Ghost of Tsushima

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

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  1. yastreb1513
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    very beautiful game, the gameplay is at a height, the fights are cool. great game made
  2. Gagan4121
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    One of THE best open world and engrossing games out there. Love it so much!
  3. Alexovie
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    It's just strange to finally enjoying a game where is not pay to win or loot boxes, or time savers through donations. And no feministic messages ruining the history that has been lived before. Just solid game ment for gamers. I'm glad that some studios still knows who their main gamer base are. And if you have ps4 this is must buy game!
  4. lv3Soya
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    This game is pretty like nothing before. What you get from a 1st party game.

    Worth the money. Dont believe the reviews out there out giving it a score below 7 or 60%.
  5. TienGalaxy
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    A 3A-level open world action game with an excellent ancient oriental background. The combat feel is very close to the same type of Warner game. It is reminiscent of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. It is very challenging to attack many Mongolian soldiers under high difficulty. The design of the map guidance in the game is really outstanding. It can be seen that the production team has theA 3A-level open world action game with an excellent ancient oriental background. The combat feel is very close to the same type of Warner game. It is reminiscent of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. It is very challenging to attack many Mongolian soldiers under high difficulty. The design of the map guidance in the game is really outstanding. It can be seen that the production team has the humility to learn one of the most outstanding open world games of this generation: The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild. However, the repetition of side tasks in the middle and late stages of the game is too high, and the initial exploration fun is much less. However, this aspect is also a common problem in European and American open world games, which requires the overall progress of the industry to promote. In general, this game has drawn a perfect symbol for the entire PS4 generation. I look forward to the launch of an enhanced version for PS5 in the future, allowing us to better experience the beautiful scenery of Tsushima Island.… Expand
  6. sandora85
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Game is great combat is good atmosphere is beautiful nothing dissapoint me.
  7. Garlands
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Dés les premoères minutes vous êtes happé par l'ambiance du japon féodal , un jeu qui offre des panoramas magnifiques avec un gameplay très satisfaisant . L'histoire est très bien écrite tant au niveau de Jin Sakai que des persos secondaires . Un must have sur ps4!
  8. zyphir77
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    This game took me a while to get into because it does kind of hold your hand a little bit at first. Once you get through the beginning which is almost like a tutorial, things open up and you get released into the world. From that point on, the game was amazing.

    Graphics - 10/10 Controls - 9/10 Gameplay - 9/10 Story - 10/10 I fell in love with this title and simply couldn't put it    This game took me a while to get into because it does kind of hold your hand a little bit at first. Once you get through the beginning which is almost like a tutorial, things open up and you get released into the world. From that point on, the game was amazing.

    Graphics - 10/10
    Controls - 9/10
    Gameplay - 9/10
    Story - 10/10

    I fell in love with this title and simply couldn't put it down. I dumped about 80 hours into it doing all of the side quests and DLC content. I thoroughly completed 1 play through doing everything but go back for trophys because I don't care about plat trophys. If you enjoy open world games with fun combat and a good story, this is a great game for you. Also, I played it on mediumish difficulty. Probably could have handled doing hard mode since I'm used to souls games but even on medium it was fun and had some fights that were reasonably challenging. Highly recommend this one, great game.    … Expand
  9. Gallypanzer99
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Good game , but there are some bugs that have to be fixed asap : character moving by himself when you stand still is the priority to focus on.
  10. ZXSth
    Mar 20, 2021
    8
    When booting up Ghost of Tsushima and beginning the game, one word stuck out throughout the beginning of my playthrough that persisted with me to the very end: Effort. This game was made by a team that seemed dedicated to providing those who played it with a remarkably smooth, seamless and overall engaging experience. And while it is not a perfect masterpiece by any means, so much of itWhen booting up Ghost of Tsushima and beginning the game, one word stuck out throughout the beginning of my playthrough that persisted with me to the very end: Effort. This game was made by a team that seemed dedicated to providing those who played it with a remarkably smooth, seamless and overall engaging experience. And while it is not a perfect masterpiece by any means, so much of it works perfectly even as the game apes tired tropes from similar games.

    Ghost of Tsushima's story is consistently engaging, hard-hitting and nuanced. Without spoiling the game, the most that can be said about it is that it is both memorable and filled with tried, tested and true standards for storytelling - this does not lead it to be filled with cliché story beats, however. In the most praiseworthy way possible, it avoids many tired, overdone tropes without being avant-garde, making it a gripping and powerful tale that does the rest of the game's quality justice.

    While the story is fantastic on its own, the game's mechanical stability (its remarkably short load times are particularly impressive), its open world, its fine-tuned, hair-raising combat and its sense of progression are all strengths that this game puts on display at every turn. The allure of some new means of increasing Jin Sakai's strength or adding to his vast array of costume choices draws players to exploring the island of Tsushima - while that kind of bait is interesting enough on its own, the astonishingly beautiful environments beg to be explored in and of themselves.

    For all the praise this game has rightfully earned, however, Ghost of Tsushima suffers from what could be called "Naughty Dog Syndrome." The Uncharted-style cliff-climbing occasionally found in this game is so rote and by-the-numbers that it is painful. In a game that thrives upon allowing players to explore feudal Japan as a skilled samurai, this highly restrictive and forced approach to exploration feels like a slap in the face, especially when considering the impact Breath of the Wild recently had on open-world exploration.

    A final (minor) nitpick about Ghost of Tsushima worth mentioning is that the game's replay value feels limited. Once Tsushima has been fully explored and the game has been beaten, the only remaining thing that might be worth would be to slay roaming bands of enemies that linger after completion of the main campaign. And despite the game's remarkable combat system, fighting enemies alone (without the felt sense of progression that is accrued via filling out the skill tree) cannot prevent this game from feeling either short or lacking. Having said that, the 40-or-so hours you might derive from Ghost of Tsushima will be thoroughly enjoyable - so little of this game felt like a drag, which, again, speaks to its remarkable quality - a testament to the effort put in by its developers.

