Ghost of Tsushima

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  1. emrahoz
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This game has a taste of a good old samurai movie.

    +Combat mechanics
    +Weather,nature events,color palette
    +Charming atmosphere,Story and quests
    +ps4 pro performance in higher resolution mode.It really seems smooth for a 30fps game.

    -Its minor for me but some texture/details are not good in some areas,like water and rocks near water.
  2. Young_Nacho
    Jul 23, 2020
    5
    Have you guys played AssAss Creed before? Well that's pretty much exactly what this game is except it features samurai. Combat is really fun until you realize that is just revolves around parrying and mashing the triangle button. Seriously, it's laughably easy even on the hardest difficulty. Story is pretty weak, predictable, and boring. And since it's an open world game, it's filled withHave you guys played AssAss Creed before? Well that's pretty much exactly what this game is except it features samurai. Combat is really fun until you realize that is just revolves around parrying and mashing the triangle button. Seriously, it's laughably easy even on the hardest difficulty. Story is pretty weak, predictable, and boring. And since it's an open world game, it's filled with tons of trailing missions and bandits camps, in case you weren't already sick of them. Still, it's a gorgeous world with some nice diagetic exploration, and the combat is fun for a bit, just too shallow.… Expand
  3. LittleDemon
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    I must say right away - the gameplay is mediocre. Standard Ubisoft with towers. But the atmosphere is 10 out of 10. A beautiful and juicy picture. The plot is in the style of samurai films of old japan ... I really liked the game and deserves its assessment.
  4. HugeyBear
    Sep 5, 2020
    9
    Exceptionally fun game. Yes that’s right fun. Not political or trying to be a social commentary. The fact TLOU2 got in the 90s and this the 80s just goes to show the horrible direction games might go but show the love for this. It’s a game full of life and fun, exploration and wonder.

    The only negative for me has been the camera angle in some fights and the stealth which isn’t as good    Exceptionally fun game. Yes that’s right fun. Not political or trying to be a social commentary. The fact TLOU2 got in the 90s and this the 80s just goes to show the horrible direction games might go but show the love for this. It’s a game full of life and fun, exploration and wonder.

    The only negative for me has been the camera angle in some fights and the stealth which isn’t as good as it perhaps could have been. But when the combat is so much fun who cares? The bow is great too, especially the longbow. So satisfying.    … Expand
  5. Albert_Wesker7
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    Since Tenchu this is the best samurai/ninja game for me. The sight is perhaps the most beautiful in this generation, technically is alright, the combats are okay and the stealth kills are good, I reckon lot of bugs will be fixed soon with a patch. I'm not an open world fan at all, so I found this game sometimes repetitive & unanimous too. I think Last of Us 2 is definetely better but I'mSince Tenchu this is the best samurai/ninja game for me. The sight is perhaps the most beautiful in this generation, technically is alright, the combats are okay and the stealth kills are good, I reckon lot of bugs will be fixed soon with a patch. I'm not an open world fan at all, so I found this game sometimes repetitive & unanimous too. I think Last of Us 2 is definetely better but I'm satisfied with Tsushima because I got what I expected.… Expand
  6. Piglit
    Jul 18, 2020
    6
    I played it for 20 hours, the plot was banal nationalism, resisting aggression, and I really didn't like the world the film created. The game looks like Ubisoft's assassin creed. Yes, it's so similar. The rhythm of character interaction and investigation guidance is also like assassin creed, but the game does not have the quality of the latest assassin creed. fighter image is preset by theI played it for 20 hours, the plot was banal nationalism, resisting aggression, and I really didn't like the world the film created. The game looks like Ubisoft's assassin creed. Yes, it's so similar. The rhythm of character interaction and investigation guidance is also like assassin creed, but the game does not have the quality of the latest assassin creed. fighter image is preset by the system. When you start playing, such as archery and horse riding, it has a new feeling, but it will be repeated in the development,,In terms of graphics, it is not as strongly recommended as the latest assassin creed!ut its photo mode is still good, will give people the illusion, strongly not recommended!I think the reasonable score should be 6-7, which is a reasonable score,Excessive media hype,… Expand
  7. wcdsith
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Everything about this game screams awesome. The atmosphere, combat, story and quest design are all just amazing. This is how you end a generation, this is how you make a game and do it very well. I'm not going to take a cheap shot at other games that haven't accomplished this yet garnered higher "critic" scores. If you ask me, the only score that really matters are the players scoresEverything about this game screams awesome. The atmosphere, combat, story and quest design are all just amazing. This is how you end a generation, this is how you make a game and do it very well. I'm not going to take a cheap shot at other games that haven't accomplished this yet garnered higher "critic" scores. If you ask me, the only score that really matters are the players scores (people who have actually played the game). Why are you still reading? You should be playing Ghost.… Expand
  8. ROM30NRG
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    This game is bloody amazing, I totally loved it. The graphics are amazing and the story is really good, I did have a little problem with the movement of the character while fighting but overall the game is amazing. This is a better Assassins game than the recent Assassins Creed game. Ghost of Tsushima is the best PS4 game of 2020. everyone needs to play this game.
  9. Yusufhan
    Jul 23, 2020
    6
    This game is like Assassin's Creed Origins' Japan version.
    -Basic and bad story writing
    -Good battle mechanics but if you want the cut the enemies,this won't happening.
    -Huge and empty open world
  10. Fredolives
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    This is an amazing game. It is beautiful, the world is details and fleshed out, the combat is engaging. The upgrade system is flexible and encourages one to explore every little corner of the map without making it feel like a grind.

    Is it perfect? No - there's little hitches here and there: the camera can be yancky at times, the combat targetting occasionally targets empty space,    This is an amazing game. It is beautiful, the world is details and fleshed out, the combat is engaging. The upgrade system is flexible and encourages one to explore every little corner of the map without making it feel like a grind.

    Is it perfect? No - there's little hitches here and there: the camera can be yancky at times, the combat targetting occasionally targets empty space, etc. But these are just nitpicks.

    Naughty Dog - THIS is how a game should be; not that depressing crap that was the Last of Us 2. Next time try spending less time subverting expectations and focus on just making a damned fine game.

    Sucker Punch - thank you for an amazing game. The Ghost of Tsushima is a game that people will love to play and will come back to over and over; not one that people have to force themselves just to finish.    … Expand
  11. MNova22
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can confirm my self that this is is great, that and it is too dang big I still lost in Tsushima although I’m still wondering why I can’t reach the northern part of the island. The gameplay is spectacular, difficult but spectacular.… Expand
  12. Gabe7494
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Beautiful, fun, tense and well written in my opinion. Played for 8 hours straight and didn’t get bored at all. Exploration is rewarding, the map is huge and every random encounter you come across gives you multiple paths of achieving completion. Fighting gave me a few issues at times where I would swing at an enemy but would go off to their sides instead. Not like they dodged, more likeBeautiful, fun, tense and well written in my opinion. Played for 8 hours straight and didn’t get bored at all. Exploration is rewarding, the map is huge and every random encounter you come across gives you multiple paths of achieving completion. Fighting gave me a few issues at times where I would swing at an enemy but would go off to their sides instead. Not like they dodged, more like Jin just closed his eyes for a second. Other than that, it’s the best game of 2020 so far.… Expand
  13. LoganGoes
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I'm finding it's incredibly easy to invest my time and interest into this world. The characters, environment, music have all hit amazing strides with presentation.

