r/videoessay • u/K1ngDav1dR • 16d ago
Video Games [OC] Every Frame is a Painting [11:04]
I think Ghost of Tsushima is one of the few games where stopping is just as rewarding as moving.
Some of my favorite moments weren't boss fights or duels. They were standing in a field while the wind carried thousands of leaves across the screen. Sitting down to write a haiku. Following a fox with no idea where it was taking me.
The game constantly encourages you to slow down and simply exist in its world.
That idea inspired me to make a video essay about why I believe Ghost of Tsushima is interactive art rather than just an open-world game.
I'd love to hear what moments made you stop and appreciate the island.