Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

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  1. Carda1972
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    No checkboxes and no Abby makes this game the PS4 GOTY for 2020. Hope developers get the message but we gotta see. 10/10, what a lovely way to say goodbye to the PS4 era.
  2. EruIiuvatar
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    A tribute to the Japanese nature and culture. Ghost of Tsushima manages to deviate from the ugly tropes of most open-world games by delivering a beautiful world with a solid narrative and great gameplay mechanics.
  3. barnebyjones
    Jul 25, 2020
    7
    I feel like this score is a bit high. TEN THOUSAND REVIEWS already...on a first party game? These reviews are either bots or bought because I'm not buying it---and I'm a fan of Playstation and purchased the game, and enjoying it! I just want to give an honest review. I loved the open world and combat, and the graphics are pretty good if that's your thing, but it has never been a mustI feel like this score is a bit high. TEN THOUSAND REVIEWS already...on a first party game? These reviews are either bots or bought because I'm not buying it---and I'm a fan of Playstation and purchased the game, and enjoying it! I just want to give an honest review. I loved the open world and combat, and the graphics are pretty good if that's your thing, but it has never been a must for me. The story is a little cliche' at times, which is where the score comes down for me, because that tends to be the most important factor in my book. This game is a SOLID 7-7.5 but 9.3 is people spamming it with false reviews. It's nothing revolutionary but it does what it does decently well.… Expand
  4. Slydanno70
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    I rekindled my love of gaming during the Covid downtime when nothing was open and one of the games I played through was this absolutely brilliant son of a **** The game is beautiful, the game play and controls are well paced and intuitive. I particularly enjoyed that all of the equipment is meaningful in different portions of the game and can be used without becoming overly complicated.I rekindled my love of gaming during the Covid downtime when nothing was open and one of the games I played through was this absolutely brilliant son of a **** The game is beautiful, the game play and controls are well paced and intuitive. I particularly enjoyed that all of the equipment is meaningful in different portions of the game and can be used without becoming overly complicated. The campaign is incredibly long and it provides a ton of entertainment for the money. I had one minor issue that prevented this game from achieving a perfect score. There were a few points in the game in which things were going at a hectic pace but because I failed to hit a point of the screen to move the action forward I was stuck in a holding pattern running around aimlessly wondering what I had failed to do. Before realizing that had I only moved my character to a specific spot the game would have moved along. Also, I was able to complete the game without finishing every mission (which is fine) but when I continued after completing the game it gave off a silly sense of urgency vibe that shouldn't have existed. Make no mistake, I loved this game and thought it was an amazing gaming experience, it's just not perfect, very close, but not quite.… Expand
  5. Karan
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Ghost of tsushima is one the best games i have played since horizon zero dawn. For me it took down my number 2 spot in all time favorite. Witchef 3 being first and horizon zero dawn being number 3.
  6. Thinner187
    Mar 11, 2023
    10
    My absolute favourite among few others. I simply love this game. Over 1000h speaks for himself.
  7. Davilette
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Let me start by saying, this is one of the coolest game ever made.
    Ghost of Tsushima is a dream come true for me, I'm a big fan of Japanese culture and Samurai, and this game shows the passion and love the developers had too!
    The graphics are so damn good. Every 5 minutes I found myself stopping to take in the view and snapping pics from the great photo mode, which offer a lot of creative    Let me start by saying, this is one of the coolest game ever made.
    Ghost of Tsushima is a dream come true for me, I'm a big fan of Japanese culture and Samurai, and this game shows the passion and love the developers had too!

    The graphics are so damn good. Every 5 minutes I found myself stopping to take in the view and snapping pics from the great photo mode, which offer a lot of creative options. The combat system really shines on hard mode, at first you'll find yourself dying a lot, but it makes you wanna be better and after you master the way of the samurai, you'll feel so cool when they can't even touch you. And even cooler when you wipe away the blood from your blade and put it away graciously.
    Finally the atmosphere and immersion this game offers is masterful, riding your horse in the fields while epic Japanese music is playing, really is one the best feelings ever. I can't remember a time when I enjoyed a game so much. Thank you Sucker Punch for the amazing game! 10/10    … Expand
  8. HonestOldGamer
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    I have not played many single-player action games since Metro: Last Light, GTA V & Battlefield One but 18+ hours in this game & i can say this is most beautiful, story-driver action game ever. The music & background score is very immersive. The last game had such of music was Battlefield 1.

    The way player does combat is just makes you feel like a warrior. Hope this game also comes on PC    I have not played many single-player action games since Metro: Last Light, GTA V & Battlefield One but 18+ hours in this game & i can say this is most beautiful, story-driver action game ever. The music & background score is very immersive. The last game had such of music was Battlefield 1.

    The way player does combat is just makes you feel like a warrior. Hope this game also comes on PC with mods support, it will be totally worth to play this glorious game with Ultra Ray-tracing Graphics with DLSS & modding.    … Expand
  9. madogg69
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    GOTY. Does everything amazingly well. Innovative and fresh story to put it over the top. Made account just to review this game. One of the best games I've played.
  10. Diskjokk
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Admittedly, I'm only about 12 hours into this game so far, but I am absolutely loving it! First off, the graphics are outstanding! This is a beautiful game! I don't mind exploring every bit of the map because of the world that's been created here. Just outstanding! Secondly, the story is really good. I love the characters and story so far. Lastly, my only negative thought about this game,Admittedly, I'm only about 12 hours into this game so far, but I am absolutely loving it! First off, the graphics are outstanding! This is a beautiful game! I don't mind exploring every bit of the map because of the world that's been created here. Just outstanding! Secondly, the story is really good. I love the characters and story so far. Lastly, my only negative thought about this game, is that the camera can become a suprise boss at times! The camera can get a bit wacky (especially if you find yourself fighting inside of a place). Other than that, this game is amazing and I'm having a blast while playing it!… Expand
  11. nozser
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Really enjoyed this game. The Japanese voice actor is Zoro from One piece. That just made it for me.

    Also it doesn't have woke bull"****" in. Best game on PS4 this year so far
  12. Skyrim-Is-Trash
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    If you're a fan of classic samurai films, and hell a fan of GREAT gameplay, then this here game is for you. It's slight graphical shortcomings are toppled by an incredible and unique aesthetic.

    At the risk of IGN'ing hard here, it's true in this case. This games makes you FEEL like a samurai.
  13. Zetoc
    Apr 13, 2021
    8
    Very decent game
    Some things is done good and some things are just average
    Yet it is the only open-world game i have ever completed.

    i borrowed it from a friend but i would say it is defintely worth the money
  14. cubsfan4life
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I absolutely love this game so much fun to play. The game play and setting is amazing!
  15. nikpink
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I rarely write reviews but this game is truly surprising maybe not the best of this generation but the gameplay is VERY fun, swordsmanship feels natural and slick and you really feel like a deadly ninja. Maybe is not the most original game but everything is top notch the jaw dropping graphics, the incredible music score and sound design, the quest design, the world that feels alive andI rarely write reviews but this game is truly surprising maybe not the best of this generation but the gameplay is VERY fun, swordsmanship feels natural and slick and you really feel like a deadly ninja. Maybe is not the most original game but everything is top notch the jaw dropping graphics, the incredible music score and sound design, the quest design, the world that feels alive and vibrant along with subtle little touch like secrets related to Japanese folklore and some moments that are almost moving and poetic. GOT is a beautiful game and worth every of your penny I didn’t have so much fun with a game since the Witcher 3, highly advised!… Expand
  16. jameshowlett89
    Dec 14, 2022
    5
    Just not everyones cup of tea.
    Definitely overhyped and overrated tho. It becomes very repetitive and a chore very quickly, very slow moving from point to point, not a lot to do but the same camps over and over, nothing interesting in the island to explore and awful dialogue story cutscenes THAT CANT BE SKIPPED (by choice of devs)
    That last bit was the breaking point for me and the    Just not everyones cup of tea.
    Definitely overhyped and overrated tho. It becomes very repetitive and a chore very quickly, very slow moving from point to point, not a lot to do but the same camps over and over, nothing interesting in the island to explore and awful dialogue story cutscenes THAT CANT BE SKIPPED (by choice of devs)
    That last bit was the breaking point for me and the beautiful visuals and at times fun stealth and combat were not enough to keep me coming back for more.    … Expand
  17. GlennLimos
    Dec 15, 2020
    8
    The mission structures are a little bland, but the game still pulled me in to the end. It's beautiful, the characters are interesting, and combat is fun. This is a nice homage to samurai movies.
  18. Fliff
    Jul 26, 2020
    8
    A very good game, and fills a rarely touched niche of Samurai games, especially for a western dev. Everything is fairly fluid and the visuals are absolutely gorgeous. The combat is flashy and punchy, but is a bit too simple for its own good, particularly for a game of this length. By the time you reach the second section of Tsushima island, you will be incredibly overpowered and capable ofA very good game, and fills a rarely touched niche of Samurai games, especially for a western dev. Everything is fairly fluid and the visuals are absolutely gorgeous. The combat is flashy and punchy, but is a bit too simple for its own good, particularly for a game of this length. By the time you reach the second section of Tsushima island, you will be incredibly overpowered and capable of demolishing most encounters, and the game does fairly little to challenge you from there on out.

