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  1. Dec 30, 2021
    10
    If video games are a relevant narrative media in this century, PlayStation has been its Gutenberg with productions like this. God of War is an incredible adventure that satisfies the narrative level, the playable criteria and the heart of any gamer. Proof that the sequels may be better than the originals
  2. Jan 17, 2023
    10
    It's simply breathtaking!
    All the references to the earlier games, the battle system, THE STORY(!!!), the characters, all you learn about nordic mythology, the RPG-System...
    I could go on for days, simply play it, it's by far the best game I've ever played. really. I really loved the first 3 parts, but this one hit's different
  3. Jul 28, 2022
    10
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  4. May 9, 2021
    10
    It’s a damn good game no need for explanation but how about a explanation it’s combat is good it’s graphics are good the story is incredible
  5. Mar 23, 2022
    10
    99% perfect game, it needs only more Blood !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  6. Oct 5, 2021
    10
    Não é por acaso que recebeu o prêmio de jogo do ano em 2018. Conheci a franquia agora mas já me apaixonei.
  7. May 14, 2021
    9
    God of war 2018 es uno de los mejores juegos que ps4 te puede ofrecer.
    El regreso de Kratos es épico, cambian muchas cosas como el gameplay o Kratos, pero lo hacen para bien. El juego te ofrece una historia increíblemente buena, donde te enfrentaras a nuevos enemigos ( muy buenos), y conocerás a nuevos personajes que te fascinaran.
    El soundtrack de este juego es una completa locura, que
    God of war 2018 es uno de los mejores juegos que ps4 te puede ofrecer.
    El regreso de Kratos es épico, cambian muchas cosas como el gameplay o Kratos, pero lo hacen para bien. El juego te ofrece una historia increíblemente buena, donde te enfrentaras a nuevos enemigos ( muy buenos), y conocerás a nuevos personajes que te fascinaran.
    El soundtrack de este juego es una completa locura, que sabe ambientarse super bien al gameplay.
    El gameplay es fabuloso, los combos son un deleite visual, los jefes son muy divertidos, los gráficos son espectaculares, y el diseño de los personajes es muy bueno.
    La única queja que tendría de este juego seria la falta de variedad de enemigos, ya que viajas a 6 diferentes reinos y en casil todos son los mismos, nadamas cambian de color o le agregan una pequeña cosa y ya. esto no afecta la verdad, pero también es divertido ver a más enemigos.
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  8. Feb 19, 2022
    10
    Awesome game! The only downside is that I didn’t play it sooner. Amazing story, great graphics and the music is on point! *chefskiss*
  9. Jul 4, 2023
    9
    Harika grafikler,Oynanış,Hikaye,Atmosfer. İyi karakterler. oyunun tek eksiği boss savaşları
  10. May 24, 2021
    9
    El GOTY de ese año, quitandole ese trono al mismisimo RDR 2
    nada mas que añadir
  11. May 25, 2021
    8
    Great reinvention of the franchise. Combat is smooth and satisfying. Probably the best acting I've seen in a video game. Things lacking were enemy variety and reskin enemies were very apparent. The games scripted moments were a bit too often for my liking forcing you to walk a section or climbing/jumping areas that had no point due to it all being scripted so there is no failure. TheGreat reinvention of the franchise. Combat is smooth and satisfying. Probably the best acting I've seen in a video game. Things lacking were enemy variety and reskin enemies were very apparent. The games scripted moments were a bit too often for my liking forcing you to walk a section or climbing/jumping areas that had no point due to it all being scripted so there is no failure. The combat camera was a little too close to Kratos so the fov was very limited which made awareness dependent on cloured indicators. Expand
  12. May 25, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games I've played in my whole life. Perfect story, great characters and so much more. I would give 11/10 if it would be possible. Expand
  13. May 30, 2021
    10
    It's a masterpiece, the continuation that fans deserves!!!! Must Buy, must play, you will love this game for sure. Kratos is one of the best protagonists ever, He carries the Playstation icon in the bag. Hope for a sequel soon, thank you Cory balrog for bring this masterpiece to us.
  14. May 29, 2021
    10
    This game has it all. Great story with very well put together characters, amazing combat and good graphics. Please try it!!!
  15. May 29, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An amazing game and the ending twist that atreus is Loki is an amazing one I cannot wait for God of war Ragnarok Expand
  16. May 29, 2021
    10
    Uno de los juegos más maravillosos que he podido disfrutar en esta vida, con total ansias de que llegue la continuación. Gracias Santa Mónica y Sony por crear tan magnifico proyecto.
