I thought with my RTX 4090 16GB VRAM and an i9 13900HX I would be having perfect performance at 1440p on Ultra High settings, but the frame rate stuck around 50 FPS which was far from what I'd hoped for.

I had to turn on DLSS, though, and the difference in performance was clear as night and day. The frame rate jumped to 90 FPS, completely transforming the experience. What used to be choppy became buttery smooth. Honestly, if you’re using an NVIDIA card, DLSS feels like a must for this game.

PS: i had to upgrade the Nvidia Drivers to the latest version 572.83 to fix the flickering i had when i first started the game.

Visually, the game shines and i hope they improve on this standard. The environments are incredibly detailed, the lighting is stunning, and the depiction of feudal Japan especially with its changing seasons is breathtaking. Still, some of the facial textures in cutscenes could use a bit more work to be on the same level as Ghost Of Tsushima.

On the gameplay side, I think the dual protagonist setup is a cool idea. Yasuke is perfect for all out combat, while Naoe excels at stealth, which keeps things interesting. That said, the transitions between them can feel a bit clunky. For true fans of the series, Naoe is the way to go!.

As for the story, it has its moments, but the pacing feels off, and it doesn’t go as deep as it could.

Overall, the game delivers a great open world experience with a beautiful setting and satisfying combat. If you’re a fan of the series, you’ll love the historical details and mission variety. Just make sure to enable DLSS if you’re running a powerful rig because it makes a world of difference.

My final verdict: 8/10 (Kudos Ubisoft Quebec!! )