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  1. Nov 23, 2021
    10
    Jogo sensacional maravilhoso gameplay única, não enjoa, só senti falta de dar umas machadadas nas árvores igual um lenhador
  2. Nov 23, 2021
    5
    I know a 5 seems like a low score for a lot of people, but I don't think God of War is bad, I just think it's unremarkable. The gameplay does just enough to be interesting, but for me the biggest flaw is that it was just too easy. Even the Valkyries weren't that difficult and I believe that the Valkyrie Queen's level of difficulty would be perfect as a regular boss, but nowhere nearI know a 5 seems like a low score for a lot of people, but I don't think God of War is bad, I just think it's unremarkable. The gameplay does just enough to be interesting, but for me the biggest flaw is that it was just too easy. Even the Valkyries weren't that difficult and I believe that the Valkyrie Queen's level of difficulty would be perfect as a regular boss, but nowhere near difficult enough to be an optional boss (I know a lot of people had trouble with her and thought the Valkyries were extremely tough. I'm not trying to brag here, but i genuinely did not find them that difficult). This lack of difficulty is a problem, as I didn't really have to engage with the mechanics at all. Once I got the timing down for the dodge and parry, I was able to get through each encounter without putting in much thought into them.

    The world/playable map the game takes place in, while pretty looking was kind of dull. Everywhere you go, there was nothing that interesting in how you could interact with the world which made me not want to explore, but I had to anyway because you need loot to upgrade kratos. While on paper using loot for progression is a good idea as it is easier to control such that you don't get overpowered, I found the upgrades to be far too incremental to be exciting. It's hard to get psyched over doing slightly more damage and having slightly more armour. Worst of all, it kind of cheapens the combat. It makes some fights near impossible to get through until you get better armour in which case you can take it on the intended way. I don't like the feeling of losing a fight largely because I don't have good gear and die in a single hit. I rather do away with the upgrade system all together and just rely on your skill to get through fights. This is before mentioning the absolute mistake that was Niflheim. In short, it was an optional region where you can get good loot. Great, except to get everything you need to do the same thing over and over again. They should have tuned it such that you only need to go through the circuit maybe 5-7 times. As it is in game, it took you way too many times doing the same thing over and over again to get everything.

    Lastly the narrative, is okay. It is clearly trying to recreate a father child bonding type story that we got in the last of us. The issue with God of War is that we don't really see the character's grow in a substantial way. You would expect Kratos to go from an emotionally distant father, to someone who is more open. We kind of get that with him telling his son that he is a god, but he still dodges questions like where he got is blades of chaos. He doesn't feel that more open to Atreus then at the start. As it stands his character arc feels incomplete. Speaking of the boy, his arc is that he went from an unsure kid to a kid with a literal god complex back to a regular kid I guess? It kind of went by way to quickly and his turn to the dark side and then back into a tolerable character happened so fast it barely counts as growth. As for the main villain, he was extremely underwhelming. For some reason the writers decided to include a villain but not make him part of the main conflict. He's just something that happens in the story sometimes. When Kratos learns that there may be a way to defeat him, he shrugs it off and says that they will find a way, but does nothing to look for this weakness. In fact the villain has nothing to do with the quest of spreading Kratos's wife's ashes at all. If he were to disappear from the plot, nothing would have changed. Kratos would just get to his goal with less hassle. Kratos was literally just on his way to the end goal when the villain appears out of nowhere and starts a fight. So We're fighting the villian one last time I guess? no build up, nothing to tie him in with the rest of the plot. He's just there to be a boss fight.

    I know I sound harsh on the game, but the narrative was the weakest part of it by far, the gameplay makes up for it somewhat, but it suffers from being too easy to really engage me.
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  3. Nov 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I finished this game like 11 times it's so fun and I can't get enough of it great job Santa Monica Expand
  4. Nov 22, 2021
    4
    I am, and actually was, a fan of the series. I went through all parts of the game starting from ps2, through ps3 and psp, ending with the remaster on ps4. This part is a break with the previous formula, it is very boring, slow, annoying playability, stretched out fights , annoying kid. Not recommended.
  5. Nov 21, 2021
    9
    Beautiful game, much different than GOW 3 which was very inferior. GOW 2018 is a top game with similar interaction and gameplay like Tomb Raider, Uncharted, Last of us and other games. I didn't like GOW 3, but I liked GOW 2018. BUY IT !
  6. Nov 21, 2021
    10
    ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE!! I was a teen when the God of war trilogy launch on playstation and I loved every minute that spent playing those games back in the day. But now I feel my preferences for games evolved and those type of hack and slash games are no more fun for me anymore. I was not sure about this new god of war, when I tried to play it on ps4 an error would not let me play. Now thatABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE!! I was a teen when the God of war trilogy launch on playstation and I loved every minute that spent playing those games back in the day. But now I feel my preferences for games evolved and those type of hack and slash games are no more fun for me anymore. I was not sure about this new god of war, when I tried to play it on ps4 an error would not let me play. Now that I got a PS5 and heard about the upgrade that allows you to play at 4k 60FPS went back, gave it a try and had the most amazing gaming experience ever. Joel & Ellie gained a placed at my heart that I assumed no other game could replace, but atreos & kratos grow so deep into me that its hard for me to tell anymore. One thing is for sure, this is the most amazing game ever!!! Expand
  7. Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Great game, amazing story, stunning, great soundtrack, some of the best combat, this is a must play if you have a playstation
  8. Nov 20, 2021
    9
    BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOi
  9. Nov 20, 2021
    0
    Выпустили на PC отлично! Это если бы Нинтендо продала Марио. У вас и так очень высокие цены на игры а это удар в спину. Мы для вас готовим сюрприз. Месть!
  10. Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Bu oyundaki balta ve diğer silahlarimiz oyun dünyasında kullanmaktan en çok keyif aldığım silahlar.Benim için en iyi oyunlardan biridir kendisi
  11. Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juego bastante bueno la verdad la historia los graficos y hasta el end game cuando acabas el juego,Lo que mas impresiono son los graficos sinceramente y las escenas de batalla como contra baldur en la cabaña principal o contra el gigante, la verdad tiene una alt epicidad un 10. Expand
  12. Nov 18, 2021
    10
    God of War is a near perfect game to me and I love every element that this game has to offer.