    The only negative aspects are NPCs side characters that don't emote well during conversation. My only contention that's preventing a ten.
  14. SynStark
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing. Graphics, gameplay, audio, action, STORY .. man oh man. The best game of 2020 for now. Easily. GOTY for now as well.
  15. Konung_vma
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Чем то похожа на ведьмака, чем то на ассасин и от этого призрак нравится ещё больше
  16. roastertoaster
    Jul 20, 2020
    7
    Great game, graphics are nice, animations are a meh and the storyline/setting of the game is a bit boring in my opinion. It is a really generic bland game though. After you've beaten it there is not much to do and you can safely say you'll never touch it again. Cutscenes are really boring they didn't interest me in any slight way. Overall a pretty good game 7.4/10
  17. jcs1234
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Best game I've played since Days Gone. A meatier version of Assassin's Creed.
  18. Tbomb47
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This is the samurai game I waited for and it didn’t disappoint. I thought having no mini nap would be a game breaker but this surpassed my expectations. This is the game of the year.
  19. MastaShakes
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    This is absolutely gorgeous even on standard PS4. And the game-play is great like a bridge between hack and slash and Dark Souls. Play it on hard, its challenging but not impossible ... bottom line its a great game.
  20. BigFudd
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    So far from what I've played, the game is pretty solid. The aesthetic of the world can often detract from the usual open world game tropes. The game is at its best when you master parrying, combat is smooth and brutal. This, paired with the serene soundtrack, is the complete satisfaction. But I find myself just wandering the world and using the game's photo mode, which is the best I'veSo far from what I've played, the game is pretty solid. The aesthetic of the world can often detract from the usual open world game tropes. The game is at its best when you master parrying, combat is smooth and brutal. This, paired with the serene soundtrack, is the complete satisfaction. But I find myself just wandering the world and using the game's photo mode, which is the best I've seen in a game. Although the combat and setting is an incredible side of the game, the lack of innovative missions and the generic open world gameplay weighs the game down a little.… Expand
  21. Xexurodri
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Really good game,good graphics nice Japanese setting,nice difficulty ,ofc has is downsides but no game is perfect but really happy with the work sucker punch as made
  22. Brun00w
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    O jogo possui uma jogabilidade incrível e variada com as habilidades, equipamentos e estilos de luta. Os gráficos são excelentes, e sugiro para quem tenha um PS4 potente, que rode o jogo em 4K para ter uma maior imersão em relação aos gráficos do jogo. A história é bem elaborada, não deixa pontos sem nó em momento algum, até mesmo as histórias secundárias, contos, e etc são muito bemO jogo possui uma jogabilidade incrível e variada com as habilidades, equipamentos e estilos de luta. Os gráficos são excelentes, e sugiro para quem tenha um PS4 potente, que rode o jogo em 4K para ter uma maior imersão em relação aos gráficos do jogo. A história é bem elaborada, não deixa pontos sem nó em momento algum, até mesmo as histórias secundárias, contos, e etc são muito bem elaborados. O som do jogo é muito bom e principalmente quando se joga com HeadSet, a ambientação é boa, som dos inimigos, aliados e animais são bem feitos, então digo que o jogo é forte nesse ponto também.… Expand
  23. SHaDR
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Good game, really good game. This game has interesting story, it is simple but one that Involves. There’re interesting mechanics. One of them is playing the flute. Also in the game gorgeous landscapes. I like playing this game.
    Also, the game has a very cool antagonist, who catches from the first minutes when he appears.
  24. SueBillyBoB
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    WOW what a way to end it with PS4 and move on to the next gen. Beautiful game over all, the intro was by far the best. Combat is system is awesome. Is this the best game ever made? probably No or yes. Game of the Year? maybe. This is the best ps4 game I have played since 2020. Worth the wait but unfortunately had to get it digital, because gamestop be telling lies sometimes. but it was aWOW what a way to end it with PS4 and move on to the next gen. Beautiful game over all, the intro was by far the best. Combat is system is awesome. Is this the best game ever made? probably No or yes. Game of the Year? maybe. This is the best ps4 game I have played since 2020. Worth the wait but unfortunately had to get it digital, because gamestop be telling lies sometimes. but it was a great buy and i have no regrets. Pros: excellent AAA game overall it a must PLAY.. Cons: I was disappointed on hunting animals. Its great to have animals the world, but killing a bear all the time does get low, especially when there are deer and goat running around as well. You can kill the deer and goat but you will not get any hide from it. So i find that kind of lame. And there is no fishing in the game that was a let down especially with all the beautiful lakes and rivers in the game. If i could give it a 9.5/10 I would But I cant. Some people has it at 8/10, the right spot for me is at 9/10. It could be at 10/10, But I dont see it, at least this game didn't disappoint like the last of us 2 lol.… Expand
  25. ROKERDAWG83
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    After all the hyped games this year, that we’re **** I am so happy that Ghost of Tsushima is really good. Go buy it and appreciate
  26. Makx303
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Very great and well made game. Something fresh much needed for the PlayStation.
  27. PARoVoz__
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    После первых 10 часов игры, надоедает абсолютно все. Сначала интересно, потом сидишь и смотришь на не очень хорошую графику, на бесконечно и эпилептически летающее все и становится грустно. Хотя, если бы этого не сделали, то смотрелось бы все совсем грустно Камера, во время битв в городах, ведёт себя отвратительно. В общем и целом, игра хорошая. Но быстро надоедает.После первых 10 часов игры, надоедает абсолютно все. Сначала интересно, потом сидишь и смотришь на не очень хорошую графику, на бесконечно и эпилептически летающее все и становится грустно. Хотя, если бы этого не сделали, то смотрелось бы все совсем грустно Камера, во время битв в городах, ведёт себя отвратительно. В общем и целом, игра хорошая. Но быстро надоедает.
  28. Cafera13
    Jul 21, 2020
    5
    With a stunning design, art, script and deep character development, Ghost of Tsushima is an amazing opportunity to live and play as the anime samurai character you dreamed as a child. Samurai X, ninja scrolls, samurai champloo are lived first hand while you explore the Akira Kurosawa character development, writing style while you explore a (some times over idealized) side of JapaneseWith a stunning design, art, script and deep character development, Ghost of Tsushima is an amazing opportunity to live and play as the anime samurai character you dreamed as a child. Samurai X, ninja scrolls, samurai champloo are lived first hand while you explore the Akira Kurosawa character development, writing style while you explore a (some times over idealized) side of Japanese culture and history in a fictional historic novel. A balanced experience in the island of Tsushima, exploitation, fighting, discovering and even haiku writing leads to hours of joy. The photo mode is a mini game itself and I let you explore the visual part of the game and the sound score and audio design complete the stunning adventure in feudal Japan. (English is my second language, sorry for any mistake)… Expand
  29. Skapple
    Oct 24, 2020
    10
    firtst i thoght it is 9/10, the game is beatufull and the combats are good ass well but then the Legends smode came out, it's an multiplayer mode and its abolutly amazing, the game is 10/10 now, GTOY
  30. rmkar9
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Truly a perfection of the open world formula. Combat is fun and the world is gorgeous and a treat to explore. Absolutely a fine end of generation game for ps4.
  31. orka16605
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Above expectations. Best game of this terrible year by far. On par with God of War.
  32. Shatohin
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    On of the best samurai games ever made. And one of the best games of the generation. Definition of great first party PlayStation game.
  33. anticooper
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    What a great game, i love Everything about this game. One off the best games i played this generation. Peace:)
  34. Hellspeller
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This game is a 9.5 /10.. (Small hickups like the ladders, character not jumping down a ledge when you want to and such..) but really this game was an amazing surprise for me. It felt so immersive; I wanted to RP as a samourai all game long. The atmosphere and environment is one the best this generation has to offer. Made me want to use the photo mode for the first time in a game (andThis game is a 9.5 /10.. (Small hickups like the ladders, character not jumping down a ledge when you want to and such..) but really this game was an amazing surprise for me. It felt so immersive; I wanted to RP as a samourai all game long. The atmosphere and environment is one the best this generation has to offer. Made me want to use the photo mode for the first time in a game (and abused the hell out of it). Main character is okay, but side characters are much better. Playing in original Japanese voice is the way to go. Lots of customization and the game really lets you play like you want to. Made me want to 100% the map (minus artifacts) for a 55+ hours. Really amazingly well done.… Expand
  35. Fanonymous
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    As a long time Kurosawa fan as well as open world game geek, I was very interested in this game. However, I just don't like console games.
    But the reviews and the sample game play on YouTube forced my hand and I bought the game.
    I'm extremely glad of that decision. GoT hits my Samurai genre fan heart square in the middle, and with it's huge open world the game provides the epic scale I    As a long time Kurosawa fan as well as open world game geek, I was very interested in this game. However, I just don't like console games.
    But the reviews and the sample game play on YouTube forced my hand and I bought the game.
    I'm extremely glad of that decision. GoT hits my Samurai genre fan heart square in the middle, and with it's huge open world the game provides the epic scale I have wanted in this kind of game for a very long time.
    Like many Samurai movies the basic story isn't going to win many awards, but the characters, situations, combat mechanics and cinematic visuals all come together to make a truly memorable experience. I've loved every minute of the game which is saying a lot.
    In comparison I've tried finishing The Witcher 3 for several months, but I just find myself not willing to play more than an hour or so at a time. Then I take days or even weeks to convince myself to play again. Not so with GoT. I've been playing sessions as much as 10 hours with only short breaks, and I'm thinking of what I want to do in my next session as soon as I've stopped playing. I can't wait to get back. I've played about 30 hours and might be one third of the way through.
    Exceptional game. Definitely on my GOTY ballot.    … Expand
  36. kwarisover
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Beautiful open-world gameplay inspired by the likes of Witcher 3 and the recent Assassin's Creed entries. Excellent combat and animation designs. Great use of the power of the current generation gaming console which is already phasing out. Can't wait to play the PC port on my high-end rig with true 4K resolution and optimized graphical settings.

