Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut

 PlayStation 5
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1876 Ratings

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  1. Ruabadfsh2
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    An excellent game made even excellenter.

    Excellence exudes from the PS5 version of Ghost. It excels at excellence. It accelerates exuberant amounts of excellence.
  2. Cr0w
    Oct 9, 2022
    10
    Un des meilleurs jeux auquel j’ai pu jouer. Bien meilleur que le dernier Horizon ! On ne s’en lasse pas. Je suis même allé jusqu’à le platiner !
    L’ajout de l’île d’iki est vraiment une bonne chose. Comptez environ 150 heures de jeu pour tout finir et rincer le jeu en platine ou une 20aine d’heures je dirais pour finir juste l’histoire principale.
    La direction artistique est scandaleusement    Un des meilleurs jeux auquel j’ai pu jouer. Bien meilleur que le dernier Horizon ! On ne s’en lasse pas. Je suis même allé jusqu’à le platiner !
    L’ajout de l’île d’iki est vraiment une bonne chose. Comptez environ 150 heures de jeu pour tout finir et rincer le jeu en platine ou une 20aine d’heures je dirais pour finir juste l’histoire principale.
    La direction artistique est scandaleusement brillante ! Pas ou peu de bugs. Des quêtes secondaires qui ne se répètent pas. Si vous n’avez pas mis les mains sur ce jeux courrez vous l’acheter !    … Expand
  3. nezj29
    Jan 20, 2023
    10
    LISTEN TO ME....DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT LISTEN TO ANY OF THE PEOPLE GIVING THIS GAME BELOW A 8!!! listen I'm 33 years old born in 1989, so I come from the era where single player driven games where raining king.....it seems like when the ps4 and xbox one came out, it seemed like companies where steering away from single player and focusing more on the multi-player crowd.....I cannot expressLISTEN TO ME....DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT LISTEN TO ANY OF THE PEOPLE GIVING THIS GAME BELOW A 8!!! listen I'm 33 years old born in 1989, so I come from the era where single player driven games where raining king.....it seems like when the ps4 and xbox one came out, it seemed like companies where steering away from single player and focusing more on the multi-player crowd.....I cannot express how absolutely greatful, and happy I am to he able to play such a absolute MASTERPIECE of a game by sucker ounch.....EVERYTHING ABIUTNTHIS GAME IS PERFECT! the music is great, the gameplay is amazing, the graphics on the ps5 are absolutely breathtaking, the setting is great, the story is incredible, and ALL THIS with the fact that there is amazing add on DLC to the story and new game plus? Listen to me do your self a favor if you have a playstation 5 DO NOT LISTEN TO THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS this is a prime example how a bunch of brain dead trolls can get together and try to tarnish the name of such a absolute MASTERPIECE. Whoever was in charge of making this game at sucker punch deserves a damn raise ASAP and if any sequel or dlc comes out in the future for this game I WILL BE BUYING IT NO QUSTIONS ASKED!!! THANK YOU SINCERLY SUCKER PUNCH AND SONY FOR THIS MASTERPIECE OF A GAME!!! 10/10 HANDS DOWN!!… Expand
  4. SG-17
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Ignore the babies review bombing this game, Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut is a perfect experience top to bottom.
  5. Tecneek
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    If there is ONE REVIEW you can trust, I want you to put all your faith into me and take my word when I say this game is one of the best open world games ever and it’s well worth every penny you spend on it. The PS4 version was good, but the PS5 version takes this game to the next level. The resolution and frames per second are nicely enhanced, as well as the loading times which areIf there is ONE REVIEW you can trust, I want you to put all your faith into me and take my word when I say this game is one of the best open world games ever and it’s well worth every penny you spend on it. The PS4 version was good, but the PS5 version takes this game to the next level. The resolution and frames per second are nicely enhanced, as well as the loading times which are INSANELY fast. The sheer level of detail within the world such as the foliage, particle effects, character details, and just the overall diversity in the world is breathtaking.

    The controls are very responsive and the adaptive triggers are SO well implemented. Just traveling across a bridge or different form of terrain will change how the triggers react. You can feel every bit of pressure when you pull back on the bow. The soundtrack and voice acting is very good. NOTE: I played it with Japanese audio and English subtitles which is the way I highly suggest you play it. It made it more immersive and I found the Japanese voice acting to be really good. You can really hear the emotion in the dialogue even if it’s not your native language.

