Ghost of Tsushima

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  1. CrackedIce
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Played for about 10 hours and so far it is a fun, solid game. Worth a rating of 9 out of 10
  2. VashtaNerada
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    I would've given this game a 10 if the camera weren't panned in too closely with no ability to adjust it. The only reason that's a problem is that this world is so beautiful, it would be nice to actually see it when exploring on low ground. Other than that, great story, great character building, love the fight mechanics, and I just love playing this character.
  3. Musicamusaki1
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    amazing game game play is a little too dark souls for me but the story line and the absolute detail in this game is impeccable.
  4. UnicornKing
    Jul 19, 2020
    7
    The game feels very raw. The fighting is good and the nature is beautiful, however all the rest aspects seem very cheap and unfinished. Especially it feels so after playing the Last of Us 2 and RDR 2. The mystery about this game is why it took 6 years to make it.
    However I very appreciate the fact the game doesn't contain any SJW ideas.
  5. Starfox64
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Akira Kurosawa would be proud. Amazing story and Game play slathered in some of the nicest graphics and combat to date. Films to watch before you buy this game, Yojimbo, Rashomon, Throne of Blood and 13 Assassins.
  6. Starward
    Sep 30, 2021
    10
    Amazing game, not much else to say. Its beautiful, the combat is fun, and the story is brilliant and engaging.
  7. NazgulPrime
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing! Perfect mix of action, RPG elements and story. Attention to detail is without equal and crowns this console generation as the best of the best. Stands head and shoulders above the vast majority of titles of this generations. This game can be compared to the best of the best, i.e.: God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, Nioh and Sekiro (not saying the gameplay is like any ofThis game is amazing! Perfect mix of action, RPG elements and story. Attention to detail is without equal and crowns this console generation as the best of the best. Stands head and shoulders above the vast majority of titles of this generations. This game can be compared to the best of the best, i.e.: God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, Nioh and Sekiro (not saying the gameplay is like any of the above).… Expand
  8. D45T4N
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Very meditative and relaxing action game with pleasant gameplay and great design. GODDAMN MONGORIANS!
  9. BeachSamurai
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Just beautiful gameplay. I am addicted to this. Wish there was a DLC. Love the battles the most l and the scenery.
  10. zp3nz3r
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima exceeds your expectations in almost every way. Set during the Mongol invasion of Japan. It is a stoic tale about the love for one's home its people. GOT is visually the most gorgeous game of the generation. Open world exploration is nothing new, but does everything so well that it feels refreshing and engaging. One of the best melee combat systems next to GOW. Not muchGhost of Tsushima exceeds your expectations in almost every way. Set during the Mongol invasion of Japan. It is a stoic tale about the love for one's home its people. GOT is visually the most gorgeous game of the generation. Open world exploration is nothing new, but does everything so well that it feels refreshing and engaging. One of the best melee combat systems next to GOW. Not much else to say, other than go do yourself a favor and buy it.… Expand
  11. Thoresu
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The gameplay is quite entertaining the progresson doesn't feel lame. Allthough the story isn't exactly a masterpiece, the open world looks absolutley amazing. For once in a decade it's fun to explore the world of a video game again. This is really worth being called open world, cause it has so much to offer. It's worth mentioning that the amazing open world is not the selling point, butThe gameplay is quite entertaining the progresson doesn't feel lame. Allthough the story isn't exactly a masterpiece, the open world looks absolutley amazing. For once in a decade it's fun to explore the world of a video game again. This is really worth being called open world, cause it has so much to offer. It's worth mentioning that the amazing open world is not the selling point, but what makes the game from a solid 9 to a solid 10… Expand
  12. zumlin
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Очень красивая игра, хороший сюжет, прям очень хорошо.
    Есть недочеты по некоторым диалогам, немного по боевой системе - но в целом отлично. Даже бовая система после DS вообще топ.
    Рекомендую.
  13. ajgbcool
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Es el mejor juego que he jugado en el 2020, es increíble con lo que se hizo con el juego, las gráficas, la historia y la mecánica. Para mi es el GOTY 100%
  14. SevenXP
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Мне в целом нравится AC но (DLC в истории и миктротранзации в механики игры убили игру)
    Ghost of Tsushima -> для меня AC на максималки, с полной историей и без миктротранзаций. Интересная подача сюжета, красивая графика, красивое сражение на мечах.
    Есть мелкие недочеты, но как убили систему оценок, игра 10-ка. Отмечу что, на YouTube графику вы не почувствуете.    Мне в целом нравится AC но (DLC в истории и миктротранзации в механики игры убили игру)
    Ghost of Tsushima -> для меня AC на максималки, с полной историей и без миктротранзаций. Интересная подача сюжета, красивая графика, красивое сражение на мечах.
    Есть мелкие недочеты, но как убили систему оценок, игра 10-ка.
    Отмечу что, на YouTube графику вы не почувствуете.
  15. Mcfine
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    This is simply one of the best games you can find in this generation.
    Great visuals and simply a gorgeous world.
  16. Tactimal
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    Wow, what a masterpiece! This game is like a dream come true. Ghost of Tsushima is a wet dream for me as an samurai/Japan-aholic. The beautiful environment, awesome characters, great story line, huge open world, smooth and satisfying combat, armors... this game is just soooo good in everything it offers. I love you SuckerPunch many thanks for this masterpiece
  17. Ernest_Figueroa
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    Dejando de lado las tonterias que ponen los demás, lamiendo las balls a sony y a sucker puch, es un juego totalmente dedicado a las puestas en escenas de peleas de samurai, falla en el sigilo y en algunas animaciones, pero en donde debe brillar lo hace de forma magistral, exploración casi sin guia y deja que la libertad te guíe. Un gran juego para amantes de los samurai. Es como unDejando de lado las tonterias que ponen los demás, lamiendo las balls a sony y a sucker puch, es un juego totalmente dedicado a las puestas en escenas de peleas de samurai, falla en el sigilo y en algunas animaciones, pero en donde debe brillar lo hace de forma magistral, exploración casi sin guia y deja que la libertad te guíe. Un gran juego para amantes de los samurai. Es como un assassins creed en japon sin MACROtranzacciones y sin barreras de nivel estupid4.… Expand
  18. Kiffadark
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing end to the ps4 i love this game beautiful looking game with very good combat
  19. puddles84
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    WOW normally I can’t stand games that don’t have shooting involved. I just don’t like the whole sword fighting thing. I gave the game a chance because I saw that it had bow and arrow as a weapon and I like Skyrim for that fact. In Skyrim I ONLY used the bow. Let me tell you I NEVER use the bow in Ghost of Tsushima. The sword play is so amazing , the story is so amazing , the graphics areWOW normally I can’t stand games that don’t have shooting involved. I just don’t like the whole sword fighting thing. I gave the game a chance because I saw that it had bow and arrow as a weapon and I like Skyrim for that fact. In Skyrim I ONLY used the bow. Let me tell you I NEVER use the bow in Ghost of Tsushima. The sword play is so amazing , the story is so amazing , the graphics are so amazing. I just can’t stop playing it.… Expand
  20. SAINTVATSON
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    Наиграл только 4 часа. Но уже рад тому, что сделал предзаказ. Это первая игра за которую я отдал 4.5к рублей. Она красивая, и там есть самураи с самурайскими мечами! Ещё там можно смахнуть кровь с катаны и убрать в ножны. У неё есть свои минусы. Но я их не замечаю. Спасибо за игру!Наиграл только 4 часа. Но уже рад тому, что сделал предзаказ. Это первая игра за которую я отдал 4.5к рублей. Она красивая, и там есть самураи с самурайскими мечами! Ещё там можно смахнуть кровь с катаны и убрать в ножны. У неё есть свои минусы. Но я их не замечаю. Спасибо за игру!
  21. NintenDad
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Pure perfection! Not many games have given me the amount of goose bumps while playing it. GoT is amazing. It is not a typical open world either, it is a game that feels like the environment is alive. Good job Sucker Punch
  22. willardtk
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    I don't know who designed the landscapes, but whoever it is, Suckerpunch needs to give them a raise. I went in expecting next to nothing and have been absolutely floored by the graphics and brutal sword play. Could use more dismemberment, but I digress.
  23. Khnemu
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Estou no Ato 2, e que game incrível! Bonito demais, a cada passo dá vontade de tirar um print. O combate está excelente, nos trailers não mostraram muito do combate, mas ele é uma das melhores partes do game. São dezenas de inimigos de uma vez, com muita variedade, habilidades, ferramentas e posturas. Jogo muito viciante e com uma excelente ambientação e história. Todo jogo de mundo abertoEstou no Ato 2, e que game incrível! Bonito demais, a cada passo dá vontade de tirar um print. O combate está excelente, nos trailers não mostraram muito do combate, mas ele é uma das melhores partes do game. São dezenas de inimigos de uma vez, com muita variedade, habilidades, ferramentas e posturas. Jogo muito viciante e com uma excelente ambientação e história. Todo jogo de mundo aberto tem sua repetitividade, seria injusto tirar pontos por conta disso, já que é o padrão esperado em jogos assim, além disso, as missões nesse jogo são feitas com muita qualidade, com objetivos bem ambientados na proposta e com boas recompensas. Ponto negativo apenas para a câmera que atrapalha um pouco nos combates, mas já consegui me acostumar. Estou jogando com a dublagem em português, pois está excelente, em outros jogos normalmente eu prefiro o original em inglês.… Expand
  24. Demeter_Kornel
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    9,5 pontot akartam adni neki, de mivel ilyen lehetőség nincs, inkább 10 legyen, mint 9. Kiváló harcrendszer, következetes narratíva és jó dramaturgia, szerethető történet és főhős.
  25. Ddaygiugno1944
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    merita il voto top essendo una esclusiva ps come è per il 97% delle esclusive ps
  26. Samheis
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Game of the year so far.

