While it may not be continuing the story of Jin Sakai from Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yotei will still be entering the auditorium on its predecessor's stage, delivering a fresh yet familiar samurai adventure in the heart of Ezo during Japan's Edo period. With a new protagonist, Atsu, now picking up the mantle of the Ghost, and a story set 300 years after the first game, Ghost of Yotei has an opportunity to evolve the combat of Ghost of Tsushima while still acknowledging its roots. Arguably, one of the best ways to accomplish that is by revisiting the first game's stances and reimagining the system to feel both innovative and nostalgic.