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  1. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    god of war return! Santa Monica have surprise us by showing there is always place to make a perfect game even better. 10/10 for me. now time to go kick some a55
  2. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    One of the best game i've ever played in my life. i will finish this game at least 10 time.
  3. Apr 21, 2018
    9
    Isn't it funny how all of the microsoft exclusives are trash/mediocre?

    Sony has tons of trash/mediocre titles too like order 1886 and kill zone shadowfall but at least they have must haves. Something the xbox one brand lacks in spades lol. Name me one single freaking must have exclusive on the xbox one? YOU CAN'T! Also you can get xbox one games on pc so why even bother with the xbox
    Isn't it funny how all of the microsoft exclusives are trash/mediocre?

    Sony has tons of trash/mediocre titles too like order 1886 and kill zone shadowfall but at least they have must haves. Something the xbox one brand lacks in spades lol. Name me one single freaking must have exclusive on the xbox one? YOU CAN'T! Also you can get xbox one games on pc so why even bother with the xbox one? Getting a 360 makes a lot more sense... Getting a wiiu makes a lot more sense. Getting a ps3 makes more sense. Getting a switch, ps4, and or PC makes a lot more sense. The only thing that would make less sense than getting the xbox one is getting into trash micro transaction phone games like candy crush lol.

    That being said... Ps4 has must haves like bloode borne, zero dawn, and now it has god of war 4 which is basically... Game of the year material. Red dead 2 will probably win it which is a shame because rockstar is going to put in pay to win micro transactions for both multiplayer and campaign apparently. Lets hope that changes... But for now it's looking pretty lame... UNLIKE God of war 4 which is a great game. The only reason I didn't give a 10 is because no game is perfect as every game eventually shows you something that you dislike about it. This game however nails story, visuals, and fun game play at the same time being something a little new that we haven't quite seen before in gaming. It basically nails what gaming needs these days in the dark age of gaming... Don't believe me when I say dark age? Cod, destiny, over watch, battle front, battle field, 343 halo games, phone app games, predatory business practices of micro transaction dude bro online pay to win random nube fest bro shooters are crapping on the gaming world. Dark times indeed. Which is why it's nice to see a gem like god of war 4 make a appearance and show the world how you make a freaking video game son!

    I know I sound like a xbox one hater but to be honest... Xbox one has the best online for smooth internet and features. The console is the most powerful if you got the xbox one x. And it's controller is the best for console shooters. Also the backwards compat for both orig/360 is great. Other than that though it's pretty much garbage compared to the modern day competition. I own 4 xbox 360s and have played about 20000 online matches across several bungie halo games. Also own a modded xbox orig with 30000 games on it. So when I say the xbox one pretty much blows... You know I'm being realistic. I would love for the xbox one to be great but no... It sucks for the most part because of one VERY important reason. NO MUST HAVE EXCLUSIVES! Perhaps xbox one will change my mind and make me call it a great console if they can at least deliver us 2-3 must haves before the generation is over. AT LEAST! Come on microsoft! Get it together man! Stop canceling games and giving us garbage! Sea of who?
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  4. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    the new God Of War is very perfect,i very like this change!thank sony and Santa Monica!
  5. Apr 20, 2018
    8
    God of War returns with a fresh formula that will rather anger long time fans or leave you wanting more of this amazing and beautiful world. Kratos has long left the world of Greek mythology and now lives among the land of Norse mythology, with the world being heavily inspired by Northern European countries such as Iceland. The environments you will visit in your journey are jaw dropping,God of War returns with a fresh formula that will rather anger long time fans or leave you wanting more of this amazing and beautiful world. Kratos has long left the world of Greek mythology and now lives among the land of Norse mythology, with the world being heavily inspired by Northern European countries such as Iceland. The environments you will visit in your journey are jaw dropping, with some of the best visual graphics and design to date. Kratos unlike previous entries in the series is a more mature and relatable character, but is still the angry and scarred demi god we all know and love. Joining him in his journey is his son Atreus, who acts as a reliable partner in combat... sometimes. The story plays out well with both protagonists developing with each other as father and son with a beautiful and memorable cinematic experience. However, the gameplay itself is God of War's weakest new feature, with the player left to build up an incredibly small arsenal of weapons and the questionable removal of jumping. Combat visually is impressive to begin with, but becomes very boring very quickly with the standard enemies of the game simply doing the same light and heavy attacks with an optional shield parry. Boss battles however do not suffer the same curse, with some of the most epic and stunning fights in the series. The only thing I found to be wrong with the boss battles are the lack of interesting Gods to fight, with the game only offering 3 to fight with the rest being larger and more unique monsters. As a fan of the original God of War games I can only concluded that this will be a very hit and miss experience with other fans, but I think this is the soft reset the franchise has needed for a while. The game isn't perfect, but it's far from terrible. I'm very excited to see what comes next. 8/10.  Expand
  6. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Couldn't get into the prequels, they were just not for me.

    This one however? I just love it!
    The story, gameplay, music, ... almost everything is so damn beautiful in this game!

    Can't wait to explore the world and story even further. :)
  7. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    An amazing game, great graphics, great combat, awesome story.
    What else could you want from a game?
    It delivers big time for old and new gow fans as one.
  8. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    It's neither masterpiece, nor perfect. But it's a game I can recommend to anyone who owns PS4 without second thoughts. If you ask me what PS4 games one should definitely pick up, God of War would be #1 on the list.
  9. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Game of the generation. Everything is at the highest level, from beginning to end. Thank You Santa Monica.
  10. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    One of the best games on PS4. Awesome soundtrack really adds to the setting and ambiance. Graphics are of course top tier, especially on the Pro. Story is outstanding, well written and well voiced by all actors involved.