    edit: After passing through most of the story, I've decided to raise my score. It's not a perfect 10. It has flaws. But it's far closer to 10 than 9, and it deserves that higher score. Story: Probably the weakest part of Ghost is its story. That's not to say the story is bad, it's just very generic. You're a samurai. Your lord is captured. It's revenge time.    Game of the year so far.

    edit: After passing through most of the story, I've decided to raise my score. It's not a perfect 10. It has flaws. But it's far closer to 10 than 9, and it deserves that higher score.

    Story:
    Probably the weakest part of Ghost is its story. That's not to say the story is bad, it's just very generic. You're a samurai. Your lord is captured. It's revenge time. That's mostly it. That's not to say there's nothing else in the world. In-fact, the secondary stories are quite good, and I find myself more eager to play the side-quests than the main-quest, because those secondary stories really come alive. But the main story is very standard. There's also a ton of collectibles and nice discoverables if that's your thing.

    Combat:

    Combat is interesting. I'm a Soulsborne lover, so coming into Ghost I was wondering how they would approach combat and whether I would enjoy it. I'm pleased to say that the combat is great. It's not perfect. It's not 'challenging'. It's never going to give you that earned satisfaction of a Sekiro. But, it is great at what it wants to be. Combat is essentially Batman: Arkham, but with a little more involvement on the player side. Swordplay is nothing new or groundbreaking, but it feels authentic and competent, and always feels rewarding when you make a perfect parry, or slice through an opponent with Heavenly Strike. You 'feel' like a Samurai when you approach the enemy. Your movements, your parries, your dodges: they all feel like the actions of someone who is, at the end of the day, just a well-trained human. You're not a god. If you screw up, you'll die. If you try to rush headlong into twenty foes, you'll die. If you ignore the archers in the back, you'll die. You're not Batman, teleporting from foe to foe; you're just a man, and you have act like. That means things like stealth and gadgets (think kunais and bombs) are more than just secondary items to rack up cool points, they're life-saving weapons that can even the odds when faced with powerful enemies. I always felt like I was 'doing it right' when I threw a kunai into a couple foes to lower my immediate threats to a single opponent, or sniped a lonely guard from afar with my bow so that I had less to deal with when it came time to assault the horde. The game rewards you for using your arsenal and skillset, instead of giving you three moves that are your 'good' moves, and then a dozen secondary moves where you could take them or leave them.

    Speaking of stealth: it's good. It's not great, but it's good. It has quirks. It's no Splinter Cell. But, at the end of the day, it never made me feel like it was holding back my enjoyment of a section. Plus, the sections where you are forced to stealth were well-crafted and had clear paths where it simply came down to execution. It was a welcome addition that worked properly 95% of the time, and the few times it didn't were easy to overlook, as the combat is so enjoyable.

    Graphics:

    Here's where Ghost wins the game. You hear it often: 'this game looks so real', 'the best looking game ever', 'a true next-gen experience', etc... attached to other games. More often than not, it's just noise. Yeah, games have looked better and better over the years, but at a certain point it just becomes background information. Who cares how real that tree look anymore? All the trees look great. It's just another tree. So when I say this next sentence, understand I do not say it lightly: Ghost of Tushima is the most beautiful game ever made. Yes, I said it, and it's not hyperbole.

    Understand, I'm not saying Ghost is the most graphically advanced game ever made. It's not. There are sub-par elements, textures that aren't quite as sharp as they could be, draw-distances that are a bit exposed in places, and facial animations that are good, but not top-tier. And none of it matters. There has never been a more beautifully realized world in the history of video games. There are, quite literally, not enough words I could use to describe how amazing the world looks. From fields of purple flowers flowing in the wind, to thick, full grass that you can get lost in, I have more than once simply had to stop and watch the world 'live'. I have never felt like a world was more real than the world of Tsushima. Birds fly about, deer get lost in the trees, and the wind carries fallen leaves along the trail, unconcerned for you, the protagonist. It simply 'is' and it is amazing.

    But it's also more than just the beauty of the world; it's the grit of the bloodstained battlefield, the wreckage of Mongol-destroyed villages, the flowing tassels of your samurai armor: it all comes together to make the best looking game I've ever played. You'll know what I mean when you rise up a hill and see the moon cast white through the smoke of a burning city.