  17. Sep 18, 2021
    10
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  18. Jan 16, 2022
    10
    Ubisoft, EA, CD Project Red, Square Enix, Activision Blizzard and others... This is how you make a game! Visual, audio, gameplay, story, you name it, they did it spectacularly. No mtx, no stupid schemes to make money, just art. This game was worth every penny and I'd gladly pay for it over and over again. One of, if not THE best game I've ever played. Even the port to PC was done very well.
  19. Oct 15, 2021
    10
    Can’t wait for the next instalment in what is one of my favourite franchise.
  20. May 31, 2021
    10
    Bes lt game i have ever played Kratos is cool and most amazing protagonist in the history of video games
  21. Nov 26, 2022
    10
    Kratos is a sexy beast!!! One of the best games ever, defo worth a play......................................
  22. Jul 6, 2021
    9
    The game has very good graphics and musics. It took some time for me to get into the story but it might be because I did not play the other GoW games. There are some puzzles to solve in order to proceed but it was sometimes boring to me. When I played the game first, I liked the fighting mechanisms. After I played Ghost of Tsushima, I played God of War again but this time I found theThe game has very good graphics and musics. It took some time for me to get into the story but it might be because I did not play the other GoW games. There are some puzzles to solve in order to proceed but it was sometimes boring to me. When I played the game first, I liked the fighting mechanisms. After I played Ghost of Tsushima, I played God of War again but this time I found the fighting mechanisms less good. However, there are lots of skills that you can use in the game and they are very cool. Also you can craft and customize weapons, armors etc. To sum up, the game is very cool and you should definitely give it a try if you have never played. Expand
  23. Jun 3, 2021
    8
    Good game but not the best in the franchise. Not as many epic battles as previous games and repetitive enemies. Some level design could have been better. Also I am so sick of playing games based on a huge jungle. Norse mythology has much more than that. You can enjoy but don't expect an unforgettable experience.
  24. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Excelent game... EXCELENT
    Great story, great fights, good progression... one of the best , if not the best, games of the PS4 generation.
  25. Jun 4, 2021
    10
    There will be no game I will love as much as this. This game is unique, it’s brilliant and just the best. I love this game.

    Thank you Santa Monica for this masterpiece!
  26. Sep 26, 2021
    10
    I don't know what to say I love this wonderful game And now i'm so hype for Ragnarök
  27. Jun 9, 2021
    10
    Para mi el mejor juego de la pasada generacion. Excelente historia, excelente mecanica de juego. sencillamente increible.
  28. Jun 10, 2021
    9
    Ah, my quarantine game! In a time the world was seemingly ending, I figured I may as well finish God of War before we all turned to zombies. Well that didn’t happen and I got to live long enough to play this masterpiece of game design! Lemme start by saying, I’ve never finished any of the God of War games before this one but that really didn’t affect my enjoyment whatsoever & I’m glad theAh, my quarantine game! In a time the world was seemingly ending, I figured I may as well finish God of War before we all turned to zombies. Well that didn’t happen and I got to live long enough to play this masterpiece of game design! Lemme start by saying, I’ve never finished any of the God of War games before this one but that really didn’t affect my enjoyment whatsoever & I’m glad the developers went the route of not alienating people like me with their big 4th entry! I’m sure the prior knowledge of the trilogy would’ve been great to have but I’d rather experience those firsthand than watch a summarized video on YouTube. I simply LOVE almost everything in this game, the characters, the visuals, the story, the gameplay, everything is just a big fat chef’s kiss!! The only thing I didn’t really like was the sudden change in Atreus’ personality halfway through the game, I know why it’s there for story reasons, but I was really loving him as a character until that point, but in the end I still loved him. As someone who doesn’t have a good relationship with their dad at ALL, so I guess the main relationship dynamic at this game’s heart doesn’t really resonate with me for personal reasons, although I loved every bonding moment we got to see between Kratos and Atreus. I just couldn’t relate to it and that’s perfectly ok because this game isn’t about me, obviously. Everyone already knows this game is a masterpiece, so if you somehow haven’t had it grace your console yet, fix that please. Even if you have little knowledge of the series like me, you’ll walk away extremely satisfied. Expand
  29. Jun 10, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. It well deserved the 'game of the year' title.
  30. Aug 3, 2021
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. I loved the voice acting too Sunny Suljic has really grown on me.
