7 Things to Do First in Ghost of Tsushima

Tsushima is a big island with lots to explore, but before you take the fight to the Mongols, don't miss these things to do first in Ghost of Tsushima.
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[@ZekeBaller]

Am I the only one that presses triangle near the horse and attacks it accidentally 😭 because of RDR2 controls

[@petezah4597]

Same, it runs off afterwards and you'll have to chase it back

[@TheTjam84]

Oh yes. Doesn't help that I'm halfway through a second playthrough of RDR2, so keep switching games!

[@ralphadrianbautista5849]

Yes! Just got done playing TLOU2 and thats how you get on your horse also 😑😂

[@joaovitorcruz5133]

Wait, is triangle the attack button? Oh man...

[@AlexGarcia-qc3cj]

Dude I have a similar issue, except I put so many hours into Horizon Zero Dawn that I constantly mistaken X as galloping when it makes me jump off the horse instead. The controls are gonna take some time to getting used to

[@Kahfjdkaj]

Pro tip: make sure to observe the Mongol leaders BEFORE you kill them. You will get 2 points towards your next stance instead of just 1.

[@lilnuttt2974]

Do you just keep your distance and hold R2 or? Cause i tried to do it and i got seen

[@drpepper3838]

How

[@ggs27]

Thanks so much

[@dOOKIEbROWN425]

I noticed this on the last leader I had killed. I didn't think it would count after I had observed him first. Can you ALWAYS observe the leaders before killing them?

[@juhblaze]

@@dOOKIEbROWN425 Look for leaders that are practicing their swordplay. They always look in one direction so try to get behind their line of sight and when youre close enough the R2 prompt should pop up. I highly recomended learning all the stances by the time you reach Yarikawa. Shortly after the events that occur the enemies get harder.

[@johnlong8952]

1. Get the half bow 2. Get the long bow 3. Get the legendary archer outfit 4. Unlock concentration 5. Upgrade bows and arrow capacity 6. Upgrade outfit 7. Profit

[@jarredseth8919]

This is exactly what I did in that order 😂

[@Unawareness.]

Also what’s the legendary archer outfit?

[@showregular111]

@@Unawareness. tadayori mythic quest armour

[@GigusChrist]

If ur able to get tadayori to its max on New Game + with the archery challenge charm maxed out, there’s nothing more statisfying than just having infinite concentration and just nailing guys in the head

[@strongcapybara5646]

Replace number 7 with: Go to iki island and complete all Archery challenges to increase concentration as a charm

[@KingADDJ]

saw a guy on twitter moaning how he’d already finished the story and how short it was. The biggest tip for this game is don’t rush. Take your time, do the side tales, follow birds and foxes whenever you see them, start coversations with any NPCs with the talk icon for rumors. You’ll have a much more enjoyable playthrough

[@boneless_Jungle_Ham]

He has to be bullshiting...

[@_OscarIvan]

Nathaniel Ricci Absolutely, I’ve been playing the game nonstop since release, been taking my time doing all the quests and I barely just released Yuna’s brother

[@KingADDJ]

Oscar Mendoza well yeah exactly you’ve been taking your time doing all the quests.. assuming he rushed through the story missions rather than the tales

[@wesleybrilhante5989]

Best comment so far

[@tardigradafromouterspace7965]

This is so true. And I noticed something on s personal level. I played 2 hours last night and then I just felt like I needed to stop. It was enough. And now I m thrilling to get back in but I know I m not in a rush. Just as I binged Last of us, this game is something else. I want to take time and dont need to play 8 hours straight, it s so cool to let it rest, this is the first game ever that make me feel like this

[@ryanicasas1]

When Jin runs out of breath while running, press the dodge button once and he'll start sprinting again.

[@dylangrindlay8431]

You sir have gained yourself a friend

[@mafia_trilogy_enjoyer]

@@dylangrindlay8431 make that two, actually.

[@MoinAshrafSL]

Thanks friend.

[@mafia_trilogy_enjoyer]

@@MoinAshrafSL and that’s three

[@sherlock4377]

The dodge button is O right??

