With Ghost of Yotei now released, people who enjoyed the first game, Ghost of Tsushima, will naturally start comparing the two. Ghost of Tsushima was a huge hit in 2020, so this new game had to both build on what made the original great and also establish its own identity. Luckily, Ghost of Yotei manages to do just that.
In many respects, Ghost of Yotei builds upon and improves the features of Ghost of Tsushima, maintaining a similar feel. With enhanced combat and a more varied game world, Ghost of Yotei takes things to the next level. That said, Ghost of Yotei also introduces several significant changes, notably its strong use of wolf imagery and symbolism.
Ghost of Yotei’s Wolf Imagery is More Than a Metaphor; It Makes Ezo Feel Less Lonely
Introducing Atsu’s Four-Legged Companion
Playing as Jin in Ghost of Tsushima, you mostly go it alone, and honestly, it really makes you *feel* that isolation. The game uses that loneliness to pull you into the story. But Ghost of Yotei does things differently, which is really cool. Before I started playing, I thought Atsu would be even *more* alone than Jin, but that wasn’t true. She gets help from the Wolf, which changes everything. Ghost of Yotei goes all-in on wolf imagery. They show Atsu as a lone wolf, and her family, who were tragically killed, are presented as her lost pack. Seriously, wolves are used constantly to tell the story, and it’s really effective.
Aside from its symbolic meaning, the wolf is a really helpful ally in battles. Initially, the Wolf will occasionally help Atsu by jumping on enemies and biting their arms, creating openings for powerful player attacks. You can improve this ability through side quests. The Wolf in Ghost of Yotei takes time and effort to unlock and upgrade, but it’s a worthwhile investment for anyone who wants a companion to simplify Atsu’s adventure.
To improve the Wolf, players need to discover Wolf Dens, which are special optional challenges. Each completed Wolf Den earns Atsu a skill point dedicated to enhancing the Wolf, adding an interesting layer of depth to the combat in Ghost of Yotei.
If you want the Wolf to join you more reliably, you’ll need to finish all four Wolf Dens. Doing so will teach Atsu the Song of the Wolf on the Shamisen.
Ghost of Yotei‘s Wolf requires some time and effort to unlock and improve, but it’s a valuable addition for players looking for a helpful companion to simplify Atsu’s adventure.
Growing Atsu’s Wolf Pack
Beyond just the main character, Ghost of Yotei continues to use wolf imagery throughout the game. As Atsu progresses, she encounters several characters who also dislike Lord Saito and his Yotei Six. This represents Atsu building her own ‘Wolf Pack,’ and while Jin had companions like Lady Masako and Yuna, the combination of the Wolf and Atsu’s allies forms a broader support system.
There are 10 Wolf Dens in total.
Ghost of Yotei introduces fresh obstacles for Atsu, pushing her to her boundaries. However, the support she finds eases some of her struggles. The developers at Sucker Punch had the option to tell a story of complete isolation for Atsu, but instead, they cleverly used the Wolf and her Wolf Pack to demonstrate that despite her ongoing sadness over losing her family, there’s still much good in the world around her.
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2025-10-03 01:15