    Ghost of Tsushima made me put these incredible developers near the top of my list for favorite developers in the industry. Their previous works were good, I enjoyed all the Infamous titles and earned all the trophies for them, but Ghost of Tsushima is in a different universe in terms of quality and the love that has been poured into it is overwhelming. This game to me solidified Sucker Punch as some of the best in the business. Please support amazing developers, especially ones who you can tell poured their heart and soul into the game like they did on this one. I expected some fun combat, but what impressed me most was the amazing story and dialogue, especially the further you get into the game. I’ve literally played every game you can think of, but this game in particular impressed me the most with its story telling because I did not expect such a powerful and epic journey as the one you get in this game. The way the story unfolds and its discussion of Honor and how far will you go to stand by it even in a time when people don’t deserve it, is just so cool and a great idea for this setting. The code of the Samurai is Honor, and sometimes living by tradition or not evolving when the world around you is dishonorable can ultimately cost you everything. The Expansion ‘Iki Island’ is gorgeous and again, the story is massively impressive(especially towards the end), and it made me tear up. Overall, one of the best stories in an open world game, ever. Overall, Ghost of Tsushima ends up in my TOP 3 favorite open world games of all time. It cements itself with The Witcher 3 and the original Red Dead Redemption. I’m so thankful for these developers and this phenomenal game. Thank you so much Sucker Punch. If you’re reading this and you haven’t played it yet, GO BUY IT! It’s a must own for PS5.    … Expand
  6. Ex1a
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Loved the core game and this is one of the the best open world action games ever created. The landscapes are just breathtaking and the story and characters are just amazing. If you enjoy AC Valhalla you will definitely love this game. Now that is taking advantage of the PS5 hardware the game is even better barely takes two seconds to load the game.

    Still finishing side quests after    Loved the core game and this is one of the the best open world action games ever created. The landscapes are just breathtaking and the story and characters are just amazing. If you enjoy AC Valhalla you will definitely love this game. Now that is taking advantage of the PS5 hardware the game is even better barely takes two seconds to load the game.

    Still finishing side quests after completing the game i’m leaving the IKI island for last although I’m really curious to explore the island as soon as possible.    … Expand
  7. sumguitardude
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    I bought the deluxe version of this game back when it first came out and platinumed it.
    Being able to play this again with rock solid 60fps and 4k native plus haptic feedback makes it worth playing again. Also the added lip sync to jp audio makes it a little better to watch the cutscenes even though its nowhere perfect but it wasn't in the English one either so no big deal.
    This is just    I bought the deluxe version of this game back when it first came out and platinumed it.
    Being able to play this again with rock solid 60fps and 4k native plus haptic feedback makes it worth playing again. Also the added lip sync to jp audio makes it a little better to watch the cutscenes even though its nowhere perfect but it wasn't in the English one either so no big deal.
    This is just more GOT and im all for it.
    Screw the haters, sure im not that much of a fan of the 10 bucks upgrade as it should have been free imo. But i think the game deserves the extra cash and then some for giving us such a great experience with the multiplayer for free. Also to you people saying there is no difference from this game on ps5 and ps4. You either 1 need stronger glasses or 2 have not played it and are lying.
    Because there are distinct changes to the game on ps5 that ps4 users can only dream of.
    With crazy fast load times, 60 fps native 4k and haptic feedback from the controller there are plenty of great stuff added to a already legendary game so please STFU    … Expand
  8. Davel33123
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Don't listen to the Xboxers review bombing !
    An exceptional upgrade over the original that you only understand when you actually play the game . Absolutely mind-blowing graphics lots of quality of life tweaks no loading and plenty of new content makes this a complete package. 80% of people haven't played the game so ignore them
  9. FabricioDener
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Melhor game do estúdio até hoje, uma grande evolução na direção de arte, gameplay fantástico e gráficos incríveis. Alguns personagens poderiam ser melhores trabalhados, mas ainda sim a harmonização de gráficos, gameplay e enredo encantam mesmo na expansão.
  10. Timfads
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    Great game. Now adding words to reach the min character requirement. More letters
  11. HaloFever
    Aug 16, 2022
    10
    This game is basically Samurai murder Batman and I could not think of any reason that it should not be Samurai murder Batman. The game gives you all the right tools: grappling hook, smoke bombs, stealth attacks, wall climbing, etc. The game also gives you a classic feudal Japan feeling that you might know from films such as "The Seven Samurai". On PS5, this game is one of the mostThis game is basically Samurai murder Batman and I could not think of any reason that it should not be Samurai murder Batman. The game gives you all the right tools: grappling hook, smoke bombs, stealth attacks, wall climbing, etc. The game also gives you a classic feudal Japan feeling that you might know from films such as "The Seven Samurai". On PS5, this game is one of the most beautiful games ever made. Highly recommend.

