God of War

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  1. glauciobg
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    O mais interessante de God of War é seu impacto na indústria e especialmente no mercado. Kratos cresceu, envelheu, amadureceu e se tornou um personagem mais vivo, mais humano, mais acreditável, digno de uma obra que já transcende o mundo dos games e integra o imaginário das pessoas. Mas uma parte do público que interagiu com Kratos no passado não cresceu com ele, não amadureceu com ele eO mais interessante de God of War é seu impacto na indústria e especialmente no mercado. Kratos cresceu, envelheu, amadureceu e se tornou um personagem mais vivo, mais humano, mais acreditável, digno de uma obra que já transcende o mundo dos games e integra o imaginário das pessoas. Mas uma parte do público que interagiu com Kratos no passado não cresceu com ele, não amadureceu com ele e continua querendo apenas que o pobre Kratos seja a mesma referência adolescente de "badass", de valentão bruto que bate, quebra e mata tudo sem pensar. Kratos agora é para adultos e esse é um jogo criado para quem cresceu e amadureceu junto com o personagem e agora consome games, também por sua jogabilidade, mas por sua arte, por suas narrativas e pela capacidade de construir mundos vivos, interativos e interessantes, de gerar fantasias.
    Só por isso, God of War já alcançou uma relevância cultural sem tamanho. E talvez esse seja o maior legado de Kratos e seu jogo: desenhou uma linha clara na areia que separa o publico adultos que consome games do público adolescente pseudo-hardcore, na verdade, bastante casual.
    Se voce acha esse jogo chato porque é muito cinematográfico, porque conta "estorinha", porque tem muito dialogo, porque o foco não é apenas em quebrar e matar coisas... então procure alguma coisa para (mentes) menores de 18 anos.    … Expand
  2. LetsGoBucs09
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    One of the greatest games to ever grace the PS4's existence. Rewarding combat, excellent story, and incredible acting.
  3. Klorel
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    I am 43 years old, and have been playing video games since i was about 12 years old. I have owned a lot of the major consoles in that time, the amstrad, master system, master system 2, megadrive, nintendo64, all of the playstation's. but my main focus over the last 20 years has been PC games.

    Of the hundreds of games i have played in the last 30 years, I rate God of War in the top 1    I am 43 years old, and have been playing video games since i was about 12 years old. I have owned a lot of the major consoles in that time, the amstrad, master system, master system 2, megadrive, nintendo64, all of the playstation's. but my main focus over the last 20 years has been PC games.

    Of the hundreds of games i have played in the last 30 years, I rate God of War in the top 1 percent of those games. This game is generation defining, like Final Fantasy VII in 1997, or World of Warcraft in 2004. God of War takes immersive story based gaming to the next level, by marrying a gripping story and well loved mythology, to intense 3rd person combat and beautiful graphics.

    There are far too many reasons to buy this game to list, so i will focus on the negatives..

    #1. Those without a PS4 are missing out on one of the All Time best games.
    #2. Decades of PC playing have left me ill prepared for this control system, The Hardest boss fight i found involved trying to ring 3 bells.

    In short, if you have a PS4, get this game.    … Expand
  4. samstylle
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    perfeito primeira meia hora do jogo me deixou sem palavras parabens amei tematica amei a historia adorei como eles mudaram o jogo completamente de uma forma que deu certo e foi muito audaciosos .
    Masterpeice pretty **** amazing!!!! no wrods to say well very very done!
  5. zivtheawesome
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the game is so fantastic i can't believe it. the combat is my favourite combat system ever! the story so far has been great but i think i'm still like only 1/3 through it (defeated second boss), graphics are insanely good, and the soundtrack is out of this world! only thing i am kinda hoping improves with the next bosses, is that i want them to be more like a puzzle like previous GoW games and less like a souls boss and while souls bosses are fantastic, i really liked how the previous GoW bosses were a combination of a powerful enemy and a puzzle to defeat it. but it could still be fixed with the next bosses i do not know. anyway this definitely deserves the Game Of The Generation award as it is an phenomenal
    EDIT: played for about 5 more hours... this game is only getting better! HOW! it's so insanely good!!
    EDIT 2: finished the game. What an adventure. it's a game that almost anyone needs to experience from beginning to end.    … Expand
  6. MrWonderful32
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    I've never felt like a god of war game could get to this level, I was enamored by everything that it immersed me into its world so perfectly , I couldn't stop thinking about the game ever after I finished it, of course I got the game a few days earlier than most and the beautiful lush environment with life like textures, characters design, epic bosses are nothing short of outstanding, I'veI've never felt like a god of war game could get to this level, I was enamored by everything that it immersed me into its world so perfectly , I couldn't stop thinking about the game ever after I finished it, of course I got the game a few days earlier than most and the beautiful lush environment with life like textures, characters design, epic bosses are nothing short of outstanding, I've never seen a game that game the player the freedom to customize your weapons and stats to accommodate to your style of gameplay, whether you like slow for fast gameplay this game gives you an option to accommodate both, the story was masterfully done all in a single shot no breaks from immersion, the gameplay is satisfying and fluid, this is a game I will remember be even 20 years from now, its a game for the ages and quite possibly the best game of this genre, this is the pinnacle of gaming and it should be played by everyone whom call itself a gamer.… Expand
  7. fontinuos
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    truly amazing what santa monica managed to do with god of war, the new gameplay is very fluid and fun ( and challenging ! ), the story is also superb
  8. earfalass
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Well, we all missed Kratos... And holy s*** what was that. I played this for non-stop 15 hours and there was no boredom or exhaustion. Satisfying in every single way. Stunning graphics, stunning story, stunning combat. One of the best PlayStation exclusive game ever.
  9. BielSiqueira
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Esse jogo é ótimo mais do que ótimo excelente joguei ontem gráficos ótimos jogabilidades excelente a historia esse jogo vale a pena gasta o dinheiro do leite do seu filho pra compra essa belezura ;)
  10. LBENAM
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Absolutely spectacular, the attention to the smallest detail, the impeccable storyline. There is never a dull moment playing God of War. My favourite thing about it though is how he's son is never a burden like AI players usually are in other games the relationship between father and son throughout the game is so real and emotional as it develops through the story.
  11. Vinicius1993
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Definitivamente está entre um dos grandes, bem desenvolvido e com MUITA qualidade, se não bastasse ser uma sequência de peso, inova sem perder a essência. Se você tem um ps4, pode comprar sossegado.
  12. Mushu44
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    If any game could some up Sony's "Greatness awaits" manta it's 'God of War'. There are no shortage of great games to choose from these days but 'God of War' manages to raise the bar so much higher than it's contemporaries it's astounding. Well done Santa Monica!
  13. pappm94
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    No microtransactions, no online, no seasonpass, great game, that is how you do it! Congratulations to Santa Monica (and Sony?), you did a great job!
  14. Nujior
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Nota máxima. Gráficos fantásticos que deixam Uncharted 4, Horizon Zero Down para trás, mundo semi aberto, missões secundárias e trilha sonora espetacular. Eu tinha receio de que o Atreus atrapalharia o Kratos na jogabilidade e que ficaria sempre em evidência (aparecendo na 'câmera') como em um jogo do Resident Evil no qual a moça ficava 'colada' ao personagem principal o tempo todo, masNota máxima. Gráficos fantásticos que deixam Uncharted 4, Horizon Zero Down para trás, mundo semi aberto, missões secundárias e trilha sonora espetacular. Eu tinha receio de que o Atreus atrapalharia o Kratos na jogabilidade e que ficaria sempre em evidência (aparecendo na 'câmera') como em um jogo do Resident Evil no qual a moça ficava 'colada' ao personagem principal o tempo todo, mas isso não ocorre. o Atreus é completamente independente. Percorre o caminho dele e não atrapalha a jogatina em absolutamente nenhum momento.

