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  1. Sep 15, 2019
    10
    God of War is one of the few great AAA games that have come out these past years. Sony has made another quality game that should prove that single-player games are not dead. God of War tells an amazing and heartwarming tale that should keep you interested to the end. The characters are very interesting and the voice acting is spectacular. Throughout the game, you will fight many enemies,God of War is one of the few great AAA games that have come out these past years. Sony has made another quality game that should prove that single-player games are not dead. God of War tells an amazing and heartwarming tale that should keep you interested to the end. The characters are very interesting and the voice acting is spectacular. Throughout the game, you will fight many enemies, and thankfully the combat is spectacular. Its intense, fast-paced, challenging, and overall a ton of fun. There are a lot of good boss fights and breathtaking scenes. The only complaints I have are that there is not enough dialogue between Kratos and his son during the downtime, and there aren’t as many creative bosses as I would have liked. And to top it off, the graphics in this game are absolutely breathtaking. Expand
  2. Sep 3, 2023
    10
    This is a beautiful game, amazing story and paced well and I really was loving the game until the Valkyries. I hate games that use level scaling to fight game bosses. The Valkyries are way overpowered and it becomes tedious trying to kill them. I like a challenge like most but not everyone has the same play style or wants to spend a week trying to kill a game boss. Valkyries ruin the funThis is a beautiful game, amazing story and paced well and I really was loving the game until the Valkyries. I hate games that use level scaling to fight game bosses. The Valkyries are way overpowered and it becomes tedious trying to kill them. I like a challenge like most but not everyone has the same play style or wants to spend a week trying to kill a game boss. Valkyries ruin the fun and yes they are optional but when you love a game you want to complete it 100 percent. Apart from the Valkyrie Queen, the game would have been perfect. Expand
  3. Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Great game
    I played it on ps now and had many hours of fun with it. It has great graphics, a good story and an awesome fight system.
  4. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Jogo incrível em todos os aspectos, jogabilida, história. Totalmente reformulado, melhorou em tudo se comparado aos seus antecessores.
  5. May 21, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Achei quase perfeito, só achei que deveriam colocar a função pular do personagem, mas no entanto o jogo é ótimo. Expand
  6. May 31, 2021
    10
    Otro de esos juegos que no puede faltar en nuestra lista de favoritos, una resurrección de un "anti-héroe" como es llamado, de alta calidad, obviamente hablamos de Kratos.

    God of War es un juego simplemente perfecto o casi perfecto, lo principal, su historia, como es contada y su desenlace es exquisito, los personajes con los que te encuentras, perfectamente sacados de la mitología
    Otro de esos juegos que no puede faltar en nuestra lista de favoritos, una resurrección de un "anti-héroe" como es llamado, de alta calidad, obviamente hablamos de Kratos.

    God of War es un juego simplemente perfecto o casi perfecto, lo principal, su historia, como es contada y su desenlace es exquisito, los personajes con los que te encuentras, perfectamente sacados de la mitología nórdica y correctamente diseñados hacen que el juego sea maravilloso para lo amantes de las historias Vikingas.

    Mecánicas y gameplay son excelentes, los movimientos de Kratos son brutales y viscerales y eso sumado a los script, lo hacen bastante cinematográfico y espectacular y eso se agradece.

    La banda sonora no la podemos olvidar, es de una calidad tremenda y bien usada durante el desarrollo de la historia.

    La dificultad esta muy bien equilibrada, el desarrollo del personaje va acorde y ese ingrediente RPG para mejorar nuestras habilidades es bastante completo.

    A diferencia de los anteriores God of War, no es un juego netamente lineal, sus misiones secundarias son bastante buenas y divertidas y quizás necesarias para mejorar a Kratos.

