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For many years gamers have been demanding that Assassins Creed game set in Japan. While we recently got assassins creed shadow, Ghost of Tsushima Paved the way. This masterpiece, acclaimed for its great story, technical brilliance, gameplay and cinematography inspired by the great Akira Kurosawa, is now on PC as well. Many games falter when moving from console to PC. Still, Ghost of Tsushima Achieving excellence, introducing technological innovations that set a new standard.
The film is set in 1274, during the first Mongol invasion of Japan. Ghost of Tsushima The story tells of the destruction of the Japanese army on Tsushima Island by superior Mongol forces, who then conquered Iki Island, leaving devastation behind. Players control Jin Sakai, a samurai who was left to die and rescued by a thief. Jin battles the Mongols while learning the ways of hiding and assassination Ghost of TsushimaThroughout his journey, Jin clashes with his honorable samurai ways and the Ghost’s dishonorable but effective methods, and uses the enemy’s tactics against them.
Story Ghost of Tsushima Gradually progressing, the perspectives of the many companions who assist Jin and those who assist him in return are explored. Deeply inspired by samurai pulp cinema, which itself is influenced by Western films, this game has a distinct flavour, which is evident in its motion capture, acting and superb lighting. Sucker Punch, known for the inFamous series, has taken a completely different and unique approach Ghost of Tsushima,
The four stances he adopts combine traditional samurai techniques with those learned from invaders to combat a variety of enemies. dark Souls‘ Roll-Away System, Ghost of Tsushima adopts a parry system similar to that of Sekiro. The combat system reflects the tenacity of samurai battles, requiring seizing opportunities, defending, and being patient and strategic rather than impulsive. In addition to fighting Mongols, players will engage in intense duels with rogue samurai or ronin in beautiful locations. The combat system is brutal yet zen-like.
This zen-like theme extends throughout the Tsushima Island and Iki Island expansions. Players will spend hours on horseback, exploring beautiful landscapes filled with petals, autumn leaves, and snow, enhanced by the game’s impressive wind systems. These winds serve as a mechanic to guide players to their objectives. Despite the urgency of the primary mission, players will enjoy exploring the land, discovering hot springs, fox shrines, and quests that unlock various armor and cosmetics.
Ghost of Tsushima Supports Nvidia’s DLSS 2 and AMD’s FSR 3, rival frame optimization techniques, which is a significant step forward for an industry notorious for locking features to specific graphics cards. This makes the game more accessible on older hardware, leading to impressive results. Half the fun of the PC version is tweaking the settings to get the best framerates and graphical fidelity. The game also runs surprisingly well on the Steam Deck, and supports ultrawide displays for a more panoramic view.
If you haven’t played Ghost of Tsushima Still, now’s your chance to experience this masterpiece. If you’ve played it, now’s the perfect time to watch it again, perhaps in black-and-white Kurosawa mode.
