God of War

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

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  1. crymorethk
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    This is the definition of art at its finest God of War feels and understands everything what made it great and takes it to the next level
  2. mktgodzilla
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    God of war is the perfection of gaming taken to a new whole level that not many other games can achieve
  3. kingofmoond
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Perfection used in games is almost strange on these days but Gpd of War has done it again showing how to make the best game of the generation
  4. BoevojEnot
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Лучшая игра. 10 Кратосов из 10, жду продолжения этой великолепной игры.
  5. Draglodrunchik
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    God of War great again! Kratos return in a excellent story. Together with the boy, he goes on an unexpectedly dangerous journey. Against this background, we see the evolution of the relationship between father and son.
    Beautiful world based on Norse mythology. Awesome graphics. Modern combat system - any battle will be interesting if you play on high difficulty.
    One of the best games of    God of War great again! Kratos return in a excellent story. Together with the boy, he goes on an unexpectedly dangerous journey. Against this background, we see the evolution of the relationship between father and son.
    Beautiful world based on Norse mythology. Awesome graphics. Modern combat system - any battle will be interesting if you play on high difficulty.
    One of the best games of the year, and one of the best games of this generation of PS4. Thanks to the creators.    … Expand
  6. achief
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    Boi ------------------------------------------------------------------------
  7. lwaypewdipie
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    God of War is the perfect movie/video game ever made and it puts on shame to all the gaming industry
    this is the game of the generation
  8. lifeoflife
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    This is what art looks like when someone who really loves it decides to take it to the next level
    game of the generation so far
  9. TheMCUstrash
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    The best game in the playstation 4 and the best game of the generation this must win game of the year at the end of this year
  10. lmaothyx
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    Such masterpiece as this one should be banned from being play in this industry but that is not the case God of War shines above all the other games as the game of the generation
  11. Smarten9000
    May 19, 2019
    8
    Awesome game! Really one of the best games why I give an 8 is because the game story is good but not that touching and the combat is very fun but it can get a bit repetitive. Graphics are also not that sharp but I like the colors! A must buy! Even if you didn't like other God of wars this one is so much different in a good way!
  12. amirsk
    Nov 25, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. End of the game god of war ...
    End of nostalgia for the 1980s
    Mix of games . the last of us and darksiders and dark souls and god of war
    But trying hard for this new game    … Expand
  13. IVekas
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    Great! Definitelly "Game of the year" winner 2018! Actually best game ever created
  14. necrophileted
    Nov 27, 2018
    10
    This masterpiece had only one problem and that was side-quests which should be deleted or be done while playing the main story because after finishing the story your not gonna go and finish those side-quests.
  15. Alex9418
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece in all the senses. Great graphics, sound, action and history, Im really waiting for the next game.
  16. moonsofthegods
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    Literally there are no words to describe this game that is beyond of all the good things that make video games such a beautiful art
  17. Snailid
    Nov 28, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of War 4 - one of the most anticipated games of the first half of 2018, and finally bought a PS4 pro I was able to play this great game. I must say the new God of War I liked and even very much. Graphics-high level, I played in Full HD, I think in HDR or 4k game would look even better. The plot-I liked the line of Atreus and Kratos, and the line with Baldur, not particularly interesting, but the final battle is very epic. In General, the game is worth it that would play it and quietly pays off.… Expand
  18. nlkisbetter
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    No other game in this game released in this generation has achieved what God of War did sure many great games in this generation have raised the bar but this is nothing compared to what God of War did this is the game of the generation
  19. bochkaRU
    Jan 3, 2019
    10
    At first, I thought that it would be boring because of the father-son story. But the norse mythology background gives it an epic touch. Combat is fun. The plot is good. And there are plenty of things to do.
    Definitely worth your money and time.
  20. Speedestick
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    Атмосфера и сюжет просто завораживают. При первых часах геймплея у меня отвисла челюсть. 11/10
  21. lifeodarek
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war is the best game of all time any other game is nothing against this one
  22. yayasyourtser
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    the clear difference between god of war and the other games is that god of war is actually the best at being a game
