90
Ghost of Yōtei is everything a sequel should be. Sucker Punch took the acclaimed foundation of Ghost of Tsushima and built something bigger, more refined, and more daring. Atsu’s story is intense and deeply human, the combat introduces new strategic layers, and the world design is among the most beautiful ever seen in an open-world game. Even with some predictable moments toward the end and a few structural similarities to its predecessor, the overall experience is extraordinary.
90
Ghost of Yotei is another sequel in the vein of modern Sony titles. While keeping the core foundation intact, the developers made this new entry far richer and more varied than its predecessor. Comparing Atsu and Jin directly doesn’t make much sense — they’re just too different. Personally, I preferred Jin, but the fierce Onryō, with the stubbornness and boldness of a honey badger, turned out to be an interesting character as well.
80
Five years ago, Ghost of Tsushima pushed the PS4 to its limits and left a lasting impression with its historically inspired open-world epic. Visually, narratively, and in terms of gameplay, this interactive love letter to the work of director Akira Kurosawa, the grand master of the samurai genre, was so good that it rightly earned the status of “classic.” There were some flaws—perhaps inherent to the open-world genre—but the result was an open-world game that you'll happily lose yourself in for 100 hours. For Ghost of Yotei, all of the above still holds true, but you'll want to put 200 hours into it. It sounds disrespectful, but Ghost of Yotei is a sequel by the book and therefore, in essence, more Ghost of Tsushima, but ‘better’: with more weapons, more variety of enemies, and even more beautiful grass – because what an incredibly beautiful game this is.
10
It felt like watching a movie. From the landscape, environment, cutscenes, and the combat, it is quite the experience
7
Not a bad story, but a very generic revenge to peace story arc, which we have seen a 100 times, combat and mechanics great but very similar to Tsushima. Insanely pretty world and graphics. Cinematogrophy was great. Way too many gadgets and weapons. i just end up using the same ones.
7
All the great mechanics of the first game but a lot less interesting story.
Ghost of Yotei
Released On:
Oct 2, 2025
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Generally Favorable
86
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Generally Favorable
8.1
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Oct 2, 2025
100
Ghost of Yotei excels in design that speaks through experience rather than spectacle, with its flashback system seamlessly connecting story and exploration as it shifts between past and present. The field prioritizes density over sheer size, making even detours feel like an integral part of the world. The narrative, while framed as a single tale of revenge, gains depth from the presence of factions such as the Matsumae clan, the Ainu and the Six of Yotei, giving the stage more weight than the previous installment. While combat is still centered on the sword, Yotei introduces a wider variety of weapons, with mastery sequences that heighten its polish. Rather than finding flaws, one is overwhelmed by its craftsmanship and overall quality.
Sep 25, 2025
95
Ghost of Yotei checks all the boxes, particularly through a main storyline that hooks you from the very first moment and continues to build powerful emotions. Despite being a story of vengeance, its many familiar moments transform it into a deeply human tale, allowing you to connect with the characters on a profound emotional level. Additionally, there's a wealth of secondary content that genuinely adds depth to the world, rather than feeling like mere filler. While Ghost of Yotei has some minor flaws, it is undoubtedly one of the best releases of 2025 and a video game that deserves to be a strong candidate for Game of the Year.
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May 6, 2026
10
It felt like watching a movie. From the landscape, environment, cutscenes, and the combat, it is quite the experience
Jun 2, 2026
10
It's a super wonderful game because it the story is fantastic it's a really the perfect game in my opinion
Sep 25, 2025
90
Sucker Punch refines and expands on Ghost of Tsushima with a richer story, deeper combat, and a more varied open world, delivering a visually stunning and cinematic experience full of memorable moments and emotional depth, though some camera issues and limited narrative freedom slightly hold it back.
Sep 25, 2025
90
Ghost of Yotei is a visually stunning game, with exciting and addictive gameplay, varied and challenging missions — improving on basically everything that was already pretty good in Ghost of Tsushima. To be perfect, though, I wish that Atsu was ruthless until the end of her journey instead of looking for some kind of redemption.
Sep 25, 2025
85
While I don't think Ghost of Yotei quite reaches the heights of its predecessor, it is another worthwhile trip to a lawless Japan. It sports a tonally distinct and cinematic story, a visually diverse open world chock full of activities, and is another fantastic showcase for the power of the PlayStation 5.
Sep 25, 2025
80
We already knew it from the announcement trailer, and playing it for forty hours only confirmed our first impressions: Ghost of Yotei is exactly what everyone expected from a sequel of this scale, backed by a Sony that needs to strongly focus on some of the trademark elements of its biggest works. Sucker Punch doesn’t try to overdo it, doesn’t attempt the path of innovation, and has no intention of straying from those defining aspects that made *Tsushima* a success far beyond the rosiest expectations. Yotei refines the mechanics, increases variety, enhances attention to detail, and better defines certain narrative dynamics. The result is simply a game that works well and does exactly what it’s supposed to: entertain all those players looking for a new open-world, free-roaming action adventure in which to invest a few dozen hours. Clearly, this isn’t the place to look for a new benchmark or that extra something that boldly sets it apart from any other title in the genre, but five years later, anyone who wants to relive the Tsushima experience will feel right at home here, before the crackling of a warm and reassuring fire.
Sep 25, 2025
60
If you’ve seen one Japanese orphan avenging their parent’s death, have you seen them all? That’s the question that I can’t seem to shake after spending the last few weeks sinking all of my spare time into Ghost of Yotei.
