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Game Information​

Game Title: Ghost of Yotei

Platforms:

• PlayStation 5 (Oct 2, 2025)

Trailer:

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 90 average - 100% recommended - 27 reviews

MetaCritic - 87/100 - PlayStation 5

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Critic Reviews

4News.it - Riccardo Amalfitano - Italian - 9.7 / 10

Ghost of Yōtei is a work that confirms Sucker Punch's maturity in the field of narrative video games. It is not simply an ideal sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, but a project with its own personality, rooted in a less traveled and explored historical and cultural context and made unique by a strong spiritual and natural component. Mount Yōtei and Hokkaidō become not only evocative settings, but active protagonists in the story, blending geography, myth, and introspection into an original narrative fabric. From a gameplay perspective, the title refines the tried-and-tested formula, enriching it with environmental dynamics, new weapons and approaches linked to Ainu culture, and introducing sequences that combine action and spirituality. The artistic and technical direction is once again of the highest standard, exploiting the potential of PlayStation 5 not as a mere display of power, but as a tool to convey atmosphere, consistency and charm. The more meditative and measured pace of the game is a deliberate stylistic choice that sets Ghost of Yōtei apart from the frenzy of many contemporary open-world games: an approach that may divide audiences, but one that reinforces the consistency with the narrative tone and aesthetics of the work. Overall, Ghost of Yōtei stands out as a chapter that broadens the scope of the series, offering a dynamic experience that you can decide for yourself how to approach, combining entertainment and cultural reflection. It is a video game that demands time and attention, but rewards you with a believable world, a story rich in meaning, and a strong identity.

Atarita - Eren Eroğlu - Turkish - 85 / 100

Ghost of Yotei is a fantastic game with the freedom and gameplay variety it offers to players. It impresses with its visuals and delivers an emotional experience with its story, but it falls short when it comes to enemy AI.

CNET - Oscar Gonzalez - Unscored

Sucker Punch had the difficult task of improving on a game some might consider perfect. Not only did they complete the task, but made it look effortless with Ghost of Yotei. The game has all the same great elements that made the original so enjoyable, yet improved on practically every aspect with hardly any flaws.

Console Creatures - Matt Sowinski - 9 / 10

Ghost of Yōtei is an incredible sequel, filled with moments that will stay with me for a long time. It feels like the first party exclusive we've been waiting for, with Sucker Punch continuing to hit its stride.

Dexerto - James Busby - 4 / 5

While Ghost of Yotei's tale of revenge may not cut as deep as its predecessor, Sucker Punch's blade is still deadly. The environments of Ezo are begging to be explored, and the melee combat has never been sharper, delivering more weapons, blood, and adrenaline-fueled duels worthy of the Kurosawa films that inspired it.

Digital Spy - Joe Draper - 4 / 5

Ghost of Yōtei doesn't distance itself from Ghost of Tsushima too much, but the satisfyingly blood-soaked combat, rewarding exploration and intuitive ways of immersing the player make for a highly-addictive follow-up that we couldn't put down.

Digitec Magazine - Simon Balissat - German - 4 / 5

While the open world in other games is a character in its own right, here it serves as a beautifully designed and sometimes cheesy eye-catcher between adventures.

Echo Boomer - David Fialho - Portuguese - Essential

Ghost of Yōtei did something rare for me: it left me so captivated by everything it does well that it's hard to even recall any truly negative aspects, or think of fixes for the small flaws. At its core, Ghost of Yōtei is the best version of what Sucker Punch could have created for this sequel. And that, in itself, is a huge achievement. A game that took everything great about the original and made it better, while delivering a story that feels more engaging, emotional, and perfectly suited to the potential of this wonderful interactive medium.

Enternity.gr - Panagiotis Petropoulos - Greek - 9 / 10

Ghost of Yotei is clearly superior to Ghost of Tsushima and offers even more attractive landscapes to explore, a combat system with more possibilities, and numerous secrets.

Everyeye.it - Italian - 8.3 / 10

In any case, a stop in Ezo is a must for fans of Jin Sakai, and in general, anyone looking for a gripping and evocative adventure would do well to take on the role of Onryo.

GRYOnline.pl - Maciej Bogusz - Polish - 9 / 10

After nearly 60 hours with Ghost of Yotei I can confidently say that this game elevates Tsushima into a new level, and introduces lots of well made innovations. It is a game with its own identity, a beautiful world, great exploration, and a cool story with a satisfying finale.

Game Rant - Dalton Cooper - 10 / 10

Ghost of Yotei is a monumental open world graphics powerhouse driven by intense combat and an enthralling revenge story.

GameSpew - Richard Seagrave - 10 / 10

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.