  23. methaphorthewin
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> all the other games quiet and simple
  24. amberisthefire
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    THE best game doesn't need a ton of events hours of characters to be the most compelling
  25. lazyday
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    God of war is the peak of the past present and future of gaming as we know this and is the best game of the generation
  26. darwall
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    God of war is the best game of the generation period and no other game match it
  27. highly
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    From the zero to the best game of this generation is not easy task but for god of war is just a simple thing
  28. kpopisdabest
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    God of war is the best game i can't count how many people have said this but they are all right this is the game of the generation
  29. darksentry
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    God of war destroys all the companies who said single player games are dead
  30. jasmperdark
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    God of war and the witcher 3 are my favorites games of all time but i have to go with god of war as the superior game for how it combines all the best things of the past present and future of gaming including the ones of the witcher 3
  31. kigndarkpijn
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    Best game ever the perfect definition for god of war this is such a class on its own taken to a whole new level
  32. kratosisgod
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    God of war is like the queen of video games it never gets old and this new game is the best of this generation
  33. darkkingx
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    Games like god of war are made with pure love by their owners and this new god of war is no exception
  34. Stefan711
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    What to say that hasn't been said. Game is briliant, evrything is great: story great, combat great, cinematics great, art style great. it pushed not just ps4 but whole generation to its limits basicly one of the best games of whole generation, for me this game is in the top 10 games of all time.
  35. lilx
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    God of war has evolved into something else and it is a beautiful thing like any other seen before
  36. npmc
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    art like this is the reason of why we love gaming and god of war is a masterpiece beyond of this greedy industry a true gem of art
  37. hysterx
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    God of war is
    game of the year
    art at its finest
    game of the generation
    best game ever made
  38. 4Cyberpunk
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    Listen BOY!Play this! Only bad thing is that the story ended sooner then expected.
  39. Threnodist
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    This is my first written review of a game here. I usually just give a score but God of War fully deserves more words to explain.
    First of all, this game is a masterpiece of its genre, but may not be for every gamer. You need to take time with the game and pay attention to the carefully crafted details in this breathe-taking world. Battle mechanics are great, but the journey is several    This is my first written review of a game here. I usually just give a score but God of War fully deserves more words to explain.
    First of all, this game is a masterpiece of its genre, but may not be for every gamer. You need to take time with the game and pay attention to the carefully crafted details in this breathe-taking world. Battle mechanics are great, but the journey is several times better.
    In short, you must play this game if you enjoy action adventure. And please please please (I am begging you here) pay attentions to the details and do not rush, it WILL pay off.    … Expand
  40. simopleyx
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    God of war is the best game of all time this side should delete all this negative reviews of people trying to push down the user score of 9.2 to 9.1
  41. limxt
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    god of war is the perfect game over games as the last of us or the witcher 3 are good but god of war is better
  42. himbperliy
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    best game ever created by all the meanings possibles this is a true piece of art unlike other games like the witcher 3
  43. darkwallx
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    god of war is the true game of the generation so far no other game compares to this one while other games focus in more quantity like the witcher 3 with great quality god of war focuses on a good amount of quantity with stellar quality
  44. likmo
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    amazing piece of art with the best graphics and the best story so far the best game ever made
  45. klilms
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    god of war is an epic adventure of story telling with the best graphics and gameplay and many other things putting all other games to shame
  46. tirkwinllasz
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    art like this is the reason to love games so much and god of war is the best game of all time
  47. godsoftimb
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    beyond words this is the game of the generation and all the haters should be feel bad for not buying a ps4 to play this game instead of give it bad scores and saying stupid things like the withcer 3 is better
  48. ytimbers
