God of War

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  1. tombbreak
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    the best graphics
    the best music
    the best story
    the best characters all that and much more is what you can find in god of war
  2. KratosKong
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    Siempre he dicho que God of War es mi saga favorita, he disfrutado todos y cada uno de los juegos de la parte griega, cuando este juego se mostró en el E3 me gusto lo que vi pero me daba miedo que la saga no se adaptase demasiado bien a ese cambio, pues después de habérmelo pasado dos veces he de decir que no hay tanto cambio. El juego es tan god of war como los anteriores, los combatesSiempre he dicho que God of War es mi saga favorita, he disfrutado todos y cada uno de los juegos de la parte griega, cuando este juego se mostró en el E3 me gusto lo que vi pero me daba miedo que la saga no se adaptase demasiado bien a ese cambio, pues después de habérmelo pasado dos veces he de decir que no hay tanto cambio. El juego es tan god of war como los anteriores, los combates son igual de fantásticos, los puzzles mantienen su esencia, el apartado artístico y la ambientación es sublime, todo lo que hacia grande a los otros juegos esta aquí, por lo que en lo jugable si lo pensamos bien no han habido tantos cambios. Ahora bien , el juego es inmenso la duración es amplia pero no esta algardo de forma artificial, la exploración siempre es recompensada y las misiones secundarias son una autentica delicia, si el jugador las omite se habrá perdido gran parte del contenido del juego, ya que dichas misiones parecen mas misiones principales que otra cosa, ya que están muy bien planteadas y diseñadas. El ritmo entre combates, exploración y narrativa esta muy bien medido y la historia es bastante inmersiva. En mi opinión es el mejor juego que tiene ps4 y para mi el mejor juego de toda la generación, por ahora.… Expand
  3. mikemormai
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    God of War, o jogo mais aguardado de 2018, chega de forma triunfal e coloca novamente a franquia no topo das atenções. Os receios em relação às mudanças se extinguem nas primeiras horas, mostrando como se mescla elementos que consagraram a franquia com inovações que caíram como uma luva. O jogo encanta tanto pela mecânica lendária, como pelos gráficos extraordinários. Kratos retorna aoGod of War, o jogo mais aguardado de 2018, chega de forma triunfal e coloca novamente a franquia no topo das atenções. Os receios em relação às mudanças se extinguem nas primeiras horas, mostrando como se mescla elementos que consagraram a franquia com inovações que caíram como uma luva. O jogo encanta tanto pela mecânica lendária, como pelos gráficos extraordinários. Kratos retorna ao trono com um título obrigatório para seus fãs.… Expand
  4. amberdart
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    how pathetic people can be today trying to downgrade the game user score of 9.2 to 9.1?
    oh yeah the rock star fanboys ans the witcher 3 fanboys
  5. limxt
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    god of war is the perfect game over games as the last of us or the witcher 3 are good but god of war is better
  6. himbperliy
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    best game ever created by all the meanings possibles this is a true piece of art unlike other games like the witcher 3
  7. aligits
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    gaming cinema and art merged together to form god of war the best game of the decade so far
  8. darkwallx
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    god of war is the true game of the generation so far no other game compares to this one while other games focus in more quantity like the witcher 3 with great quality god of war focuses on a good amount of quantity with stellar quality
  9. likmo
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    amazing piece of art with the best graphics and the best story so far the best game ever made
  10. bimbs
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    god of war takes all the best things of gaming to a whole new level of detail and beauty
  11. klilms
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    god of war is an epic adventure of story telling with the best graphics and gameplay and many other things putting all other games to shame
  12. tirkwinllasz
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    art like this is the reason to love games so much and god of war is the best game of all time
  13. godsoftimb
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    beyond words this is the game of the generation and all the haters should be feel bad for not buying a ps4 to play this game instead of give it bad scores and saying stupid things like the withcer 3 is better
  14. ytimbers
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    god of war is the best game i can put this over and over again in all post because that is what the people are saying
  15. oterpists
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    god of war is the reason of why we must love games this is a true experience of art
  16. calyrune
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    god of war ruined the gaming industry now all other games seems pointless and lame against god of war even games like the witcher 3 or the last of us bio shock
  17. oppertus
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    god of war has no match right now is the king of single player games and beyond this is the game of the generation
  18. dlioghtinx
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    god of war is the a form of art almost dead but it is here to remind us what games really are
  19. agerlifts
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    visualy speak this is the best lookin game of all time and on top of that it is the best game of the generation
  20. wallteromon
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    change such game as god of war is one hell of a task but it really shows how good it is to take real risk at difference of other companies like nintendo and breath o the wild with its supposed change of formula when everything they did was change the limited area for an open world and put the old zelda stuff in it
  21. killermaxhie
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    god of war was meant to be a visceral experience without much story and now how it has changed to something else rebooting almost everything of it really shows that this is the game of the generation and of the decade
  22. poplestry
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    god of war as many have said have ruined games for me it fells like this game has changed my whole life now and every other game seems blank and boring
  23. higlighsts
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    god of war evolved to such a point where now it is almost impossible to compare to other games this is the best game of the generation
  24. Ruzaky
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Prob best game you can play on your Ps4. Graphics, animations,music.story,gameplay everything is best that games can offer
  25. CaptHet
    Jan 22, 2019
    10
    the best game ever I've played in my life. Awesome story, rageful Kratos turning into a loving, caring father.
  26. kam4atka
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
  27. JuegoG2
    Jan 24, 2019
    10
    Juegalo y lo entenderas. Es una obra maestra y una narrativa como ninguna. Es triste que haya paginas que estan a favor de Nintendo que le dan notas muy bajas .
  28. Selene
    May 17, 2019
    10
    Must play of this Generation and probably the best Game for PS4! Cant wait for the Sequel
  29. ShreevathsaGP
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    This is hands down the best game I have ever played. I played Ghost of Sparta on the PSP and that's all the experience I had with the God of War series. But this new instalment builds a deep emotional connection with the characters (Kratos and Atreus), that simply cannot be found in any other game. The mechanics are near perfect and the way the axe returns to your hands is the mostThis is hands down the best game I have ever played. I played Ghost of Sparta on the PSP and that's all the experience I had with the God of War series. But this new instalment builds a deep emotional connection with the characters (Kratos and Atreus), that simply cannot be found in any other game. The mechanics are near perfect and the way the axe returns to your hands is the most satisfying thing, which never gets old. If you have not played this game yet, or, are on the verge about it. I definitely recommend it.… Expand
  30. Djalbe4
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    The best game of all. In the game, everything became better... The plot is chic, the gameplay is gorgeous. The music is gorgeous. The script is gorgeous. Everything in the game is gorgeous.
  31. shaggx83
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    First of all, I am not a fan of the original God Of War series. I have played a little bit of them but I didn't enjoy them as much. I was a little bit cautious before I purchased this game but I ultimately decided to give it a go because it is a 'reboot' and they changed the game play altogether.

