God of War

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  1. LeandroLeite
    Dec 31, 2018
    10
    best game that I played this year graphics, history, characters, gameplay, everything works wonderfully well in this game, and this is very rewarding!
  2. HEARTOFSTONEG
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war redefines the whole franchise of the gaming industry in a beautiful way almost impossible to achieve
  3. ColtDiesel
    May 4, 2018
    10
    Ive never a big fan of the God of War series. Hack and slash games aren't my way of spending my gametime. Having said that this isn't your average hack an slash. This game is fun and challenging and with the right level of difficulty (give me a challenge) its far from a lucky button masher. Played on a pro with a 4k tv its downright gorgeous and very immersive. The story was incrediblyIve never a big fan of the God of War series. Hack and slash games aren't my way of spending my gametime. Having said that this isn't your average hack an slash. This game is fun and challenging and with the right level of difficulty (give me a challenge) its far from a lucky button masher. Played on a pro with a 4k tv its downright gorgeous and very immersive. The story was incredibly satisfying and the lore was definitely interesting. It wasn't too short but it could've stood to be a lot longer, With a few realms left unvisited and no dlc on the horizon I couldn't help but wonder why. Fantastic game. Great job to the creators i say atta boy.… Expand
  4. steney
    May 23, 2018
    10
    Un excellent jeu, le scénario est diversifié et imprévisible, le tout couplé à un excellent gameplay en comptant les éléments de game design et les différents levek design.

    Les boss sont absolument dingue, les combats nerveux et intense, c'est clairement devenu mon jeu préféré sur cette gen. Les personnages sont bien développé et charismatique, et j'ai beaucoup aimé Mimir, l'ambiance    Un excellent jeu, le scénario est diversifié et imprévisible, le tout couplé à un excellent gameplay en comptant les éléments de game design et les différents levek design.

    Les boss sont absolument dingue, les combats nerveux et intense, c'est clairement devenu mon jeu préféré sur cette gen. Les personnages sont bien développé et charismatique, et j'ai beaucoup aimé Mimir, l'ambiance et la retranscription nordique est top, j'ai adoré ce jeu et c'est clairement le meilleur jeu de cette génération selon moi.

    Franchement je note avec un solide 10/10 et je le recommande à quiconque.    … Expand
  5. SaberEdge
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    God of War is an epic game. One of my favorites of the generation. The combat is deep, challenging and fun. Not as challenging as Dark Souls and Sekiro, but just as fun and still decently challenging. The graphics are among the best of the generation. Just jaw dropping. And this helps immerse you in the setting even more. The narrative struck a very strong chord with me. I love theGod of War is an epic game. One of my favorites of the generation. The combat is deep, challenging and fun. Not as challenging as Dark Souls and Sekiro, but just as fun and still decently challenging. The graphics are among the best of the generation. Just jaw dropping. And this helps immerse you in the setting even more. The narrative struck a very strong chord with me. I love the relationship that develops between Kratos and his son Atreus. Speaking of which, Atreus helps you in combat and it actually works very well. He's also with you throughout the journey and his AI never caused problems. The whole experience of playing this game is simply outstanding. It has given me many hours of enjoyment and good gaming memories.… Expand
  6. Ealgerino
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    Masterful. If only every single game in the world could be like this. I have ridiculously high hopes for the next games in the series, and they'll be hard to beat because this game is a masterpiece
  7. SmashBros
    Dec 9, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Great new direction for the franchise. Not only does it look and play incredibly, but the story is so amazing and immersive. The new Kratos is still a badass and now he’s an actual likable character. Amazing game.
  8. gerhamnuisdagot
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    Phenomenon god of games masterpiece are just a few words that match perfecty with god of war as the best game of the generation
  9. jampsrs
    Jan 11, 2019
    10
    times come around and god of war is still a top tier game to date and the best game of the generation
  10. CaptHet
    Jan 22, 2019
    10
    the best game ever I've played in my life. Awesome story, rageful Kratos turning into a loving, caring father.
  11. Munno
    Mar 20, 2019
    10
    Fantastic! The story is exciting, amazing combat system with level up of skills, game flows perfectly with map exploration that gives a nostalgic feel of classic ps1 rpgs, the soundtrack causes chills, graphics and visuals are stunning, the only thing that could be better is to have a greater variation of giant enemies like the one that carries a huge stone, it appears several times andFantastic! The story is exciting, amazing combat system with level up of skills, game flows perfectly with map exploration that gives a nostalgic feel of classic ps1 rpgs, the soundtrack causes chills, graphics and visuals are stunning, the only thing that could be better is to have a greater variation of giant enemies like the one that carries a huge stone, it appears several times and sometimes can become repetitive, but it does not decrease the magnitude of the game. God of War is a masterpiece. GOTY well deserved.… Expand
  12. MasterSe7en
    May 19, 2019
    10
    Corey Barlog had one hell of a weight on his shoulders.. In one hand he held the fate and reputation of one of the greatest games and stories ever created for the console generation.

    In the other hand he held his career, if he had failed the guy would've lost everything.

    But what he made far surpasses even the previous God of war games, this is really an incredible game and story
  13. Strichstarke
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    There are a lot of reviews out there that explain why this game is a masterpiece and I don't think there's much I can add to that. When I was little, one of my first AAA video games was Fallout 3 and since then it was my favourite video game of all time. That game brought me childhood memories and the imagination that I had when I played that game when I was little. When big titles such asThere are a lot of reviews out there that explain why this game is a masterpiece and I don't think there's much I can add to that. When I was little, one of my first AAA video games was Fallout 3 and since then it was my favourite video game of all time. That game brought me childhood memories and the imagination that I had when I played that game when I was little. When big titles such as skyrim, the witcher 3, fallout 4, uncharted 4, last of us, and many other games came out I always hoped that they would be better than my childhood favourite. There was no downside for me to want those games to be good because that would simply give me highest levels of satisfaction from video games which I have witnessed form time to time in many amazing titles but they were never above that bar that fallout 3 set for me personally. God of War surpasses that bar. And that is why I give this game a 10. Such games should be appreciated and GoW deserves all the love it recieved. I only wished that this game would have less negative "0" scores from people that should not be allowed to critique. I read a review stating that GoW is getting a zero in their opinion because it runs at 30 fps. I believe the most correct score for this game would be a 10 and am standing by it. Buy this game. Support single player gaming industry. Support the people that bring back your childhood.… Expand
  14. hugotokok
    May 23, 2018
    10
    So glad the talented people in Santa Monica are still there. Very phew who not only think big but actually does big and they just go all the way with all their ideas about looks, gameplay etc.. GoW is great! The best toy of 2018. Go for it and enjoy!!
  15. Goo4you
    May 30, 2018
    8
    God of War does not do itself service with the opening scene/montage. If you are someone that makes a decision based on the first few hours of a game you will be most likely blown away. But then you'll begin to think that perhaps Sony built this game around the absolute bombastic opening moments and the rest of the title be damned.

