Ghost of Tsushima

Ghost of Tsushima

July 17, 2020

ActionAdventureOpen World PlayStation 4PlayStation 5

A samurai's journey to protect Tsushima Island during the Mongol invasion.

Critic Score

84.5

66 critic reviews

User Score

8.0

3 user ratings

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Critic Reviews (66)

Aarón Márquez IGN Spain Jul 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

86.0

"PlayStation offers us with Ghost of Tsushima Director&s;s Cut its best PC port to date. Jin Sakai&s;s adventure shows its best side in this version, offering a technical aspect that allows its excellent artistic style to shine with its own …"

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Abdul Saad GamingTrend Jul 2020
76.0 /100
Adam Beck Hardcore Gamer Jul 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

20.0

"Ghost of Tsushima is one of the best samurai games of all time and the Director&s;s Cut only excels it further."

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Jul 2020
80.0 /100
Alberto Lloret Hobby Consolas Jul 2020
94.0 /100

"Nixxes scores another with the PC port of Ghost of Tsushima, one of the best samurai adventures of all time, which is now even more spectacular. A brilliant work that stands out for how polished and well-optimized it is, and …"

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Alessandro Digioia IGN Italy Jul 2020
83.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

60.0

"A refined and improved edition of the base game, not without flaws but still full of interesting news, warmly recommended to all lovers of the genre."

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Alexander Loginov GameMAG Jul 2020
70.0 /100
Andrew Farrell SmashPad Jul 2020
90.0 /100
Austin Suther TechRaptor Jul 2020
75.0 /100
Ben Rayner Digital Spy Jul 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"If you&s;ve experienced the game already, then your mileage may vary, as there&s;s probably around six hours of new content in the expansion. Although there’s something to be said for exploring Tsushima once again with the PS5’s technical prowess elevating …"

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Brendan Lowry Windows Central Jul 2020
100.0 /100
Chandler Wood PlayStation LifeStyle Jul 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"For returning players, Ghost of Tsushima Director&s;s Cut is well worth diving back into for the Iki Island expansion alone and the way it explores a different facet of Jin&s;s internal conflicts. It may not sate the desire for a …"

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Chris Carter Destructoid Jul 2020
90.0 /100

"Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is now the definitive version of an already great game; and although the DLC does feel like too much of a companion piece at times, it doesn’t feel tacked-on in the slightest. If you’re keen …"

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Chris White God is a Geek Jul 2020
95.0 /100

"Ghost of Tsushima Director&s;s Cut on PS5 is the best way to play Sucker Punch&s;s masterpiece, with a great new expansion and technological improvements that make this an instant classic."

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Cody Gravelle Screen Rant Jul 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

86.0

"Ultimately, Iki Island is a solid eight-to-ten hour campaign completing most of its extras, and the upgrades on PlayStation 5 are tangible enough that it feels like the release of Director&s;s Cut was more than justified. Ghost of Tsushima Director&s;s …"

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Dalton Cooper Game Rant Jul 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

85.0

"As it stands, Ghost of Tsushima: Director&s;s Cut is the comprehensive, definitive Ghost of Tsushima experience. Its new multiplayer mode isn&s;t in the game yet but will be coming soon, and in the meantime, fans still have the current Ghost …"

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85.0 /100
David Flynn GamingTrend Jul 2020
95.0 /100
David Martinez Hobby Consolas Jul 2020
91.0 /100

"Ghost of Tsushima was an impressive game when it was released a year ago, and this PS5 version is still amazing. It looks great (either on fidelity or performance mode), adds dualsense features, and most important, Iki Island deepens on …"

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Diego Perez Attack of the Fanboy Jul 2020
90.0 /100

"While the Director&s;s Cut improvements are appreciated, the Iki Island expansion is the real star of this rerelease. Iki Island distills all the best parts of Ghost of Tsushima into one focused experience, and it provides an incredibly compelling reason …"

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Eric Layman Jul 2020
90.0 /100
Eugene Sowah Daily Mirror Jul 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

88.0

"Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is definitely the definitive way to play this epic game, the enhancements granted from the Playstation 5 alone warrant a second play through. Iki island itself may come with a few new additions but it …"

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91.0 /100
Henry Stockdale GameSkinny Jul 2020
80.0 /100
80.0 /100
Jade King TheGamer Jul 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut is the best version of an accomplished open world adventure with great characters, excellent combat, and a setting that is constantly inviting to explore."