    A masterpiece by any standard.
  11. Apr 28, 2018
    10
    Sony Santa Monica studios reinvigorates their own franchise in a different way and it delivers even better than last time. The game design is the absolute reason why the replay value is tremendous in the form of single player campaign. Not to mention the gorgeous looking open world offered to us to "explore and unlock" and the thrilling boss battles all in a single shot perspective fromSony Santa Monica studios reinvigorates their own franchise in a different way and it delivers even better than last time. The game design is the absolute reason why the replay value is tremendous in the form of single player campaign. Not to mention the gorgeous looking open world offered to us to "explore and unlock" and the thrilling boss battles all in a single shot perspective from start to finishing of " The Journey". Hats off to the creative team. There is a reason now why major studios focusing on MP campaign can hate Cory Barlog. Expand
  12. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    It has been a long time since a game has made me feel like i am actually assuming the role of my character. With God of War, the seamless camera and narrative presents Kratos in a way that makes this feel like an entire new series, yet there are calls to the past that make die-hard fans smile. The combat is fluid and strategic, with the ax cutting through air like butter. it feels great toIt has been a long time since a game has made me feel like i am actually assuming the role of my character. With God of War, the seamless camera and narrative presents Kratos in a way that makes this feel like an entire new series, yet there are calls to the past that make die-hard fans smile. The combat is fluid and strategic, with the ax cutting through air like butter. it feels great to play such a work of art. It makes me very excited for future installments and the continued evolution of single-player gaming experiences. Expand
  13. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    God of War is the perfect example for why games don't need to be open-world. It employs the wide linear style to maintain the pace of the story, something open world games simply cannot do. Graphically it is the best game of the generation so far, with stunning visuals and superb facial animations. The game is a complete package, and does not string along players for DLC, paywalls, andGod of War is the perfect example for why games don't need to be open-world. It employs the wide linear style to maintain the pace of the story, something open world games simply cannot do. Graphically it is the best game of the generation so far, with stunning visuals and superb facial animations. The game is a complete package, and does not string along players for DLC, paywalls, and microtransactions. It may not be bloated with content and side quests like The Witcher 3 but it has an incredible amount of content that will have your hands full for upwards of 100 hours if you want to complete everything in the game.

    Anyone complaining about the combat being simple are flat out lying. There are literally dozens of button combinations, combo strings, and chargeable abilities for Kratos alone. That isn't even considering Atreus' gamut of support abilities which are also controllable by the player. Playing on the easiest setting you can hack and slash through the game, but that is exactly what easy difficulty settings are for. You absolutely cannot play that way on the two highest settings without dying literally hundreds of times. If you want to challenge yourself in this game with higher difficulties, you absolutely must master parrying, shield play, spatial awareness, and crowd control.

    The vast majority of 0 reviews here are the typical troll fare that can be expected on Metacritic. None of them have actually played the game and are salty Xbox and Nintendo fanboys that have nothing better to do since their consoles only have a handful of decent games. Comparisons to the Last of Us? Are you serious? God of War is nothing like the Last of Us, except for the fact that it has an adult and a child as the two main characters. That's some cutting edge analysis right there.
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  14. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    I loved the old GoW games and i love this one. Innovated in all the right places!
  15. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    First of all this game has no microtransaction, loot box and god forbid, DLC (though this might change, we never know but the game is already quite big sooo...)
    Graphics: The best on PS4 right now. Pushes the tech to its absolute limits.
    Sound and Music: Good as ever. God of War always has a great epic music including this one. Though I kinda miss the original theme song, I was hoping
    First of all this game has no microtransaction, loot box and god forbid, DLC (though this might change, we never know but the game is already quite big sooo...)
    Graphics: The best on PS4 right now. Pushes the tech to its absolute limits.
    Sound and Music: Good as ever. God of War always has a great epic music including this one. Though I kinda miss the original theme song, I was hoping they put it somewhere in the game.
    Gameplay: Surprisingly deep with lots of different types of enemies. The need of Atreus bow shot is paramount though like me, some of you might forget it exists.
    Story: No spoilers so I shall say Epic in scope and surprises you in ways you won't imagine. You'll scream in excitement and sometimes laugh.

