0
    While the game is initially pleasing in Act 1. By Act 2 the entire game changes. It becomes less enjoyable and far to annoying. The controls are sloppy at best. This leads to much frustration and a desire to not continue. It seems very rushed, and not finished. This will be a bargain bin game in 2 months, wait til then. Absolutely zero in the stance and controls. This game screams to giveWhile the game is initially pleasing in Act 1. By Act 2 the entire game changes. It becomes less enjoyable and far to annoying. The controls are sloppy at best. This leads to much frustration and a desire to not continue. It seems very rushed, and not finished. This will be a bargain bin game in 2 months, wait til then. Absolutely zero in the stance and controls. This game screams to give it a mini map.… Expand
  29. COEXSIS
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I play the game for the third day in a row ,very addictive.Just for the sake of this game, I decided to register on metacritic .
  30. Robbie8543
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    A great game really fun to play.Great story and combat a lot of things to do after the story and can make you want more hope to see a Sequel
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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
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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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