    I'm glad I played this game. The story was emotional, exciting and kept me wanting to know    First of all, I am not a fan of the original God Of War series. I have played a little bit of them but I didn't enjoy them as much. I was a little bit cautious before I purchased this game but I ultimately decided to give it a go because it is a 'reboot' and they changed the game play altogether.

    I'm glad I played this game. The story was emotional, exciting and kept me wanting to know more. The game play was so satisfying and it felt so good when you kill enemies with plethora of awesome skills. The world was colorful and magical, it made me want to explore every corner for loots and hidden runes.

    Definitely a classic and up there in my top 10 all time games in any platform.    … Expand
  32. zenoro
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    Пожалуй, самый лучший эксклюзив на PS4 за всё время её существования. Конечно, есть и другие классные эксклюзивы, такие как Детройт или Человек-Паук. Но эта ига берёт душой. Рассказ о сложных отношениях между отцом и ребёнком, поколении, повидавшем многое в своей жизни и его будущем преемнике. И этот рассказ происходит не в самое лучшее время. Игра великолепна во всём - музыка, локации,Пожалуй, самый лучший эксклюзив на PS4 за всё время её существования. Конечно, есть и другие классные эксклюзивы, такие как Детройт или Человек-Паук. Но эта ига берёт душой. Рассказ о сложных отношениях между отцом и ребёнком, поколении, повидавшем многое в своей жизни и его будущем преемнике. И этот рассказ происходит не в самое лучшее время. Игра великолепна во всём - музыка, локации, точные мифологические факты создают непревзойдённую атмосферу. Геймплей возрождает жанр "слешер" и добавляет элементы всех новый ААА игр - крафт, поиск ресурсов и т.п. Эта игра не даст тебе отдохнуть или заскучать. Единственный минус (если это вообще можно считать минусом) это то, что Кратос перестал прыгать. Конечно, это можно объяснить тем, что Бог войны уже в возрасте, но это меркнет в интереснейшем сюжете. Надеюсь, у этой великолепной игры будет сиквел, который даст нам, геймерам, ещё раз окунуться в мир Древности и Мифологии.… Expand
  33. alphaevilblood
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    This game is everything i wanted . As an old gamer since the first one came out on 2005. Im pretty sure this edition has required tons of effort from the developers and its all really worth playing . I highly recommend this new God of War masterpiece .
  34. liketxar
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    best game ever with an amazing game desig o top with bloodborne and an amazing narrative and story equal to the last of us and the witcher 3 but overall this is the game of the generation
  35. killerxz
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    god of war evolves into something beyond words to express how good it is is not perfectt but it is a good game worthy of being called the best of the generation
  36. vikingofgods
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    god of war ruined gaming for the whole gaming industry with the simple fact that it is a game it is not a service or movie or something else is game with no dlc and made with pure love
  37. Felippeld
    Feb 6, 2019
    10
    The best game ever, best history, gameplay, graphics, today is a best exclusive.
  38. Ryazith
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    Absolutely love this game!! Enjoyed every bit of it and the graphics are simply stunning!
  39. LucaoR5
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor jogo que já joguei na vida ótima historia , graficos , jogabilidade e personagens jogo perfeito
  40. God_And_Cyrus
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    The new God of War, with its remarkable visuals, living world, superb combat mechanics and mature narration marks the beginning of a new era for the franchise and, dare we say, single player gaming altogether.
  41. 20master
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    simply masterpiece, the gameplay mechanics are so good and getting better as you progress the game
    the story and plot twists of the game will drop your jaw.. atreus is simply the best companion in any video games out there, atleast gameplay wise, the music and scores are awesome.. they're still epic but mixed with emotional vibes, can't wait for the sequel!
  42. Summon-Diego
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    To me, the best PS4 game so far, great story mode and amazing characters, the transition to a new mithology was simply amazing and no game could be done this as good as God of War....
  43. the_bozz1986
    Feb 18, 2019
    10
    Was soll man dazu noch sagen das Spiel ist einfach der Hammer
  44. Alex_Nodo
    Mar 3, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece. 10/10. Thats what sinhleplayer games supose to be. Game of the year 100%
  45. Happy_keks
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    Продуманная структура гемплея, сюжет просто до мурашек, одним словом 12/10
  46. Munno
    Mar 20, 2019
    10
    Fantastic! The story is exciting, amazing combat system with level up of skills, game flows perfectly with map exploration that gives a nostalgic feel of classic ps1 rpgs, the soundtrack causes chills, graphics and visuals are stunning, the only thing that could be better is to have a greater variation of giant enemies like the one that carries a huge stone, it appears several times andFantastic! The story is exciting, amazing combat system with level up of skills, game flows perfectly with map exploration that gives a nostalgic feel of classic ps1 rpgs, the soundtrack causes chills, graphics and visuals are stunning, the only thing that could be better is to have a greater variation of giant enemies like the one that carries a huge stone, it appears several times and sometimes can become repetitive, but it does not decrease the magnitude of the game. God of War is a masterpiece. GOTY well deserved.… Expand
  47. LegenWaitDary
    Feb 20, 2019
    10
    This game totally masterpiece thank you Mr Barlog and Santa Monica Studios

