Summary
Ghost of Yoteimay not be theGhost of Tsushima 2fans likely thought they might get, but that means the door is wide open for it to innovate on its predecessor in ways it might not have been able to otherwise.Ghost of Yoteitakes players to the land of Ezosurrounding Mount Yotei, in the heart of what is known today as Hokkaido, for a brand-new origin story.
Ghost of Yoteialready appears to have a lot in common withRed Dead Redemption 2, just as its predecessor,Ghost of Tsushima, did. UnlikeGhost of Tsushima, however,Ghost of Yoteiseems to be leaning even more into the Western feel of traditional samurai stories, with its protagonist, Atsu, even being somewhat of an outlaw likeRed Dead Redemption 2’s Arthur Morgan. In light of those comparisons,Ghost of Yoteimight as well dive even deeper intoRed Dead Redemption 2and “steal” one of its best features.
Red Dead Redemption 2has many standout characteristics, from its hyperrealism to its emotional story. However, while exploring the wilds ofRed Dead Redemption 2’s world, one thing players can do is tame the wild horses that they find, and it’s actually fairly easy to do as long as players are patient.
One of the reasonsRed Dead Redemption 2’s horse-tamingfeature is so worthwhile is that it allows players to personally choose from a wide range of horses rather than merely having a horse handed to them. It also enhances the personal bond players share with their horses, as they are required to put more effort into obtaining one than simply purchasing one requires. Furthermore,Red Dead Redemption 2’s mount mechanics mean some horses are better than others, which inevitably leads players to look for the best horse in the game and attempt to tame it.
For example,Red Dead Redemption 2’s White Arabian horse is the best horse in the game for its stats, and it is also arguably one of the best looking.
Red Dead Redemption 2isn’t the first game to allow players to tame wild horses, but it is the one with whichGhost of Yoteishares the most similarities. Western cinema and gaming are already hugely inspired by the samurai, so perhapsGhost of Yoteishould now flip the tables onRed Dead Redemption 2and implement one of its best features for players to enjoy. It would not only provide players with a gameplay elementdifferent fromGhost of Tsushima, but it would also enhance that feature by a mile.
Ghost of Yotei Could Enhance Its Mounts by Allowing Players to Tame Wild Horses
In theannouncement trailer forGhost of Yotei, Atsu can be seen riding her own horse through a herd of wild horses, suggesting a feature similar toRed Dead Redemption 2’s horse-taming would fit right in with the game’s world. The greatest challenge to overcome would be somehow implementing a convincing horse-taming mini-game, but it could be done.
One of the reasonsRed Dead Redemption 2’s horse-taming feature is so worthwhile is that it allows players to personally choose from a wide range of horses rather than merely having a horse handed to them.
Another reason such a feature would be great forGhost of Yoteiis that, while it was somewhat easy to bond withJin’s horse inGhost of Tsushima, it was mostly vicarious through Jin. If players were able to tame a wild horse inGhost of Yoteiand then build a bond with it over time, the mount might mean even more to players than Jin’s horse did inGhost of Tsushima. Hopefully, this is all something Sucker Punch has considered forGhost of Yotei’s gameplay because it feels like it could work really well.
Ghost of Yotei
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Discover a bold, new story of a warrior in Japan who is on a mission of vengeance all her own.Set 300 years after the critically acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yōtei is standalone experience set in 1600s rural Japan. The story follows a haunted, lone mercenary named Atsu. Thirsty for revenge, she travels through the beautiful, rugged landscapes of northern Japan, hunting those who killed her family many years earlier.
