God of War

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

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  1. KirillKutz
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    My respects to the authors of this game. A great deal of work has been done. Stunning graphics, interesting plot. Only for the sake of this game already have to run to the store and buy ps4. I look forward to continuing. Keep it up!
  2. Zaselim
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Hmm First I have to say to the people of Metacritic, You should make system where someone check the reviews first. No matter how bad the game is no game deserves a 0 score specially the game like this.
    I don't believe that God Of War is worst than No Man Sky or any other bad game exist, Giving it a 0 like some of the User reviews have is clearly shows that you are a fanboy of other side    Hmm First I have to say to the people of Metacritic, You should make system where someone check the reviews first. No matter how bad the game is no game deserves a 0 score specially the game like this.
    I don't believe that God Of War is worst than No Man Sky or any other bad game exist, Giving it a 0 like some of the User reviews have is clearly shows that you are a fanboy of other side and plainly hating the game. I never liked Zelda or mario (which are a lot and they have to go now) games and still don't but i have never thought of it like a 0 game but in 8ish or 7ish at least because every game has something or anything that attracts you and no one has a right to gave a game like zelda or Last of Us or Uncharted or Mario or God of War or Forza or Gears of War or Halo a 0 on sites like meta because it can hurt the game sales because alot of people dpn't make their opinion but rather make theirs from other's. So few guys who game GOW-PS4 a 0 don't deserve to post their review to a site where their review can hurt the game sales (Even if the game is changed enough to look like a different game if its good then you have to give it a credit for what it does good) not that their review will matter for GOW or any other blockbuster game like Zelda or The Last of Us but still Meta people have to make something or atleast make a review score meter that starts from 5 instead of 0 for which i will be very grateful.

    Now for me the game is master piece, I know graphics doesn't matter if the game is good, but when graphics make the game more immersive, a living breathing world then it makes the game more love able, driven. The game play is also great, I love all of the God Of War series but i like this one more may be because it feels fresh as a God Of War game. The story is so great and relate able to some degree as well. The world is so beautiful and immersive, so far the best looking game i have played and I have played many on my high end PC and resolution doesn't matter if the models have low polygons or average. And yes the game doesn't have 60fps and from PC gamer's perspective it can be well all i can say it hurts more of a pride/ego rather than the play of the game when the game is not multiplayer or a racing game. So i didn't matter to me that on my ps4 pro the game wasn't reaching 60fps well to be fair graphics are more important to me as long as the game is atleast 30fps and i played it on resolution mode and i loved it and still loving it as i started on hard difficulty.
    So all in all it was a great experience which had after a long time, last time i had this much fun with Horizon Zero Dawn before that with Uncharted 4 and before that with Witcher 3 PC.
    So thanks to Sony and the DEVs for making this great and memorable game,    … Expand
  3. MadMax3
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    É incrível como uma série como GOD OF WAR conseguiu se reinventar e trazer uma experiencia totalmente nova para os jogadores, assim como Zelda e Mario a franquia não ficou parada no tempo...um belo trabalho Santa Monica S junto com a Sony!
  4. Tmfwang
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    An extremly good game by an amazing set of developers. The amount of detail is incredible, and the combat feels awesome!
  5. Chizzywack
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    All the Xbox fanboys here bashing the game lol, and to all the god of war fans bashing it guys its a reboot... like seriously do you really want to play the old ones just buy the remastered 3 again. Constructive criticism is fine like a few reviews have that and their points do end up making sense but the people who are downright giving this game a zero or 3... like dude so you're tellingAll the Xbox fanboys here bashing the game lol, and to all the god of war fans bashing it guys its a reboot... like seriously do you really want to play the old ones just buy the remastered 3 again. Constructive criticism is fine like a few reviews have that and their points do end up making sense but the people who are downright giving this game a zero or 3... like dude so you're telling me that you played through the whole game hating it and were like damn man really don't like this game but I'm gonna finish it for sure. Ridiculous.… Expand
  6. GraYsoN_
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Its god of war man
    Its perfect
    Gameplay , graphic , story , axe, every thing is amazing
  7. multiple_player
    May 1, 2018
    10
    This is one of the best game ever. I experienced every system in the game, and there are nothing new in the game. But Balance, between contents and scenario, is amazing more than Last of us. It is perfect for me, and I can recommend this game who love story-based game or action game.
  8. artificeprime
    May 3, 2018
    9
    One of the things that makes God of War so good is the way it builds on its past. It isn't really a reboot but a sequel that evolves on the previous games in the series. Throughout the game we are reminded of Kratos' past it adds depth to his character, intrigue to his future, and tension to his relationships. In terms of visuals this is the best looking game I have seen. The story tellingOne of the things that makes God of War so good is the way it builds on its past. It isn't really a reboot but a sequel that evolves on the previous games in the series. Throughout the game we are reminded of Kratos' past it adds depth to his character, intrigue to his future, and tension to his relationships. In terms of visuals this is the best looking game I have seen. The story telling is among the best in any game, although the plot itself is a bit on the simple side. It is also the longest God of War game and nearly all of that time is well spent. There are a few weak areas that hold the game back though. While combat is good the movement through the game world is very limited and linear. The amount of free motion and interactivity is very limited for a modern game and I often found it confining. The game is among the best I have played in many areas and does only a few things poorly but its has just enough flaws to hold me back from giving it the top score.

