In 2020, Sucker Punch Games released Ghost of Tsushima, a stealth game set in Feudal Japan. The game itself was a massive success and won numerous awards. To many, it became one of the greatest of the Samurai, stealth, and action genres, while many more desired Ghost of Tsushima 2 to follow up the game.
The idea of a sequel to the original would undoubtedly intrigue many gamers. As it turns out, there are many ways in which the game would be a boon to the industry as a whole. Here is a breakdown of exactly why Ghost of Tsushima 2 is needed at this time in gaming history.
To Continue Jin’s Story
We first need Ghost of Tsushima 2 because it would continue Jin’s story. While the original game told a good enough story and wrapped up its major plot points well enough, it left room to continue. Without getting into spoilers, Jin had built up his reputation as the titular “Ghost” by the end of the game and made it clear that his adventures across Feudal Japan were far from over.
The original game was heavily inspired by the works of legendary director Akira Kurosawa, one of the greatest storytellers in cinema. Therefore, a second entry would be perfect for building upon these ideas. Gameplay-wise, a different setting could help introduce new ideas, such as a larger scale, more factions to navigate, and different takes on stealth and its meaning in a world of honorable samurai.
Ghost of Tsushima 2 Would Revitalize the Stealth Genre
The next reason is that the video game “stealth” genre has stagnated recently. While the genre thrived during the days of Metal Gear, those days have passed. The only other prominent example nowadays, Assassin’s Creed, waned in popularity. Mirage was seen as a huge step back, Valhalla was a bloated mess, and Shadows seemed to be making the same mistakes. Because of this, the genre requires a new entry from this series to revitalize it.
The original game was an excellent stealth title because of the array of tools players had at their disposal to get past foes. Additionally, stealth itself was optional, and it was even a core thematic element of debating whether or not to use stealth or face your foes head-on. It helped tie in the game’s identity to its top-notch design. Sucker Punch themselves gained experience in the stealth game genre with the iconic Sly Cooper series of heist games.
In Anticipation of the Upcoming Movie
Lastly, the upcoming live-action film is another solid reason for gamers to support Ghost of Tsushima 2. Not too long ago, it was announced that a film adaptation of the game was in the works. The film was announced a while ago with steady updates, so it’s undoubtedly made progress in development. Most excitingly, the film will be directed by none other than legendary John Wick creator Chad Stahelski. Because he is a master of action cinema, the film has good omens around it.
In recent years, it’s no secret that video game adaptations (even live-action ones) have improved their reputation. Examples include the recent Fallout series, The Last of Us, and the Sonic films. These series also helped boost their respective games’ recognition and bring in a new generation of fans. Because of this, Ghost of Tsushima 2, alongside a film adaptation, could help turn Ghost of Tsushima into a mainstay franchise.
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