Ghost of Tsushima - Directors Cut Rated By ESRB For PS4/5

Yeah it is such a great new IP and game by Sucker Punch. Story, gameplay, graphics, fun factor all staples of a GOTY right in there.

You must have been playing this night and day to platinum it so quickly. Didn't you just start this game like 1-2 weeks ago 😳
70 hours to platinum and started it night it released Aug 20? Outside of a bit of Aliens Fireteam and CoD Vanguard Alpha and Beta it's the only game I played. But yea it was a lot lol. Last game I've played that much that fast was probably Oblivion.
 
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Its a really good game. But I didn't see the uptick in difficulty as a negative or that there were cheesing me, haha. At that point of the game its assumed that the player has a firm grasp of the more advanced combat mechanics. I don't think you're supposed to roll out of the way of those strikes but rather perform a perfect dodge to evade and get a quick hit in. And my dude, it sounds like you forget about the smoke bombs which could be used not only to chain assassinate enemies in your path but also disorient enemies so you can track down and behead the archers first.

I felt the same way about Spiderman, combat encounters get super hectic towards the end and if you don't have the reflexes and use all the tools in your kit you're going to have a hard time and won't look as flashy as a Spider can. :txbcool:
I had the perfect parry down but not really the evade. Maybe my issue but usually when I saw the red alert I'd just roll right away and that's when they'd warp at me. I used the smoke as well but lost track of the times I'd throw that and not get a chain or even regular assassination prompt. I probably ended up using the kunai the most. Maybe saying difficult isn't the right word, more like tedious.
 
Can you really not buy the non-DC version anymore? I searched the store and couldn't find it.
 
Can you really not buy the non-DC version anymore? I searched the store and couldn't find it.

Yeah they removed it I believe and put the DC in place of the OG. You can only get the OG physical copy now if you can find it.
 
Why would you want to though?
Why wouldn't I want to....don't give a crap about skins, charms, digital art books. Couldn't give a s*** about co-op. The PS5 upgrades and haptic stuff are worthless to me. That basically just leaves the DLC. Which I should be able to get at anytime should I choose to do so.

Who the f*** wants to be forced to buy stuff they don't want? Same reason most gamers buy a standard version and not other editions. But sure, keep trying to make out like this is a good thing and what gamers want.
 
Why wouldn't I want to....don't give a crap about skins, charms, digital art books. Couldn't give a s*** about co-op. The PS5 upgrades and haptic stuff are worthless to me. That basically just leaves the DLC. Which I should be able to get at anytime should I choose to do so.

Who the f*** wants to be forced to buy stuff they don't want? Same reason most gamers buy a standard version and not other editions. But sure, keep trying to make out like this is a good thing and what gamers want.

You can still do that if you want.

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Why wouldn't I want to....don't give a crap about skins, charms, digital art books. Couldn't give a s*** about co-op. The PS5 upgrades and haptic stuff are worthless to me. That basically just leaves the DLC. Which I should be able to get at anytime should I choose to do so.

Who the f*** wants to be forced to buy stuff they don't want? Same reason most gamers buy a standard version and not other editions. But sure, keep trying to make out like this is a good thing and what gamers want.
I wasn't making out like anything, I asked an innocent question, you responded with a snarky, aggressive reply, I rephrased the same question, you came back even more aggressively. I guess I understand now why you would've wanted the base version. Didn't realize you were wound so tight, it was never my intention to push any buttons, especially now I know the kind of reaction they trigger. sheezus...
 
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Why wouldn't I want to....don't give a crap about skins, charms, digital art books. Couldn't give a s*** about co-op. The PS5 upgrades and haptic stuff are worthless to me. That basically just leaves the DLC. Which I should be able to get at anytime should I choose to do so.

Who the f*** wants to be forced to buy stuff they don't want? Same reason most gamers buy a standard version and not other editions. But sure, keep trying to make out like this is a good thing and what gamers want.
It's the same price as the launch game you aren't being forced to buy anything extra you are getting more content than the people who bought the game at launch at no extra charge. Why would they keep 2 versions on shelves for the PS4 and then another one for the PS5 version? retailers aren't going to want to stock 3 versions of the same game even if it does have new content.
 
It's the same price as the launch game you aren't being forced to buy anything extra you are getting more content than the people who bought the game at launch at no extra charge. Why would they keep 2 versions on shelves for the PS4 and then another one for the PS5 version? retailers aren't going to want to stock 3 versions of the same game even if it does have new content.
Yet they do it for every other game.
 
Yet they do it for every other game.
How many other games have 3 versions on store shelves a year after launch that aren't just out of print original versions or launch special editions collecting dust? The DC replaced the standard version, the cost is the same as the standard version but you get more content, I don't know why you are so upset about this. Amazon still has the old version in stock but it's only $14 cheaper, at least here in the US I don't know about UK amazon but it's very common to stop making the launch version when you have a new one, you may see stray unsold copies on a store shelf here and there but once they sell they aren't being replaced with that old version.
 
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Started the Iki DLC this weekend. It's good but the random side affects you have is annoying after you've heard the same dialog for the 10th time. Really like the new Sarugami armor as the parrying is my favorite part of the combat.
 
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Anyone try Legends mode? Finished up Iki Island 100% over the weekend so decided to finally give Legends a try. Fairly simple 15 minute or so missions but pretty fun. Played through the story once just to get them unlocked and seems like 50/50 on getting a decent teammate. A couple were on the same wave length, waiting for each other, syncing assassinations, etc. A couple others I would be attacking someone while they were attacking someone else, only for them to come flying in to take my kill while other enemies are still around. :txbconfused:
 
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Continuing my play through of the campaign tonight. I really don’t know how I feel about the game. I am enjoying it I suppose but I feel like maybe I am missing something or expected more. I will have to play more.

Once you start building your skills, weapons and moves is when you feel more control.

Not a fan of using the wind for direction. It was cool at first but now I don’t want to swipe the trackpad anymore 😟 Maybe give us a hud map as an option 🤷‍♂️
 
Continuing my play through of the campaign tonight. I really don’t know how I feel about the game. I am enjoying it I suppose but I feel like maybe I am missing something or expected more. I will have to play more.

Once you start building your skills, weapons and moves is when you feel more control.

Not a fan of using the wind for direction. It was cool at first but now I don’t want to swipe the trackpad anymore 😟 Maybe give us a hud map as an option 🤷‍♂️

I liked Ghost of Tsushima. Though it occupies a weird space in my brain. People, at least online, love to bash modern Assassin's Creed. But Ghost for my money IS a samurai assassin's creed, with none of the hate. And I say this as a fan of both series.
 
I liked Ghost of Tsushima. Though it occupies a weird space in my brain. People, at least online, love to bash modern Assassin's Creed. But Ghost for my money IS a samurai assassin's creed, with none of the hate. And I say this as a fan of both series.
Yes, weird space in the brain is a great description. I will say that I am enjoying this game MUCH more than any AC game I have attempted to enjoy.
 
Just saved Jin’s Uncle and took over the castle. Really enjoying the game more as I get further into it. I won’t change my mind about wanting a map on the hud instead of wind but that’s the developers vision. Needs some hot Japanese feet though.
 
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You might see Jin's feet when he gets into a bath?
Not my thing! But this is....

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