God of War

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

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  1. MOHANADHACKER
    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
  2. Lesli_Grand
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Дуже гарна гра.... Отримав дуже багато задоволень, дякую за пригоди в скандинавську міфологію. В цій грі гарно зроблено все!!!
  3. Jjkhoza_vi
    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.
  4. grimreapersims
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
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  5. Jackpack9q
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    very very very very very very very good good good good game game game game game masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece
  6. Bingobango1
    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
  7. s14r43r
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    100% not a game of the year. The game of the year 2018 should be rdr2. GoW ...
  8. pamplona
    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.
  9. SmartAlec775
    Aug 27, 2021
    6
    Fun game but way overhyped. Has beautiful visuals but average gameplay, the story is nothing special and it needs more boss fights. Some of the older God of War games did things better.
  10. 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
  11. Omakhatoolak
    Aug 26, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The ending was just amazing especially when you break the protection spell and find out that faye is his mother… Expand
  12. TawaFiF
    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.
  13. Antomius
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    El mejor juego de PS4 y de su generación. Historia, jugabilidad, banda sonora, sonido y diversión inmejorable. Inversión y epicidad garantizada
  14. Gerald0
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    Best PS exclusive of this gen, masterpiece. Beat it 3 times. Need the sequel already, please Cory, pls
  15. HuNTeR_150
    Aug 22, 2021
    9
    I love the game i recently played it the story, art, and combat really good and high quality
  16. Worldwar3
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This is an absolute masterpiece in every way the word “masterpiece” could possible posses. Phenomenal in every way, shape, and form. From start to finish it’s an absolute blessing and worth every penny even if sold at $1000. I really wish they’d do a PS5 version of the game soon. I would die to play it again even at double the price mentioned above.
  17. SpiiRiT_zRuby
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    God of War siempre fue una magnífica saga pero, siempre le faltaba algo de narrativa y Cory lo que hizo con este fue brutal y general obra maestra
  18. licemetr
    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
  19. michaelb1928
    Aug 22, 2021
    8
    This game is very good, its a graphicalshowpiece, the combat is weighty and feels great, the story is simple and sweet, looking forward to the sequal
  20. F3T1W
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    ............................. Just a Masterpiece ..........................
  21. Moein7
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    I had never played a game that was so perfect in every aspect until I played God of War; this game is a masterpiece in every single side of it:game play is really smooth though you may be fighting with many enemies simultaneously; music is truly fit to the game's atmosphere;story telling is awesome and it surprises you every once in a while;graphics and art style of this game is carefullyI had never played a game that was so perfect in every aspect until I played God of War; this game is a masterpiece in every single side of it:game play is really smooth though you may be fighting with many enemies simultaneously; music is truly fit to the game's atmosphere;story telling is awesome and it surprises you every once in a while;graphics and art style of this game is carefully polished and it gives you a lot of WOW moments while watching the visuals
    I give this game a perfect score not just because it is perfect but because there is clearly A LOT of effort behind it. THANK YOU SANTA MONICA AND THANK YOU SONY!    … Expand
  22. KP1994
    Aug 17, 2021
    10
    Not a bad game at all though Overreliance on Disc Reader can be a bit of a problem.
  23. felipelucktt
    Aug 17, 2021
    10
    Outra obra de arte da Sony, que conseguiu inovar uma franquia já consolidada e amada no mundo dos games.
  24. Tosaver0324
    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.
  25. bulbasaurus23
    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.
  26. painava
    Aug 15, 2021
    9
    Extremely polished in (almost) every regard, great story, actors and graphics. Runs great on PS5. The cons: The fast travel could be better and menu management takes a lot of time. Also, the violence gets too silly towards the end (but I guess that's to be expected from this franchise).
  27. Lwkasmax
    Aug 14, 2021
    9
    Excellent story, great graphics. excellent game --------------------------.
  28. Yigittarli
    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
  29. f1o_o1f
    Aug 12, 2021
    8
    I never played any God of War and only looked at Kratos' past story to be up to date for this game.

