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  1. Jul 22, 2020
    8
    I've enjoyed the game so far other than a few minor glitches the game is still quite enjoyable. The movement reminds me of a toned down version of sekiro and combat is simple but it doesn't feel relative. Over all the games is gorgeous and worth experiencing
  2. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    By FAR the best video game i ever played
    And that says a lot becuse my all time favorite game series far cry is bumbed to number 2. As soon as the leaks for last of two came out I cancelled my preorder for that and pre orders this and yes im upset at the fact that it didn't make my youtube channel snailgames 223 bigger than 539 SUBS but ive been playing it by my self and. Let me tell you
    By FAR the best video game i ever played
    And that says a lot becuse my all time favorite game series far cry is bumbed to number 2. As soon as the leaks for last of two came out I cancelled my preorder for that and pre orders this and yes im upset at the fact that it didn't make my youtube channel snailgames 223 bigger than 539 SUBS but ive been playing it by my self and. Let me tell you this is the first game that made me want to not use my horse or vehicle and just walk to my destination beutiful land scrap and anybody who writes a bad review is just simping for last of us 2
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  3. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    I love it!It's very addictive.The gameplay is deep and the graphics are gorgeous.
  4. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This is a fantastic game! This was not even on my radar but my buddy got it and recommended it to me so I checked it out. I won’t be going through story at all in this review but I will say I loved it!! The combat feels smooth and you feel like a true samurai, switching your stance based on the opponent, standing off on game of deadly chicken, riding on your horse helping people along theThis is a fantastic game! This was not even on my radar but my buddy got it and recommended it to me so I checked it out. I won’t be going through story at all in this review but I will say I loved it!! The combat feels smooth and you feel like a true samurai, switching your stance based on the opponent, standing off on game of deadly chicken, riding on your horse helping people along the way. The archery feels good and is easy to master but it’s held back from being a crutch by ammo being limited, at least at first, which is good in my opinion. You can go the Ghost way which I actually enjoyed dabbling in as it was a good way to thin the herd so you don’t get swarmed by a crowd that you can’t handle. The stealth AI isn’t the smartest but the mechanics and being a ninja samurai is fun. The game wasn’t hard, but it also wasn’t easy, I died in the first 20 min (and immediately felt embarrassed when my wife said, “already?”) but every time you die it doesn’t feel unfair you just think, “okay I didn’t do x y z, lets make sure to do that.” The only gripe I would really say I have with the combat is the camera is pretty bad, there’s no lock on and sometimes you’ll miss a hit that would have easily been dodgeable/parryable. But the psuedo-lock-on they implemented worked okay and ultimately didn’t detract from the experience too much.

    The exploration is probably my favorite part, the wind, the birds, the foxes. There are no real waypoints, it’s all about following nature and using the world to guide you. And the way they tie those mechanics into the story of Jin and his character are super cool as well. It took me a while to finish Act 1 and even longer to finish act 2, not because they’re overly long or drawn out, but because I was spending so much time doing side quests and finding fox dens and doing the mythic quests (also highly recommend these as the cutscenes leading up to them are beautiful and the quests themselves usually have a cool boss fight.) Going back to old areas with new abilities also just strengthen the feeling of being a super powerful samurai. Also when you follow a fox to a shrine, pet it, it will melt your heart how they react. There is a pretty broken perk that says it will allow you to fall from great heights and not take fall damage but it seems that I still take fall damage from the same heights, I might be missing a button press but it wasn’t really explained all that well if that’s the case. Again though, pretty minor stuff and the rest of the perks are really rewarding.

    Everything from the style, the story, the combat, the world, the characters, to those cute foxes, all come together to create an immersive experience that had me wanting to learn Japanese and buy a Katana. I will enjoy playing as Lord Sakai for a long time.
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  5. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This greatly anticipated title fortunately does not fail to deliver to the expectations. If you´re a Japanese culture lover (like myself) you´re likely to adore this entry, (as tropical and historically incoherent as it may present sometimes) for its dynamics in combat, in digital environments and in giving you a full insight of what it felt like to be a Samurai in one of Japan´s mostThis greatly anticipated title fortunately does not fail to deliver to the expectations. If you´re a Japanese culture lover (like myself) you´re likely to adore this entry, (as tropical and historically incoherent as it may present sometimes) for its dynamics in combat, in digital environments and in giving you a full insight of what it felt like to be a Samurai in one of Japan´s most difficult nation building times. Expand
  6. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Grand game. Beautiful visuals, great story with fleshed out characters. Stealth is good, ai can be a bit dumb though, combat makes up for that with fantastic animations and sound. Stances are fun to switch between and tools are all useful. Expert HUD mode and hard mode combined create a very challenging experience. There's some parry timing inconsistencies, bugs where the animation occursGrand game. Beautiful visuals, great story with fleshed out characters. Stealth is good, ai can be a bit dumb though, combat makes up for that with fantastic animations and sound. Stances are fun to switch between and tools are all useful. Expert HUD mode and hard mode combined create a very challenging experience. There's some parry timing inconsistencies, bugs where the animation occurs but you still take damage, that need ironing out. overall, this is one of the few games I've put time into getting that platinum trophy for. Would say it's a 9 but since idiots are either review bombing, or crying 'cultural appropriation waaa' about this title, I'm bumping it up as a counter. Don't listen to these fools who are salty about the last of us 2, this game is awesome, and deserves praise. Expand
  7. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 《对马岛》有着美轮美奂的画面,令人动容的剧情与爽快淋漓的操作体验,让人确实能够沉浸其中无法自拔。PS4时代完美的谢幕作!谢谢SP给我带来了久违的感动!Thank you,SP!G.O.T brings me moved that I have not seen for a long while! Expand
  8. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра, хороший сюжет, графика, Но иногда камера ведет себя странно
  9. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ive played, Great story, beautiful visuals and the gameplay is Amazing. Definitely game of the year.
  10. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Exactly what I needed from a fresh open world with samurai aesthetic. Been playing for the last few days and it’s truly a masterpiece.
  11. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Очень красивая и приятная игра.Да, многие механики уже были, но в какой игре такого нет?Понравилась плавня боёвка с медленными и взвешенными ударами.В большинстве игр это тупое клацанье мыши по кд. Графика, музыка, повествование на высоте.Давно не хватало нормальной игры про Японию этого времени.Считаю её намного лучше TLOU2, хотя их сравнивать не корректноОчень красивая и приятная игра.Да, многие механики уже были, но в какой игре такого нет?Понравилась плавня боёвка с медленными и взвешенными ударами.В большинстве игр это тупое клацанье мыши по кд. Графика, музыка, повествование на высоте.Давно не хватало нормальной игры про Японию этого времени.Считаю её намного лучше TLOU2, хотя их сравнивать не корректно
  12. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Un gran juego con una ambientación brutal, buena historia y un combate que mejora a medida que vas desbloqueando más habilidades. La exploración es magnifica a tal punto que te puedes pasar las primeras 20 horas de juego vagando por el mundo sin terminar el acto 1. Lo que no me gusto es que no se pueden desactivar los consejos y a veces llegan a ser molestos, si ya estoy jugando en laUn gran juego con una ambientación brutal, buena historia y un combate que mejora a medida que vas desbloqueando más habilidades. La exploración es magnifica a tal punto que te puedes pasar las primeras 20 horas de juego vagando por el mundo sin terminar el acto 1. Lo que no me gusto es que no se pueden desactivar los consejos y a veces llegan a ser molestos, si ya estoy jugando en la máxima dificultad obviamente no necesito consejos...

