I CANNOT overstate how much i agree with you on the fact that "Ubisoft single-handedly killed Open-world genre for me".

Ubi kills your interest in open world games? You are not alone my friend.

Jesus old synth videos feel like they were made by a different person

As someone who just got a PS5 years later I just played this for the first time. I felt it was a really good open world experience. Combat feels fairly easy even on hard mode but it’s SATISFYING AF. It’s so fluid and even as a slightly older game it’s absolutely stunning on the PS5. The side content isn’t mind blowing but I like the evolving stories of all the side characters it’s a cool way to handle side quests. The map is dense and lots to do without feeling overwhelming. Story is mature even tho somewhat predictable and average but has a good tone to it. It’s worth a shot if you like open world games

A Metal Gear fan complaining about long cutscenes in a video game?.

You could have looked up the photos of the Japanese voice actresses and compare them to the video game model. Chances are they would be prettier than the computer models.

Interestingly enough, the samurai of that Mongol invasion time period didn't have the kind of honour system that is usually portrayed in popular culture. That system is largely something that developed in times of extended peace where you had to teach your fighting capable males in society some appeasing code of self-restraint and self-sacrifice, to keep the peace.

I think the biggest error the game made was how much they would shit on your use of stealth narratively, but like, using stealth had zero affect on the story, you're gonna get the story you get regardless of whether you use stealth or not

Ubisoft open world style games really have caused open world fatigue.

This was the only open world game I finally finished and started a new game+.

You watch Synthetic Man to get an opinion. I watch Synthetic Man to get recommended good games he compares the current game to. We are not the same.

New subscriber here! Love that you go against the stream and just speak your mind. I don't care if you hate something in ways I disagree with. Love your approach to reviews. Also, you were right about Assassin's Creed Valhalla btw. I spent 60 hours in it where I went from excited and "wow" to "omg my mind is melting from all this meaningless repetition". I just really appreciate that you are honest. Keep it up, dude! And stay strong in the face of down votes. Honesty is needed.

Great review! Stances are more than a rock paper scissors mechanic; you can moon kick swordsmen for a free hit, flurry strikes (water stance) stun locks brutes for more dps, wind heavy attack baits duelists for a predictable charge attack you can dodge, you can charge kick any non-brute enemies to deal with enemies one at a time, way of the flame combined with spin to win is effective for crowd control, etc. Playing the game on lvl1 katana brings you the incentive to utilize all stances as the most effective tactic available such as Delayed Strike being your source of burst damage. Subscribed! I agreed with everything else except the stance mechanic being simply a rock paper scissors since I beat the game with a weak katana for being creative with the stances. Will marathon your works : ) Edit; added more words

My step dad almost never plays videos games except for like Mario kart and pac man but when I showed him this game when it came out, he ended up beating it on the hardest difficulty. I was very much surprised.

I watched 2 back to back of your reviews. Far Cry 6 first and that was hilarious and this was the 2nd review. I agree to most of what you say here man. Great review and yes I also believe Ghost of Tsushima was a solid game just the side quests could have been more interesting and fleshed out. But the World was really beautiful, not too big not too small and the details were good enough to make you feel like you are in Japan :) And yeah. The Soundtrack was really really good IMO. Good review. Keep up the good stuff man!

No cute girls!?... Japan culture RIP. You know the times are tough when you can't get cute girls in video games anymore.

I have beat the Witcher three nearly 6 times! I got bored before I could even finish the ghost of Tsushima- I did play enough of it to know where it’s strong suits lie and it’s weak points that stick out..

This game was one of the most seriously overhyped games of recent memory and I'm so glad somebody decided to critique its flaws because this is definitely, at least to game developers, what the gold standard of an open world game - or game in general - is because of the critical reception and sales. I basically agreed with everything, it's so sad that games that do have good moments but are constantly bogged down by menial and mechanically dull side content, poor pacing, and horrid walky-talking segments are given like 10/10s and called masterpieces.