    Despite the most recent criticisms I have levelled against Ghost of Tsushima, this game is remarkable. It is readily accessible, reasonably challenging without being off-putting, entirely compelling and fascinatingly engaging. Any slight against it is easily countered by a bevy of standout positive qualities, and it is an easy recommendation to just about anyone who enjoys playing video games. It may not have the lasting appeal of some other open-world games (i.e. Skyrim), but it will grip you tightly and unrelentingly all throughout its main campaign, and perhaps even a little longer.    … Expand
  11. gedar
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    it really makes you FEEL like a samurai (amazingly good combat and movement, LITERALLY jaw-dropping visuals and so much more)
    if you are a fan of japanese history and the idea of honorbound deadly samurai, you will ADORE this game
  12. michael_dini
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    ghosts of tsushima is simply amazing in every facet.thrilling combat addictive exploration and many moments of tranquility.
  13. Zelik_3G
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    A good game, with an impeccably beautiful world, with a good storyline and good combat, the game deserves to become "Game of the Year"
  14. jayfjay15
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. The atmosphere and look of this game are unmatched. Incredibly fun combat which let's you play your way.
  15. TeroxG5
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Really great game. I enjoyed every hour of it. Thank you sucker punch studio
  16. XmuratX
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Das Spiel hat hier und da seine Schwächen, aber sonst bockt sich alles. Sehr episch. Kämpfen macht Spaß erkunden der Map macht Spaß. Auf der PlayStation 5 wird es nochmal gespielt.
  17. Spockgames33
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    O jogo é muito bom , uma coisa boa é o sistema de combate é excelente , mas tem um ponto ruim que também é os gráficos e a câmera do personagem que as vezes entra dentro das casas ou algo do tipo quando vc está lutando.
  18. TheArchivist
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Fluid fighting mechanics and stunning visuals. This game deserves a sequel.
  19. KratosFury
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso, ambientação magnífica, combate simples, intuitivo e viciante. A Sony ganhou mais um excelente exclusivo para a biblioteca.
  20. mxnu54
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    Insane game, probably the best game ever created, amazing gameplay with the katana sword.
  21. zakyyyyy1305
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    The combat of this game is amazing, feels so refined and brutal, the finishers are pure adrenalin, i only wished there were dismemberments which is a must for a game of this type, story is kinda sad considering how it ends but its good, open world combined with combat style is pure fun by itself for me, go anywhere and cause mayhem
    Update: game just got even more amazing only 2 weeks in    The combat of this game is amazing, feels so refined and brutal, the finishers are pure adrenalin, i only wished there were dismemberments which is a must for a game of this type, story is kinda sad considering how it ends but its good, open world combined with combat style is pure fun by itself for me, go anywhere and cause mayhem
    Update: game just got even more amazing only 2 weeks in and they added a new difficulty mode.
    Second playthrough here we go!    … Expand
  22. Hatoristeel
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Alright, 72 hours in, i think i got enough to add my 2 cents.

    Game is absolutely gorgeous, first game iv ever stopped countless times just to look at the art and vistas. definitely the best looking game ever created. As a samurai & japanese nerd, the gameplay and theme was right up my ally, who doesn't live sword-fighting eh?. did i mention how beautiful the biomes are? wow.
  23. Thesorus
    Aug 12, 2020
    9
    Cannot understand the metacritic score! This game is awe inspiring through and through. A love letter to feudal Japan and it shows in every little detail. The secondary characters are exceptionally deep and attaching. The art direction and narration alone deserve 90+. Although not perfect, the gameplay is by far the most fun I've had since Horizon. It sublimes the genre and doesn't pretendCannot understand the metacritic score! This game is awe inspiring through and through. A love letter to feudal Japan and it shows in every little detail. The secondary characters are exceptionally deep and attaching. The art direction and narration alone deserve 90+. Although not perfect, the gameplay is by far the most fun I've had since Horizon. It sublimes the genre and doesn't pretend otherwise.… Expand
  24. elolugo
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    Above average game with the typical elements of sandbox. The game is beautiful and the combat mechanics are great but there is too much repetition. Also some scenes and dialogues cannot be skipped
  25. FrancoArgCba91
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Bueno la verdad que es la primera ves que compro un juego con la temática samurái, llevo más de 15 horas jugandolo y la verdad te pierdes en el buen sentido en los paisajes que tiene el Japón Feudal.
    Jugabilidad es muy buena, aunque la cámara creo que le faltaron varios ajustes, las armas me encantaron tenés una variedad que no sabes con cuál quedarte, de por si el la espada es mí    Bueno la verdad que es la primera ves que compro un juego con la temática samurái, llevo más de 15 horas jugandolo y la verdad te pierdes en el buen sentido en los paisajes que tiene el Japón Feudal.
    Jugabilidad es muy buena, aunque la cámara creo que le faltaron varios ajustes, las armas me encantaron tenés una variedad que no sabes con cuál quedarte, de por si el la espada es mí favorito.
    La historia me está encantando ya de que por si se nota que han metido énfasis en lo que fue la invasión mongol.
    Me hubiera gustado más la sincronización del audio japonés con la cinemáticas. Este juego tiene que ser jugado en audio japonés es un desperdicio si lo jugas en idioma en inglés o español.
    Me encantó como el viento te guía hacia tu rumbo, al principio es confuso pero después te vas acostumbrando y no es tan difícil como lo aclaran los análisis.
    La banda sonora que puedo decir....es una maldita hermosura...tanto como la tranquilidad y el momento de pelear.
    Graficame un diez de diez, disfrutas muchísimo el mundo abierto yo no he parado de quedarme con la boquiabierta de lo hermoso que es.
    El personaje logré enfatizar mucho me gustó sin dudas alguna.
    Las misiones a pesar que puedan ser repetitivas no la sentí pesado ni nada porque me encanta el.sistema de combate.
    En fin para mi sin dudas mostró SukerPunch que tiene algo mágico en este juego y espero que se sigan animando a más clases de este juego.
    Si te gusta los juegos con historia y temática samurái este es tu juego.    … Expand
  26. Siome
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This game respect so much japanese culture, this is impressive. Combat system is really dense and interesting. Panorama are awesome. Game design is really good. This game is really art. Sad note is the story that is a little too light. Side characters are well writen and secondary quest are good. Game can be a little boring by moments (on the open world)
  27. K02M03
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Satisfying combat. Beautiful graphics. Gorgeous environments and love the photo mode. Sadly no PVP. This game does However have many things to do to keep you going for hours. This game is a gem and you’d definitely wanna add it to your collection.
  28. Fernandokehl
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Jogo lindo, viciante. Fechou a geração com chave de ouro. Playstation mostra mais uma vez que tem os melhores exclusivos.
  29. Rsb20
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Really this game masterpiece you should buy it very good story amazing Graphic with open world also very good sidemission I love everything in this game great work
  30. TheRainSamurai
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Un juego de mundo abierto que no aburre explorar, una representación de la cultura samurai excelente, la inmersión, las voces en japonés, la narración, la banda sonora, el combate, solo dan ganas de seguir jugando... Es un juego impecable.
    Los pocos errores que he encontrado: la cámara en ocasiones no sigue el ritmo de la acción, falta algo más de personalización para el personaje, y la IA    Un juego de mundo abierto que no aburre explorar, una representación de la cultura samurai excelente, la inmersión, las voces en japonés, la narración, la banda sonora, el combate, solo dan ganas de seguir jugando... Es un juego impecable.
    Los pocos errores que he encontrado: la cámara en ocasiones no sigue el ritmo de la acción, falta algo más de personalización para el personaje, y la IA puede ser no tan inteligente.
    En definitiva, salvo por pequeños errores que no llegan a estropear un ápice de la experiencia, es un juego que es inmersivo, que divierte y engancha.    … Expand
  31. Leandeath
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Um espetáculo de game!!! Gráficos lindos e uma mecânica gostosa de se jogar. GOT conta com uma história legal e missões secundárias interessantes. Valeu cada centavo.
  32. Desmondmiles76
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    graphically stunning. an open world with breathtaking landscapes and sunsets. I was more than once enchanted to see the scenarios for several minutes. Technically made with perfection and attention to detail. the combat system is realized in an excellent and fluid way. The story reaches at least in 5/6 situations an incredible epicity, hardly seen in other titles recently releasedgraphically stunning. an open world with breathtaking landscapes and sunsets. I was more than once enchanted to see the scenarios for several minutes. Technically made with perfection and attention to detail. the combat system is realized in an excellent and fluid way. The story reaches at least in 5/6 situations an incredible epicity, hardly seen in other titles recently released including tlou2 which from the point of view of characters and history are insignificant and tiny compared to what ghost of tsushima shows on the screen and in the heart of whom plays it. Believe me if I say that Ghost of tsushima is for now the real goty 2020. Also this time we will demonstrate with the votes and user reviews that journalists / reviewers of videogames sites are a joke, and they are not credible. Don't believe journalists / reviewers, ghost of tsushima has a system combact perfectly realized, and the secondary missions aren't absolutely repetitive. the highest rates are reserved by journalists only for certain games that follow an agenda.… Expand
  33. BlindBandit988
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, few glitches that will hopefully be fixed in future updates. A great story with likable characters and side quests that aren’t just the same fetch quest over and over again.
  34. MelGibson
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    Amazing game! Sucker Punch really knocked this one out of the park. Combat, Story, And the graphics are the best ive seen on a Ps4 imo. Worth every penny!
  35. urdad0101
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This game literally has everything, I do not understand giving it anything less than a 9 at the very least. Graphics are out of this world, one of the most beautiful worlds ive ever seen in a video game. The exploration is top notch. The combat is satisfying on another level and animated beautifully. The story is tells such samurai classic story, and it does it well. Amazing game. HighlyThis game literally has everything, I do not understand giving it anything less than a 9 at the very least. Graphics are out of this world, one of the most beautiful worlds ive ever seen in a video game. The exploration is top notch. The combat is satisfying on another level and animated beautifully. The story is tells such samurai classic story, and it does it well. Amazing game. Highly recommend playing this game. To me this and RDR 2 Are the two games of the generation, haven't played GoW yet. But man oh man, i love this game to death. BUY THIS INSTEAD OF THE LAST OF US 2… Expand
  36. Jaci91
    Aug 31, 2020
    10
    BEST OFF!! Top PS4 Game :) 100% complete

