I think that really depends on what you find more compelling in gaming. If you’re a fan of story, immersion and the journey then Ghost of Tsushima is definitely the game for you. On the other hand if you prioritize gameplay, and tightness of mechanics, particularly in combat then Sekiro is an easy choice.
I think a large reason people are not comparing Nioh to GoT as much is because Sekiro is more of an action game than a role playing game, and Ghost of Tsushima is likely closer to the Action side of things all said and done, though I would classify it loosely as an RPG.
The combat of Ghost of Tsushima was outstandingeventually, and was indeed one of the most pleasant surprises about the game for me. Not only was it much improved over games like Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, which plays in a similar manner, but it has a certain style that excites you in many more ways than you’d care to admit.
First lets take a look at why people are even comparing these two games to begin with. The most obvious answer of course, is because they take place in Japan during a similar time period: Ghost during the 13th century and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice in the 16th century.
Which is better, Ghost of Tsushima or Sekiro?
Both games are entertaining and intriguing depictions of Feudal Japan with exciting gameplay but Ghost of Tsushima has Sekiro beat as the better action game by the tiniest bit. Sekiro is still a worthy game to play especially for fans …
Ghost of Tsushima and Sekiro are similar in the way they utilize leveling. You only have one set of weapons you can use and, because of that, leveling is restricted to those specific weapons and equipment.
There’s a depth of loyalty to the relationship between Sekiro and Kuro that essentially shapes the entirety of the game’s story. It makes all of the work Sekiro puts in to protect him all the more meaningful. Ghost of Tsushima also has a compelling story that’s centered around protecting and saving people.
In Ghost of Tsushima, you have your katana, a dagger, two separate bows, bombs, and distraction tools to defeat your enemy.
Ghost of Tsushima and Sekiro are similarly set in Feudal Japan. However, they both portray it a bit differently. Sekiro manages to weave historical context and supernatural elements together to surprisingly create a world that’s still rather realistic despite all of the magical elements.
The world’s setting is brutal and horrific and the game easily shows this through enemy designs, the characters, and the boss fights. The fictional world Sekiro is set in is also gorgeous with its Japanese architecture, temples, castles, and broken down buildings. This game is telling a story through its world and it’s doing a great job of it.
Sekiro also has a stealth mechanic but it’s not as fleshed out as Ghost of Tsushima’s. Like the other FromSoftware games, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has heart-pumping and exhilarating combat that requires you to be on your toes. However, Ghost of Tsushima just barely squeezes by with its more diverse gameplay.
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