Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. Alkouzne
    Aug 4, 2020
    9
    Great game, done Platinum. I'm not a fan of open world, but this world... Is just amazing, nothing compares to it in any game. The colours, the cinematic approach, the feel of every step is making you want to spend more time in this world! I'm sad that I have done almost everything, waiting for the New Game+ to walk the island of Tsushima again. The game is not perfect, but for me it's theGreat game, done Platinum. I'm not a fan of open world, but this world... Is just amazing, nothing compares to it in any game. The colours, the cinematic approach, the feel of every step is making you want to spend more time in this world! I'm sad that I have done almost everything, waiting for the New Game+ to walk the island of Tsushima again. The game is not perfect, but for me it's the best open world game out there. The story is great, charecters are amazing, side quest (major ones) are involving and greatly written. Combat mechanics ruined other games for me by being so f**** great. I am a fan of the theme (old Japan) thus this game for me is THE game that is better then Witcher 3!… Expand
  2. ChrisG50
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Great game , And I can see some History of Japan. Only thing that is wrong is the camera (for me ) but fun game.
  3. Lionheart84
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    wonderful game i spent 11 hours just to play side quest this is the first time since witcher 3 and Monster hunter world,really love the graphic,music and scenery so much color,sucker punch really did good job.
  4. Groundedbird
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    8.9. The storyline was incredible. It shows what war does to people and the action taken to save ones home, be honorable or seen as evil. There was some major FPS drops when it came to the boss battle. But overall, I highly recommend giving this one a try before anything else made this year.
  5. Awesomness_27
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is an entertaining open world game with a more grounded take on the samurai genre that hits its mark well. You really feel like a samurai and experience the adrenaline rush of slashing through enemies like a badass. The combat is fun and engaging with the only gripe being the lack of a lock on mode when fighting enemies. The graphics are a 10/10 for me, the open worldGhost of Tsushima is an entertaining open world game with a more grounded take on the samurai genre that hits its mark well. You really feel like a samurai and experience the adrenaline rush of slashing through enemies like a badass. The combat is fun and engaging with the only gripe being the lack of a lock on mode when fighting enemies. The graphics are a 10/10 for me, the open world feels alive and beautiful with its stunning vistas and it’s eye catching use of color really looks amazing, it’s photo mode is a great addition as well (seriously I spent hours taking pictures the game world its just that nice to look at),I found myself Immersed in its world and it’s great side content, the story although nothing new is told well with memorable characters and story moments to boot.… Expand
  6. Baldythebear
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ghost of Tsushima was a wonderful game to play! Even the side missions had an actual story filled with emotions. The only downside is the game was glitchy sometimes. Combat seemed repetitive pretty early. The issue i saw with the armor was that I was usually tied stuck using the traveler armor more than anything else. And if I wasn’t using then I was using the ghost armor. I think that instead of going to grab 20 million different armor sets that they had perks that you can attach to your ghost armor. I would have rather seen that than having to tie between being stealthy and “wearing traveling armor”. Also when I wanted to be stealthy it seemed difficult. It wasn’t stealthy like assassins creed stealthy which kinda sucked. Instead of having a person rotate around their territory they would stay in one spot for a bit. I didn’t like that tbh. But the story is amazing. I chose the “bad” ending which I think was more emotional than the “good” ending. I rarely ever cry but this game got me when I chose the bad ending. Even during some of the side quests got me. And I was either emotional distraught over a character or sympathized with them. Story:10/10
    Gameplay/fighting: 8/10
    Mechanics and “perk tree”: 5/10
    Stealth tactics 5/10    … Expand
  7. DravenSanctus
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This game gets 7 points on beauty alone, haven't witnessed a more beautiful game ever. The way they keep you immersed in the scenery with no HUD is great as well. I thought the wind guide might be problematic but so far so good and I actually enjoy the subtlety better I find myself exploring the beautiful world more. The story so far is amazing as well, will update review if the storyThis game gets 7 points on beauty alone, haven't witnessed a more beautiful game ever. The way they keep you immersed in the scenery with no HUD is great as well. I thought the wind guide might be problematic but so far so good and I actually enjoy the subtlety better I find myself exploring the beautiful world more. The story so far is amazing as well, will update review if the story changes my rating. Combat system isn't without flaw, it could be a bit better but all in all it's easy to pick up and had enough complexity to keep me interested. I knock it down a point bc no game is perfect and there are some flaws like clipping that can be a bit distracting at times I've also had issue with audio not being in sync but just minor things. All in all so far my opinion is ghost of Tsushima should be winning game of the year.… Expand
  8. VnV42
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    The only reason i can't give this a 10/10 is because it isn't a "Perfect" game. There are glitches and problems. Despite all of that, this game is amazing, I love every last bit of it so far, and will continue to do so. Cyberpunk 2077 has a strong contender for best game.
  9. 6perc
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    The story is nothing amazing but at least it's refreshing because not many games are about feudal japan and such. Very good open world which has a lot of color and contrast. The gameplay is super addictive and fun, the stances are a cool concept and are very well executed. The stand offs are a cool way to let you decide if you want to fight the leaders in the villages or if you just wantThe story is nothing amazing but at least it's refreshing because not many games are about feudal japan and such. Very good open world which has a lot of color and contrast. The gameplay is super addictive and fun, the stances are a cool concept and are very well executed. The stand offs are a cool way to let you decide if you want to fight the leaders in the villages or if you just want to one shot them. Kunais are a bit op but i can live with that. Boss fights are entertaining and fair. The side quests are surprisingly fun. Graphics are very good. The in-game fashion is fun to use. And the fast travel system is well-made. Running on your horse is quite relaxing. Has some glitches here and there but they don't hurt the gameplay and it's funny when they occur. The AI may not be the smartest but at least it isn't as blind as in other games. Game's verticality is great, climbing and parkour are fun but the game doesn't force you to do them. You can use the terrain in your advantage and do some cool moves.… Expand
  10. Dumagand
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    I have just finished this masterpiece.

