19/10/2025
8th of 2025
Ghost of Yōtei
One of the most anticipated game of this year. Takes you 300 years after the events of Ghost of Tsushima the new heroine Atsu takes on the mantle of vengeance to avenge those she’ve lost.
Okay let’s talk first about the story. Well, it’s somewhat good though but compared to its predecessor this game falls behind on that aspect, for me I felt the story was rushed, majority of the game just put you to a killing spree whose only goal was to extract revenge on a certain group of individuals. Although all of that will change on the later part of the game but for me it was just too late and it’s almost at the end.
Now on the exploration this is where Ghost of Yōtei shines, the map is vast, the sceneries were vibrant, vivid and eye catchy that surely make you capture everytime you encounter one. There are many places that will catch your curiosity to explore on that certain area. They also added quality of life on map exploration experience such as boost on the horse speed when running on flower patches or jumping on an obstacles. The only part that is a let down to me is the removal of physics when you jump on a high gound while mounted on your horse. The horse here is like a mechanical stallion it never stumble even if you jump on very high ledges 😂. Not a big deal but i wished they still implied physics on that aspect.
Finally let’s talk about the element that this game gains a bit of upper hand towards it’s predecessor. The combat system. Just like GoT the mechanics is like a game of rock-paper-scissors. But instead of battle stances they integrated it to a weapon base advantage-disadvantage mechanics. Introducing 4 new weapon types for our heroine’s arsenals (kusarigama was one of my favorites). There are also returning sub weapons like the 2 bow types, a kunai, oni flame, 2 bomb types. And let’s not forget that it’s 1603 the black powder/gunpowder was already introduced, so you know what that means right? Guns! Yes, Atsu now utilize the power of black powder in form of a pistol and tanegashima(rifle). With these arsenals in our possession we are a formidable force to be reckoned with in Yōtei.
Overall, I can say that I did somewhat enjoyed the game especially its combat aspect. The trophy hunt is very straight forward with no missable trophies. Managed to get the platinum immediately after finishing the game.
Though for me I can say that this is a bit over hyped game. Still, I recommend it specially if you are a fan of the “Ghost” series.
P.S
Thank you migo Axl for lending me this game ako pa bumergin 😂
Personal Score:
Story - 2.5/5
Music - 3/5
Gameplay - 5/5
Difficulty - 3/5