    The story is a fantastic, deep, layered story that is so entertaining to watch. Every cutscene added to the story in a way that made me want to play for hours at a time. The combat is so extremely smooth. If gives a challenge, while also is rewarding. They world is so beautifully designed. I
    God of War is a near perfect game to me and I love every element that this game has to offer.

    The story is a fantastic, deep, layered story that is so entertaining to watch. Every cutscene added to the story in a way that made me want to play for hours at a time.

    The combat is so extremely smooth. If gives a challenge, while also is rewarding.

    They world is so beautifully designed. I found myself looking in every corner of this world just to see more. It is an open world, but has a extremely easy to follow scheme to complete the main story or side quests at your own pace.

    Upgrading weapons is so extremely satisfying to me. It is a very rewarding experience. When upgrading weapons, there is a noticeable difference when fighting the same enemies.

    Many more elements to this game made me absolutely in love with it. I cannot wait for the sequel. I recommend this game to just about anyone that can handle a little blood and gore from defeating enemies.
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  13. Nov 18, 2021
    0
    If you're a real fan of the original games, then this is the biggest insult you could get. From the art direction, to the gameplay, to even the way the developer talks about their old fans and their old games.

    Even as a game in its own merit, it would only stand as high as a 6/10. Mindless, braindead, boring, dull to replay and trying to tell a story it fails with characters that are
    If you're a real fan of the original games, then this is the biggest insult you could get. From the art direction, to the gameplay, to even the way the developer talks about their old fans and their old games.

    Even as a game in its own merit, it would only stand as high as a 6/10. Mindless, braindead, boring, dull to replay and trying to tell a story it fails with characters that are uninspired and uninteresting. Camera issues, boring gameplay that is just mashing buttons, third person camera that doesn't fit at all with this kind of gameplay and actually hinders your skill. I could go on. But basically, next time, just do a standalone game, and don't stand on the shoulders of a famous name to get easy sales.
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  14. Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Una obra de arte

    Un God of War muy muy diferente a los anteriores, inspiradora en otra saga de Sony, dio un resultado perfecto. Con un apartado grafico impresionante, escenarios preciosos, vivos y llenos de color, con mucho para investigar. Es increible como aprovecha el hardware de la PS4 Pro, lo jugue en la normal y en la Pro y hay mucha diferencia grafica. La jugabilidad me
    Una obra de arte

    Un God of War muy muy diferente a los anteriores, inspiradora en otra saga de Sony, dio un resultado perfecto. Con un apartado grafico impresionante, escenarios preciosos, vivos y llenos de color, con mucho para investigar. Es increible como aprovecha el hardware de la PS4 Pro, lo jugue en la normal y en la Pro y hay mucha diferencia grafica.

    La jugabilidad me parecio excelente, me recordo mucho a juegos como Darksiders, simple y sencilla de entender y muy divertida. Ahora con el hijo de Kratos, Atreus que te ayuda constantemente en matar a los enemigos.

    La historia me parecio muy muy buena, dejandome siempre con intriga por lo que va a pasar, atrapandome desde el primer minuto. El toque de humor que le agregan los personajes secundarios es muy bueno, mas de una vez me saco una carcajada.