[@jaefizz1862]

Honestly, I haven’t had this much playing a video game in a very long time. I’ve been gaming for well over 15 years so I can get burnt out or bored very easily. Bought this game yesterday and put in 8 hours and woke up today wanting to do nothing else but get back to playing. Thank you Sucker Punch for revitalizing my love for gaming!

[@adammohd8338]

bro i was scared i would get bored, but ur comment motivated me to buy it.

[@ILik3PH0T0]

@@adammohd8338 Get it! I bought it and platinumed it in like a week! Totally worth it!

[@matthewp3542]

Exactly how I’ve felt with it

[@DC-ru1do]

Corny

[@jaefizz1862]

@@adammohd8338 that’s awesome man I hope you had just as much fun playing as I did!

[@Philosophical24]

Jesus Christ they want me to give my life to this game. And I will. With honor ✊

[@michaeldavenport7289]

Me to brother✊🏼

[@MasterLee2011]

@@michaeldavenport7289🙇 ✊🏿

[@Ian-ek2gd]

Same! Even though my parents won’t let me play this game!✊🏻

[@Ian-ek2gd]

DeSPoTNemanjaS age rating :/

[@Ian-ek2gd]

DeSPoTNemanjaS 14, I was born in 2006, buts it ridiculous how they won’t let me play rated m games yet :/

[@stalememe4763]

I literally just played this game nonstop since midnight and I don't regret it

[@GabrielVittorio]

what a game man, doesnt felt like that for ages

[@gadmcewen1907]

Is it worth getting the deluxe edition for £20 more

[@pewpewlaserz9485]

Gad McEwen I mean I wouldn’t, but it gives u some stuff and new armor

[@3vro833]

Gad McEwen literally just 1 horse and an armor set

[@blouh2o744]

Yes, masterpeace, after witcher 3 best game in last 10 years

[@jvd112603]

That opening sequence had me feeling some kind of way..

[@ki7966]

Same here.

[@wereallydgafwedont3166]

i got goosebumps..

[@javlord7070]

One of the best game opening sequences

[@grindhouse4434]

What's crazy is, I'm watching this after having the game for a few days. These are all the things I just wandered into after straying from the story, an free roaming. That says something about the game design, that it's just natural to explore and come across all the best early game content, without even feeling like you're being led there

[@Stretch-nu2rg]

Same

[@johnmichael7276]

Same

[@itookthewooockkk5200]

Same

[@-Kluh]

First time watching/playing this 3 years after it’s 😅

[@Robin...222]

Thats how yo play games.

[@Caomhmc]

Gotta get that white dye. Get Jin looking like Samurai Jack.

[@darthj_der7447]

Samo-rai lol Aku!

[@Mike_TNVol4Life]

Just finished the prologue, and my map just opened. I'm going to do *The Warriors Code* Tale right now and make use of some of these tips! *This video came at the perfect time!!!*

[@VeryNiceKanye]

No one cares

[@Burke-]

@@VeryNiceKanye and no one asked

[@VeryNiceKanye]

Burke and no one cares chromie

[@roger9592]

@@VeryNiceKanye the first comment wasn't meant for you then was it, it was clearly for the channel

[@msbedski0514]

Going to pick up my game now and everything in this video is how I will start my quest as a “Samurai“ thanks as always IGN .... enjoy everyone !!!

[@coop8549]

I'm not usually an IGN fan, But credit where it's due, this is the most concise and informative video on excellent beginning tips, I've seen thus far.

[@atgwiuz]

Ign have been brilliant recently imo , much opposite to GameSpot who have been very biased and prejudiced with their shallow reviews

[@rockLuca14]

@@atgwiuz Exaggerated swagger of a black teen

[@Gator1DontPlayNoShit]

​@@rockLuca14I'm calling security to your local church and school

[@QwizzyXP]

Microsoft is starting to bore me with their lack of titles. Like c'mon, this looks great.

[@ASSASSYN]

I agree. I'm xbox and pc only. Even PC doesn't have anything like this. But let's see what 13 new game first party game studios microsoft purchased have. Each is supposed to make 2 new games each.

[@jasonmcmurtry7812]

Sony definitely has the best exclusives for sure and have killed it with the PS4 ones. I dunno wtf Microsoft is doing and I do prefer the xbox controller. I do enjoy both systems though.

