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Many of these negative reviews seem to share common themes: undermining the game's value, criticizing its open-world design, or expressing bias based on the developers' perceived political or cultural messages. This pattern points to a possible attempt at review bombing or bias engineering rather than genuine user dissatisfaction.
The Absence of Mainstream Media Outrage
Interestingly, mainstream gaming journalism and media outlets have largely remained silent or passive regarding the review bombing of Ghosts of Tsushima. Despite evidence of suspicious review patterns, there's little media outrage or coverage addressing potential manipulation, unlike the extensive critical discussion surrounding The Last of Us Part II’s polarized reception.