10 HIDDEN Secrets in Ghost of Yōtei
10 Hidden Secrets in Ghost of Yotei
Welcome to MojoPlays, and today, we’re taking a look at 10 hidden secrets in “Ghost of Yotei”!
No Beaches Here
One of the worst-kept secrets of “Death Stranding 2: On the Beach” was the fact that you could unlock a mask based on “Ghost of Yotei”. Almost unsurprisingly, Sucker Punch decided to return the favor by putting Henning’s mask somewhere in the game. All you have to do is complete all thirteen Shrine Climbs. Alas, you’re likely not going to unlock this until after you’ve put some time into “Ghost of Yotei”. Each region only contains a couple of Shrine Climbs, so even if you’re a massive fan of “Death Stranding”, don’t rush it. Enjoy the game!
More Cooper Clan Cosplay
The coolest secret in “Ghost of Tsushima” was the ability to dress as a samurai themed around Sucker Punch’s most famous IP, “Sly Cooper”. The sword kit and the armor dye was such a perfect homage to the PS2 franchise, and Sucker Punch is double-dipping in “Ghost of Yotei”. For the Tanuki’s Mischief sword kit, you’ll have to find the Blue Dye House located within the Oshima Coast. As for the Sly Thief Mask (which may or may not be the face of one of Sly’s ancestors), you will need to hunt down and defeat Shiro the Swindler, a bounty that only becomes available after fulfilling three bounties in Ishikari Plain. And would you believe the “Sly Cooper” references don’t stop there?
Fanciful Frog
Of all the classic characters featured in the “Sly Cooper” games, this is one we never would have expected. Near Tokachi Range lies a Shrine Climb named “the Faithful Leap shrine”. Along this path, you may stumble across a mural depicting a plump bullfrog sporting a classy, thin top hat. This is none other than Sir Raleigh, the first main villain you fight in “Sly Cooper and the Thievius Racconus”. Unfortunately, this would be the only game in the franchise where Raleigh made an appearance as he would only ever be mentioned or referenced in “Sly 2: Band of Thieves” and “Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time”. Nice to see Sucker Punch Productions hasn’t forgotten him, though.
The True Face of Yin and Yang
In case the attire and the Raleigh mural weren’t enough for you, there is one other “Sly Cooper” reference you can find in “Ghost of Yotei”. To see this yourself, you’ll have to find Sanctuary Grove, which is located in the Teshio Ridge region. Look for a set of wooden platforms, but do not jump across them. Instead, jump down into the river and head left until you find a rock with a mural of a fox and a raccoon. This mural is a tribute to both Sly Cooper and his foe turned love interest, Carmelita Fox. Oh, gaming’s greatest couple, you guys are sorely missed.
Beauty and the Beast
Of course, “Sly Cooper” isn’t the only Sucker Punch creation that the studio references in their newest game. “Ghost of Yotei” hides a number of references to the “Infamous” games, a series that became important to the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. The first reference we want to point out is located near Tokachi Range, hiding close to the Amber Respite shrine at Yubari Lake. At the top of the shrine is a path that requires you two slides down before entering a wooded passageway. Should you stay on the correct path, you will eventually stumble across a mural showing a man holding an odd looking weapon to fight a giant, fiery demon. Could “Ghost of Yotei” be foreshadowing the events of “Infamous 2”?
The Legend of the Second Son
The second “Infamous” reference can be found in Teshio Ridge, right inside of Master Enomoto’s dojo. It won’t take a ton of effort to find it. Simply climb the ladder inside of the dojo, and you’ll see a sizable mural depicting a hooded man holding a fiery chain with a cloud of smoke around his feet. Those that played “Infamous: Second Son” will recognize this figure is heavily based on Delsin Rowe. If only this was, say, an actual character we could encounter, whether as a bounty or a secret NPC to talk to.
Yotei’s First Light
“Infamous: First Light” does not get a lot of attention as much as it arguably should. Really, Fetch is the coolest character of the post-Cole MacGrath games. But Sucker Punch hasn’t forgotten our neon-fueled queen. A mural for her can be found somewhere on the Oshima Coast. All you have to do is get to the base of the Budding Grace Shrine, but head to the left of the staircase. It won’t be long before you find Fetch’s mural, and it’s appropriately surrounded by a beautiful patch of pink flowers.
The Lightning Blade
And what of Cole MacGrath, the original face of the “Infamous” games? Does he really have to share a spot with The Beast? Well, as a mural, yes, but there is another homage to Cole specifically that can be found as early as the first ten hours of “Ghost of Yotei”. In the southwestern corner of Ishikari Plain lies the Pillar of the Fallen, which contains a sword kit for you to grab. As you approach the pillar, it’ll be struck by lightning, thus delivering a special sword kit dubbed “the Infamous Strike”. Perhaps a lightning-patterned sword kit is a better nod than a simple mural.
Unicycle Ninja?
This is the most obscure reference made in any Sucker Punch game to date, truly. West of the Hakodoke Mountains, along the path of the Enduring Hold Shrine, lies a mural that depicts a robed figure riding a unicycle. What in the hell could this mural possibly be a reference to? Well, it’s a tribute to Sucker Punch’s very first game, “Rocket: Robot On Wheels”. This was a 3D platformer made for the Nintendo 64 that showed the studio’s technical prowess as the whole game was built around unique physics and how the environment responded to the player’s interactions. Despite its excellent gameplay and performance, it never got the attention it deserved due to the oversaturation of 3D platformers on the console. Perhaps someday Sony and Sucker Punch will develop a port or even a remake of the game. Could be a nice break from all the “cinematic sad dad simulators” we see from PlayStation first-party.
Tsushima Aftermath
Some supposed “fans” of “Ghost of Tsushima” were mad about “Ghost of Yotei” not focusing on Jin, claiming his story was unfinished. The Iki Island DLC does bring his story to a close, but in case that wasn’t enough for some reason, “Ghost of Yotei” provides an ending to his ending. There is a Mythic Tale called “The Storm Blade” that ultimately ends with you obtaining Jin’s mask and bowing to his grave. There is even a document that really does bring Jin’s story to a proper end…again. We won’t say anymore so that you can at least experience this for yourself.
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