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  1. Mar 26, 2021
    10
    Dieses Spiem ist mit Abstand das beste Spiel was ich kenne (und ich kenne sehr viele). Die Story ist wirklich für mich perfekt. Das Kampfsystem ist unfassbar gut und die Grafik ist mega.
  2. Mar 24, 2021
    9
    Jogo muito bom, gráfico show, história muito completa pra um game de ação.

    Game play muito boa de jogar! Recomendo!
  3. Mar 24, 2021
    7
    God of War it's a fun game that let you explore the God of War universe in a different way. It's way better than the other games in the series , but for sure it's not a 10 mark game.
  4. Mar 24, 2021
    7
    Some great action setpieces, a pretty good story, lovable characters and mostly great humor bogged down by repetitiveness and random difficulty spikes that the player does not benefit from in a few small areas along with mediocre puzzles,
  5. Mar 22, 2021
    10
    Favorite game of all time! Must have played it 8 or 10 times over! Could easily play it another 10 times, really looking forward to the sequel.
  6. Mar 21, 2021
    10
    This is the only God of War game I played and it is a masterpiece. Great gameplay, engaging story, beautiful visuals, great use of camera movement (that first boss fight is memorable).
    It does have some of the flaws of RPG games, mostly for me and irregular difficulty progression, and the issue that you only get the best equipment at the end when you have nothing to use it for (in fact,
    This is the only God of War game I played and it is a masterpiece. Great gameplay, engaging story, beautiful visuals, great use of camera movement (that first boss fight is memorable).
    It does have some of the flaws of RPG games, mostly for me and irregular difficulty progression, and the issue that you only get the best equipment at the end when you have nothing to use it for (in fact, in this game, AFTER the end of the story). I was also a bit overwhelmed by the combat system. There are so many different moves and it's hard to remember them all, but i guess that's only needed at the hardest difficulty. Still, apart from that, I don't know of the game could be improved.
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  7. Mar 20, 2021
    10
    True Masterpiece! Spectacular! Most likely the best action adventure to date 0_o
  8. Mar 17, 2021
    10
    GOW is one of the best games I ever played. I played it on PS5 that gives the game better graphics
  9. Mar 15, 2021
    10
    Awesome game! One of the best I ever play! The story is something really special and unique, also the enemies and boss fights are really fun
  10. Mar 15, 2021
    10
    One of the best games i've ever played for sure. Great story, graphics, combat and a beautiful soundtrack. The game can give you some valuable wisdom, Kratos is teaching his son Arteus how to become a man and you can learn a lot by listening to their dialogues.
    I must say some of the puzzles are hard and can take some time but they're also rewarding.
  11. Mar 15, 2021
    5
    Combat needed work. Many enemies are working against the systems the game has in place, such as revenants and dark elves. Kratos is also quite frail. Having enemy levels is a lazy design choice.

    Exploration is okay. I do not like the hidden object game you have to play every so often to open treasure chests.

