Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

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  1. Morphine_OD
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The game has me legit feeling like a samurai in the same way RDR1 made me feel like a gunslinger. This game has unparalleled graphics and art direction, deep and meaningful dialogue and combat system that can be either Sekiro or Assassin's Creed, it flexes and shifts according to how you want to play it. Super great, but it and you won't regret it.
  2. tobemayr
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    This game is much better than it's individual parts. The setting and story might sometimes steer close to oriental romanticized stereotypes, but that doesn't matter: Moment-to-moment game play is _always_ rewarding, a merit that cannot be overstated enough in a time of topic-heavy games that fall short in interaction.
    If you like open world and feudal Japan, you will be entertained.    This game is much better than it's individual parts. The setting and story might sometimes steer close to oriental romanticized stereotypes, but that doesn't matter: Moment-to-moment game play is _always_ rewarding, a merit that cannot be overstated enough in a time of topic-heavy games that fall short in interaction.
    If you like open world and feudal Japan, you will be entertained.

    Regarding the criticism that it doesn't capture Kurosawas artistry: how could it, his camera work was never in the audience's hands. You get to make the game look as close to the movies as you can.

    -1 for nearly complete lack of humor.    … Expand
  3. jdeamaral
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    The fighting system is a little different. A fantastic world to explore and things to find. Upgrade system is great, and was a great purchase.
  4. DSouls_guy
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    What a way to end the ps4 exclusivity, almost like a years party in gaming, anyways Ghost of Tsushima is a visually stunning game, even the music is the best I've heard since persona 5, the combat feels great and the game is very fun. The gameplay does feel familiar like shadow of Mordor and assassins creed had a Samurai baby, this would be it. A must play for any ps4 gamer.
  5. LM2020
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    It's exactly what I wanted: Assassin's Creed set in feudal Japan. It's escapist and it's a power fantasy - perfect for these difficult times. And unlike another recent Sony exclusive, it doesn't push some gloomy political or social justice message on the gamer - just a fun and well-polished experience with beautiful graphics and sound design.
  6. stoffanator
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Game was a little slow at times and the missions could be boring and repetitive, however there were no politics, 10/10 game of the year.
  7. rootpl
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    Great game, you feel like real samurai. Bit too long tho, but that's a matter of preference I guess.
  8. ElricWolfhart
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    I am truly impressed by this game. If you like Japanese history, ninja, samurai etc.....you HAVE to get this game. The combat system is spectacular! Truly cinematic. Every slash counts. The visuals, art direction, graphics.....ridiculous....I do not know how they managed this on a 7 year old system.
  9. Da5h
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Doens't really bring anything new to a table gameplay-wise, but the presentation/visuals are top notch and the game gets never boring. Everything considered, Sucker Punch Productions really did an amazing job with this one.
  10. ESPRIT
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    A fantastic open world game that leaves you speechless at the scenery it shows to yoh
  11. R1ck8r00ke
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Utterly breathtaking open world adventure. Loving every second of this, Sucker Punch have knocked it out of the park!
  12. c0xta
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    So many things work well on GoT that's it's very easy to look past a few of its flaws. What a beautifully engaging game, visually spectacular and the gameplay is varied and tons of fun. What's not to like?
  13. Revoltec
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Stunning game with a few minor flaws (field of view, manual camera moving, 30fps, movement especially climbing animations) .
    But overall definetly one of the best games of this console generation!
  14. RedrexXx
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    What a game. The natural beauty of the island will absorb you and never let you put your controller down. The camera can be a bit tricky to manage during close environment combats, but other than that, it’s one of the best open world game I ever played. The side quests are way better than any assassins creed. Highly recommend the game if you have a ps4.
  15. Necrophat
    Jul 20, 2020
    7
    I really like this game, but it does fall prey to your typical open world mechanics and side quests which get boring and tedious. The combat feels great, the depth of combat options is fun to play with, the graphics are impressive for an open world game but certainly not to the detail of a Red Dead Redemption. I find the game similar to Days Gone but less linear in it's story, it'sI really like this game, but it does fall prey to your typical open world mechanics and side quests which get boring and tedious. The combat feels great, the depth of combat options is fun to play with, the graphics are impressive for an open world game but certainly not to the detail of a Red Dead Redemption. I find the game similar to Days Gone but less linear in it's story, it's enjoyable, you feel you want to explore the world but there are many added hours to the game that are tacked on like "I've lost my brother, please help me find him" etc.

    The gameplay to cut scene moments really don't blend in well at all, you'll have a cut scene moment followed by 3 seconds of gameplay followed by another cut scene, which completely takes you out of the moment.

    Overall a good solid game, but much to improve upon.    … Expand
  16. mausypon
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Jogo de samurai ao estilo assassins Creed que tanto esperava , gráficos lindos , trilha sonora incrível , exploração muito divertida. Recomendo demais.
  17. worldbyte
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Amazing game, story, sides, fun gameplay, graphics...great job from sucker punch on this one, congrats
  18. CadeWylan
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    This game is great. It takes a little from this and a little from that, in order to make an amazing experience. The combat can be stealthy or "honorable". That is one of the main themes of the game is Jin's descent from an honorable samurai from a noble house, to the Ghost who "tears men apart like dogs" and uses any means necessary to kill the Mongolian invaders. The exploration andThis game is great. It takes a little from this and a little from that, in order to make an amazing experience. The combat can be stealthy or "honorable". That is one of the main themes of the game is Jin's descent from an honorable samurai from a noble house, to the Ghost who "tears men apart like dogs" and uses any means necessary to kill the Mongolian invaders. The exploration and graphics is where the game really shines, with there always being something to do, something to craft, a person to help, a bandit camp to eradicate, etc etc. Combat is not amazing, and the side quest stories can get a little predictable, but that fits with the world. When you are tasked with finding a man's family after a Mongolian invasion, one should not be surprised to find that family already dead. All in all, this game is a must buy if you are a fan of old samurai movies, or a good old fashioned underdog revenge story.… Expand
  19. SuperMad
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    It's an awesome game to get after the disastrous tlou2 . This game is makes you feel badass and satisfied . The only bad thing about the game is the stealth it is so unbalanced and unsatisfying.but this game is a must buy for a PS4 owner
  20. GusDreyer
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    This could be most aesthetically pleasing game I ever played, it's amazing how many screen shots I took since started playing. I'm not very familiar with Japan and samurai history, but this game made very interested in it, been watching a lot of documentaries about the mongol invasion of Japan lately. And not only that, this game is very fun to play, the combat is great, the story, theThis could be most aesthetically pleasing game I ever played, it's amazing how many screen shots I took since started playing. I'm not very familiar with Japan and samurai history, but this game made very interested in it, been watching a lot of documentaries about the mongol invasion of Japan lately. And not only that, this game is very fun to play, the combat is great, the story, the tales and legends are very well designed and captivating. There's the right amount of weapons and armors to keep you engaged in farming materials. And the immersion/role playing factor is also amazing. Why I am not giving this game a 10/10? Because the camera is really annoying, it's very easy to lose your enemies and sometimes trees or buildings will hide your char during combat, I hope this issue gets fixed soon.
    Other than that, congratulations to Sucker Punch for this amazing game.    … Expand
  21. FallenAsh
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Really great game. After watching the demo I thought I'll be playing as "ghost" all the time but in fact, I like the "samurai" way much more
  22. ob1foru
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    For you TL;DR people:

    The Good: - Graphics - Sound (both music, sound effects and ambient) - Deep gameplay mechanics - Large open world that feels immersive - A revenge story done RIGHT - Interweaving stories which feed and contribute into the main plot of the story - Almost no load times even during fast travel (maybe 1-2 seconds tops) - PHOTO MODE! The Bad: - computer AI    For you TL;DR people:

    The Good:
    - Graphics
    - Sound (both music, sound effects and ambient)
    - Deep gameplay mechanics
    - Large open world that feels immersive
    - A revenge story done RIGHT
    - Interweaving stories which feed and contribute into the main plot of the story
    - Almost no load times even during fast travel (maybe 1-2 seconds tops)
    - PHOTO MODE!

