Ghost of Tsushima

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  1. Shogunboxe
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    Muy buen juego, gran ambientación con excelentes graficos, muy buena jugabilidad y un buen trabajo con el doblaje. Recomendado.
  2. dudukin
    Aug 16, 2022
    4
    Ghost of Tsushima is an annoying and boring game with a good combat. Also the unskippable cutscenes are a nightmare.
  3. Ksawyer
    Feb 4, 2021
    9
    Only thing keeping this from 10 is that the navigation system isn’t the best. That being said, load times and fast travel are implemented so quick and smooth. Also amazing art work through the entire game.
  4. Brashidy
    Feb 22, 2021
    9
    TLDR: This game is incredibly aware of itself. It knows what it is, what story it's trying to tell, what vibe it's trying to establish, and it executes those things fantastically.

    When I heard of Ghost of Tsushima, I wasn't really interested that much. Then I heard it was made by Suckerpunch and that pricked my ears up a bit. I loved the Infamous games, but this one seemed a bit    TLDR: This game is incredibly aware of itself. It knows what it is, what story it's trying to tell, what vibe it's trying to establish, and it executes those things fantastically.

    When I heard of Ghost of Tsushima, I wasn't really interested that much. Then I heard it was made by Suckerpunch and that pricked my ears up a bit. I loved the Infamous games, but this one seemed a bit different. Then I got this game as an unexpected present for my birthday and I'm incredibly happy that I did.

    After finishing it, I'm left with many enjoyable memories. To be honest, when I first started playing it, I was a little underwhelmed. I wasn't hooked immediately and I felt a few graphical decisions and things such as map layout were clunky. They also played sound through the PS4 controller, which sounded pretty bad. But these were very short term downsides.

    The more I played Ghost, the more I liked it. The world, gameplay and story really built on itself the deeper into the game I got.

    GAMEPLAY:
    The shining star of the game. You really feel like a samurai on an epic quest. A well measured drip-feed of new mechanics keep the game fresh and right when a mechanic is starting to feel old or overused, the game moves on or the mechanic is renewed in some way.

    PERFORMANCE:
    Never had any issues with lag, crashes or anything of that sort. I have no memory of load screens going too long or anything. Performance was great.

    STORY:
    Both the main story and the side quests were well told through the characters which are kept elegant. You're not swamped with 10 million unique characters you can't remember and ever quest feels a bit personal to the character too.

    GRAPHICS:
    Again, Suckerpunch knew what this game was and built it accordingly. The aesthetic of the game brings out great beauty while hiding some poor graphics. You don't get high-res zoom ups of peoples faces every single cutscene like some games try for, but this game doesn't need it. The world of Tsushima is beautiful and feels diverse and vibrant.

    CONCLUSION:
    Sucker punch of honed their skills since the Infamous games. Ghost of Tushima, while not perfect, really reaches for perfection and gets very close. Every time I put down to controller for the day after playing Ghost, I just wanted to sit by a river and write Haiku.    … Expand
  5. Kostas_Spirou
    May 22, 2023
    7
    Ghost of Tsushima manages to capture the setting of feudal Japan and the Samurai perfectly, making it one of the most gorgeous looking games to date, but what could go wrong?

    Well unfortunately, the Open World is just a very beautiful wallpaper, there's no risk or depth here, it's the same old formula that gets tedious after a while. To be frank, there's a big variety of tools when    Ghost of Tsushima manages to capture the setting of feudal Japan and the Samurai perfectly, making it one of the most gorgeous looking games to date, but what could go wrong?

    Well unfortunately, the Open World is just a very beautiful wallpaper, there's no risk or depth here, it's the same old formula that gets tedious after a while.

    To be frank, there's a big variety of tools when it comes to combat, and the feeling of the Katana is excellent, smooth animations and many abilities to unlock, it's a very enjoyable experience despite the repetitive and shallow quest design, which is by far the biggest problem of the game.

    As for the story, it's pretty simple, predictable and very forgettable, the pacing is all over the place and most characters are uninteresting, but there are some pretty great emotional scenes that are very well done.

    In the end I was left a little bit disappointed, because honestly, I couldn't get attached to this game, but I really had fun playing it, that being said, it's a solid experience overall.

    Final Rating: "Good" ~ 7/10.    … Expand
  6. Towell
    Mar 14, 2022
    3
    The characters are so dull. The story is so generic. The quest are so boring and repetitive. An ok combat system. Beautiful graphics and sceneries, amazing looks on costume customization but the story is just so plain and boring. So many quest that adds so little to the plain story. Chasing foxes and birds , these are just chores, boring chores. So many things you need to do, yet so littleThe characters are so dull. The story is so generic. The quest are so boring and repetitive. An ok combat system. Beautiful graphics and sceneries, amazing looks on costume customization but the story is just so plain and boring. So many quest that adds so little to the plain story. Chasing foxes and birds , these are just chores, boring chores. So many things you need to do, yet so little accomplishment for the players. The stealth sucks, better play Tenchu 2 or vagrant story in ps1 than this.… Expand
  7. RIVERPLATE14
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    This game is great, I really have to give it a 10 because I don't see any flaws so far.
    Incredible graphics as well as the gameplay. All glorious.
  8. Maridok
    Aug 17, 2022
    0
    Mix of Far Cry and Witcher 3.
    Nice setting but other things are exactly the same as other games. ****
  9. Gax_nzen88
    Sep 26, 2022
    10
    This is one of the greatest games of all time. The characters are great and the journey Jin goes through to become the Ghost is incredible.

    A basic yet captivating story with an emotional conclusion, a great oriental environment and soundtrack. And the game play is just perfect. It flows so smoothly!!!

