TOP 10 Best Samurai Games You Should Play!

[@The-Athenian]

The fact Way of the Samurai isn't mentioned is a crime. Clearly a list made by someone who isn't a longtime samurai fan. Not to mention Onimusha, Samurai Warriors. But nothing can hold a candle to Ghost of Tsushima. Truly a gift from the heavens for samurai fans.

[@BlaBlaBla-76]

Damn I miss Onimusha. Would be nice to get another game in that series, remake or totally new idm!

[@RK-um2bj]

Been waiting patiently for GoT2

[@DuckyNobu]

I agree. Samurai warriors 1-2 was good rest was meh. Way of the samurai was awsome too but it's close to Rise of the Ronin.

[@luvmenow33]

Hell yea onimusha was awesome!

[@hamzaahmad1345]

the list lost its credibility when katana zero was put higher than GOT and sekiro. I kept thinking of way of samurai ps2 and onimusha games but KATANA ZERO may have swords but it is hardly a better samurai game than the above mentioned.

[@KnightsTempura]

Best Samurai game so far is Ghost of Tsushima

[@FrugBoy]

Why? I was so bored in GoT

[@elifulk4384]

​@FrugBoy bro the combat, stealth, the story, the games amazing

[@Haems10969]

Got moves like real samurai ROR too many fantasy move

[@BookOfLight330]

Sekiro...

[@FrugBoy]

@@BookOfLight330 Yes for me also sekiro >>>>>>>>>>>>>> GoT

[@JacksonWalter735]

Ghost of Tsushima for me will be the best. It’s the reason my dad got a PS5. The story, graphics, and gameplay will always make it one of the best games I’ve ever played. Plus it’s the first game I’ve ever finished by myself

[@joom9002]

looks even better on PC... console cant hold a candle to pc graphics lol

[@SENUSIGHT]

@@joom9002dude shut up PS5 is as good as a PC

[@joom9002]

@@SENUSIGHT nah it really isn't. Ps5 can't hold a candle to the top current gen PC hardware. No console will ever be as good as PC. That's just a fact. 🤷

[@SENUSIGHT]

@@joom9002 Hey Who Cares Anyways You Probably Own A PC So That’s Why You’re Saying PC Is Better

[@joom9002]

@@SENUSIGHT I've owned both so I can honestly say console sucks in comparison. It's that simple 🤷

[@joelmulligan8213]

Rise of the Robin combat is nothing like Ghost, not sure why you would say that. The similarities between the games are superficial at best

[@TheJML1975]

Pretty sure he said “similar” 😉

[@keysncoffee7733]

This… ROTR combat is like Dynasty Warriors compared to GOT.

[@cmic_1365]

@@TheJML1975 Any game with katana is "similar" to Ghost of Tsushima

[@Nahiwloudwin]

Rise of the ronin was good I recommend delux edition for twilight difficult this game is hard

[@dewthegreat9270]

who's robin

[@shadowhunter246]

The lack of Way of the samurai hurts

[@JesseRomano]

Way of the samurai is king of samurai game style

[@simontaylor9362]

Exactly 💯 😢

[@mrlefern4167]

Only 1 and 2 are good

[@JesseRomano]

@@mrlefern4167 this guy is shot

[@Senseslol]

Games ass

[@Grant_lucas1]

Finished Sekiro last year and played many sword fighting games since then but I didn’t enjoyed any other game as much as I did Sekiro’ though I was aware of Ghost of tsushima but it was an ps exclusive so I never got a chance to play it but when I heard the news that it’s coming to pc.. I got really excited and finally it released. Bought it on day 1st and really enjoying it so much that I can’t even express, the open world , the combat and side quests literally everything is perfect in Ghost of Tsushima. A true masterpiece indeed

[@akuskus]

Same with me but since Ghost of Tsushima was unfortunately delisted in my country, I bought a PS5 for that and indeed such a great game. Quickly became one of my favourite games of all times, along with Sekiro, Nioh 1/2, Dark Souls 3, Elden Ring and Doom Eternal.

[@kennethdeveyra3556]

Good news mate, you can now play it in PC

[@YourMother6yrsago]

Agreed, I just beat new game + for it, and have every single player achievement. On to the multiplayer!