    Best game for every type of gamer. Restores your faith in the gaming industry. EA and Microsoft can **** off when they say people doesn't want single-player games anymore.
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  16. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    This is what a game should be and look like, stunning work the team at Santa Monica has put into this masterpiece, still not finished of course but i can safely say this is a 10, it would be more if it was possible though.
  17. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    what to say? a masterpiece! the combat work like a charm, the graphics are the best i ever seen... 10/10
  18. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    So far has been a Masterpiece! The new combat mode is frenetic and satisfying, the graphics are just marvellous and the story is intense, A must buy for every PS4 user!
  19. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Great story, great combat, grat art, grat visuals, grat game. If you own a PS4 you should reall y buy this game
  20. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    One of the greatest games ever made and the best God of war game ever so far its Goty
  21. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played in life, masterpiece in every aspect, incredible story and narration, complex and fluid combat
  22. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Я редко ставлю играм 10, так как это значит что игре уже не куда стримиться. Однако этой игре есть куда развиваться, но все же она честно заслуживает 10ку, так как это лучшая игра которую я играл со времен PoP Warriror Within.
    Боевая система очень увлекательная, враги и сами бои очень интересные, эксплоринг секретов и всего мира, это вообще отдельная тема, причем все срежисированно
    Я редко ставлю играм 10, так как это значит что игре уже не куда стримиться. Однако этой игре есть куда развиваться, но все же она честно заслуживает 10ку, так как это лучшая игра которую я играл со времен PoP Warriror Within.
    Боевая система очень увлекательная, враги и сами бои очень интересные, эксплоринг секретов и всего мира, это вообще отдельная тема, причем все срежисированно настолько круто и целостно, что ты не понимаешь ты проходишь побочку или же основной сюжет.
    Провел в игре уже порядка 8 часов и чем дальше тем только интереснее, мало какая нынешняя игра может этим похвастаться.
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  23. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    This game is just amazing! The visuals are the best I've ever seen. Combat is super fluid and feels awesome. Story and characters are top notch. Music is spot on. Everything just clicks. Best game I've played for a really long time. Absolutely a must play game!
  24. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    One of the best game of this generation along with Uncharted and Bloodborne. This game is a masterpiece every gamer should have, if you have not buy buy the game already then I do not know what the **** you are doing. It has all gamer wanted it, no microtransactions, single player, great story, awsome gameplay, beautiful graphics and epic music. This are the kind of games we should support.
  25. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    That’s what we expected from a new god of war,brilliant story..mind blowing gameplay,with great music and the atmosphere is something that will keep in your mind,like what last of us did to us.
  26. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    not loot box, not dlc, not cut content, you pay for a AAA game and you play it complete, thank you santa monica studio
  27. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kratos is finally back! The game is just a masterpiece! Cory Barlog is a genius! Five years of expectations were not in vain. I bought her two copies, to support the developers for their work. This should be sure to play each holder of PlayStation! Expand
  28. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    This God of War game is so so amazing , I can't get it out of my head
    LOL Look at Xbox One hater boys post reviews.
  29. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    The game is so amazing, the changes is welcome and i really love it, the soundtrack is a master piece and the game too
  30. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Waited a really long time for this one, It was absolutely worth the wait... Loved the story and everything about it! Definetly doin another playthrough after finish :)
  31. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Un juego expectacular tanto graficamente y su banda sonora. su narrativa siempre te mantiene atento a la historia, es el renacer gow, simplemente hay que jugarlo y dedicarle muchas horas a todo su contenido
  32. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    A big thank you to Cory and his team for making this game. I'm on my first 3 hours of the game and man this is by far the best game of 2018 to me
  33. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    This game is really awesome; the visuals, the environment and the soundtrack omg! It took awhile for me to get use to the controls but mastered it over a couple hours. The menu and upgrade system can be a bit overwhelming at first but again you learn. This game is a modern day marvel. 10/10
  34. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    I am only at the beginning right after the first "boss fight" and I cant say enough wonderful things about this game. It feels like Christmas every time I start playing again! I literally almost crapped my britches because of how amazing this game is from top to bottom. Please do whatever you can to be able to purchase this game! You will be so happy. If you can somehow get a 4K tv so thatI am only at the beginning right after the first "boss fight" and I cant say enough wonderful things about this game. It feels like Christmas every time I start playing again! I literally almost crapped my britches because of how amazing this game is from top to bottom. Please do whatever you can to be able to purchase this game! You will be so happy. If you can somehow get a 4K tv so that you can use the HDR function, which the regular orginal PS4 has, then please get one. I got my 55" for 300$. they aren't that expensive. The PS4 Pro does HDR and so does the slim and the original model. HDR is what makes the games look better. If u had a 4k and a ps4 pro next to that same 4k tv and an original model PS4 there is literally zero difference in the graphics. You don't need a PRO, unless u want to stream ur gameplay on twitch because the Pro does 1080p streaming while the original only does 720p. other than that all u need is a 4k and ur gona smile ear to ear!!!!! But yes this game is the best looking I have ever seen, and every button press is super duper satisfying!!!!!!! Expand
  35. May 4, 2018
    8
    excelente titulo pero no creo que sea Rejugable No tiene ningun trofeo que verdaderamente sea un reto el juego es basicamente facil de terminar y con trofeo platinium Aparecen muy pocon enemigos por esenario eso es algo que lo hace aun mas facil No le veo nada de retos es sencillamente Facil este juego, Espero en la proxima entrega hagan un verdadero reto
  36. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    это прекрасно.больше слов и не надо...GOTY 2018.игра динамична и крута.....
  37. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Seguramente de los mejores juegos de esta generacion y del mundo de los videojuegos, este God of war marcara un antes y un despues en los videojuegos de aventura llevo 5 horas de juego y es que todo es magico todo esta vivo los colores, los paisajes, las peleas, la sangre, todo es uncreuble, y es muy triste mas bien da pena ver a los pobres xboxer llorando puntuando cero... soy una pena ySeguramente de los mejores juegos de esta generacion y del mundo de los videojuegos, este God of war marcara un antes y un despues en los videojuegos de aventura llevo 5 horas de juego y es que todo es magico todo esta vivo los colores, los paisajes, las peleas, la sangre, todo es uncreuble, y es muy triste mas bien da pena ver a los pobres xboxer llorando puntuando cero... soy una pena y sois un cancer ojala algun dia desaparesca xbox Expand
  38. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Certamente este é o melhor God of War de todos os tempos. Ótimo gráfico, ótima história né jogabilidade.
  39. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Mejor juego de 2018 probablemente, rockstar tiene que hacer un muy buen trabajo read dead rddemption 2 parar que este juego no se lo lleve de calle,fan de la saga i mas contento que nunca,es triste ver a los haters dando 0 cuando no tienen ni la consola pero bueno
  40. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    BEST GAME EVER! No competition GOTY .The story,The game play,the father son relationship,the graphics , just spectacular!I dig the new kratos. Hats off to Cory Barlog and SANTA MONICA STUDIOS for making this masterpiece
  41. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Best of GOW series. A mature, full action packaged game. Excellent graphics, a vibrant story. Combat feels good and complex. Don't follow haters (0 score??). It's a great game. First class of everything. It define how the action games should be in the future.
  42. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    I made an account just to rate this game and to say that it's one of the best games of all time.
  43. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Just wow... i was blown away after first 7 hours, played it nonstop, the combat,atmosphere,boss fights were just AMAZING!!! 10/10 GOTY for sure.
  44. Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Dont Listen To XBOX Fanboys or People Afraid of Change The Game is a Masterpiece the BEST ONE SO FAR, IT IS A MUST PLAY I CANT BEG THIS ENOUGH JUST PLAY IT.
  45. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Um jogo com a qualidade Sony! Um primor técnico com uma história memorável! A mudança foi drástica, mas ainda é algo totalmente familiar, é God Of War na essência!
  46. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game.And it was good that Cory came back for the new God of War. Absolute Masterpiece. Cory barlog is a genius.
    Don't listen to the people who speak the game badly just because a lot has changed and they can not handle it. Any real God of war fan would appreciate that and also had to come to innovations. Away from Greek mythology, into a new world, a new chapter, a new story. This game is for any passionate gamers who are open to something new. new game mechanics. Do not be persuaded by the people who give these bad ratings because they deliberately want to talk the game bad. do not feed the trolls. You just have to love this game. no matter in which regard. It is a mastepiece on a very high level.The graphics,the gameplay and the story. It's a pure high level game.Thank you Sony,thank you Cory and Santa Monica for those great hours with god of war. unforgettable.It's more than perfect.
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  47. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    O melhor jogo da franquia e talvez o melhor jogo de ps4,God of War se reinventou para trazer um mundo de deuses e monstros para muito mais perto de nós humanos.A narrativa e toda a história demonstrando o outro lado da maquina de matar que sempre foi o Kratos.
    Graficos absurdos e o ponto alto no desenvolvimento das batalhas,um jogo para quem acompanhou a jornada de Kratos até aqui e tbm
    O melhor jogo da franquia e talvez o melhor jogo de ps4,God of War se reinventou para trazer um mundo de deuses e monstros para muito mais perto de nós humanos.A narrativa e toda a história demonstrando o outro lado da maquina de matar que sempre foi o Kratos.
    Graficos absurdos e o ponto alto no desenvolvimento das batalhas,um jogo para quem acompanhou a jornada de Kratos até aqui e tbm para quem quer descobrir um novo modo de entretenimento muito mais maduro com os games,EXCELENTE.
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  48. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    God of War for the PS4 is a very special moment in gaming history. There is no other game out right now that combines all the essential elements of a single player game and does them so well. It is not an innovation of anything really but a masterpiece of the genre. The camera literally never cuts from the start of the game until the end. Sure there are lots of cinematic moments but theseGod of War for the PS4 is a very special moment in gaming history. There is no other game out right now that combines all the essential elements of a single player game and does them so well. It is not an innovation of anything really but a masterpiece of the genre. The camera literally never cuts from the start of the game until the end. Sure there are lots of cinematic moments but these moments seamlessly intertwine giving you the most immersive experience ever created in a game. Although this new God of War and has a heavy focus on story, characters, and cinematic art quality this game still has the feel of old-school God of War its combat and puzzles. So many good surprises in this game, don't spoil it for yourself, just play it. Don't let the haters deter you, they will only ever like the old God of War, and that's fine. This is the future of Sony Santa Monica and those who don't like it can stay behind. Expand
  49. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    There is no doubt in my mind that this is one of the greatest games of all time. From the storytelling to the boss fights, it all fused together perfectly. What a time to own a PlayStation.
  50. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Fantastic; splendid; magnificent; masterpiece!
    Congratulations Santa Monica and Team! Congratulations Cory Barlog, you deserve it!
  51. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    I can honestly say this is one of the best games I have ever played.The experience will live on in my heart until it becomes nostalgic. Any trailer or gameplay video does not do this game justice.
  52. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    best game of all time for me,when you play a game its com's insaide and living like a emotionally.
    also combat are differentlly good. story so deep.. thanks santa monica studio for a masterpiece !
  53. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    The Graphics are Stunning. The Game shows the amazing character development of Kratos from a raging God of vengeance too this subtle Held back Father Character. He is training Atreus too be a God of his own creation, not a god of His past. The Combat System needs some improvement but nothing too severe, I'd give this a full 10/10 due to the story of it all. Kratos teaching his son too be aThe Graphics are Stunning. The Game shows the amazing character development of Kratos from a raging God of vengeance too this subtle Held back Father Character. He is training Atreus too be a God of his own creation, not a god of His past. The Combat System needs some improvement but nothing too severe, I'd give this a full 10/10 due to the story of it all. Kratos teaching his son too be a god of his own too be the god he wants too be. Unlike Kratos before. The character and animations are very stunning with no camera cuts improving it for a more surreal realistic cinematic. Expand
  54. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Об этом шедевре иожно расписывать часами, но я этого делать не буду, чего только стоит физика метания топора.
  55. Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Nice story, bad-ass gameplay, and amazing graphics. That’s all you need to make a god of war game.and this game delivers everything nicely. Definitely a 10
  56. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    A Masterful Game! A culmination of Santa Monica's experience and craft. Truly an experience, They presented us with new hopes. A soft reboot of a franchise which opens up new doors for the future of Kratos by far It sits as one of the very best single player game ever made. I really recommend anyone to play this work of art. truly the future is bright for this franchise can't wait to see
  57. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    When you play this game, you really feel the emotions for the characters and most importantly, you feel the heart and soul that got put into making this title. The game, combat, environment, mechanics, they all feel fresh and innovative and the addition of the RPG element just adds more play-ability and uniqueness. You really get to make Kratos your own by choosing his gear, upgrading theWhen you play this game, you really feel the emotions for the characters and most importantly, you feel the heart and soul that got put into making this title. The game, combat, environment, mechanics, they all feel fresh and innovative and the addition of the RPG element just adds more play-ability and uniqueness. You really get to make Kratos your own by choosing his gear, upgrading the arsenal, basically you can make him more Godly and so much more. All in all, this is a fantastic achievement for Sony Santa Monica Studios and they succeeded in innovating literally everything about the franchise. To those who are still skeptical about this game, invest into this game and play it. The music is truly special, the environments look amazing, the exploration is very rewarding though sometimes, challenging. Lastly, there IS a reason why this game is getting more 10s than any other score. Believe it, you will LOVE this game. Expand
  58. Apr 30, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you don't buy it , you should throw your ps4. This is one of the best god of war game i ve ever played i give 11/10 because:
    1: Story : good story , especially the human aspects in game
    2: Gameplay : somebody convinced you that it copies dark soul 's combat so it suck. I say no : the combat system is sofistiicated and deep enough that can reach another level comparing to cheap repetitive perk charts of **** games.
    3: Graphic : dont watch gameplay on you tube by pc or you insult game graphic.Try to watch on 4k TV with HDR on for best experience
    4: Zero score in metactitic user score : xbox fan boy or brainwashed people
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  59. Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Well, everyone is praising the graphics, history and gameplay of the new God of War, that he's amazing is no longer a surprise to anyone.