    The Story is awesome and the Father-Son-relationship really worked surprisingly well. Most characters were very interesting and all seemed to make enough sense to be enjoyable. As mentioned, I haven't played any of the earlier games, but I thought norse mythology was very well connected    I never played any God of War and only looked at Kratos' past story to be up to date for this game.

    The Story is awesome and the Father-Son-relationship really worked surprisingly well. Most characters were very interesting and all seemed to make enough sense to be enjoyable. As mentioned, I haven't played any of the earlier games, but I thought norse mythology was very well connected to Kratos and vice versa. The humor brought in by the contrast of characters also works very well.

    Also a great soundtrack. The music was often not in the foreground, but when it stood out, it reminded me a lot of the lord of the rings movies, which is pretty damn good.

    The game is obviously gorgeous. Very colorful and shiny. To the point where I personally did not enjoy it as much anymore, because visual clues get lost easily and especially in tough combat situations, sensory overload is a constant problem. But in slow moments I can really appreciate it. Visually, it feels a lot more like a Marvel-movie than it should.

    The combat is fine. I personally think it makes little sense to have a literal, immortal god be killed VERY fast by some undead goons but maybe that's just me. Most enemies are okayish in terms of design and boss battles are largely enjoyable. I definitely think there are some (very) cheap aspects to some enemies/bosses, but never in story/mandatory instances so I don't think it's too big of a deal.

    However, it really feels unresponsive as hell. While animation-cancelling is a thing, they really did not go through with it. Blocking- and Sprinting-inputs are constantly ignored and that's kinda a deal-breaker, especially since they are crucial in terms of how battles are designed.
    There are also red circles that appear around enemies, when an unblockable attack is about to happen. The timing on those is horrible. Sometimes they appear half a second before impact, sometimes 2 seconds before. This really is annoying and enemies tend to "float" towards me mid-attack, which looks horrible.

    Menus are not very intuitive. While it's not an Excel-sheet by any means, I feel like they tried to make it as unappealing as possible. It's not a problem if you want to enjoy the story, but everything apart from that kinda needs gear- and ability-management. Those things are no fun and communication to the player on which effects are useful or not is nonexistent. I mainly stuck to one set of abilities because everything else seemed a huge waste of time.

    The world makes no sense, honestly. While it's really cool to walk Midgard and other places of Norse mythology, the level-design does not follow any kind of "lore"-rules (for lack of a better word). Countless chests with crafting materials everywhere (why are they there?) and crooks and crannies everywhere simply to hide something not worth hiding. While traversing is generally fun (although collecting everything really isn't), you're not allowed to question anything since that'll make it fall apart quickly.
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    Overall, I enjoyed the experience greatly, but post-game is just work without any fun and there are weirdly off-putting things, that should be really obvious to game-designers    … Expand
  30. SPARDAs
    Aug 12, 2021
    5
    Из СЛЭШЕРА создали АКШЕНАДВЕНЧУРУ.
    Этим всё сказано. Игра только для хомяков или рядовых играков. Лезть же трайхардам в ЭТО не стоит: 1. Поломанная последняя сложность, заставляющая тебя перекатываться 90% игры... 2. Отсталая боевая система как для слешера... 3. Отсутствие тру-расчлененки и хоть какой то наготы, ну теперь Кратос фемели-френди хуле...
    Повествование и любопытное видение    Из СЛЭШЕРА создали АКШЕНАДВЕНЧУРУ.
    Этим всё сказано. Игра только для хомяков или рядовых играков. Лезть же трайхардам в ЭТО не стоит: 1. Поломанная последняя сложность, заставляющая тебя перекатываться 90% игры... 2. Отсталая боевая система как для слешера... 3. Отсутствие тру-расчлененки и хоть какой то наготы, ну теперь Кратос фемели-френди хуле...
    Повествование и любопытное видение сеттинга тащат всю игру. Художники молодцы.    … Expand
  31. Commander122
    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
  32. cindysabrin
    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.    … Expand
  33. TheRedDevil
    Aug 10, 2021
    4
    Massively overrated. The game is extremely boring and the camera nauseating.
  34. MortalShaw
    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.
  35. luke_om
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    This is epic, i loved the evolution of gameplay and graphics since the last one from PS3, and i am in love with the soundtrack!
  36. aalrif
    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    … Expand
  37. skskskddd
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    They said its one of the best games ever. And they're right. A masterpiece with amazing graphics, story and gameplay. If you dont like adventures, mythology or rpg's dont worry. God of war is a game for everyone. Very enjouful platinum. Eir was most difficult than Sigrun hahahaha.
  38. Eddie2324
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    es increíble su historia y su apartado gráfico son increíbles su jugabilidad es muy buena una obra de arte
  39. neolithicman
    Aug 5, 2021
    8
    Solid 8

