I think that really depends on what you find more compelling in gaming. If you’re a fan of story, immersion and the journey then Ghost of Tsushima is definitely the game for you. On the other hand if you prioritize gameplay, and tightness of mechanics, particularly in combat then Sekiro is an easy choice.
I think a large reason people are not comparing Nioh to GoT as much is because Sekiro is more of an action game than a role playing game, and Ghost of Tsushima is likely closer to the Action side of things all said and done, though I would classify it loosely as an RPG.
First lets take a look at why people are even comparing these two games to begin with. The most obvious answer of course, is because they take place in Japan during a similar time period: Ghost during the 13th century and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice in the 16th century.
Its combat is fresh and exhilarating but Ghost of Tsushima adds so much more than combat to its own game. A great story, gorgeous scenery, huge customization, petting foxes, diverse gameplay, and so much more add to the brilliance of this game.
What is the difference between Ghost of Tsushima and Sekiro?
Probably the largest difference between Ghost and Sekiro, outside of gameplay, is the sense of immersion. Ghost of Tsushima really makes the player feel like they are in a living breathing version of Japan that existed nearly 800 years ago, while Sekiro does not. That’s not to say that Sekiro doesn’t immerse you into the game world, because it does, but From Software chose a fictional setting (Ashina) for their game. This allowed them a ton of creative freedom, freedom which lead to some of the most amazing boss fights in the history of gaming, but what they lost was the opportunity to showcase the day to day life of ancient Japan.
In Ghost of Tsushima, it feels more like you’ve been dropped into a world that will go on existing with or without you.
Why Are More People Not Comparing Nioh to GoT? I think a large reason people are not comparing Nioh to GoT as much is because Sekiro is more of an action game than a role playing game, and Ghost of Tsushima is likely closer to the Action side of things all said and done, though I would classify it loosely as an RPG.
The most obvious answer of course, is because they take place in Japan during a similar time period: Ghost during the 13th century and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice in the 16th century. But what’s really strange about this is in my opinion, is that far less people have compared Ghost of Tsushima to Nioh, which is also set in Japan during …
Ghost of Tsushima is set in one contiguous world, that is completely connected, and all though this isn’t entirely true with Sekiro, it is true more than it isn’t. Nioh on the other hand is not, and each mission is loaded into and has it’s own map providing a different overall “feeling”. All these things together make the comparison …
While on the other hand, Sekiro is balanced around every fight being a one-on-one ( particularly boss fights), and by doing so relies almost entirely on the mechanics of the player and boss for challenge.
I think Ghost of Tsushima has a slight edge here, because it does a better job than Sekiro in many of the areas outside of gameplay and combat. The music is mind blowing good. The story is good. It has a longer journey with more gameplay hours in it than Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, resulting in better value for your gaming dollar.
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