    Najlepšia a pre mňa najchytľavejšia hra na PS4. Nevedel som na tú hru prestať myslieť a to sa nestáva často :) Už sa teším ako si to v zime zahrám ešte raz na najťažšiu obtiažnosť a kto vie.. možno aj nové DLC? :)
  37. mukao25
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    Estou impressionado com a qualidade artística deste jogo.... uma obra de arte...
  38. Lanycera
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Overall I'd give a 9.5. A 9.3 score is justified, while I think the media's 83 is laughable - especially in comparison with other AAA titles.
    I just finished the game a couple of days ago (all of main quest including side quests and liberating all parts of Tsushima) and can honestly say it was an almost flawless, very emotional and enjoyable experience. Well done, Sucker Punch, especially    Overall I'd give a 9.5. A 9.3 score is justified, while I think the media's 83 is laughable - especially in comparison with other AAA titles.
    I just finished the game a couple of days ago (all of main quest including side quests and liberating all parts of Tsushima) and can honestly say it was an almost flawless, very emotional and enjoyable experience. Well done, Sucker Punch, especially for your first open world RPG.

    The story was dark & compelling and the ending perfect no matter which choice you made; the world simply stunning with new environments in every zone, and I loved the combat.

    In every act, the difficulty and type of enemies changed, and I do recommend playing on hard mode - for the most part I played on normal, however if you do all side quests and get more armor types and upgrades early on like I did, you quickly feel overpowered.
    On a sidenote, in the newest update they added a very punishing difficulty. They were incredibly quick with this addition - kudos to them!

    The guiding wind was a nice new touch and made navigation so much easier.

    If I had to nitpick some aspects, and this should mostly be seen as what I wish for in the next game, then it would be this:
    . A cutscene after liberating all of the map would've felt rewarding, I really missed "something" after clearing it all out of Mongols
    . More quests with Kenji!
    . More Yuna and Jin!
    . Overall more interaction and quests with your allies, since all of them have great stories attached to them. Norio, Masuko, Ishikawa.
    . A few more quirky and unique quests a la Witcher 3; liberating and freeing individuals was a little repetitive at times but ultimately I still enjoyed it.
    . Unique weapon customization rather than just collecting skins and upgrading as a whole.    … Expand
  39. Leafarsas1991
    May 30, 2021
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos de mundo aberto que joguei , incrivel trabalho feito pela sucker punch , alcançando um nivel maior e melhor , o jogo e uma carta aberta de amo ao japão , pras pessoas que gosta de serie , anime ou filme com tematica japonesa esse sem duvidas e um game que te conquistara em segundos .
    as missoes secundarias tem um nivel de profudidade incrivel , contanto relatos    Um dos melhores jogos de mundo aberto que joguei , incrivel trabalho feito pela sucker punch , alcançando um nivel maior e melhor , o jogo e uma carta aberta de amo ao japão , pras pessoas que gosta de serie , anime ou filme com tematica japonesa esse sem duvidas e um game que te conquistara em segundos .
    as missoes secundarias tem um nivel de profudidade incrivel , contanto relatos incriveis nos contos de Tshushima , os contos Misticos são fenomenais , Masako , nosso mestre arqueiro , Norio , sao inumeros pessonagens que te marcam .
    o combate do jogo e surreal , fiquei dezenas de horas so duelando pelo mundo e nao me canso disso
    a Historia principal e linda ,incrivel e de deixa com vontade de volta novamente .
    recomendo Ghost of Tshushima , se você gosta de um mundo aberto , combate visiante e uma historia da cultura japonesa    … Expand
  40. Jonyps
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    Muy buen juego , no me lo esperaba , los combates son un reto , divertido y muy sangriento.
    Gráficamente no es lo mejor de la generación pero luce muy bien , el HDR es genial en PS4 Pro.
    La historia de momento tras unas horas es muy buena, muy bien lograda la ambientación Japonesa.
  41. josemimata33
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is an amazing game. You can feel the honor and job of an ancient samurai.
  42. M1tbus
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Perfect! goty! Only Cons are sometimes bad AI and the Combat-Camera in buildings.
  43. michaelc1024
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    What an amazing cinematic experience! It reminds me of assassins creed but seems to be a lot better. Tons of customization, and gameplay is excellent. One of the most beautiful looking games I have ever seen. A huge W for PS.
  44. jHowson
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is a work of outstanding craftsmanship and excellence. The environmental design and sense of exploration may be the finest of any open world games yet. The combat is fluid, challenging and continues to evolve right into the end game. The visuals and audio are extraordinary, the best of the generation.

