Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

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  1. Mustodamus
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games ever created. Itll leave you speechless and totally immersed for years to come. Love it!!!… Expand
  2. vermillionedge
    Oct 16, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An absolutely incredible game that I have waited a looong time for! I bought a ps4 almost exclusively for this game. The combat system is beautiful and rewarding. The exploration is exciting and breathtaking. However the story is its only drawback in my opinion. As someone who is steeped in japanese historical text, movies and the like, the overexaggerated sense of what was "honorable" was annoying at best. As someone who has spent countless hours scouring old historical sites and other direct sources of information this tended to get quite tiring as I played. I was also under the false impression that the style you chose to play the game (samurai or "ghost"), would alter the course of the story events. This however is not that case which was sad but my fault for having that built up in my mind. A pretense created by the marketing of the game.

    Those small and personal issues aside, I enjoyed my time with this game immensely and and now enjoying the INCREDIBLE free Legends DLC which has blown my mind. Honestly the game could have just been this and it would have been amazing in my mind! I so desperately hope for more games in the future adding possibly weapons as well.

    Thank you Sucker Punch!    … Expand
  3. Arsene69
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    The play station exclusive we’ve been waiting for! The game is stunningly beautiful, very well rewarded exploration, deep and very fun combat that offers many options and never gets old. AI is ver bad though, can sometimes make stealth not fun. The story offers many cool memorable moments but also suffers of bad writing sometimes, it’s a decent-good story overall. Great game!
  4. DrPhreak
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    From the beginning this game pulls you into the world and demands you to notice its. The few issues I have are overshadowed by the stunning in world mechanics like the wind, to the horse riding, to the ui.
  5. Amar13
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    For a new IP to be this good in terms of visuals, story, gameplay, it’s unbelievable . Its like Tenchu being reborn again with on crack. A must have to end this generation of gaming.
  6. Bloodymeatsack
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    This game is Top Notch, but its not perfect. The beautiful graphics, and scenery are probably some of the best I've seen in a game. That being said, we have been spoiled with games that have amazing physics engines that can create infinite death animations on the fly. It would probably would have gotten a 10 from me if it had this. Other than that, I would absolutely recommend this gameThis game is Top Notch, but its not perfect. The beautiful graphics, and scenery are probably some of the best I've seen in a game. That being said, we have been spoiled with games that have amazing physics engines that can create infinite death animations on the fly. It would probably would have gotten a 10 from me if it had this. Other than that, I would absolutely recommend this game to anyone on the edge about sinking some hours into gameplay. The story itself was very captivating, so its easy to fall into the world of Tsushima.… Expand
  7. BigBlueMinamiku
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    A humble (gaikokujin) haiku review;

    A graceful island
    Crafted with love and respect
    I play in wonder.
  8. drawsome
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Finished the main story/game yesterday, I even manage to get the platinum trophy, and I still can’t put down the game yet. Amazing, amazing writing. Congrats to sucker punch prod. There’s a few minor bugs here and there, but I hadn’t encounter anything gamebreaking.
  9. Talibankingdom
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    GoT does all the little things right and I’ve been waiting for a game like this, something I’m not able to just put down. People often compare GoT to the Assassin’s Creed Series, and while it does bear some resemblance (to the earlier releases), it does AC better with its pacing and storytelling. This isn’t a perfect game but it does come close just short of a few points.

    What went    GoT does all the little things right and I’ve been waiting for a game like this, something I’m not able to just put down. People often compare GoT to the Assassin’s Creed Series, and while it does bear some resemblance (to the earlier releases), it does AC better with its pacing and storytelling. This isn’t a perfect game but it does come close just short of a few points.

    What went right:
    Pacing and storytelling. The game divides the island of Tsushima into 3 parts where you will progressively unlock as you dive deeper into the game, Instead of throwing you into a vast open world, as compared to AC odyssey/ origins. This prevents the game from being too overwhelming and I didn’t felt lost about what to do next at all times. Majority of the side quests aren’t cookie cutter “fetch” quest but “tales” of key NPCs’ backstories. I find this way of “questing” really engaging and makes us fall in love with each of the characters even more, it truly gave me a deep sense of purpose to sidetrack and see how their side story unfolds.

