Currently Playing: Ghost of Tsushima
Synopsis: After Mongol invaders wipe out his entire clan, samurai Jin Sakai is forced to confront the fact that his rigid “code of honor” has become a liability; in order to save his homeland, he will need to adopt his enemies’ brutal and pragmatic tactics. But will the warrior’s newfound ruthlessness cost him his soul?
Pros
- Engaging story that evokes such cinematic classics as Seven Samurai, Yojimbo, and Ran.
- Gorgeous open world that encourages exploration without making traversal feel like a chore.
- Compelling characters (especially the villainous Khotun Khan).
- Silky smooth controls that are easy to learn, but challenging to master.
Cons
- Unfortunately, Ghost of Tsushima is one of those games that requires you to be good if you want to win.
- If you aren’t good, then you tend to die.
- A lot.
- As a terrible player, I find this to be profoundly frustrating.