Play as a samurai during the invasion of the Mongol Hordes in 1274.
| Duration: 30+ min Number of players: 1 Material: PC / Console Link: https://www.suckerpunch.com/category/games/ghostoftsushima/ |
Short description
The year is 1274. Samurai warriors are the legendary defenders of Japan—until the fearsome Mongol Empire invades the island of Tsushima, wreaking havoc and conquering the local population. As one of the last surviving samurai, you rise from the ashes to fight back. But honorable tactics won’t lead you to victory. You must move beyond your samurai traditions to forge a new way of fighting—the way of the Ghost—as you wage an unconventional war for the freedom of Japan.
Educational Value
This game is based on historical facts and shows a lot of ingame content about Japanese and Mongolian culture. Players learn about the history of Japan, the Mongol Invasion, Japanse politics and samurai Culture.
Recommendation for use
- Game is a fictional story, so educators need to know the distinction between fact and fiction.
- Game is about fighting and war, can be to violent for some students.
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