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  1. Sep 27, 2020
    9
    One of the best games of the generation, a must play. It has a great story and a great gameplay, the dynamics of the fights are awesome and the further you go, better the game gets,
  2. Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Sucker Punch did a great work. They recreated original old Japan setting pretty cool.
    Simple graphic goes along with great visual style and design.
    Ordinary combat system that brilliant mix with wonderful fight animations. Good but simple plot with spirit of bushido about honor and revenge and also best exploring system. As fan of samurais and Japan setting I'm very impressed. Hard to
    Sucker Punch did a great work. They recreated original old Japan setting pretty cool.
    Simple graphic goes along with great visual style and design.
    Ordinary combat system that brilliant mix with wonderful fight animations.
    Good but simple plot with spirit of bushido about honor and revenge and also best exploring system.
    As fan of samurais and Japan setting I'm very impressed. Hard to believe that that game was created by non Japan studio!
    9/10
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  3. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    It’s really a 9.5 so far for me but since I can’t give that I’ll give it a 10. The game is stunning, visually breathtaking, the draw distance is extremely impressive and makes the game feel almost next gen. Also the loading times are so quick and I heard they actually made loading take longer than it could have in order to give people time to read the tips. My two favorite things about theIt’s really a 9.5 so far for me but since I can’t give that I’ll give it a 10. The game is stunning, visually breathtaking, the draw distance is extremely impressive and makes the game feel almost next gen. Also the loading times are so quick and I heard they actually made loading take longer than it could have in order to give people time to read the tips. My two favorite things about the game are the use of the wind rather than the minimap and the combat system. The wind allows the game to feel more immersive and rather than spending half your time looking at the waypoint you can enjoy the game for all its beauty. The combat is extremely polished, fluid, and realistic. It feels like I’m actually using a sword. Also there is something really fulfilling about use the stone stance to take down a duel wielding enemy than switching to water stance to kill a sword user and then rapidly firing an arrow to headshot an archer. One of the most enjoyable combat systems in any game I have played. Also a small thing that I really lived when your following and nod and start running they will run as well and if you get on your horse they will get in a horse as well. No more slowly waiting for the Boca to finally get to their destination. Only big complaint is the camera. It can get a little wonky at times and I’ll be fighting but only staring at the wall of the building but you get used to it over time. Lastly I really don’t like how many reviewers were upset about this Japanese game being made by an American company. I consider myself extremely left and it just seems like a dumb thing to nitpick. If anything this game shows extreme appreciation for samurai culture and is also mostly based on movies rather than actual live events. Also if you complain about this game being made by an American company but have taco night at your house, you should definitely double check your cognitive dissonanc Expand
  4. Jul 20, 2020
    9
    The pros:
    - A serious samurai story without bells, whistles and other desperate attempts to impress people. I, also, enjoyed the dark tone of the game, keeping the comedy elements to the minimum. Not *every* story has to have the classic comic relief character.
    - Interesting characters and backstories (just take my advice and do all the character side missions) - Very nuanced
    The pros:
    - A serious samurai story without bells, whistles and other desperate attempts to impress people. I, also, enjoyed the dark tone of the game, keeping the comedy elements to the minimum. Not *every* story has to have the classic comic relief character.

    - Interesting characters and backstories (just take my advice and do all the character side missions)

    - Very nuanced combat system which indeed makes you feel like a legendary samurai.

    - Breathtaking open world. The art direction is phenomenal.

    - Memorable soundtrack.

    - The atmosphere of the game and the level of immersion are unparalleled.

    - (bonus) For those who grew up with Kurosawa's films and/or samurai stories, this is a game tailored specifically for you. Like, it checks *every* box on the list.

    The cons:
    - Bad AI.

    - Very basic stealth mechanics.

    - The camera.

    - The fox/bird mechanic can get irritating at times. I think it should be toned down.

    All in all, this is a great game, truly. It has its flaws, but once it clicks you just don't care about them that much.
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  5. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Excelente sistema de combate. Peso do personagem e equipamentos eleva a experiência a um nível inigualável. Gráficos ecepicionais. GOTY Of Tsushima.
  6. BvB
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    This game is a true masterpiece ladies and gentlemen.

    The "shut up and take my money" kind of game.

    Big hooray for Sucker Punch Productions!
  7. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Seit Horizon Zero Dawn hatte ich nicht mehr so viel Spaß in einem Open World Spiel. Die Art und Weise wie mich dieses Spiel auf eine Reise mit nimmt ist grandios.Ich weiß auch nicht einmal wo ich anfangen soll..
    Atmosphäre und Weltdesign sind besonders positiv meines Erachtens hervor zu heben.Einziger Kritikpunkt für mich wäre die sehr dümmliche KI bei dem unehrenhaften Ninja sein ;)
    Ganz
    Seit Horizon Zero Dawn hatte ich nicht mehr so viel Spaß in einem Open World Spiel. Die Art und Weise wie mich dieses Spiel auf eine Reise mit nimmt ist grandios.Ich weiß auch nicht einmal wo ich anfangen soll..
    Atmosphäre und Weltdesign sind besonders positiv meines Erachtens hervor zu heben.Einziger Kritikpunkt für mich wäre die sehr dümmliche KI bei dem unehrenhaften Ninja sein ;)
    Ganz dicke Kaufempfehlung !!!!
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  8. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I am into Japanese culture and this is likely to be my favourite Sony exclusive so far. I'd even put it on the first place among all the platforms among with Animal Crossing and Zelda series.
    The open world is really beautiful.
    Jin feels kind of overpowered, but it's not a big deal when I choose right perks.
  9. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Love the game and would recommend it to anyone who asks me. The open world experience is what i call a masterpiece and game changer. Definitely GOTY for me. The story was awesome and you would not expect a westerner made it. Thank you for making it so good and hope to see more games like this in the future.

    Graphics 10
    Gameplay 10
    Story 10
    Replay Value 10
    Value for money 10
  10. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal game. Of course the game looks gorgeous as we all know, but that's the least of reasons to buy this game.

