Ghost of Tsushima - First Impressions

Talking about my initial experiences with Ghost of Tsushima following its PC release!
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[@iangaskins3843]

The Guiding Wind is super cool. There's a lot of leaves and flowers in the air, and trees will bend in the direction you need to go. It's like the world is helping you with your journey.

[@Duckman8213]

This is one of the most beautiful games I’ve ever played.

[@Rikiko722]

I agree, I was blown away by its art direction when I first played it on PS4. I'm tempted to buy the PC version to experience it in higher fidelity.

[@GabKaulem]

If only it was fun 😩

[@Duckman8213]

@@GabKaulem wtf are you talking about hater. Go back and play modern Ubisoft AC games if you can’t respect a fantastic game.

[@GabKaulem]

@@Duckman8213 I'm a hater because I don't like a game you like. That's fun...

[@arik3974]

Well for the time it was awesome I guess, now it feels like a big step back from playing Horizon Forbidden West recently (on ultra 4k). But mannnn the story is so cool, the fighting is a lot of fun and all in all I'm enjoying every second so far (first time I'm playing it)

[@bairdbiz]

“Press 9 to heal” What madness have you bound your keys to?

[@IRepko]

lol probably has some sort of mouse or controller that he has rebound his keys to

[@giampaolomannucci8281]

@@IRepko my brother has such mouse, with a numbers pad on the side, I can't even touch it without pressing some random number but I guess the owner will get used to it :D

[@AyarARJ]

MoveMaster. With the double-tap firmware.

[@sapphicmystery2734]

To be fair, healing isn't something you would need often

[@Behaving_Golem]

Even as a PC player myself this kind of shit confuses me. Like just use a controller bro damn.

[@KaioKevin93]

I platinumed this game on PS5 when it came out and its really awesome to see how many ppl get to enjoy it now. I wasnt even aiming for 100% completion, the game is just that immersive

[@franciscobutte]

Just the same here. I don't care about trophies at all but somehow I platinumed it. That demonstrate that is an amazing game.

[@gwar180]

Word the side quest never felt out of place. Loved finding all the prayer shrines and the duels

[@cykablyat3680]

yeah ive been waiting for years to play this on pc

[@marvindempsey2001]

It came out on ps4

[@KaioKevin93]

@@marvindempsey2001 yes youre right im saying i didnt platinum or play Iki island expansion until they released the ps5 version update

[@Dazraell2]

Mort casually posts almost two hours long Witcher 3 video and already has Ghost of Tsushima video

[@Hulksterx]

That is what happened, yes.

[@lilwill3337]

Crazy how people can work on more than one project at a time

[@henkken]

So?

[@stevz420]

Earns or subs, wish more creators took it this seriously

[@CrzYbaDmutha2245]

I love this channel.

[@atlas2034]

"You are now the master of clan Sakai. You're not alone, Jin. Your father is the wind at your back. Your mother, the birds in the trees..." . Jin is always guided by his family, his beliefs, his values, the navigation system is rooted in this beautiful metaphor come to life.

[@georgesd2167]

Been playing Ghost of Tsushima on Steam Deck and its running surprisingly well

[@RegularEverydayNormalGuy]

Same, its definitely possible to get a good 40fps experience but I ended up with a but more graphics focused 30fps, loving it

[@dark_winter8238]

Good to know. Have it on ps5 but will add it to my wishlist to pick it up on sale when it eventually hits $20

[@CrzYbaDmutha2245]

Nice.

[@wewewe6152]

Oh I'm really glad to hear that. I might fire that up later.

[@JuggyFM]

Nice pfp, you never see the pedo bear anymore

[@tortoiseoflegends4466]

Sucker Punch are such a great and underrated studio. Between the Sly Cooper trilogy, the Infamous trilogy and now Ghost Of Tsushima they haven't made a single bad game in their entire 25 year run.

[@raptorate2872]

the last infamous was very weak, a stellar run but not perfect.

[@chrisking4673]

@@raptorate2872not at all lol

[@raptorate2872]

@@chrisking4673 compared to the rest it was not as good. Back on it's release, they even admitted the sales didn't meet their expectations. It took much longer to get to targets thanks in part to good deals and PSN.