    A must play for any gamer.
  10. nikh
    Jul 18, 2020
    7
    The weakest ps exclusive of this generation but sony fanboys will give it a 10 cause sony exclusive
  11. Amunozrocha
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece, cool story, nice fighting system, gameplay, photomode Is OP, nice japanese voices. Man the detail of katanas and armours, it Is a true spiritual sucesor for tenchu.
  12. jaredclynn
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    25 hours in and this is my game of the year for sure. The story and characters are memorable, the exploration is by far the best of this generation (has an amazing wind feature that keeps the HUD minimal in a logical way), and the combat!!! Oh dear the combat. It keeps you coming back and continues to be interesting the further I get. I'm a huge Souls fan but don't worry this isn't like25 hours in and this is my game of the year for sure. The story and characters are memorable, the exploration is by far the best of this generation (has an amazing wind feature that keeps the HUD minimal in a logical way), and the combat!!! Oh dear the combat. It keeps you coming back and continues to be interesting the further I get. I'm a huge Souls fan but don't worry this isn't like that! While the elements are similar such as parry timing, the stances and tools make it easy to pick up and easy to get relatively good at. A negative is the camera. Sometimes it won't track well and especially when transitioning into buildings/tents. I do think the game could have used a lock-on feature as well to help with combat camera in these situations. This is really what Assassin's Creed should aspire to be like.… Expand
  13. mohammas
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This game is intersting and nice game play very good story this game my best game in 2020
  14. Avadon
    Jul 18, 2020
    7
    Every aspect of this game is both good and bad. Graphics are great outdoors, but mediocre indoors, and the lip synching is terrible. The music is serviceable but ultimately forgettable. The combat system at first glance is loaded with enough depth and complexity to make it enjoyable, but it falls apart when you are surrounded by enemies (which happens 90% of the time). Because of theEvery aspect of this game is both good and bad. Graphics are great outdoors, but mediocre indoors, and the lip synching is terrible. The music is serviceable but ultimately forgettable. The combat system at first glance is loaded with enough depth and complexity to make it enjoyable, but it falls apart when you are surrounded by enemies (which happens 90% of the time). Because of the highly zoomed in camera and the atrocious FOV, enemies constantly move off camera and hit you blindly, and trying to keep them all on screen is very fiddly and frustrating. Stealth is the absolute bare minimum, there is no depth to it, and you are being chastised for using it even though it's a core part of mission design. The writing is serviceable, it moves things along, but it's never spectacular. Exploration rewards you with some collectables and nice vistas, but the world is empty. There are no environmental stories being told. You can't tell your friend "I was exploring the world in GoT yesterday, and I found those super cool things". There are no cool things, only supplies and iron and bamboo sticks. Overall, I certainly expected more from such a game in 2020. When its good elements are on display, Ghost of Tsushima is phenomenal, but it also seems to be somewhat stuck in the past.… Expand
  15. jackinvestor
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Very beautiful game-world.
    God combat
    Good story

    When a game make me what to continue and play more, then it does a lot right.
  16. Nickaaron88
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Way Better than the Last of us 2. This game deserves game of the year because of how well the combat system is. Its fun, challenging and the upgrade system is truly rewarding. Its story is really good and I honestly think this game is worth the 65 dollars I paid. WIsh I could say that about the last of us 2 but I can not. This game is has it all. It feels like Assassins creed 2 onWay Better than the Last of us 2. This game deserves game of the year because of how well the combat system is. Its fun, challenging and the upgrade system is truly rewarding. Its story is really good and I honestly think this game is worth the 65 dollars I paid. WIsh I could say that about the last of us 2 but I can not. This game is has it all. It feels like Assassins creed 2 on steroids. And I love the ezio trilogy so for a direct comparison is hard to come by. It deserves a 10/10. Amazing game sucker punch knocked this one out of the park.… Expand
  17. xKikiRaptorX
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    The graphics are amazing! The combat system is spectacular! The characters and story are excellent! And the atmosphere is perfect! All my appreciation to the Sony and playstation and Sucker Punch Productions teams! Congratulations on this masterpiece! I wouldn’t be surprised if it was a game of the year! :D
  18. NovemberJin
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The best game of ps4 for me.
    japan samurai with the great music.
    i love this game , it remind me what i memory when child.
    for me:
    graphic - 10/10
    Background music - 9/10
    Action - 10/10
    game style and japan element - 10/10

    total for me: 9.8/10
    thank you suck punch.