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    god of war is the best game i can put this over and over again in all post because that is what the people are saying
  49. oppertus
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    god of war has no match right now is the king of single player games and beyond this is the game of the generation
  50. Selene
    May 17, 2019
    10
    Must play of this Generation and probably the best Game for PS4! Cant wait for the Sequel
  51. zenoro
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    Пожалуй, самый лучший эксклюзив на PS4 за всё время её существования. Конечно, есть и другие классные эксклюзивы, такие как Детройт или Человек-Паук. Но эта ига берёт душой. Рассказ о сложных отношениях между отцом и ребёнком, поколении, повидавшем многое в своей жизни и его будущем преемнике. И этот рассказ происходит не в самое лучшее время. Игра великолепна во всём - музыка, локации,Пожалуй, самый лучший эксклюзив на PS4 за всё время её существования. Конечно, есть и другие классные эксклюзивы, такие как Детройт или Человек-Паук. Но эта ига берёт душой. Рассказ о сложных отношениях между отцом и ребёнком, поколении, повидавшем многое в своей жизни и его будущем преемнике. И этот рассказ происходит не в самое лучшее время. Игра великолепна во всём - музыка, локации, точные мифологические факты создают непревзойдённую атмосферу. Геймплей возрождает жанр "слешер" и добавляет элементы всех новый ААА игр - крафт, поиск ресурсов и т.п. Эта игра не даст тебе отдохнуть или заскучать. Единственный минус (если это вообще можно считать минусом) это то, что Кратос перестал прыгать. Конечно, это можно объяснить тем, что Бог войны уже в возрасте, но это меркнет в интереснейшем сюжете. Надеюсь, у этой великолепной игры будет сиквел, который даст нам, геймерам, ещё раз окунуться в мир Древности и Мифологии.… Expand
  52. alphaevilblood
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    This game is everything i wanted . As an old gamer since the first one came out on 2005. Im pretty sure this edition has required tons of effort from the developers and its all really worth playing . I highly recommend this new God of War masterpiece .
  53. Nebiee
    Feb 7, 2019
    9
    Genuinely one of the best games I have ever experienced. The gameplay is very interesting and fast-paced, perfect for the action genre. Some of the best graphics and most detailed world design I have ever seen up to this point (also most of the game is entirely made up of one continuous shot). The story is, although not perfect, incredibly well paced and interesting from start to finish.Genuinely one of the best games I have ever experienced. The gameplay is very interesting and fast-paced, perfect for the action genre. Some of the best graphics and most detailed world design I have ever seen up to this point (also most of the game is entirely made up of one continuous shot). The story is, although not perfect, incredibly well paced and interesting from start to finish. All of the performances were near perfect and incredibly well done. The score is among the most emotional and empowering music I have heard that is intertwined wonderfully with the story. Can't wait to see what the future holds for this series.… Expand
  54. the_bozz1986
    Feb 18, 2019
    10
    Was soll man dazu noch sagen das Spiel ist einfach der Hammer
  55. iMustang
    Mar 24, 2019
    9
    As someone who's only knowledge of the God of War franchise was a 20 minute youtube video, I walked into this borrowed game very neutral with expectations... And honestly I was nothing short of blown away. The intense combat and visuals is astounding yes, but the game truly holds itself together with a rich and detailed story with writing so incredible you want to hear every characterAs someone who's only knowledge of the God of War franchise was a 20 minute youtube video, I walked into this borrowed game very neutral with expectations... And honestly I was nothing short of blown away. The intense combat and visuals is astounding yes, but the game truly holds itself together with a rich and detailed story with writing so incredible you want to hear every character interaction, even the minor ones. The writing in this game is so amazing that honestly it's more astounding than the visuals and music, which are both also top notch. The choice of using norse mythology as the topic was an exceptionally good one, creating a greater interest in the mythos than I ever had before. Honestly this game was near perfection for me, my only tiny gripe being the reuse of the same mini boss battles after a time. Truly a masterpiece of this generation.… Expand
  56. BarelyLewd
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    Sony know what they are doing, after this game Sony is gonna have one hell of a time topping it, this game got game of the year, and it deserved it, if they announce a sequel it will be a day one buy for sure. GO GET THIS GAME, what are you waiting for?
  57. deWotion
    Mar 21, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Generally I really Liked the game especially the narrative and sound design.
    Now let's look at it point by point:
    1) The picture is just awesome. The scenery is amazing, the implementation of the jormugarner, how they show that the snake is actually huge - very cool to watch.
    2) The difficulty setting is **** up in the meaning that you either steamroll through everything or you dance around getting oneshotted if not panically careful.
    3) There is a lack of boss fights. Pretty much the first one is the best one. Every fight with a miniboss, like a troll or whatever those dudes with pieces of stone were - repetitive as hell.
    4) Overall repetitiveness of the game. You will find yourself doing the same thing over and over again.
    5) Storyline is nice and has some nice twists. Though unless you are 10 and have not read a single book - they will not be surprising for the player.