    One of the best third person gameplays on my opinion . The story and the world can feel a little empty sometimes, that´s the only reason im not giving a 9.
  40. Majoody90
    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
  41. hafronk
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. I loved the voice acting too Sunny Suljic has really grown on me.
  42. Astigmateasm
    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.
  43. Agusitoop
    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    … Expand
  44. rpardono
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplesmente o melhor jogo de ação do PS4, épico, sensacional, gigantesco, perfeito !… Expand
  45. doproyee
    Aug 2, 2021
    4
    this game was not the game what i expect for... i really wanted to play an aggressive action game but it wasn't. it's more like a puzzle adventure game than an action game
  46. Borip
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This game is undoubtedly PERFECT. It’s definitely a 10/10 rated game for me.
  47. alank8704
    Jul 29, 2021
    8
    really good story and gameplay but the biggest problem for me is combat just not great for me. And I dont like when a linear game adds open world like sections. Its just a pain trying to figure out where to go unlike in an open world game.
  48. Nikola77K
    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
  49. kswex
    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
  50. Denis94
    Jul 27, 2021
    9
    Este nuevo título nos presenta un Kratos más humano y acompañado por su hijo, juntos deciden realizar un viaje que marcará tanto a los personajes como a los jugadores al otro lado de la pantalla, a pesar de todo esto no deja de ser el juego tremendamente brutal y violento que nos tiene acostumbrados, como apunte personal no me terminó de convencer algunos diseños de enemigos y sumados a suEste nuevo título nos presenta un Kratos más humano y acompañado por su hijo, juntos deciden realizar un viaje que marcará tanto a los personajes como a los jugadores al otro lado de la pantalla, a pesar de todo esto no deja de ser el juego tremendamente brutal y violento que nos tiene acostumbrados, como apunte personal no me terminó de convencer algunos diseños de enemigos y sumados a su poca variedad hace que sea una cosa a mejorar para la siguiente parte.… Expand
  51. celeste_zaeem
    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
  52. MoH3R0
    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
  53. MichaelWong
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    This is my favorite game. I recommend it to everyone who likes adventure, combat and beautifully crafted games.
  54. aryasena516
    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.
  55. Boy02
    Jul 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  56. CrAzy_JoE_99
    Jul 16, 2021
    0
    This game was just disappointing, I never finished it because it just got so boring, I have tried several times to Finnish it but I just can’t. The gameplay is repetitive, the characters boring, the story uninspired and overall just a boring game. I would not recommend
  57. romando_877
    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
  58. Artomer
    Jul 14, 2021
    3
    Game is really **** boring, I want to kill my self while i play it, dont buy unless your into boring games. Amen.
  59. ddiego
    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.
  60. Felonious_Thunk
    Jul 12, 2021
    4
    I agree with all the negative reviews here, and I'm sad that there will be more games just like this that are shallow, boring experiences. The first 1-2 hours I thought this would be one of the best games I had ever played, but after about 20 hours its clear the game is padded with nonsense. The combat is dull, the story is dull (never play games for story in the first place), the RPGI agree with all the negative reviews here, and I'm sad that there will be more games just like this that are shallow, boring experiences. The first 1-2 hours I thought this would be one of the best games I had ever played, but after about 20 hours its clear the game is padded with nonsense. The combat is dull, the story is dull (never play games for story in the first place), the RPG elements felt pointless. Its a "look at everything around you to collect all the crap, solve puzzles, and move forward" simulator. I couldn't be bothered to finish. Thankfully it was essentially free with PS+, looks and runs great in 60fps on PS5, some great moments, but overall a slog that I couldn't finish. Much better games could have been played in the time I wasted on this one.… Expand
  61. latif929
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    This is the best game ever. The story and the gameplay everything is just perfect.
  62. a-certified-dum
    Jul 10, 2021
    9
    Great single player story driven game! Works well, plays and looks great. Left me wanting more.