    The Bad:
    - computer AI can be a bit predictable at times
    - Like most open world games, some NPCs can feel a bit robotic
    - Combat learning curve can be a bit steep, especially as you unlock more advanced skills

    In-depth Review:

    I've been waiting for a Samurai game like this for a long, long time. Feeling like I'm in a movie, fighting as a samurai in feudal Japan. From the moment the game begins to the opening title card, you immediately feel like you're sitting front row, directing and starring in that samurai movie.

    I LOVE what SuckerPunch developed with Ghost of Tsushima and encourage everyone to give it a try. From swordplay to archery; from main story to side quests, everything and I mean everything feels organic and developed with purpose. SuckerPunch actually drew out one of Japan's longest tradition, being one with nature, and included it in the game. Be it following Foxes to shrines, golden birds to points of interest or utilizing the wind to direct you to your next objective, nothing is gone to waste here. Even side stories, though not "essential," all contribute to the desperation the people of Tsushima feel because of the mongol invasion.

    That isn't to say things are perfect, which is why I did knock 1 point off my score. For one, NPCs can break that immersion due to their AI driven mechanics. Be it walking that pre-programmed line from point A to point B, completely forgetting I tried to raid their base a minute after raining arrows on my position, or just simply repeating the same dialog over and over until I select them, these small cracks in the pristine polish are often enough to remind you it's a game until the next scene pops up or you begin your next objective.

    Speaking of objectives, I've been dubbing each "mission" an episode in a larger running TV series because that's exactly what it feels like. Many characters have multiple "chapters" in their tale which segways from Jin's main mission; yet, they all tie together through the side characters. Not to mention all the activities such as collectables, legacy points, skill tree points, and unlocking ghost skills will easily keep you busy when you're not obsessed with Photo Mode or admiring the landscape.

    Overall, this game is a real treat. It took a similar premise like what The Last of Us Part 2 had, and did it RIGHT! It managed to show all sides of revenge, vengeance, retaliation, and the internal struggle between being brought up believing in a code of honor; and what you turn into once you let go of those morals. If The Last of Us Part 2 left an awful taste in your mouth, Ghost of Tsushima is a bottle of Sake waiting to wash that taste away. And, it tastes like of Game of the Year!    … Expand
  23. Gohax
    Aug 15, 2020
    9
    It took me so much time to write this review only because of the fact that I had so much fun playing this game I almost 100% it too this is one of the most enjoyable ps4 exclusives that came out this year unfortunately there are some that didn’t make the cut *ahem* last of us 2 *ahem* but this game was just too good
    Story : you are playing a young still learning samurai warrior named jin    It took me so much time to write this review only because of the fact that I had so much fun playing this game I almost 100% it too this is one of the most enjoyable ps4 exclusives that came out this year unfortunately there are some that didn’t make the cut *ahem* last of us 2 *ahem* but this game was just too good
    Story : you are playing a young still learning samurai warrior named jin sakai you are marching into battle with your samurai army to defend against the Mongols who want to invade tsushima and then japan (the mainland) after you lose the battle and a thief saves you , you understand that there is no way an honorable samurai can defeat the Mongols so you try to seek another way and so you begin your adventure

    Cons:

    - are a lot there of performance issues such as bugs clunky gameplay frame rate drops and the overall performance of the game sometimes just disappointed me

    - the way that you level up way to fast is really annoying because the game just gets easier even on hard difficulty the game was super easy for me

    - the game moves at a really slow paste in the first act to a point of me not even caring about the story at all

    - the loading of armors when you want to see how they look when upgrading them is just humiliating even making me feel as if this is a ps3 game that takes time to load things

    - there are a good amount of plot holes which made me just sit there and ask why? to many times

    - there isn’t much story in the first and the second act only in the third act they picked up the pace

    Pros:

    - the game is just too beautiful you can just sometimes walk around the map with your flute just chilling and playing music and enjoying the scenery

    - the camera mode is superb in every way and I managed to snap some awesome moments

    - the game takes a lot of elements from other open world games such as batman arkhan knight and shadow of Mordor some people say its recycling and unoriginal but I think they actually improved on those elements and made them even better in this game

    - if someone spots you while you are in stealth the whole camp won’t run at you as if they all share the same mind which is the thing, I asked from every stealth game I played

    - the loading time in this game is just nonexistent I don’t know what black magic sucker punch did but I really appreciate them for it

    - combat feels clunky at first but you get used to it and when you do you just can’t stop killing people for no reason because it’s so much fun

    - side missions are actually fun and really rewarding

    - the sheer amount of content and the size of the map will keep you busy for at least 40 to 50 hours

    all this brings me to my final score which was an 8 but after the second act I don’t know how and why but the game just gets so much better in game play and in story and just the amount of content is sometimes overwhelming but in a good way so my final score to ghost of tsushima is a 9 out of 10 I really recommend this game please do yourself a favor go and buy it because its really worth it unlike other ps4 exclusives out there *ahem* *ahem*    … Expand
  24. F1robj
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    A well trodden style of gameplay, but executed brilliantly. I did encounter a small number of bugs, nothing either game breaking or enjoyment stealing. I'll probably have at least a second playthrough while I'm waiting for Cyberpunk.
  25. Revolt23
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game! Thank you Sucker Punch for not making a mindless button masher. You actually have to pay attention or you'll be dead in no time! The game runs absolutely amazing on my PS4 Pro. Beautiful game!
  26. immasif
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This game is one of the best game of this decade. It’s a masterpiece. Wonderful country side is at it’s best. The story is more then epic. What a game!
  27. Unicorling
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Неплохая игра в открытом мире, просто шикарное окружение, если бы ещё фпс на обычной пс4 не падал цены бы ей небыло, но это уже слабость железа
  28. Krikke86
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Its just a game but a good game without political bs agenda in it like TLOU2.
  29. zeegoku
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Sucker Punch had made a huge promise with the hype surrounding it. And it's safe to say , they've delivered it ! Remember Legend if Kage on NES system^^ ? I played that in 2005 when I was 10. And now this.....this is just a dream come true bruh
  30. RogerG
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    A wonderful game, maybe the best of this console Generation. Imagine you take the best parts of Red Dead Redemption 2, Witcher3, Kingdom Come Deliverance, Sekiro and mix it up in an Akira Kurusawa Movie. I´ve been a fan of Kurosawa for a long time so this is just the pinnacle of games for me. Compared to the witcher or Red Dead Redemption what i really prefered in Ghost of Tsushima is,A wonderful game, maybe the best of this console Generation. Imagine you take the best parts of Red Dead Redemption 2, Witcher3, Kingdom Come Deliverance, Sekiro and mix it up in an Akira Kurusawa Movie. I´ve been a fan of Kurosawa for a long time so this is just the pinnacle of games for me. Compared to the witcher or Red Dead Redemption what i really prefered in Ghost of Tsushima is, that there is no urgency and Quest Bombing of side activities. Remember coming into a new town in Witcher 3 while in a Quest and 20 People runnning asking for some Urgent Side Mission you have to do? It really broke the emersion for me always to be thrown into new quest and then while i´m doing the Quest getting 3 new Quests. Its was really annoying. GoT gives you new Quests of course but none of them have immenent urgengy, "Quickly, go ther and help or everybody dies" like it had in the other games.
    The visuals are just stunning and really beautiful. The Quest are interesting. They get sometimes a bit repetitive but the game comensates that with a big variety of tackeling the Quest. You can sneak, you can do a Stand Off, you can just storm in a camp and reach havoc, the game gives you a lot of choices and freedom to acomplish your goals.    … Expand
  31. Neatqt
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Cast: 9/10
    Story: 9/10
    Fun: 9/10
    Gameplay: 10/10

    MUST PLAY
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  32. pdelguy
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    STOP READING THIS AND GO PLAY THE DAMN GAME!!!

