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  1. Oct 21, 2018
    10
    Seriously every time i see the score user review it always piss me off that some people that didn't
    play the game are trying to downgrade the score user
  2. Oct 22, 2018
    10
    One of the best games ever,astonishing graphics,amazing gameplay,everything is amazing in this game.If it wasnt for Red Dead Redemption 2,God of War could have easily be the game of the year.
    Perfect game
  3. Nov 20, 2018
    10
    Одна из лучших игр во всей индустрии. Браво. Самая лучшая боёвка, которую я видел( драки ). Спасибо SONY
  4. Nov 1, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I've played.
    - It has an interesting story. I love the switch to Norse mythology. They are relatively true to historical context. Where they do take liberties on the mythology, it feels like it fits in naturally or at least makes sense and is necessary to fit with the context of the game's themes and stories.
    - a big open world that feels alive and full of
    One of the best games I've played.
    - It has an interesting story. I love the switch to Norse mythology. They are relatively true to historical context. Where they do take liberties on the mythology, it feels like it fits in naturally or at least makes sense and is necessary to fit with the context of the game's themes and stories.
    - a big open world that feels alive and full of gameplay,
    - a well thought-out battle system that requires both quick reaction and deliberate strategy to succeed.
    - Good progression. Plenty of opportunities to customize gear & play style.
    - Great character design & development. The characters are have a rich backstory revealed slowly through small dialogues & banter throughout the game.
    - The game is absolutely hilarious. It's packed full of jokes, but it somehow manages to fit so well in a serious action game like this.
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  5. Oct 23, 2018
    10
    This game is the definition of the word masterpiece and even more totally my game of the year and the best of the generation
  6. Oct 23, 2018
    10
    Santa Monica studio has done something special with this new game of God of War and it truly is an authentic masterpiece
  7. Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Muito bom, te prende do começo ao fim, é surpreendente, história linda e cativante, recomendo a todos, é muito amor!
  8. Oct 25, 2018
    10
    Excellent game all around, I’m just glad Sony showed everyone again that people love great story-driven single player games, not microtransaction and lootbox-filled online trash. As many others, I vote with my wallet, and bought this game full price (as UC4&TLOU), and stay far away from the likes of EA.
  9. Oct 26, 2018
    10
    this game is at the same level rdr2 but unfortunately god of war doesn't have the same level as the press put red dead 2
  10. Dec 7, 2018
    10
    This game is absolutely beautiful. Probably the best looking games ever made. The game looks and sounds great with monsters making disturbing noises and epic moments drowned out by loud ominous music make every scene even more unforgettable. Kratos and Atreus both grow and learn on their journey. Its a story filled with lore around every corner and a perfectly crafted version of NorseThis game is absolutely beautiful. Probably the best looking games ever made. The game looks and sounds great with monsters making disturbing noises and epic moments drowned out by loud ominous music make every scene even more unforgettable. Kratos and Atreus both grow and learn on their journey. Its a story filled with lore around every corner and a perfectly crafted version of Norse mythology. The journey our characters take really shows off all the great relationships this game has. It has a great father and son dynamic with Kratos constantly scolding his son and teaching him to learn from mistakes of others including Kratos himself. It works really well and the side characters are entertaining and lovable and the villain is probably the best part. The game play is also great hack and slash fun with a lot of diversity and different ways to approach your enemy's. Its all well done and even the RPG like upgrading system works even if it gets grindy post main story.
    The combat never felt old because your constantly learning and obtaining new things and travelling to different places with new enemy's. The side missions are also great fun and exploration is rewarded and a welcome feature. Occasionally the games pacing can be slowed down with some boring tasks and things to do but its very rare. This game is my second perfect score and i would not have it any other way. What a great experience.
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  11. Oct 25, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God Of War is an admirable game from the Santa Monica studio.
    The fantastic and different gameplay of the game can give the user a sense of pleasure
    A fascinating storyline
    great graphics
    with many different items
    a fantastic gameplay
    an attractive environment
    All of this Can make this game one of the best games of the year.
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  12. Mar 27, 2019
    10
    This game is very excellent!!! It's like a movie, and the combat is wonderful. What's more, I am satisfied with the plot.
