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  1. Nov 5, 2018
    10
    God of war is the perfect combination of the cinema music and games with an amazing story soundtrack and cinematic that aren't from this world
  2. Nov 5, 2018
    9
    1 game 3 letters, WOW. i have briefly played the previous games so i am not knowledgeable in the franchise but it doesn't take a expert to see what we are given here. although the game is not without its flaws,it is dam near perfect in what it sets out to do and the experience it gives to you. without micro transactions this is made by a team that share a love for video games and a passion1 game 3 letters, WOW. i have briefly played the previous games so i am not knowledgeable in the franchise but it doesn't take a expert to see what we are given here. although the game is not without its flaws,it is dam near perfect in what it sets out to do and the experience it gives to you. without micro transactions this is made by a team that share a love for video games and a passion for it to boot,the care and love put into this game is breath taking. the graphics even on the original ps4 can make a pc gamer jaw drop. the gameplay while simplistic i never felt bored throughout my whole playthrough. Everyone that owns a ps4 needs to play this just for the sheer experience of seeing a different side of Kratos and the amazing story told here,hats off to the team for making a game so great that it is without a doubt worth every dollar and worth its purchase. Do not listen to the bad reviews given for this game as they are mostly xbox fans trying to give this amazing game a bad name. If you own a ps4 you owe it to yourself to have this game in your collection. Expand
  3. Nov 7, 2018
    10
    Can't believe all Xbox & PC fanboys giving 0 but even with that this game is still 9.2 stay away haters fanboys.
  4. Nov 10, 2018
    10
    Excellent gameplay and story. Not quite as tight mechanically as say Bloodborne, but pretty close. It was far better than I expected, and I expected a lot. Easily my favorite game of the year.
  5. Dec 8, 2018
    10
    Simplemente un God of War alucinante y un merecido Game Of The Year
    (para vosotros fanboys de xbox)
  6. Jan 10, 2019
    10
    hands down best game ever made to shut up all the witcher 3 fanboys and rock star fanboys
  7. Jan 13, 2019
    10
    Я никогда не был фанатом серии God of War, но после этой игры стал. Она показывает пример всей индустрии как создавать по-настоящему качественные игры. Это шедевр во всех отношениях.
  8. Jan 15, 2019
    10
    i have no words left i can't describe how beautiful this game is but i know that this game is the game of the year
  9. Mar 17, 2019
    10
    This is my first God of War title and i must say i was blown away. It strongly deserved game of the year and has become one of my favourite games of all time. The character interaction is so rich and refreshing, the combat is engaging yet not too complicated and the story will always keep you intrigued.
  10. May 4, 2018
    10
    Hi fellas, my real score is 9.5 I will you why later.

    To start I have to apologize to each and everyone of you my english is not A1 its not my primary language sorry for this but I think you wiol be able to understand me perfectly just not with the best grammar lol Well this game is just a plain masterpiece second best sony exclusive of all time behing the last of us. This game
    Hi fellas, my real score is 9.5 I will you why later.

    To start I have to apologize to each and everyone of you my english is not A1 its not my primary language sorry for this but I think you wiol be able to understand me perfectly just not with the best grammar lol

    Well this game is just a plain masterpiece second best sony exclusive of all time behing the last of us.

    This game has so far the best combat system mecanics of all time and I will explain you why. Its so far the best thing in the game but you have to play it at the highest difficulty to be able to get the best experience the game can offer you. It forces you to use EVERYTHING you got cuz the ennemy are brutal intelligent and powerful they wont leave you a chance and each hit can be really bad for you they always on you so you have to dodge and block in the right moment to disturb them roll behind on the right on the left back off and come back with runes attack to interrupt sometimes their attacks or just running to them jump in the air with r2 to put a powerful axe attack that can damage them. Watch your back someones coming use your shield to block it and get out of there fast and come back with a good combo. Its just a minus example of what combat in this game look like a minus... The fluidity of the combat are more advanced than any melee game in the moment when you hit you can feel each attack the controller vibrate and sometimes even the screen the developpers wanted you to feel every single attack so that SO satisfying. Majority of the skills combo moves are so great by example one of them you hold r2 and Kratos give his more powerful axe attack but you cant do that when you want you have to be sure the ennemy is stunned or not in the way to attack you cuz sometimes they take 2 second breath but not often in the most highest difficulty you need STRATEGY some attack are good in that moment some other in other moment they made you choose lot if attack depending the moment you face you got so many way to attack that the game could be 100h and it would stay diversified. Another thing you you hit the axe makes a little stop when it land on the target like in real life like that you know you just hit something instead of all the melee game you have the feeling to have not hitting anything sorry I have difficulty to explain this particularly part but I understand myself. Trowing the axes and call it back is so good the controller vibrate again and so the screen to again developpers want you to feel everything thats why that game is so intense and got perfect mecanics who top every other game in the moment. No god of war in the past had things like that combat so sophisticated brutal where you can feel each hit to give you the impression youre in a real fight when a game is such intense like that you know you got a masterpiece. SERIOUSLY i got so many other things to say about those perfecf fighting mecanics but I will never finish so thats it for that aspect....

    Graphic are so beautiful. The world is so huge and got different environnment forest snow lake cavern crystal vulcan and lot of other beautiful things to see. Also its the very first game were the pspro is worth it. You got option for more resolution or more frame rate. I got that same option with horizon and shadow of war but I swear it doesnt make any change but in gow the frame rate option give you so beautiful fluidity im not sure if its 60 but clearly you can see a huge difference finally with the pspro

    Creature are great I still prefer minotaur centaur medusa cyclop but nordic mythology got some bad ass creature and im.especially talking about the huge snake WOW and when he speak is voice is so deep intense or **** I dont know the exact word but anyone who played the game know what im.talking about that was so incredible. You got lot of ennemy A LOT and for each of them you got lot of class so that make the the bestiary very complete. Im.not a fan of yellow blue orange blood but thats ok.