    In terms of historically accuracy, it's a    Beautiful open-world gameplay inspired by the likes of Witcher 3 and the recent Assassin's Creed entries. Excellent combat and animation designs. Great use of the power of the current generation gaming console which is already phasing out. Can't wait to play the PC port on my high-end rig with true 4K resolution and optimized graphical settings.

    In terms of historically accuracy, it's a bit lacking. It adds many later-period elements of the samurai culture into the 13th century Japan, which is a bit of a shame, as it is marketed as a setting based on actual historical events. But it's fine in today's video game standards. Definitely a step up from the upcoming Assassin's Creed Valhalla from what we can see so far.

    A breathe of fresh air in today's overly populated open-world RPG genre, blending the unique oriental culture with gameplay elements old and new. High recommended!    … Expand
  37. Gamer44
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is a masterpiece. One of the best games of 2020. Ghost of Tsushima is phenomenonal
  38. ronnel990
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Best game EVER!!!!! even God of War can't come close to the greatness of this game. Hands down the best game for PS4 and the entire gaming history!!!
  39. Ozimandeus
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Yes there are some bugs. But that didn’t change the fact that this is the most grown up game I have played in the 40 years I have been gaming. Finally a game that treats the player as an adult. Human stories, mixed with Buddhist themes. Honestly moving narratives ground the game in reality. Combat is thrilling and as your skill grows it just gets better and better. Every encounter isYes there are some bugs. But that didn’t change the fact that this is the most grown up game I have played in the 40 years I have been gaming. Finally a game that treats the player as an adult. Human stories, mixed with Buddhist themes. Honestly moving narratives ground the game in reality. Combat is thrilling and as your skill grows it just gets better and better. Every encounter is thrilling. I have never wanted to just go slow and enjoy the beauty of a game so much. This is everything I want in a game, and Ghost solidifies what makes PlayStation the must have platform now and into the future.… Expand
  40. Stuvok
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    One of my favorite open world games of all time. Has the best combat system in a open world rpg even better than God of War. The game is very beautiful but the HDR can seem overdone. With many bloom instances blinding you because they are overly bright.

    Pretty basic mission design is the main thing that holds it back. The island has been captured and nearly all missions are fight to    One of my favorite open world games of all time. Has the best combat system in a open world rpg even better than God of War. The game is very beautiful but the HDR can seem overdone. With many bloom instances blinding you because they are overly bright.

    Pretty basic mission design is the main thing that holds it back. The island has been captured and nearly all missions are fight to save somebody or fight to recover somebody/something. It wouldn't be that big of a deal if the characters you interacted with were better. They really needed some better writing and some more bonding moments. Maybe just an improvement to the character interactions with less standing and talking scenes. It wont be a big distraction just clearly something that needs improving.

    The game world is expertly crafted and exploring it is a joy. Some big time set piece battles are very well done and you should flip your PS4 pro over to performance mode before going into those fights. A decent amount of cosmetic collectibles and suits of armor that are all designed with abilities for different playstyles. Took me 40 hours or so to finish everything and get the platinum trophy... I wasted lots of time fighting trash enemies that pop up around the map so it can be done shorter. Haven't enjoyed a open world game this much since the Witcher 3 even if it does fall short in that comparison.    … Expand
  41. Brickthegrim
    Aug 1, 2020
    7
    This game does a few things at a 10
    1) combat is excellent
    2) characters are really interesting 3) the world is beautiful. But it does a few things horribly wrong. 1) the open world style things to do get boring REALLY fast 2) some seriously bad game breaking bugs. Specifically with crawl spaces and investigating things during missions as well as some weird AI stuff Honestly it's hard to    This game does a few things at a 10
    1) combat is excellent
    2) characters are really interesting
    3) the world is beautiful.

