Ghost of Tsushima has released to almost unanimous acclaim with reviews focusing on Tsushima's gorgeous visuals, rich open world, and satisfying combat. As players are starting to dig into the game, knowing what items need to be found to craft becomes important.
While the game has stumbled a bit with distribution, as customers are being refunded for Collector's Editions they thought they were receiving, the game itself isn't disappointing. Jin's battle against the invading Mongol army is an action-packed affair, but crafting is an integral part of the experience, and any samurai worth their salt should know how to use materials to upgrade their gear.
Ghost of Tsushima's resources for crafting are broken down into 4 categories: Wood, Metal, Cloth, and Goods. Knowing which items in these categories will work best for a player's equipment set is key to success.
Wood
In the Wood category, items one finds can be used to improve the strength of their bow. Three types of wood exist out there on Tsushima: Bamboo, Yew, and Wax Wood. Bamboo and Yew can be found in forested areas, but Wax Wood can only be found at Shinto Shrines, by completing the challenges found there.
Metal
If players are looking to improve the attack power and effectiveness of their katana and tanto, search for Metal resources. Again, three different types to look for, and for the Metal category these three are Iron, Steel, and Gold. These materials can only be found in Mongol-occupied territory. From the fishing villages, to farms, to Mongol camps, Metal must be pilfered out of enemy strongholds.
Cloth
If players are looking for Cloth to upgrade their outfits, the three Cloth variants, Linen, Leather, and Silk, can be found in populated areas. The Tsushima natives living in the villages, farms, and camps are willing to part with Cloth materials, often rewarding Jin with them upon completing the Tales of Tsushima side missions.
Goods
Finally, the Goods category coves a wide range of materials, used for different purposes. Supplies function as the game's main form of currency used to purchase weapons and upgrades from vendors. Flowers are used to dye clothing, and are found across the island of Tsushima. The best place to find Flowers is the marshland of the Toyotoma region. Finally, Predator Hides can be collected from hostile creatures like bears, boars, and Mongol guard dogs. These hides can be traded to Trappers for increases to ammo capacity for various weapons.
Ghost of Tsushima is set in a world that is ripe for exploration, with crafting resources scattered across the living, breathing island of Tsushima. In addition to the Wood, Metal, Cloth, and Goods found out in the world, Ghost of Tsushima is also hiding Easter eggs for previous Sucker Punch games, like Sly Cooper.
While there has been some critique of Tsushima's historical accuracy, and that critique is valid, the core gaming experience is a rush, and solid (but not overwhelming) crafting systems offer just the right amount of fetch questing without becoming tedious.
Ghost of Tsushima is available on PS4 now.
Source: GameSpot