[@Noneyo-Bidness]

During the Bakumatsu period, the Shogun didn't "let" Westerners settle. The US just showed up with overwhelming forces and said to the shogun "You will open Japan's trade to Western powers' control, or else..." Japan was the last chessboard in the US' Western expansion. It was to become a colonial port between San Francisco and Asia. Those treaties destroyed the Japanese economy. Ultimately, the West got what it originally wanted, which was the end of the shogunate, and to turn the emperor into a super-capitalist ruling family, like the British aristocracy.

[@TheMeJustMe75]

I thought it was the Portuguese. Last Samurai isn't historically correct with the Tom Cruise character.

[@Noneyo-Bidness]

@@TheMeJustMe75 No, but that is essentially what happened IRL. The US were involved heavily, especially financially but also militarily. A few years later, the same divisions of US soldiers would be sent to "exterminate" the boxer rebels in China.

[@jyandel1]

Wait, so we’re not the good guys? /s

[@averagegamerdude177]

Loving Ghost of Tsushima! Can’t seem to find anything as good as Sekiro tho

[@TheJKX86]

Way of the Samurai will forever be the goat, dude who made the list must be a pup.

[@roberthagmaier9603]

Cant wait for Ghost of Yotei.

[@Bobby-dq6jf]

The Nioh games are definitely the best on the list for gameplay. Nothing comes close. Way of the Samurai is the best in terms of narrative choice and freedom. Ghost of Tsushima and Sekiro are too restrictive in gameplay for me. Whereas Nioh and Way of the Samurai allow you to use other weapons Samurai used such as spears, Odachis etc, Ghost and Sekiro just have you using a katana so none of them really offer the true Samurai experience.

[@thebjorn273.]

Ghost of Tsushima looks soooo boring too dude...

[@thebjorn273.]

You can instantly tell it was a Western developer behind Ghost because they only care about graphics, psuedo-realism and creating ugly characters rather than actually making a fun game with good combat.

[@whitezombie10]

⁠@@thebjorn273.play the game before judging it, the combat is awesome and the game has many playing styles and a lot of replayability

[@sensuscommunis2526]

THIS. Ghost of Tsushima looks amazing, but is kinda bland and generic. It's a game that you want to be good, because it looks good - but ultimately is not. Meanwhile Nioh is amazing; the guy condemning it for poor story (lol) and not having an open world is an idiot, I'm sorry xd An open world is exactly what ruined games like God of War and Ghost of Tsushima for me. It's a stupid trend that everything needs to be a sandbox. I would also add that Way of the Samurai had amazing gameplay (for the time), with all the weapons and stances.

[@TipTopSnow]

Just here to throw in my love for Afro Samurai (game and anime)💯 Way of the Samurai was the first game I ever played on ps2 though

[@GuilhermeAugusto-ut2bm]

As a fan of Kurosawa's movies, I really liked Trek to Yomi's advice. Thanks!!

[@GamerPro34586]

Way of the samurai needs a come back

[@zizz956]

I'm really surprised Way of the Samurai series weren't even mentioned...

[@corywittamori896]

Nioh 1 and 2 are incredible

[@pubbahubbabba]

First Cut Samurai Duel. Its an indie game and must be on this list. It catches the vibe of samurai fights on point.

[@pritishsarkar4541]

I already played some of the games shown : Sekiro Trek to yomi Shadow tactics Katana zero Now it's time for ghost of Tsushima❤

[@nathanuzamaki8314]

You will have so much fun and good luck🤞

[@pelasteri777]

so much sad scenes on tsushima, glhf

[@sensuscommunis2526]

Play Nioh, it's way better.

[@Amir-pm5hj]

Way of samurai series is the best samurai games and Tenchu 2 is a best ninja game

[@pow_rs3534]

yes tenchu ist the best ninja game ever

[@haruki_utakata]

Shinobido Imashime is the best. It's the masterpiece of ninja game by Aquire, even now.

[@Fem-dp9we]

@Gipnoss030Nah? The best samurai game belongs to Sekiro, and the best ninja game belongs to Tenchu.

[@jokerkurusu8672]

​@@Fem-dp9we Bro havent played ghost yet bruh

[@Ali-Azeem]

Skerio is masterpiece❤

[@micahevans969]

Sekiro is just hard for no damn reason

[@azku]

@@micahevans969Yeah. It’s too taxing sometimes.

