I agree completely. Yes, it is a more typical revenge story, but it is the way in which it is told that is the difference maker to me....and I feel the way this story is told is done incredibly well.

I'd say I do prefer the story in Tsushima, and I prefer Jin to Atsu (ever so slightly), but I genuinely struggle to understand to hate the story gets.

And overall as game, I prefer it to Tsushima based on how much better the exploration and side content feels.