    Ghost of Tsushima is not perfect, it does lack some polish in a few    Ghost of Tsushima is a work of outstanding craftsmanship and excellence. The environmental design and sense of exploration may be the finest of any open world games yet. The combat is fluid, challenging and continues to evolve right into the end game. The visuals and audio are extraordinary, the best of the generation.

    Ghost of Tsushima is not perfect, it does lack some polish in a few small areas. But it gets so much right and elevates the open world genre beyond its perch since Witcher 3 and RDR2 that anything less than 10 feels like an injustice. While time will tell, I believe Ghost of Tsushima will be counted as among the greatest open world games of this generation.    … Expand
  45. GoldMiner32
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    I really have no idea where to start from. Right off the bat, this game is an absolute masterpiece. The graphics are superb, environments, characters, lights, shadows, weather, everything thing in this game screams beauty. The gameplay is "FUN", the combat system is one of the most satisfying and it never gets stale. The story is a great historic fiction that is surprisingly veryI really have no idea where to start from. Right off the bat, this game is an absolute masterpiece. The graphics are superb, environments, characters, lights, shadows, weather, everything thing in this game screams beauty. The gameplay is "FUN", the combat system is one of the most satisfying and it never gets stale. The story is a great historic fiction that is surprisingly very interesting and it kept me engaged throughout. I will definitely do another playthrough with Kurosawa mode. Clearly, Sucker Punch put incredible effort crafting this masterpiice and the result is basically game of the year!
    in conclusion, this game is worth every penny. This generation could not have ended better for Sony and Playstation 4.    … Expand
  46. rumandcoke
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Great game. You can clearly see the gameplay Inspirations from other games but GOT evolves all that. The kurosawa mode is genius and the story a solid 8! not goty (that’s TLoU2) but a really solid solo game! another ps hit!
  47. xopc_25
    Nov 18, 2020
    9
    Плюсы - сетинг
    - проработанность мира
    - сюжетная линия
    - графика

    Минусы
    - однообразные побочные квесты
    - мелкие баги из-за движка
  48. Icespike20
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    This game is almost perfect in every regard,in terms of sounds,visuals, and gamplay.I usually dont care all that much about graphics but I was legitimately suprised by how many particle effects they threw onscreen.I didnt know the original ps4 could handle all that.My only complaint is that around the second half of the game the tasks become a touch repetitive.Definitly worth a try
  49. Budafuko
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    this game is so amazing. i noticed my last review got removed for some reason. no idea why. this game is so great. i gave it an 8/10 last time because it is just an amazing game. way better than TLOU2! and now i'm glad they removed my review because now it's a 10 because they announced multiplayer!!!
  50. PNW
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    There is the moment, it happens over and over again. You just samurai sworded your way through a whole bunch of Mongols. Some are archers. Some are throwing black powder grenades. Some are super buff dudes with wicked hammers. The blood is thick. You are victorious!
    For me, it has a nice exploration hook, a variety of fast combat offset by chilling with a fox. Like a more realistic    There is the moment, it happens over and over again. You just samurai sworded your way through a whole bunch of Mongols. Some are archers. Some are throwing black powder grenades. Some are super buff dudes with wicked hammers. The blood is thick. You are victorious!
    For me, it has a nice exploration hook, a variety of fast combat offset by chilling with a fox. Like a more realistic BOTW meets being a Jedi way back when in Japan. For me, Japanese audio with English subtitles has ratcheted it up a notch. There is an economy of being a samurai...how can I get through this battle with minimal effort. This game provides a nice open platform to interject serious tactical thought amidst the battle. As an added bonus, you can pen haikus, and soak in hot tubs. If you're not doing that IRL then WTF?    … Expand
  51. jgedak
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Absolutely loving this game! So refreshing to have a game that's built around not having any sort of mini map.
  52. Agingplace
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing piece of art. The graphics, animation and sound design are 5 star. I often found myself just walking slowly through the woods taking in natures beauty. I was grateful that no pc agenda forced down your throat. Let's hope they do a follow up focused in the Scottish highlands.
  53. HTMan12
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    One of the best game I ever played. So beautiful and so intimidating at the same time. The action is so fun and there's so many weapons you can use. I hope there will be sequel. Great job, Sucker Punch!
  54. movinshadow
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    The most beautiful open world game ive ever played. Now i want to see Japan in real life.
    Gameplay reminds me The Witcher 3 with quest and point of interest system, and Assassins Creed with gameplay and combat style, but much better.
    Another masterpiece. Well done!
  55. vaguardy
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    jogo realmente muito bom, graficos nao sao os mais perfeitos, porem casa muito bem com a tematica e ambientação do jogo, combate muito bem feito, historia maravilhosa que respeita muito a historia sendo uma coias rara pra esse tipo de midia, alguns bugs aqui e ali e a IA é um pouco fraca entre tando ainda sim é o melhor jogo do ano
  56. MrAbou
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    What a masterpiece, just finished it and i´m absolutely speechless. Amazing story, one of the best art styles that i´ve ever seen, great characters and an addictive gampelay. You should really play this masterpiece.
  57. Dante77
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    To put it very short, this game is 2 things: BEAUTIFUL & ADDICTIVE
    And I don't know if other people mentioned this, but this game may have the best sidequests ever.

