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  1. May 4, 2018
    10
    I love the God of War series and I never thought it could be taken to new heights after God of War 3, this game takes it to new heights and beyond, the team have done an amazing job with this game and it is flawless across the board, a 10/10 masterpiece.
  2. Jun 18, 2018
    10
    This may be the best game I have ever played. I dont understand hoe some dudes are trashing this game, The game has everuthing even a good script.
  3. Aug 14, 2018
    10
    God of War is a celebration of the potential story-driven games have. With intensely rewarding combat, amazing graphics, brilliant characters, and perhaps one of the best stories ever made, God of War is a masterpiece.
  4. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Excelente!!!!! com certeza vai ser o melhor game de 2018. Ótimos gráfico e enredo de historia muito bom. top!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  5. Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Fantastic is a word that defines this game very well. Both in graphics, gameplay and story it surpassed its predecessors. The missions are interesting and the progression is natural. With a surprising ending, I look forward to the sequel.
  6. Apr 29, 2018
    10
    A true achievement in both story telling and gameplay. Well done Sony Santa Monica!
  7. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played in life, masterpiece in every aspect, incredible story and narration, complex and fluid combat
  8. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    god of war not only is the greatest single player game within the last 5 years but arguably the best game within the last 15, this game gives new life to what was a stagnant industry with its flawless attention to detail, brilliantly written story and hard-hitting gameplay which is both tactical and satisfying
  9. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    This is the best game ever! Thank you so much for this incredible experience!
  10. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Я редко ставлю играм 10, так как это значит что игре уже не куда стримиться. Однако этой игре есть куда развиваться, но все же она честно заслуживает 10ку, так как это лучшая игра которую я играл со времен PoP Warriror Within.
    Боевая система очень увлекательная, враги и сами бои очень интересные, эксплоринг секретов и всего мира, это вообще отдельная тема, причем все срежисированно
    Я редко ставлю играм 10, так как это значит что игре уже не куда стримиться. Однако этой игре есть куда развиваться, но все же она честно заслуживает 10ку, так как это лучшая игра которую я играл со времен PoP Warriror Within.
    Боевая система очень увлекательная, враги и сами бои очень интересные, эксплоринг секретов и всего мира, это вообще отдельная тема, причем все срежисированно настолько круто и целостно, что ты не понимаешь ты проходишь побочку или же основной сюжет.
    Провел в игре уже порядка 8 часов и чем дальше тем только интереснее, мало какая нынешняя игра может этим похвастаться.
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  11. May 7, 2018
    10
    Amazing game! So thrilling from the beginning to the end. About 45 hours of gameplay and still some side quests to dig through. Go and buy it, you wont regret it.
  12. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    This game is just amazing! The visuals are the best I've ever seen. Combat is super fluid and feels awesome. Story and characters are top notch. Music is spot on. Everything just clicks. Best game I've played for a really long time. Absolutely a must play game!
  13. Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Brutal, touching, funny, impressive, memorable... so many words come to me to describe the trip I lived with Kratos and Atreus, I'm now waiting the following God of War 2.
    One of the best games of the Generation.
  14. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    One of the best games this gen, it's a must buy. Excellent story, Outstanding Graphics, Awesome Gameplay
  15. Dec 9, 2019
    10
    Excellence embodied. Apart from graphics, sounds, long gameplay and connected side quests the way they pulled off the story telling and these leveled and connected zones is creative genius.
  16. May 27, 2018
    10
    You know, God Of War is not overrated game. Quality on every corner: Atmosphere, Charachters, Emotions, OST, Sounds, Visuals, Addictive combat mechanics, every upgrade and skill feel useful. No bugs or glitches on a day one. It's a rare stuff and serious contender of GOTY 2018.
  17. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    The fact that people, who obviously haven’t played this game (no, it doesn’t have QTEs geniuses), are giving it zeros drives me nuts. I also own a Switch, Xbox One X, and a gaming PC, but I have to say, this is the best game I’ve played in many years. That’s really saying something because I play darn near everything that comes out and have honestly become jaded in regard to gaming.The fact that people, who obviously haven’t played this game (no, it doesn’t have QTEs geniuses), are giving it zeros drives me nuts. I also own a Switch, Xbox One X, and a gaming PC, but I have to say, this is the best game I’ve played in many years. That’s really saying something because I play darn near everything that comes out and have honestly become jaded in regard to gaming. However, this game has absolutely blown me away through my first 18 or so hours with it. The only thing that didn’t initially blow me away, the gameplay, has evolved and proven itself to be incredibly deep and satisfying during my last, let’s say, fifteen hours with it. In fact, just when I thought I knew how things were going to keep progressing in that area, the game made an addition that gave me goose bumps because it was so unexpected and fully-realized despite being added so far into the game.