    Un juego redondo que debe estar en tu vitrina de videojuegos y que claramente debes jugar.
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  7. Sep 4, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Only non positive thing I can think of is maybe more bossfights in the sequel? :D
  8. May 26, 2019
    8
    Solid entry with awesome combat and mechanics. would be 9/10 if the story/kratos were bit more compelling and there's s fair amount of repetition which can get a bit tedious.
  9. Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Great characters, wonderful story and I like the lore and how everything fits. Design an cinematics was perfect. However, my biggest pet peeve was the repetitive endurance to beat the Valkyries. Stop trying to please a group of gamers to make everything more difficult for the casual gamer. We all paid for it and we all want to have fun.
  10. Jun 6, 2019
    9
    I love the god of war series, especially gow 2 3 is an indispensable game for me, but it is the best fighting game for me in the first game that my home favorite fighting game god of war at that time 1
  11. Jun 12, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First time I tried to get into this game I sort of lost interest in it. Then I decided to sit down and give it a real chance and had a great time with it. I like the fact it's relatively linear,being more story/action based than having a huge open world to explore. There is still potential to explore and side quests,but the narrative is generally fast paced and everything you do is connected directly to the main story (apart from the Valkyries that you can take on after the main story has been completed) It never gets boring and looks amazing. I was really invested in the characters,who are well thought out and complex. And although at first I wasn't sure about the combat,once i was into it I started to really enjoy it. Great game. Definitely worth a play through. Expand
  12. Jun 13, 2019
    9
    The new changes about the game is very dynamic and renovator, the game keep you inside the Kratos’s skin like a god of war
  13. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Really amazing game good story good gameplay good graphics you should play the game if you haven't.
  14. Feb 6, 2020
    10
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  15. Mar 9, 2021
    8
    This is sort of a copy of The Last of Us, with Kratos and Atreus relationship evolving through the game, but its still holds up as a story. Although for me its not really the real God of War.
  16. Sep 10, 2021
    10
    Одна из лучших игр для пс4)
    Начал новое прохождение на пс5 и всем советую!
    Ждём новую часть с нетерпением
  17. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    For years I've felt Rockstar Games and Naughty Dog reigned at the top of the video game kingdom competing only amongst themselves. God of War 2018 has made a statement--Santa Monica has joined the elite. 10/10.
  18. Jun 26, 2019
    9
    This is a must own for a PS4 owner. Has a well written story, great characters, fast paced and intense combat, beautiful world, and some very interesting Norse mythology to explore. My only complaints are that some bosses are repeated several times (aka a boss gauntlet), and some finisher moves are have little variety to them. But nonetheless, this is a near masterpiece for the modern eraThis is a must own for a PS4 owner. Has a well written story, great characters, fast paced and intense combat, beautiful world, and some very interesting Norse mythology to explore. My only complaints are that some bosses are repeated several times (aka a boss gauntlet), and some finisher moves are have little variety to them. But nonetheless, this is a near masterpiece for the modern era of gaming. Expand
  19. Jun 28, 2019
    9
    Excellent game. Great graphics, very good gameplay. You won't get bored by side quests.
  20. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Great music, amazing combat system, a delightful story and some of the best graphics I've seen in a Videogame. Easily one of the best games in history.
  21. Jul 4, 2019
    9
    Великолепная игра. Начало просто завораживающее. Единственные минусы, которые мне удалось найти это дисбалансная сложность(при повышении сложности повышается только за мобов и понижается твое) и немного надоевшая боёвка в конце.
    8.8/10
    Великолепная игра. Начало просто завораживающее. Единственные минусы, которые мне удалось найти это дисбалансная сложность(при повышении сложности повышается только за мобов и понижается твое) и немного надоевшая боёвка в конце.
    8.8/10
  22. Dec 18, 2019
    10
    Played on PS4 Pro:
    An absolute master class in story telling and game design. From the very first frame of the game you're hooked - and the direction choice of never using a single cut between scenes adds to the addictiveness of this game.
    The combat system evolves as you play through the game, preventing you from ever getting bored. The different difficulty levels ensure that there is
    Played on PS4 Pro:
    An absolute master class in story telling and game design. From the very first frame of the game you're hooked - and the direction choice of never using a single cut between scenes adds to the addictiveness of this game.