[@jkokbar1261]

What about cyberpunk doesn't they are Xbox game

[@mr.fruitffxv]

Jk Okbar what are you talking about?!?!? It’s on Xbox, PlayStation and PC

[@jkokbar1261]

@@mr.fruitffxv oh what i thought it whas xbox exclusive thanks for correcting me

[@robertjennings6176]

I played like 14 or 15 hours before I even saved the brother there's just so much to do in this world it's so full of life there's stuff to literally around every corner

[@GamingWithADD]

Yeah I finally saved him lol. I'm just hoping there's new things to buy. Like iron. Or maybe the ability to sell steel.

[@dtmorris6157]

Woke up early today to maximize time for this game.

[@SergeSchwartz]

Stunning and brave

[@FrancyTheSin]

I see youre a man of culture aswell

[@nathan900130]

Make sure to visit the shrime near the camp where your uncle was captured (southeast coast of it) the charm lets you regen health outside of battle.

[@emmarobbieus9107]

Are you typed in a Japanese accent?😂

[@tdilla4606]

Once I complete like 4 main missions I’m out here on these Tsushima streets hustling

[@herschelschueler]

I can confirm these tips are legit. Cause it's exactly what I did when I started playing and it's so much better. Be sure to do the mythic tales they are great.

[@ThaRealest616]

One of the best games ever made, story, graphics, gameplay, collectables, open world... everything is spot on 👌

[@zenthenerdgamer4649]

This game is freaking awesome

[@nanakwasi4876]

K

[@Ian-ek2gd]

Nana Kwasi Opoku Agyeman k? That’s it? This game looks badass!

[@stc3145]

It is really

[@gabestowe5094]

Marshal woah there be careful man lol your parents gonna ground you from your phone talking like that 😂

[@Trickster-sy4rp]

The upgraded smoke bomb is frickin dope. It reminds me of assassins creed, as u can assassinate enemies that are blinded in the smoke. It's especially useful when your surrounded by brutes

[@Theenjoyer24]

6 hours is, loving it! Still first area but did almost all of this lol

[@eeriedog7601]

Lol me too, the freaking island/ area is huge tho

[@Theenjoyer24]

Austin Humphrey and packed with content too, not like ac Odyssey which was huge but empty

[@TPJECK]

I think most importantly is to get the charm that increases resource drop rate from one of the shrines.

[@nokoribii]

I’ve been doing a playthrough on this game and I am genuinely love with it. I mean I was in love with it when the trailer dropped but now I have it. Omg, it’s just perfect. If anyone wants to check it out I would really really appreciate it

[@cloudbloom]

Subbed

[@nokoribii]

cloudbloom ay my guy I appreciate it 👊🏻

[@kintama3453]

Nokoribii man, I pre ordered it and was excited but not that excited. I have been playing it and love it.

[@nokoribii]

Isofrey i absolutely adore Japanese films and the culture in general, and I absolutely love samurai’s and ninja’s since I was a kid. So this game for me is just a masterpiece, I’ll be playing it so much

[@kintama3453]

Nokoribii same

[@abysslordgaming1144]

i love this game.....4 hours in and hardly did anything....love the scene!!!

[@FallenUSA]

Bought this when came out and never played it until now haha. Man games are super sick now. This one had me nervous since all 80s kids were into ninjas if had a dingy anyway. It exceeded my expectations. Fun game and hard

[@NinjaJDM]

I've played this for a few hours but I keep having to stop to take screenshots, best looking game i've played!

[@huntressgaming8521]

Ninja JDM same

[@juanvaldes9843]

HZD and Death Stranding would like a word.

[@sadhanasharma1448]

@@juanvaldes9843 its much better than both of those

[@Effing_eh]

It should have been mentioned that you need to complete the blood on the grass main quest to make the musician to appear in hiroshi springs to get the longbow. He doesn't just appear after getting the halfbow....

[@spanky19866]

Thank you!!!

[@danielbrodie87]

This game is incredible. I played Tenchu back in the day and I'm a massive fan of RDR and Batman Arkham series. This game puts my loves together in one beautiful piece of gaming brilliance.