    1) The combat is great. Its simple to pick up but takes a long time to master. There are do many techniques and abilities to u lock and so much variety in the way you can tackle battles 2) Loading times are virtually non existent, even with fast travelling. Genuinely
    Phenomenal game. Of course the game looks gorgeous as we all know, but that's the least of reasons to buy this game.

    1) The combat is great. Its simple to pick up but takes a long time to master. There are do many techniques and abilities to u lock and so much variety in the way you can tackle battles

    2) Loading times are virtually non existent, even with fast travelling. Genuinely talking under 2 seconds everytime and I'm playing on a regular PS4

    3) Side quests are great. No filler crap, they feel just as meaty as the main game stuff. Sometimes I genuinely forget if I'm on a main story quest or a side quest because the quality is just the same

    4) This is personal preference but I adore the setting, the style and so the story and characters within that world

    5) The map is just the right size (not too big) and exploration is fun. This is helped by the fact your horse handles better than any horse I've ever had in a game... Unlike the horrible horse controls of RDR2. The map feels so full, no vast empty spaces like BOTW. You'd struggle to go in any direction for more than 30-60 sec without bumping into a new town, an NPC, getting into a fight, finding a shrine etc

    Absolute top tier game
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  11. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I will teach you the good points of this game in bad English.
    Easy-to-play operability, super beautiful graphics, tense fighting, strategy that you can choose, Japan respect, fast travel stress free, story that you can enter without history knowledge, attractive NPC, groundbreaking that does not destroy the world view Navigation, etc.
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  12. Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Best game i have played on Ps4, thanks developers,I was very satisfied by this beautiful man story! Art direction on top! Only one I was sad to became very strong till last act of the game, despite of I played on hard
  13. Oct 16, 2020
    10
    this is an amazing game that everyone should play! the atmosphere and general experience is amazing
  14. Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Ghost Of Tsushima is a landmark in gaming it is fun,beautiful and engaging I enjoy the voice acting the story is good not the most interesting but good enough combat is a little bit hard to learn at firat but when you do it is fun this is the first sucker punch game I play but I have to say I will check out infamous series after this
  15. Oct 16, 2021
    10
    A great game from Sucker Punch Studio! Everything about this game is awesome! I usually go for Japanese voice acting in games (like FF7 Remake) and anime, cause I've always felt they bring out better emotions, but this games English voice acting was top tier, and stick with the entire game.
  16. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    The game has some technical problems with character movement and texture, but nothing that spoiled my experience. The combat mechanics are incredible, especially when playing in hard mode. The set of scenarios, application of winds and historical period create an incredible immersion! It was an incredible experience and I look forward to more games like this or even a sequel!
  17. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Just impressive even it still have some flaws on it but it's really enjoyable experience
  18. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Adorei a história até agr , tanto da história principal como as quests do jogo , o cenário muito lindo , amei os gráficos, no começo tive dificuldade com a jogabilidade mas com o tempo vc acostuma, esse foi o jogo que eu mais esperei e não me arrependo de ter comprado ele , estou amando o jogo.
  19. Aug 19, 2022
    10
    This game held my attention from beginning to end the last game to do that was RDR2 can’t recommend this game enough.
  20. Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Incredible combat, great story, entertaining side missions and gorgeous environments with breathtaking graphics. By far the best game of 2020. Anyone who rates this game lower than a 8 has the IQ of a wet blanket. Far better than the Last of Us 2, which isn't saying much considering that game was trash
  21. Aug 12, 2020
    9
    Because I'm a trophy hunter, I had to finish Maneater before starting on Ghost of Tsushima. Maneater was ok as fun. Anyway, that's why I'm a little late to the party on this one.
    This game is actually a game I wanted to share some thoughts about, unlike Maneater which is just some great mindless fun. Right off the bat I thought Ghost of Tsushima took you right into the action, and I loved
    Because I'm a trophy hunter, I had to finish Maneater before starting on Ghost of Tsushima. Maneater was ok as fun. Anyway, that's why I'm a little late to the party on this one.
    This game is actually a game I wanted to share some thoughts about, unlike Maneater which is just some great mindless fun. Right off the bat I thought Ghost of Tsushima took you right into the action, and I loved it. I didn't even know where we were but I also yelled "For >Tsushima!!" as I charged down the hillside. My point is I was pulled into the setting and story right away.

    What really grasped me at first was the stunning use of color, saturation and contrast. Every aspect of the graphics generally really wowed me. Then I got to experience the combat as a samurai. Before I got to explore any of the skills, learn any of the skills I thought the combat was satisfying. Even more so with the following perks. As the title sugguest you can be the "ghost". Which is also really satisfying. People say it's like Assassins Creed but in a samurai setting. That's like saying Doom is like Call of Duty with demons. No, Ghost of Tsushima feels alot more like it's own. Not like Assassins Creed or any other game with stealth elements. Sometimes the game forces you to do tasks as the ghost. Like telling you that if you get spotted it's game over. Although I love the stealth gameplay aswell as the thrilling face to face combat. I wish the game offered you more RPG elements in that regard. I think I should be able to always go the "honorable" way if I choose to. I played through the story with both the samurai gameplay aswell as the ghost on hard difficulty and I enjoyed every moment of it.

    Call me sappy, but I had some tears 3 times during the story. The game really explore every main characters and make you understand them and somewhat care about them. I thought they built their characters superbly. There was 1 or 2 characters I didn't really care about, but I think that might be subjective. The story overall was perfect and I couldn't ask for more. And this review has gone on for long enough, I just really wanted to share my opinions because this game really suprised me in alot of ways.
    One thing I thought was kinda bad for me as a trophy hunter is that the game has an obvious armor with traits you feel like you have to use if you are a trophy hunter. Because it gives you 60% map unfogging and the controiller shakes when you're near a secret or collectible. I never used any other armor or explore different combinations because of that trophy hunt. But if you don't really care about trophies, this is not an issue at all. The armor and items gives you plenty of different choices and combinations you can explore and tailor to your playstyle.