[@johnnyjets2343]

​@@raptorate2872I thought Infamous Second Son was good.

[@raptorate2872]

@@johnnyjets2343 It wasn't a flop or bad game, but it didn't enjoy the same success as other games. At the time of it's release, there were far better games on the market. You could say it was a good infamous game, but not a very good action adventure at the time even among the open world ones.

[@alexrogers9051]

If you look in the distance you can see the main Mongol camps by the black smoke rising into the sky.

[@nativeoriginsent.entertain9637]

I started playing this morning and man its feels like it will be hard to put down for some time never felt this way since rdr 2

[@ninjakiwi2476]

Exact same feeling when I first booted it up on the PS5. I just couldn't put it down. This game is really special. And I highly recommend the online mode. I've probably spent more time in there than in the base game at this point lol

[@shawngillogly6873]

*I* platinumed this game on release in ~50hrs. And I was neither rushing nor really trying to, until I saw how close I was. Now, that was pre-DLC and Legends, so the additional 20hrs sounds about right. And yes, the combat for this game is superb. And the art is utterly beautiful. Which is amazing given how light a presence this is on my Playstation HD. Very efficiently designed. In every aspect.

[@mikedoe525]

One of my favorite games ever, it is truly a piece of art for me

[@dongarippo7279]

console vs pc gamer.. dont know how much I should feel this is true..

[@unbearifiedbear1885]

One of the best "title reveals" in gaming history.. the music is _peak_

[@ninetaledgundamx]

Tell your family sorry lol and thanks. but really my dude, you're a machine knocking out all this content at this pace. we appreciate it!

[@obredaanps3]

This game on PS5 is an experience. The haptic feedback adds so much to the combat. I also recommend playing the game on Lethal mode. Combat just feels so much more realistic.

[@Softlol]

Tempted getting this on PC as I have a ps5 so the haptic feedback should work on this version as well.

[@ITZBROKENhotDOG12]

One of the best intros I have ever seen. So beautiful.

[@jaan3352]

No spoilers but the final fight of this game..... just heart wrenchingly good. One of the most memorable scenes in gaming history for me.

[@Gwyndon]

Really excited for this one! Also, so close to my 2-year anniversary as a channel member, still the first and only channel I am a member of.

[@MortismalGaming]

Hell yeah, I appreciate it!

[@maxvasconcelosgaming]

Very envious of this being your first time playing the game! Enjoy it man!

[@jameskelly1253]

Can’t wait for the 100% on this one. been waiting for this one awhile keep up the great videos king

[@gamersgalore6534]

Both the english and japanese voice acting are top notch. The characters are relatable and the story is touching. Towards the end especially it gets emotional. Hope you had as much of a blast as I did.

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

Piece of art.

[@banedeath]

I look forward to replaying this on the steam deck. This is probably in my top 10 games of all time list for sure. Many emotional moments. Keep your tissues nearby.

[@kuromiya3957]

I kinda think the conception of the guiding wind is also a metaphor of Jin’s father. In Jin’s memory, Yuriko told him before the funeral that even if Jin’s father passed away he would continue to guide him like wind, (while his mother would be watching over him as birds in the woods.) Can’t remember the exact words though, was playing the Japanese version.

[@dekay1428]

One of the beat opening scenes is the scale of the Mongols invasion, and the scene of you riding from the forest to the open fields with the opening credits with the instrumentals is amazing. Games don't give me goosebumps really but it givrs me chills.

[@MrDmalet]

Ghost is fantanstic. One of my favorite games that has come out the in past 5 years. Mort, you're going to love it. The only very small criticism I have of the game is that some of the open world tasks can get repetitive. But if you aren't trying to 100% the game, it doesn't matter.

[@syakah]

Thanks for the video! Never played it so I am going to enjoy it on PC now 🙌🔥🔥🔥

[@OkayJay444]

Can’t wait for you to play this Mort! This game is my 2nd favorite of all time (right behind RDR2.) Everything about it is amazing, from the combat stances and multiple ways to approach the game to the characters and their arcs. I have a feeling you’ll absolutely love it. Can’t wait for the 100% review!

[@00HoODBoy]

premise for this games story and setting is one of the best ive seen honestly.