    Aun así me parece un 10.
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  13. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    This game for sure "Sucker Punched" me in the face. one of the best samurai simulators out. the open world aspect is breath taking, the story is good. and the fighting mechanics are great. i give it a 9 out of 10 souly for open world reasons. i know that OWG's have a formula to stick with but they pull it off fairly well there are just better OWG's out so i cant say its the best. but it isThis game for sure "Sucker Punched" me in the face. one of the best samurai simulators out. the open world aspect is breath taking, the story is good. and the fighting mechanics are great. i give it a 9 out of 10 souly for open world reasons. i know that OWG's have a formula to stick with but they pull it off fairly well there are just better OWG's out so i cant say its the best. but it is worth the play through and for completionest it will keep you busy for hours. i have 30+ hours in and im still finding things. but all in all this game is fun and they ticked a lot of boxes when it comes to historical accuracy and making you feel like a samurai. its a must buy. Expand
  14. Sep 9, 2020
    9
    A fun Samurai advenrture with great play and beauiful visuals. It could the best looking great I have ever played and the storyline is also fantastc. It is more than a game Ghost of Tsushima is a work of art. The only down fall was it was a little short but hey I am just nitpicking because I could easlily see myself playing through this masterpiece again
  15. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing. The visuals are sooo amazing. What many people fail to realize is that visuals in a video game is not just good resolution and texture maps with good shadows. The visuals should have good composition and design. And this game does that so well that its almost unfair even for games on the same system. The cutscenes express emotions and conflict very well and theyAbsolutely amazing. The visuals are sooo amazing. What many people fail to realize is that visuals in a video game is not just good resolution and texture maps with good shadows. The visuals should have good composition and design. And this game does that so well that its almost unfair even for games on the same system. The cutscenes express emotions and conflict very well and they translate beautifully into gameplay. Framing for shots of pivotal moments are always very strong and powerful. The gameplay is a treat as well. You actively think about how you want to play the game. Its has nice variety and very fun overall. The game makes you feel the weight of ypur sword as you stand in a field staring your opponent in the eye. The battle commences, You can decide how you want to play it, some ways do work better on opponents better than others so you're conscious of how you fight. You really come to understand what the protagonist is like as person. You are aware of his motivations and the mechanisms of his thinking. And then the weight of his actions fall on your conscience and it is the most surreal experience I have had in a game.

    Amazing game clearly the best I've played this year.
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  16. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This game is beautiful, the best sucker punch game! Who disagree is that stupid mongol
  17. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Great game with a great combat system and upgrades. Love the story and art style. If you're tired of woke trash games with boring contrived storylines you'll love this game.
  18. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    ТЛОУ2 фаны агрятся на игру за то, что их игра хуже. Понимаю. Боевка супер, графика приятная, сюжет хороший :)
  19. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I don't wanna write a looooong review, but just long enough to say that this game is so close to perfection that its scary
  20. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Just binged through this game and I think its great. It has the most beautiful environments i have seen in a game and has very few flaws in my opinion. I found myself not using the fast travel system because of how great everything looks. Combat takes some time to get used to but when you get it down it feels great. Only real downside for me is that the pacing is a little weird sometimesJust binged through this game and I think its great. It has the most beautiful environments i have seen in a game and has very few flaws in my opinion. I found myself not using the fast travel system because of how great everything looks. Combat takes some time to get used to but when you get it down it feels great. Only real downside for me is that the pacing is a little weird sometimes as far as progressing to a point to get the best skills and armors. It feels like this game is what Assassin's Creed should have evolved into but didn't. The story is not the greatest and can be predictable, but it is certainly good and the characters are relatable. The only reason I wont give a 10 is because the gameplay sometimes falls into the trap of repetitiveness which is pretty common with modern day open world games. It also doesn't bring anything really new to the table gameplay wise. Probably not a 9 but I dont think it should be as low as an 8 either. In my opinion it is worth playing purely for how beautiful it is when riding through the environment. Expand
  21. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    The combat is crisp and works well for beginners or novices who want to try their hand at something a little more stylized. Environment is gorgeous. One of the most beautiful pieces of art I have ever seen. Great story. Only very minor gripe is there is some control glitches, but I am sure they will be patched out.
  22. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    I'm not gonna nitpick the game to the smallest of details because none of it takes away from how enjoyable the game is, I'm just going to give a honest opinion from an average gamer.