  31. Jun 13, 2021
    10
    This game is beautiful it has a fantastic story, amazing graphics, and absolutely tremendous boss battles. This is a game I can recommend to anyone
  32. Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Потрясная игра,с классным сюжетом и отливной графикой,стабильной работы без багов и вылетов.
  33. Jun 14, 2021
    10
    I had to wait almost 3 years to play this game, and damn it was worth it. One of the best stories I've ever experienced in video games, amazing graphics and a combat that feels completely improved from the previous entries
  34. Jun 17, 2021
    10
    This is the my favourite ps4 game ever! the way Kratos tries to hide his past is just perrrfect!
  35. Jun 17, 2021
    10
    First of all, the game is really a masterpiece. Santa Monica made the game, which is legendary, more legendary. Followers who have generally followed the game fondly for a very long time have complained about the change in the theme of the gameplay. Obviously, I like this change very much. Because if the change hadn't been added, Maybe the fact that it looks like its old style would haveFirst of all, the game is really a masterpiece. Santa Monica made the game, which is legendary, more legendary. Followers who have generally followed the game fondly for a very long time have complained about the change in the theme of the gameplay. Obviously, I like this change very much. Because if the change hadn't been added, Maybe the fact that it looks like its old style would have been a huge flaw. because the years pass and the game world develops a lot. so it was really right that there was a change. I can safely say that the story diagram and Attack mechanics were made very high-level in terms of the atmosphere.

    Positive

    Game atmosphere is very good
    Story Schema
    Character camera
    Attack Mechanics
    Continuous flow of the game
    A 30-hour game story is over-filled (dialogue and travel)

    Negative

    You know, Baldur is the game's archenemy. Our first battle with Baldur could really be one of the best battles in the history of the game. Now that we have fought such a war, it didn't take me long to ask the question of what awaits us in the future. But he almost never came across. Just like Magni and Modi. The only missing point I see is that monster and boss battles are insufficient.
    As a God Of War fan, I can say with peace of mind that:
    Sony has signed one of the best games of all time.
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  36. Jun 20, 2021
    10
    I finished this game in 2021. It was an amazing adventure. I highly recommend it.
  37. Jul 1, 2021
    10
    I've never played GoW games before, I even don't like these kind of brutal, blood spilling games. But I saw GoW on sale in PS store... and God! Now I understand why so many people love it.
    God of War is one of those game you don't want to end.
    It's also one of those games that you finish it in 100% just to honour the people who created it. Main story, side content, characters, world(s),
    I've never played GoW games before, I even don't like these kind of brutal, blood spilling games. But I saw GoW on sale in PS store... and God! Now I understand why so many people love it.
    God of War is one of those game you don't want to end.
    It's also one of those games that you finish it in 100% just to honour the people who created it.
    Main story, side content, characters, world(s), gameplay - all these aspects are perfect. However the best part of all is the character progression. You can see and feel how they change, how their interactions change, even the way they speak. It's perfectly balanced and fits the story perfectly.
    The amount of side content is just enough for the player to keep him interested. All the side quests and things you find on the way - all of it has its own unique story, expands our knowledge about the world and Norse mythology.
    The world presented in this game is spectacular. Norse culture and mythology becomes really popular and so we can see different ways of presenting it in recent films/series/games. But nothing comes even close to God of War. Not even close. Whenever you reach some new region you just stop and admire the devs' and graphics' amazing work.
    The only one thing I would change is the overload with RPG elements. After few hours of gameplay you collect dozens of enchantments. Each of them has different stat bonuses plus some of them give you additional perks. Some are even specific to fight one type of enemy and I have never bothered to go back to menu and change it whenever I encounter them. I wish it would be more simplified or that the stats we get would just pernamently boost our character - without being forced to choose.
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  38. Jun 26, 2021
    10
    Hermoso juego, una obra de arte que permanece en mi corazón como uno de los mejores juegos jamás hechos! Gracias Cory Barlog por tal Juegazo y por los buenos momentos desde ps2, Mi saga favorita 10/10.
  39. Sep 20, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best game ever. I experienced every system in the game, and there are nothing new in the game. But Balance, between contents and scenario, is amazing more than Last of us. It is perfect for me, and I can recommend this game who love story-based game or action game.