  13. Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Bu oyun kesinlikle 2018 in en iyi oyunlarından. Negatif yorum yapanların hiçbiri gram oyundan anlamıyor. Gidip Pc deki Witcher 3 üne devam etsinler. Oyun belkide bize gelmiş geçmiş en iyi combat sistemi ve gameplayi sunuyor. Hikayeyi düşük yaştaki çocuklar anlamaz. God of War kitlesinin büyüdüğünü ve artık daha farklı şeylerden hoşlandığını bildiği için bize daha olgun bir hikaye ileBu oyun kesinlikle 2018 in en iyi oyunlarından. Negatif yorum yapanların hiçbiri gram oyundan anlamıyor. Gidip Pc deki Witcher 3 üne devam etsinler. Oyun belkide bize gelmiş geçmiş en iyi combat sistemi ve gameplayi sunuyor. Hikayeyi düşük yaştaki çocuklar anlamaz. God of War kitlesinin büyüdüğünü ve artık daha farklı şeylerden hoşlandığını bildiği için bize daha olgun bir hikaye ile çıkmaya karar vermiş ve çokta iyi yapmışlar. Sadece boss fightları biraz az olmuş ama diğer oyunlarla karşılaştırıldığında kat be kat iyi. Expand
  14. Oct 27, 2018
    10
    masterpiece! great story,amazing gameplay game of this year (my opinion) one of the best game of all time. "so l'm a man now,like you? - no. we are not men,we are more than that"
  15. Oct 27, 2018
    10
    God of War is the best game in the world. Because story,gameplay,prensentation are great
  16. Oct 28, 2018
    10
    I can't describe how much i love this game but it has truly saved my life i lost my mom too a few days ago and this game just reminded me the best of her it is truly the game of this generation and it would be a total shame if this doesn't win the game of the year
  17. Oct 28, 2018
    10
    I'm going to say the honest true about this game and the true it's that the word masterpiece falls way too short to be use for this game it truly is the game that totally deserve win game of the year and even of the generation
  18. Oct 28, 2018
    10
    this game is the definition of perfection for the gaming industry and it should be the new standard for every single game after this one
  19. Oct 28, 2018
    10
    God of war is the best game ever created the best graphics the best story the best characters this is the game of the generation and of the entire history of gaming¡¡¡¡¡¡
  20. Oct 28, 2018
    10
    the game itself and how well it's done shouldn't exist on today industry and give this a 10 out of 10 also is not enough this game not only has raised the bar for all the gaming industry but also has changed the bar itself into something else that i can't describe yet it is truly a masterpiece and easily game of the year and even of the generation and history in general
  21. Oct 28, 2018
    10
    more than a game this is a piece of art that will be remember for decades to come best game ever
  22. Oct 28, 2018
    10
    art turned into an amazing game made with nothing but the love of an amazing studio like Santa Monica easily game of the decade
  23. Jul 19, 2019
    10
    No Words Needed . . .at all . . . Thankyou Sony Santa Monica, what a masterpiece.
  24. Oct 28, 2018
    10
    the new standard for the gaming industry is here and it's name is God of War
  25. Oct 28, 2018
    10
    best game ever any other game should feel like a little kid against this masterpiece
  26. Oct 28, 2018
    10
    God of War is a game that is beyond the word perfection it is something that we rarely see sometimes in a lifetime and this new God of War game is the king of gaming right now
  27. Oct 28, 2018
    10
    My God what a experience with this game no with this piece of art it really hit me on my deepest feels this game has made a better man and father overall my son invited me to his room to see an intense scene with kratos and atreus and in that same instant i wanted to play the game along with my son and it got me in tears at the end i've played over 8 times after that this game has bondedMy God what a experience with this game no with this piece of art it really hit me on my deepest feels this game has made a better man and father overall my son invited me to his room to see an intense scene with kratos and atreus and in that same instant i wanted to play the game along with my son and it got me in tears at the end i've played over 8 times after that this game has bonded me to my son in a way almost impossible to describe but what i can say is that this is truly a game of a life time and is the current game of the generation in my eyes Expand
  28. Oct 28, 2018
    10
    What an amazing history along with those graphics and characters make this game the best game i've ever played and the game of the generation
  29. Oct 28, 2018
    10
    the gaming industry should take every single note of this game and try to change the things for the best
  30. Oct 28, 2018
    10
    God of war is one of those franchises that is not afraid of making a change for the best and this game is the living example of this
  31. Oct 28, 2018
    10
    i don't know of any other game that has broken the barriers like this one has done and i don't know if there will ever be any other like this one because this is on a whole new level for the actual gaming
  32. Oct 28, 2018
    10
    As a gamer girl who has grown up with God of war i can confirm that this is the best game in the whole franchise and also is the game of the year
  33. Dec 28, 2019
    10
    Maravilloso, una evolución soñada. Añade nuevas mecanicas más estrategicas a la jugabilidad, un sistema de progresión y la historia es sublime.