    Even though I mentioned a lot of negative parts, I would say that it is a must try out experience.    … Expand
  58. Lockwood
    Mar 23, 2019
    9
    Visually stunning, excellent story and great combat (but, you need to get used to it). Looking forward to the next game after the cliffhanger.
  59. ProsOfCon
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    Pretty much everything I've wanted in a game.
    Amazing story with interesting lore that keeps you wanting to know more, the acting/voice acting on top of that just makes it that much better.
    The combat is satisfying, you can feel the weight behind each hit, fairly simple, yet hard to master. The difficulty is brilliant, I feel "Give Me a Challenge" is the best to play, but be warned, you    Pretty much everything I've wanted in a game.
    Amazing story with interesting lore that keeps you wanting to know more, the acting/voice acting on top of that just makes it that much better.
    The combat is satisfying, you can feel the weight behind each hit, fairly simple, yet hard to master.
    The difficulty is brilliant, I feel "Give Me a Challenge" is the best to play, but be warned, you will die a lot.
    I truly believe this is one of, if not THE best game that I've ever played.
    A masterpiece!    … Expand
  60. Megacritic_Man
    Apr 7, 2019
    10
    This game has many emotional parts that makes the game’s storyline truly amazing. The love Kratos has for his son, the action, the amazing gear you can unlock, and all the things god of war has to offer is why this game was one of 2018’s best video game titles!
  61. april00026000
    Apr 10, 2019
    10
    This is a wonderful, masterpiece of a game. Wonderful writing, great direction, beautiful sceneries, great actors, awesome game mechanics ..... just an overall amazing game. From the start of the game to the very end, you're just hooked. I haven't finished killing all of the valkyries yet, so wish me luck!
  62. tem1k
    Apr 17, 2019
    10
    The game God Of War is a most important game of 2018, it's very complex game! I recommend play on complexity "God Of War"
  63. k3llist
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    I can't explain why this game so great. You need to play and you will understand everything.
  64. Oruz
    May 10, 2019
    10
    Great game, a fascinating story, a very special connection between father and son shows the hard work of 5 years to get one of the best games in history for my taste, it had been many years of not finding such a space game.
  65. jgmj921
    May 13, 2019
    9
    Best graphics by far, and a very enjoyable melee system. Storyline slightly short but overall a good one. Best of 2018.
  66. NiktoX
    May 18, 2019
    10
    Excellent engaging story, meaningful dialogues between father and son, as well as their character and relationship development. Awesome lore (Norse with a twist), and interesting NPCs. Gear and skill customisation. Versatile fight mechanics. Boss fights (at tunes truly epic). Interconnected map. Beautiful soundtrack that fits like a glove. Topped by very very excellent graphics. All ofExcellent engaging story, meaningful dialogues between father and son, as well as their character and relationship development. Awesome lore (Norse with a twist), and interesting NPCs. Gear and skill customisation. Versatile fight mechanics. Boss fights (at tunes truly epic). Interconnected map. Beautiful soundtrack that fits like a glove. Topped by very very excellent graphics. All of this did for me what (imho) should be the true purpose of every game. It left me spellbound. Not many games do that.… Expand
  67. MurakumoMobius
    May 19, 2019
    10
    After playing many different ps4 games I got sick of all these multiplayer games, gow goes the singleplayer route and boi it’s great. GoW is hands down the best ps4 game.
  68. Azazel69
    May 19, 2019
    10
    The best of the series. The development of the father and child estranged is amazing. I look forward to the continuation of this exciting story.
  69. h3h3frank
    May 20, 2019
    10
    The best game I have ever played in my entire life. Graphics, story, polish, combat, music, everything is perfect for me. Can't wait for the next instalment.
  70. Ekmdgbr
    May 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of war e uma experencia unica emocionante e com uma gameplay incrivel , graficos incriveis… Expand
  71. Javierbareiro
    May 22, 2019
    10
    Incredible, I just really enjoy all the game, really recommended but I can described it completely you just have to give it a chance to make sure if you like it or not
  72. strikerhawk
    Jun 9, 2019
    10
    I expected this game to be outside of my wheelhouse when I got it as it is far different than my usual, but I was blown away by it. It must be the best game I've played on PS4 so far. Difficult, fun, breathtakingly beautiful. I am in awe.
  73. slenderblak
    Jul 4, 2019
    10
    so i waited really long time to buy this game i bought a ps4 for it and now i will give my review
    this game is masterpiece
    gameplay is perfect
    perfect graphiques
    perfect story
    its the best game i ever played in my life
  74. Mrpollito
    Jul 4, 2019
    10
    Muy buen juego y bien elaborado la historia es muy fuerte y emotiva que ayuda a entender lo sucedido en entregas posteriores
  75. s2ada
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Un des meilleurs jeux au monde, Santa Monica nous offre un chef d’œuvre. Merci Sony pour ce jeu.
  76. Noble-Helium
    Dec 2, 2019
    9
    Amazing game but there is a lot of collectibles that I didn't like to do but I have to.
  77. Hackslashshoot
    Oct 11, 2021
    8
    Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  78. DemaKosharbekov
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    Эта одна из лучших игр , на PS4
    Графика 9/10
    Геймплей 8/10
    Сюжет 8/10
    Эмоции 10/10
    безумно жду продолжение
  79. Vaxo_1
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    God of war 4 is the best game of 2018 this is one of the best exclusives on ps4
  80. asael24
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Este juego marco ese momento que salió, estaba en un momento complicado pero siempre tenía la ilusión de jugarlo por las noches, amo su historia y como la conectan con la mitología nórdica, me fascina. Estoy muy emocionado con la secuela que espero la saquen pronto y se siga expandiendo el universo de esta mítica saga, sin contar GoW Ascencion c:
  81. tommydlbass
    Feb 21, 2022
    8
    Good game with a few nonsense things like levels on enemies or limited enemies. The story is surpisingly decent and is a fun game with an interesting fighting mechanic.
  82. Kemp
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    An 8 for me denotes that the game is very good, potentially one of the games of the year, but maybe not quite a classic. That's how I feel about God of War.