    As an open world game, Tsushima shoots for the Horizon Zero Dawn method of "if it ain't broke don't fix it". It's a fairly generic open world structure; you take over enemy encampments, run random tasks for the inhabitants, and find points of interest to get cosmetics and various upgrades and items.

    Some aspects of the game are a bit buggy or unpolished. The camera can become a monster in close quarter encounters; you may end up looking at the middle of a clipped-through tree while Jin gets wailed on by people you can't see or dodge. This isn't usually a problem in open plains or more spacious villages, but fighting indoors or in the denser wooded sections can be genuinely impossible at times. Fighting works pretty well usually, but you will have to adapt to a weird and stiff pseudo-lock on system. Jin will face an enemy, and begin moving slowly, and it can be a bit sluggish to jerk him out of that to target another enemy that's further away. Archery feels great, but drawing and knocking is inconsistent. If you press R2 too quickly after L2, Jin will just sit there and wait for you to repress R2. On that note, R2 is used far too much for context sensitive actions, crawl into a stealth area? R2. Pick up items? R2. Talk to people? R2. Grapple onto something? R2. Pull up your quick swap menus? R2. This all works ok, but can get awkward when you're collecting items and instead your menu comes up and slows it all down. It feels poorly thought out.

    Overall these gameplay issues are fairly minor, but they will cause some annoyance pretty regularly.

    The side content is consistently passable, although the mythic quests are particularly good. The general structure of most content is talk to a peasant, go do thing for them, oh no! They lied about something! Go tell them they shouldn't do that and get your reward. It's not very interesting but the combat and exploration is fun enough to carry it. The mythic quests bring a little more intrigue, usually bringing in some mystic or legendary elements and have much better set pieces about on par with the main story.

    All in all, Sucker Punch set out to make a fun, polished, open world Kurosawa-esque samurai flick of a game, and they succeeded. It won't blow your mind very often, but it will suck you in with its setting and visuals. With a little more care, the combat could've stayed fresh throughout, and some of the padding could've been cut (we don't need to follow a fox for 20 seconds 49 different times, please and thank you) to make the stronger content really shine. I'd probably give this an 8.3 or 8.4, maybe an update will smooth out my issues and push this closer to a 9.    … Expand
  19. tbmolyneux
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    One of the best open world games I’ve ever experienced in my 25+ years of gaming. Sucker Punch has taken the best aspects of many games over the last 2 generations of consoles and put them together to near perfection to deliver a game that plays at a gamers pace. Along with that the quest design (minus a few flaws), combat, customization and fast travel system/load times make this gameOne of the best open world games I’ve ever experienced in my 25+ years of gaming. Sucker Punch has taken the best aspects of many games over the last 2 generations of consoles and put them together to near perfection to deliver a game that plays at a gamers pace. Along with that the quest design (minus a few flaws), combat, customization and fast travel system/load times make this game extremely addictive and allow you to play the game at your on pace depending on your style. On top of all that the island of Tsushima is absolutely amazing making exploration one of the best features of the game.

    My few issues with the game are with the physics. Most of the time unnoticeable but every now and then you’ll get some issues for example fighting on a cliff or rooftop it’s hard to yeet your enemies to their death due to an invisible like barrier. Other than that my only other problem with the game is a lot of the quests so far repeat the same formula, talk to a villager/ally, investigate the area for clues, follow footsteps or tracks, etc.

    These issues are easily forgiven though due to the game offering so much done right. I’m 25+ hours in and just scratching the surface of Act 2. Can’t wait for the rest of the journey and what comes from Sucker Punch/GoT in the future. Game Of The Year for me so far.    … Expand
  20. Zombiemold
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is addictingly fun. Every time I boot up the game, the world sucks me in, and I inhabit a samurai's mind.

    The visuals are stunning, and the core mechanics feel very well balanced. There is a wide variety of activities which do not overstay their welcome. This game would be a 10 out of 10 if not for some janky camera issues, which many others have pointed out. If    Ghost of Tsushima is addictingly fun. Every time I boot up the game, the world sucks me in, and I inhabit a samurai's mind.

    The visuals are stunning, and the core mechanics feel very well balanced. There is a wide variety of activities which do not overstay their welcome.

    This game would be a 10 out of 10 if not for some janky camera issues, which many others have pointed out. If this is what Suckerpunch studios are offering, they can expect a dedicated fan for years to come.    … Expand
  21. sityoazzdown
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    A very good game. Going to be short review, this is basically if assassins creed had a baby with the witcher, with a samurai theme. If that sounds good to you, you'll probably enjoy this game. The combat never got dull or boring to me throughout my platinum, it's very fun. Sucker punch crafted an amazing open world; and I was constantly amazed at how beautiful it was. I was also wasA very good game. Going to be short review, this is basically if assassins creed had a baby with the witcher, with a samurai theme. If that sounds good to you, you'll probably enjoy this game. The combat never got dull or boring to me throughout my platinum, it's very fun. Sucker punch crafted an amazing open world; and I was constantly amazed at how beautiful it was. I was also was constantly surprised by how deep this game was, whether that be by side content, the robust rpg elements, rewards, or even cosmetics. Story-wise it was good, nothing really amazing imo. The game had decent amount of A.I issues that did break the immersion for me personally, and I wouldve like to have seem more mission design variety. Overall, though I did really enjoy this game, and can easily reccomend if you like the mix of AC and the witcher.

    Pros:
    + Open world is amazing, one of the most aesthetically pleasing ones to look at and explore
    + Combat is fun and addicting
    + Mythic tales, and shinto shrines, I even liked the haiku's a lot (side content)
    + Surprisingly robust and deep rpg elements
    + Decent story
    + A lot of content

    So-So's:
    * Jin definately grew from an uninteresting character to somewhat enjoyable by the end, and that goes for almost all major side characters.
    * Khotun Khan was under-used, could've almost challenge Vaas (Far cry 3), as one of the more badass villains, but alas..no
    * Side missions overall were ok, the variety was def there...but still some were interesting, some were generic.

    Cons:

    - Stealth was too basic.
    - Enemy A.I ranges from mediocre, to average. Combat wise, they were decent, but everything else.. below average- mediocre.
    - Mission design could've had more variety. Ride, Combat, stealth was mostly it.    … Expand
  22. DrGerm
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Gripping story of honor set within an epic world containing awesome characters that you will care about. Makes me want to be a samurai when I grow up!

    Play the Japanese Cinematic, or better yet, at least try the Kurosawa mode, at least to check it out. If you don't know who Akira Kurosawa is, I hope this game motivates you to delve into the legend. Starting with Yuna and Jin, the    Gripping story of honor set within an epic world containing awesome characters that you will care about. Makes me want to be a samurai when I grow up!

    Play the Japanese Cinematic, or better yet, at least try the Kurosawa mode, at least to check it out. If you don't know who Akira Kurosawa is, I hope this game motivates you to delve into the legend.

    Starting with Yuna and Jin, the characters only get better and better. With an enemy suitable to compare and contrast the honorable samurai. UI is beautiful. Gameplay is fun. The soundtrack is to die for. I just want to get out of work so bad to get home and resume playing!!!    … Expand
  23. Seigert
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Vibrant and colorful surroundings. Casual-friendly yet rewarding combat system. Meaningful side quests without too much hassle and deliver this to that person routine. Great navigation system not based on minimap and/or 'Samurai sense'... Leaves and shoots constantly moving under the breadth of wind...

    Of course there are some flaws such as 'not always at best angle camera' or character    Vibrant and colorful surroundings. Casual-friendly yet rewarding combat system. Meaningful side quests without too much hassle and deliver this to that person routine. Great navigation system not based on minimap and/or 'Samurai sense'... Leaves and shoots constantly moving under the breadth of wind...