    NOT ENOUGH? OK... This game simply amazing. I honestly believe this is sooo much better than a lot of games that were hyped up so bad and didn't deliver in the end. Well done sucker punch. I can't put it down!! I will never forgive them if they don't release the update version for PS5. I am so depressed that I finished the game    STOP READING THIS AND GO PLAY THE DAMN GAME!!!

    NOT ENOUGH?

    OK...

    This game simply amazing. I honestly believe this is sooo much better than a lot of games that were hyped up so bad and didn't deliver in the end. Well done sucker punch. I can't put it down!!
    I will never forgive them if they don't release the update version for PS5.

    I am so depressed that I finished the game now.
    I had this feeling when I finished God of War too.
    It sets your expectations sooooooo high that it will be a nightmare to pick up the next game and actually enjoy it.    … Expand
  33. PGamingNews
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    GoT is a true GOTY contender. The freedom and open world sandbox are a breath of fresh air. Story and side quests are interesting and attention to detail is amazing. The game is simply FUN to play And i would recommend everyone to play it
  34. Flava
    Jul 22, 2020
    5
    Playing this after TLOU2 is a bit difficult. Seems it’s taken a more arcade slash path, rather than a deep and serious view into the genre. I’m surprised by the poor graphics, a lot of blurred and pixilated areas (playing on Pro). Animation is off in terms of spoken language. Had high hopes for this game, but so far not delivering.
  35. SplitMind
    Oct 17, 2020
    7
    What do you get when you mix a bit of Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, The Witcher 3, Horizon Zero Dawn, Nioh and Kingdom Come Deliverance? A game that tries to be all of these and falls short of any of them without solidifying its own identity.

    The graphics in this game are unparalleled. Many games such as those listed above are close, but the Asian backdrops are truly a sight to behold.    What do you get when you mix a bit of Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, The Witcher 3, Horizon Zero Dawn, Nioh and Kingdom Come Deliverance? A game that tries to be all of these and falls short of any of them without solidifying its own identity.

    The graphics in this game are unparalleled. Many games such as those listed above are close, but the Asian backdrops are truly a sight to behold. Riding your horse through these scenes is an amazing experience that sets GoT aside from other games and the Japanese culture and time period give a very authentic feel. However, that's where the uniqueness of the game caps itself.

    The story of GoT is as contrived and well-treaded as its gameplay. You're rescuing your uncle from the tyrant who levelled your homeland like in Kingdom Come Deliverance and then taking revenge upon said dictator. The story branches out quite extensively, however these fall under the typical open-world narratives that have been widely received and since criticised, so it's odd to see GoT widely praised for enacting the same mechanisms that have existed for over a generation now. I was sick of the contrived fetch quests by the time Act 2 came around.

    The gameplay is where the game had an amazing first impression but an enervating lasting impression. The game tries to be too much at once; you can sneak and assassinate your way through a lair ala AC; you can explore a vivid environment of breath-taking scenery ala HZD, or you can hack-n-slash or strategically cut your way through foes ala Nioh or KCD. GoT actually reminds me of an older game called Way of The Samurai that fell to obscurity after the PS2 outings, as there was excellent combat mechanics held back by repetitiveness and unresponsiveness. It's like GoT wants to be an accessible Dark Souls but lacks the responsive controls. Eventually i just switched the difficulty down to easy because I wanted to get through the game faster. By the time Act 2 came around I had seem most of what the game had to offer and noticed some copy and pasting of enemies and bases.

    The ultimate problem is that The Witcher 3 was released in 2015, HZD in 2017, and AC Odyssey in 2018. Ghost of Tsushima does not come across as being 5 years ahead of The Witcher 3. When I play it it feels more like a side-step rather than a step forward. It falls for the same old open-world tropes. I would much have preferred a linear 15-hour story than the repetitive potentially 100+ hour offering presented here.

    The camera deserves a special mention, because no matter how dangerous your enemy, the camera is your biggest threat. They tried to circumvent this by having archers 'announce' their arrows but it's not as effective as I'd have liked.

    The strangest thing is, GoT is actually a very good game, if you haven't played any of the games I've mentioned above. GoT drags itself down by repeating old concepts. Had I never played games like The Witcher or Skyrim, then GoT would be a ground-breaking GOTY. As it stands, beneath the Asian veneer it is just another iteration of an over-saturated formula that should have tried to enact a paradigm shift rather than chase old trends.    … Expand
  36. nandika
    Jul 28, 2020
    7
    Nicely done, albeit a tad naive rendition of feudalist Japan. It makes you wonder: we got so used to crappy open world Ubisoft games that when a game of this quality comes along, we hail it as genius -- while it's only a good game, nothing REALLY special -- but this is the bare minimum quality that Assassins Creed and Far Cry games should have stuck to. The colors and the visuals areNicely done, albeit a tad naive rendition of feudalist Japan. It makes you wonder: we got so used to crappy open world Ubisoft games that when a game of this quality comes along, we hail it as genius -- while it's only a good game, nothing REALLY special -- but this is the bare minimum quality that Assassins Creed and Far Cry games should have stuck to. The colors and the visuals are great, the island's design is the game's most important feature and thankfully it doesn't want to be the next unplayable Sekiro or Dark Souls. But overall it's nothing we've never seen before: kind of repetitive tasks, not-so-special main quest and a main character that is hard to emphatize with.… Expand
  37. juank14
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    This game is amazing!!! love the setting and the world, but the star of the show is the fighting mechanics its sooo good!! This game will win any awards this year.
  38. kokiden88
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    My favourite game for 2020. I've played around 20 hours already, and the game just keeps getting better and better.

    Strong suits are the combat. It never gets stale, and is so much fun. Exploration is a huge plus as well. They did a good job of making sure that the different areas aren't too big or small, and there's plenty to see and do. Characters are compelling too. I am interested    My favourite game for 2020. I've played around 20 hours already, and the game just keeps getting better and better.

    Strong suits are the combat. It never gets stale, and is so much fun. Exploration is a huge plus as well. They did a good job of making sure that the different areas aren't too big or small, and there's plenty to see and do. Characters are compelling too. I am interested to see where their story goes. I am hooked and can't put the controller down. It's been a long time since I've felt this way about a game.

    Highly recommend.    … Expand
  39. dantah
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    It is undoubtedly the best original ps4 game since Bloodborne. The battle of this game is so addictive enough to make you never get bored from start to finish. What a great game.
  40. enesnaci10
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game is a well example of what happens if a game company doesn't listen some toxic people who have some lunatic idea under the names of justice and fairness.Game it self is close to perfect but i gave 10 just because they made this game for ALL OF US not SOME OF US.
  41. PhantomLordG
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Stunning landscapes/visuals along with satisfying combat and a good story make this game a superb addition to the PlayStation catalogue of games. Thoroughly recommended.
  42. iFlu
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Short critic: Excellent game, very good gameplay, gorgeous and that clean HUD should be the new standard. Story is actually good (no strange choices made by the characters) a bit predictable but nothing damaging the game. My only complaint is that the camera gets a obstructed sometimes.