This game is good for 20 hours then I got bored and rushed to the end.

that sidequest where you help avenge the family of a bandit was absolute kino tho

>Lady Masako, the character that can't go two lines without talking about "muh dead family," and how her only loyalty is to her family, is also the one who cheated on her husband with the handmaid. Jin just accepts this like a cucked Redditor. Also, she's an old grandma who easily challenges Jin to a duel and he just immediately trusts and accepts her back afterwards The game's story is full of dumb shit like this. Overall I still liked it for the combat and stealth loop, though

Maybe it’s just me but I’ve always felt like the animals and the wind guiding you to locations (while more immersive than maps with way points scattered around) dosent really make it feel like you’re exploring the world yourself, I feel like I prefer if I see something off in the distance that interests me and then other things capture my interest while going to check out the first place, I was never really a fan of the animals guiding you, it’s cool at first but after a while it feels like just some cool waypoints. Maybe it’s just me tho I’ve never heard anyone talk about this

The one thing that threw me off was that there’s no animation for walking up stairs? Jin’s feet literally clip through stairs as you walk up them

Patiently waiting for a return to inFamous. Cole needs a return and a bigger story because Second Son was basically a tech demo with license.

Hopefully a dedicated ninja stealth game will come out some day.... tenchu, aragami and sekiro weep.

It's so annoying how everyone says certain mechanics are lifted from other games.

Overall, this and Doom Eternal are the best games of the year so far. Ghost of Tsushima just gives me so much freedom. And the amount of combat options are insane.

Man I'm checking your whole backlog. Amazing channel. Hopefully it gets the numbers it deserves. Keep up the great work.

I can just imagine a spin-off of Masako’s adventures prior to her reunion with Jin. “Bisexual Samurai Grandma: The Movie!”

All in all a very insightful review. From what I've seen, I like the combat system, can't say if it will be engaging for 30+ hours but I think it's a substantial upgrade over most open world games. The artstyle and music are very good. Too many cutscenes, I thought it would ease up on them after the introduction but from what you say in your review it doesn't, not really. The honour/dishonour dichotomy that the game depicts in its narrative is a bit disappointing to me, I mean, I guess it's the best one can reasonably expect these days but how about this, how about an honour code which doesn't handicap you. Why not have a code as a warrior class, which lets you deal effectively with enemies, a code that lets you win. Instead we get this proposed dichotomy of either be an honourable loser or a dishonourable egotist with no sense of community. How about an honour code which allows you to do what is necessary to fight off the invader while being longterm-oriented and well-intentioned towards your in-group. TLDR: It's a good game, current environment and all considered.

Great content bro, just watched a few of your videos and this negative outlook on the game throughout the review surprised me. Your conclusion though I do agree with. About to watch more videos.

Not really a fan of games who uses the witcher 3 formula, at the same time witcher 3 being my favorite game ever. Feels weird

Kinda sad that coherent youtubers don't make the same numbers. Keep the good work, man!

6:51 if you want to play a good Ninja Stealth game, I highly recommend Mark of the Ninja, tho it's not 3D it's 2D

This guys voice and attitude reminds me of Dante's friend in the movie clerks. The guy that worked the video store next door.

A lot of game reviewers said this is generic. For me, this game was a unique experience. It's my favorite Ps5 game.

Though fun there is a historical inaccuracy in the game as samurai would most of the time never use their swords as they mostly served to be a symbol of their status and they would only use them in a time of desperation as the main weapons they used would be arrows and spears aka why in the first cutscene when they were on horseback they should have been using bows and arrows or at least naginata which is the japanese equivalent of a spear.