    But it does a few things horribly wrong.
    1) the open world style things to do get boring REALLY fast
    2) some seriously bad game breaking bugs. Specifically with crawl spaces and investigating things during missions as well as some weird AI stuff
    Honestly it's hard to justify a higher rating because of how boring the open world atypical garbage is    … Expand
  42. edilsonj
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is a game that will cause a problem for you: wanting to keep taking pictures of everything that appears on the screen is so beautiful that the game is. The game begins with a story that seems basic, in a way, which is the Mongol army's attack on the island of Tsushima in Japan, but over time it gets more and more complex and with a fear of becoming tragic. A deliciousGhost of Tsushima is a game that will cause a problem for you: wanting to keep taking pictures of everything that appears on the screen is so beautiful that the game is. The game begins with a story that seems basic, in a way, which is the Mongol army's attack on the island of Tsushima in Japan, but over time it gets more and more complex and with a fear of becoming tragic. A delicious game, great gameplay, excellent fun. But the icing on the cake is the graphic quality and the audio effects. Ghost of Tsushima is my candidate for GOTY.… Expand
  43. ed809
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    We have been waiting for a Assassin's Crees un the feudal Japan for a decade, I assume that Sucker Punch indenting the need and delivers a game that surpass most of the AC mechanics and the story line it's captivating. A triumph for the that last phase of the PS4.
  44. a7md1990
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    A fresh take on the genre and a big W for PlayStation. Beautiful and engaging open world with great combat and amazing side missions.
  45. BillySpandex
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This is undeniably the game of the decade. An unbelievable game created by an amazing developer. It is a stunningly beautiful game and one that should be in any game collector's library.
  46. SpiralC81
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Halfway through 2020 Sucker Punch very well may have the GOTY on its hands. The developers nailed the story, combat, aesthetic, and added their own innovations to the tried and true open world model. I often find myself intensely looking for the next story element but also engaged in the side-content. Overall it is just a true pleasure to be in this open world. This one joins The Witcher 3Halfway through 2020 Sucker Punch very well may have the GOTY on its hands. The developers nailed the story, combat, aesthetic, and added their own innovations to the tried and true open world model. I often find myself intensely looking for the next story element but also engaged in the side-content. Overall it is just a true pleasure to be in this open world. This one joins The Witcher 3 and RDR2 as one of the greatest open world games of all time.… Expand
  47. Gonzi
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Visuals are stellar. All the missions kinda remind me of "small, but significant stories" of the Witcher 3. You have several plotlines, spanning themes like house feuds, invasion, honor vs practicality, student vs master, and they are told in their own subplots. The whole story and its structure are also perfect for open-world game design. You never feel like stuff is just there so thatVisuals are stellar. All the missions kinda remind me of "small, but significant stories" of the Witcher 3. You have several plotlines, spanning themes like house feuds, invasion, honor vs practicality, student vs master, and they are told in their own subplots. The whole story and its structure are also perfect for open-world game design. You never feel like stuff is just there so that you have something to do. Pretty much all of it is grounded in the world, its state, your status before the invasion, and so on...

    Combat mechanics and the whole gameplay are crafted perfectly. You start as a powerful warrior, but it isn't enough. You then learn how to deal with the Mongol army and their fighting styles and you learn the dishonorable ways of combat (aka progress is reasonably grounded in the lore).

    The game world uses inworld guidance (wind, birds, foxes) that help with the experience. Ability to call a horse while running, or pick up the things from the horseback are just a few quality of life improvements that add to the whole package. There is hardly anything that breaks the experience.

    Witcher has shown the world how a story and quests are supposed to be done in the open-world games. Horizon: Zero Dawn has shown how a combat can work and RDR2 has shown how great it can look and feel from the "real world that is lived in and believable" perspective. I truly feel like this game brings these titles into one extremely consistent experience.    … Expand
  48. ThinkForYou
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Very likely the most beautiful game ever made, it ties together the best elements of a genre in a the show of mastery. It doesn't push the envelope, it stays in it's lane and shows what is possible.
  49. Harvo
    Aug 5, 2020
    9
    The art direction of this game is top notch, I understand how they were able to make the game as beautiful as it is. I expected more from the cinematography but it's still above average. Combat without a lock on is odd and frustrating at times but they got it to work, combat system overall is good. Stealth could use a bit of work, the enemies' detection, but it's all really good. IThe art direction of this game is top notch, I understand how they were able to make the game as beautiful as it is. I expected more from the cinematography but it's still above average. Combat without a lock on is odd and frustrating at times but they got it to work, combat system overall is good. Stealth could use a bit of work, the enemies' detection, but it's all really good. I wouldn't call this a Japanese Assassin's Creed at all, it's Ghost of Tsushima… Expand
  50. Subject98
    Aug 7, 2020
    9
    I normally don't click with expansive open world games, they usually get stale for me, but I found the world in this game to be a joy to explore, so much so that I went probably around 60-70 hours to get the platinum and never felt exploring and slicing up enemies ever overstayed it's welcome. It's just a really FUN game through and through.

    One of my earliest concerns was how they    I normally don't click with expansive open world games, they usually get stale for me, but I found the world in this game to be a joy to explore, so much so that I went probably around 60-70 hours to get the platinum and never felt exploring and slicing up enemies ever overstayed it's welcome. It's just a really FUN game through and through.

    One of my earliest concerns was how they would handle combat variety since everything you fight are human enemies, there are no big mythical creatures and demons like you get in Sekiro or Nioh for example. Well it's true there isn't a whole lot of variety in the enemy types themselves, but what I think makes the fun factor of this combat system last so long is how versatile the mechanics are. There are a bunch of different tools and tactics at your disposal that you can approach one fight very differently from another. Even super late in the game I was still learning new tricks I didn't know you could do, like kick someone into the air and fire an arrow into them as they're flying. Still even though all the enemies are people (besides a few animals), they do mix up the fighting styles to keep you on your toes.

