Should you Honour or Spare Shimura?
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The question of whether to honour or spare Shimura is a pivotal decision in the game Ghost of Tsushima, and the answer ultimately depends on the player’s interpretation of honour and morality, with sparing Shimura being considered the canon ending and allowing for a potential sequel. By choosing to spare Shimura, players are able to reject the traditional samurai code and forge a new path, one that is more in line with the Ghost’s philosophy of doing whatever it takes to protect the people of Tsushima.
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The Consequences of Honour and Mercy
The decision to honour or spare Shimura has significant consequences for the story and its characters, with honouring resulting in Shimura’s death and sparing leading to a more complex and nuanced conclusion.
FAQs
- What happens if I kill Shimura? If you choose to kill Shimura, you will receive the Righteous Punishment dye, which is white and can be applied to the Ghost Armor, Ghost Headband, and Mask.
- What happens if I spare Shimura? If you spare Shimura, you will receive the Vow of Vengeance dye, which is red and can be applied to the same items as the Righteous Punishment dye.
- Is there a good and bad ending in Ghost of Tsushima? While there are two possible endings, the good ending is generally considered to be the one where Jin spares Shimura, as it allows for a more nuanced and complex conclusion.
- Can you beat Ghost of Tsushima with honour? The game does not have a traditional honour system, but players can choose to play honourably or dishonourably throughout the story.
- Does it matter if you are honourable in Ghost of Tsushima? The game’s narrative is influenced by the player’s choices, and playing honourably or dishonourably can affect the story and its characters.
- What is the right choice in Ghost of Tsushima? The right choice ultimately depends on the player’s interpretation of honour and morality, but sparing Shimura is considered the canon ending.
- Is killing Shimura the bad ending? Killing Shimura is not necessarily the bad ending, but it is a more traditional samurai approach, whereas sparing Shimura is a more Ghost-like choice.
- Which ending is canon in Ghost of Tsushima? The canonical ending is the one where Jin spares Shimura, which allows for a potential sequel and a more complex conclusion.
- What happens if I spare Lord Shimura? If you spare Lord Shimura, Jin tells his uncle that he has no honour but won’t kill his family, and Shimura warns Jin that the Ghost will be hunted forever.
- Which ending is better in Ghost of Tsushima? The better ending is subjective, but sparing Shimura is considered the more emotional and nuanced conclusion.
- Is Lord Shimura a bad guy? Lord Shimura is not necessarily a bad guy, but he does become an anti-villain in the third half of the game due to his disagreement with Jin’s dishonourable tactics.
- Is killing or sparing Shimura canon? The canonical ending is the one where Jin spares Shimura, which is considered the more emotional and nuanced conclusion.
- Is Ghost of Tsushima 2 confirmed? There is no official confirmation of a Ghost of Tsushima 2, but the canon ending of the first game sets up the potential for a sequel.
- Does assassinating people in Ghost of Tsushima change the ending? Assassinating people in the game does not change the overall ending, but it can affect the story and its characters in subtle ways.
- What is the completion rate of Ghost of Tsushima? The game has a 50.2% completion rate, which is the second highest of any open-world PS4 game, indicating that many players are invested in the story and its characters.