  40. Sep 13, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game .shhsgsgsvsbshshsyshshshshshshsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsggsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsggsgsgsgsgsg
  41. Jun 28, 2021
    10
    Wonderful experience for me which i am completely strange to the series. Great work well done.
  42. Feb 27, 2022
    10
    God of war is one of the best games I've ever played, great story, incredible gameplay and hours of fun.
  43. Jun 28, 2021
    10
    This game is an amazing experience you should not miss out on. Waiting for sequel
  44. Jun 29, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of my top 3 favorite games of all time. The visuals in this game are truly the best in the industry. And the story is amazing as well. And the loki reveal made me fell in love with this game because it caught me of guards. Expand
  45. Jun 30, 2021
    10
    I replayed the game recently last week, and my gosh I forgot just how good and amazing this game is! It is so much fun to play and very challenging if played on the hardest difficulty. This is definitely one of Playstation's masterpieces.
  46. Jul 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I got God of War's platinum, and I must say, it was one of the game I enjoyed doing it. It doesn't have a bad part, it's all amazing, the beggining, the middle, the end, the free roam. I can say it's the best God of War, and, possibly, the best PS Exclusives. Expand
  47. Jul 7, 2021
    9
    It’s good it’s better than other rpg or healthbar with (numbers) games look quick things why I hate it when it has numbers or healthbars it will mean that you need a pasific number and a pasific luck to get what you need to defeat an enemy but god of war doesn’t have numbers like no matter what damage when you bump up the difficulty you’re expecting a challenge so not knowing how muchIt’s good it’s better than other rpg or healthbar with (numbers) games look quick things why I hate it when it has numbers or healthbars it will mean that you need a pasific number and a pasific luck to get what you need to defeat an enemy but god of war doesn’t have numbers like no matter what damage when you bump up the difficulty you’re expecting a challenge so not knowing how much health your enemy has. like yes you see it going Down but you don’t know if they are going to survive those attacks like I saw one of the enemy’s still alive even after I heavy attacked them it’s like this will not be a walk in the park you have to fight to stay alive so 9/10 Expand
  48. Jul 10, 2021
    9
    One of the most beautiful games on ps4. Outstanding graphics and exciting and intense story. The different gameplay had scared me, instead it turned out to be a big surprise. I recommend it to all lovers of the saga.
  49. Jul 10, 2021
    9
    Great single player story driven game! Works well, plays and looks great. Left me wanting more.
  50. Jan 23, 2022
    10
    This Game is just a masterpiece the grafik and the combat is very good and i had 0 bugs or crashes in the whole playtrough
  51. Jul 12, 2021
    10
    This is the best game ever. The story and the gameplay everything is just perfect.
  52. Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Every detail of this game is magnificent, the mechanics, the scenarios, the characters, the story that was behind, the story that there is and the one that will be and the actors who gave life to the characters.
    I can't find an exact word to define how amazed I am to have played it.
    I feel very lucky to live in the same time that this game came out.
  53. Jul 15, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Найкращий слешер на ps4, круті боси захоплюючий сюжет, Атрей доповнює гру, дуже чекаю продовження Expand
  54. Jul 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Expand
  55. Jul 17, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest game ever made
    There really isnt anything left to say other than
    if there is some way i can pay more than $60 i will do it.
  56. Jul 29, 2021
    10
    Лучший эксклюзив на PS4, в этой игре почти идеально всё, сюжет, геймплей и сам внешний вид говорит, что эта игра самого крупного калибра, она показывает какого качества должны быть игры AAA класса и как по мне именно эта игра заслуживает стать заменой Uncharted став новым лицом PlayStation. Единственное, что покоробило сама камерность и ощущение, что самое интересное они приберегли наЛучший эксклюзив на PS4, в этой игре почти идеально всё, сюжет, геймплей и сам внешний вид говорит, что эта игра самого крупного калибра, она показывает какого качества должны быть игры AAA класса и как по мне именно эта игра заслуживает стать заменой Uncharted став новым лицом PlayStation. Единственное, что покоробило сама камерность и ощущение, что самое интересное они приберегли на сиквел, не хватает некой масштабности происходящего. Expand
  57. Jul 18, 2021
    10
    This is my favorite game. I recommend it to everyone who likes adventure, combat and beautifully crafted games.
  58. Jul 21, 2021
    10
    This game is great and combat is very satisfying especially the Leviathan Axe and blade of chaos too story is great i love the lore i was 100% into lore always looking for lore collectibles! Top tier game can't wait for what SSMS has in store for us next
  59. May 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really love this game and highly recommend it. It went from a hack and slash of the first trilogy (and the handhelds) to a new style of gameplay.