    But really that's just scratching the surface on why this game is good, all I'll say is if you're craving an open world samurai game, THIS IS THE ONE. You get fun combat, an absolutely stunning world to play in, and a great, more traditional samurai story with memorable characters.    … Expand
  51. Ghoster
    Aug 4, 2020
    9
    Very pleasant game to play. For me it feels something between Assassins Creed, Far Cry and Mad Max but make things better and more fun in those games. Mostly because of better fight mechanic. Taking out outposts is somehow more fun than in FC and AC and too much horse riding is compensated with a lot of fast travel stations. Refreshing and fun in days where good games become very rare!
  52. JAGUAR10
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game!! Can't stop playing it! So glad they didn't ruin it with all that SJW crap. A pleasure to play after TLOU 2 disappointment. Just beat my 2nd boss and I'm a 66 yr. old female gamer. Missions are fun, combat is fun, combat is challenging, finding shrines and other perks is fun, story is good and I love the little endearing touches like petting the fox and Jin's horseFantastic game!! Can't stop playing it! So glad they didn't ruin it with all that SJW crap. A pleasure to play after TLOU 2 disappointment. Just beat my 2nd boss and I'm a 66 yr. old female gamer. Missions are fun, combat is fun, combat is challenging, finding shrines and other perks is fun, story is good and I love the little endearing touches like petting the fox and Jin's horse bumping him with his nose. Only thing I would change would be having the hat and mask items be more than decorative as in adding to health or resolve. Much better than Assassin's Creed, I think.… Expand
  53. ReaIistiC
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Great game so far, apsolutely loving it. Reminds me of a mixture of The witcher and Assassin's creed. Love the gameplay and the archery is something else! I feel sorry for Xbox users not getting to experience any of these beautiful games. Well done Sony
  54. dannygards
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Open world is packed with activities, combat is excellent for a game of this type, graphics are great but art design is even better. Story while nothing remarkable is well told with the use of flash backs and well fleshed out side characters. Ignore the entitled millennial reviewers spouting generic open world critisms... ive been gaming for 30 years, I have now alterior motives orOpen world is packed with activities, combat is excellent for a game of this type, graphics are great but art design is even better. Story while nothing remarkable is well told with the use of flash backs and well fleshed out side characters. Ignore the entitled millennial reviewers spouting generic open world critisms... ive been gaming for 30 years, I have now alterior motives or agendas, and I can tell you this is one of the games of the generation… Expand
  55. VR-4nic
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Great gameplay, awesome open world, good story. What more could you ask for!
  56. yazman
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I am so Glad GoT came along to clean all my disappointment form other titles i wont mention. This game is borderline Masterpiece, and what really, really makes me love it is the art direction in conjunction with a magnificent sound and music...it creates a true feel of Easter culture, peace, spiritual vibes and tranquility. The Combat is solid in my opinion although the lack of lock on isI am so Glad GoT came along to clean all my disappointment form other titles i wont mention. This game is borderline Masterpiece, and what really, really makes me love it is the art direction in conjunction with a magnificent sound and music...it creates a true feel of Easter culture, peace, spiritual vibes and tranquility. The Combat is solid in my opinion although the lack of lock on is really kicking my back.... i have not be able to adapt 100% but i'm getting there.... Story and narrative are way above my expectation to be honest, based on Second Son i was not expecting too much from Sucker-Punch in terms of narrative but they gave me a good surprise.. highly recommended game truly if you love open world and "at your own pace" experience this is a game to remember.… Expand
  57. Necro3000
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is my favourite game of the year so far.

    I look for a Samurai/Ninja Game, but it is a way better then i thought.
  58. White_Worm
    Aug 4, 2020
    6
    The graphics are absolutely incredible. I love the design of how the world is your UI, hope more games utilize this idea. Exploration is fun but tedious. There isn't a lot of fun to be had when just traveling place to place. But the biggest issue is the combat. It feels too easy on normal and unfair on hard. Part of this is the incredibly strict timing windows on things like parries andThe graphics are absolutely incredible. I love the design of how the world is your UI, hope more games utilize this idea. Exploration is fun but tedious. There isn't a lot of fun to be had when just traveling place to place. But the biggest issue is the combat. It feels too easy on normal and unfair on hard. Part of this is the incredibly strict timing windows on things like parries and dodges. It's so small in some instances I think my TV's normal input lag is enough to make it impossible to react to, it must be predicted. I also really hate that dodge is circle+left stick instead of just circle. If you just press circle Jin goes into a stance where he's "ready" to dodge, but this just creates an extra step and more moving parts to go wrong.

    Overall, the game is really good and well polished, but I just wasn't having any fun by the end.    … Expand
  59. Guipaa
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    If tou want a game with a truly samurai Spirit. There It is. Smooth gameplay and amazing history and characters.
  60. Drp451983
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Not only the games is beautiful. But also the main and side missions are interesting and different. Love the lore and the mythical missions. It showed me Japan’s folk lore. The combat is awesome and very different compared and challenging. I don’t give it a 10 because of the stealth mechanics could had been better and also the game doesn’t explain some aspects very well. Overall greatNot only the games is beautiful. But also the main and side missions are interesting and different. Love the lore and the mythical missions. It showed me Japan’s folk lore. The combat is awesome and very different compared and challenging. I don’t give it a 10 because of the stealth mechanics could had been better and also the game doesn’t explain some aspects very well. Overall great game. Sucker punch really developed a classic.… Expand
  61. jpg7077
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    令人驚嘆駐足的絕美景色，緊張刺激成就感十足的戰鬥，感動激昂的配樂，誠意十足的聲優演出和劇情。完美的武士風格開放式遊戲，絕對值得一玩！10/10
  62. m0usju1c3
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Absolutely love the attention to detail of the time setting, ancient Japanese culture and combat. At first I was weary because of the open world aspect but SP have done a marvellous job in keeping me eager to seek out absolutely every corner of the map. The ratio of time spent on doing side missions and tasks compared to main quests leans heavily to the former. The combat is so satisfyingAbsolutely love the attention to detail of the time setting, ancient Japanese culture and combat. At first I was weary because of the open world aspect but SP have done a marvellous job in keeping me eager to seek out absolutely every corner of the map. The ratio of time spent on doing side missions and tasks compared to main quests leans heavily to the former. The combat is so satisfying and with all the extra techniques that can be achieved give you such a wide array of an arsenal that it literally makes big brawls look like a set movie piece. Thank you Sony and SP.… Expand
  63. anand5059
    Nov 1, 2020
    9
    Brilliant Game.

    Pros: A great story and neat graphics. Some levels are really breathtaking, few place looks dull at times which is definitely noticeable (like Rocks, Water, few textures looks off). No game has ever had the grass and falling leaves beautiful like this. Stunning ! Gameplay resembles lot like old Assassins Creed games, with Samurai style added that is addictive. Lots of    Brilliant Game.

    Pros:
    A great story and neat graphics. Some levels are really breathtaking, few place looks dull at times which is definitely noticeable (like Rocks, Water, few textures looks off). No game has ever had the grass and falling leaves beautiful like this. Stunning ! Gameplay resembles lot like old Assassins Creed games, with Samurai style added that is addictive. Lots of fun to play.

    Cons:
    Only thing that felt off for me in the entire game was enemy AI, not always especially during stealth missions. Enemy looks at you but doesn't get notice or get alerted, they just walk off. Sometimes there is a huge fighting going on, the enemy nearby or in the next room doesn't notice at all.

    Tats the reason i am giving it a 9/10, otherwise an enjoyable game all the way.    … Expand
  64. Hseeker25
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    Ghost Of Tsushima is amazing, finaly a samurai game where you can feel like a baddass, a sort of call of duty with boots on the ground, no sci fi ninja's or any of that fuzz, a real boot to the ground japanese samurai duking it out with combat and honor, lets gets a sequel going :)
  65. Gustavdkf
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    As the Last of Us was the swan song for the PS3, Ghost of Tsushima is the swan song for the PS4. This game delivers a world that engages you on a variety of levels. The music, the controls - stances, etc, and the settings are do an amazing job of making the player feel like a part of Shogun era Japan. The variety of weapons, armor, equipment, and approaches to every situation make the gameAs the Last of Us was the swan song for the PS3, Ghost of Tsushima is the swan song for the PS4. This game delivers a world that engages you on a variety of levels. The music, the controls - stances, etc, and the settings are do an amazing job of making the player feel like a part of Shogun era Japan. The variety of weapons, armor, equipment, and approaches to every situation make the game feel fresh from the first Mongol camp to the last. For a game this large it loads blazingly fast and is only 40gb. On a technical level the controls and the photo mode are great and hopefully set the bar for future uses of the controller and touch pad. I have a few gripes about the game that keep me from giving it a perfect 10 but overall, I absolutely love it and want to dive back in after 40+ hours.