    Ghost Of Tsushima is one of best games I've played in recent years, it had me immersed in the game and finding myself losing track of time. The last time a game has done that to me was God of War. It's
    I'm not gonna nitpick the game to the smallest of details because none of it takes away from how enjoyable the game is, I'm just going to give a honest opinion from an average gamer.

    Ghost Of Tsushima is one of best games I've played in recent years, it had me immersed in the game and finding myself losing track of time. The last time a game has done that to me was God of War.
    It's worth the play, there's nothing more to it.
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  23. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    The reason this game is recieving high praise is because it deserves it. I've been playing my pc since december haven't touched my ps4 and I'm happy I still got it. Everything about this title is epic. My gf literally gets stuck watching me play and it's obvious, the game is beautiful the graphics are insane, the best the ps4 has to offer r.n The combat is easily some of the best but justThe reason this game is recieving high praise is because it deserves it. I've been playing my pc since december haven't touched my ps4 and I'm happy I still got it. Everything about this title is epic. My gf literally gets stuck watching me play and it's obvious, the game is beautiful the graphics are insane, the best the ps4 has to offer r.n The combat is easily some of the best but just like the Arkham games can get a little to easy( I play on the hardest difficulty) especially when you get his skills up. Not saying you wont get your ass kicked but you can literaly slice and dice your way threw anyone once Jin skills are up. You do have your one on one duels that prove to be more difficult. This is really where the feel of a samurai showdown is happening where you can literaly say its damn near perfection, is the a god damn movie? No no this is in fact a video game. Stealth makes the game easy so playing like a true samurai is what makes the game 10xharder saichallange. The story is surprisingly good still 3easy to guess what will happen Depending on how many films you've watched on games you've played. Still very well acted and emotional. By far this has to be the game of the year. Expand
  24. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Absolutely masterpiece, i waited years for a game like that, a little more effort and it the game could have been a full 10, but is still good Pros:
    -The environments and landscapes
    -The combat system is very deep and pretty challeging for most part of the game -Story is simple but works pretty well -The music is so good, and is always in theme with the moment -Sidequests are pretty well
    Absolutely masterpiece, i waited years for a game like that, a little more effort and it the game could have been a full 10, but is still good Pros:
    -The environments and landscapes
    -The combat system is very deep and pretty challeging for most part of the game
    -Story is simple but works pretty well
    -The music is so good, and is always in theme with the moment
    -Sidequests are pretty well written and the legendary missions are a good add
    -The sense of progress and power

    Cons:
    -Can become ripetitive
    -Technical sector somewhat backward compared to other ps4 exclusives
    -If you are tierd of open worlds well, I have bad news for you
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  25. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Completing up to about 60% of the game I want to start off by saying this game is beautiful I can literally frame and hang up anything I see in this game, truly makes me wanna visit this island in person, I appreciate the photo mode in that regard, but most of all I really enjoy the fact that I can pick and choose how I want to play it instead of the game holding my hand while following aCompleting up to about 60% of the game I want to start off by saying this game is beautiful I can literally frame and hang up anything I see in this game, truly makes me wanna visit this island in person, I appreciate the photo mode in that regard, but most of all I really enjoy the fact that I can pick and choose how I want to play it instead of the game holding my hand while following a singular path, this game allows me to play it the way I want to with techniques, and strategies that I have to create. The story is fascinating and keeps you wondering what will happen next as all the characters have their struggles to preserve themselves without giving in to pressure of destroying who they were.
    That being said I hadn't seen much bugs or glitches, nothing major from what i have noticed at least, I can only nitpick about how hefty the character's "main" armor looks compared to the cover of the game or how i wish i could dual-wield katanas but maybe they're saving that one for another game. I also want to point out that this game expanded my knowledge on Japanese culture and I believe although it is only a game it honors the memory of the real men and women of that time. Thank you for an amazing experience Sucker Punch.