    Gameplay
    Instead of the meaningless & shallow loot gear system in AC, SP made the point for you to stick with the same gear since day 1 and upgrade them as you progress through the game. It was extremely rewarding to see all of my gear fully upgraded and I really felt that Jin was getting stronger, though more like the terminator than a samurai when he was fully decked out. All of the gameplay mechanics aren’t revolutionary, but it was refined and I absolutely loved the lack of an HUD, GPS lines, map markers on your screen because i was truly immersed in 1274 Japan.

    Combat:
    Combat was satisfying, each stab and slash was weighty and you could really feel that impact. You have a wide range of gadgets & weapons at your disposal and no 2 combat scenarios are the same if you truly explore all of Jin’s Arsenal.
    Audio & soundtrack
    I played the game in Japanese voice over, voice acting was superb and the soundtrack was just brilliant. You could really feel Jin’s blade slicing and dicing through the thick armor of the Mongols.
    Graphics
    The graphics was so beautiful SP even gave you a screenshot button on your D-pad to capture stunning images in game. Absolutely stunning visuals even on such old hardware, especially the foliage, grass and scenery. Water physics was a little low end but I understand there are limitations of the PS4.

    Loading time
    Game loads as if I’m using an SSD, but it’s still the same HDD in my PS4 since day 1 5 years ago.
    What could have gone better
    Facial animation at times was abit stiff and using the Jap voice over means that the facial animation will never be in sync (as it was animated to English). Some animations were also abit buggy, it wasn’t game breaking but definitely noticeable. Such as stealth kills, mountain scaling and combat. Sometimes dead enemies will pass through walls.

    The standoff Mechanic is extremely O.P. once you get the hang of it and upgraded it. I felt that it should be an RNG thing instead where sometimes the Mongols would just swarm you instead.
    Enemy AI
    It’s 2020 and still stealth Mechanics in games are so easily exploitable. Enemies see their dead friends, walk around for abit and then act as if nothing happened. I tried not to abuse it because it was really funny and ruined the experience for me.

    Gore option I felt that to truly express the savage killings and brutality between the mongols and Japan in ancient times, there should be an option to toggle dismemberment / gruesome scenes.

    Performance
    I can’t really tell if it’s because my PS4 is 5 years old and aging but I do notice the occasional stutters here and there especially when there’s an epic fight going on.