    The combat system evolves as you play through the game, preventing you from ever getting bored. The different difficulty levels ensure that there is something for everyone.
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    Mar 19, 2020
    9
    Great cinematic experience, intense and crazy game. But it lacks something in terms of gameplay. In spite of that this game is a must play.
  24. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    best game i ever seen best play on ps4pro like last of us 2 and rdr2 i think u must play santa monica , naughty dogs & rockstar is best of the best for me .
  25. Jul 9, 2019
    8
    Well the original trilogy was better but still this is a perfect game
    The new gameplay and new kratos is perfect
    And the story is not perfect because it's about 10 hours and the game is 30 hours
    So you do stuff for 2 hours and see 30 minutes of story and repeat
  26. Jul 11, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm gonna go straight into it that this game. Its a dam good game. God of War will be game to remember for a while. The live development in characters is just so amazing. With Atreus, which is Kratos's son has more than an interesting development throughout the game. In Most games you see a character with lacking abilities, and then you see them move on and grow more and develop in a classic way. Since I see this a lot in video games it doesn't seem interesting for a character to have this development. Now you go and play God of War, you just entered the big boy region. Atreus has a development were he goes to being useless to being skilled but not perfect. But then you got the twist. He goes to being overconfident when he realizes he's half god. Any way screw the character development I want to talk about the action. Holy crap. The second boss battle was so amazing, and got my attention to keep playing this game. Its a long game, so with its brutality and cinematic battles, it kept me hooked until the very end. And you may be wondering why I rate this game at a 9 and not a 10. Well its just that the story is only alright. Not good not bad but alright. Its just one objective to bury ashes at the tallest peek of a mountain. I thought once you bury the ashes, something else would come up but that was just the end of the game. Other than that its a quality game and worth your time. Expand
  27. Mar 4, 2020
    9
    Grate game with a really intense and interesting story, good graphic and hard fights. 9 out of 10.
  28. Jul 27, 2019
    9
    This game is amazing I love it , as a fan of the series I can tell this one satisfy me especially by it's story and narrative and this is the strong part in this game bedside the graphics and the atmosphere , but the gameplay I feel it's a little exhausted and the movement is heavy especially your enemy is much faster and some dodge almost every hit God that annoying , also the new rpjThis game is amazing I love it , as a fan of the series I can tell this one satisfy me especially by it's story and narrative and this is the strong part in this game bedside the graphics and the atmosphere , but the gameplay I feel it's a little exhausted and the movement is heavy especially your enemy is much faster and some dodge almost every hit God that annoying , also the new rpj elements is cool but it need more , and boss fight is amazing but it's less then the previous games in the franchise , Finally this game is not perfect but I enjoyed it and I love it and hope there will be sequel in the future . Expand
  29. Feb 18, 2021
    9
    Playing it for the first time on ps5 in 4k 60fps. It looks so next gen i couldn't stop playing until i finish it. I played it i guess for around 25 hours... it's story, narrative, soundtrack it's as good (if not more) as a blockbuster movie... its a masterpiece! The gameplay however i have very few things to comment...  kratos skillset is very simple and sort of lack that "wow factor" ofPlaying it for the first time on ps5 in 4k 60fps. It looks so next gen i couldn't stop playing until i finish it. I played it i guess for around 25 hours... it's story, narrative, soundtrack it's as good (if not more) as a blockbuster movie... its a masterpiece! The gameplay however i have very few things to comment...  kratos skillset is very simple and sort of lack that "wow factor" of what made the old GOW great. Although, i like the part where they introduce the original weapon of ghost of sparta... i guess kratos being portrayed as the old and retired version making him slower and simplistic.. i guess its understandable they may be trying for an introductory of something big for a sequel. Going to the world and the gameplay within it... its a mini or semi open world... its not as good and as engaging as odyssey... but if your looking for an action game expanded to something big just enough not be convoluted.. they did it.  I liked that the enemies are challenging. If you are in it for a challenge.. this is not the easiest game out there. Im giving this an 8.5/10