[@DVS_808]

​@@micahevans969 High learning curve i agree, but once you got the timing right its crazy how easy the game gets

[@DVS_808]

Feel free to correct your gramma btw it hurts to read skerio

[@Carardilla]

Best Samurai Games You Should Play list without Way of the Samurai, Onimusha or Samurai Warrior is hard to take seriously, but thanks for the recommendation

[@AwaitThy]

That was a really good intro

[@Ikaru-y7k]

thats crazy how no one ever mentionned way of samurai 3 and 4.. like its my favorite all time samurai game ya'll fr need to try it you won't regret it trust me

[@ayrtonmoncaodecastro7325]

awesome list, great! guys think the new assassins creed gonna be good?? 😂😂

[@MrJueKa]

I guess it will be just another simple Assassin`s Creed Ubisoft game on the list, well-known but traditional concept in a new guise. So nothing really new, you either like it or you hate it, that's all, but it will certainly be another financial success for Ubisoft despite all the discussions so far. Even I'm waiting and considering whether I'll buy it, simply because I like samurai games, but I'm waiting for the really meaningful "Let's Play" videos after its release.

[@bakanutz]

If the authors never got a chance to, I highly suggest the Way of the Samurai series, it's lack of support on steam is extremely disappointing, but if you have access to a playstation and copies of the game, please give it a try. It's easily one of the best samurai games out there. Just a shout out to super old school guys, Bushido Blade was another classic. if anyone has access to a Japanese Playstation 2 and can understand Japanese, I would also highly suggest Fu-un Shinsengumi and Samurai Western (a bit over the top but friggen fun). Plesantly surprised Total War Shogun 2 made the list, though i feel like the first one still holds a special place in my heart. Geisha assassins and Kensai for the win! 🤣

[@DivineWorship88]

Ghost of sushima, kitana.. Nice game collection.

[@BeatmasterAC]

The Way of the Samurai: "uh, Hello?" Samurai Western: "Excuse me?" Bushido Blade: "Allow me to introduce myself."

[@therobloxproducer.]

I'm surprised Ninja Gaiden Series isn't on the list... It's one of the most unique and cool game's i've ever seen!

[@mr.shorty7310]

Its ninja

[@GlassHalfEmpty66plus6]

GoT and Sekiro are by FAR the best action samurai games I can play on PC on the market. If we’re talking about RTS’, Total war Shogun 2 easily.

[@heryyanto2632]

you miss one of the best samurai game, which is "Way of The Samurai" all the series from the game was absolutely best of the best samurai game......

[@Kira121086]

No Samurai Warriors or Warriors Orochi?

[@AkameGaKill194]

I think you should of included and mentioned Kengo Master Of Bushido and Genji: Dawn of the Samurai. Genji alone should of had at least 5th or fourth on the list.

[@sensuscommunis2526]

People keep reminding me of amazing samurai games from the past, like Way of the Samurai, Tenchu and Genji. Too bad they're no more and all we get is another open world with katanas.

[@chrismauro8393]

Where is onimusha?

[@ritadonita144]

ONIMUSHA NEED TO BE REMASTERED!!!!

[@malakas9351]

Anyone remember tenchu on PS1 and PS2 that was a good samurai type game there was another but I can't remember the name but I'd say ghost is the best ever now obviously Jin sakiiiiii

[@sensuscommunis2526]

On ps2 it could be Genji, Way of the Samurai, Blood Will Tell, maybe Onimusha.

[@kin_lost]

You missed Way of the Samurai (1, 2 and 3), and if you consider shinobis as well like you did with Sekiro, you should include the Tenchu series and ShinobiDo (one of the most fun games I've ever played in my entire life).

[@sensuscommunis2526]

Damn, I forgot about Tenchu. It set standards for the whole genre, but nobody mentions it anymore.

[@barqs27]

Respectfully, none of these games should be mentioned in the same breath as Ghost of Tsushima. It's one of the greatest games of all time let alone the Best Samurai Game ever.

[@catmeow11111]

But what else are you gonna put on the list? And to say Westerners are the only ones that can make a samurai game is just plain incorrect.

[@philjamprimate]

GoT is amazing, but have you not played Sekiro? Sekiro is the one.

[@sensuscommunis2526]

Really? Way of the Samurai, Onimusha, Blood Will Tell, Samurai Warriors, and most notably - Nioh. GoT is plain average with good graphics, that's all.