    Looking through the reviews I hate that everyone is comparing this to TLOU2 as if this was a subreddit or TLOU2 is the newest DarkSouls preset comparison but I sort of get it. It was the latest anticipated game that everyone had an opinion about. I'm just hoping more people realize that critic companies are just as human as the people who review bombs.
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  26. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Came here to say this game is a masterpiece, and all of you TLOU2 whiny **** trying to bring down the review scores can smd. Anyways this game is amazing, have a nice day.
  27. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Best game I've played since the witcher 3. Class game!
    Good story good mechanics noticed no big bugs on first playthrough.
  28. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Jogo muito bom, cenário e música sensacional, o que me impediu de dar 10 foi por conta das missões que realmente são repetitivas, mas nada que atrapalhe o jogo em si, acho que isso é mais uma questão pessoal, jogo bom.
  29. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Absolutely wonderful atmosphere and gameplay. The only portion of the game that falls short is the glitches and bugs, which will hopefully get ironed out in the coming weeks. Sucker Punch delivered an instant classic with good storytelling, a gorgeous world, and great gameplay mechanics. My favorite release of 2020 to date. I can't wait to see what Sucker Punch has in store for us in the future.
  30. Mar 10, 2022
    7
    Gran titolo! Da amante del Giappone e del cinema giapponese sono felice di aver trovato in questo titolo una stupenda lettera d'amore verso quella che è la cultura giapponese. Gameplay eccellente e super divertente, storia non incredibile ma bella e ben narrata, molto ispirata a vari film di Kurosawa, missioni secondarie tra le migliori di sempre insieme alle secondarie di The Witcher 3 eGran titolo! Da amante del Giappone e del cinema giapponese sono felice di aver trovato in questo titolo una stupenda lettera d'amore verso quella che è la cultura giapponese. Gameplay eccellente e super divertente, storia non incredibile ma bella e ben narrata, molto ispirata a vari film di Kurosawa, missioni secondarie tra le migliori di sempre insieme alle secondarie di The Witcher 3 e pochi altri, grafica da sogno con panorami mozzafiato! Unici difetti una IA nella media nelle sessioni stealth, una telecamera migliorabile in certi spazi stretti, il resto è soggettivo! Expand
  31. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Great game! If your any sort of fan of samurai or even the earlier assassins creed games and loved those tough but awesome duels in sekiro then you'll love this game. It has a big beautiful map with many places to explore, breath of the wild esque but you can't climb everything. Side quests barely feel like a side quest compared to most of the video games that get their side questGreat game! If your any sort of fan of samurai or even the earlier assassins creed games and loved those tough but awesome duels in sekiro then you'll love this game. It has a big beautiful map with many places to explore, breath of the wild esque but you can't climb everything. Side quests barely feel like a side quest compared to most of the video games that get their side quest inspiration from MMO's, instead it feels like you're really going around helping and saving the people of Tsushima to be free from the Mongol invaders. Graphics are great comparable to Horizon zero dawn. I might be spoiled by PC gaming but I hate motion blur and since this is a console you can disable it sadly so I had to adjust and get used to that dumb graphical tweak that consoles live so much. All in all that's my only gripe with the game and I wouldn't have noticed it if I wasn't a PC player. So I you like a good sword fight or samurai movies and stories, pick up Ghost of Tsushima you'll love it. Expand
  32. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Best samurai game I ever played and I played most of the samurai games. This games is just too good, Story, gameplay and sound is great. Visual style is OMG. Buy the game now!.
  33. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Isa amazing! Graphics gameplay storyline all are on point... if anything i wish the game was alot longer maybe dlcs like in the Witcher
  34. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Awesome story with incredible and fun combat in a beautiful open world. I hope sucker punch continues with this journey. Best game this year by far.
  35. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best games I've ever played. The combats great, I really love the exploration and the visuals...if you're a gamer you SHOULD really play this game! Truly a game of a GENERATION!!
  36. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I’m still on the first part of the island. The map and side quest are large enough to keep you occupied, but not so grossly insane as to where my add kicks in and I forget what mission I’m on. Duel scenes are beautiful, albeit not too challenging so far. It’s definitely my type of game. And I have only put it down for a couple of squad up games of fifa and 2k with the bros. I also loveI’m still on the first part of the island. The map and side quest are large enough to keep you occupied, but not so grossly insane as to where my add kicks in and I forget what mission I’m on. Duel scenes are beautiful, albeit not too challenging so far. It’s definitely my type of game. And I have only put it down for a couple of squad up games of fifa and 2k with the bros. I also love that I don’t have to choose between 37 types of main weapons etc, and the fact that you can’t instantly fast travel to any visited previous visited location, with minimal load time, instead of riding a hour for 10 mins. (looking at you RDR) Expand
  37. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I LOVE THIS GAME. This game is visually beautiful with stunning graphics, it's one of the few games i take time to enjoy the environment around me and even take photos, which i never do. The combat in this game i would say is kinda simple but very fun, i like to take on groups and enjoy the chaos, ending my enemies in style. The story isn't complex but is a story you can sympathise with,I LOVE THIS GAME. This game is visually beautiful with stunning graphics, it's one of the few games i take time to enjoy the environment around me and even take photos, which i never do. The combat in this game i would say is kinda simple but very fun, i like to take on groups and enjoy the chaos, ending my enemies in style. The story isn't complex but is a story you can sympathise with, essentially it is well wrote story of a samurai resorting to tactics that break his code of honour in order take back his home from the mongol invasion. The game also has side quests that feel impactful on the story, i was really interested at the thought of going through other people struggles as a war goes on, realising the chaos of war and what it could ensue. the one thing i wanted more of was more duels i found them very fun. In my opinion this game has been a great time and I've recommended it to all my friends and they are enjoying the game too. Expand
  38. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Nearly a perfect open-world game. The story is well written and entertaining, the combat evolves over time, and the graphics - my god the graphics.. my only minor gripes are some small bugs and a few a.i. issues. My pick for game of the year
  39. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Great game, a worthy swan song for the PS4. Not perfect, no target lock can irritate and some some collision issues when jumping in certain places. With that said, the graphics are stunning, the environments diverse and the story is good with the focal point being Jin's duality between his honor and saving his people. Combat is cool, with mastering stances being a prime aspect of combat.
  40. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i love it
    best game in 2020
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  41. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I’ve ever created! This game is addictive! I can’t put it down!
  42. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    The peak of cinematic games, even while being made by a western studio manages to capture the core of old style japanese cinematography, while having one of the most impressive landscapes in the entire generation of consoles and some of the best tracks the game comes in a nice package with everything a "japan-based game" should offer, cool swords, nice landscapes, classic music, homages toThe peak of cinematic games, even while being made by a western studio manages to capture the core of old style japanese cinematography, while having one of the most impressive landscapes in the entire generation of consoles and some of the best tracks the game comes in a nice package with everything a "japan-based game" should offer, cool swords, nice landscapes, classic music, homages to japanese culture and more. Expand
  43. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    I've really enjoyed this game. It has been one of if not the most beautiful game i have ever played. The combat is fun and I haven't tired of it. I also really enjoy the stealth mechanics and animations are amazing. I am also glad there is no level gating and you can do things at your own pace. The only nitpick I may have for this game is I feel like Jin is too emotionless in mostI've really enjoyed this game. It has been one of if not the most beautiful game i have ever played. The combat is fun and I haven't tired of it. I also really enjoy the stealth mechanics and animations are amazing. I am also glad there is no level gating and you can do things at your own pace. The only nitpick I may have for this game is I feel like Jin is too emotionless in most situations and that can make him a bit of a boring character when I feel the companion characters have much more interesting personalities. Expand
  44. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    One of the most addictive games I have played in a while. This game has made this current time at home far better.
  45. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    I enjoy the gameplay of Ghost of Tsushima, There are some bugs that need to be ironed out, but on a whole the gameplay itself can get a little old but I don't think that detracts from the game as a whole.....at least not yet. Graphics are amazingly beautiful but the progression of the story can be slow at times if you're like me and going for all trophies available. I've been anticipatingI enjoy the gameplay of Ghost of Tsushima, There are some bugs that need to be ironed out, but on a whole the gameplay itself can get a little old but I don't think that detracts from the game as a whole.....at least not yet. Graphics are amazingly beautiful but the progression of the story can be slow at times if you're like me and going for all trophies available. I've been anticipating this release for some time now and has met most of my initial critiques and I must presume that future updates will adreess the issues that I've previously mentioned. I do recommend at least giving this game a shot if you enjoy 3rd person games. Expand
  46. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Interesting Game, Emotional, some still need improvement. But I love this game
  47. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Beautiful looking game with music that sets the mood. The combat is fluid and fast and can be over in seconds for you or your foe . The photo mode is a wonderful feature and the landscapes add to the need to take pictures . I haven't enjoyed a game this much since Red dead 2.
  48. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I think the overall quality of the game is not inferior to God of war. Sucker Punch has grown.
  49. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This game is the best game I play in 10 years I can’t believe what they did and the history is sublime
  50. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    This game is great don’t believe me go buy it and play it. It a story driven Samurai game. Great graphics it’s beautiful the world building is incredible. I love the idea of the balance between the code of the Samurai and the way of the ghost and his love for his family and his people. Great game please add this to your Collection.
  51. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is hands down my favorite game ever. Made it to the #1 in my list before the game even came out. When it did come out, it exceeded my expectation. The only little problem I have is the terrain animation but it is not noticeable if you choose to ignore it. Absolutely stunning visuals and biomes, a beautiful score, wonderful characters, and an amazing story, this game isGhost of Tsushima is hands down my favorite game ever. Made it to the #1 in my list before the game even came out. When it did come out, it exceeded my expectation. The only little problem I have is the terrain animation but it is not noticeable if you choose to ignore it. Absolutely stunning visuals and biomes, a beautiful score, wonderful characters, and an amazing story, this game is spectacular. Fantastic work Sucker Punch. Game of the Year in my book. Expand
  52. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing and beautiful game that borrows elements of many other good games but has a style and a identity of its own. Good story so far, great combat, beautiful graphics, huge world, good characters.