    Story is good, but who cares when the core game play isn't fun.
  12. Mar 14, 2021
    10
    Absolute masterpiece! Everything is great in this game. Graphics are 10/10, story is 10/10, gameplay is 10/10, voice acting is 10/10.
  13. Mar 13, 2021
    10
    God of war is brilliant game with its amazing story, stunning graphics, awesome boss battles, varied gameplay and very good level design. My only issues with it are the lack of replay value due to it occasionally being very linear, the really close up camera that can't be changed and the lack of item variety (especially compared to previous GOW titles).
  14. Mar 13, 2021
    10
    One of my favorite game. great plot, incredible combat system, music and graphics are great.
  15. Mar 12, 2021
    9
    El juego es casi perfecto, con una historia muy bien elaborada, pero deja mucho que desear en la cantidad de armas a tu disposición a comparación de los GOW Griegos. Los jefes de zona estaban bien pero creo que no se ha exprimido del todo la mitología nórdica. En el apartado grafico tiene un 10 por mi parte ,el juego se ve increiblemente bien. Las misiones secundarias pueden ser algoEl juego es casi perfecto, con una historia muy bien elaborada, pero deja mucho que desear en la cantidad de armas a tu disposición a comparación de los GOW Griegos. Los jefes de zona estaban bien pero creo que no se ha exprimido del todo la mitología nórdica. En el apartado grafico tiene un 10 por mi parte ,el juego se ve increiblemente bien. Las misiones secundarias pueden ser algo repetitivas pero me acabaron gustando. Expand
  16. Jan 16, 2021
    10
    Это лучшая игра в мире который я когда либо видел, самая душераздирающая игра в моей жизни, я уже наиграл 100 часов и 5 раз перепроходил игру(на разных уровнях сложности) и ни капли не надоело играть, о боже это чуть ли ни идеальная игра маст-хев на все времена, это сочная и проработанная боёвка, этот проработанный и очень красивый мир, эти интересные истории, и конечно же это интригующийЭто лучшая игра в мире который я когда либо видел, самая душераздирающая игра в моей жизни, я уже наиграл 100 часов и 5 раз перепроходил игру(на разных уровнях сложности) и ни капли не надоело играть, о боже это чуть ли ни идеальная игра маст-хев на все времена, это сочная и проработанная боёвка, этот проработанный и очень красивый мир, эти интересные истории, и конечно же это интригующий сюжет с каждым разом и с каждым шагом, это просто великопная игра и в неё должен поиграть каждый человек который может себе позволить PS 4, не слушайте никого просто сядте и играйте и вы увидите то что не видели раньше в играх и да хочется больше больше сюжета и гемплея которого я кстати получу конечно же в продолжении God of War Ragnarok 10/10 Expand
  17. Mar 10, 2021
    10
    Best game of all time. The opening is immediately captivating with one of the best opening boss fights. I dint think it could keep the same energy throughout the whole game but it did. The graphics might just be the best in the industry right now, even upon the release of the new ps5 God Of War is still unmatched in graphics. The story is on the same level as The Last Of Us with an amazingBest game of all time. The opening is immediately captivating with one of the best opening boss fights. I dint think it could keep the same energy throughout the whole game but it did. The graphics might just be the best in the industry right now, even upon the release of the new ps5 God Of War is still unmatched in graphics. The story is on the same level as The Last Of Us with an amazing father and son relationship that felt deeply personal and thought provoking. The combat is excellent, the new leviathan axe is insanely satisfying. This game is an absolute masterpiece and should be missed under absolutely no circumstances, if you own a ps4 and dont own this game then by it. It's worth every single penny. Expand
  18. Mar 9, 2021
    8
    This is sort of a copy of The Last of Us, with Kratos and Atreus relationship evolving through the game, but its still holds up as a story. Although for me its not really the real God of War.
  19. Mar 9, 2021
    10
    unos de los mejores god of war realizados hata la fecha nada mas que añadir
  20. Mar 8, 2021
    10
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  21. Mar 8, 2021
    10
    This is just AMAZING. Thanks for this Cory Barlog and The Amazing təam Greetings from Azerbaijan.
  22. Mar 7, 2021
    10
    My first entry into the God of War series, what an experience. The combat, the dialogue, the world, the characters, it is all brilliant. It is arguably the Ps4's defining gaming experience.
  23. Mar 6, 2021
    10
    Absolutely amazing, a mature and well told story, great graphics and combat, can't really fault it. Very different to the earlier God of Wars which seems to be the reason for the few bad reviews, but I felt it was a change for the better.
  24. Sep 10, 2020
    10
    This game is outstanding and you already know that. Play it again. Play it for the Platinum trophy.
  25. Mar 5, 2021
    10
    All I wanna say I really love this game its real masterpiece Cory berlog is real talent
  26. Mar 5, 2021
    5
    So it's a game about guy who looks like Kratos and a boy who looks like Starkiller from Force Unleashed, in a mostly bland grey environment. It has HDR support.

    Never been a fan of the series but I appreciated original games a lot because they were simply good. Now it's just Dance Dance Revolution Kratos. You watch arrows around your character turn red to dodge and mash brainlessly. Hit
    So it's a game about guy who looks like Kratos and a boy who looks like Starkiller from Force Unleashed, in a mostly bland grey environment. It has HDR support.

    Never been a fan of the series but I appreciated original games a lot because they were simply good. Now it's just Dance Dance Revolution Kratos. You watch arrows around your character turn red to dodge and mash brainlessly. Hit boxes aren't improved from the original series, but they took away Kratos mobility which makes actual combat worse. You've got the turtle run to make the game feel bigger, but it's useless in combat, and you've got sprint, but you cant really sprint sideways effectively, so it's useless in combat. Dodge is short too so all you've got is block. But there are now flashy unblockable attacks, all of which are conveniently line attacks not to expose how poor dodging is.

    Enemy tracking is ridiculous, you can see them glide towards your character from far away which allows them to reduce distance really fast. This is especially fun when they're out of camera.
    They added that kid so one enemy can focus on him, to make the gameplay feel less cheap.

