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  1. Mar 25, 2020
    10
    просто круче игры мои глаза не видели, 10 из 10, просто кайф, рекомендую всем! Даже мой бро который форточку 24/7 играет, прошел её, а это показатель xD
  2. Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Cory Barlog eres el puto amo, este "reinicio" de la saga es simplemente una maravilla. Este Kratos mas maduro es genial y claro, no nos olvidemos de Atreus, un personaje que acompaña de forma perfecta a nuestro heroe espartano.

    Esperamos con ansias la continuacion de esta nueva y epica aventura nordica.

    Gracias por esta obra maestra!
  3. Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Una muy pero muy buena historia y muy buena jugabilidad. Las misiones secundarias no son para nada aburrida
  4. Mar 25, 2020
    9
    I think in writing a review it's best to keep in mind what the creators of a project were going for. With God of War they were going for a hack and slash title with spectacular cinematographic sequences. They knocked it out of the park. I don't think the game was particularly innovative, and I didn't get into the combat system as deeply as some, but what I experienced was close-toI think in writing a review it's best to keep in mind what the creators of a project were going for. With God of War they were going for a hack and slash title with spectacular cinematographic sequences. They knocked it out of the park. I don't think the game was particularly innovative, and I didn't get into the combat system as deeply as some, but what I experienced was close-to perfection, and a standard-setting hack and slash title that should be praised for its achievements.

    Not a perfect game though. Sometimes interacting with enemies and the environment don't work out and end up looking really messed up. Also some more enemy diversity would have been great. But on the plus side the voice acting is great and Kratos actually feels like a character instead of some meathead avatar to beat **** up in a game.
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  5. Mar 29, 2020
    9
    Loved the gameplay and graphics were amazing but the story doesn't feel memorable.
  6. Mar 29, 2020
    10
    It is the best game in the world, This game is amazing. Everything is perfect. Everything is fine,Everything is INCREDIBLE! I bought PS4 just for this game because ITS KRATOS AND ATREUS. I'm a huge fan of God Of War. Waiting ımpatiently for GOW 5. Please bring it a little quickly.
  7. Mar 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has it all. Character development for bouth Kratos and Atreous. You get a deep dive in norse mythology. Challanging and rewarding gameplay and combat. Can't wait for what the next game will bring to the table. If they follow Tyr to other mythologies / find out if Atreous will go evil as Loki does in the mythology / or just smash Thor and Odin. Expand
  8. Apr 3, 2020
    10
    The best PS4 game ever
    Everything is perfect! Deserved the Goty award. One of the best games of ALL time
  9. Apr 18, 2020
    10
    Wunderschönes Action Abenteuer mit einem guten Kampfsystem und einer packenden Geschichte. Für Sammler und Entdecker ebenfalls ein Blick wert.
  10. Dec 19, 2020
    9
    First of all, this game tries something new in the game industry. Oneshot camera idea is brilliant and it creates the difference between other games.
  11. Mar 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра оправдала свои деньги , этот мир , лор , графика проста шедевр .Плюсы 1)Боевика 2) Графика 3) Кат-сцены и т.д. Минусы 1)Что нельзя прыгать . Я доволен игрой бой с Бальдором это дикий экнш

    Почему
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  12. Apr 1, 2020
    10
    EXCELLENT. You can play this for hours and never be tired. Been playing GoW since Ps2 and never disappointed. Awesome story, great soundtrack, sometimes you can feel that you're watching a movie. This is the kind of experience that I most enjoy in a game.
  13. Apr 1, 2020
    10
    It is very good. Great mechanics, great gameplay, great story. Waiting for the second part.
  14. Apr 2, 2020
    10
    In my opinion it is the best Play Station 4 game. Worthy of Goty. It has a beautiful, very emotional story, the characters are memorable, and the relationship of Atreus and Kratos is the best. On the other hand, the soundtrack is epic, at the level of "god of war". The combat system is fluid, frantic and with very varied combos. Very fun and exciting.
  15. Apr 2, 2020
    10
    The game is fantastic and it is great reboot to the series, great visual, story, combat and the soundtrack.
    I finished the game 4 times and I will play it again.With so many great ps4 exclusives, God of War is the best.
  16. Aug 31, 2020
    10
    Can’t stop playing it a complete overhaul the story, it is not a reboit nore a reimagined it is a continuation of the epic tale of Kratos awesome action sequence, too-notch direction and production value, stellar combat system, superb dynamic duo
  17. Jun 17, 2020
    10
    Muito bom, jogabilidade, grafico e história fantasticas um dos melhores jogos do playstation 4.
  18. May 18, 2021
    10
    La licence mérité un retour en Grace, et my god quel claque de malade ce jeu ,tout est parfaitement maitrisé de bout en bout,un must
  19. May 1, 2020
    9
    God of War no solo revitalizó una franquicia que ya parecía muerta, también entregó uno de los mejores juegos de la generación.

    Dudé sobre el cambio en el combate, pero es la parte fuerte del título, con muchas de las mejores mecánicas que me he topado en un juego de acción cortesía de la Leviathan Axe. El segundo pilar del título es la relación de Kratos con su hijo Boy, la cual se va
    God of War no solo revitalizó una franquicia que ya parecía muerta, también entregó uno de los mejores juegos de la generación.

    Dudé sobre el cambio en el combate, pero es la parte fuerte del título, con muchas de las mejores mecánicas que me he topado en un juego de acción cortesía de la Leviathan Axe. El segundo pilar del título es la relación de Kratos con su hijo Boy, la cual se va formando poco a poco durante la gran aventura, donde Kratos trata como puede de que su hijo no siga los pasos de ira y violencia que él tan bien conoce.

