Ghost of Tsushima

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9.1

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  1. Ion1996
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    I've enjoyed the game so far other than a few minor glitches the game is still quite enjoyable. The movement reminds me of a toned down version of sekiro and combat is simple but it doesn't feel relative. Over all the games is gorgeous and worth experiencing
  2. Snailgames223
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    By FAR the best video game i ever played
    And that says a lot becuse my all time favorite game series far cry is bumbed to number 2. As soon as the leaks for last of two came out I cancelled my preorder for that and pre orders this and yes im upset at the fact that it didn't make my youtube channel snailgames 223 bigger than 539 SUBS but ive been playing it by my self and. Let me tell you    By FAR the best video game i ever played
    And that says a lot becuse my all time favorite game series far cry is bumbed to number 2. As soon as the leaks for last of two came out I cancelled my preorder for that and pre orders this and yes im upset at the fact that it didn't make my youtube channel snailgames 223 bigger than 539 SUBS but ive been playing it by my self and. Let me tell you this is the first game that made me want to not use my horse or vehicle and just walk to my destination beutiful land scrap and anybody who writes a bad review is just simping for last of us 2    … Expand
  3. Dystemper666
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    I love it!It's very addictive.The gameplay is deep and the graphics are gorgeous.
  4. Oakdogs
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This is a fantastic game! This was not even on my radar but my buddy got it and recommended it to me so I checked it out. I won’t be going through story at all in this review but I will say I loved it!! The combat feels smooth and you feel like a true samurai, switching your stance based on the opponent, standing off on game of deadly chicken, riding on your horse helping people along theThis is a fantastic game! This was not even on my radar but my buddy got it and recommended it to me so I checked it out. I won’t be going through story at all in this review but I will say I loved it!! The combat feels smooth and you feel like a true samurai, switching your stance based on the opponent, standing off on game of deadly chicken, riding on your horse helping people along the way. The archery feels good and is easy to master but it’s held back from being a crutch by ammo being limited, at least at first, which is good in my opinion. You can go the Ghost way which I actually enjoyed dabbling in as it was a good way to thin the herd so you don’t get swarmed by a crowd that you can’t handle. The stealth AI isn’t the smartest but the mechanics and being a ninja samurai is fun. The game wasn’t hard, but it also wasn’t easy, I died in the first 20 min (and immediately felt embarrassed when my wife said, “already?”) but every time you die it doesn’t feel unfair you just think, “okay I didn’t do x y z, lets make sure to do that.” The only gripe I would really say I have with the combat is the camera is pretty bad, there’s no lock on and sometimes you’ll miss a hit that would have easily been dodgeable/parryable. But the psuedo-lock-on they implemented worked okay and ultimately didn’t detract from the experience too much.

    The exploration is probably my favorite part, the wind, the birds, the foxes. There are no real waypoints, it’s all about following nature and using the world to guide you. And the way they tie those mechanics into the story of Jin and his character are super cool as well. It took me a while to finish Act 1 and even longer to finish act 2, not because they’re overly long or drawn out, but because I was spending so much time doing side quests and finding fox dens and doing the mythic quests (also highly recommend these as the cutscenes leading up to them are beautiful and the quests themselves usually have a cool boss fight.) Going back to old areas with new abilities also just strengthen the feeling of being a super powerful samurai. Also when you follow a fox to a shrine, pet it, it will melt your heart how they react. There is a pretty broken perk that says it will allow you to fall from great heights and not take fall damage but it seems that I still take fall damage from the same heights, I might be missing a button press but it wasn’t really explained all that well if that’s the case. Again though, pretty minor stuff and the rest of the perks are really rewarding.