    You would be wrong, you would be so wrong. The    God of War does not do itself service with the opening scene/montage. If you are someone that makes a decision based on the first few hours of a game you will be most likely blown away. But then you'll begin to think that perhaps Sony built this game around the absolute bombastic opening moments and the rest of the title be damned.

    You would be wrong, you would be so wrong.

    The content you get in those opening moments is just the tip of the iceberg. Underneath that opening is a masterful weaving of plot, storytelling, character development, and some of the best combat in a long time.

    The visuals are stunning at the base--factor in HDR and 4K and the movie-quality levels of camera angles and shots and you'll find your jaw dropping more often than not. The music is so pinpoint perfect in the package that I legitimately want to watch the making of the game to get a better insight into just how they went about making this game.

    The dispassionate Kratos was by far the absolute best touch. If you've finished God of War 3, this Kratos is the drained of all that rage and anger just from beating Zeus to a bloody pulp. Arteus is the perfect summation of that anger and rage and the need to temper it in a package.

    God of War is just one of those titles that come along and all the stars align. I could nitpick about things like how I wish the camera might have been just a touch further out during combat or perhaps if they gave the player more options in regards to button mapping, but they are so small that it really doesn't affect the overall package.

    This game is a masterpiece. I have a rule about not giving any game an absolute score (10 or 0) because there is no such thing as perfection, but God of War gets the highest mark I will give. This title is something that would be taught in school for people creating and designing video games.

    Update* 5/30-

    I decided on knocking off a point due to the obnoxious amounts of grind-padding towards the end of the game. GOW has always been known for the amount of collecting it has (power-ups for weapons or health etc...) but the sheer worthless amounts of it towards the end game is a downer. Pace-shattering padding and it wasn't really necessary. Most of the gear nominally makes you more powerful, but beyond tacking Muselphiem early (which I did) the rest of the "gear" isn't all that wonderful.

    Niefhiem is a god awful idea as is grinding out the "Best gear in the game" (It barely is). Nor is it worth doing the maze over and over and OVER to max it out. Sigun--the hardest boss in the game..I was able to do it with zero upgrades to the set (I was level 8) and did it on normal.

    My point here is this: Don't waste your time with the grinding, it breaks the pacing of the story, the relationship with Kratos and his "boy" and adds so very little to the overarching narrative. Hit the power threshold you need to complete it and move on, the rest adds nothing.

    Also, a minor point for me to raise. To the dev that designed the Winds of Hel: I don't like you very much. If you are the same person that also designed the first escape from Helheim and that spot on the bridge (YOU KNOW WHICH ONE I'M TALKING ABOUT!); someone needs to sit you down and ask you why you like hurting people so much.    … Expand
  16. Ghostmissile
    May 20, 2018
    8
    Good game but not a masterpiece. I've played all GOW games. So I'll try to make a fair review.

    The reinvention of the saga was necessary. The new gameplay with the camera changes is well done. No complaint about this. Different, not better but not worse. PROS: - Graphics are top. The most beautiful game in PS4 right now. - Story is deep and relationship between Kratos and Atreus    Good game but not a masterpiece. I've played all GOW games. So I'll try to make a fair review.

    The reinvention of the saga was necessary. The new gameplay with the camera changes is well done. No complaint about this. Different, not better but not worse.

    PROS:

    - Graphics are top. The most beautiful game in PS4 right now.
    - Story is deep and relationship between Kratos and Atreus is very good.
    - Atreus himself is very useful and he improves gameplay.
    - Combat is satisfying, like other GOW games.
    - It has a little RPG new features that are awesome.

    CONS:

    - GOW is about epic scenes killing powerful gods. In here, there are only 3 epic fights. GOW III has at least 8. I know this game is an introduction of a new trilogy , but I think there are not enough legendary moments.

    - You visit 5 realms out of 8 (I think) of all whole Norse Mythology. And they are soooo empty. Midgard itself (the realm where most of the story mode is developed) has 4 or 5 NPCs. Nobody's living there. I hope they will fix it in next games, but it gave me a bad feeling.

    - Old games were very bloody. Now you kill enemies that bleed fire or ice instead of blood. I miss more throats cutted and heads smashed.

    - Valkyries are one of the best things in this game. Why don't include them in main story? No, they are post-game content and they lose interest because of that.

    It's a very good game, but next game of the franchise must have more boss battles, most epic moments, more improvement of the realms we visit and a better story.

    This one is 8/10.    … Expand
  17. Sannikov123
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    Best Game ever! Playing it the third time and it is so good like the first playtrough.! Ragnarök can come !
  18. PAA1
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Let me start with this way - I own a decent gaming PC (supporting 1080p, max settings for all latest games), a base Xbox One and a base PS4.

    So far, especially when it comes to Console Gaming, i found only Sony hitting the benchmark. That said, I've played and completed all GOW games PS2, PSP, PS3, PS4 (GOW 3 Remastered), as well as the one released on Mobile. I am a big fan...    Let me start with this way - I own a decent gaming PC (supporting 1080p, max settings for all latest games), a base Xbox One and a base PS4.

    So far, especially when it comes to Console Gaming, i found only Sony hitting the benchmark.

    That said, I've played and completed all GOW games PS2, PSP, PS3, PS4 (GOW 3 Remastered), as well as the one released on Mobile. I am a big fan...

    Regarding the new GOW, the first scene itself (Kratos cutting down the tree), will make you go aawww... moment. Then the epic first boss fight.