  34. Oct 29, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece, this is how the game should look like, feel like and play like in 2018
  35. Oct 29, 2018
    10
    God Of War is a true masterpiece, one that is not afraid to revamp the franchise it came from. From the seamless transition between cutscene and gameplay, to the beautiful nordic setting, it has layed a solid foundation for the future. Cinematic, emotional and pure fun. That's how I'll remember this work of art.
  36. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Я дюблю эту игру, это шедевр игровой индустрии, спасибо сони за такой экз, побольше бы таких)
    Надеюсь продолжение не разочирует как это случилось со вторым ТЛОУ... ибо одни из нас 2 это полный пиздец и провал...
  37. Oct 30, 2018
    10
    This game combines both an interesting, touching story, and a fascinating combat system.
    in one word the best ps4 exclusive.
  38. May 30, 2019
    10
    BEST GAME EVER!!!!!
    A special approach from developers has led this game to market leadership
    KEEP IT UP SANTA MONICA STUDIO
  39. Oct 31, 2018
    10
    This is officially the best game ever made by any company out there it really deserve a perfect score by everyone
  40. Oct 31, 2018
    10
    there won't be any other game like this one this is on a whole new level that is almost impossible to achieve for most companies today
  41. Oct 31, 2018
    10
    the best game the best story the bes characters the best soundtrack this is easily game of the generation and all the mixed and bad reviews trying to take down the user score of 9.2 to 9.1 are pathetic tries to make seem the game inferior to other like the witcher 3 or the last of us really sad for those people that are doing that
  42. Oct 31, 2018
    10
    i'm studying art to make video games and god of war has made my love for video games stronger that ever thank you Cory and Santa Monica for this piece of art
  43. Oct 31, 2018
    10
    The best example of how to make great video games is in this single game and everyone must feel really praised if they can play it
  44. Oct 31, 2018
    10
    i laughing so hard a all those negative reviews that compare this game with others like the witcher 3 and say that it is still the best of the generation with the plus of their negative review
    This is simple this game is better than the witcher 3 and is a fact not an opinion and every will have to deal with it
  45. Oct 31, 2018
    10
    More than a game this is something else that words cannot describe this is indeed what we all need for the gaming industry and God of war has my voted
  46. Oct 31, 2018
    10
    A perfect score of 10/10 is not enough to describe this game because this is the best game of all time period let's see if some other games can come at least some closer to this piece of the gods
  47. Nov 12, 2018
    10
    Legendario
    un juego excelente nunca te vas aburrir pelas excelentes!!!
    historia excelente, y ademas un modo de juego excelente.
  48. Nov 7, 2018
    10
    For my is game of the year! superb look, gorgeous story and nice gameplay! 100% Recommend to play!
  49. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    What a comeback, reinventing the story by taking it into Norse mythology was a breath of fresh air, The story is told in such a unique way that I couldn't put it down for a week or so, its downright amazing
  50. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This game is the closest I have ever been to saying a game is absolutely perfect. The story is great, the combat satysfying, the visuals stunning and the animations great. The faults that it has(like lack of enemy variety) are caused by the lack of budget that the team had. There is not a thing I would change about this game.
  51. Nov 1, 2018
    10
    This game gets everything right.. from the rich character development that leaves a lasting impression on you even after completing it.. to the beautiful and intensely immersing environment that just isn't replicated in any other game I've ever played.
    But best of all the combat and controls are not only engaging but super fun and addictive.
    Hands down the best, most complete game I've
    This game gets everything right.. from the rich character development that leaves a lasting impression on you even after completing it.. to the beautiful and intensely immersing environment that just isn't replicated in any other game I've ever played.
    But best of all the combat and controls are not only engaging but super fun and addictive.

    Hands down the best, most complete game I've ever had the privilege to play.. I don't often gush over games but this one got everything right.. everything!

    Solid 10/10.

    If only all games left this much of a lasting impression, even months after completing it! It's my nod for game of the year, easy choice. Put simply, it's an utter masterpiece!
