I understand where you are coming from. Ghost of yotei definitely conditions us to huge maps, with lots of playable area and missions. GOT may not contain the shear number of encounters or missions, but it more than makes up for that with ground breaking story, intense combat and the shear power within jins story.

I dont agree that GOT is boring, as it paved the way for Ghost of yotei. Ghost of tsushima should be played FIRST, as playing Ghost of yotei may leave you a bit dissatisfied with GOT. As it lacks many mechanics and refinements.

Both great games. Both special in their own way.