    Make no mistake, this will go down as one of the greatest video games ever made and deservedly so.
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  18. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Misses some small details but excels at everything I care about as a gamer, story game play and graphics. My second favorite game of this console generation only behind the witcher 3, truly great.
  19. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    I though this was supposed to be sea of tears coming out of these bunch of poor xbox fanboy fvqs, but interestingly, xbox is so abandoned they cant even amass a decent number of trolls to raid this game's score. And even if they could...
  20. May 5, 2018
    10
    God of War is single-player gaming at its finest. This is a masterfully crafted blockbuster of a video game. The game will stay long in my memory thanks to its breathtaking graphics, spectacular set-pieces, satisfying combat, exciting story, well-defined characters and the actors' fantastic motion-capture performances. The list goes on and on. If another game comes out this year that isGod of War is single-player gaming at its finest. This is a masterfully crafted blockbuster of a video game. The game will stay long in my memory thanks to its breathtaking graphics, spectacular set-pieces, satisfying combat, exciting story, well-defined characters and the actors' fantastic motion-capture performances. The list goes on and on. If another game comes out this year that is this good, then I'll eat my hat. Expand
  21. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    A framquia se reformulou para acompanhar os avanços que essa geração trouxe. A gameplay é bastante refinada com sistemas de combos que funcionam de forma prática, mas também proporcionam ótimas mecânicas para se aprofundar. Adição de elementos de RPG e novas mecânicas para evoluir armas e equipamentos que foram muito bem colocadas. O jogo também apredenta um Kratos diferente, com umaA framquia se reformulou para acompanhar os avanços que essa geração trouxe. A gameplay é bastante refinada com sistemas de combos que funcionam de forma prática, mas também proporcionam ótimas mecânicas para se aprofundar. Adição de elementos de RPG e novas mecânicas para evoluir armas e equipamentos que foram muito bem colocadas. O jogo também apredenta um Kratos diferente, com uma personalidade mais humana e madura, mas q ainda esta preso a fantasmas do passado. Apredenta diversas referências aos titulos anteriores Expand
  22. May 24, 2018
    10
    You need to play God of War !!!

    A phenomenal turn of God of War universe, enthralling storytelling, marvelous characters, fascinating gameplay, a perfect drama, heavy and beautiful Music by Bear McCreary, impressive game direction from brilliant Cory Barlog, a 35 hours-ish continuous journey of Kratos and his son Arteus through the world of Norse mythology, a breath taking video game
    You need to play God of War !!!

    A phenomenal turn of God of War universe, enthralling storytelling, marvelous characters, fascinating gameplay, a perfect drama, heavy and beautiful Music by Bear McCreary, impressive game direction from brilliant Cory Barlog, a 35 hours-ish continuous journey of Kratos and his son Arteus through the world of Norse mythology, a breath taking video game experience that proved to have the potential of redefining third person hack-n-slash action game genre, PlayStation 4 generation is now complete.