    I'm loving it.
  53. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Incredible! Emotional and so badass on so many levels! That twist ending as well! Love Sucker Punch!!
  54. Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Great game , And I can see some History of Japan. Only thing that is wrong is the camera (for me ) but fun game.
  55. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Must fun I've had since the Witcher Wild Hunt. Combat is engaging and the game looks great,
  56. Aug 16, 2020
    10
    You get what you expect from the trailer and as a open-world game. If you love spider-man, batman, assassin's creed and the witcher 3 you gonna love this game. Everything about this game is so great the music, scenery, the story is good all the time and some chapter is very great but don't expect to much in the story it's the standard samurai story but perfected it and it do the job veryYou get what you expect from the trailer and as a open-world game. If you love spider-man, batman, assassin's creed and the witcher 3 you gonna love this game. Everything about this game is so great the music, scenery, the story is good all the time and some chapter is very great but don't expect to much in the story it's the standard samurai story but perfected it and it do the job very well and the best part is the combat. Combat in this game is so satisfying you really feel like a one man army samurai. At first you gonna feel weak but when you get the hang of the combat through playing you will become more badass and take down 10 men without getting hit is very satisfy. Combat also offer a lot of way to deal with the enemies you can go on full samurai and use only parry and dodge or stealthy way use all of your tools to finish the job but the best way for me is the mix between two of it and the combat will be refreshing and fun every time. Expand
  57. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Assassins Creed mixed with Breath of the Wild. Gorgeous world, mixed with becoming your own samurai batman. Only knock is collectibles can become a chore.
  58. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I enjoy playing this game, my GOTY. Just non-stop playing this game, side quest story are attractive and the gameplay is great. Enjoy the view as well.
  59. Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Хоть и игра не без технических и сюжетных недостатков, она очень интересна и это действительно приключение, а не многочасовая прокачка уровней и зачистка аванпостов.