    TBH, i've played all Gears of War, Halo Series, Horizon Zero Dawn, The Last of Us, Bloodborne, The Witcher 3, GTAV, yet, nothing, absolutely nothing i found closer enough to the new GOW.

    The Story, Characters, Voice overs, music, Fight sequence, Cut scenes, Gameplay mechanics, Upgrading mechanics, Graphics, Game length, Story mission and Side quests - all will keep you pushing on and on... I am still on my first playthrough, and i've already decided that i'll play it again.

    If you own a PS4, than i would must recommend playing it strongly.
    My PS4 Lists:
    1) TLOU
    2) GOW 3
    3) GOW
    4) Horizon Zero Dawn
    5) Until Dawn
    6) Bloodborne
    7) Uncharted Series

    Thanks for reading.    … Expand
  19. Brendan27
    May 24, 2018
    10
    Amazing game good camara view good combat and graphics good long story side quests
  20. Lttrev
    Dec 27, 2018
    9
    Checked it out due to hype. In comparison i've played only god of war 1 recently this year then gave this a shot. Loved god of war 1. This... idk what people are going on about. They killed the action. The fighting is so slow and ... just not fun. Brutality is absent. Kratos doesnt feel like the killing machine he was before. Normally i also wouldnt complain about having too much to doChecked it out due to hype. In comparison i've played only god of war 1 recently this year then gave this a shot. Loved god of war 1. This... idk what people are going on about. They killed the action. The fighting is so slow and ... just not fun. Brutality is absent. Kratos doesnt feel like the killing machine he was before. Normally i also wouldnt complain about having too much to do but... theres too much. Thye over crowded such a simple game with mindless crap that doesnt need to be included. Atreus is VERY annoying, the rpg elements are too complex for this type of game, and the dialog is also bad. Very overhyped game. Do people just say things are good in this age when graphics are a highlight? A very positive note is that yes, the graphics literally are unbelievable. Mostly my reason for the 5. Im like 12 hours in and havent enjoyed myself at all minus a few boss fights. (two of them, the rest suck)… Expand
  21. jacobsmith14433
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    In my opinion, this is currently the best game ever made, knocking the witcher 3 off the top spot. It is better at EVERYTHING it tries to do than any other game. The best story, the best combat, the graphics, the best dialogue, the best connection to the characters, the best exploration, the best world. I could go on and on. The Witcher 3 may still have better bang for your buck coming inIn my opinion, this is currently the best game ever made, knocking the witcher 3 off the top spot. It is better at EVERYTHING it tries to do than any other game. The best story, the best combat, the graphics, the best dialogue, the best connection to the characters, the best exploration, the best world. I could go on and on. The Witcher 3 may still have better bang for your buck coming in at roughly 200 hours. But the game suffers from being too easy, even on the hardest setting and enemy upscaling on, it is a breeze with the right build. God of War has consistently challenged me in every single fight, and I am only playing on hard, and not the "god of war" setting. Thank you santa monica. You have brought out my inner child… Expand
  22. jailofstres
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    god of war is the game that will be used as an example for future single player games as the best one of its class
  23. Herrnewbenmeist
    May 24, 2018
    8
    This is a good game. It is not an epic hall-of-famer.

    PROS: The environment graphics are lovely, every scene looks like a painting, just gorgeous. The combat is visceral and gives you options for how you want to play (straight melee, magic powers, or defensively). I liked the relationship between father and son, especially in the quiet moments between big sequences. I really liked the    This is a good game. It is not an epic hall-of-famer.

    PROS: The environment graphics are lovely, every scene looks like a painting, just gorgeous. The combat is visceral and gives you options for how you want to play (straight melee, magic powers, or defensively). I liked the relationship between father and son, especially in the quiet moments between big sequences. I really liked the dwarf brothers. They were hilarious and they had a real arc.

    CONS: The main story is weird. It feels lifted from a mix of Last of Us and Far Cry 4. One thing I think weakens it is that there are practically no characters. You meet less than 10 people. Many of the people you do meet are pretty paste-board thin archetypes in terms of story and development. "RAH, I'm a bad guy, I don't like you!" "Hey, we're the bad guy's two friends and we don't like you either!" You don't even see the characters who are painted as your main antagonists/big bads. You start the game grieving for someone you never meet and therefore I never felt I could connect with that grief. Although the graphics are great, I think your son, Atreus, looks like he crawled out of the uncanny valley or like he smells something bad all the time. I found the game's ending to be massively underwhelming. It should have been an epic climax, but it felt unfinished. It was very deliberate in trying to set up sequels. It was suspiciously like putting up billboards to buy the next game so you can see what happens next!