    Where is the next great samurai/ninja game?
  19. MichaelJordan23
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    A very mediocre game. The combat is extremely generic and maybe even worse than that. The combat and mechanics overall are just very bland. The story is fairly decent though. I’d give it a 6, maybe a 7 for the story. I’m just very disappointed overall with this game.
  20. Steyraus
    Jul 19, 2020
    4
    Like most recent game that are PlayStation exclusives Ghost is gorgeous but very self indulgent .. With most of your time being spent walking, traveling or resource gathering to make sure the player spend plenty of time looking at the graphics.. The story us dry and none of the characters are even interesting let alone likable. I dreaded every misson with the ugly yoda looking female sideLike most recent game that are PlayStation exclusives Ghost is gorgeous but very self indulgent .. With most of your time being spent walking, traveling or resource gathering to make sure the player spend plenty of time looking at the graphics.. The story us dry and none of the characters are even interesting let alone likable. I dreaded every misson with the ugly yoda looking female side kick and the political pandering that would acompany them. This Japanede island is apparently full of woman warriors that far surpass the men.. OK!!!! yer the pandering and super wahmen stuff is strong with modern plastation.
    This is an ubisoft clone ( modern pretty long winded ,grind heavy) its repetative, slow and boring, doing the same few things over and over. Actualy Game play is spread thin and most of your time is spent holding the left stick foward a clicking to pick up something ocasionally.. Like all PS ecclusives it is heavily story based and the story was a generic , dull history lesson. Hated the character, which is a these with modern PS games.    … Expand
  21. Dryloch
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Great job Sucker Punch! I am having so much fun running around and completing every quest.
  22. Duex
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    Jogo muito bom como qualquer outro de outra desenvolvedora !!! Sem essa de estimar game normal !!!Jogo muito bom como qualquer outro de outra desenvolvedora !!! Sem essa de estimar game normal !!!
  23. mxle222
    Jul 18, 2020
    7
    it’s a really beautiful game that’s visually stunning but overall just an ok game. The story isnt anything special and just generic. Jin’s character is almost bone dry of a personality. The bugs and frame rate drops are a bit frustrating at times. The only quests I found to be compelling were Lady Masaka. The combat is good and satisfying, no complaints there. The game crafted the combatit’s a really beautiful game that’s visually stunning but overall just an ok game. The story isnt anything special and just generic. Jin’s character is almost bone dry of a personality. The bugs and frame rate drops are a bit frustrating at times. The only quests I found to be compelling were Lady Masaka. The combat is good and satisfying, no complaints there. The game crafted the combat system well. Overall, i’d still recommend this game to the average player but don’t expect the game to be groundbreaking.… Expand
  24. great_laziness
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    Я, как Главный редактор самого популярного ресурса, недоволен количеством чемоданов от Sony после The Last of Us: Part II и не могу оценить труды больше 5 баллов. Это не игра Sony, до фильмов Marvel ей далеко, лесбиянок хотелось бы побольше и сильных геев не хватает. 4К и HDR - это хорошо. Но, простите, кто не любит деньги?

    Вообще молодцы, забывать, что 5 баллов, тоже не плохая оценка!    Я, как Главный редактор самого популярного ресурса, недоволен количеством чемоданов от Sony после The Last of Us: Part II и не могу оценить труды больше 5 баллов. Это не игра Sony, до фильмов Marvel ей далеко, лесбиянок хотелось бы побольше и сильных геев не хватает. 4К и HDR - это хорошо. Но, простите, кто не любит деньги?

    Вообще молодцы, забывать, что 5 баллов, тоже не плохая оценка!
  25. Sasha_Verezhak
    Jul 21, 2020
    7
    Assassin's creed: Japan, не кажется ли сама механика этой игры слишком банальной, не очень интересный геймплей, ожидал чего-то большое, возможно из-за этого и такой бал, фанаты извините, но я не вижу в этом игру, которая заслуживает подобных оценок.Assassin's creed: Japan, не кажется ли сама механика этой игры слишком банальной, не очень интересный геймплей, ожидал чего-то большое, возможно из-за этого и такой бал, фанаты извините, но я не вижу в этом игру, которая заслуживает подобных оценок.
  26. denizarslan105
    Mar 18, 2021
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is by far the best game I have ever played in 2020 because of the satisfying combat and the incredible views that you will see in the game. I think Sucker Punch made an excellent game after the Infamous second son. The only Bad thing about this game is just sometimes game repeat itself but I didn't felt like that much but overall this game is enjoyable.
  27. GuardiRock
    Jul 18, 2020
    6
    Técnicamente es muy bonito, pero las misiones son repetitivas y en ocasiones aburridas. Me quedo con Sekiro, que me parece mucho mejor.
  28. JasonParker_ykt
    Oct 15, 2020
    0
    унылая дрочильная в открытом мире со слабым сюжетом
  29. Urizen212
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    In spite of this garbage website's best attempts, LOU2 will be remembered as trash, while this game is potentially GOTY material, an absolute delight to play, and the Samurai simulator we have all been waiting for in the West.
  30. Fahir
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Good!! At least Ghost of Tsushima didn't disappoint me. The last of us 2 turned out to be disgusting.
  31. Hartless
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Wow, I was not expecting this out of ghost of tsushima , the game is stunningly beautiful, combat is fluid and realistic , the world is immersive, progression is balanced in a nice way not grind or anything like that, sucker Punch I really stepped up. And prove them self as a bona fide a list game studio
  32. Tresdomime
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Lovely story and combat, graphics where amazing as were the characters. Overall fantastic game
  33. Zakis1991
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Классный сюжет, отличный геймплей, хорошо прописаны персонажи, RPG состовляющие на хорошем уровне. Жаль, что выбор в диалогах особо не влияет. Моя PS4 FAT идет конечно в некаторых моментах на взлёт. Графика 7/10
  34. DonJeane
    Jul 18, 2020
    7
    I’m a big Kurosawa nerd, and this game hit all the right notes on that end. It’s a great Kurosawa video game. The combat is amazing, the world is beautiful, and it’s such a zen game. Story isn’t anything special, but it’s simple and fun, and works most of the time. Customization options are amazing as well, and I appreciate how all the skills you learn are useful in gameplay.

    However, my    I’m a big Kurosawa nerd, and this game hit all the right notes on that end. It’s a great Kurosawa video game. The combat is amazing, the world is beautiful, and it’s such a zen game. Story isn’t anything special, but it’s simple and fun, and works most of the time. Customization options are amazing as well, and I appreciate how all the skills you learn are useful in gameplay.