    Un juego super recomendado, fundamental jugarlo si tenes una Play 4 o 5, por suerte a principio del año que viene va a salir en PC por lo que mucha gente va a poder jugar a esta obra de arte.
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  15. Nov 16, 2021
    10
    For me this game was amazing. The gameplay, story, characters and every part of this game was amazing. I played this on a ps5 with improved Fps. If you own a ps4 or just got a ps5 this game is a must play.
  16. Nov 14, 2021
    9
    Best games of the 8th generation, but only a thing, they should put more bosses, the rest is breathtaken
  17. Nov 14, 2021
    0
    jogo chato, o kreiton é muito duro de manobrar parece uma carreta, carregada com pneu furado, e ainda não pula, é só chatisse do começo ao fim como todo e exclusivo da sonia forçando a barra e querendo ser fóda mas para gamers atentos não passa de demomstração de falta de criatividade na jogabilidade travada e pesada, lento e enfadonho e com uma historia ridicula um espartano na mitologiajogo chato, o kreiton é muito duro de manobrar parece uma carreta, carregada com pneu furado, e ainda não pula, é só chatisse do começo ao fim como todo e exclusivo da sonia forçando a barra e querendo ser fóda mas para gamers atentos não passa de demomstração de falta de criatividade na jogabilidade travada e pesada, lento e enfadonho e com uma historia ridicula um espartano na mitologia nódica .,,,,....kkkkkkkkkkkkkkk....????????????? Expand
  18. 12j
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    God of War is very cool and I liked almost everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  19. Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece One of the best games I played in my last 20 years - its awesome and a legend.
  20. Nov 13, 2021
    9
    É um excelente jogo, apesar de ter me desapontado um pouco por ter ficado meio lento.
  21. Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Que jogo é esse meus amigos, um dos melhores já.feiros até hj sem dúvidas. Cu
  22. Nov 12, 2021
    10
    God of War is awesome, and have everything that a game needs, graphics, story and gameplay. It's neither short nor long game. Personally it's now my favorite game ever, just loved it! All PlayStation 4/5 users needs to play this.
  23. Nov 11, 2021
    10
    others are tell anything about this game , i can just say never lose it .
    storyline10/10 , gameplay10/10
    anything is completed in this game . if my English is bad cus
    i have no respect for that language
  24. Nov 10, 2021
    10
    Quando soube que ia mudar drasticamente o God of War eu confesso que fiquei com medo do resultado, mas, foi só o jogo chegar e jogar que tudo ficou claro, compreendi as escolhas que a franquia decidiu tomar. TUDO no jogo é simplesmente incrível, gráficos, gameplay, sons, mecânicas, personagens, história, inimigos e não podia faltar a dublagem sensacional, o elenco escalado foi o melhorQuando soube que ia mudar drasticamente o God of War eu confesso que fiquei com medo do resultado, mas, foi só o jogo chegar e jogar que tudo ficou claro, compreendi as escolhas que a franquia decidiu tomar. TUDO no jogo é simplesmente incrível, gráficos, gameplay, sons, mecânicas, personagens, história, inimigos e não podia faltar a dublagem sensacional, o elenco escalado foi o melhor possível. Expand
  25. Nov 10, 2021
    9
    It's Great, of course. But not comparable to the old Trilogy.
    I think it's not Brave enough, specially in Boss fights.
  26. Nov 9, 2021
    8
    Mimir is the best side character ever. Before I played the game, I was not really well informed on Nordic mythology but the game made me want to know more about it. At the beginning the story felt hard for me to follow, but at the end I was shocked how things turned out. Nice graphics, well written characters, great plot.
  27. Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Never got around to rating this game but it goes without saying it's outstanding. Just replayed it again and it still manages to be exceptional even in 2021. I can't wait for ragnarok, and if you haven't played this game, you are truly missing out. The combat, scenery, story and atmosphere are top notch. I wasn't much of a fan of the earlier entries, but this one knocked it out of the park.
  28. Nov 8, 2021
    9
    Baita game, acho que não merecia game do ano, mas ainda sim é um jogo revolucionário. Vale a pena o investimento de tempo e dinheiro por parte do jogador.
  29. Nov 8, 2021
    9
    I'm a little late to the party, but man was this a great experience. Excellent world building coupled with visceral combat and loveable characters, this game certainly still holds up after 3 and a half years. I played on Normal difficulty, and still felt that there were plenty of challenges to complete even once I beat the main story.

    God of War has evolved over the years, and I'm
    I'm a little late to the party, but man was this a great experience. Excellent world building coupled with visceral combat and loveable characters, this game certainly still holds up after 3 and a half years. I played on Normal difficulty, and still felt that there were plenty of challenges to complete even once I beat the main story.