    I enjoyed it a lot for the majority of my playthrough. But, in retrospect, I could have waited to play this until it went on sale or became available for free on PLUS.    … Expand
  24. mijan
    Jan 23, 2019
    10
    Must play game, Kratos has matured and so did the game. It's excellent, like a glass of an old expensive wine.
  25. thanatopsis
    Apr 26, 2018
    9
    This game is not perfect, but it is still very good. It is not the old God of War, but it is better. It has done a far better job adapting to a modern, cinematic game than the recent Tomb Raider games have.
    For quite a few hours I was thinking, "Meh, it looks nice, but it is just another one of those cinematic games that sacrifices gameplay" but seeing as this game is over twice as long    This game is not perfect, but it is still very good. It is not the old God of War, but it is better. It has done a far better job adapting to a modern, cinematic game than the recent Tomb Raider games have.
    For quite a few hours I was thinking, "Meh, it looks nice, but it is just another one of those cinematic games that sacrifices gameplay" but seeing as this game is over twice as long as the other God of War games (not including the side quests), it takes its time to get going but then becomes every bit as good as the old God of War games. Yeah, there are a lot of QTEs and a lot of cutscenes that I really wish I could have played, but they are still thrilling to watch, and if you excluded all the non-gameplay parts, there is still more gameplay than any previous God of War game.
    Giving this game a score of 0 says a lot more about the intellect and maturity of the reviewer than this awesome game. If you don't have a PS4, buy the PS4 Pro God of War bundle. It is worth it for this game alone, not to mention the other fine exclusives.    … Expand
  26. MaxPayneIsGod
    Jan 23, 2019
    10
    Spectacular! Admittedly it took a while to get used to.
    There's nothing else quite like it. Its visceral, brutal and hard.
    I've finished it, apart from all collectibles and Valkyries.
    Looks amazing, sounds fantastic, everything positive you have already heard is true.
    Is it the best God of War game? No, its not, but its still king of PS4 and possibly king of this generation.
  27. SuperkenGaming
    Apr 26, 2018
    9
    God of War
    Complete Magic
    God of War is a hack and slash action Adventure game that contuse the story of Kratos as well as begins the series again. IS it necessary that you’ve played through the other games to understand whats going? No, but there are plenty of moments here for the fans that have. This is a completely different experience than youre used to from God of War, while at    God of War
    Complete Magic
    God of War is a hack and slash action Adventure game that contuse the story of Kratos as well as begins the series again.
    IS it necessary that you’ve played through the other games to understand whats going?
    No, but there are plenty of moments here for the fans that have.
    This is a completely different experience than youre used to from God of War, while at the same time feels like it fits in the series perfectly..
    everything is much more pulled in, feeling almost like a naughty dog take on the series..
    tons of uncharted vibes here…
    The puzzles are fast and simple to get through… you don’t feel like youre running through a labrynth of puzzles like the past games..
    instead youre on a linear journey with your son Atreus to take the ashes of your wife and his mother to the highest mountain in this land of norse Gods. As Kratos has Olympus and his days as the God of War behiind to live the normal life as a man.
    I for one have been a fan of Kratos as a character and his story, I know Im in the minority here… But this story here is even better as kratos feels vulnerable in his old age and it doesn’t feel like youre chasing a ghost… the struggle is next to you the whole time.. Your son is changing, he’s growing.. and he doesn’t know hes a God..
    And that’s where the magic of this games storytelling comes in.
    If you’ve played the past games youre on the same page as kratos and know all of his secrets, but if you havnt youre in the same boat as the boy, uncovering them as the game goes on.
    Theres tons of moral dilemma touched throughout your journey.. constant dialog through this nearly 20 hour compaign… you care for both of these characters quickly as well as their fate…
    But youre not the only one that knows this secret, youre being hunted by norse gods…
    The Journey to the highest mountain is magical..
    The game starts with you have the leviathan axe that once belonged to your wife..
    one of the coolest weapons in video game history, you can use it close rqange pulling off combos of light and heavy attacks, you can equip different attacks that run off of a cool down that you find off of enemies and in chests, but thing that makes it so awesome is that it doubles as a ranged weapon, you can throw it at enmies, fight bear handed and call it back to you and time youd like as it damages every enemy inbetween the two of you on the way back
    enemy variety here though is pretty weak, especially compared to the last games..
    they feel generic…
    combat can be crazy with the different weapons combos and help from the boy as he can shoot arrows to stun, damage, and distract enemies..
    but the combat magic was just missing for me..
    I usually look forward to combat in a god of war game… here it was my least favorite part..
    surprisingly though, combat is actually pretty rare..
    bringing me back to the uncharted statement from earlier..
    This game focuses heavily on exploration and level traversing..
    uncovering secrets, finding chestsfor materials to craft new armour sets and upgrade them..
    finding new runes to put into sockets to boost your stats,,
    however because the focus is so exploration heavy, I feel it’s a massive mistake to put in chests and secret areas you have to progress the game first to come back for…
    it’s a cheap way to extend play time.. the campaign is long enough and its uneccessary..
    after my first chest I couldn’t unlock it actually killed my urge to want to explore, which is a shame becase the secrets are so funb to find, and this game is full of secret and optional areas, and I don’t just meen little caverns tucked away.. there are full on mini levels for you to find that if you stick to just the main story you would never know about.
    God of War isn’t without its problems, combat feels a bit chorey and I hate locked off chests in games period… but those problems are small in the grand scheme of things..
    These 20 hours fly bye, there an impossible amount of attention to detail in the writing, in the dialog, in the world.. so much to search for and discover.. the amount of heart put into this game is beautiful
    the gameplay is constantly being switched up, you never know what the game is going to throw at you around the next corner.
    This game is brilliant, its not a masterpiece,
    but its pretty darn close.
    I give God of War
    a 9.5/10    … Expand
  28. WillGamer
    Apr 25, 2018
    9
    What a gem of a surprise this game was. Excellent story and great fun playing the campaign. You would really have to dig deep to find the faults in this masterpiece.
  29. filipers
    Mar 4, 2019
    9
    I played almost all previous GOW games and I must say that this game is definitely the best of them! The previous games in the series had an amazing combat and graphics for its time, but they lacked an interesting story, the world exploration was also very limited and the greek lore was not well exposed in game. This games nails at everything:
    - Combat: I was worried that changing the    I played almost all previous GOW games and I must say that this game is definitely the best of them! The previous games in the series had an amazing combat and graphics for its time, but they lacked an interesting story, the world exploration was also very limited and the greek lore was not well exposed in game. This games nails at everything:
    - Combat: I was worried that changing the blades to the axe was going to turn the combat more boring, but actually I loved the axe! With the axe you now feel that the combat is more personal, and along with the amazing ice abilities of the axe the combat turns out to be amazing. Atreus is really helpful too later in the game with his bow.

    - Norse Lore: In this game the mythology lore is much more exposed to the players! In the world you find shrines and pages that make you understand the main features of norse mythology (Aesir-Vanir war, the Giants suffering in the hands of the Aesir gods, the 9 realms, etc), making you feel really immersed in the world. You also latter in the game you will have a companion that will provide even detailed information about the gods. I recommend you to do a 10 min search in google to see the main features of norse mythology and the main Gods to help you immerse even more.

    - Graphics: Hands down one of the best looking games of this generation. All god of war games had amazing graphics back when they launched, and this game is the same. The difference is that here the world is more open to you and as so you can appreciate even more the amazing landscapes.

    - World building: The world now is more open to the player when compared to the linear paths of previous GOW games, you also some side quests that are not very interesting but allow you to explore the world and to adquire loot that is going to be useful for your journey. Along with the breathtaking graphics you can really feel immersed in this world, being far more interesting than the linear paths of previous games.

