Ghost of Tsushima Devs on The Unforgettable Intro That Almost Didn't Happen | Art of the Level
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- Опубліковано 10 січ 2025
- Ghost of Tsushima introduced players to the story of Jin Sakai, a trained samurai defending his home against Mongol invaders using unconventional means. The PS4/PS5 open-world adventure from Sucker Punch was hailed by its audience, and among its many notable achievements was its opening title card sequence, commonly referenced in discussions about Ghost of Tsushima’s artistry.
But were it not for a simple piece of feedback, that beloved moment in Ghost of Tsushima which has brought streamers to tears wouldn’t have existed the way it does. We spoke to members of the Sucker Punch team, and the PlayStation executive who offered the feedback that inspired them, on how Ghost of Tsushima’s beautiful title sequence came to be. Ahead of the Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut launch, learn from the developers themselves about the title card's surprising development process, how it affected Ghost of Tsushima’s broader opening, and how everything came together into the magical moment that introduces Ghost’s open world to players. This is Art of the Level.
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Seriously one of the best title openings I’ve ever seen!
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@@MichaelDoesLife TF you talking about? Get a life.
I can’t decide if I like Ghost’s opening or BOTW better. Both just exude this sheer feeling of beauty and freedom! I love them both so much!
@@MichaelDoesLife Get a life Michael
@@MichaelDoesLife dude get a life you're literally in every comment thread denying what people are saying
i wish you guys talked about "Ghost of Yarikawa" level. from it's build up till it's ending and it's music, all were iconic. Ghost of Tsushima's Opening + Ghost of Yarikawa level + Ending are all iconic moments of Ghost. what a team SuckerPunch is. this is what happens when a team goes on making what they are passionate about
Heavenly Strike mission, too. Absolutely incredible tension, atmosphere, and buildup of story.
From the start with the music and the civilians begging for your help to the battle itself, it really made you feel like the ghost
Make it happen, IGN! :)
Also all the end of act 2: from the "Fate of Tsushima" siege of castle Shimura to Jin finally accepting his ghost identity to end with the horse death in the devastated land and the intro of act 3. Honestly is the best part of the game for me.
Ghost of Yarikawa was definitely the best mission in the game!! Goosebumps when I play it every single time
Gives me goosebumps every time I play it or see it.
Get outside
@@MichaelDoesLife That's the best line you could come up with. Man trolls these days are lacksadasical.😬
@@manuelrose2996 They're outcast of today's society.
Ur not that guy pal ur not that guy
@@MichaelDoesLife UNO reverse card
Can’t wait to replay the whole game again
I just restarted it again because of the dlc being released and I forgot how much I love this game!!!!
I'm waiting for the chance to be able to buy a PS5, so I can play the director's cut version.
@@mach3wgamer soooo worth it from graphics to sounds to controller gimmicks...pure pleasure
I've never had a video game make me tear up and cry until Ghost of Tsushima, and there's a few moments in the game that provoke deep emotion. Thank you Sucker Punch.
The title card sequence is possibly the most beautiful intro to a game ever. The incredible score mixed w/ the scenery gave (& still gives) me chills.
The best part is that you've already been playing for around 30 min to an hour at this point, and thinking that you're already into the game a bit. But then you're like:
"That's was the intro!?!??"
Nah. t's pretty generic? You wouldn't be saying this if it were XBOX exclusive. Sad!
@@MichaelDoesLife oh boy Michael is back, when will you learn to just stop trying.
@@MichaelDoesLife I'm kinda impressed for how long you have kept your shtick up. Are you always like that or do u put on a character for ur vids? Either way it's impressive... in a sad way.
@@MichaelDoesLife And that's false. I would just get an Xbox if they had games like Ghost of Tsushima.
If the roles were reversed, and XBOX had all the exclusives of PS and visa versa.... you'd probably be on the Playstation side hating on all the xbox exclusives. That's just what you live for.
@@MichaelDoesLife Ohhhh. You're nothing but an Xbot trolling here bcuz you have no new games to play.
This game is art and game . We have played this game gameplay wise before . But there are tweaks to it . But the characters are so good. You just don't stop playing
I'm on my 10th playthrough I can't get enough
One of the many reasons why this game was so successful... the developers listened to the public.
"Can we have multiplayer?"
"Yes."
"... That was easy"
Gorgeous mini-documentary. I hold IGN to low standards these days, but this content is superb quality. I hope they focus more on this, and possibly create their own channel dedicated to these videos
Some of my favorite games back in the day were Tenchu and Onimusha 2. Ghost of Tsushima is the type of game that I’ve been waiting for!
2020 was a hell of a year for PlayStation. Ghost of Tsushima & TLoU2
I've been playing games since the 70s , this is the most impactful title sequence I've ever experienced !!!