    Rpg skills xp heres the only problem with the game. You gain xp to much easily I will have all my skills before the half game... I would have loved to do two games to unlock all the skills. Your xp can not only unlocking skills but upgrading runes in your weapons. You can also upgrade lot of stat with your armor weapon and all your gear. That statistic upgrading system made me thing old classic like oblivion and diablo 2. So the rpg aspect of the game is another big huge change and improvment from the old games. Its very detailled with A LOT of choice gear runes moves and everything can be upgraded even Atreus and his bow but certainly not as Kratos.

    Open world well no more linear game of course its not open as a witcher or elder scroll game but a lot more open than a god of war or uncharted. You got plenty of side quest or just place to explore someplace youll have to come back cuz enemy are to powerful you go take more xp and come back. I cant write more I got 5000 character
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  11. Apr 28, 2018
    10
    One of of the most beautiful games of PlayStation. Excelent game by an Excelent developer!! No season pass no no microtransactions pure gameplay!!
  12. Apr 26, 2018
    10
    Muy bueno realmente en todos sus aspectos,una saga mitica que demuestra el potencial de sony en tener titulos de calidad.
  13. Apr 26, 2018
    10
    Después de 6 míticos días, he logrado concluir esta obra maestra. Desborde de entretenimiento en su máximo esplendor. Una adaptación deslumbrante de la mitología nórdica. Una narrativa excepcional, easter eggs en cada metro cuadrado del mapa y una banda sonora que hace que se te enchine la piel por completo. Increíble ha sido el trabajo desarrollado por Cory Barlog y Santa Monica Studio,Después de 6 míticos días, he logrado concluir esta obra maestra. Desborde de entretenimiento en su máximo esplendor. Una adaptación deslumbrante de la mitología nórdica. Una narrativa excepcional, easter eggs en cada metro cuadrado del mapa y una banda sonora que hace que se te enchine la piel por completo. Increíble ha sido el trabajo desarrollado por Cory Barlog y Santa Monica Studio, le han dado vida a una de las mejores IP´s de Ps4. Espero con ansias las siguientes entregas. Expand
  14. Apr 28, 2018
    10
    I created this account just to review this game. I don't remember the last time I enjoyed playing a game this much. Everything about it is absolutely stunning, from the environments to gameplay. This developer went all out and it was well worth the long wait for this game. Masterful work Santa Monica, you have created a classic!
  15. May 10, 2018
    10
    One of the only games I have ever played that meets and exceeds the hype, and was totally, in every respect, awesome. Just awesome.
  16. May 11, 2018
    10
    This is the best game that you’re money can buy, if you want to play the best game of the year you’re at the right place you won’t be sorry.
  17. May 2, 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
  18. May 2, 2018
    10
    one of the best games i aheve ever played in my life, it has everything that a game must have, a great story, great gameplay, and amazing characterers
  19. May 4, 2018
    10
    I teared up at the end of a video game and I never do that. This was a wonderful game.
  20. Apr 29, 2018
    10
    This has been a great ride, Without a doubt one of the best games i have ever played.
  21. Apr 28, 2018
    10
    El mejor exclusivo de PS4, sin duda, increíble, lo mejor de todo que sabes que lo mejor esta por venir
  22. May 4, 2018
    10
    Best new game I've played in a while. This one is actually worth the $60 price tag.
  23. Apr 28, 2018
    10
    increible realmente increible... encantado con su historia ojala hagan mas juegos con este nivel de narrativa. estoy muy ansioso por ver como sigue la historia
  24. Apr 29, 2018
    10
    Best game you will play this year. Brilliant story, smooth game play and amazing graphics and audio. I wouldn't change anything about this game.
  25. May 23, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece.

    This won't be long as I won't dare spoil it but this really is a game of the generation contender.

    Everything is done so well from the story and characters to combat and the scope of the world itself.

    Do yourself a favour and pick this up as soon as possible.
  26. May 23, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing. A must buy. The graphics and story of the game are one of the best that I've experienced. Combat flows well. In addition the atmosphere is brilliant.
  27. May 23, 2018
    10
    Obra prima,estava com pé atras para essa mudança com gow,porem superou todas minhas expectativas,com certeza um dos melhores jogos dessa geração.
  28. Apr 29, 2018
    10
    I was hyped and the best thing was to have those expectations actually met and surpassed. I already loved GOW franchise but now it's a storytelling powerhouse that is fun to play, listen, explore, and experience. Best game of 2018 by far.
  29. May 6, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece! From start to finish, this is pure class. The story, the gameplay, the graphics, the characters, the music, the lore... For me, this is a perfectly crafted game, all the way through. All the skills, enchantments and runic attacks makes battles and combos pretty awesome. Two main weapons that gives the player so much variety, that is unique! And Atreus gives a lot of coolA masterpiece! From start to finish, this is pure class. The story, the gameplay, the graphics, the characters, the music, the lore... For me, this is a perfectly crafted game, all the way through. All the skills, enchantments and runic attacks makes battles and combos pretty awesome. Two main weapons that gives the player so much variety, that is unique! And Atreus gives a lot of cool opportunities with his own runic attacks, skills and his armors. Fantastic!! Expand
  30. May 2, 2018
    10
    All round excellent game. The new standard for combat. A great unison of great story and immersive gameplay. There's no compromise with this game. More than anything, this game show what a game can be,what are possible and achievable. It proved that true quality can be produced, just a question whether developer want or not. It proved that gaming have future other than being a fauxAll round excellent game. The new standard for combat. A great unison of great story and immersive gameplay. There's no compromise with this game. More than anything, this game show what a game can be,what are possible and achievable. It proved that true quality can be produced, just a question whether developer want or not. It proved that gaming have future other than being a faux gambling machine. Expand
  31. May 2, 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!, it is the game of this gen
  32. May 24, 2018
    10
    In my opinion this is the best game I've ever played in the last 5 years. It took me 40+ hours of gameplay to finish it and get platinum trophy but was worth it. This game really made me wanna play it forever. 10/10 for the best game of 2018.
  33. Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Amazing and powerfull! There are a lot of beatifull things in this game, everything is perfect. This God of War is a masterpiece!
  34. May 4, 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
  35. May 3, 2018
    8
    I’m not a fan of linear single player action games, but this one is an exception. At first I did not enjoy this game that much, but after playing it for a few hours it got hard for me to put down the controller.