    The good: everything. Combat is a nice compromise between the Dark Souls style gameplay that has been infecting games for the last decade and arcade fun that appeals to a wider audience. The play can wait for the right time to parry or dodge or hit enemies hard with throwing knives and smoke bombs. The gameplay is fun, fun, fun. Graphics are amazing. The art design makes brilliant use of color, nature, and traditional Japanese architecture. Facial expression and enemy design are AAA. Voice acting is also well done though I did not try the Japanese voice acting with English subtitles. More gamers should buy this game to let publishers know that they care about quality.

    The good: everything. Combat is a nice compromise between the Dark Souls style gameplay that has been infecting games for the last decade and arcade fun that appeals to a wider audience. The play can wait for the right time to parry or dodge or hit enemies hard with throwing knives and smoke bombs. The gameplay is fun, fun, fun. Graphics are amazing. The art design makes brilliant use of color, nature, and traditional Japanese architecture. Facial expression and enemy design are AAA. Voice acting is also well done though I did not try the Japanese voice acting with English subtitles. More gamers should buy this game to let publishers know that they care about quality.

    The bad: maybe too much of a good thing. Ghost of Tsushima has the same issues with open world gameplay people complain about with games like Horizon Forbidden West and the Assassin's Creed franchise. There are questions marks everywhere and most are the same things: follow the fox, cut down bamboo, or collect a headband. Side quest all boil down to go there and kill this. This is why most people never finish games. (My advice for anyone thinking of abandoning a game is to instead lower the difficulty and stick to the main story missions.) A lot of the bloat is ameliorated by the tight focus of the missions and side missions. My play through was a little over 40 hours, which is quick for this kind of game.

    The controls max out every possible button and button combination to the point that you will constantly hit the wrong button at the wrong time. The clutter of controls is very reminiscent of Read Dead Redemption 2 and the tendency of the player to accidently gun down NPCs instead of saying hello. One thing Ghost of Tsushima does that could be fixed for the ease of the player are battle stances. You have to select different stances to fight swords men, shield men, or pike men. Why not have the Ghost auto select the stance depending on the enemy? One less button combo to press would very much help the player.

    Full disclosure: I picked up Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut from my PlayStation Plus Extra collection.    … Expand
  12. Brks-Phantom
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    The beautiest game ever made,the epic set,the jaw dropping art style,the clean picture quality,the flawless combat and this new arc of story make the Directors Cut a must buy for every Playstation owner. Superb!
  13. R1ck8r00ke
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    One of the best PlayStation exclusives ever just got even more awesome! Incredible story, visuals and music lift this game up to an amazing experience that is steeped in Japanese mythology. This is the definitive version with all content and next gen upgrades - the only way to play this emotional masterpiece. Can’t wait for the next instalment, bravo Sucker Punch!
  14. mfmaxpower
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest games ever made just got better. Great story, so gorgeous, with by far the best sword play in a game to date. Worth every penny.
  15. promks
    Sep 27, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece - there is no other word to describe this game! Really engaging story, fun gameplay and most important: the atmosphere, which is simply amazing. Strongly recommend..
  16. d1mitriou
    Feb 5, 2022
    10
    That was really amazing. Great story with incredible gameplay. My respect to Sucker Punch. Best emotions since The Last of Us Part two.
  17. Ciccioboy
    Sep 27, 2021
    10
    i did it only for the review bombing. A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  18. Jbones17
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    One of the best games of the last generation, enhanced for ps5. Can’t ask for much more....and the new iki island is amazing!
  19. diLesnock
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima is an exceptional experience that beautifully captures the essence of Japanese culture and history with its detailed graphics. The well-designed combat system offers numerous options, encouraging players to approach battles creatively, resulting in exhilarating encounters. The game's captivating and moving story keeps players emotionally invested, while the plethora ofGhost of Tsushima is an exceptional experience that beautifully captures the essence of Japanese culture and history with its detailed graphics. The well-designed combat system offers numerous options, encouraging players to approach battles creatively, resulting in exhilarating encounters. The game's captivating and moving story keeps players emotionally invested, while the plethora of interesting side quests featuring intriguing characters adds depth to the world. The wide-open world is a joy to explore, featuring various fun mini-games that further enrich the experience. However, some side quests unrelated to the main characters may feel dull and insignificant, failing to match the overall quality of the game. Despite this minor flaw, Ghost of Tsushima remains a must-play for its engaging gameplay and its poignant portrayal of feudal Japan.… Expand
  20. assassin0boy
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut refreshes the original game and also add iki island to give players more activities and more opportunity to slay mongols with their Katana!
  21. vagman
    Jan 11, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece a triump visually,gameplay,story.One of the best games i ve ever played.Combat is so satisfying, after the second half of the game when you upgrade your skills maybe is not so demanding but always feels so good to kill the enemies.The duels are amazing ,chalenging and i was happily suprised to see that after you finish the main story you can replay any duel you like.So wellA masterpiece a triump visually,gameplay,story.One of the best games i ve ever played.Combat is so satisfying, after the second half of the game when you upgrade your skills maybe is not so demanding but always feels so good to kill the enemies.The duels are amazing ,chalenging and i was happily suprised to see that after you finish the main story you can replay any duel you like.So well written story but side stories are as engaging as the main story.Loading times and fast travel take a blink of an eye in ps5 and from what i know are just as fast in ps4.Only negative i can say is that stealth is kind of silly but no one is forcred to play stealth except some misions.I knew i was in for great experience coming in this game but i was blown away.AMAZING.Dont pay attention to review bomers of the directors cut version dont know what they expected more from an allready perfect game.… Expand
  22. zomba2016
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Sucker punch offered so many post launch content for Ghost of Tsu with free MP and new NG+ content and now new Dlc for 20$ with 15-20hours is worth of an upgrade for existing player. 10$ extra for ps5 is negative but they already gave so many free content they are already in very positive goodwill so its okay. For new player of Ghosts this is one of best Open world game in past 3 to 4Sucker punch offered so many post launch content for Ghost of Tsu with free MP and new NG+ content and now new Dlc for 20$ with 15-20hours is worth of an upgrade for existing player. 10$ extra for ps5 is negative but they already gave so many free content they are already in very positive goodwill so its okay. For new player of Ghosts this is one of best Open world game in past 3 to 4 years, its a must own.… Expand
  23. Mizunodragon
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    What was perfect got even better. The game just got prettier, the new missions are fun and well developed improving even more the plot and the characters
  24. DKEMIL
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    I haven't got to play this game yet, but I will consider this version a reason to buy a PS5 along other reasons of course. I just don't think that it's fair that this game get review bombed, because some people are unsatisfied with paying for an upgraded version.
    I will get a PS5, when either of the following points are made out, and when it's available of course:
    1. If a new PS5 model    I haven't got to play this game yet, but I will consider this version a reason to buy a PS5 along other reasons of course. I just don't think that it's fair that this game get review bombed, because some people are unsatisfied with paying for an upgraded version.
    I will get a PS5, when either of the following points are made out, and when it's available of course:
    1. If a new PS5 model comes out that's not backwards compatible
    2. If there comes a special edition version af a PS5 that's unique.
    3. If there begins to come exclusives out only on PS5.