    Go buy Ghost of Tsushima. Even if Cyberpunk supplants it, you will still have one of the best games of the PS4 era. 9.5/10    … Expand
  27. rawaruska
    Jun 21, 2022
    10
    Awesome story. Great photography. Love it !!!
    Thanks a lot for this adventure
  28. kuiriz
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de todos, los mejores graficos, el mejor gameplay la mejor historia sin duda sony siempre hace bien las cosas, es el juego perfecto hasta en banda sonora 10/10 se va a vender mucho apurense que se acaban, si lo ven comprenlo de inmediato
  29. Carlosfernandez
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Este juego es una obra maestra. Poder jugar con un Samurai en unos escenarios increíbles y un nivel alusinante de jugabilidad, es 100% recomendado.
  30. Kurbik__
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Very, very nice! great open world, great combat system, great graphics and great story. The only caveat is that the game must be played at a high level of difficulty.
    Thanks.
  31. giancarretta
    Aug 13, 2020
    9
    Very, very good game. The story line and the graphics excellent. A must try game.
  32. LaDix
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    I bought this game when it game out, so it is a long time sins I finished it. I also have platinum in it, aka all the achievements you can get.

    This game is amazing, beautiful, interesting and eksilting, the music and the world just but you in and you will be stuck and just can't stop playing, I played it on hard and that also made it a nice challenge, not difficult, but hard. The    I bought this game when it game out, so it is a long time sins I finished it. I also have platinum in it, aka all the achievements you can get.

    This game is amazing, beautiful, interesting and eksilting, the music and the world just but you in and you will be stuck and just can't stop playing, I played it on hard and that also made it a nice challenge, not difficult, but hard.

    The "Boss battle"/duals is really nice I liked them a lot, and in the open world you can choose how to play the way you want as a ninja with no honor or a samurai with honor, amazing.

    I can't recommend this game enough.    … Expand
  33. hikakubo
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    It's a shame that this kind of masterpiece isn't made by Japanese studio, while Sucker Punch deserves the greatest honour!!
  34. PriyanshuBansal
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    After spending 15 hours, I think this game is beautiful and quite expansive. I really like the way it is portrayed. Especially the combat. The combat of this game is very fluent and does not get stale even after spending countless hours. The soundtrack, the visuals, the world, whats not to like here? The only complaint I have is about the character themselves. They do not lip sync at allAfter spending 15 hours, I think this game is beautiful and quite expansive. I really like the way it is portrayed. Especially the combat. The combat of this game is very fluent and does not get stale even after spending countless hours. The soundtrack, the visuals, the world, whats not to like here? The only complaint I have is about the character themselves. They do not lip sync at all and their cutscenes are also bland. The story is good. Just good and interesting enough for me to not skip it. Otherwise a very good game except some animation flaws. I would also say that the enemy AI is not upto the mark and that red glint just annoys me, but after a while you tend to ignore it.… Expand
  35. WildStrike
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    After finding out that about half of the professional reviews on Metacritic have given the game a 90+ I decided to give it a chance.

    I wasn't disappointed; the open world was lovely and felt alive (a character in its own right), combat was challenging, the relationship between Jin and his uncle was believable, interesting supporting characters (Masako's arc was the most interesting to    After finding out that about half of the professional reviews on Metacritic have given the game a 90+ I decided to give it a chance.

    I wasn't disappointed; the open world was lovely and felt alive (a character in its own right), combat was challenging, the relationship between Jin and his uncle was believable, interesting supporting characters (Masako's arc was the most interesting to me).

    Side quests were as I kind of expected them to be but at least they're "baked in" to the world and don't feel as "video gamey" as some other games I've played like FFVII Remake.

    The game is excellent overall.    … Expand
  36. happyslowly
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    What a great game! I want to live in such a beautiful world and write poems. :)
  37. wangerzi
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing graphics style. Basically, this is game is Assassin Creed TSUSHIMA but SP did a way better job than UBI haha!
  38. kenryuuu
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    i have no regrets pre-ordering the game.

    The story, the level of details on a graphical perspective and the combat mechanics are all exceptional. I have predicted sekiro last year to be the GOTY. I am sure Ghost of Tsushima will grab 2020 GOTY. It's very good that Ghost of Tsushima saved PS4 after Last of Us Part II. A really good way ending PS4's legacy in 2020.
  39. Generalxxbob
    Sep 12, 2020
    9
    A great solid open world game
    +Great and fun combat
    +graphics, music
    +The felling that u are a awesome samurai
    +no magic, no undead, no demons. Only u and your sword

    -Empty world like metal gear solid tpp
    -Bad npc with lame stories
    -Story without depth
    -Same faces of the enemies (u kill Khan, Lee, Johnny, Hakan again and again)
  40. Speedestick
    Feb 20, 2023
    10
    Игра про самураев в открытом мире... Что ещё нужно для счастья
  41. VG_Alex
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    After six years,Sucker Punch presents us with a completely different game once again. The following is divided into two parts for comments of 'Ghost of Tsushima'.

    Advantages: +The art style of the game is very Oriental, even in the case of high reuse rate of materials, the production team can still control it very well, without aesthetic fatigue. +The combat system, highly    After six years,Sucker Punch presents us with a completely different game once again. The following is divided into two parts for comments of 'Ghost of Tsushima'.

    Advantages:

    +The art style of the game is very Oriental, even in the case of high reuse rate of materials, the production team can still control it very well, without aesthetic fatigue.

    +The combat system, highly realistic action capture, clean sword, highly ornamental performance in the game.

    +Gameplay and the main narrative complement each other. In the early stage of the game, the fighting style is dominated by the positive samurai sword confrontation. In the later stage, according to the development of the story, there will be more "Ghost" style things to play, which greatly increases the playability of the game.

    +The exploration elements of the open world are closely related to the player's attribute enhancement, which enhances the player's desire to explore the world instead of just cleaning it up.

    Disadvantages:

    - the details of the game still need to be improved,Lot of bug still there.

    - the expression of the characters is too rigid, especially when the characters are talking.

    "Ghost of Tsushima" still needs to improved, but the best part of this game is to develop its strengths and avoid its weaknesses. This is one of the essential elements of an excellent game. It is still a excellent game, Not Perfect, but brilliant.

    Graphic: 10

    Music: 9

    Narrative:8

    Gameplay: 9

    Score: 9.3    … Expand
  42. NateDrake123
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    Incredible game. Incredible story and characters. Performances and VA of each characters are perfection. Side stuff can get repetitive, but apart from.that main missions and side missions are amazing.
  43. NosheenAnjum
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Amazing sceneries.... great story. Must play. You Will love it. Great value for money.
  44. Jazzy74
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game has some of the BEST flashbacks scenes that I have witnessed in a Video Game. Great Fun.
  45. DotakuReview101
    Aug 23, 2020
    9
    First off this game in terms of sheer graphical fidelity it’s still an absolutely stunning game. The way everything from the grass to the trees blows in the wind just looks beautiful and the lighting might not be super realistic all the time but it definitely adds immensely to the overall tone and style. There is a ton of beautiful artistry and style that oozes out of this game and I loveFirst off this game in terms of sheer graphical fidelity it’s still an absolutely stunning game. The way everything from the grass to the trees blows in the wind just looks beautiful and the lighting might not be super realistic all the time but it definitely adds immensely to the overall tone and style. There is a ton of beautiful artistry and style that oozes out of this game and I love it.

