Ghost of Tsushima: Legends is out now
The runner up for my game of the year this year is Ghost of Tsushima and thanks to the good people over at Sucker Punch we can now enjoy even more goodness from the Ghost this time in multiplayer Co-Op.
Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, Sucker Punch’s new cooperative multiplayer mode for its
superlative samurai epic is now available as part of the game’s Version 1.1
update.
Standing separate from the
single-player story, this online-only* experience sees players play one of four
legendary warriors. Players can build their legend and unlock new
class-specific abilities, gear, and armour designs as they fight alongside
friends in unique missions inspired by Japanese mythology.
See below for 7 essential
gameplay tips:
1. Make best use of the
chosen class
Once a player picks their
starting class, they’ll need to increase their class rank to unlock each of the
other three. Teams can combine any mix of classes and all can use stealth,
melee, and ranged attacks and equip gear. Players should lean into the class
attributes: a diverse team can tackle any challenge.
2. Coordinate class specials
for crowd control
Each of the four classes has a
unique Ultimate ability. Players must gradually fill their Resolve meter by
attacking foes. Once it’s full, they can trigger their Ultimate by pressing L1
+ R1.
3. Scan the skies
Even when players learn where a
map’s spawn points are, their order is randomised. Fireworks will erupt above
where the next horde is coming. Players should divide up the sky during lulls
in battle. When they see fireworks, they should use the game’s Ping system to
guide their team to where they’re needed.
4. Stay mobile and learn the
quickest routes
Numerous structures, walls and
cliffs stand between players and each defence point. Parkour skills and a
grappling hook are the best tools for players to flow over roofs, swing across
courtyards and spider their way up near-vertical slopes.
5. Fight for every defence
point
Every defence point lost will
reduce a team’s shared health bar, drastically reducing their chances of
survival. Never consider an area lost until the match’s UI tells you so.
Players still have a chance to recover them: every fifth round is a Boss Wave,
winning which will restore control of all defence areas.
6. Choose and use Gifts
wisely
Every map contains a shrine
with purchasable – weaponised – Gifts, such as being able to ignite nearby
enemies or summon a spirit animal. Once a shrine is activated, each Gift can be
purchased by a single player, and has a cooldown period before being buyable
again. In later rounds when horde numbers increase and powerful Oni appear,
Gifts can mean the difference between holding a point or losing it.
7. Unlock new techniques
Whatever gameplay type players
prefer in Legends, all will add to their XP, which in turn will increase their
class’s Rank, and unlock new techniques and cosmetic items. Once a player
finishes a match, they must make sure to dip back into their character’s
profile on the main menu to equip better gear and unlock some new outfits.
For more information on Ghost
of Tsushima: Legends head to the PlayStation Blog.
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