    Story is very minimalistic, just a bunch of excuses to make Kratos backtrack a lot. Kratos goes to the mountain, but it has to be a bigger mountain so Kratos goes to the other mountain. Fantastic. Oh yeah, and it's not open world as numerous reviews stated. There's one lake they couldn't stuff with knee high obstacles, everything else is basically a corridor. Platforming elements reduced to boring, hidden loadings.

    You share the journey with a kid and a reanimated head who can't shut the f**k up saying same three lines for each situation. What's even worse the f**king head joins you somewhere mid game and has the audacity to inform you about every little character status change. Dodge, dodge, dodge, dodge, dodge, find health, dodge, dodge, dodge, dodge, dodge, oh no yu ded.
    Another dumbed down game for people who can't notice that long green bar becomes short when you don't defend. F**king stupid.

    Camera is now closer to the character, which makes battle orientation harder than previous games, and actually harder than any melee combat game. But they added enemy arrow indicators so it's your fault when you get hit from off-camera angles. Great design. Basically the only difficulty comes from bad camera and micromanaging it because with some attacks you actually have to see the enemy to notice if he telegraphs unblockable or undodgable one.

    Enemies put you in a massive stun state, but you rarely can do the same to them.

    There's no freeform combat anymore. Game has a semi lock on which will make you attack not the generic grey zombie warriors you want to attack. And bosses have those terrible mandatory invulnerable states.

    Another smart design are shields. Yours has small angle within which it will defend you, some shield enemies can block with their backs towards Kratos.

    There's very little enemy variety and bosses are basically boring damage sponges.

    I believed the hype. F**k those fools. I feel like I'm playing the same bad wannabe action game for the past 15 years. It did not evolve anything, just a massive step back for the series.

    Gud graphiks, Kratos stronk. 11/10.
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  27. Mar 2, 2021
    10
    The game! Monumental ,graphics ,gameplay ,story . Masterpiece ,santa monica surprise the entire world with this title ! 10
  28. Mar 2, 2021
    10
    This game is a legend and Santa monica knows that but they tell to themselves we are gonna do better god of war is gonna be best game and they did congratulations santa monica studio thank you for this game ı am playing this game and it is reaaaaaaaaaaaaaaly enjoyifull play this game guys play this GAME
  29. Jan 17, 2021
    10
    The over-the-shoulder perspective is out of balance with the level design Sometimes it's confusing。。。。。。
  30. Feb 26, 2021
    9
    Es un muy buen juego, tiene buena historia (Claro tienes que jugar los anteriores para entenderlo pero te puedes ver un resumen de su historia y así entenderlo)
  31. Feb 25, 2021
    5
    the story sucks. Atreus sucks and sound like a c unt. the camera suck dick.
    the boss fights repetitive as f*** , it's clearly a copy Paste of trolls with different colors.
    No mini sex games. it's a f****** RPG game who don't belong in a god of war game it suck balls. The Combat suck balls and slow. Kratos dies like a **** from a fly. puzzles are weak and were made for **** No jump
    the story sucks. Atreus sucks and sound like a c unt. the camera suck dick.
    the boss fights repetitive as f*** , it's clearly a copy Paste of trolls with different colors.
    No mini sex games.
    it's a f****** RPG game who don't belong in a god of war game it suck balls. The Combat suck balls and slow. Kratos dies like a **** from a fly.
    puzzles are weak and were made for ****
    No jump button.
    Kratos story doesn't make sense like how the f*** did he survived from the God of War 3 and did he forgot about his past and who is his new wife that made us go that uninteresting Journey to spread her ashes in the Mountain. and they don't explain why he is changed and when. it's like they creating a new fking game and reused the title God of war just to get more sells and trick people. fking whor es. they tricked us.
    RIP God Of War 2015-2013. it is resting on the hands of the sissy generation of the PS4. a lot of them didn't play the previous games so *** them, or played it and didn't enjoy it but for the most part it was an amazing game before better than this garbage anyway.

