Ghost of Yotei Reviews
Ghost of Yotei is a good sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, and if you’re a fan of the series, this game will be right up your alley. The game looks great when it has the chance to let all of the elements come together. The animations are good, which makes the battles enjoyable and challenging at the same time. The way you can grind towards the most powerful version of yourself is totally in your hands, as you can choose what kind of talents you would like to unlock. You don’t have to unlock every aspect of the talent tree. If you want to make the game a bit more challenging, just try to parry all of the attacks, and you’re good to go. The main story is predictable, and the side missions are decent enough to make the grind more enjoyable. If you’ve liked the first game and you would like to play the game just like before, without any new mechanics, you’ll definitely want to buy this game.
Ghost of Yotei is a worthy successor to Tsushima, perhaps sometimes a little too much so, lacking in depth differences. But the game is so enjoyable! The nature is beautiful, the combat is interesting. Yes, the stealth hasn't changed an inch and gives a feeling of open house, and the number of side effects is ridiculously high, but if you were hooked on Tsushima, then the flaws you found have been smoothed out to make you want to get into the screen more.
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Ghost of Yotei is the rare sequel that understands what made its predecessor special and builds upon it exceptionally. Atsu's revenge tale might hit predictable notes, but the journey transcends its familiar narrative through unparalleled player freedom. And with Yotei Legends coming in 2026? I can't wait to dive back in.
Ghost of Yotei isn’t just a worthy follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima, but a masterfully delivered sequel that feels like a true leap forward. By delivering a darker, more personal story, expanding player freedom in how they progress through the world, refining combat with fresh mechanics, and making full use of the PlayStation 5’s power and features, Sucker Punch has created something truly extraordinary here. It’s beautiful, it’s brutal, and it’s endlessly rewarding to play… simply put, Ghost of Yotei sets a new benchmark for open-world games, and stands tall as one of the very best experiences you can find on the PlayStation 5.
"A cinematic experience with profound gameplay" Ghost of Yōtei delivers a melancholy and beautiful experience in a rare, mature samurai setting. It's not just a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, but a complete work of art that balances combat, narrative, and philosophy in a captivating way. The game delves deep into the soul and uses silence, music, and nature as authentic narrative devices, creating an emotional experience that lingers in the memory. It's one of the most mature and daring games of its generation, and a perfect embodiment of what cinematic action games can be when spirit meets technology.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Engaging combat mechanics, spectacular sights, and gripping character moments are somewhat undermined by indistinct quantity, dull objective listings, and by-the-books storytelling. If you've been seeking a new open-world adventure, you could do far worse. At its heart, Ghost of Yōtei is an undeniable beauty to behold, yet too cautious to let its splendor shine.
Ghost of Yōtei is a worthy successor to its older brother; it brings fresh and new ideas and a more refined and mature experience, building on the things Ghost of Tsushima did so well five years ago. If you enjoyed Tsushima, Atsu’s story is something you shouldn’t miss, and while it does have some flaws, it truly is a masterpiece.
Ghost of Yotei is a masterpiece that picks up exactly where Tsushima left off – this is how you craft a story-driven action game: simple, yet incredibly powerful.
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Sucker Punch had the choice of sticking as closely as possible to the beloved first installment with the necessary improvements, or deviating from this successful formula at the risk of disappointing Tsushima fans. Fortunately, Sucker Punch chose the former. Because while Ghost of Yotei is largely the same as Tsushima, it's far better executed than its predecessor in every way, and highly recommended.
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Ghost of Yōtei is a one-of-a-kind experience that masterfully blends a rich open world with deep combat and storytelling. While some elements feel like a redo of Tsushima, the game still does more than enough to be in a league of its own. For AAA fans, Ghost of Yōtei is a must-play.
While it might play it safe in some regards, Ghost of Yotei is a sequel that builds off the greatness of the first. Often feeling like a tale pulled straight from the American ‘Wild West’, the vibrant setting of a 17th century Ezo is the perfect backdrop for telling Atzu’s journey of vengeance against those that wronged her. It’s combat might feel similar to the first entry in the series, but the addition of some new weapons and a terrifying companion make it just as brutal and fun to master as before. Though it might not reinvent the wheel, Ghost of Yotei is another solid entry in Sony’s cinematic single player catalog that should be picked up by anyone who enjoy the beauty hidden between the cuts of a katana.
Ghost of Yotei is a leap forward in every aspect, both in gameplay and story. With a vibrant, nuanced open world that will ensure you never get bored.
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Ghost of Yōtei is an incredible sequel that builds upon its predecessor while still finding ways to stand out on its own.
Going through Ezo is not only beautiful, but the organic way of discovering objectives helps to set it apart from other checklist open-world games. The little touches of the DualSense and modes help round out an incredible journey. If exclusives help sell a console, then Ghost of Yotei is a clear winner for PlayStation 5.
The Ghost of Yōtei is somewhere between a fantastic sequel that iterates on and innovates a successful gameplay loop and a larger DLC that merely builds on solid foundations without any greater ambitions. A fundamental change in setting – both in terms of place and time – and a change of the main character allowed the creators to come up with fresh ideas and take risks again. However, they did not do so. Instead, they stuck to everything that the first game did well, without adding much more. The game's beautifully crafted environment and stunning audiovisuals cannot save it from its mediocre story and technological shortcomings, which are less forgivable on PlayStation 5 than they were five years ago on PlayStation 4. And although the main gameplay loop is still very entertaining, and there is an effort to improve it (for example, through the addition of more weapons), in the end, Ghost of Yōtei doesn't offer as much new content and gameplay mechanics as we think it should. No matter how entertaining it still is.
Review in Czech | Read full review
Ghost of Yōtei is more than just a sequel; it's a superior version with a distinct tone. It's darker, stormier, and bloodier than the last one, but it's also more experimental. It doesn't always work, and sometimes it relies too much on old-fashioned open-world design.
The best thing about Ghost of Yotei, however, is that it chooses to be genuine, completely unconcerned with what hardcore gamers want and offering a gameplay system that's both conservative and incredibly fun and relaxing.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Ghost of Yotei is a sequel that serves as an upgrade to almost everything the first game had to offer. With its stunning presentation, great open-world design, and open-ended story progression, it's one of the better open-world games 2025 has to offer.
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Review in Turkish | Read full review
Even with a few shortcomings, Ghost of Yotei is an exceptionally captivating experience. The combat is dynamic and uniquely cinematic, the story is thrilling and emotionally rewarding, and the world is unbelievably breathtaking despite eventually devolving into typical open-world fodder. Ultimately, Sucker Punch has managed to find beauty and catharsis in such a violent revenge saga.