    God of War has evolved over the years, and I'm excited to see how Kratos and Atreus's story evolves in the sequel. If you haven't played this one yet, you're in for a real treat.
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  30. Nov 7, 2021
    9
    As someone who just recently finished playing all the others God of War games I was genuinely pleased to see something new from this series. While the combat of the older games was never bad and was really fun in of it's self I really do like this new style. Was it the right choice I'm not sure though as the more you compare this one to the others the more you realize how radically theyAs someone who just recently finished playing all the others God of War games I was genuinely pleased to see something new from this series. While the combat of the older games was never bad and was really fun in of it's self I really do like this new style. Was it the right choice I'm not sure though as the more you compare this one to the others the more you realize how radically they changed how the game plays. While things like jumping are missed I still had a lot of fun but what I enjoyed more then anything was the story. Having Kratos move to a new mythological land of gods is a fantastic idea. And while sometimes annoying I did really like the inclusion of Atreus his son. Him not knowing of his godley origin and him trying to emotionally connect with Kratos is something I didn't know I wanted to see in these games. And seeing Kraos open up and allow himself to connect to his boy is wonderful especially when you remember that all these games have been actual Greek tragedies for Kratos with him killing his wife daughter mother father inadvertently his brother and being betrayed by practically everyone I think the man deserves to find some happiness in these games. Expand
  31. Nov 7, 2021
    0
    Too different from the real God of War franchise, story is boring and there are too many cutscenes
  32. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Excelente jogo. História, gráfico, jogabilidade… tudo de altíssima qualidade.
  33. Nov 6, 2021
    7
    I think it is a decent game, but in my opinion slightly overrated. Story is okay, pretty solid actually. Gameplay is not very original and sometimes fighting system becomes very unfair. Open-world is just average with side activities like "kill 100500 Odin's crows". But overall this game is fine and entertaining and it deserve to be played
  34. Nov 5, 2021
    9
    Falo como um simplório homem com experiência que obviamente preferia ser uma criança castrada e reclamona.
  35. Nov 5, 2021
    9
    Great game with a great storyline. The combat isn't all that smooth but it works so well. The worlds you travel to are all beautiful and the enemies don't feel repetitive at all.
  36. Nov 5, 2021
    10
    Игра поколения, которая не оставит равнодушным даже самого капризного геймера и этим все сказано!!!
  37. Nov 5, 2021
    10
    Might just be the best video game ever made. Took me some time for it to click, but once I was invested in the story & I got used to the controls, could not stop playing.
  38. Nov 4, 2021
    8
    The story isn't very good and the difficulty is too much for people who never beat dark souls without dying at all in first try. But i gotta admit, it is very satisfying to kill an enemy. So if you're a casual gamer, pick easy mode. (AND THIS **** DOESN'T DESERVE GOTY 2018)
  39. Nov 3, 2021
    10
    In my opinion this game is a perfect continuation for the KRATOS history, because in this game we see a monster, but now his have a son and they have to be a good father.
  40. Nov 1, 2021
    9
    God of War triology has always been a fun game, but it did not have much depth in history. This game is incredible, they just improved the old trilogy and give a new face to the saga and re-created a new style, worthy of our ghost of sparta.
    God of War is a milestone in the Playstation 4 generation and I bet it will be one of the big contenders for the 2018 Video Game Awards.
  41. Oct 31, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of War. What else needs to be said? The one shot camera is a really cool idea. The story is extremely simple: Get mother’s ashes to the highest peak in all 9 realms. Baldur is the first boss and it is the best boss. Freya is a decent character. One thing I’ve wanted to know is what is the heaviest thing Kratos has lifted. I’ve beaten the Valkyrie Queen and it was no easy task. Expand
  42. Oct 29, 2021
    9
    Es bastante bueno. Una gran historia, con unos personajes con gran carisma, los cuales los hace grandiosos. Un combate que parece bastante a un souls menos frenético. Un gran titulo.
  43. Oct 28, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo mejor que jugado hasta la fecha, lo jugué el ps5 buenos gráficos y son de hace 3 años Expand
  44. bk1
    Oct 27, 2021
    10
    I did't play previous GoW and still the plot was so absorbing and interesting that I've finshed most of the additional quest, just to get to know the history better. Fantastic creations. Additional plus for my dubbing which was incredible as original voices. I'm waiting for more games like this.
  45. Oct 25, 2021
    0
    I have never been more wrong , this game is a masterpeace. When i first played it on ps4 back in 2018 i really did not like it , it thought there was to much "story" and not enough action . Back then i was not mature and did not enjoj storytelling as much. When i got my ps5 i decided to replay and my god. I played it on easy mode then but now on give me a challenge and had to try and focusI have never been more wrong , this game is a masterpeace. When i first played it on ps4 back in 2018 i really did not like it , it thought there was to much "story" and not enough action . Back then i was not mature and did not enjoj storytelling as much. When i got my ps5 i decided to replay and my god. I played it on easy mode then but now on give me a challenge and had to try and focus on the combat and not just breeze through like last time. Now it's one of my fav games of all time.
    P.S i'd like to add that the graphics for a ps4 are insane and better than some ps5 games.
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  46. Oct 25, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sin duda uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado en PS4, excelente jugabilidad con un árbol de habilidades bastante amplio y maneras muy variadas de personalizar al Kratos.
    Cuenta con una buena historia y peleas épicas, una de mis quejas sobre el juego es lo repetitivos que son algunos jefes de niveles y enemigos en general. Pero en general es un juego excelente, muy recomendable.
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  47. Oct 20, 2021
    10
    This game is the best game I have ever played. This franchise is the best franchise ever made. Kratos is the best character ever made.
  48. Oct 19, 2021
    10
    Old God Of War games had a good gameplay and story. So they loved by people. But this game changed mostly things from old games for example gameplay, character design, story telling etc. And this game did all of this things better, and became legend. This game is best game i think. I am very excited for the next game.
  49. Oct 18, 2021
    10
    el mejor videojuego de la historia esta saga nunca defrauda siempre que sacan algun juego de god of war es un exito es la marca de sony con otros juegazos que tiene kratos tiene evolucion de personaje y la incursion de atreus lo hace mejor ya que demuestra que un chico que no quiere a su padre demuestra que lo quiere y quiere ser como el
  50. Oct 17, 2021
    9
    W O W! This game is the best game in the ps4 generation. My favourite game. A very good game for who have played the saga and for the new gamers.
  51. Oct 11, 2021
    8
    Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  52. Oct 15, 2021
    10
    Can’t wait for the next instalment in what is one of my favourite franchise.
  53. Oct 14, 2021
    10
    Шо хотілось сказати ігра як я просто божественна а хто так не щитає я вас найду і буде дуже погано качяй ігру
  54. Oct 14, 2021
    10
    Simplemente fascinante aunque lo jugué de salida y hoy a 3 años de su lanzamiento sigue causando esas ganas de rejugarlo al igual causa las ganas de probar el GoW Ragnarök
  55. Oct 13, 2021
    1
    Стоит заметить что я недавно таки приобрел возможность приобщиться к экзам sony. Я возлагал огромные надежды на этот облизанный всеми «шедевр». Буквально пару часов назад добрался до боя с братьями, и после победы, не знаю как себя заставить играть дальше… Больше всего я не люблю условности в играх. И эта игра эта игра просто выводит на новый уровень УСЛОВНОСТИ. Множество ситуаций вСтоит заметить что я недавно таки приобрел возможность приобщиться к экзам sony. Я возлагал огромные надежды на этот облизанный всеми «шедевр». Буквально пару часов назад добрался до боя с братьями, и после победы, не знаю как себя заставить играть дальше… Больше всего я не люблю условности в играх. И эта игра эта игра просто выводит на новый уровень УСЛОВНОСТИ. Множество ситуаций в которых, в метре от героя находится кнопка/ключ открывающая путь дальше. Рукой потянуться немного надо… Фигушки. Иди ищи кристал, принеси кристал, выстрели, отправь сына… В один момент мне показывают какой Кратос божественно сильный, в другом он не может чутка подбросить паренька. Местный паркур, после ассасинов, дно днищенское. Надо перепрыгнуть между уступами? Нельзя просто сдвинуть стик в нужную сторону и нажать прыжок. Надо навести камеру в нужную точку, чтобы появилась кнопка прыжка. Боевка - мне не нужно 70% навыков. Достаточно всего пары комбинаций. При всей бедности навыков… По сути все сводится к комбе р1р1р1р2, зажатому р2 и броскам топора, плюс еще пары навыков, остальное юзаю скорее по приколу, нежели чем для какой-то пользы. Люди создавшие местные лифты, с которых нельзя спрыгнуть пока они не додедут, заслуживают отдельный котел. По итогам, мне понравились эффекты, дизайн мира и графика. Где тут шедевр я не понял… Это не шедевр, и даже не просто отличная игра. Это середнячок с плохими решениями, в очень красивой оболочке. Я очень разочарован. И я не жду продолжение. Expand
  56. Oct 12, 2021
    10
    God Of War è un passo avanti rispetto ai suoi predecessori, una trama fantastica e un sistema di combattimento strepitoso, oltre a delle Cut Scene degne di film.
  57. Oct 12, 2021
    5
    This game is one of the most low-end middling things I have ever laid my hands on. I'd rather have a one time paper cut on my urethra than having to deal with this game and its gameplay until completion, but let's take it from the beginning:

    I decided to play it since the recent "Best videogame ever" statement (or award?) was thrown out there about God Of War. Wow, talk about a daring
    This game is one of the most low-end middling things I have ever laid my hands on. I'd rather have a one time paper cut on my urethra than having to deal with this game and its gameplay until completion, but let's take it from the beginning:

    I decided to play it since the recent "Best videogame ever" statement (or award?) was thrown out there about God Of War. Wow, talk about a daring call to play it, right? So i scrounged my backlog and decided to give it a chance. Despite how bitter I may be about the game, I think there are a lot of good, perfect things about it, like its story and character development. Sadly, this shares around 50% of the time and focus of the experience, hence this score: 5/10. This obviously means that the gameplay, whatever this hot mess is supposed to be, is absolutely and categorically garbage.

    Who took this game to this strange hack & slash/RPG direction and/or combination that has you min maxing your character more than playing the game? Who thought it was good to give the players a million collectibles and customizations and upgradables instead of giving us character levels? Why the hell does the game pause you at ever second to give a tutorial about upgrading your weapons and armor but doesn't tell you that you have combat abilities?
    This game for some reason starts with a sort of Uncharted-esque style of level to then give you a somewhat open world and a overhead compass, which I hate and thought was idiotic, given the simplicity of the levels and the genre of the game, and gives you side missions that lead you to places you're not supposed at your current "level" only to get bent over by common overleveled enemies. So, what is the point of giving me freedom of movement when I can't face and unlock the things I see in the world? Making me go back as if this was a final fantasy or a dragon quest even though it's less than them but also not as much as a hack & slash as others? Who tf thought this was a good idea for a satisfying gameplay?

    The UI is also dreadful. A menu that closes the moment you want to go up a level in this submenu hell impossible to comfortably maneuver or that leaves you stucked in a tutorial about the millionth upgrade and blocks your inputs until you press X, X, R1 and square to equip your +3 attack cock-ring that won't save you from the skull purple enemies that one-hit kill you. What an absoiute mess.