    However, my biggest gripe with this game is that is feels dated. If it was released 2-4 years earlier, I would’ve given this a 9-10, but after all the innovations made by games such as TLOUP2, God of War, RDR2, HZD, and many other AAA games, it feels like it’s been left outta the loop. Things such as cutscene to gameplay transitions, super simple stealth, and very exploitable AI during stealth. At times during free roam, this game can also feel like you’re just ticking off boxes on a to-do list. I’ve encountered many glitches that ruined the immersion too.

    Overall, I’d highly recommend this game for any Samurai and Kurosawa fans out there, and also those who are looking for anew and fun open world experience. Just don’t go in expecting it to be anything close to ground-breaking.    … Expand
  35. Milliontimes
    Nov 26, 2020
    2
    Story is nothing special and at times extremely boring. It has awful camera where your character is basically in left center of the screen and it makes playing just awful. Character needs to be in center of the screen or slightly left, NOT completely out of center. Overall, it's overhyped game. I didn't like it and i almost feel that i wasted my money. Graphics were fine i guess. Witcher 3Story is nothing special and at times extremely boring. It has awful camera where your character is basically in left center of the screen and it makes playing just awful. Character needs to be in center of the screen or slightly left, NOT completely out of center. Overall, it's overhyped game. I didn't like it and i almost feel that i wasted my money. Graphics were fine i guess. Witcher 3 from 2015 is million times more interesting and better game!… Expand
  36. Audi2018
    Apr 18, 2021
    2
    Some good graphics but some not so good textures too. I like the wind system.
    Combat starts out really fun, but after a while, it becomes repeative and the game as a whole feels very samey too. I really wanted to like this but it's missing in more than a few areas.
  37. applecake
    Dec 17, 2020
    0
    I almost finished act 1 and are bored.

    Everything just repeats the way we have seen in thousand other casual open world minimap grinding games. The same gameplay over and over again... like horizon just in a samurai world. There are main quests, side quests, claimed sites to free from mongols, artifacts to find. After you killed anyone you turn around and suddenly every corpse is    I almost finished act 1 and are bored.

    Everything just repeats the way we have seen in thousand other casual open world minimap grinding games.
    The same gameplay over and over again... like horizon just in a samurai world.
    There are main quests, side quests, claimed sites to free from mongols, artifacts to find.

    After you killed anyone you turn around and suddenly every corpse is clean from any blood, nice destroying immersion like this.
    The looting is extremly boring and simplified. Its just thousand lines here, thousand steels there, find enough and upgrade your only weapon again and again.
    Everything is just PREDICTABLE. How undemanding can you be ?

    The only interesting part is the lore and the combat system, well.
    If you had some beers, play it, the positive aspects may be enough to keep you happy for a little while.
    But its not a "wow whaaat its sunday already ?!?!" game.

    Seriously I cant see this game design anymore.    … Expand
  38. Pragmatismo
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    Meh Game. Story is too hollywood, full of plot holes (you are supposed samurai but do ninja? LMAO)
    Combat is just good enough, gfx and music are ok (not top of the pops like gow, tlou2)
    A bit disappoint.
  39. Endarfin
    Nov 5, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graphics are beautiful, the story is great, side missions are fun.
    It does have a Ubisoft open world vide to it tho, but if you look past that, it is hours upon hours of play.
    You can play it either as a samurai, full blown standoffs etc, or as a ninja. sneaking up and poisoning people. It affects the weather ! play as a ninja a lot and it will storm, play as a samurai, the sun will shine.
    Kurosawa mode is also fun ( old samurai movie style after the director Kurosawa)
    Does it have glitches? yes but you reeeeally have to look for em.
    Legends mode is fun and the new game + is awesome.
    o and for the new players, for the end ( and a few inbetween) get a LOT of tissues, cause sucker punch hammered it home with the japanese/chinese ending styles.

    One thing that bugs me, and its just one. is that although they made japanese voicelines for this game, they did not match the mouth movement. its an irk.    … Expand
  40. Vespertellino
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    It's not a bad game per se. But honestly it could be just another Assasin's Creed Cowabunga or whatever. Just another open-worldish tower clearing clone game.
    Gameplay is eh, music is all right.
    Graphics are being weird, sometimes it looks alright, but some cutscenes are so poorly directed that it feels like a 15y.o. mmorpg cutscene~ Overall impression is just meh, probably buy it if    It's not a bad game per se. But honestly it could be just another Assasin's Creed Cowabunga or whatever. Just another open-worldish tower clearing clone game.
    Gameplay is eh, music is all right.
    Graphics are being weird, sometimes it looks alright, but some cutscenes are so poorly directed that it feels like a 15y.o. mmorpg cutscene~
    Overall impression is just meh, probably buy it if you're a fan of samurai, feudal japan, and crappy forced stealth sequences
    Oh also main storyline is around 8-12 hours, the rest are just copy-paste grindy sidequests    … Expand
  41. TessJ96815
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    Perspective from a female gamer.

    So I am pretty sure this game is going to get over an 8 for overall user review scores, but I want to give this game an 8. I want to say I have played about 20 hours so far, so I am not completely done with teh game, but certainly I can say a lot about the game, I also want to say i have TLOU2 at a 5/10, so that gives you an idea of comparison for me    Perspective from a female gamer.

    So I am pretty sure this game is going to get over an 8 for overall user review scores, but I want to give this game an 8. I want to say I have played about 20 hours so far, so I am not completely done with teh game, but certainly I can say a lot about the game, I also want to say i have TLOU2 at a 5/10, so that gives you an idea of comparison for me personally.

    The graphics/world are BY far the best aspect of this game. I just stopped a lot and just immersed myself in the stunning world. It is one of the most beautiful video games I have ever played. The authenticity of the world and environment is great, which you need for an open world style game.
    The music is also really good, not quite up to Nier Automata or Persona 5 for me, but really awesome!

