Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 21430 Ratings

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  1. Weeeeee711
    Aug 30, 2020
    8
    Negatives first:

    -When they're not in combat..the AI is awful. I've probably stabbed a 1,000 guys in the back and you can easily lose all 15 guys chasing you by simply running into a tent roughly 30 feet from them. -No matter how beautiful the world is..it really lacks substance/variety. All the side stuff is either filler/gets old in 5-6 tries (like the fox, for example). Every    Negatives first:

    -When they're not in combat..the AI is awful. I've probably stabbed a 1,000 guys in the back and you can easily lose all 15 guys chasing you by simply running into a tent roughly 30 feet from them.

    -No matter how beautiful the world is..it really lacks substance/variety. All the side stuff is either filler/gets old in 5-6 tries (like the fox, for example). Every assassin you're tracking seems to like walking in a straight line down/up a dirt path, btw.

    -The story can be pretty slow in some points. It has highlights...but in the end..I don't think it was worth it..until the end..which i did like.

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    Positives:

    -It obviously looks amazing..the photo mode is right up there with Red Dead 2/HZD.
    -Great feel/atmosphere

    -As long as you're not fighting in a confined space..the combat is excellent..especially the duels!

    -Ishikawa I felt should have had more screen time..easily the best side character.
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    This game just needs more to do. More meaningful stories..let people create their own duel...not (as much as I like him/her) find the fox 40 times and save 300 random people.

    With that said..some of it is a lot of fun..even clearing 5 dozen camps and Jin is a good character to work with in the future...but a game that lacks more meaningful content once the main/side stories are done..doesn't deserve a 9.3 imo and think both recent Infamous titles were better

    8/10    … Expand
  2. robotoboy30
    Jul 26, 2020
    8
    So to preface I like the game. I like it a lot. It's a great game with only certain technical issues that aren't really all that bad. It has some really flat texture work involving the world, strange collision issues here and there, and some stilted animation work.

    That said the game has some of the most satisfying combat I've played in a long time. It's definitely a ton of fun. It also    So to preface I like the game. I like it a lot. It's a great game with only certain technical issues that aren't really all that bad. It has some really flat texture work involving the world, strange collision issues here and there, and some stilted animation work.

    That said the game has some of the most satisfying combat I've played in a long time. It's definitely a ton of fun. It also has hella particle effects... like everywhere all the time. It can gorgeous but I'm also not a huge fan of the hyper saturated color pallette. Those are the only nitpicks I have about the game from a technical aspect.

    The game is also very orientalist. Making the samurai honor-bound morons. Their own tyranny and brutal combat tactics of the time are "condemned" and contextualized by Jin's "ghost" persona. It uses a bunch of historically spliced together themes, and set dressing - and it does all this with developers saying they weren't going for historical accuracy but instead based around Kurosawa's films... which it fails at. None of the characters save Yuna, and perhaps Masako really feel like characters from his films. Even then Masako feels like a facimile of a Kurosawa character. Further more the games attempt at plot and theming don't feel anything like a Kurosawa film either. So when you mix everything from what developers have stated their intentions were you don't really get that. What you get is the Western idea of what a samurai and what ancient Japan might be like.

    I studied a lot about Japanese cultural evolution and history in college. I have several native Japanese friends, and history teachers. I am also a massive Kurosawa fan. So going into this game I had low expectations about what I was getting.

    My only advice is that if you find this stuff cool? Please research it. Please don't take your history lesson or Japanese cultural heritage knowledge from this game. Samurai are pretty much regarded as **** and brutal warriors in Japan. In this game they are justice honor-bound idiots (which is why they lose to Mongols... when in history it was due to the technological divide war wise).

    All that said. If you go in expecting a Western take on what samurai are, and that it's not how actual Japan is/was/sees samurai anf their own history --- you're in for a treat. It really is THAT good. Just keep in mind that the game is inaccurate as hell, doesn't even really capture "samurai cinema" (btw film recommendations are Hara-Kiri, Seven Samurai, Yojimbo, Sanjuro and even Ran)

    Instead it feels like a less offensive and slightly more culturally researched Last Samurai.    … Expand
  3. zaurkhubulov
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing good game,very good job sucker punch,ghost of tsushima best game japan setting
  4. WJBenediThus
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Game magnifico, muito divertido. gosto muito do estilo samurai... estava sentido falta de um game deste estilo... combate excelente. Vale muito a pena a compra.
  5. Iracelma
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Gosto muito desta temática. Lindo demais. O melhor jogo de samurai já criado.
  6. prince_warhero
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    We all can agree at this point, any open world comes out the first feeling we get is skepticism whether it will be a chore to explore, whether it will get repetitive after a while, whether it will be grindy in terms of combat & crafting. Ghost aims is to improve & refine these. Does it succeed ? It very well improves for the most part.

    The best decision that Sucker punch made is to    We all can agree at this point, any open world comes out the first feeling we get is skepticism whether it will be a chore to explore, whether it will get repetitive after a while, whether it will be grindy in terms of combat & crafting. Ghost aims is to improve & refine these. Does it succeed ? It very well improves for the most part.

    The best decision that Sucker punch made is to establish a clear identity for the game as a stylish samurai drama game right from the start in every aspect. Its not gonna be grounded in reality, its set in real history setting but is a fiction & gamified, story & characters are dramatic, over the top,its stylish there is a consistent art style & flair to everything right from the menus, UI, world, environment. What this achieves is such a natural flow of how we play the game & what we see in it. A beautiful flow just like its wind...

    The wind guidance might seem like a one off gimmick from trailers & gameplay, but i cannot stress enough on the immersion it creates and makes exploration so organic. The exploration of this game is heavily inspired from Zelda Botw and am glad for that. I have had continuous long gameplay sessions without opening the map & menu more than a few times. This makes us observe this beautiful world more which fuels into curiosity & exploration. We hear about rumors and points of interest from talking to npcs. Every area has its own visual style so you can clearly associated with it after a while and easily memorize the map. Crafting & gathering materials is simple as ever, you never once feel the need to go out and collect any materials nor do we ever feel like i have to get this upgrade to progress, it all just happens naturally as we play. A big thanks for not keeping any slightest animation for gathering, whether you are on foot/horse just a button press near the tree branch/flower/supplies and its in our inventory. While choosing quests you are shown what rewards you will get, in the open world if you place cursor on any location it will list all the vendors there, what new items/upgrades so we dont need to go there and check everytime. There are so many refinements like these that i can keep on talking about. Bottomline is all these together contributes to such a natural flow of gameplay that i never once felt like i am doing something unnecessary.

    I am loving the characters and story so far. Jin is a likeable protagonist. The combat was one aspect i was worried a lot before release , it was basic at start but it opens up to so much depth that i did not expect. The controls are tight, there are lot of skills, techniques and weapons to use. The standoffs are amazing. Combat isn't hard like in Sekiro, but it has more variety and flair and for me i found this more fun. Also i personally like that there is no lock on.