    The game's score beautifully compliments the gorgeous visuals as well. Also you should definitely try playing at least part of the game with the Kurosawa filter on, it's super cool.

    Speaking of sound, the voice acting is all top notch, every actor here is giving a great performance. The game also has an excellent Japanese dub that is unfortunately a bit muddled by the fact that the lips don’t even remotely match up but despite the fact that I personally chose to play in English if you typically prefer Japanese the option is there and problems aside the acting is still great so I’d say it's still worth it.

    The story focuses on Samurai Jin Sakai during the Mongol invasion of Tsushima led by Khotun Khan in 1274. This was an actual historical event but I mean they obviously took some...small liberties with it. Anyway the Samurai’s defenses are obliterated and the island falls to the Mongols who begin spreading all over Tsushima. Jin who is saved by a thief named Yuna is forced to shed his Samurai code and resort to methods he never would have even considered before to save his home and his Uncle Lord Shimura.

    Overall this story was very engrossing. It's not the best story in any game I’ve ever played but it definitely is further proof that the bar for video game narrative has been raised this last generation. The emotional conflict within Jin is very compelling. The way he is torn between tradition and what's necessary is captivating. I also actually enjoyed playing through the optional storylines of Jin’s various friends, especially Yuna and Masako.

    Okay now let's get down to it. So the game looks and sounds amazing and it has a really engrossing story but that would all just be pointless if the game wasn’t fun to play. So is it?...In short yes.

    First off, Ghost of Tsushima is an open world, obviously, the map isn't massive but it's pretty dense and full of activities ranging from Story and Side missions, Collectibles, Challenges, and Mongol fortifications to capture.

    I love the Guiding Wind, instead of using waypoints or markers to lead you to objectives the wind will actually blow in the direction you need to go and you can even make the wind blow harder by swiping up on the touchpad, yeah this game actually makes decent use of the touchpad.

    The game does have fast travel but honestly I rarely used it over the course of the actual game because I really enjoy just exploring the map with the only downfall being the kind of annoying fall damage.

    There are two methods of engagement, stealth or head on sword clashes. The stealth in this game, especially early on, is admittedly very basic. You do get upgrades later on that will help make the stealth more enjoyable but it never becomes super deep stealth but it does the job fine.

    As for head on combat it is definitely one of the better sword fighting games I’ve played. Your goal is to get parries on enemies to break their guards which is especially necessary against boss fights where mashing the attack button will likely get you killed. It is more in depth than your average hack-n-slasher but not nearly as much as say Sekiro.

    You can unlock upgrades to make your life easier by increasing your legend. Mongol fortifications, side quests, and story quests all grow your legend.

    You will also get a bunch of different armor variants to work with as the game goes on but the only ones I found to be worth it are the Sakai armor, Ghost Armor and travellers attire.

    There are a variety of collectibles. There are bamboo strikes which increase your resolve. Resolve is used to pull off certain abilities and to heal yourself so it's worth having. There are Inari shrines which you will be led to by foxes you bump into while exploring which give new charm slots and powerful charms, charms being pieces of gear that have various effects like increased damage.

    There are also Shinto Shrines that involve a lot of crawling and swinging with your grappling hook which you get fairly early on in the game, to complete and reward you with a particularly powerful charm and plenty more.