    El sistema pseudo-RPG de armaduras y mejoras está metido con calzador por moda, la trama principal no es tan buena y faltó más variedad de armas. Y ya, es todo lo negativo que puedo decir de God of War, el retorno triunfal de una serie que no me interesaba desde que vi correr los créditos de la tercera entrega.

    God of War es una obra redonda que entrega lo mejor que puede ofrecer el juego tiple A contemporáneo, con una jugabilidad excelente, un desarrollo de personajes entrañable, montones de contenido y unos visuales dignos de la épica característica de la serie. Mi favorito del año hasta el momento y uno de los mejores títulos en el catálogo de la generación.
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  20. Apr 14, 2020
    8
    First and foremost God of War is a very impressive game to look at and to marvel its technical prowess. But, it's not a game that I ever got completely absorbed by (aside for some brief sequences scattered throughout). The general high praise for it is certainly valid and I am in agreement on the qualities which have given the game its numerous awards and popularity. To start off, althoughFirst and foremost God of War is a very impressive game to look at and to marvel its technical prowess. But, it's not a game that I ever got completely absorbed by (aside for some brief sequences scattered throughout). The general high praise for it is certainly valid and I am in agreement on the qualities which have given the game its numerous awards and popularity. To start off, although this review is 2 years late, the graphics are still much better than those of most games today, if not all but a few. The visuals are beautiful, the way the game moves and feels has pushed the boundaries for games— at the time it came out I probably couldn't name a game that looked and felt more technically polished on a surface level. At first I wasn't much of a fan of the combat as it felt kind of sluggish and monotonous with the introductory enemy encounters, but with more playtime I started to really enjoy and appreciate the level of detail put into fighting as Kratos. What at first seemed a combat design too heavy and slow soon became satisfyingly precise and nuanced-- you can feel the weight and power of Kratos’ axe, which starts feeling great and controlled with repetition, getting practice with all of the movement and timing of Kratos' abilities and whatnot. So the game really gains momentum because of this expanding comfortability with and fun of fighting. The combat is not perfect by any means, however. It can become a little too repetitive with the common enemies that Kratos' faces, but never to the point of annoyance due to how fun it can be to fight any one large group of mythical creatures.
    What was somewhat lacking in the game for me was actually the pace of the whole thing. The story with its Norse mythological ties was interesting and well-implemented into the world for the most part. I enjoyed hearing your talking head of a companion Mímir relate his ties to the Norse gods and mythology. Though the main thread of the game story was a bit weak, or just felt slightly underwhelming in terms of how it carried the game forward. There are many brief intervals of dullness in the game. I'd be uncertain whether to explore some of the outer areas of the world or just continue with the main story. The game's somewhat passive suggestions to explore the realms and go on side quests conflicted with the main story. So this seemed to take away from the immersion into Kratos and Atreus’ personal quest at hand. Why should we go to that place? Just to play a mini game or trial that has no consequence to the story. Albeit these side quests and challenges are generally fun and in that sense they are positive aspects of the game--the Valkyrie fights were one of the highlights of the game. But usually, the optional quests seemed like extra material to stuff in to the game to ensure more playability. More linearity would be good in this case, at least in terms of the player's objective. If more of the exploration were connected with Kratos' and Atreus' journey instead of being optional and seemingly inconsequential, then the game would have been more powerful.
    To conclude this rambling, I definitely want to make clear that God of War is a damn good game. Great in visuals, combat, sound, attention to detail and atmosphere. It does fantastically in bringing Norse mythology to life, often informative and relevant to anyone interested in the ancient lore. I have only played parts of the earlier God War installments, but it doesn't surprise me that this is labeled as the best yet. It is no joke of a game experience. However, it needed more narrative immersion, less of the in-between an open world and cinematic action-adventure, and a stronger conclusion for it to be considered one of the greats of the generation. Though it's still a game that every gamer should definitely try for how fun and seamless the gameplay is and to note the great care and detail put into the surrounding world and lore, even if all the parts don’t come together most effectively.
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  21. Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Love this game. This childhood memories which upgraded amazingly perfect soundtracks , voices and scenes
  22. Apr 9, 2020
    10
    Its a must play game!!!! In my opinion it is better then Witcher 3, The Last Of Us and Skyrim. Don't get me wrong they are great games but I just think God Of War (God Of War 4) is better! Simply a masterpiece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  23. Apr 10, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece from start to finish. What not to say about this game the soundtrack is amazing. Graphics and gameplay are superb and story is inspirational no loot boxes no pay dlc. Worth every penny. Kudos to the developers and Sony. Was always a fan of The Originals but this is truly exceptional work
  24. May 1, 2020
    9
    Sin lugar a dudas el soplo de aire fresco que necesitaba la saga.

    Nunca me han llamado demasiado la atención los god of war pero este "reinicio" de al saga le sienta genial.

    El apartado técnico y jugable es SUPERLATIVO , banda sonora, animaciones, doblaje... TODO es algo fuera de este mundo.

