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https://opencritic.com/game/11839/ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut

88% average through 50 reviews so far.

It's that same game on PS4, but now it can be played in 4K on PS5 and never drops below 60 FPS. There's also now a ton of haptic feedback to make the combat feel more satisfying.

The Iki expansion is just more Ghost of Tsushima and can be accessed any time after you hit Act 2.

Game Informer
I was happily surprised by the breadth, depth, and challenge of the Iki Island expansion. For new players, it will extend an already lengthy adventure into something more. Meanwhile, returning players should be thrilled at how well this experience dovetails out of an already stellar game. Iki Island is what I want out of single-player game expansions. And its further proof (as if we needed any more at this point) that Sucker Punch has a standout new property to continue building on.

Destructoid - 9/10
Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut is now the definitive version of an already great game; and although the DLC does feel like too much of a companion piece at times, it doesnt feel tacked-on in the slightest. If youre keen on experiencing the game from the ground up, this is the way to do it going forward.

Push Square - 9/10
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut amplifies an already excellent open world game. The Iki Island expansion is worth the price of admission alone, providing another chunk of stunning Japanese landscape for Jin to explore, while also digging into the protagonist's past. A fantastic range of story missions and side quests make for a memorable offshore excursion, and put alongside the main campaign, Ghost of Tsushima now stands as a PS4 and PS5 must-buy.

Twinfinite - 8/10
Still, despite those shortcomings, theres no question that Ghost of Tsushima Iki Island is an entertaining overall experience and Im confident most players will find it worth the asking price; in particular, because the story strengthens Jins character arc by shining a light on an aspect of his youth not particularly well explained in the base game. For that reason, it works as an adventure played alongside the base game, and equally as an engaging new chapter for those playing it after the fact.

IGN - 8/10
Iki Island doesn't do much beyond just offering more Ghost of Tsushima, but the new content is extremely worthwhile, thanks to a story that dives deeper into Jin's past, a few new combat wrinkles, and plenty of secrets to discover.


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