    Of course there are some flaws such as 'not always at best angle camera' or character animation stutters on ladders and tree planks, but it does not matter much for me in this great game.

    I just want to ride in a sunset while playing flute.    … Expand
  24. Hellmasker87
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    It is an enjoyable game, not a masterpiece but not even crap
    It's nice to see that users do positive review bombing, just to go against tlou2.
    good failed users
  25. jflyin123
    Sep 5, 2020
    9
    Absolutely incredible game. World looks amazing and is very immersive. Combat is very smooth and feels very engaging. Main story is a bit short but plenty of side content to do that while optional, still feels like it ties into the main narrative and doesn't feel like a chore to do. My advice is to take your time with the game because it is all a blast to play.

    my only two complaints    Absolutely incredible game. World looks amazing and is very immersive. Combat is very smooth and feels very engaging. Main story is a bit short but plenty of side content to do that while optional, still feels like it ties into the main narrative and doesn't feel like a chore to do. My advice is to take your time with the game because it is all a blast to play.

    my only two complaints are the lack of a lock on feature in combat which can cause the camera to occasionally go behind objects in the world so you cant see where enemies are, and walking across the tightropes or slack lines can be clunky.

    overall i haven't been this enticed and engaged by a single player title since Horizon Zero Dawn. incredible game.    … Expand
  26. RaysOfGrey
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    EDIT: I finished it. And I'm not to ashamed to admit that I cried.
    This game is fantastic. Haven't had this feel and joy in a long while. Thank you Sucker Punch
    There is nothing I can write here that probably already hasn`t been said. But I also wanna hit on a few KEY FEATURES that I think are maybe overlooked: 1* THE LOADING TIMES are extremly fast. You get the sucker punch logo    EDIT: I finished it. And I'm not to ashamed to admit that I cried.
    This game is fantastic. Haven't had this feel and joy in a long while. Thank you Sucker Punch

    There is nothing I can write here that probably already hasn`t been said. But I also wanna hit on a few KEY FEATURES that I think are maybe overlooked:

    1* THE LOADING TIMES are extremly fast. You get the sucker punch logo when you boot up. Then you can continue, and it loads this game in very very fast. I`m talking less then 20 seconds. Personally I just find this fantastic.

    2* THE FAST TRAVEL again, is extremly fast...you can fast travel and depending on the location it can take as little as 5-8 seconds. This game is so well optimized.

    3* CONTROLS are just excellent. The combat is extremly fluid and you can really tell they put a lot of effort into this combat mechanic. Fan-funcking-tastic!

    4* LITTLE TO NO BUGS, maybe I just got lucky...but I have ran into almost NO bugs. Sure sure...I have seen some clipping and even I got stuck between a building and a stone wall this one time, but the game automaticlly resets your potions when you "FLOAT" for more than 10 seconds. Excellent.

    5* THE SOUNDTRACK...now, usualy I `m not one who cares much about music in a game, but I actually listened to this games soundtracks while I was working and doing study. So relaxing.

    6* THE VALUE. I got this game on release date and I have been playing (Almost) the entire weekend.I have gotten at least 20-25 hours in and I only just last night cleared the first Island.
    There is so much content here...this game truly is WORTH the €60-70 bucks.

    SUPPORT DEVELOPERS LIKE THIS AND GREAT GAMES LIKE THIS AND GIVE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY TO THESE PEOPLE!
    DO NOT WAIT FOR SALE, AND BUY THIS! You, will, NOT, regret !    … Expand
  27. Hilarious
    Jul 23, 2022
    6
    There is no doubt that this game is beautiful but it didn't reignite my love for a feudal Japan. The story was good, but it was completely diminished by the gameplay. Game forces you to loose your honor and become an assassin because its the only option except it isn't and its much easier and quicker to just call a standoff and kill everybody even on hardest difficulty.

    The world does    There is no doubt that this game is beautiful but it didn't reignite my love for a feudal Japan. The story was good, but it was completely diminished by the gameplay. Game forces you to loose your honor and become an assassin because its the only option except it isn't and its much easier and quicker to just call a standoff and kill everybody even on hardest difficulty.

    The world does not feel alive compare to RDR2 or even AC: Origins. Combat lacks variety, you fight 5 types of enemy all the time. Stealth is too simple.

    Multiplayer is quite fun, specially co-op survival mode.    … Expand
  28. JlIVKE
    Nov 6, 2020
    10
    So, I’m here to rate a game for only the second time in my life. That’s not because I don’t like other games or that I am especially difficult to please, it is because no games have inspired my lazy arse to write a review that they so thoroughly deserve.
    This is why Ghost of Tsushima is different. Not only different, but in a league of its own. I grew up in the late 90’s and early 00’s    So, I’m here to rate a game for only the second time in my life. That’s not because I don’t like other games or that I am especially difficult to please, it is because no games have inspired my lazy arse to write a review that they so thoroughly deserve.
    This is why Ghost of Tsushima is different. Not only different, but in a league of its own. I grew up in the late 90’s and early 00’s playing games such as the Way of the Samurai series and watching films in the likes of The Last Samurai and Kill Bill. This gave me my love of samurai and all things ancient Japan. To say that Ghost of Tsushima is everything I wanted and more is an understatement. This is a 10 year old me’s wet dream.
    The game itself is breathtakingly beautiful. The soundtrack is completely perfect. The whole package is better than most films or series produced over recent years. And what I especially love is that this game is so accessible that a love for medieval japan is by no means necessary to fall in love with the game.
    This game is well worth your time and money and I cannot recommend it strongly enough.
    I wish I was skilled enough to capture all of this in a Haiku poem however I feel I still need more training before I can claim this honour.    … Expand
  29. Gonoru
    Aug 11, 2020
    8
    Amazing visuals, repetitive missions, overpower chatacter and an easy game even on highest difficulty. Good gameplay but poor or misshandled story.

    Overall, a good game but not worthy to be considered among the greatest
  30. ReubenIsAGod
    Jul 30, 2021
    6
    I have a really complicated relationship with this game. On one hand, the story is excellently told, the combat is responsive and the gameieness of this game is very much fun.

    yet! When I really look into it, the core gameplay loop, the hours I spent going through these really clique side quests and collecting a lot of just unhelpful collectibles I would say I felt like I wasted a ton    I have a really complicated relationship with this game. On one hand, the story is excellently told, the combat is responsive and the gameieness of this game is very much fun.

    yet! When I really look into it, the core gameplay loop, the hours I spent going through these really clique side quests and collecting a lot of just unhelpful collectibles I would say I felt like I wasted a ton of time playing this game.

    After about 20 - 25 hours of gameplay, I started to get really frustrated with this experience. It just felt like any other Ubisoft/contemporary open-world adventure game.

    Even this feature of having no 'hub, side quest marker' instead you have to follow a trail left by the wind...that is a quest marker....like? Yes, it makes you feel more immersed in the setting, but damn? like! it is just a sidequest marker. I think what it does do is make you more engaged with the scenery around you (the graphics in this game are gorgeous, the setting of Tsushima is gorgeous.

    I personally just wish they took more opportunity here to give us more to learn/explore and randomly encounter within this gorgeous real location. Like even playing more into Japanese Folklore/history would have kinda been great.

    I will say you are absolutely getting your money's worth with this title. I do believe that with games coming out these days the real bar for expectation is certainly very low. So it's not slightly surprising that a game like this would come out and really impress everybody?

    I will say, for what it is, this is a very well-crafted videogame that a lot of love did go into. I won't say it's bad either. But I was definitely wanting more?

    *oh also, I spent roughtly 60 hours plaing this thing...don't u dare tell me I didn't put enough time into this....becasue I did....way too much....    … Expand
  31. Gediminas
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    game is simple amazing. top tear game.

    on the same level as greatest games of all time.
  32. ablindpoet
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game is game of the year 2020 material. I can’t believe how enthralled I was in it. I didn’t give it much thought when it was first shown off but now that I have gotten my hands on it I am just having so much fun with this game. I really hope more people pick this up and support sucker punch. It’s almost as good as Outer Wilds. Almost lol
  33. Risax
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    A beautiful open world that is fun to explore, there aren't many games were I stopped and stared to just enjoy the scenery for a while but Ghost of Tsushima is one of them.