    So why an 8? I personally feel the combat is pretty good overall, but it's not really my cup of tea so to speak. So if you like this kind of combat (sort of like Assassins Creed I guess) you might rate this higher than an 8. I also thought the main protagonist was kind of decent but not quite enough for me.

    So that's my small review. :)    … Expand
  42. NiK2000and3
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    No words will describe how perfect this game is. Each and every single little thing in this game stands on it's own. This game is the very definition of the word "masterpiece".
  43. Moorn
    Jun 30, 2021
    3
    It's as if you take all the history, samurai culture and beautiful cinematography by Kurosawa or Kobayashi and all you manage to produce is kitsch, shallow and boring superhero thing set in 13th century Japan with a poorly made black and white filter option.
  44. frazilio
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Very good grafics and atmosphere, the sword batle are the best, yoi really fell like a samurai
  45. Eglin
    Jul 20, 2020
    6
    This game feels like the work of junior employees that have an overabundance of ambition without the restraint of common sense. The game eschews convention in favor of style, and as a result things like navigating are much more difficult than they should be. Swipe up constantly to get a poorly rendered wisp that is supposed to substitute for the waypoints and minimaps everyone else hasThis game feels like the work of junior employees that have an overabundance of ambition without the restraint of common sense. The game eschews convention in favor of style, and as a result things like navigating are much more difficult than they should be. Swipe up constantly to get a poorly rendered wisp that is supposed to substitute for the waypoints and minimaps everyone else has accepted as the standard for decades. It's a terrible misstep and ongoing frustration. Another frustration is that the cutscenes--all cutscenes--are unskippable. I don't need to watch my guy strip down to get into a tub 50,000 times.

    There's a bit to like here, but it's a shame that there's so much wrong. Unforgivable things that can only be explained by a game having been created by people that don't actually play games.    … Expand
  46. DreamCore
    Jul 24, 2020
    7
    This is a decent game, albeit with quite a few flaws here and there.

    The visuals are very nice indeed and the best thing about the game, combined with a very nice world design. I can't stop looking at all the amazing looking things as I run through the world. However I think the world is also a bit too littered with "optional" stuff. I mean come on, 50 fox dens. Over 50 mongol    This is a decent game, albeit with quite a few flaws here and there.

    The visuals are very nice indeed and the best thing about the game, combined with a very nice world design. I can't stop looking at all the amazing looking things as I run through the world.

    However I think the world is also a bit too littered with "optional" stuff. I mean come on, 50 fox dens. Over 50 mongol camps/stronghols. I mean, no one is going to enjoy doing these things 50 times, or the other things that you have to do over and over and over again. This is a bit too Ubisoft-style for me. Other games like Horizon only makes you do each thing a very limited amount of times which prevents you from noticing any repetitiveness.

    The combat system is nice except for the fact that there is no targeting system which can be a real pain in tight areas, especially indoors. Sometimes the character just refuses to attack the enemy I want which has gotten me killed more than once. Also when 5+ enemies gang up on you, the camera doesn't really help you but makes things worse.

    My main problem with the game is its repetitiveness. Basically the only enemy type is humans (Mongolians) and basically every quest involves killing a bunch of them, or rescuing someone without being detected which gets really old after 10+ hours. The repetitive quest design is what really lowers the score for me, combined with the fact that the main story leves a lot to be desired. The game would have benefited from more set-pieces and scripted sequences to break up the repetitivness (the mission where you use the "arrow cannon" to sink ships is a good example). Games like The Witcher 3, Horizon and God of War does a much better job and beat this one by far.    … Expand
  47. lepronoc
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Nice and good game, not like tlou2, thanks god normal story and protoganist, combat is done well (for 3/4 part - then boring), very good optimization.
  48. kujaligula
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Si se pudiesen describir la belleza en un vídeo juego este sería ghost tsushima , lleva a los límites técnicos a la consola
  49. Rosapantern
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    - Graphics 10/10
    - Music 10/10
    - Combat 8/10 never gets borring, A bit too easy was hoping for even harder then hard difficulty - Random encounters 7/10 nothing new - Side missions 7/10 works like most open world games do this days - Main Missions 8/10 great cinematics and as interesting as it gets in a war game i guess. - Huge world enought to keep you busy for a long time - I    - Graphics 10/10
    - Music 10/10
    - Combat 8/10 never gets borring, A bit too easy was hoping for even harder then hard difficulty
    - Random encounters 7/10 nothing new
    - Side missions 7/10 works like most open world games do this days
    - Main Missions 8/10 great cinematics and as interesting as it gets in a war game i guess.
    - Huge world enought to keep you busy for a long time
    - I really love that you have no mini map and that you get guided by the wind and animals so
    interesting and new so that easy gets a 10/10
    - I've played this game none stop for 4 days and it's simply amazing game, a most own for people
    who like good combat and open world.
    - Overhaul 10/10 Because it's just so god damn fun!!    … Expand
  50. Kamarr
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This is how you release a game last of us 2 was flipping garbage and mis written. This game is amazing I like to change camera filters for each combat to see how each looks. My fave is the one that makes me feel like I'm watching an old Japanese samurai film.
  51. sweed1234
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    A must buy, it's like assassin creed but better story telling and combat. Good contender for game of the year.
  52. nhand42
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Based loosely on real-world events from the Kamakura period when the Mongols invaded Japan. The main character is a samurai who abandons his principles to defend his people. The gameplay is open-world similar to Witcher or Red Dead but the artwork is something I've never seen before. It's absolutely beautiful, one of those games where every sceneOne of the best games I have ever played. Based loosely on real-world events from the Kamakura period when the Mongols invaded Japan. The main character is a samurai who abandons his principles to defend his people. The gameplay is open-world similar to Witcher or Red Dead but the artwork is something I've never seen before. It's absolutely beautiful, one of those games where every scene is a painting. It's hard to believe these graphics are possible on the PS4. It plays so fluidly and with such incredible detail.