[@gamEnjoyLP]

@@sensuscommunis2526 are you mad ? Be it lore, history, scenery, story, landscape, detail.. and you say average? Have you even played this game dude ? When even the fucking studio became ambassadors to the real island of tsushima and japanese people saying its absolutely beautiful and amazing.

[@sensuscommunis2526]

@@gamEnjoyLP That's exactly what I said ;) It's beautiful - and that's it. The game is as generic, as open world games can get. And you are repeating yourself: lore, history and story are basically the same 1 thing, just like scenery and landscape. Yes, I have played it - that's why you can read my opinion. What kind of question is that? xD Is that what you do when someone disagrees with you? Go play it if you like, nobody stops you. But don't get butt-hurt about my opinion, just like you are free to express yours.

[@mr.diontoahmed1134]

In this list, Trek to yomi and Ghost of tsushima are the only two samurai games. The rest are anime styled soft core devil may cry, edo period just cause 3 or a strategy game.

[@Harfizz]

This is bullsh*t .

[@mr.diontoahmed1134]

@@Harfizz Lol.

[@Motivational_quotes_vibes]

In ghost of Tsushima can you customize the character at all

[@oaxUK]

You can get different outfits which have different effects, for example some may give you more damage, etc. You can upgrade these outfits to make the effects better (so if we're sticking with the more damage, if you upgrade it it'll give you an extra damage boost), you can get different "hats" (these have no effects, only the armor has effects), and you can get masks (which like hats do nothing but look cool), there are also dyes to change the colours of some outfits you can get, and there are mods if you play on pc that change the look of the dyes as-well so you can get colours that modders put into the game instead of one of the dyes basically. And there are mods to make Jin (the character you play) look better too. But other than that, no not really. You can upgrade the outfits you can get as-well and it'll change the look of the armor, but you can actually use whatever upgraded version of the armor you want (so for example level 1 might look better than level 4 to you, so you CAN use the level 1 look but still have the level 4 stats)

[@viktorkalinski3728]

I can't believe there is no place for Onimusha... Onimusha 1, 2 , 3, and Dawn of dreams , are better , than 5 games from this list...

[@mikelxanadu]

Way of the Samurai is Yakuza with samurai’s. Campy fun, play it if you want something challenging but not too serious

[@maddmj8879]

ghost of tsushima is the best samurai game. i already finish the game but i still play it to collect all the swords. and fully explore the whole map.

[@ИванМайоров-б2п]

Let me guess, u were playing on the low difficulty

[@Alte.Kameraden]

If mods are included Gekokujo total conversion mod for Mount & Blade Warband is absolutely amazing.

[@oaxUK]

The only good one (for me) was Ghost of Tsushima, Katana Zero was good too but I prefer games with an open world, Third person, good graphics, etc (basically what GOT is). I think the reason I don't like these games, among a-lot of other big titles (not just samurai themed), is because they all have these sort of "special effects", GOT had a few (such as things like heavenly strike with lightning coming down) but it wasn't too much, so I didn't mind. Another thing I hate is when they include none-human enemies, like Sekiro for example, it has ogre's and shit apparently, wtf do I want to fight ogres for in a samurai game? And on the topic of Sekiro, I don't even class that as a samurai game, it's got all the none-human enemies like I said, the bosses are difficult and seem to be like games like Elden ring or whatever, it simply is not what I enjoy at all. So I guess what I'm saying is, I prefer the more "realistic" types of games, human enemies, bosses would be cool as long as they were human, I don't mind if they're difficult that is what makes them BOSSES instead of just regular enemies, but not difficult like RPG games for example fighting a dragon or some shit, that is just way too.. bad I guess. I like games such as RDR2, Cyberpunk 2077, Ghost of Tsushima, Ryse: Son of Rome, The last of us, Mafia series, GTA 5, and that's really about it, it's quite difficult to find games I enjoy. If anyone has recommendations for games similiar to the ones I mentioned above, PLEASE let me know, gaming is the only thing that brings me joy but I simply cannot find any good games that I haven't already played. Thank you in advance.

