2020 Games of the Year
Game of the Year Ghost of Tsushima When you have Japanese developers wondering why they have not made a game on this scale about Japanese culture you know you are doing something right. Sucker Punch took a chance after helping launch the PS4 with Infamous: Second Son by closing out the PS4 era with this truly exceptional game. Jin Sakai after one game is on the Mt. Rushmore of Sony first party characters. The island of Tsushima is lush and colorful with vibrant colors ranging from amber to pink and white depending on what part of the island you are on. Combat is engaging with the choice of stealth and straight up swordplay making every encounter feel new. The first time you use Jin's ghost ability and behead a lieutenant and watch soldiers flee in terror is one of the most memorable moments in gaming. Swapping between four fighting styles depending on the enemy type as you block incoming attacks makes you put more thought into encounters than other games where you might be able to