    Ever since I was a teenager I was very into Norse mythology but I understand this is just an imagining inside the world of God Of War, so I don't have much to say regarding the art direction and the roles of the gods and Kratos in the game, I just want to say it's nothing special. I also thought that the depiction of Baldur was pretty offensive, not in the "I'm a snowflake and think this is culturally degrading", but as in "why tf is a messiah, Jesus Christ-like figure like Baldur portrayed like a drunk assholish lackey of Odin? He was his SON and not only that, his favourite one. Yes, his favourite son. Pick up a book, Studio Santa Monica".

    Overall, I think game should get the award "Most overrated mediocre game because we're frothing at the potential second coming of another videogame messiah" Award.
    Do you want to play a hack & slash? Pick up like Bayonetta or a Devil May Cry. Need an RPG? Think Persona, Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest. Need a Norse Mythology fix? Pick up a book about the Norse Eddas or one of the Joanne M. Harris books. Just don't play this hot mess, and if you need to play crap like this, at least don't praise it as the second coming of videogame Christ because it is only like being approach by a homeless junkey that's trying to get a couple dollars from you for another fix at Walmart. What a disappointment...
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  58. Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Increíble,maravilloso,juego de juegos! El mejor gow hasta el momento,simplemente es un juegazo. Merecido esa puntuación,totalmente de acuerdo y merecidísimo.
  59. Oct 11, 2021
    5
    Uno dei migliori giochi che abbia mai giocato su PlayStation.
    Il gameplay è magnifico, storia molto appassionante e una mappa fatta come Dio comanda.
    Forse l'unica pecca è la cam che in alcune situazioni è leggermente fastidiosa, ma per il resto giocone tripla A.

    Voto 9,5
  60. Oct 11, 2021
    0
    Клишированное говно для школьников, заскриптованная параша!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  61. Oct 9, 2021
    10
    A perfect game like this definitely deserved the game of the year award!
    kratos came to show who's boss and came with everything
  62. 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.
  63. Oct 3, 2021
    8
    Ta bien, pero me cuesta trabajo hallarle la parte divertida, personalmente me canso su gameplay, pero es un buen juego, aunque creo que esta sobrevalorado
  64. Oct 3, 2021
    10
    After 3 years I replayed this game to 100% and I have to say. This is - like IGNs poll proves - definitely the best game of all time. So hyped to play Ragnarok and until then will check every interview about this masterpiece again and again and again. THANK YOU CORY!
  65. Sep 28, 2021
    9
    Excelente juégalo, bastante para explorar y de duración considerable. Echo en falta el no poder acceder a unos reinos pero todo bien por lo demás.
  66. Sep 27, 2021
    10
    So good. They have nailed it. The world, the characters, the story, the side quests.... all just fits so perfectly
  67. Sep 27, 2021
    10
    its one of the best games i have ever played and the kratos is just amazing character
  68. Sep 27, 2021
    10
    It already speaks things when I can say I have played the game 4 times already and platinumed it. The story is the best I have played, the graphics are the best I have seen of the ps4 generation (the lou2 might be an exception) and the game's combat keeps fresh due to the new runic attacks, abilities and new arrows for Atreus and skills you get as you go on. There is still a lot to doIt already speaks things when I can say I have played the game 4 times already and platinumed it. The story is the best I have played, the graphics are the best I have seen of the ps4 generation (the lou2 might be an exception) and the game's combat keeps fresh due to the new runic attacks, abilities and new arrows for Atreus and skills you get as you go on. There is still a lot to do after you finish the games with the Valkyries which all are pretty different and unique, the huldra brother's amazing side quests and muselpheim challenges. The game gives good rewards for completing side quests. (I can say this as I couldn't finish some battles near the mountain without finishing some side quests in Give Me God Of War).
    This game has a lot of touching moments with Atreus as he matures and reminds you of your childhood. Cory Barlog best says it "Kratos teaches Atreus how to be a god, and Atreus teaches Kratos to be human again". This is not only evident in the main story but with all the side quests you do. This game also keeps you interested in the story and Norse mythology whenever you are realm travelling or riding a boat. The one-shot camera and he amazingly fast realm and fast travels without loading screens shows it's technical greatness. Overall, there is a reason it won GOTY and it's sequel is more hyped than the legend of Zelda sequel. Proud to say this was the first game I played on my PS4.
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  69. Sep 24, 2021
    10
    Sem comentários. A qualidade do jogo fala por si mesmo, 10/10. Com certeza o segundo irá superá-lo.
  70. 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
  71. Sep 24, 2021
    10
    I started and stopped play this game many times first not liking it. Then I gave it one last change and loved it. If you have a ps4 or ps5 play this game.
  72. Sep 23, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think that this game is a game that this is. So I give it a pasta out of 10 Expand
  73. Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Took me far longer than it should have to finally play this game and it did not disappoint. This game is a masterpiece in every sense of the word. Looking forward to the sequel!
  74. Sep 22, 2021
    10
    This game is a **** master piece i completed the game and the history is amazing I love how the characters are involved in the main story 10/10
  75. Sep 22, 2021
    9
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  76. Sep 21, 2021
    10
    Una obra de arte, grandes personajes, un juego bello a nivel gráfico y el plano secuencia sin tiempos de carga es algo maravilloso
  77. Sep 21, 2021
    10
    This is the best reboot in history for a video game. It is a must play and might be the best playstation 1st party game.
  78. 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.
  79. Sep 20, 2021
    9
    Jogo top demais, um dos meus favoritos!
    O jogo tem gráficos lindos , jogabilidade sensacional, você vai evoluindo seu personagem, muitas skins legais , um mundo rico ,só faltou um pouco mais de inimigos diferenciados ,mais vale a pena demais !
    Vale muito explorar tudo que o jogo te oferece ,uma história de pai e filho em outro lugar, top dos tops, joguem ! Garotooooooo
  80. Sep 19, 2021
    9
    This game excels in almost everything but I think the budget has definitely impacted the game in some areas like the lack of diverse enemies in the game (Trust me, fighting the same troll for the 15th time is NOT fun) but with that being said the combat and the story definitely make up for it. If you have a PS4/PS5 then this is a must buy

