Ghost of Tsushima was released in mid-2020 to massive acclaim from both critics and gamers. It quickly became an internet darling that many named their game of the year. Sucker Punch Productions's created an open-world samurai epic. It serves as the culmination of years of experience and dedication to game design.
Fans have used memes to spread admiration for their new favorite PlayStation exclusive. Some fans are poke fun at silly situations while others highlight their favorite moments, and they made sure to share them online. The adventures of Jin Sakai will forever be engraved in internet culture thanks to some sensational memes. Even the most seasoned samurai would chuckle at these creations.
10 The Knight Meets The Samurai
Ghost of Tsushima is a faithful recreation of Japanese culture. So much so that it may surprise some to hear that this game was made by a western studio. Sucker Punch Productions is based in Bellevue, Washington. To parallel this, Dark Souls, a famous game based on western culture's knights was made by the Japanese studio From Software.
This information was not wasted on Starlight236vn. This Reddit user connected the dots, making a meme that shows Jin Sakai and the iconic knight from Dark Souls III congratulating each other on fantastic releases.
9 Gold Boi
Ghost of Tsushima is loved by PlayStation fans of all shapes and forms. It's essentially the darling release of 2020 for the PlayStation 4. While The Last of Us Part II was met with overwhelming critical acclaim, the fanbase remains divided on the overall experience.
The same cannot be said about Ghost of Tsushima. Almost everyone who played the game felt as if they had stumbled upon something special. Something unique. BT_BlackThunder highlights this by replacing the ashes of Kratos' wife with a copy of the incredible game.
8 Stepping on a Lego
There are few things in this world more painful than stepping on a Lego with bare feet. The pain of the experience has become a meme in itself across the internet. The prospect of this tragedy is only wished upon one's worst enemies, even in the more brazen climate of the internet.
Daniel_Regan shares a scenario where their sibling was unfortunate enough to end up in this situation. The only option they can come up with is to end the pain of their loved one. It is the honorable thing to do. Something that would make any samurai proud.
7 PC Gameplay
Ghost of Tsushima served as one of the final exclusives for the PlayStation 4. This swan song gave Sony fans one final experience that pushed the console to its limits. It was an experience unlike any before it. Unfortunately, not everyone was able to revel in this narrative and technological masterpiece.
Those without a PlayStation 4 console were forced to experience the game through YouTube, living vicariously through walkthroughs. Alexandrios24's meme shares how fans of each platform were able to enjoy the game. This is one game that made buying a PlayStation 4 enticing, even in its final year.
6 I'm the Samurai Now
Few games are as immersive as Ghost of Tsushima. With phenomenal visuals, voice acting, sound effects, and story, it's hard not to get lost in the land of honorable Samurai. Players are almost immediately thrust into the action. With such tight controls and rewarding gameplay, gamers can envision themselves as a warrior.
Aleksandra S shares how they felt after just 3o minutes in Sucker Punch's most recent game. While players may feel like legendary samurai, their behavior may make them seem a bit strange to those unfamiliar with the Way of the Samurai.
5 Haiku of Tsushima
When Ghost of Tsushima was released, many players were shocked at the amount of content. Not only could players hunt down Mongols and participate in samurai duels, but they could even make Haikus. This ancient Japanese poetry form takes three lines consisting of five, seven, and five syllables.
By observing his surroundings, Jin could craft poetry with the aid of the player. While combat is a significant portion of the game, it's pretty humorous to see memes like Dhendy88's gain traction by showcasing this.
4 Goodbye Old Friend
Not every Ghost of Tsushima memes is comical. CourageGallegos shares one reflecting on a sad moment within the game. Jin's horse dies, and his final goodbye to his steed is a tearjerker. Players had come to rely on the animal for the majority of the game, only for him to fall in battle.
While this moment did pull on the heartstrings of players, it was a scene many viewed as a worthy end for the faithful horse. Hopefully, the stallion is racing his way across the great prairie in the sky.
3 The Next Best Thing
Some Xbox fans may have settled with watching a playthrough for Ghost of Tsushima on YouTube, others were a bit more inventive. YaBoiKeithLee shares how he copes with not being able to play the game: by playing Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time. This title released shortly after Ghost of Tsushima and also features a samurai as the protagonist.
The Cartoon Network character battles his nemesis Aku once more in this entry. Samurai Jack's latest game may be stellar in its own right, but it is no substitute for Sucker Punch's latest triumph.
2 PlayStation Jam Session
Some memes are more high-profile than others. In this case, the team from Sucker Punch got in on the action. The storyboard artist for Ghost of Tsushima, EdwardPun1 made this original image where Ellie from Last Of Us and Jin make music together. Both characters are known to carry musical instruments on their adventure. Ellie plays the guitar while Jin uses the flute.
This serves as a link between two of Sony's biggest exclusive characters. With such hard journeys ahead of both characters, it's nice that they can take a breather and enjoy the simple joy of music.
1 Hostages Remain Unphased
Towards the end of Ghost of Tsushima, Jin abandons the honorable path of the samurai. He becomes The Ghost, hunting down his enemies using any means necessary. This often includes invoking fear among his enemies. If opponents are caught off guard, Jin can even decapitate them and strike fear in his followers.
GabyAndydotexe notes that while Mongol soldiers often take off in terror, hostages remain unphased by these gruesome acts. No matter how incredible the game is, it can be hard to accept that battle-tested warriors like the Mongols aren't as brave as their prisoners.