    The game has an amazing atmosphere and somehow manages to create diverse locations in a world full of snow and mountains. It has a story that is simple yet complex that drives
    I’m not a fan of linear single player action games, but this one is an exception. At first I did not enjoy this game that much, but after playing it for a few hours it got hard for me to put down the controller.

    The game has an amazing atmosphere and somehow manages to create diverse locations in a world full of snow and mountains. It has a story that is simple yet complex that drives the character progression forward between the main character and his son, which develops without rushing anything.

    But that’s not the only thing the game has to offer. The combat is slick and enjoyable but above all it’s extremely satisfying! Everything from the way you kill enemies to the sound of your axe is just pure satisfaction. It also handles the loading times really well, which is often overlooked, which makes the game still enjoyable on the hardest difficulty where you die a lot.

    Though the game is not perfect. I wish I had one or two more options when it comes to the weapons because it can get a little repetative after a while. Other than that the exploration system is also flawed due to the fact that the loot gained thru exploring feels useless and to plentiful. The game also has a character stats system that is poorly implemented and some content in the game feels to "gamey" for my taste which ruins the immersion in certain instances.

    But even though the game has some flaws it provided me with an overall enjoyable experience and I managed to get lost in the world this game had to offer.
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  36. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Best game of ps4, perfec history, graphics and gameplay, i loved this game, 10/10!
  37. Apr 27, 2018
    10
    I really don't want to keep playing this game cause I know that it will eventually end!!! Limiting myself to playing 2hrs. a day and exploring every pixel so I can savour it. If you have a PS4 go and get this game it's worth it's high rating...no more need saying.
  38. Apr 28, 2018
    10
    Simplemente increible, no pudieron darle mejor continuidad al juego luego de god of war 3. Ame este nuevo kratos mas humanizado. Santamonica hizo todo bien en este juego.
  39. May 8, 2018
    10
    the wonderfull main story sidequest and stories very nice ,level designs and lore are good,great experience from start to finish
  40. Apr 27, 2018
    10
    God of War 2018 = god of game. Game strong as TLOU + SOULS + UNCHARTED + GodSlasher. Masterpiece. В общем отличная игра; больше бы таких.
  41. May 13, 2018
    10
    This game succeeds on every level. Gameplay is smooth, brutal and fun as hell. The story has a simple premise, but the characters and lore are incredibly well realised. Every character was interesting and the writing and performances are top notch. The world is gorgeous, the level design is superb, and all the side content is great as well. There are so many surprises waiting for theThis game succeeds on every level. Gameplay is smooth, brutal and fun as hell. The story has a simple premise, but the characters and lore are incredibly well realised. Every character was interesting and the writing and performances are top notch. The world is gorgeous, the level design is superb, and all the side content is great as well. There are so many surprises waiting for the player to discover and the game feels so rewarding to play. Simply put, This is one of the best games ever made. Expand
  42. May 25, 2018
    10
    O jogo é incrivel, verdadeira obra de arte.

    JOGABILIDADE - Está bem diferente comparado aos jogos antecessores, porem, foi uma mudança que me agradou, ficou bem intuitiva e não é enjoativa, dessa forma, deixando o jogador confortável durante toda jogatina HISTÓRIA - Agora na mitologia nórdica, a Santa Monica explorou muito bem os os personagens, apresentando um Kratos mais humanizado
    O jogo é incrivel, verdadeira obra de arte.

    JOGABILIDADE - Está bem diferente comparado aos jogos antecessores, porem, foi uma mudança que me agradou, ficou bem intuitiva e não é enjoativa, dessa forma, deixando o jogador confortável durante toda jogatina

    HISTÓRIA - Agora na mitologia nórdica, a Santa Monica explorou muito bem os os personagens, apresentando um Kratos mais humanizado e com menos raiva, e seu filho Atreus, personagem novo na série muito bem introduzido, na qual procura evoluir suas habilidades com a ajuda de seu pai. A história consegue prender o jogador do início ao fim.

    GRÁFICOS - Os gráficos são excelentes, detalhes extremamente bem feitos, o ambiente de todos os reinos são lindos.

    CONCLUSÃO - Até agora, o melhor jogo de 2018, e facilmente, um dos melhores de PS4. Se voce tem um PS4, God Of War é um título obrigatório pra sua biblioteca.
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  43. Apr 28, 2018
    10
    Best game of the generation.. Game of the year.. Nothing else needs to be said. If you haven't played it, you haven't lived.
  44. Apr 28, 2018
    10
    Espctacular. Compra perfecta, hacia tiempo que no disfrutaba tanto. desde el uncharted 4
  45. Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Mucho más de lo que esperaba. Este juego recoge características de The Witcher y de Final Fantasy XV y las lleva al siguiente nivel. Combate y exploración sobresaliente, sublima lo aprendido de los dos anteriores.

    ¿Eres fan y te preocupa llevarte una decepción? Créeme que no tiene de que preocuparte, es más que digno del sello God Of War y el único punto negativo es una reducción
    Mucho más de lo que esperaba. Este juego recoge características de The Witcher y de Final Fantasy XV y las lleva al siguiente nivel. Combate y exploración sobresaliente, sublima lo aprendido de los dos anteriores.