    My main complaints are the following:
    - I would love to see a quick change for builds - outfits and charms. This game is the first I can recall that lends to a desire to change equipment constantly as one changes from traveling to sneaking, to full on fights. An ability to change the styles quickly would be great!

    - When you get close to the end it is possible to have all techniques and still have 1 point remaining. This is more of an annoyance. Maybe one of the skills needed to be 2 points instead of 1 so that when you hit Ghost of Tsushima, not points are left to allocate.

    - I've seen this a good bit elsewhere but I will say it as well. A New Game plus mode would be fantastic. The ability to replay the whole game fully powered and equipped would make for an excellent experience.    … Expand
  66. kazuki1866
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is not perfect but anyway is a masterpiece, is beautiful and the combat is so fun to play, do not listen anybody tell you something different.… Expand
  67. Travain
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    Me diverti muito com o jogo. Ele não faz nada novo mas tudo em perfeição.
  68. Truejustice
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Bloody amazing game and instant GOTY for me so far (still playing it). Actually this is one of the best game i have played in years. And YES it will fix your taste after tlou 2 garbage.
    Pros
    + great combat thats easy to learn but hard to master + amazing graphic and visuals + great story and characters + huge respect for japanese culture and history (game is not really trying to be    Bloody amazing game and instant GOTY for me so far (still playing it). Actually this is one of the best game i have played in years. And YES it will fix your taste after tlou 2 garbage.
    Pros
    + great combat thats easy to learn but hard to master
    + amazing graphic and visuals
    + great story and characters
    + huge respect for japanese culture and history (game is not really trying to be 100 % accurate but you can feel devs passion and respect)
    + some cool new mechanics
    + game is nothing like generic ubisoft AC games and actually has own soul, style and feeling
    + music is masterpiece
    + perfect japanese VA
    + japanese setting without big swords and monsters
    Cons
    - few small bugs that will most likely be soon fixed
    - lip sync made for english VA
    Buy the game, its really great    … Expand
  69. maksfighter
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This is great game with out lesbian and gay. Recomended all to bay. Baying this game you support normal people
  70. D4v1d
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Sorry Ubisoft, you got outplayed. Fans have been begging for a Feudal Japan AC for years, now you just cant beat this masterpice
  71. SIPPIO
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    So atm i put it down.
    aka- " BORED-QUIT"
    But the game is good.. ~I will return to it soon. But something did bore me right after i got the bow.. I dunno, maybe the pace, maybe the corny/lame story. Maybe it's boring Feudal Japan. i dunno.. I do know im happy i own it & look forward to returning to it.. But just not enough to return to it... im sure it heats up once u get enough    So atm i put it down.
    aka- " BORED-QUIT"
    But the game is good..
    ~I will return to it soon.
    But something did bore me right after i got the bow..
    I dunno, maybe the pace, maybe the corny/lame story.
    Maybe it's boring Feudal Japan. i dunno..
    I do know im happy i own it & look forward to returning to it..
    But just not enough to return to it...
    im sure it heats up once u get enough skills & exp to be able to roam at will...

    I give it a 10 because im pretty sure my beefs are on me & not the game...    … Expand
  72. Dr_Adamo
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Deserves a higher critic score for sure. I think most has been said about the game, It’s not fair to compare to the 5 year old Witcher 3 but great horse controls and no sword degradation/micro management are huge quality of life improvements.
  73. vinnievalff7
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Definitely the greatest action/rpg/adventure/openworld game I've ever played! Great combat, amazing story, awesome soundtrack! Sucker Punch hit a home run with this game!
  74. balnog
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Stunning game, compelling open world which somehow seems to avoid being a chore. Loving it!
  75. Maxinux
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Very polished, beautiful and amazing in every way. The story, the acting, the music, the action. It feels like every bit of this game made with passion. One of the best game of this generation. Thank you Sucker Punch and Sony for this amazing experience.
  76. Demedik
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Красивейшая графика, причем за счет дизайна, превосходный сюжет(в отличие от ТЛОУ2), крутая механика(играю на сложном и она просто жизненно необходима) которая не задалбывает за 15 часов(привет ТЛОУ2). В общем мастхев.
  77. BloodSpiller
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    It have been years since i have been this glued to the TV screen. The atmosphere in the game is fantastic, and the gameplay is super fun!
  78. meecrobhead
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This is how a interesting open world has to look like. Beautiful graphics, great challenging gameplay, interesting story, great scenario.
    The map is not filled with a lot of garbage that is supposed to keep you busy for your lifetime. And there is minimalistic hud that is great for the immersion.

    I love the game. Great work sucker punch.
  79. akinunver
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    This is an extraordinary game destined to be among the best open-world adventure-stealth releases of the recent years. Most comments compare it to the Assasin's Creed games, although Ghost of Tsushima is way ahead of what the AC genre tried to become and failed after its golden years.

    Set in medieval Japan, our protagonist tries to mobilize the defence of the Tsushima island against    This is an extraordinary game destined to be among the best open-world adventure-stealth releases of the recent years. Most comments compare it to the Assasin's Creed games, although Ghost of Tsushima is way ahead of what the AC genre tried to become and failed after its golden years.

    Set in medieval Japan, our protagonist tries to mobilize the defence of the Tsushima island against Mongol invaders. Historical accuracy is really off-the-charts and you learn a lot about the period, Japanese and Mongolian customs, politics and society in the game. It portrays the horrors, drama and betrayal of war and conflict in a beautifully poetic way.

    The storyline is extremely satisfactory with very interesting twists and turns, and both the protagonist and other characters are portrayed in sufficient depth that the player develops attachments to most of them. The campaign length is also satisfactory with no unnecessary grind; although grind is fun because it helps you to immerse deeper into a very interesting story.

    Graphics are AMAZING. Not only that the game has some of the best visuals in this genre, but also movement, sword mechanics are quite beautifully portrayed. Character progression, skill trees and new tools are interwoven really well into the game. Newer types of armour and sword become available as you progress along with the game and each new armour or weapon set has a story behind it, which is MILES better than microtransaction nonsense. Specific mission types require special armour (i.e. stealth-specific armor types, or duel-specific armour) so you change frequently between armours and gear depending on the mission at hand.

    There is very few I can complain about this game and I'm really looking forward to its story DLCs. Highly recommended for open-world action-adventure-stealth lovers that seek good gameplay mechanics as well as a good story.    … Expand
  80. guiletheguiles
    Aug 5, 2020
    8
    Ghost of Tsushima could've been a mediocre game at best, but it proves to be much better than many other open world games out there.