    That being said, it is much like other open world where you clear enemy camps, gather crafting components and clear challenges to upgrade your abilities. Nor is the story anything unique. But here's the thing,    A beautiful open world that is fun to explore, there aren't many games were I stopped and stared to just enjoy the scenery for a while but Ghost of Tsushima is one of them.

    That being said, it is much like other open world where you clear enemy camps, gather crafting components and clear challenges to upgrade your abilities. Nor is the story anything unique. But here's the thing, neither of those things are particularly "bad".

    A game doesn't have to subvert expectations to be good. Ghost of Tsushima made me feel like a samurai and a ninja, which is EXACTLY what I wanted from the game. I liked the way all the characters were portrayed, even the bad ones, and to me the story had a satisfying, if bittersweet, conclusion.

    So yes, if you're looking for a fun open world game with good and rewarding, but simple, combat and stealth mechanics. I would definitely recommend Ghost of Tsushima. It is in no way a perfect game, but I'd still give it a solid 9 out of 10    … Expand
  34. iKen
    Jul 3, 2021
    9
    Played on PS4 Pro. Platinum'ed.
    Gameplay: GOOD
    Graphic: AWESOME
    Story: GREAT
    Music/Sound : GREAT
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GREAT
  35. idohaker
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    If this is what graphics can achieve in an aging ps4, imagine what could be accomplished with the ps5. The most graphically impressive game in the ps4. The most artistically striking game of the ps4. This game is just gorgeous!
    Very good combat that is reminiscent of arkham and older assassin's creed combat, before it became grindy and annoying. This is a masterpiece and a must-play exclusive.
  36. Siricosirus
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    A real love letter to the old style Japanese Samurai movies. Fantastic graphics and art style with a game play that feels so great to play. No game on PS4 this year comes close.
  37. spinbotlv1
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    A technical marvel. The art direction is outstanding. Got is a game that costantly leaves you breathless for stunning graphics (one of the game with the best graphics around), animations and characters' pathos and personality , like old japanese samurai movies. The combat system is difficult to master at first but then returns incredible satisfaction with experience and improvements. OneA technical marvel. The art direction is outstanding. Got is a game that costantly leaves you breathless for stunning graphics (one of the game with the best graphics around), animations and characters' pathos and personality , like old japanese samurai movies. The combat system is difficult to master at first but then returns incredible satisfaction with experience and improvements. One of the most cinematic games, much more than tlou2. To me one of the best game of this generation.… Expand
  38. Juras
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Such a great and beautifull game for end of generation. I have some expectations for every game, most of times i'm less or more disappointed, but GoT is opposite. World is beautiful and living with designed astetic, music build atmosfere, story is good, open world isnt boring, wind with enviroments guiding you to targets locations instead tons of **** markers on screen.
    Undecided yet, but    Such a great and beautifull game for end of generation. I have some expectations for every game, most of times i'm less or more disappointed, but GoT is opposite. World is beautiful and living with designed astetic, music build atmosfere, story is good, open world isnt boring, wind with enviroments guiding you to targets locations instead tons of **** markers on screen.
    Undecided yet, but probably my top 3 this genereation (with Bloodborne/The Old Hunters and Monster Hunter World/Iceborne).    … Expand
  39. raulacho
    Sep 4, 2020
    9
    Great game, beautiful world, combat was exciting, exciting story, i rarely platinum games but this world was very fun to explore.
  40. psbox362
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is undeniably a beautiful game and an exceptional open-world game that can easily stand shoulder-to-shoulder with titles such as Red Dead Redemption 2 and LoZ: Breath of the Wild. This game is outstandingly gorgeous to the point that random screenshots of the game could easily be perceived as art. I'm not referring to the graphics, but rather the culmination of colors andGhost of Tsushima is undeniably a beautiful game and an exceptional open-world game that can easily stand shoulder-to-shoulder with titles such as Red Dead Redemption 2 and LoZ: Breath of the Wild. This game is outstandingly gorgeous to the point that random screenshots of the game could easily be perceived as art. I'm not referring to the graphics, but rather the culmination of colors and environmental world design that makes the game uniquely appealing to look at. I've legitimately lost count of the number of times I was stopped dead like a deer caught in headlights in marvel of my surroundings and then took a screenshot, with the intent of using it as a wallpaper.

    The gameplay can be challenging, but nowhere near as demanding on the player as games like Sekiro or Nioh. As you get further in the game, more options open up as weapons, equipment, and techniques are unlocked. The game gives players the choice to play stealthy and rely on tricks (which the game will call you out on) or play honorably and fight through Mongol forces with nothing but your katana and your skill. The sword play is fast, but strategic. Hacking and slashing is quickly punished and parries and proper timing is greatly rewarded. Different sword stances are powerful against certain weapons/enemies. The starting stance is effective against swordsmen, while other unlockable stances will be effective against shields, spears, etc.

    Every once in a while, you'll get the chance to call out enemies into a showdown. Here, proper timing can allow you to kill your foe(s) in a single strike in homage to Japanese samurai films (think like the Eastern equivalent of an Old West duel). Pulling it off successfully is always satisfying, and the skill can be upgraded to chain together more strikes in a single showdown.

    Along with the ability to upgrade your stances and techniques, so can you with your weapons and armor. Throughout the game, cosmetic sword kits, clothes dye, and headbands/hats/helmets can be found to change Jin's appearance. Furthermore, different armor sets provide different stat bonuses. One set can increase how durable you are, another can make you harder to spot. Equipment is improved by taking the appropriate materials to a vendor, greatly increasing their effectiveness. Stats can similarly be buffed with an assortment of charms that can be found/awarded by either visiting shrines or completing side missions. With the right combination of armor and charms, any give play style can be greatly enhanced.

    A common problem with open-world games is that progressing through them often feels like a chore. As if you're merely checking off boxes after a while. I've never come across that feeling in Ghost of Tsushima. Instead, I've been near constantly eager to explore, charging on horseback through the fog of war to discover new, magnificent sights, and take on any challenges I come across. The game is packed with things to do, without feeling overbearing. I feel that may be due to the distinct and pleasant lack of a HUD. Instead, the game tries to guide players by using the wing to guide players to objectives/map markers while birds will lead you to undiscovered locations or side quests. This is a game where it's very easy to just take your time, pick a direction, and see what's in store for you.

    The narrative isn't as strong as Red Dead Redemption, but I did find it rather engaging and even compelling at times. The game starts with a massacre, with the samurai being all but wiped out. As Jin continues to fight, he begins to realize that the ways of the samurai might not be enough to defeat the Mongols. As he begins to adapt and start adopting new methods to fight from the shadows, Jin struggles with his upbringing as a samurai and the value of honor when faced against an enemy as dangerous as Khotun Khan and the Mongolian Empire. It's an interesting balance of internal and external conflict, which feels a bit cheapened as I continue to decimate the Mongol horde with my arsenal of explosives.