    Thank you Cory, thank you Santa Monica Studio, and thank you Sony.
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  23. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Best Game In Playstation Universe. Amazing Father Son Story And Beautiful And Mind Blowing Visual
  24. Apr 25, 2020
    10
    Story - 10/10
    Graphics - 10/10
    Levels - 10/10 Soundtrack - 10/10 Replay value - 9/10 Gameplay - 10/10 GoW is one of the must fun games i have ever played. I literally don't have a bad thing to say about it, even the boat rides which i thought would get boring after a while are a blast because of the stories that Kratos and Mimir tells. As much as i loved Kratos in the past God of
    Story - 10/10
    Graphics - 10/10
    Levels - 10/10
    Soundtrack - 10/10
    Replay value - 9/10
    Gameplay - 10/10

    GoW is one of the must fun games i have ever played.
    I literally don't have a bad thing to say about it, even the boat rides which i thought would get boring after a while are a blast because of the stories that Kratos and Mimir tells.
    As much as i loved Kratos in the past God of War games, he was kinda one dimensional, in this game he doesn't yell as much and he actually shows that deep down his actually a good hearted god, not just a killing machine.
    This game sets once again a huge standard for the ones to come, GoW is a system seller for anyone who doesn't own a ps4 and it definitely deserves a spot on my favorite games of all time.
    A must play for any gamer.

    10/10
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  25. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    So... We have a masterpiece. This is (for me) the best game that was ever created, I loved every second of it. Story is amazing, combat system is glorious, the characters are all interesting and fun to interact with. Exploration and leveling are both expansive, side quests are great and fun to do. JUST BUY THIS GAME!! Show these greedy cash grabbers from EA/Activision that single-playerSo... We have a masterpiece. This is (for me) the best game that was ever created, I loved every second of it. Story is amazing, combat system is glorious, the characters are all interesting and fun to interact with. Exploration and leveling are both expansive, side quests are great and fun to do. JUST BUY THIS GAME!! Show these greedy cash grabbers from EA/Activision that single-player games are still here and going nowhere! Expand
  26. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    O melhor jogo de todos. Eu já joguei. Eu não sou um grande fã da série GoW, mas esse jogo me fez se importar com Kratos.
  27. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    If you ask me, the new God of War game will be the best God of War game you will ever play. Not only that, if we have a little bit of difficulty, we can even say it is the best video game that has been released recent Love everything this game had to offer Enjoy guys and avoid spoilers

    And Few fanboys will downplay the game since they wont get to ever enjoy a masterpiece like this on
    If you ask me, the new God of War game will be the best God of War game you will ever play. Not only that, if we have a little bit of difficulty, we can even say it is the best video game that has been released recent Love everything this game had to offer Enjoy guys and avoid spoilers