    Es simplemente ARTE.
  25. Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Story: 9
    Graphics: 10
    Sound: 9
    Gameplay: 10
    Game Time: 40 Hours (Main Story) + Extra
  26. Apr 28, 2020
    9
    This game is like reading a good adventure book: there is not a single moment of boredom, nor where you feel like doing nothing. It is beautiful; it takes you to all sorts of lands and makes you fight against all kinds of foes. It's a masterpiece. The only reason why I don't give it a 10 is because of the ending, which was fantastic and unexpected, but in my opinion not as strong as theThis game is like reading a good adventure book: there is not a single moment of boredom, nor where you feel like doing nothing. It is beautiful; it takes you to all sorts of lands and makes you fight against all kinds of foes. It's a masterpiece. The only reason why I don't give it a 10 is because of the ending, which was fantastic and unexpected, but in my opinion not as strong as the rest of the game. It definitely left me wanting more answers and more game (which can be considered both a good and a bad thing). Expand
  27. Apr 11, 2020
    9
    Too short . I love the game and the new depth to kartos , best weapon on the ps4 ever.
  28. Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Wonderful graphics, amazing fight mechanics, and satisfying hit feeling. Surely in the best 10 games of the last ten years.
  29. Apr 25, 2020
    10
    The best video game of the last decade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  30. Apr 14, 2020
    10
    My first game after 3 years of absence playing PS4 games and I love it especially the story which is outstanding.
  31. Apr 16, 2020
    9
    Amazing game. The story is the one of the best in the history of gaming. The combat is satisfying and feels smooth. The puzzles are well made. The graphics are beautiful. You can really understand the emotions in the characters and come to love them. This is one of the best arguments for video games being considered an art form. I just wish there was a little guidance for what to do whenAmazing game. The story is the one of the best in the history of gaming. The combat is satisfying and feels smooth. The puzzles are well made. The graphics are beautiful. You can really understand the emotions in the characters and come to love them. This is one of the best arguments for video games being considered an art form. I just wish there was a little guidance for what to do when you finish the main story line. Expand
  32. Apr 16, 2020
    10
    This game is the best, not only is the story really interesting and the ending shocking but the action and fighting isn't hard. This game gives you the decision whether if you want a challenge or a story, the difficulty is balanced and that's what i really enjoy. it gives the player decision. Also, it is really fun to after the game with all the challenges and i find it really fun to playThis game is the best, not only is the story really interesting and the ending shocking but the action and fighting isn't hard. This game gives you the decision whether if you want a challenge or a story, the difficulty is balanced and that's what i really enjoy. it gives the player decision. Also, it is really fun to after the game with all the challenges and i find it really fun to play after story mode which is really rare for me. Overall good story and game play. Expand
  33. Apr 16, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buen juego en Historia y Jugabilidad.
    Aunque Hayan Decidido Cambiar la fórmula para darle un Aire fresco a la saga les salió bien la jugada
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  34. Apr 20, 2020
    9
    9.75 out of 10 - Superb game.

    Scoring Scale: 1 - (AWFUL) Among the worst games ever made. The developer should be ashamed. 2 - (VERY BAD) These games are so bad they're insulting. 3 - (BAD) Just bad. Game suffers from a wealth of problems in all areas, very few redeeming qualities. 4 - (MEDIOCRE) A game that has its fair share of serious problems with a few glimmers of quality
    9.75 out of 10 - Superb game.

    Scoring Scale:
    1 - (AWFUL) Among the worst games ever made. The developer should be ashamed.
    2 - (VERY BAD) These games are so bad they're insulting.
    3 - (BAD) Just bad. Game suffers from a wealth of problems in all areas, very few redeeming qualities.
    4 - (MEDIOCRE) A game that has its fair share of serious problems with a few glimmers of quality sprinkled throughout. More than anything it's forgettable.
    5 - (OKAY) For every positive this game has there is just as many negatives. You may be able to find enjoyment in these games however you will likely be met with equal amounts frustration and disappointment.
    6 - (GOOD) There is a decent amount of fun to be had in these games albeit with a few noticeable drawbacks. Worth checking out at some point especially if on sale.
    7 - (GREAT) A game that has some flaws but all in all is a great game worth every penny of its purchase price.
    8 - (AMAZING) Game of the year contender only allowing for some minor flaws.
    9 - (SUPERB) One of if not the best game released that year, truly special.
    10 - (NEAR PERFECT) One of the best games ever made.
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  35. Apr 20, 2020
    10
    OK. OH MY GOD. The story-line. What a masterpiece. What a heart-teaching relationship between father and His sun. This game is simply beautiful, greatly balanced. GOW sets standards for future developments. I am already screaming for future continuations. Love it.
  36. Sep 16, 2020
    10
    Este juego es increible, la historia es muy buena he intersante, el gameplay creo que es lo mejor de su saga y WOW. Es un juego muy bueno.
  37. Apr 20, 2020
    10
    Este juego es una maldita obra maestra! Los de santa monica son unos genios.
  38. Apr 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a good game!
    This game is almost perfect, and by far the best game I've played so far.
    The combat is great, the graphics and landscapes are awesome and you could watch them for minutes and be amazed by the details and the combinations of colors they've chose.
    The story is so good, because of the way Kratos bonds his non-existent relation with his son Atreus. The plot twist is awesome and makes you wanna play the next game that will appear in this series.
    This is such a great game and it is a must play.
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  39. May 12, 2020
    10
    Overall - 10/10

    It's a perfect game, no complaints. Everything from story, music to game play and graphics are just phenomenal. Even after fighting for so long the attacks fell satisfying and doesn't get repetitive.
    BOI - 10/10