    Ghost of Tsushima is a must buy, 95/100
  58. Milviel
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This is simply an incredible game. The story is really fleshed out. The graphics are absolutely beautiful. The wide landscapes are a sight to behold. The amazing fight mechanics are a new twist to the open world genre. Being able to change seamlessly between stances in the middle of a large fight is just a joy to experience. It makes the battles incredibly fun to play. The score byThis is simply an incredible game. The story is really fleshed out. The graphics are absolutely beautiful. The wide landscapes are a sight to behold. The amazing fight mechanics are a new twist to the open world genre. Being able to change seamlessly between stances in the middle of a large fight is just a joy to experience. It makes the battles incredibly fun to play. The score by Gamespot of 70 is criminal and the 83 aggregate score is a complete misrepresentation of the game. This is an absolute must play for any gamer. As a sidenote, it has to absolutely be played with the Japanese dialogue. The English dialogue lacks the passion and emotion. It just pales in comparison to the Japanese one.… Expand
  59. faskad
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Breathtaking picture... Awesome open world... Great gameplay... Amazing plot. Thank you Sucker Punch and Sony you did incredible job.
  60. Mirkoucce
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Tipica esclusiva Sony open world, divertente il combattimento bellissima atmosfera e ricco di attività da svolgere. Peccato siano tutte molto simili tra loro da svolgere, lavorando più sulla varietà di cose da fare potrà diventare un capolavoro.
  61. Yaser73hot
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Great game ( graphics + game play + story + stability) hope you make DLC. Thank you for your beautiful game
  62. dawnlemon
    Oct 20, 2020
    10
    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Just finished my first main story playthrough after procrastinating with the endless side quests and exploration, and now I'm onto New Game+. I cannot praise this game enough - the storytelling, scenery, voice acting, combat, stealth mechanics, characters, and emotions are all fantastic. Honestly, if I say anything more I'll have to check the spoiler box but please, doABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Just finished my first main story playthrough after procrastinating with the endless side quests and exploration, and now I'm onto New Game+. I cannot praise this game enough - the storytelling, scenery, voice acting, combat, stealth mechanics, characters, and emotions are all fantastic. Honestly, if I say anything more I'll have to check the spoiler box but please, do yourself a favour and get this game. 11/10 will cry during end boss again.… Expand
  63. M4ng0fruit
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing. The graphics will leave you stopping for a moment on your trail to admire the scenery. The original, fun, and flashy combat will make you feel like a true badass. The story is great but not perfect, as it can be quite predictable at times, but there are some great moments you will not want to miss. The length of the game is not drawn out, but not too short, while atThis game is amazing. The graphics will leave you stopping for a moment on your trail to admire the scenery. The original, fun, and flashy combat will make you feel like a true badass. The story is great but not perfect, as it can be quite predictable at times, but there are some great moments you will not want to miss. The length of the game is not drawn out, but not too short, while at the same time leaving you wanting more. The only gripes I have are that some aspects of the game can have a repetitive nature, but none of it seems to be required. It's not some trash rushed AAA game, which is actually a lot to ask for nowadays. Anyways, if you can afford this game, definitely get it I would give it a 9.5/10, but as that's not possible on this website, the game deserves a 10 over a 9 any day.… Expand
  64. KhalSancho
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Sooo much fun. Havent had this much fun on a single player game in a while. Has a few little bugs thats why the 9 but if their all smoothed out its a 10 for sure. The game play is super addicting and graphically beautiful. Love all the different styles, ill be playing the black and white version on my 2nd play through. Soo much more to say and enjoy on this game. I cant even get throughSooo much fun. Havent had this much fun on a single player game in a while. Has a few little bugs thats why the 9 but if their all smoothed out its a 10 for sure. The game play is super addicting and graphically beautiful. Love all the different styles, ill be playing the black and white version on my 2nd play through. Soo much more to say and enjoy on this game. I cant even get through the game cause of the photo mode lol too many beautiful spots for photos.… Expand
  65. HonestAbe90
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Absolutely gorgeous game. Really fun combat. Side quest are actually a lot of fun, and that's a surprise being that it's a open world game. Highly recommend you buying this one. A great way to end the PS4 generation
  66. Lostasa
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    This game is amazing, the characters have depth, optimization is amazing, I haven't run into one technical error or glitch, gameplay is fun and challenging, visuals are stunning and beautiful, and the story is almost perfect.This game in my opinion is what you would call a perfect game, now no game will ever be a 10/10 but this is as close as it gets in my book the devs at sucker punch hitThis game is amazing, the characters have depth, optimization is amazing, I haven't run into one technical error or glitch, gameplay is fun and challenging, visuals are stunning and beautiful, and the story is almost perfect.This game in my opinion is what you would call a perfect game, now no game will ever be a 10/10 but this is as close as it gets in my book the devs at sucker punch hit it out of the park with this. And for all the people on social media crying about some stupid nonsensical crap, they need to shut up and be ignored because they are just looking for something to latch on to and drag down into the crap filled world they inhabit, most of these people don't know how to live life without looking for attention and feel like they rid the world of some invisible evil, but in reality they are worthless people that shouldn't have a tongue or a way to voice their thoughts cause it doesn't help or bring anything good Into the world. Well I'm done ranting about stupid people, so wrap up is this game is amazing buy it and ignore stupid people that **** out of their mouths. Have a good one sorry this is so long.… Expand
  67. jgmj921
    Mar 27, 2021
    7
    Very mixed feeling about this game, it's beautiful, smooth and immersive, just nothing really stands out or truly memorable. The melee system is definitely no match with Soulsborne series, stealth handling is no match with many others even the TLoU, story is very simple, and graphics or soundtrack is nowhere near extraordinary. Guess it just did a reasonably good job in everything and theVery mixed feeling about this game, it's beautiful, smooth and immersive, just nothing really stands out or truly memorable. The melee system is definitely no match with Soulsborne series, stealth handling is no match with many others even the TLoU, story is very simple, and graphics or soundtrack is nowhere near extraordinary. Guess it just did a reasonably good job in everything and the general combination is positive… Expand
  68. TheButcher31
    Dec 2, 2020
    10
    Just incredible. The combat, story, graphics, attention to details, it all here.
  69. Ibra95
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Gameplay Remembers me to ps1-ps2 games, nice story and graphics, - for dead world
  70. GBKratos
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Jogo Mais do que recomendado, muitos dizem que é uma cópia do assasins's creed no japão, porém a sucker punch conseguiu fazer o que os assasin''s creeds atuais tentam fazer não conseguem de jeito nenhum, um combate super bem feito e fluído com histórias interessantes em um mundo aberto vivo e super contemplativo, tendo sua direção de arte com um dos principais pontos positivos, superJogo Mais do que recomendado, muitos dizem que é uma cópia do assasins's creed no japão, porém a sucker punch conseguiu fazer o que os assasin''s creeds atuais tentam fazer não conseguem de jeito nenhum, um combate super bem feito e fluído com histórias interessantes em um mundo aberto vivo e super contemplativo, tendo sua direção de arte com um dos principais pontos positivos, super recomendado, principalmente pra quem gosta da cultura japonesa é um título obrigatório.… Expand
  71. Sleevedagger
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima feels perhaps a little too ambitious for the PS4 and often feels like it wanted to be more but current gen limitations keeping it from doing so. I imagine a PS5 or PC version would make this game legendary. Very beautiful game, well told story and fun combat kept me hooked regardless. I highly recommend Ghost of Tsushima.
  72. Armin95
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    Ghost Of Tsushima is easily one of the best games I ever played!
    Cinematic open world experience with amazing and stunning graphic...
    Combats are realistic and bloody and feels very very good, Main story is very epic and have the best side quests after The Witcher 3...
    This game is a Pure Art :)
  73. Renecass
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tiene una historia que empieza suave hasta un poco que no llama la atención pero tiene una progresión brutal y que puedas llevar dos caminos senda de fantasma y la senda del guerrero brutal Talvez su punto flojete sería la cámara y autoenfoque pero si lo hacen notar pondrán un parche para darle solución a la misma En conclusión un juegazo de 10… Expand
  74. A7madAssassin
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima. The most beautiful game ever. Thank you Sucker Punch for this masterpiece.
  75. Skywise1987
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal, fantastic, beautiful, relaxing, retrospective, thoughtful, fun, you really couldn’t ask for a better ending to the PS4, if your on the fence go ahead and leap over, so much good!!
  76. SuperShrooms
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Incredible game. Absolutely incredible. Fun, immersive, beautiful, challenging. Just... wow. I'm totally hooked on the photo mode too! Scenery in this game is jaw dropping. I've played for hours but still on Act 1 because the side quests keep pulling me away from main story quests. Graphics, sound, story, combat. Everything is quality in this game. Well done to SuckerPunch they absolutelyIncredible game. Absolutely incredible. Fun, immersive, beautiful, challenging. Just... wow. I'm totally hooked on the photo mode too! Scenery in this game is jaw dropping. I've played for hours but still on Act 1 because the side quests keep pulling me away from main story quests. Graphics, sound, story, combat. Everything is quality in this game. Well done to SuckerPunch they absolutely killed it.… Expand
  77. 12HD
    Mar 8, 2023
    10
    This game is an incredible masterpiece of storytelling, and as a fan of samurai games, I must say that it truly captures the essence of what it means to be a samurai. The action and movement are both breathtaking, and the overall experience is nothing short of phenomenal.