    I loved this game, and it's absolutely a high contender in my game of the year list. I thought it was beautifully done and the story was excecuted excellently. I'm hoping for a sequel in the near future!. Great job Sucker Punch!
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  22. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la generación. Un 10 en todos los apartados. Si te gusta la cultura Japonesa compra obligada.
  23. Jul 20, 2020
    9
    The only thing i really found annoying about the game was the lack of lip syncing with the Japanese voices with the character models. I absolutely loved the choice of the VA for Zoro being the VA for the main character. Otherwise its a beautiful game.
  24. Sep 16, 2020
    9
    Épique. Voici le mot qui me viens en premier lorsque je pense à l'aventure de Jin Sakaï.
  25. May 9, 2022
    10
    One of the best Games i ever Played.
    Assassins Creed should try to lern from this.
  26. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Es maravilloso hace lo que Assassins Creed le falta por conseguir su combate es muy divertido y bastante profundo
  27. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    it's really so satisfying open world medieval japan history, the scenery, the vibe, the story, and THE HONOR all great until you cannot catch the fox
  28. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    NO SPOILERS!!! What can I say about the game the visuals were amazing made me feel like I was in Japan the landscapes were so beautiful don’t know how many times I just did nothing but to explore the world the gameplay was So much fun the duels made you feel like a bad*** after winning the story was great the characters were also great I already platinum this game I would so erase my mindNO SPOILERS!!! What can I say about the game the visuals were amazing made me feel like I was in Japan the landscapes were so beautiful don’t know how many times I just did nothing but to explore the world the gameplay was So much fun the duels made you feel like a bad*** after winning the story was great the characters were also great I already platinum this game I would so erase my mind just to replay this game this is the best game of the year and quiet possibly this generation so far (cyberpunk might change my mind but we will see ) i highly recommend buying this you won’t be disappointed PS don’t listen to the zero ratings it’s just a bunch of last of us 2 fans that are salty that everyone loves this game and not last of us 2 Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but this game a zero please they just review bombing it for no reason at all check this game out and see for yourself hopefully sucker punch will add new game plus and a very hard mode to make the game more interesting I would so play it again Expand
  29. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A fantastic game! It is a new assassin's Creed but good..................... Expand
  30. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This game has such a bitte sweet story.

    For me personally, it reaches my favorite game of all time, The last of us 1

    Ghost of Tsushima + The last of us #1
  31. MZX
    Jul 21, 2020
    5
    It can be one of the best game about japan and history of japan. Music, gameplay and the other. Just awesome
  32. Feb 9, 2022
    8
    Let me just preface this by saying that overall, Ghost Of Tsushima is a phenomenal game that I suggest everyone play! The sheer graphical fidelity is awe-inspiring. You can tell the developers had a great vision that played out perfectly, judging from the number of screenshots of the game's environment I have in my library.
    The main storyline is fun and quite emotional at times and the
    Let me just preface this by saying that overall, Ghost Of Tsushima is a phenomenal game that I suggest everyone play! The sheer graphical fidelity is awe-inspiring. You can tell the developers had a great vision that played out perfectly, judging from the number of screenshots of the game's environment I have in my library.
    The main storyline is fun and quite emotional at times and the villain(s) is/are very memorable and well written.
    However, if everything in the game held up this great standard, I wouldn't be giving it an 8/10. There are some issues that I have come across in my roughly 100 hours of playing that I have to mention.
    For one, the side quests almost always follow the same scheme: A person is in distress and tells Jin that they were the victims of either bandits or what they think are "spirits and demons" (which almost every time turns out to be bandits or Mongols anyway). Jin then investigates the crime scene and comes across footprints that conveniently lead him to the bandit camp.
    The other thing is all the collectibles that are strewn around the vast map. There are just too many different things to collect, such as Mongol artifacts, Records, Crickets, and Banners. Without the traveler's armor or a 3rd party interactive map, I couldn't imagine taking the time to find every last one of them.

    And if you're on a trophy hunt like I was, you need to collect all collectibles and finish all side quests in order to 100% the game.

    And please, don't take my criticism as me not enjoying the game. I really did and I'm looking forward to picking up the controller again in a few weeks and New Game+-ing this beast.
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  33. Sep 9, 2020
    10
    What an awesome unexpected gem of a game. The story kept me engaged and the combat kept evolving so it never felt boring or repetitive. I highly recommend to anyone who likes Japanese culture or open world games. Even if you aren’t into either necessarily, I still think you might be surprised at how much you enjoy this game.
  34. Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Aside from the very few bugs on release and something at the very end I disagree with, this game is absolutely amazing. With amazing graphics, interesting characters, and a wonderful story, this is an amazing tribute to Japanese culture and a great way to honour those who died defending Tsushima.
  35. Dec 23, 2020
    8
    I personally really enjoyed this game. The environment, music, and combat mechanics were amazing and felt great. I enjoyed the ideological battle the main character had to choose between honor ways of the samurai or more thief oriented stealth do whatever it takes to win the war. I thought the story had a good base and the side story content added some good layers to the story andI personally really enjoyed this game. The environment, music, and combat mechanics were amazing and felt great. I enjoyed the ideological battle the main character had to choose between honor ways of the samurai or more thief oriented stealth do whatever it takes to win the war. I thought the story had a good base and the side story content added some good layers to the story and characters. The amazing environment and side content really want to make you 100% the game. The only reason it’s not a perfect game for me is because I felt like the main story was a bit short and not as fulfilling enough for me. My dialogue decisions didn’t have much impact on any of the story, and I wish they would have made a deeper mainly story line based on the two different ideological paths you could take. I still rate this game pretty highly as a fun and overall engaging and immersive experience. Definitely a must play. Expand
  36. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Game tem uma história rasa, mas bem trabalhada, possui uma ambientação fantástica e um gameplay fluido. Deixo como alerta as câmera do game, porém e de fácil adaptação.
  37. Mar 8, 2022
    7
    The game has great looks. The story itself didn't pleased me that much and it ended up being a little bit boring.
  38. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    El juego es una maravilla a niveles técnicos y el mundo es bastante orgánico y realista
  39. Aug 24, 2020
    10
    Best game i have ever played in 34 years...incredible soul ambiance music emotion...i cant belive there is exist such a game like this
  40. Jul 30, 2020
    8
    It's safe to say I've played this game to death now, having hit platinum, and then proceeding to 100% the collectibles. Reviewed on a base PS4 on hard mode.