    Story - 9/10
    Replay Value - 9/10
    Graphics - 10/10
    Gameplay - 8/10
    Sound - 10/10
    Progression Loot System - 6.5
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  30. Feb 12, 2020
    10
    I mean, you already know how great the game is. The only thing I didn't like is how even though it's a big game it still felt linear. There was a point where I felt like the game gassed out and I wanted more, but that's just me. Amazing in every other aspect.
  31. Jul 30, 2019
    8
    1) Cool graphics! 2) Great atmosphere, well-developed game world! 3) An interesting plot, not without complaints ... (Unfortunately, there is no variation, so going through the game again has a meaning only to increase the difficulty? I personally would like to at least sometimes influence the storyline.) 4) Not a bad combat system, but I was personally disappointed by the finishing, from1) Cool graphics! 2) Great atmosphere, well-developed game world! 3) An interesting plot, not without complaints ... (Unfortunately, there is no variation, so going through the game again has a meaning only to increase the difficulty? I personally would like to at least sometimes influence the storyline.) 4) Not a bad combat system, but I was personally disappointed by the finishing, from time to time the same animation! In the game about Spider-Man 2018 there were at least 3 animations of finishing on one type of opponents! At the same time, there are many ways to crush enemies, and playing at a high level of complexity is a real challenge for the player! 5) Personally, I expected more from the crafting system ... As I expected more visual content. The game in this sense is not surprising, from the word at all. Bottom line: In general, perhaps one of the best games on the market today. Solid 8/10! Expand
  32. Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Simply brilliant. Story, Graphics, Game play, combat, voice acting. All is on full display and comes together in one of the must play games of this generation.
  33. Sep 7, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game... Good graphics, cool story, good gameplay. It’s wonderful game Expand
  34. Aug 15, 2020
    10
    BOI! You best play this game, BOI! And also, take a shot every time he says BOI! Incredibly deep game, full of nuance, story, and exploration. This game coming from the this series is proof that the creators behind it are continuously looking to improve and change, progressing each time.
  35. Oct 1, 2019
    10
    Apesar de sair um pouco do estilo original dos outros jogos da saga, é um dos melhores jogos de Ps4, senão é o melhor!
  36. Aug 10, 2019
    9
    The game succeeds with every feature.But the script bored after a while .A game that stands out with gameplay for me
  37. Oct 2, 2019
    9
    There is no 9.4 rating here so it should be 9 I guess. God of war is a great game. It's how games in 2018 should look like. Magnificent gameplay has diluted with good story, music, graphic and other things. If you have PS4 it will be pity if you don't play it
  38. Aug 15, 2019
    9
    An fantastic game that shows a changed Kratos and him coping with the death of his wife. A game that I highly recommend.
  39. Aug 26, 2019
    8
    The game is good for sure. However, there are way waaay too many collectibles. And there is far too little combat. Most of the game was running through puzzles. There was a bit of fighting. Then they saved most of the real fight for the Valkyries.
    I wanted more fun ripping through large groups of little dudes. But overall, the game is really good, and a lot of fun to play. Just wish there
    The game is good for sure. However, there are way waaay too many collectibles. And there is far too little combat. Most of the game was running through puzzles. There was a bit of fighting. Then they saved most of the real fight for the Valkyries.
    I wanted more fun ripping through large groups of little dudes. But overall, the game is really good, and a lot of fun to play. Just wish there wasn't so many collectibles.
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  40. Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Iwould say thats a best action RPG that ive ever played (objectively).Super Cool narrative,good gameplay and worked out lore and story of character.Ive recomend that game to every PS4 owner you need to play that masterpiece!
  41. Aug 5, 2021
    10
    They said its one of the best games ever. And they're right. A masterpiece with amazing graphics, story and gameplay. If you dont like adventures, mythology or rpg's dont worry. God of war is a game for everyone. Very enjouful platinum. Eir was most difficult than Sigrun hahahaha.
  42. Aug 27, 2019
    9
    The game is amazing. Nothing more to say.
    The only complain that i have with the game is that there are so many recycled enemies
  43. Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Easy 10/10. Very entertaining and heavy loaded with epic combat. This is a realy cool game to play on a nice big screen and just enjoy the adventure.
  44. May 27, 2020
    10
    This game is perfect. I never cared about God of War but got it in a Black Friday offer for $10...I didn´t expect it to be one of the best games I have ever played.

    Good: +Combat system: The combat is flawless, the controls respond perfect and you have plenty of options to configure Kratos and Atreus skills, with many many attacks that you can learn so don´t be discouraged if you find
    This game is perfect. I never cared about God of War but got it in a Black Friday offer for $10...I didn´t expect it to be one of the best games I have ever played.

    Good:
    +Combat system: The combat is flawless, the controls respond perfect and you have plenty of options to configure Kratos and Atreus skills, with many many attacks that you can learn so don´t be discouraged if you find the combat bland in the first couple of hours it will improve a lot as you learn all the mechanics and skills.

    +Graphics: Incredible, it´s like controlling the cinematics of a game. When I played it I couldn´t believe those graphics belong to this PS4 gen.

    + Story and characters: Incredible story and characters. You´ll be playing the main story for about 30 hrs, it´s better than most blockbuster film but by far. The characters are very likable like Kratos, Atreus, Brok, Sindri, Mimir. It has so much details the game involves you with, like Kratos telling stories to Atreus, or Mimir improving the lore while you are travelling on the boat.

