Ghost of Tsushimahas been one of the most anticipated games of the year, and unsurprisingly it appears to have made a big impact. The feudal Japan-inspiredGhost of Tsushimahas been a critical hitand early signs suggest that it has performed positively commercially as well. The game has also managed to use its setting and inspiration to form impressive relationships that have only increased the appeal of the game.
Developer Sucker Punch was very clear about its cinematic inspirations but not many people expected theKurosawa estate to approve ofGhost of Tsushima. This was an impressive testament to the game and it seems that more partnerships have been formed asGhost of Tsushimaand the Tsushima Tourist Board begin a working partnership.
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On a sharedGhost of Tsushimaand Tushima Tourist Board website, there is detailed information about the area in real life. The page notes the real landmarks that inspired the open world that features in the game. In a statement that would definitely intrigue players and maybe prompt a visit Sucker Punch has stated, “the game takes inspiration from the actual island of Tsushima and is therefore not a blueprint of the locale but rather portrays elements taken from reality.” BecauseGhost of Tsushimahas beautiful scenery, this is a compelling statement and endorsement. The site also discusses the history that contextualizes the narrative of the game and this seems to be an advantageous partnership for the tourist board as well as the game as it adds to the legitimacy of the experience.
The series of partnerships that the game has managed to create, does indicate that Sucker Punch has been committed to honoring the influences on the game and it seems that these institutions agree. It is unusual for games to make these kinds of connections and it is impressive that this title has managed to do so. Manyplayers are enjoying exploringGhost of Tsushimaand it will be interesting to see if the game gains more dedicated fans because of the relationships with institutions it has managed.
A lot of players will be content with experiencing Tsushima virtually but there will undoubtedly be fans of this game who are inspired to visit the area in Japan. For that reason, the partnership betweenGhost of Tsushimaand the Tsushima Tourist Board seems to be a positive one which will help both parties in the long term.
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