    - Crafting: now you can craft your and your son armour and upgrade your weapons, It is a not very deep system but is a nice addition to make the world exploration meaningful.

    -Journey/story : The journey Itself is very simple, you must deliver your wife ashes to the highest peak of the REALMS, but the journey itself is pretty nice, you meet a lot of interesting characters and obstacles, that will tight the bond between Kratos and his son. Their relation is one of the main aspects of this game and it is very nice to see its evolution. Along the game there are some references to previous games that give a strong nostalgia feel for previous GOW players, but If you did not play the previous games worry not because you can completely enjoy this game.

    Overall is an amazing game, that for me does not reach the 10/10 score due to low enemy variety and to some boring side-quests. I recommend to play with almost none HUD elements, believe you will not regret It!    … Expand
  30. ToxicGent
    Apr 28, 2018
    9
    Fantastic game, great visuals, great combat and story. Character development was awesome but the boy had some awkward times. Needs more boss battles and more lands to visit. 100% worth the 60$ price tag.
  31. VTL
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Me parece una reinvención de la saga genial. Jugabilidad muy buena una historia más que correcta y una buena duración. La verdad es un juego que se ha de tener si tienes una PS4...
  32. Kamikazeshocki
    Jan 21, 2019
    10
    Uh... didn't write a review for over a year....but this is easy to catch up. A 10 in almost every regard and one of the best PS4 games and certainly GOTY 2018. Enjoyed doing Platinum Trophy for this.
  33. Dubeau
    Jul 15, 2018
    9
    God of War was very fun to play. This time around it included exploration and more RPG feels into the adventure. Midgard is certainly a big world to explore, and you get around 4 other smaller worlds too. The story is amazing. It involves the relation between Kratos and his son, but almost everything is about family matters including secondary characters. And it is done in a smartGod of War was very fun to play. This time around it included exploration and more RPG feels into the adventure. Midgard is certainly a big world to explore, and you get around 4 other smaller worlds too. The story is amazing. It involves the relation between Kratos and his son, but almost everything is about family matters including secondary characters. And it is done in a smart compelling way. Acquiring resources is kind of important, at least to get your weapons to level 5-6 for the ending. Playing on easy will get your skills a bit too soon. The travel warp mechanic is one way for most of the game and it's really annoying. I think it was put there so you follow a certain path to the story or prevent bugs ?? Fighting is the same except with the son archery and they removed the quicktime boss fighting. I would advise that you upgrade the attack ability of the son faster in general, and learn to get the best of him. I like the mechanic that separate a task between father and son. I enjoyed all the stories that were told in the boat. The main transport are by boat and foot. Warping isn't very helpful until very late into the game. Amazing graphics. The soundtrack is made by Bear McCreary, and there are 4-5 masterpieces in it. I give it a 94%. I enjoyed all the God of War games to dates. This is one was the most fulfilling in terms of story and exploration.… Expand
  34. GreyKaff
    Mar 4, 2019
    10
    God of War (PS4) é atualmente um dos meus jogos favoritos. Todo o jogo corre sem loadings pronunciados e quando o faz tem diálogos para entreter. Os gráficos (jogo na PS4 Pro em TV 4k) são do melhor que existe na industria neste momento (escrevo esta analise 1 ano depois do jogo sair).
    Este é daqueles jogos que compreendo que não se goste devido a gosto pessoal ou qualquer coisa, mas não    God of War (PS4) é atualmente um dos meus jogos favoritos. Todo o jogo corre sem loadings pronunciados e quando o faz tem diálogos para entreter. Os gráficos (jogo na PS4 Pro em TV 4k) são do melhor que existe na industria neste momento (escrevo esta analise 1 ano depois do jogo sair).
    Este é daqueles jogos que compreendo que não se goste devido a gosto pessoal ou qualquer coisa, mas não compreendo que alguém o considere um jogo fraco ou mesmo médio.
    Dos melhores jogos de sempre.    … Expand
  35. dragonboy321321
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    Beautiful and moving story is only the beginning to how amazing this game is. They story is rich with emotions and feelings that we feel, and lots of amazing and subtle foreshadowing is done throughout the game. The combat system is phenomenal and groundbreaking. Everything in this game is simply beautiful and has taken my breath away. This game will forever be one of the very best.
  36. Lonewolf031
    Apr 29, 2018
    9
    This is what all games should aspire to be, everything looks well made from the animation and the combat is perfect.
  37. UkaAku
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    This is the best game I played in my life, even if there is alot of hack/slash in the game, this game is on my top list in the top 10 games I played, The reason why is because this game tells the story very good , and u interact with everything in the world. the progression system is also amazing in this game, that u can upgrade ur current gear, and get better gear when u progress. ThisThis is the best game I played in my life, even if there is alot of hack/slash in the game, this game is on my top list in the top 10 games I played, The reason why is because this game tells the story very good , and u interact with everything in the world. the progression system is also amazing in this game, that u can upgrade ur current gear, and get better gear when u progress. This game deserved the hype that it got, and I dont tell that normally for most games, but for this one 100%… Expand
  38. iHeisenburger
    May 6, 2018
    9
    combat is ok but satisfying, story is good but you feel there is something missing, the lore is amazing, acting is superb
  39. adrewtoremember
    May 10, 2018
    8
    A game with some of the best visuals the PS4 has to offer as of right now. The mainline story is fantastic and tells the story of a father and son coming to terms with who they are and bonding after the death of the mother. The RPG elements they added with the armor system are a bit out of place, and the side quests are nothing special. The game is also a relatively easy Platinum TrophyA game with some of the best visuals the PS4 has to offer as of right now. The mainline story is fantastic and tells the story of a father and son coming to terms with who they are and bonding after the death of the mother. The RPG elements they added with the armor system are a bit out of place, and the side quests are nothing special. The game is also a relatively easy Platinum Trophy for you Trophy Hunters out there.… Expand
  40. Honestgame
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    Absolute masterpiece of a game. No load times, beautiful graphics, awesome gameplay, and amazing story. I haven’t fallen so deep into a game since Bioshock Infinite. It’s a shame I wasted so many years giving Microsoft XB1 a chance that I missed out on so many beautiful titles. Hands down the pinnacle of gaming! Thank you GoW devs!
  41. Ryanm42
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    Best game I've ever played. I loved the first 3 GOW's. Having original staff member Cory Barlog return was a huge move. They take great care of Kratos as a character and do justice to the original while adding to it in all the best ways.
  42. B0rn2_w1n
    Feb 19, 2019
    8
    Good game, nice graphics and dialogs. However, I didn´t find an excuse to replay it or to try to complete all secondary missions.