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  52. May 28, 2019
    10
    I played RDR2 before GoW and was confused why GoW is game of the year. But recently I finally beat last Valkyrie after main plot of course and realized that probably new God of War is game of the generation. Awesome graphics, physics, interesting story, not trivial side-quests, cool end game activities(I played about 20h after beating main plot. And 20h is a timeline for a quite goodI played RDR2 before GoW and was confused why GoW is game of the year. But recently I finally beat last Valkyrie after main plot of course and realized that probably new God of War is game of the generation. Awesome graphics, physics, interesting story, not trivial side-quests, cool end game activities(I played about 20h after beating main plot. And 20h is a timeline for a quite good single player game). So must play for all! Expand
  53. Nov 2, 2018
    10
    God of war is the best game ever other games like the witcher 3 are nothing against this and everyone who is a fanboy has to deal with it
  54. Nov 2, 2018
    10
    There won't be any other game like this masterpiece it is beyond of what i could have though
  55. Nov 2, 2018
    10
    Greatest game ever made nothing is very close to this experience and it deserve to win the game of the year
  56. Nov 2, 2018
    10
    An unic gaming experience unlike i have ever played before God of war is without a doubt the best of this generation
  57. Nov 2, 2018
    10
    The peak of gaming has a name and it is God of war and it comes along with an amazing story,graphics and characters
  58. Nov 2, 2018
    10
    God of war beats every other game released on this generation so far is the best game of the generation
  59. Nov 2, 2018
    10
    i will be honest i never though i would get any other experience like the witcher 3 on a superior scale but with God of war this changes totally best game of the generation
  60. Nov 2, 2018
    10
    I wonder why we can't get more games like this one and it really makes me angry that the users are trying to get the score of 9.2 to 9.1 they are just mad people that can't admit this game is better than all the others
  61. Nov 2, 2018
    10
    God of war is something else for me and i'm pretty sure for a lot of people too
  62. Nov 2, 2018
    10
    Games are the kind of art that i like the most and God of war takes this to a whole new level
  63. Nov 2, 2018
    10
    I'm a full grown man and i never liked video games too much but this has changed thanks to God of war and now i'm going to study art for video games to add at my curriculum
  64. Nov 2, 2018
    10
    i don't know what to put here because everyone is saying what i'm thinking about this masterpiece
  65. Nov 2, 2018
    10
    Pretty much i expected from a talented team such as Santa Monica this new God of war is game of the decade so far
  66. Nov 2, 2018
    10
    How to make immortal masterpieces is a job that everyone in the gaming industry should trust to Santa Monica Studio and Cory Barlog
  67. Nov 2, 2018
    10
    Gaming is an art that must be acknowledged and God of war is the best example of it
  68. Nov 2, 2018
    10
    It is a masterpiece amazing story, great characters, amazing graphics,great gameplay .Must buy.
  69. Dec 3, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Truly a game worth playing. You won't regret it. The story is heartbreaking, though interesting and thrilling. When i got up the mountain that Kratos thought he had to go to, seeing Baldur again made my heart beat so hard! The game is filled with dramatic moments like this, and it never gets old! The game is big, interesting, thrilling, dramatic and beautiful! One of the best games I've ever played. It sucks you in, and even after finishing the game i still am trying to do the side missions. Just a game that's worth it. Buy it, play it, enjoy it. Expand
  70. Efs
    Nov 3, 2018
    10
    The best game of the year! Story, characters and gameplay are incredible! Graphics are just gorgeous and the game is just indescribable by how awesome it is. This a must buy! 10/10!!