    About the visuals, art design and sound its pure zen-like and mesmerizing throughout ! The videos and screenshots don't do justice. The photo mode deserves an award !

    Now coming to the remaining of the "improves for most part". The quest design is something that is definitely lacking. Their story, premise are interesting but the structure is were the game falters. Most of them involve age old design like meeting someone, following them for a while talking to them, then arrive at a location where quest happens. It sure helps world building, but gets old quite soon. But thanks to the story, combat and quest objectives this doesn't impact the experience as much as it would generally. Except for the main cast the NPC animations overall are very rigid , sometimes i feel too many fade to black cuts in cutscenes. The good old camera problem especially in tight places where there is no transparency if we are behind any wall/drapes.

    Overall its such a breath of fresh wind , positive and a soulful gaming experience. SuckerPunch & Sony knocked it off the park.    … Expand
  7. chimnino
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Loving it! Still on the first Island section (first of 3) Great way to wash away that disapointing sour taste of TLOU2.
  8. atillaakay
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima has a Superb gameplay loop And one that keeps me coming back
    Great story and character arcs
  9. OldSilentHill
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    What a way to close the generation from Sony. Exclusives are a need, bravo.
  10. hiddensynapse
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    Best open world game since Breath Of The Wild. It has consumed my life. Also, it’s breathtakingly beautiful. I usually never take screenshots, but I must have taken over 100 in this game.
  11. fiuza
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Um dos gráficos mais bonitos da geração. Ótima jogabilidade.
    A falta da sincronização labial incomoda um pouco. No geral um ótimo jogo ,com alguns pequenos problemas
  12. Dannybrown003
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    I have always loved all Japanese things, especially the culture and story of japan. I absolutely loved this game from start to finish. Even though it has some flaws like the facial expressions and animations, especially in the Japanese track, these flaws doesnt make the game less immersive. A no brainer 10/10. And i would even say it rivals The Witcher 3, maybe even better in some ways.
  13. Chiko_Tech
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The game is very addicting, the art and graphics are another level, great game to end the gen.
  14. Choppah4
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Only a TRUE Samurai would give Ghost of Tsushima a 10. The beauty of the colors, the detail of the different fighting styles that you can switch through on the fly, Standoffs, frustrating Duels, and an amazing story that greatly exceeded my expectations. A must play without a doubt!
  15. andredm
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Jogo muito bom! Me senti de verdade um samurai, gameplay e gráficos são perfeitos
  16. basimwwe
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Ar
    اللعبة ممتازة بشكل لا يصدق وتعتبر خاتمة خرافية للجيل القصة ممتازة والجيم بلي خرافى اللعبة ارشحها اللعبة السنة من غير منافس
  17. Cutloso
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The game is breathtaking. It is a perfect score in famitsu japan, perfect scores are harder there because gaming media over there are not shills. Only two western games have ever gotten that.score ,skyrim and and Gta V.
  18. adamrjp
    Jul 27, 2020
    7
    This game has a lot of positives but also has a lot of negatives. I was under the impression this game would handle the open world genre in a new and fresh way. It doesn’t. It’s still a case of clicking a point on a map and going to it. I thought it would be a lot more fluid. I found it very repetitive to be honest. Once you’ve played it for 5 hours or so you’ve seen everything. I playedThis game has a lot of positives but also has a lot of negatives. I was under the impression this game would handle the open world genre in a new and fresh way. It doesn’t. It’s still a case of clicking a point on a map and going to it. I thought it would be a lot more fluid. I found it very repetitive to be honest. Once you’ve played it for 5 hours or so you’ve seen everything. I played it for longer than this but have ended up selling it. The art direction is excellent. The swordplay is excellent also but also becomes repetitive. I feel it’s another new game that does not live up to expectations. Seems to be a lot of those at the moment. 10/10s are way too generous.… Expand
  19. bskierys
    Oct 20, 2021
    8
    TLDR;
    Good: Main Story, Great companion quests, Gameplay easy to divide into short gaming sessions.
    Bad: Boring and repetitive side activities with lots of riding on a horse and clearing out enemy camps. Main and Side stories: The main story is engaging. It is a fight you have to take to free the people of Tsushima but your hero will have to sacrifice everything he belives in to do    TLDR;
    Good: Main Story, Great companion quests, Gameplay easy to divide into short gaming sessions.
    Bad: Boring and repetitive side activities with lots of riding on a horse and clearing out enemy camps.

    Main and Side stories: The main story is engaging. It is a fight you have to take to free the people of Tsushima but your hero will have to sacrifice everything he belives in to do so. But as you fight your way through ranks of enemies you will find allies whom will help you. They have stories on their own and I wish some RPG games like Pillars of Eternity had such amazing companion stories as this game. Each of them has a chain of quests that can't be done right away but are progressing with the main story. Each quest is short and gives you ust a bit of the story and conclusion of all of the quest chains is emotional and worth seeing.
    Gameplay: The swordfight feels satisfying and "right". Each skill point gives you additional abilities and you have that pleasant feeling of progression. Of course stelthy approach is built as in any other AAA game so your opponents are blind and unable to look up. Everything else is just industry standard at this point.
    Open World: This one is tricky. The best thing about this world was that every quest, doesn't matter if it is a main, side quest or just a simple activity is very short. It was super easy for me to play this game for a half an hour and feel that I did something. I didn't feel forced to sit longer but I always wanted too because I always could stop after just one more short quest. The bad part is: the open world was mostly riding a horse. You ride 2 minutes through the map, gather one item or slash through a bamboo stand, and you go off again. Or slay through an enemy camp. The quest were interesting but every other activity was boring. For the most part of the game I felt like uncovering the map pixel by pixel.
    Visuals and Music: The game is mesmerizing. Views are amazing. Swaying grass, falling leaves and wind everywhere around you. Music is simply stunning. It always fits the situation and touches some strings of your feelings or enhances the scene. It is one that I added to my playlist to listen during work.    … Expand
  20. Bollywongaloid
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    Looks amazing with incredible art along with great sound design. Also plays really well with fun combat and nice little ideas with regards to exploration. Ultimately still openworld 101 though, with little innovation when it comes to it’s structure and story telling, and because of that I find it repetitive and I get bored after a couple of hours.
  21. hippydude75
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Excellent combat, world, characters, and side content. Slightly underrated by critics, this is definitely as a good as the exclusives like Spider-Man or HZD if not better
  22. Azeriel
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A true contender of Game of the Year and a worthy Swan Song for the PlayStation 4.

    Sucker Punch studio really shows their maturity with this game. Great writing, amazing open world, breathtaking picturesque sceneries, topped off with one of the best swordplay combat system out there. Not to mention the purposefully absence HUD UI that tend to clutter your screen with any open world    A true contender of Game of the Year and a worthy Swan Song for the PlayStation 4.

