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Ghost of Tsushima’sGhost of Yotei, which presents numerous new methods to enjoy the game.
To begin with, the previously mentioned Kurosawa Mode makes a return, allowing you to experience the game in monochrome, featuring enhanced wind effects and crackling audio landscapes — a tribute to one of Japan’s most renowned directors.
Next up is Miike Mode, developed in collaboration with action-oriented filmmaker Takashi Miike. This mode focuses the camera on lead character Atsu during battles, amplifying the splatter of mud and blood that flies around. Miike would certainly be pleased.
And then we encounter the most astonishing feature: Watanabe Mode. This setting allows you to experience Ghost of Yotei accompanied by lo-fi music tracks curated by Shinichirō Watanabe himself — the visionary behind seminal anime series like Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo. The latter clearly serves as the influence here, if the title hadn’t already hinted at it.
Are you planning to explore any of these modes in Ghost of Yotei? Or will you opt for the standard experience during your initial playthrough? Relax with some lo-fi beats of your own in the comments section below.
Robert (or Rob if you’re casual) serves as an assistant editor at Push Square, and has been a PlayStation enthusiast since the 90s, when Tekken 2 opened his eyes to the amazing realm of video gaming. He remains serious about his fighting games, but RPGs hold his true affection. The Witcher, Persona, Dragon Quest, Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, Trails, Tales — he has experienced them all. Some might say a bit too much.