    When all is said and done if the PlayStation 4 had to go out on something You can’t ask for much better than this. This game is truly the swan song of the platform. The visuals are stunning, the score and voice over are top notch, the story is captivating and the gameplay is positively addicting.
    I highly recommend this game to any and all PS4 and eventual PS5 owners out there.    … Expand
  46. Zeus_pl
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I ever played. Beautiful world with rich adult story.
  47. Ruzaky
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    Great gameplay. Great graphics. And ok story. This game have incredible style and very fast loadings (like we already got ssd in ps4)
  48. BRUN0BRAV0
    Aug 24, 2020
    9
    O melhor jogo do gênero já feito,histórias secundarias e história primária bacanas,no aguardo do mp.
  49. Kolebastro
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    С первого запуска уже понравилась игра, пока что оценка 10/10, а дальше посмотрим.
  50. true_gamer83
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This is an excellent game. I wish it would have released about a month earlier. The whole island, atmosphere, and vibe of the game is very good. Its not much I can say about the game in words, it's something you have to experience hands on. Its easily in my top 5 PS4 games.
  51. Dj125933
    Aug 21, 2020
    9
    The game is what I wanted! You get all of what you expect from an open world experience with very unique spins on mechanics in the game. Sucker Punch thank you so much for your hard work!
  52. dvalikhanov
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is the new step of Sucker Punch in their career, and I like this kind of new experience.
  53. shaggx83
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Beautiful game. Great gameplay. Not too difficult. I love it that you can play any style without any disadvanntage. Just learn skills that you like, chances are any combination will be good enough to get through the levels. Nice way to end the ps4 era.
  54. CaptainSk0r
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    The game is beautiful, just to get that out of the way. Game play to me feels like if Assassin's Creed and The Witcher 3 had a baby. Story was good enough to get me to binge play through the whole thing (I have many MANY side quests, shrines, and unlockables to obtain yet). I gave it an 8 for two reasons; The first being that the character models during any interaction are often veryThe game is beautiful, just to get that out of the way. Game play to me feels like if Assassin's Creed and The Witcher 3 had a baby. Story was good enough to get me to binge play through the whole thing (I have many MANY side quests, shrines, and unlockables to obtain yet). I gave it an 8 for two reasons; The first being that the character models during any interaction are often very lifeless. I would've liked a little more emotional/reactive facial expressions from the characters, especially the main protagonist; and two, a large number of the side quests are just.. go here and kill X. All of that aside though, which I am completely able to look past, I really loved it and looked forward to finishing all the collecting and exploration.… Expand
  55. Diewhy
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Атмосферный РПГ экшн в лучших традициях катаны и лука, 4/4 мелодий для флейты сменяющих погоду. Обожаю.
  56. rocco30
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    The battle of this game is so addictive enough to make you never get bored from start to finish. What a great game.
  57. sanyos
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    Fantastic and beautiful game! It’s simple and accomplished at the same time! Wow!
  58. Naraldeth
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Visually stunning with a great soundtrack. The AI are kind of retarded and stealth doesn't work the way it's supposed to. The combat gets repetetive quickly and the story drags a little by the end. Not very difficult overall even on the hardest setting so casual gamers can enjoy it to it's fullest. It's a solid game though for some light entertainment. 8/10
  59. GamerNotGood
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    The Ghost of Tsushima has got to be one of the best samurai game I have ever played alongside Sekiro. the game is beautiful and stunning when it comes to visuals and world design. The Ghost of Tsushima can be a bit glitchy and the combat can be easy to learn IF and ONLY IF the game is set on "Game Journalist difficulty " (easy). if the game is set on medium difficulty or hard, that's whereThe Ghost of Tsushima has got to be one of the best samurai game I have ever played alongside Sekiro. the game is beautiful and stunning when it comes to visuals and world design. The Ghost of Tsushima can be a bit glitchy and the combat can be easy to learn IF and ONLY IF the game is set on "Game Journalist difficulty " (easy). if the game is set on medium difficulty or hard, that's where the game combat mechanics shines. it is not 10/10 but it is definitely is 9 or 9.5… Expand
  60. Talentino9
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de PS4 sin duda, un placer a la vista, una obra de arte en todos los sentidos. Historia 10, jugabilidad 10, gráficos 10.. Indispensable si tienes la ps4.
  61. meiwaku
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    This game was a masterpiece. The combat was fun and satisfying throughout the entire game. I recommend playing on hard or lethal to fully enjoy the gameplay. The story was amazing, and it's really impressive how much thought and care they put into depicting the world of feudal japan. The graphics are the best I've ever seen on a ps4. What's more impressive is the incredible artistic flareThis game was a masterpiece. The combat was fun and satisfying throughout the entire game. I recommend playing on hard or lethal to fully enjoy the gameplay. The story was amazing, and it's really impressive how much thought and care they put into depicting the world of feudal japan. The graphics are the best I've ever seen on a ps4. What's more impressive is the incredible artistic flare that the devs used to create a truly beautiful scenery. The photo mode is perfect for capturing beautiful moments while your playing. The outfits for Jin are so sick it's hard to stick to just one. The sword combat is reallyyyy satisfying, and I feel so bad ass when I perfectly slice up multiple enemies and then slowly sheathe my sword back in the hilt. I felt the spirit of Japan coursing through my veins. All in all this is now actually one of my favorite games. Sucker Punch was truly able to outdo their previous games. From Sly Cooper to Infamous, and now GoT. They truly evolve with every new game they create.… Expand
  62. BigBoss2203
    Aug 4, 2020
    8
    I don't think it's particularly challenging in the gameplay department, but in terms of open world story, there's nothing quite like it.
  63. TianLong
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    ЗА ЦУСИМУ!!! Короче игра огонь, лучше всяких ассасинов. Сюжет банальный и хороший(звезд с неба не берет). ГЕЙмплей УЖАСНО хороший, у персонажа есть много разных прикольдесов, чтобы убивать грязных монголов. Ну, можно еще добавить, что ветер как компас стилизован прикольно. Есть множество квестов, сундуков и генералов. Короче 12/10 на кончиках пальцев.ЗА ЦУСИМУ!!! Короче игра огонь, лучше всяких ассасинов. Сюжет банальный и хороший(звезд с неба не берет). ГЕЙмплей УЖАСНО хороший, у персонажа есть много разных прикольдесов, чтобы убивать грязных монголов. Ну, можно еще добавить, что ветер как компас стилизован прикольно. Есть множество квестов, сундуков и генералов. Короче 12/10 на кончиках пальцев.
  64. Ghost599
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    На играл более 20 часов. Не очень понял претензии к гринду. Это далеко не последний ассасин. Геймплей бодрый, боевка оригинальна и интересна, графика на космос, но то же с изюминкой. Японская озвучка +100 к атмосфере. В общем как по мне пока что лучшая игра в этом году для плойкиНа играл более 20 часов. Не очень понял претензии к гринду. Это далеко не последний ассасин. Геймплей бодрый, боевка оригинальна и интересна, графика на космос, но то же с изюминкой. Японская озвучка +100 к атмосфере. В общем как по мне пока что лучшая игра в этом году для плойки
  65. Madara25
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Очень понравился данный продукт. Есть небольшие претензии к графике, на мой вкус можно было бы подкрутить текст урки. Однако самурайский сеттинг выполнен великолепно. Главный герой прописан, хорошо раскрыт его внутренний конфликт, показанный на протяжении всей игры. Советую данную игру к прохожденрю.Очень понравился данный продукт. Есть небольшие претензии к графике, на мой вкус можно было бы подкрутить текст урки. Однако самурайский сеттинг выполнен великолепно. Главный герой прописан, хорошо раскрыт его внутренний конфликт, показанный на протяжении всей игры. Советую данную игру к прохожденрю.
  66. Summon-Diego
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. It gets better and better by the advance. It only lacks a new game +. But the world is amazingly big to be explored.
  67. Dash_Jameson
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Атмосфера - 10 (очень сильно захватывает, здорово проработан мир)
    Графика - 8 (есть мыло, иногда текстуры залезают друг на друга)
    Боёвка - 7 (камера не самая удобная, но удовольствие от боя получаешь очень большое) Звук - 10 (шелест ветра, музыкальные вставки, всё сделано прекрасно) Игра прекрасна своей необычностью. Для меня главное чтобы я не хотел бросать играть, и в эту игру я    Атмосфера - 10 (очень сильно захватывает, здорово проработан мир)
    Графика - 8 (есть мыло, иногда текстуры залезают друг на друга)
    Боёвка - 7 (камера не самая удобная, но удовольствие от боя получаешь очень большое)
    Звук - 10 (шелест ветра, музыкальные вставки, всё сделано прекрасно)
    Игра прекрасна своей необычностью. Для меня главное чтобы я не хотел бросать играть, и в эту игру я готов играть и играть. Спасибо разрабам.    … Expand
  68. Muhferro
    May 31, 2021
    10
    Experiência única para quem curte história, cultura japonesa e samurais.
    O game tem capacidade alta de te imergir na narrativa, todo os colecionáveis são legais de fazer, as missões segundarias não são monótonas como a maioria dos jogos e a principal é um primor e seria um forte candidato ao oscar se fosse um filme. A estética é inspiração em Kurosawa e te faze querer consumir mais sobre    Experiência única para quem curte história, cultura japonesa e samurais.
    O game tem capacidade alta de te imergir na narrativa, todo os colecionáveis são legais de fazer, as missões segundarias não são monótonas como a maioria dos jogos e a principal é um primor e seria um forte candidato ao oscar se fosse um filme. A estética é inspiração em Kurosawa e te faze querer consumir mais sobre universo, um dos jogos que marcaram meus 28 anos de gameplay, existe o multiplay mas não me interessou, compraria fácil uma expansão de história se houvesse, A experiência de jogar me fez recordar de tempos mais antigos que eu ficava ansioso em voltar da escola pra jogar, hoje em dia era a ansiedade do trabalho acabar pra jogar, joguei o game pela retro do PS5 e os gráficos não deixam em nada a desejar, pequenos bugs de colisão após um ou outro inimigo ser derrotado mas nada que tire você da imersão. Um Jogão ofuscado por TLOUII, tinha tudo pra ganhar mais prémios.    … Expand
  69. SaveRedDead
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Great game. Adult and the best game in terms of atmosphere. Great combat, a close second to From Software's games The media sucks, the stupid fight between Sony and Microsoft is affecting the industry, you both suck. Enjoy the game.
  70. Linn19
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Jogo muito bem feito e ambientado. É satisfatório andar pela ilha de Tsushima. Devido ser um jogo mundo aberto tem seus problemas quanto a jogabilidade. A câmera é outro problema que incomoda demais nos combates, sendo que no aspecto de mecânica de combate é o único ponto ruim pois é muito bom sair retalhando os inimigos tanto em stealth quanto desafia-los para um confronto (parte maisJogo muito bem feito e ambientado. É satisfatório andar pela ilha de Tsushima. Devido ser um jogo mundo aberto tem seus problemas quanto a jogabilidade. A câmera é outro problema que incomoda demais nos combates, sendo que no aspecto de mecânica de combate é o único ponto ruim pois é muito bom sair retalhando os inimigos tanto em stealth quanto desafia-los para um confronto (parte mais empolgante na minha opinião).
    O roteiro não é muito original, mas o dilema enfrentado pelo protagonista é muito bem mostrado e empolgante se souber o quanto a honra é importante para este povo.    … Expand
  71. Jek221
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    No entiendo como Ghost of Tsushima no gano el goty del 2020 si es una obra maestra
  72. iMustang
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    As a lifelong fan of Sucker Punch, I took a full month to play through their newest masterpiece, Ghost of Tsushima. Much like Naughty Dog had progression from platforming with Crash Bandicoot, to Jak & Daxter, and arriving to large storytelling with Uncharted & The Last of Us, Sucker Punch has done the same. Sly Cooper served as their foundation, Infamous was honest fun, and now Ghost ofAs a lifelong fan of Sucker Punch, I took a full month to play through their newest masterpiece, Ghost of Tsushima. Much like Naughty Dog had progression from platforming with Crash Bandicoot, to Jak & Daxter, and arriving to large storytelling with Uncharted & The Last of Us, Sucker Punch has done the same. Sly Cooper served as their foundation, Infamous was honest fun, and now Ghost of Tsushima surpasses them both and pushes them to that same level of masterful storytelling. Ghost of Tsushima is an absolute beauty. The gorgeous environments are so breathtaking I could spend another month just riding around the beautiful island of Tsushima, seeing falling leaves, crashing waves, and adorable foxes. Being put in the shoes of a lovable main character in Jin adds another level of joy as he struggles with the concept of right and wrong based from how he was raised versus how the pain of war unfolds. Along the way you meet many characters with their own side quest lines, and honestly they were equally as enjoyable as the main story.

