Recording summary · July 2020
[2020-07-25] Ghost of Tsushima is a TERRIBLE Video Game [jLV1pMNW5sk]
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Overview
Daniel reviews Ghost of Tsushima, characterizing it as an unoriginal and overrated title reminiscent of The Witcher 3 with samurai themes, rating it 2.8 out of 10 and advising against purchasing it.
Daniel criticizes the obscure title, rates graphics 2.9 out of 10 in comparison to real life, dislikes the protagonist's shoulder armor, and finds the voice actor distracting due to the actor's role as Zoro in One Piece.
Daniel characterizes the combat as derivative of Assassin's Creed and Jedi: Fallen Order, faults the lack of ragdoll physics, dismemberment, and diverse death animations relative to Ninja Gaiden, and considers standard open-world tropes and quests uninspired.
Themes
Critique of the title and graphical fidelity of Ghost of Tsushima.
Character design and voice acting criticisms.
Gameplay mechanics, comparisons to other action titles, and lack of gore or ragdoll physics.
Open-world design tropes and side quest originality.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel has never played Ghost of Tsushima, designating it an overrated game never played.
Daniel is unable to clarify the full storyline of the game beyond the Mongol invasion.