    ¿Eres fan y te preocupa llevarte una decepción? Créeme que no tiene de que preocuparte, es más que digno del sello God Of War y el único punto negativo es una reducción significativa del gore. Guión del argumento muy bien trabajado; doblaje en ingles inmejorable que logra darle capas de profundidad a todos los personaje. Los gráficos no destacan en mi vieja ps4 a 30fps pero aun así el diseño de escenarios es de lo mejor que he visto en mucho tiempo y las espadas del caos me parecen una maldita maravilla.

    Gran cantidad de contenido de alta calidad y sin DLC, juego completo de base; me parece increíble el esfuerzo y talento que se ha depositado en este juego, y por eso mi 10. Esto no es una victoria para Santa Monica, es una victoria para los jugadores. ¿Podría ser el resurgir de los juegos para un jugador? Ustedes deciden.
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  46. May 11, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece. A forever game, I just wanna play the next god of war, the hype is huge!
  47. Apr 29, 2018
    10
    beautifull game!! No micro-transactions!!
    Graphics, gameplay, sound and music, content, a good challenge, a good story and narative and inovation
  48. Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Let me get this straight. I have never played a God of War game before, i always though it was some bad game you know? And now after playing this Reboot for 4 hours straight, i can say it... OMG IS THIS GAME GOOD! I just can't stop, graphics are gorgeous, gameplay is smooth and awesome and the story... god the story drags me in... i always want to know more and more! This game deserves hisLet me get this straight. I have never played a God of War game before, i always though it was some bad game you know? And now after playing this Reboot for 4 hours straight, i can say it... OMG IS THIS GAME GOOD! I just can't stop, graphics are gorgeous, gameplay is smooth and awesome and the story... god the story drags me in... i always want to know more and more! This game deserves his 79.99$ pricetag (Canada) and most of all!!! It deserves his rankings. Expand
  49. May 12, 2018
    10
    Cuando una buena mano de chapa y pintura convierte un juego en uno de los mejores de generación. Buenos gráficos, una historia contada magistralmente, buen combate, enemigos variados con distinta resistencia a elementos, jefes finales un tanto repetitivos, técnicamente una genialidad, numerosas opciones para nuestra armadura y runas para nuestras armas, evolución del personaje... Al final,Cuando una buena mano de chapa y pintura convierte un juego en uno de los mejores de generación. Buenos gráficos, una historia contada magistralmente, buen combate, enemigos variados con distinta resistencia a elementos, jefes finales un tanto repetitivos, técnicamente una genialidad, numerosas opciones para nuestra armadura y runas para nuestras armas, evolución del personaje... Al final, resulta que estar acompañado del hijo ha sido todo un acierto y en más de una ocasión nos salvará el culo. Una pasada de juego y bien largo y con contenido secundario más o menos bien pensado, especialmente las valquirias.

    Como pegas, aunque esto será más personal que nunca, la cámara puede jugar alguna mala pasada en pleno combate si hemos marcado al enemigo. Por otro, el juego aumento bestialmente la dificultad con algunas valquirias. Tal es así, que he jugado en el modo difícil (el penúltimo más complicado) y más o menos bien aunque diría que he muerto más que en Bloodborne. Pero con las valquirias he tenido que bajarlo a fácil porque hay 3 o 4 que en ese nivel te pueden hacer sudar y darte una buena tunda, especialmente la última.