    Longer critic: So what makes this game a good open world game? Immersion. Let me compare that game to    Short critic: Excellent game, very good gameplay, gorgeous and that clean HUD should be the new standard. Story is actually good (no strange choices made by the characters) a bit predictable but nothing damaging the game. My only complaint is that the camera gets a obstructed sometimes.

    Longer critic: So what makes this game a good open world game? Immersion. Let me compare that game to the the last (released) Assassin's Creed (Odyssey). Here your HUD is pristine, empty, no compass, no augmented reality point floating telling you where to go or how many POI are close to you. Few exceptions, in combat your life, resolve and stance are shown. And when you're very close to the point you marked on the map (like less then 20m). The wind guides you where your map-marker is and it works really really well. To the point I'm considering not buying the next AC game because the HUD stays unchanged.

    Most of you have probably seen videos or pictures of this game online and I must say they rarely come close to the actual gorgeousness of the game (I played on a PS4 Pro in resolution mode with HDR turned on).

    Combats are brilliant, enemies are varied (move sets and appearances) and you need to use your different stances to defeat them. Stand off mechanic is very satisfying and gives you a real advantage in fight (if you don't mess up). I just found the enemies with lance being a bit too hard to parry. IMHO this game should be played in the hardest difficulty, it is hard but not overwhelming and forces you to use every tools you have.

    Very satisfying game, enjoyable, not too long (it took me around 50 hours to get the platinum trophy) it only needs a New Game+ mode now. If you have a PS4 and like open world game, this is a must buy. If you're on PC well let's hope Sony releases it at some point (like Horizon Zero Dawn or Death Stranding) because they really should (especially this close to the next gen release).    … Expand
  43. king-flames
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The game is so beautiful makes wanna just stop and enjoy the immersive environment and the world is rich with so many great things to do .. an overwhelming story with a super fun combat system that makes feel like a samurai
  44. Drexxler
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    All around a solid and well created game. My biggest complaint is the combat, it doesn’t feel as epic as some other games in the genre, still satisfying, just not the best. Otherwise, the game has a solid story, solid progression, beautiful environment etc. definitely worth buying.
  45. Danilocomin
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    The game is fantastic, although I didn't really like the combat system in which we were unable to mark the enemy.
    The map is quite large and has a lot to do. The coolest thing is that it doesn't get boring. The graphic, the landscapes employ.
  46. Daermon
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    Awesome feeling, good story, voice acting and gameplay (fights, items, etc...). One of the best game in this year. I very very recommend this game! And the epilogue is perfect and artistic! For me, only one thing really missing: the Juna romance :)
  47. igan_deco
    Jul 20, 2020
    7
    Ghost of Tsushima is, for the most part, a typical open world game. It adds nothing new to the mix, but instead chooses to offer the trite selection of activities and gameplay that players have seen a million times before. Now, I wouldn't mind these so much if the plot was engaging, but characters are mostly one-dimensional and the script is often lazy. Facial expressions during exchangesGhost of Tsushima is, for the most part, a typical open world game. It adds nothing new to the mix, but instead chooses to offer the trite selection of activities and gameplay that players have seen a million times before. Now, I wouldn't mind these so much if the plot was engaging, but characters are mostly one-dimensional and the script is often lazy. Facial expressions during exchanges with NPCs can fall inside the uncanny valley sometimes, so cameras are placed far from the speakers to make up for this. To make matters worse, lip sync is completely broken for Japanese audio: it often looks like characters are being dubbed over. This completely destroys immersion and has a negative impact on the whole experience. I'm only saying this because visual representation for landscapes and buildings is often breathtaking, and it's such a shame that the same care didn't go to these other aspects. of the game. Gameplay wise, AI is pretty terrible, and even on maximum difficulty I run into hardly any trouble. There's also your standard array of mechanics: stealth kills, parries, unblockable moves, arrows, and such. This work fine, but they never reach the heights of games like Sekiro, where mastering them became essential for success.
    So as it stands, Ghost of Tsushima is a by the book open world game, with forgettable characters and forgettable mechanics. Enjoyable, yes, but its formula grows really tiring really quickly. There's also the added value of a magnificent photo mode and the splendid Kurosawa filter, but that's about it.    … Expand
  48. Fight47
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Ghost is an amazing game! It respects japanese culture and makes you legit feel like a samurai. The game is a masterpiece not perfect but it deserves a 10 just because it is a special game, it pulls you in and is a complete blast to play, the graphics are insane, especially with hdr, and the art direction has to be the vest ive ever seenin a gamr. You owe it to yourself to buy and playGhost is an amazing game! It respects japanese culture and makes you legit feel like a samurai. The game is a masterpiece not perfect but it deserves a 10 just because it is a special game, it pulls you in and is a complete blast to play, the graphics are insane, especially with hdr, and the art direction has to be the vest ive ever seenin a gamr. You owe it to yourself to buy and play this, if you like the witcher or horizon then you will like this game!… Expand
  49. rhenriques92
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    I have fallen in love with this game. It may not push graphics as far as other games like TLOU II, however, what it lacks in graphics far makes up for it in the atmosphere. The game is just beautiful. The sounds, music, and scenery come together to provide an experience unlike any other I have experienced thus far. This game brings some really fun features, like the dueling which is soI have fallen in love with this game. It may not push graphics as far as other games like TLOU II, however, what it lacks in graphics far makes up for it in the atmosphere. The game is just beautiful. The sounds, music, and scenery come together to provide an experience unlike any other I have experienced thus far. This game brings some really fun features, like the dueling which is so much fun and never gets old. I feel like I am the main protagonist in an old Japanese samurai movie which to me is awesome. So far this year it is my favorite game and my runner for game of the year.… Expand
  50. 0wn3df1x
    Jul 20, 2020
    6
    Third-rate assassin-like game. It's exactly like Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Assassin’s Creed Origins: there are: question marks, resource grinding, outposts liberating, parkour, assassination, stealth, outfit customization, weapon enchantment and etc. But quality is very, very average. It's more like Indie than AAA. Each element is derivative. There are a lot of clichés, the plot itselfThird-rate assassin-like game. It's exactly like Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Assassin’s Creed Origins: there are: question marks, resource grinding, outposts liberating, parkour, assassination, stealth, outfit customization, weapon enchantment and etc. But quality is very, very average. It's more like Indie than AAA. Each element is derivative. There are a lot of clichés, the plot itself is completely trivial, characters too. Sometimes this plot and characters are ridiculous, like something from B movies. It's not a bad game, but it's too expensive, considering this level of quality.… Expand
  51. blazebolt7
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Beautiful world, engaging combat and captivating story. The game is really good and hits the right spots for someone like me who really loves Samurai and all things Japan, the nod to Samurai Cinema can be seen throughout the game with it's story telling and the 1v1 combat the player gets to take part multiple times.
  52. Amayami
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Why people talks about Last of Us 2 here?