    + It´s not just a hack and slash: Also has many secondary missions, secrets and many things to explore because GoW is not linear anymore and now is a good mix of hack and slash with adventure
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  45. Aug 30, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encanta!!!
    Es igual de perfecto que todos los demás GOD OF WAR
    Me encanta!!!
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  46. Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Es quizá la mejor reimaginación de un juego que he visto, la profundidad que aborda Kratos es increíble. Además de que el nuevo sistema de combate se siente super fluido y es muy buena la dificultad, la exploración no se siente lineal verdaderamente por sus ambientaciones y objetivos que ofrecen una rejugabilidad, si quieres intentarlo.
  47. Oct 21, 2019
    10
    Everything that made the previous games awesome, the ruthless bloodbath gameplay, music and characters, but now with a sincerely meaningful storyline, character development and better attention to details(like customisation and the variety of combat) makes this the best game of an already household franchise
  48. Sep 4, 2019
    9
    He jugado toda la saga y este ultimo no me convencía, pero después de jugarlo tengo que admitir que es un excelente juego.
  49. Sep 1, 2019
    9
    Se ve muy bien, buena jugabilidad, la historia esta muy bien hecha. Lo del open game (que no tiene cortes con loading) fue muy bien implementado.
  50. Sep 4, 2019
    8
    Buen juego me gustan sus puzzles y que tu hijo te acompañe en ese viaje tan bonito
  51. Sep 8, 2020
    10
    Hay que valorar lo dificil que es reiniciar una saga y llevarla por otro camino distinto, god of war hace eso y mas. Nos espera un futuro ilusionante. Es un autentico juegazo.
  52. Sep 2, 2019
    10
    You don't need to read another review to understand why this game is phenomenal.
  53. Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Uma obra subline perfeita em cada medida, obra essa que faz um triunfal retorno a série revitalizando Kratos de uma forma linda mal posso esperar pela sequência
  54. Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Es un juegazo de principio a fin, no tiene desperdicio, unos gráficos impresionantes, una historia cautivadora, una banda sonora flipante, no te arrepentirás si lo compras.
  55. Sep 6, 2019
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado jamás, una obra de arte audiovisual....y estoy en este mundillo desde los tiempos de Atari.
  56. Sep 3, 2019
    8
    Buen juego, buenos gráficos. De lo mejor de play ...............................,...,........ recomendable
  57. Sep 3, 2019
    10
    enredo ótimo personagens marcantes e carismáticos e uma gamaplay dinâmica e fluida e muito conteúdo a ser explorado, game perfeito.
  58. Sep 3, 2019
    9
    For me this game is the best exclusive of PS4, The soundtrack, enviroment design and the main quest of the game is really sick. This game supposed a big change in terms of gameplay compared to it's antecessors. This is an adventure game and not a hack n' slash.

    Rating this game as an adventure RPG game, is almost perfect. In the time i've played i didn't get bored and i was very hyped
    For me this game is the best exclusive of PS4, The soundtrack, enviroment design and the main quest of the game is really sick. This game supposed a big change in terms of gameplay compared to it's antecessors. This is an adventure game and not a hack n' slash.

    Rating this game as an adventure RPG game, is almost perfect. In the time i've played i didn't get bored and i was very hyped during my game session. God of war is a 10 adventure.

    The worst thing of this game is gameplay, is a little bit repetitive because the amount of combos is very short for me, but isn't bad because is so enjoyable and impressive. and the axe mechanic is very good to interactuate with the enviroment. The gameplay for me is good , but 0 innovation .

    A great adventure only for ps4. Enjoy of the game :)
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  59. Sep 4, 2019
    10
    God of War es una maravilla de principio a fin,tanto en el combate como el apartado artístico y en su historia.
  60. Sep 5, 2019
    10
    This game is AMAZING. The story between Kratos an his son is emotionally good and the gameplay is topnotch and one more thing THE GRAPHIC is Mind Blowing. This game is must play for sure.
  61. Nov 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a longtime fan of this series, I wasn't sure what to expect when going in. I must say though, I was absolutely BLOWN AWAY! The way they took Kratos and completely changed his story and character while still building on what happened in the Greek games was amazing.

    From start to finish this game is flawless. The reinvented gameplay was a much-welcomed refresh for me. As much as I loved the old games, with the old camera and old combat system, I do think this series needed a complete overhaul. The new camera style, the Kratos-Atreus gameplay dynamic, the new runic attack system and skill trees, and the new movement all come together to make a fantastic game.

    There wasn't a single moment during gameplay that I found myself wishing things were different. There wasn't a single moment I didn't enjoy. From cutting down the tree to fighting Sigrun I had the best time. This game is a masterpiece. 10/10.
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  62. Sep 6, 2019
    10
    Sem dúvidas o melhor god of war já lançado até então! Sua jogabilidade é uma delícia, junto com uma história emocionante e com personagens que você se importa, dando ênfase no filho de Kratos, o Atreus!
  63. Sep 5, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor juego sin duda