    Obs.: Lí por curiosidade a primeira crítica negativa em português que foi dada pelo DANIELWISKBR que deu nota 1 (um). Essa gamertag é do Xbox então já sabem quando ler, ok?

    Rebaterei as informações dele pois ele (COM TODA A CERTEZA DO MUNDO NÃO JOGOU):

    Deu nota 1 - dei nota 10
    Disse que houve downgrade - Definitivamente não houve downgrade
    Disse que o jogo é linear - Não é linear, mundo semi-aberto com missões paralelas

    Esse viadinho não jogou e é só mais um das centenas de exemplos de caixistas com remorso porque queria MUITO ter essa experiência e não pode... kkkkkkkkk    … Expand
  15. Yousha21
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    This is the kind of game I've been dreaming about. Playing it makes me feel like this is all I had hoped for but eachtime I come across something in-game it blows away my expectations. The combat is really intricate, every battle is unique from all the others and even from itself when it's played. The "Give Me A Challenge" difficulty has really given a different meaning to how difficult aThis is the kind of game I've been dreaming about. Playing it makes me feel like this is all I had hoped for but eachtime I come across something in-game it blows away my expectations. The combat is really intricate, every battle is unique from all the others and even from itself when it's played. The "Give Me A Challenge" difficulty has really given a different meaning to how difficult a game is, enemies aren't just pumped up with more attack or sped up even their attack patterns and how they gang up on you gives it added intensity. Graphical fidelty on a 4K screen really exceeds all of the trailers I saw before I played. This game was made with all the love and care from Santa Monica they really brought their A game. This now stands as my favorite PlayStation game of all time.… Expand
  16. victor1205
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Achei o jogo dez mano muito top kralho c santa monica foda amo muito playstation e vou continuar amando
  17. Chrisryan
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Amazing gameplay and story.. Definitely a Console seller and is the game of the generation which everyone should play this year. Graphics are out of this word for what PS4 and PS4 pro can do. can only imagine what they could do on PC
  18. vinioliveira616
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Jogo incrível em todos os aspectos, gráficos lindos, de longe os melhores do PS4, a riqueza de detalhes do kratos e do ambiente é realmente de encher os olhos! a jogabilidade é incrivelmente fluida, algo que realmente combinou com essa nova abordagem da franquia, temos uma historia envolvente, que a todo momento prende a sua atenção, e o que mais me chamou a atenção é a trilha sonora,Jogo incrível em todos os aspectos, gráficos lindos, de longe os melhores do PS4, a riqueza de detalhes do kratos e do ambiente é realmente de encher os olhos! a jogabilidade é incrivelmente fluida, algo que realmente combinou com essa nova abordagem da franquia, temos uma historia envolvente, que a todo momento prende a sua atenção, e o que mais me chamou a atenção é a trilha sonora, incrível, grandiosa e cheia de emoção a todo o momento.
    parabéns aos estúdios Santa Monica e a equipe de dublagem do jogo aqui para o Brasil, em especial ao Ricardo Juarez pelo trabalho primoroso feito.    … Expand
  19. LOINER87
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing, the combat is really smooth and fun. The only people that are giving this game such low scores are either those who’ve never actually played it, or those on Xbox that are jealous of the fact that PlayStation have such an amazing exclusive, whilst they’ve not got anything even close to this standard.
  20. rjracer007
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    The visuals, story representation and ambience are stunning. The redemption of Kratos are well represented and combat is intuitive and refreshing. Probably best game of ps4
  21. Lecks007
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    simplemente genial mega juegazo