    Изначально поставил 9, добавил еще бал авансом за новый режим, который скоро выйдет! Так держать SP!
    Хоть и игра не без технических и сюжетных недостатков, она очень интересна и это действительно приключение, а не многочасовая прокачка уровней и зачистка аванпостов.

    Изначально поставил 9, добавил еще бал авансом за новый режим, который скоро выйдет!

    Так держать SP!
  60. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I absolutely love Japan/ Anime/ and the history of the island.

    I did everything I could to keep from watching trailers and even watching gameplay because I wanted the experience to be genuine and not having an experience branching from all the gameplay that was out there. I can tell you, this game is amazing. The graphics are breathtaking and the environment/ atmosphere is almost
    I absolutely love Japan/ Anime/ and the history of the island.

    I did everything I could to keep from watching trailers and even watching gameplay because I wanted the experience to be genuine and not having an experience branching from all the gameplay that was out there.

    I can tell you, this game is amazing. The graphics are breathtaking and the environment/ atmosphere is almost tangible it sucks you into the realm in which you are playing, Gameplay and sword fighting is a lot of fun and has a slight technical aspect to it; however, it does not feel complicated or difficult. I enjoy the open world and all the tiny details and the sense of exploration you get from it.

    The story is also really good. I don't want to spoil to much about it, but I will say this game holds a lot of replay value to it. I only encourage everyone who can, please buy this game. You will not regret it!

    10/10
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  61. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    The most beautiful game I’ve ever experienced, with incredibly fun combat and exploration. Maybe the best game I have ever played.
  62. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is an entertaining open world game with a more grounded take on the samurai genre that hits its mark well. You really feel like a samurai and experience the adrenaline rush of slashing through enemies like a badass. The combat is fun and engaging with the only gripe being the lack of a lock on mode when fighting enemies. The graphics are a 10/10 for me, the open worldGhost of Tsushima is an entertaining open world game with a more grounded take on the samurai genre that hits its mark well. You really feel like a samurai and experience the adrenaline rush of slashing through enemies like a badass. The combat is fun and engaging with the only gripe being the lack of a lock on mode when fighting enemies. The graphics are a 10/10 for me, the open world feels alive and beautiful with its stunning vistas and it’s eye catching use of color really looks amazing, it’s photo mode is a great addition as well (seriously I spent hours taking pictures the game world its just that nice to look at),I found myself Immersed in its world and it’s great side content, the story although nothing new is told well with memorable characters and story moments to boot. Expand
  63. Jul 23, 2020
    8
    i like the game a lot. the historical figure is the one that makes me interest with the game,but im not have enough time to enjoy playing the game cause i need to meet my teacher on zoom everyday
  64. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ghost of Tsushima was a wonderful game to play! Even the side missions had an actual story filled with emotions. The only downside is the game was glitchy sometimes. Combat seemed repetitive pretty early. The issue i saw with the armor was that I was usually tied stuck using the traveler armor more than anything else. And if I wasn’t using then I was using the ghost armor. I think that instead of going to grab 20 million different armor sets that they had perks that you can attach to your ghost armor. I would have rather seen that than having to tie between being stealthy and “wearing traveling armor”. Also when I wanted to be stealthy it seemed difficult. It wasn’t stealthy like assassins creed stealthy which kinda sucked. Instead of having a person rotate around their territory they would stay in one spot for a bit. I didn’t like that tbh. But the story is amazing. I chose the “bad” ending which I think was more emotional than the “good” ending. I rarely ever cry but this game got me when I chose the bad ending. Even during some of the side quests got me. And I was either emotional distraught over a character or sympathized with them. Story:10/10
    Gameplay/fighting: 8/10
    Mechanics and “perk tree”: 5/10
    Stealth tactics 5/10
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  65. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Super fun gameplay. It’s not the most polished game but the combat and exploration is just plain fun. Best game of 2020 so far
  66. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Played game for one week. For me it's game of the year. Better then tlou2 in gameplay and storytelling.
  67. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game! Beautiful and fun open-world, gorgeous combat, lovely soundtrack. Thanks Sucker Punch and Sony! Expand
  68. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    What a piece of art, beautiful game, awesome combat, the loading screen are lightning fast, suckerpunch best game to date
  69. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This game gets 7 points on beauty alone, haven't witnessed a more beautiful game ever. The way they keep you immersed in the scenery with no HUD is great as well. I thought the wind guide might be problematic but so far so good and I actually enjoy the subtlety better I find myself exploring the beautiful world more. The story so far is amazing as well, will update review if the storyThis game gets 7 points on beauty alone, haven't witnessed a more beautiful game ever. The way they keep you immersed in the scenery with no HUD is great as well. I thought the wind guide might be problematic but so far so good and I actually enjoy the subtlety better I find myself exploring the beautiful world more. The story so far is amazing as well, will update review if the story changes my rating. Combat system isn't without flaw, it could be a bit better but all in all it's easy to pick up and had enough complexity to keep me interested. I knock it down a point bc no game is perfect and there are some flaws like clipping that can be a bit distracting at times I've also had issue with audio not being in sync but just minor things. All in all so far my opinion is ghost of Tsushima should be winning game of the year. Expand
  70. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game with a great story line. I would recommend this game to anyone
  71. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    this game is pure Samurai masterpeace 10/10, just kidding, I made this review so this was higher, because the last of us 2 people are stupid, I am not using metacritic, but this is fair review from me
  72. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    The only reason i can't give this a 10/10 is because it isn't a "Perfect" game. There are glitches and problems. Despite all of that, this game is amazing, I love every last bit of it so far, and will continue to do so. Cyberpunk 2077 has a strong contender for best game.
  73. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Juegazo, buena jugabilidad y buena trama, puede pulirse y ser mucho mejor en aspectos gráficos
  74. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is one of the best exclusives to come out on the PS4 this year and can comfortably sit in the same pedigree as Spiderman and God of War. Overall here are my observations:

