by SmashPad Staff7. Ghost of Yotei – PlayStation 5
“Ghost of Tsushima is one of my favorite games of all time, so of course, its sequel is one I’ve been looking forward to since its announcement. And while it doesn’t quite hit the same narrative highs as its predecessor, Ghost of Yōtei improves on the combat mechanics to a near-perfect degree. It’s more of the same, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing — clearing out a camp in both games offers almost endless player agency, allowing you to take out enemies in any way you desire. And the character loadout options are sick. I spent an embarrassing amount of time kitting Atsu out with Charms and making sure her outfits fit the playstyle I was going for. I’m a sucker for good character customization.” – Myles Obenza, Staff Writer