Some features return so faithfully that players can’t help but compare. Ghost of Yōtei brings back the iconic hot springs, but while they still boost your max health and offer moments of reflection, the community is split: Did Sucker Punch nail the emotional impact, or did Tsushima handle it better?
Here’s a breakdown of what changed, what stayed the same, and why Reddit is suddenly full of… hot spring debates.
🛁 Hot Springs Comparison: Tsushima vs Yōtei
| Feature Aspect | Ghost of Tsushima | Ghost of Yōtei |
|---|---|---|
| Core Gameplay | Increase max health; reflection moments. | Same: max health boost + reflection. |
| Character Development | Jin reflects on honor, war, family. | Atsu reflects on her past and lost family. |
| Narrative Integration | “Pockets of respite” during war. | Personal, but less central to the main story. |
| Community Reaction | Praised for depth and humanity. | Mixed: praised for equality, criticized for weaker impact. |
✅ Nailed It
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Consistency: The springs remain serene, cinematic, and rewarding.
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Representation: Players praised Sucker Punch for treating Atsu’s nudity with the same non-objectifying approach as Jin’s.
“I’m just happy they didn’t treat female nudity differently than male nudity.” – Reddit user
❌ Missed the Mark
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Narrative Weight: While Jin’s reflections tied directly into his moral struggle, Atsu’s musings on her past don’t always feel as urgent or thematically heavy.
“For Jin, it made him more human. For Atsu, it feels like just a health upgrade.” – Community reaction
😂 The Community’s “Jin’s Butt” Debate
Of course, no feature is safe from memes. Fans light-heartedly argue about which protagonist “won the hot springs showdown.”
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“Jin ass better.”
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“Atsu’s scenery holds up, but Jin’s butt is still unsurpassed.”
🎯 Final Verdict: Soothing but Softer
Ghost of Yōtei’s hot springs are a faithful continuation of a beloved feature. They remain relaxing, useful, and equal in presentation. But compared to Tsushima, they feel less essential to Atsu’s emotional journey—a case of consistency over innovation.
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