    Gameplay 8 - While I grew to love the combat by the end of the game I found it sluggish at first. At the start Kratos has very few abilities and his movements are quite slow. Thankfully as the game progresses more and more abilities are unlocked and the variety of combat becomes very good. All the abilities that are unlocked seamlessly work together to improve the combat experience, There are multiple difficulty options that can be changed at any time so you can set your pace if you want to focus on the story or the challenge. There are a lot of puzzles throughout the game and while I did find some of them to be a chore most were fun and there was enough variety to keep things interesting. Menu systems are a bit confusing at first, there are lots of options and upgrading gear is a bit counter intuitive. My biggest complaint with gameplay is that it is very confining. The areas you move through are mostly narrow paths. For a modern game it seemed extremely limited. Kratos cannot swim and almost all motion throughout the world is scripted.

    Story/Progression 9 - The story telling is amazing. The dialog between the characters flows seamlessly throughout the entire experience without interruption or repetition. It really does feel like playing a movie. Last gen The Last of Us raised the standard of story telling in games and this gen God of War has taken it to the next level. The story nearly perfectly blends into the gameplay without ever feeling forced or unnatural and is paced very well. My only problem with the story is that the conclusion was a bit broken up and anti-climatic. Over all though, it is some of the best story telling any game.

    World 8 - The world is beautiful and full of deep lore. Everything you encounter has meaning and thought put into it. It is a unique take on Norse Mythology and it brilliantly compliments the other games in the series. The world itself is a joy to experience but in term of interactivity it is quite limited. While the game appears large and open it is really just a lot of narrow pathways. Unlike games like the Witcher 3 or Horzion: Zero Dawn, there are many places you cannot go. It is not an open world or even open area. It is a beautifully decorated web of pathways. The world building is amazing but for a modern game I expect more freedom.

    Characters 10 - Kratos has always been iconic but it the past he was kind of basic. This game transforms him from a mascot into a truly believable, deep and fleshed out character. What is so brilliant is that it does so without sacrificing who he was. His past defines his present in a natural way. He carries guilt in a subtle way and he is full of emotional conflict. He is a strong character but he has vulnerability. There are few better game characters. Atreus is a also very well developed and the relationship between the two works very well. While the cast is quite small compared to a game like the WItcher, the side characters are still well written and felt believable.

    Visual Design 10 - The visuals speak for themselves, even without the PS4 Pro the game looks incredible. The level of detail is just amazing. Not only is it technically beautiful but artistically as well. Every area is designed with care. Each location has unique visual elements. The models, effects, and animations compliment each other to look even better than the cut scenes in past games. I have been waiting a long time for in gameplay to have cinematic appeal and God of War delivers that.

    Sound Design 10 - Everything in the game sounds good but the voice acting is the standout, there is constant dialog throughout the game and I never once got sick of it because it is all so well delivered. Each character is perfectly captured by their voice. The soundtrack itself is also great and has its own style without ever being distracting. Sound effects were very satisfying in pretty much every area.    … Expand
  9. DarkNoha
    May 1, 2018
    10
    I was a bit skeptical when I saw that they had completely revamped the combat and now had a escort mission vibe but after seeing the critic reviews I got this game finished it in 20+ hrs and I loved every minute of it. I even started my 2nd play-through.If you loved the previous games you should definitely give this one a chance. There is something here for the new and old fans of theI was a bit skeptical when I saw that they had completely revamped the combat and now had a escort mission vibe but after seeing the critic reviews I got this game finished it in 20+ hrs and I loved every minute of it. I even started my 2nd play-through.If you loved the previous games you should definitely give this one a chance. There is something here for the new and old fans of the franchise. The story is excellent, combat is good, Graphics are amazing.… Expand
  10. Kwekster123
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Pretty much everything Ive ever wanted from a God of war game. Excellent story, deep combat and great graphics. Great experience from start to finish
  11. Revolt23
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Excellent game by an excellent developer! No micro-transactions, no season pass, no bullshiit!
    Who was saying single player games were dead? Cory is the God of video-games!
  12. Blackreddevil
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Excellent game. One of the best games I’ve ever played. Graphics, gameplay and story are all top notch.
  13. DigitalHawk
    Apr 20, 2018
    9
    Before everything I wanted to say thank you to Sony and Santa Monica Studio. I am tired of modern lootbox-field and Fapple Royale trends that turned industry into stupid soulless grind-games. I'll keep supporting every single company that still stands for ART, which is classic AAA-story based and gameplay-rich games. Thanks for not forgetting those who have a taste in games.