    In summary, Ghost of Tsushima is a fantastic game that is well-worth your money. The gameplay is fun, the setting is interesting, and the visuals are just drop-dead gorgeous. If you have any interest in Japanese culture, samurai films, or historical war pieces, then I can't recommend this game enough. It's a PS4 exclusive that's every bit as good as God of War, Spider-Man, and Horizon: Zero Dawn. You'd be doing yourself a disservice for skipping this one.    … Expand
  41. NoX81
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    An absolutely beautiful game, steeped in atmosphere and complimented by high satisfying and and visceral swordplay and stealth mechanics. The animation of cherry blossom and your cloak blowing in the wind as your survey they view on that mountain pass you were walking round looks like something straight out of a cut scene - but that's just the game in motion, constantly stunning. AAn absolutely beautiful game, steeped in atmosphere and complimented by high satisfying and and visceral swordplay and stealth mechanics. The animation of cherry blossom and your cloak blowing in the wind as your survey they view on that mountain pass you were walking round looks like something straight out of a cut scene - but that's just the game in motion, constantly stunning. A wonderful game. I've been gaming for many years, since the 80s as a child and this is in my top 5 all time. A lovely blend of history, cinema, mysticism and the like. Take your time and take in the views, walk don't run, kill and don't be seen, for you are the ghost of tsushima!… Expand
  42. kamikaz3kitten
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    15 hours in and its fantastic, way more palatable than witcher 3 in my opinion.
  43. Greyking
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    If any game is worthy of a perfect 10, Ghost of Tsushima is that game. On the PS4 Pro, it is a beautiful, tour de force!
  44. alex82101
    Jun 8, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game feels like it was made with a lot of love and passion for Japanese history and culture. The world is beautiful and you really feel like a Samurai being invaded by the Mongols. The main story is amazing, it is captivating and well written and the ending was one of the best I have seen in a video game in a long time. Combat feels incredible, it is fast paced but rewards patience and calculation. Every move matters and you only get punished for overextending, not because some enemy utilizes some **** mechanic. The only weak point in the game were the side quests, some of them were interesting, but there are some which lack more polish. Overall this game is an astounding achievement and deserves to be played by every Playstation owner.… Expand
  45. MasterShihoChie
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This game is an incredible masterpiece. I typically am not a fan of these types of fast paced combat as I struggle with this type of game play. This game changed my mind completely on this genre. I absolutely love everything about it. From the absolute stunning visuals to the story. Everything is done so well. This is the first game in a long time that I can't step away from for a break.This game is an incredible masterpiece. I typically am not a fan of these types of fast paced combat as I struggle with this type of game play. This game changed my mind completely on this genre. I absolutely love everything about it. From the absolute stunning visuals to the story. Everything is done so well. This is the first game in a long time that I can't step away from for a break. I'm absolutely addicted and love every second of it.… Expand
  46. Underpants158
    Oct 4, 2020
    8
    So basically I think it's a great game and I attribute that sentiment to the world of GoT. I just really liked the world. It was a beautiful world to be in and walk around. Rarely do I stop to admire the scenery in triple A games even though games like Uncharted 4 repeatedly tell you to **** do it. However in this game I found myself purposefully walking instead of running just so I couldSo basically I think it's a great game and I attribute that sentiment to the world of GoT. I just really liked the world. It was a beautiful world to be in and walk around. Rarely do I stop to admire the scenery in triple A games even though games like Uncharted 4 repeatedly tell you to **** do it. However in this game I found myself purposefully walking instead of running just so I could soak it all in. The story is well told. If you know anything about samurai you know they wouldn't be down for sneaking around and stabbing people in the back. Thankfully the story touches on this a lot, more than just a throw away justification. The side characters also have their own side missions that focus on their storyline. Those weren't too interesting to me so frankly didn't finish any of them. My time in the world clocked in around 30 hours I would guess.

    The gameplay is fun and exciting because successfully parrying is very important as it gives you the ability to heal and do special moves. However the gameplay doesn't really change as your progress. There are duels, which essentially are boss fights, but they are pretty much the same throughout. The enemies are slightly different but overall the same. You have different stances to deal with different enemy types but that also doesn't feel like a noticeable change to the gameplay. I don't have a problem with this but it should be mentioned. Speaking of the boss fights, they are intense! And failure doesn't feel punishing. You start the duel right from the beginning a mere 5 or so seconds after gameover. Actually I kind of wished there was a press X to continue option just so I could collect myself before the rematch. But who can complain about ultra fast load times right?    … Expand
  47. Galandwood
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Fun game, a bit repetitive but I haven't found myself getting bored yet. Story is engaging, not world beater good, but good enough to keep me interested. The characters are fun, especially a few of the side characters. There are a few things IMO that keep this from being a masterpiece, lack of lock on, unadjustable FOV just to name a few, and there are a few polish issues with clipping,Fun game, a bit repetitive but I haven't found myself getting bored yet. Story is engaging, not world beater good, but good enough to keep me interested. The characters are fun, especially a few of the side characters. There are a few things IMO that keep this from being a masterpiece, lack of lock on, unadjustable FOV just to name a few, and there are a few polish issues with clipping, awkward animations, but overall it's a really great game.… Expand
  48. skanjos
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    amazing game, truly captivating, the devs created an amazing story and the graphics are top notch. i tried the black/white version and it is very clean and reminds me of old movies.

    one of the best gameplay we have seen, it isnt sekiro but you can still have tons of fun.
  49. Ingram88
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    A fun game that does not "subvert expectations" or try to be divisive. Great combat and makes you feel like you are in the time period, even if it isn't 100 percent accurate. Game looks like a work of art with great contrast and lighting.Music is on point. I'd rate it a 9.5 if metacritic allowed it so instead I'll round up. Only negatives are camera angles sometimes and a little too muchA fun game that does not "subvert expectations" or try to be divisive. Great combat and makes you feel like you are in the time period, even if it isn't 100 percent accurate. Game looks like a work of art with great contrast and lighting.Music is on point. I'd rate it a 9.5 if metacritic allowed it so instead I'll round up. Only negatives are camera angles sometimes and a little too much to do in the open world but that is more of a personal preference. Good job sucker punch, paving the way to be best first party exclusive now that naughty dog is a shell of their former self like bioware sadly. You guys made a great effort and exceeded my expectations compared to your previous games which were still good just not on this level. The fact you welcome constructive criticism also really shows your passion. Looking forward to your next game :)… Expand
  50. JamSession3k
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best games I have ever played. The environment, the music, and the everything about this setting is done to extensive detail and it shows. Jin Sakai is an amazing character and the story knows how to pull the heartstrings. I was sure Cyberpunk 2077 was going to be game of the year before but now I need experience that before this masterpiece can be dethroned.
  51. Darkbozo
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing story and background. The world is very well-built and fun to play. Some games are very concerned about give you a good experience en engines that simulates reality, but forgets the fun. In GOT you feel inside the game, and it improves the immersion if you use headphones with 3D audio. The nature sound, how you guide Jin with the nature, based on the wind and birds, and foxes. TheAmazing story and background. The world is very well-built and fun to play. Some games are very concerned about give you a good experience en engines that simulates reality, but forgets the fun. In GOT you feel inside the game, and it improves the immersion if you use headphones with 3D audio. The nature sound, how you guide Jin with the nature, based on the wind and birds, and foxes. The battle is fun, something I didn't see since Shadow of Mordor. The Stealth is pretty fair, it works! Jin is a samurai who is learning to be shadow assassin, no one teaches him how to do it, so he has its limitations. It makes sense to me. The characters are deep, and you care about them. Amazing game. 10/10.… Expand
  52. VsAssassin
    Oct 5, 2020
    9
    I will start off by saying, "Do not skip this gem from Sucker Punch!" As a late-gen title, Ghost of Tsushima shines the brightest. Every facet of it delivers and makes for a game that combines gameplay and narrative so seamlessly. Yes, I never knew slashing through enemies (or dueling them) and unravelling a revenge story in Ghost could be this engaging! Please, reader, if you have $60 toI will start off by saying, "Do not skip this gem from Sucker Punch!" As a late-gen title, Ghost of Tsushima shines the brightest. Every facet of it delivers and makes for a game that combines gameplay and narrative so seamlessly. Yes, I never knew slashing through enemies (or dueling them) and unravelling a revenge story in Ghost could be this engaging! Please, reader, if you have $60 to spare, get this amazing game. You will be doing yourself a great favor--trust me!… Expand
  53. erkins007
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Игра просто шикарна - графика, сюжет, геймплей. Дракману стоит поучиться как делать отличные игры.
  54. FabricioDener
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Um jogo incrivelmente lindo com uma jogabilidade muito viciante que o leva por uma das paisagens de mundo aberto mais bonito nos últimos anos. Excelente forma de encerrar a linhagem de exclusivos do PS4.
  55. Fallenlords
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Great game, enjoying it immensely. I just like to roam around doing random stuff, like swimming around the island - only to find a lot of it is cliffs and it wasn't such a good idea in the end. But I enjoy games that let you just wander and do your own thing. And the setting is just fantastic, makes me want to watch all those old Samurai films again. Nice characters, good voiceGreat game, enjoying it immensely. I just like to roam around doing random stuff, like swimming around the island - only to find a lot of it is cliffs and it wasn't such a good idea in the end. But I enjoy games that let you just wander and do your own thing. And the setting is just fantastic, makes me want to watch all those old Samurai films again. Nice characters, good voice acting, great combat, ott visuals .. game is seriously impressive.… Expand
  56. a123slonky
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    I really enjoyed Nioh so I figured I would give this game a shot. Glad I did, because while it isn't exactly the same type of game, it is a game that I didn't want to stop playing. Beautiful graphics and great sound for headphones.
  57. NateB
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    The game is fun and enjoyable in almost all aspects. The gameplay really shines as the combat system I fell is the best yet to make me feel like im playing an actual Samurai. It has a bit of a Ryse Son of Rome feel but better. The world is vast and beautiful the graphics are in no way the best ever. But what they did with the world and art style makes me stop and take in the differentThe game is fun and enjoyable in almost all aspects. The gameplay really shines as the combat system I fell is the best yet to make me feel like im playing an actual Samurai. It has a bit of a Ryse Son of Rome feel but better. The world is vast and beautiful the graphics are in no way the best ever. But what they did with the world and art style makes me stop and take in the different locations and vistas constantly. I tend to run everywhere I go and not bother with horseback.

