Ghost of Yotei Reviews
While the open world in other games is a character in its own right, here it serves as a beautifully designed and sometimes cheesy eye-catcher between adventures. Behind the cheesy façade lies a samurai action epic with Atsu as the protagonist, who captivates me as a cool and torn anti-heroine. The story is fun but predictable, much of it a single video game cliché. I love the fluid combat system, which is elegantly reduced to its essentials. Sometimes I'm a ninja in the shadows, sometimes a sniper, and then again a human tank. One thing I always am: damn badass. Some may find the overall gameplay experience too simple and one-dimensional. But I absolutely love the samurai action, which succeeds in focusing on what really matters.
Review in German | Read full review
Ghost of Yōtei did something rare for me: it left me so captivated by everything it does well that it’s hard to even recall any truly negative aspects, or think of fixes for the small flaws. At its core, Ghost of Yōtei is the best version of what Sucker Punch could have created for this sequel. And that, in itself, is a huge achievement. A game that took everything great about the original and made it better, while delivering a story that feels more engaging, emotional, and perfectly suited to the potential of this wonderful interactive medium.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Sucker Punch had the difficult task of improving on a game some might consider perfect. Not only did they complete the task, but made it look effortless with Ghost of Yotei. The game has all the same great elements that made the original so enjoyable, yet improved on practically every aspect with hardly any flaws.
Ghost of Yotei is a generational masterpiece, encapsulating everything great about the open world adventure genre. This is a beautifully written and directed saga that stands tall alongside its influences without ever sacrificing the joy of gameplay and discovery at the hands of spectacle. It is one of the best games on PlayStation.
Ghost of Yotei is every bit as exciting, absorbing, and visually awe-inspiring as its predecessor - a stellar sequel that carefully refines its stylish combat, solid art direction, and grand exploration.
Ghost of Yotei is clearly superior to Ghost of Tsushima and offers even more attractive landscapes to explore, a combat system with more possibilities, and numerous secrets.
Review in Greek | Read full review
Ghost of Yōtei is an incredible sequel, filled with moments that will stay with me for a long time. It feels like the first party exclusive we've been waiting for, with Sucker Punch continuing to hit its stride.
Ghost of Yotei is a fantastic game with the freedom and gameplay variety it offers to players. It impresses with its visuals and delivers an emotional experience with its story, but it falls short when it comes to enemy AI.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
At its core, Ghost of Yotei is another tale of revenge, but it’s the way it frames that theme—through Atsu’s humanity, the land of Ezo, and the people within it—that makes the experience truly worthwhile.
For those who loved Ghost of Tsushima, this is essential. For newcomers, it is one of the finest samurai adventures gaming has ever seen. And for everyone, it proves that Sucker Punch remains a studio at the height of its powers. If not for the slight misstep with the targets of our ire, Atsu's quest would have been a perfect slice of brilliance.