    el sountrack es magnifico epico y lo que le sige
  22. MelonMatt93
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Amazing game, nothing short of a masterpiece. One of the few games that you won't ever forget playing
  23. DarthDeadite
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Absolute masterpiece of a game. So many disappointing games these days but thankfully this isn’t one of them. God of War has taken an already epic series to the next level very successfully
  24. RokkStarr
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Forget the guys giving this game a 0! Some people just can't accept changes and this game honestly did that superbly! Kratos finally has personality and Atreus is a great addition to the series... The action and story definitely has more life to it and this feels like what Ascension should've been. For those put off by the negative reviews, do yourselves a favor and pick this title upForget the guys giving this game a 0! Some people just can't accept changes and this game honestly did that superbly! Kratos finally has personality and Atreus is a great addition to the series... The action and story definitely has more life to it and this feels like what Ascension should've been. For those put off by the negative reviews, do yourselves a favor and pick this title up because it would be highly regrettable not to experience this for yourselves!… Expand
  25. rodri1407
    May 4, 2018
    10
    This is the first time that it feels that im playing more than just a simple game, the graphics, the deeper gameplay, the music, OMG the story, I get goosebumps every time I hear the soundtrack. An absolute masterpiece, the dynamic of the game brings you next to the characters to the point of actually feel the emotion of the moment, you get to really relate to the characters and how theyThis is the first time that it feels that im playing more than just a simple game, the graphics, the deeper gameplay, the music, OMG the story, I get goosebumps every time I hear the soundtrack. An absolute masterpiece, the dynamic of the game brings you next to the characters to the point of actually feel the emotion of the moment, you get to really relate to the characters and how they feel. A big bow to the creators, I was not a big fan of GOW, but this game make me COMPLETELY change my mind. Truly the best game I've ever played!!! 10/10 its an overstatement… Expand
  26. TonyNavarro
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    God of War is not a perfect game but it is a very good one to start a new saga. Graphics and soundtrack are awesome and I think it is a masterpiece.
  27. AquilaFerreira
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Esperava um bom jogo pelo bom trabalho que a Santa Monica sempre fez. Sempre tive pé atrás por conta de todas as mudanças, mas dei um voto de confiança e não me decepcionei. Ultrapassou todas as minhas expectativas em relação ao jogo. Recomendo.
  28. Technique93
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Game of the generation! Xbox fanboys are crying and giving bad reviews, pathetic!
  29. savs4king
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Solo llevo 3 horas de juego y ya me he quedado con la boca abierta mas de 10 veces el sistema de combate antes de probarlo no me gustaba mucho pero una vez que lo pruebas quieres usar el hacha todo el rato ademas pensaba que el niño iba a ser un NPC inútil pero es de gran ayuda y una ingeniosa manera para introducir al lore del juego.
  30. Josue_Player96
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    ¡¡¡Es el mejor juego que existe wao!!! Cory Barlog lo volvio hacer :) El Mejor de todo los tiempos
  31. Vaeltava
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    God of War is a title that strikes a balance between story and gameplay that other games seem unable or unwilling to find. Masterful writing makes a compelling character out of rage-monster Kratos while solid game design makes a useful tool out of the intriguing addition of a son.

    This game is worth playing for anyone with the ability to hold a controller or the appreciation of good    God of War is a title that strikes a balance between story and gameplay that other games seem unable or unwilling to find. Masterful writing makes a compelling character out of rage-monster Kratos while solid game design makes a useful tool out of the intriguing addition of a son.

