[Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT]PC version now available

“Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT” is an action RPG title for PC developed by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and published by PlayStation PC LLC, which has been officially distributed on the Steam store since May 17, 2024.

Its major features include the addition of new stories and other content to the popular action RPG title released in 2020, which became a huge hit worldwide, and the implementation of settings that support various PC monitors and PC hardware environments.

This new work is recommended for those who are looking for an action RPG title set in old Japan, those who want to play PlayStation games on a PC, and those who like collecting AAA titles from around the world.

Finally officially distributed on Steam

“Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT'', which is currently being officially distributed on the PC game portal site “Steam'' store, is a must-see new work that allows you to play the “Director's Cut'' version of the same work previously released for PlayStation on a PC environment.

The original Ghost of Tsushima was born as an action RPG for PS4 in July 2020, and a director's cut version was released in 2021, making it compatible with the PS5 play environment. This can be said to be the long-awaited release of the PC version for PC gamers.

In 2023, the number of sales in Japan will exceed 1 million copies, including the unbranded version and the director's cut version. The fact that the update enabled “online cooperative play'' is also thought to have been a factor in the increase in sales.

By the way, the total number of units sold worldwide has reached 9.73 million units, and with the release of the PC version on Steam, the 10 million unit mark is within sight. These sales figures show just how popular samurai-themed games are around the world.

Already 2,024 user reviews have been posted on the Steam store, and the game is off to a good start with “very positive reviews.'' This is an action RPG work that is definitely recommended for users who don't have a PS4 or PS5 console.

Players will play the role of the main character, Jin Sakai, who will land in Japan in 1274, and will engage in numerous battles while experiencing a story that consists of a main story and side stories.

This game is characterized by a story element that incorporates the invasion of the Yuan army, which is always included in history tests, and this director's cut version also includes an additional completely new story, “Iki no Tan,'' so you can enjoy the game world to the fullest.

This work was developed by American-based studios “Sucker Punch Productions'' and “Nixxes Software,'' and published by “PlayStation PC LLC.'' This is a notable game created by an overseas studio that realistically depicts Japan.

It is well known that the works of director Akira Kurosawa, a master of Japanese cinema, have received extremely high praise overseas, and the development team of this work has also introduced motifs and systems that respect director Kurosawa. Discovering these things can be said to be the fun of playing.

Game features

The work is characterized by its “open world'' reproduction of Tsushima Island in the late Kamakura period, and the skill that goes into carefully researching the real island and recreating it with the latest game graphics shines through. This is a must-see action RPG that will make you feel like you've traveled back in time.

By the way, in the additional story “Iki no Tan” included in the director's cut version, the title “Iki Island” is recreated in a separate open world from the main story, so you can enjoy playing while feeling a different atmosphere.

The game uses a “third-person view'' method, and you will advance through the story while experiencing action elements such as the swordsmanship and archery of the main character, Jin Sakai, in late Kamakura period Japan, which has been recreated using detailed 3D modeling.

Players can accept quests at any time they want, allowing them to immerse themselves in the story while enjoying the exploration elements of the open world. This is a new work that can be recommended for those who like action RPG works that are not one-sided.

The open world is vast, but you can use “fast travel” at important points, so you shouldn't have too many problems. Expanding the search range is a mechanism that leads to the growth of the main character Sakai, so it would be a good idea to walk around the map enough to memorize the structure.

Regarding the battle system, it uses attacks and evasive actions that are divided into strengths and weaknesses, as well as defense and “repelling” against enemy attacks. The fluidity of the swordplay action, captured through motion capture, is a major attraction of the work.

During battle, it is necessary to pay attention to the decline of the status gauge, which is divided into “physical strength'' and “spirit'', as you progress through the battle, and you will be more motivated to fight against the Mongolian army characters who have powerful equipment. Become “Hitoshi Sakai” who is fighting alone.

The growth element of martial arts is expressed in “shape''. Switching to the “form” that matches the enemy character's military type will often give you an advantage in battle, so change to the optimal “form” while assessing the enemy's attributes and win a thrilling battle.

Historical fact has revealed that one of the major reasons why the Japanese army suffered a crushing defeat during the Mongolian invasion was that the Mongolian army was completely incapable of the “beauty of style'' in which they challenged the enemy to battle after announcing themselves as “Yaayaaa I am!'' However, the protagonist of this work is a bit different.

“Jin Sakai'', who abandons his “honor'' as a samurai and starts fighting with a single-minded desire to save the people of Tsushima, is also willing to use “guerrilla tactics'' that samurai of the time would never use, and his great appeal is that he can eliminate many enemies more efficiently.

While using stealth kills (assassination techniques), which are the exact opposite of fair and square, you can also use tactics that penetrate deep into the enemy group and defeat them all at once, so analyze areas where enemy forces are densely packed and come up with effective fighting methods.

The main character, Hitoshi Sakai, activates a “hear” mode by performing certain actions, allowing him to detect enemies around him. It's an interesting action RPG where you gradually reduce the number of enemies, and it's highly recommended for people who like stealth play.

There is also a classic development element that gradually upgrades the main character's status values ​​and abilities with equipment and skills, and you will be absorbed in the play element of accumulating battles while exploring the open world. It's a fun action RPG.

In the previous section, I mentioned that this film was made with “respect for director Akira Kurosawa,” and as the name suggests, this film has a “Kurosawa Mode.” This is a drawing mode that creates a black-and-white movie-like playing screen, and you can also experience a stylish production that produces “film grain.''

The highest difficulty level implemented in the update, “Manshi'', is a must-see game mode that will make even experienced players suffer. On the other hand, it has additional “auxiliary functions'' that make it easier to play even for people who are not good at action games, so it is recommended for a wide range of people.

Advantages of PC version

In developing the PC version of a work that originally appeared as PS-only software, Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT has been implemented with “PC-only elements'' that will please users with a variety of settings.

The best part is that it supports resolutions for various PC monitors, and the real-time rendering makes the Japanese lip-sync natural. It can be said that the PC version is also worth playing.

Please note that a “PlayStation Network'' account is required to use the online multiplayer content “Legends'' and the PlayStation overlay, so please be aware of this.

Moderate in terms of system requirements. The graphics board presented in the recommended requirements is of the RTX 2060 class, and the recommended amount of main memory is generally 16GB. Please note that the installation size is large at 75GB.

Please note that when playing this game on a monitor with a resolution higher than Full HD, such as a 4K resolution or an ultra-wide monitor, it will be better to use a graphics board with higher performance than the recommended environment for higher definition and smoother drawing.

The must-see action RPG “Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT'', which has arrived with sufficient specs for PC, is currently being distributed on Steam. This is a recommended new PC game title that even those who have already played the PS version should not miss.

Although the work was produced by an overseas studio, it is highly praised for its finish that shows a sufficient amount of respect for Japan. If you are interested, please visit the Steam store now and check out detailed game information.

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