[@seekeroftruth101]

The graphics in this game as a last gen title is simply amazing. It's hard to describe without seeing it first hand. I just started playing it and it's blowing my mind.

[@7raulito10]

The output is impressive Mort!

[@omegalynx1750]

Your work ethic is just insane, man

[@jeremyf1901]

It’s crazy to think our personal data collected through PSN is more valuable than selling the single player game everywhere.

[@jefferystafford9657]

Less about data and more about stocks

[@omikis2082]

Yeah, only google can collect our data

[@The_Ninja_Chin]

If they know it's go to cost them some money, it's probably not a lot of people buying it from non PSN countries

[@jschildress1]

Or they make very little from those countries. For some reason, people think they are missing millions of sales. They aren't.

[@Alex-gl2dw]

People just gonna pirate their games with such policy and it's gonna be a big money loss. It's just so dumb.

[@clintfsu]

I was blown away by this game. It's one of the most well written and designed games I've ever played.

[@colbymclemore7642]

One of my favorite games of recent years easily. It’s just beautifully made all around and takes mechanics that are seen everywhere, but implements them in creative and enjoyable ways.

[@gwalker3092]

Played this on ps4, ps5 and saving the PC version as a treat in month or two. One of the most immersive and beautiful games along with RDR2 your ever play

[@CMDR-Cody]

I have wanted to play this for some time but don't have a PS. I'm glad that they released it for PC. I'm definitely going to give it a try.

[@Sleepless4Life]

Glad to hear this pc port is optimized right out of the box. No shenanigans, except the online service stuff. Got it on my wish list, but prolly will wait for a sale. Thx for the vid Mort! Can't wait for the full review.

[@krisgeo]

You are in for a treat

[@AyarARJ]

So great to have this impression. Looking forward to the full review--gameplay mechanics especially. I've been quite interested in this game and some repliers to prior comments encouraged me more. Does anyone have feedback on: how block-timing/twitchy-tweaker is this game? I cannot time a block for crap. In any game. Generally it's not a problem if there's also a dodge-roll (distance dodge, not tweaker short-dodge-actually-block-mechanic-with-different-animation). So most things every learns to block, I can enjoy on "normal" just fine. But if it's heavy on the timing...I don't have a Tier 1 sandistivan so that's going to be unfortunate. Oh in a similar vein: is there a lock-on mechanic and can it be disabled/avoided? Pretty sure Mort will cover this mechanics stuff some in full review. Like the K&M binding options and other important stuff. Perhaps I'll try GoT with the MoveMaster.

[@dempa3]

This game seems like a lot of fun! Looking forward to the full review! I'd be interested in a video on which games you think have the best and most fun action combat gameplay!

[@rusk3986]

Love this game so much, fantastic gameplay, beautiful world, much better story than it had any right to have

[@Beorn_DLV]

Played this when I had a PS5 and holy cow did I love this game. Wonderful piece of art that made me feel things lol

[@sinclairo3349]

Again Thank You so much for the mention of custom controls. Seems like a good PC port.

[@slivka_1]

So excited and great performance on the deck! Definitely a go 👍

[@hybridhiker]

I really wish I could experience this game for the first time again like you are now. My first Platinum.

[@ashtonfrancis112]

I enjoyed the two hour Witcher 3 video I listened to it on the way home from work. Thanks for the entertainment!

[@xxticxxtocxx7909]

Other than collectables, needing a bit of searching, the only trophy I missed doing my first playthrough on PS5 was to kick an enemy off a cliff (a skill you can pick up). Great game, I hope it stays enjoyable all through your playthrough.

[@mediocresetup]

My biggest peeve is the lack of subtitles for the japanese VO ambiental dialogue. I had to switch to english because of that and I was really enjoying the japanese VO. A big turn off for me.

[@elmind74]

The game is artistically a masterpiece, and the gameplay is really satisfying - the combat specifically reminds me of earlier AC games, and it's an absolute blast.

[@andreiandrei2708]

Cut scene after cut scene after cut scene after.... I had high hopes I played it for 10hs or so , I got so frustrated , sometimes you move 1 m you open new cutscene after you previously had one, AI is terrible from the category of "killing friends in his face and not acting" if u go stealth mode. The game feels really shallow compared to the hype it got, honestly was expecting RDR2 stuff but ... not really.