    I thought I'd write this review differently, and list out the nit picks that didn't gel with me in this, because so much of the game is fantastic. Everybody knows by now the game is a winner, so what's not so great in it?
    It's safe to say I've played this game to death now, having hit platinum, and then proceeding to 100% the collectibles. Reviewed on a base PS4 on hard mode.

    I thought I'd write this review differently, and list out the nit picks that didn't gel with me in this, because so much of the game is fantastic. Everybody knows by now the game is a winner, so what's not so great in it? Spoilers: game is definitely worth a purchase, If you have a PS4, I say go for it. It runs like a charm even on a base system. It looks breath taking, as many have said already, and a wonder they got it to work the way it does (inc fast loading) on what amounts to 7+ year old hardware at this point.

    So, a few things. I dislike that you have so many charms (basically for player builds), but you don’t feel compelled to really try them. Many of them for me were superfluous from really early on, and the ones you do need you'll probably have them equipped the whole game, to never be removed. I thought the dev's could have made the game demand using charms for some parts.

    The game combat tips that happen in mid-fight are annoying, if you're in a 'wrong' stance, and they even happened well into the game getting into its last act. Option to turn on/off, please Sucker Punch? Option to have them off by default on hard mode, at least, maybe?

    Once you are done with the admittedly engaging main story, there's the side tales, and mystic tales. I have to say, a lot of the side stuff was what I expected it would be. Much of it is very Assassin's Creed model, e.g. go into a fortress, rescue / free someone, liberate fortress, liberate entire Island, find collectibles in fortress, etc.

    Let's say you never played an open-world game, or at least not one of the last two Assassin's Creed games, you will be 10/10 blown away by the game as a whole including the whole liberation mechanic. If you've been into AC Odyssey, it's basically more of the same, in a nicer skin, with nicer combat and not as much to get lost in, and there is 'a lot' as it is. What it does mean is it suffers from the same repetition as AC. For instance, there comes a point where liberating a fortress doesn't have the same sort of appeal, you know? And there are around 60 of them if you want to have at it.

    I found the touchpad button is used in a really cool way, be it bowing, playing flute, or using the excellent wind navigation mechanic (idea lifted from Zelda - Breath of the Wild). This being said, I found it easy to bow by mistake when using the wind mechanic. It's quite sensitive to doing what you don't ask, because it's a swipe as opposed press. I really liked using touch pad, but it wasn't perfect.

    So all in all, in spite of a few nit picks, a very solid open-world game with insane looking art design and visuals, sound, attention to detail, excellent cut scenes, etc etc. For me, it's an 8/10, but for someone less familiar with this type of game, maybe a 9 or a 10. On that basis I'd really recommend it to someone as their first ever open world game. But even those who know open world games will be very impressed by this game.
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  41. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This game belongs in my ps4, unlike TLOU2.The Full size of the map is amazing. And the Soundtrack is awesome.
  42. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. we’ve waited years for a game like this!! a perfect japanese samurai game , nothing else to say really , amazing graphics , amazing story , amazing combat and most importantly amazing characters , well done sucker punch! Expand
  43. Aug 21, 2020
    10
    I can't even begin to understand how this game runs on a PS4 or PS4 Pro as well as it does. Gameplay is perfect, critics will say it's not expanding on the open world genre, or sword fighting, or something similar. But, what are you expecting? Dimensional hack and slash? It feels great to fight in this game. Story is great, fairly straigh forward and not too much padding like most games.I can't even begin to understand how this game runs on a PS4 or PS4 Pro as well as it does. Gameplay is perfect, critics will say it's not expanding on the open world genre, or sword fighting, or something similar. But, what are you expecting? Dimensional hack and slash? It feels great to fight in this game. Story is great, fairly straigh forward and not too much padding like most games. It's really a masterpiece and contendor to GOTY. Expand
  44. Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Хорошая игра, а сальный Антошка Логвинов вновь сocнул!
  45. Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is a visual masterpeice. I love feudal era japanese game/movies etc. I found myself stopping several times and just enjoying the visual effects and different environments that this game has to offer. Other times i saw areas that looked breath taking and just rode my horse through those areas just to enjoy them. The combat in this game is a little tough at first but itGhost of Tsushima is a visual masterpeice. I love feudal era japanese game/movies etc. I found myself stopping several times and just enjoying the visual effects and different environments that this game has to offer. Other times i saw areas that looked breath taking and just rode my horse through those areas just to enjoy them. The combat in this game is a little tough at first but it doesnt lock out the average player from enjoying the game. The only thing I wish they had was a camera lock when in combat. Storyline so far is good. Ive put 20 hours into the game already and im taking my time and not rushing through the main story and even doing this the game doesnt get boring. Expand
  46. Sep 23, 2020
    10
    I really love the game. They made carefully each detail in the game. You can choice your Samurai combat style and it increases the players feelings. Ghost of tsushima deserves GOTY. Thanks for this game!
  47. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Excellent game. Superb story and mechanics.
    The joy of being both the Ghost and a Samurai in one game is great fun. Highly recommended.
  48. Sep 8, 2020
    9
    Good game. Interesting and simple, but nevertheless stylish story. Believable characters and mid-ages Japanese aesthetics. Steady and strong gameplay-core. But open-world not perfect. Too much not interesting activities. If that would be less, game could become a perfect experience.
  49. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра! Гораздо лучше чему the last of us 2!!!! Хотябы потому что,там нет всяких трансгендеров
  50. Jul 20, 2020
    9
    ghost of tsushima is a beautiful and vibrant game with cinematic flair combat can a be a bit too easy even on hard but it can be incredibly fun solid entry and good potential for a new franchise i recommend it
  51. Aug 24, 2020
    10
    Gameplay:10/10 so addictive and smooth and fluid combat and is NOTHING like sekiro or assassin's creed and the combat movements and samurai traditions and feel in this game is inspired by REAL LIFE SAMURAIS that's why the combat is the most samurai like yet. their inspiration is real life samurais.
    World 10/10 design wise/graphic wise/immersion wise
    Soundtrack 8/10 Tech 10/10 The game
    Gameplay:10/10 so addictive and smooth and fluid combat and is NOTHING like sekiro or assassin's creed and the combat movements and samurai traditions and feel in this game is inspired by REAL LIFE SAMURAIS that's why the combat is the most samurai like yet. their inspiration is real life samurais.
    World 10/10 design wise/graphic wise/immersion wise
    Soundtrack 8/10
    Tech 10/10
    The game is easily 9,5-10/10
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  52. Jul 31, 2021
    10
    This is the open world game that I didn't know I needed or wanted, but I'm glad that sucker punch made this game, they really went outside of their comfort zone to make a truly unique and fresh ip. It's truly a work of art, and I commend the developer's for making this game. This is one of the best games I have ever played. I highly recommend playing this masterpiece.
  53. Jun 3, 2023
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima has some of the greatest art direction, music, and combat systems that all blend together to incredible effect. I find myself getting lost in it's populated world, moving with the wind in the trees, the wildlife around me, and continuing on into Jin's journey.