I can't remember any intro having that much weight in any movie never mind a game !!!
I love this game. Knowing that all this work went into the title card sequence makes me love it even more. But my favorite moment is when Jin saves Yarikawa and has that badass speech. It made me wanna jump in the screen and join him in the war against the mongols.
I'm an indie dev working a VR horseback girly riding game (I swear the post is still related) and this opening and how they handed control over to the player at that moment was the most inspiring thing I've seen as an indie that I wish I could buy these guys a lot of beers. I had a scene in my demo where you rode through a field of purple flowers. Serious devs didn't think I was making anything special until they viewed that demo scene. One of the triple A guys said "this is it. This is what people are going to want. You got something here". This scene put me back in the validating moment. I love you all for it
I don't think I have ever seen a more natural title card in a game. So beautifully done by everyone.
It takes 40+ minutes of epic gameplay to even get to the title sequence. It's like, wait that was all the intro?! Good stuff.
That title card drop made me well up the first time I played the game. Hell, it still hits me whenever I see it. Ghost is a masterpiece.
Yes...it really is an unforgettable scene....the best opening in a game. I remember having tears In my eyes.
Just picked up Ghost recently, within the past couple weeks. I had seen that intro title card before, multiple times, but it didn’t hit nearly as hard until I played the game and saw it. The phenomenal score, superb scenery with Jin speeding through the field, leaning down from his horse to touch the grass, it gave me chills that very few things do. Between this, the Sly Cooper series, and what I’ve played of Infamous, Sucker Punch is honestly my favorite Sony dev
This was by far the best game of 2020 and my favourite game of all time
Tell us you’re a newer gamer without telling us you’re a newer gamer lmao
@@alextownley9388 bruh everyone has their "favourite game of all time" in their heart, irrespective of how old a particular person is in gaming. I have been playing video games since i was 12 from (ps2 to ps4 and going to buy PS5) but this game literally have a special place in my heart or in other words "favourite game of all time".
@@shreyanshurajdutta I love it too, but it’s not even in my top 10.
@@alextownley9388 that's your personal opinion which I respect that. But i am saying that in everyone's gaming life there's one particular game which makes them feel like to say "this is my favorite game of all time" Which the Ghost did, maybe in your life there's a game which makes you feel like this way or maybe in future you'll feel like this.
@@alextownley9388 tf you talking.. coming from decades of playing games.. ghost of Tsushima holds a lot of weight. It’s a great game.
I toke break from videos games skipping the whole PS4 era recently just bought a PS5 and this was the first game I played it was the perfect game to bring me back to gaming. 10/10
Bro it was freaking 4AM playing this game and I GOT THE BIGGEST GOOSEBUMPS from the title card and was so amazed. Definitely one of the best if not the best intro to a game.
I still get goosebumps from that opening sequence..
The rush of euphoria that came over me as I got on that horse and flew into the grasslands with the music and Jin reaching out and touching the grass was epic!! One of the best cinematic scenes in any game I’ve ever played. Thank u sucker punch u guys rock!!
The work that went into this sequence is clear as day every time I watch it. Truly moving.
This is currently my favorite game of all time. In my opinion the best mesh of story and gameplay.
I was disappointed though that NG+ skips the amazing intro. I get that they probably did it because it would be immersion breaking to have a max level Jin get stomped by Khotun, but I wish they had a work around.
If they had planned a ng+ before hand they could have done something but still amazing work by the team
At least they kept the goosebumps moment
Agreed. No staring at the mini map or just following an arrow. It really was a sense of exploration without too much fluff. Not even Witcher 3’s world lives up to this in my opinion. Also the way the story ramps up was perfect where most open world games get lost in the sauce.
Witcher 3 has WAY too much bloat. This is SO much better, IMO. And I didn’t hate Witcher. This and RDR2 are my favorite games, ever.
When you get a ad for Ghost of Tsushima on a Ghost of Tsushima video!! Literally though, the intro to this game is the best and the music is so amazing.
This and Spider-Man are two of the opening/intros that I remember just playing alone and smiling so hard!
smiling? bro i was in the floor
@@theo_0801 seizure
@@theo_0801 mans glitched through the textures it was so good
I’ve completed only 3 play throughs of this game, but started over I can’t even say how many times. After awhile I realized it was because the first hour or two of the game are my favorite by far.
Great job on this to everyone involved. It was great to hear more about this sequence and how it came to be. Thanks for the peek behind the curtain on one of my favorite games.
I got choked up when I experienced it for first time. Soundtrack is amazing. Awesome video Jonathan
Great video! This is undoubtedly one of the most cinematic and evocative moments in a game I've played. What a cool story!
