Ghost of Yōtei Review Bombshell: Is PlayStation’s New Samurai Epic a Masterpiece—or Just More of the Same?
The story critics are telling Washington Post’s Gene Park says Ghost of Yōtei “sharpens the samurai revenge formula with raw feeling,” adding that it “plays like a page‑turner.” He praises Erika Ishii’s lead turn and notes the game elevates character writing over the grand historical canvas that sometimes weighed down Tsushima. (3.5/4) The Washington Post GameSpot calls it “a gripping tale of revenge” shaped by its new protagonist, awarding a 9/10. The write‑up highlights the balance of beauty and brutality across Ezo’s wilds. GameSpot IGN’s Michael Higham lands at 8/10, calling it a “predictable but well‑executed story” with gorgeous vistas and satisfying, fluid action—not revolutionary, but a sharp distillation of the samurai