    Pros: -Incredible art direction and presentation, the graphics are just phenomenal -The use of a minimum UI and the guiding wind is a great system, something other games like Assassins creed
    Ghost of Tsushima is one of the best exclusives to come out on the PS4 this year and can comfortably sit in the same pedigree as Spiderman and God of War. Overall here are my observations:

    Pros:
    -Incredible art direction and presentation, the graphics are just phenomenal
    -The use of a minimum UI and the guiding wind is a great system, something other games like Assassins creed Oddessey can learn from.
    - The gameplay is fun, addictive, easy to pick up, and makes you feel like a total bad-ass.
    - This is a game that is optimized to the T, hence the incredibly fast load times.
    - This game truly respects and loves the source material and Japanese culture, the attention to detail is phenomenal.

    Cons -
    - The open world is vast and given all the things that are there to collect, it can sometimes get repetitive.
    - Some of the filler cutscenes lack the finesse and detailed voice acting.
    - The Japanese dub is sometimes out of sync with the characters and can feel awkward.
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  75. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    The story is nothing amazing but at least it's refreshing because not many games are about feudal japan and such. Very good open world which has a lot of color and contrast. The gameplay is super addictive and fun, the stances are a cool concept and are very well executed. The stand offs are a cool way to let you decide if you want to fight the leaders in the villages or if you just wantThe story is nothing amazing but at least it's refreshing because not many games are about feudal japan and such. Very good open world which has a lot of color and contrast. The gameplay is super addictive and fun, the stances are a cool concept and are very well executed. The stand offs are a cool way to let you decide if you want to fight the leaders in the villages or if you just want to one shot them. Kunais are a bit op but i can live with that. Boss fights are entertaining and fair. The side quests are surprisingly fun. Graphics are very good. The in-game fashion is fun to use. And the fast travel system is well-made. Running on your horse is quite relaxing. Has some glitches here and there but they don't hurt the gameplay and it's funny when they occur. The AI may not be the smartest but at least it isn't as blind as in other games. Game's verticality is great, climbing and parkour are fun but the game doesn't force you to do them. You can use the terrain in your advantage and do some cool moves. Expand
  76. Jul 23, 2020
    8
    It's a good game. With a lot of potential. It does have the same old boring open-world things to do...But The story, setting and so on does make up for it.
  77. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing! The style, soundtrack, story, and characters are all great. :) The gameplay and side quests are wonderful, I actually wanted to do everything and go everywhere. :D Which I did, this is only 1 of 2 games that I've finished with a platinum.
  78. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Most beautiful open world ever made. Good plot, very good combat system. If you are a fan of samurai theme - you must play it.
  79. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Gameplay is lovely once you get a few hours in! Not to mention the game is just overtly beautiful, won’t take you long to realise then, maybe a bit of polish left but no game breaking bugs
  80. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Awesome game. Great experience love samurai/ronin spent several hours playing. I don't platinum many games but this one was worth it.
  81. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    A beautiful and engaging game for my part. Love both the main and side stories that just made me want to follow it all to the end. No big innovation in gameplay but when most other things are this good I don't feel this as a big negative. Encountered some bugs but no biggie when everything else is this beautiful.
    Dialogue is a bit slow. This game brings hours of relaxing gaming for those
    A beautiful and engaging game for my part. Love both the main and side stories that just made me want to follow it all to the end. No big innovation in gameplay but when most other things are this good I don't feel this as a big negative. Encountered some bugs but no biggie when everything else is this beautiful.
    Dialogue is a bit slow. This game brings hours of relaxing gaming for those who enjoy game speed not cranked up to the highest level.
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  82. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game hay lắm. Cảnh đẹp, nhạc hay, nhiều khi side quest còn hay hơn main quest. Nhiệm vụ không bị lê thê. Mỗi lần mởi 1 đền cáo, miếu trên núi hay chỗ thơ haiku đều là địa điểm chụp ảnh check in cả. Tha hồ đi khoe ảnh đẹp. Đổi khi chuyển qua chế độ đen trắng lại tạo cảm giác như mấy phim samurai thập niên 60-70. Phải nói tuy còn vài hại sạn nhưng sony làm những cái khác quá tốt.
    Điểm trừ:
    AI còn hơi ngu
    skill ghost có vẻ hơi mạnh quá
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  83. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, amazing views. I like Japan in this period of time (reminded me Sekiro).
  84. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, amazing story, this is my best " ac-like " i have played in my life. I recommended this tittle if you like assassin's creed and japan.
  85. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    the game is simple the one of the best game I've ever played if you like samurais you will like this game
  86. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    What I thought would be just another repetitive open world cut-and-paste slog turned out to be an amazingly rich experience with a solid, robust combat system, a compelling story, and absolutely stunning visuals. The world is massive without being overwhelming, and the game doesn't fall victim to the usual cliche of scouting a viewpoint and then vomiting a bunch of icons onto the map.What I thought would be just another repetitive open world cut-and-paste slog turned out to be an amazingly rich experience with a solid, robust combat system, a compelling story, and absolutely stunning visuals. The world is massive without being overwhelming, and the game doesn't fall victim to the usual cliche of scouting a viewpoint and then vomiting a bunch of icons onto the map. Instead, the map gradually un-fogs only places you've been, which encourages exploration in a more natural manner.