[@ShanOfficial007]

Everything is good until Tsushima legendary game arrives

[@mrjoejoecraftpl3093]

i reccomend Ronin the last samurai on phone. Small budget game but i like the fight

[@MgilangAP]

I really like yakuza series, but i think i can't play like a dragon ishin, i got too annoyed by many random encounter who stop you in the middle of action or way. And the dialogue section is so quiet without any background music😢

[@OldSchoolWarp]

Упомянуть все игры, где есть в названии Самурай или что-то об этом напоминающее, и не вспомнить серию WoS, да и не только ее.

[@gokuultrainstinct2479]

way of the samurai series is littertly one of the best samurai games! atone ur sin now

[@zelviceeek6798]

Sekiro combat is just too clean these perfect parries are insane🥹

[@doupt]

1. Ghost of Tsushima(must play, especially now since it's on PC too) 2. Rise of Ronin 3. Sekiro (could also be at n. 2 spot but it's debatable bc if u want flashy fighting both are great but Sekiro has more challenge go, which might not be favored by most casual players)

[@ergames4641]

nice list bro thx 🥷🏻

[@nathanielescudero5379]

I love the aesthetics of Trek to Yomi but being forced to stay on the centre line kind of misses the point of Bushido and Aikido. Most successful attacks and counters are done off the centre line. about 90% of Aikido in fact. My sensei would be cringing if he saw that game.

[@thecasualfan716]

Sekiro hit so hard for me it’s really made it hard to get into other games the same way

[@pauls9034]

Sounds like a you problem.

[@Zakoizuka984]

Probably unrelated take, but as someone who has played at least half of these games. It really makes this new AC Shadows game look basic compared to these. Most of these you could choose your own way to stealth, and they even had more options for asassinations. Love these games! Especially since Yusuke was in Nioh, he just felt better in that game truly.

[@whitezombie10]

Yeah I played GoT a couple of weeks ago and I already know that AC will NEVER reach that level

[@yeriu_]

bruhhhh another good samurai games is samurai jack battle through times which is underrated but really good it is 3rd person

[@pingia5868]

they should remake the tenchu

[@JamesBond-zn1jt]

Tenchu wrath of heaven was sick

[@tats_sacs]

No other game will beat Sekiro’s combat.

[@Westside19th]

Lies

[@neelchaudhary8993]

Nioh 2

[@norix9756]

no mention of samurai warriors series is a crime, especially considering that the thumbnail looks a lot like dynasty warriors, samurai warriors chinese themed cousin made by the same studio

[@Малака-к7ш]

rise of the ronin it's nioh 2 + sekiro 😁

[@Gdawg07]

Imagine a current day way of the samurai. I wish

[@kamyarsp-wp3ll]

Thanks from Iran

[@evandromaia9204]

There’s a name out of this list that, I think, must be considered, Hidemitsu Samanosuke Akechi

[@valeratiron1334]

Afro samurai🔥🔥🔥

[@IsaacChoo88]

no Way of the Samurai series? Katana Zero is not even a samurai games. Just because the game has katana does not mean it is samurai theme

[@HeyMan27]

and sekiro was released first since Ghost of Tsushima but it says it has similar combat

[@meganXstreams]

Clearly you missed tenchu legendary game which everyone gets inspiration from

[@eyafind]

they should make Way of The Samurai 5 fr. Rise of the Ronin lets me choose my way but its still kinda linear.

[@philjamprimate]

Can't believe Second Samurai on the c64 isn't mentioned 😅

[@jeffcapes]

ah yes, playing as my favourite character in ni-oh "hide" of the goseek clan

[@JojoJojo-g8q]

What about dmc using vergil with yamato only?

[@SamuraiSquirrel]

Great video, but no Onimusha?! 😮

[@BinVistaGaming]

Sekiro ❤❤

[@Gogohobbytv]

No Shadow Fight 2/3? Otherwise, good video.

[@mrshady6941]

What are you talking about ... Sekiro was released before Ghost of Tsushima so how can it bear resemblance from that 🤣

[@yesielmoreno]

I like how ghost is a 4 year game going to be five years old now. And rise of the Ronan had that much time to be perfected. But the graphics are like playing a ps3 game

[@markkevorkian]

No Onimusha? Those games are amazing.

[@TaeJo0n]

What’s the game in the thumbnail ?