    This game is worth playing for anyone with the ability to hold a controller or the appreciation of good storytelling. Yes, it's got gore, but so does a lot of things. The gore is not a defining feature, simply a present one; this game has a story to tell and an experience to offer.    … Expand
  32. ilmandone
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece and pure joy for your eyes. Game play, graphics, musics and storytelling at maximum levels: nothing more to say. Ladies and Gentlemen Kratos is back and no one can stand against him.
  33. Razorblade
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Fantastic game !!! Note 100 for sure. Kratos is really coming to the new generation with full force. It came to be the game of the year 2018 !!!
  34. underecho
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Great moving story from start to finish. A story driven adventure that reminded me a little of 'Logan'. The look and feel of the game is really immersive, the combat is slower but brutal and satisfying. The story shines with a Father/Son narrative. Voice acting, audio design, graphics are all top notch with no cuts in the games story at anytime. A absolute masterpiece in storytellingGreat moving story from start to finish. A story driven adventure that reminded me a little of 'Logan'. The look and feel of the game is really immersive, the combat is slower but brutal and satisfying. The story shines with a Father/Son narrative. Voice acting, audio design, graphics are all top notch with no cuts in the games story at anytime. A absolute masterpiece in storytelling and the skill and hardwork of the dev team really shines. There is love in this game put there by the dev's. Buy it, enjoy it , it is more than worth it.… Expand
  35. Rafaelgtx
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Kratos esta de volta com tudo. Simplesmente INCRÍVEL, um dos melhores se não o melhor game que já joguei na vida!!! Uma obra prima do inicio ao fim. Superou totalmente minhas expectativas. Definitivamente é o EXCLUSIVO OBRIGATÓRIO para todos os donos de PS4. Parabéns ao diretor Cory Barlog e toda a equipe de desenvolvimento da Santa Monica Estúdios.
  36. NihilPriusFide
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Es una maravilla de juego en todos los aspectos
    Abruma a cada frame, la nueva jugabilidad es fantástica, ese hacha es lo mejor (el hecho de poder recuperarla como si fuese el martillo de Thor, es una gozada). Un juego que siempre se recordará entre los 5/10 mejores de esta generación. Cuando uno juega entiende cada uno de los 5 años de dedicación que tiene detrás.
    Compra obligada.
  37. bbreslin
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Jaw dropping game I’m about 2 or so hours in and I’m already blown away. I would recommend this to anyone who owns a PS4 and if you don’t I hope you can get one so you can experience this game as well.
  38. SaiXavier
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    I never thought the game of the year for me would be a God of War game. I liked the brutality, and back in the day it was just a game about brutality with a semi-epic story. Now Santa Monica studios has come up with a spin on this that makes it a truly compelling story and they didn't have to sacrifice any other elements that made the series so great in the first place. Definitely a 10/10I never thought the game of the year for me would be a God of War game. I liked the brutality, and back in the day it was just a game about brutality with a semi-epic story. Now Santa Monica studios has come up with a spin on this that makes it a truly compelling story and they didn't have to sacrifice any other elements that made the series so great in the first place. Definitely a 10/10 must own.… Expand
  39. Colafreeze
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    An absolutely stellar reinvigoration of the God of War series. Last of Us 2 will definitely have a tough time overthrowing this instant classic. It has just enough of everything to achieve that perfect blend of gameplay with adventure without being too heavy on any single aspect. 10/10 and an instant classic
  40. Llucha
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    God of War is a masterpiece, the gamplay, the graphics, the music... everything aspect have reach a really high level.
  41. lil_ramen
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    I recommend this game to everyone that owns PS4 console. Must have title. Beautiful graphics, probably the best graphics that have ever been released on PS4 system. Beautifully crafted visuals and music. But also amazing story be told here. This game has no microtransactions and it also proves how single player games are needed and wanted.
  42. Johan_Palm1
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    God Of War is back and better then ever! Pick up this one. The story, music, game play and graphics are all perfect. There is also a lot of thing to do in the game with a colossal lifespan which is very rare these days especially for solo games. Just buy this game if you are a old fan of the series or new!
  43. Hossamz69
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Don't believe the shameless 0/10 reviews! Those are obviously fake and were written by pure haters. If someone /genuinely/ believes this groundbreaking game deserves a score of 0 or so, then he or she are either lying or are simply ignorant. Just my two cents.
  44. gary1313
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    God of war games series are the best games series forever and my no 1 favorite game series are god of war
  45. Ibrahim-Shohdy
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    I've never felt so gratified by any game in my life .. love you SantaMonica
  46. suvon102
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    I have been waiting for game like this for a while now for Play-Station. God of War is one of those games that will make you fall in love with gaming all over again. This may not be the god of war we remember in the past but Santa Monica studios toke the direction in a different way and I think it is a huge success and everyone should get the opportunity to experience it.
  47. ForFrodo
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    All the positives of triple-A rpg games All the positives of triple-A linear games The perfect game
  48. soulres
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Coming into this game my expectations were very high and it exceeded my expectations. What a masterpiece this game is. Best game I've played in a very long time.
  49. roger_bells
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    the game is awesome , have a god story with good characters , enemies ,a good map and a lot of hours of gameplay ,it isnt repetitive and you dont have to play the older games to understand the history of this game ,is the best game in 2018 absolutely
  50. shinoko
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. juegazo sin duda alguna digno sucesor de la saga y recargada jugabilidad mas profunda exelentes graficos no hay dowgrade tiene upgrade… Expand
  51. kevlarkev
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Amazing game. Doing as many side missions and exploring as I possibly can everytime before proceeding in the story, because it's so good and I do not want it to end. Everything just feels great, and it's been a really long time since i played a game for this long and still only felt satisfaction whatever I was doing in the game. Combat feels really good and there is alot of differentAmazing game. Doing as many side missions and exploring as I possibly can everytime before proceeding in the story, because it's so good and I do not want it to end. Everything just feels great, and it's been a really long time since i played a game for this long and still only felt satisfaction whatever I was doing in the game. Combat feels really good and there is alot of different combos and ways for you to choose how you wish to fight your opponents.

    Only negative thing would be that there is not as many big boss fights as there usually is in a GoW game which is kind of a bummer, but the overall experience of the game is way to good to not give it a 10/10.

    If you own a PS4 this game is a must buy.    … Expand
  52. Jussylein
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    I played the game to the End now, of which I got 72% trophy the game is a dream, the music the synchronization (German) the puzzles The Story is Epic, this game has made a God love the video games.

    The Singleplayer it's not dead it's alive the single player is finally coming back this was the reason that I love Videospiele so much no stupid multiplayer or Lootboxen, thank you from    I played the game to the End now, of which I got 72% trophy the game is a dream, the music the synchronization (German) the puzzles The Story is Epic, this game has made a God love the video games.