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James O&s;Connor Press Start Jul 2020
90.0 /100
90.0 /100
John-Paul Jones PlayStation Universe Jul 2020
90.0 /100
Jon Peltz Jul 2020
80.0 /100
60.0 /100
Jordan Middler VGC Jul 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

86.0

"Iki Island is a visual treat whose story adds layers to Jin’s character that feel so essential, it makes us wonder how they were ever cut from the original game. Completing every objective on the island will take some time, …"

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Jordan Rudek NintendoWorldReport Jul 2020
70.0 /100
Josh Hinke Jul 2020
84.0 /100
Juan Linares Areajugones Jul 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

86.0

"‎I always demanded a lot, they always demanded a lot from me. That made me among other things found this website from scratch, from my room when I was just 18 years old. But as you grow older, if you&s;re …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Jul 2020
69.0 /100
Ken McKown ZTGD Jul 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

88.0

"Iki Island is a nice addition to an already amazing game. For anyone who hasn’t experienced Ghost of Tsushima you are in for a treat. For players like me returning to the world it is worthy content. The expansion can …"

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Jul 2020
80.0 /100
Kirk Hiner Pure Nintendo Jul 2020
70.0 /100
Lee Mehr VGChartz Jul 2020
80.0 /100
Lewis Rees Twinfinite Jul 2020
67.0 /100
90.0 /100
Mack Ashworth Game Revolution Jul 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"While the value proposition is up for debate, it’s hard to argue against the fact that Ghost of Tsushima has evolved beyond anything we had expected. From the post-launch patches that included improvements based on community feedback, to the full-fledged …"

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Marc Keever Jul 2020
95.0 /100
70.0 /100
Mark Steighner Hardcore Gamer Jul 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"When it appeared on PS4 in 2020, Ghost of Tsushima was a bit overshadowed by some other heavy hitters like The Last of Us Part 2. Since then, and especially after the update on PS5, the game has only risen …"

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Marshall Honorof Tom&s;s Guide Jul 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

80.0

"Ghost of Tsushima Director&s;s Cut is the best way to play one of 2020&s;s best games, but the PS5 upgrade can be a bit pricey."

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Matt Wales Eurogamer Jul 2020
80.0 /100
Max Borman Game Rant Jul 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

86.0

"Overall, Ghost of Tsushima Director&s;s Cut feels like a fantastic port. The game was already an amazing open-world adventure, and the PC has made that even better. While the controls may be cumbersome at times, this is still probably the …"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Jul 2020
95.0 /100

"Ghost of Tsushima: Director&s;s Cut on PC is a superb port of one of the PS5&s;s best exclusives."

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Miguel Moran TheSixthAxis Jul 2020
80.0 /100
80.0 /100
Mitchell Saltzman IGN Jul 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

78.0

"Iki Island doesn&s;t do much beyond just offering more Ghost of Tsushima, but the new content is extremely worthwhile, thanks to a story that dives deeper into Jin&s;s past, a few new combat wrinkles, and plenty of secrets to discover."

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Nathaniel Stevens Digital Chumps Jul 2020
80.0 /100
Neil Bolt PlayStation Universe Jul 2020
90.0 /100
90.0 /100
Phil Hornshaw Digital Trends Jul 2020
80.0 /100

"The new chapter of Ghost of Tsushima adds to Jin&s;s backstory in a way that makes it feel essential, while adding even more of the best stuff from the vanilla game."

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Pietro Iacullo The Games Machine Jul 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

94.0

"Ghost of Tsushima is surely not a revolution in the open world panorama, yet Sucker Punch managed to craft a must-play hit much more meaningful and interesting than other similar experiences. There&s;s no need to re-inventing the wheel if you …"

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Rachael Fiddis DualShockers Jul 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

86.0

"If you’re looking for 10-15 hours more of Ghost of Tsushima but with a greater emphasises on the inner struggles of Jin and an exploration of his backstory coupled with some meaty side quests, cat petting and disgustingly stunning scenery, …"

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Rhett Waselenchuk COGconnected Jul 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

87.0

"My words will never do justice for Ghost of Tsushima’s brilliance. James Paley summed it up better than I ever could: “[Ghost of Tsushima] revealed itself as a compelling, masterful work of art. Nothing feels useless or extraneous. The story …"

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Robert Jones PC Gamer Jul 2020
81.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

76.0

"A slow opening and a slightly dated core game engine do not detract from a thrilling and engaging samurai epic that&s;s ported with skill to PC."

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Scott Jeslis MMORPG.com Jul 2020
90.0 /100
Simon Parkin Guardian Jul 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"This expansion of last year&s;s hit offers a wider range of missions and side quests to its samurai warfare"

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Simon Sayers PlayStation Universe Jul 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

97.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

93.0

"So far, Ghost of Tsushima: Director&s;s Cut is this year&s;s pinnacle of Open World Games. Iki Island is stunningly beautiful and the technical upgrades make it even more enjoyable. Ghost of Tsushima: Director&s;s Cut grandly stakes its status as one …"

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85.0 /100
Stephen Tailby Push Square Jul 2020
80.0 /100