Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut
Release Date: August 20, 2021
Action, TPP, stealth, sandbox, historical, Japan, samurai, action adventure, PS Plus Premium, PS Plus Extra, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
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Director's Cut of the 2020 hit set in 13th century Japan. Published by Sony and Sucker Punch studio, Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut is enriched with, among others, Iki Island add-on, available for both PS4 and PS5 consoles.
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut is the director's cut version of the popular action sandbox Ghost of Tsushima. The game was once again developed by Sony and Sucker Punch, an American studio known for such series as Sly Cooper or inFamous. The new version of the game includes all previously released updates and the Legends expansion pack, as well as brand new content, among other things, graphical enhancements for PlayStation 5 and the Iki Island expansion, available for both PS5 and PS4.
Plot
The story takes us back to 1274 in feudal Japan, where we take on the role of a samurai named Jin Sakai. The main character has to stop Mongol invaders after they attacked the Tsushima Island, murdering most of his countrymen.
Mechanics
Like the 2020 original, Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut is an action adventure game played from a third-person perspective. The game offers us exploration of a vast open world, which we have the opportunity to traverse both on foot and on horseback.
Travelling through the picturesque lands of Japan, we often come across numerous opponents, with whom we can fight using a katana or a bow. The game offers us different fighting styles, each of which works best against a specific type of warrior.
As the enemy forces are overwhelming, it is more sensible to use the stealth option whenever possible. A good way to avoid confrontation is also to distract enemies with smoke bombs or firecrackers or to eliminate them from a distance, for example using throwing knives or flaming arrows.
The game also uses a provocation system, which allows you to start a fight by challenging and then eliminate opponents with single, effective blows. However, the condition is to execute the attacks at the right time, otherwise the protagonist will lose a significant amount of life.
Iki Island
The most important part of Director's Cut version is mini-campaign which allows us to explore the area of the Iki Island - a completely new area occupied by the enemies that don't appear in the main game. The protagonist goes to this place to check the rumors about the presence of Mongols. The expedition quickly becomes personal, and the protagonist is forced to confront his traumatic past once again.
Co-op
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut offers single-player campaign gameplay, but owners of the base game also get a DLC introducing online co-op mode Ghost of Tsushima: Legends , which can be played with up to four players.
PS5 upgrade
Owners of the PS5 expansion can enjoy improved visuals, offering 4K resolution with 60 FPS. In addition, the game makes use of touch effects and adaptive triggers of the DualSense controller. Enthusiasts who want to play the game in the Japanese language can also count on the introduced lip-sync function (synchronization of characters' lip movements with the words they speak) for the Japanese dubbing. Another useful feature is the ability to transfer saved progress from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 for those who want to continue playing on the newer console without having to start all over again.
Videos and Screens
[1:15] Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut - PC Launch Trailer
[1:38] Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut - PC Features Trailer
The main pros of the game
- Stunning Visuals: The graphics are frequently described as breathtaking and among the best in video game history.
- Engaging Storyline: The narrative is compelling, exploring themes of honor, sacrifice, and personal struggle, particularly through the character of Jin Sakai.
- Immersive Gameplay: Many players appreciate the open-world design, allowing for exploration and freedom in how to approach missions.
- Refined Combat System: The swordplay and combat mechanics are well-received, with a balance that offers both challenge and satisfaction.
- Well-Written Characters: The characters and their development, including side characters and NPCs, are noted for being well-crafted and relatable.
- Technical Performance: The game runs smoothly with near-instant loading times and good performance on PC.
The main cons of the game
- Repetitive Side Quests: Many reviewers mention that side quests can feel monotonous, often revolving around similar objectives.
- Lack of Content in Late Stages: Some players noted a drop in content and rewards towards the end of the game.
- Audio Issues: A few users reported audio bugs, including crackling sounds during certain sequences.
- Control Scheme Confusion: Some players found the control scheme awkward at first, though they adjusted over time.
- Legends Mode Criticism: The multiplayer mode, Legends, received mixed reviews, with some players feeling it detracted from the main experience.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Mini-map Absence: While some appreciated the lack of a mini-map for immersion, others felt it could be a useful navigation tool.
- Greater Gameplay Variety: Suggestions included adding more diverse activities like fishing or crafting to enhance gameplay depth.
- More Rewards for Exploration: Players expressed a desire for more meaningful rewards for completing side quests and exploring the world.
- Improved Enemy Variety: Some felt that enemy types were limited, leading to a repetitive combat experience over time.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 479 votes. 46 players anticipated the game.
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Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut Summary
Game Series: Ghost of Tsushima
Platforms:
PC / Windows May 16, 2024
PlayStation 5 August 20, 2021
PlayStation 4 August 20, 2021
Developer: Sucker Punch Productions / Nixxes Software (PC)
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: (30 fps / 720p) Intel Core i3-7100 3.9 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon RX 5500 XT, 75 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended: (60 fps / 1080p) Intel Core i5-8600 3.1 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce RTX 2060 / Radeon RX 5600 XT, 75 GB SSD, Windows 10 64-bit
Ultra: (60 fps / 4K) Intel Core i5-11400 2.6 GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 16 GB GeForce RTX 4080 / 20 GB Radeon RX 7900 XT, 75 GB SSD, Windows 10 64-bit
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