    The game does have some flaws with bugs and the combat can get a bit strange. But when you have that perfect fight with tons of enemies coming at you its so rewarding. I am playing on hard as i feel its a must for this game.    … Expand
  58. FadeBlack
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    A masterpiece of a game from top to bottom. Wow. One of the best stories in video game history, beautiful music, locations, scenery. This is what art looks like. If you have no interest in mediaeval Japan you may feel otherwise, but for those with an appreciation for this era of history this is a must get.

    The combat system is quite good as well, and varied enough to keep you interested    A masterpiece of a game from top to bottom. Wow. One of the best stories in video game history, beautiful music, locations, scenery. This is what art looks like. If you have no interest in mediaeval Japan you may feel otherwise, but for those with an appreciation for this era of history this is a must get.

    The combat system is quite good as well, and varied enough to keep you interested until the end. The cheapness of some of the bosses at least let it down a bit, and it can get frustrating on that regard. But that was near the only negative.    … Expand
  59. Drusifer
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Visually stunning. Really immersive. Stand-offs make you feel like a bad-ass. Combat is a lot more than hack-and-slash. Learning to switch stance to match opponent in the middle of a mass battle was a challenge. Love the game.
  60. ponferap78
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Un exclusivo perfecto para despedir la play station 4! Gráficos top, diseño artístico brutal, jcombates muy pulidos y divertidos. Gran doblaje y opciones y efectos para el audio
  61. legionfresh
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    An incredible game. + story
    + Combat
    + Engaging exploration
    + Graphics / Kurosawa mode

    - camera gets a little wonky
  62. NeuraBr
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Ótimo game de samurai, gráficos bonitos, mecânicas de gameplay muito divertidas.
  63. CatsPawDigital
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    My first thought upon playing Ghost of Tsushima is "This is Horizon Zero Dawn goes to Japan." It's a truly beautiful game and in many ways the gameplay is not entirely dissimilar. I've played many games that I enjoyed immensely, but very few that I did not merely enjoy but felt privileged to play. Ghosts of Tsushima is such a game.

    It's a peculiar mixture of action and tranquility    My first thought upon playing Ghost of Tsushima is "This is Horizon Zero Dawn goes to Japan." It's a truly beautiful game and in many ways the gameplay is not entirely dissimilar. I've played many games that I enjoyed immensely, but very few that I did not merely enjoy but felt privileged to play. Ghosts of Tsushima is such a game.

    It's a peculiar mixture of action and tranquility and often moral ambiguity and in many cases I found that I respected my foes -whom I of course defeated- as much as I respected my friends. And yet there's a certain almost Dark Souls feel about it. Tsushima is anything but empty but riding across the countryside between points of interest one feels very much alone. Except for the mongols of course, they pop up everywhere.

    So how do I go about scoring such a game? I have 5 categories scored 0 to 2 and a personal experience modifier that, depending on my experience playing can add or subtract up to 2, save that it can't reduce a score to 0 or raise it to 10.
    0= unacceptable
    1= acceptable
    2= excellent

    So without further ado:

    SOUND: 2. The music fits the game and the scenario perfectly and I was very pleasantly surprised to note that the sound of wind was emanating from my controller.

    GRAPHICS: 2. Horizon Zero Dawn, which I compared Ghost of Tsushima to earlier is a prettier game in my opinion but it's often a close thing. There's an almost identical photographic mode and while HZD is more colorful, Ghost of Tsushima's beauty is more atmospheric and somehow organic.

    STORY: 2. The story, while based on actual events is presumably fictitious but that does not mean it isn't guided by history. I hear that the historical details are shockingly accurate, though of course concessions had to be made for the sake of gameplay. There are twists and times I wondered if I'd (that is, if my character had) done the right thing. I found it very engaging- though of course if you aren't in to the whole samurai thing you may disagree with me.

    CONTROLS: 2. I especially liked the riding mechanics and combat felt extremely polished. Archery, switching stances in the midst of combat, everything works extremely well. From time to time you will duel a powerful opponent one-on-one and this requires proficiency and quick reflexes and mistakes here are punished almost on a dark souls-esque level. But this is by no means unfair- quite the opposite.

    EXECUTION: 1. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect game. There are plenty of nits to pick here. For instance, often an item will be next to, for instance, a space you can crawl through. The button to interact with both is the same and sometimes I found myself crawling in and out of a tent several times trying to pick something up. This can be a problem when you are trying to stay out of sight and this unfortunate circumstance resulted in at least one cheap death. Some gear has clipping issues (purely cosmetic, but it can be annoying if you managed to pause the action at just the right moment to get that perfect picture but it turns out your arm is sticking through your hat. In some cases during combat, my character or an enemy (or both) was obscured by scenery and I couldn't see who I was and had to shot or attack blind and hope for the best. Fortunately each time it worked out in my favor but it gave me a few scares. None of these are major issues but even so I can't give it a 2.

    Personal Experience: +2. As you may have gathered, I love this game. It might not make game of the year, but it definitely deserves to be a contender. Unfortunately, I can't score it an 11 and this modifier can't take it up to 10... so...

    Final Verdict: 9.5 (which is not but on this scale rounds up to 10)    … Expand
  64. kcotten
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Every detail had been lovingly crafted, this goes straight to the top shelf with The Witcher 3, Bloodborne and Horizon Zero Dawn.
  65. Vdawg
    Jul 23, 2020
    7
    open world batman. the best parts are when youre terrorizing mongols on the road as 'the ghost'/playing the main story. although the main story is nothing to write home about. the best part is still the opening battle sequence. But it falls flat at the end especially considering the rushed 3rd act. The other character arcs aren't interesting and neither is playing 'follow the footsteps'.open world batman. the best parts are when youre terrorizing mongols on the road as 'the ghost'/playing the main story. although the main story is nothing to write home about. the best part is still the opening battle sequence. But it falls flat at the end especially considering the rushed 3rd act. The other character arcs aren't interesting and neither is playing 'follow the footsteps'.

    The mythic quests were alright, until the devs ran out of ideas and just made the last few liberate 6 camps. Yep open world and camps. Name a more iconic duo. Not different in any way either. Rinse and repeat. This game is fun for the power trip/graphics but without interesting challenge and variety, it can't elevate itself past a 'sum of its parts'.

    Rote open world formula and half baked stealth really bring down what could have been a masterpiece. Oh, and let's not forget combat controls that still feel awkward 30 hours in and yes the much bemoaned camera is in fact terrible. What it does do well, it does very well though. at least you can become Fashion God of tsushima. Solid 7.8 or so.    … Expand
  66. issoji
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    Amazing game! Incredible content overall! There's still bugs (needs some polishing) but nothing too terrible.
    - Combat flows like a charm. The 'kamae' system is very creative (similar to DMC series, but in a more effective way rather than in a stylish way) allowing hardcore gamers to experience a nice challenge.
    - Music gives you goosebumps every 5 minutes. - Story's ok. At least, it    Amazing game! Incredible content overall! There's still bugs (needs some polishing) but nothing too terrible.
    - Combat flows like a charm. The 'kamae' system is very creative (similar to DMC series, but in a more effective way rather than in a stylish way) allowing hardcore gamers to experience a nice challenge.
    - Music gives you goosebumps every 5 minutes.
    - Story's ok. At least, it teachs you that revenge is indeed, a tasteful dish best served cold (hello Neil Druckmann), hah, hah.
    - Graphics, technically speaking is not the best, but the whole scenario composition is stunningly breathtaking!
    I'll give it a 9, because it's not a perfect game, but it's almost there.    … Expand
  67. jhandibode
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From the opening scene to the ending scene, game draws you in. The characters are likable and you root for them. The game really brings you into the Samurai life. Gameplay 10 - so many ways to play whether stealthy or straigjt samurai challenging opponents. Visuals - 10 - moments are captured in beautiful areas. Each area has its own look. Story- 9 Has incredible story that makes you want it to continue.
    Photomode -10 wow it provides so many choices Characters- 8.5 Each character has their own strengths and flaws. No mary sues or unbeatable heroes. Recommend it.    … Expand
  68. AsboXFlemzo
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    A perfect game if you overlook an ageing AI system. Here is 3 things it does new as reviewers say it doesnt do anything new. 1 first ever standoff system in a open world, we have been calling for this since skyrim, its amazing. 2 First ever natural hud and organic quest system, second thing thats here to stay in open worlds, 3 Its the First open world set in japan where you can play aA perfect game if you overlook an ageing AI system. Here is 3 things it does new as reviewers say it doesnt do anything new. 1 first ever standoff system in a open world, we have been calling for this since skyrim, its amazing. 2 First ever natural hud and organic quest system, second thing thats here to stay in open worlds, 3 Its the First open world set in japan where you can play a hybrid samurai ninja or archer class and fully swap between whenever you want. Its a entirely skill based system, nothings super over leveled, you win by mastering parry and stances. Graphically its the best game, ever. Nothing will touch this for a long time, The gameplay switch between either, fighting as a samurai/ninja for 15mins the the next 15 mins is the most chill relaxing experience traveling a stunning world, petting foxs and climbing moutains for rewards. The Quest reward you with rare gear or upgrade parts so they never feel like a waste. This is pure game, and its clear game of the year.… Expand
  69. aln666
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This is one of that games that i pray to not finish.