    A sequel to this beautiful game or world can't come soon enough.
  54. Mar 13, 2021
    9
    A brilliant game - fantastic feel, and amazing to see a AC-like game actually set in Japan (maybe better than an AC game). Great technical masterpiece, and fun to play. The combat is freely guided, and lots of different options. There are a few things that stop this from being perfect: firstly too many similar encounters on road (gets tiresome by end), lack of a lock on, and for me theA brilliant game - fantastic feel, and amazing to see a AC-like game actually set in Japan (maybe better than an AC game). Great technical masterpiece, and fun to play. The combat is freely guided, and lots of different options. There are a few things that stop this from being perfect: firstly too many similar encounters on road (gets tiresome by end), lack of a lock on, and for me the worst thing is that dying in combat often lead you re-starting with almost no health (what’s the point - if the encounter was hard before, it then becomes impossible... especially in the boss fights. Wasted my time having to quit and reload from a prior save point. However the story was great - though it ends to suddenly (though the game is also too long if 100% ing). I really preffeeed the Japanese VO... couldn’t play with English. The game just had a fun and engaging flow/mechanic. And perfect at 60FPS on PS5! Expand
  55. Oct 9, 2020
    9
    Great game, beautiful graphics, awesome gameplay just lacks great story, but the story is still enjoyable tho
  56. Oct 18, 2020
    10
    This might be my favorite game of the whole console generation, maybe even beyond
  57. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Great level design, fun combat and absolutely beautiful artwork. In terms of gameplay, there isn’t anything really “new” - this game is rather a mixture of Ubi Soft open worlds, Far Cry, Zelda BOTW, and From, Soul-like games (only in the hard mode). It is a good mixture though. I’ve found some historical inaccuracies, but who cares - it’s a game.
  58. Aug 11, 2021
    7
    My only gripe is the story and its rail-roading. It was made to look as though your decisions matter but they don't. However the rest of the gameplay is fun and still worth playing
  59. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    First off, I have never spent so much time in photo mode. This game is magically delicious and it keeps getting sexier the farther you get. The combat is smooth and soooo damn satisfying. The navigation is clever using the wind as direction and animals that delightfully help you find cool placing in the world. The voicing acting and story are fantastic and I can't put this game down. IveFirst off, I have never spent so much time in photo mode. This game is magically delicious and it keeps getting sexier the farther you get. The combat is smooth and soooo damn satisfying. The navigation is clever using the wind as direction and animals that delightfully help you find cool placing in the world. The voicing acting and story are fantastic and I can't put this game down. Ive been trying to finish the Witchter 3 for like years and now I prob never will. I have this game now. Expand
  60. Sep 27, 2021
    5
    Overall, amazing game. A couple of notes to be aware of though; the programming is not top notch. the flaws aren't as noticeable on Hard, but really shine through on Legend difficulty. Poor hitbox design, enemies using unblockable attacks teleport to your location even if you're 20 feet away. Also, the stagger mechanics leave alot to be desired. I'm not referring to the multiple stanceOverall, amazing game. A couple of notes to be aware of though; the programming is not top notch. the flaws aren't as noticeable on Hard, but really shine through on Legend difficulty. Poor hitbox design, enemies using unblockable attacks teleport to your location even if you're 20 feet away. Also, the stagger mechanics leave alot to be desired. I'm not referring to the multiple stance system they have in place to stagger their guard break, but moreso, you could hit an enemy dead in the face for 90% of their hp and they just continue to react as if nothing happened, but god help you if you get poked in the toe while midair, as your body ragdolls to the ground and has immeasurable trouble standing up after. I'm not going to get into a 'realism' debate in a game where 1 man is literally chopping down armies, but seeing as how Legend difficulty wasn't added to the game for several months after initial release, it feels like the game devs Had to know that the flaws were there, but decided to just let them go with a "Eh, it's good enough" attitude. Also the targeting system is a bit of a joke. Both of them. You can choose to move your analogue in the direction of the enemy you want to swing at and hope the game registers which enemy you're selecting when you're surrounded by 20 enemies, or activate the targeting reticle system and deal with all of the camera issues that follow. Not to mention, there are times where all of your opponents will be directly in front of you when you're charging an attack, and for seemingly no reason, your character will turn around and walk in the other direction before unleashing said attack, leaving you completely defenseless and swinging at air as the mongols just walk up and bury a sword or spear in your back. But wait there's more. You *Do* at some point get an "unblockable" attack of your own after completing a quest, so now you have at least 1 attack that comes close to the **** your opponents have access to, but at best, all its good for is breaking an enemies guard and just leaving them temporarily staggered. Which is a pretty big **** difference from the unblockable attacks your enemies get, which blow through your guard, can't be parried, and also kill you in mostly 1 shot. Kinda pathetic really. Especially when your enemies can (and due to poor programming, WILL) spam those moves 6 times in a row on occasion.