    But I would like to take this space to congratulate the impeccable work that Ricardo Juarez did in the dubbing of Kratos for Brazil, is really excellent, my congratulations, and congratulations to all the team involved in this masterpiece.
  60. Apr 25, 2018
    10
    I don't want to waste your time guys, so I'll be short! It's a masterpiece! :)
  61. Apr 20, 2018
    9
    Visually spectacular,but brings nothing new to gameplay.GOW is heavily influenced by The Last Of Us and the Uncharted series.In fact,they're almost the same games in different costumes...Nevertheless,this is a fantastic experience and must be played.The combat system is nuanced,but fiddly.The story and acting are fine,with great enemy variety and design.The exploration and side missionVisually spectacular,but brings nothing new to gameplay.GOW is heavily influenced by The Last Of Us and the Uncharted series.In fact,they're almost the same games in different costumes...Nevertheless,this is a fantastic experience and must be played.The combat system is nuanced,but fiddly.The story and acting are fine,with great enemy variety and design.The exploration and side mission structure are great and the game as a whole shouldn't be missed. Expand
  62. Apr 25, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoyed the previous god of war games, but to me they all felt kinda tedious with very boring combat that one could just button mash to get through. Get one of the are of effect combos and you could pretty much just repeat that forever. But I always loved the epic story of God of War and I was very excited for this new iteration of the series because they where going to change things up.

