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Ghost of Yōtei

2025 · PlayStation 5 · Action · Adventure · Open World

89 /100

3 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores

Review consensus

Ghost of Yōtei is a polished and ambitious follow-up that improves on Ghost of Tsushima with a compelling new protagonist, more reactive weapon-based combat, and a freer approach to open-world discovery. Atsu’s revenge story is conventional but effectively characterized, while Ezo provides a spectacular setting filled with meaningful exploration, bounty hunts, and varied side activities. Critics consistently praised the visuals, combat depth, DualSense integration, and atmosphere. However, some systems feel redundant, discovery can seem overly curated, and repetitive climbing, escorting, and combat sequences weaken the pacing. Overall, it is a superb but evolutionary samurai adventure.

Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.

Last researched: 2026-09-23

Pros

  • Responsive, varied combat with multiple weapons
  • Beautiful and atmospheric open world
  • Compelling protagonist and revenge narrative
  • Strong use of PS5 and DualSense features

Cons

  • Discovery can feel overly guided or artificial
  • Repetitive climbing and traversal sequences
  • Some optional systems feel redundant
  • Main-story pacing becomes uneven

Review sources

3 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.

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