Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. autramusic
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I've been waiting 27 years for someone to do a Samurai game done right and Sucker Punch did it. Game blew my mind and far EXCEEDED all my expectations. You won't regret buying this game 10 times over. I loved every second of it and I'm still loving every second of it. I was like 20 hours in and only did 2 main quests xD
  2. Fhyt
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
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  3. 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
  4. DunderFarre
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing gaming that gets it all right, graphics, story, combat. I've not been this amazed by a game since witcher 3. Truly an amazing journey.
  5. Ervilla1
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Exactly what we needed for a time like now. Beautiful game. The fighting mechanics are incredible, the environments are beautiful and the story is really cool.
  6. LawnFighter
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    A beautiful swan song to the PS4 and game styles of this decade. Needs game+.
  7. DamenGater
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Awesome game!!! I’ve got them all every game you can think of I’m telling you this game is AC Origins/Odyssey on steroids. Best combat in any game PERIOD love all the moves and stances. Love ending suffering lol my fave. Way more beautiful to look at than any AC game to date. Needs NEW GAME PLUS desperately tho!!
    Can’t give us a taste and leave it at that. I have the Ghost of Transcendent    Awesome game!!! I’ve got them all every game you can think of I’m telling you this game is AC Origins/Odyssey on steroids. Best combat in any game PERIOD love all the moves and stances. Love ending suffering lol my fave. Way more beautiful to look at than any AC game to date. Needs NEW GAME PLUS desperately tho!!
    Can’t give us a taste and leave it at that. I have the Ghost of Transcendent when you get for platinum trophy and here I thought oh that sucks I have nothing left to do but have the best armour variant in the game... then I started a new game and as soon as I got the ghost armour I got the variant/dye (ghost of transcendent) again!!! Nice job Sucker Punch never seen a game have that before. I got the outfit on all saves automatically now it’s awesome!!!! So kind new game plus’ish with 1 thing lol. But please update new game plus ASAP and throw us a DLC as quickly as possible before all the hypes gone. BUY THIS GAME BEST GAME THIS YEAR!!!    … Expand
  8. AlfreXking
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Best game I have ever tried for the PS4, fantastic mechanics and crazy settings, indescribable atmosphere and crazy storyline. You see the evolution of a character fought with himself and against his code of honor, but the road that leads to the end will make him a legend, good sucker punch, you have created one of the few titles that have excited me both as graphics that as setting and history
  9. Fotakos
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Its just epic. First time ever that a game gave me goosebumps. Well done!!!
  10. norhh
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Graphics: Epic. The best of PS4 in terms of visuals. The graphics are stylised unlike RDR2 which makes it feel more beautiful.
    Fighting mechanics: I went head on most of the time rather than stealth, The mechanics take some time to get used to but after a few hours it's awesome.
    World: The world is beautiful. You can take on many side quests to have a lot of fun(chasing a small fox to a    Graphics: Epic. The best of PS4 in terms of visuals. The graphics are stylised unlike RDR2 which makes it feel more beautiful.
    Fighting mechanics: I went head on most of the time rather than stealth, The mechanics take some time to get used to but after a few hours it's awesome.
    World: The world is beautiful. You can take on many side quests to have a lot of fun(chasing a small fox to a place, yeahh!).
    Story: The most cool thing is that using your ghost abilities more apparently changes the weather. The story is epic.    … Expand
  11. 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.
  12. LeWdMeSeNpAi
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Ghost of tsushima is the most immersive and rewarding open world game I have ever played.
  13. mh2005in
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. This game has removed many irritating aspects of open world game which I think other open world developer should learn. Good upgrade path, good fast travel, horse can travel long distance without loosing stamina or a bike getting out of gas (witcher/days gone). Useful upgrades.
  14. SelimVeli
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Absolute masterpiece, Sucker Punch has reached the levels of CD Projekt Red with their endearing storytelling, gameplay and artistic direction. Incredible game to end this generation.
  15. B91112
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal game. One of the best I’ve ever played and this game is easily the top 3 best PS4 exclusive games. Combat is outstanding and not repetitive since there are multiple stances to use for different enemy types and each combat style having an in depth skill tree.

    The open world itself can make you get lost in it which creates this great sense of immersion which has never    Absolutely phenomenal game. One of the best I’ve ever played and this game is easily the top 3 best PS4 exclusive games. Combat is outstanding and not repetitive since there are multiple stances to use for different enemy types and each combat style having an in depth skill tree.

    The open world itself can make you get lost in it which creates this great sense of immersion which has never really been done so well since Legend of Zelda: Breath of the wild. I would score this higher than a 10 if I could :)    … Expand
  16. 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.
  17. Gyratingharmony
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    One of the best game I’ve played in my life. The combat is brutal and so satisfying it doesn’t get boring. I platinumed it it was so absolutely incredible. The story is fantastic the ending will stay in my heart forever. This is a work of art and a masterpiece buy it!
  18. Hawra993
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I played this year! I had low expectations, but wooow!
  19. 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
  20. Sevenpaths
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game to end off current-gen exclusives for the Playstation 4. Not disappointed at all and even platinum’d the game. Truly a beautiful game and a once in a lifetime experience.
  21. eeejaybee
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Absolutely magnificent game.
    Fantastic visuals, story, characters, sound design, score, combat, stealth, every aspect of it is almost flawless and I’m longing for more.
  22. 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.
  23. Bidson
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Really great game, im speechless bcs its simply great. Only that big "open world" kills me a bit with repeating "saves" of random villagers but besides that its amazing game ☺️
  24. Delsin7
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Looks amazing. The world is beautiful, Combat is satisfying and the Story/Characters are great. Animations are meh sometimes but who cares if everything else is perfect.
  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. OmegaSG1
    Jul 26, 2020
    7
    Game is your typical open world. Ok story, good combat, and sketchy enemy AI. Its pretty. Its smooth. Its glitchy. At one point my Jin was running around with two broken arms hanging at his side. I have been shot with arrows through the sides of rock mountains. Good, fun game, but needs work.
  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. YungKravies_96
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Easily the most beautiful, breath taking, enjoyable game I’ve played in the ps4 era, words just can’t do this game justice you have to play it for yourself, the attention to detail and the combat is satisfying it just leaves you wanting more and more, haven’t been hooked on a game this hard since the Witcher 3. Within my top 3 by a mile, obviously had its bugs and Imperfections here andEasily the most beautiful, breath taking, enjoyable game I’ve played in the ps4 era, words just can’t do this game justice you have to play it for yourself, the attention to detail and the combat is satisfying it just leaves you wanting more and more, haven’t been hooked on a game this hard since the Witcher 3. Within my top 3 by a mile, obviously had its bugs and Imperfections here and there but what open world game doesn’t? Also the insanely fast load times are worth mentioning especially for a game of this scale. Not even half way through the game yet and I’m already thinking about my next play through, an absolute master class in open world and samurai games, easy 10 for me.… Expand
  29. 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
  30. 4Aiur
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    One of the most engaging and gorgeous open world games. Better than breath of the wild. Worth a shot, recommend to any type of gamer. Even if souls type of games aren't your thing(this is not really a souls game imo)
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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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