    And ever since i started the game I have not been able to put it down much, for a week this game has been on my thoughts for most of the time. It is truly a masterpiece of a game in all regards. The story is amazing with incredible moments of both emotion, action and just scale. I might be biased since I am from Scandinavia, but the use of the Norse mythology in this game is the absolute best representation of it that i have seen in my life.

    The characters you meet are very likable and it has really cool villains. But I have to give major credit to Christopher Judge and Sunny Suljic for their roles as Kratos and Atreus, they do an excellent job, the emotion in both their performances are superb. Likable child characters is a hard thing to master, but this game truly did. I do have to say that the story is way more personal than previous games, and while there are many big set piece moments of pure epicness. There are not as many as in previous games, and there is more time in between these moments. But more on that later when I get into the gameplay part of the game.

    What also helps immensely with the story is of course the graphical representation, it is once again superbly done and it is amazing what they have accomplished when it comes to console gaming. The use of lighting is some of the best I have ever seen, and the camera work and the idea of having this continuous camera that never stops makes it really feel like a journey without artificial pauses. The character models, animations, the monsters and perhaps the most important aspect, the locations and the world itself is just breathtaking to look at.

    Now for the gameplay, this is probably my all time favorite action game ever. It is amazing how much better this combat system is than the previous games. It is tactical, it is challenging but very fair, it is also a huge amount of fun. I have at least played the game for about 40 hours and I am just in love with the combat. And the progression system is a very welcomed new addition, be it the skill trees or the new RPG styled equipment system. Searching every nook and corner of the massive world is very fun and rewarding.

    Now the game is not perfect, and there are a few issues here and there. One problem for me is that too many times I had to fight the same troll enemy as minor bosses. While they sometimes got a few new skills and they looked different. It did get a bit boring that so many minor boss encounters where just clones of the troll enemy. While there is a lot of variety in how enemies look, they do reuse enemies a bit too much imo. I hope that the sequel brings in a lot more variation in how enemies actually act and not just look. Which brings me to another minor gripe with the game. While the story has a satisfying ending, it does not really feel complete and it does end with a cliffhanger.
    I am not sure how they will continue the story, but I fear the real ending will come with DLC. This I am not very fond off to be honest. That being said, I am of course excited for what is to come, but I hate to have to wait for either DLC or a sequel to come out to truly finish this tale.

    But as a complete package, God of War is one of those few games that comes along that truly sets the bar for other games. I have had a blast playing it and I still have more hours ahead of me with God of War as there is still so much content to go through in it. Uncharted 4 was my favorite PS4 game, but God of War have now taken that place. It is also among my top 5 games of all time and I just can't give it anything less than a full score.

    10/10, a must buy game for every PS4 owner.
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  63. May 30, 2018
    10
    This game is magnificent. I had my own share of doubts the first time i started playing, since i feared it may be a last of us kind of experience, and not to hate on the TLOU, but i did not want the spirit of god of war to dwindle. Thankfully enough, Its still a god of war. The story, the combat, the graphics and the bosses. It is a master piece.

    The game's structure is more akin to a
    This game is magnificent. I had my own share of doubts the first time i started playing, since i feared it may be a last of us kind of experience, and not to hate on the TLOU, but i did not want the spirit of god of war to dwindle. Thankfully enough, Its still a god of war. The story, the combat, the graphics and the bosses. It is a master piece.

    The game's structure is more akin to a Metroidvania kind of game, and it works perfectly without sacrificing the epic set pieces god of war is known for.