    Haven't finished the game yet 100% yet, but the open world is and the combat are really well done. Breathtaking in many moments during my playthrough. Really one of the best surprises in the year for me.
  53. m1asmatic
    Jul 29, 2020
    8
    Finished the platinum today. Was playing HARD+Extreme difficulty yesterday and today.
    This is game is stunning, stylish, with cool combat mechanics (love boss fights) but its really casual imo (not first 2-3 hours), most of side quests are boring (exept some characters quests-lines and legendary quests - they are great), sometimes game feels like a non-stop grind of some stuff and main    Finished the platinum today. Was playing HARD+Extreme difficulty yesterday and today.
    This is game is stunning, stylish, with cool combat mechanics (love boss fights) but its really casual imo (not first 2-3 hours), most of side quests are boring (exept some characters quests-lines and legendary quests - they are great), sometimes game feels like a non-stop grind of some stuff and main story is not that emotional and interesting. Anyways this game is solid 8-8.5~, this is truly beautiful and enjoyable game. Cheers from Russia!)    … Expand
  54. jhesseJacob
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Such an amazing open world experience! The vast island of Tsushima is so well explored in this game. Art direction is superb with great use of colors and contrast. The combat has a weight to it and despite getting old a bit late in the game, it’s still a satisfying experience. Story wise, it isn’t the best, some characters aren’t very well developed as well as Jin, the main character,Such an amazing open world experience! The vast island of Tsushima is so well explored in this game. Art direction is superb with great use of colors and contrast. The combat has a weight to it and despite getting old a bit late in the game, it’s still a satisfying experience. Story wise, it isn’t the best, some characters aren’t very well developed as well as Jin, the main character, sometimes is dull interacting with side npcs and their problems, but still a good tale to watch. Graphics and performance aren’t so good, specially if you’re playing on base ps4 like I did but it’s decent. Overall a great experience, definitely one of the best PlayStation exclusives out there.… Expand
  55. Arrngrim
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    Wow! This game man...it can't quite beat out Persona 5 Royal as best game 2020, but it sure tries very hard! It goes without saing that this game is FAR superior to that woke dumpster fire which is The Woke of Us Part 2. The shill media and game "urinalists" have tried very hard to push their agenda on this, but nope...Japan doesn't lie. And Japan LOVES this Western developed game.Wow! This game man...it can't quite beat out Persona 5 Royal as best game 2020, but it sure tries very hard! It goes without saing that this game is FAR superior to that woke dumpster fire which is The Woke of Us Part 2. The shill media and game "urinalists" have tried very hard to push their agenda on this, but nope...Japan doesn't lie. And Japan LOVES this Western developed game. The critics scored this lower than TLOU2 because they were PAID to. But the TLDR here...

    Ghosts of Tsushima > TLOU2. Easy review.    … Expand
  56. SHiiK3n
    Jul 28, 2020
    7
    Let me start by saying this. I hate majority of PS4 exclusives. I think majority of them have mediocre to bad gameplay, repetitive linear/open world games, bland characters and stories, None offer new things in the industry, heck GoW is the worst game i've ever bought. Now thats out of the way. GoT stands for itself, story is good and interesting, supported by characters from remarkable toLet me start by saying this. I hate majority of PS4 exclusives. I think majority of them have mediocre to bad gameplay, repetitive linear/open world games, bland characters and stories, None offer new things in the industry, heck GoW is the worst game i've ever bought. Now thats out of the way. GoT stands for itself, story is good and interesting, supported by characters from remarkable to bland. Gameplay stars mediocre at the beginning but it gets better everytime you proceed or level up i loved it. The settings and environment are awesome and catchy, with that sweet sweet photomode. OSTs are meh at best, wish they used more and plays when adventuring in Tsushima. Open world activities are nothing new, with side missions that have the same approach everytime (Kill Mongols, wait for Mongols etc) which is also implemented in every types of missions where's the creativity? Light up lighthouse, liberate the area you get it and you probably saw it in every open world game before. But i loved how directions work with the guiding wind. Conclusion : good story supported by great gameplay and a world design, affected by repetitive world activities, no variations of enemies (Sowrdsmen-spearmen-shieldmen-huge guys and archers) you literally only face 5 enemy types throughout the whole game lol.… Expand
  57. Humble_Rock
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    I'm not a fan of Asia-located games but boy! This game is awesome. It has all the elements Assassin's Creed series lack at such a level: satisfying stealth, great combat system and exploration. The story is ok, acting is at least good if not really good. The graphics and virws are breathtaking and it's one of the most beautiful games on PS4. Ghost of Tsushima doesn't also hamfist us withI'm not a fan of Asia-located games but boy! This game is awesome. It has all the elements Assassin's Creed series lack at such a level: satisfying stealth, great combat system and exploration. The story is ok, acting is at least good if not really good. The graphics and virws are breathtaking and it's one of the most beautiful games on PS4. Ghost of Tsushima doesn't also hamfist us with political correctness and overwhelming "shock method" (Yes, I'm looking at you Mr Druckmann and ND) which is great. If nothing unexpected happens in the last months of 2020 it's going to be the game of the year … Expand
  58. Andreipaviliuc
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Pros:
    -good story -great character developement
    -alive world
    -side quest not feeling like side quest at all
    -ypu can pet foxes :)