    If you play no other game this year, I humbly suggest you play Ghost of Tsushima.

    It is a harrowing tale, but one rooted in both folklore and history. Jin Sakai is perhaps one of the most fleshed out protagonists that has ever been created in this medium.

    Sucker Punch Entertainment hit this one clear out of the park.

    A solid 9/10.
  11. Tylerox10
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Only big problem I have is you can't skip cut scenes. Other than that this game is amazing.
  12. Spbslinky
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This has become one of my favourite games of all time. From the absolutely beautiful open game world, to the refreshing combat that makes it feel like I'm actually hitting someone with a sword, and one of the best photo modes I've had the joy to play around with, allowing for some of the most amazing picture capture I've ever seen. Even with the small amount of knowledge I have of JapanThis has become one of my favourite games of all time. From the absolutely beautiful open game world, to the refreshing combat that makes it feel like I'm actually hitting someone with a sword, and one of the best photo modes I've had the joy to play around with, allowing for some of the most amazing picture capture I've ever seen. Even with the small amount of knowledge I have of Japan and of the time time period, I can see the amount of effort the developers have put into the game to recreate an authentic recreation of feudal Japan. It offers an incredible gaming experience that feels like you're in a Japanese samurai movie and will define this generation of PS4. I wholeheartedly recommend that you try this game out as soon as possible.… Expand
  13. Adriancorona
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Muy buen juego, muy envolvente con su mundo y movimientos. Lo único que debieron hacer mejor fue la interacción con el agua y mejorar la forma en que se ve el agua. Tiene algunos problemas que espero que en un futuro reparen pero en general esta muy bien.
  14. Mcelhannan
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    One the the most enjoyable games ive played in years, compelling story that made you feel for the characters, beautifully stunning vistas , smooth flowing combat. Its has a few flaws but in the grand scheme of things came be easily overlooked
  15. DanielPeedah
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Gameplay is lovely once you get a few hours in! Not to mention the game is just overtly beautiful, won’t take you long to realise then, maybe a bit of polish left but no game breaking bugs
  16. PigDestroyer
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    A beautiful and engaging game for my part. Love both the main and side stories that just made me want to follow it all to the end. No big innovation in gameplay but when most other things are this good I don't feel this as a big negative. Encountered some bugs but no biggie when everything else is this beautiful.
    Dialogue is a bit slow. This game brings hours of relaxing gaming for those    A beautiful and engaging game for my part. Love both the main and side stories that just made me want to follow it all to the end. No big innovation in gameplay but when most other things are this good I don't feel this as a big negative. Encountered some bugs but no biggie when everything else is this beautiful.
    Dialogue is a bit slow. This game brings hours of relaxing gaming for those who enjoy game speed not cranked up to the highest level.    … Expand
  17. hesnojedi
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    While this game is not perfect, it is a blast. The graphics are pretty good but not great. There are times where your feet disappear as you walk and things like that. The camera angle also becomes a challenge during combat sometimes. But as far as just being a fun open world game with a simple economy and upgrading system, there is no comparison. AC has become too complex with it'sWhile this game is not perfect, it is a blast. The graphics are pretty good but not great. There are times where your feet disappear as you walk and things like that. The camera angle also becomes a challenge during combat sometimes. But as far as just being a fun open world game with a simple economy and upgrading system, there is no comparison. AC has become too complex with it's upgrading system and so forth. I highly recommend this game for those who like open world games but do not want to be fatigued because the map is too large and too many side quests. Not to mention, being a samurai is awesome.… Expand
  18. ricardomh
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This game really surpassed my expectations. Is just so fun to play. The combats get more interesting as the game progresses instead of getting repetitive, the level design and the graphics are just so beautiful even if not played in ultra modern tv set. The Kurosawa filter really turns it into a classic Japanese cinema experience. I don´t rate it 10 just cause I found a couple of glitchesThis game really surpassed my expectations. Is just so fun to play. The combats get more interesting as the game progresses instead of getting repetitive, the level design and the graphics are just so beautiful even if not played in ultra modern tv set. The Kurosawa filter really turns it into a classic Japanese cinema experience. I don´t rate it 10 just cause I found a couple of glitches but they really are totally forgivable since the whole experience is just wonderful. Totally recommend Ghost of Tsushima.… Expand
  19. TemplarKnght02
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    After having played through the game and finished it once, earning the platinum trophy for it then collecting everything you can collect. This is one of the best games I have every played yes it has some small problems that I have noticed like when I swap my stance to wind stance something I have to roll so I can then parry because it just won’t let me parry. Some other minor problems likeAfter having played through the game and finished it once, earning the platinum trophy for it then collecting everything you can collect. This is one of the best games I have every played yes it has some small problems that I have noticed like when I swap my stance to wind stance something I have to roll so I can then parry because it just won’t let me parry. Some other minor problems like clothing clipping through each other very noticeable with the clan Samurai armor on horse back.… Expand
  20. KuCamBr
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Absolutely amazing. Stunning visuals and an amazing story. Must play. Only thing I gotta rip on is the camera. But otherwise an absolute banger of a game.
  21. Horhay
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is a love letter to those old Japanese samurai movies. The game looks absolutely gorgeous and it is very immersive. The environment are beautiful and the attention to detail is impressive. The story is very good and the game often encourages the players to explore. Sucker Punch made a great game and the best part is that they took their time to respectfully depictGhost of Tsushima is a love letter to those old Japanese samurai movies. The game looks absolutely gorgeous and it is very immersive. The environment are beautiful and the attention to detail is impressive. The story is very good and the game often encourages the players to explore. Sucker Punch made a great game and the best part is that they took their time to respectfully depict Japanese culture. The game can get a bit repetitive, but after 20+ hours of playing I am still in awe and happy to continue exploring the world of GoT.