  63. andrealombardi
    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.
  64. khoitran101507
    Jul 8, 2021
    10
    This is the best ps4 games i ever played. i would highly recommend this game for everyone. good game, nice story and have a big improve from other god of war games.
  65. 22schrosa
    Jul 8, 2021
    10
    This is a great game with a great story. It has good but not great gameplay. The lore around it is very good, and it has great character. The graphics are amazing. My one complaint is that I wish there were more huge beast bosses. But the game is amazing and a top ten of of the last decade.
  66. Mabueno
    Jul 8, 2021
    7
    In my experience, the game is too long and the exploration only serves the RPG side of the game. Very little is worth seeing or hearing about the characters and world. The best thing is the combat and story. The first yet could use a little improvement, but it's worth your money!
  67. LevG
    Apr 28, 2020
    9
    This game is like reading a good adventure book: there is not a single moment of boredom, nor where you feel like doing nothing. It is beautiful; it takes you to all sorts of lands and makes you fight against all kinds of foes. It's a masterpiece. The only reason why I don't give it a 10 is because of the ending, which was fantastic and unexpected, but in my opinion not as strong as theThis game is like reading a good adventure book: there is not a single moment of boredom, nor where you feel like doing nothing. It is beautiful; it takes you to all sorts of lands and makes you fight against all kinds of foes. It's a masterpiece. The only reason why I don't give it a 10 is because of the ending, which was fantastic and unexpected, but in my opinion not as strong as the rest of the game. It definitely left me wanting more answers and more game (which can be considered both a good and a bad thing).… Expand
  68. Left4dead3k
    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
  69. bucklavaa
    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
  70. miguevindiano
    Jul 5, 2021
    10
    One of the best games on PS4. Technically, it's incredible. The nordic mythology's setting, graphics, soundtrack and mechanics... Also, I think Santa Monica made a risky decision changing this game from a hack n' slash to what it is and after playing it, I can say it's the best God of War I played.
  71. Nick_Scratch
    Jul 3, 2021
    9
    Boy! As beautiful as it is brutal, this game took me on an emotional journey that let me murder monsters with my son. What more do you need?
  72. Katsumaru
    Jul 2, 2021
    8
    Великолепная боевая система, фантастическая графика, крутые враги.
    Снизил балл - мир показался недостаточно проработанным, сюжет слабоватым, и не хватило адекватных босс-файтов. Всё валькирии, да тролли, да два слабеньких скандинавских божка.    Великолепная боевая система, фантастическая графика, крутые враги.
    Снизил балл - мир показался недостаточно проработанным, сюжет слабоватым, и не хватило адекватных босс-файтов. Всё валькирии, да тролли, да два слабеньких скандинавских божка.
  73. Al1ne
    Jul 2, 2021
    10
    This game is really very good, with spectacular landscapes and very good fight effects. Story is like the last of us,gameplay is really good, especially at high difficulty level
  74. Honow
    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
  75. jnamichalik
    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.    … Expand
  76. HeilTurtle
    Jul 1, 2021
    9
    A good story and the fighting mechanics are on point. I had a fun time playing this game. Definitely looking forward to the next game of this franchise.
  77. Ben_ben
    Jul 1, 2021
    10
    It create a magnificent myth world. fully and delightfully express the charm of action game
  78. b_escobar
    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.
  79. kuret333
    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
  80. supermanreturn
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    This game is an amazing experience you should not miss out on. Waiting for sequel
  81. Aus_tenite
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    Wonderful experience for me which i am completely strange to the series. Great work well done.
  82. JohnnyMcfly
    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.
  83. vshelestovskyi
    Jun 24, 2021
    10
    when waiting to moor just to let finish listening to the storytelling......
  84. Trea31
    Jun 24, 2021
    10
    the story is not bad, good character design,PERFECT combat,and great atmosphere
  85. GrizzlyBear88
    Jun 23, 2021
    10
    For this game we should have the possibility to extended the score to 20.
    A masterpiece that must be played to everyone. Awesome.
  86. swedane