    Overall
    This is one of the best games I’ve played in a long time and I’ve truly enjoyed my time in GoT. It’s not a perfect game but it does come close. The fact that this was so unexpected from Sucker Punch was what made GoT, for me such a stellar and outstanding game of 2020. They have certainly raised the bar in the open world action genre and I will be waiting patiently for the next big title from SP.    … Expand
  10. vetle105lt
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is fun has "easy" combat that is easy to learn but not to hard to master but it is not in eny way revolutionary. the ability to switch between forms in combat to better fight certain types of enemy's is do well. it looks stunning and is gud at making you feel like a bad-ass. the game runs pretty well. i haven't had eny problems with glitches myself but i hear they areGhost of Tsushima is fun has "easy" combat that is easy to learn but not to hard to master but it is not in eny way revolutionary. the ability to switch between forms in combat to better fight certain types of enemy's is do well. it looks stunning and is gud at making you feel like a bad-ass. the game runs pretty well. i haven't had eny problems with glitches myself but i hear they are there. i will say this is a must try but i can see it isn't fore everyone. it is a gud game but no masterpiece… Expand
  11. Giovannibuzz
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Un gioco che prende le meccaniche da altri titoli ma riesce a farle funzionare bene, combattendo system molto divertente e che richiede un alta concentrazione in alcuni momenti. La storia è abbastanza carina, ma è l'ambientazione a rendere tutto magico, un gioco vecchio ma nuovo , senza alcuna pretesa ma che stupisce. Complimenti a sucker punch, lo sto amando.
  12. Artopius
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    One of the best games ever with great visuals that’s actually a feast for the eye. Very enjoyable gameplay, can’t escape the repetitions Of open word games but at least it’s done in an interesting world. The mapping of some of the extra moves more than it should to be done or at least changed from certain type to another. But the over all experience is great, one of the generation best games
  13. Shovelhandz
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    Amazing game, graphics and gameplay are unbelievable story is great so far. Only issue is the auto lock on isn't as accurate as a manual lock on feature
  14. HooRew
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Never has their been a game where I focused solely on the side missions as much as Gjost of Tsushima. Horizon Zero Dawn would be my closest comparison if I had to choose a game (Not a bad one at that). The color pallet, the combat, the story, everything is more than I expected and SOME. Brilliant game. Will be considered one of the best ps4 games of all time
  15. Hanstango
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    This game has amazing visuals, really fun combat system that incorporates traditional stances and an amazing sound track. story was good but not GREAT story telling like god of war and last of us, also after playing god of wars 0 loading screens/cuts experience it didn't feel as much as an experience, with all the black screen between each cut scene, dialogue etc. over all great packageThis game has amazing visuals, really fun combat system that incorporates traditional stances and an amazing sound track. story was good but not GREAT story telling like god of war and last of us, also after playing god of wars 0 loading screens/cuts experience it didn't feel as much as an experience, with all the black screen between each cut scene, dialogue etc. over all great package and may be contender for goty in my eyes.… Expand
  16. imodi79
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Almost perfect. Dreaming of Kingdome come deliverence in GoT tech backround...
  17. Kilimgames
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    The tsushima Ghost combat is incredibly fun and the movement of characters and horses is very fluid, but the game contains a lot of bugs, although I never caught any. The story of the game is not impressive, however I was very pleased with the game and extremely fun the world of it never leaves you feeling empty the game is also full of activities to do and ways to play.
  18. KeroLOL
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    While not perfect, GoS is one of the most beautiful and overall well designed and fun games of this generation.
  19. Killasjr
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Waited this game for a long time and not disappointed at all! The exploration is great, combat are amazing. Feel good to be a samurai!
  20. loxmatyi
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Loved this game! Waited for a good samurai game a really long time. Though it is historically incorrect in all the ways you can imagine, it is still an artful masterpiece. Visuals, music, gameplay, story.
    - Visuals and music are setting the mood here. Hyperbolic romanticisation of the beautiful Japanese landscapes. One scenery may contain multiple seasons: such as spring white sakura    Loved this game! Waited for a good samurai game a really long time. Though it is historically incorrect in all the ways you can imagine, it is still an artful masterpiece. Visuals, music, gameplay, story.
    - Visuals and music are setting the mood here. Hyperbolic romanticisation of the beautiful Japanese landscapes. One scenery may contain multiple seasons: such as spring white sakura petals blended with autumn red and orange fallen leaves. But this is just so much fun to look at, especially with the impressive lighting.
    - Gameplay is interesting, and didn't feel boring at all, it actually made me wanting to take again the controller in my hands and try some new tactics, or to perfect the already existing one's. Wasn't a big fan of the stealth at first, but later on it got more interesting. There are 'flaws' to the so called AI, but these flaws are probably made so that the gameplay wouldn't feel tedious, imho. A lot of people said that this game is assassin's creed in Japan, maybe, but could never finished an ac game before (tried the 1st, 2nd, black flag and the odyssee, but they all were boring, please don't hate me for that) but GoT pulled me totally in (one day I was playing for 14 hours straight, and did't notice that it has already become 4 in the morning)
    - Story is what kept me engaged. The different series of substories made the world look lived in. Especially enjoyed the story of lady Masako. Just wish there was an explanation about the death of Jin's father, wanted to know more of Jin himself. And wished it had branching main story lines in chapter 3 (as there is in Witcher 2 game). I was actually hoping to some extend that the game would let me choose what choice to make at the end of chapter two, but the game made it for myself. Didn't give this game a 10/10 because didn't have that choice. But the story was actually very very interesting, didn't expect that all. I was emotionally moved a couple of times, and had chills running through my spine a couple of times (also during the Masako substory line). Not to complex, interesting, engaging, at times funny and at times really sad (most of times actually sad). But all the characters were quite memorable.
    Now hoping for the next Ghost of OtherJapaneseIsland game :p. There was a second Mongolian attempt to conquer Japan ;). Maybe in some other time period like the Warring States or the Meiji Revolution... Please
    But yeah, go and buy this game. Support games like this. This is a game for the gamer!    … Expand
  21. Shanks1233
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Everything you could want in a Samurai game. The fluid combat sets it apart. Makes you feel like a samurai. We Graphics are amazing and and the way character progression is done is unique. Awesome game.
  22. LCM_FRANK
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    It haves a pretty good music, A good history, Good Gameplay, you can not ask more from the game, the people that buy it, know that they got what they want.
  23. node0830
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    The best game of 2020. The open world is very similar to the one in the Witcher 3 and it's very cool
  24. MrBlakeyBear
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima was a fantastic game from start to finish.

