Ghost of Tsushima

Ghost of Tsushima is an unusual title to include on a list of the best history games because many of its historical inclinations are ill-advised or outright incorrect. Despite the fact that neither haiku nor katanas had been invented when the Mongols invaded Tsushima Island, both play significant roles in the game, most likely due to their status as recognizable Japanese iconography today.

Ghost of Tsushima, on the other hand, is a period piece that is clearly interested in its source material, even if it occasionally likes to use its ability for fictionalization a little too liberally. It received rave reviews in Japan, which could never have happened if it was completely devoid of historical significance, and aside from that, it's a gorgeous, fluid, and tactile game brimming with color and style. Tsushima's overcommitment to cinema can be a bit much at times, and some of its insta-fail stealth sections are infuriating, but overall, Ghost of Tsushima is one of the best historical games you can play - especially on a snazzy new-gen console.

It's similar to Assassin's Creed but takes place in 13th-century Japan. Ghost of Tsushima is an action game in which players take on the role of a samurai (Jin Sakai) on a vengeance mission against Mongol invaders in 13th century Japan. When a Mongol invasion slaughters your island and its inhabitants, vengeance becomes your sole purpose in life.

Players move through open-world environments, interact with characters, complete quests (for example, assassination), and infiltrate enemy strongholds. Turn into a Ghost, an invisible fighter who kills enemies by surprise. Explore the open world of the island, discover its secrets, and gain experience. In melee combat, players use samurai swords, poisoned darts, and bows to battle enemies. Fight with historically accurate weapons and sneak to your objective. For fans of historical stealth games, Ghost of Tsushima is a priceless treasure.

Pros:

• Explore the island and learn about its history in 13th-century Japan.
• Sneak up on enemies to catch them off guard.
• Fight with powerful weapons and improve your abilities.

Cons:

• Routine open-world quest structures can be tedious
• Cutscenes are devoid of life
• Japanese-language performances do not correspond to character mouth movements, resulting in a disconcerting disconnect
  

Rating on TechRadar: 4/5

Price on PlayStation: $69.99

See it on PlayStation: playstation.com/en-us/games/ghost-of-tsushima/

Official site: suckerpunch.com/category/games/ghostoftsushima/