    the positive are the visuals, that's it, thank you very much, modern games for you here. enjoy it.
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  32. Feb 24, 2021
    10
    best game ever story is very good best sires ever aooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooof love kratos
  33. Feb 24, 2021
    9
    My first introduction to God of war which led me looking for videos to dive deeper into the story. The game has great atmospheric music a great combat system witch is both fun and challenging, the ending leaving me eager for the next release. Overall a great game and a must play.
  34. Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Just incredible what an experience, if you havnt already played what are you doing here go play it nowwww
  35. Feb 24, 2021
    10
    The best God Of War ever made story graphic's gameplay all of these very good
  36. Feb 23, 2021
    10
    No words to describe this masterpiece
    Well done santa monica studios
    And to all the people that worked and made this possible Thank you from the bottom of my heart One of my fav game highly recommended to anyone :)
  37. Feb 23, 2021
    10
    Top 3 of best games on ps4. Just amazing. almost perfect only the end I found not totally perfect if not had been clean 100% for me. Like this it is a 95% Absolute Most play for sure. only better games on ps4 for me are days gone and red dead redemption 2
  38. Feb 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buen juego tiene un gamplay que refresca a la saga gráficos ermosos la historia es de lo mejor. Expand
  39. Feb 22, 2021
    10
    boyyyyyyyyy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  40. Feb 22, 2021
    10
    God of War é um dos melhores jogos já feitos! Eles reinventaram a franquia de uma maneira incrível e respeitosa, trazendo a essência de seus antecessores, com uma nova pegada bem mais RPG e narrativa que funciona muito bem. O mundo aberto apesar de não ser gigantesco, é muito divertido de explorar, a jogabilidade é absurdamente viciante de se jogar, a história te prende desde o começo -God of War é um dos melhores jogos já feitos! Eles reinventaram a franquia de uma maneira incrível e respeitosa, trazendo a essência de seus antecessores, com uma nova pegada bem mais RPG e narrativa que funciona muito bem. O mundo aberto apesar de não ser gigantesco, é muito divertido de explorar, a jogabilidade é absurdamente viciante de se jogar, a história te prende desde o começo - inclusive é um excelente ponto de partida para novas continuações -, os diálogos são muito bem escritos, contando detalhes do universo que a campanha não contou e os gráficos e trilhas sonoras estão impecáveis. Minha única reclamação são as variedades de inimigos e bosses; comparado aos jogos anteriores, é um pouco aquém do esperado. No entanto, continua sendo uma obrigação para qualquer gamer jogar essa obra prima. Que venha o Ragnarok. Expand
  41. Feb 22, 2021
    10
    great gameplay great experience very special story great reboot god of war great game
  42. Feb 21, 2021
    10
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  43. Feb 21, 2021
    9
    One of the best action games of all time, God of War (2018) is a perfect blend of amazing gameplay and a beautiful story, with a perfect balance of difficulty. Overall God of War is one of the best playstation exclusives of all time.
  44. Feb 21, 2021
    10
    One of the best game in the world
  45. Feb 13, 2021
    10
    Christopher Judge, Sunny Suljic, Jeremy Davies, and Danielle Bisutti.These actors are forever going to be LEGENDS in the voice acting/video game history! God of War (2018) is a game that had me hooked for all 20 hours of the game, this is a revolutionary Video game that took a generic character bond and slammed it into a trash can by adding new, unique and amazing character bonds with aChristopher Judge, Sunny Suljic, Jeremy Davies, and Danielle Bisutti.These actors are forever going to be LEGENDS in the voice acting/video game history! God of War (2018) is a game that had me hooked for all 20 hours of the game, this is a revolutionary Video game that took a generic character bond and slammed it into a trash can by adding new, unique and amazing character bonds with a story that was one of the most memorable in gaming history.with an amazing father son bond between Kratos and Atreus that knew when to take it self serious and when to be fun and light hearted,I love this game,but besides the story, this game has the most fun, satisfying and brutal combat,.God of War (2018) is a masterpiece 10/10 (AMAZING GAME!) Expand
  46. Feb 20, 2021
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. From story to great and fun Combat, this game has it all. The main boss fights are not the best in the series, but they are still amazing. The game is also fun and challenging, but the best part is the relationship between Kratos and Atreus and how it gets bigger during the story. This is definitely the best game in the whole franchise, and the bestThis game is an absolute masterpiece. From story to great and fun Combat, this game has it all. The main boss fights are not the best in the series, but they are still amazing. The game is also fun and challenging, but the best part is the relationship between Kratos and Atreus and how it gets bigger during the story. This is definitely the best game in the whole franchise, and the best ps4 game ever! Expand
  47. Feb 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games of my life... definely will be in my top 10 games of all time. Expand
  48. Feb 18, 2021
    9
    Playing it for the first time on ps5 in 4k 60fps. It looks so next gen i couldn't stop playing until i finish it. I played it i guess for around 25 hours... it's story, narrative, soundtrack it's as good (if not more) as a blockbuster movie... its a masterpiece! The gameplay however i have very few things to comment...  kratos skillset is very simple and sort of lack that "wow factor" ofPlaying it for the first time on ps5 in 4k 60fps. It looks so next gen i couldn't stop playing until i finish it. I played it i guess for around 25 hours... it's story, narrative, soundtrack it's as good (if not more) as a blockbuster movie... its a masterpiece! The gameplay however i have very few things to comment...  kratos skillset is very simple and sort of lack that "wow factor" of what made the old GOW great. Although, i like the part where they introduce the original weapon of ghost of sparta... i guess kratos being portrayed as the old and retired version making him slower and simplistic.. i guess its understandable they may be trying for an introductory of something big for a sequel. Going to the world and the gameplay within it... its a mini or semi open world... its not as good and as engaging as odyssey... but if your looking for an action game expanded to something big just enough not be convoluted.. they did it.  I liked that the enemies are challenging. If you are in it for a challenge.. this is not the easiest game out there. Im giving this an 8.5/10

