Ever since it was first announced, Ghost of Yōtei has had my interest. I couldn’t wait to finally see gameplay and learn how the team at Sucker Punch Productions aims to elevate Ghost of Yōtei above the heights reached by Ghost of Tsushima. Tonight, during PlayStation’s latest State Of Play, we got our first gameplay deep dive for Ghost of Yōtei, and it looks great, but questions remain.
You can watch the State of Play yourself below:
We got a huge amount of information crammed into this 21-minute showing. So what exactly stood out to me, and how do I feel about it?
Firstly, we got some initial story details, although these details have been mentioned previously in blog posts and interviews. What was made clear is that you play as Atsu, whose family is murdered, and Ghost of Yōtei will focus on tracking down and getting revenge against the Yōtei Six.
This story setup struck me immediately as somewhat of a trope, and for those who have played Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, there are definite parallels in that regard. So. I’m keen to see how Ghost of Yōtei will set itself apart in the storytelling department, which brings me...