Be honest every time you see Jin in the Horse and the music plays in the background goosebumps comes in. This game should have get way more awards
Watching that scene unfold in a dark room with surround sound man what a moment. Its why playstation has the best movie type games. People say shit about these movie games but fuck living for these moments are worth it. Ill never forget how the aspect ratio just goes to 16:9 the moment the beat drops in the music and the moment jin comes out of the forest into the beautiful fields. And top notch camera placement as well when riding the horse
Ghost of Tsushima is easily in my top 5 PS4 games. The Assassin Creed that Ubisoft never bothered to make. And yes, that intro opening is amazing. I also like how there was a whole sequence dedicated to stealth and its meaning in this universe.
This game really impressed me. It was a new kind of openworld. The world isn't as deep or detailed as RDR2, but the dynamic wind conditions and graphics created a definite surreal image on screen. I was actually shocked this was done on the PS4 because I didn't think a game could have this many effects on screen. Kind of like how I felt about Horizon Zero Dawn when it released.
When it happens, my hair on my arms get up at the same time as the birds do when the music pumps. It's so amazing, you can *feel* the moment.
Even though I've seen it 6 million times, I love when Jin is riding through Pampas grass and sticks his hand out to feel the grass as he rides.
Best intro in all of gaming. The game itself is a masterpiece.
One of the best moments in a video game ever; in one of the best games of all time.
Got the game 3 weeks ago.. that info was insane for me.. what an amazing game what a story and gameplay this is what u call a true game for anyone who enjoys single player games!!
This was the first 4k ps5 game I played, boy did I get goosebumps when this hit.
At 1:26 , the controllers on the wall. Is that a Yellow one? And below is that the blue see through one? Man's got the Death Stranding and 500 million limited controller. Hell yeah, love those. Barely or didn't even use them myself. Too good for that
Easily one of the best ever made! The cinematography and visuals are just another level…
The intro!? Man, chefs kiss! This is how you do a AAA title in this day and age.
Hands down one of the best title opening scene, music I've ever seen and felt strongly emotional since original FF7 😢😢 Dat moment whn the music swells up into a crescendo then unleashes players into magnificent Tsushima, sooo awesome & made me tear up.
This game... So beautiful and so captivating. Great story and one that made me cry. Thank you.
Litteraly all the time when i watch the intro of the game I am about to cry of the pure AWESOMNES of Ghost Of Tsushima. Great!
Those who stopped riding into the open field really missed out on something epic
That game intro combines with the musical score and the timing was amazing! I’ve never been so into a game intro to the point where I screamed “FOR TSUSHIMA!!!!”
Modern assassins creed's could only dream about evoking emotions by nailing something like this
I miss that so much
Thank god for sucker punch
This is indeed one of the most cinematic title sequences I've ever experienced as a gamer. It gives me goosebumps, not unlike an amazing scene in an epic movie. Props to everyone at Sucker Punch and PlayStation who contributed to this. Thank you IGN for diving into these little but very interesting stories of game development.
That intro is amazing!!!!!! My wife was like, Wow what movie is that!! 😆
Just finished the PS5 version. I had a blast replaying this masterpiece.
And i thought the AC2 and AC Revelations title sequences were the best but this one blew those out of proportion.
This is hands down the best game i have ever played. Can't wait for the DLC expansion dropping in two days
Get a COVID test. You've got no taste.
@@MichaelDoesLife you probably can’t afford it and you just dislike it xD
@@MichaelDoesLife Hehe, that was really funny Michael, Good one 👍🏻
@@patryklodygo6281 Dont give him his response. It only fuels his idiotcy.
@@MichaelDoesLife Yea you definitely a wow player 🤣
This game is definitely one to remember,...the game play, characters, scenery etc are amazing...I just recently accomplished my 1st platinum trophy with this game on my ps5....👉💯👈
Nice!!! It def felt like we were watching the birth of a new mega franchise while plying Tsushima. An experience you only get a few times in a gaming career. Absolutely amazing game
I still get chills no matter how many times I replay the game or watch it on UA-cam. Sucker Punch takes my #1 spot on best gane devs ever. I've never witnessed such an amazing opening
They confirmed a Ghost of Tsushima 2 after the absolute insane success of the first game obviously. What I want in the next game is just more insane and fun side things to do because the world is so open and vibrant and expansion on the combat which is already insane. Allow people to shoot arrows in the air, maybe finishing blows, maybe sleep blow darts. There’s so many things they can do already, I’m just excited
Gotta love to see Andy in this video
It would have been nice to see more about the making of that music track. HALF the success of that moment belongs to that song.
Man I freaking love these deep dives, propr to you Dorno!!! I hope they keep comming.
Great work Dorno, and thank you for putting this story together for us.
That opening was easily one of the best openings of every game last generation and maybe of all time.
Goosebumps every time.
deservingly winning the most important game award that year!