    The combat in this game was also perfection; Sucker Punch clearly learned a lot from both Sly Cooper and Infamous and put them both to work here, mixing elements of hack and slash with stealth and techniques, this game truly was perfection from beginning to end. It's also very generous with checkpoints and giving you a bit of health if you keep dying at any portions.

    If I have any complaint at all about this game, it's only a minor gripe about some of the side-quests and some of the main narrative. This is not a happy game; it has beautiful moments and things that make you smile, but this is war and war is not pretty, and sometimes the side-quests reflect this by being terribly depressing with no good feels to walk away with, and I do prefer a bit of balance. But that really is a tiny drop in the a large beautiful ocean that is Ghost of Tsushima. If you only play one game in 2020, let it be this one. It could very well be Game of the Year. I definitely want to see a sequel!    … Expand
  73. jimmate
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game is phenomenal all around, i can't think of any negatives apart from one minor thing, i always felt the need to wear a certain armour set as it makes the controller vibrate when you're near a collectable item, and being the OCD gamer that i am i don't want to walk past any collectable when i could've noticed it via the armour set.

    incredible visceral combat, the BEST graphics    This game is phenomenal all around, i can't think of any negatives apart from one minor thing, i always felt the need to wear a certain armour set as it makes the controller vibrate when you're near a collectable item, and being the OCD gamer that i am i don't want to walk past any collectable when i could've noticed it via the armour set.

    incredible visceral combat, the BEST graphics of any game i've ever seen. great story, substories, voice acting, music.. everything is brilliant    … Expand
  74. TheScort
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    THIS game, is the Swan song of the PS4. Trust player reviews folks, as they are the people who spent £55 on this game, and have invested days of play into it - not rushing to get their review out to be the first; but soaking in how incredible this game is. It's easily 10/10 material for me, but I marked it down 1 point, as my review would probably be marked a spam or something. Oh, and theTHIS game, is the Swan song of the PS4. Trust player reviews folks, as they are the people who spent £55 on this game, and have invested days of play into it - not rushing to get their review out to be the first; but soaking in how incredible this game is. It's easily 10/10 material for me, but I marked it down 1 point, as my review would probably be marked a spam or something. Oh, and the gameplay is a tad AC, so can feel samey - but honestly, it fades into obscurity when you immerse yourself into the island.… Expand
  75. AlexKidd
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Absolutely fantastic game. Great open world, fantastic graphics and music and great stealth gameplay. GOTY for sure.
  76. Ian869
    Sep 5, 2020
    9
    Ghosts of tsushima is one of the best game of this Generation great gameplay awesome story graphics on a new level
  77. Swumper
    Aug 8, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLDR: Despite the game being mediocre in some big ways, including in narrow plot and following the typical open world formula, it excels in environmental design and combat design (both in gameplay and animations), so much so that I believe it’s better than than the average open world game that follows the same formula; I might be wrong... oh well

    WARNING: there are some vague spoilers and a couple of specific spoilers in here, so if you want to go into the game clean, avoid this review! You have been warned!

    After over 100 hours of playtime, one full play through and part of a second, I think the game is pretty good. Don’t really care for out of ten scores, so I’ll say I thought the game was above average, and back up my belief with my pros and cons of the game:

    Pros:
    - Combat: I love the stances and how you need to utilize each of them to overcome each of the types of enemies; also, unlike some games, and especially in lethal mode, the enemies aren’t just damage sponges that take tens of hits to fell, rather their difficulty and survivability comes from their own ability to block/counter your attacks, making it seem like you’re trading blows with a fellow warrior, as apposed to just wailing on a moving training dummy for a while and occasionally evading/blocking when the need arrises (which is something that I was afraid I would never see again after sekiro); also, it is fun to throw in use of the ghost tools, especially if you spec out for tool use in your gear
    - Environmental design: simply, the game’s world is gorgeous; it doesn’t necessarily have the highest quality design/textures I’ve ever seen, but the different aspects and components all come together so that it looks gorgeous no matter where you look; worth noting are the canopies of the forests, which actually blot out the sky when beneath them, and the grass, which is the most realistic I have personally seen
    - Combat animations: purely awesome and satisfying, especially with regard to the finishers, which are truly unlike any game I’ve played before; every enemy defeated ends with a stylish finisher/flourish that just looks awesome and makes you feel BA
    - Horse: some games have mounts/vehicles that are a pain to ride, but the horse in this game seems to me to be very responsive; also, I appreciate that they allow you to choose from a few names for the horse that are voice acted, so that Jin (the main character) refers to the companion by its name throughout the story; some may dislike being unable to personalize the horse’s name, but I actually prefer the way it was done, because I like hearing the horse’s name spoken aloud (I wish they did something similar in rdr2, dang it)
    - Armor: love the design of most of the sets (not keen on the Sakai set, unfortunately), and I like all of their unique stats; also, I thought it was cool how the armors visually changed as I upgraded them, and I like the ability to dye the armors
    - Sword: if this was a fantastical game, I would’ve said that I was missing weapon variety, or the ability to imbue the katana with magical effects, or something; however, in this game, I think the simpler approach to upgrading the sword just to improve damage is appropriate; plus, variety in combat more-so comes through the techniques you unlock/acquire; I do like that the weapon cosmetic customization, unlike the armor, is not tied to stats
    - Minimal hud: while the game still hangs on to the typical open world formula, it at least does so without framing the screen in a distracting hud; while not perfect, I appreciate that the steps the developers took in the right direction by limiting the hud to the divine wind and the golden bird
    - Duels: the duels, aka boss fights, are awesome, and tend to be the most impactful parts of the stories (main and side) in the game
    - Legendary quests: also awesome, some of the best parts of the game, in fact, both in story and gameplay
    - Side quests: generally pretty interesting, albeit a little simple at times
    - Main quest: the story has a few oddities and shortcomings, but overall, it is pretty good