    El juego ya lo he terminado por 3 ves y no me canso ganzo
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  64. Sep 6, 2019
    9
    Juegazo, uno de los mejores del año 2018 sin duda, toda un abuelita de turca a las aventuras de Kratos, emocionante y con momento épicos, un imprescindible
  65. Sep 7, 2019
    10
    Es uno de los mejores juegos sino que el mejor juego de esta generación teniendo una jugabilidad profunda, narrativa excelente además de dar un refresco a la saga que no se siente forzado sino que se sienta natural y los gráficos son excelente, a Sony Santamonica se le nota el esfuerzo y cariño con el que han hecho el juego
  66. Sep 7, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is the king of the games.Nothing wrong in the slightest nothing is wrong with it This game is perfect in every way Expand
  67. Sep 8, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. oyun tam olarak muazzam vuruş hissiyatıyla gerek grafikleriyle gerekte yan görevlerle muazzam ötesi
    Oyunda minik çocuk mal gibi takılır zannetim ama hep ihtiyacım oldu çocuğa yani oyun mükemmel
    tek kötü yanı eski savaş tanrısı yerine bilge kişi olmamız ama oyun bir yerden sonra emanetleri çıkartıyor ve eski hale getiriyor oyun alınıcak bir oyun.
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  68. Sep 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores jogos da franquia, com ótimas jogabilidades e gráficos, a história vai te fazer ficar preso ao mundo de God of War Expand
  69. Sep 9, 2019
    10
    Best game of 2018. Strong plot,reveals gradually. Interesting characters .
  70. Oct 7, 2020
    9
    After a long delay, I finally made the choice to play God of War. Although it is not my type of genre, it was an adventure that I will not forget.

    Cinematically it is truly a masterpiece. The "one-take" cutscenes, together with the amazing sound design and strong soundtrack, are very compelling. The addictive gameplay with the axe makes it a complete experience. Pros: - Cinematic
    After a long delay, I finally made the choice to play God of War. Although it is not my type of genre, it was an adventure that I will not forget.

    Cinematically it is truly a masterpiece. The "one-take" cutscenes, together with the amazing sound design and strong soundtrack, are very compelling. The addictive gameplay with the axe makes it a complete experience.

    Pros:
    - Cinematic adventure full of action
    - Emotional story
    - Soundtrack and sounddesign
    - Axe Combat
    - Design of the enemies
    - Checkpoint system in boss fights
    - Baldur is one of the best and well crafted antagonists in game history

    Cons:
    - I really don’t like the ‘back and forth’ mission/world design.
    - There was so much going on in the menus. It was hard to see what was the best way to level up your character
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  71. Sep 9, 2019
    10
    E incrível melhor jogo da minha vida,jogabilidade impecável,gráficos surreais, é história perfeita
  72. Mar 13, 2020
    10
    Man, where do I begin? As a youngster, God of War was one of the best experiences I had on PS2, and is one of my favorite games. But honestly, I wasn't that excited about this release. I didn't think that gory, button mashing, hack and slash would be viable in the current meta, because gaming has evolved so much.
    But, the director took this game in a new direction. This combat is a
    Man, where do I begin? As a youngster, God of War was one of the best experiences I had on PS2, and is one of my favorite games. But honestly, I wasn't that excited about this release. I didn't think that gory, button mashing, hack and slash would be viable in the current meta, because gaming has evolved so much.
    But, the director took this game in a new direction. This combat is a mixture of Dark Souls and the old God of War, and quite frankly is incredible.
    The combat is impeccable, the graphics are awe-inspiring, the gameplay is extremely satisfying, and the story is emotional and riveting.
    Oh, and the dialogue is extremely thought out. It's clever, funny, and very believable.
    Cory Balrog deserves all of the praise he can get. This game is a masterpiece.
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  73. Sep 12, 2019
    10
    Juego brillante con un toque renovado dentro de la saga. Acción a raudales con cinemáticas brutales. La duración del juego es bastante amplia con gran variedad de escenarios y una dificultad máxima bastantes buena, haciendo bastante complicado sobre todo matar a la última valquiria. Con ganas de la segunda parte.
  74. Sep 16, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, this really is a must play game. Stop what you're doing and play it now
  75. Sep 14, 2019
    10
    When I went into this game I had only played the 3rd game in remastered on ps4. And when I started playing the game I was amazed. The graphics are Amazing the soundtrack is phenomenal the fighting mechanics are really satisfying and fun. The story is really good and the journey they will go on is really fun and interesting. They will come across so many cool creatures and gods. There areWhen I went into this game I had only played the 3rd game in remastered on ps4. And when I started playing the game I was amazed. The graphics are Amazing the soundtrack is phenomenal the fighting mechanics are really satisfying and fun. The story is really good and the journey they will go on is really fun and interesting. They will come across so many cool creatures and gods. There are some areas in the game that are not as good as others. It's a open world game so i recommend that you will do the side missions and explore the world there are some really cool locations in the game that you can miss. If you are a trophy hunter this game is really easy and fun to get platinum. Expand
  76. Oct 31, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of War. What else needs to be said? The one shot camera is a really cool idea. The story is extremely simple: Get mother’s ashes to the highest peak in all 9 realms. Baldur is the first boss and it is the best boss. Freya is a decent character. One thing I’ve wanted to know is what is the heaviest thing Kratos has lifted. I’ve beaten the Valkyrie Queen and it was no easy task. Expand
  77. Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Very good game. I thought it was somewhat restrictive in the beginning but both the combat and world open up.
  78. Jun 4, 2021
    10
    God of War ruined all other video games for me (for at least a little while). In every aspect of a game's experience, GoW excelled.
    - Gameplay: Incredible
    - Story / Character Development: Outstanding - Soundtrack / Visuals: Awe-Inspiring I can't think of anything negative to say about this game so I will leave it here, if you have written off this game due to the sexual indulgences
    God of War ruined all other video games for me (for at least a little while). In every aspect of a game's experience, GoW excelled.
    - Gameplay: Incredible
    - Story / Character Development: Outstanding
    - Soundtrack / Visuals: Awe-Inspiring