[@gamer2101]

I absolutely love this game. I am so glad I got it. I was not so sure about it but it’s amazing

[@rugie6247]

I've never been so happy to get lost in a game. I will plan to follow the story, and 5 hours later I realize I havent even gotten to the way point yet 😂

[@dumitrumitu]

This game is incredible! Atmosphere, graphics, story....i love it!

[@Jgunz123]

I’m just now starting this game and it’s amazing so far.

[@schmittybacall1655]

I'm really glad that I watched this video after getting pretty far. Though it's ultimately pretty easy to get lost in the world of tsushima

[@intellectracoon]

never underestimate the samurai clan armor , when it's fully upgraded it can reduce damage significantly making it awesome for duels.

[@sebastianesxxx]

The Sakai clan armor?

[@gtone339]

Tip: to avoid heavy damage & do a quick attack always jump whether your opponents attacks you with a weapon and press Square or Triangle to hit them.

[@dionthomas5418]

Ghost of Tsuahima is a great warrior game story lines, characters, feudal Japan and tactics plus equipment for the Samurai is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ThePoetFury]

Just started, thanks for the tips!

[@BigDavos]

If you are about to play this on PS4 stop right now and wait to play on ps5 60 fps its amazing!

[@MN0VV4]

Should be called lost in Tsushima because the island is too damn big🤣

[@jroyalll]

Lmao not even halfway explored the first part of the island and I’ve been playing for 2 days straight

[@dempkuun9253]

Yea man, i was like,"didn't they say the map isnt going to be that big?". But I love it though

[@azieilyas66]

How about RDR 2?? Which one is mor larger map??

[@peautifulbenis3673]

@@jroyalll Same, I havent even explored half either and I've been on it 2 nights straight! This is going to be a great journey

[@joshwhite557]

For real the first portion of the island has soo much to do.

[@spliterin2743]

When your hunting down leaders for stance points, if you watch them and then kill them you actually get a point for each so two per leader. I was just killin em Took a bit to realize. Dunno if it's a glitch or not, the game didn't tell me about it. Gets you to the moon stance a hell of a lot faster

[@eF5ive]

I’m having a blast with this game photo mode. Wish we had a pose setting too but either way I’ll take it

[@blackheart9931]

Thank U IGN 4 the tips just started playing it

[@ryanjay707]

I’m almost to ACT 2 but taking my sweet time before I move on with the story! Thanks for the tips I love this game 😉🤙

[@bossofall1672]

Who is here after buying the Ps plus extra and this game is free

[@danievantillborg1379]

Got this game today and one of my favorites great graphics characters it’s just great

[@BonzerMrT]

TAKE YOUR TIME, THERE IS NO NG+ ATM, SO SLOW YOUR ROLL, especially if your playing on Hard. Do all side quest, mongol camps, liberations all that. You’ll appreciate the points and skills you unlock early on before getting further into the game.

[@tobymcgroby8967]

Thank you so much for the help, I'm one of those stubborn players that obsessively searches for things I might otherwise miss.. I wish I could just enjoy the stories, but the Dark Souls games made me afraid to leave things unexplored. DS vets will know what I'm saying

[@MrFreedomforyou]

I just turned it off but seeing this video makes me wanna turn it back on.

[@DynomitePunch]

for those wandering why they can't find yamato for the uhi curse quest, do some of the tales quests till he shows up at gold temp

[@rashajabr4246]

This game deserves 10/10 , with honor

[@panamakira]

I’ve been playing for 3 hours now and I can tell this game is going to be addicting!

[@pinkhairvulcanus8153]

7 things to do first in Ghost of Tsushima. 1. Buy the game.

[@snazzyquizzes2336]

What incredible-looking scenery.

[@Eatyourdad787]

Absolutely great video, keep it up guys😂, you truly are the best😊.

[@coreydemc]

This game has been glorious so far and the boss duels have ben tense and epic!

[@halokosovo1]

there's only 1 thing to do in early game: WALK everywhere! Don't use your horse =)) Increase playing time, you get to enjoy the world more and see more interesting stuffs...

[@normanbeaulieu4204]

Thanks I had no idea about the white die. I love it

[@Grayson-Winchester]

This game gives me vagabond flashbacks and I like it

[@Dereageerder]

Love the manga

[@panamakira]

Oh man yes!!!!