    It is an AMAZING game!
  70. Fat_Alberta
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    A must play if you love samurai flicks. The story is pretty straightforward, but the breathtaking visuals, stunning soundtrack, and bloody combat all come together to create a transfixing and enormously atmospheric experience. An utter joy. Probably my favorite game of the year so far.
  71. STSunited
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    I love this. It got me hooked from the very first moment until I’ve platinumed it
  72. lager96
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    Ghost os Tsushima was a surprise for me. I have played most of the game Sucker Punch has made but none have been this great. From start to finish this game never gets dull and that is primarily due to the combat. The combat is complex and continues to evolve as you become for skilled. By the endgame you have so many abilities and stances that you feel like a true samurai. The game looksGhost os Tsushima was a surprise for me. I have played most of the game Sucker Punch has made but none have been this great. From start to finish this game never gets dull and that is primarily due to the combat. The combat is complex and continues to evolve as you become for skilled. By the endgame you have so many abilities and stances that you feel like a true samurai. The game looks visually amazing and the characters are top tier. The added Legends mode is a great, free addition that adds even more value to a game that was already well worth the price of admission. I've started my new game + on the PS5 and playing at 60fps just feels right. After playing at 60fps I can't imagine playing at 30fps! I cannot wait to see what Sucker Punch does next in this world!… Expand
  73. SileSixEcho
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    This is an incredible game and a technical marvel. The gameplay is fun throughout and the quest all feel well written and interesting. So nice to dive into this richt culture. The only thing I didn't like so much was that the open world was a bit to heavily packed with side activities like iniari shrines but I guess that's only me complaining. Big applause for that level of optimization.This is an incredible game and a technical marvel. The gameplay is fun throughout and the quest all feel well written and interesting. So nice to dive into this richt culture. The only thing I didn't like so much was that the open world was a bit to heavily packed with side activities like iniari shrines but I guess that's only me complaining. Big applause for that level of optimization. Nearly no glitches, super fast load times, no texture pop-ups and all that with some of the most stunning setpieces I've seen in a game so far. Sucker Punch created a timeless classic here. Well done!… Expand
  74. ImArtem
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Best game of 2020 for me.
    PS4 is so much better than Xone and PC it's almost unfair
  75. p1menta
    Dec 25, 2022
    9
    this one i was expecting to be a soulless boring game and was super surprised to see how good it is. solid gameplay, beautiful as hell, full of different side quests and mini games.
  76. mozgopraf
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Это замечательная игра! Пропитанная духом Японии, неимоверными красотами, погружающей атмосферой. Бои не идеальные, но на это можно закрыть глаза, все остальное берёт за душу. Обязательно японская озвучка.
  77. piuspratik
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Best open world game in 2020. It's like Witcher 3 in Japanese era. Combat is extremely satisfying and exploring tsushima is simply amazing. Artistic direction is a marvel and the narrative is interesting to makes you relate with the story.
    Must buy for anyone who like action adventure open world setup.
  78. buc48
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece! It’s like an improved witcher 3 except you’re a samurai. The graphics are gorgeous, the combat is smooth, there is a ton of content and the story is excellent. The more I play it the more I am impressed by it. Sucker Punch has done an amazing job with this game I highly recommend it to everyone.
  79. SebboBastian
    Mar 18, 2023
    8
    Sure this is maybe one more copy paste open world game but it had something that say the assasin creed series is missing. How the story is told with just a few important characters gives the game a better focus the many other open world games. And also japanese history will always stand out. The games takes itself serious, far from cocky, nerdy classic videogame dialogue that I am used toSure this is maybe one more copy paste open world game but it had something that say the assasin creed series is missing. How the story is told with just a few important characters gives the game a better focus the many other open world games. And also japanese history will always stand out. The games takes itself serious, far from cocky, nerdy classic videogame dialogue that I am used to but also tired of.
    But yeah its copy paste, you doing the same thing with very few suprises but I still enjoyed the playthrough.    … Expand
  80. Zandercole
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    An absolutely fantastic and beautiful representation of this fascinating culture. If I could give it a 20/10 I would!
  81. FIXER40
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    No bs like levels for enemy! No one million useless pieces of gear with different numbers on it! No lock on so you need to git gud to overcome enemy.
    It a most beautiful open world i ever see and very good story to watch.
    Some minor problems with animations, enemy AI and textures loading but nothing critical.
    Overall great game! i only hope they release it on PC.
  82. Molec_man
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Great Game. Beautiful. Fun combat. Every situation can be approached with a different, diverse solution. Only thing it lacks for me is replayability, but I won't drop it from a 10 for that one weakness. Better than Sekiro in my opinion.
  83. chr1so
    Oct 4, 2021
    10
    Epic game. Combat & story are good, & the graphics are the best I've seen on PS4.
    I still probably prefer the combat & bosses on Sekiro but that is one of my faves of all time.
    Spewing I didn't know the director's cut was coming out before playing it, because I'm not going back now.
  84. claptrap
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I had high expectations and for a brief moment, I thought that the game will disappointment me because the begining with the tutorial feels very tedious. However, after you get trough that and the game opens up, you'll truly see the magic behind this game.

    The visual style of this game is incredible. The colors are so vibrant that your expensive OLED TV will cry tears of joy. With RDR2,    I had high expectations and for a brief moment, I thought that the game will disappointment me because the begining with the tutorial feels very tedious. However, after you get trough that and the game opens up, you'll truly see the magic behind this game.

    The visual style of this game is incredible. The colors are so vibrant that your expensive OLED TV will cry tears of joy. With RDR2, Horizon and Witcher 3, this has to be one of the prettiest, if not the prettiest open worlds right now.

    There is a huge immersion factor because there is basically no HUD on the screen and the wind is your compass. It also adds a lot visually because if the wind kicks in, there are particles all over the screen. Its clear that the devs learned from Breath of the Wild.

    The combat takes some time to get used to, especially since there is no lock on function but if you get the hang of it, it really feels satisfying. Cutting trough your enemies while blood covers your armor, then cleaning your sword and bow before your dead enemies... you truly feel like a samurai.

    Quests and characters may not feel like other over top SONY productions but surprsingly the side quests are really interesting. Also there are some really nice side activities but dont worry, the map is not full with question markers.

    There are some minor bugs especially with the enemy AI where NPCs are stuck on the stairs or run in circles but they are rare and wil be probably fixed with the next patch.

    For me this game feels like some sort of meditation. Everything is so beautiful and calm. This is one of those games where I constantly keep switching into photo mode and my god, this is the best photo mode in any game (and Spiderman already had a good one). The photo mode switches from gameplay into settings without any waiting and offers you so much! Time of day, weather conditions, wind settings, particle settings. If you wanna see what this mode is capable of, check out the screenshots on Twitter! I love it!

    The PS4 era slowly comes to an end and this game truly does justice to an amazing console. Its over, there wont be any big exclusives anymore and the console can finally rest after so many amazing years and games. Hats off to SONY!