    GoW 2018 is    Before everything I wanted to say thank you to Sony and Santa Monica Studio. I am tired of modern lootbox-field and Fapple Royale trends that turned industry into stupid soulless grind-games. I'll keep supporting every single company that still stands for ART, which is classic AAA-story based and gameplay-rich games. Thanks for not forgetting those who have a taste in games.

    GoW 2018 is a modern breathe of old series. Prologue took about 2 hours. I learnt about how World structure works and fought two bosses. And I want to say I really enjoyed.

    Gameplay:

    GoW have always been primarily a gameplay sort of games (for me). And as much as we all loved oldschool slashers — previous basis couldn't last long after ps2/ps3 era. Something had to be changed. Why score is 9, not 10 — because I'm a bit tired of how 90% of combat systems are now divided on two paradigms: "Batman Arkham press x to win style" and "Souls-style" both of which I really hate and am tired of.

    However, GoW combat system is a much deeper thing but feels like it has a Souls hit-box core but with allusion on oldschool GoW style and much more flexible. Thanks to upgrades and interesting combos it feels good, and makes me try my best to beat even a couple of enemies. I'd recommend you to play on Hard because it makes you invent a strategy, fight with mind and sometimes even survive actually, to learn the behavior of different types of enemies. Hardcore fights immersed me into a role of old and tired Cratos who is still old but can beat them asses if you focus. In this part you rather survive than just slaughter in Rage everyone. While some xbox-loosers speak of "TLoU" cliche — I see an evolved character with changed body and mind condition.

    Gameplay is perfectly integrated into cutscenes and vice versa. When I caught myself on trying to press buttons during cutscenes and doing nothing during gameplay because I thought it was a cutscene - I actually jumped off my chair and started screaming at how INSANELY GOOD the stage of the game is.

    Bosses is a special cherry on the pie in GoW-2018. In prologue I met only two of them yet but they both were absolutely unique, and handmade. Everything is perfect with bosses: unique battlefields with semi-procedural destruction, unique battle style and tactics needed to win each, their behavior during the battle (emotions, dialogues), the perfect integration of scripts that don't actually annoy you (I hate when devs are destroying gameplay by making very scripted game but GoW isn't the one of these games. It has scripts but their role and feel is absolutely different). This aspect of the game is 20 of 10.

    I enjoy physics in the game. There actually isn't that a lot of physics integration but that a little bit of what we have — really feels good. Moving objects, destructive objects, Axe's flight. It immerses, makes everything natural + Trowing an axe is a special mini-game for me that I really love. It isn't just about enjoying animation. It's useful in combat to take a perfect moment to call back the Leviathan so it could hit as much enemies as it's possible and stun them for a second. It could actually save you some time. Especially when you play on hard and you have to count your moves and think, meanwhile a tone of enemies coming.

    Open World:

    What else you want in single-player story-based games? This is still a linear story but with the opportunity to go and research it if you wish. Everything is optional, noone makes you to explore it. At the same time exploring is enjoyable. It opens unique atmospheric views for you, it has secrets, it gives you some extra battles and then it rewards you with some loot, gifts and silves which might help you to upgrade yourself much faster. Everything is optional. It is up to you about how to build your story and what footpaths to follow. And this is excellent and ideal for a linear single-player game. World is linear but open and able to explore it.

    And yeah, views... Views are incredible!