[@nap152003]

If you like vagabond then check out shigurui: death frenzy

[@jasonmcmurtry7812]

Kewl gonna go this when I get off work

[@Dr.Hoffman]

Absolute GOTY here for sure.. It's amazing

[@Plague_Doc22]

We're half way through the year. With one of the biggest games in the decade coming out this year lol relax.

[@shamz883]

Plague Doc keep your expectations low on cp

[@Plague_Doc22]

@@shamz883 Everyone whos play tested it says it show immense potential. I think it'll be great. Even though I think the witcher is slightly overrated. I think they're gonna do really well with this game.

[@feden6840]

@@Plague_Doc22 Cyberpunk is heavily overrated, it looks like a normal open-world with some cool neon lights In my opinion obviously

[@alansmilealot]

Half life Alyx already took that tittle for me.....

[@Rixx432]

Beautiful game reminds me of Assassin's Creed Odyssey alot its packed full of mission and side quests etc

[@jimajams7080]

Thanks for the tips

[@UMBRELLACORP.YOUTUBE]

The graphics look amazing wow 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@moonpie4107]

WHAT!!! I didn't even have this game on my radar! I completely missed this gem! Thank you for the video. I am going to go put myself debt this year from all of the fantastic stuff coming out but honestly I don't care. The world is on fire so I am going to go save a digital world and be a samurai..... peace

[@willenglish3598]

...

[@jimajams7080]

Tell me about it! Lol. This game is beautiful so far. You will be amazed, and in awe when you first turn it on.

[@The_Platinum_Realist]

This game is amazing.

[@isaiahbair7690]

You should also collect as many flowers as you can, which you can trade for vanity items

[@xsmartx]

Anyone playing this right now? 🎮

[@Ian-ek2gd]

I really want this game, but my parents will probably not let me get it :(

[@johnbonilla1846]

Marshal why not 🧐

[@jesusrivera5678]

U wish I am stuck at work watching this 😭

[@Ian-ek2gd]

John Bonilla the age rating speaks for itself.... :( so I’m just going to be pretty much a boomer....

[@Burke-]

@@Ian-ek2gd you can turn off blood

[@gillesgrindel7985]

You miss finding camp with general to observe and to kill in order to get all the postures the soonest possible. That's the most important, far above the technics. And it's something to do before taking care of the legendary missions.

[@oscartrusty1855]

I love this game, it it freakin beautiful, gameplay mechanics are awesome

[@DN-yv3gq]

I'm thrilled that this is getting a pc port.

[@qwertmom]

Seriously my first time playing a video game for 6 hours straight since I was a child.

[@theforeverfalling]

Not to take away from this game but can y’all imagine how great a new infamous game would look if sucker punched keeps this up??

[@armada2390]

PS5 hopefully, even if I cant afford it.

[@vivek9546]

They are a talented studio. Can't wait to see their next game on PS5

[@drtirthadas]

there have been rumors that they're hiring more people to work on a new infamous game for ps5

[@CocoHarness4evr]

That would be awesome! And please bring back Cole.

[@speedyzoegaming1789]

I was playing AC ragnar and i start playing this game man I can’t even look at AC the same eay nomo. Love this game!!!

[@matheusdomingos4988]

these types of videos are the best

[@BBallKiller420]

You should really say that you have to beat the grassland mission before you are able to get the long bow I was looking for this side mission for an hour before I googled someone else saying you need to do the grassland mission before you get the long bow even if you already have the half bow

[@lucaguys2887]

I just began the game and i just notice you can buy armor, this game is incredible

[@intj_5398]

No ads, thank u.

[@sveinolsen7387]

Dont Get arrow block early on, it does the same as dodging would.

[@JonathanGarcia-iy3dj]

Anyone have any more tips on how to start the quest for the long bow? I can’t figure it out

[@mhfk5285]

If I’m not mistaken, there’s a musician at Hiyoshi Springs. You need to speak to him to trigger the mythic quest. There’s a peasant who inform you to do so but I don’t remember which quest it is though.