    The Singleplayer it's not dead it's alive the single player is finally coming back this was the reason that I love Videospiele so much

    no stupid multiplayer or Lootboxen, thank you from the bottom of my heart for this best game of the year 2018 I'm looking forward to God of war 2 .. from the heart thanks to the team and to Cory Barlog :)

    the Singleplayer come Back Thank You

    greetings from Germany    … Expand
  53. Bigmanfire
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Just Wooowww. Thats what i call gaming. Played like 13h straight yesterday. Great story, great visual, very difficult at highest difficulty, No DLC & Microstrasanction thanks god.
    Give it a chance, dont listen to the negative comments, its non sense. Sorry for my english by the way. :-)
  54. MannaTheBerserk
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    The insane level of detail, the great story and acting, the gorgeous art direction, lighting and the overall presentation, combined with a great gameplay, a deep satisfying combat system and a complete characters level up department, make God Of War one of the best gaming experiences, if not the best so far, I have ever had.
    I think that any PS4 owner should play this game!
  55. MarcoWulfr
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Best God of War game in all the franchise. Congratulations to Sony Santa Monica's team!
  56. justabean420
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Giving this game a 10 to drown out the people who gave this game a zero. I get if someone doesn't think this game is a 10, but a zero is a straight up **** lie. this game has gorgeous settings, interesting and funny characters, satisfying combat, and a pretty deep and emotional story for a god of war game. I have beaten the main story and i still have so much left to do in the game. As aGiving this game a 10 to drown out the people who gave this game a zero. I get if someone doesn't think this game is a 10, but a zero is a straight up **** lie. this game has gorgeous settings, interesting and funny characters, satisfying combat, and a pretty deep and emotional story for a god of war game. I have beaten the main story and i still have so much left to do in the game. As a long time fan of the series i can say this a must buy for not just a god of war fan, but anyone who enjoys a good single player game.… Expand
  57. Belfaith
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, thanks Santa Monica studios and Sony for making this, single-player games are not dead, you should be proud of your work because we are proud of you, excellent game.
  58. mmarkk3
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    God of War is one of the most unique and EPIC gaming adventures I have ever encountered. This game will be remembered for decades and decades. Kudos to Santa Monica Studios! They knocked it out of the park with this one, especially with the Norse mythology based story!
  59. ExplosiveSix
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    The best campaign i ever played. Is like playing a movie, its non-stop-action with details the devil himserlf would be proud of. This is a perfect story, Greek meets Norse mythology, father-son companionship and tactical warfights with adrenalinepumps.
  60. romeritojunk
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    O último prego que faltava para fechar o caixão da concorrência chegou . Jogo perfeito, história incrível e cativante, jogabilidade intuitiva e desafiante com gráficos jamais visto nesta geração. Com toda certeza seria nota 100 se não fosse o haters verdes e os saudosistas que só dão nota 100 para os jogos da nintendo com grafico de N64 !!
  61. B3yondUniva
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    This game is everything that was promised, From the Graphics to Gameplay. Story is amazing!!! The Lore and how it's delivered is done so well as well. My Game of the Year without a doubt
  62. gckwolf
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    573/5000
    It has what many games have been losing, a linear story that allows you to interact as you progress through the game. It has a character that you develop in history and that its game mechanics went out of the conventional. The kinematics is so combined with the game that it is difficult to know if you are still in the game or in the video. Leaving aside all the conceptual art and    573/5000
    It has what many games have been losing, a linear story that allows you to interact as you progress through the game. It has a character that you develop in history and that its game mechanics went out of the conventional. The kinematics is so combined with the game that it is difficult to know if you are still in the game or in the video. Leaving aside all the conceptual art and environments completely full of life as well as enemies who will not let you pass so easily in their difficulties. Riddles that will make you think, a worthy title to enjoy and finish    … Expand
  63. sladerangel
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Uma transformação inacreditável, uma história magnifica. Isso não é um jogo é uma obra de arte. Os estudos da Santa Mônica estão de parabéns, fizeram um belíssimo trabalho.
    A jogabilidade é muito melhor que os anteriores, estou muito feliz pelo jogo.
    O que mais me pegou nesse jogo é a história entre pai e filho. Está emocionante.
  64. LEGASSICKE
    May 3, 2018
    10
    A MASTERPIECE! The perfect place to start as a new comer to God of War and an exciting new experience for seasoned fans of the series. A bold new direction that molds God of War for a more mature audience and offers a beautiful compelling story with a strong focus on character development WITHOUT sacrificing gameplay. Combat feels polished, visceral and challenging with a strong focus onA MASTERPIECE! The perfect place to start as a new comer to God of War and an exciting new experience for seasoned fans of the series. A bold new direction that molds God of War for a more mature audience and offers a beautiful compelling story with a strong focus on character development WITHOUT sacrificing gameplay. Combat feels polished, visceral and challenging with a strong focus on creative ways to fight your way through this dangerous and gorgeous world. The level design combines the best aspects of open world games while still feeling focused and very well paced. THIS GAME IS A MUST BUY AND FEELS LIKE NOTHING ELSE.… Expand
  65. cardemil16
    Apr 28, 2018
    10
    Easy one o the best games of the generation. The story, graphics, music, and scenography are outstanding. A must buy for every ps4 user
  66. juanandrescv15
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    es un excelente juego. Excelentes jefes, los escenarios son sorprendentes, los gráficos son hermosos y la jugabilidad muy bien lograda. la historia es muy buena, te sumerge totalmente en ella y te encariñas con cada uno de los personajes. este juego vale toda la pena y es 100% recomendado
  67. Kresnas
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Pause my monster hunting and play with the God! Love the story, new gameplay mechanics, and the world. Just amazing.
  68. SerkanEv
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    This game is very impressive in every way. The taste of the game definitely emerges in difficult mode.
  69. Pef
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    First i want to rant on the Xbox Fanboys giving this game a 0 trying to bring down the score. 1.) They user score means nothing when there are no bad critic reviews and 2.) Go ask Xbox for games and stop hating on quality companies that actually care about. Now with that over with, Let's talk about this masterpiece.
    God of War is the best game of this generation and one of the best open    First i want to rant on the Xbox Fanboys giving this game a 0 trying to bring down the score. 1.) They user score means nothing when there are no bad critic reviews and 2.) Go ask Xbox for games and stop hating on quality companies that actually care about. Now with that over with, Let's talk about this masterpiece.
    God of War is the best game of this generation and one of the best open world adventure games of all time. The game mixes story, fighting, strategy, and open world exploration. The game is just perfect with a stellar story, lots of actions, and a completionists dream.    … Expand
  70. rafeeshahin
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Submit yourself fellow mortals to our God of War, Kratos! He has returned in a glorious revitalised adventure that still manages to contain the original spirit of it's predecessors. The combat is very well executed (although it took me a little time to get used to the new button configuration). I've lost count of how many times I pressed TRIANGLE for heavy attack and inexplicably lost mySubmit yourself fellow mortals to our God of War, Kratos! He has returned in a glorious revitalised adventure that still manages to contain the original spirit of it's predecessors. The combat is very well executed (although it took me a little time to get used to the new button configuration). I've lost count of how many times I pressed TRIANGLE for heavy attack and inexplicably lost my life to the unforgiving enemies. However, this game is indeed a must buy so I urge you to sacrifice your wallets in the name of our Lord!… Expand
  71. fernandom
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    This is how a game should be. Fenomenal single player campaign, not a subscription service with micro-transactions. This is gaming like the old PS2 days.
  72. DotHackHaseo
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Honestly, I haven't owning playstation 4, but after I watched this game story on youtube, I watched it like a movie, not the walkthrough. I seen three times last few days this EPIC 8 hour summarizing about new GOW game's story. I've been thinking since then to buy one PS4.

