Poll: Is Ghost of Yotei Better Than Ghost of Tsushima?

Sequels ought to surpass their forerunners. Or at the very least, they ought to.

This is anticipated in video games — particularly contemporary video games. High-budget sequels especially tend to be advancements; they expand on what the prior game accomplished well, and theoretically that results in a superior overall experience.

Sony has engaged in extensive sequel-making this generation. God of War Ragnarok and Horizon Forbidden West are both exceptionally appreciated PlayStation Studios launches, yet they do not completely reinvent their respective franchises.

Many might claim they are simply larger and enhanced continuations — but isn’t that precisely what fans desire? We wish not to delve too deeply into this discussion as it can become quite convoluted — however, this perspective may feed into the essence of our poll.

So, which title do you prefer? Ghost of Yotei? Or Ghost of Tsushima?

We believe it poses an intriguing question, as prior to Yotei’s debut, critics would claim it “resembles DLC,” or that it’s merely “the same game.”

Such criticisms did — and still do — carry some significance. Once more, Yotei is a highly iterative sequel. In both visual and mechanical aspects, it extends what Sucker Punch has already developed with Tsushima.

However, it also ensures to diverge into its unique interpretation of the Ghost concept. Numerous reviews celebrated the game’s capacity to make exploration and discovery feel remarkably natural, which was perceived as an enhancement over Tsushima’s heavier reliance on map indicators.

The combat mechanics were also enriched, thanks to a variety of interchangeable weapons and a more refined balance regarding enemy behavior.

In general, we would assert that Yotei excels in making itself feel novel throughout its entire journey — repetition is often a point of contention for Tsushima.

Simultaneously, since the sequel is iterative — evolution instead of revolution and all that — you might feel that Yotei does not quite possess the same resonance that Tsushima had.

When Jin’s tale launched in 2020 for PS4, it represented a completely fresh experience for Sucker Punch — and likely for the vast majority of its audience. Indeed, it was another open-world game featuring enemy bases to conquer and ample side quests, but the samurai film aspect had not truly been explored by AAA creators on such a scale.

Yotei could not replicate that same type of influence. Not solely due to the changing gaming landscape but because it was inherently destined to tug at the same threads as its forerunner. As a result, you might still lean towards preferring Tsushima.

And now that the dust has settled, we inquire again: which Ghost title do you regard as superior? Participate in our polls, and then at least strive to rationalize your choice in the comments section below.