    Story - 9/10
    Replay Value - 9/10
    Graphics - 10/10
    Gameplay - 8/10
    Sound - 10/10
    Progression Loot System - 6.5
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  49. Aug 30, 2020
    10
    La verdad me re encanto el juego es una obra maestra tiene una buena jugabilidad,tienee unos gráficos increíbles, tiene una muy buena banda sonora y sobre todo muy buena la Historia una obra maestra
  50. Feb 15, 2021
    10
    I was sceptic with hipster Kratos at first look, it's nothing like the rest of the series, but when I started playing I realized that change is not always bad. They managed to create a masterpiece one more time.
    Just when I finished the game and earned platinum trophy I realized it has Hungarian subtitles so I could start a new game+ on my native language, huge respect to Sony and Santa
    I was sceptic with hipster Kratos at first look, it's nothing like the rest of the series, but when I started playing I realized that change is not always bad. They managed to create a masterpiece one more time.
    Just when I finished the game and earned platinum trophy I realized it has Hungarian subtitles so I could start a new game+ on my native language, huge respect to Sony and Santa Monica studio for it!!
    If you own a PS4 and haven't played this game, you did nothing this generation.
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  51. Feb 15, 2021
    9
    Increíble, estaba esperando un gran cambio respecto a los anteriores y asi fue. Gran historia y combate muy bien logrado. Extrañe un poco los desafios en cinematica como en los de psp donde se requeria estar atento en todo momento de la cinemática.
    Obra de arte.
  52. Feb 15, 2021
    10
    Buena forma de renovar la saga no me gustaron los anteriores pero este me encanta
  53. Feb 14, 2021
    9
    I have no experience with the God of War series but I am an avid gamer. I've played every genre and my favorites are the Souls series and action RPGs. GoW is undeniably awesome, with great combat, storytelling (albeit simple), and flow. My only gripe is that I wished I didn't have to wait so much. It's not like I don't have patience but waiting for actions to occur whether it be changingI have no experience with the God of War series but I am an avid gamer. I've played every genre and my favorites are the Souls series and action RPGs. GoW is undeniably awesome, with great combat, storytelling (albeit simple), and flow. My only gripe is that I wished I didn't have to wait so much. It's not like I don't have patience but waiting for actions to occur whether it be changing the map, collecting things, or upgrading items was a major nuisance. Expand
  54. Feb 14, 2021
    10
    O jogo é simplesmente perfeito, seus gráficos, a jogabilidade, a história, não tenho uma reclamação se quer sobre esse jogo, simplesmente fantástico
  55. Feb 13, 2021
    10
    The game is a lot of fun and its longer than 30 hours.There are so many skills you can use.
  56. Feb 11, 2021
    8
    Don't get me wrong, but I prefer the old and insane Kratos. In addition, the former soundtrack is much better. Even though, this game is very good.
  57. Feb 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O jogo é incrível, a Santa mônica arriscou muito com a nova mecânica de gameplay e acertaram em cheio. gostei bastante da inovação em tudo.

    A reformulação em gameplay e narrativa precisava ser mudada, não dava pra continuar a ser como o velho God Of war que saia com as blades of chaos matando geral em uma sequencia de combos que se tornava repetitivo em certo ponto ( não estou dizendo que é ruim, longe disso, mas quero dizer que mais um jogo ser mais do mesmo, que foi no GOW 1 2 e 3 não ia dar, podemos ver com o God Of War ascension, que foi mais do mesmo e acabou sendo esquecido, ficou saturado a mesma formula de gameplay ao meu ver), sei que trouxeram as blades no meio pro fim do jogo (essa parte me arrepia até hoje kkkk) mas a gameplay com elas nesse novo GOW da pra sentir que houve um carinho especial em refazer os golpes, eu diria que foi um Remake dos golpes que vimos nos outros titulos da serie, o que dava a sensação de ser uma arma completamente nova de se jogar.