GameSpot - Richard Wakeling - 9 / 10

Ghost of Yotei is shaped by Atsu, its new protagonist, as you're propelled on a gripping tale of revenge amidst the backdrop of Feudal Japan's contrasting beauty and violence

Gameblog - French - 9 / 10

Sucker Punch thus treats us once again to a beautiful epic in feudal Japan, which has nothing to be ashamed of compared to the great Japanese cinema from which it draws inspiration, and is worthy of the most poetic of haiku with a soothing shamisen tune in the background.

Gamepressure - Giancarlo Saldana - 9 / 10

At its core, Ghost of Yotei is another tale of revenge, but it's the way it frames that theme—through Atsu's humanity, the land of Ezo, and the people within it—that makes the experience truly worthwhile.

HCL.hr - Zoran Žalac - Unknown - 82 / 100

Ghost of Yotei features a new character, takes place in a different region and era, yet somehow still feels very similar to the adventures in Tsushima. That's both a good thing if you enjoyed the previous game, and a slight disappointment if you were expecting something more advanced or different.

Loot Level Chill - Mick Fraser - 10 / 10

Ghost of Yotei is a genuine masterpiece that takes up the mantle dropped by Tsushima and runs with it.

Nexus Hub - Sam Aberdeen - 9.5 / 10

Ghost of Yotei is every bit as exciting, absorbing, and visually awe-inspiring as its predecessor - a stellar sequel that carefully refines its stylish combat, solid art direction, and grand exploration.

Oyungezer Online - İpek Atam - Turkish - 9 / 10

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.

PPE.pl - Wojciech Gruszczyk - Polish - 9 / 10

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.

PSX Brasil - Bruno Henrique Vinhadel - Portuguese - 95 / 100

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.

Saudi Gamer - Arabic - 8 / 10

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.

SavePoint Gaming - Jake Su - 9.5 / 10

For those who loved Ghost of Tsushima, this is essential. For newcomers, it is one of the finest samurai adventures gaming has ever seen. And for everyone, it proves that Sucker Punch remains a studio at the height of its powers. If not for the slight misstep with the targets of our ire, Atsu's quest would have been a perfect slice of brilliance.

Sirus Gaming - Lexuzze Tablante - 8 / 10

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.

Toisto - Joonatan Itkonen - 5 / 5

Ghost of Yotei is a generational masterpiece, encapsulating everything great about the open world adventure genre. This is a beautifully written and directed saga that stands tall alongside its influences without ever sacrificing the joy of gameplay and discovery at the hands of spectacle. It is one of the best games on PlayStation.

Too Much Gaming - Carlos Hernandez - 4.5 / 5

Ghost of Yotei is less of an upgrade but a clear testament to Sucker Punch's true specialty, and a reminder of how powerful an open-world samurai adventure can be. It's gorgeous, tightly crafted, endlessly absorbing, and a must-play for anyone with a PS5.

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[coachmcguirk91]

Very solid! GOT was an 83mc. Combat being much improved is music to my ears

 

[Insanemaelstrom]

Honestly better than I expected. Will get it later in the year once I am done with TXR and hades( maybe even later if farthest frontier 1.0 launches in oct)

 

[Elios83]

People that wanted this to fail were so much in their bubble.
You don't bet against competent and well proven developers.

 

[Mr Moose]

 

[RetroGamingUK]

Damn wasn't expecting 90%

Thought it looked mediocre in the trailers

 

[Punished Miku]

Damn wasn't expecting 90%

It was foretold.

August 29th, 2025.

September 13th, 2025.

 

[Illyria]

Likely will buy used down the road.

 

[Mister Wolf]

Im glad they included RTGI as an option. Even if it's an less accurate form of it. Better than nothing.

 

[Gonzito]

Fucking hell....

 

[midnightAI]

Very expected, but good to see, loved the first game and can't wait to play this one.

 

[Viruz]

 

[GudOlRub]

Hype, I'm so happy this seems as good as Tsushima. If it weren't for Ori and the will of the wisps Tsushima would've been my absolute favourite game of 2020.
Fuck me my wallet is hurting this year.

 

[The artful mincer]

Lol! I don't give a shit about this game but this thread is gonna be epic!

 

[balls of snow]

Yep clearing my schedule for this. Silksong on pause while I finish up Outer Worlds 1 and Silent Hill f.
100 hours with Atsu.

 

[Punished Miku]

Ghost of Yotei features a new character, takes place in a different region and era, yet somehow still feels very similar to the adventures in Tsushima. That's both a good thing if you enjoyed the previous game, and a slight disappointment if you were expecting something more advanced or different.

10/10

Checks out.

 

[Diseased Yak]

Dang, 60 fps + ray tracing on PS5 Pro.

 

[R6Rider]

Can't wait for all the cope posts.

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

Someone blast through it and sell it back to GameStop so I can buy it used.