    Pros: - Good story - Nice graphics (very cinematographic) - Nice script - Sound Cons: - I didn´t fall in love with the combat system - The rpg elements are ok but not very well implemented in my view. - Quite linear, there are not many different    Good game, nice graphics and dialogs. However, I didn´t find an excuse to replay it or to try to complete all secondary missions.

    Pros:
    - Good story
    - Nice graphics (very cinematographic)
    - Nice script
    - Sound

    Cons:
    - I didn´t fall in love with the combat system
    - The rpg elements are ok but not very well implemented in my view.
    - Quite linear, there are not many different ways of approaching the same situation
    - Repetitive enemies

    It´s a good game, but playing this game after a master piece (Bloodborne) didn´t help. The game offers very little room for improvising, it´s pretty linear in that sense, I didn´t love the battle system neither. In summary, I think it is a good game for semi casual players who are looking for a good story and just sit and play with quitle little exploring. More hardcore players will find it difficult to love this game    … Expand
  43. Jvbcdtm3
    Nov 4, 2018
    8
    Story:8
    Graphics:10
    Gameplay:9
    Sounds:8
    Details:9
    Style:7
    Animations:10
    Boss fight : 6
    Mechanics : 6
  44. Nooob
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    God Of War never won Gane Of The Year which is unbelievable, this time it must get Goty
  45. iXorr
    Dec 15, 2018
    10
    Don't read comments, just go to buy this masterpiece, you will love it. I promise!
  46. Kratosgodslayer
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Hands down one of the greatest games of all time. Graphically it's the best looking game on anything. Combat, story, game play mechanics, the story within the story. Everything about this game is why it won GOTY!
  47. jeanofthexmen
    Jan 6, 2019
    10
    God of war is beyond of the imagination of any game designer this is the best game of the generation
  48. opssieh
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    the art of video games is dying recently on these year but god of war stands among these greedy companies as the best game of the generation
  49. godisgoodforu
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    God of war is mostly like the games of the past it is just a game that you can love with passion not a scam like other modern games
  50. queenthegod
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    God of war managed to overcome all kind of obstacules to become the best game ever made by a companie today this is a true work of art
  51. karaisdabest
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    God of war destroys and reforms itself in such a beautiful way that it seems like this is a different game but it is the good old god of war
  52. angertwills
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    Amazing game for many reasons
    the story
    the characters
    the graphics
    the gameplay
  53. Hoffman31
    Jan 11, 2019
    10
    I was worried about the gameplay because the new camera but there is nothing wrong with it. this game is a masterpiece with a great story and beautiful moments. Watch Kratos interact with his son during the game is very touching. Perfect game, characters, gameplay, story, graphics, music. Well deserved GOTY
  54. MurphyBrandon
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The new God of War game (2018) is almost perfect. Tons of work went into making it, and it really shows. The combat is extremely fun. The player has the tools to play in different ways, and all of them are strong and satisfying. The story flows really well. It felt personal and wholesome. Of course, the graphics and the music are outstanding. There are only a couple very minor complaints that I have. SPOILER ALERT: All of the enemies were awesome, but Queen Valkyrie and the enraged werewolves were unfair on the hardest difficulty. Also, one of the puzzles was more like a chore. IT'S STILL GREAT, THOUGH! I highly recommend God of War (2018).… Expand
  55. dammagecontrol
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    masterpiece of beyond is what god of war is as the best game of the year and of the generation
  56. timberleyas
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    God of war is the best experience of gaming in a while and this is probably the best game of the generation
  57. higligestx
    Jan 14, 2019
    10
    best god of war game best game of the year and best game of the decade this is all what god of war is
  58. yingofrgang
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    high quality is what defines the new god of war and it is for sure one of the best games of the generation if not the best
  59. lipsoftheligh
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    God of war is the the new goal that the gaming industry has to achieved for now on
  60. arthurxever
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    change an entire franchise is not a good sigh at first but if there is passion for the art of video games then it is the very best you can do just like god of war
  61. spiderverse
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    god of war words to summaries this game
    masterpiece
    art
    amazing
    incredible
    the best
  62. thundertwar
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    the god of war game is better than ever so happy it is been called the game of the generation for so many people and totally deserves the game of the year
  63. Coop123
    Jan 23, 2019
    10
    I would not be exaggerating if i said God of War is easily the best game on the PlayStation 4 and one of the best of all time. All aspects of the game are superb and the minor flaws barley detract from the experience at all. From a technical standpoint the game is incredible. Graphically it is one of the best. The atmosphere, looming fogs in the distance, snow covered mountain peaks, greatI would not be exaggerating if i said God of War is easily the best game on the PlayStation 4 and one of the best of all time. All aspects of the game are superb and the minor flaws barley detract from the experience at all. From a technical standpoint the game is incredible. Graphically it is one of the best. The atmosphere, looming fogs in the distance, snow covered mountain peaks, great mystical realms and scope are all here to make one of the best looking games of all time. The sound effects are pitch perfect and the voice acting is amazing. The music is also a big part of the experience and its one of the best in gaming. The universe and world expands to you as you go further and further into the game uncovering the secrets and mysteries of the realms. Kratos and Atreus have a perfect bond and relationship that elevates the story. Kratos constantly scolding his son to form him into something better and Atreus just wanting a father that approves of him. The villain is charismatic and intimidating with clear motives. The story is focused and paced perfectly filled with a great cast, and best of all the scope and magnitude of the bombastic battles is unmatched. The combat feels fantastic weight to it. Parrying, dodging, light and heavy attacks are all pitch perfect. Runic attacks add more depth and ways to take out your enemies. Upgrading Kratos' abilities and improving his gear feels personalized and all the role playing elements are great. Rage mode and executions add the gore and brutal violence the series is known for. Creating different builds and discovering new ways to take on the creative and diverse enemies and bosses is rewarding. The boss fights are amazing and have great thrilling moments. Exploring the world and side quests is fun and they offer great rewards adding to the replay value. The environmental puzzles and runic chests require some brain power and are quite fun. There are some minor inconveniences with the annoying fast travel and some repetitive enemies but they are so small it is barley noticeable. I don't want to seem like a fan boy but i have never played a God of War game and seeing this change up the formula made me want to try it. I have few bad to say and so much to gush for hours about. Do yourself a favor and get this game.… Expand
  64. killerxd
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    history has been made with the new god of war it is not only the best game of the year btu also the best game of the generation and perhaps of the decade
  65. tombbreak
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    the best graphics
    the best music
    the best story
    the best characters all that and much more is what you can find in god of war
  66. wallteromon
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    change such game as god of war is one hell of a task but it really shows how good it is to take real risk at difference of other companies like nintendo and breath o the wild with its supposed change of formula when everything they did was change the limited area for an open world and put the old zelda stuff in it
  67. killermaxhie
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    god of war was meant to be a visceral experience without much story and now how it has changed to something else rebooting almost everything of it really shows that this is the game of the generation and of the decade
  68. higlighsts
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    god of war evolved to such a point where now it is almost impossible to compare to other games this is the best game of the generation
  69. ShreevathsaGP
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    This is hands down the best game I have ever played. I played Ghost of Sparta on the PSP and that's all the experience I had with the God of War series. But this new instalment builds a deep emotional connection with the characters (Kratos and Atreus), that simply cannot be found in any other game. The mechanics are near perfect and the way the axe returns to your hands is the mostThis is hands down the best game I have ever played. I played Ghost of Sparta on the PSP and that's all the experience I had with the God of War series. But this new instalment builds a deep emotional connection with the characters (Kratos and Atreus), that simply cannot be found in any other game. The mechanics are near perfect and the way the axe returns to your hands is the most satisfying thing, which never gets old. If you have not played this game yet, or, are on the verge about it. I definitely recommend it.… Expand
  70. Przemun1304
    Mar 28, 2019
    9
    I have played all releases of God of War and this is almost the best one, because III part is still a winner definitely.
    Santa Monica, well done !
  71. God_And_Cyrus
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    The new God of War, with its remarkable visuals, living world, superb combat mechanics and mature narration marks the beginning of a new era for the franchise and, dare we say, single player gaming altogether.
  72. Hornikus
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Великолепная игра, которая заслуженно получила звание "игра года".
    Геймплей, как и музыкальное сопровождение на высшем уровне, видно что Кори Барлог вместе со своей командой вложили душу в игру.
  73. JohnnySniperrr
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    I created a metacritic account just so I could rate this game. Santa Monica Studio has set the gold standard for the perfect mix between game play and story telling. I am so so satisfied with my purchase.
  74. pavelkavel
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    Best game of 2018, one of the best games for ps4 and incomparable improvement from the past series.
    It's a shame that some people don't get it.
  75. jhesseJacob
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    Just got my hands on the deluxe edition of the game and I have to say, after all the hype and getting spoilers all the time, I still managed to enjoy this piece. The gameplay mechanics are top tier, and gets better after upgrading all skill trees and getting the other main weapon. Story wise, Santa Monica nailed some aspects of Norse mythology while having liberty to change and fit KratosJust got my hands on the deluxe edition of the game and I have to say, after all the hype and getting spoilers all the time, I still managed to enjoy this piece. The gameplay mechanics are top tier, and gets better after upgrading all skill trees and getting the other main weapon. Story wise, Santa Monica nailed some aspects of Norse mythology while having liberty to change and fit Kratos in there. The camera movements could've been better and there's a lack of bosses but definitely deserved game of the year 2018.… Expand
  76. GoodGuyJas
    Jul 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10 nothing else to say lmao. But it won’t ket me post it soo...................................................................;)… Expand
  77. Hmody10087
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    One of the best game i ever play in my life before i hate the idea of playing this game but my friend he insisted on me to try it so i do and i love it
  78. Jam0_
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of War is a masterclass in combat and storytelling. The deep and connected story between a father and son is the perfect setting for a God of War game. Although some die hard fans may be slightly disappointed due to the added 'baby steps' for new players (pointing out exactly what to do and where to go) and the addition of simplistic puzzles. But if you can get past that this game demands respect. The story is masterful and ties perfectly with the combat and the way Kratos and Boy (Atreus) play the game. This game puts fans in a position that no one believed was even possible and yet here we are. It's also important to note that during my playthrough I experienced no bugs whatsoever.