    So, i Know i didn't go into the things that I liked about this game, because once you start playing they're all pretty obvious. The combat, for all of its flaws, can be excused on normal and Hard, and is occasionally satisfying, even if it becomes repetitive after the first act or so. The cooperative play was boring, linear, and unintuitive. Just know ahead of time playing on the hardest difficulty isn't difficult because of the skill level it requires, but the fact that you're fighting against the laziness of programmers that clearly refused to fix a laundry list of mistakes.

    Oh, and you can't skip cutscenes. It's 2021, and this game doesn't allow you to skip cutscenes. That's a massive red flag in my book. I'm understand that some basement dwelling nerd wrote a story that he was super proud of, but that doesn't mean I wanna hear it. If someone had told me before I bought this game that the cutscenes were unskippable, I would have ignored it entirely on principle. It's 2021. Game Dev's everywhere, get your **** together and make cutscenes skippable. We don't all wanna be stuck or held hostage to your **** storyline. For **** sake, at least make it an option, and if your story is any good, we'll pay attention.
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  61. May 25, 2021
    10
    интересная история в шикарном открытом мире. множество механик не даст заскучать!!
  62. Aug 10, 2020
    8
    A great adventure, imbued with the atmosphere and culture of middle-century Japan. A fascinating exciting action game that does not let you relax. Cool music and soundtracks. Let the game technically does not show a high level, but the work of the artists is simply phenomenal. The game intoxicates you with its visual. Incredible landscapes, a lot of small particles on the screen. Super.A great adventure, imbued with the atmosphere and culture of middle-century Japan. A fascinating exciting action game that does not let you relax. Cool music and soundtracks. Let the game technically does not show a high level, but the work of the artists is simply phenomenal. The game intoxicates you with its visual. Incredible landscapes, a lot of small particles on the screen. Super. The only thing that was a little confusing was the Japanese pathos, which sometimes makes it boring to play (but I understand that this is a genre Convention). The game is great, the PS4 completes its cycle with dignity. Expand
  63. Nov 22, 2020
    9
    The world doesn't need heros it only needs ghosts
    It has a beatifull story and a stunning open worldAir.
    The first act was good but but act, 2 and 3 were fantastic
  64. D45
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Эта игра поколения 18/10!!!!! Лутшая игра года как по мне,уж точно лутше некоторых:)
  65. Aug 1, 2020
    9
    Great open-world action game. There is a lot to do and explore in this game. There is also a lot of diversity in playstyle whether you want to master sword combat or would rather be stealthy. Or if neither of those interest you archery is an option or direct combat using primarily combat tools instead. The game has one of the most beautiful environments I have seen in a realistic openGreat open-world action game. There is a lot to do and explore in this game. There is also a lot of diversity in playstyle whether you want to master sword combat or would rather be stealthy. Or if neither of those interest you archery is an option or direct combat using primarily combat tools instead. The game has one of the most beautiful environments I have seen in a realistic open world game. I took so many screenshots and recordings while playing this game. The pacing of the game is very dynamic. One moment you may be meditating on writing a haiku or honoring Shinto shrines while the next you may be liberating a farmstead through brutal combat. As far as the story goes there is the main plot which has great character development and apparent and impactful themes. There are many side missions also that are very unique and develop all of the main support characters you meet along the journey. Expand
  66. Mar 24, 2022
    10
    What more is to say, about a game with great scenario, battle mechanics, graphics, everything? The Game Of The Year voted by the fans, but the critics were just got paid not to give this title! But we all know who really won the 2021 awards and why (despite the bombing) is the highest user rated game of it's generation! ;)
  67. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game, great story, perfect ambience, awesome music.

