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Ghost of Tsushima - Review Thread
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Endless Fluff
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You're doing it wrong, as soon as you set a target on the map the wind starts blowing in that direction, even without you having to use the guiding wind. You only need to use it when you are close to the target, but even then it's not really needed. I rarely use the guiding wind.
Hobbygaming
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The game started off with great pacing and the game is getting even better as I'm mastering the combat and I just unlocked kunai's that Jin can throw
It's also the most gorgeous game. I'd rate it an 88 right now. Though I do like it more than Horizon Zero Dawn and God of War
Explosive Zombie
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Hobbygaming
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Bro track your destinations on the map to make it easier on yourself, also items you can pick up, light up every second. It sounds like me and you are playing two different games from your early review lol
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Gamernyc78
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Thanks lol and I respect everyone's opinion as long as they convey it respectfully. Hey, your talking to a guy tht hates Witcher 3, RDR2 and thought Botw was OK lol. It's a blessing there are so many quality games out there to fill everyone's likes and desires.
Btw, Ghost of T just keeps getting better, I'm fucking loving it. I think at the end of all this I'll be raising my score to like a 90
Qudrat Rabbi
Member
I feel bad going the ghost route after all that lecture about honor and respecting the enemy from Uncle's speech. Especially after how Jin felt when he did his first assassination. lol
Gamernyc78
Banned
Somebody should make a GoT fashion thread lol you can make some nice looking outfits and combinations.
Slothbeing1209
Member
Thanks lol and I respect everyone's opinion as long as they convey it respectfully. Hey, your talking to a guy tht hates Witcher 3, RDR2 and thought Botw was OK lol. It's a blessing there are so many quality games out there to fill everyone's likes and desires.
Btw, Ghost of T just keeps getting better, I'm fucking loving it. I think at the end of all this I'll be raising my score to like a 90
Same here. Hate witcher 3,rdr2 and botw was okay to me too lol.
But I love GOT (at least for now) . Maybe because of it combat and how great the traversal is (love the horse control and animation). I think the guide wind is genius move from sucker punch. I can see a lots of game will borrow this idea.
And fuck “no lock on” option btw. Hope they will add it later
Gamernyc78
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Same here. Hate witcher 3,rdr2 and botw was okay to me too lol.
But I love GOT (at least for now) . Maybe because of it combat and how great the traversal is (love the horse control and animation). I think the guide wind is genius move from sucker punch. I can see a lots of game will borrow this idea.
And fuck “no lock on” option btw. Hope they will add it later
Yup combat makes a game for me everytime. Shit like story is secondary to me. Give me good combat and I'll enjoy the game
Bro this game is super gorgeous, it's amazing the shit devs pull off.
AllBizness
Banned
I'd give GoT a solid 9.5
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This is a bad game. Not terrible, but honestly the story and character animations just aren't good.
To top it off, it feels the need to jump into cut scenes every 5 minutes in the first few hours. The story isn't exciting enough to justify this.
So far a 6.5.
This is literally assassin's creed levels of writing.
To top it off, it feels the need to jump into cut scenes every 5 minutes in the first few hours. The story isn't exciting enough to justify this.
So far a 6.5.
This is literally assassin's creed levels of writing.
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Gamerguy84
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Im loving tue game so far. The gameplay and character control are great which is huge for me. Its gorgeous on PS4PRO.
Im just taking a break and drinking a beer outside on my porch for a few minutes.
Im just taking a break and drinking a beer outside on my porch for a few minutes.
F
Foamy
Unconfirmed Member
I watched a video today of the first 15 minutes of the game and decided to hold off on buying till PS5 launch.
This game deserves to be played while at its best.
This game deserves to be played while at its best.
Cynical_Aries
Gold Member
Really enjoying it, looks amazing, I'll be losing some sleep wandering around in this world for sure.
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
They're not the same.
I support open source software, to hell with undisclosed propietary crap.
THEAP99
Banned
Played a few hours of Ghosts of Tsushima.
So far:
It’s mostly enjoyable but not really anything special or that great.