    Everything from the style, the story, the combat, the world, the characters, to those cute foxes, all come together to create an immersive experience that had me wanting to learn Japanese and buy a Katana. I will enjoy playing as Lord Sakai for a long time.    … Expand
  5. Cabelor
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This greatly anticipated title fortunately does not fail to deliver to the expectations. If you´re a Japanese culture lover (like myself) you´re likely to adore this entry, (as tropical and historically incoherent as it may present sometimes) for its dynamics in combat, in digital environments and in giving you a full insight of what it felt like to be a Samurai in one of Japan´s mostThis greatly anticipated title fortunately does not fail to deliver to the expectations. If you´re a Japanese culture lover (like myself) you´re likely to adore this entry, (as tropical and historically incoherent as it may present sometimes) for its dynamics in combat, in digital environments and in giving you a full insight of what it felt like to be a Samurai in one of Japan´s most difficult nation building times.… Expand
  6. MOfocka
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Grand game. Beautiful visuals, great story with fleshed out characters. Stealth is good, ai can be a bit dumb though, combat makes up for that with fantastic animations and sound. Stances are fun to switch between and tools are all useful. Expert HUD mode and hard mode combined create a very challenging experience. There's some parry timing inconsistencies, bugs where the animation occursGrand game. Beautiful visuals, great story with fleshed out characters. Stealth is good, ai can be a bit dumb though, combat makes up for that with fantastic animations and sound. Stances are fun to switch between and tools are all useful. Expert HUD mode and hard mode combined create a very challenging experience. There's some parry timing inconsistencies, bugs where the animation occurs but you still take damage, that need ironing out. overall, this is one of the few games I've put time into getting that platinum trophy for. Would say it's a 9 but since idiots are either review bombing, or crying 'cultural appropriation waaa' about this title, I'm bumping it up as a counter. Don't listen to these fools who are salty about the last of us 2, this game is awesome, and deserves praise.… Expand
  7. tabris22
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 《对马岛》有着美轮美奂的画面，令人动容的剧情与爽快淋漓的操作体验，让人确实能够沉浸其中无法自拔。PS4时代完美的谢幕作！谢谢SP给我带来了久违的感动！Thank you，SP！G.O.T brings me moved that I have not seen for a long while！… Expand
  8. KiToS21345
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра, хороший сюжет, графика, Но иногда камера ведет себя странно
  9. AlphaLama
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ive played, Great story, beautiful visuals and the gameplay is Amazing. Definitely game of the year.
  10. BrightBleach
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Exactly what I needed from a fresh open world with samurai aesthetic. Been playing for the last few days and it’s truly a masterpiece.
  11. KyPc0p
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Очень красивая и приятная игра.Да, многие механики уже были, но в какой игре такого нет?Понравилась плавня боёвка с медленными и взвешенными ударами.В большинстве игр это тупое клацанье мыши по кд. Графика, музыка, повествование на высоте.Давно не хватало нормальной игры про Японию этого времени.Считаю её намного лучше TLOU2, хотя их сравнивать не корректноОчень красивая и приятная игра.Да, многие механики уже были, но в какой игре такого нет?Понравилась плавня боёвка с медленными и взвешенными ударами.В большинстве игр это тупое клацанье мыши по кд. Графика, музыка, повествование на высоте.Давно не хватало нормальной игры про Японию этого времени.Считаю её намного лучше TLOU2, хотя их сравнивать не корректно
  12. Deimosdludwig
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Un gran juego con una ambientación brutal, buena historia y un combate que mejora a medida que vas desbloqueando más habilidades. La exploración es magnifica a tal punto que te puedes pasar las primeras 20 horas de juego vagando por el mundo sin terminar el acto 1. Lo que no me gusto es que no se pueden desactivar los consejos y a veces llegan a ser molestos, si ya estoy jugando en laUn gran juego con una ambientación brutal, buena historia y un combate que mejora a medida que vas desbloqueando más habilidades. La exploración es magnifica a tal punto que te puedes pasar las primeras 20 horas de juego vagando por el mundo sin terminar el acto 1. Lo que no me gusto es que no se pueden desactivar los consejos y a veces llegan a ser molestos, si ya estoy jugando en la máxima dificultad obviamente no necesito consejos...

    Aun así me parece un 10.    … Expand
  13. rcollazo
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    This game for sure "Sucker Punched" me in the face. one of the best samurai simulators out. the open world aspect is breath taking, the story is good. and the fighting mechanics are great. i give it a 9 out of 10 souly for open world reasons. i know that OWG's have a formula to stick with but they pull it off fairly well there are just better OWG's out so i cant say its the best. but it isThis game for sure "Sucker Punched" me in the face. one of the best samurai simulators out. the open world aspect is breath taking, the story is good. and the fighting mechanics are great. i give it a 9 out of 10 souly for open world reasons. i know that OWG's have a formula to stick with but they pull it off fairly well there are just better OWG's out so i cant say its the best. but it is worth the play through and for completionest it will keep you busy for hours. i have 30+ hours in and im still finding things. but all in all this game is fun and they ticked a lot of boxes when it comes to historical accuracy and making you feel like a samurai. its a must buy.… Expand
  14. dmturner
    Sep 9, 2020
    9
    A fun Samurai advenrture with great play and beauiful visuals. It could the best looking great I have ever played and the storyline is also fantastc. It is more than a game Ghost of Tsushima is a work of art. The only down fall was it was a little short but hey I am just nitpicking because I could easlily see myself playing through this masterpiece again
  15. VTBE
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing. The visuals are sooo amazing. What many people fail to realize is that visuals in a video game is not just good resolution and texture maps with good shadows. The visuals should have good composition and design. And this game does that so well that its almost unfair even for games on the same system. The cutscenes express emotions and conflict very well and theyAbsolutely amazing. The visuals are sooo amazing. What many people fail to realize is that visuals in a video game is not just good resolution and texture maps with good shadows. The visuals should have good composition and design. And this game does that so well that its almost unfair even for games on the same system. The cutscenes express emotions and conflict very well and they translate beautifully into gameplay. Framing for shots of pivotal moments are always very strong and powerful. The gameplay is a treat as well. You actively think about how you want to play the game. Its has nice variety and very fun overall. The game makes you feel the weight of ypur sword as you stand in a field staring your opponent in the eye. The battle commences, You can decide how you want to play it, some ways do work better on opponents better than others so you're conscious of how you fight. You really come to understand what the protagonist is like as person. You are aware of his motivations and the mechanisms of his thinking. And then the weight of his actions fall on your conscience and it is the most surreal experience I have had in a game.