    Let's start with the good. The visuals are stunning, the combat is brutal and fun, the big moments are truly epic, and everything about the game screams quality. This is clearly a big-budget game made with care. It's what every big    An 8 for me denotes that the game is very good, potentially one of the games of the year, but maybe not quite a classic. That's how I feel about God of War.

    Let's start with the good. The visuals are stunning, the combat is brutal and fun, the big moments are truly epic, and everything about the game screams quality. This is clearly a big-budget game made with care. It's what every big game wants to be and should be. I loved it, and it was well-worth my time.

    So why not a 9 or a 10? I'd say the main thing is that I just didn't feel that invested in the story or the characters. This is probably just personal preference, but story, characters, or a big, interesting world to explore are the things that really push a video game over the edge for me. That's not to say that God of War doesn't have a good story, good characters, or an interesting world. Actually, it is very competent in all three categories. I just didn't feel that connection with the characters or become as engrossed in the story as I did in, say, the Last of Us; and I didn't feel as compelled to explore the entire world as I did in Breath of the Wild, for example.

    Now, I understand those are high bars to reach, but those are the bars that have been set. I should note that I've never played another God of War, so I have no prior emotional connection to any of the characters. Perhaps that partially explains why I love this game -- just not quite as much as other people. In any case, I loved the game, and it is well worth your time and money.    … Expand
  83. TheStormMC
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
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  84. Rmady_83
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    من اروع التجارب اللتي مريت فيها في حياتي وكانت تجربة فريدة ومميزة
  85. Jalan
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Now this is how you completely revamp and revitalize a franchise that was growing a bit stale. God of War Ascension was just going through the motions and was yet again another prequel. This game finally moves forward from the ending of God of War III and finally makes Kratos a sympathetic and relatable character. The action feels more personal, vicious, and addicting than before and theNow this is how you completely revamp and revitalize a franchise that was growing a bit stale. God of War Ascension was just going through the motions and was yet again another prequel. This game finally moves forward from the ending of God of War III and finally makes Kratos a sympathetic and relatable character. The action feels more personal, vicious, and addicting than before and the Norse Setting is a perfect fit. I love the exploration and customization of weaponry and armor in this game. This is by far my favorite PS4 exclusive.… Expand
  86. penmumble
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    This game truly sets the bar for the modern video game. it's haunting in its telling of the mythological world. It's stunning to behold; the world is gorgeous, almost too beautiful to even believe. I spent many hours just gaping at the scenery and its beauty. It's moving in its father and son dynamic, one that is written fantastically. And it's surprising, because I didn't expect to feelThis game truly sets the bar for the modern video game. it's haunting in its telling of the mythological world. It's stunning to behold; the world is gorgeous, almost too beautiful to even believe. I spent many hours just gaping at the scenery and its beauty. It's moving in its father and son dynamic, one that is written fantastically. And it's surprising, because I didn't expect to feel so touched by its story and relationships. It's got some of the greatest fight scenes in gaming, with incredible set pieces that absolutely stole my breath away. Kratos is just so brilliant, and Atreus was so well written as a young boy torn apart by his godly powers but also just by being the son of a stoic, unfeeling father. The love they have for each other is written so brilliantly, in a slow-burn, subtle way that builds into something very moving and memorable.… Expand
  87. Fran_Soler
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    PROS:
    -Guion.
    -Graficos espectaculares.
    -Su sistema de combate.
    -Mundo semiabierto bien implementado.
    -Banda sonora y excelente doblaje al español.
    CONTRAS:
    -Algun reino no está explotado completamente.