    Cons:
    -a graphical downgrade since e3 -no lock-on button -weapon diversity
  59. Enforcer22
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    A once in a generation video game. A perfect mixture of combat, exploration, story, art and music. No filler, no pointless multiplayer, no micro-transactions, no forced political agenda. Thank you Sucker Punch.
  60. Danielnordico
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This game is just asesore. Don't listen to Any one saying it's very good, it is a must buy for this generation. Assassins creed should look up to this game to ever get at this level of just good old quality.
  61. dangyosabyss
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is a stunning game. I have never before played a game with such a vibrant open world. It feels lived-in, it feels living. Before GoT I never experienced ASMR from a video game. Now I do. The falling of leaves, petals etc make this a magical world akin to something from a Studio Ghibli film. Equal parts Journey, Bushido Blade and Tenchu this is a game that has beenGhost of Tsushima is a stunning game. I have never before played a game with such a vibrant open world. It feels lived-in, it feels living. Before GoT I never experienced ASMR from a video game. Now I do. The falling of leaves, petals etc make this a magical world akin to something from a Studio Ghibli film. Equal parts Journey, Bushido Blade and Tenchu this is a game that has been constructed to please the people who forked out for it. Comparing it to TLOU2 is unfair to Naughty Dog because GoT blows it away. I dont know why anyone would choose TLOU2's edgelord nihilism over the magic of GoT - a game whose creators went out of their way to make enjoyable. Also comparisons to Assassins Creed persist but speaking as a fan of AC since the first one (though not so much recently) I am not throwing the games under the bus when I say that AC has never been this good. Not even close. Jin Sakai is a great MC who veers away from the preaching that has become commonplace in Western games and proves that gamers do not need forced MCs who mirror them at the threat of twitter mob outrage. There could be a case made that it is not as long as some other open world games but I would counter that there is no extraneous flab in GoT. Just classy, relevant substance. Its side missions serve a purpose, add to the plot and build the world Jin is trying to save. The add fuel to Jin's desire to save it at all costs. It is so refreshing to have side missions that serve a purpose and aren't just 'Deliver this persons frying pan'. It is a game that makes you care about its casts philosophies without badgering you with encyclopedias on why you're supposed to care (a la Death Stranding). Its world is magical and you want to protect it as much as Jin does. It isnt an exercise in making you feel like crap like TLOU2. It captures the essence of nature and play (which in reality are intertwined anyway). Ghost of Tsushima is a strong contender for Game of the Year and it would take something godlike to deny it.… Expand
  62. JoseTomas
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Este juego desde el inicio te sumerge en ese mundo y en su historia. Su apartado artístico y su banda sonora son brutales. Es el mundo abierto más bonito de esta generación. Invita a explorarlo al máximo y las misiones secundarias se dan de manera natural.
    Solo crítico algunos rostros de npc que son algo toscos y poco naturales, pero es un excelente videojuego. Una gran sorpresa!
  63. aaronjf94
    Jul 19, 2020
    7
    This game is awesome it should be played by everyone! Stunning visuals. There are some complaints lip sync is not great, faces kinda seem like a mass effect Andromeda situation, some random bugs where the enemies get stuck in falling animations. The story is just not up to par for a playstation exclusive. The actors can be very bland especially Jin his Japanese voice actor is much betterThis game is awesome it should be played by everyone! Stunning visuals. There are some complaints lip sync is not great, faces kinda seem like a mass effect Andromeda situation, some random bugs where the enemies get stuck in falling animations. The story is just not up to par for a playstation exclusive. The actors can be very bland especially Jin his Japanese voice actor is much better but the lipsync is way off. It's zgreat for a new ip! Hopefully they make a second one!… Expand
  64. GamerBoyBart
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I just love everything about this game! This is one of the best games that I played on this console generation.
  65. NathanDTS
    Jul 21, 2020
    5
    It's pretty much the third best Assassin's Creed game. Going from a curated masterpiece like Last of Us 2 to this generic Ubisoft-esque open world with Assassin's Creed 2 combat is pretty rough. Also not particularly a huge fan of ancient Japanese culture.
  66. Kavan
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    In breve: Il gioco mi ha divertito un Sacco. Era da tempo che non mi prendevo così tanto per un videogioco. La trama è ben fatta e le attività secondarie si lasciano finire tranquillamente senza mai annoiare. Dal mio punto di vista è un gioco da 9(incentrato maggiormente sul gameplay), ma per protesta gli do 10 visto che in Italia a mio parere è stato criticato un po’ pesantemente(miIn breve: Il gioco mi ha divertito un Sacco. Era da tempo che non mi prendevo così tanto per un videogioco. La trama è ben fatta e le attività secondarie si lasciano finire tranquillamente senza mai annoiare. Dal mio punto di vista è un gioco da 9(incentrato maggiormente sul gameplay), ma per protesta gli do 10 visto che in Italia a mio parere è stato criticato un po’ pesantemente(mi riferisco al 7.5 si everyeye)… Expand
  67. JONTHECRITIC
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    overall the game is amazing, the world is visually beautiful,the game play immersive, the story is interesting and filled with twists and turns, and there is enough content in the video game where you could binge play it for days and still not be done with the with it. I would give it a 10 but I think the some things could use a slight improvement. EX: the controls are overly complicatedoverall the game is amazing, the world is visually beautiful,the game play immersive, the story is interesting and filled with twists and turns, and there is enough content in the video game where you could binge play it for days and still not be done with the with it. I would give it a 10 but I think the some things could use a slight improvement. EX: the controls are overly complicated and though they try to simplify it, its hard to memorize all of the commands meaning your bound to make an error in a fight. I also feel like the auto save feature needs more work; there are times where you'll auto save every few minutes and then there are times where it'll be like 20 minutes since your last auto-save meaning you'll have to manually save as much as possible. Another issue is the sneaking aspect, the enemies can see you from a mile away and it does get sort of agitating when you're doing sneaking missions. another thing that the game does is that it tries and fails to be infamous, the choice mechanic does not really factor into how people perceive you in the game, as a matter of fact, there are points where doing something that a samurai would deem dishonorable is mandatory so it skews the line between what is morally right and wrong.… Expand
  68. Bayar
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've played on the ps4! Actually I didn't want to give the game a 10 bcuz it's not a perfect game in everyway, but still it's near perfect and 9 wouldn't be enough for what this game offers in my opinion so I gave it 10 bcuz it's above a 9 or even a 9.5, one of the best open world games, it's has a wonderful combat system and gameplay mechanics and a greatOne of the best games I've played on the ps4! Actually I didn't want to give the game a 10 bcuz it's not a perfect game in everyway, but still it's near perfect and 9 wouldn't be enough for what this game offers in my opinion so I gave it 10 bcuz it's above a 9 or even a 9.5, one of the best open world games, it's has a wonderful combat system and gameplay mechanics and a great story with a real good ending and a REALISTIC samurai/ninja Japanese game unlike assassin's games ,and it has great visuals and graphics I think this is one of games that no one can disagree that it's not a good game loved it!… Expand
  69. KaanEm
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    The Combat is awsome and I love the story. The graphics are not the most realistic but they are the most beautiful. The world is stunning and the side quests are really good.
  70. thecoldcat1
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    absolutely beautiful game combat addictive and fluid
    sucker punch have listened to every bad thing in open world games and dine away with them great story and found my self most of the time walking around taking in the Beauty of the world 10/10 GOTY
  71. RolandOG
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. I see critiques about historic accuracy. Who said it had to be? Are there any popular games about medieval England that are historically accurate, or do we throw in some dragons and fictional kingdoms and not give a sh*? Nobody is going to assume this is real. Nobody is being misrepresented. The graphics achieved in this game are mind blowing, making you enjoyThis game is a masterpiece. I see critiques about historic accuracy. Who said it had to be? Are there any popular games about medieval England that are historically accurate, or do we throw in some dragons and fictional kingdoms and not give a sh*? Nobody is going to assume this is real. Nobody is being misrepresented. The graphics achieved in this game are mind blowing, making you enjoy your aging console that’s about to be replaced by the PS5 as if it was new again, but it’s not only the graphics that make it great. Everything from the standoff mechanics, to petting foxes instead of stupidly shooting at anything that moves, brings thoughtful and welcome changes to the genre. It really deserves a score of 90 or higher. It’s a shame there are so many trolls who are out to discredit Sony’s exclusives. Either that or people have become so spoiled and ignorant, it’s nearly impossible to please.… Expand
  72. DavesInferno
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    Good story, AD, visuals and music. Boring missions, sometimes stupid ai and okay stealth. Good first entry, hope for more.
  73. SilverScale
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Good Game , first , the graphics are pretty amazing , they are on of the best I see on these generation. Also in the game you can feel like a Samurai , and thats pretty cool ! Very amazing Game 10 /10
  74. Jimj
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    First of let me say this game is awesome the Graphics are the best I've ever seen im playing on a regular PS4 with HDR it truly feels like a ps5 game the controls are really good story is amazing this is a must buy. a side note a lot of reviews on here talking negative about the game make no sense I think this could be some backlash from Last of Us 2 people are butt hurt because they knowFirst of let me say this game is awesome the Graphics are the best I've ever seen im playing on a regular PS4 with HDR it truly feels like a ps5 game the controls are really good story is amazing this is a must buy. a side note a lot of reviews on here talking negative about the game make no sense I think this could be some backlash from Last of Us 2 people are butt hurt because they know this game is way better… Expand
  75. Debarret
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Just one word: PERFECT. A funny battle system, a lot of biomas, the ambiental sounds are gorgeus and a the secundary missions have a nice narrative. GOTY 2020
  76. CrispyMapes
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    Amazing new IP, with a great story, beautiful art and a unique but challenging combat system. Well worth the buy.
  77. rififi
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    After playing for a week, I can say that Ghost of Tsushima has the most enjoyable open world gameplay I‘ve ever experienced.
    There are multiple brilliant design choices (guiding wind, no unnecessary animations or things that would reduce the game flow) and the whole game is designed to fit the theme of being a samurai. I‘ve never been frustrated while playing GoT (looking at you, RDR2,    After playing for a week, I can say that Ghost of Tsushima has the most enjoyable open world gameplay I‘ve ever experienced.
    There are multiple brilliant design choices (guiding wind, no unnecessary animations or things that would reduce the game flow) and the whole game is designed to fit the theme of being a samurai. I‘ve never been frustrated while playing GoT (looking at you, RDR2, with your cool animations that get boring when they sum up to be hours of the actual gameplay and all the annoying stuff relating to riding a horse – by the way RDR2 is still one of the greatest games of this gen, nonetheless).

