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Ghost of Yotei

Critics Consensus (Play It)

Sucker Punch delivers a masterful sequel with Ghost of Yotei, a title critics widely regard as a worthy and beautiful successor to its predecessor. The game is praised for its gripping revenge narrative centered on a compelling new protagonist, its refined and expanded combat systems, and its breathtakingly realized open world. While the vast majority of critics laud the experience, a smaller contingent found the game to play it too safe, with predictable narrative beats, familiar open-world design, and some even noted modest production values, leading to a critical floor of 60/100. Despite these minor criticisms, the consensus is clear: Ghost of Yotei is a stunning, emotionally resonant, and essential samurai epic that stands as one of the best experiences on the PlayStation 5.

Game Info

Atsu’s journey takes place in 1603, more than 300 years after the events of Ghost of Tsushima. Our story is set in the lands surrounding Mount Yōtei, a towering peak in the heart of Ezo, an area of Japan known as Hokkaido in present day. In 1603, this area was outside the rule of Japan, and filled with sprawling grasslands, snowy tundras, and unexpected dangers. It’s a far cry from the organized samurai clans who lived in Tsushima, and it’s the setting for an original story we can’t wait to tell.

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Total Reviews: 58

Editors' Choice

Gold TIER

43% of scored reviews fell within the range of 86 to 92 / 100

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RATING & REVIEWS

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CRITIC REVIEWS

All reviews are from professional critics. Learn more about the critics VSG aggregates.

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Michael Higham (IGN)
September 25, 2025
8/10

A predictable but well-executed story takes you through Ghost of Yotei’s gorgeous landscapes and satisfying, fluid action – it may not be revolutionizing open world games, but it’s a great distillation of the samurai fantasy.

Dalton Cooper (Game Rant)
September 25, 2025
10/10

Ghost of Yotei is a monumental open world graphics powerhouse driven by intense combat and an enthralling revenge story

Kyle Hilliard (Game Informer)
September 25, 2025
9.3/10

Ghost of Yōtei does not radically reinvent or change what worked in Tsushima, but that’s fine, because frankly, Sucker Punch nailed the mechanics the first time.

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Ghost of Yotei Credits

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DIRECTOR(S):

Nate Fox, Jason Connell

PRODUCER(S):

Brian Fleming

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Toma Otowa

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