    9,5 / 10
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  50. May 6, 2018
    10
    This game deserves all of the positive reviews it gets. You can easily tell who is being genuine with their reviews, and who is review bombing. Congrats to Cory Barlog. You nailed it dude.
  51. Apr 29, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing! Not only is the combat amazing, but so is the story telling. The game doesn't force you to go through anything, but trust me you will, just for the awesome gameplay. The game starts out great with the 1st 15 minutes being HOLY CRAP that just happened to GOD DAMN THIS GAME IS GOOD to I CANT BELIEVE THEY KEEP DOING THIS to BEST GAME EVAR!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
    Yeah the
    This game is amazing! Not only is the combat amazing, but so is the story telling. The game doesn't force you to go through anything, but trust me you will, just for the awesome gameplay. The game starts out great with the 1st 15 minutes being HOLY CRAP that just happened to GOD DAMN THIS GAME IS GOOD to I CANT BELIEVE THEY KEEP DOING THIS to BEST GAME EVAR!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
    Yeah the game is like that. The momentum builds up, and keeps going until you beat the game after 40 hours, and say I WANT MORE DADDY! It's exactly like that. The only downside to this game is I want more. Like give me more norse gods to kill.
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  52. Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Easily GAME OF THE YEAR....CASE CLOSED....anybody saying its overrated is probably an Crap box fan lmao
  53. May 22, 2018
    10
    This is one of those games that the pros obliterate the cons in such a way that is very hard not to give it a perfect score.
    Beautiful graphics and soundtrack, amazing story and addicting combat, plus the innovative way they made the camera in a single-shot really added points to the game. My only cons is the lack of enemy variety and finishing animations, wish there was more gore in it
    This is one of those games that the pros obliterate the cons in such a way that is very hard not to give it a perfect score.
    Beautiful graphics and soundtrack, amazing story and addicting combat, plus the innovative way they made the camera in a single-shot really added points to the game. My only cons is the lack of enemy variety and finishing animations, wish there was more gore in it too.
    This game is GOTY and a must have for anyone with a ps4, and i can´t wait for the sequel! Santa Monica did an amazing job :)
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  54. Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Thank you for making such an amazing game. No doubts that this is the best game i've played since Witcher 3. If you have a PS4 and havent played this game, you're missing sooooooo much.
    A MASTERPIECE!! and i've played all of the GOW games.
  55. Apr 26, 2018
    10
    I so enjoy playing this game. The settings and the gameplay and combat are fantastic! But most of all the story is so emotional and involving. Being a father myself, I hoped I would like the story, but it hit me much harder than I had expected. Transcendent gaming and entertainment.
  56. Apr 27, 2018
    10
    I'm simply giving this game a rating of 10 because it's the best game I've played on the Playstation 4, and I've played my fair share of games. The last game to make me feel this was The Last of Us (playstation-wise). From the start to the finish, it is a fantastic game, the story is truly fantastic in my opinion. I will definitely be 100%ing this game just to pay my respect. Well doneI'm simply giving this game a rating of 10 because it's the best game I've played on the Playstation 4, and I've played my fair share of games. The last game to make me feel this was The Last of Us (playstation-wise). From the start to the finish, it is a fantastic game, the story is truly fantastic in my opinion. I will definitely be 100%ing this game just to pay my respect. Well done Santa Monica Studio and Sony. In a world of constant online releases, you guys have shown us that Single Player games can truly be a form of art. Bravo. Expand
  57. M1_
    May 6, 2018
    10
    I could easily say that this game is a true masterpiece! One of the best games of all time if not the best! Great props to the creators of the game and please add sequels in the future to this masterpiece of a game!
  58. May 7, 2018
    10
    Simply, amazing!!! No other words for it. The game looks stunning, plays like a dream, the combat is much more ambitious and the best ive ever seen in a video game. Deserves everything its achieving, thank u cory and santa monica for giving us, not just a video game, but an experience!!
  59. May 7, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nearly flawless game from start to finish, give or take a few things to nitpick. A fantastic experience for any fan of the series, and even a great game for newcomers to the series to start out with. With so much more content to keep you invested than any other game in the series, even after you finish, this game is worth every penny and is a must-own title for any PS4 owner. I would give this title an 11, but that score is solely reserved for Aladdin; a game released in 1993 based off of the movie of the same name by Disney. Developed and published by Capcom on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, it truly is a timeless classic that has yet to be dethroned from being the greatest game of all time, and probably will not be for many years to come. Expand
  60. May 10, 2018
    10
    Thank you Santa Monica for making this game. One of the best games I've played for years, thrilling and exciting, I always want to jump back into the game even after playing 4-5 hours/day. The combat is magnificent, requires proper strategies and is also dynamic. Side Quests in this game are also fun. Some features like Photo Mode (added today) and New Game + should have been added at theThank you Santa Monica for making this game. One of the best games I've played for years, thrilling and exciting, I always want to jump back into the game even after playing 4-5 hours/day. The combat is magnificent, requires proper strategies and is also dynamic. Side Quests in this game are also fun. Some features like Photo Mode (added today) and New Game + should have been added at the beginning but it's alright, I can wait for that. The game has no micro-transaction whatsoever, so for $60 you will be getting the whole experience and that's it. Definitely look forward to a sequel. Expand
  61. Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Muito bom, te prende do começo ao fim, é surpreendente, história linda e cativante, recomendo a todos, é muito amor!
  62. Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Is great to see how is possible to give something new to a famous saga and get a great game!
  63. Dec 3, 2018
    10
    The game showed what else ps4 is capable of

    The game has a clear story, if you have not even played in the last part you will still understand the background .
  64. Dec 6, 2018
    10
    Amazing game, not perfect but it’s enough to me to finish the game. Old Kratos, real and sometimes soft because the relation with the past and his son. Bunch of new improvements. Good job Santa Monica and many thanks.
  65. May 12, 2018
    8
    Long story short: this game is really not worth a 10, and a bit far away from 9. I would also like to state that I am rating this game as an experienced God of War series player and because of that I had some kind of different expectations towards it. People who are new to the series would not have this problem and therefore rate this game higher.

    To me God of War 3: Remastered was a
    Long story short: this game is really not worth a 10, and a bit far away from 9. I would also like to state that I am rating this game as an experienced God of War series player and because of that I had some kind of different expectations towards it. People who are new to the series would not have this problem and therefore rate this game higher.

    To me God of War 3: Remastered was a masterpiece. What I really loved beyond comprehension is:

    1) Kratos. In previous games were a very big, very angry and brutal warrior, a god killer and you knew that everyone who steps in your path is going to get their asses whooped one way or another and usually it was going to be BRUTAL. You felt powerful, strong, a rage in its purest form and this game failed to deliver the same experience. You now have a kid, you now have to be smart, responsible, control yourself and share your philosophical insights.

    2) While playing previous games you always had this sense of greatness: you fought titans, you walked on titans, you fought gods, you brought them to their knees over and over again. You also met many different enemies, many different execution scenes and so on. God of War 2018 went really south with this section: boring recolors, low amount of enemy types, only few god fights and those gods look... Well, disappointing at best. No more "look, I am on a guy as high as the Empire State Building".

    3) The constantly changing environment. God of War 3 had this "I am in a completely different place now" feeling: you ran from fire on bridges getting broken, you ran on titans, you traveled on flying stones having to defend them, you shot canons at titans - the list goes on. There was always something new, dynamic and unexpected. This new game fails here bad: no more jumping, same environment (except the realms which won't really matter until you beat the game) , same boat, same water, same snow - that i it.

    Those three points really had a big impact on my experience while playing the game: its just not that god of war I used to play earlier and its not better in those specific aspects I've mentioned above.

    The graphics are great, the music is great, voice acting is great, the story is kind of good, but not really memorable. The fighting changes are also pretty decent according to me (except for the fact that you will have to suffer that camera pain since you never see who, how and when is going to attack you from behind except for red arrow indicator).

    This is why I can not give this game more than 8 - its just not that powerful and breathtaking God of War that it used to be.
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  66. May 9, 2018
    9
    Good: Currently the best graphics I have ever seen, great sound and gameplay is good.
    Bad: Way too short, map and puzzles are way too simple, controls not setup for classic, framerate stutters and the witch has horrible dialog.
  67. Jan 24, 2019
    10
    Новый God of War одновременно прекрасен и убог(некакон, ибо я из олдов).Сюжет интересен, боёвка интересная. Из плохого: оказуаливание игры. Но 10/10, ибо игра сильно завлекла и не капельки не надоела.
  68. May 24, 2018
    9
    Completion: Finished game and all side-quests on hard mode.

