James Stephanie Sterling
The JimquisitionGhost Of Yōtei - Onryō Engine (Review)
Published 11/17/2025
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PlayStation 5 - 10/2/2025
Ghost of Yotei
An open-world action-adventure from Sucker Punch Productions set in northern Japan, following Atsu on a revenge journey through swordplay, stealth, exploration, cinematic storytelling, and the landscapes around Mount Yotei.
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- Sucker Punch Productions
- Publisher
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
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Critic avg
87
20 scored reviews
Total coverage
20
All coverage currently scored
Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 87 across 20 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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20 included scored reviews
90–10013 reviews · 65%
80–894 reviews · 20%
70–792 reviews · 10%
Below 701 review · 5%
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GameMAGGhost of Yotei Review
Published 11/12/2025
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90
+3 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalJesse Lennox
Digital TrendsGhost of Yotei review: Sucker Punch has raised the bar for future PS5 games
Published 10/14/2025
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100
+13 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalUsama Mehmood
DualShockersGhost Of Yotei Review
Published 10/8/2025
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75
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalKeza MacDonald
The GuardianGhost of Yōtei review – a brutal and stunningly beautiful samurai revenge quest
Published 10/2/2025
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80
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Wakeling
GameSpotGhost Of Yotei Review - Lone Wolf
Published 9/25/2025
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Open worldAction adventureSamuraiRevenge storySucker PunchPlayStation 5Feudal JapanStealth
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Score
90
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Brown
GamesRadar+After 30 hours, Ghost of Yotei has impressed me more than any other PS5 exclusive, but at times I can't help but notice the artificiality
Published 9/25/2025
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GamesRadar+Text review
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90
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalDavid Rodriguez
Hobby ConsolasGhost of Yotei review, a much sharper sequel thanks to a spectacular open world
Published 9/25/2025
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91
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalGhost of Yotei Review - IGN
Published 9/25/2025
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80
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalLiam Croft
Push SquareGhost of Yotei Review (PS5)
Published 9/25/2025
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Open worldAction adventureSamuraiRevenge storySucker PunchPlayStation 5Feudal JapanStealth
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+3 vs critic avg
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