    And Few fanboys will downplay the game since they wont get to ever enjoy a masterpiece like this on their system of choice, so avoid such trolls
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  28. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    I just finished the campaign!!!!! It's so epic!! so amazing!!!!
    I have a lot of side quest and exploration to do later... and new realm to discover.....my god this game is epic!!!!!!!!!
  29. Aug 2, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplesmente o melhor jogo de ação do PS4, épico, sensacional, gigantesco, perfeito ! Expand
  30. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    I literally bought a new TV because of this game. There is so much good and so little bad to say about this. God of War is a visual masterpiece of this generation. The scenery is gorgeous, the details are absolutely impressive and the PS4 (standard 1TB model) handles it with little to no frame-drops.
    To me, the story couldn't have been better. I don't even know who made this game, but
    I literally bought a new TV because of this game. There is so much good and so little bad to say about this. God of War is a visual masterpiece of this generation. The scenery is gorgeous, the details are absolutely impressive and the PS4 (standard 1TB model) handles it with little to no frame-drops.
    To me, the story couldn't have been better. I don't even know who made this game, but good **** job to them for writing a story that was long, but never felt tedious nor tiring. The characters work so well with each other and their environment, and the game knows when to be serious and when to let off some comic relief, which I don't think felt forced.
    To make this review short, I am going to list the few things, that I found to be more negative than positive, which are some combat mechanics. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the combat (I played the game on the second highest difficulty, which I found rather challenging, but fun), but the way the lock-on system works is somewhat a mess. Luckily, it's up to each individual player to decide how often they want to use the lock-on, which I only did when in 1v1 combat, because then it worked fine. Last negative thing, is that double-tapping the X button too fast will give the same result as a singular tap.
    Amazing game, I would recommend it to all PS4 players.
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  31. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    The production on this game is by far the highest quality I have seen in years! The combat system is amazing, and the fact that the game only has one camera shot makes this game better than even the best games in the current gen so far. A true MASTERPIECE!
  32. Jan 6, 2019
    10
    This is a masterpiece from start to finish. The graphics are unbelievable on a PS4 Pro it's like watching a film at times. The story is also fantastic and the dialogue throughout cut scenes and in-game is superb with great acting. I love the effort that's gone into giving Midgard a rich history and lore. The combat is amazing as well and I found the semi open world approach refreshing asThis is a masterpiece from start to finish. The graphics are unbelievable on a PS4 Pro it's like watching a film at times. The story is also fantastic and the dialogue throughout cut scenes and in-game is superb with great acting. I love the effort that's gone into giving Midgard a rich history and lore. The combat is amazing as well and I found the semi open world approach refreshing as it gave me the freedom to undertake side quests but also gave the game more focus as you don't waste time travelling aimlessly - I think more games should do this. The game is so addictive I've completed it twice and got every trophy but I'm still left wanting more. I'm hoping there will be some DLC soon!! This is an absolute must buy if you have a PS4. Expand
  33. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    GOWTY 2018 - Chora caixete milgrau! Um bando de alienado barbado chorando porque o console deles não tem jogos no mesmo nível que a concorrência. Realmente merecem todo o desprezo da comunidade gamer.
  34. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    God of war um dos melhores jogos da geração fácil. com uma pitada estratégica de dark souls e elementos de rpg, gráficos maravilhosos bem trabalhados, música e ambientação inovadora fez o jogo novamente se tornar épico e colocar kratos como ícone dos video games. sensacional.

    God of war one of the best games of the easy generation. with a strategic hint of dark souls and RPG
    God of war um dos melhores jogos da geração fácil. com uma pitada estratégica de dark souls e elementos de rpg, gráficos maravilhosos bem trabalhados, música e ambientação inovadora fez o jogo novamente se tornar épico e colocar kratos como ícone dos video games. sensacional.

    God of war one of the best games of the easy generation. with a strategic hint of dark souls and RPG elements, marvelously well-crafted graphics, innovative music and ambiance made the game again epic and put Kratos as the icon of video games. wonderful
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  35. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    The Last of Us: Norse Mythology Edition is a pretty good game.

    Also everyone, be kind to our Xbox One owning brethren. They can't help the fact that they have no games.
  36. Sep 17, 2018
    10
    It is always terrifying when a studio has a big franchise go through a radical change, because you never know how it will end up. But with God of War, Corey Barlog and the team at Santa Monica have managed to create a masterpiece through the radical change.
    They transformed Kratos from a one-dimensional cliche, into a complex and compelling protagonist, that I was able to relate to on a
    It is always terrifying when a studio has a big franchise go through a radical change, because you never know how it will end up. But with God of War, Corey Barlog and the team at Santa Monica have managed to create a masterpiece through the radical change.
    They transformed Kratos from a one-dimensional cliche, into a complex and compelling protagonist, that I was able to relate to on a surprising personal level.
    The journey that he and his young son, Atreus, is one of the most emotional, thought-provoking a epic stories I have ever experienced in a game. And its all told through an impressive single-shot that never cuts away, allowing myself to feel closer to the action.
    In addition, God of War has some the most stunning visuals I seen in a game, and I don't even own a PS4 pro. The world that said visuals bring to life, is deep and rich in detail, making me want to explore and see everything it had to offer.
    The gameplay has also been changed for the better. With the change in perspective to third person limited, the violent and hectic combat is still present, but with the added need of strategy and tactics, especially near the end of the story. Even on normal difficulty, God of War is very hard many time throughout if you are not careful.
    I can't really do God of War justice. It is a game that must be played by every Playstation owner. It's a game that feels like the next step for the gaming industry in general. Play this game, and experience a thrilling journey that make you feel the wonder of Valhalla.
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  37. May 20, 2018
    10
    With this game Santa Sonica not just delivers a brand new God of War, also one of the best games of the PS4 and of the generation.