    Pros: - Great gameplay - Breathtaking
    This game excels in almost everything but I think the budget has definitely impacted the game in some areas like the lack of diverse enemies in the game (Trust me, fighting the same troll for the 15th time is NOT fun) but with that being said the combat and the story definitely make up for it. If you have a PS4/PS5 then this is a must buy

    Pros:
    - Great gameplay
    - Breathtaking soundtrack
    - Amazing Story
    - Everything about the Valkyries is perfect
    - Big snake

    Cons:
    - Lack of variety in enemies
    - Confusing map
    - Disappointing boss fights compared to the previous games
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  81. Sep 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. DleoxnkfofkifofnrofmflelfkfoeoodlfoelyldodldmelfodldllndflldDnfkflyldndmsnsixjfbcodns Expand
  82. Sep 18, 2021
    10
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  83. Sep 18, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing, 10 of 10. Best impact, best graphic of 2018, best sound, best story. GOTY
  84. Sep 16, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played, this really is a must play game. Stop what you're doing and play it now
  85. Sep 16, 2021
    10
    Heard the praise and when I got to playing it I was not disappointed. This quickly became one of my favourite games; the mixture cinematic emotionful story telling and engaging gameplay was perfect for me to be fully invested and be entertained till the very end.
  86. 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.
  87. 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
  88. Sep 13, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game .shhsgsgsvsbshshsyshshshshshshsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsggsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsgsggsgsgsgsgsg
  89. Sep 6, 2021
    10
    Good voice acting, good character building, good soundtrack, well hand made cutscenes, rpg isn't annoying, best action, best everything. This is a must buy if you don't play it you're missing out
  90. Sep 12, 2021
    7
    Ok time to make some enemies. God of War 4 -because screw you titling the nth game in the series the same as the first is ridiculous and confusing and I wish to Odin people would stop doing it- is a good game, but it's not nearly as good some people like to say it is. It sacrifices the addictive, fun and cinematic gameplay for far slower, more personal gameplay, which isn't necessarily aOk time to make some enemies. God of War 4 -because screw you titling the nth game in the series the same as the first is ridiculous and confusing and I wish to Odin people would stop doing it- is a good game, but it's not nearly as good some people like to say it is. It sacrifices the addictive, fun and cinematic gameplay for far slower, more personal gameplay, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it is here.

    God of War 4 acts as a soft reboot of the series after God of War 3 seemingly capped off the series with Kratos killing his father Zeus, so what do you do when you've butchered the entire Greek Pantheon and left Greece in ruin? You move to Norway. Yes GoW4 moves to Norse mythology and barely takes advantage of that fact. The game gives you a whole host of worlds existing within Norse Myth but only lets you explore a handful, the game tells you about Thor and Odin and the closest you get to meeting either of them is a teaser for Ragnarok, you get to fight Baldur, a Greek god and his boss fight is great but it's the final fight and he's the only god you get to fight. This combined with the game failing to outdo the old games in many regards such as general combat, where the originals had you fight in big open spaces with a zoomed out camera and free control, GoW4 has you fight in open spaces with a clingy camera with minimal control, the fact that you can't pan the camera to watch behind you while you run for a health item results in countless hits and or deaths that should be totally avoidable, and I know SA knew this, because they had Atreus, Kratos' son, yell directions enemies are at, as well as having on screen prompts, but this doesn't really help for big AOE attacks on bosses or when Atreus is absent from the fight. Not helping matters is the lack of maneuverability, Kratos is more sluggish but also bafflingly, can't jump and therefore can't perform aerial attacks. Exploration has taken a NaughtyDog approach, in that you can't jump unless contextual, the game is riddled with sleep inducing climbing sections that have all the gameplay of a walking simulator.

    Where the game shines is with its characters and dialogue, Kratos and Atreus are remarkably enjoyable characters which is surprising when Kratos is pretty unlikeable, what with him murdering, slaughtering and butchering his way through Greece before, and Atreus is a child, generally unlikeable creatures, but he's wonderful, he's funny, endearing and intriguing, and it's endlessly captivating watching the two interact. Kratos going to console his son but backing away too afraid to let his guard down, even to his own child, no doubt riddled with ptsd and regret from his last family, Atreus telling a bad joke and Kratos laughing, only to deny it, Kratos believing Atreus to be injured, hearing his voice break from his general brooding demeanour into genuine worry and concern for his son, made absolutely unforgettable by Christopher Judge, Kratos' new voice actor. Speaking of voice actors, I was surprised to find Atreus voice actor, Sunny Suljic was a rare case of a genuinely fantastic child actor, which makes him a great child actor, a great child character and a great escort character... the man simply defies logic and I thought his VO work was great, especially during emotional scenes like where Kratos leaves for a few minutes but when we arrive back at Boy, we seem to have been gone several hours at least and he yells at Kratos... before going back to acting like normal like nothing happened... sorry this was meant to be the positive part of the review but that part really irked me.