    Sucker Punch studio really shows their maturity with this game. Great writing, amazing open world, breathtaking picturesque sceneries, topped off with one of the best swordplay combat system out there. Not to mention the purposefully absence HUD UI that tend to clutter your screen with any open world games. In Ghost, the world is your indicator and it's absolutely refreshing.

    No hidden agenda to push, no unnecessary social justice preach, and overall just a plain pure fun game to play.

    Congrats Sucker Punch!    … Expand
  23. onmybikedrunk
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    So good. I see a lot of influences from BOTW, Shadow of the Colossus, The Witcher etc but remade into an incredible Samurai open world fantasy. So far it’s absolutely incredible. I’m a huge fan of Soulsborne, Sekiro, BOTW, The Witcher, Nioh etc and this game is up there. What a way for PS4 to finish off this generation.
  24. Hildebranthony
    Sep 12, 2020
    10
    I don’t usually complete every single side mission before completing the main story but this game compels me to do so. Breathtaking visuals, good story, interesting characters, great soundtrack and fantastic all around. Hard to put down.
  25. ShakaZaitsev
    Aug 6, 2020
    6
    The graphics are good, but that's it. The game seems rushed. The facial animations are lame, the IA of the enemies is laughable. Physics of this game sometimes are absurd, and present a lot of bugs. Camera position obstructs combat sometimes. Cutscenes interrupt the gameplay with black screens. The combat is robotic, it doesn't feel natural at all, like AC. Stealth system is so outdated.The graphics are good, but that's it. The game seems rushed. The facial animations are lame, the IA of the enemies is laughable. Physics of this game sometimes are absurd, and present a lot of bugs. Camera position obstructs combat sometimes. Cutscenes interrupt the gameplay with black screens. The combat is robotic, it doesn't feel natural at all, like AC. Stealth system is so outdated. The story is ok, a little boring. In the end, this game hasn't brought anything new to the table.… Expand
  26. ThiagoTitonel
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    Fantastic. Truly imersive gameplay. Loved it. Thanks SP! What a game! Please, play it.
  27. kyle20ellis
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    Amazing gameplay. Realistic. Amazing story. Superb graphics. The control system can be a bit awkward at the beginning and the camera angles can be annoying at times, but when you master it, it works so well. This has to be one of the best games I have ever played. The detail in this game is unreal. The map is large and the landscapes you travel through have to be one of the most beautifulAmazing gameplay. Realistic. Amazing story. Superb graphics. The control system can be a bit awkward at the beginning and the camera angles can be annoying at times, but when you master it, it works so well. This has to be one of the best games I have ever played. The detail in this game is unreal. The map is large and the landscapes you travel through have to be one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. So perfectly detailed. I sometimes stop and look at the landscape, almost as if it is real. you have to see it to believe it. If you own a PlayStation, you need this game. 10/10… Expand
  28. Lemdroid
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Truly the dream Samurai game we have been waiting for! The gameplay is amazing I usually don't do much side quest but this game really interested me in doing a lot of them! The side characters in this quests are very interesting and sometimes they point out locations of enemy camps. The music in this game is amazing! I fell in love with it. The story is also beautifully done by SuckerTruly the dream Samurai game we have been waiting for! The gameplay is amazing I usually don't do much side quest but this game really interested me in doing a lot of them! The side characters in this quests are very interesting and sometimes they point out locations of enemy camps. The music in this game is amazing! I fell in love with it. The story is also beautifully done by Sucker Punch a lot of interesting characters and emotional scenes too! Overall, I loved this game and I never had this much fun in playing for years! Thank you Sucker Punch!… Expand
  29. Daikenkini
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    This is among the best games I have ever played and you should play it too. I don't know what else to say. I wasn't even interested in the setting of fedual age Japan. But the game hooked me and the ending puts even movies considered timeless classics to shame.
  30. VieRus8u
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Finally a game that can really be said to be the best game of 2020.
    Graphics 10/10
    game play 10/10 Story 10/10 Control can be stiff and directional at times but still great. I have no idea how the critics gave it such a lower score, but hey they gave tlou2 a 94, and 10/10. I think the time of trusting critics and caring what they they think has passed. The fans are the ones to trust    Finally a game that can really be said to be the best game of 2020.
    Graphics 10/10
    game play 10/10
    Story 10/10
    Control can be stiff and directional at times but still great.
    I have no idea how the critics gave it such a lower score, but hey they gave tlou2 a 94, and 10/10. I think the time of trusting critics and caring what they they think has passed. The fans are the ones to trust and always have been.
    I love this game and recommend this game fully.    … Expand
  31. i037
    Aug 7, 2020
    7
    Amazing graphics and sound. Combat mechanics are good, but ruined by one of the worst cameras I've ever seen. The bad camera forced me to avoid fighting and do stealth kills instead. The AI is really dumb which makes the game pretty easy, even on Lethal difficulty. The open world gameplay got pretty redundant. Quest are the usual go to X, look for some markers, and eventually fightAmazing graphics and sound. Combat mechanics are good, but ruined by one of the worst cameras I've ever seen. The bad camera forced me to avoid fighting and do stealth kills instead. The AI is really dumb which makes the game pretty easy, even on Lethal difficulty. The open world gameplay got pretty redundant. Quest are the usual go to X, look for some markers, and eventually fight someone. The story was meh...… Expand
  32. SuperDuck23
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is one of the, if not the, best looking game I've ever played. It's an incredibly satisfying open world adventure in a truly unique and beautiful setting. Sure, it may not bring many new things to the table - but that's no problem when everything included is executed to near perfection. It's my favourite game of the year so far, so much so that I even felt the need toGhost of Tsushima is one of the, if not the, best looking game I've ever played. It's an incredibly satisfying open world adventure in a truly unique and beautiful setting. Sure, it may not bring many new things to the table - but that's no problem when everything included is executed to near perfection. It's my favourite game of the year so far, so much so that I even felt the need to Platinum it.… Expand
  33. FranchuteKikito
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Hands down this just might be the most graphically beautiful game I have ever played, and I played it in a OG PS4 so that's saying something, story is good so is the battle and the exploring is great, 100% recommended.
  34. GlaucioM
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    If you are fans about Samurai, this game is perfect. It is game of the year so far.
  35. guilhermefdias
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    The most beautiful game I have even seen in my 34yo on this earth, too beautiful.
    The combat is revolutionary and incredible satisfaying. And evertyhing about this game formula feels natural and REAL. Amazing.
    + you can pet the fox!!!
  36. eulogy1337
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is a love letter to samurai and samurai movies, particularly to Kurosawa's style. At first glance this game may look like an Assassin's Creed / FarCry / Witcher 3 clone with a samurai skin applied on top, but it is as good as those games but also more than that.

    If you are at all interested in Samurai or ninjas, you absolutely need this game. I am a self-admitted    Ghost of Tsushima is a love letter to samurai and samurai movies, particularly to Kurosawa's style. At first glance this game may look like an Assassin's Creed / FarCry / Witcher 3 clone with a samurai skin applied on top, but it is as good as those games but also more than that.

