Ghost of Tsushima review

Ghost of Tsushima has long been one of the most anticipated PlayStation 4 games. Developer Sucker Punch has already worked on series like Infamous, but this change of direction has wowed fans. It is the latest title in what has been a renaissance for single player games. But how does it compare to competitors like Marvel’s Spider-Man and The Last of Us Part 2? The truth is, Ghost of Tsushima is another great PS4 action adventure game that demands attention.

History

Ghost of Tsushima is named after Tsushima Island, the place where the action takes place. Set in the late 13th century, the story centers on a samurai warrior named Jin Sakai. The fighter is the last of his clan and works with a variety of allies to fight Kublai Khan and his Mongol forces. Starting off as an honorable samurai, the narrative sees Jin evolve as he tries to do the right thing. Through recruiting Tsushima residents, he begins to use unconventional techniques and tactics to fight the Mongols who invade his home.

Ghost of Tsushima strikes a good balance between being a realistic historical tale and a fun fictional story. Jin’s adventure isn’t something that actually happened. But the general narrative offers a good overview of the conflict and the main forces involved. It also has many exciting moments and delves deep into samurai culture. There is a big chance that you will come out of Ghost of Tsushima satisfied with the storyline for this reason.

Also try to tell an emotional story. While not always successful, Ghost of Tsushima tries to delve into Jin’s character. The developers clearly wanted players to be involved in the transformation of Jin’s character when he becomes the Phantom. There are certainly some moments when this works and you can glimpse the turmoil that the samurai is suffering. However, this is rare and the title fails to get you emphasized with the characters. It’s disappointing, but it doesn’t detract too much from the positive aspects of the rest of the story.