    Overall, God of War The 4th, is like I said, a good game, a VERY good game, but it's not great, not even close. It thinks it's better than it is and has somehow convinced droves the same thing, acting as if the series only JUST got a good story when that has in fact, always been the case, whether or not you took notice because you were too busy distracted by it's complimentarily fantastic gameplay, is not the fault of the game. And unfortunately, Gears of God 4 doesn't quite match up to that level of superb dichotomy of gameplay and story, and relies solely on its story, which is great mind you, but hopefully Ragnarok can deliver both this time around rather than being a One-Trick. Nevertheless, I am very excited to see where the story goes next, and maybe actually fight more than one god and hopefully 0 Trolls with bloody rocks.
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  91. Sep 11, 2021
    1
    I wanted to kill monsters left and right, revenge gods, kinda like in previous god of war games. But instead I got to watch cutscenes and listen to some bullcrap father-son drama. Somehow, they turned the protagonist into the scared old fart who hides in the woods and runs away when he gets found out.
    Bossfights are like 70% cutscenes. And somehow the game is way too difficult. Even
    I wanted to kill monsters left and right, revenge gods, kinda like in previous god of war games. But instead I got to watch cutscenes and listen to some bullcrap father-son drama. Somehow, they turned the protagonist into the scared old fart who hides in the woods and runs away when he gets found out.
    Bossfights are like 70% cutscenes. And somehow the game is way too difficult. Even medium settings make it feel like darksouls. You cannot defeat even the 1st boss unless you learn all the mechanics and die a few times. I bet one could beat the game in like 8 hours if they made the difficulty more reasonable.
    And all the crappy rpg mechanics are there. Get ready to collect money, spend skillpoints, customize visuals... I really wish they would focus on gameplay, not on secondary features.
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  92. Sep 10, 2021
    10
    Одна из лучших игр для пс4)
    Начал новое прохождение на пс5 и всем советую!
    Ждём новую часть с нетерпением
  93. Sep 10, 2021
    7
    Не настолько хорошо, как все говорят, но сражение с Бальдром было прикольное. Наверное я просто не фанат таких медленных и тяжеловесных слешеров. Но я не "игро-обзорщик" пишу субьективно.
  94. 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.
  95. Sep 10, 2021
    0
    Обычный скучный слэшер и то серия dmc мне кажется увлекательной и по экшоновей короч не стоит своих денег
  96. 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.
  97. Sep 9, 2021
    0
    This is probably the least fun and most boring game I've played in a while. Combat is boring and repetitive, story is also uninteresting, Kratos is such an unfun character and boy is just annoying. Nothing is good about this game other than the visuals. An insult to the god of war series. It's just a copy of Last of Us, Uncharted and a bit of Dark Souls in the combat.
  98. Sep 7, 2021
    10
    I am hesitant to give this game a 10 as it is missing some key elements to a God of War game. However it was just too brilliant of a game to not too. The story was fantastic, the world building was first class, and the combat systems were God like. It is such a good game on its own terms!

    However, i would have preferred Kratos on his own. Atreus was a nice addition for combat, but
    I am hesitant to give this game a 10 as it is missing some key elements to a God of War game. However it was just too brilliant of a game to not too. The story was fantastic, the world building was first class, and the combat systems were God like. It is such a good game on its own terms!

    However, i would have preferred Kratos on his own. Atreus was a nice addition for combat, but having him always there was off putting for me. Kratos and the head swinging at his side would have been enough for me. I also would have enjoyed a bit more adult content (I'll leave it at that).

    This review is late, so I'm not sure it will sway anyone, but if you haven't played, you must! Just don't expect (all of) the same things you got out of the first games in the franchise.
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  99. Sep 5, 2021
    10
    no comment ..........................it is defiantly a must play game...........................................
  100. Sep 5, 2021
    10
    Absolutely perfect game. I cannot think of anything that could have made this experience any better. Everything from the action, the simple to play yet challenging to master combat, the voice acting, the story, the often passive presentation of the story which gives you a steady drip of story throughout the duration of the game, the perfect amount of exposure to Norse mythology without itAbsolutely perfect game. I cannot think of anything that could have made this experience any better. Everything from the action, the simple to play yet challenging to master combat, the voice acting, the story, the often passive presentation of the story which gives you a steady drip of story throughout the duration of the game, the perfect amount of exposure to Norse mythology without it being overbearing, the graphics, the music, the sound design (that perfect block noise against your shield is timeless). What I appreciate about this game even more is that it deviates from the previous God of War games at the perfect time and with flawless execution in gameplay which really gave a whole new breath of fresh air to the series that was still good, but just at the verge of becoming repetitive. I always enjoyed the God of War games, but this one is perfection. Expand
Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Mixed: 0 out of 118
  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.