    The game's storyline is equally beautiful, meaningful, and impactful, drawing players into a world that is both rich    This game is an incredible masterpiece of storytelling, and as a fan of samurai games, I must say that it truly captures the essence of what it means to be a samurai. The action and movement are both breathtaking, and the overall experience is nothing short of phenomenal.

    The game's storyline is equally beautiful, meaningful, and impactful, drawing players into a world that is both rich in detail and steeped in tradition. From the poignant character development to the breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, this game truly immerses players in a world that is both breathtaking and heartbreaking.

    In short, I highly recommend this game to anyone who loves a great story and a beautifully rendered world. It is an experience that will stay with you long after you've put down the controller, and one that is not to be missed.    … Expand
  78. Angryagain
    Jul 5, 2021
    8
    Ending and presentation is great but game definetely has many flaws: terrible camera and lock on system, imperfect hit detection system (some straight hits go though enemy not causing any damage) subpar level design (especially it shows during stealth gameplay) and quite a few bugs. The secondary quests were very different in quality: some of them very basic and boring. The sandbox feltEnding and presentation is great but game definetely has many flaws: terrible camera and lock on system, imperfect hit detection system (some straight hits go though enemy not causing any damage) subpar level design (especially it shows during stealth gameplay) and quite a few bugs. The secondary quests were very different in quality: some of them very basic and boring. The sandbox felt very empty at times, despite how smal it was. Main story often was very predictable. Final third act (if not for the ending) was so much weaker than first two.