    If you are at all interested in Samurai or ninjas, you absolutely need this game. I am a self-admitted partial weeb, and I love the game so much I am trying to upgrade to a PS4 pro just so it can play this specific game better.    … Expand
  37. alig26
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    Awesome game. Fantastic open world

    Great story

    Excellent combat Unique setting.

    Basically assassins creed set in Japan
  38. andyadrian
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    A few minor bugs, but apart from this the game is a true masterpiece. A 10/10 ,no doubt.
  39. mattyiceboy
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Seems like Playstation devs keep put doing each other. Absolutely amazing game. Haven't had this much fun in a open world game since skyrim or GTAV. No MTX or DLC, it was finished day one. A must play if you love video games.
  40. boxarifdp
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    Open world classico con un'ambientazione che ricrea alla perfezione l'atmosfera Giapponese. Combat sistem bello e divertente che alle difficoltà più alta alla uccisione del nemico di da tanta appagamento. Storia di secondarie e principali molto avvincenti ed emozionanti.
  41. Hippystank
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, hard to believe it was made for the PS4. Runs super good on the PS5. Gameplay is a blast, story is great, side quests are rich and fulfilling all around GOTY imo.
  42. M4ni4k
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Excellent game! Excellent Main and side story! You need to play with the japan voice with subtitles
  43. RagnarX213
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    Incredible. One of the best games of all time on PS4. The combat and gameplay mechanics are flawless. The open world is beautiful and diverse. This is a must own on PS4. I feel bad for Xbox fools who have to miss out on this!
  44. lizardking420
    Nov 30, 2021
    9
    Good game, decent graphics, good story, rpg style. Samurais. Good bang for buck.
  45. mamalikesmambo
    Oct 19, 2020
    9
    Every console generation, a few games release that are so impressive and fun, that you remember that game tied to that generation forever. Ghost of Tsushima is one of those games. I play and own a ton of games, rarely do I platinum or 100 percent a game, but I did with GOT, and when it ended I felt sad, I wanted more! Thankfully, Legends the multiplayer add-on arrived and its amazing. IfEvery console generation, a few games release that are so impressive and fun, that you remember that game tied to that generation forever. Ghost of Tsushima is one of those games. I play and own a ton of games, rarely do I platinum or 100 percent a game, but I did with GOT, and when it ended I felt sad, I wanted more! Thankfully, Legends the multiplayer add-on arrived and its amazing. If you read a lot about games, you see Games as art mentioned at times. GOT is truly art, its beautiful scenery, it's surround sound audio, its photo mode that allows you to capture gorgeous vistas that you could use as screensavers, just wonderful. I really enjoyed Infamous:SS and First Light, but this game is another level beyond those titles. I cannot wait for another title, hoping we haven't seen the last of Jin, and cant wait to see what Sucker Punch does on the PS5. Also, blast you SP, you had me crying in this game multiple times, at one moment i literally had to stop for a bit, you know how to pull the heart strings!! Lastly, Please do something for VR with GOT, id love to see this world in VR, and it doesn't have to be in FP. I want to relax in one of those fields in VR.… Expand
  46. celtconnor86
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    Absolute gem of a game. Interesting story, great action. Usual open world features don't play with the usual boredom - coming across a bandit camp is met with excitement. To say this game is a zero is disingenuous, some very strange reviews on here. If even the biggest sceptic played this game objectively it is beautiful and well thought out at the very least. I am hooked have not putAbsolute gem of a game. Interesting story, great action. Usual open world features don't play with the usual boredom - coming across a bandit camp is met with excitement. To say this game is a zero is disingenuous, some very strange reviews on here. If even the biggest sceptic played this game objectively it is beautiful and well thought out at the very least. I am hooked have not put down for 3 days. It was a 9 until I finished it, my god the last scene was unbelievable. Also defending one town in the story made me literally stand up and cheer. Takes a lot to get me emotional. Amazing!… Expand
  47. MarcioCavalcant
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    I seriously believe this game is the stronges contender to the title of GOTY 2020. The gaphrics are amazing and the story is good, but the best thing about this game is the liberty it gives to the player as there are multiple ways of getting rid of enemies. Besides this multitudes of moves and tactics the fighting mechanics are very fun.

    I think comparing it to assassins creed is not    I seriously believe this game is the stronges contender to the title of GOTY 2020. The gaphrics are amazing and the story is good, but the best thing about this game is the liberty it gives to the player as there are multiple ways of getting rid of enemies. Besides this multitudes of moves and tactics the fighting mechanics are very fun.

    I think comparing it to assassins creed is not doing it justice. This is more on the higher level of Oblivion! I wish I could give it 9.4 because of the minor glitches and lack of great soundtrack but other than those small flaws this game is perfect.    … Expand
  48. Barkah
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Best exploration experience. Excellent battle system. Perfect gameplay feeling. And good story.
  49. ohdamnitsbrowen
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I beat the game in about 20 hours and have done the mythic quests. The visuals are bonkers and the tone of the game is immersive as hell. Limited UI and using the wind to guide you will suck you into the experience for hours on end because SP realized a minimalist UI with their scenery is too hard to step away from. This game is exactly what a story driven, open world game should be. The combat feels extremely rewarding, and the one on one duels are completed masterfully. Once you obtain the Ghost stance later in the game, your combat becomes even more incredible. This is the best way the PS4 generation could have ended and will be one of the only games besides spiderman and god of war I'll 100% complete because it deserves it. Sucker Punch delivered a knockout blow and it should 100% win GOTY over any other game released this year.… Expand
  50. Armaril
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    I think< this is best sony exclusive in this year! Good ploot, awesome gameplay and beautiful graphics.
  51. GILTELES
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    Esperei terminar o jogo e platiná-lo pra expor minha nota. Não é comum ver jogos tão belos como este. As paisagens são maravilhosas. A jogabilidade é muito boa, o combate é fantástico. Não dei uma 10 porque a procura pela platina de fato é meio chata, com muitas missões repetidas.
  52. dypsomaniart
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Just finished this game, and wow, it is amazing. I have been gaming since pac-man was cutting edge, and ghost of tsushima rates right up there with the best games I have ever played. Everything was well done, the gameplay, characters and their stories, and the world itself, even the music was outstanding.

    This game is truly a pleasure, a great experience, and an epic adventure. Thankyou    Just finished this game, and wow, it is amazing. I have been gaming since pac-man was cutting edge, and ghost of tsushima rates right up there with the best games I have ever played. Everything was well done, the gameplay, characters and their stories, and the world itself, even the music was outstanding.