    Great Combat System +

    Great Storytelling +

    Great Reboot +

    Magnificent Atmosphere

    At least if you are not part of God of War you must take it and enjoy it
  48. Hornikus
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Великолепная игра, которая заслуженно получила звание "игра года".
    Геймплей, как и музыкальное сопровождение на высшем уровне, видно что Кори Барлог вместе со своей командой вложили душу в игру.
  49. JohnnySniperrr
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    I created a metacritic account just so I could rate this game. Santa Monica Studio has set the gold standard for the perfect mix between game play and story telling. I am so so satisfied with my purchase.
  50. BarelyLewd
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    Sony know what they are doing, after this game Sony is gonna have one hell of a time topping it, this game got game of the year, and it deserved it, if they announce a sequel it will be a day one buy for sure. GO GET THIS GAME, what are you waiting for?
  51. Blood8282
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    It took 5 years for the legendary God of War series to appear on the PS4, but the wait was worth it! Santa Monica Studios took quite a gamble, by changing the camera to an over the shoulder view and replacing the chains with an axe, which totally modifies the combat mechanics, but thankfully is works just as great! The theme is also changes from Greek to Scandinavian mythology, a welcomeIt took 5 years for the legendary God of War series to appear on the PS4, but the wait was worth it! Santa Monica Studios took quite a gamble, by changing the camera to an over the shoulder view and replacing the chains with an axe, which totally modifies the combat mechanics, but thankfully is works just as great! The theme is also changes from Greek to Scandinavian mythology, a welcome change. This PS4 episode is one of the greatest games ever made!… Expand
  52. Zera_
    Feb 26, 2019
    10
    Bought PS4 just to play this game! This game is awesome! Never played GoW before, but after this one - want to play all of them! Also cant wait to see next game.
    There is only one cons of the game, it's too short even with all side quests. :)

    P.S. When played second time - the game story become more understandable and full, imho.
  53. snke
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    Not much to say. It is an amazing feat for the devs from Santa Monica studio..

    Gameplay: Pure Satisfaction, from the brutal swings to the Fatality style finishers. From the weapon switching to the stance change. Amazing, just amazing. Where it shines though, its the narrative and the feelings that causes you to feel. I happen to be a father of a "boy" also, and they nailed it, spot    Not much to say. It is an amazing feat for the devs from Santa Monica studio..

    Gameplay: Pure Satisfaction, from the brutal swings to the Fatality style finishers. From the weapon switching to the stance change. Amazing, just amazing.

    Where it shines though, its the narrative and the feelings that causes you to feel. I happen to be a father of a "boy" also, and they nailed it, spot on. The story, even the side quests story is just shockingly beautiful and engaging. The relationship of the two protagonists is something we saw before however the focus on detail , the facial expressions and the camera angles (which you cant imagine how much difference it makes)..groundbreaking, excellent, truly amazing.