    Pros: - Some of the best graphics on the PS4 right now, only falling short of Uncharted 4. The varied vistas are breathtaking, the character/enemy designs are inspired, and the detail in every corner of the game is very much impressive. This visual fidelity extends both to spectacle and subtlety - with the graphics enhancing
    Completion: Finished game and all side-quests on hard mode.

    Pros:
    - Some of the best graphics on the PS4 right now, only falling short of Uncharted 4. The varied vistas are breathtaking, the character/enemy designs are inspired, and the detail in every corner of the game is very much impressive. This visual fidelity extends both to spectacle and subtlety - with the graphics enhancing every aspect of the game from the intensity of battle to the characters' emotional ranges.
    - One of the best written and voice acted games in existence. Combined with the unique camera work and stellar direction, God of War comfortably rests in the highest possible echelons of cinematic storytelling in video games along with The Last of Us and Uncharted 4.
    - Engrossing take on Norse mythology as well as the God of War mythos. The story is more than strong enough to keep you engaged and I would guess that it will likely be the primary impetus for most people that play this game. Although there are issues with a few of the character arcs, God of War manages to overall maintain a consistently stellar level of quality throughout its plot, characters, and writing.
    - The Leviathan Axe is a highly versatile weapon due to its melee and ranged capabilities and the game very much pushes you to utilize its full capabilities at the higher difficulty sessions. In particular, the Mjolnir-like weapon recall system remains fun throughout the entire ~35 hour journey.
    - The visual and audio effects very much sell the impact and weightiness of the attacks in this game - making the combat feel much more visceral and satisfying.

    Cons:
    - XP and gold start to feel useless in the last ~25% of the game - which makes progression feel static in the post game. Enchantments do not have much tangible effect on overall gameplay besides from pure numbers and it's thus disappointing that this is the only part of your kit worth adjusting in the later sections of this title.
    - Repetitiveness is definitely an issue here when it comes to the gameplay. Although the game does have a wealth of interesting ideas, the low number of enemy types (or at least the ways in which you combat them) and dearth of unique boss encounters can start to make the combat arenas tiring. Furthermore, the long distances between objectives and the relatively slow travel speed of Kratos can make the game feel frustratingly draggy at times.
    - The climbing in this game is perhaps the worse I have seen in a AAA title. There is absolutely no freedom or player agency in these sections, even compared to games such as Uncharted or Tomb Raider. The sluggishness of Kratos's movements and the linearity at which you move through these areas makes it a complete bore.
    - The camera is great from a storytelling perspective, but it unnecessarily forces the gameplay to suffer. Although the designers ended up mostly succeeding in making the close camera work, I can't help but feel as if a more traditional fixed/controllable camera would have helped the fluidity of combat. Kratos should not feel so vulnerable - he should feel like a god.

    Final Word:
    Production and direction are at the zenith in this game in a fashion that is rarely seen. God of War is undoubtedly on top of the world right now and that is due to the massive budget and care that was clearly imbued into every aspect of the game's presentation. However, repetitiveness in several aspects of the gameplay as well as mechanical sacrifices made for the storytelling and atmosphere mar an otherwise flawless experience.

    True Score:
    8.9
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  69. May 7, 2018
    9
    “A promising start to a reimagining of a classic IP”

    Introduction: It’s has been 8 long years since we have seen Kratos in 2010’s God of War III. With a new mythology, new gods to defeat and a new way of combat, can this reimagining of the old PS2 franchise bring new life to this series? Let’s see as we delve into what does and does not work with God of War (2018). Story: The story
    “A promising start to a reimagining of a classic IP”

    Introduction: It’s has been 8 long years since we have seen Kratos in 2010’s God of War III. With a new mythology, new gods to defeat and a new way of combat, can this reimagining of the old PS2 franchise bring new life to this series? Let’s see as we delve into what does and does not work with God of War (2018).

    Story: The story starts with Kratos and his new son, Atreus morning over the loss of Kratos Wife and Atreus mother. Her last wish is to have her ashes spread on the highest peak in the land of Midgard. While getting ready to go on this mission, a stranger, knowing of Kratos past, tries to stop them for unknown reasons. I won’t say anymore due to spoilers but it’s an amazing story. The new calm and collective Kratos dealing with what he did in the past makes for a more relatable Kratos and helps the story stay intriguing. The references to the previous games are enough for long-time fans to piece together what happened between this game and the 3rd installment but subtle enough for newbies to the franchise not to get lost, hence why this game is only called God of War, The father and son relationship is perfect and is the driving force behind this amazing journey. If you’re getting this game for the story, it’s easily one of the best parts of this game.

    Gameplay: The gameplay is just as brutal as the previous games but it has changed in many ways. The camera is now in a locked position and gives a more cinematic look for story moments and for combat. It’s very similar to what they do in Naughty Dog’s more recent entries. The fast-paced combat from previous entries is replaced for a weightier and slow-moving combat. This makes combat way more brutal, thanks with the help of Kratos new weapon, The Leviathan Axe. This new style is also mixed in with light RPG elements and a semi-open world, even though the game is still mostly linear. The RPG elements work well but I feel like they were unnecessary, with the exception of the skill tree. Crafting armor and dealing with different stats feels pointless. Last but not least, the enemies are great when they are not repetitive. I started to get annoyed towards the end when I started to fight a boss gauntlet of enemies I had fought many times before. Luckily, this does not start feeling like a problem till close to the end. Overall, the gameplay is fantastic as well. Just need a bit more variety in the enemies next time around.