    I never been a fan of this series, the original games kind of monumental, but also has messy and has a little    Honestly, I haven't owning playstation 4, but after I watched this game story on youtube, I watched it like a movie, not the walkthrough. I seen three times last few days this EPIC 8 hour summarizing about new GOW game's story. I've been thinking since then to buy one PS4.

    I never been a fan of this series, the original games kind of monumental, but also has messy and has a little boring storyline with Greek mithology. I don't have enough money for PS4 yet, but fortunately my friend will buy this game in this Friday. (He was a big fan of the original series, but he has annoyed when realized the game has a new game style, no more twinblade and Greek mithology. But now he excited about it.)

    I like the games, which is more than pointless button hitting in the whole story... and this game have a soul, also monumental, and have an unforgottable impressive story. Despite the AAA category games nowadays don't make unforgettable stories, the new God of War is one of the best game in this console generation, and the decade.    … Expand
  73. CaioAyuso
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Simply one of the best games of all time, and i have played them all. Dont listen to this butthurts xbots fanboys, they are a joke without games
  74. fargusconner
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Zero score biotrash idiots, who hate this game - because before Kratos jumped like a monkey and sucked a sphere... - counter pick score.
  75. DRAGONSBLADE345
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Amazing Game. 10/10
    The best game i ever played so far on this generation or even in my life, really inmersive and well written, stuning graphics and sound, and the gameplay it's just like eating a pancake. Smooth, delicious and amazing. Played It on base ps4, 2 or 3 drops so far only, which is great considering how graphic demanding is this game. This is the peak of Sony, that's It.
  76. XarKavier
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    One of if not the best gaming experiences I have had in a long time.

    Hope has been restored.
  77. Louiszaras
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    A true masterpiece. Everyone knows that there are "alot"of differences in comparison to the others before but they are "good" differences.
  78. jakethenub
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Best God of War game ever released! Really loving the relationship between Kratos and Atreus; his son. It really allows the gamers to witness Kratos' fatherly and concerned side for the child.
    Also love the amount of exploration the game gives you, as well as the game's design for the weapons, armor and creatures.
    And last but not the least, I love the fact that there's no    Best God of War game ever released! Really loving the relationship between Kratos and Atreus; his son. It really allows the gamers to witness Kratos' fatherly and concerned side for the child.
    Also love the amount of exploration the game gives you, as well as the game's design for the weapons, armor and creatures.
    And last but not the least, I love the fact that there's no microtransactions and the fact that it is not pay to win.    … Expand
  79. Blue-Skies
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    The best God of war. An epic journey and everything you could ever want from a game like this. You will continuously be surprised whats coming next, a great story with a lot of depth on many levels. Stunning graphics and sound design absorbs you completely in this immersive story. The last time i was this blown away by a game, was with The last of us.
    This could definitely be the game of    The best God of war. An epic journey and everything you could ever want from a game like this. You will continuously be surprised whats coming next, a great story with a lot of depth on many levels. Stunning graphics and sound design absorbs you completely in this immersive story. The last time i was this blown away by a game, was with The last of us.
    This could definitely be the game of the year. For me it already is.    … Expand
  80. phoenixsuple
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    najlepsza gra w histori w jaka gralem, przerosla moje oczekiwania. nie moge doczekac sie kolejnej czesci. arcydzielo studia satna monica. polska pozdrawia :) dziekuje
  81. GAMERFINISHER
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    10/10 Best Game Ever Made The Story Is Excellent And The Gameplay Is Awesome, I would Replay Again In The Future
  82. elkhanany
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    I had to create an account to write this review. I grew up on GoW, having played the main series and the ancillary games. The new GOd of War is by far the best game in this series, and arguably one of the best games I have ever played. Simply put, it is not one or two things that the game has done right. It is the pinnacle of everything put together.