    Usually this game would be a 9/10 but it deserves 10/10 points for multiple reasons:
    – Having the most beautiful open world I‘ve ever seen
    – the best and most satisfying sword combat system in all the games I‘ve ever played
    – brilliant design choices that contribute to a fantastic experience
    – best photo mode & quickest quick travel ever
    And what surprised me the most:
    – The best quest and exploration system of all open world games, build around a decent story. It's literally the first time I've focused more on side quests than on main quests. In other games, doing side missions or exploring the world before completing the campaign disrupts the narrative experience. In Ghost of Tsushima, all quests are very harmonic. And the Mythic Tales are my favorite side quests of all time.

    If you want you can do some nitpicking, so here are the minor aspects with potential for improvement:
    – cutscene transition
    – enemy AI
    – lip sync (only relevant for english language)
    – storytelling could be more emotional (probably the biggest potential for improvement)
    – camera handling (lack of lock-on is not the issue, I'd say it's better this way, but sometimes you just see a wall instead of your fight and the sensitivity should be higher)

    Purchase recommended?
    Whoever is interested in or likes the setting or samurai in general, will love this sublime open world game!

    Thank you, Sucker Punch!    … Expand
  78. CPFantastic
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Cool Game but Overrall has so Many Elements of Typical Ubisoft's Open World Games.
  79. Variannick
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    one of my all time best games. It is my 5th best game on ps4.. Time to get the platinum!
  80. bartosh95
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    i haven't completed the game yet i'm on chapter two but so far i'm really enjoying the game huge map good customisation and just fun to play just looking forward to unlocking the ghost armour then i'm going for platinum
  81. PotatoSalad
    Feb 17, 2021
    5
    I had a really mixed experience with the game. I really enjoyed it at first, and found it easy to get started and learn the controls. The world is beautiful and the combat is fairly enjoyable. However, my main grief is that it's incredibly repetitive. By the time I finished Act 1 (around 20 hours) I had completely lost all motivation to carry on doing the same missions with the same combatI had a really mixed experience with the game. I really enjoyed it at first, and found it easy to get started and learn the controls. The world is beautiful and the combat is fairly enjoyable. However, my main grief is that it's incredibly repetitive. By the time I finished Act 1 (around 20 hours) I had completely lost all motivation to carry on doing the same missions with the same combat in the same world. I'm normally a completionist with games but had to abandon this.

    Overall it reminded me of the first Assassin's Creed game. The start of a new series which clearly has massive potential, but just too repetitive and monotonous to want to invest days and days worth of time into its completion. I'll still look forward to future releases in the franchise but, for me, this one missed the mark.    … Expand
  82. turkalpS
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    Gerçekten çok güzel bir oyun. Hasret kaldığım samuray temasını gerçekçi ve güzel bir açık dünyayla karşıma çıkardığı için Sucker Punch'a teşekkür ediyorum.

    This game is so good. I would like to thank Sucker Punch for bringing me the samurai theme I waited for a long time with a realistic and beautiful open world.
  83. gmakey
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Love this game! The world is beautiful as beautiful if not more than Horizon Zero Dawn. The combat is slick and fluid, reminiscent of Batman Arkham games. You NEVER feel bored playing Ghost of Tsushima and is honestly one of the first games in a LONG time that has me playing non-stop, until my body literally feels tired. Seriously, when I play this game, it's almost as if time stops! SuperLove this game! The world is beautiful as beautiful if not more than Horizon Zero Dawn. The combat is slick and fluid, reminiscent of Batman Arkham games. You NEVER feel bored playing Ghost of Tsushima and is honestly one of the first games in a LONG time that has me playing non-stop, until my body literally feels tired. Seriously, when I play this game, it's almost as if time stops! Super fun! I just want to keep playing until its completed! And WHOA! So much content! The map is bigger than it looks and there is a lot to do. A LOT of time to just finish that first southern part of the island in act 1.… Expand
  84. Clarkey7163
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    I am officially the 593rd platinum for Ghost of Tsushima, I wanted to platinum this game before leaving thoughts because I felt the quality and consitency of the game deserved my time.

    I break my reviews down into six categories and score them as such: - Gameplay: 9/10 - Score: 9/10 - Aesthetics: 10/10 - Graphics: 10/10 - Voice Acting: 8/10 - Story: 9/10 Overall this comes to    I am officially the 593rd platinum for Ghost of Tsushima, I wanted to platinum this game before leaving thoughts because I felt the quality and consitency of the game deserved my time.

    I break my reviews down into six categories and score them as such:

    - Gameplay: 9/10
    - Score: 9/10
    - Aesthetics: 10/10
    - Graphics: 10/10
    - Voice Acting: 8/10
    - Story: 9/10

    Overall this comes to a 9/10 for me, would probably be 93 for me on a 100pt scale.

    Gameplay: The gameplay in GoT is fantastic, I played on the hardest difficulty and the reason I chose to do so was I wanted to really get into the combat in this game. The combat loop is focused on two distinct areas, Ghost (stealth) and Samurai and the way the game blends these two forms into the story and themes is great (more on that in the story section). Overall Samurai combat in this game is stellar, it's everything you could ask for with combat requiring quick thinking and good timing. Stealth gameplay is a little... I'd say underbaked or too easy. If the goal was to direct players towards Stealthing (which it might've been given the themes), then SuckerPunch definitely created a combat system that heavily favors stealth of Sword fighting.

    Score: The score is sparse when it needs to be and powerful when you want it to be. Oftentimes I found myself riding through an amazing looking environment and wondering "man where's the score" then I'd crest a hill, see something in the distance and all of a sudden flutes and drums start crashing in, created some really amazing and emotional moments. The points where they bring in vocals are really executed well, and the score is incredibly authentic and immersive for the setting.

    Aesthetics and Graphics: Usually I set these apart but I mean come on, google this game and tell me it isn't one of the most beautiful games ever released. The game touted a "Kurosawa Mode" as a selling point but honestly, robbing yourself of the colours in this game would be a travesty. I honestly can't understate how many times this game's environments blew me away, the entire colour spectrum is used to amazing effect, truly a masterpiece in this regard.

    Voice Acting and Story: For this game I chose to use the English voice tracks, usually I'd be fine with the Japanese track however the lip sync is in English no matter which language you play. This won't be an issue for most people but I happen to be partially deaf and when listening to people speak, lips not matching the dialogue throws me way off. So English cast it is, and even then I have to say its extremely impressive what this cast is able to do. Across the board every actor does a great job at being a believable and grounded character. There can be a tendancy in games to go "larger than life" with the characters but here they're very well acted and extremely immersive. Goes to show that even though the game is set in feudal Japan, the fact everyone was speaking English was not immersion breaking for me in the slightest.

    Story-wise the game is an interesting case; I won't get too into the weeds of what did and didn't work but I will summurise as this; the main story itself is actually fairly sparse, though often times it's incredibly high quality and well crafted. I believe there's something like 18-20 main missions, compared to around 65+ side missions and content. What this means is the pacing of the narrative is largely player dependant and so your feelings on things may vary. SuckerPunch did a LOT of work on continuity, and that is extremely appreciated. As missions are optional and can be completed at almost any time, there are many contextual lines that reflect where you are in the main story (i.e. if I did mission X before a side quest, they may refer to the upcoming Mission X. If I did the side quest after Mission X, the characters might refer to the events of Mission X in past tense, this is really awesome).