    Technical: This game is the best looking game of PS4, hands down, even if you only own a regular PS4. No framerate drop and no load screens (Unless you die). The game is present in one singular shot from beginning to end and it makes the game more impressive due to it. The soundtrack is amazing, such a powerful score that never lets up from beginning to end. No glitches of any kind. This game, like most PlayStation titles as of late, is a technical masterpiece.

    Verdict: God of War (2018) is a promising start to a reimagining of a classic IP. A risk I don’t think anyone would take with an established IP. Having the courage to get an IP that everyone knows and turn it into something so different is just unheard of in this day in age. I applaud everyone over at Santa Monica Studio for make a near perfect experience. Just try to make enemies a bit more varied near the end next time.

    Pros:
    +Amazing Journey
    +New Brutal Gameplay
    +Powerful Soundtrack
    +Technical Masterpiece

    Cons:
    -No enemy variety near the end
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  70. May 22, 2018
    8
    Prós: Gráfico Lindo, Historia boa, jogabilidade viciante e boa dublagem.

    Contras: Pouca ação comparado aos antigos, muita influencia de Last Of us, inimigos repetitivos.
    Hype exagerado.
    PSN: Edgard_ _ _5
  71. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Let me tell you one true fact out of the way. You WONT see better looking game than God Of War in this generation, you wont play any better game in this generation. This game have set bar way too high just like Witcher 3 did back in the days. Everything just works, amazing story, combat with amazing graphics sceen full of enemies and you dont see a single framedrop. This what happens, whenLet me tell you one true fact out of the way. You WONT see better looking game than God Of War in this generation, you wont play any better game in this generation. This game have set bar way too high just like Witcher 3 did back in the days. Everything just works, amazing story, combat with amazing graphics sceen full of enemies and you dont see a single framedrop. This what happens, when developers giving theyr sweat and blood to the game, all theyr passion, all the time and the result is just one true masterpiece. Making game look and work this amazing, has nothing to do so much how much power your hardware has, its how much you can squeeze out of something this old like PS4, putting all the efford and your hard work and imagination to work. Expand
  72. Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Great history and gameplay...excellent ps4 game............................
  73. Sep 14, 2018
    10
    God of War is nearly flawless in everything it tries to execute. The story, combat, equipment system, lore, and so much more are all breathtaking and vastly better than most games releasing these days. The ending had me covered in chills and longing for more. I could spend hours running around, fighting, and exploring every nook and cranny the game has to offer. It truly is a masterpiece.God of War is nearly flawless in everything it tries to execute. The story, combat, equipment system, lore, and so much more are all breathtaking and vastly better than most games releasing these days. The ending had me covered in chills and longing for more. I could spend hours running around, fighting, and exploring every nook and cranny the game has to offer. It truly is a masterpiece. However, I do have one complaint a lot of people seem to have: the enemies did not seem varied or special. It sometimes felt like the enemies were just being reskinned. Each area felt like it had 3 normal enemies and 1 challenge enemy...and that's it. In the next title, I'd like to see more variety to the enemies, but other than that, the next game is already a Day-One purchase. Expand
  74. Jul 10, 2018
    10
    No esperaba nada, pero esto fue mucho mas de lo que me imagine. Simplemente me fascino
  75. Sep 7, 2018
    10
    This game made me buy a PS4 Pro and it was worth it. It looks stunning, and the way the norse mythology is embedded in the gameplay and in the game's limited but always changing world, makes it a masterpiece.
  76. Oct 10, 2018
    10
    The most epic, exiting, beautiful game of that generation of consoles. Don't think, just buy it!
  77. Jan 25, 2019
    10
    Exceeded every expectation I had. I was initially worried about the father son dynamic but the story is so well done that those worries disappeared within the first few hours of gameplay. By far the best graphics on the PS4 to date (until TLOU2 comes out I'm sure) Everything from the new lore, combat mechanics, just everything is so well done. Absolutely deserved game of the year!
  78. Oct 8, 2018
    10
    God of War is easily the best game of the generation so far and one of the best of the gaming industry
    this game is so good it shouldn't even exist and for all those people trying to low down the score user you all should really get over the fact that this game has no match for now so please try not to be so edgy and leave alone this game and the user core of 9.3 cause this game totally
    God of War is easily the best game of the generation so far and one of the best of the gaming industry
    this game is so good it shouldn't even exist and for all those people trying to low down the score user you all should really get over the fact that this game has no match for now so please try not to be so edgy and leave alone this game and the user core of 9.3 cause this game totally deserves a 15/10 score user or a 10/10 at difference of the other games
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  79. Oct 21, 2018
    10
    this is the game that the game industry needs but not the one that it deserve and yet here it is
  80. Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Bu oyun kesinlikle 2018 in en iyi oyunlarından. Negatif yorum yapanların hiçbiri gram oyundan anlamıyor. Gidip Pc deki Witcher 3 üne devam etsinler. Oyun belkide bize gelmiş geçmiş en iyi combat sistemi ve gameplayi sunuyor. Hikayeyi düşük yaştaki çocuklar anlamaz. God of War kitlesinin büyüdüğünü ve artık daha farklı şeylerden hoşlandığını bildiği için bize daha olgun bir hikaye ileBu oyun kesinlikle 2018 in en iyi oyunlarından. Negatif yorum yapanların hiçbiri gram oyundan anlamıyor. Gidip Pc deki Witcher 3 üne devam etsinler. Oyun belkide bize gelmiş geçmiş en iyi combat sistemi ve gameplayi sunuyor. Hikayeyi düşük yaştaki çocuklar anlamaz. God of War kitlesinin büyüdüğünü ve artık daha farklı şeylerden hoşlandığını bildiği için bize daha olgun bir hikaye ile çıkmaya karar vermiş ve çokta iyi yapmışlar. Sadece boss fightları biraz az olmuş ama diğer oyunlarla karşılaştırıldığında kat be kat iyi. Expand
  81. Oct 28, 2018
    10
    As a gamer girl who has grown up with God of war i can confirm that this is the best game in the whole franchise and also is the game of the year
  82. Oct 29, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece, this is how the game should look like, feel like and play like in 2018
  83. Nov 24, 2018
    10
    Words can't describe this game. I wasn't a fan of the past god of wars due to the gameplay so I was a bit sceptical at first but once I finished the first cutscene in the game I knew this was going to have an impact on me. Game is absolutely legendary and I can't wait for dlc or god of war 5
  84. Dec 1, 2018
    10
    O jogo com os melhores gráficos que já joguei, meu personagem favorito dos games, jogabilidade incrível, trilha sonora ótima, Atreus evolui muito durante o jogo e se torna um garoto muito legal, história perfeita, armas legais muito legais... Enfim um dos melhores ou se não for o MELHOR jogo que já joguei...
  85. Dec 6, 2018
    10
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  86. Jan 26, 2019
    10
    The most *complete* game I've ever played. None of it feels arbitrary; not the collectables, not the treasure maps, not the side activities and not the enemies - all of it fits so seamlessly into the mythos of the game and it cleverly encourages you to do as much as possible in order to be prepared for the fights (because they're quite tricky on the higher difficulties).