    I can go on and on, please take your time and play this masterpiece don`t care if its the game of the year or the game of the century,the attention to detail is something i have never seen before, it already shines in the ps4 hall of fame.Play it, trust me.    … Expand
  54. pavelkavel
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    Best game of 2018, one of the best games for ps4 and incomparable improvement from the past series.
    It's a shame that some people don't get it.
  55. jhesseJacob
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    Just got my hands on the deluxe edition of the game and I have to say, after all the hype and getting spoilers all the time, I still managed to enjoy this piece. The gameplay mechanics are top tier, and gets better after upgrading all skill trees and getting the other main weapon. Story wise, Santa Monica nailed some aspects of Norse mythology while having liberty to change and fit KratosJust got my hands on the deluxe edition of the game and I have to say, after all the hype and getting spoilers all the time, I still managed to enjoy this piece. The gameplay mechanics are top tier, and gets better after upgrading all skill trees and getting the other main weapon. Story wise, Santa Monica nailed some aspects of Norse mythology while having liberty to change and fit Kratos in there. The camera movements could've been better and there's a lack of bosses but definitely deserved game of the year 2018.… Expand
  56. dinosolid
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    10/10 There is not much more I can say that the critic reviews don't portray. The game has everything a perfect game needs. It has a great story, great characters, great music, great graphics and visuals and most importantly of all great gameplay that innovates on the previous god of war games. The game deserves all the hype it has been getting. This game will be in the history books.10/10 There is not much more I can say that the critic reviews don't portray. The game has everything a perfect game needs. It has a great story, great characters, great music, great graphics and visuals and most importantly of all great gameplay that innovates on the previous god of war games. The game deserves all the hype it has been getting. This game will be in the history books. Amazing story, groundbreaking soundtrack and sound design and one hell of a combat system. This is simply the best game ive played period.… Expand
  57. Daniel0809
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    one word..................................................................
    Wow!
  58. ToshLichev
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the greates games of all time. Everything from the characters to the story, amazing world, incerdible gameplay, impressive camera work and breathtaking score is as close as it gets to perfect in terms of a game. The team behind GoW managed to perfectly evolve a classic character in a way that feels natural yet different enough to deserve high praise.
  59. Lycan1795
    Aug 16, 2019
    10
    My all-time favourite Playstation 4 game. Definitely worth the platinum trophy.

    I was initially skeptical of Atreus, i feared it would be an escort-mission-like game like Resident Evil 5. but i was very wrong. Atreus was very helpful in combat. The new combat system was a breath of fresh air, felt very heavy and brutal at certain points, which is what God of War needs. The story    My all-time favourite Playstation 4 game. Definitely worth the platinum trophy.

    I was initially skeptical of Atreus, i feared it would be an escort-mission-like game like Resident Evil 5. but i was very wrong. Atreus was very helpful in combat.

    The new combat system was a breath of fresh air, felt very heavy and brutal at certain points, which is what God of War needs.

    The story was very good through and through, switching from main story to some side missions actually felt quite seamless. Lore is very rich and goes very deep.

    The music deserves its own award, i get goosebumps to the theme song sometimes to this day, its the perfect song for a perfect game, sets the mood straight away.