    - The story starts simple but it turns into an epic jorney trough norse mitology, with a new Kratos, older and commited with his duty to raise his son, offering a new point of view. Both make a fantastic contrast, being the BOY, Atreus more talkative and
    With this game Santa Sonica not just delivers a brand new God of War, also one of the best games of the PS4 and of the generation.

    - The story starts simple but it turns into an epic jorney trough norse mitology, with a new Kratos, older and commited with his duty to raise his son, offering a new point of view.
    Both make a fantastic contrast, being the BOY, Atreus more talkative and sociable and Kratos a rude and quiet man who tries not to get into trouble.

    Also, there is more side content that allows backtraking and secret areas to explore.
    - Graphically is top edge, a little bit inferior to Horizon ZD maybe, but the use of lighting and color and the folkrore itself makes the game graphically and artistically stunning.

    - Combat is at first a bit basic, but it evolves alongside the player evolves, making a good progresion system based on gear. That at first may look bland and forced, but the more you play the more it works, offering stunning good looking armours and weapon.

    - In general, this is how to turn a burnout franchise into a brand new start, delivering a full AAA game in all senses.
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  38. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    god of war has come as it was , delayed but worth waiting and definitely better than ever by a big far . i dont know if its the best game ever but it is for me the best game ever on its kind or of anything that is similar to it . Game is refreshed and it has many new elements , it has been changed a lot but fortunately it is not feel like a different game , it is sill a god of war but onlygod of war has come as it was , delayed but worth waiting and definitely better than ever by a big far . i dont know if its the best game ever but it is for me the best game ever on its kind or of anything that is similar to it . Game is refreshed and it has many new elements , it has been changed a lot but fortunately it is not feel like a different game , it is sill a god of war but only improved main difference is the camera angle which is now up to you to manipulate it and that you have a partner which are all differ the game for the better . Combat is now more face to face which make it deeper and far more interesting from my point of view . Story seems really great , i find it clever that is now placed in a different place with new gods , friends and enemies . Norse mythology is very intriguing and it can absolutely feed more the one god of war game . Graphics are ofc excellent also are enhanced so it could be better on a 4k monitor . a must play game for all PlayStation fans for sure in any case Expand
  39. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Haters gonna hate, but this game is a technological marvel!
    The story is intriguing and engaging, combat is challenging, graphics are breathtaking.
    I think Santa Monica has managed to craft a perfect recipe for the gaming industry and this genre.
    I feel blessed to be able to experience this heartwarming tale of Gods!

    Thank you, Santa Monica!
  40. 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
  41. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    XBOX main gamer here... Have a PS4 just for games like this. What an absolute masterpiece. 1,000/100.
  42. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    god of war set a new criteria for avg/arpg that many game studios are hard to achieve. This is probably the best game in this gen
  43. Oct 27, 2020
    10
    Definitely the greatest PlayStation 4 game of all time, and the highlight of the series. God of War delivers a fantastic narrative, deep and satisfying combat, awesome set pieces, a compelling world, gorgeous art direction, and a beautiful soundtrack. It is truly a masterpiece.
  44. May 31, 2018
    10
    One of the greatest AAA games ever released. I spent most of the game waiting for something to come off the rails, as is so common with over-hyped big budged releases, but that moment never came. Story, graphics, cinematic experience, sound, acting and voice-overs, combat, level design, pacing...the list of everything that works well keeps on going. Santa Monica Studios have a fantasticOne of the greatest AAA games ever released. I spent most of the game waiting for something to come off the rails, as is so common with over-hyped big budged releases, but that moment never came. Story, graphics, cinematic experience, sound, acting and voice-overs, combat, level design, pacing...the list of everything that works well keeps on going. Santa Monica Studios have a fantastic product on their hands and something which they can use to build many more GoW games to come. Please?!? Expand
  45. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Hands down THE best single player experience you can have on the PS4. Excellent combat system, gripping story, and unquestionably the best graphics I’ve ever seen in a console game.