    This is probably the most beautiful game I've ever played, after TLOU2. Part of the reason why it is so fantastic is because of its scenery. The art direction and evinronmental design is near-perfect here and it merges VERY WELL with story and gameplay.    Ghost of Tsushima could've been a mediocre game at best, but it proves to be much better than many other open world games out there.

    This is probably the most beautiful game I've ever played, after TLOU2. Part of the reason why it is so fantastic is because of its scenery. The art direction and evinronmental design is near-perfect here and it merges VERY WELL with story and gameplay. The island of Tsushima is so rich with beauty and secrets to find, that makes you ACTUALLY strive to defend it from the Mongols. It makes you give a ****
    The gameplay is also top-notch. I confess that it took me a long while to fully get used to the combat but, when it clicks, it CLICKS. It mixes style with substance with ease and makes every single encounter be slightly different or intense enough to make you search for more. Especially during the big battles that the story throws you in.

    Exploration (of course) plays a gigantic role in how you'll enjoy the game's progress and I'm happy to say that riding and running through the fields of Tsushima is one of the "chillest" things in gaming, in 2020. Discovering secrets, experiencing the calm soundtrack, collecting masks, flowers, completing objectives, raising your legend status and doing everything else that the open world has to offer is stunning. It might get repetitive, since objectives lose variety halfway through the 2nd act, outstaying its welcome a bit, but it's nothing gamebreaking and it's just incredible how GoT's collectables managed to keep me interested until the credits roll. Even the sidequests got me hooked. There are some very fun and well-written ones.

    But the story is probably the weakest part of GoT. While it does get better in the 2nd act, characters have no charisma and the writing lacks any surprises and charm. It does come with some impactful high stakes moments and a few enjoyable samurai tropes, but not enough to make it stand out.
    Combat, while VERY stylish, does require some time to get used to. At first, it might feel clunky, especially when you're fighting many enemies. Fighting does not work against mobs in this game. Also, stealth mechanics, while seviceable, only work when you done perfectly. Problem is, GoT will seldom give you space or a path to always eliminate entire groups by only using stealth.

    One last thing that might push you away from Ghost of Tsushima is how "cliché" it can become. It is an open world that WILL get repetitive, DOES use a bunch of systems and mechanics from others of the genre and NO, it's not as good as industry colossi like The Witcher 3 or Zelda BOTW.
    The thing is: That's fine!
    Ghost of Tsushima gets all of those clichés and problems, put them in a powerful blender and makes an impressive and bonafide juice with it.
    If you like action and open world games, I definitely recommend this one. It's one of the most remarkable exclusives on the console.

    Unless... Unless you don't like the samurai, for some reason.    … Expand
  81. Plain_Sight_Doc
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    The last of the Exclusive PlayStation games has come. And it does not disappoint. The game is above all else beautiful and serene and at the same time an ode to all things Japanese culture. Never has there been another game to take place with such grace and ease. It’s almost as if Sucker Punch was meant to make this game. From the landscapes to the combat, everything is a dance of colorThe last of the Exclusive PlayStation games has come. And it does not disappoint. The game is above all else beautiful and serene and at the same time an ode to all things Japanese culture. Never has there been another game to take place with such grace and ease. It’s almost as if Sucker Punch was meant to make this game. From the landscapes to the combat, everything is a dance of color and respect for you, the player, and for the culture it sincerely represents. Combat is just right, difficult and rewarding. With every strike of the katana, Jin Sakai feels powerful yet vulnerable. Every move you make is meaningful.

    The score is definitely one of the better ones in any game, reminiscent of the movie entitled “Hero” with Jet Li. Blades of grass bend under your feet and to the wind toward your objective. “Your father is the guiding wind behind your back” your uncle proclaims. Giving substance and meaning to even the simplest yet most effective waypoint systems in any game made to date. Little details abound everywhere like this. I am almost sad that only people with a PlayStation can enjoy this title. This game is probably one of the easiest to play and yet difficult to master games. It is like dark souls with beauty and grace. Death , despair, honor and dignity. Themes present in the game pointing you ever forward to the conclusion. By and large a great tale of a accidental hero rising to the occasion to save his people , culture and home. It deserves your attention. It is a fantastic game. Flawed but perfect, like a Japanese painting. Play this game. You will regret you did not.    … Expand
  82. borba72
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This game is so beautiful I practically don't ride my horse, I just walk around everywhere to admire its beauty.
    It's minimal UI also contributes to this sense of beauty. Also, combat is very funny.
    Only down to it is the in-combat camera, which sometimes gets "a little lost" around the place.
  83. MikeMenkes
    Jul 27, 2020
    8
    Its a good open world game with satisfying combat. It doesn't try to do much that's new. Its pretty standard stealth and fighting very much like an Assassin's Creed game. It has a lot of character and depth. It also looks pretty outdated. Its almost a comic book drawing style. The "fur" texture on the armor is really muddy looking and it looks like use of a lot of 2014 assets.
  84. RealR3V1EW
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    I'm gonna say this is the first game I had a desire to get a platinum trophie. The game is a love letter to every open world game made, and its fantastic. The story is actually better than I thought it was going to be starting the game. The combat was the real star, leaving three choices of stealth, archery, or sword play. The A.I isn't the smartest but it works with the game allowing youI'm gonna say this is the first game I had a desire to get a platinum trophie. The game is a love letter to every open world game made, and its fantastic. The story is actually better than I thought it was going to be starting the game. The combat was the real star, leaving three choices of stealth, archery, or sword play. The A.I isn't the smartest but it works with the game allowing you to do some crazy cool assassinations. I could go on and on but this IMO is a timeless classic that I'll see myself going back to.… Expand
  85. dgbot07
    Aug 2, 2020
    8
    Um jogo de altos e baixos. Seus visuais maravilhosos contrastam com alguns locais em baixa resolução. Seu combate é fluido e prazeroso, mas contrasta com uma câmera confusa que atrapalha em alguns momentos.
    Infelizmente é mais um game de mundo aberto com um motor físico mediocre. Muito fácil ver personagens flutuando após combate ou quando são expostos diretamente a algum objeto de cenario    Um jogo de altos e baixos. Seus visuais maravilhosos contrastam com alguns locais em baixa resolução. Seu combate é fluido e prazeroso, mas contrasta com uma câmera confusa que atrapalha em alguns momentos.
    Infelizmente é mais um game de mundo aberto com um motor físico mediocre. Muito fácil ver personagens flutuando após combate ou quando são expostos diretamente a algum objeto de cenario sem física aplicada. Ainda assim é um game melhor qye esses últimos Assassins creed e para a SuckerPunch uma evolução bem vinda    … Expand
  86. Charlatanspete
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Nailed it! Perfect game. Great visuals and brilliant combat plus the added bonus of a decent story.
  87. Voodoo123
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    +Arresting visual style
    +Excellent sword combat +Above average storytelling
    +Superb soundtrack +Excellent mission design +Very impressive cutscenes and cinematography -Can, at times, suffer from old school 'openworldiness' For me THIS is the definitive samurai/ninja fantasy I have waited for since the days of PS3. I am just so thankful to suckerpunch for pulling this out of the bag.    +Arresting visual style
    +Excellent sword combat +Above average storytelling
    +Superb soundtrack
    +Excellent mission design +Very impressive cutscenes and cinematography
    -Can, at times, suffer from old school 'openworldiness'