    CONCLUSIONES:
    El mejor juego de la generación. Punto. Te deja con la boca abierta y cuando acabas quieres más.
  88. EducatedReviews
    May 9, 2023
    10
    Over five years later, God of War (2018) still manages to be one of the most engaging titles players can experience today. This game offers both a substantial narrative and a surplus of thrilling gameplay. From the personal journey and compelling characters, to the vast realm exploration and brutal combat, this fresh departure from the original Greek saga has solidified itself as somethingOver five years later, God of War (2018) still manages to be one of the most engaging titles players can experience today. This game offers both a substantial narrative and a surplus of thrilling gameplay. From the personal journey and compelling characters, to the vast realm exploration and brutal combat, this fresh departure from the original Greek saga has solidified itself as something of a modern masterpiece.

    Many years after leaving his homeland behind, the legendary Spartan, Kratos, has started a new life among the Nine Realms. For a time, Kratos learned to temper his rage and live in peace with his wife, Faye, and his son, Atreus. However, after a sudden loss befalls his family, father and son are prompted to embark on a great journey to fulfill a final wish. Along the way, the two endure many obstacles as they learn to build trust, each teaching the other something valuable as they move closer to their goal. Kratos and Atreus make several allies, but also powerful enemies. Together, they strive to overcome the monumental conflicts that stand in their way and learn a great deal about the forces that oversee the realms as they attempt to find their own place in this world.

    While this is arguably a larger game than the three Greek trilogy games combined, 2018’s soft reboot is a deeply personal story, with elements that match with the stakes of 2005’s original God of War. Where God of War Ragnarök is the Norse saga’s equivalent of the more epic and expansive God of War II and God of War III, 2018’s entry is a slower burn. Previous titles focused almost exclusively on Kratos, though, as part of this installment, Kratos is constantly accompanied by Atreus. Several other supporting characters also assist the father and son at multiple points in the story, each going through their own journey alongside them. There are only a couple of major antagonists to keep track of, with the journey itself serving as the chief opposition to Kratos and Atreus. A cast of this size makes each character memorable, especially given the scope of this game. One of the things I appreciated most was the deliberate inclusion of little character moments, be it through a string of seamless transitions between cutscenes and gameplay, or frequent dialogue between characters as players move along through each of the levels. The amount of emphasis on story and speech is substantial, but in a way that always feels natural and never feels excessive.

    What makes a story like this so compelling is a combination of these strong characters and a unique take on mythological figures and lore. This entry certainly captures the spirit and excitement of an adventure through realms flowing with magic and fantastical creatures. Despite the subject matter concerning loss, corruption, cruelty, and murder, the game constantly delivers moments of awe, often reflected through the young Atreus.

    Being a God of War game, this title does not disappoint in its gameplay execution, and with the PlayStation 5 performance patch, it runs even better than before. Like the previous iterations, this installment is a hack and slash, action/adventure game set in a fantasy world. However, unlike the Greek saga titles, this iteration utilizes an over-the-shoulder perspective all throughout its gameplay, outside of sections involving climbing the environments. While God of War (2018) features a new perspective and less over-the-top tone, it also manages to preserve certain elements from its predecessors. For instance, juggling opponents can still be accomplished by launching them into the air with large attacks, then proceeding to continue attacking them as they slowly make their way back down. There is a balance between combat, exploration, traversal, and puzzle solving made even greater in this game. Weapons feel heavier, exploration is expanded with more open environments, traversal is improved with more guided paths and assistance from Atreus, and puzzles come in the form of riddles and uses of combat techniques. Unfortunately, the enemy variety is noticeably small—especially when it comes to discussing the minibosses. As a result, execution animations quickly become repetitive against these opponents, even though the animations are initially satisfyingly brutal. There is a handful of main bosses and several optional bosses, each of which are memorable experiences that offer great spectacle and succeed in bringing out the god in Kratos.