This game is the most amazing game of the generation and current on any platform, the gameplay, the visuals, the story, the characters, the developers are true gamers, and know what us as players really want in our games. This was such a good video, thanks for sharing it with us.
I’ve seen this opening title card countless times. Seeing it again here still gives me goosebumps.
I got goosebumps during that opening sequence, I appreciate that it was different than most title sequences. I also greatly appreciated the timing of the creshendo when Jin burst out into the field. It was something that I noticed immediately and was thankful that it was perfectly timed. Felt right. To me and many other gamers Ghosts was GOTY 2020.
Really enjoyed this content ign. That moment in game struck me, like everyone else. Great story
I got chills in the opening title , its one of the best crafted games I've ever played
I've been wanting a game exactly like this since playing Way of the Samurai on PS2. The opening scene is magnificent.
I just got a ps5 and havent played the game. I pre ordered the directors cut as soon as it was available. Cant wait to play this game.
how you got the ps5 bro
IT WILL BE A FUCKING BLAST.
and how do you like it so far?
@@Tekeysix played about 30hrs so far. Im on act 3 coz the story got me hooked but now im just exploring and upgrading my gears. Going to iki soon. This game is just great. Worth every penny
This is great. I loved this. I hope IGN can do more videos like this uncovering great development stories.
Thank you so much! We're hoping to do more of them, too! And we've got another PlaySTation-related one coming up soon.
@@Dornology Can't wait to see that.
@@Dornology this is great work!! This is the kind of stuff we want to see from you guys!! Keep it up!!
It's an amazing scene, and props to you for pronouncing Tsushima right. It's rare 😁
The moment I knew this game was for me was the early part where you have to cross a bridge and enemies are picking you off with arrows. I remember running and jumping off the bridge and assassin killed the enemy…. one of my favourite gaming moments of all time
The title card sequence gives me chills every time. Definitely one of my favorite gaming moments
This is what I like about SP - they don't view criticisms or suggestions as something negative. They listen and roll it around and if it has merit, they go with it. A colaboration of ideas that make it better.
Love deep dives like this such a freaking beautiful game truly every frame a painting
4.75 hours to go until the dlc is live super excited.
I still get chills for this opening. By far the best opening I've ever seen. The timing of the music with the breaking of the treeline is just beautiful. I can't imagine a more perfect way to start such an amazing game. This game is the best game I've played ever. The fact that the developers decided to add a multiplayer mode for free with no paid skins and stuff, just icing on the cake.
Gave me a thrill and drive to play the game that no other game has done before or since.
This is my favourite game. I wasn't bored once, and I played through it 4 times in a row. I was just completely sucked in - my entire summer/autumn 2020 consisted almost exclusively of Ghost of Tsushima, and I'm not one bit sad about it. I don't get hooked on a game but this one was something else. Just hearing the music now gives me goosebumps!
This is a really valuable making of episode. Thanks for go deep to the creative process and share with all of us.
This is great! Love seeing how this iconic video game moment was brought to life!
It is the best game intro of all time. PERIOD!
Finished the game like 6 times and I'm going to finish it again for the 7th time but this time along with the Iki Island DLC
The first time I burst out into the field , my character didn’t touch the grass , I ran back and started it again just cause I was upset it didn’t happen for me lol
Wow!! I love this game!!
I love this series, far more than any other content produced by IGN. No spoilers or “I played this first” kind of a feel to it.
Agreed. I find it hard to believe IGN produced this, but we need more of this type of content!
One of the few game intros that gets me a lil hard knowing the adventure that’s about to come😂
It was very striking that this game was able to deliver the beauty and graphical levels it did while also telling a fantastic story on hardware it, at least to me at the time, had no business looking this good on. The PS5 version from footage ive seen so far im very happy with and I will be buying in for sure. Its truly amazing how something that someone says can change something for the better and this video is a great example of that. Thanks for showing us this.
Love these sorts of videos, well done IGN. Nice to see independent channels like Noclip influencing the bigger publications.
The whole game has amazing music and I got gosebumbs from that moment. Crazy it almost didnt make it in the game.
I’ll never forget when I first saw the intro when I played it I got that knot in my throat man. This shits a masterpiece.
This game, this moment was my favorite in a year filled with amazing games to contend with. That this shinned as much as it did and does, says a lot.
This is definitely the best opening I ever seen!
THE greatest opening of all time! Still get goosebumps every single time. Amazing Sucker Punch
Probably a good lesson: if you tease something, you ought to put it in the game. If not exact, the essence of it should be present. And if possible, better than the tease.
I knew that this game will be a masterpiece when i first saw that cinematic title.
can't wait to feel the grass with the dual sense
That moment made into a gaming history.
My favourite game of all time, and in no small part thanks to moments like this. Absolutely stunning title opening.
I was blown away when I witnesses this opening the first time and got be hyped to continue.