[@drake316]

Speak with the guy on a bench at the main Inn. He will give you the way point/wind guide to the musician

[@andrewhoeft2710]

An outstanding game! Hope sucker punch is working on another installment 🤞👍

[@LordPagliarello]

This is one of the best games ever made. Superb

[@raskarl]

Does anyone else have the problem where sometimes in cutscenes the screen goes black? This happened in the mission where Jin and Ryuso had to kill mungols on a ship

[@younesten5106]

Forget the Corona virus and play this fantastic legendary game Ghost👍

[@ASSASSYN]

Xbox fanboy here. I want to play this game so bad. Not going to even try and lie. It is a dream of a game. Oh well.

[@lizardman1303]

Just wait till ps5 comes out

[@ThisNerdyKid]

If you have the money for it I would definitely recommend getting a ps4 (or 5). I’m mainly an Xbox guy but the exclusives on the PlayStation are FARRRR superior to the Xbox

[@zZiL341yRj736]

You can always look forward to Halo Infinite with it's boring graphics. Lol.

[@Chris-Watts666]

Poor XBox 📦 Boyz 😂

[@abepcf1526]

Somehow I got the heavenly strike quick AF lol now I’m using it all the time

[@siwadinesh36]

Im so in love with this game

[@phillyjackson45]

30 minutes in and completely love the combat and scope in this game. Combat definitely is somewhat similar to the Batman Arkham games.

[@phillyjackson45]

@Edwin C. It's there, just very little of it.

[@Sataandagi96]

I can already hear my Playstation blasting off, smh...

[@jyotijain859]

I think you are Xbox fan I don't know but why

[@Sataandagi96]

@@jyotijain859 Naw, not even remotely 😅

[@abrarmasood2710]

Its silent even on base ps4. Very well optimized

[@thizzellewashington1626]

It’s actually quite impressive how well a game this detailed runs while keeping your PlayStation fairly quiet

[@morphbushrod8026]

Thizzelle Washington noticed the same thing like why isn’t my rocket ship taking off🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@mattieeyes8066]

Great video very helpful

[@Tyler-sv1vm]

This video was helpful

[@NeverFreezeENT]

Going to do a playthorugh on this lol

[@Don_Tweak]

Ok

[@coldevans5583]

IGN : " There is 134577889854 things to do but 7/10 because it's not some boring shooter ''

[@bryanvega870]

I dont even care about their reviews just the gameplay they show

[@grazzz]

Gamespot gave it 7, not IGN. They gave it a 9 ✌ just sayin'

[@marvso3298]

There is 134577889854 things to do on a ubisoft game too, many things to do doesn't make the game a 10 if they're not fun to complete

[@vayneayoubi4539]

Be sure first. GameSpot 7/10, IGN 9/10

[@mywin_8275]

this comment is the epitome of quality vs quantity

[@russdantes4806]

Thank you!

[@jotusaini7886]

Sooo do the main questline is like the first 4 tips?

[@randomguyonyoutube591]

Why am i watching this? I don't even have a PS4 and ghost of tsushima. Lol

[@connor3mm597]

Go get one 🤭

[@randomguyonyoutube591]

@@connor3mm597 easy for you to say, i don't have money😂 im starting to save money to buy a PS5 instead.

[@FFeeLiT]

its so sad i cant play it, because i only have a pc. im a fakin samurai fan for years. and now i cant play the best samurai game ever made.

[@rebalnz1]

buy a ps5 and play it at high fps when it releases. i always have PS and a gaming pc.

[@FFeeLiT]

@@rebalnz1 ye but its kind of waste of money... exclusive games in 2020 are nonsense anyways for me. back then it worked maybe, but now time has changed and there are alot of gamers now on pc and console. multi plattform generates more money and a bigger name these days.

[@FFeeLiT]

@Mango not even close...

[@shadeshiest22]

Lol you can go buy a BRAND NEW PS4 slim that comes with 3 games for 100-150$ right now....

[@willenglish3598]

Nick Hall *250

[@brianrad_]

im in love with this game

[@pedrol.p.carvalho8605]

Is there any variety in story missions or is it all just about clearing camps, rescuing hostages and 1x1 duels?

[@RivalGrimReaper]

yes.......to the latter part.