The strengths of the game are in the samurai combat (minus the odd camera), soundtrack, & in the way the world’s exploration spots are presented in a very natural & minimalistic way!
Sword combat is very very satisfying! And it’s very nice how naturally you’ll come upon things that you’ll want to check out. The soundtrack just adds to how great those things are!
Weaknesses in the game lie within the lame stealth combat, uninteresting & very gamey enemies, janky/floaty platforming, a pretty uninteresting story led by unconvincing voice acting & facial animation, not to mention the character models are meh, & typical open world quests that consist of investigating following + tracks, and taking out enemy camps.
The game is pretty at times, but far from the best looking game this generation due to outdated animation systems and some very plain textures.
Being truthful to what I think, played, and see with my own eyes, this is really just a 2015-2016 game releasing extremely late. It’s quite outdated in like all aspects minus a fresh coat of paint in how exploration is presented to the player & the superb photomode.
Like the fade to black cut scenes constantly, characters standing completely still when talking to each other, lack of gameplay to cut scene transitions, etc.. It’s really not compelling whatsoever when the camera is rolling, or characters are talking, which isn’t good for a narrative based game. It’s a really clumsy package of a game so far.
But in reality it is what it is. It’s a Suckerpunch game, it’s fun, but not very good or memorable.
I hope as I continue to play, the characters and quests will improve. Sadly the other weaknesses I mentioned seem like a lost cause.
Definitely a wait for sale unless you just absolutely love formulaic open world games with some Sony twists.
So far:
It’s mostly enjoyable but not really anything special or that great.
The strengths of the game are in the samurai combat (minus the odd camera), soundtrack, & in the way the world’s exploration spots are presented in a very natural & minimalistic way!
Sword combat is very very satisfying! And it’s very nice how naturally you’ll come upon things that you’ll want to check out. The soundtrack just adds to how great those things are!
Weaknesses in the game lie within the lame stealth combat, uninteresting & very gamey enemies, janky/floaty platforming, a pretty uninteresting story led by unconvincing voice acting & facial animation, not to mention the character models are meh, & typical open world quests that consist of investigating following + tracks, and taking out enemy camps.
The game is pretty at times, but far from the best looking game this generation due to outdated animation systems and some very plain textures.
Being truthful to what I think, played, and see with my own eyes, this is really just a 2015-2016 game releasing extremely late. It’s quite outdated in like all aspects minus a fresh coat of paint in how exploration is presented to the player & the superb photomode.
Like the fade to black cut scenes constantly, characters standing completely still when talking to each other, lack of gameplay to cut scene transitions, etc.. It’s really not compelling whatsoever when the camera is rolling, or characters are talking, which isn’t good for a narrative based game. It’s a really clumsy package of a game so far.
But in reality it is what it is. It’s a Suckerpunch game, it’s fun, but not very good or memorable.
I hope as I continue to play, the characters and quests will improve. Sadly the other weaknesses I mentioned seem like a lost cause.
Definitely a wait for sale unless you just absolutely love formulaic open world games with some Sony twists.
PresetError
Neophyte
As expected, people loved it. Currently has a 91 Metacritic from users with almost 800 reviews (+700 of them positive).
I expect it to go down once the word spreads about a Sony exclusive being well received by the public and counter ratings with zeros from people warming up for the next gen war. It doesn't really matter.
I expect it to go down once the word spreads about a Sony exclusive being well received by the public and counter ratings with zeros from people warming up for the next gen war. It doesn't really matter.
sid2vicious
Banned
Glad GOT isn't SJW trash like TLOU2. We know were the people stand with the user scores. Fuck critics and their political bullshit!
Yoboman
Member
Thats mostly just time of day and weather effects. Looks the same once the effects are matching in that sunset boss fight
GhostOfTsu
Banned
The world is so pretty I've been going around on my horse, taking pictures and exploring for about 5 hours. I didn't even do the first story mission yet. It reminds me of a next-gen Okami. It's so vibrant and colorful.
Is this the prettiest open world game ever? GOT should get as much praise as BOTW.
Is this the prettiest open world game ever? GOT should get as much praise as BOTW.