  71. Nov 3, 2018
    10
    God of war is making everyone lose their minds because this game shouldn't exist it is just too good
  72. Nov 3, 2018
    10
    The beginning the middle and the end of this game is absolutely perfect and a 10 out of 10 is not enough to this game
  73. Nov 3, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece art legend mystical are some of the words that can this describe this game
  74. Nov 3, 2018
    10
    dark emotional action packed sad moments and much more God of war takes all of this to new highs with his revolutionary rebirth
  75. Nov 3, 2018
    10
    An incredible revolution for the gaming industry since tetris and GTA Sandreas God of war is the best game of the generation decade and the whole gaming industry
  76. Nov 3, 2018
    10
    God of war is like the godfather and the thriller for the video games and it is an experience beyond of this world
  77. Nov 3, 2018
    10
    absolute masterpiece specially for the standards of the gaming industry of today God of war is the perfection of the games
  78. Nov 3, 2018
    10
    if this is the new standard that the gaming industry has to achieve then i don't think that we can get more games like this
  79. Nov 3, 2018
    10
    God of war is a true revolution for all the games in general at differences of some others that just change the location of his origin for a copy paste and a blank space
  80. Nov 3, 2018
    10
    The art of video games sometimes can be really hard to difference from one to another genre but god of war transforms this into a new beginning
  81. Nov 3, 2018
    10
    Best Game of the year for sure... this game is amazing by all ways ... one of the best experience I ever had with video games
  82. Nov 3, 2018
    10
    This game deserve at least a 100 over 10 because it breaks all we love about video games and takes this art to new levels never seen before and it deserve the game of the year and the game of the generation
  83. Nov 3, 2018
    10
    This is the best game i've ever played and it is my favoirte game of all time right now thank you Santa Monica and Cory for this amazing experience
  84. Nov 3, 2018
    10
    Gráficos : 10/10
    Jogabilidade : 10/10
    História : 10/10

    Um dos melhores jogos que já joguei da franquia God Of War, batendo de frente inclusive com o primeiro. O jogo se mostrou bastante diferente dos outros games da franquia, mas em minha opinião esse novo estilo combinou bastante com o game. Forte concorrente para jogo do ano.
  85. Nov 4, 2018
    10
    This is game is one of the best of all time. Period. It is easily one of the best on the PS4 right after Red Dead Redemption 2. A Masterful Game! A culmination of Santa Monica's experience and craft. Truly an experience, They presented us with new hopes. A soft reboot of a franchise which opens up new doors for the future of Kratos by far It sits as one of the very best single player gameThis is game is one of the best of all time. Period. It is easily one of the best on the PS4 right after Red Dead Redemption 2. A Masterful Game! A culmination of Santa Monica's experience and craft. Truly an experience, They presented us with new hopes. A soft reboot of a franchise which opens up new doors for the future of Kratos by far It sits as one of the very best single player game ever made. I really recommend anyone to play this work of art. I give it a 98/100 Expand
  86. Nov 4, 2018
    10
    This game has everything that I have ever wanted from a game. Story, graphics, music, camera, combat,.
  87. May 15, 2022
    10
    Great combat, gameplay, characters, and story. Well deserving of all the praise, it has received Also the voice acting is top notch! You can tell the love the developers had when making this game. A masterpiece and so glad i got a Playstation to enjoy this treasure
  88. Nov 5, 2018
    10
    I have played all the big 2018 games and this is the best game of the year and maybe of the generation
  89. Nov 5, 2018
    10
    This is the game that made me fall in love with gaming all over again thanks Santa Monica and Cory i hope you all win game of the year and game of the generation you deserve it
  90. Nov 5, 2018
    10
    God of war is the equal to the word perfection i can't believe this game exist today in this industry full of microtransactions but once again Kratos is here to show us the right way of doing the things
  91. Nov 5, 2018
    10
    No other game will ever match this amazing piece of art it just can't be another game like this one
  92. Nov 5, 2018
    10
    Best game of the history of gaming and certainly this has to win the game of the year and if not it would be a total shame if this does not win game of the year
  93. Nov 5, 2018
    10
    The evolution of the God of war saga is the best example of how companies should make and change their games today
  94. Nov 5, 2018
    10
    God of war is the best game o this generation with just the first 15 minutes are enough to one notice this
  95. Nov 5, 2018
    10
    God of war is right there with the greatest games of all time like the first zelda gta half-life the last of us and perhaps God of War os the best of them all
  96. Nov 5, 2018
    10
    If we were honest God of war deserve more than a 10/10 because this game is beyond this score and it makes it look like a bad one
  97. Nov 5, 2018
    10
    God of war makes every other game that i've played look like a waste of my time but God of War does all the other way around in just 5 minutes
  98. Nov 5, 2018
    10
    God of war is the perfect combination of the cinema music and games with an amazing story soundtrack and cinematic that aren't from this world
  99. Nov 5, 2018
    10
    God of War should have all the awards of this year and the year to come and next one till the end of this generation because this game is the best of this generation and has no rival to compete with this is a masterpiece that is on a whole new level
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Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

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