    This game is truly a pleasure, a great experience, and an epic adventure. Thankyou sucker punch!    … Expand
  53. Camparini
    Sep 23, 2020
    9
    Diversão: 8,5 / História: 10 / Inovação: 7,5 / Gráfico/Performance: 9 / Jogabilidade: 10 / Arte: 10 / Trilha Sonora: 9

    Uma Homengem à história do japão e aos filmes de Akira Kurosawa. Ghost of Tsushima não inova no gênero, mas ainda assim traz uma gameplay fluída com uma historia extremamente bem construída, trazendo à tona a importante questão da honra e das filosofia samurai. A    Diversão: 8,5 / História: 10 / Inovação: 7,5 / Gráfico/Performance: 9 / Jogabilidade: 10 / Arte: 10 / Trilha Sonora: 9

    Uma Homengem à história do japão e aos filmes de Akira Kurosawa. Ghost of Tsushima não inova no gênero, mas ainda assim traz uma gameplay fluída com uma historia extremamente bem construída, trazendo à tona a importante questão da honra e das filosofia samurai. A maioria das side quests são muito interessantes, e a variedade de itens cosméticos, sem políticas abusivas de microtransações (algo raro de se ver hoje em dia) são pontos muito positivos. O maiores destaques ficam para a história e para o modo foto, o qual a Sucker Punch (pioneira no modo) conseguiu amplificá-lo de forma magistral.    … Expand
  54. smw119
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game is a great example of historical fiction done right. With the actions of the protagonist being called into question by adherents to the Bushido code, Jin has to adapt to the evolution of warfare that the invading mongols represent. I immediately noticed, after a few hours of play, Ghost of Tsushima has a lot of Zelda BotW DNA in it, and that's terrific. The combat is tight,This game is a great example of historical fiction done right. With the actions of the protagonist being called into question by adherents to the Bushido code, Jin has to adapt to the evolution of warfare that the invading mongols represent. I immediately noticed, after a few hours of play, Ghost of Tsushima has a lot of Zelda BotW DNA in it, and that's terrific. The combat is tight, dynamic and challenging, especially if played on hard difficulty. With tight gameplay, impressive performance going along with boundary pushing graphics and art direction, this game is the perfect capstone to the PS4's exclusive library as it seeks to move on to the next generation of consoles. This is a game of exceptional quality that continues to surprise me and leave me staring in wonder at the gorgeous vistas all throughout Tsushima. The most ambitious part of this whole package, to me, is the lack of any sort of level gating for missions and content. Rather than increasing difficulty by bloating the stats of enemies in a leveling system, they instead become more specialized, have more tricks up their sleeve and use more aggressive tactics the further you progress in the game. The progression is instead tied to Jin unlocking new tricks of his own and improving his own skills as you explore the island throughout the game. It creates a sense of true progression that feels rewarding, thematic and appropriate for the setting of the game. This is the most impressive game I've played in a long time. I recommend this to anyone who has a passing interest in it. i'm excited to count Sucker Punch along side CD Project Red, FromSoftware, Guerrilla Games and Id Software as a company who's work outshines the rest.… Expand
  55. son-of-serpico
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    If video games are art, this is a f*cking masterpiece. How on earth did the game critics score it an 83? Tells you all you need to know about critics. This game should have the highest score of any video game ever made, imo. It's a beautiful experience all around.
  56. ThatGuy007
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    For a new IP Sucker Punch have done really well, GOT isn’t without it’s little faults but ultimately they don’t take away from the experience which Sucker Punch has crafted, overall it’s a definite purchase and for people like me who love Samurai Mythology it’s a must buy.
  57. mestriner1
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Um jogo muito bem feito, excelentes graficos e jogabilidade. HIstoria muito bem feita e um mundo aberto imenso e missoes secundarias que valem a pena. Divertido e viciante de jogar, vale muito a pena jogar nota 10!
  58. DrigoLoureiro
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    A work of art with fluidity in its gameplay and a striking soundtrack. The atmosphere that the game offers is solid, where through its narrative it shows the dilemma between honoring traditions or defending its people with the stealthy art of thieves. Despite some minor technical problems and the adequacy of the dubbing when changing the order of execution of some missions, it is worthA work of art with fluidity in its gameplay and a striking soundtrack. The atmosphere that the game offers is solid, where through its narrative it shows the dilemma between honoring traditions or defending its people with the stealthy art of thieves. Despite some minor technical problems and the adequacy of the dubbing when changing the order of execution of some missions, it is worth every penny. Congratulations to Sucker Punch who, alongside Rock Star with his Red Dead Redemption, showed how to tell a story through incredible art and giving us gamers the chance to see the game with the eyes of Akira Kurosawa!… Expand
  59. SethGrey
    May 8, 2023
    8
    Ghost of Tsushima

    Graphics & Presentation: 10 One of the best looking opening world games ever made. Sound Effects, Voice Acting & Music : 7 Sound effects are beautiful, the sound of thunder, the rain...very immersive. Voice acting and soundtrack was fine, nothing memorable. Story & Dialogues: 7 The story was quite unexceptional but dialogues were fitting for the era.    Ghost of Tsushima

    Graphics & Presentation: 10
    One of the best looking opening world games ever made.

    Sound Effects, Voice Acting & Music : 7
    Sound effects are beautiful, the sound of thunder, the rain...very immersive. Voice acting and soundtrack was fine, nothing memorable.

    Story & Dialogues: 7
    The story was quite unexceptional but dialogues were fitting for the era.

    Gameplay: 9
    Very intuitive combat, parlour although not perfect is mostly excellent.

    Performance: 8
    Very stable, very rare bugs or glitches that caused the main character to get stuck inside rocks etc, nothing game breaking as the game will teleport you if the issue persists for too long.

    Overall: 8.2
    Ghost of Tsushima is one of the best open world games out there. On top of that the Legends mode is an excellent free multiplayer mode that only adds to the greatness of the game.    … Expand
  60. mcoci
    May 25, 2021
    8
    Increíble dirección de arte e interesante mecánica de combate, fuera de eso es un open world bastante normal con las clásicas misiones e historia genérica, un Ubisoft-game sin grandes problemas y con buen gusto
  61. Thalosmoon
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Imagine playing an Akira Kurosawa Movie yourself. Brilliant in optics, gameplay, story, narrative and level design. 10/10 Must Buy for PS4 owners that like Adventure Games.
  62. andreslu2700
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego tan vasto e inmersivo que seria un crimen que no sacaran una segunda parte. Ademas tiene unos graficos de 10… Expand
  63. Lord_bad
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    EL juego puede que no sea el mejor juego de mundo abierto , pero creo que si es el juego de mundo abierto más hermoso .

    El apartado artístico de este juego , deja muy por detrás a sus principales competidores , con una variedad de biomas impresionante , una densidad de partículas y algo que yo personalmente le doy mucha importancia , hierva , el mundo tiene hierva , flores ,    EL juego puede que no sea el mejor juego de mundo abierto , pero creo que si es el juego de mundo abierto más hermoso .

    El apartado artístico de este juego , deja muy por detrás a sus principales competidores , con una variedad de biomas impresionante , una densidad de partículas y algo que yo personalmente le doy mucha importancia , hierva , el mundo tiene hierva , flores , pequeños arbustos .
    La variedad cromática que consigue el juego logra que te quedes con la boca abierta en más de una ocasión .