[@jokerkurusu8672]

Rise of the ronin

[@VideoGameSlang]

@@jokerkurusu8672no. The game in the thumbnail is Like a Dragon: Ishin

[@kraakosambition465]

Missing: Way of the samurai Samurai Warriors Nobunaga's Ambition

[@Cptjonmiller]

When he said "William and Hyde," for a moment I was confused. Who the hell was Hyde? Since when was there a Hyde in the game? Then it suddenly hit me....oh Hide! It's pronounced "He - day (2 syllables)" ffs.

[@lulukjoebed]

Jangan lupakan juga... WAY of THE SAMURAY 4 (ps3) itu juga yang terbaik

[@AkagiRedSun]

AC Shadow will not change this list even with the development coast greater than every single samurai games that were released combined before that game.

[@pooji8037]

Ghost of tsumima 🎉in one word best ever 🎉

[@MrJueKa]

Ghost of Tsushima finally isn`t Playstation exclusive anymore scince the realease of its PC version in May 2024. See the comment in the video "another Playstation exclusive game ..." to introduce the second game after Ghost of Tsushima. Talking about samurais in video games and as a huge fan of entertaining melee combat I like the fact that I can play a samurai with a one-handed katana or one katana in each hand in Elden Ring as only an example for this special aspect.

[@Alessandro_Batistuda]

I'd like to say that your pronunciation of Japanese words is pretty good 😁

[@sarasasasa1991]

It's funny how every game you mentioned referenced Ghost of Tsushima. In a few words, every game is good, but play Ghost of Tsushima. Which in my opinion is AWSOME

[@Nailoow]

What is the miniature game pls ?

[@flyingsplice]

kids these days dont even know about bushido blade

[@sensuscommunis2526]

Damn. That was something.

[@bimamaulana7483]

no onimusha and samurai warriors?

[@mosesmorales2173]

I skipped through the whole video just to see that every samurai game on the list features the methodical beating of enemies with a metal stick. Ghost Runner ftw.

[@SeaFazzer]

i started with another crabs treasure and moved onto sekiro, well thats not true i played sekiro before ACT and couldnt get past the first mini boss. i beat another crabs treasure and tried sekiro again and i actually got pretty far until the boss on the horse took me a good 100 tries to until i said screw this and searched up a youtube video on how to beat him.

[@SlgSystem]

DYNASTY WARRIOR is missing; great game

[@viharbammidi1431]

ghost of tsushina its not only the the best samurai game it is THE best game ever

[@Pablo-ig7tx]

I thought Like a Dragon Ishin and Rise of The Ronin shared Historical events ? That both of their stories were inspired by the same Historical Context ? With the arriving Of European Ships and Japan opening to the world ? I did play Ishin last year and was waiting for a sale to buy Rise Of The Ronin even though i am not the biggest Japanese culture enthusiast 😊 ( Still, Yakuza is one of my favourite serie in Gaming and Yakuza 0/Like a Dragon are beyond my favourites games ever ). I am not very attached to Graphics so i wont be as critic as many have been even though i completely concieve the idea that, as a Playstation 5 exclusive, this Game Should look better than Ps4 titles ( but Playstation 4 was/is amazing with its graphics still, GOT or Rdr 2 alone proves it very much ).

[@yuri-ek7yy]

侍道を是非プレイしてください😊

[@_captain_yt]

Can i have a game where there is dismemberment of body parts like shadow of rome !

[@KyleBJobey]

No Tenchu: Stealth Assassins ?!

[@isekaidoctor]

waiting for rise of the ronin to come to PC then i can give fair assessment and comparion to tsushima

[@EnelTime]

Samurai Warriors is good as well

[@n1lknarf]

None of those games are true Samurai games; they're all morally dogmatic fantasy games. Samurai killed for fun, for practice, to impose fear on whoever disrespected them: they brought the heads of their kills to their superiors for awards, and often killed their own in battle and dressed them in enemy armor to justify awards. They were gangsters who evolved into a military regime. The only Samurai game that is close to the real, historically accurate experience, is Way of Samurai.

[@DarkWidget]

Äum... You are aware that Nioh 1 started its creation BEFORE dark souls, right? Sure, dark souls released a bit earlier but... Also, the creators of Nioh also did the Ninja Gaiden games, which is what what dark souls and nioh ACTUALLY takes a lot from..

[@theeSoullessOne]

The hell you keen the art style off the nioh series isn't appealingig looks brilliant especially give the yokai/ayakashi that are the main focus