    A historia, eu gostei bastante, a narrativa é muito boa.
    Os gráficos são incriveis.
    O áudio é incrivel também, a trilha sonora torna a gameplay mais imersiva, eu gostei muito dela.

    GOTY merecido. embora eu tenha ficado em cima do muro por causa do RDR 2, mas né dificil escolher entre dois grandes titulos. de qualquer forma fico feliz por ter ganho o GOTY em 2018.
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  58. Feb 10, 2021
    10
    Gemplay in the hradest mode is so freaking good. The plot is emotional and the world is marvelous.
  59. Feb 10, 2021
    10
    God of War is a thrilling adventure, full of twists and turns and a moving story of a man trying to do right by the side of his son. The world which you traverse is masterfully crafted, the side-quests, although sometimes tedious, fit really well into the world, and manage to flesh Kratos' character out more, the combat is exhilarating, requiring good reflexes and creativity, the setGod of War is a thrilling adventure, full of twists and turns and a moving story of a man trying to do right by the side of his son. The world which you traverse is masterfully crafted, the side-quests, although sometimes tedious, fit really well into the world, and manage to flesh Kratos' character out more, the combat is exhilarating, requiring good reflexes and creativity, the set pieces are what you would expect from the series, and last but not least, the characters are expertly written, with the actors behind them also doing an incredible job bringing them to life. All the above make God of War the masterclass that it is. Expand
  60. Feb 10, 2021
    10
    10/10 - Awesome Story, Amazing graphics and sublime characters.

    This is an amazing linear story based computer game. one for which the future of these types of games will now be compared against. The relationship between Kratos and the "boy" was forever expanding and developing throughout the game. I was completely invested and had a wanted to keep playing and playing to find out
    10/10 - Awesome Story, Amazing graphics and sublime characters.

    This is an amazing linear story based computer game. one for which the future of these types of games will now be compared against.

    The relationship between Kratos and the "boy" was forever expanding and developing throughout the game. I was completely invested and had a wanted to keep playing and playing to find out what was going to happen next.

    The puzzles are interesting and all seemingly have a purpose and meaning to them and are not just pointless time stretching parts of gameplay. The fighting mechanics are some of the best I have ever used, and the Axe has to be one of the most satisfying in game weapons I have ever had the luxury of using, every movement felt real, felt as though i could feel the weight of the attack.

    The world around you is beautiful (played on PS5 remastered version), which will make you stop to just look around and take a breath.

    I prefer linear based story driven games and for me this is now up there with what all games going forward will endeavour to be like.
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  61. Feb 9, 2021
    10
    Эта игра навсегда останется в моей душе как произведение искусства. Такое пропускать точно нельзя.
    Стоило ли купить PlayStation только чтобы сыграть в неё? Однозначно.
    Геймплей, саундтрек, графика, дизайн, история - все на высшем уровне и цепляет тебя так, что невозможно оторваться. И вы точно будете ждать продолжения!
    Эта игра навсегда останется в моей душе как произведение искусства. Такое пропускать точно нельзя.
    Стоило ли купить PlayStation только чтобы сыграть в неё? Однозначно.
    Геймплей, саундтрек, графика, дизайн, история - все на высшем уровне и цепляет тебя так, что невозможно оторваться. И вы точно будете ждать продолжения!
  62. Feb 9, 2021
    10
    My game of the century 10 out of 10 nothing else needs to be said but go play it NOW!!!!!!!
  63. Feb 9, 2021
    4
    Not bad but not good. Only war,war,war. I dont life this game.I think Red dead redemption 2 is better than god of war.
  64. Feb 8, 2021
    9
    This game is a masterpiece. It contains a great story with interesting characters and plot, an engaging dark souls-inspired combat system and an amazing atmosphere, having a rich world with incredible visuals, accompanied by a lifting soundtrack. My only complaint is the lack of enemy and boss variety, though it is a minor flaw which hardly makes the experience any less enjoyable.
  65. Feb 8, 2021
    10
    This game.... WOW, one of the best single player games of all time, story is incredible which will have you hooked, characters are incredibly well done, combat system is satisfying and smooth, no bugs or glitches in my 22 hour play through. Overall, simply brilliant.
  66. Feb 7, 2021
    10
    Juegazo, que forma de hacer un juego lineal-semiabierto tan bueno en tiempos dónde ya no se valoran mucho, 10/10
  67. Feb 7, 2021
    10
    Is there a game more perfect than this? I don’t think so! The gameplay is smooth, the graphics are crisp, the game is second to none.
  68. Feb 7, 2021
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece great music great combat system great story
  69. Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Sony really knock it out the park with exclusives and this is no different. A fantastic adventure with great gameplay, visuals, dialogue and a beautiful world to explore. A must buy.
  70. Feb 6, 2021
    5
    To hear tell, one might be inclined to think this is a miracle game, but it is not. It’s boring and repetitive. You’ll want to rage quit after you hear the 1000th “boy” being called out, and the repetition in enemy types is infuriating. The story is ok, but lots of plot holes ruins it. My advise: skip this one unless it is free.
  71. Feb 6, 2021
    10
    So smooth, so breathtakingly beautiful. Amazing characters, good story. Would recommend to everyone.
  72. Feb 6, 2021
    10
    A great story with a polished battle system. I enjoyed the character development and script. The level design is good and the gameplay is so much fun. God Of War is a masterpiece.
  73. Jan 11, 2021
    10
    Just go and play it already, before the next one comes out. Then play it again
  74. Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Şu zamana kadar oynadığım en iyi oyun daha iyisi olmadı her şeyiyle mükkemmel.
  75. Feb 6, 2021
    7
    Major disappointment after so many years and empty hype. A dull, beyond vanilla slog. A hack n slasher that downgrades all the fire, hate being a nanny
  76. Feb 5, 2021
    9
    Anyone who has Playstation is simply obliged to complete this game. And don't ask why? It's just a super interesting, beautiful game.
  77. Feb 5, 2021
    10
    Anyone who gives this game a score lower than 7 is a clown and a fool. Juat my opinion
  78. Feb 3, 2021
    10
    I finished the game and it is very very very good game. Everyone can play and have fun in the game. If you don’t play please go and play.
  79. Feb 1, 2021
    10
    This is the one of the best games that i have ever played.This game will give you very good emotions.
  80. Feb 1, 2021
    0
    The publicity and the need for this saga not to die have led this game to this. The least deserved goty in a long time