    Y aunque alabo el tema artístico , el tema del músculo gráfico no se queda nada atrás , con unos gráficos que quitan el hipo , unas animaciones faciales que rozan el valle inquietante .

    Tampoco todo es bueno , los interiores de las casas pecan de repetitivos , algunos objetos como las asas de los carros , Jin las atraviesa , algunos pequeños problemas de cámara cuando peleas en interiores .

    Solo me queda recomendároslo a todos .

    Saludos    … Expand
  64. joshuahopkins21
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Ghost Of Tsushima is an amazing game :) the world is so beautiful & characters are great . The combat is so fun & even though at times it can be repetitive but the thrill of dodging & parrying my enemies felt amazing & rewarding . I thought we could of gotten better character development with Ryuzo but I enjoy this game so much!
  65. chaks
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Este juego es magnífico, por fin un desarrollador que se atreve a incursionar en le Japón feudal desde hace mucho tiempo (dejando de lado obviamente a ni oh y sekiro que vas más dirigidos en el aspecto mitológico), mundo abierto pero escalonado, ciertamente tiene unas misiones un poco repetitivas, pero el combate es tan entretenido que no le pones atención a ese detalle, cada punto deEste juego es magnífico, por fin un desarrollador que se atreve a incursionar en le Japón feudal desde hace mucho tiempo (dejando de lado obviamente a ni oh y sekiro que vas más dirigidos en el aspecto mitológico), mundo abierto pero escalonado, ciertamente tiene unas misiones un poco repetitivas, pero el combate es tan entretenido que no le pones atención a ese detalle, cada punto de habilidad o recurso que inviertes en mejorar las habilidades o armas de Jin Sakai realmente se siente el efecto en el gameplay. Visualmente el juego es espectacular, el contraste de colores, la saturación de los mismos, los paisajes realmente transmiten esa tranquilidad con la que asociamos a la cultura japonesa, en ese aspecto definitivamente un Home Run para los chicos de Sucker Punch, la personalización de Jin en el aspecto visual (ropas, armaduras, sombreros y katanas) es variada y hermosa, cabe destacar que en las armaduras y ropas, se pueden mejorar y cada una tiene atributos distintos, unas para el ataque, otras para defensa, para viajar, para mejorar las estadísticas del arco, etc. Encontrarás la que se adapte mejor a tu estilo de juego o la que visualmente te guste más, también puedes cambiarles el color a cada una de ellas entre una gran variedad de colores que el juego te permite.

    La historia principal en sí es un poco corta, peeeero tu no compras esta maravilla de juego solo para jugar la historia principal, cierto?, pues las misiones secundarias de los personajes que te ayudan en esta travesía no son grandiosas como las de the Witcher 3, pero sí están bien construidas, las otras misiones son más normalitas, pero como expresé antes, el combate es tan entretenido que se te olvida todo, pero no por esto voy a dejar de decir que en estas misiones terciarias (por llamarlas de alguna manera) sí hay ciertas fallas en el apartado visual de los npc, faltó pulitura ahí.

    Hasta ahora para mí, el mejor juego del 2020, mi candidato número 1 para el GOTY.    … Expand
  66. Darkmegacyber
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Un juego demasiado adictivo. Quieres hacer todas las historias secundarias. Mi único pero es en los duelos que se repitieron las posturas. Sin embargo no empaña la experiencia
  67. BURKEX
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    I really enjoyed Ghost of Tsushima. It is one of my favorite all time games. Here are some bullet points on what I loved:

    —The story and gameplay were fantastic —The scenery was beautiful —Amazing graphics —Fun combat. I loved duels. —Most user friendly game ever —The load times where the shortest in any game I’ve ever played. —Massive open world that seemed alive —Great side    I really enjoyed Ghost of Tsushima. It is one of my favorite all time games. Here are some bullet points on what I loved:

    —The story and gameplay were fantastic —The scenery was beautiful —Amazing graphics —Fun combat. I loved duels. —Most user friendly game ever
    —The load times where the shortest in any game I’ve ever played. —Massive open world that seemed alive
    —Great side stories/quests
    —The ability to play multiple game styles: stealth, parry, bower, etc

    I highly recommend this game    … Expand
  68. holandeses301
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is one of the best games based on Medieval Japan that I have ever played, very beautiful atmosphere, elegant fighting mechanics, with a simple but well made story, it may not be an innovative open world game, but sometimes you don't need to re-invent the wheel, follow the models and make it perfect, worth the note 10, I recommend this game to everyone who likes adventureGhost of Tsushima is one of the best games based on Medieval Japan that I have ever played, very beautiful atmosphere, elegant fighting mechanics, with a simple but well made story, it may not be an innovative open world game, but sometimes you don't need to re-invent the wheel, follow the models and make it perfect, worth the note 10, I recommend this game to everyone who likes adventure games, close the Sony AAA game cycle with a golden key… Expand
  69. RomeoSaint
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is a great swan song to the ps4, setting up a sequal to ps5. This game is not quite in depth as Witcher 3 but definitely on par....
  70. porcodepre
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    With an incredible story and gameplay, with bugs, and some graphic parts without polish. A wonderful culture, with characters who are motivated to be what they are, and the sensitivity to show the lifestyle of the people at that time. The set makes Ghost of Tsushima incredible. Imagine the sequence on PS5.
  71. Empyrea
    Jul 30, 2021
    8
    I think this game would deserve an 8'5 but probably my rate would be higher if I hadn't played as much games as I have. But let's talk about the game: graphics are really good, voices as well. The story is good but it has only few touching moments. I think the best part of the plot it's act 3. In my opinion the plot would have improved with a shorter game or creating more touching moments.I think this game would deserve an 8'5 but probably my rate would be higher if I hadn't played as much games as I have. But let's talk about the game: graphics are really good, voices as well. The story is good but it has only few touching moments. I think the best part of the plot it's act 3. In my opinion the plot would have improved with a shorter game or creating more touching moments. About the gameplay, some people compare it with Assassin's Creed and although some things can remind you the latest AC, you don't need to grind doing sidequests to beat the enemies of the main story as the recent AC make you do and that's good news for me. Also, you can collect things very fast to improve your armour and weapons which with other games that want to be more realistic makes you spend more time.

    It took me about 25 hours and 30 minutes to beat having only done a few sidequest. Now I'm going to finish the most important sidequests and I'll stop playing. If you do the sidequests of the main characters you may win some new things to fight with but I think that you'll enjoy more the game if you stick to the main story and do few extra things that you find in your way if you feel to.

