![]() When he opens his eyes, Taka happens to be there too. Attacked from behind, Jin is strung up and captured. Riding a wave of good fortune, Jin helps them fight back.Īs the fight looks to turn in their favour, Jin learns of Ryuzo’s whereabouts in a fort and rushes in to find him. In doing so, he hopes to recruit some formidable archers along the way. Jin sets out to help peasants revolt against the Mongols at Akashima Village. Before that thoguh, he needs men to help in the fight ahead. The target here comes from the fortified Castle Shimura which acts as the strategic heart of the island. The second – and largest – region of the game comes in the form of Toyotama. For now though, the group join together and set their sights North for the second chapter of this tale. Shimura notices the respect and following Jin is starting to gain as the infamous “Ghost” persona begins to show. He calls for reinforcements and flees.Īfter thwarting the threat and freeing his Uncle, the first signs of discontent show with Jin and his Uncle. Instead he tries to talk Ryuzo into turning back to his cause but it’s no good, Ryuzo is too far gone. Although Jin wins the duel, he refuses to land the killing blow. ![]() It’s here Ryuzo reveals his betrayal and how he’s aligned himself with the Khan.īetrayed and hurt, Jin tries his best to keep his emotions in check as the duo fight one on one. As Jin storms the castle and tries to find his Uncle, Ryuzo awaits him in the courtyard. Unfortunately Jin’s loyal friend Ryuzo fails to show with his straw-hat army during the climactic fight to top off Act I. While these stories serve as accompanying pieces to the main narrative, they are completely optional and interwoven around the main narrative. Lady Masako is trying to find her sister, Sensei Ishikawa is tracking down Tomoe while Norio has his own issues with the monks. ![]() Of course, that loyalty doesn’t come for free. With Yuna joining the fight ahead, Jin’s attention turns to three other crucial allies that aid him in his quest. Together, they set out to try and find Taka, eventually saving him and reuniting the two siblings. When Jin awakens, he’s greeted by Yuna, a former thief who’s looking for her brother Taka near the southern-most tip of the island in Azamo Bay. Unfortunately the fight goes awry and Jin finds himself bested, thrown off a bridge and into the icy depths of the water below. Jin follows along, desperate to get his Uncle back, and comes face to face with the murderous Khan. In the ensuing conflict that follows, Shimura is taken captive within the stronghold of Castle Kaneda. ![]() He intends to occupy Tsushima and gather his forces before launching an all-out assault on Japan. It’s here we meet Khotun Khan for the first time, a war-mongering Mongol and the leader of this ravenous pack of dogs. With soldiers scattered across the beach, Jin accompanies his Uncle to try and stave off the attack. Unfortunately for Jin and his Uncle, Mongol forces arrive on their tranquil island of Tsushima and rain down hell. Trained from a young age by his Uncle Lord Shimura, the samurai code is instilled deep within every part of Jin’s being. Set in 1274, Ghost Of Tsushima gravitates around one of the last samurai still living – Jin Sakai. Split across three acts, Tsushima does well to stick to a tried-and-tested story structure, even if it does come up second best to the gameplay. Ghost Of Tsushima is a simple samurai story but told with big themes that help elevate this one beyond mediocrity.
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