    Positive points - the main story, the boss battles, the world exploration. The one-on-one sword fights are next-level it was like experiencing a Kurosawa film.

    Negative points - its long, and big, and getting 100% is a grind. My recommendation is don't go for 100% just play the main story. It's like an epic-adventure film that way.

    Don't miss this game its a superb swansong for the PS4.    … Expand
  53. Slamix123
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to these haters who gave it a 0! They never even touched the game. GoT is the most enjoying game I played in 2020. Just play the game and see all for yourself.
  54. bino1191
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Great game! I love it's art style and the gameplay ! absolutely way better than that pos tlou 2
  55. ryudoshi
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The result of a studio that actually loves fun. This game is a breath of fresh air over a recent title that shall not be named, (but you know what I mean). The visuals are incredible, the music score is phenomenal, the story is well crafted, interesting and immersive and the combat is visceral, fun and satisfying. Congratulations to the dev team. 10/10

    Also a bit of a warning, this game    The result of a studio that actually loves fun. This game is a breath of fresh air over a recent title that shall not be named, (but you know what I mean). The visuals are incredible, the music score is phenomenal, the story is well crafted, interesting and immersive and the combat is visceral, fun and satisfying. Congratulations to the dev team. 10/10

    Also a bit of a warning, this game is getting downvote bombed by salty fans of that other game. All I can say to them is give it a chance and play a game that is actually fun. :-)    … Expand
  56. TheDude222
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite games of all times. There are some minor bugs and some things to be approved on but this game absolutely blew me a way and introduced a new era to a genre that's been needed and wanted forever. I may be biased but I fully think this game is a 10 to me.
  57. rylangsh
    Jul 20, 2020
    7
    Ghost of Tsushima is one of those games that will give you an entertaining experience, but not one that you haven’t received from several other games over the last few years. Pros: GOT is a well made world, with a large map and very well-defined RPG system, that allows the player to define Jin (main character) through a series of well thought out upgrades, which include various stancesGhost of Tsushima is one of those games that will give you an entertaining experience, but not one that you haven’t received from several other games over the last few years. Pros: GOT is a well made world, with a large map and very well-defined RPG system, that allows the player to define Jin (main character) through a series of well thought out upgrades, which include various stances and weapon upgrades. The game also features side missions, or “tales” which create a very interesting narrative away from the main story. The games fighting system is also something future developers should take note of. It’s challenging, without being souls like burdening over the course of the story. Parraying feels good, and although predictable at times, enemies can still be a challenge during combat. Cons: Not really a “con” but this game is not as beautiful graphically as some would have you believe. Certain elements are top, but the game falls short overall of the standard set by Last of Us Two and Red Dead Redemption. The game compares more accurately to a Samurai-based Days Gone. Above average, but not mind blowing. Enemy AI is largely terrible, and stealth although set up to be fun misses the mark due to unaware AI, who can de easily disposed of while sneaking around. There are still a large amount of fetch quests, including fetching individuals. The combat, while enjoyable, is incredibly repetitive.… Expand
  58. Wawi_lk
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    ITS ONE OF THE BEST GAME EVER NOT JUST 2020


    If you haven't play it yet
    THEN WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!!!
  59. Fatluou
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The game is extremely fun I've never had this much fun in a long time this is better than tlou2
  60. Obozrevatel
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Очень атмосферная игра, механики убийства и анимации очень проработаны, нет той самой "повестки" что не может не радовать. В общем рекомендую
  61. ilbolza85
    Jul 20, 2020
    7
    It’s easy to describe the gameplay loop of Tsushima: it’s Assasins Creed (the last two of the series), it will be sold as action-rpg but there’s really little to no RPG. You have skills to unblock, you run with your horse to the mission point, the mission is invariably: kill Mongolians. You have combat skills, bow, sword, and sneaking ability. There’s no equipment loot (huge bummer forIt’s easy to describe the gameplay loop of Tsushima: it’s Assasins Creed (the last two of the series), it will be sold as action-rpg but there’s really little to no RPG. You have skills to unblock, you run with your horse to the mission point, the mission is invariably: kill Mongolians. You have combat skills, bow, sword, and sneaking ability. There’s no equipment loot (huge bummer for me). HUGE open world map, many interest points and sub-quests to do, most of which are optional. All missions are linear with no choice or forks. In one word Assassin’s Creed.
    The good part is that the quest stories are usually nice (though not much variety) and the artistic direction and landscape are amazing, also some smart choices like having almost no UI and letting the environment guiding you to your mission points or secrets. The combat is well balanced, skill based and very stunty.
    I have to say, after the initial wow's effect i'm mildly unimpressed. I was expecting an amazing evolution of the Action genre, instead the evolution is purely graphical. The gameplay is the same i have already had for about 400 hours in t Assassin's Creed but if you like that type of game and you want more of that, this is probably as good as it gets.    … Expand
  62. Swoosh26
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I my opinion 10 isn't high enough to praise this game. It's blowing me away with everything it does. Game of the year for me already no doubt
  63. Sjw-remover
    Dec 18, 2020
    5
    Generic boring 3rd person action adventure game. This is just japanese Assassin's Creed but worse. Gameplay is boring. AI is not that great, you just repeat same moves and defeat the enemies. Some boss characters are very hard to defeat. There are few memorable characters. And soundtrack is not that much memorable. 2020 has been bad year for gaming, and bad year in general. But at leastGeneric boring 3rd person action adventure game. This is just japanese Assassin's Creed but worse. Gameplay is boring. AI is not that great, you just repeat same moves and defeat the enemies. Some boss characters are very hard to defeat. There are few memorable characters. And soundtrack is not that much memorable. 2020 has been bad year for gaming, and bad year in general. But at least this is better than overrated garbage called the last of us 2.… Expand
  64. semrom1998
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Игра великолепна: графика, боёвка, сюжет. The last of ass нервно курит в сторонке
  65. Turgon
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    The best game ever! Must play! We are with you Jin Sakai!