    PS. The photo mode in this game is absolutely amazing. Easily the best and most robust photo mode I've seen in any game.    … Expand
  22. BySeba
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Amazing combat and the most gorgeous open world to date. Side missions can feel repetitive but they can be enjoyable for the simple fact that the combat is so damn good
  23. truereview79
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Ghost to Tsushima offers breathtaking graphics with a Immersive story line. Sword strikes are lethal Whether delivering or receiving Character development is one of the best I've seen this year The music score was absolutely beautifulThe game is packed with long hours of exploration in many options for customization So much more to talk about but if you have not picked this game upGhost to Tsushima offers breathtaking graphics with a Immersive story line. Sword strikes are lethal Whether delivering or receiving Character development is one of the best I've seen this year The music score was absolutely beautifulThe game is packed with long hours of exploration in many options for customization So much more to talk about but if you have not picked this game up definitely go get it no reason this should not get game of the year Far surpasses any other game on playstation 4 this year… Expand
  24. DustinO
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Wow! game play! Beautiful and immersive world and great gameplay. Love it!!
  25. Dkillakai
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Gorgeous game even in 1080, sekiro and assasins creeds lovechild. No minimap or HUD to guide you, mark a spot on the map and follow the wind to reach your destination. Definitely best game of the year so far.
  26. campusmouse
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Almost as gorgeous and epic as HZD. The grind is enjoyable with stories and rewards. Yes, I will finish the game.
  27. BATMAN69305
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    its stunning challenging and rewarding the story is the best I have seen in a long time the only reason its not a 10 is the bugs
  28. Stepheng1
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Amazing game with breathtaking visuals, and a breath of fresh air for the gaming community. 9-10 would recommend all open world game lovers play
  29. Vickitor74
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Amazing game. Great visuals and sound. Japan ambientation is near perfect and the game play is awesome. It is not perfect though. Some foot clipping on the ground, some animations could be a little better. Solid 9/10
  30. DJZorro
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    WOW.. Just wow Sucker Punch. You really knocked it out of the park with this one. Just beat the game today & this game truly amaze me. It really had me deeply emotional attached with how beautiful the story is & more. Nothing but greatness & a way to send off the PS4 with it's final exclusive before the PS5. I have to say this is game of the year right here.
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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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