    Enjoyment - 9.5
  40. Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Cuando escuche que iba a realizarse una nueva entrega de esta saga, pensé que era innecesario, ya que Kratos había realizado con éxito su acometido contra los dioses, pero sinceramente me dejo sin palabras la obra de Cory Barlog. La historia es completamente fabulosa, grandiosa y épica, los gráficos son, detalladamente, increíbles, me dejo sin palabras. La jugabilidad puede ser un pocoCuando escuche que iba a realizarse una nueva entrega de esta saga, pensé que era innecesario, ya que Kratos había realizado con éxito su acometido contra los dioses, pero sinceramente me dejo sin palabras la obra de Cory Barlog. La historia es completamente fabulosa, grandiosa y épica, los gráficos son, detalladamente, increíbles, me dejo sin palabras. La jugabilidad puede ser un poco complicada al principio (en el sentido de que en las entregas anteriores se usaba el cuadrado para atacar, pero aquí se usa el R1) pero te acostumbras rápido.
    Me gustó la idea de que sea un mundo semi-abierto, ya que hay mas cantidad de cosas que puedes realizar (encontrar armaduras, subir de nivel, exploración, etc.). Me gustó la ambientación a la mitología nórdica, sinceramente no me lo esperaba.
    En resumen, el juego en ningún momento me pareció aburrido, ya que hay combates constantes y actividades por hacer. Es un titulo que recomiendo 100%, si no jugaste las entregas anteriores (también recomiendo jugarlas), no hay problema, durante el juego vas descubriendo parte del pasado de Kratos
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  41. Apr 23, 2020
    10
    This is a very good game a 10/10 in my opinion the story, combat, and cinematic experience is worth it. But if you are looking for a more cinematic experience put it on balanced experience i beat this game on "I want a challenge" and its as hard as dark souls so be cautious
  42. Apr 23, 2020
    10
    Perfect game... deserves more than 10 points 4 generation and sony never puts us down
  43. Apr 23, 2020
    10
    melhor jogo da 8° geração a história deixa você muito imerso, os gráficos são absurdos e um sistema de game play muito bom mesmo. O único problema dessa obra prima é quando o cenário coloca muitas barreiras artificiais te proibindo se mover de muitos jeitos só te deixando pular onde o jogo quer
  44. Apr 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game I easily the best of all time there are a few bosses that are all amazing the connection between Atreus and kratos is amazing the combat is the best of any game with 100s of combos the story is amazing not only the game but the mystery’s like murals and shrines and hints from devs make me so exited for the next game after the game there’s so much to do and it’s so fun like fight valks free dragons really fun game and a very fun platinum trophy I’ve written so many words on this game in 1 minute when I couldn’t even on my homework in an hour Expand
  45. Apr 23, 2020
    10
    The game was f*ing great, I would say it it might be the greatest game I've ever played lady, who needs women's when u can play GoW, apparently Kratos and Atreus needed one, but still...
  46. May 17, 2020
    10
    Amazing story. Amazing graphics. Amazing gameplay. Best PS4 game. Period. Must play!
  47. Apr 25, 2020
    10
    Идеальная игра. Редкий случай, когда сюжет, геймплей, боевка, графика - все прекрасно.
  48. Apr 26, 2020
    10
    This is the best God of War ever, and the best PS4 game, with a new camera position, and a new weapon.
  49. Oct 29, 2020
    9
    Amazing Game!! Can be challenging at first, but every fight feels rewarding once you complete it. The weapons and combat are great, the dialogue and story are fantastic. I just got the platinum today, so I feel I did everything the game had to offer. Strongly suggest picking this one up. I’m very exciting for the next god of war game!!
  50. May 10, 2020
    8
    Technisch ist God of War über jeden Zweifel erhaben. Es sieht großartig aus, fühlt sich großartig an und hat wirklich beachtenswert gute Vertonung in Sprachausgabe, Soundeffekte und Musik. Ich hätte nicht gedacht, dass man das noch aus der alten PS4 von 2013 rausholen kann. Die Axt von Kratos zerschmetternd Feinde derart effektvoll, dass einem der Atem stockt. Auch die Story ist mal etwasTechnisch ist God of War über jeden Zweifel erhaben. Es sieht großartig aus, fühlt sich großartig an und hat wirklich beachtenswert gute Vertonung in Sprachausgabe, Soundeffekte und Musik. Ich hätte nicht gedacht, dass man das noch aus der alten PS4 von 2013 rausholen kann. Die Axt von Kratos zerschmetternd Feinde derart effektvoll, dass einem der Atem stockt. Auch die Story ist mal etwas neues. Statt der durchgenudelten Rachegeschichte wird ein Vatersohn Plot erzählt, der Abwechsung und Spannung bieten. Auch die kurzen Abstecher in die nordische Mythology sind durchaus interessant erzählt. Das Gegensdesign ist wie gewohnt sehr gut, trotztdem wünscht man sich etwas mehr Abwechslung. Dennoch: God of War ist das beste was die Reihe bis jetzt zu bieten hat. Expand
  51. Apr 28, 2020
    10
    Best game of all time. It immerses you in combat, story, visuals, sounds, everything!
    My favorite game of all time to date!
  52. Apr 29, 2020
    9
    My first God of War game and I really enjoyed it. Great story line with excellent characters and acting. Some really funny moments as well as emotional and dramatic sequences.

    Good mixture between linear gameplay and some more sandbox elements. Combat system is fun and follows a logical progression as you develop through the game, introducing new moves and options rather than being
    My first God of War game and I really enjoyed it. Great story line with excellent characters and acting. Some really funny moments as well as emotional and dramatic sequences.

