Thomas Pynchon hasn’t lost a step with his 1930s tale about the misadventures of a Milwaukee cheese heiress and the detective that travels to proto-fascist Budapest to find her.

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Sucker Punch has established a killer franchise with the latest installment of the samurai series.

On top of its gripping narrative, expanded weapon variety, and redefined approach to open-world game design, Ghost of Yōtei is a must-play and instant classic on PlayStation 5.

Ghost of Yōtei elevates many aspects of the first game, but its unlikable protagonist and generic revenge plot hold it back from greatness.

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Ghost of Yotei builds on Tsushima in every way, with a more compelling narrative and fulfilling the wandering samurai fantasy with engaging gameplay.

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Sucker Punch's follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima takes a stunning but ultimately safe route to cinematic open-world perfection.