    Never been so excited for a sequel.    … Expand
  60. GamesXpert
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    The only bad thing about this game is its title.Shouldn't be God of War but God of Videogames!!!Legendary video game,I thank god I lived to play this!
  61. dasmh
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    GoW4 is so great. I feel completely immersed in this game. I hope more games like that come.
  62. AlphaLegit
    May 31, 2019
    10
    Just a beautiful game. The new combat system works compeletly well for those who doubted that and it feel so much more satisfying and NO the axe isn't the only weapon you get in the game. Wonderful story with plot twist that can hit you like a train centering on the relationship between kratos and his son atreus and the evolution of kratos as he becomes a good parent struggling to forget his past
  63. luanvianalv
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    O novo God of War do PlayStation 4 é sem dúvidas um dos melhores games de todos os tempos! Tudo nele é perfeito: a jogabilidade, gráficos, história, personagens e etc. É incrível pensar como Cory conseguiu reinventar a franquia de uma maneira que melhorasse ainda mais o que já era perfeito. 2018 já valeu por este jogo.
  64. MattiusV
    Nov 4, 2019
    10
    God of War es un autentico espectáculo, a nivel técnico y narrativo, hacer todo el videojuego en un solo plano secuencia y sin tiempos de carga de ningún tipo es simplemente una genialidad, es una historia que nadie debería perderse. Para mí, unos de los mejores juegos de PS4 y un motivo de peso para pillar PS5.
  65. Roman9911
    Mar 11, 2019
    10
    Я конечно не являлся фанатом этой серии игры, но могу сказать как на любителя, это игра просто экшенская
  66. gltrondarkgray
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    One of the best story-rich openworlds of the past few years. This game has much to offer to every kind of gamer. Hardcore souls-like valkyries are included.
  67. alitlou
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    god of war is the best game that I have played on ps4
    amazing graphic with new gameplay and epic story with one of the best music I've heard
  68. ProsOfCon
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    Pretty much everything I've wanted in a game.
    Amazing story with interesting lore that keeps you wanting to know more, the acting/voice acting on top of that just makes it that much better.
    The combat is satisfying, you can feel the weight behind each hit, fairly simple, yet hard to master. The difficulty is brilliant, I feel "Give Me a Challenge" is the best to play, but be warned, you    Pretty much everything I've wanted in a game.
    Amazing story with interesting lore that keeps you wanting to know more, the acting/voice acting on top of that just makes it that much better.
    The combat is satisfying, you can feel the weight behind each hit, fairly simple, yet hard to master.
    The difficulty is brilliant, I feel "Give Me a Challenge" is the best to play, but be warned, you will die a lot.
    I truly believe this is one of, if not THE best game that I've ever played.
    A masterpiece!    … Expand
  69. REOKHC
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos actualmente en ps4, una evolucion, renovacion de la franquicia perfectamente ejecutada, desde los graficos, banda sonora, jugabilidad de combos, tal vez me hubiera gustado poder gozar de mas tiempo con mas misiones secundarias o mas cosas ocultas dentro del juego pero tambien tiene una historia que abre las puertas a muchos mas caminos y muchas mas historias porUno de los mejores juegos actualmente en ps4, una evolucion, renovacion de la franquicia perfectamente ejecutada, desde los graficos, banda sonora, jugabilidad de combos, tal vez me hubiera gustado poder gozar de mas tiempo con mas misiones secundarias o mas cosas ocultas dentro del juego pero tambien tiene una historia que abre las puertas a muchos mas caminos y muchas mas historias por contar y que estoy dispuesto a esperar el tiempo que sea necesario para ver un juego bien logrado , felicitaciones al equipo de santa monica y el director cory barlog ,… Expand
  70. tommyjtruong
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    This is my first God of War title and i must say i was blown away. It strongly deserved game of the year and has become one of my favourite games of all time. The character interaction is so rich and refreshing, the combat is engaging yet not too complicated and the story will always keep you intrigued.
  71. Malakhyas
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Incredible story, satisfying gameplay, charming soundtrack and surreal graphics!
  72. Tembeyo
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es hermoso,recuerdo en el primer god of war,era genial su historia,la II tambien,pero en la III no me gusto tanto solo por los graficos,era un poco exajerado los reflejos.
    Pero esto...Me dejo sin palabras,era lo mas hermoso que eh visto en mi vida,los reflejos,los graficos,la nieve,lo realista que era,y tardaron 5 años.A eso se le llama juegazo.
    10/10 ;D    … Expand
  73. Imac301
    Mar 25, 2019
    10
    This amazing game has many great things going for it and the ones that surprised me the most were the combat and the story. I am fan of games that gives you many options of weapons, builds, and even story choices and God of War has little of this. However, they got the weapon you do use so is so satisfying and powerful and has so many diversities within itself that I never felt I neededThis amazing game has many great things going for it and the ones that surprised me the most were the combat and the story. I am fan of games that gives you many options of weapons, builds, and even story choices and God of War has little of this. However, they got the weapon you do use so is so satisfying and powerful and has so many diversities within itself that I never felt I needed another weapon. The story as well was powerful and meaningful. It's very impressive how they make gods and mystical creatures so human. Obviously the game looks fantastic and runs very smoothly, especially on a PS4 pro. The cool thing is though, this game didn't even reach its full potential that I'm sure the next game in the franchise will reach. The studio will be given more resources due to the success of this game and will most definitely kink out the very few flaws. Overall, this game is amazing and a must have for a playstation user.… Expand
  74. Flyfires1
    Mar 25, 2019
    10
