Ways To Shake Up A Second Ghost Of Tsushima Playthrough

The first thing players will notice when playing Ghost of Tsushima is how quickly time flies by as they go through Jin’s epic adventure. The amazing style of the open world coupled with the fun players can have in both combat and stealth is something that fans can’t get enough of.

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Despite some of its by-the-numbers design, Ghost of Tsushima is still very entertaining and a great display of what makes Sucker Punch a master of their craft. If players want to go through this masterpiece one more time, then these tips can make a second run feel surprisingly fresh.

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Explore Iki Island

The Expansion Adds A Completely New Area

Chances are that most players familiar with Ghost of Tsushima have also checked out the content on Iki Island. For those who haven’t, a second playthrough is perfect for players who want to witness Jin’s legacy evolve even further after his climactic battle with Khotun Khan.

The Iki Island DLC features some fun enemy types that will force players to approach battles differently. This, coupled with a host of fun side content to uncover, makes it clear why heading to Iki Island is a perfect excuse for players who want to go through this game a second time.

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Play On Lethal Difficulty

This Will Completely Change The Way Players Approach This Title

Ghost of Tsushima‘s combat is a blast, and some people love that the hard difficulty makes enemies tankier and gives Jin less room for error. However, there’s another difficulty mode that will completely change the way players approach this title.

Lethal difficulty makes combat more high-stakes than ever, with both Jin and his enemies susceptible to dying from just a few hits. It’s easy to maintain killstreaks, but it’s even easier to mess up and watch Jin fall because of a simple mistake.

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Make The Game’s Contrast Dramatic

Changes Up The Visuals Just Enough For A Second Playthrough

A huge part of what makes Ghost of Tsushima such a blast to play is the amazing visuals, with the open world being full of color and life. These landscapes will look just as beautiful in a second playthrough, but players can change the visuals slightly with a single tweak that is more substantial than they might assume.

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The Dramatic setting is great for players who want the colors in the game to pop out as much as possible. However, this comes at the cost of a lot of detail being lost in darker areas, so players should know what they’re in for when tweaking this setting.

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Be An Honorable Samurai

Avoid Stealth Altogether And Fight Enemies Head-On Every Time

It’s a shame that Jin’s actions don’t shape the plot, and he’s forced to walk a path without honor regardless of what he does in the gameplay. However, players can choose to ignore this annoyance and shirk the very notion of stealth altogether.

This means that players must never strike from the shadows or use dishonorable weapons unless the game demands it. Players may be ignoring a critical part of Ghost of Tsushima‘s gameplay, but it’s worthwhile for players who want to play the role of an honorable samurai.

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Try Out Different Armor Sets

Technically Changes Jin’s “Build” To Make Him More Effective In Combat, Stealth, Or Both

The sheer amount of unique armor sets that Jin can find in Ghost of Tsushima is pretty impressive. It helps that these sets can be upgraded to make their bonuses more pronounced.

In a first playthrough, players may prefer to stick to an armor set they like until the very end. However, a second playthrough gives players more leeway to experiment and try out builds that they would’ve ignored otherwise. The best way to start this approach is by changing up Jin’s armor and trying to play around the new armor’s bonuses.

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Meticulously Assign Different Charms For Every Set

Takes A While But Gives Jin Appropriate Benefits For Each Armor Set

Most people aren’t aware of an option in Ghost of Tsushima‘s settings that lets them assign a different set of charms to each armor set. It may not sound like much, but this can optimize the game just enough to delight hardcore players.

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Instead of micromanaging charms every single time players switch armor, they can negate this headache altogether with a bit of work. It’s a great way to encourage armor-switching on the fly and optimize Jin’s abilities for each combat situation.

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Play In Kurosawa Mode

A Unique Way To Play The Game

Sucker Punch did their homework with Akira Kurosawa’s movies while developing Ghost of Tsushima. They decided to pay homage to this director with a unique mode that a lot of people treat as a novelty the first time around.

However, in a second playthrough, Kurosawa Mode can be a great way to reinvigorate the experience. Sure, players lose out on the amazing use of color in the game world, but the cinematic flair added through this setting is something players and film buffs alike will appreciate.

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Interact With The Legends Storyteller

Switching To The Multiplayer Mode From Time To Time Freshens Things Up

It can be irritating to mark a question mark on the map, only for it to be a Legends Storyteller who just serves as an excuse to switch game modes. However, this NPC may be the perfect solution for players who are iffy about a second playthrough.

Instead of ignoring this NPC, players can choose to shift to Ghost of Tsushima: Legends and try out some co-op multiplayer gameplay from time to time. They can always complete a mission or two before returning to the single-player mode and continuing their adventures as Jin, and it serves as a refreshing palate cleanser.

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