Take a look atGhost of Tsushimain action below.
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Sure, you’ll pick up cosmetics inGhost of Tsushimatoo that are largely meaningless but narratively, the side quests - and there are a ton of them - deepen your relationships with your allies. I simply cannot imagine ignoring them when Norio, Kenji, Sensei Ishikawa, Yuna, and Lady Masako are all expertly written characters. Each has their own fighting style and backstory, and that’s reflected in the nature of those quests. Norio is a monk, so you’ll take a stealthier approach to combat. Sensei Ishikawa is a master of the bow, so be prepared for ranged challenges.
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It’s also refreshing that, for the most part, main quests felt quite distinctively different to the side missions I’d tackle with my allies. Of course, the combat remains much the same, but main quests will largely see you gather your allies together, taking on much larger combat challenges. I’ll keep this spoiler free but I will tease that the game is split into three acts. It’s clear when you’re nearing the conclusion of each act and I must admit, it’s perhaps the best-paced game I’ve played in recent memory. The anticipation is built perfectly.
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When I’ve raved aboutGhost of Tsushimain recent weeks, I’ve been met with concern over its combat. There’s a misconception that it’s as challenging as FromSoft’s notoriously hardSekiro: Shadows Die Twice, but it’s just that: a misconception.Ghost of Tsushimaboasts perfectly accessible combat. Your main weapon is a sword, and you’ll be able to switch between four stances depending on whether your opponent is wielding a sword, spear, shield or is a ‘brute’. Alongside that, you’ll have two bows, throwable weapons (including kunai and smoke bombs), alongside a dart thrower. So you’re essentially as well equipped as you are in any other RPG.
There are, of course, various difficulty options. I played on the regular moderate option, but there are adjustments to make it easier and more difficult. I didn’t find myself struggling much at all, so I’d perhaps attempt a higher difficulty on another playthrough. PlayStation Plus, as I mentioned, grants access to theDirector’s Cutwhich includes theIki IslandDLC. At the time of writing, I’m yet to embark on that adventure but I shall be doing so imminently and I cannot wait to explore more of this world.
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again.Ghost of Tsushimareally does tick all of the boxes. I’m not the first to say that it’s one of the most beautiful games ever created visually, but it’s true. I wouldn’t say it’s the most technically advanced. I do think there are games out there boasting stronger graphics, but the landscapes created are chef’s kiss. Add in the DualSense’s features and you really are transported to a land far, far away (no, not the one fromShrek). You can hear the wind whistling through your controller, and feel the steady beat of your horses hooves. If you’re signed up to PlayStation Plus, there really is no reason why you shouldn’t go check out this game, so go on. Get downloading.
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