    Ghost of Tsushima is good game that with more polish can become a great one.    … Expand
  79. adriantorres
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    This game is truly a masterpiece the combat feels really good the story is amazing graphics is really beautiful. This is one of the reasons you should own a ps4. The openworld feel alive and it makes want to explore the whole map am definitely going to 100% this game .
  80. logicalgamer
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Best samuri game ever i just been some hours true the gameplay the graphics the buetiful world i love
  81. SavageCuban
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I have not finished the game and it's already a 10 out of 10 for me. I have played for 8 hours a day since it launched. I only stopped because I had to sleep and go to work. To truly enjoy this game you have to get lost in the world. The side quest are not ground breaking but they are very fun and the combat is excellent.
  82. DragonR33
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This is the most beautiful and interesting game of the year! After 30 hours of game play, I am simply enjoying it. The major story and quests are very interesting. it was a big surprise for me. Normally quests are boring, but here, I do like to find and accomplish all quests. The design of this game is simply fantastic. The minimalism of screen buttons was a very good idea. This game isThis is the most beautiful and interesting game of the year! After 30 hours of game play, I am simply enjoying it. The major story and quests are very interesting. it was a big surprise for me. Normally quests are boring, but here, I do like to find and accomplish all quests. The design of this game is simply fantastic. The minimalism of screen buttons was a very good idea. This game is not only a game, it is like a mini-movie! I recommend this game to everyone.… Expand
  83. vIPROLL
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    This game is gorgeous in every possible way. The character development is phenomenal and i love how the story played out. Photo mode was beyond comparison and no game before had achieved prior. The gameplay is everything you could want in a game and I am still in awe of everything this game has to offer. Sucker punch out did their self with this game. Ubisoft should take note on howThis game is gorgeous in every possible way. The character development is phenomenal and i love how the story played out. Photo mode was beyond comparison and no game before had achieved prior. The gameplay is everything you could want in a game and I am still in awe of everything this game has to offer. Sucker punch out did their self with this game. Ubisoft should take note on how stealth's works because this game nailed it. My only complaint is the online trophies. Multiplayer/Co-op do not and should not have trophies. Thank you sucker punch for an amazing experience and a fun game in every way. Excited for Ghost 2.… Expand
  84. BKTOOD
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    Enjoyed this game, pretty much it was the best game I ever played this year , however i hates be an exclusive experience.
  85. Thanocles
    Aug 11, 2020
    5
    An absolute blast to play. Suckerpunch has really nailed the learning curve for combat. The story is excellent and the atmosphere created is superb. You can tell alot of love has gone into creating this game.
  86. mrgreentoad
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Great game Sucker Punch!!! I am really enjoying the story & like how it’s based on historical events. Combat is easy to get used to & fun to upgrade skills, armor & weapons. I am really enjoying the feel & mood of the world. Although day/night cycles are quick, i love the various weather changes, fog, leaves blowing around & grass fields flowing in the wind!! The sunsets & sunrises areGreat game Sucker Punch!!! I am really enjoying the story & like how it’s based on historical events. Combat is easy to get used to & fun to upgrade skills, armor & weapons. I am really enjoying the feel & mood of the world. Although day/night cycles are quick, i love the various weather changes, fog, leaves blowing around & grass fields flowing in the wind!! The sunsets & sunrises are some of the best I’ve seen in a video game! There are truly some beautiful moments to take in! The guiding wind feature is really cool too! The load times are very quick also, you’re not waiting long to get into the action! There is a reason why Ghost of Tsushima has the highest user review score on Metacritic! It is sad to think that GOT is probably the last game i will buy for my PS4 :( On the other hand, what an excellent game to end the PS4’s reign!!!!! In case you were wondering, i am loving this game!!!!! :)… Expand
  87. Lonewolf97
    Jan 3, 2022
    8
    With this being the PS4's final exclusive, Ghost of Tsushima delivers a great story about honor alongside great combat and stealth gameplay.

    The story takes place during the Mongol invasion of Tsushima island, with protagonist Jin Sakai being a survivor of the brutal attack on his home after failing to defend it with his samurai army. Jin's uncle Shimura is captured by the enemy while    With this being the PS4's final exclusive, Ghost of Tsushima delivers a great story about honor alongside great combat and stealth gameplay.

    The story takes place during the Mongol invasion of Tsushima island, with protagonist Jin Sakai being a survivor of the brutal attack on his home after failing to defend it with his samurai army. Jin's uncle Shimura is captured by the enemy while Jin is rescued by a thief, Yuna, who helps him recover. After initially failing to rescue Shimura, Jin decides to work with Yuna and recruits allies to aid in rescuing his uncle and drive the Mongol army away, all the while performing dishonorable actions that go against the samurai code (i.e. killing Mongols through stealth than through normal sword fighting).

    The plot deals heavily with the themes of honor and dishonor and is shown through the evolution of Jin's character. He initially is reluctant to assassinate enemies from the shadows, but over time, he becomes more accustomed to these new methods that many would deem shameful. He eventually decides to do whatever it takes to win back Tsushima and sees that honor and the samurai teachings won't be that helpful to him if it means that lives can't be saved at the end of the day. This transformation into his Ghost persona is done well and affects his relationship with his uncle, who disapproves of what Jin becomes. Their relationship is shown in flashbacks where we see how much they care for each other, with their present day relationship slowly deteriorating and souring in between these moments of the past. The ending of their relationship also coincides with the ending of the story, showing how drastic the change to their relationship has been and how they view honor, with both ending on a very bittersweet note.

    The game is also remarkably dark and that is displayed through the Mongols. Their leader is easily hateable and performs truly despicable acts in order gain the upper hand in the war. It was a joy to see what happens to him by the game's end and will satisfy players who loathe him. His underlings also do some horrific things to the island's inhabitants. You will regularly see many corpses courtesy of the invaders, who butcher others like animals. They also force villagers to work for them if they wish to live and will take hostages at outposts across the island. They are usually responsible for the deaths, mutilation, (implied) rape, child abuse and killings, torture of many of Tsushima's inhabitants. Their atrocities are on full display here and it cements them as terrifying force that must be annihilated.

    The game's side quests also show how bleak the game's tone is. Not all of them will result in happy endings for the quest givers and usually result in innocents being slain, with their loved one having to cope with their passing. One of the only times I laughed during gameplay was during a quest given by Kenji, a character who lies to you in order for you to help him get out of the problems he usually creates. Even he is sad at the passing of a character during the second act. This game is brutal and serious with what it shows and it is wholly unapologetic for it.

    Gameplay is divided into two types: normal combat and stealth. Normal combat has you slashing Mongols with a katana while blocking and dodging any incoming attacks. Stealth sees you creeping about and hiding in tall grass and on rooftops, killing Mongols when they aren't looking. Both gameplay styles allow you to use Ghost tools such as kunai and bombs to turn the tide of battle in your favor. You also have windchimes to lure enemies away while in stealth and two different types of bows to use for long range kills.

    Your abilities can be upgraded by increasing your legend, which will reward you technique points when your legend meter is filled to a certain point. Filling this meter completely will reset it and allow you to learn one of the aforementioned Ghost weapon techniques. Technique points help you learn skills for combat, stealth and in finding collectibles across the island. These collectibles include fox shrines, bamboo strikes, hot springs, haikus, etc. Further improvements can be done by acquiring and upgrading your armor and weapons. Equipping different armors gives you different benefits like increased health, enemies not hearing you run, enemies taking longer to detect you, etc. Improving armors can improve these benefits and is done by collecting resources like linen, steel, iron, silk. etc. alongside resources (money). The same can be said for upgrading weapons. Upgrading your tanto lets you assassinate Mongols faster, upgrading your katana lets you do more damage with it and upgrading both bows improves their reload speed, stability, etc. You can also improve your ammo pouches for weapons by killing predator animals and taking their hides.