 

[Hookshot]

Wow another game is out and it's getting 10/10's? I haven't seen such high scores since Hades 2! Oh and Silent Hill F and Hollow Knight Silksong and ever other fucking game coming out.

The review scale is worthless if everything no matter the style, genre, or quality is "perfect".

 

[midnightAI]

Im glad they included RTGI as an option. Even if it's an less accurate form of it. Better than nothing.

I spotted it in the photo mode thread

 

[RyRy93]

Stunned this is reviewing better than the first game

 

[FalsettoVibe]

With the trailers for Saros and Wolverine yesterday, plus great reviews for this, GAF is in shambles.

 

[phant0m]

Dang, 60 fps + ray tracing on PS5 Pro.

other studios on notice

will probably wait til BF sale to pick this up, gonna be too busy w/ Silent Hill & BF6 anyway

 

[Certinty]

Wow, glad it didn't end up being disappointing.

Because literally everything they've shown so far has not looked good. Visuals very hit and miss with some looking PS3-tier, everything else looking identical to the previous game and barely showing any of the story/protagonist.

I loved Tsushima so i'm in.

 

[Mister Wolf]

I spotted it in the photo mode thread

I wonder how much heavier it would have been to include NPCs in the RT lighting coverage and not just the player character.

 

[jm89]

Good score so far. The great unwashed won't be happy.

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

Wow another game is out and it's getting 10/10's? I haven't seen such high scores since Hades 2! Oh and Silent Hill F and Hollow Knight Silksong and ever other fucking game coming out.

The review scale is worthless if everything no matter the style, genre, or quality is "perfect".

Or this year is really full of bangers in all genres and styles.

I have little time to whine on forums because the amount of good games in 2025 is something we will remember in years to come.

 

[bighugeguns]

Thanks to the political controversy, if you rate this game too low, you'll probably get cancelled. Nice chilling effect this will have.

 

[Heisenberg007]

Certain folks on suicide watch.

 

[The Cockatrice]

You guys expected less for a game with a strong yass queen woman? Its a critic trap.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

Great reviews. I'll get it when it's available for a very deep discount!

 

[Panajev2001a]

Yeah, as could have been expected those saying it looked like a generic PS4 title and not perceptibly evolved over GoT embarrassed themselves a fair bit here (especially comparing base PS4 GoT to base PS5 GoY and same for the two Pro consoles). John does a great job showing how good this game can look.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

You guys expected less for a game with a strong yass queen woman? Its a critic trap.

 

[Aurelius]

Not unexpected. Still not buying it.

 

[Heisenberg007]

Thanks to the political controversy, if you rate this game too low, you'll probably get cancelled. Nice chilling effect this will have.

So if the game had poor review scores = "See, they didn't pay attention to the game at all because they were busy with politics."

And when the game has good review scores = "They didn't give poor scores because they'd be cancelled."

 

[Humdinger]

Wow, good scores. Maybe I'll forgive the social ugliness of some of the crew associated with it and give it a shot, eventually.

 

[SamuraiEdge]

Expedition 33 wins again, baby.

 

[jm89]

So if the game had poor review scores = "See, they didn't pay attention to the game at all because they were busy with politics."

And when the game has good review scores = "They didn't give poor scores because they'd be cancelled."

 

[Chuck Berry]

Still ain't buyin

 

[CLW]

Not surprised it reviewed well (it's going to sell well too) hell it's probably getting a slight murder supporting bump from the far left games "journalists"

I'll buy USED at GameStop or just wait for +.

Everyone can decide for themselves but I'm kind of like maybe you know just in no uncertain terms going to financially support a studio that supports murdering people. It's like maybe I think a valid principle to stand on

 

[Arachnid]

Did they improve the stealth or is it still phoned in?

Also, I'm assuming it'll be more of the same just like all Sony first party games.

 

[dorkimoe]

Can't wait

 

[Scrawnton]

Hades 2 wins again, baby.

 

[LordCBH]

High 80's? Right about what I expected. First one was what, mid 80's and was my favorite game in 2020.

 

[Fbh]

Lol, people thought this would review poorly?

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1080p+ and 60fps on base Ps5.
Nice. Thank god they didn't focus on pushing the graphics too far.
There's plenty of 720p 45fps UE5 games for the graphics focused crowd.

 

[MidGenRefresh]

No, thanks.

 

[RetroGamingUK]

With the trailers for Saros and Wolverine yesterday, plus great reviews for this, GAF is in shambles.

Forza Horizon 6 and Flight Sim 2024 too

Disastrous 24 hours for Xbots.

 

[Zacfoldor]

87 is just not goty material.

 

[nnytk]

Love to see it. I've supported Sucker Punch since Infamous and this is a day-one buy. Lower budget is a plus too; I want to support sustainable game development.