    This game is a must play for everyone with a ps4.    … Expand
  79. WeflowStudio
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    The peak of gaming when it released. To take such bold decisions when it comes to not only changing the mythos but the gameplay, and to do it so well... Breathtaking and a leaway to a exciting future for the series.
  80. Benyamin_BRM
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    10 out of 10 ! ! this game is not like any other games, it is unique and spacial and i like to every game lover play it.
  81. Sleekder
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Eu nunca fiquei com tanto medo de jogar um game, de inicio tive medo da nova engine e gameplay acabar estragando toda a experiencia que GOW me passou durante a vida inteira, porém minha pessoa estava completamente equivocada, esse é de longe o melhor game da saga, a humanização do Kratos perante ao seu filho Atreus é sensacional, e fora que os acontecimentos durante a jogatina são bem maisEu nunca fiquei com tanto medo de jogar um game, de inicio tive medo da nova engine e gameplay acabar estragando toda a experiencia que GOW me passou durante a vida inteira, porém minha pessoa estava completamente equivocada, esse é de longe o melhor game da saga, a humanização do Kratos perante ao seu filho Atreus é sensacional, e fora que os acontecimentos durante a jogatina são bem mais interessantes que os jogos anteriores que era simplismente saia matando tudo pela frente, a exploração do mundo Nordíco semi-aberto é literalmente magico, inimigos variaveis e o melhor de tudo combo e skills 'upaveis' , que jogo cheiroso, jogo lindo, jogo bonito, jogo bem feito!… Expand
  82. eduard-plays
    Nov 10, 2019
    10
    Лучшая игра последних лет!Разработчики из Santa Monica отдали душу за проект!Очень жду продолжения God of War
  83. Evenstar1985
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Sorry it took me this long to rate this game, was so happy that it got Game of the year last year!
  84. Manja
    Nov 23, 2019
    10
    This game is just perfect. Santa monica changed the original god of war physics and made it even better. It's boring first hour, but longer you play, it keeps getting better. With it's great story, great gameplay, and one of the best bosses in the series, God of war 2018 is maybe a best game of our generation.
  85. Cheresov
    Nov 25, 2019
    9
    One of the best (if not the best) games of this console generation so far.

