Ghost of Yotei Reviews
Ghost of Yotei is automatically one of my favorite games of 2025. It comes at a time when people just want to kick some ass in the most beautiful settings imaginable, and it's one of the more satisfying plays you'll find on the PS5. It's the most fun you'll have checking off a to-do list.
Ghost of Yōtei is a visually stunning and immersive open-world experience with satisfying combat, and an emotionally resonant narrative. While the game's secondary content and open-world structure can be repetitive, it carefully balances beauty and brutality, offering a memorable journey through feudal Japan. It refines the formula of its predecessor, earning its place as a standout title on PlayStation 5.
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Ghost of Yotei is exactly what we've come to expect from Sucker Punch – a beautiful, polished, and incredibly atmospheric tale of revenge that perfectly fits the tradition of PlayStation exclusives. Atsu delivers as a heroine, combat can be truly intense and satisfying, and the world – despite some shortcomings – is delightfully detailed. At the same time, it's a conservative title: no bold decisions, no revolution, and a finale that leaves a bit unsatisfied. It's a classic, solid Sony production – great to play, though without any memorable moments.
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If you loved Ghost of Tsushima, you will love Ghost of Yotei even more. With five distinct weapons, its action has become much more varied and fluid, and with the subtle Japanese elegance that permeates every corner of the game, it is, as a whole, a truly "beautiful" production.
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A true love letter to classic samurai films, Ghost of Yotei is wonderfully presented and an absolute joy to play. Its stunningly-realised world will have you immersed from the outset, spurring you to explore and discover its secrets in order to develop Atsu into a fearsome ghost. And its combat remains thrilling throughout.
his sequel goes beyond a new plot and island, with added freedom in how to tackle the first half of the story, but it might not go enough with addressing the mix and match feel of the first game.
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In another fantastic trip to Japan, Sucker Punch hits the mark again with Ghost of Yōtei, an amazing game, some of the best open-world combat, and impeccable art direction.
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Ghost of Yotei isn’t without its flaws, but its refined and exciting combat, added weapons, great cast of characters, and the beautiful island of Ezo make this game a great successor to Ghost of Tsushima. I still have a few more Tales and Myths to finish, but I would rather play it again from the start in Lethal Mode with a Japanese dub to fully immerse myself in this amazing world that Ghost of Yotei offers.
Ghost of Yotei doesn't take many risks, but it has the advantage of being built on a fantastic foundation. This sequel adds some very interesting features that improve the experience many of us enjoyed in Tsushima. Sucker Punch brings a well-rounded character, reactive and visceral combat, and a beautiful open world perfect to get lost in.
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Ghost of Yōtei offers solid gameplay and atmosphere but falls short of expectations, with déjà-vu design and modest production values. A good open world, yet not the standout PS5 exclusive it should be.
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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.
It's on the combat front that Yotei tries to do something more than in Tsushima , but even in this area we find ourselves faced with a work of refinement and improvement.
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Ghost of Yotei improves the solid foundation built by Ghost of Tsushima. With the stunning Ezo region, there's a whole lot of diversity in both activities and beautiful locations, while Atsu's revenge tale is great throughout.
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Ghost of Yōtei isn’t a full blown sequel, but I would consider it more of an “evolution” of Ghost of Tsushima’s foundation. It improves on a good bit of Tsushima’s framework to make it more engaging and even more fun, which is an impressive achievement. It’s not a huge improvement, because it’s hard to improve on something that was already so solid the first time, but it is exactly what you’d ask for as a successor.
Ghost of Yotei takes what made Ghost of Tsushima great and cranks it up. Atsu’s survival story hits harder, combat feels sharper with more weapons to mess around with, and Ezo is just fun to explore. The pacing can drag and some moves repeat too much, but when you are chasing bounties or testing new gear, you barely notice. This one feels like its own thing, and that is what makes it worth playing.
Ghost of Yotei presents itself as a title capable of breathing new life into a model that has already proven successful, without completely overturning it. On a narrative level, this game promises a more intimate experience, almost like a “Japanese western”, set in breathtaking scenery that highlights the harsh and unspoilt nature of 17th-century Hokkaido. A world less regulated by the laws of the samurai, but precisely for this reason more unpredictable and fascinating. If you loved Ghost of Tsushima, this second instalment in the series has everything you need to rediscover its magic, but with a darker, colder and more vengeful tone.
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“Ghost of Yotei” took me back to the golden age of Sony PlayStation exclusives. While it doesn’t bring anything revolutionary, it succeeds in nearly everything it aims for. It delivers an epic story-driven game set in an excellent, beautiful, and captivating open world, with refined gameplay systems and no technical issues. A PS5 exclusive is definitely worth owning.
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Ghost of Yōtei is an excellent successor to the acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima, surpassing it in every aspect. Nothing more needs to be said—just play it, and the game will prove it to you itself.
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