    Cons:
    - Water: the exception to the beautiful environmental design is the water, which is of noticeably lower quality
    - Choice: I’m not one to argue that every game has to incorporate choices into the story, in fact I believe most types of story would do well without them, but this game would have been much improved with choices that impacted the story, considering the narrative focus on the struggle between [Link omitted per site rules]    … Expand
  78. Dontkno
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Honestly one of the best games I've play combat is fluid and the sounds make you feel like your the one actually slicing the Mongols. The musical composer deservers an award by himself. The music gives you a sense of feeling In every piece in the game. One of the best games I've ever played
  79. LuckyDozen
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Atmosphere, music, game mechanics are more than satisfactory. Possibly one of the best ways to sum up the possibilities of the current PS console generation. The game is charming. Highly recommend.
  80. NeyXP
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Game fantástico, apesar de alguns defeitos como pés que entram em degraus, pequenos bugs, gráfico da água simples... O game é fantástico em sua gameplay, sidequests, e história... Curti bastante, é de se elogiar as partículas voando pela tela, um belo jogo... Todos os defeitos que ele tem não influencia em nada na experiência.
  81. Bandersnatch
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Not often that I play a game and completely fall in love with it, from the incredible cinematic visuals to the intense samurai duels, I was totally lost within the world. 10/10 Worth every penny, did not expect this to come from Sucker Punch so they've proper evolved in every way from the Infamous series.
  82. SeriusGamer007
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Seriously the most I have been entertained in a long time this game is beautiful and I’m surprised how many unlocks there is here .The side stories are just as fun and engaging as main game I’m still on act 1 but I’ve finished a ton of side stories I don’t want this game to end ,taking my time checking out every nook and cranny .Do not miss out on this Gem of a game I usually never reviewSeriously the most I have been entertained in a long time this game is beautiful and I’m surprised how many unlocks there is here .The side stories are just as fun and engaging as main game I’m still on act 1 but I’ve finished a ton of side stories I don’t want this game to end ,taking my time checking out every nook and cranny .Do not miss out on this Gem of a game I usually never review a game but this one I had to take time to do so because this studio Sucker Punch deserves it ,I just Hope they didn’t over work the poor folks like another studio we all have heard of ...… Expand
  83. BaronBaldric
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Beautiful, I was looking for copper and I found gold, it has the perfect balance between realism and hack and slash.
  84. Deiran
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Вперёд, братья, не дадим фемкам, геям и прочим долбанутым фанатам TLOU2 слить рейтинг этой игры!
  85. Harneye
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    A truly beautiful game that had me engaged since the beginning. Probably the best looking game I have ever played, riding around was such a joy. I would rarely use fast travel because all I wanted to do was explore. The gameplay is extremely satisfying, whether you're being go honerable as a samurai or being stealthy and dishonerable as the ghost the gameplay is just so slick a fun. It'sA truly beautiful game that had me engaged since the beginning. Probably the best looking game I have ever played, riding around was such a joy. I would rarely use fast travel because all I wanted to do was explore. The gameplay is extremely satisfying, whether you're being go honerable as a samurai or being stealthy and dishonerable as the ghost the gameplay is just so slick a fun. It's not a perfect game but it's probably the closest thing this year has offered… Expand
  86. Daniel0809
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I platinumed this game on the ps4 and now im playing it on the ps5 and still loving it. This is definitely one of my favorite games of all time.
  87. GrindyMcCloud
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game! I wish there were more games like this out there. Way better than the overrated TLOU 2. It's amazing how fun a game can be when the developers are focused on making a fun game rather than a woke game.
  88. reyzod
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This is love! A great finale to the PS4 generation. and justice it did! Highly recommend buying it as soon as you can!
  89. Fmebosn
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing, simply amazing. It is just as they say. Beautiful game, with great characters, great story and an awesome combat system.
  90. Badaxel87
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Stunning visuals, compelling story, and innovated combat, I went into this game expecting nothing it didn't even seem like a game I would be into, boy was I wrong. This has been nothing but great since I started and I can't wait to explore more of Tsushima.
  91. Dmuck
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is not a perfect game (there is no such thing). I wouldn’t even say it does anything new that we haven’t seen before. In that way, it does not really advance the industry forward. Everything it does do however, it does so well that it does end up pushing the industry forward drastically in terms standards. This sets a new bar for game devs and proves that you don’t needGhost of Tsushima is not a perfect game (there is no such thing). I wouldn’t even say it does anything new that we haven’t seen before. In that way, it does not really advance the industry forward. Everything it does do however, it does so well that it does end up pushing the industry forward drastically in terms standards. This sets a new bar for game devs and proves that you don’t need to continually reinvent the wheel, you just need to focus on making the game kick ass! This is not Sekiro. Sekiro is a grueling game that wants you to play it “it’s way.” Ghost, for me, offered more flexibility in how I approach situations. I felt like it was up to me and how I wanted to approach the situation. “A challenge” was not the main intention of this game but rather to take me on a journey through old Japan while giving me small challenges along the way. Challenges that do not really get old as the combat gameplay loop has such a great deal of variety and feels oh so satisfying. Other notable characteristics are the graphics which are impeccable. Probably one of the most beautiful worlds I’ve ever seen. The game is extremely accurate when it comes to portraying Japan and it’s history. The only inaccuracy that I am aware of in this game is that, in this period of Japan’s history, people talked at a slower pace than they do in the game. This is REALLY getting nit picky and you could even argue that given it’s modern audience, it might have been off putting to have done it that way. Still, I point it out for you to be the judge. I only encountered two hilarious bugs. One where the enemy just kept bouncing up and down about ten feet in the air and the other where Jin (the protagonist) got stuck for like a minute doing like a T-bag motion like in COD. Other than that, I’ve had no problems. The only weakness, if it can even be called that, is the story. I say that because while I found it very engaging, I can see how someone who is less interested in exploring the history of the samurai and Japan may find it a bit dry. It is also not a RPG. You are not going to be making tons of choices that influence the game like you would in other games. It’s an open world with a pretty linear story. Overall, I would say this is a must buy for most people.… Expand
  92. realpeterpark
    Aug 1, 2020
    8
    Excellent open world experience. Breath taking graphics graphics that looks some what similar to a Zhang Yimou film. Amazing music. and rock solid swordplay.