    I look forward to get to this game at some point - maybe only in a matter of one month from here, I might get it on PS4, men of course I will have to try and enjoy the Director's Cut edition on the PS5, when I finally get to that point.    … Expand
  25. Mr_RoOoNee
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    GOT Is one of the best PS exclusive and when it come to PS5 with dualsense wireless controller amazing and Mind blowing!!
  26. LarsverbNL
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Amazing game with an amazing vibe. I love the extra DLC and the little bit better graphics. I wished the difference with the ps4 version would have been a bit more. But hey, this game is perfect.
  27. Frankdnb
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    Amazing game, the story is a bit bland but the overall game is very much worth playing. The quality of life upgrades and the expansion are great. This is a must have for PS5 owners.
  28. XxHunterxX
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Definitely one of the best looking games on the PS5. Nearly everything is top tier in this game except I find climbing pretty bad, the AI can sometimes be dumb and few other nit picks is why the game didn't get a 10 from me
  29. A_coat
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played in my life. Looks so gorgeous in 4K that I could cry.
  30. bsufan101
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    GoT was already an amazing game, and this just added to that. Do I think it was bad for them to charge for the PS5 upgrade? Yes, but I had to pay way more when the console first came out to upgrade other games, and I don’t have a problem paying $30 to a company who made an amazing game.
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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 73 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 73
  3. Negative: 0 out of 73
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 18, 2022
    80
    Well done update for a great game. Lots of new content is complemented by a ton of new gameplay elements. More content was missing from the basic game, otherwise there was nothing to complain about. And now everything is fine. Reason to buy Playstation 5 if you don't already have one.
  2. Gamersky
    Dec 20, 2021
    74
    Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut has improved the graphic of the game greatly. The newly added Iki Island brings new stories and challenges, and further extended the story background. For players who have already cleared the game, playing the Director's Cut version is still an unforgettable experience.
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  3. CD-Action
    Nov 15, 2021
    80
    It’s more of a regular DLC paired with some improvements for the PS5 rather than a true director’s cut. However, the developers do deserve praise for how skillfully they inserted the expansion into the narrative of the base game. The story about Jin’s past and the sins of ancestors is great (as opposed to boring side quests), new enemies pose a challenge, and the game as a whole shines on PS5’s more powerful hardware. I wish the visual improvements were more noticeable though. [11/2021, p.31]
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