    Good mixture between linear gameplay and some more sandbox elements. Combat system is fun and follows a logical progression as you develop through the game, introducing new moves and options rather than being overwhelming from the start. I also found the weapon and armour systems straightforward enough which is a big positive for me.

    It does a good job of being very easy to pick up and play from your first session rather than having a huge learning curve, which I personally find to be a big problem with a lot of games, where you need to play for 10+ hours before you really start enjoying them. This wasn't a problem at all with God of War.

    Some of the collectables got a bit boring at the end but obviously you could give these a miss.

    Overall, really good game and I'll look forward to the next one.
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  53. Apr 29, 2020
    10
    Just simply the best game of the year, I really enjoyed with the new Kratos story and ambience
  54. May 1, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego que se pueda jugar en la actualidad para mi el mejor de la histoeia
  55. May 1, 2020
    10
    Sin duda es el mejor juego que he podido probar para PS4 , la saga obtiene un respiro y un cambio de perspectiva que ya merecia, sin titubear es un juego que debes de tener si tienes una PS4 en tus manos.
  56. Dec 9, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. I've beaten God of War on PS4 and PS5. I sincerely love this game. One of the best games ever made.
  57. May 3, 2020
    9
    Trophies would be better. Only 25% of them are related with the main history line.
  58. May 4, 2020
    10
    AN HARDCORE GAMER'S REVIEW!

    God of War PS4 or may I say God of War reboot is the most intricate, compelling and engaging game I have ever played in my life time as a gamer. I have owned the playstation for almost 2 decades now and it's safe to say that sony really did hit the jackpot with this franchise with the way things are going, but not because of its sales nooo.. I'm talking about
    AN HARDCORE GAMER'S REVIEW!

    God of War PS4 or may I say God of War reboot is the most intricate, compelling and engaging game I have ever played in my life time as a gamer. I have owned the playstation for almost 2 decades now and it's safe to say that sony really did hit the jackpot with this franchise with the way things are going, but not because of its sales nooo.. I'm talking about its core mechanics, its lore, the whole cast that was hired to take part in this reboot, they couldnt have been more perfect for their roles.

    The game does a great job at keeping you engaged throughout the whole playthrough making every moment count, meaningful.

    I played God of War PS4 for 6-9 hours every day since release. I know you're probably wondering right now as to why? When the game only offers around 5 - 8 hours gameplay to complete the full story..

    Well at first in its early days of being released, it turned out that a lot of folks were disappointed with the combat aspect of the game as it changed drastically being a reboot.. the devs had chosen the over the shoulder camera angle for the players view and the combat system had completely been changed.

    My mission being a DIE HARD God of War fan was to try and push this new game mechanics to its full potential! Whilst everyone rushed to complete the games story, I was patient and stayed at specific locations were I could battle enemies over and over again until I finally gotten hold of the games combat mechanics. From what the people were saying back then.. that Kratos felt SLOW, my Kratos in the other hand was rapid and brutal. This is because I spent some time learning a few techniques to make the gameplay more compelling and cinematic for the viewer, also did I forget to mention I have a YouTube Channel (named GBG) you can see this for yourself and tell me what you think.

    People started to notice this and quickly began to appreciate the game a lot more, so they began to watch my tutorial videos and everyone and I
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  59. May 4, 2020
    10
    Game Of The Year. One of the best game I have played. If you have a PS4, you must play it.
  60. May 5, 2020
    10
    The best game I've played in my life
  61. May 6, 2020
    10
    Juegazo amigo, mejor juego de todas las consolas un gran trabajo hizo el director con este
  62. Nov 11, 2020
    9
    9,1 Es un juegazo imprescindible si tienes una ps4, 20 euros es una ganga, es unos de los videojuegos con mejor apartado técnico de esta generación, jugabilidad muy buena. Lo únicos puntos malos que veo son que se siente que está un poco alargado el juego, las misiones pueden llegar a ser repetitivas y tiene una dificultad poco elevada.
  63. May 7, 2020
    10
    Um belo jogo, ótima história e gameplay
    Tendo um kratos mais paizão kkkkk combinou perfeitamente
  64. Sep 29, 2020
    9
    Conclusion -
    I haven't felt like this for a long time, probably since The Last Of Us, where once the game ends, I feel like part of my life has been taken away from me. I hope they do not leave us waiting for the next God Of War game, as I feel I would probably die from withdrawal. This was a fantastic game and has some of the best storytelling and visual effects I have ever witnessed in
    Conclusion -
    I haven't felt like this for a long time, probably since The Last Of Us, where once the game ends, I feel like part of my life has been taken away from me. I hope they do not leave us waiting for the next God Of War game, as I feel I would probably die from withdrawal. This was a fantastic game and has some of the best storytelling and visual effects I have ever witnessed in gaming. I suggest that everybody plays God Of War and experiences this as it is truly jaw-dropping.
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  65. Feb 6, 2021
    10
    A great story with a polished battle system. I enjoyed the character development and script. The level design is good and the gameplay is so much fun. God Of War is a masterpiece.
  66. May 10, 2020
    8
    An overall great game. I enjoyed progressing through the lengthy storyline to a satisfying conclusion. Sure, some of the gameplay can get a bit repetitive at times (mainly some of the boss battles) but it didn’t feel like a grind fest. There’s optional elements of the game which can be repetitive but I didn’t bother much with them.

    Grinding is not necessary for the most part and I
    An overall great game. I enjoyed progressing through the lengthy storyline to a satisfying conclusion. Sure, some of the gameplay can get a bit repetitive at times (mainly some of the boss battles) but it didn’t feel like a grind fest. There’s optional elements of the game which can be repetitive but I didn’t bother much with them.

