Here's a fun game to play: go to Google and search for the following phrase - "is [insert game] racist reddit" The results are hilarious. You can do it for almost any game and you'll get results. For example, "Is sly cooper racist reddit" brings up the following post:
https://old.reddit.com/r/Slycooper/comments/1629mhs/is_sly_cooper_racist/
Today I wish to discuss Ghost of Tsushima and the arguments Reddit has made regarding its racism. Developed by Sucker Punch, Ghost of Tsushima is a 2020 title that follows the story of Jin Sakai who has to juggle tradition and innovation as he attempts to fend off the Mongol invasion. It currently sits with a Metacritic score of 87, making it a critical success. This hasn't been enough to shield it from accusations of racism. You can find this in a few articles and reviews about the game, like this medium article for example.
There's also this review that argues that Ghost of Tsushima misses the mark when it comes to representation.
https://uppercutcrit.com/review-ghost-of-tsushimas-empty-world-reflects-its-empty-representation/
Let's turn our attention to Reddit where heated debates have ensued regarding the game's alleged racism against Mongolians. Reddit user /u/Few_Ad_7675 has made a post questioning representation in Sucker Punch's game.
https://old.reddit.com/r/ghostoftsushima/comments/1e05ptk/its_ghost_of_tsushima_problematic/
The comment section features lively debate regarding the topic.
In a different post, a user wonders where all the Black people are.
Some Reddit users don't take kindly to this question.
https://old.reddit.com/r/ghostoftsushima/comments/i0oqd8/does_this_game_feature_any_black_people/
The debate isn't limited to Reddit, and it spills over into Steam forums.
https://steamcommunity.com/app/2215430/discussions/0/7093810588825232494/
So is Ghost of Tsushima racist? Well, that's up to you to decide.
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Don't forget the "white dude playing the japanese flute" controversy, that was a good one.
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