For years, gamers have been clamouring for an Assassin’s Creed game set in Japan. While we recently got Assassin’s Creed Shadows , Ghost of Tsushima paved the way. This masterpiece, acclaimed for its excellent story, technical brilliance, gameplay, and cinematography inspired by the legendary Akira Kurosawa, has now made its way to PC.
Many games falter when transitioning from console to PC. Still, Ghost of Tsushima excels, introducing technical innovations that set a new standard. Set during the first Mongol invasion of Japan in 1274, Ghost of Tsushima chronicles the decimation of Japanese forces on Tsushima Island by superior Mongol forces, who then went on to conquer Iki Island, leaving destruction in their wake.
Players control Jin Sakai, a samurai left for dead and rescued by a thief. Learning the ways of stealth and assassination, Jin takes the fight to the Mongols as the Ghost of Tsushima . Throughout his journey, Jin wrestles with his honourable samurai ways and the dishonourable but effective methods of the Ghost, using the enemy’s tactics against them.
The narrative of Ghost of Tsushima unfolds gradually, exploring the perspectives of many companions Jin aids and who aid him in return. Deeply inspired by samurai pulp cinema, itself influenced by Western movies, the game exudes a distinct flavour, evident in its motion capture, acting, and stunning lighting. Sucker Punch, known for the Infamous series, has taken a completely different and unique approach with G.