    I don't have a
    The most *complete* game I've ever played. None of it feels arbitrary; not the collectables, not the treasure maps, not the side activities and not the enemies - all of it fits so seamlessly into the mythos of the game and it cleverly encourages you to do as much as possible in order to be prepared for the fights (because they're quite tricky on the higher difficulties).

    I don't have a fault. I'll still be getting through this in six months time I'm sure.
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  87. Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war is an untouchable masterpiece for the standards of today thi is the game of the generation
  88. Jan 7, 2019
    10
    Nunca fui un jugador de God of War. Los juegos anteriores, por alguna razón, me llamaron la atención pero nunca los compre y nuncal los jugue. Por suerte, cuando salió esta version de God of War no hice lo mismo, porque de lo contrario me hubiera perdido de esta obra de arte.

    God of War es una de las razones por las que amo los video juegos. No muchos juegos me hacen decir esto, porque
    Nunca fui un jugador de God of War. Los juegos anteriores, por alguna razón, me llamaron la atención pero nunca los compre y nuncal los jugue. Por suerte, cuando salió esta version de God of War no hice lo mismo, porque de lo contrario me hubiera perdido de esta obra de arte.

    God of War es una de las razones por las que amo los video juegos. No muchos juegos me hacen decir esto, porque no muchos juegos hoy en día son obras maestras. De vez en cuando, uno se encuentra con esa banda, esa película, ese show que cambian a uno. God of War fue ese tipo de juego para mi.

    Visualmente es un espectáculo, los controles y mecánicas son impecables, la ejecución cinematográfica es increíble, la dirección de arte es envidiable, la música (sobre todo el tema de Kratos) es memorable... todo es perfecto. Pero lo hermoso de este juego es que todo eso no distrae del corazón del juego: su historia.

    En tiempos en el que los juegos tratan de tener todo (mundo abierto, rpg, historia, batallas, acertijos, multiplayer, co-op, etc.) Este juego se limita, y eso es excelente. Como juego es perfecto por todo lo que tiene, pero también por todo lo que no tiene.

    Gracias, Santa Monica Studios y Cory Barlog, por esta maravilla del medio. En mi canal de Youtube (efcos plays) voy a subir mi "Wall of Fame" y este juego va porque va. Gracias.
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  89. Jan 10, 2019
    10
    The gaming industry should kneel down for God of war this is the best game of the generation
  90. Jan 10, 2019
    10
    Nothing compares to God of war this is the game that gamers wanted so badly a true masterpiece
  91. Jan 10, 2019
    10
    Great games like god of war no longer exist but they can come back following the steps of this masterpiece
  92. Jan 10, 2019
    10
    The best thing about god of war is that is just a game not a service with tons of dlc or microtransactions just a form of art
  93. Jan 10, 2019
    10
    GOD OF WAR is the king of single player games right now and the best game of the generation having great hype for the sequel
  94. Jan 10, 2019
    10
    God of war has saved gaming and the entire industry thanks sony and Satan Monica for an amazing masterpiece
  95. Jan 12, 2019
    10
    God of war is a single player game made with love and passion for the video games art and this is the game of the generation
  96. Jan 15, 2019
    10
    god of war destroys all the arguments that try to say single player games are dead
  97. Feb 4, 2019
    10
    god of war ruined gaming for the whole gaming industry with the simple fact that it is a game it is not a service or movie or something else is game with no dlc and made with pure love
  98. Mar 3, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece. 10/10. Thats what sinhleplayer games supose to be. Game of the year 100%
  99. Feb 23, 2019
    10
    It took 5 years for the legendary God of War series to appear on the PS4, but the wait was worth it! Santa Monica Studios took quite a gamble, by changing the camera to an over the shoulder view and replacing the chains with an axe, which totally modifies the combat mechanics, but thankfully is works just as great! The theme is also changes from Greek to Scandinavian mythology, a welcomeIt took 5 years for the legendary God of War series to appear on the PS4, but the wait was worth it! Santa Monica Studios took quite a gamble, by changing the camera to an over the shoulder view and replacing the chains with an axe, which totally modifies the combat mechanics, but thankfully is works just as great! The theme is also changes from Greek to Scandinavian mythology, a welcome change. This PS4 episode is one of the greatest games ever made! Expand
  100. Feb 26, 2019
    10
    Bought PS4 just to play this game! This game is awesome! Never played GoW before, but after this one - want to play all of them! Also cant wait to see next game.
    There is only one cons of the game, it's too short even with all side quests. :)

    P.S. When played second time - the game story become more understandable and full, imho.
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.