    From the minimalistic yet purposeful    I had to create an account to write this review. I grew up on GoW, having played the main series and the ancillary games. The new GOd of War is by far the best game in this series, and arguably one of the best games I have ever played. Simply put, it is not one or two things that the game has done right. It is the pinnacle of everything put together.

    From the minimalistic yet purposeful dialogue, the action-heavy fighting mechanics that reward tactical play, the simple yet effective RPG element, all within the immerse canon of Norse Mythology. The gorgeous landscape, rewarding exploration, and subtle OST only augments the experience.

    As reviewers mentioned, the use of over the camera vantage point that continues within cut-scenes, aided by lack of in-game loading screens, makes the game feel like one long epic single shot cinematic experience. Few hours into game play, I switched the HUD to "cinematic mode" to remove on-screen notifications, and the experience has been very rewarding.

    God of War team easily created one of the most immersive games in recent history, and it is not far fetched to claim that it will set the Action/Adventure genre to new standards.    … Expand
  83. rpvenom
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    God of War is #2 in my favourite franchises of all time. GTA holds #1. Nonetheless I may be a bit bias because I am such a fan however the game delivers. Every aspect of the game kept me going non stop. If any game deserves a 10, this is it. I won't pretend to say it's 100% perfect, but it is damn near close. I would have preferred a more climatic ending but I was still satisfied. I alsoGod of War is #2 in my favourite franchises of all time. GTA holds #1. Nonetheless I may be a bit bias because I am such a fan however the game delivers. Every aspect of the game kept me going non stop. If any game deserves a 10, this is it. I won't pretend to say it's 100% perfect, but it is damn near close. I would have preferred a more climatic ending but I was still satisfied. I also highly suggest you guys try playing on resolution mode. I am a FPS guy and always choose performance but this game to me, looks better and more cinematic on resolution mode.… Expand
  84. MrBass01
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Al comienzo no tuve fe en el juego, pero resultó ser una joya de su generación
  85. Madmax12
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la generacio, lo que mas me gusto fue la pelea con los jefes.
  86. AnubArack
    May 5, 2018
    10
    I haven't owned a game console for the past 20 years (PCMR!) but when I saw what Santa Monica Studios were bringing out I had to experience it first-hand. And boy (i know, i know), was I happy I did. This game is not perfect, it has kinks, it could've been better but the negative points are small and far between that they are overwhelmed by the positives. I enjoyed the combat way moreI haven't owned a game console for the past 20 years (PCMR!) but when I saw what Santa Monica Studios were bringing out I had to experience it first-hand. And boy (i know, i know), was I happy I did. This game is not perfect, it has kinks, it could've been better but the negative points are small and far between that they are overwhelmed by the positives. I enjoyed the combat way more later one but the story was consistent and top notch. Cory Barlog, I tip my hat to you, good sir. And a huge thanks to SIE and Santa Monica Studios for sticking to your guns and proving without a shadow of a doubt that good single player only experiences are still in high demand. I can't wait to see what you bring next (Egypt?).… Expand
  87. Youmustdienow
    Apr 25, 2018
    8
    Cons:
    Never got used to the axe recall. I would be using my fists the majority of the first half of the game since I forgot the axe was on the ground. They should have had an alternate switch for the axe to boomerang automatically at all times.
    Mature level was toned down in parts. We got cutaways during the gruesome moments. Red blood is uncommon but can be brutal. Just no where near    Cons:
    Never got used to the axe recall. I would be using my fists the majority of the first half of the game since I forgot the axe was on the ground. They should have had an alternate switch for the axe to boomerang automatically at all times.

    Mature level was toned down in parts. We got cutaways during the gruesome moments. Red blood is uncommon but can be brutal. Just no where near as violent of GOW3, which had Mortal Kombat levels of gore. The funny mini games where you take girls to bed are no longer in this game either.

    Upgrading was very overwhelming. Before in past games it was a chore to spend time in menues that made users choose on what skills to improve. They take it to new levels because you got to choose on gear for each section of your body and your son. We need games to stay away from menues as much as possible.

    Story had a gap since a major part was never addressed between 2 characters and their relationship with one another.

    Only had a few boss battles. Not as many as past games. They are spread out at random times instead of at the end of each level.

    Norse setting was a bit less exciting than Greek Mythology, but guess they didn't have many options. Who knows, maybe the bible or Love Craftian trilogies will come for the ps5.

    Pros.
    Graphics where out of control. Very detailed, colorful. Took full advantage of pro using upscaled 4K. Environments were spread out and had a good mix of places to visit around each world.

    Combat was nice since it felt like Dark Souls meets Devil May Cry. Also cool that your son is always around to help stun enemies.

    Puzzles where fairly tricky which helped mix up action to a nice pace.
    Was reasonably long and challenging over all.

    Story was well written and had characters that made you care about them. Some awesome plot twists were revealed later near the end that will be neat to anyone wanting surprises.    … Expand
  88. Psy_pmP
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    I played this game on youtube. This is the one of the best movie I've ever seen. Actually i don't understand why i need to write here about this game. Everybody know about it. I just need to gine this game 10.
  89. GrumpyReviewer
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    This is a masterpiece. Plain and simple. A masterpiece.

    It's God of War and it's NOT God of War in the best way possible. It's an evolution of the franchise, way more than just a reboot; modern narratives can go far beyond button mashing and platforming. That worked during the PS2 era. But now, we don't need the gimmicks, the sex mini-games, the brainless button mashing. What we get now    This is a masterpiece. Plain and simple. A masterpiece.