    Amazing game clearly the best I've played this year.    … Expand
  16. Mayazo
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This game is beautiful, the best sucker punch game! Who disagree is that stupid mongol
  17. bogitwob
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Great game with a great combat system and upgrades. Love the story and art style. If you're tired of woke trash games with boring contrived storylines you'll love this game.
  18. EvilTatar
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    ТЛОУ2 фаны агрятся на игру за то, что их игра хуже. Понимаю. Боевка супер, графика приятная, сюжет хороший :)
  19. ExLivingGhost
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I don't wanna write a looooong review, but just long enough to say that this game is so close to perfection that its scary
  20. greywolfe1214
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Just binged through this game and I think its great. It has the most beautiful environments i have seen in a game and has very few flaws in my opinion. I found myself not using the fast travel system because of how great everything looks. Combat takes some time to get used to but when you get it down it feels great. Only real downside for me is that the pacing is a little weird sometimesJust binged through this game and I think its great. It has the most beautiful environments i have seen in a game and has very few flaws in my opinion. I found myself not using the fast travel system because of how great everything looks. Combat takes some time to get used to but when you get it down it feels great. Only real downside for me is that the pacing is a little weird sometimes as far as progressing to a point to get the best skills and armors. It feels like this game is what Assassin's Creed should have evolved into but didn't. The story is not the greatest and can be predictable, but it is certainly good and the characters are relatable. The only reason I wont give a 10 is because the gameplay sometimes falls into the trap of repetitiveness which is pretty common with modern day open world games. It also doesn't bring anything really new to the table gameplay wise. Probably not a 9 but I dont think it should be as low as an 8 either. In my opinion it is worth playing purely for how beautiful it is when riding through the environment.… Expand
  21. nhicks0325
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    The combat is crisp and works well for beginners or novices who want to try their hand at something a little more stylized. Environment is gorgeous. One of the most beautiful pieces of art I have ever seen. Great story. Only very minor gripe is there is some control glitches, but I am sure they will be patched out.
  22. MrIrrelevant
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    I'm not gonna nitpick the game to the smallest of details because none of it takes away from how enjoyable the game is, I'm just going to give a honest opinion from an average gamer.

    Ghost Of Tsushima is one of best games I've played in recent years, it had me immersed in the game and finding myself losing track of time. The last time a game has done that to me was God of War. It's    I'm not gonna nitpick the game to the smallest of details because none of it takes away from how enjoyable the game is, I'm just going to give a honest opinion from an average gamer.

    Ghost Of Tsushima is one of best games I've played in recent years, it had me immersed in the game and finding myself losing track of time. The last time a game has done that to me was God of War.
    It's worth the play, there's nothing more to it.    … Expand
  23. Killemallromeo
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    The reason this game is recieving high praise is because it deserves it. I've been playing my pc since december haven't touched my ps4 and I'm happy I still got it. Everything about this title is epic. My gf literally gets stuck watching me play and it's obvious, the game is beautiful the graphics are insane, the best the ps4 has to offer r.n The combat is easily some of the best but justThe reason this game is recieving high praise is because it deserves it. I've been playing my pc since december haven't touched my ps4 and I'm happy I still got it. Everything about this title is epic. My gf literally gets stuck watching me play and it's obvious, the game is beautiful the graphics are insane, the best the ps4 has to offer r.n The combat is easily some of the best but just like the Arkham games can get a little to easy( I play on the hardest difficulty) especially when you get his skills up. Not saying you wont get your ass kicked but you can literaly slice and dice your way threw anyone once Jin skills are up. You do have your one on one duels that prove to be more difficult. This is really where the feel of a samurai showdown is happening where you can literaly say its damn near perfection, is the a god damn movie? No no this is in fact a video game. Stealth makes the game easy so playing like a true samurai is what makes the game 10xharder saichallange. The story is surprisingly good still 3easy to guess what will happen Depending on how many films you've watched on games you've played. Still very well acted and emotional. By far this has to be the game of the year.… Expand
  24. Dimacs
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Absolutely masterpiece, i waited years for a game like that, a little more effort and it the game could have been a full 10, but is still good Pros:
    -The environments and landscapes
    -The combat system is very deep and pretty challeging for most part of the game -Story is simple but works pretty well -The music is so good, and is always in theme with the moment -Sidequests are pretty well    Absolutely masterpiece, i waited years for a game like that, a little more effort and it the game could have been a full 10, but is still good Pros:
    -The environments and landscapes
    -The combat system is very deep and pretty challeging for most part of the game
    -Story is simple but works pretty well
    -The music is so good, and is always in theme with the moment
    -Sidequests are pretty well written and the legendary missions are a good add
    -The sense of progress and power