    At the beggining of the game, combat is simplified, but with each passing hour, it began to become more frantic and intense: at the end of your journey, you will feel like a real norse god. The game is also very lengthy, amd even has endgame, and what an endgame that is. This game will last you quite a while.
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  64. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    GoW of War....for the players.
    I will keep this short, listen to those critic reviews, they haven’t been bribed, threatened or smacked over the head with an Xbox...they just know a decent game when they see one. Go get your copy and play a truly awesome masterpiece.
  65. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    The God of War we’ve been waiting over five years for. Except it’s ten times better.
  66. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Simply put, this game is amazing. I have been using Metacritic for years, but this is the first time I have ever felt a need to give my opinion. I have found this game simply astonishing from beginning to end. The game play, visuals (both in art and graphics), and story are of top tier. The music and sound are top notch, and the voice acting is superb by all accounts. And let's not getSimply put, this game is amazing. I have been using Metacritic for years, but this is the first time I have ever felt a need to give my opinion. I have found this game simply astonishing from beginning to end. The game play, visuals (both in art and graphics), and story are of top tier. The music and sound are top notch, and the voice acting is superb by all accounts. And let's not get started on the story, which is extremely well crafted, and the characters are fully fleshed out.

    Shame on the negative reviewers, as you can clearly tell most of them are just jaded gamers and probably haven't even played the game, and are just trying to sully the overall score. This game by no means, in any case, deserves a 0.
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  67. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    best PS4 game I have every played .. ignore all the xbots crying and giving this game a negative rating ...
  68. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    God of War is easily one of the best games of the generation, and probably one of the best of all time. The game design is superb, the graphics are breathtaking, the story is epic and emotional and the characters are developed and memorable. This is the GOTY 2018
  69. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    I dont just hand out 10s, but this game deserves it. Ignore the salty trolls, ignore the nintendo/pc/xbox fanboys who never played this. It is worth all the praise it gets.

    This game is worth picking up a ps4 for. What makes it so good? The gameplay and combat are top notch. Its a bit more open, where you are free to explore and often are rewarded for doing so. The sound and music
    I dont just hand out 10s, but this game deserves it. Ignore the salty trolls, ignore the nintendo/pc/xbox fanboys who never played this. It is worth all the praise it gets.

    This game is worth picking up a ps4 for.

    What makes it so good? The gameplay and combat are top notch. Its a bit more open, where you are free to explore and often are rewarded for doing so. The sound and music are incredible. Combat is challenging yet satisfying. Stunning immersive graphics combined with smooth gameplay, probably the best console graphics Ive seen. The story and the personal growth of the main characters and their relationship is really good. You can tell they really took their time perfecting this game instead of rushing it like most companies these days.

    I highly reccomend this game to anyone. It is worth picking up a ps4 for. This might be THE best exclusive out there. It really raised the bar for what we should expect from a game. I hope other companies take note. Its good to see some still care about a making a masterpiece instead of doing the same old crap and care only to maximize profit
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  70. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Jogo muito bem feito, jogando da pra perceber que foi feito com muito esmero, história boa e gráficos lindos e detalhados. Santa Mônica como sempre não decepciona, parabéns ao diretor.
  71. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    The God of War games originally made me fall in love with any and all action games.fantastic for their time. But this game, brings single player games to a whole new level. I’ve only played maybe 6 hours and it’s by far one of the best games I’ve ever played....a masterpiece by all means. Sony continues to put out the best exclusives, including Zero Dawn from last year. Thank you SantaThe God of War games originally made me fall in love with any and all action games.fantastic for their time. But this game, brings single player games to a whole new level. I’ve only played maybe 6 hours and it’s by far one of the best games I’ve ever played....a masterpiece by all means. Sony continues to put out the best exclusives, including Zero Dawn from last year. Thank you Santa Monica Studios for giving us one of the best games ever made. GOW has everything you’d want in a game. Best graphics I’ve seen yet this generation, incredible combat, RPG elements, story telling is amazing, even semi-open world exploration in the same vein as the recent Tomb Raiders. This game is a rarity and I can not say enough that this is how developers should model their structure going forward. Not to mention the musical score, the one shot camera, and the performance from both Kratos and Atreus is dynamic!! Like nothing I’ve ever seen. Please play this game buy a PS4 Pro and do yourself a favor. Expand
  72. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    This is the 3rd time I bought a game on release and it was more than worth it. I can't believe how great it is, I almost told my boss that I'm sick to play it the whole day. The last game that I really couldn't stop playing was The Last of Us and I think that God of War will be much greater.
  73. Apr 21, 2018
    9
    One of the best game in the series and a must have title for ps4 users. the graphics are amazing, The action and story definitely has more life to it. The only thing i have a problem is the enemy variety, such trolls and valkyries
  74. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    god of war not only is the greatest single player game within the last 5 years but arguably the best game within the last 15, this game gives new life to what was a stagnant industry with its flawless attention to detail, brilliantly written story and hard-hitting gameplay which is both tactical and satisfying
  75. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Misses some small details but excels at everything I care about as a gamer, story game play and graphics. My second favorite game of this console generation only behind the witcher 3, truly great.
  76. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    I cant stress this enough how much jaw dropping experience this has been for me. Hope more people can enjoy this generation Masterpiece.
  77. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    O jogo está simplesmente soberbo e nos faz ter orgulho de ter um PS4 em casa. Gráficos e direção artística feitos com o máximo capricho, trilha sonora épica, jogabilidade fluída, divertida e que mantém a essência brutal dos GoW antigos, além de uma história muito bem construída e personagens muito interessantes. God of War já entrou facilmente para o seleto grupo de melhores jogos dessaO jogo está simplesmente soberbo e nos faz ter orgulho de ter um PS4 em casa. Gráficos e direção artística feitos com o máximo capricho, trilha sonora épica, jogabilidade fluída, divertida e que mantém a essência brutal dos GoW antigos, além de uma história muito bem construída e personagens muito interessantes. God of War já entrou facilmente para o seleto grupo de melhores jogos dessa geração e com certeza vai disputar pau a pau o Goty com RDR 2.