    Grinding is not necessary for the most part and I didn’t find it particularly difficult other than one or two big boss battles requiring certain techniques.

    Graphics are fantastic, cut scenes brilliantly put together, storyline intriguing.
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  67. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    gráficos incríveis,historia maravilhosa,personagens incríveis um mundo incrível sim perfeição tem nome e se chama god of war.
  68. May 10, 2020
    10
    Esse sem dúvidas é um dos melhores jogos não só da saga God of War mas um dos melhores jogos lançados para PS4. Obrigado a toda equipe Santa Mônica e um salve para o Cory Barlog
  69. May 11, 2020
    10
    Truly a masterpiece. One of the best games I've ever played. Graphics are top-notch and the story is really interesting. Being a fan of norse mythology I can say that they did it justice with this game, as they did for the GoW series as a whole. Epic game!
  70. May 15, 2020
    9
    This game is a must-have for fans of de God of War series, it has everything you can wish for. The graphics are just stunning and the combat feels smooth just like God of War III.

    The addition of a open-world is a great idea and when you can make it happen it's an awesome idea. The voice acting is so well done and you can feel that the bond between Atreus (Loki) and Kratos is
    This game is a must-have for fans of de God of War series, it has everything you can wish for. The graphics are just stunning and the combat feels smooth just like God of War III.

    The addition of a open-world is a great idea and when you can make it happen it's an awesome idea.

    The voice acting is so well done and you can feel that the bond between Atreus (Loki) and Kratos is growing.

    I recommend this game to everyone who hasn't played it yet!
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  71. May 11, 2020
    10
    Great game with seemingly endless content. The combat is different from previous games, but excels at its new formula.
  72. Apr 4, 2022
    10
    God of War. A masterpiece.
    The story is absolutely amazing, almost phenomenal. What I loved most was watching Kratos' ever-changing contrast between the Father and the Greek God of War. At first I was somewhat pessimistic about the fusion of Greek and Norse mythology, but my fears were unnecessary.
    The characters are excellently written, all credit to the writers. That includes the
    God of War. A masterpiece.
    The story is absolutely amazing, almost phenomenal. What I loved most was watching Kratos' ever-changing contrast between the Father and the Greek God of War. At first I was somewhat pessimistic about the fusion of Greek and Norse mythology, but my fears were unnecessary.

    The characters are excellently written, all credit to the writers. That includes the supporting characters, such as Mimir's head. Freya, or the dwarven blacksmiths.

    The gameplay itself is simply excellent and keeps the player incredibly entertained. It's almost addictive. Again, I have to give a shout out to the combat with Atreus.

    As far as the graphics go, the game is charming and the setting in which the game takes place easily draws you into the story. The game runs seamlessly on the PS5 console. I didn't experience a single bug or crash during my playthrough of the game.

    I can't rate it any different than a 10/10.
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  73. Jan 2, 2023
    10
    One of the more compelling games to release for the PS4 that remains consistently entertaining throughout with its interesting and well-paced story and its challenging combat. It has plenty of post-game content to sift through as well if you still want more after you are done with the main story.
  74. May 14, 2020
    10
    I have had this game sitting in my ps4 library for nearly a year and recently thought let me give it a go, all I can say is wow.

    God of war is a great game/adventure with great action and brilliant cinematics, it is truly like watching a film.