    When God of War first showed of during the 2016 E3, I didn't have that much interest for the game as I've never played any of the previous games. As the release date coming closer and closer, the hype around the game got higher, yet I was still not interested, it wasn't until after the game released that I saw more of the gameplay and other reviews that I got hooked on. I brought the gameWhen God of War first showed of during the 2016 E3, I didn't have that much interest for the game as I've never played any of the previous games. As the release date coming closer and closer, the hype around the game got higher, yet I was still not interested, it wasn't until after the game released that I saw more of the gameplay and other reviews that I got hooked on. I brought the game 2 weeks after the release and it was one of the best games I've ever played. The story, graphics, sound, gameplay, and map were all just amazing. The combat system is the most additive combat I've ever played in a video game. The story also had a big impact on me as I never had seen eye to eye with my own dad, but after finishing this game, I've found a view of why he did the things he did when I was little. All in all, the game is an experience that every human should enjoy if they get the chance.… Expand
  75. KratosIsBae
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    Cory Barlogs masterpiece!
    This game is game of the century, atleast in my opinion. I think that many can agree on that.
    Its just to hard to explain everything. But if you havent bought the game yet, just do it. Cause you wont be disapointed.
  76. Noobik12316
    Apr 27, 2019
    10
    This is a very cool game with good graphics. The plot makes and rejoice, and smile, and get angry, and sad. Separately, I would like to mention music. She is magical and beautiful. Boss fights are very epic. Must-play game
  77. blacksmithbl
    Mar 27, 2019
    10
    I mean what can I say, there really isn't much that can be said.... This is the best PS4 game of all time. The end.
  78. Wolfenstein11
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    the dramatic return of kratos was one of the most surprising things that happened at e3, old and wise with his son, kratos ventures into midgaard to fulfill his wife's wish.
    with amazing and emotional story that hits hard and solid gameplay that never gets old, god of war sets a bar for single player games
    the northern realms is a piece of art created by santa monica studio also the    the dramatic return of kratos was one of the most surprising things that happened at e3, old and wise with his son, kratos ventures into midgaard to fulfill his wife's wish.
    with amazing and emotional story that hits hard and solid gameplay that never gets old, god of war sets a bar for single player games
    the northern realms is a piece of art created by santa monica studio
    also the game offers a bit of rpg elements and open areas just to keep u a little invested in the world which is a nice addition
    overall the game is worth every penny that u will pay for    … Expand
  79. XB0
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    ¿Qué puedo decir sobre este videojuego que no se halla dicho? Sinceramente, no lo sé. God Of War es una saga que la conozco desde sus inicios en la Playstation 2 y algo que siempre se ha destacado de esta saga es la actitud de Kratos ante un rival, ya sea en palabras o en acciones sangrientas. En esta entrega se ha cambiado todo esto y ahora notamos a un Kratos más cuerdo y mejor preparado¿Qué puedo decir sobre este videojuego que no se halla dicho? Sinceramente, no lo sé. God Of War es una saga que la conozco desde sus inicios en la Playstation 2 y algo que siempre se ha destacado de esta saga es la actitud de Kratos ante un rival, ya sea en palabras o en acciones sangrientas. En esta entrega se ha cambiado todo esto y ahora notamos a un Kratos más cuerdo y mejor preparado mentalmente para afrontar cualquier combate incluso llegando al punto de querer evitarlo, aunque más tarde que nunca este enfrentamiento se llegue a dar. Notamos mucha más humanidad en la actitud de Kratos. ¿Esto es realmente malo? Sin duda algo que ha dejado en el ojo de la tormenta a este videojuego ha sido el cambio brutal que ha tenido Kratos en su temperamento, incluso ahora tiene una nueva familia con la que se nota mucho más su cambio porque nos acostumbramos a pelear solos (Hay solo una excepción), pero esta se presenta en casi todo el gameplay.
    Otro cambio ha sido la jugabilidad, que en lugar de tener un Hack & Slash como anteriores entregas ahora tiene un gameplay más pausado y una variedad de armas no tan grande. Si bien el Hack & Slash es uno de mis géneros favoritos, no he sentido que el cambio de este género en la nueva entrega haya sido algo que te impida disfrutar la experiencia de God Of War que ahora parece una mezcla de acción y aventura con razgos de los RPG ya sea en el arbol de habilidades o en la capacidad de poder mejorar o elaborar nuevos trajes para poder tener mejoras en los aspectos que busquemos mejorar para mantener un equilibrio en nuestro estilo de juego lo cual hace que el gameplay pueda variar si eres capaz de poder explotar al máximo el gameplay que el juego te puede ofrecer. Si logras persevir al niño como un estorbo, esto no es así ya que puedes utilizar al niño como un arma más y poder realizar mejores combos.
    En el aspecto del apartado gráfico, sin duda es excepcional el cómo Santa Mónica ha podido explotar el hardware del PS4 (2013) y cómo han utilizado las mejoras de PS4 Pro. Sin duda me he quedado boquiabierto con los escenarios, los modelados de los personajes principales y secundarios, las armaduras y los objetos que nos vayamos encontrando en el entorno. Personalmente, no he percibido algún tipo de tirón o caída de framerate que haya arruinado mi experiencia de juego, he sentido una fluidez sólida tanto en el gameplay como en las cinemáticas (que no se sienten como tal) Las cinemáticas de este God Of War deben ser una de las mejor implementadas en los videojuegos. No sientes que estuvieras en una cinemática, sino como si fuera parte del juego y sin duda es algo que logra mejorar mucho la inmersión, esto conocido como un plano secuencia
    En el apartado sonoro, sin duda se han mantenido a la altura del soundtrack de anteriores entregas, es lo que siempre me transmite magia y epicidad sintiendome como si fuera la primera vez que jugué God Of War en PS2. Les recomiendo escuchar el tema principal (Overture) con subtitulo en español y vean el cómo este tema refleja todo lo que pasamos en la aventura.
    La historia es de lo más brutal que he visto en un juego de God Of War, este es el fuerte de la entrega ya que comparado con anteriores títulos es superior en este apartado. El comienzo de la aventura ya nos vaticina el tono que tendrá la historia con un Kratos más maduro y posicionado (Actúa acorde a qué amerite la situación). Comenzamos con lo que de por sí es nuestro objetivo final el cual es cumplir el último deseo de Faye (Madre de Atreus y esposa de Kratos) que es llevar sus cenizas al pico más alto de los 9 reinos que vi bien en la premisa suena algo simple, en el desarrollo del juego se llega a profundizar en varios aspectos en la relación padre e hijo, y en lo bien escrito que están los personajes y lo sobresaliente del guión. (Todo lo que diré de la historia para no spoilear)