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Flame_alchemist
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Neil cuckman should take notes.
www.gamesradar.com
Ghost of Tsushima creative director reacts to reviews: "I love criticism, it's just gonna make us better"
Says the team will "look at it, tear it apart, and digest it" when it comes to Ghost of Tsushima feedback from players and press
JLMC469
Banned
Art Direction I say yes...
but RDR2 and Horizon are better looking overall (IMO).
Danjin44
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Well for me that the most important part, which makes me like GoT’s overall visuals more than Horizon and RDR2.
GodParticle
Member
Not sure on this game. Played a few hours and it's just kind of....bland. The combat is fun, but also really frustrating with the camera and scenery blocking views. Certainly not the worst game in the world, but hopefully it picks up
idrago01
Banned
The fade to black is a nod to old akira kurosawa films, I think they really nailed the environment and atmosphere, the combat is fun but I would've liked a lock on option and the camera can be spotty, I like the open world design although it's tough to see where the wind is blowing sometimes, decent outfit customization for the fashion souls fans, and so far the characters are likeable and well written for the most part with a good pace to the main story.
I could definttely see how people could get tired of the amount of battles in the game. I try to make the fights as flashy as possible and play a lot of fighting games, so I like learning how to parry, do combos, and just try to use every tool available, but I can see how the combat could be boring if someone's just mashing triangle and changing stances. Going stealth on the other hand makes the game feel a little too much like assassin's creed and way too easy. The duels are a nice touch but the mechanic can seem redundant after your 25th battle or so, I wish they would add some variety to the animations or do something to provide an extra challenge. And of course being a western game they have to subtlety throw in their woke agenda, like the female wannabee samurai who acts like a mary sue and is supposed to train a group of men to fight in feudal japan (bitches can't even coach football to grown men in modern times and I'm supposed to believe these guys are ok getting instructions about fighting a war from some girl with no training or position in feudal japan). And of course the females are all fugly on purpose, which was predictable, and they inexplicably add a fighting grandma samurai, which no one asked for and breaks the immersion when playing that story, this isn't devil hunter yohko for crissakes.
I could definttely see how people could get tired of the amount of battles in the game. I try to make the fights as flashy as possible and play a lot of fighting games, so I like learning how to parry, do combos, and just try to use every tool available, but I can see how the combat could be boring if someone's just mashing triangle and changing stances. Going stealth on the other hand makes the game feel a little too much like assassin's creed and way too easy. The duels are a nice touch but the mechanic can seem redundant after your 25th battle or so, I wish they would add some variety to the animations or do something to provide an extra challenge. And of course being a western game they have to subtlety throw in their woke agenda, like the female wannabee samurai who acts like a mary sue and is supposed to train a group of men to fight in feudal japan (bitches can't even coach football to grown men in modern times and I'm supposed to believe these guys are ok getting instructions about fighting a war from some girl with no training or position in feudal japan). And of course the females are all fugly on purpose, which was predictable, and they inexplicably add a fighting grandma samurai, which no one asked for and breaks the immersion when playing that story, this isn't devil hunter yohko for crissakes.
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AeonGaidenRaiden
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Days Gone is 71 MC and its an amazing game so...
GreyHorace
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Onna-musha - Wikipedia
Please don't make retarded statements unless you've brushed up on your Japanese history. The presence of female samurai in the game is inline with historical fact and very believable. It's only during the Edo period (1600-1868) which saw 200+ years of peace in Japan, that the samurai went from being warriors to bureaucrats and their wives devoted themselves to household duties.
rofif
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That's my worry. All review are great but the game looks super bland, slow and generic. Don't help that anytime I check out some steam, it's night and then the lighting looks super flat. I mean, slow is fine... I love death stranding and tlou2(tlou2 was too long). I also really enjoyed 2nd son.
Also, the delivery of choice lines is super slow. They are just stranding there and slowly moving their mouths..