    Cons:
    -Can become ripetitive
    -Technical sector somewhat backward compared to other ps4 exclusives
    -If you are tierd of open worlds well, I have bad news for you    … Expand
  25. TacticalGamer
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Completing up to about 60% of the game I want to start off by saying this game is beautiful I can literally frame and hang up anything I see in this game, truly makes me wanna visit this island in person, I appreciate the photo mode in that regard, but most of all I really enjoy the fact that I can pick and choose how I want to play it instead of the game holding my hand while following aCompleting up to about 60% of the game I want to start off by saying this game is beautiful I can literally frame and hang up anything I see in this game, truly makes me wanna visit this island in person, I appreciate the photo mode in that regard, but most of all I really enjoy the fact that I can pick and choose how I want to play it instead of the game holding my hand while following a singular path, this game allows me to play it the way I want to with techniques, and strategies that I have to create. The story is fascinating and keeps you wondering what will happen next as all the characters have their struggles to preserve themselves without giving in to pressure of destroying who they were.
    That being said I hadn't seen much bugs or glitches, nothing major from what i have noticed at least, I can only nitpick about how hefty the character's "main" armor looks compared to the cover of the game or how i wish i could dual-wield katanas but maybe they're saving that one for another game. I also want to point out that this game expanded my knowledge on Japanese culture and I believe although it is only a game it honors the memory of the real men and women of that time. Thank you for an amazing experience Sucker Punch.

    Looking through the reviews I hate that everyone is comparing this to TLOU2 as if this was a subreddit or TLOU2 is the newest DarkSouls preset comparison but I sort of get it. It was the latest anticipated game that everyone had an opinion about. I'm just hoping more people realize that critic companies are just as human as the people who review bombs.    … Expand
  26. Honestlymf
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Came here to say this game is a masterpiece, and all of you TLOU2 whiny **** trying to bring down the review scores can smd. Anyways this game is amazing, have a nice day.
  27. Latesnab
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Best game I've played since the witcher 3. Class game!
    Good story good mechanics noticed no big bugs on first playthrough.
  28. SEMPUKU
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Jogo muito bom, cenário e música sensacional, o que me impediu de dar 10 foi por conta das missões que realmente são repetitivas, mas nada que atrapalhe o jogo em si, acho que isso é mais uma questão pessoal, jogo bom.
  29. Asore50
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Absolutely wonderful atmosphere and gameplay. The only portion of the game that falls short is the glitches and bugs, which will hopefully get ironed out in the coming weeks. Sucker Punch delivered an instant classic with good storytelling, a gorgeous world, and great gameplay mechanics. My favorite release of 2020 to date. I can't wait to see what Sucker Punch has in store for us in the future.
  30. Azzajkd
    Mar 10, 2022
    7
    Gran titolo! Da amante del Giappone e del cinema giapponese sono felice di aver trovato in questo titolo una stupenda lettera d'amore verso quella che è la cultura giapponese. Gameplay eccellente e super divertente, storia non incredibile ma bella e ben narrata, molto ispirata a vari film di Kurosawa, missioni secondarie tra le migliori di sempre insieme alle secondarie di The Witcher 3 eGran titolo! Da amante del Giappone e del cinema giapponese sono felice di aver trovato in questo titolo una stupenda lettera d'amore verso quella che è la cultura giapponese. Gameplay eccellente e super divertente, storia non incredibile ma bella e ben narrata, molto ispirata a vari film di Kurosawa, missioni secondarie tra le migliori di sempre insieme alle secondarie di The Witcher 3 e pochi altri, grafica da sogno con panorami mozzafiato! Unici difetti una IA nella media nelle sessioni stealth, una telecamera migliorabile in certi spazi stretti, il resto è soggettivo!… Expand
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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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