[@FutureExitsMedia]

Nice preview, glad to hear you're enjoying it so far. I know you favour KB&M but I think anyone playing this is doing a disservice to themselves if they don't try it with the dual sense controller - the haptics add another massive dimension to everything about the game. You have to go wired to use it on PC too, which I would normally baulk at, but it's absolutely worth it IMO.

[@chrisgoyeah414]

It's sad for us here in the Philippines, that both PC versions of "Ghost of Tsushima - Director's Cut Edition", and "Helldivers 2", are no longer available for purchase at Steam or Epic Game Store. And I was REALLY HOPING to FINALLY PLAY GOT on the PC.

[@AntoineBandele]

Enjoy yourself. This is such a wonderfully done game. Art direction is top tier.

[@wadaman12]

The Repeatable Boss Fight are one of the best parts for me. Especially for testing builds. Also, the DLC can be quite tough!

[@Matteroosky]

The DLC "Iki Island" is a great 10 hour follow-up to the main storyline. I hope you experience it.

[@RyanLBC]

Love this game. I’m on my fourth play through as this time I got it for my Asus Rog Ally via steam as it’s running a lot smoother then I thought it would. The devs seemed to have done a great job in porting this over to pc.

[@alexandremercier8851]

Ghost was such a joy to play. The story of Jin Sakai is really great and the gameplay amazing. I buy it day 1 on the PS4. I am on my 3rd play throught right now.

[@adrianaguilar96]

You are in for 1 hell of a time. My favorite game of PS4 generation by a hair, enjoy!

[@nickholk3379]

Have fun. It is an amazing game played it on PS five and loved every second of it.

[@freezxng_moon]

its very rare that im excited about a game these days and i really want to play this one.. but im still balls deep into BG3 since i started that really late lol.

[@nijataliyev9372]

Is it possible to skip cutscenes/dialogue in this PC version? I couldn't finish the ps4 version due to this issue

[@winstongarcia3931]

Mort great video as always!

[@gearzdesign]

Seems to be a Vram/Memory issue where after a certain amount of time played the game starts severely hitching (dropping from 100-110 fps to literally 2 fps 'pauses') if you're running max settings. I've seen a few people mention it and I personally had it happen during the "bear cutscene" and it persisted into gameplay.

[@khal7702]

my favorite game in last few years! Story is amazing, fighting is fun n intuitive, plus assassinations remind me of Tenchu.

[@Aesthetic_Walrus]

The login situation is really unfortunate. But I personally couldn't put the game down when it came out on PS4. Hope you enjoy it, though I think you're right about the multiplayer. I imagine it'll become tedious to finish everything in that part of the game. To that end, I am most interested in your assessment of that part of the experience because I've found it difficult to grind out the multiplayer trophies on my console version with randoms. I got the platinum for the singleplayer experience in like a month, but many of the multiplayer trophies I still have yet to earn because I didn't feel like grinding it all out when none of my real life friends own the game for one reason or another.

[@MrDankstar]

100%'d this game and loved it, is the DLC area available on PC too?

[@MortismalGaming]

Yeah the only edition available on PC has it

[@Orlyy]

I've been looking forward to this for years, and refused to buy a ps4/5 for it. Im so glad i waited. This game is an absolute masterpiece. I'm 34, and throughout my entire life, I have ever only paid attention to the story in a total of 3 games. I have never been one for story telling in video games; and this is one of the ones where I haven't even tried to skip the story. 10/10 game for me.

[@Jasta85]

My biggest complaint is the standoff bug which stops you from being able to raise your sword when the enemy approaches you and you basically have no option but to be hit. After happening multiple times I just don't use standoff anymore and tend to open up fight with a chain stealth kill. Hopefully they fix this soon.

[@betterthantelevision]

Great port, flawless even (for me at least). Meant to mess around with it a bit yesterday, get my kb/m controls dialed in, get a feel for the game for a proper sit down. Somehow put over 6 hours in and it honestly felt like maybe 2.