    PS: One thing worth mentioning are the VERY short loading times. Like really, how did they do that? Also my PRO is surprisingly quiet when playing this game. Well done Sucker Punch!    … Expand
  85. logan0178
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Awesome game. A mix between Assassin's Creed and Souls. Fluid fighting mechanics based on timing and stances over button spamming. Diverse combat and boss fights. The story is based on a historical era often not used in games but is perfect for the plot of this story. Smooth frame rates and graphical performance. All in all an excellent game.
  86. PaleNielsen
    Mar 25, 2022
    8
    This game is amazing specially the combat aspect even if it might get repetitive you will not get tired playing it. I really love the moment when the screen goes black and white and you do some badass things to your enemy. i hope the they make a sequel.
  87. BadWolf1991
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game, nails what it wanted to do. The soow parts give you the aesthetic of being in feudal Japan.
  88. Alorand
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Almost perfect. Aesthetically this is one of the most beautiful and immersive games that I've played. Jin is a great protagonist that draws you into the story. And the setting explores one of the fascinating turning points in history. Gameplay is fun, and not too difficult on normal.
    I did however run into some minor bugs that break you out of the immersion, that I hope get patched out soon.
  89. Robinxbox
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Incredible game, fantastic story, super fun gameplay, this is the true essence of entertainment, I could not get enough of it, now, bring of Ghost of another Japanese island
  90. cypherhalo
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Simply one of the most gorgeous games around. What a great way to close out the console generation. Plus I love open world games and the story is really well done, far more interesting than the typical, "should heroes kill" that we get in far too many stories of this type. Bravo to Sucker Punch for a job well done!
  91. dkhosa
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Best game this year. Everything from gameplay to graphics to sound is superb. So good.
  92. jlev
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    I have to say I’m so relieved that 2020 didn’t deliver yet another big disappointment. Thank you Sucker Punch for making a game I actually want to play!

    This isn’t a perfect game, but I’ve put about 30 hours in and I’m really enjoying it. The writing is not great, and the loot system is terrible. However, the action, exploration, and atmosphere are amazing. It really is the best    I have to say I’m so relieved that 2020 didn’t deliver yet another big disappointment. Thank you Sucker Punch for making a game I actually want to play!

    This isn’t a perfect game, but I’ve put about 30 hours in and I’m really enjoying it. The writing is not great, and the loot system is terrible. However, the action, exploration, and atmosphere are amazing. It really is the best samurai game to date.    … Expand
  93. Antinike
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Great game. Adult and interesting story. Great gameplay. I recommend it to everyone.
  94. Unmercifulmido
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    Great story, gameplay, graphics and immersion. I recommend the game to anyone who wants any of those things.
  95. abdubda
    Aug 1, 2020
    9
    Great game, beautiful story, good sides, fun gameplay, gorgeous art design.
    Great job from sucker punch on this one, i love this game so much
  96. FreedomFighters
    Aug 12, 2020
    8
    In this past generation, Sony has done a pretty killer job with their exclusive games. It really feels like they’ve done a great job with exclusives for the better part of the last decade, but their recent output on the PlayStation 4 has really pushed them to the forefront. Where Xbox, in my eyes, has struggled to come through with consistently great exclusives on the Xbox One (outside ofIn this past generation, Sony has done a pretty killer job with their exclusive games. It really feels like they’ve done a great job with exclusives for the better part of the last decade, but their recent output on the PlayStation 4 has really pushed them to the forefront. Where Xbox, in my eyes, has struggled to come through with consistently great exclusives on the Xbox One (outside of the “Ori” games and “Sunset Overdrive”), Sony overcame a slow start and has put out tons of quality exclusives. Some of my personal favorites have included “Until Dawn,” “Horizon Zero Dawn” “Detroit: Become Human” “Spider-Man” and, as controversial as it’ll be to say this, “The Last of Us Part II” (there are quite a few I haven’t played like “Bloodborne,” “Nioh,” and “Gravity Rush 2,” but I do plan to play games like “inFAMOUS Second Son,” “The Last Guardian,” “Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End,” and “God of War,” for example). And with the new consoles quickly approaching, it seems we’re looking at what is essentially the swan songs of the eighth generation. Months ago, Microsoft gave us what I believed was theirs with the stunning “Ori and the Will of the Wisps” (though we still have “Battletoads” to look forward to later this month), and now Sony has given us what looks to be their final exclusive title in “Ghost of Tsushima,” a samurai adventure developed by the good people at Sucker Punch Productions, responsible for the excellent “Sly Cooper” series, as well as the also-beloved “inFAMOUS” franchise. And as a full-stop for eighth-generation exclusives (it seems), this is a pretty great note to end on!
    “Ghost of Tsushima” serves in a lot of ways as a tribute to Japanese culture, while also being a pretty loving homage to Japanese films, specifically those made by legendary director Akira Kurosawa. It does a very respectful job, and while I wouldn’t say the writing or characters absolutely floored me, I still think both elements were good. The visuals in the game are absolutely breathtaking, and in every aspect, the game looks beautiful. I also love the cinematography throughout the game, and I think it’s quite an incredible attention to detail that the game added a black-and-white “Kurosawa mode” that adds to the game’s loving homage to the director’s filmography. The gameplay is also something to behold: the controls are extremely fluid, the combat is precise and layered without being too overwhelming to deal with, and the stealth sections are suitably tensing. This is a game that does a lot of things right, and serves as yet another reason why Sony’s first-party games have been among the best of this generation.
    I will say, though, that I did have a few problems with the game that slightly detracted from the experience. A few minor gameplay frustrations did bog things down a bit for me (the lack of a great “lock-on” to enemies, and the game presenting dialogue options to make you think choices matter when they don’t), but I would say my biggest issue was that I wish the game’s open-world activities were more interesting. While the world itself was certainly beautiful to look at, it didn’t really feel all that exciting to me, and there were definitely times where it did feel like I was just going through a checklist of objectives. Most of the time, when playing open-world games, I’m totally okay with traveling across the game’s world to get to my next story mission, but with “Ghost of Tsushima,” there were definitely points where I felt more inclined to simply fast-travel closer to the story missions to mitigate traveling. The game had the feeling of going through the motions that open-world games tend to go through, and while I’m not sure who will agree, I would’ve been interested to see how this would’ve faired as a linear game.
    Even so, “Ghost of Tsushima” is a pretty great adventure. Even if it’s not my absolute favorite PlayStation 4 exclusive game, it’s a real testament to Sony’s excellent output this generation that a game can be this good, and still not be one of my favorites that they’ve put out this generation. It’s a suitably beautiful swan song to the PlayStation 4, and another adventure that epitomizes Sony’s dominance this generation. If you haven’t played it yet, I highly recommend you give it a shot. As a way of waving goodbye to the PlayStation 4 (at least in terms of exclusives), this is quite a way to go out. Thank you, PlayStation 4, for so many wonderful memories and great exclusive titles, I hope the PlayStation 5 keeps up the amazing work.
    Final rating: 8 out of 10 “Great”    … Expand
  97. Flagburner
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    A greate open world game that lets you play as a samurai. Great story that makes you think what it means to live and fight with honor against an enemy that has none. Recommend
  98. abowman
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    I finally just go around to beating this game after doing a 100% run. This game is absolutely amazing, and likely the best open-world game since the witcher 3. Most open-world games are insanely repetitive and get boring after the first 10 to 20 hours or so. There's only been a handful of open-world games that I will actually want to see and do everything, and Ghost of Tsushima isI finally just go around to beating this game after doing a 100% run. This game is absolutely amazing, and likely the best open-world game since the witcher 3. Most open-world games are insanely repetitive and get boring after the first 10 to 20 hours or so. There's only been a handful of open-world games that I will actually want to see and do everything, and Ghost of Tsushima is absolutely one of them.

    It definitely still has its repetitive moments, but its broken up with its attention to detail, and gorgeous art direction. I constantly found myself switching outfits, slow walking, and sheathing my sword over and over again simply because it looked awesome. I often found myself using the games amazing cinematic features. This is hands down one of the best games on the ps4, and its a fantastic way to end the console life-cycle.

    Way to go Sucker Punch, you absolutely nailed it.    … Expand
  99. criticroshan
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Fantastic story and setting. The characters have depth and the gameplay too helps in setting the right atmosphere. The hard work and thought the studio has put in the combat mechanics is clearly noticeable. Ghost Of Tsushima is one of those games that reminded me that video games can be art in its purest form.
  100. Juhiz
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    Like TLOU Part II, This is game is mature exploration into hate, revenge and conflict between tradition and honour in changing times. It feels like a storydriven linear game, even when you have spent hours skipping main quest and exploring the island on Tsushima, because the writing and stories are so good.
    Another Sony win for this Summer. A masterpiece and a great experience.Highly recommended
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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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