    Thanks Sony for this nice ending
  66. ChesterField
    Jul 27, 2020
    8
    I have to say that after finishing it, I was impressed. The history and the atmosphere together with an outstanding graphic section are undoubtedly the best of this title. It really makes you feel like a samurai who has to change his code and fighting style to survive the first Mongol invasion. With regard to gameplay and the open world, the truth is that it brings almost nothing that weI have to say that after finishing it, I was impressed. The history and the atmosphere together with an outstanding graphic section are undoubtedly the best of this title. It really makes you feel like a samurai who has to change his code and fighting style to survive the first Mongol invasion. With regard to gameplay and the open world, the truth is that it brings almost nothing that we have not seen in other games such as the AC saga: collectibles, territories and prisoners to release, places to visit to improve the status of our character, stealth , executions, everything very similar but with a Japanese atmosphere. Some characteristics such as the different combat postures which we must alternate depending on the enemy we face gives freshness to the gameplay. Still, overall the game is amazing, certainly one of the contenders for this year's goty. Highly recommended.… Expand
  67. CloudXz
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    10/10 is to high and seems more like a Shoot aginst Last of Us2 ^^. But it's pretty Fun anyways. Besides FF7R the best Game so far for me this Year.
  68. Harbaron
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Easily one of my top 5 games of all time. The attention to detail is baffling. There is hardly any exposition. The combat is bombastic and immersive. The scenery is unparalleled. Thank you Sucker Punch, this year desperately needed a good game like this.
  69. Artem96
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра! Очень выгодно отличается от высера в виде the last of us,и общая оценка пользователей подтверждает мои слова. Забавно,что в этот раз журналюгам,походу,не занесли)
    Всем играть!
  70. Mau316
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos que he disfrutado. No soy de poner de 10 pero este se lo merece.
  71. StopFighting
    Jul 21, 2020
    6
    Ghost of Tsushima.... where should I start. This game isn’t GOTY worthy, definitely not. It’s not terrible, but it’s not as great as many thought. Camera angles suck, NPC’s suck, another open world go to this objective gets repetitive and boring. Nothing new was really added. Characters aren’t really, interesting. Fighting is fun, but when trying to go with stealth it’s annoying.
  72. denmdr314
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    challenging combat but not dark soul alike.. rewarding and gorgeous at the same time.. this game is a game and no agenda behind it.. LOVED IT
  73. Sourvinakos
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    I absolutely love this game. It is now firmly cemented as my favorite open world game of all time.
  74. Alan4silva
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is one of the greatest games of the PS4 generation. Mesmerizing, aesthetically pleasing, fluid combat system, and a great story. The Island of Tsushima is one of the most beautiful open world in gaming history.
  75. Marcz3ra
    Nov 16, 2020
    9
    With Ghost of Tsushima under its belt, Sucker Punch deserves to be in the same conversation as Insomniac, Naughty Dog, and Sony Santa Monica.
  76. Harley123008
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Perfect in every way. Imagine making a great game that everyone likes instead of divisive crap
  77. WeskerGO
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    A beautiful world! Great story! Playing this game was an amazing experience, I really enjoyed playing every second of this game! A near perfect game, 10 points! I wish I can give you more. Thank you Sucker Punch ! In your face TLOU2!
  78. OptimusMama
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Great game!! 100 times better The Last of Us Part 2, which basically SJW trash. This game has good story telling and cinematography.
  79. MGS_1
    Sep 8, 2022
    8
    Good game. I really love it. I recommend it to everyone. TLOU: Part II is garbage.
    Thank you Sucker Punch.
  80. Rguevara
    Aug 7, 2020
    9
    "Ghost of tsushima" is the piece that PS4 needed to finish its cycle in a great way, good graphics, good gameplay, good soundtrack, a good story (although I personally did not like the ending), it has everything, definitely It is a game you must play.
  81. 7_S0V
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    The gameplay was beautiful and the storyline was magnificent and the ending was very touching
  82. GamerzVoice
    Jul 18, 2020
    7
    This game is good, but not the best, it would’ve been a lot better if they made the AI in-story a little bet better and not like a complete bot. Visually, it’s very good the graphics are amazing, gameplay and combat and sword mechanics are also very good, the story is just ok. I only had a problem with the stupid AI it felt like a 2006 ps3 game’s AI lol, but worth a playthrough tho.
  83. NordNaagauk
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is gorgeous and beautiful!!!! Awesome gameplay and great story!! 10/10
  84. WickedWazer
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Truly fantastic and fun game with a MUCH better story than previous PS4 titles. Refreshing and true to its nature, it is a game that all samurai genre fans will enjoy.
  85. GhostRacon
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Loving the game so far. This game is a masterpiece. Combat mechanics, graphics, soundtrack, everything is perfect.
  86. aatish
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    graphics,gameplay everything is top notch. beautiful game a must play game for everyone.
  87. Arturos
    Jul 19, 2020
    7
    Best open world game for 2k20, is a must play, You don't get bored exploring every corner of Tsushima Island, the fight is epic, every moment I spent in the games was fun, the improvement and the story of Jin is just great, there are a lot of side quest, the game is not repetitive, I really recommend it to all those who love the open world and exploration no regrets.
  88. MaxPainAlchmst
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This game is excellent, loved every minutes of it. It is an example of how open world games should be made.
    The best part of this game is the battle system, it is visceral, responsive and exciting.
    The graphics are not the best I've seen in games, but they are some of the best in the open world genre.
  89. Kemp
    Jul 27, 2020
    8
    This is a really good first game in a new IP and I really like what Sucker Punch is trying to do. The game is beautiful and each new area really feels incredible to explore. The samurai combat is quite fun and stylish, and I liked a lot of the ideas for side quests and exploration.