    No story spoilers but it made me emotional a few times and really excited to see where the story would lead.

    Besides some funkiness in some controls like climbing and trying to exit holes, I really enjoyed the game and would recommend it to all my friends.
  25. TheCrabbyCow
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    It's definitely something you should play for yourself. By no means is it something I would rate a 9.5 or a 10 due to a few kinks such as the camera during combat situations, or how Jin Sakai can be a bit of a dull character, but It has some pretty good combat with some real challenge and an excellent story. Go ahead and pick it up if you feel like doing some cathartic sword slicing,It's definitely something you should play for yourself. By no means is it something I would rate a 9.5 or a 10 due to a few kinks such as the camera during combat situations, or how Jin Sakai can be a bit of a dull character, but It has some pretty good combat with some real challenge and an excellent story. Go ahead and pick it up if you feel like doing some cathartic sword slicing, petting red foxes or writing Haikus.… Expand
  26. jman_00
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Truly one of the best games I've ever played. I found myself struggling to put down the controller. The only games I enjoyed this much were God of war 4, The Last of Us part one, and the Witcher 3. The story, voice acting, visuals are just all amazing. I really have no complaints with this game. I would give it a 9.5 out of ten.
  27. Homeroids
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Loved this game. It's simply fun and a bit more like an AC game but with enough original ideas to take away, the been there done that, feel of an AC game. Plus who can argue about the cool theme? Some Pro reviews have noted the seeming contradictions of the Samurai code and the game breaking this code. It's a game. The writing also tries to deal with this dilemma. Is it perfectly dealtLoved this game. It's simply fun and a bit more like an AC game but with enough original ideas to take away, the been there done that, feel of an AC game. Plus who can argue about the cool theme? Some Pro reviews have noted the seeming contradictions of the Samurai code and the game breaking this code. It's a game. The writing also tries to deal with this dilemma. Is it perfectly dealt with? Probably not... but I don't care because it's a fun game. I don't expect games based on a historic theme to be 100% correct. I expect them to be fun to play. Heck, we had female soldiers in BFV. All good if that adds to your fun. Technically, the game is not perfect when it comes to some animations (eg looting) but again, I don't care. One thing I really noticed - the incredible fast load times for fast travel. 5 seconds at most for me. Not sure how they did that. After putting in 100+hrs into AC:Odyssey, where fast travel times were not that fast, this is one part of GoT I really loved, from a technical PoV. Cannot recommend this game enough!… Expand
  28. JayK-jr
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is Breathtaking. The story is so well paced and it all wraps up together so well. The game made me build relationships with each of the characters through the side character missions which helped pad out the story and character. There is so much greatness in this game, from the story the combat and oh my god the visuals, this has to be the best looking and stylistic PS4 game to date. SPOILER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    The ending of the game where you have to fight your uncle was excruciating and the final two choices had me stuck for which felt like hours deciding what fate I should leave him. I regretfully at the time chose To honour my uncles wishes and give him a honourable death, however the emotion in that ending had me choking on my words and in my opinion is the better of the two. The visuals of the game are outstanding with all the particle effects with the fallen leaves let’s you feel fully immersed in this world and is an actual enjoyable open world to adventure with lots of stuff to do. I also found myself just staring off into the distance admiring the visuals and not to forget about that amazing photo mode they have added into the game.
    The combat is a challenging and heart racing experience where the fluidity of the swordplay and different stances and parry moves you can pull off really put me on edge and felt amazing to play. However the camera is a struggle at times where I found myself indoors hoping that the person behind me didn’t attack as I could not see a thing or move my camera fast enough or at a good angle and because there is no lock on, although which I think would of hurt the game, it still made it hard to target the right enemies either way.
    Other than the camera that had me on the ropes 25% of the time this game is an outstanding achievement and I applaud sucker punch and everyone who worked on the game they have done an amazing job and undoubtedly, have created one of my favourite games of all time.

    Thank you to all the devs and everyone involved in making this game. You have made a masterpiece.    … Expand
  29. ShiftyPlays
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Great game play an graphics. A couple of things that made me rate it a 9/10, there is no lock on, the camera goes through trees so sometimes when fighting walls, trees or houses would block the camera. Also there are only a couple of models for the NPCs probably 3 or 4.
  30. Julioetoo
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo divertido... E combate épico... Garantia de horas e horas de diversão… Expand
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#19 Best 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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