    The graphics of this game are beautiful, one of the best I've seen in this console generation.

    Gameplay is fluid, relaxing yet exciting in combat. Its history, in addition to being like an old friend returning, we still have a new universe with a semi-open map to explore with different dialogues during these explorations that will make you know this world even more. I strongly recommend.
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  60. Jul 27, 2021
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal a must play for every gamer out there. a very simple yet grounded story of a father and son in the unforgiving norse world with a wonderful revival of our favourite character, Kratos. everything from the combat to the environment to the story is wonderfully made kudos to everone at santa monica studio
  61. Feb 6, 2022
    9
    Definitely one of the best PS4 games and probability of all times. Nice graphics and great narrative.
  62. Jul 28, 2021
    9
    One of the most complete games I have ever played. The story and combat match each other in how engaging they are and both are in the forefront of what should be a standard for the rest of the industry. There are portions that feel grindy on subsequent playthroughs (i.e. whenever you go inside the mountain in Midgard), but the deep combat system and reinvention of Kratos's character isOne of the most complete games I have ever played. The story and combat match each other in how engaging they are and both are in the forefront of what should be a standard for the rest of the industry. There are portions that feel grindy on subsequent playthroughs (i.e. whenever you go inside the mountain in Midgard), but the deep combat system and reinvention of Kratos's character is the reason you will undoubtably be compelled to replay the game multiple times as I have. I don't know how more I can praise a game than by saying this is the gold standard of what AAA games should be. Expand
  63. Aug 7, 2021
    10
    God of war adalah game yang sangat epic, diisi dengan cerita tentang Kratos dan Atreus dalam perjalanan menuju puncak tertinggi di realm, mengajarkan tentang hubungan father-son dengan sangat baik. Gameplay god of war sangatlah bagus, boss battle nya sangat menantang dan didesain dengan sangat baik. Cinematography di god of war juga hanya 1 shot cut yang membuatnya sangat bagus, ditambahGod of war adalah game yang sangat epic, diisi dengan cerita tentang Kratos dan Atreus dalam perjalanan menuju puncak tertinggi di realm, mengajarkan tentang hubungan father-son dengan sangat baik. Gameplay god of war sangatlah bagus, boss battle nya sangat menantang dan didesain dengan sangat baik. Cinematography di god of war juga hanya 1 shot cut yang membuatnya sangat bagus, ditambah lagi dengan performa dari kratos yang sangat baik.
    9.8/10
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  64. Aug 3, 2021
    10
    Este es el mejor videojuego que he podido jugar en toda mi vida.
    Los escenarios hermosos, me encanta como la serpiente sube y el agua del mar baja para poder explorar nuevos lugares ocultos, como siempre tenes que volver atras a lugares en los que ya estuviste para poder descubrir nuevas cosas usando el cincel etc..
    Los enemigos son espectaculares, muy buena variedad y un sistema de
    Este es el mejor videojuego que he podido jugar en toda mi vida.
    Los escenarios hermosos, me encanta como la serpiente sube y el agua del mar baja para poder explorar nuevos lugares ocultos, como siempre tenes que volver atras a lugares en los que ya estuviste para poder descubrir nuevas cosas usando el cincel etc..
    Los enemigos son espectaculares, muy buena variedad y un sistema de combate en el que no tenemos que spammear los botones, si no que es mas extenso ya que cuenta con muchos ataques, talismanes, magia para Atreus, etc. El hacha y las espadas son una combinacion perfecta.
    La historia principal es sumamente buena, muy bien narrada.
    La banda sonora es muy buena, muy al estilo nordico.
    Los personajes son de lo mejor, Kratos, un personaje serio con Atreus, un personaje lleno de dudas y algo infantil junto a Mimir, quien les cuenta todas sus dudas, hacen un buen equipo. Los enanos, Freya, Baldur, Magni y Modi. Todos muy buenos personajes.
    El mapa es extenso, por si queres explorar mas alla de la historia principal tenes todo un mundo por descubrir, muy bien logrado el mapa.
    Las voces en español latino suenan bastante bien, en ingles es excelente.
    Los graficos son de lo mejor que hay en PS4 ahora mismo, si te subis a la montaña mas alta de midgard vas a poder ver el lago y hasta a la serpiente, y viceversa.