    Unlike many other action RPGs, this one really provides a meaningful choice for how you want to build your character, at least to start with. My first playthrough I'm focusing on the Samurai skill trees, but I'll do a stealth build for the next one. Or maybe not, since the combat is so satisfying. Seriously, the standoffs never get old.

    There are really not enough good things to say about Ghosts. Sony picked a hell of a game to wrap up this console generation.
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  87. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    While this game is not perfect, it is a blast. The graphics are pretty good but not great. There are times where your feet disappear as you walk and things like that. The camera angle also becomes a challenge during combat sometimes. But as far as just being a fun open world game with a simple economy and upgrading system, there is no comparison. AC has become too complex with it'sWhile this game is not perfect, it is a blast. The graphics are pretty good but not great. There are times where your feet disappear as you walk and things like that. The camera angle also becomes a challenge during combat sometimes. But as far as just being a fun open world game with a simple economy and upgrading system, there is no comparison. AC has become too complex with it's upgrading system and so forth. I highly recommend this game for those who like open world games but do not want to be fatigued because the map is too large and too many side quests. Not to mention, being a samurai is awesome. Expand
  88. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Я пришёл сюда, чтобы поставить игре 10. Я это сделал.
  89. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    El juego con el más increíble mundo abierto que he visto, altamente recomendado si disfrutas recorrer todo el mapa buscando coleccionables.
  90. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    I loved this game. Easily my game of the year. I beat the game and I can’t stop playing. This gave me the same feelings I got while playing Breath of the Wild for the first time. 100% recommend.
  91. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    This game really surpassed my expectations. Is just so fun to play. The combats get more interesting as the game progresses instead of getting repetitive, the level design and the graphics are just so beautiful even if not played in ultra modern tv set. The Kurosawa filter really turns it into a classic Japanese cinema experience. I don´t rate it 10 just cause I found a couple of glitchesThis game really surpassed my expectations. Is just so fun to play. The combats get more interesting as the game progresses instead of getting repetitive, the level design and the graphics are just so beautiful even if not played in ultra modern tv set. The Kurosawa filter really turns it into a classic Japanese cinema experience. I don´t rate it 10 just cause I found a couple of glitches but they really are totally forgivable since the whole experience is just wonderful. Totally recommend Ghost of Tsushima. Expand
  92. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    After having played through the game and finished it once, earning the platinum trophy for it then collecting everything you can collect. This is one of the best games I have every played yes it has some small problems that I have noticed like when I swap my stance to wind stance something I have to roll so I can then parry because it just won’t let me parry. Some other minor problems likeAfter having played through the game and finished it once, earning the platinum trophy for it then collecting everything you can collect. This is one of the best games I have every played yes it has some small problems that I have noticed like when I swap my stance to wind stance something I have to roll so I can then parry because it just won’t let me parry. Some other minor problems like clothing clipping through each other very noticeable with the clan Samurai armor on horse back. Expand
  93. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Absolutely amazing. Stunning visuals and an amazing story. Must play. Only thing I gotta rip on is the camera. But otherwise an absolute banger of a game.
  94. Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Ghost of Tsushima is a love letter to those old Japanese samurai movies. The game looks absolutely gorgeous and it is very immersive. The environment are beautiful and the attention to detail is impressive. The story is very good and the game often encourages the players to explore. Sucker Punch made a great game and the best part is that they took their time to respectfully depictGhost of Tsushima is a love letter to those old Japanese samurai movies. The game looks absolutely gorgeous and it is very immersive. The environment are beautiful and the attention to detail is impressive. The story is very good and the game often encourages the players to explore. Sucker Punch made a great game and the best part is that they took their time to respectfully depict Japanese culture. The game can get a bit repetitive, but after 20+ hours of playing I am still in awe and happy to continue exploring the world of GoT.

    PS. The photo mode in this game is absolutely amazing. Easily the best and most robust photo mode I've seen in any game.
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  95. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Amazing combat and the most gorgeous open world to date. Side missions can feel repetitive but they can be enjoyable for the simple fact that the combat is so damn good
  96. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is not a Assassin creed wanna be, it is a masterpiece game

    This is a game that makes you feel connected with the story, with the game world and more understand why japanese people always talk about honor before anything else

    This is a game with a very good soundtrack which makes you feel you are the samurai or we could say “the ghost”

    And what an ending, especially when jin said to his uncle “i will”

    Sucker Punch, you nailed it

    Bravo
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  97. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    I love everything about this game. It’s absolutely beautiful! Definitely worth the purchase!
  98. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    incredible graphics, really good combat, and on top of that a beautiful story that leaves u amazed. in my opinion it is game of the year!!
  99. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This 10 out of 10 rating right here is not because the game has been perfect or else. Its because it worths every single penny you invest on it. Combat and gameplay wise is awesome and if you get the right set (A ps4 and a good TV) thw graphics turns really breatjtaking. Hell, not even in most of PC games you would find something like this. So please dont believe these byased the last ofThis 10 out of 10 rating right here is not because the game has been perfect or else. Its because it worths every single penny you invest on it. Combat and gameplay wise is awesome and if you get the right set (A ps4 and a good TV) thw graphics turns really breatjtaking. Hell, not even in most of PC games you would find something like this. So please dont believe these byased the last of us fans and go and buy it NOW. Expand
  100. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This game is an absoloute blast to play ! So much fun. Well worth the $60. The voice acting is great in both english and japanese. The world is so dam gorgeous and colorful.
Metascore
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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.