    It's a must have? Well, with so many crap videogames we have these days, yes, it is.    … Expand
  72. Vlad_TM
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Одна из лучших игр, в которые я играл когда либо. Ghost of Tsushima превзошла все мои ожидания. Хорошо сбалансированная боевая система, отлично проработанная графика, интересно повествующая история и дух захватывающая атмосфера, это все то, что меня вновь и вновь заставляет вернуться в этот чудесный мир и наслаждаться этой великолепной игрой. Низкий поклон Sucker Punch Productions заОдна из лучших игр, в которые я играл когда либо. Ghost of Tsushima превзошла все мои ожидания. Хорошо сбалансированная боевая система, отлично проработанная графика, интересно повествующая история и дух захватывающая атмосфера, это все то, что меня вновь и вновь заставляет вернуться в этот чудесный мир и наслаждаться этой великолепной игрой. Низкий поклон Sucker Punch Productions за проделанную работу.… Expand
  73. KayVen17
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    Ich glaube ich habe noch nie so viel Zeit in einen Fotomodus investiert. Das Spiel ist einfach unfassbar schön. Die Story ist mitreißend, wenn auch vorhersehbar. Das Gameplay ist spaßig.
    Einzig allein die Gesichtsanimationen waren nicht so toll. Nichts desto trotz auf jeden Fall eines der besten Spiele des Jahres
  74. hemmonotta
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Simply amazing, this is how the PS4 gen should be ending! ;) Sucker Punch did THAT
  75. lan19
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    It's the same old Sucker Punch open-world game with beautiful stories and enjoyable combat. Thanks, guys, it's the highlight of a pretty dim year for all of us.
  76. Asrael5125
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    One of the most beautiful and well crafted open worlds I have ever experienced. On a technical standpoint, this game is a 10/10 for me. The sound is amazing as it transports the player perfectly into the world, so do the graphics and the art direction. The diversity of the environment is something not many open world games achieve so effortlessly and the tight controls make interactingOne of the most beautiful and well crafted open worlds I have ever experienced. On a technical standpoint, this game is a 10/10 for me. The sound is amazing as it transports the player perfectly into the world, so do the graphics and the art direction. The diversity of the environment is something not many open world games achieve so effortlessly and the tight controls make interacting with the world as catchy as it should be. The world feels alive and everywhere little stories are told through the environment to reinforce the theme of the mongol invasion. I was never particularly interested in feudal japan but Sucker Punch managed to create such an intriguing and interesting world that I find myself exploring every bit and being amazed by the lore, the architecture, the technology, the culture and so on.

    The gameplay is amazing. I love how Sucker Punch chose to make navigation almost entirely diegetic. It feels like you're really exploring Tsushima, without ruining the immersion because a new marker popped up on the UI. The activities itself are nothing special for a modern open world game but I got hooked many times by the interesting and mysterious story of a side quests.
    Important characters are introduced through quest chains which are interesting and well done.

    The underlying systems work very well together and create meaningful game loops that make you want to participate in every activity the game offers. I like the customization even tho I would have wished for more performance based progression in the form of gear. You can unlock many abilities throughout your playthrough that alter your playstyle significantly.
    The stealth is ok, the combat is flawless. This is the only game that manages to achieve the feeling of being a powerful samurai warrior. Challenging foes and killing them with precise strikes and perfectly timed parries was never that satisfying. The controls are responsive and snappy which is absolutely mandatory for a game like this.

    The art direction and technical execution is breathtaking. When I travel by horse I almost never ride fast because I want to take in the beautiful scenery. There were so many moments that made me stop and just enjoy the fidelity and the beauty of the environment. Some particular scenes were so beautiful that I remember them very clearly, like riding through an orange forest, leaves falling down and the light on the edge of that forest glowing like it wanted me to know where I had to go.

    I'm sure I forgot some things but I think you get what I'm trying to say. Sucker Punch did a phenomenal job and I hope they get the success they deserve. Congrats on a nearly perfect game.    … Expand
  77. dty
    Nov 28, 2022
    10
    Awesome game. Loved everything about it from the gameplay down to the atmosphere.
  78. ThatGuy001
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    When I first booted up this samurai epic revenge flick ( I'm starting to see a trend here Sony with your single player revenge tales ). I forgot to turn up my volume and thought the main character " Jin " said the samurai force were facing off against a mongoose invasion luckily after putting in a good 22 hours I can honestly say, I'm convinced the Foxes are in cahoots with the Mongols
  79. Noctivagus
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Ótimo jogo! Lindos gráficos e trilha sonora, com bastante exploração e batalhas divertidas. Vale lembrar que não é um jogo japonês, mas uma homenagem ocidental ao "cinema samurai" composto por filmes clássicos antigos. Não é um jogo perfeito, mas muitos dos seus defeitos possivelmente serão corrigidos em futuros patches.
  80. M_Dammak
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    What an amazing game! It like nioh but in open world, huge world with tons of interesting stories, perfect fight system, challenging, tons of fight items and options, am not fan of open world games, but still this game made me addicted , ull feel like u living in samurai era. Tahnks Sucker Punch for this masterpiece
  81. GiantSwords
    Aug 19, 2020
    6
    Ghost of Tsushima is nigh impeccable from a technical aspect. On the actual game front, however, it falls rather flat and does nothing to distinguish itself from the glut of other open world titles on the PS4.

    Credit where credit is due: the game is gorgeous. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing at nearly all times, it's an excellent showcase of the graphics that the aging PS4 can put    Ghost of Tsushima is nigh impeccable from a technical aspect. On the actual game front, however, it falls rather flat and does nothing to distinguish itself from the glut of other open world titles on the PS4.

    Credit where credit is due: the game is gorgeous. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing at nearly all times, it's an excellent showcase of the graphics that the aging PS4 can put out. On the base model, it runs natively at 1080p and maintains a mostly solid 30 fps with occasional but not horrendous dips below that when there are a lot of particles or physics interactions going on. The lighting, shadows and textures all look fantastic, blood effects are excellent and well stylized, the draw distance is extremely impressive (while there is definitely some pop-in of fine details, it's very well hidden and only noticeable if you know exactly what to look for). The wind effects in particular are extremely impressive, causing foliage and grass to sway convincingly to the point where there is even simulated turbulence that causes ripples and waves.

    The actual gameplay loop is where it falls rather flat though. I've sunk about ten hours into it so far, and I really feel like I experienced all the gameplay had to offer in the first two. The combat is serviceable, but nothing paradigm shifting: it's really just a less button-mashy version of the Batman system. The standoff system is really cool in theory, but its implementation is video-gamey and inorganic, plagued by intrusive UI that is extremely out of place in a game that otherwise minimizes UI elements. Exploration is dull, yielding either cosmetic options or incremental character improvements, and captures the same tedium of searching for Korok seeds in Breath of the Wild. The stealth mechanics are boring; enemies are generally a combination of myopic and hearing-impaired, and often don't notice a violent swordfight that occurred in a tent within throwing distance. Most irritating is that the game goes out of the way to place numerous ways to create distractions or general chaos, but it is never really necessary to use those options and it's usually more efficient to just go in swinging. The controls are pretty tight and polished though, so I'll give it that at least.