    It is the most linear open world of the generation, where you can not swim, jump, you only go through well-guided paths in a story that makes you come and go for stupid reasons all over the map and also lacks kingdoms, which have been saved from create and a copy with
    The publicity and the need for this saga not to die have led this game to this. The least deserved goty in a long time

    It is the most linear open world of the generation, where you can not swim, jump, you only go through well-guided paths in a story that makes you come and go for stupid reasons all over the map and also lacks kingdoms, which have been saved from create and a copy with the relationship of Atreus and Kratos to the last of us. At the end of the game you stay the same, it is hitting everyone who comes out on the road to do something so simple

    It doesn't even stand out in the graphics, the landscapes feel similar, the drawing distance is poor, the physics totally missing, the sound worse than other saga games

    The new camera may look cool but it's actually annoying when fighting, the collectibles are boring and don't match this game.

    Kratos doesn't feel the same, it's a family friendly game.
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  81. Jan 31, 2021
    0
    Such a **** game. Going in the wrong direction of what the original series was about. Should’ve just let the series die
  82. Jan 31, 2021
    10
    In a series where for the most part it had reached it's final conclusion and did what it came to do, you think the last series to get a sequel/reboot would be God of War. But, what we get is entirely everything it needed to be. With a new setting, child who is also your bow wielding partner, a Norse mythology setting, and enough elements to remain true to the original series, God of WarIn a series where for the most part it had reached it's final conclusion and did what it came to do, you think the last series to get a sequel/reboot would be God of War. But, what we get is entirely everything it needed to be. With a new setting, child who is also your bow wielding partner, a Norse mythology setting, and enough elements to remain true to the original series, God of War (2018) is exactly the sequel/reboot the series deserved Expand
  83. Jan 31, 2021
    9
    The story is good, the action is good, the graphics are good. Simply great.
  84. Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Jogo épico, trilha sonora incrível, combate rapido e estratégico, exploraçao e sidequests muito boas. O melhor jogo da saga.
  85. Jan 30, 2021
    10
    A truly masterpiece, the sense of progression is amazing, the backtracking doesn't feel unnecessary, the story it tells is incredible.
  86. Jan 30, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este es una joya, para mi Cory Barlog regreso a la vieja gloria esta gran saga, este juego se levanto como el ave fenix y regreso a lo grande, a un que tenga algunos combate de otros juegos lo pule y realmente en historia, gameplay, gráfico y todo los ingredientes que hace que el videojuego sea arte Expand
  87. Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Amazing, absolutely amazing.

