Ghost of Tsushima
89PurrfectSadkitty Score
87KitSuperintelligent review
92Critics12 critic reviews
88Players1,140 ratings
Uncover the hidden wonders of Tsushima in this open-world action adventure. Forge a new path and wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Tsushima. Challenge opponents with your katana, master the bow to eliminate distant threats, develop stealth tactics to ambush enemies in order to win over the mongols.
Kit's verdict · 8.7/10
A painting you can sword-fight in, with a few too many familiar open-world habits.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Stunning art direction
- Tight, satisfying sword combat
- The guiding wind makes exploring a joy
Not so much
- Repetitive outposts
- Stealth AI is basic
Play it if fans of samurai films and players who love beautiful open worlds.
Skip it if players tired of map-clearing open-world formulas.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Ghost of Tsushima doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Swipe up on the touchpad to call the guiding wind toward your objective; the wind is the game's compass.
- Follow golden birds and foxes, which lead you to secrets and Inari shrines.
- Hot springs permanently raise your health, so take a bath whenever you find one.
- Unlock stances by killing or watching Mongol leaders. Stone beats swords, Water beats shields, Wind beats spears and Moon beats brutes.
- Open fights with a Standoff to kill several enemies before they can react.
- Bamboo strike challenges permanently raise your Resolve.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
Did you know?
Trivia
- Directors Nate Fox and Jason Connell were made permanent tourism ambassadors of the real island of Tsushima.
- A Japanese voice track with lip sync was added after launch.
- The PC version arrived in May 2024.
- John Wick director Chad Stahelski is attached to a film adaptation.
- The sequel, Ghost of Yōtei, launched in 2025.
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