10 Small Details In The Story Of Ghost of Tsushima You Missed

The gorgeous open-world and intriguing story of Ghost of Tsushima has captured the minds of gamers everywhere, even if some details go unnoticed.

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It’s been a very good year for PlayStation 4 owners. With timed exclusives like The Last of Us Part 2, Ghost of Tsushima, and the Final Fantasy VII Remake Sony has made a great case for consoles owners to buy the PlayStation 5. When it comes to appealing to their fans, all three games have one thing in common and that’s their attention to detail. It’s very clear that the developers of these games put a lot of love and effort into crafting these incredible worlds.

With its large expansive open-world, however, Ghost of Tsushima may be a cut above the rest. Its authentic medieval Japan setting really is one of gaming’s most beautiful, and not just because of the advanced graphics, but because of the smaller details.

10 Sword Stance Button Mapping

Sword Stances in Ghost of Tsushima are important because they are measured by their effectiveness against certain warriors. For example, the Stone Stance is effective against swordsmen, the Water Stance against shield users, the Wind Stance against spearmen, and the Moon Stance works against the large warriors known as Brutes.

Upon closer inspection, the developers have made these stances easy to remember by mapping the buttons appropriately. The X button is represented by crossed swords, the Circle button represents a shield, the Triangle button represents a spearhead, and the Square button is slightly less obvious and represents the Brute.

9 Ghosting Changes The Weather

Ghost of Tsushima is set in the late 13th Century and since there wasn’t any Ninja until the 15th century the Ghost combat skills are the closest the game allows players to become one. Taking this stealthy approach creates an internal conflict in Jin as it goes against the Samurai code that he has been raised on.

However, performing the Ghost techniques will have an effect on the weather and create more storms by using a stealthier approach.

8 Bow To The Fallen

For the protagonist Jin, it’s as important to him as possible to maintain and carry himself respectfully as a Samurai whether it’s internally or how he’s perceived by others.

One of the most interesting ways that Jin adheres to this code is that he can pay respects and say a few words for the fallen Samurai and civilians. This is done with a quick swipe down on the PlayStation 4’s touchpad. It doesn’t impact the game in any way but it’s definitely a nice touch.

7 The Band Of The Second Son

Fans of developers Sucker Punch should be familiar with their work on their last full game for the PlayStation 4 Infamous: Second Son. Of course, it’s hardly surprising that the developers would leave a little reference to that game in Ghost of Tsushima.

This allusion comes in the form of the Band of The Second Son which is a piece of headgear that resembles Delsin’s beanie in Second Son. It can be found by climbing to the top of the pagoda of the Omi Monastery.

6 The Photo Mode Is Really Useful

With a game as pretty as Ghost of Tsushima, there are tons of stunning photo opportunities for players to take advantage of. In addition to taking some nice shots of stunning views, the game’s photo mode has a ton of in-depth options for players to mess around with.

However, one of these options can be used to the player’s advantage and it’s the Focus Zoom feature that can be used to zoom in and scout an area up the 300 meters away.

5 Petting The Foxes

The Fox Dens in Ghost of Tsushima are there to lead the player to the many Inari Shrines that are scattered around the map. These shrines will grant Jin with extra Charm slots to ad health, combat, and defense perks to his repertoire.

A nice little touch that has been added to the game is the ability to pet some of the foxes if the player is willing to wait around. While it doesn’t add any benefits for Jin it does help portray him as a character that is touch with nature.

4 Jin’s Gladiator Moment

Film fans will remember the iconic opening scenes in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator where General Maximus is brushing his hand through a wheat field in a brief moment of peace before a battle.

While not exactly the same but if players take Jin through a field of long Pampas Grass he will extend his hands as he walks through it. He will also do this one horseback too, and will gently lean down to reach for the grass as he rides through it at speed.

3 The Bond Between Jin And His Horse

There are no advantages or disadvantages when selecting a horse and its name. However, the clear affection and bond that Jin has with his horse get more touching as the game progresses. He complements the horse, promises that they will one day go for a peaceful ride, and more.

Another cool little feature is when Jin clears out a Mongol camp Jin and his horse will occasionally fall asleep together in the field or find other ways to bond with his faithful companion after clearing out Mongol camps.

2 The Blood Splatter

If there’s one area where Ghost of Tsushima earns its mature/18 plus certificate it is the blood splatter mechanics. In addition to the Kurosawa mode which allows the game to play like a black and white Akira Kurosawa film, there are lots of allusions to classic samurai movies.

The clever blood splatter mechanics which can spray up the walls or in various directions on the ground after a battle is an obvious nod to these classic movies.

1 Sheathing Animations

The level of detail and presentation that has gone into creating an authentic experience in Ghost of Tsushima is astonishing. One of these incredible little details is with a right swipe of the PlayStation 4 controller’s touchpad is that Jin will sheath his sword.

In addition to the cool little animation, Jin will also clean the blood off the sword with his sleeve or arm before sheathing it.

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