    Everything from the combat to the story just fills you with immersion and gets you right into the world of kratos and his son.
  88. Jan 30, 2021
    9
    I was a bit sceptical when I saw that they had completely revamped the combat and now had a escort mission vibe but after seeing the critic reviews I got this game finished it in 20+ hrs and I loved every minute of it.
  89. Jan 30, 2021
    7
    Одна из самых лучших боёвок. НО сюжет подвёл
  90. Jan 29, 2021
    10
    Es como cualquier exclusivo de sony UN GRAN JUEGASO animaciones, historia, gameplay simplemente todo esta genial Sin duda perfeccionaron algo que ya no se podia perfeccionar Sin duda fueron las mejores horas de mi vida gastadas No hablo solo por este juego hablo en general de todos los exclusivos de sony
  91. Jan 29, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom muito bom Expand
  92. Jan 29, 2021
    8
    I am going to get this out of the way first, I didn't enjoy the game. Now with that out of the way I can give my reason for the high score. There is nothing wrong with the game itself. The world is beautiful, the graphics are outstanding and the general feel of the game is definitely what they were aiming for. The game is a challenge and certainly has a lot to offer in terms of combat andI am going to get this out of the way first, I didn't enjoy the game. Now with that out of the way I can give my reason for the high score. There is nothing wrong with the game itself. The world is beautiful, the graphics are outstanding and the general feel of the game is definitely what they were aiming for. The game is a challenge and certainly has a lot to offer in terms of combat and gameplay but the world around it feels way too linear for my liking, that ultimately is why I failed to enjoy the game. However, just because I didn't enjoy the game it doesn't mean that I can't appreciate the amount of work and love that went into this game. Seeing all of the positive reviews it makes me hopeful for the future of all PlayStation exclusive games. I really can see the appeal of the game but it just wasn't for me. Expand
  93. Jan 29, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego increíble me encanta su historia y su gran jugabilidad espero con muchas ansias god of war rainarok Expand
  94. Jan 28, 2021
    9
    I enjoyed but was never a huge fan of the franchise, then this released. One of my favourite games on PS4 ever, this truly feels like a next gen experience with no loading screens or camera cuts during playtime. Kratos actually feels like a well rounded character now rather than some one dimensional caricature and I can't wait to see where his and Atreus' story goes next. Top classI enjoyed but was never a huge fan of the franchise, then this released. One of my favourite games on PS4 ever, this truly feels like a next gen experience with no loading screens or camera cuts during playtime. Kratos actually feels like a well rounded character now rather than some one dimensional caricature and I can't wait to see where his and Atreus' story goes next. Top class graphics, sound, story, the combat has been slowed down and feels more tactical. Only slight misstep is maybe the variety of boss encounters. If you have a PS4 or even just got a PS5, you have give this a shot. Expand
  95. Jan 28, 2021
    10
    That game was awesome. I didnt like the old god of wars but now I am a fan of god of war. I love this game. İt is amazing. I dont talk about game because its will take 2 days. This game is a musterpiece.
  96. Jan 27, 2021
    10
    This has quickly become one of my all time favourites. The story, gameplay with the beautiful artwork, this is a masterpiece of a game.
  97. Jan 27, 2021
    10
    Me ha dejado satisfecho para lo que ofreció, aunque, me hubiese gustado un DLC o expansión, su música, ver a uno de los videojuegos que más me gustan, nuevamente, completarlo, sacarle todos los trofeos, encariñarme y amar nuevos personajes, ambientanción y mitología, es un digno videojuego que no necesita multijugador ni nada más que el hecho de envolverte en una historia donde la hacesMe ha dejado satisfecho para lo que ofreció, aunque, me hubiese gustado un DLC o expansión, su música, ver a uno de los videojuegos que más me gustan, nuevamente, completarlo, sacarle todos los trofeos, encariñarme y amar nuevos personajes, ambientanción y mitología, es un digno videojuego que no necesita multijugador ni nada más que el hecho de envolverte en una historia donde la haces con cada avance. Amo God Of War, si hay algo nalo que debo decir más allá de que llegue a su fin, es que agregasen más trofeos, tanto extras como los estandares o más conte ido y enemigos variables Expand
  98. Jan 27, 2021
    10
    Отличная игра, отличный сюжет, отличный геймплей, главное теперь не испоганить продолжение, не убить Кратоса и не сделать пацана геем отрабатывая повесточку
  99. Jan 27, 2021
    10
    It was risky changing the gameplay style of such a beloved PlayStation franchise but the developers at Sony Santa Monica created a game fully deserving of the title masterpiece. The combination of the graphics, story and gameplay has truly left an ever lasting impression on me. The next title in series is hands down my most anticipated game by a country mile.
  100. Jan 26, 2021
    10
    Amazing action game. Fantastic gameplay and a fun story. Made me a fan of the series after not loving the original trilogy
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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.