    PS: Ah, e ignorem as reviews nota 0 que estão dando ao jogo. São apenas caixetes frustradas que não conseguem lidar com o fracasso do Mar de Bosta e estão tentando se vingar no God of War. Mas até nisso eles fracassam, visto que o jogo está com 9.0 de User Score. haushauhsau
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  78. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Simplismente fantástico, Kratos está mais brutal do que nunca. Melhores gráficos da geração, jogabilidade impecável, God of war voltou melhor do que nunca, merece o Goty!
  79. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Great game. History, gameplay, fighting, one of the best games of the generation if not all time.
  80. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Gráficos, jogabilidade e história muito bem produzidos. Não dê ouvidos às criticas negativas, feitas por fanáticos que não aceitam perder. É um ótimo jogo.
  81. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    i can't stop playing this beautiful GAME! the combat is rewarding with great depth it's just fun using the axe and abilities. atrus isn't just a tag along but i vital companion.
    bought this game day 1 and my 60 dollars was very well spent!

    10/10
  82. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    God of War is pretty much a game changer. Raises the bar then clears it effortlessly.
    Combat: Fast, organic, deep and satisfying
    Story: Engaging and moving but not overly sentimental, with moments of lighthearted humor. Sound/Music: 10/10 Challenge: Difficulty settings make it either pretty simple to beat or a total nightmare depending on your preference. Graphics: Playing on a
    God of War is pretty much a game changer. Raises the bar then clears it effortlessly.
    Combat: Fast, organic, deep and satisfying
    Story: Engaging and moving but not overly sentimental, with moments of lighthearted humor.
    Sound/Music: 10/10
    Challenge: Difficulty settings make it either pretty simple to beat or a total nightmare depending on your preference.
    Graphics: Playing on a regular ps4, best I've seen on a console so far. Would love to play this on a pro or pc someday.
    Overall: An incredible gaming experience that every gamer should experience.
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  83. Apr 20, 2018
    8
    Amazing Graphics, Amazing story, in depth Combat. Big world to explore with interesting side characters and quest. Just a really great experience 10/10 Game
  84. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Definitely masterpiece! Best game on current gen. You will no have regret on spending every penny.
  85. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    An absolutely perfect game! Great story, great exploration, great game play/combat dynamics. Never gets boring!!
  86. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    its a great game . i liked to much , yes there is some TLOU moments there and there but since when that was a bad thing especially if it was my favourite game
  87. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    A New Change, and The Change was magnificent, God of War is Back with new Story and a Deep Combat mechanics, The boss in this game are Fun and Challenging, the Story is Deep, it bring back the Magic of the First God War when it was released.
    Some people might not be happy for the change of gameplay, but to me the Change was damn Magnificent.
    Emotional Kratos Works in this game, and the
    A New Change, and The Change was magnificent, God of War is Back with new Story and a Deep Combat mechanics, The boss in this game are Fun and Challenging, the Story is Deep, it bring back the Magic of the First God War when it was released.
    Some people might not be happy for the change of gameplay, but to me the Change was damn Magnificent.
    Emotional Kratos Works in this game, and the WOW Moments is still in here, Santa Monica never Fails to attempt a true epicness

    it might not be the Fast pace hack and Slash that you know, but the combat is so satisfyingly AWESOME!!

    MASTERPIECE!!
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  88. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    This is probably gonna be the easiest 10/10 I will ever give.

    This game excels on so many levels, whether it be the narrative, the combat, the visuals, or the characterization.

    It's a beautiful, yet brutal journey that will have a lasting impact for years to come.
  89. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Bom vou analisar de forma que joguei na casa do meu colega, bom o jogo: o jogo é um dos melhores da franquia sim, claro falta bastante aspecto para ser igual os outros, mas sendo diferente consegue ser bem melhor que qualquer um jogo que pode ter, além desse fato, o jogo é superior á vários jogos que joguei e de nota máxima aqui no metacritic, jogabilidade genial para se jogar, a históriaBom vou analisar de forma que joguei na casa do meu colega, bom o jogo: o jogo é um dos melhores da franquia sim, claro falta bastante aspecto para ser igual os outros, mas sendo diferente consegue ser bem melhor que qualquer um jogo que pode ter, além desse fato, o jogo é superior á vários jogos que joguei e de nota máxima aqui no metacritic, jogabilidade genial para se jogar, a história do jogo é bela, bom, o jogo por tudo é belo, provavelmente goty desse ano, pois é um jogo belo, bom as partes negativas que dou no jogo é quase nenhuma, mais mesmo é o final do jogo, bom o jogo por sí vale a pena, recomendo para todos comprarem, dou essa nota pois o jogo está lindíssimo, a arte do jogo é bela, bom recomendo comprarem Expand
  90. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    For someone like me who is in his early 30s with a regularjob my folks keep bugging me with the same f%^&king question all the time i.e., why i still continue to play games and what's in it that i find so wothwhile that i would spend my limited precious free time to sink into. Isn't it for kids? They would question me. For a while now i kind of came to my senses that they might be right onFor someone like me who is in his early 30s with a regularjob my folks keep bugging me with the same f%^&king question all the time i.e., why i still continue to play games and what's in it that i find so wothwhile that i would spend my limited precious free time to sink into. Isn't it for kids? They would question me. For a while now i kind of came to my senses that they might be right on this one. BUT, GOD OF WAR changed it for me.
    GOD OF WAR. You beautiful bastard. This is my answer!