    Esta es la clase de juego que uno debe adquirir, sin micropagos ni microtransacciones. New Game + gratis, contenido adicional en misiones secundarias, rescate de dragones, busqueda de objetos para los enanos y lo más brutal que son las valkyrias que son todo un reto en la máxima dificultad en especial la última.
    Gran variedad en los mundos y 2 extras en las que podremos encontrar grande recompensas al terminarlos. Uno es un laberinto que cambia constantemente mediante avancemos y si morimos perderemos todo lo obtenido y otro en el que se nos presenta arena de enemigos con diferentes formas especificas en las que nos piden acabar con ellos.

    En conclusión: Para mí, es el mejor juego de la historia. Cuida cada uno de sus apartados y para buscarle pegas hay que ser exquisitos. Quizás la variedad de enemigos, pero es algo ya como dije de exquisitos. Lo de no soltar a muchos Dioses es entendible ya que esta entrega va a tener una secuela. Un juego que es arte y que enamora.    … Expand
  80. RetroDibbler
    Apr 4, 2019
    10
    Of course it's not Kratos we all know... but that's the point. He evolved to modern times and showed us that in God of War there's place for engaging, great written story. Voice acting is beautiful, music on the highest level and a gameplay as a whole really addictive. Yeah, the game has some cliche in it, but for the most of time is fresh and original. I definitely recommend it toOf course it's not Kratos we all know... but that's the point. He evolved to modern times and showed us that in God of War there's place for engaging, great written story. Voice acting is beautiful, music on the highest level and a gameplay as a whole really addictive. Yeah, the game has some cliche in it, but for the most of time is fresh and original. I definitely recommend it to everybody, who have PS4.… Expand
  81. MediaBuff
    Apr 4, 2019
    10
    The god of war series was already a household name for PlayStation, it was the style of game that kept this series from being the franchise it has always had the potential to be, I have always been a fan of god of war but the new direction this game takes is much appreciated, gone are the hack and slash days, here is a fresh direction, the narrative is second to that of maybe onlyThe god of war series was already a household name for PlayStation, it was the style of game that kept this series from being the franchise it has always had the potential to be, I have always been a fan of god of war but the new direction this game takes is much appreciated, gone are the hack and slash days, here is a fresh direction, the narrative is second to that of maybe only uncharted or the last of us (again two perfect games) the combat is fluid and fun, this game deserves all the awards it is receiving and all the hype surrounding it, it’s a game that is a masterpiece, it will be fondly remembered for years to come, Santa Monica quite literally did the unthinkable, they’ve revolutionised gaming with this title and I am eager to see where the series goes from here.
    Who says single player experiences are dead. This game will rank among the greatest ever created.    … Expand
  82. ayorians
    Oct 14, 2019
    10
    the best story game of this generation
    The game is amazing, the way in which he presents a greater kratos away from the war with the gods where he has a son and a late wife.
    The story of Kratos in Nordic mythology seems amazing to me the scenes and the characters.
    best game I've seen in this generation I recommend it to everyone.
  83. Megacritic_Man
    Apr 7, 2019
    10
    This game has many emotional parts that makes the game’s storyline truly amazing. The love Kratos has for his son, the action, the amazing gear you can unlock, and all the things god of war has to offer is why this game was one of 2018’s best video game titles!
  84. snyderreno
    Apr 7, 2019
    10
    I have heard amazing things about this game that came out about a year ago and had amazing reviews. You play as a character named Kratos, a demigod son of Zeus. The 4K graphics in game are insane and seriously realistic. I don’t really play games like this I usually just play sports games, but God of War might change my mind. Most games are usually the same price so I wouldn’t mind buyingI have heard amazing things about this game that came out about a year ago and had amazing reviews. You play as a character named Kratos, a demigod son of Zeus. The 4K graphics in game are insane and seriously realistic. I don’t really play games like this I usually just play sports games, but God of War might change my mind. Most games are usually the same price so I wouldn’t mind buying this game and trying it out because the reviews that I have read are very positive. The ratings that the game has received as well is another reason I would love to play it.… Expand
  85. april00026000
    Apr 10, 2019
    10
    This is a wonderful, masterpiece of a game. Wonderful writing, great direction, beautiful sceneries, great actors, awesome game mechanics ..... just an overall amazing game. From the start of the game to the very end, you're just hooked. I haven't finished killing all of the valkyries yet, so wish me luck!
  86. Descending23
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    A brilliant reboot, and a masterpiece of it's time. Cory Barlog is a visionary and an incredibly humble human being. And that comes through in this game. Everyone needs to play this. The gameplay is engaging, the story emotional, lore
  87. awesomekratos12
    May 15, 2019
    10
    Just throw away your entire porn stash because this is all you need people.
  88. tem1k
    Apr 17, 2019
    10
    The game God Of War is a most important game of 2018, it's very complex game! I recommend play on complexity "God Of War"
  89. denis_MXMV
    Jun 27, 2019
    10
    Absolutely incredible and beautiful game!!! Everybody should try it. I finished this game 3 times and every time it was an exiting journey
    10/10 absolutely
  90. farzad_ghna
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    after many years kratos is back and try to control his madness.
    exellent combat system,story telling is fantastic and fantastic characters.
    a bowl of Rough that combined with lots of motion,cory barlog made a delicious meal for our barins and Imagination.
  91. k3llist
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    I can't explain why this game so great. You need to play and you will understand everything.
  92. Luanneto
    Sep 22, 2019
    10
    Simplesmente incrível, história envolvente que te prende do começo ao fim, gráficos insanos e o melhor de tudo, divertidíssimo! Você começa a joga e só quer parar quando o troféu de platina aparece.
  93. Kostas101
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    An Incredible tale of a Father and Son. Kratos is a mature and developed character with his own motives, and Atreus is a fantastic deuteragonist with some depth, that enhances the story of the game. I love how they changed the gameplay mechanics from the previous games, the game feels more realistic and grounded, while keeping the amount of action a God of War games needs. There is so muchAn Incredible tale of a Father and Son. Kratos is a mature and developed character with his own motives, and Atreus is a fantastic deuteragonist with some depth, that enhances the story of the game. I love how they changed the gameplay mechanics from the previous games, the game feels more realistic and grounded, while keeping the amount of action a God of War games needs. There is so much potential for the sequel to be even better, since this game sometimes feels limited, still, one of the best Sony games of the PlayStation 4 generation.… Expand
  94. rafael00campos
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    Thanks Cory Barlog for this wonderful master piece!!! Its look like movie and It should be do a movie
  95. Cael4747
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor juego que jugué hasta ahora, me encanto la acción frenética las masacres de enemigos es genial la como siempre todo comienzo de God of War es impactante de lo mejor en lo narrativo quiero más juegos así y en especial de la zaga no te decepciona a cala lugar que vas hay algo interesante belleza de juego el plano secuencia es lo más increíble por la inmersión, la dificultad máxima te da la mayor experiencia, desatas el infierno conforme vas avanzando en la aventura