    Plot:
    I totally disagree with "The Last of Us" cliche, because relationships between younger and older, or parents vs their kids — is an infinite scenario to develop and talk about in our life. Atreus is the one who opens our old character from the other angle. Cratos evolved, too. I only completed a prologue but I see he has a rich background and even more changes are coming. Atreus is a typical maximalist kid but definitely has a charisma. I find my younger self in him. Cratos feels much better as a person. Integration of Scandinavian folklore yet seems incredible. Game has a little bit of very good humor (sometimes I don't even understand whether it was just a comedy-moment right now or just an unorthodox behavior of character which has some meaning :D ) meanwhile I can't say it come to some sort of stupid grotesque like in Marvel Movies. Not at all. Everything about stage, dialogues and cutscenes is on a very high level.    … Expand
  14. LoboTheMainMan
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Best.Game.Ever. i have ever played. Im not a big fan of GoW series but this game made me care about Kratos.
  15. Jaosnow
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    The best game i've ever played, what could you possibly want in a modern game? Graphics, gameplay, sound and music, content, a good challenge, a good story and narative and inovation.
    Usually a game can get one of those things right and the rest of it ok, or good at best, botw for example inovates, the graphics are beautiful artisticaly but not impressive in terms of technology and etc...    The best game i've ever played, what could you possibly want in a modern game? Graphics, gameplay, sound and music, content, a good challenge, a good story and narative and inovation.
    Usually a game can get one of those things right and the rest of it ok, or good at best, botw for example inovates, the graphics are beautiful artisticaly but not impressive in terms of technology and etc... But god of war, all of those things are made perfectly, absolutely perfect un every single aspect. It's already impressive that the game does all of that at the same time, imagine doing that this good; it's unbelievable, it's mindblowingly good.
    This game literaly sets a new level for AAA games for the whole industry    … Expand
  16. Starlight-Dawn
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    It truly is a masterpiece. Hands down the best PS4 game I've ever played. A must try for everyone.
  17. bromotion
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Having played only a bare minimum amount of time at the time of writing this;

