“A Great Distillation of the Samurai Fantasy”: Ghost of Yotei Review Scores Are In
Diana Golenko
The review embargo has lifted, and major gaming outlets have published their scores for Ghost of Yotei. The new action game set in Japan from the creators of Ghost of Tsushima received 88/100 on Metacritic and 89/100 on OpenCritic.
Scores from outlets:
- GamesRadar+ — 9/10;
- Screen Rant — 9/10;
- Wccftech — 8,8/10;
- Dexerto — 8/10;
- TheGamer — 8/10;
- IGN — 8/10.
Critics praised the game as an excellent “safe” sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, improving on all aspects of the original. They highlighted a compelling 50-hour story, an atmosphere reminiscent of classic samurai films, thrilling boss battles, a rich combat arsenal, a smooth combat system, and cinematic presentation. On the downside, the sequel’s story lacks depth, some missions feel repetitive, the gameplay feels a bit dated, and the open world doesn’t offer much new to explore.
Ghost of Yotei is a vast, sprawling adventure with one of the greatest protagonists in gaming. While some dated climbing segments and a nagging sense of artificiality prevent it from reaching perfection, Sucker Punch's historical RPG is a must-play revenge fantasy.
Even some pacing issues can't stop Ghost of Yotei from feeling like a triumph.
A predictable but well-executed story takes you through Ghost of Yotei's gorgeous landscapes and satisfying, fluid action – it may not be revolutionizing open world games, but it's a great distillation of the samurai fantasy.
Ghost of Yotei launches October 2, exclusively on PlayStation 5. The game is already available for preload, with a file size just over 85 GB.
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New Ghost of Yotei trailer showcases brutal sword duels -
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Ghost of Yotei Now Available for Preload on PlayStation 5 -
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New Details on Ghost of Yotei: Non-Linearity, Improved Combat, Visual Modes, and More -
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Sony Showcases the Stunning Open World of Ghost of Yotei -
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Ghost of Yotei could cost around $60 million — about five times less than Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