    My game of the year with no doubt.
  68. Nov 15, 2020
    8
    ✅89%
    This game is incredible. The graphics are fantastic and I love the story, however a few bugs might’ve ruined a few parts for me. Try this one out.
  69. Jul 18, 2020
    9
    *chef's kiss* this game manages to be fresh and familiar at the same time -- making players feel right at home in it's stunning world but also tense with the dangers that lurk. The interchange between serenity and carnage is a masterpiece of pacing so organically achieved by small but far-reaching mechanics such as the lack of waypoints and minimal HUD-- forcing us to slow down and smell*chef's kiss* this game manages to be fresh and familiar at the same time -- making players feel right at home in it's stunning world but also tense with the dangers that lurk. The interchange between serenity and carnage is a masterpiece of pacing so organically achieved by small but far-reaching mechanics such as the lack of waypoints and minimal HUD-- forcing us to slow down and smell the flowers. And what fragrant flowers they are! The Combat only gets better as we go along and the story of Jin Sakai is an affecting one, a revenge plot we can all get on board with. Expand
  70. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    o game é impressionante, tem apresenta ótima jogabilidade e gráfico, esse game é uma obra de arte, tem seus problemas mais nada que atrapalhe sua diversão
  71. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Simplemente espectacular calidad tanto en paisajes como en el resto del mundo, combate frenético y muy bien echo, el mundo está lleno de cosas q hacer y los relatos de espadachines famosos son un gran acierto en definitiva para mí una obra maestra
  72. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Amazing This adventure game set in feudal Japan grips you from start to finish with its visuals and its story, which makes you feel like a samurai facing off against overwhelming odds. As Jin Sakai in Ghost of Tsushima, players quickly discover that his honor-bound warrior code simply doesn't match up when it comes to fighting the invaders. As a result, he reluctantly adopts unconventionalAmazing This adventure game set in feudal Japan grips you from start to finish with its visuals and its story, which makes you feel like a samurai facing off against overwhelming odds. As Jin Sakai in Ghost of Tsushima, players quickly discover that his honor-bound warrior code simply doesn't match up when it comes to fighting the invaders. As a result, he reluctantly adopts unconventional methods and techniques to eliminate his enemies, such as using smoke bombs to vanish from sight, or stealthily infiltrating enemy camps. Over the course of the game, he'll merge and evolve these skills into a flexible fighting form, one that befits his new persona as the Ghost. It's incredible to watch Jin terrify enemies when he calls out opponents for a dueling stand-off and vanish before reinforcements can arrive. (Not to mention that duels highlight Jin's mastery of swordplay and feel pulled directly from a samurai movie.) It's also interesting to watch the evolution of Jin's sense of what it means to be a samurai in these troubled times, which isn't isolated to him only. His allies, who have varying degrees of morality and honor, have their personal codes tested with the invaders on the island as well. Without spoiling any details, there are some hefty and dark quests for revenge and redemption, which serve as a warning to Jin about the hazards of giving into his emotions, as well as how fully embracing the persona of the Ghost could potentially doom him to a darker path. It's torturous for Jin, and it tugs on the player's heart to watch his complex struggles of walking between both paths. Expand
  73. Oct 16, 2020
    10
    Easily in my top 5 games of all time next to Red dead, Kingdom hearts, Final Fantasy 7 remake, Zelda botw. The story is amazing in this game and you can get an amazing connection with the them all especially Jin.
    The fighting in this game is amazing and unique. Their are loads of different stances to use and the fighting is actually hard. Much more like the free content coming out soon
  74. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Combate divertido, un enorme mapa que vale la pena explorar, misiones secundarias y misiones principales. Los gráficos son hermosos,Ghost of Tsushima despega lentamente a través de la historia, pero se vuelve interesante y mejor cada vez que continúas la historia, el mundo es tan hermoso lleno de muchas actividades para disfrutar , el sistema de viento realmente hace que el juego seaCombate divertido, un enorme mapa que vale la pena explorar, misiones secundarias y misiones principales. Los gráficos son hermosos,Ghost of Tsushima despega lentamente a través de la historia, pero se vuelve interesante y mejor cada vez que continúas la historia, el mundo es tan hermoso lleno de muchas actividades para disfrutar , el sistema de viento realmente hace que el juego sea especial y refrescante claro no es perfecto como todos los juegos pero destaca entre los juegos del 2020 muy merecido un 9/10 te recomiendo comprarlo y hacer una prueba Expand
  75. May 22, 2021
    10
    Pure amazing stuff, a masterpiece one of the greatest game ever made, and an amazing amazing multiplayer, the games is beautiful, no it's actually more than beautiful
  76. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Best Game By Far, Good Story Line, Amazing Graphics, and so much to do in the game it never feels old, I’m happy Sucker Punch took there time developing this game, they always produce quality games.
  77. Apr 16, 2021
    10
    Отличная игра, прикольно бегать за этими птичками и лисичками
  78. Sep 15, 2020
    10
    Beautiful, enjoyable and just amazing! This game is a must have for All the users on ps4!
  79. Sep 23, 2020
    8
    I wasn´t hyped for Ghost of Tsushima at all.
    Maybe because of the timing of the release I nearly ignored it.
    When I began watching gameplay it seemed like a Sekiro 2.0, which I didn´t like at all. But after it was released and there was gameplay and reviews everywhere I was shown that this game can´t be compared to Sekiro alone. If I have to compare it, I would say it is a mix of
    I wasn´t hyped for Ghost of Tsushima at all.
    Maybe because of the timing of the release I nearly ignored it.

    When I began watching gameplay it seemed like a Sekiro 2.0, which I didn´t like at all.
    But after it was released and there was gameplay and reviews everywhere I was shown that this game can´t be compared to Sekiro alone.
    If I have to compare it, I would say it is a mix of Sekiro, Nioh and Batman Arkham.
    Sekiro and Nioh for the fight gameplay and the stances and Batman Arkham for the Combat Flow and the lower difficulty then Souls like games.
    But fear not, the Stances in Ghost of Tsushima aren´t tedious, they are optional and way easier to use then in Nioh. So after I got used to them I switched between Stances on the run and had the most fun in this fluent combat for a while.
    Honorable mention is, you can sneak up on enemies in Assassins Creed style and try to kill all your enemies without anyone noticing, but the normal combat is way to much fun.

    The graphics are beatiful as well, yes it os not as beautiful as The Last of Us 2 BUT that is because Sekiro is a Open World Game (more about that in a bit).
    The story as well is a masterpiece on it´s own. At the beginning it seems boring and tedious, but after the first act it really gets SO much better and couldn´t stop playing the story. Emotional Moments, Plot Twists and Surprises, there is something for everybody.

    But as mentioned a few sentences before, this game is unfortunately an Open World game.
    There are some side missions that contribute to the Main story, but I would guess 70% of the side missions are go to Place A, kill everybody, done or flollow person B, kill everybody, done.
    The collectibles and upgrades are also fun to look for in the beginning, but the more you progress the more tedious it gets.

