Today’s game is Ghost of Tsushima. I finally finished the main story for a second time. I think having gotten a chance to mature when I played this the second time has let me pick up on a lot of themes I didn’t before.
::: spoiler Spoiler
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One such one I was going to note was the symbolism of Jin not having any honor, while Shimura is a “Slave” to honor.
On retrospect though I’ve been weighing this. Half in my head I’ve been wondering if the Khan is the one without Honor, and Jin is instead the “Middle Ground”. But also I don’t think that’s necessarily true, because he adopts a lot of their things that make them dishonorable, so he’s more so the idealized morally good version of that.
::: spoiler Spoiler
I also got these lovely sunset photos of the duel I wanted to share. The sunset and silhouette really bring out the picture to me.
In the epilogue I also noticed Jin has Shimura’s armor. It makes me wonder how he got it. I have to assume he stole it. Then again there’s all those Easter eggs of other Sony franchises so maybe it’s best not to question it. :::
Next time I play I’d like to get to the DLC, so I guess that’s kind of next on my list. I promised myself I’d finish this before anything else so I’d like to stick to that. Then go back and clean my backlog.
12 Comments
667@lemmy.radio · 9 pts · 94d
I’ve been lurking in your posts since day one, I admire your commitment!
slimerancher@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 94d
Heh, if this is your first comment, I laud your commitment to wait till 667th day.
cyberpunk007@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 94d
I wish the steam version didn't require a PlayStation account. I'd buy it otherwise.
MyNameIsAtticus@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 94d
I think it’s only the online that requires it currently. I don’t remember ever having to sign up with them. I may be wrong though
TonyMichael@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 94d
Ghost of Tsushima is stunning! The art style is incredible. When I need a break from heavy games like this, I usually switch to some casual browser games to relax. Beautiful screenshot btw!
MyNameIsAtticus@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 94d
I always go to a private halo game (or really any private multiplayer game) with friends when I need a break from heavy games. I know it sounds counterproductive but I find it turns into social hour with them so it’s less about any sort of winning and more just dicking around in a private lobby for an hour or two
tacosanonymous@mander.xyz · 2 pts · 94d
Regarding your spoiler, I always contemplated the same thing.
::: spoiler Tap for spoiler It’s a deeply cultural phenomenon where they’d rather die upholding their beliefs than give an inch. It is a great look at Bushido and how that era ended but it's also open to allegory in a million different ways including religion, progressivism, globalism, just to name a few. :::
MyNameIsAtticus@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 94d
::: spoiler Spoiler I think it being an open allegory is especially true. I found myself even applying it to myself in my personal life in a few ways even :::
slimerancher@lemmy.world · -1 pts · 94d
It's 6 hundred and six-seven!
(Sorry, I have young kids)
tacosanonymous@mander.xyz · 2 pts · 94d
Maybe you can dab on 'em next
slimerancher@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 94d
Oh, I do. What's the point of having kids if you can't embarrass them with outdated memes. 😀
MyNameIsAtticus@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 94d
Lmao. I have younger siblings so I already hear it quite a bit