    In the end, this game is mostly great to play, though it is mired by its collectibles which are not exciting or fun to collect.    … Expand
  88. Smjdale
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Simply the best samurai game ever made, great story great graphics, incredible gameplay. A must buy.
  89. Maxminton
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is a game unlike any other. It deserves a 10/10, and nothing less. In a time of chaos in our world, a gem was created.
  90. Sumbyv1
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Great story, calm open world and encounters that make you feel like a bad ass.....
  91. Envyy
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Absolutely a most play this game just put the nail in the cuffin for not trusting the critics
  92. hosseinpsg
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    wow, very good game, i love the way of story and gameplay show the world of samurai
  93. Seanybeyo
    Sep 4, 2020
    9
    One of the best games I’ve played.. got a bit repetitive/grindy at the end for some missions. Some more depth could be added to NPCS but overall this game is excellenteee.
  94. RocketFR
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Esse jogo é considerado por mim o melhor do ano. Excelente Trilha sonora e ambientação em que te leva bem a fundo nessa época sombria do Japão. O melhor jogo de samurai já feito. Comprei sem pena principalmente se você gostar de Zelda botw e Res dead.
  95. X_247
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    the gameplay was very good and the atmosphere was nice, everything in this game was great but some missions get boring but I am ok with that because the game has good gameplay and normal story , but the game wasn't something really special, it's like any other open-world game.
  96. DenisGromov
    Oct 23, 2020
    10
    Превосходная игра для PS4!
    Сюжет 10
    Графика 10
    Боевка 10
    Одна из лучших игр!
  97. MrRealms
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    A great game, the world is beautiful and vibrant. Good use of the dual shock controller compared to other 1st party games. I felt at times that Jin as a main character was forgetable, there isn't much too him but apart from that and some writing problems. It's a solid game
  98. AMKrishnan
    Dec 25, 2020
    9
    In total, I have spent 88 hours on this game, completing the story, all side quests/optional content, and 90% of collectibles, so I feel I have a very good grasp of what this game is. First of all, I'd rate this more of an 8.5, but I feel 8 is too low so I'm giving it a 9.

    Overall, this game certainly lived up to the expectations i had many years ago when it was revealed. And I'm glad    In total, I have spent 88 hours on this game, completing the story, all side quests/optional content, and 90% of collectibles, so I feel I have a very good grasp of what this game is. First of all, I'd rate this more of an 8.5, but I feel 8 is too low so I'm giving it a 9.

    Overall, this game certainly lived up to the expectations i had many years ago when it was revealed. And I'm glad to say it didn't turn out to be an Assassin's Creed rip off! Sure, there are clearly parts of the game that are inspired by AC, but it certainly isn't a like-for-like rip off - it has inspiration from several games clearly. And best of all, this is better far better than any of the AC games i've played since that series started! So don't go into this expecting a game like AC that you may drop after a while - this is a nice, sweet and immersive experience that Ubisoft ought to learn from!
    Let's start with the premise - you're one of the only Samurai left after the first invasion of Tsushima island by the Mongols. The game essentially puts you into the shoes of a samurai who must defy the strict Samurai honour code in order to protect the people of his islannd through more stealthy and creative means. Jin as a character may not feel that engaging, but you have to understand he's a samurai who generally keeps his emotions within him and doesn't openly show them. As you play through the game, you should begin to like Jin more as a protagonist, but don't expect him to be witty like Nathan Drake from the Uncharted series or anything.

    The supporting characters are all, genuinely, quite great. There's a good range in the personalities of your allies, and that's something i commend Sucker Punch for doing as they really go well with Jin.

    The music is fantastic, although it's not a soundtrack I would buy or anything. The peaceful music goes so well with the environment of the game and really match the tone of scenes. Whoever composed the score of this game really put a lot of effort into it!

    As for graphics - I played on a PS4 Slim on HDR settings and the game was beautiful, so it must look even better on the PS4 Pro and PS5 at 4K. The enviornments go from being lush and colorful forests and fields, to amazing temple and castle architecture, and to sombre environments that the Mongols have destroyed. The art design here is amazing and it's one of the big strenghts of this game. Very immersive and lovely to traverse through!

    The side quests in this game are quite varied, however do expect quite a bit of tracking missions. However, don't let this deter you as Sucker Punch do this very well! Much better than Ubisoft with the Assassin's Creed series where tracking missions are slow, boring, repetitive in design, and constitute most of the 'side quests' of the game. You certainly won't expect that here for GoT. You can expect to actually get some lore from the side quests. This is especially so for 'Mythical Tales' and the Tales of your allies. Mythical Tales are very fun, give you a sense of that mythical lore behind the islands, and give great rewards, The tales of your main allies are very well done. Sucker Punch don't overdo them, yet there's a considerable amount that will keep you invested in these characters' stories. It's a lovely way to get some plot from them and grow them as characters so that you understand them better, which you woudn't get from just playing the main story missions.

    As for the main story, this was very enjoyable, After Act 1, you should be invested in the story enough to finish. I particularly liked the end of Act 2 and the whole of Act 3. Yet again, a PlayStation studio comes up with a memorable and enoyable story for you to play through. It certainly isn't the best story from a PS exclusive, but a lot of effort was put into it and I definitely think it's something investing time into.

    Finally, I have to cmmend the progression and collectbles system. It's very satisfying to complete the main and optional quests and level up - the idea is you want to build your 'Legend' up from being a mere fallen samurai to the Ghost of Tsushima that the islanders and Mongols will remember forever. Other than that, it's your standard progression system with points you can spend on weapon techniques, unlocking new weapons, and weapon moves. As for the collectibles, there are a wide range of different ones, each with their own benefits and special cutscenes. Perhaps the most immersive are the 'Shinto Shrines' where you have to traverse across mountain ledges to get to the shrine on top - a bit like those special view points in Assassin's Creed. You also have the hot baths and haiku positions which are very peaceful.    … Expand
  99. wezunchik
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    игра однообразная, систему погоды нельзя отключить
  100. Dashthunderman
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    The games story is solid but it's def gonna need a sequel for it to earn a 10/10 story it's a solid 8 there. Although this game shines in it's game play and map design. This game is beautiful while yes not amazing graphically in some textures it's still beautiful. Lush green grass nice trees and all kinds of more yes moments graphically there is always something moving and lively whichThe games story is solid but it's def gonna need a sequel for it to earn a 10/10 story it's a solid 8 there. Although this game shines in it's game play and map design. This game is beautiful while yes not amazing graphically in some textures it's still beautiful. Lush green grass nice trees and all kinds of more yes moments graphically there is always something moving and lively which makes it incredible. The Combat is absolutely flawless it is responsive and very accurate in it's feedback it's precise. The combat also just feels great and it's never over bearing. The combat is what makes this game shine and is a reason to play. It never gets tiring. This game is a nice thing to have after TLOU2 failure and is def worthy of a GOTY nomination.… Expand
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#19 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#2 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#5 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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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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