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Despite these caveats, Ghost of Tsushima remains one of the top-rated PlayStation 4 games based on user reviews, with a very solid collective appreciation.
Critical Acclaim Versus Player Enjoyment
While critics have given the game a metascore of 83 (placing it well within the "generally favorable" range), player reviews tell a different story. The high volume of positive feedback indicates a game that resonates strongly with its audience.
The game is praised for its balanced storytelling, which avoids preachiness and delivers a crafted narrative grounded in its historical setting. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it excels in the little things—visuals, gameplay mechanics, sound design, and atmosphere—that make it a thoroughly enjoyable experience.