    God of War is an exceptional feat that certainly deserves the attention, praise, and accolades it has garnered since its release. An uplifting tale of father and son, abundant with beautiful landscapes, compelling characters, engaging lore, and gripping combat, this game is a prime example of how to evolve a series and its protagonist in a captivating way.    … Expand
  89. OC_Hugz
    May 16, 2018
    9
    Playing this game has been a lot of fun, but I take a huge issue with cheap attacks from buggy AI that predict your movements even after they have committed to an attack. I find myself getting hit by enemies that are clearly not in a position to make contact. Once enemies get off an attack the chain them leaving you unable to parry or roll away until you are dead.
  90. MatamesiQuieres
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Along Red Dead Redemtion 2, this is the best game of the actual generation.
  91. kashifhort
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    Awesome game ever!!! I loved how the norse mythology was adopted and enhanced game-play allowed me to experience something new as compared to previous god of war games.
  92. Gamexpert
    May 6, 2018
    10
    I played trough all these 90+ Games over the last few Years, i really never saw a Game that earned its Hype so much. Its one of the greatest Games ever done. It just keeps getting better and better. Everything is so refined and perfect. I cant wait for the next Game, there are so many little Cliffhangers.
  93. dyinginbeauty
    Apr 27, 2018
    8
    Good but not a 10 game. Reviews are hyping this too much... Give it a try before you buy.
    The tomb raider reboots and the last of us are better gaming experiences.
    Pros: - Great graphics (apart from water effects, these look terrible - I say that as someone who is not a graphics fetishist) - Great voice acting - Good atmosphere and overall storytelling - Decent initial gameplay    Good but not a 10 game. Reviews are hyping this too much... Give it a try before you buy.
    The tomb raider reboots and the last of us are better gaming experiences.

    Pros:
    - Great graphics (apart from water effects, these look terrible - I say that as someone who is not a graphics fetishist)
    - Great voice acting
    - Good atmosphere and overall storytelling
    - Decent initial gameplay mechanics
    - there is an "immersive mode" that turns off health bars and HUD, creating a more intense experience

    Negatives:
    - Repetitive combat that feels forced at times - in particular QTE which spoil the feel of it
    - Too linear
    - locked at 30fps
    - the menus have tiny writing which cannot be customised
    - map looks sloppy, reminds me of mass effect andromeda
    - water effects look like first half life
    - feels too much like the last of us set in pre-christian Scandinavia    … Expand
  94. Catsic
    May 3, 2018
    8
    I do enjoy playing this game,even after i finish the story mode and do the side mission, but this game has giving me nothing but rage mostly every time, this game is full of **** moments and bugs here are some of them that hopefully they will fix in the patches

    1. The camera gets stuck and the only way to get it working again is if i press the down button. 2. You cant cancel any    I do enjoy playing this game,even after i finish the story mode and do the side mission, but this game has giving me nothing but rage mostly every time, this game is full of **** moments and bugs here are some of them that hopefully they will fix in the patches

    1. The camera gets stuck and the only way to get it working again is if i press the down button.
    2. You cant cancel any combat moves
    3. A.I can still attack and damage you when you are doing a special move
    4. Bad camera work
    5. Special moves are way to slow even if i am button bashing the game
    6. The slow motion takes way to long to finish after you block a special with your shield
    7. Bad camera work
    8. Bad camera work
    9. Yes again bad camera work    … Expand
  95. Godmasterpk
    May 6, 2018
    10
    Melhor GOW de todos os tempos,melhor enredo,melhor jogabilidade,melhor historia,melhor mitologia....
  96. Ninkando
    May 6, 2018
    10
    Satisfying. If I had to sum the game up in one single word, satisfying would be it. Mechanically, visually, audibly, and narratively. The combat has an exemplary feel to it, especially the leviathan axe gameplay. The axe truly feels as though it has a heavy, impactful weight behind it - just like the lead director wished for. During the 20+ hours of content delving through the differentSatisfying. If I had to sum the game up in one single word, satisfying would be it. Mechanically, visually, audibly, and narratively. The combat has an exemplary feel to it, especially the leviathan axe gameplay. The axe truly feels as though it has a heavy, impactful weight behind it - just like the lead director wished for. During the 20+ hours of content delving through the different realms and midgard, one will easily lose track of time. It is just that immersive.

    The story is extremely engrossing thanks to some excellent level/map design and writing. No cut to blacks - just one, continuous adventure. You find yourself listening closely in as the player, to each and every conversation Kratos and his son shares. Nuanced details like this do leaps and bounds in terms of player involvement. The lore is also easy to digest, and rather accessible, even to somebody new to the series.