    Mientras jugas, Mimir va a ir reforzando la convivencia entre los personajes contando historias que Atreus registrara en el libro, etc.
    Las valkirias podrian haber sido un DLC pero fueron incluidas en el juego original, muy bien hecho por parte de Santa Monica.
    Por todas esas razones yo a este juego le doy un 10/10
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  65. Aug 3, 2021
    10
    I played this game about one year ago and this game changed how I value video games. Before this game, I didn't care about anything other than graphics, literally if the game has bad graphics I wouldn't play it. This game showed me what story and gameplay are. If you like RPG games I highly recommend this game.
  66. Aug 4, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best game ever. I experienced every system in the game, and there are nothing new in the game. But Balance, between contents and scenario, is amazing more than Last of us. It is perfect for me, and I can
  67. Aug 5, 2021
    10
    es increíble su historia y su apartado gráfico son increíbles su jugabilidad es muy buena una obra de arte
  68. Jan 10, 2023
    9
    I remember experiencing this game back in 2020 during the pandemic after hearing the sequel and was hyped SEVERELY. So much so I played both games and loved them and after experiencing Ragnarok, I went back to play this game again and I can definitely say I prefer Ragnarok but that shouldn't take away the fact this is probably one of if not the best PS4 game of it's generation. So theI remember experiencing this game back in 2020 during the pandemic after hearing the sequel and was hyped SEVERELY. So much so I played both games and loved them and after experiencing Ragnarok, I went back to play this game again and I can definitely say I prefer Ragnarok but that shouldn't take away the fact this is probably one of if not the best PS4 game of it's generation. So the story for this game might not be as good as Ragnarok, but it's still amazing primarily of what was established in the previous games since the main character was been through a lot and that's not something him and you don't want your kid to go through all over again because your past will always catch up with you but before I get into the bigger picture, I wanna talk about the other great parts. This game looks amazing on a PS4 Pro not necessarily for the graphics, but for the art style as it helps the graphics stand on it's 2 legs and ensure it looks great evennowadays, the combat might feel strange especially since this is coming off of a franchise with fixed camera angles, absolute chaos, and especially MASSIVE boss fights to help you feel satisfied you did it, in this game, it's pretty much an over-the-shoulder one shot camera so you're up close to the action and I would argue this improves upon the franchise since it helps you feel like Kratos with how the camera never cuts and you're up close meaning you feel like you're there when creating a massacre on the battlefield. Actually creating a massacre is pretty damn easy with how well the combat flows since it can feel incredible to understand the combat and make your enemies look like pathetic obstacles in your way. The level design is great since it's complex enough for there to be decent puzzles that aren't solvable immediately and you need to genuinely think about how you're gonna deal with it. There was also this one time when I was opening a crate and there was a jumpscare and it genuinely got me, so much so that even though it only happened once, it was enough to the point where I took a step back whenever I saw another crate even during the entirety of God of War: Ragnarok. The side quests are great since they are connected to the lore and not just filler to increase the run time. The dialogue, performances, soundtrack, and writing are top tier and ensure you are incredibly immersed throughout the entire game and the boss battles are good just enough to remind everyone they're playing a God of War game. Now while there are some sections of the map that are locked behind a certain wall meaning you'll have to come back later, I would argue this comes to the games benefit since it means you'll come back later with the equipment you need, but then you'll also find something else on that same island you initially missed you need to get closer to full completion. But all of this is just an extension of the bigger picture since there's more to this story than just the characters, graphics, combat, side quests, story, or even the destination itself: it's the entire journey. Throughout this game, the journey you go through feels relateable since it feels wonderfully paced and helps a father and son learn to trust each other no matter what which in turn helps you relate to these characters even further. Now there are some problems like the enemy variety since most of the time you will face the exact same mini boss over and over again and this easily gets repetitive, the end game is good but not great since you need to do a decent amount of grinding but that personally never bothered me, but the main thing that bothered me personally was how it tries to tell a story similar to The Last of Us but doesn't quite succeed with how the stakes don't feel high and instead you only feel improved in those stakes instead of stripped down and desperate. But with all that being said, this game is absolutely incredible and succeeds on all fronts to ensure it's a genuine masterpiece. If you happen to have a PS4, why haven't you ever picked up this game when it first came out? But now that it's on PC and even verified for the Steam Deck, there's no better time to pick up this masterpiece than right now. Expand
  69. Aug 9, 2021
    10
    juegazo 20/10 y god, me encanta que no hayan puesto pagos extras para el contenido de las valquirias, el mejor juego de 2018, buenos jefes, gran villano, buena historia, buen gameplay, de lo mejor de la generacion.