    Although as a first in a brand new new IP, there is plenty of room for improvement and plenty of areas of game play that could use more depth, such as using a wider variety of weapons like the Naginata which was a commonly used    Excellent open world experience. Breath taking graphics graphics that looks some what similar to a Zhang Yimou film. Amazing music. and rock solid swordplay.

    Although as a first in a brand new new IP, there is plenty of room for improvement and plenty of areas of game play that could use more depth, such as using a wider variety of weapons like the Naginata which was a commonly used weapon of the samurai of this era. Stealth mechanics has plenty of room to grow compared to the benchmark stealth games out there.    … Expand
  93. Brianf
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This is my favorite game this year. They historical and philosophical references are everywhere and it’s great. The graphics are great and the gameplay is fantastic. I don’t normally rate a game so high but it feels like they did everything right and it’s been awhile since I enjoyed a game this much. It has a nice level up system and good difficulty settings. I played it under the samuraiThis is my favorite game this year. They historical and philosophical references are everywhere and it’s great. The graphics are great and the gameplay is fantastic. I don’t normally rate a game so high but it feels like they did everything right and it’s been awhile since I enjoyed a game this much. It has a nice level up system and good difficulty settings. I played it under the samurai Cinematic which was Japanese audio with English subtitles. the next Play through I’m planing English to hear how those voice actors sound.playing this game you really get into the feel of a samurai movie. You can take on a darker tone as you assassinate people but that’s your choice. I honestly enjoyed fighting people out in the open. Overall this is a very entertaining game.… Expand
  94. Joseph1988
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played, that’s how u make a game naughty dog !!
  95. Lord_Khey
    Nov 2, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You'll see this adjective a lot when reading the reviews: Beautiful. This game takes full advantage of high-def screens to provide you with a vibrant backdrop as you explore feudal Tsushima, an island between the Southeast Asian coast and mainland Japan. The Mongols have invaded and annihilated all but a handful of its samurai. You are Jin Sakai, a high-born noble who survives the onslaught thanks to a thief named Yuna. You begin on a quest to save your liege lord (and uncle) from the Mongols, but you must often turn from the samurai code of honor in order to effectively deal with the horde that has overrun your home.

    The game play is fluid. There is a bit of a learning curve with the combat, but once you learn all of the stances and how to best utilize your resolve, it becomes almost a joy (played on normal difficulty). There are some issues in a super-tight melee with attacking in a different direction than you point with your stick (and sometimes moving around with your back to the target...like how did that even happen...and how do I turn around?), but a practical healing mechanic (take notes, Jedi: Fallen Order) more than offsets that. Respawn and fast-travel times are blessedly quick, and Sucker Punch, as they did with their "Infamous" series (which I really enjoyed), thoroughly make use of the center touchpad.

    Taking part in the epic battles that abound in Act II is exhilarating. It feels like a free for all and you never know exactly when the waves of enemies will end. Little tidbits like "End Suffering" for a fallen enemy that's not quite dead is also wonderfully appropriate.

    Some of the collectables are a neat addition (I really enjoyed the bamboo strikes and the haiku compositions), but there were far too many Inari shrines (fox dens). The charm system is a neat power-up idea, but it needed to be a bit more manageable. You get a LOT of charms throughout the game, some of which do the same thing. The Shinto Shrine climbs were also kind of meh. On a related note, the rope swing physics are a bit unnatural, but at least they're consistent and you get the "hang" of when to actually release.

    The story, unfortunately, is tropey and largely predictable, which made it a little grindy for me, particularly after Act I (there are 3 acts). The side quests, especially those featuring the supporting characters (Masako, Ishikawa, Norio, Yuna, and Kenji) were more compelling than the main throughline. The rest of this paragraph contains spoilers...I mean, sort of. Can we stop with the "man has no friends" device entering the third act? Or at least end the "must reluctantly fight my father figure at the end?" At least Ryuzo wasn't Jin's brother... ffs. Khotun Khan was easily the most interesting character.

    This game, though, truly shines in its art direction. I've already covered the vivid color palette The kabuki-esque intros to the Mythic Tales with ink and shadow were master strokes. A lot of praise has been heaped "Kurasawa Mode," which is neat to try during a duel and/or a couple of missions, but the black-and-white schema also applies to incoming attacks, whether they're unblockable (red) or parryable (blue). That's kind of a useful thing to know.

    The voice acting is hit and miss on the English side. My first playthrough, I did Japanese audio with English subtitles and enjoyed it far more than my all-English New Game + playthrough.

    Overall, Ghost of Tsushima is a worthy farewell to Sony's PS4 exclusives. For those on the fence about it, either ask for it for Christmas or wait until it hits the $19.99 rack. That should push you over.    … Expand
  96. RealReviewNoBS
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This is one of the most fun and beautiful games I have played in years. Super creative and a joy to play. As soon as you think you are done. You want to pick it up again. Amazing game and the best I've played on a very very long time
  97. EMLM
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is an astonishing beautiful game, with very good controls and story. A game of honor. Sometimes going through the map is a little bit frustrating, having some unnecessary enemy encounters. I didn't like riding the horse in combats, either. Everything but this little flaws is very satisfying.

    I just finished the game. There is nothing more to do on the island. What a    Ghost of Tsushima is an astonishing beautiful game, with very good controls and story. A game of honor. Sometimes going through the map is a little bit frustrating, having some unnecessary enemy encounters. I didn't like riding the horse in combats, either. Everything but this little flaws is very satisfying.

    I just finished the game. There is nothing more to do on the island. What a wonderful game! One of the best in the generation!    … Expand
  98. vfyusif
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    beautiful graphics, amazing open world,fights are cool, good history, the side missions is unique & absolutely not boring. must have 2020 game!!!
  99. GabrielDaEmo
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Just a fun game to get lost in. The story is good but not great. The combat is incredibly fun and there’s so many side missions but they’re all fun to do!
  100. Omaireak
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    A magnificent open world game with a great dramatic and historic story, enjoyed every bit of it.
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#19 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#5 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 122 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 107 out of 122
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 122
  3. Negative: 0 out of 122
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Oct 7, 2020
    100
    The best samurai game in a long time and a great fun for all, who love action. Love for Japan and its history is a big plus, but its knowledge is not necessary to enjoy every minute of this beautiful game. [Issue#305]
  2. PSX Extreme
    Oct 5, 2020
    85
    Ghost of Tsushima is a flawed, but fun, game. While the gameplay itself was solid, and the story was decent, I definitely expected a lot more from Sony’s final PlayStation 4 exclusive. It had enough to keep me hooked, but lacked the polish we’ve all grown to love from a Sony first party game.
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  3. Siliconera
    Sep 15, 2020
    70
    Ultimately, it feels like the game could have benefited from a smaller scope or a more linear structure. Focus on the duels could have created a more engrossing product, especially if it honed in on the narrative for a more concise and cinematic experience. But as it stands, Ghost of Tsushima is another AAA open world title and doesn’t seek to define itself as anything other than that.
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