    El juego se lleva cabo en el periodo de premigración germánica cuando, según la mitología escandinava, los dioses aún caminaban en la Tierra. Si te gusta la mitología nórdica y conoces su historia, te aseguro que disfrutarás la experiencia más que el resto, pues te cuenta de dioses, sus historias, peleas familiares y traiciones y chismes divinos. En esta reseña trataré de no spoilear puntos importantes de la trama del juego, pues es uno de sus mejores aspectos y es muy fácil arruinarla porque desde el inicio se revelan cosas que el jugador debe descubrir por sí mismo. Lo que sí diré es que el argumento está sorprendentemente bien contado y tiene momentos realmente emotivos que la convierten en una de las mejores formas de contar una historia en un videojuego, ah y un final que nos dejará desarrollando teorías cierto tiempo.

    La trama no sólo se desarrolla a través de cortes cinemáticos, sino que la relación entre Kratos y Atreus se forma durante caminatas, peleas y viajes en bote. Es muy interesante ver la interacción entre personalidades tan dispares con diálogos tan bien escritos y actuados. Las animaciones faciales y corporales son simplemente extraordinarios y la actuación de voz (en inglés; no lo jugué en español) es impecable. La voz de Kratos (Christopher Judge) es uno de los mejores castings de voz de los últimos tiempos, Atreus (Sunny Suljic) lo hace excelente y la interacción entre ambos es muy creíble y bien hecha.

    Uno de los logros más grandes de God of War es que desde el primer cuadro hasta el último, todo se lleva a cabo en plano secuencia, lo que significa que no hay cortes en ninguna parte, incluyendo batallas y todos los demás aspectos de gameplay. En papel, esto parece una simple técnica artística, pero en la práctica hace que la experiencia sea más inmersiva y añade un sentimiento de presencia que no sólo resulta muy agradable, sino que ayuda a establecer el ritmo del juego.

    Uno de los logros más grandes de God of War es que desde el primer cuadro hasta el último, todo se lleva a cabo en plano secuencia, lo que significa que no hay cortes en ninguna parte, incluyendo batallas y todos los demás aspectos de gameplay. En papel, esto parece una simple técnica artística, pero en la práctica hace que la experiencia sea más inmersiva y añade un sentimiento de presencia que no sólo resulta muy agradable, sino que ayuda a establecer el ritmo del juego.

    el combate se veía diferente respecto a las entregas anteriores. Esto es verdad sólo al principio, porque empieza con un ritmo pausado para que elijas a cada uno de tus contrincantes y decidas en qué dirección lanzar los golpes. Conforme avanzas, el sistema de batalla es cada vez más suelto y en un punto te darás cuenta de que estás jugando un God of War hecho y derecho, lleno de acción visceral y de que lo único que cambió fue el posicionamiento de la cámara. Esto no significa que una vez avanzado el juego solo luches de esta manera, sino que deberás adaptarte a cada enemigo o grupo de enemigos y, cada vez, tendrás que elegir si te conviene pelear de una forma más pausada o si lo conveniente es desatar el infierno por todos lados. En el combate pausado tendrás que aprender patrones de los oponentes para poder esquivarlos y atacar, y, aunque no llega a ser tan estratégico como un Dark Souls (lo siento, la comparación es inevitable), es más suelto y “divertido”. Por su parte, el modo de combate lleno de acción tiene la brutalidad que conoces de un God of War, con ejecuciones sangrientas y diferentes para cada enemigo y, aunque son geniales, después de combatir hordas de las mismas criaturas tienden a tornarse repetitivas.

    Desde su anuncio fue claro que God of War sería un nuevo comienzo para la serie: el dios de la guerra dejó atrás la mitología griega (porque la exterminó) para dejarse la barba, mudarse, poner su casa en medio de los bosques de la mitología nórdica y empezar una familia. Todos estos cambios no significan que el juego haya olvidado su esencia, pues a pesar de todo, tiene lo suficiente para sentirse familiar. El combate visceral y violento, los personajes carismáticos y un elevadísimo valor de producción están presentes y, en algunas áreas, mejores que nunca.

    En esta nueva entrega Kratos es acompañado por su hijo Atreus, a quien deberá enseñar a sobrevivir en los 9 mundos viva    … Expand
  96. Sannikov123
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    Best Game ever! Playing it the third time and it is so good like the first playtrough.! Ragnarök can come !
  97. eduard-play
    Feb 19, 2020
    10
    God of War is a Masterpiece!This game is very important in industry,because it shows how important single game.Thanks Santa Monica Studios for EPIC adventure and for KRAAATOS exactly)))

    Cory,YOU`RE СRAZY MAN!
  98. Ezrethero
    Apr 27, 2019
    10
    Never played or knew anything about the previous God of War titles. This game introduced me and now has got me invested into the God of War series. Amazing graphics, amazing story, amazing game play, and amazing lore. A must play for everyone. I am now a God of War fan.
  99. Leafarsas1991
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Uma obra prima dos video games

    graficos incriveis
    jogabilidade viseral
    historia bem encaixada
  100. BruceThePro
    May 5, 2019
    10
    Best game of this generation. I honestly think, that only TLOU2 could top this brilliant game!
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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. 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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