    I can't think of anything negative to say about this game so I will leave it here, if you have written off this game due to the sexual indulgences of the games in the past, you are doing yourself a disservice.
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  79. Sep 18, 2019
    9
    Сюжет- 10 из 10, боёвка- 10 из 10 открытый мир 9 из 10
  80. Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Теперь я могу смело заводить детей.
    Короткий мануал по отцовству - пройден! )
  81. Sep 25, 2019
    10
    Summary: His vengeance against the gods of Olympus far behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the lands of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same. As mentor and protector to a son determined to earn his… Expand
  82. Jan 29, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente fantástico, um jogo que platinei com muito bom grado, algumas partes me irritaram, é verdade, mas isso aconteceu em todos os games da franquia, o problema sou eu, não eles kkkkkk
  83. Sep 28, 2019
    10
    No spoiler here but know this before ignoring, it is game of the year 2018 for a reason.
  84. Mar 18, 2023
    10
    The last time I played God of War it was on PSP, and what a change. No beat'em all anymore but a "light" Action RPG. The amount of attention and work put in this game is quite amazing. I played it on PS5 and 4K 60 FPS is quite the sweet sport there. Graphics are amazing given its age, it runs perfectly, zero bug. The story may seem to be some kind of introduction for the second opus butThe last time I played God of War it was on PSP, and what a change. No beat'em all anymore but a "light" Action RPG. The amount of attention and work put in this game is quite amazing. I played it on PS5 and 4K 60 FPS is quite the sweet sport there. Graphics are amazing given its age, it runs perfectly, zero bug. The story may seem to be some kind of introduction for the second opus but the proposition there is to understand the notion of travel, father/ son relationship, acceptation and changes through life, I think so at least. The gameplay is well rythmed and the proximity of the camera can be countered by giving attention to your environment. And important enough : trophies are well designed and force you to look at every aspect of the combat system. Amazing work, and a must play for me. Expand
  85. Sep 30, 2019
    10
    El juego es una maravilla desde su inicio hasta su final el mejor Kratos argumentalmente hablando
  86. Oct 1, 2019
    9
    One of the best pieces of art to ever release in game form. Everything from the stunning gameplay to the sound design to the graphics makes this game look and feel like a masterpiece. The voice acting alone is just incredible with haunting performances that will be running through your mind for weeks on end.
  87. Oct 1, 2019
    10
    The best game out there love the mechanics and the story overall it is a must play for everyone
  88. Jan 18, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played, despite the size and the number of the bosses (compared with the old chapters), It wins on every aspect of the media: graphics, animations, narration, combat system, rpg system, performance. Simply spectacular
  89. Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Excelente historia de una saga extraordinaria, no he sufrido la presecia de bugs ni glitches, el nivel técnico, gráfico y argumental es de lo mejor del año, simplemente impecable.
  90. Dec 9, 2019
    10
    My first game on PS4, and I must say it's the best game in the world. I love this game and I love the god of war
  91. Oct 12, 2019
    10
    Never a dull moment best God of war hands down.plenty of things to do and New game plus so replay value is extremely high. I've invested over 50 hours and still no end in sight.10/10
  92. Apr 17, 2020
    10
    作为第一个白金的游戏,给个十分不过分。率先映入眼帘的就是这无与伦比的画面素质,尤其是枫叶飞舞的那组镜头,直让人感慨道次世代也不过如此吧。戏说确实不是胡说,改编也不是乱编。整个故事跌宕起伏,尤其是结尾那惊鸿一瞥不禁让人对后续剧情翘首以盼。战斗部分,打击感相当出色,女武神打得我不亦乐乎。这款重生的金字招牌确实无可挑剔。玩就完事了。作为第一个白金的游戏,给个十分不过分。率先映入眼帘的就是这无与伦比的画面素质,尤其是枫叶飞舞的那组镜头,直让人感慨道次世代也不过如此吧。戏说确实不是胡说,改编也不是乱编。整个故事跌宕起伏,尤其是结尾那惊鸿一瞥不禁让人对后续剧情翘首以盼。战斗部分,打击感相当出色,女武神打得我不亦乐乎。这款重生的金字招牌确实无可挑剔。玩就完事了。
  93. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    I was putting off playing this game for a quite some time. Not sure why but I wasn't too bothered. Oh my what a mistake. This game has a fantastic story, beautiful graphic and overall is a must play masterpiece.