May 30, 2026
10
Poucos jogos conseguem transmitir a sensação de que estamos diante de algo verdadeiramente especial. Ghost of Yōtei é um desses raros casos. A obra da **** Punch representa não apenas uma evolução natural da fórmula consagrada em Ghost of Tsushima, mas também um salto ambicioso em praticamente todos os aspectos que definem uma experiência de mundo aberto moderna.Desde os primeiros momentos, fica evidente o cuidado quase obsessivo dedicado à construção de seu universo. O cenário é simplesmente deslumbrante. Cada floresta, montanha coberta de neve, campo aberto e aldeia parece ter sido criado com o objetivo de contar uma história silenciosa. Não se trata apenas de beleza gráfica; existe uma identidade artística marcante em cada paisagem. O mundo convida constantemente à exploração, recompensando a curiosidade do jogador com vistas memoráveis e momentos de contemplação raramente encontrados na indústria.A direção de arte merece destaque especial. Enquanto muitos títulos buscam impressionar através do realismo puro, Ghost of Yōtei encontra o equilíbrio perfeito entre autenticidade histórica e sensibilidade cinematográfica. O resultado é uma experiência visual que frequentemente ultrapassa o nível técnico para alcançar o campo da arte. Em diversos momentos, o jogo parece uma pintura em movimento.A narrativa demonstra uma maturidade impressionante. O roteiro apresenta temas como honra, identidade, vingança, legado e sobrevivência de forma sofisticada e emocionalmente envolvente. A protagonista surge como uma personagem extremamente carismática, complexa e humana. Sua jornada é conduzida por conflitos internos tão interessantes quanto os desafios externos que enfrenta. Isso faz com que cada decisão, cada batalha e cada descoberta carreguem um peso emocional genuíno.O desenvolvimento dos personagens secundários também impressiona. Em vez de servirem apenas como distribuidores de missões, eles possuem personalidades marcantes, histórias próprias e motivações convincentes. O mundo parece vivo porque as pessoas que o habitam parecem **** combate, Ghost of Yōtei alcança um nível de refinamento extraordinário. Cada confronto transmite impacto, precisão e intensidade. As animações são fluidas, as transições entre ataques são elegantes e a resposta dos controles é exemplar. O sistema recompensa tanto jogadores que preferem abordagens estratégicas e furtivas quanto aqueles que optam por duelos diretos e agressivos.Existe uma sensação constante de domínio e progressão. Conforme novas técnicas são desbloqueadas, o combate se torna cada vez mais profundo sem jamais perder a acessibilidade. Trata-se de um equilíbrio extremamente difícil de alcançar, e o jogo o faz com maestria.A exploração merece elogios igualmente entusiasmados. Em muitos mundos abertos, a liberdade acaba sendo prejudicada por excesso de marcadores, listas de tarefas e atividades repetitivas. Ghost of Yōtei segue o caminho oposto. A exploração é orgânica, natural e recompensadora. O jogador sente vontade de descobrir o mundo por iniciativa própria, não porque um ícone apareceu no mapa.Outro aspecto impressionante é a trilha sonora. Cada composição parece cuidadosamente posicionada para amplificar emoções específicas. Os momentos de tensão ganham intensidade, os instantes de contemplação se tornam quase meditativos e as grandes cenas narrativas alcançam um impacto memorável graças ao trabalho sonoro impecável.Tecnicamente, o jogo demonstra um nível de polimento que poucas produções conseguem atingir. O desempenho é sólido, as animações faciais são expressivas, a iluminação é espetacular e a atenção aos detalhes é quase obsessiva. Pequenos elementos do ambiente ajudam a construir uma sensação de imersão **** talvez a maior qualidade de Ghost of Yōtei seja sua confiança. O jogo sabe exatamente o que deseja ser. Não tenta seguir tendências passageiras nem preencher seu conteúdo com sistemas desnecessários. Em vez disso, concentra seus esforços em oferecer uma experiência coesa, elegante e emocionalmente poderosa.Como obra artística, como experiência interativa e como evolução do gênero de ação em mundo aberto, Ghost of Yōtei representa um triunfo absoluto. É o tipo de jogo que permanece na memória muito tempo após os créditos finais, não apenas pelos seus momentos espetaculares, mas também pelas emoções que desperta ao longo da jornada.Nota do crítico: 10/10Ghost of Yōtei é uma demonstração brilhante de tudo o que os videogames podem alcançar quando talento artístico, excelência técnica e visão criativa trabalham em perfeita harmonia. Uma experiência extraordinária e uma forte candidata a se tornar um dos grandes marcos de sua geração.
Jun 12, 2026
7
Not a bad story, but a very generic revenge to peace story arc, which we have seen a 100 times, combat and mechanics great but very similar to Tsushima. Insanely pretty world and graphics. Cinematogrophy was great. Way too many gadgets and weapons. i just end up using the same ones.
Jun 9, 2026
7
All the great mechanics of the first game but a lot less interesting story.
May 25, 2026
4
Generally a downgrade from its predecessor. The combat feels unpolished, the platforming is awful, and the story and main character are bland. New weapons serve more as an annoyance than a welcome upgrade, and combat targeting and AI is terrible. Combined with the deluge of collectables and random encounters, the game feels bloated and I can't wait to finish it.
Mar 11, 2026
4
Every mission is copy and pasted. Poor puzzle designs and way too much tailing npcs
SummaryAt the Northern edge of Japan, a new warrior rises..Set 300 years after the critically acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yōtei is a standalone experience set in 1600s rural Japan. The story follows a haunted, lone mercenary named Atsu. Thirsty for revenge, she travels through the beautiful, rugged landscapes of northern Japan, huntin... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5
Initial Release Date:Oct 2, 2025
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