John Manno

Everything about this game just clicks with me. From the atmosphere to the gameplay, it all feels splendid. I've beaten every difficulty mode at this point, and I'm already on my 5th playthrough. The game has only been out a week!

This game has climbed the ranks to becoming my favorite game ever, and feels more like the natural evolution of Tenchu: Stealth Assassin, and I mean that in the highest regard. The combat feels sharp, fair, and lethal. The exploration feels natural, and nothing feels quite as wonderful as following some random bird to a secret, or a fox to an Anari Shrine. Progression is wonderful, with many skills to unlock/enhance, and cosmetics to discover scattered about the beautiful open world. The world is captivating. Simply stunning. The photo mode is the best photo mode I've ever seen in a game. The narrative is compelling and the side quests are all given meaning, to some degree. I could go one and on, but you should get this game, and play it for yourself. You won't be let down.