[@darklight8713]

One of the best games i have ever played, as i love the setting, the combat, the story and even its last gen, a very pretty game.

[@karohemd2426]

One of the games I finally took the plunge and bought a PS5 for, my first PS since the 1 I inherited from a housemate. Despite being released for the 4 and the 5 being out for several years now,, I still haven't seen a game that was as visually stunning while at the same time offering an engaging story and excellent gameplay (either on PS or PC) and I'm happy they seem to have managed to port it properly. The duels/boss fights especially have some of the most beautiful arenas in any game. The only thing that could have made this better would have been a proper decision tree, at least a choice between staying on the Samurai path vs. going ninja but those decisions are taken from you by the game.

[@inozen3234]

“Not available in your country” is the most sony thing to do.

[@ianharmon8693]

I am once again recommending Game of Thrones, a niche cRPG in the vein of Dragon Age: Origins but only sword and board. There are a lot of problems but a lot to love, as well.

[@jw4925]

Its quite good and runs buttery smooth on my 4080. One of the best looking games out there and the acting and swordplay are fantastic.

[@larryhouse3776]

Dont miss the optional side quests. Theyre worth doing. And dont miss the optional boss fights. Theyre easily the best in the game. :)

[@AuramiteEX]

I have the Platinum on this game. Played on PS5. Absolutely worth getting the 100%

[@AlreadyDead87]

It's a wonderful game and I hope you're enjoying it!

[@Chnmmr]

My only complaint is the lack of rebinding of gamepad controls. I'm struggling with lb for block due to how I hold controllers for comfort. Also i find archery on the gamepad awful, I've never done well with shooting on gamepads. The sad part is that otherwise, the gameplay feels so much better on a gamepad than Keyboard/mouse.

[@Oroku_Sensei]

Yea! Hell Yeah!

[@tjepting1]

I love the single-player, but I might love the multiplayer more. It's a fully fleshed out mode, and a ton of fun. I'm glad I have jumped on right at the beginning so there are plenty of people to play with.

[@WunnSEN]

EASILY one of my most prettiest game i've ever played! Never played it for Playstation, waited for the PC release and i'm so glad i did

[@CNM3]

This game runs flawlessly on PS5 and it's a gorgeous game. I'll probably double dip again and get it for PC in a few months time.

[@diredier]

Thanks, been waiting for an unbiased review of this one!

[@thats4thebirds]

That’s not how biases work

[@coconutologist]

Thanks for the video. My biggest concern with this one was that it went the Ubisoft route, and created an open, but boring world. I look forward to you 100%. Onward to 400k. All glory to the algorithm.

[@alexanderchronos8694]

This is a watchable video length :)

[@bmegatron]

quick tip the game dos hard modes really well , dmg get increased for enemies and for you so the combat becomes more realistic. The online mode is also really good as an extra mode :)

[@Palanor]

Wish I could forget this game so I can play it again for the first time.

[@milosilic7150]

Best singleplayer game i have ever played in my 25 years of gaming.

[@javiernovoa8756]

As someone who plays primarily with a controller (outside of crpgs/trpgs) I find the fact that you only use a keyboard simply fascinating.

[@cervurion]

This is the most beatiful games I've ever played. Still holds up even though it's an "old" PS4 title. Enjoy!

[@orarinnsnorrason4614]

This was game of the year when it first released in 2020.

[@erikskoog8415]

Good show sir

[@user-xg6sx5ev9u]

This game is what i always wanted assassins creed to feel like. I put that game as high as AC2 but obviously with better graphics and mechanics

[@paulmccluskey3466]

I love GoT. I'm well aware it's not groundbreaking in any way gameplay wise. However the setting, time in history, Japanese culture, scenery etc just elevate the game to something I found quite special

[@cal2127]

can you copy saves from ps5 to pc?

[@69inbed]

This game at max setting on a 144hrz monitor with HDR is gaming masterpiece

[@StarrLordGamer]

I recommend you swap the Q and L-CTRL keybinds. Parrying without having your three wasd fingers on those keys sucks.

[@chrisburrows9021]

This is how it should always be, great games available to everyone. Not a PC gamer myself, however hope you all enjoy this one

[@rofalmatt]

11/10 i love it !