    Yes. Its that good. Who cares about Half Life 3 anymore.. I got this game and its more than sufficient.

    The first thing you're going to notice in this game is the Godly amount of polish that went into making it. Everything is shown in a single shot and it never cuts. Thus keeping you on the edge of your seat. One epic moment leads to another and the next thing you know is that you just spent the last five hours on a single gaming session. Time just flies. Combat in this game is more mature, gory and brutal. No more hack and slash since Kratos will take damage. So, you'll need to defend yourself at all times. "The Stranger" Boss fight was the one that got me hooked which is about 90 mins into the game. The Badassery that was dispalyed by this Boss and the Tsunamic combat with him was an experience which is out of this world. The pacing is also something that needs to commended here since there are quieter and lighter moments after every major fight and Kratos's son Atreus will accompany him by keeping thing fresh with a lively banter plus the change of scenery and music really keeps things moving. The sound & Music is sublime here. Every detail from the sound of Kratos Beefy punch to the music that plays in the background is stunning and perfect. Coming to the next Best thing is the Graphics in this game. Every detail and animations starting from the rocks and trees breaking apart when Kratos throws his apponents against them to the pristine texture quality of objects like trees, terrain and vegetation is astonishing. I'am really. How can this run on a PS4 is baffling my mind. Lastly the Story. Let me just say one thing. The least i say about it the better it is for you. Its superb is all i can tell you.

    God of War is like a well oiled machine. Everything thing from its Story, Gameplay, Graphics and Sound come together mixed in with an secret X factor recipe to give you an experience like no other and i don't say that lightly. Hats off to Santa Monica Studios for pouring in their godly effort, sweat, tears and blood into making this Game and then putting it out there for everyone to experience. I highly doubt that there will be any other studio beating this game for a long time. I say Thank you from the bottom of my heart to Cory Barlog and Santa Monica Studios! You made me a gamer all over again and you also refortified my belief on one more important thing. Do what you Love and do it like you're Life depended on it and the fruits of your labour will be on the same epic proportions as GOD OF WAR!
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  91. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    So they changed most of the Game and they did it right. Not once have I thought that i would rather like to have the steady camera of the previous entries The combat is still very fast but has more variety thanks to the new weapon. And the close-uop camera makes it even more thrilling.
    Atreyus as a sidekick is NOT annoying at all. He makes combat and even the story-telling way better.
    So they changed most of the Game and they did it right. Not once have I thought that i would rather like to have the steady camera of the previous entries The combat is still very fast but has more variety thanks to the new weapon. And the close-uop camera makes it even more thrilling.
    Atreyus as a sidekick is NOT annoying at all. He makes combat and even the story-telling way better. Seeing the bond growing between him an Kratos is pure enjoyment.
    The Graphics in this game are some of the best, maybe THE best i have ever seen. The scenery is highly detailed and beautiful to watch. The lore is amazing and how they are implemented in the story is perfect.
    God of war is a game no one should miss.
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  92. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Start play with a grain of salt but now i see this game as one of the best in the word in the universe in the dark matter
  93. Apr 22, 2018
    8
    It's a mostly fantastic game. The music is great, the visuals are the most astounding thing I've ever seen on a PS4, the deep dive into Norse Mythology is something I can really get into, and the story, despite flowing at a snail's pace sometime is extremely good. However, what keeps me from giving the game a perfect score are two small issues. The combat, even though it's fun, is nothingIt's a mostly fantastic game. The music is great, the visuals are the most astounding thing I've ever seen on a PS4, the deep dive into Norse Mythology is something I can really get into, and the story, despite flowing at a snail's pace sometime is extremely good. However, what keeps me from giving the game a perfect score are two small issues. The combat, even though it's fun, is nothing outstanding and can sometimes get old, and what gets really old is the constant puzzles. I normally don't have a problem with puzzles but certain areas of the game sometimes literally have 2 or 3 puzzles in them, and then you go into the next room, and have two or three more. Most of these puzzles are not difficult, but most of them are also the same thing again, and again, and again, and again, and that gets boring and feels more like a weak way to break up combat and story rather than having a point. Overdoing anything can be a problem, but when you are constantly slogging along because puzzles keep slowing you down, it becomes a problem. It's an amazing game otherwise, but the parts that annoy me are just too much to ignore. The next God of War game that we've been hearing is coming, better tone the puzzles down a bit or I'm done. Expand
  94. Apr 6, 2020
    10
    This game is legend nnsjnsjwnjdwnjxwncjdwnjnc3djncjebheb2xhnwcdhndchnwdcjnrd3jndeujdc
  95. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Un juegazo. Gráficos impresionantes, buena jugabilidad y una gran historia acompañada de una buena banda sonora. Recomendadisimo si tienes una ps4 y te gusta las historias para un jugador
  96. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    O jogo é simplesmente sensacional, se você não tem um PS4, pare tudo e vá comprar 1 agora, e com uma cópia de God of War. Você não vai se arrepender.
  97. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Jogabilidade insana, narrativa espetacular e gráficos de cair o queixo. Sem dúvida é o melhor jogo da série.
  98. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Sony teve a coragem de tentar inovar (porque aquela formula antiga de God OF War já estava enjoando)
    e deu certo, jogo lindo, ótimo combate, história maravilhosa e sem loadings. Halo 5 e Gears 4 estão com nota 84 e considerados um dos piores games de suas franquias, porque a Microsoft só quer entregar mais do mesmo, não inova.
  99. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    IMO the best PlayStation 4 game till now. The new perspective fits very well to God Of War, the new game play style as well. It´s new, it´s fresh and emotional. Kratos with more emotion than hate. This feel right, this feel better than ever.
  100. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Just as always, a good game. It feels look and is good! You might think this is an early review to put in even if i am not done with this game but still a good game.
Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Mixed: 0 out of 118
  2. 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. 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.