    For me THIS is the definitive samurai/ninja fantasy I have waited for since the days of PS3. I am just so thankful to suckerpunch for pulling this out of the bag. Infamous was a great series but please only make more samurai action RPGs from now on. Thanks for the amazing journey guys and gals ❤️    … Expand
  88. alexander8883
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Great storytelling, amazing and satisfyingly awesome combat, awesome stealth options and a game that just keeps giving the more you play. A must play game
  89. Brks-Phantom
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The open world of this game is something else, it's a higher ground.
    The game is gorgeous one of the most beatifull of all time.
    The Characters are very,very carismatic, even the antagonist is a very **** good character.
    It's a must play game on PS4.
  90. Belgarion53
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Beautiful Optimized
    Extrem good combat
    Short loading times
    Good story!!
    Just play it
  91. Camlambelot
    Dec 25, 2021
    6
    To be fair, the graphics and presentation are really, really good.

    But to be honest, I did not enjoy this game at all. The gameplay is just ok and the story is just ok. It's not anything that I haven't experienced before and not particularly fun to me. It was a lot of running around in an assassin's creed-esque type world and gameplay like many other games (shadow or    To be fair, the graphics and presentation are really, really good.

    But to be honest, I did not enjoy this game at all.

    The gameplay is just ok and the story is just ok.

    It's not anything that I haven't experienced before and not particularly fun to me. It was a lot of running around in an assassin's creed-esque type world and gameplay like many other games (shadow or mordor/horizon zero dawn) with an asian aesthetic.

    If you love this game, good for you. It's not for me.    … Expand
  92. PRAVDORUB_RUS
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Great graphics, gameplay. Good move by Sony to close the generation with a golden release.
  93. cas514
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Great Game, It's the best Sucker Punch game i've played personally. This maybe the first western PS Exclusive that i play more than once because the gameplay feels really fun and satisfying.

    Cons: Can't hide bodies in a stealth game? This obvious. Where are the choices? Sucker punch is known for their infamous series where they give you choices to where the story can go. Wish they    Great Game, It's the best Sucker Punch game i've played personally. This maybe the first western PS Exclusive that i play more than once because the gameplay feels really fun and satisfying.

    Cons:

    Can't hide bodies in a stealth game? This obvious.

    Where are the choices? Sucker punch is known for their infamous series where they give you choices to where the story can go. Wish they had give me the choice to let me choose wether i want to be samurai and ninja (ghost)

    Yuna - I dont understand why she was so prominent in the story, we could have done with-ought her. The story kept pushing her as some one i needed to care about but i didn't? She was serious and stoic just like Jin which made their interaction uneventful and boring.

    The game was missing some levity. Playing a game for 60 hours and everyone just being depressed or dying get exhausting. I understand the subject matter is serious but even Yakuza has a dramatic story but they still have fun funny side quests to balance things out. Because remember this is a game not a movie.

    Needed way more dismemberment.

    Ryuzo was wasted. He was the only other character (besides Khan, Uncle and Jin) i thought was cool so the way his arc ended was very disappointing. I had wish his conclusion ended in a more positive way especially since the rest of the cast of "friends" are lame.

    The Supporting Cast - the crew you recruit just don't do it for me, they have their background and stuff but i didn't really get invested in any of their stories. Quite honestly i would have been ok if Jin went through his Journey all alone.    … Expand
  94. leewwe
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    When it comes to Sucker Punch games, I've bought all their projects. From Sly Cooper and their trilogies in the Playstation 3 and also all of their Infamous games. Now, Ghost of Tsushima is, by far their most ambitious game to date. It's been a while since I felt hooked on a game, no matter if I played 3 hours straight and afterwards I lay my controller down, I find myself thinking aboutWhen it comes to Sucker Punch games, I've bought all their projects. From Sly Cooper and their trilogies in the Playstation 3 and also all of their Infamous games. Now, Ghost of Tsushima is, by far their most ambitious game to date. It's been a while since I felt hooked on a game, no matter if I played 3 hours straight and afterwards I lay my controller down, I find myself thinking about the game, searching videos online and engaging myself in discussions online about the game.

    The world is widened, vivid, colorful and filled with side quests and beautiful decor. Side quest characters are blended in to the main story. Combat feels fluid, bloody and exciting. The guiding wind mechanic is pure genius, giving us consumer immersion, no mini-map, just a gust of wind to guide us to our destination. And also, this game has the fastest fast travel in any game I've played in recent memory.

    The story of a samurai, with deep moral values, becoming the savior ghost of the island of Tsushima is a game that common people would brush off as another Assassin's Creed rip-off, but Sucker Punch proved us wrong and brought us an exciting exclusive to the Playstation 4, a swan song for the console and what a way to close the cycle. It's not a perfect game, no game is (maybe the first The Last of Us, but that's my opinion). It has glitches, bugs and SOME missions get repetitive, but overall it's a solid game. I can see myself reminisce my time playing this game in the coming years and how enjoyable it was playing it. One of the best exclusives the Playstation 4 has to offer.    … Expand
  95. belikejunkie
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Great game, played about a half of it. Atmosphere, battlesys, exploring, right theme of justice, all this aspects perfectly fits me. Worth buying!
    Doumo arigatou gozaimasu Sucker Punch!
  96. jordankrush
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    Great game. Very beautiful. Really highlights what the PS4 can do and makes me excited for what the PS5 will be capable of. The only issue I have with the game is the camera when fighting multiple enemies. A lock on system would have been nice.
  97. Hyph
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    I was honestly on the fence about this game. On one hand I love the stoic nature and history of the samurai but on the other I am completely burned out on open world games. (I am a completionist)

    I went into this game with a bad attitude. Within the first couple of hours the game won me over. There is a certain magic quality here that this game and it’s creators have weaved together. A    I was honestly on the fence about this game. On one hand I love the stoic nature and history of the samurai but on the other I am completely burned out on open world games. (I am a completionist)

    I went into this game with a bad attitude. Within the first couple of hours the game won me over. There is a certain magic quality here that this game and it’s creators have weaved together.

    A quality that transcends stunning graphics & gameplay loops. It’s a feeling like no other.

    This is definitely one of those titles you need to be in the drivers seat to understand. I too checked out streamers and YouTube reviews but they could not convey it’s true essence.

    If you’re on the fence I would urge you to pull the trigger and buy this game ...you will be amazed!!    … Expand
  98. SteelGod
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I would say 9.5, but here I give it a 10. There is no such thing as a perfect game, but this is one of the best in the genre. If you are into open-world, action RPGs - this is a must. And certainly the best samurai game I've played so far.
  99. Derivative85
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Fantastic storytelling with magnificent graphics. I recommend it to everyone.
  100. BrazilianLegacy
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos do ano. Ptqpariu muito bom! Tanto na histórica,gráficos e jogabilidade. Um dos jogos mais bem feitos que já joguei.
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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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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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