    I did feel though that this game was so close to being really amazing, and it doesn't quite get there for    This is a really good first game in a new IP and I really like what Sucker Punch is trying to do. The game is beautiful and each new area really feels incredible to explore. The samurai combat is quite fun and stylish, and I liked a lot of the ideas for side quests and exploration.

    I did feel though that this game was so close to being really amazing, and it doesn't quite get there for me. The story is very generic, but good enough to keep me interested and the characters were mildly compelling. Jin himself isn't the most interesting protagonist, though. I liked how your allies each get their own character arc and companion missions, sort of like in Mass Effect 2. It all could have been so much more compelling, though, if the dialogue wasn't so on the nose or if they took the time to plant plot details earlier and have them pay off later -- rather than have important things pop up right when they storyline is about to end. It's sort of hard to explain, but all the pieces are there for a good story, they just need a good editor.

    There are also a lot of annoying little things that I hope a sequel does away with. Like, for instance, when you start any quest in the game you have to walk up to a character, exchange a few generic lines of dialogue, then play an unskippable cutscene of more boring lines of dialogue, typically followed by a trailing mission to where the actual mission takes place -- so that the characters can exchange more generic dialogue. Even just cut that in half and it would be so much more enjoyable.

    A sequel could also be so much better if it just further develops the stealth mechanics and climbing. Stealth was far too easy even playing on hard, and it was often far more satisfying to just walk up and do the ingenious standoff-mechanic and fight everyone head on. The climbing was actually much more fun than in games like Uncharted, and I like that they borrowed the Uncharted 4 grappling hook. But then there just aren't many uses for the climbing and grappling hook mechanics.

    There's one last thing that didn't work in my opinion. The whole game is just gorgeous and filled with truly jaw-dropping scenery, then you get to the third act and it's this bleak, war-torn winter. In theory I think it could work, but it really ripped away one thing that made this game uniquely enjoyable. For my money, this game is at its best in the second act, when each new area is more beautiful than the last and you're sword-dueling under autumn leaves, waterfalls, and giant candle-lit statues. The third act focuses a little too much on the narrative rather than the stunning atmosphere that really makes the game.

    Overall, this is a great first game and I have high hopes for this series.    … Expand
  90. Archiee77
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    Most eccentric game ever.. Awesome environment, carefully placed, intricate details, awesome swordwork and combat, on eof the best Voice Actors.. Pure awesomeness.. Hope they release a PC port to experience this beauty in 4K. Good work
  91. DrWANG
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    The bestest samurai game ever.
    Also It's better than any Assassin's Creed game.
  92. Nordark
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    It's a fun and beautiful game.
    The only reason I didn't give it a 10/10 because the camera control it's a little annoying.
  93. Neilbarret92
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Graphic is a masterpiece.Sound is masterpiece.Legend storytelling.Better than TLOU2
  94. LordOszczak
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    Beautiful graphics, amazing story and fine gameplay. 9/10. I want more. I hope there will be a sequel for PS 5 soon. If i had to choose 1 thing I didn't like...maybe a romance...who cares...stand off
  95. SoraPrideMonth
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    What can i say? It's a masterpiece. A game that truly makes you feel like a samurai, an epic and thrilling stories without clichés like revenge, sexuality or dawson creek's level of dialogues.
    I would let Jin Sakai marry my daughter.
    Also probably the best game on the system. At least in the span of these 2 months, that's for sure.
  96. Ponycornosaurus
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. Everything in it fits just right, from the graphics, to the exploration, and the combat is the most complete i've ever seen in a game. The amount of combos you can make is insane. You can always choose to take your enemies with different options. The photo mode is so well designed I spend most of my time on it. I just wander the world and everythingThis game is an absolute masterpiece. Everything in it fits just right, from the graphics, to the exploration, and the combat is the most complete i've ever seen in a game. The amount of combos you can make is insane. You can always choose to take your enemies with different options. The photo mode is so well designed I spend most of my time on it. I just wander the world and everything seems intriging and perfectly placed. This is my GOTY without a doubt… Expand
  97. vampiredavid
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    After I played the "last of forgiveness" , I need a real game. And it is a real game.
  98. Iemrys
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Just the best ps4 gamer i played so dar ( qnd we re at the and of generation)
  99. Reviewaccount9
    Jul 19, 2020
    7
    It's a good game. However, it's very much "been there, done that." It's excellent from a technical standpoint, but it brings nothing new to the table with a generic story. Fun? Yes. Innovative? No.
  100. misterjosh7490
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Finally!!! A game with no agenda politics and just a solid game that makes me have fun with a good detailed story and great gameplay (not to mention there are no microtransactions) This is what a game should be like. THANK YOU SUCKERPUNCH!
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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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