Its Assassin's Creed: Far Cry of Tsushima But its pretty to look at. Which has been the best thing I have been able to say about far too many games these days.

these type of fighting games should had a lock-on feature similar to Nioh or DS.

the Tenchu series was and I think still is the true ninja series

I get to be honest gohest of thsuima is great game but not the samurai game I expected

I'd say it's fun and beautiful but I wouldn't give it anymore than an 8 or B

If you want a great ninja stealth game/ series you should play Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven for PS2 and Xbox. 😄

13:10 i enjoyed every minute of doing exactly that. Put the game on the hardest difficultly will help with the repetitive nature of the game. And no some of the side missions are actually pretty good

I really enjoy your take. In my eyes, it takes mechanics that have been used over countless games throughout the years, and heavily polishes several of them. This provides an above average experience, especially regarding the combat/aesthetic. Despite this, the repetitive, shallow, open world "gunk" still plagues it, which is what I think annoys you most. Great review.

Bisexual samurai grandma. In fact, it is a dealbreaker, I thought it's a historically accurate game. Now I don't have to play this game. Thank you.

I'll definitely play this if it ever comes to PC, my 8 year old base model PS4 probably can't handle it.

watching 2 - 3 guys walk past you mid combat tells me everything I need to know about this game's combat. Hard pass for me. Though if the story is good I'll probably check it out.

"hopefully a dedicted ninja stealth game will come out some day" yes its called tenchu, it would have come out in 2019 if they didnt chose to turn into sekiro

Stealth is standard stuff? That sounds pretty boring.

Ghost of Tsushima: It's like Assassins Creed, but it's fun.

A little late to your channel, but I like what see. 90% you say what you say in your videos are on dot, seriously your opinion of ghost of tsushima is a 10 out of 10... keep up the great work, and don't my let others stop it. Can't wait to see more. Also I just watched every video on the "gaming is dead, dying" subject and I gotta say; you're God damn right my z gen games are all repeating the same shit every year... I have yet to buy In to any of them... I'm so picky when it comes to games now. I love old games too, I played game called blue dragon on the Xbox 360 in what 2006 that one was my most favorite of time. I play game from way before 2000... I get the sentiment behind what you're saying. So, you're not only in the way you see gaming and all... so I intend to support you the best I can.

I understand some of your points but you generally tend to nit pick on trivial things. You are so skeptical about some particular missions and collectibles that you sound like you are complaining the whole length of the video. Ghost of Tsushima is a solid game. It doesn't really have any sort of issues to complain about. You should look at games as a whole package. Any video games will have some form of 'time wasting trash' tactics - and I personally think this game does it quite creatively with the fox dens, shrines etc. But those are not the main attractions to the game anyway - its the core combat mechanics, the story and the sense immersion which enlightens the game. This is one of the proper open world implementations and you should give credit where its due.

Thank you for giving an honest review of this game and fairly critiquing it’s weak points. I’m so tired of people saying a game is a flawless masterpiece just because they had some fun playing it. I haven’t had a chance to play through the whole game, but definitely will when I have some free time.

yes im tired of climbing mechanics,after playing all uncharted games several times..i cant deal with it anymore.Its ok for little bit to get up a mountain or something,but when it becomes something you do every 15 mins to get from one area to the next..i wanna throw the game out the window.

1:22 don't forget red dead redemption

I really believe 20% of its success (if not more) is because of the last of us 2 failure! Gamers had to cling to something (I know I did). Plus that Sucker Punch gives us some "cd progect red" good willing vibes. I gave them my money and support almost just cause of spite to naughty dog! The game is not that good though, the combat is boring no matter wich difficulty you choose, the scenery is beautiful, yes, the duels are beautiful too... especially as a concept, but the level designs are bad (and they're the main reason I wont continue playing the game after 30 long hours), the rpg elements feel out of place, the chicks are also ugly. I believe the sequel will be a fantastic game if they improve the combat system, the stealth mechanics and the level designs! Great video!!!