    Trust me you will not regret getting this game if you like games like Uncharted , Tomb raider, Devil may cry then make this you're next purchase.
  75. May 30, 2020
    9
    Very well executed game. Every aspect of the game, admittedly not too ambitious, has been executed perfectly. Excellent gameplay, with flawless combat system, much better story than previous Ω games and a beautiful world. What's really striking is that the whole game is "single-cut" with no loading, no cut-scenes, the camera never pauses. I was also amazed with how well menus and theirVery well executed game. Every aspect of the game, admittedly not too ambitious, has been executed perfectly. Excellent gameplay, with flawless combat system, much better story than previous Ω games and a beautiful world. What's really striking is that the whole game is "single-cut" with no loading, no cut-scenes, the camera never pauses. I was also amazed with how well menus and their navigation was done, which I didn't think this was something that could amaze me. Expand
  76. May 15, 2020
    10
    Just finished the game, and my God! The cinematic and gameplay really is the best!
  77. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    I've been a God of War fan since the original and i was a little skeptical when i heard this game was going to a different direction gameplay wise, but i enjoyed it. Graphics, story and gameplay are awesome.
  78. May 18, 2020
    10
    Amazing! Gap bolishi mumkin emas zor. Eski serialarini ham uynaganman! Yangicha uslub ham juda yoqdi!
  79. May 19, 2020
    10
    Best game ever. Just no words. I am just in a loss of words on how good this game is, totally recommending it for anyone who hasn't played it yet
  80. Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Santa Monica conseguiu se reinventar e criar um jogo maravilhoso nessa história entre pai e filho
  81. May 19, 2020
    10
    nothing more nothing less. In my ranking he overtook me3 BioShock and other favorite games!
  82. May 20, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de ps4 de TODOS LOS TIEMPOS GOD OF WAR es eapectacular tanto en los graficos, la historia, la jugabilidad y ABSOLUTAMENTE todo de esa obra de arte es impresionante, ESE JUEGO ES MAGIA.
  83. May 21, 2020
    9
    Si todos los videojuegos fueran así de puros, tal vez las compañías nunca tendrían problemas en ventas. No tengo nada más que decir.
  84. May 11, 2021
    10
    This Masterpiece Game
    Graphics: 10/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Story: 10/10
    Game: 10/10
  85. Dec 9, 2022
    10
    I must say that after playing God Of War Ragnarok, I realize that this game set the bar very high, a very creative story, very good fights, excellent gameplay, very good graphics, a more than entertaining difficulty (without reaching the level frustrating), it left so much expectation that it was impossible to ruin the sequel, in my opinion this game is a Masterpiece, which its sequel didI must say that after playing God Of War Ragnarok, I realize that this game set the bar very high, a very creative story, very good fights, excellent gameplay, very good graphics, a more than entertaining difficulty (without reaching the level frustrating), it left so much expectation that it was impossible to ruin the sequel, in my opinion this game is a Masterpiece, which its sequel did not know how to finish off. (Still Ragnarok is a very good game) Expand
  86. Jun 7, 2020
    10
    This was a truly amazing game. I don't really like open-world's but i enjoyed it. The side missions were interesting and rewarding, story was amazingly driven by the characters, graphics were just awesome. Now, I owe to myself to play the original saga on PS3. I understand now why it's a favourite franchise for many people. Gameplay in this game was good, but it didn't feel as satisfyingThis was a truly amazing game. I don't really like open-world's but i enjoyed it. The side missions were interesting and rewarding, story was amazingly driven by the characters, graphics were just awesome. Now, I owe to myself to play the original saga on PS3. I understand now why it's a favourite franchise for many people. Gameplay in this game was good, but it didn't feel as satisfying as in GoW3. 30+ hours of gameplay is a good thing + after finishing the game you can still complete the side missions. This game is a masterpiece Expand
  87. May 25, 2020
    10
    Ganhou o prêmio de melhor jogo do ano (2018) e não foi por acaso. Um dos melhores de PS4 e talvez de todos os tempos. Consegue ao mesmo tempo dar continuidade a lenda de Kratos (agradando os veteranos que acompanham a saga desde GOW I no PS2) e também é um jogo fechado em si mesmo fazendo que um jogador não familizariado com a saga consiga acompanhá-lo com tranquilidade. Parametros doGanhou o prêmio de melhor jogo do ano (2018) e não foi por acaso. Um dos melhores de PS4 e talvez de todos os tempos. Consegue ao mesmo tempo dar continuidade a lenda de Kratos (agradando os veteranos que acompanham a saga desde GOW I no PS2) e também é um jogo fechado em si mesmo fazendo que um jogador não familizariado com a saga consiga acompanhá-lo com tranquilidade. Parametros do jogo:
    - Lore/história: Muito boa. Após esgotar as possibilidades na mitologia grega, Kratos migra ao norte e começa a se relacionar com a mitologia nórdica. Sendo esta muito popular e presente no dia a dia ocidental, o que facilita a empatia e sentimento de familiaridade por parte do jogador. Trama com reviravoltas, emoções fortes, questionamentos filosóficos, problemas que assolam a humanidade tanto num mundo fantasy de mitologia como hoje na vida real. Um jogador atento pode tirar muitos assuntos para se debater contemporamente extraindo do jogo.
    - Personagens: Muito bom. Todos os personagens principais são bem trabalhados e se não foram serão na continuação do mesmo. Vemos mudanças de comportamento face a novos fatos, amadurecimento e reflexão dos personagens. Personagens profundos que nos atingem mesmo num mundo fantasy. Destaque para Kratos que começou a envelhecer e parece compreender que muitas ações explosivas que teve no passado geraram consequencias terríveis para si mesmo para as pessoas ao seu redor e tenta não seguir os mesmos passos.
    - Jogabilidade: muito boa. Passou de um "hack and slash" puro para uma versão mista de RPG com hack and slash. Tal mistura foi bem executada e consegue trazer a complexidade de escolhas de UP de um RPG com a variabilidade de um hack and slash. Upgrade em relação ao GOW anteriores.
    - Gráficos: muito bons. Utiliza do potencial do PS4 e produz gráficos magníficos tanto nos personagens como no ambiente. Um grau de detalhes digno de vida real.

