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However, the vast majority of Japanese critics and fans have embraced the game. Japanese media and consumers have praised it not only for its gameplay but for its respectful acknowledgment of Japanese culture. Official statements from Sony Japan affirm that the game has been more well-received than initially anticipated, with stores struggling to keep up with demand.
Resistance to Discourse and Misunderstandings
Some critics have pushed narratives suggesting Ghost of Tsushima promotes Japanese nationalism or dehumanizes Mongols, Koreans, and Chinese. These assertions have faced backlash, with many pointing out that the game is set in 1274—an era marked by Mongol invasions of Japan—and that it is a work of historical fiction, not a political statement.