  70. Aug 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. wow games is good It's a yes
    good game but it's God of War
    the game, and there are nothing new in the game.
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  71. Nov 2, 2022
    10
    Great game from an already great serie, lack some boss battles but i can pass that since its a new begining, deep story, respecting and enhancing the OG games.
    If u are a fan just play this masterpiece
  72. Aug 11, 2021
    10
    Best game of this franchise!!! I had to Play ist twice. First time I did. Not like the steering and Stopped. Bit After the Second time im in love with That Game
  73. Aug 12, 2021
    10
    Amazing story
    Amazing combat
    Amazing mission design
    Amazing side quest
    Amazing soundtrack
    Only thing i disliked was boss fights but still a masterpice tho
  74. Aug 14, 2021
    9
    Excellent story, great graphics. excellent game --------------------------.
  75. Aug 16, 2021
    10
    Never played God of War before. Big lover of Scandinavian mythology, so, when i saw a video-memes about this game i purchased this game in ps store. So, what i got? At first, game seemed to be boring and monotonous. But after an hour it turned me into 12 years old boy who cant break away from the monitor. Story, gameplay, setting. All of that was amazing. Cant wait for sequel.
  76. Aug 17, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I've played in my life. Fighting mechanics, graphics, storytelling etc everything is great. It only has 2 issues for me, one of which is the lack of Quicktime events and the lack of boss battles in older games.
  77. Aug 21, 2021
    10
    ............................. Just a Masterpiece ..........................
  78. Dec 14, 2021
    10
    I don't see why anyone would hate on this game. Characters and their development are amazing, combat is amazing, story is amazing. It feels rewarding when you become a better player, side quests related to the world and the norse mythology and outstanding graphics and music.
  79. Nov 4, 2022
    10
    Amazing game play and story. The change improves to the next level. Just waiting for the Ragnarok
  80. Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of war отличная игра с хорошей графикой и интересным сюжетом. Боёвка удобная Expand
  81. Aug 22, 2021
    9
    I love the game i recently played it the story, art, and combat really good and high quality
  82. Jan 30, 2023
    10
    Muy buen juego entretenido, divertido para pasar el rato, muy buena historia
  83. Aug 24, 2021
    10
    Best PS exclusive of this gen, masterpiece. Beat it 3 times. Need the sequel already, please Cory, pls
  84. Jun 11, 2022
    10
    Kratos has to kill all the norse gods like the greek gods he has to kill odin like zeus
  85. May 13, 2023
    9
    Great game. Beautiful story. Amazing Combat. Character development at its peak. Amazing bosses. Only the open world was kinda boring, got bored of it easily. Overall must play game on ps/pc
  86. Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Très belle histoire où Kratos et Atrius en sont les héros, les combats sont épiques et le gameplay est presque parfait.
  87. Ogp
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Been a fan of this franchise since I was a kid, but i would've loved this game even if i wasn't. Except from the fact that people do not need to play the previous games to understand the story(although i would recommend playing them), it has an outstanding story, touching real life problems such as loss, anger issues and a father trying to bond with his kid. The gameplay although veryBeen a fan of this franchise since I was a kid, but i would've loved this game even if i wasn't. Except from the fact that people do not need to play the previous games to understand the story(although i would recommend playing them), it has an outstanding story, touching real life problems such as loss, anger issues and a father trying to bond with his kid. The gameplay although very different from the previous games is as fun, if not more. Nothing more to say, you can experience the rest by yourselves. Expand
  88. Aug 31, 2021
    9
    It's an awesome game, great gameplay and combats, deep well rounded characters and beautiful graphics.
    It doesn't get a 10 from me because of the exhausting number of collectables. So many mods that it gets super overwhelming and makes you loose hours and hours in the office to basically do nothing.
    Next one, please simplify the collectables and mods.
  89. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    I never played any of the previous GoW. I quickly watched a story recap of the other games and boy this game was amazing. Visuals, story and combat were fantastic. Was gutted to finish the game and cant wait for ragnarok. I hope they dont rush is and make it as great as this
  90. Aug 31, 2021
    9
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  91. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    very very very very very very very good good good good game game game game game masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece
  92. Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Playing this game on PS5 opens up the game to even more, I love this game it’s my all time favorite.