    So if Ghost of Tsushima would have had a more linear gameplay it would have been a Game of the Year contender for sure. But with all the Ubisoft-like side mission and collectible design it just isn´t the best game of the year.
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  80. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I ever played
    Great world with awesome NPC's and amazing story, gameplay is flawless I hope for a sequel 10/10 masterpiece
  81. Oct 5, 2021
    10
    This is basically more an assassin's creed game than assassin's creed valhalla is. The story is very good, the side missions are very good and the fighting mechanics are SUPER! There are not alot of games which have a great story line but also has a great multiplayer. This is one of those games. Must buy!
  82. Nov 4, 2020
    9
    Amazing game. Good story, good pacing, beautiful views. The fighting mechanic is good. The stealth mechanic is also good. Really makes you think of the absurdity of the concept of honor and culture.
  83. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    One of the BEST games I have ever played.
    The story, characters, the world , and the combat are making this game is the best game in 2020.
  84. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nothing’s perfect, so i give it 10 cause beeing one of my favorite of all time! Expand
  85. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Наиграл 4 часа очень красива игра! Видил много косяков но поставлю 10 потому что все ставят)
  86. Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game and a really great way to close out the PS4 generation. The graphics and combat are simply amazing and the story is interesting enough to keep me playing. After getting burned out on AC Origins and Odyssey I was a bit skeptical on open world games but this game is much more fun. There isn't nearly as much nonsense filler as the AC games and the filler that is in there isFantastic game and a really great way to close out the PS4 generation. The graphics and combat are simply amazing and the story is interesting enough to keep me playing. After getting burned out on AC Origins and Odyssey I was a bit skeptical on open world games but this game is much more fun. There isn't nearly as much nonsense filler as the AC games and the filler that is in there is generally better. Expand
  87. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This game is incredible. It is an exceptionally beautiful game in every way. While there is a small number of bugs, but compared to many other high-end games nothing game-breaking. Combat does have some repetition, but compared to other titles that are coming out around now, it is a better experience.
  88. Jul 26, 2020
    9
    This game is far form perfect but I have to say it is a breath of fresh air as of late. Here are a few things I did and did not enjoy about the game.

    Pros:excellent combat systems, well tuned difficulty settings, amazing landscapes, and well programmed quests. Cons:over use of one certain theme (the senseless murder of helpless women and children) throughout the game, chat between
    This game is far form perfect but I have to say it is a breath of fresh air as of late. Here are a few things I did and did not enjoy about the game.

    Pros:excellent combat systems, well tuned difficulty settings, amazing landscapes, and well programmed quests.

    Cons:over use of one certain theme (the senseless murder of helpless women and children) throughout the game, chat between protagonist and random characters have chat bubble mistakes where protagonist is listed as a “peasant” before his lines.
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  89. Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Nice clone of Assassin's creed. I'm glad the developers haven't messed up like Naughty dog.
  90. Aug 16, 2020
    9
    Great game! There's not much more to say. It has very complex mechanics for both stealth and melee combat, which are not hard to learn at all. It's so much fun to adapt to the different enemy types and see them run away in fear sometimes. From the looks, it is just gorgeous. Everything looks amazing, and it feels almost soothing sometimes to ride through the different parts of the islandGreat game! There's not much more to say. It has very complex mechanics for both stealth and melee combat, which are not hard to learn at all. It's so much fun to adapt to the different enemy types and see them run away in fear sometimes. From the looks, it is just gorgeous. Everything looks amazing, and it feels almost soothing sometimes to ride through the different parts of the island and to just listen to the sounds of the environment and watch the beautiful landscape. Expand
  91. Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Played it on PS4 slim, ran smooth as silk. Looks great, the vivid and varied colour pallets are great. Combat is fun, gets maybe a bit easy by the end when dealing with trash mob but you can try different approaches so that keeps it engaging. Love the wind as a guide idea. Story is a bit average but the multi phase side missions are a great idea.
    Overall the weaker story doesn't ruin the
    Played it on PS4 slim, ran smooth as silk. Looks great, the vivid and varied colour pallets are great. Combat is fun, gets maybe a bit easy by the end when dealing with trash mob but you can try different approaches so that keeps it engaging. Love the wind as a guide idea. Story is a bit average but the multi phase side missions are a great idea.
    Overall the weaker story doesn't ruin the game for me at all and i gladly recommend it if you like the Japanese style or open world RPGs
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  92. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Whilst this game isn’t perfect, it earns a perfect score from me thanks to its presentation and for somehow making a jaded gamer like me enjoy an open world again! Even as someone who loves Sekiro, there’s still a learning curve for me with the stances complimenting each enemy type! I think I’ll be platinuming this game very soon
  93. Aug 16, 2020
    10
    Awesome Game! Playing as a Samurai or like a Ninja. I hope they make a second Game
  94. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Thank you !
    Great Game !
    hope there will be a dlc`s or some kinda part 2 !? :)

    Thank you !
  95. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    All in all it is just a fun game. The combat system is amazing though takes some time to get use to. The game has a tendency to force you to learn along the way. the mix of stealth and sword play fits together very well. the story is like playing an old samurai movie. A must play if you like stuff like that.
  96. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Great to see a game that has innovation. The story starts a bit slow but the story is great. The open world makes the game has a lot of exploration and many activities to do. The graphics and visuals are stunning! Sound is amazing. Combat can be a learning curve to get used to the different mechanics of the game. Once mastered it is very rewarding! A few bugs in the game but doesn’t stopGreat to see a game that has innovation. The story starts a bit slow but the story is great. The open world makes the game has a lot of exploration and many activities to do. The graphics and visuals are stunning! Sound is amazing. Combat can be a learning curve to get used to the different mechanics of the game. Once mastered it is very rewarding! A few bugs in the game but doesn’t stop giving a excellent experiences throughout the whole game. Wel done suckerpunch Expand
  97. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    My favourite open world RPG since Witcher 3. The removal of HUD elements fully immerses you in the beautiful world Sucker Punch has crafted.
  98. Oct 20, 2020
    10
    Jogabilidade perfeita, com história e graficos superiores a maioria, e personagens muito bons. Não tenho muito q reclamar. 10
  99. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game is the ultimate Samurai experience. Sucker Punch did an amazing job at creating poetic landscapes and gameplay designs that will immerse you into feudal japan and all the imagery around it.
    The combat is great, the number of armors and their customizations are amazing, the characters are interesting and the story, while nothing groundbreaking, is quite cool.
    I personally
    This game is the ultimate Samurai experience. Sucker Punch did an amazing job at creating poetic landscapes and gameplay designs that will immerse you into feudal japan and all the imagery around it.
    The combat is great, the number of armors and their customizations are amazing, the characters are interesting and the story, while nothing groundbreaking, is quite cool.

    I personally can't get enough of this game. I really hope Sucker Punch will work on a "sequel" in the future, maybe even in mainland Japan.
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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 122 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. 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. 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.
  3. 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.