    This is a dark, mature action adventure game that will last around ~20-30 hour game (with no filler content) depending on how much you explore, and difficulty level you selected with emphasis on quality over quantity.
  86. UserReviewsLUL
    Feb 15, 2020
    9
    Great game. Will give you chills and goosebumps but it's not as good as God of War 2 or 3 and much slower. The enemy A.I. has not been improved and their patterns and fighting styles are much more visible on the hardest difficulty. If you are out of sight for example then they will use grenades to flush you out and not try anything else. I remember I was hanging off a ledge and there wasGreat game. Will give you chills and goosebumps but it's not as good as God of War 2 or 3 and much slower. The enemy A.I. has not been improved and their patterns and fighting styles are much more visible on the hardest difficulty. If you are out of sight for example then they will use grenades to flush you out and not try anything else. I remember I was hanging off a ledge and there was only one enemy left and he could not shoot me because I was out of sight so he would just throw Axes and he would carry this on forever, till infinity… Expand
  87. truthbetold1981
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The best game of the generation hands down!!One of the best game ever created and cant wait for the sequel which might well be the best game ever made period!Nuff said!!!
  88. Surge17
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    What an amazing evolution to one of the greatest gaming characters! As a long time GOW fan, it’s been a joy to begin a new journey with Kratos!
  89. Caroldaxotagran
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Obra prima, obra de arte, mereceu o goty, jogo perfeito ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
  90. angruybird
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    GOD OF WAR is the best game of all time for
    best score such a shame that red dead robbed it
    best story
    best performance
  91. daredevilbestmc
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    God of war is just a game with true passion for the art just a good video game and that makes god of war the best game of the generation
  92. Sunykamey
    May 8, 2018
    9
    This game is a phenomenal experience. It has a intriguing story, an atmospheric world, a lot of things to do, good graphics and solid mechanics. Would it not be for the sometimes heavy RPG (and therefore "grinding") parts and also not for the very inconsistent difficulty this game would easily be a 10. Sadly because of this some enemy/boss encounters are a chore and drag down theThis game is a phenomenal experience. It has a intriguing story, an atmospheric world, a lot of things to do, good graphics and solid mechanics. Would it not be for the sometimes heavy RPG (and therefore "grinding") parts and also not for the very inconsistent difficulty this game would easily be a 10. Sadly because of this some enemy/boss encounters are a chore and drag down the experience. Unblockable attack patterns are the worst in any/hack and slay title.… Expand
  93. Kyounes84
    Apr 28, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is absolutely stunning, amazing and extremely well done in every aspect.
    The best game yet during this generation of consoles.    … Expand
  94. MrShmoove
    Apr 25, 2018
    8
    I've put around 5 hours into the game so far. I must say it's one of the most beautiful games to come out on any system to date! I like the game but at the same time it doesn't FEEL like a God of War game! It feels like Last of Us combined with the Tomb Raider remakes. It went from non stop action with CRAZY boss fights to an RPG. It can't help but be disappointed...yet I still keepI've put around 5 hours into the game so far. I must say it's one of the most beautiful games to come out on any system to date! I like the game but at the same time it doesn't FEEL like a God of War game! It feels like Last of Us combined with the Tomb Raider remakes. It went from non stop action with CRAZY boss fights to an RPG. It can't help but be disappointed...yet I still keep playing. If you don't like this new direction style at ALL I would recommend to pass. I also don't like having the son around ALL the time (again back to Last of Us). I just ignore his skill tree and put all my XP into Kratos and fight with him while ignoring the brat. If you look at it without any prior knowledge of the series then I would say it's a 10. But the HUGE departure from the root of the series is TOO much for me totally to get into.

    I also don't feel like a badass anymore like in the old games. The old games bosses were MASSIVE...here the biggest thing I've seen is a giant snake that I didn't even fight! The most powerful enemy? A puny little viking dude. ho hum. I think to be honest the beautiful Norse world draws me in to explore it more than anything. 8/10    … Expand
  95. Empyrea
    Jan 21, 2019
    10
    I've just beaten this game and it's just great. Graphics are so polish. Gameplay is really good and quite addictive. Landscapes and monuments are just stunning. Soundtrack and voices are good and story is ok. About difficulty I died about 4 times against bosses and I've been close to die other times. Just make sure to move, dodge, defend and attack in the right times, specially against bigI've just beaten this game and it's just great. Graphics are so polish. Gameplay is really good and quite addictive. Landscapes and monuments are just stunning. Soundtrack and voices are good and story is ok. About difficulty I died about 4 times against bosses and I've been close to die other times. Just make sure to move, dodge, defend and attack in the right times, specially against big monsters and bosses. It's a must have. That's for sure. It took me about 20 hours or so.

    PS: remember to use "rage" when you need to (L3 R3) and don't forget to unlock new skills and upgrade the techniques of your armour.    … Expand
  96. Besart
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    One of this generations most spectacular game. From the visuals to the gameplay and soundtrack, everything is simply perfect! Thank u Sony and Santa Monica for this masterpiece.
  97. xxxsssjjjk
    Apr 28, 2018
    10
    Great game but needs better graphics, frame rate, draw distance etc. Even on ps4 pro the game doesn't run that great.
  98. lightofdark
    Dec 9, 2018
    10
    God of War is truly the game of the year and the game of the generation it is a total shame that red dead fanboys can deal with it and come here to leave a negative review such a shame specially when they robbed the awards of best narrative and score they should be banned from this kind of events
  99. JustMadeThis
    Jan 25, 2019
    10
    Phenomenal game, don't listen to these dudes that think it's bad. It delivered beyond my expectations and easily deserved Game Of The Year.
  100. timberpss
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    art reformed as we know was the job tasked to god of war and it did so well that now it is the game of the generation
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Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

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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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