    Summary: Overall, an achievement in world design and environment art. As we move into the next generation of games there is a case to be made for artistic expression over realism, and while some studios like Naughty Dog will assuredly continue in their endeavor to make games look and play more realistically, I am happy there are other studios out there like SuckerPunch who are willing to take liberties and just make amazing experiences.

    On my scale of: Unmissable, Play it Sooner, Play it Later or Maybe On a Rainy Day, Ghost of Tsushima easily gets an Unmissable    … Expand
  85. j0ollyJumper
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The game provides you the amazing immersion of the wonderful brutal and stunning journey of one of the last Samurai. Great and motivating combat, fun character development, and stunning island. Best end of the current console generation that you wish for. It's a Must-Play :)
  86. HiimKai
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    GOT is a beautiful game with a compelling story to tell and one of the most fun combat mechanics in a game to date. The graphics are beautiful with scenery that pop because of the colours and they really nailed the island of Tsushima and its culture. The main and side characters have good and fulfilling arcs. It was intriguing to see the main character change his values and the internalGOT is a beautiful game with a compelling story to tell and one of the most fun combat mechanics in a game to date. The graphics are beautiful with scenery that pop because of the colours and they really nailed the island of Tsushima and its culture. The main and side characters have good and fulfilling arcs. It was intriguing to see the main character change his values and the internal conflict he has with this change to save his home.
    The open world of the island of Tsushima has many things to do with plentiful side quests and activities that are beneficial for your playthrough. One of my favourite parts are the samurai duels that you will encounter throughout the story, they feel badass and can be challenging on the harder difficulty. I also enjoyed the legendary tales which would reward you with badass weapons or abilities. Additionally, the tales of the important side characters were great to playthrough as well, as it added more emotional depth to the characters.
    The only complaint I had with the game is that the enemy AI are dumb, especially in stealth. The detection meter is unrealistically slow and it sometimes broke the immersion for me. Sometimes I felt the game is best enjoyed attacking the enemies head-on rather than using the stealth approach and the missions that required to do stealth can feel really slow.
    Despite that, GOT is another PS4 exclusive that is a must have and has game of the year potential. Definitely going in my top 5 for open-world games.    … Expand
  87. snorkiss
    Aug 23, 2020
    7
    A polished and extremely good looking Assassin's Creed clone that sadly runs out of tricks before the end of the second act - 7 stars
  88. Profokl
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Игра шедевральна, Всем. Начиная с сюжета, где в угоду исторической справедливости отсутствует социальная (впрочем, как и во всей игре) и заканчивая графикой и атмосферой средневековой Японии и острова Цусимы. Боевка это лучшее, что есть на данный момент в подобных играх, и дело не только в механике боев, которая является квинтэссенцией лучших элементов из систем типа "удар-мощныйИгра шедевральна, Всем. Начиная с сюжета, где в угоду исторической справедливости отсутствует социальная (впрочем, как и во всей игре) и заканчивая графикой и атмосферой средневековой Японии и острова Цусимы. Боевка это лучшее, что есть на данный момент в подобных играх, и дело не только в механике боев, которая является квинтэссенцией лучших элементов из систем типа "удар-мощный удар-блок-уворот" доведенной до совершенства, но и антуражем, в частности звуком, анимацией, применением различных стилей (они здесь реально работают и необходимы!) - в итоге каждый удар катаной ощущается прямо-таки физически. Стелс есть, он интересен за счет того, что быстр, ненапряжен и является по сути дополнением к бою лицом к лицу. ОТдельное спасибо Sucker Punch за систему сбора ресурсов - Дзин умеет их собирать на бегу и на скаку, не останавливаясь и не тратя время игрока на ненужную анимацию. Прокачка, по крайней мере на высоком уровне сложности, необходима, способности продуманы и среди них нет ненужных (ну кроме наверное помогающих находить различные места интереса на карте).
    И вишенькой ко всему этому геймплейному великолепию - сюжет и атмосфера игры. Сюжет про то, чем готов поступится человек для достижения важной для него цели, про честь и доблесть, без всяких повесточек.
    Атмосфера... Это первая игра в открытом мире, где мне хочется передвигаться пешком, любуясь пейзажами, встречая по пути какие-то интересные места и события. При чем все это работает на максимальное соответствие месту и времени, что способствует максимальному погружению в игру. Кстати, разработчики выполнили обещание, и в игре нет однотипных и набивших оскомину сайдквестов - каждый проработан отдельно и имеет свою сюжетную арку. Особенно приятно, что даже захват аванпостов обыгран в духе "случайно кого-то спас, он рассказал, что там-то есть монгольский лагерь, в котором плохие монголы как-то (за 20 часов игры всегда по разному) гадят местным".
    Из минусов отмечу только камеру а-ля Dark Souls и невменяемый таргетлок (да он здесь есть, но настолько не очевидный, что лучше бы его вообще не было, ибо о его существовании игра тебе напоминает только тогда, когда ты хочешь бить ближайшего противника, а перс лочится на чувака вообще в другой стороне).
    Короче, я в восторге, чего давно не было, тем более от Сони-эксклюзивов, надо брать!    … Expand
  89. P9327
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Incredible, simply incredible! If this stunning game does not win game of the year then i dont know what will! One of the best games ever released on the PS4 platform! I was engrossed and engaged in this game from start to finish!! I highly reccommend it
  90. Victory_
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    best open world game this gen.
    i really wanted a samuri game so bad and this is perfect.
  91. Brhooom
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Great story, Amazingly unique combat system, and the Music WOW... 2020 GOTY.
  92. rgumiero
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've played in my life, the history is great no agenda here, graphics are amazing for me it's the best of this generation, gameplay is awesome, I remember playing witcher spending hours on sidequests because sidequests were rich and very cool to do, its the same thing in this game and even more
  93. Rez960
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    What an incredible journey and experience this was. The music. The story. And the way it plays!
  94. Asemw
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing Amazing Amazing Amazing Amazing Amazing Amazing Amazing Amazing Amazing Amazing Amazing… Expand
  95. MercyPlease
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima accomplished what they set out to do, in creating a aesthetically gorgeous game and really capturing an essence of what it could of felt like to be a samurai, to a degree. I truly love the game and is in my top 10, but it's the stubborn history buff in me that is holding me back from giving it a perfect score.( atleast have jin use a tachi instead of a katana lol).
  96. dodadoodoo
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    A Game for the sake of gaming... Its lush environments show true passion and care to intense immersion in the game world (not this world) That's one of the greatest things about gaming...it takes you to an alternate place an alternate reality where the crap of this world is non-existent!
  97. Stranding_Chick
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I had so much fun playing this game! All the awesome maneuvers to take down NPC's were game changing! Bravo to all the talented developers. This is game I will play again & again. The graphics WOW THE GRAPHICS!!! Definitely worth the wait.
  98. Karo1999
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Very good gamplay, graphics and story...I played this game and I really enjoyed every moment of it. This game is highly recommended
  99. Esvt
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    A wonderful game but with some small technical issues I think Sucker Punch should have taken another 1 year + but a very good game nonetheless.
  100. MagicMacho89
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best Game this year! Its like Assasins creed on Steroids with better Combat better Grafiks!… Expand
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#19 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#2 Most Discussed 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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