I will get it but probably wait for sale
idrago01
Banned
Lol okay, put one of your "female samurais" up against a male and see who wins, let alone a 65 year old granny. if they had any utility in battle it was likely as a defensive nature, after most of the men were killed and no one else is left. It's just common sense.Onna-musha - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
Please don't make retarded statements unless you've brushed up on your Japanese history. The presence of female samurai in the game is inline with historical fact and very believable. It's only during the Edo period (1600-1868) which saw 200+ years of peace in Japan, that the samurai went from being warriors to bureaucrats and their wives devoted themselves to household duties.
"The reasons for female participation in battles may be summarised as follows: by and large, female involvement in conflict was of a defensive nature. Thus, apart from one or two ambiguous examples, there are no records of women being recruited to serve in armies or ordered to fight, neither do there appear to be any authentic examples of all-women armies."
Female Samurai Warriors | Military History Matters
On the face of it, the female samurai warrior is a very elusive creature. The woman’s role seems to be exercised only behind the scenes: in palaces, council ...
www.military-history.org
GreyHorace
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Lol okay, put one of your "female samurais" up against a male and see who wins, let alone a 65 year old granny. if they had any utility in battle it was likely as a defensive nature, after most of the men were killed and no one else is left. It's just common sense.
"The reasons for female participation in battles may be summarised as follows: by and large, female involvement in conflict was of a defensive nature. Thus, apart from one or two ambiguous examples, there are no records of women being recruited to serve in armies or ordered to fight, neither do there appear to be any authentic examples of all-women armies."
Female Samurai Warriors | Military History Matters
On the face of it, the female samurai warrior is a very elusive creature. The woman’s role seems to be exercised only behind the scenes: in palaces, council ...
Did I say they'd win in a straight up fight against men? Of course I'd expect women to take a supporting role during times of war.
As for the granny, how the hell would you feel to have to witness your entire family slaughtered and you had to bury them with your own hands? Masako Adachi has reason enough to be pissed to go off on her own seeking revenge. And at her age she's got nothing too lose.
Let's state the real issue here, which is your teen edgelord whining over a videogame featuring WAHMEN in fighting roles. Not every game is guilty of SJW forced diversity and so far Ghost of Tsushima doesn't seem to be falling into that trap. Reserve your scorn for blatant offenses to history like Battlefield 5.
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Danjin44
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Methos#1975
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Gediminas
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Days Gone has 71, yet real players and customers were very happy with the game. ratio was like 100:1 to negative comments, very warm receptions and recommendation pushed thousands upon thousands sold games.
it is the same with this game. i personally don't see how this game has lower than 9 on metacritic, i played already over 10 hours, it is 9,5 out of 10 for now.
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Hobbygaming
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I think my score might reach a 90 for Ghost of Tsushima as well. This game has soul. The combat and standoffs are addicting and the combat has more depth than I originally thought. The game is also damn beautifulThanks lol and I respect everyone's opinion as long as they convey it respectfully. Hey, your talking to a guy tht hates Witcher 3, RDR2 and thought Botw was OK lol. It's a blessing there are so many quality games out there to fill everyone's likes and desires.
Btw, Ghost of T just keeps getting better, I'm fucking loving it. I think at the end of all this I'll be raising my score to like a 90
Hobbygaming
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Yep, I look forward to every encounter even if I get my ass kicked by trying to block an unblockable attack
Going to do that too but i wounder how the PS5 will manage to make it better.
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Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
Same. Though, for now, at the point I’m at, I’m a bloody fucking demon warrior!
DryvBy
Gold Member
Gamespot said not being able to cut down bamboo trees was a negative. Just keep that in mind when you think professional reviews are good sources of info when we have streamers and YouTube that master reviews now.
They've reviewed this game lower than AC games and that's a shame. It's a terrific game and for a new IP, near perfect.
Gamernyc78
Banned
You echoed my feelings perfectly.
Vawn
Banned
Then you must hate Sekiro!
I find SJW, feminist, and LGBTQ movements annoying as anyone, but the other side is becoming just as bad. People are seeing everything as some sort of woke movement, when it isn't that at all.
Panajev2001a
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You won the award of all awards for calling the “Mongols horde” migrants, you have a gift for PR you genius
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