    It's God of War and it's NOT God of War in the best way possible. It's an evolution of the franchise, way more than just a reboot; modern narratives can go far beyond button mashing and platforming. That worked during the PS2 era. But now, we don't need the gimmicks, the sex mini-games, the brainless button mashing. What we get now is a mature story that encompasses a lot of the great games the PS4 has seen so far. From Uncharted to Horizon (and even Last of Us).

    I actually want to find a flaw about this game, but there isn't any. I know it always seems biased when we praise a game for being perfect; when there is no perfect game and I am sure God of War could see improvements - I just don't know which improvements - so, to me, it's a perfect game.

    It's been a while since I was so crazy to get back to a game. God of War brought this back. I just could not/can't put it down. It is a product of love, of excellence. A perfect experience, delivered, from start to finish, like a ray of hope in a era of unfinished games and micro-transaction bullsh*t.

    There is nothing to say, really. This is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  90. Face
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    PS4 exclusive. Best game I've played in a long time. Xbox kids are trigged hard and I love it. 10/10 game, 10/10 salt.
  91. TheEndOfPs
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    God Of War is masterpiece , one of the best game ever created & best game of the generation . everything in this game is just awesome , perfect story , fun & deep gameplay , jaw dropping graphics & visuals ,great music , amazing characters , fantastic voice acting & much more greatness . God Of War deserved more than 10/10 , i'm totally speechless
  92. 2Netz
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Hi, folks! First of all hello for all PC, Xbox "reviewers" who gave this game 0. Karma will find you.
    Second, this game is a masterpiece. i'm not kidding. I've been playing games since early 90s. And since 2010s game stage has been degrading very, very fast!! All this brand crap EA and other big publishers produce is such a shame. So we must (i insist a must) praise games that are brave    Hi, folks! First of all hello for all PC, Xbox "reviewers" who gave this game 0. Karma will find you.
    Second, this game is a masterpiece. i'm not kidding. I've been playing games since early 90s. And since 2010s game stage has been degrading very, very fast!! All this brand crap EA and other big publishers produce is such a shame. So we must (i insist a must) praise games that are brave to step out from this ocean of boring overmarketed games. And Santa monica is 100% a case. This game is brilliant. It's story is deep driven. It has real emotions. It has astonishing graphics. Fluent and intuitive gameplay. RP and customization options. And much, much more! i know very very few recently released games that made me sit on and edge of a chair without a brake from release.
    Guys this is 10 out of 10. Believe me. Try it, you won't regret.
    P.S. my review may sound a bit overhyped but hell i had so few games to take my breath away lately... Peace =)    … Expand
  93. torgnyhylen
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Best game of this console generation.
    2018's GOTY.
    It should win all the awards for game design, art direction, voice, music, level design, and writing. They've managed to maintain the gaming DNA of God of War's previous titles and infuse it into a third person action rpg adventure like no other. Comparisons to The Last of Us are warranted. I was blown away. Don't spoil anything for    Best game of this console generation.
    2018's GOTY.
    It should win all the awards for game design, art direction, voice, music, level design, and writing.
    They've managed to maintain the gaming DNA of God of War's previous titles and infuse it into a third person action rpg adventure like no other.
    Comparisons to The Last of Us are warranted.
    I was blown away. Don't spoil anything for yourself. Go in blind. There are some boss battles that are astounding.    … Expand
  94. Gediminas
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    is any game perfect? No. but actually this one is very close to that. masterpiece. insta classic right here.
  95. Jorlan
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Let us get straight to the point, the God of War 2018 is best game to date. The production value of this game is astounding. This is a kind of game to only comes out rarely in each console generation. Graphics - 10
    Music - 10
    Story - 10
    Gameplay - 10

    As a gamer, I highly recommend this game. This game alone is worth the price of a PS4.
  96. ManatuBear
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    A more mature version of God of War, and it is exactly what it should be.
    No more mindless killing with no purpose. A few teenagers might be disappointed with that, but those that played the original games are also now more mature gamers and can appreciate the changes.
    The combat system still rellies on combos and skills, it's NOTHING like Uncharted/TLOU like some people say. There are a    A more mature version of God of War, and it is exactly what it should be.
    No more mindless killing with no purpose. A few teenagers might be disappointed with that, but those that played the original games are also now more mature gamers and can appreciate the changes.
    The combat system still rellies on combos and skills, it's NOTHING like Uncharted/TLOU like some people say. There are a lot of optional places to explore with a few side quests (nothing complicated) and exploration is rewarded with loot.
    Visually it is beautiful! Each realm/main area has it's own visuals, some very colorful, others less vivid.
    This game was surely created with a lot of love and dedication from the developers!    … Expand
  97. simt33
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Never played the previous GOW titles but absolutely in love with this game. A beautiful mix of a deceptively straightforward but very compelling story, gorgeous graphics and addictive gameplay. It is true that the combat is more basic than in some other games, but what is there works flawlessly and fluidly.

    The critic reviews are right - instant buy. You won't regret it.
  98. TheRandomness07
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Everything the critic reviews claimed it to be. Polished to perfection! Gameplay is outstanding, Story is engaging and graphics are best ive ever seen. Thank you sony santa monica.
  99. Ramon123
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Com certeza o melhor jogo dessa geração,Parabens ha toda equipe santa monica.
  100. Masseffect
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    This game is pure joy to play! You do not have to play the first three games to play this one. There are some moments though that will make a long time fan smile. This is the best game that I've played for awhile. Another win for Sony.
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Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

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