    Me surpreendeu positivamente já que "ressuscitar" franquias finalizadas tendem ao fracasso (conseguir $$ baseado na nostalgia das pessoas). Se for ressuscitar franquias é assim que deve ser feito.
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  88. May 29, 2020
    9
    So,talking about God Of War-it is my very first game on PS4. At the first 30 minutes of playing, i thought it was just usual game with nothing interesting and attractive in it.But then ,i was fully caught up in it. It has memorable and well-made world,main characters and good-looking locations.I recommend it everybody to play.This game is very great and i think i will replay it one day.
  89. Mar 21, 2021
    10
    This is the only God of War game I played and it is a masterpiece. Great gameplay, engaging story, beautiful visuals, great use of camera movement (that first boss fight is memorable).
    It does have some of the flaws of RPG games, mostly for me and irregular difficulty progression, and the issue that you only get the best equipment at the end when you have nothing to use it for (in fact,
    This is the only God of War game I played and it is a masterpiece. Great gameplay, engaging story, beautiful visuals, great use of camera movement (that first boss fight is memorable).
    It does have some of the flaws of RPG games, mostly for me and irregular difficulty progression, and the issue that you only get the best equipment at the end when you have nothing to use it for (in fact, in this game, AFTER the end of the story). I was also a bit overwhelmed by the combat system. There are so many different moves and it's hard to remember them all, but i guess that's only needed at the hardest difficulty. Still, apart from that, I don't know of the game could be improved.
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  90. Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Одна из лучших, если не самая лучшая, игра из тех, в которые я играл. В конце вообще от накала эмоций расплакался как маленькая девочка) в этой игре прекрасно абсолютно все.
  91. Jun 3, 2020
    10
    One of the best games that Sony’s first party studios created. The fealing, the gameplay, the Soundtrack, the characters and Charakter development, the humor and the World, everything is on Point. If you like myths and epic games, than this game is perfect for you.
  92. Jan 6, 2021
    9
    Surely God of War has undergone a great change.
    The background changed to Northern Europe, and the storytelling and gameplay styles changed.
    The story was like The Last of Us, and the play resembled a dark soul. Kratos has changed but this was necessary. This change was apparently fresh and had a positive effect on perfection. Despite many changes, their unique production gave us
    Surely God of War has undergone a great change.
    The background changed to Northern Europe, and the storytelling and gameplay styles changed.
    The story was like The Last of Us, and the play resembled a dark soul.
    Kratos has changed but this was necessary.
    This change was apparently fresh and had a positive effect on perfection.
    Despite many changes, their unique production gave us tremendous fun And the graphics were also beautiful.
    They applied various games to the game and after careful consideration, a beautiful game came out.
    But there were also disadvantages.
    Overall, they were too dependent on directing, and there were too few types of enemies.
    These two shortcomings are the problem of having few memorable moments after the game is over.
    And even though it is a game between a linear story game and an open world, it is regrettable that free adventure is limited because the place where you can go is blocked by level.
    But all these shortcomings were so impressive and funny that they looked small.
    The perfection was also enormous.
    Therefore, I think it is enough game to invest time in this game.
    I will give 9 points to this game.
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  93. Dec 17, 2022
    10
    боевка просто невероятная карствая графика интересный сюжет и персонажи
    критических минусов не нашел
  94. Jun 5, 2020
    8
    Great world, stunning graphics, well written and at times emotional story, nice combat.

    They could've toned down the **** of loot and enhancements, though.
  95. Jun 5, 2020
    10
    É literalmente um jogo novo, a nova mecânica do jogo está sensacional, não senti falta do pulo, adorei a idéia de levarem o Kratos para a mitologia nórdica, que é bem mais vasta e interessante que a grega, a história é ÚNICA E INSPIRADORA, não é só um jogo, é UMA LIÇÃO DE VIDA, o final foi muito emocionante e revelador, confesso que quase chorei, espero que o próximo game saia em breve, jáÉ literalmente um jogo novo, a nova mecânica do jogo está sensacional, não senti falta do pulo, adorei a idéia de levarem o Kratos para a mitologia nórdica, que é bem mais vasta e interessante que a grega, a história é ÚNICA E INSPIRADORA, não é só um jogo, é UMA LIÇÃO DE VIDA, o final foi muito emocionante e revelador, confesso que quase chorei, espero que o próximo game saia em breve, já estou bastante ansioso. :) Expand
  96. Jun 14, 2020
    10
    This game is easily rated at 10/10.
    A fun, fast, wild, emotional, and challengeable god/father-son game.
  97. Sep 27, 2020
    9
    This is probably the "funnest" game I have ever played. The world is so vibrant and gargantuan, and the setting so creative and unique, that it transports you to another universe where you can forget about the troubles of the real world. Even though the story does a great job of teaching a human like yourself to empathize with an immortal god, it doesn't do quite the same heart wrenchingThis is probably the "funnest" game I have ever played. The world is so vibrant and gargantuan, and the setting so creative and unique, that it transports you to another universe where you can forget about the troubles of the real world. Even though the story does a great job of teaching a human like yourself to empathize with an immortal god, it doesn't do quite the same heart wrenching that a story like the TLOU can do with real human characters. That doesn't mean that there isn't great character development and some truly heart breaking scenes, this story does the best it possibly can to allow the player relate to characters that are gods. I felt a little bit like the story was driven more by the setting than by character development or lore. It felt a little like a series of fetch quests with the main purpose of showing you a cool new arena. Which by the way, the environments in the game are truly the most creative, jaw dropping scenes in any game I have ever played. But I would have appreciated a more thought out, and outlined story line, where each mission had a more critical lesson for the character development. That being said, the character development here is still masterful, maybe not TLOU status, still better than most games even touch. And the game play is definitely epic and challenging. I normally don't like hack and slash type games, but this game is a perfect blend of technique and mechanics. You are given new skills in a digestible manor, and when you learn to use them in the correct sequence, it doesn't feel like button mashing at all, but a coordinated dance. I really appreciate a game that does not have perma-death, or make recollect all of your fallen items, but still can feel challenging, and make death feel meaning full. Ever challenging new opponent you face makes you want to train more, become for efficient, learn better combos, and master the axe like a true God of War. Expand
  98. Jun 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best Game I've played in my 23 years on this earth. This is what you call **** PERFECT" Absolutely beautiful! Story line! Graphics! Fights! Bosses! Valkyries! Side Quests! Mimir & Atreus Stories! Everything! You bloody bastard! EVERYTHING! Expand
  99. Sep 15, 2020
    10
    Un juegazo impresionante sin lugar a dudas, una historia atrapante con una jugabilidad espectacular, un apartado técnico increíble y personajes muy interesante, 10/10 sin dudarlo
  100. Jun 12, 2020
    10
    Este es el mejor juego de God of war y el mejor juego de PlayStation 4, muy merecido el juego del año.
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Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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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. 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.