  93. Sep 24, 2021
    9
    PS4 banger, the gameplay bossfights and nordic ancient worlds and creatures excuted perfectly with such a graphics, Kratos ofcourse is wiser now and more responsible but not less destructive, everything in this game is perfect yet the plot was more of a link than it’s being the thing, Ragnarok so it seems will be the epic sequel, God of war 2018 is a 9.5/10 for me
  94. Sep 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. لعبة جميلة و رائعة لقد لعبتها قبل أكثر من عام و ادمنتها وختمتها اكثر من مرة Expand
  95. Sep 9, 2021
    10
    If you are an old fan, you think to yourself, what is this game, why Gad is far from its roots, but when you play, you understand this masterpiece, but it is not far from its roots, but the game has become more interesting.
  96. Sep 10, 2021
    9
    This game does everything it tries to do masterfully, the combat is one of the best, most nuanced ones I've ever seen, the story is externally simple, yet internally clever and complex, and he visuals and music are absolutely stunning. Puzzle elements can be obnoxious and bog pacing, as frequent as they are, but don't take much away from the brilliance.
  97. Sep 13, 2021
    10
    El juego es recomendadísimo, es muy re-jugable, te haces unas 40 horas en terminar el juego en un 80% contando misiones secundarias como los favores a los enanos, contando la actualización o el parche que permite jugar una Nueva Partida+ el cual son otras 40-50 horas de entretenimiento con contenido extra y sobre todo todo transcurre de manera diferente a comparación de jugar una partidaEl juego es recomendadísimo, es muy re-jugable, te haces unas 40 horas en terminar el juego en un 80% contando misiones secundarias como los favores a los enanos, contando la actualización o el parche que permite jugar una Nueva Partida+ el cual son otras 40-50 horas de entretenimiento con contenido extra y sobre todo todo transcurre de manera diferente a comparación de jugar una partida enteramente desde 0, el juego es una experiencia audio-visual demasiado placentera, la historia no solo da un centenal de teorías o especulaciones, también nos da lecciones de vida, te deja un aprendizaje en el cual nos demuestra el desarrollo que puede tener un personaje enteramente cuidado, trabajado y sobre todo muy profesional, sin duda no me sorprendería de santa monica ni de Cory PAPUCHO Barlog el cual ya antes nos habían entregado ambos unos productos demasiados y en extremo GENIALES, estamos hablando de un estudio de prestigio, por lo que les deseo lo mejor de las suertes en este nuevo juego God Of War Ragnarok. Expand
  98. Feb 16, 2022
    10
    10/10
    Absolutely phenomenal game. Gameplay, graphics, AI, just all fantastic.
  99. Mar 9, 2022
    10
    God of War 2018: What happens when you kill all the Greek Gods well Norse gods should work. I can’t begin to tell you how excited I was to play this game because everything about it was nothing short of great. Before this game came out the God of War series was a hack and slash franchise with a mediocre story but always lived up to the excitement with its gameplay and bosses. That allGod of War 2018: What happens when you kill all the Greek Gods well Norse gods should work. I can’t begin to tell you how excited I was to play this game because everything about it was nothing short of great. Before this game came out the God of War series was a hack and slash franchise with a mediocre story but always lived up to the excitement with its gameplay and bosses. That all changes with this, the game is a simi open world but there are still plenty of things to do. Kratos now has a son and they work so well together from the moment you meet Kratos and Atreus. The camera is behind Kratos this time and he doesn’t use the Blades of Chaos he uses the Leviathan Axe or Stormbreaker. Using the axe has to be one of the best video game weapons I have ever used, taking off your back and throwing it off a mountain then calling it back to slice a enemy’s head off amazing. Christopher Judge does a phenomenal job he just has that deep voice that really gets under your skin. On top of that we have fantastic music as well to set up the tone of fighting huge dragons to human monster hybrids. The developers went all out and gave us a story that is a first for the series amazing, on top of that it’s all shot in one take. You can go from killing a enemy and all of a sudden it’s a cutscene, unless you die there are no edits to this game and it makes the story have more of an impact on you. I can’t recommend this game enough if you have a PS4 get it because now it’s like 10 bucks. Expand
  100. Sep 16, 2021
    10
    With a wiser and experienced Kratos, the game brings the series to the state it was in the first games, with a very touching story.
Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

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