    Jun 21, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece, a true achievement. A wonderful story with wonderful acting, in 30 years of gaming it is without doubt the greatest game I’ve ever played. It has one problem and one problem only, in combat sometimes it’s hard to see what’s behind you even with the warnings in the middle of chaos it can be hard to take in, or maybe I’m just old, lol, but this game is a credit and should beA masterpiece, a true achievement. A wonderful story with wonderful acting, in 30 years of gaming it is without doubt the greatest game I’ve ever played. It has one problem and one problem only, in combat sometimes it’s hard to see what’s behind you even with the warnings in the middle of chaos it can be hard to take in, or maybe I’m just old, lol, but this game is a credit and should be put on top of the ‘mountain’ on how to make games and make them right, and if you are a father or a mother, it hill hit you in the feels, … Expand
  87. felip3fl
    Jun 20, 2021
    10
    I finished this game in 2021. It was an amazing adventure. I highly recommend it.
  88. DrDeath
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    An amazing remake and reimagining of the famed GoW series. The camera change is very welcome and actually translates well to combat scenarios. A job well done by Santa Monica studio. The story told in GoW is a deep one. Kratos has really matured as a man and as a father. His struggles with his son and his own demons from his past are good story arcs. The mini boss battles were veryAn amazing remake and reimagining of the famed GoW series. The camera change is very welcome and actually translates well to combat scenarios. A job well done by Santa Monica studio. The story told in GoW is a deep one. Kratos has really matured as a man and as a father. His struggles with his son and his own demons from his past are good story arcs. The mini boss battles were very repetitive and I wish there was more variety with them. some of the boss fights are Graphics are amazing and some of the best found on PS4 or even ps5. The ps5 version runs a Solid 60fps. One of the easiest game recommendations. 10/10… Expand
  89. Godh4rpy
    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.    … Expand
  90. Yoppez
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    This is the my favourite ps4 game ever! the way Kratos tries to hide his past is just perrrfect!
  91. loze
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Одна из лучших, если не самая лучшая, игра из тех, в которые я играл. В конце вообще от накала эмоций расплакался как маленькая девочка) в этой игре прекрасно абсолютно все.
  92. EdgeJr360
    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
  93. FabioLopes
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores jogos já feitos, simplesmente fantástico! Zerando pela segunda vez.… Expand
  94. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    На момент написания этого отзыва это моя любия ТОП 1 игра. Если это когда-то и изменится, то вероятно это изменит сам бог войны
  95. AlFakir777
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Потрясная игра,с классным сюжетом и отливной графикой,стабильной работы без багов и вылетов.
  96. Randomperson79
    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
  97. Ddaygiugno1944
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    merita il voto top essendo una esclusiva ps come è per il 97% delle esclusive ps
  98. mikeje
    Jun 12, 2021
    5
    с горем пополам вынес эту унылую тошниловку, боевка мое почтение....как будто инди игру мучаешь из 2005, абсолютно деревянное управление. Очень медленная, скучная, унылая, игра сразу пытается быть всем и не может ни чего. Короче проходняк одноразовый, пройти и забыть. Надеюсь эти обмороки смогут рагнарек хотя бы чуть чуть сделать поинтересней.с горем пополам вынес эту унылую тошниловку, боевка мое почтение....как будто инди игру мучаешь из 2005, абсолютно деревянное управление. Очень медленная, скучная, унылая, игра сразу пытается быть всем и не может ни чего. Короче проходняк одноразовый, пройти и забыть. Надеюсь эти обмороки смогут рагнарек хотя бы чуть чуть сделать поинтересней.
  99. Vermithor
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. It well deserved the 'game of the year' title.
  100. EasyGamerBoi
    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
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#1 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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94

Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 118 out of 118
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 118
  3. 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. GameGrin
    Jun 7, 2018
    95
    Where most games excel in one single area, God of War manages to deliver on every front, providing players with one of the best experiences we’ve seen so far this generation.
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