Tip video might be to long for most people's ADD nowadays. I appreciate the effort and hope your channel can grow. 👍

i've enjoyed this game, but it felt a lot like ac origins (which i did like, despite its flaws), so it's more of an ancient/static game/world design overall

An open world gangster game set in Britain that’s ultra realistic and difficult. So if you get shot once usually dead.

That’s so fax about all the females being ugly, I mean literally you’re right not a single one is attractive it makes me pretty dissatisfied and disappointed.

You say the most important aspect of a videogame is the gameplay and then you rant about the game not having cute japanese girls in it, find a girlfriend chief and you won't be needing cute girls in videogames no more (if you have one then your argument makes even less sense)

I could never get into infamous 2 because I liked the voice actor from 1 too much but I did play the vampire dlc.

Castle Canada?!?

About to start the Sly Cooper series on ps2 😎

Personally.. this is like my favourite game ever. The setting, the breathing world. ALWAYS wanted a true to form samurai like game, and in combat this game so fucking did it for me. I also played on lethal. That may have had an effect on my liking of the game And uh.. I wasn't the biggest fan of those shadow of moridor/war games btw. Interesting comparison. Stealth was too easy, but face to face combat is what did it for me. Love the story. Wish there was more choice involved but seeing their departure from what games their used to making it makes sense that their focus really went to trying to just make the game feel good. I really hope with what they learned the sequel will majorly improve on player choice and stealth mechanics.

I love Ghost Of Tsushima. It's wild how great it can look at times, and then be far less others. But overall I loved this game from the day I watched Pewdipie play it. I do think it's a little repetitive, but not enough to ruin it. I just wish they could have fleshed it out a little more, and made it fully in-depth. To me it's like Uncharted meets Onimusha with a little bit of Final Fantasy.. I think it should have leaned into Final Fantasy.

6:51 sekiro just crying in the corner.

Just finished the game, and it' was just fine to me. It's another openworld game collecting things.

2:13 Why do content creators do this shit, flashing text on-screen for a second? We need some time to read it.

I wished it woulda had closed levels areas like tenchu did . The open world drained my interest. I wish they would done more with the muti player 😪

As always, a ton of respect for speaking your mind, and for completing the game as much as possible, in addition to beating the campaign. I feel like mediocre is the new masterpiece. Given how games don't innovate on anything but monetization in the last few years, no game since 2008 deserves to be called a masterpiece. I would argue that DOOM Eternal is as close to being called a modern masterpiece, and from the writing standpoint, the Witcher 3 is pretty damn good, but that's just my opinion. GoT is a good game. I would even call it a great game...I cared enough to get every single achievement in the game. However, there is the usual open world tedium, and there isn't a lot of gameplay depth. In many ways, it's just Assassin's Creed in Japan, without the greedy business practices from our dear Ubi that got many excited. It's just that the Sony fanboys are as rabid as ever to see every Sony game get a perfect score. I know people that think Days Gone and TLOU2 are masterpieces. I'm sure this video has a ton of undeserved dislikes also. What a time to be alive...lol. That said, I think still GoT is one of the better games to come out of Sony, despite the cookie-cutter game design post TLOU, as they are focused on delivering politically charged story experiences than actually fun games.

Ghost is just as average as your typical Assassin's Creed game only it lacks an interesting or engaging story all the way through.

wow u used to get platinum trophies? i've never got one.. they always seem ridiculous

its very good vor the first 10 hours after that you get way to op and you have seen everthing and done everthing 30 times

Definitely generic, not bad but very overrated game, far from being a masterpiece