    This is a special game. A game which any action-adventure game lover simply must play.    … Expand
  97. roxxnplotz
    May 14, 2018
    10
    Where do you start, where do you end? I apologize right now, as this will be unstructured, im still too cracked up because of the experience GoW gave me. This game really blew my mind. The story, the gameplay, the camera, the characters, the world. I was fascinated. Im almost 30 years old and love gaming since im too little to hold a game-pad or use a mouse properly. I am a PC-gamer butWhere do you start, where do you end? I apologize right now, as this will be unstructured, im still too cracked up because of the experience GoW gave me. This game really blew my mind. The story, the gameplay, the camera, the characters, the world. I was fascinated. Im almost 30 years old and love gaming since im too little to hold a game-pad or use a mouse properly. I am a PC-gamer but just had to take a friends 4Pro ( need 60 fps ), and i do not regret the purchase of the Game, which my friend can have now, back with his PS.

    I still feel chills going down and up my spine everytime i call back the Axe and have it slap into my palms firm grip. The combat felt clunky for me at the beginning. Slower, somehow limited, and BOI i was wrong, naive as Atreus. The more moves you learn, the longer you play, you become more and more the aged spartan expert in chaining the living heck out of all the moves and their sheer beauty. I felt like a bearded bulky dancer slicing through the most beautiful world ive ever seen.

    And the sidekick aka Boi? Hell no, no sidekick at all. A useful little northern mixbreed. That how i imagined a young Yoda with a bow instead of a lightsaber. Jumping around like gravity is something he ignores, saving Dads ass more times than i could count. And im good at counting.

    The relationship of them was touching. It had depths, struggles and so much development. It never felt off. There are so many point of the plot id like to mention and put into my review, but i cant and dont want, to not affect any other peoples experiences reading this before playing it.

    Best part was meeting the serpent, it was shown in trailers and what-not, so i can mention it happened, i guess. Man... having that beast speak was making my bones shake. I literally vibrated on my Sofa and the next boss encounter were my neighbors asking me to calm the heck down. Like yeah sorry, that was a Giant not me, chill please.

    It became so rare you are just happy with a game and what it does with you, im really feeling satisfied entirely. If quality like this means i have to wait another 5-6-7 years for another game of you guys, so be it, im willing to save 10 bucks a year for the next glorious, beautiful, mindblowing adventure.

    The game helped me to easily forget i dont like sitting in front of my TV instead of a Monitor, and play. Thanks Mr. Barlog and everyone working with you to create this. Thanks to the patient people at Sony making this exclusive possible without pushing anything or forcing in "content" displeasing players nowadays, like other companies would.

    Thank you very much.    … Expand
  98. Rome919
    May 14, 2018
    10
    I've just completed the game and i loved every aspect of it: voice acting, story telling, camera moving, visuals, combat, characters and how they open up throughout the game and their motivation.
    Though didn't like climbing much and inability to jump off and on the cliff after seeing Kratos jumping over the buildings, etc But that's just my preference =)

    Great game. Love it!
  99. Jazzon04
    May 14, 2018
    10
    It's just incredible, I hope they would make something genuinely amazing in the next part of this story, I have big expectations for what is going to happen. Thank you, Santa Monica!
  100. ChipWhitley1985
    May 17, 2018
    10
    Game is an instant masterpiece and will definitely become a classic. Finally a child companion that actually does something! Honestly everything about this game is amazing. I recommend actually buying it for yourself an experiencing it. You wont regret it.
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  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 13, 2018
    100
    The return of the furious Spartan warrior was made well. God of War is already a great contender for game of the year and you shouldn't miss it. [Issue#285]
  2. CD-Action
    Jul 6, 2018
    100
    Cory Barlog and his team achieved what many thought impossible – despite having changed almost everything Santa Monica managed to preserve that elusive spark that makes God of War game feel like a God of War game. They created one of the defining titles of the current generation and a technical marvel whose stunning beauty in motion words cannot describe. And there’s one more thing. Barlog’s touching reaction to his masterpiece’s scores shows that even in the world of huge budgets, micropayments, loot boxes and sales forecasts there still is a place for artists who pour their hearts into their work. We need someone to remind us of that once in a while. [06/2018, p.38]
  3. GameGrin
    Jun 7, 2018
    95
    Where most games excel in one single area, God of War manages to deliver on every front, providing players with one of the best experiences we’ve seen so far this generation.
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