    Overall, Ghost of Tsushima would be pretty mind-blowing if you haven't played a single open world game in the last decade. But if you have, it's absolutely nothing different from any of the rest.    … Expand
  82. Shards_of_Onyx
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Fantastic game across the board, only gripe is the absence of enemy lock on, you lose Jin when in combat with many enemies simultaneously.
  83. galad2007
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра выше среднего,очень крутой самурайский экшен,часиков на 40 -55,открытые мир интересно исследовать,основная миссия интересная но не то-что бы прям а,я уже нечил второй акт ,думаю к третьему устану уже.но есть настолько кросивые места просто атас,вывод сетинг очень тянет.… Expand
  84. acardo
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    Go the game last week. Finished it in around 30-35h.
    I would give it a 9.5 / score:
    Pros: + atmosphere + graphic! + gameplay + fight system + music Neutral: - story (it is good but very predictable) Cons: - some budget cuts (some cut scenes are blacked out) In my opinion it is a near perfect (hence 9.5/10) mix of: The Witcher 3, Assassins Creed Odyssey and Sekiro. If    Go the game last week. Finished it in around 30-35h.
    I would give it a 9.5 / score:

    Pros:
    + atmosphere
    + graphic!
    + gameplay
    + fight system
    + music

    Neutral:
    - story (it is good but very predictable)

    Cons:
    - some budget cuts (some cut scenes are blacked out)

    In my opinion it is a near perfect (hence 9.5/10) mix of: The Witcher 3, Assassins Creed Odyssey and Sekiro.

    If you like any of the mentioned games GoT is a must for you.    … Expand
  85. lasmas
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    One of life time game that none expected anything on them but it was **** dope

    Best side content and exploration ever seen on open world

    Very good fight mecanincs

    Decent story
  86. dsqer
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    Are we waiting for a game without a **** SJW agenda? I can't even believe it.
  87. Gurkburk92
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Absolute insane game. Great story and great graphics. Almost shed a tear at one point in the game.
  88. FC2
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Enthralling environments and Japanese culture that keeps the attention while engaging in enjoyable gameplay. If you are looking for something that relates to this samurai aesthetic then this is the game of the year for sure in this genre. This is definitely one get for your collection for sure. I hope there is a trilogy in the future of this fantastic game. 9/10 from me. Damn good.
  89. Fishnpeas
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    First game in 2020 where I have spent 12 continuous hours playing with only food and bathroom breaks. The visuals and simply beautiful and characters are perfect, I love how the side stories are set up like episodes on a TV show. Exploration is rewarded in a big way, everything just feels worthwhile. I can't recommend this game enough to people, and is the perfect way to close off thisFirst game in 2020 where I have spent 12 continuous hours playing with only food and bathroom breaks. The visuals and simply beautiful and characters are perfect, I love how the side stories are set up like episodes on a TV show. Exploration is rewarded in a big way, everything just feels worthwhile. I can't recommend this game enough to people, and is the perfect way to close off this generation. Thank you Sucker Punch for making another fantastic game.… Expand
  90. fordcj01
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    I am about 15 hours in and having an blast! I was worried coming in about some open world fatigue. I really didn’t feel like doing a bunch of pointless real life chores and running errands for people like in RDR2 and so many other open world games, once you have kids, running errands for video game characters just seems dumb. But I can say nothing in this game feels like a chore.I am about 15 hours in and having an blast! I was worried coming in about some open world fatigue. I really didn’t feel like doing a bunch of pointless real life chores and running errands for people like in RDR2 and so many other open world games, once you have kids, running errands for video game characters just seems dumb. But I can say nothing in this game feels like a chore. Everything is fun! I highly suggest playing on Hard! Playing on any lower settings you really lose the tension of each encounter.… Expand
  91. ImmortalHemp
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    A good open-world adventure game.
    Fantastic visuals, all that colorful contrast scenes are beautiful. In conjunction with a wide open world makes it feels alive and breathtaking.
    Fresh (or forgoten) view at combat mechanics with a quick paste encounters and long talky boss battles that convey the essence of old samurai movies. Though players could always use stealth to avoid fight with    A good open-world adventure game.
    Fantastic visuals, all that colorful contrast scenes are beautiful. In conjunction with a wide open world makes it feels alive and breathtaking.
    Fresh (or forgoten) view at combat mechanics with a quick paste encounters and long talky boss battles that convey the essence of old samurai movies. Though players could always use stealth to avoid fight with regular soldiers.
    Good representation of japan culture.

    The only negative side of game play is collectibles and loot grind in best traditions of assassins creed.    … Expand
  92. Turboangst
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This game allows you to live as a Samurai, with a beautiful open world an easy to learn but longer to master combat system. I won't go on and on though; if you love, like, or are interested in the culture behind the life of a samurai then this game will not disappoint. No spoilers, but I can guarantee that this game contains NO steroid infused trainers eating the fingers of angry teen lesbians.
  93. kakuzu281281
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    GOTY! Nice job guys! Perfect game! Beautiful graphics, excellent story telling. Just overall a 10/10!
  94. skanonoy
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Great game and depiction of era. The world is beautiful and breath taking. Sometimes you just stuck staring at the beautiful sceneries. Love the story and characters.
  95. lionfan36
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    My personal favorite game of the generation, best graphics, great story, and awesome innovation. 10/10
  96. Thunderbunny197
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Gorgeous, fun and engaging combat, a map that does not get cluttered with busy work and a very clear hud. And the wind mechanic telling you where to go is simply amazing and works really well. It's a samurai game that makes u feel like one. This one one of the games, that when u stop playing and go do something else, stays in the back of your mind because you want to play some more of it.Gorgeous, fun and engaging combat, a map that does not get cluttered with busy work and a very clear hud. And the wind mechanic telling you where to go is simply amazing and works really well. It's a samurai game that makes u feel like one. This one one of the games, that when u stop playing and go do something else, stays in the back of your mind because you want to play some more of it.

    On par with Horizon zero dawn, GoW.... it's THAT good. Do yourself a favor and don't miss out on it. This is a 100% must have.    … Expand
  97. Requiescat666
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    It´s a good game, with a gorgeous open world to explore and great combat mechanisms. It´s totally worth the price tag ( and that says a lot, on these days) and i´ll only give it 8 because of some bugs and lots of flat characterizations. It doesn't ruin the game experience, but surely could be avoided
  98. jocariba
    Sep 2, 2021
    9
    Excelente videojuego, en resumen se podría resumir como "el mejor Assassins Creed" tiene muy buena historia, muy buena jugabilidad, la calidad gráfica excelente, buen audio, buen soundtrack, poco del que quejarse con este gran videojuego.
  99. StreetStory
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Гневается дайме,
    Свернул самурай с пути,
    Под тенью сакуры.

    Или как лицезреть красоту Японии из однушки в Подмосковье.
  100. ewertongeass
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    The Best video game on the genre... borrows a lot of thing from other games and make it better. The art on the game is superb, and the combat!!! it’s incredible. No **** quick animations, not annoying stuff... Sucker Punch nailed it . Thank you
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Awards & Rankings

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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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Metascore
83

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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