I really enjoyed the combat to ghost of Tsushima, as well as I thought the graphics to the world and environment were amazing! But good God did the game have boring ass side content akin to assassin’s creed (the newer games) and it just made me want to quit playing it after about 15 hours.. I had heard people argue that it was “better than the Witcher three“ and so hearing this I thought “hell yeah this game is gonna be awesome!?” It is not- or, it is over-hyped.. The Witcher three wild hunt is still the best game ever made in my opinion and the only thing Ghost of Tsushima does better is the combat and the environmental graphics.. as far as all the different facial animations and especially the female characters I was really disappointed to not be able to find one single attractive female in the game?!? Edit: Ghost of Tsushima is awesome it’s just nowhere near the level of the Witcher3! Especially considering the Witcher three is an RPG with vastly superior story, dialogue and cut scenes. And ghost of Tsushima has zero RPG elements and is mainly an action game with very boring and water down cut scenes, Low quality fetch quest and a checklist style map to lengthen the game generically-it’s just not the same but it’s still worth playing if you’re a diehard PlayStation fan I guess!?

Generic for me. I enjoyed it. But definitely overrated. Didn't show us nothing that wasn't already done, and it's story, script and characters severely lacks.

I have platinumed sekiro, multiple times completed DS1,2,3.. Nioh 2, tell you what, the gameplay (not stealth) for GOT is fine,play it on lethal, just add some parry riposte and evasion for enemy AI, GOT2 could be on par or maybe outmatch sekiro (not on difficulty, fromsoftwarevare are crazy bunch). GOT is unique because it blends open world and action genre, ehem ehem Elden Ring.. you said witcher 3, the quest are superb, the fights, gameplay are horseshit.. i guess if sucker punch can better both story and action GOT2 will be good to go, get.

solid review. i've almost completed GoT, love it.

Got this as a gift. Tried it but didn’t grab me. Open world games are exhausting.

People didn't like second son? That was one of my favorite games on PS4. That and the first GoW (ragnaroks complaints are making me nervous)

"After breaking an enemy's guard, they die in about 2 or 3 hits" oh wow it almost seems as if it would happen in real life...what do you think would happen after you break someone's guard irl 🤦‍♂️

Nice review, only thing I disagree is that MGSV is peak stealth...Maybe like funny stealth but I do not see what is good about it

Second son was also great they did great

I disagree with a lot of what you say here. Fox dens, half them there's way too many. Shrines, take away a third of them. Side missions I loved in this game

Really good honest review.

Bro i was hype for the samurai aspect. Basically it was game and idc who made it i wanted to play it.

What is he talking about the cut scenes were awesome. That was never a issue because the story was good.

Tied for my favorite video game of all time.

It’s kinda crazy going back to this review after his newer type of videos he’s so much more tame in this review and doesn’t scream at the camera about “wokeness” or “diversity” there’s still some takes I don’t agree with but this review was pretty solid and is ALOT better then his new reviews

Assassins creeds stealth is better than Ghost’s pal, great game but the stealth is trash which is why I opt to mostly go the honorable route

Story was one of the best in a long time compared to the garbage these triple a loot box companies have given us

I love how damn near every video has an insult toward ubisoft😂😂😂😂

One of the best games for me and you can’t change my mind.Everybody wants faster pace and they don’t take time to soak up the story,this isn’t PvP it’s like playing a great book.Don’t be narrow minded

Weird, for the side characters I actually liked Norio the most. Constantly seeking to be a better monk and man and falling further away from both as he progresses. Sad about his brother. That Tomoe bitch killed so many Japanese people and Ishikawa went on and on about putting her down then when he had the chance, didn''t bother. Pissed me off. No women die, or are allowed to die by your hand. I actually can't think of a single one that dies in the game.

Iam playing this right now,... When I have time. I like it alot, the fighting is great. The cinematics are nice and don't bother me. This gay thing I didn't reach that yet. I know the Japanese are more open to this, especially in the edo times. But yeah, we all know why it's inside... The climbing sections are really annoying.

Nice vid! This is a vastly over rated game imo. Sold it on after a few hours. For those with less time on their hands I wouldn't recommend this

I absolutely hate climbing in video games it’s so boring and tedious. Horizon for Biden west being the latest example. I do think breath of the wild was ok though.

The English VA is kind of bad and cringy but the Japanese VA is amazing and *extremely* immersive.