  94. Dec 2, 2022
    9
    Ну вот, God of War: Ragnarök вышел, а я решил вспомнить God of War 2018 года.
    Да игра выглядит просто офигенно. На экране всегда что то происходит, кто то бегает или что то падает. Анимация выше всяких похвал. И вообще к визуальной составляющей вопросов ни каких. Это пример для подражания.
    Боёвка. Ну, что боёвка, она изменилась. Как это сейчас модно, кнопки сменили на Dark Souloвские. Но
    Ну вот, God of War: Ragnarök вышел, а я решил вспомнить God of War 2018 года.
    Да игра выглядит просто офигенно. На экране всегда что то происходит, кто то бегает или что то падает. Анимация выше всяких похвал. И вообще к визуальной составляющей вопросов ни каких. Это пример для подражания.
    Боёвка. Ну, что боёвка, она изменилась. Как это сейчас модно, кнопки сменили на Dark Souloвские. Но привыкаешь быстро. Сильно изменился темп битвы. Он стал каким то более медленным, тягучим. Камера сместилась на вид почти из за плеча. Враги хорошо реагируют на попадания.
    Головоломки, сундуки остались на месте, но стали интересней.
    История длинная и интересная, особенно если хоть немного знать мифы о скандинавских богах.
    Персонажи тоже как на подбор, один лучше другого.
    Теперь о не однозначном.
    В игре есть промежуточные боссы. Это такие 5 метровые инеистые тролли с обломанными рогами, их много, но...
    Есть одно но. Все они совершенно одинаковые, один со льдом, другой с огнем, третий с электричеством, каждый имеет своё имя. Но бой и внешность на всех одна. Как будто на них у разработчиков кончилась фантазия.
    Ещё очень не хватало боссов-гигантов. Это же God of War в конце концов. Был снежный гигант Йотун в конце игры, но он боссом так и не стал. Это же касается и Ёрмунганда, мы путешествуем в нём, но с ним не сражаемся.
    Так же не раскрыто большинство миров, в скандинавской мифологии их девять. И в игре они все есть. Но исследовать дают только три, это Альвхейм, Хельхейм и Йотунхейм. Так же можно открыть ещё два: Муспельхейм и Нифльхейм, но эти миры бонусные и в них нас ждут только арены боёв и бонусы открываемые за определённый лут. Больше в них делать нечего. Но надеюсь мы увидим все девять миров в God of War: Ragnarök.
    Итак, последнее это скорее придирки. Игра великолепная. Одна из лучших на PS4. А теперь ещё её можно попробовать и на PC.
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  95. Dec 13, 2022
    10
    This game is a Masterpiece. The graphics are gorgeous, the combat is very satisfying and the story is amazing. God Of War 2018 is my favorite game.
  96. Oct 7, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game, love the challenges, the graphics, and the overall story. Played it for hours without stop.
  97. Oct 8, 2019
    10
    After rushing thru GOW 2 and GOW 3 in preparation for this game, it came as a breath of fresh air. The character progression of a god devoid anymore of anything to rage about was handle spectacularly by the characterization of Kratos in the latest installment. The dynamic with the kids was just icing in the cake.

    The game's pacing was good considering it was a set up to a whole new
    After rushing thru GOW 2 and GOW 3 in preparation for this game, it came as a breath of fresh air. The character progression of a god devoid anymore of anything to rage about was handle spectacularly by the characterization of Kratos in the latest installment. The dynamic with the kids was just icing in the cake.

    The game's pacing was good considering it was a set up to a whole new series for Kratos. No need for grander set pieces and story yet since when those come in the sequel, it will be more satisfying with the ground work already laid out now.

    A perfect game.
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  98. Sep 5, 2021
    10
    no comment ..........................it is defiantly a must play game...........................................
  99. Oct 11, 2019
    10
    What a game ! Everything is perfect , the story , the characters , the graphics , Cory Barlog really made a masterpiece , my favourite game alongside The last of us
  100. Oct 11, 2019
    10
    greatest game ive ever played nothing comes close.... bought the rdr2 pack and gow as a second game but rdr2 is not in the same league sorry
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Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

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