    My opinion is that God Of War (4) is the utmost most innovative, tightly made (especially the controls!!!) and best looking work of art/videogame that I have ever played, in my entire life.
    I love everything from the story telling to the combat. It's the perfect game and that is not something I say lightly.
  18. rensyphon
    May 2, 2018
    10
    For context, I've never played another God of War game, and I honestly had no interest in playing this one whatsoever. The only reason I picked this up is word-of-mouth, and, boy, did the game live up. From the story to the graphics, from the level design to the upgrades, this game is amazing. But what really makes it shine is the combat. There would have been so many ways to make thisFor context, I've never played another God of War game, and I honestly had no interest in playing this one whatsoever. The only reason I picked this up is word-of-mouth, and, boy, did the game live up. From the story to the graphics, from the level design to the upgrades, this game is amazing. But what really makes it shine is the combat. There would have been so many ways to make this game go bad: cover shooting, hack-n-slash, too few types of enemies. The game doesn't do any of that. Combat is actually a challenge in this game, even on default difficulty. You can't stay back and shoot your way through, because enemies are too numerous and your "reload" isn't that fast. At the same time, you can't mindlessly jump into the fray, because you'll take to much damage and enemy shots tend to stun you. You truly and honestly have to plan and think on your feet: throw an axe, keep enemies in front of you, parry when you can, dodge when you have to, ask your partner for help, use "spells." If you're at all worried about this game's critical average being propped up by the presentation, don't. The combat in this game is rock solid. You WILL have fun with it.… Expand
  19. Devilsking
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    God Of War is a great game, a unique masterpiece, very generous in quality content with a colossal lifespan which is very rare these days especially for solo games, a gameplay deeper and neater than the old opus of the saga, graphically and artistically it's never been seen on consoles, the gripping story, a magnificent soundtrack, This God Of War reinvents the franchise like Resident EvilGod Of War is a great game, a unique masterpiece, very generous in quality content with a colossal lifespan which is very rare these days especially for solo games, a gameplay deeper and neater than the old opus of the saga, graphically and artistically it's never been seen on consoles, the gripping story, a magnificent soundtrack, This God Of War reinvents the franchise like Resident Evil 4 in its time, in short this game is a total success. Whether you're a fan or not, if you like video games you can't miss this PS4 monument.… Expand
  20. theorder22
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of War managed to not only managed to hook me within seconds of playing it but also made me happy to fight, made me care. The game is absolutely amazing and i honestly can say that besides the text being somewhat small the game has not done anything wrong in the time i played the game. Absolutely stunning.… Expand
  21. painsennin123
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Thank you Sony. Great game. Great change. Thank you Cory Barlog. One of the best games on PS4
  22. Dompozzan
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    An absolute masterpiece, buy this game. Don't listen to the people trying to ruin its user score because they're stuck in the past and can't realise when change is for the better or they're Xbox fanboys. This game is pure cinematic bliss. The combat is intricate and extremely satisfying. The story is fantastic with plenty of awe inspiring set pieces and great boss battles. I simply cannotAn absolute masterpiece, buy this game. Don't listen to the people trying to ruin its user score because they're stuck in the past and can't realise when change is for the better or they're Xbox fanboys. This game is pure cinematic bliss. The combat is intricate and extremely satisfying. The story is fantastic with plenty of awe inspiring set pieces and great boss battles. I simply cannot gush about this game enough. If you own a PS4...BUY THIS GAME!!… Expand
  23. Emanuelmacedo
    May 2, 2018
    10
    melhor god of war ja feito !!! jogo 10/10 é incrível como o jogo tem prende historia e jogabilidade perfeitas !!
  24. CalledElm
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    OMG that's a F***ING AWESOME!!!! This game is just brilliant! Everything here is working perfect! Story is EPIC! Music is EPIC! All characters are very interesting and dramatic! GRAPHIC WILL BLOW YOUR MIND!!! If you have a PlayStation you must RUN to nearest game shop and buy new God Of War so you will see how PERFECT this Game IS!
  25. Shady1717
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Should be experienced by every human on earth and this is the game of the generation
  26. Darkstrong
    May 3, 2018
    10
    I have strange and mixed feelings about the game. The main story is very good, and I have only minor complaint about some of its moments. The sidequests and stories are what good sidequests should be, all of them have a relevant story, lore and level designs, I have even less complaint about those, than the main storyline. But ultimately, I think the sidestories take away the urgency andI have strange and mixed feelings about the game. The main story is very good, and I have only minor complaint about some of its moments. The sidequests and stories are what good sidequests should be, all of them have a relevant story, lore and level designs, I have even less complaint about those, than the main storyline. But ultimately, I think the sidestories take away the urgency and the tension of the main story, diluting it a bit too much. So, here is where I am torn: the gameplay is a solid 10, the main story is a very good 9.5, the sidequests are nothing less than a 10. It should be a nobrainer to give this game a 10, right? I am still not sure...… Expand
  27. ShexSeed
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Thank you very much Sony for the pleasures, one of the best games of this generation
  28. SeriMert
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    The visuals, story representation and ambience are stunning. The redemption of Kratos are well represented and combat is intuitive and refreshing. Probably best game of ps4
  29. rulezfin
    Oct 19, 2018
    8
    This is not GoW, but a cheap reenactment with bad camera angles, an annoying child (because according to Sony you must care for their characters) and lots of collectibles (that are used to mask the actual lack of content). This is a (too) short game that tries to copy to much The last of us with an interesting story, but repetitive game play. I really don't get it what this game wants toThis is not GoW, but a cheap reenactment with bad camera angles, an annoying child (because according to Sony you must care for their characters) and lots of collectibles (that are used to mask the actual lack of content). This is a (too) short game that tries to copy to much The last of us with an interesting story, but repetitive game play. I really don't get it what this game wants to be, but I certainly didn't like it too much (despite the fact that I've played and enjoyed all the previous GoW games). And if this gets Game of the Year, it means I am too old for gaming… Expand
  30. Temapadonok
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Все просто, это лучшая игра для PS4 на данный момент, так же как "Last of us" стала лучшей для PS3. Всех поздравляю, и напоминаю что 0 и 1 ставят неадекватные фанаты ПК и Хбокс с пустыми аккаунтами созданными сегодня с единственной целью - обгадить эту отличную игру XD. У меня есть и то и то, и на мой взгляд ни на ПК ни на Хбокс ничего даже близко подобного пока не выходило.Все просто, это лучшая игра для PS4 на данный момент, так же как "Last of us" стала лучшей для PS3. Всех поздравляю, и напоминаю что 0 и 1 ставят неадекватные фанаты ПК и Хбокс с пустыми аккаунтами созданными сегодня с единственной целью - обгадить эту отличную игру XD. У меня есть и то и то, и на мой взгляд ни на ПК ни на Хбокс ничего даже близко подобного пока не выходило.
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Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 118 out of 118
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 118
  3. Negative: 0 out of 118
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 13, 2018
    100
    The return of the furious Spartan warrior was made well. God of War is already a great contender for game of the year and you shouldn't miss it. [Issue#285]
  2. CD-Action
    Jul 6, 2018
    100
    Cory Barlog and his team achieved what many thought impossible – despite having changed almost everything Santa Monica managed to preserve that elusive spark that makes God of War game feel like a God of War game. They created one of the defining titles of the current generation and a technical marvel whose stunning beauty in motion words cannot describe. And there’s one more thing. Barlog’s touching reaction to his masterpiece’s scores shows that even in the world of huge budgets, micropayments, loot boxes and sales forecasts there still is a place for artists who pour their hearts into their work. We need someone to remind us of that once in a while. [06/2018, p.38]
  3. GameGrin
    Jun 7, 2018
    95
    Where most games excel in one single area, God of War manages to deliver on every front, providing players with one of the best experiences we’ve seen so far this generation.
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