Ghost of Tsushima (2020)
Open-world sandbox games were all the rage when Ghost of Tsushima came out, but players had never experienced anything with the depth, authenticity, and artistry sucker Punch Productions brought to an over-saturated genre. Its black-and-white “Kurosawa mode” made it clear where it drew its inspiration from, and the grandeur of feudal Japan was tightly captured in a revenge tale steeped in themes of honor, legacy, and regret. A triumph of flawless game mechanics, they even managed to make writing haikus as compelling as the brutal swordplay. Arguably the most immersive game in the exclusives lineup, it’s one of Sony’s most timeless classics.