    If you own a PS4, GET THIS GAME. If you don’t own a PS4, get a dang PS4, and then GET THIS GAME.
  46. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    god of war is a triumph achievement in single player action games. Initially i was unclear about the direction of the game when I saw influences from games like the last of us, but when I delved deeper into midgard and the other realms my fears vanished in seconds.
    The combat with new the axe is much more tactical and skillful. the mini puzzles and level design of this world are
    god of war is a triumph achievement in single player action games. Initially i was unclear about the direction of the game when I saw influences from games like the last of us, but when I delved deeper into midgard and the other realms my fears vanished in seconds.
    The combat with new the axe is much more tactical and skillful. the mini puzzles and level design of this world are incredible, I wanted to explore every nook and cranny. The story and lore are very well presented. the npcs that you meet in along the journey are some of the most witty and charming that I saw in quite sometime I can't recommend this game enough.
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  47. May 29, 2018
    10
    OMG- after 3hrs+ This is absolutely AMAZING!! More review to come but I just had to give it 10/10 since its a masterpiece! IGNORE ALL the 0 they are either Xbox lovers or completely jealous since they have absolutely NO CLUE HOW AWESOME IT IS!

    I got it on the PS4 Pro and the graphics are the BEST!! The music and sound is just awesome! Gameplay is new and refresh and its just so much
    OMG- after 3hrs+ This is absolutely AMAZING!! More review to come but I just had to give it 10/10 since its a masterpiece! IGNORE ALL the 0 they are either Xbox lovers or completely jealous since they have absolutely NO CLUE HOW AWESOME IT IS!

    I got it on the PS4 Pro and the graphics are the BEST!! The music and sound is just awesome! Gameplay is new and refresh and its just so much fun like - DarkSouls/Bloodborne. The story is just amazing! I can't begin to tell you how awesome it is.. YOU HAVE TO EXPERIENCE! GO BUY IT! ITS JUST THAT GOOD! 2018 GOTY!
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  48. Jun 3, 2022
    10
    This is hands down best single player game I have played to date.. Great story, great characters, great combat.
  49. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Gods of War is a masterpiece, be it storywise or in terms of gameplay. This is a game to become a point of reference for future generations.
  50. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    excelente vídeo juego felicidades a santa monica y sony por crear este grandisimo juego , por otra parte dejemos el odio de otros gamers usuarios de x compañía, seamos mas unidos menos haterismo
  51. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    One of the best PS4 game. Stunning, immersive masterpiece! Не верьте хейтерам. Они ставят низкую оценку лишь из чувства зависти - не могут сыграть в этот шедевр и изливают желчь.
  52. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una obra maestra, el juego de esta generación y posiblemente de la anterior. Gráficos increíbles, una historia como nunca antes ha tenido la saga GoW, mecánicas frescas, masacres brutales, enemigos que te quitan la respiración y un mundo enorme en el que puedes vagar al gusto si quieres alargar el juego. Si de verdad te gustan los videojuegos es un título que no se puede dejar de jugar.

    Y para los idiotas que dicen que ni es hack&slash y que sin las espadas del caos GoW no es GoW... Bocachanclas, a mitad del juego recuperas las espadas del caos y las masacres de siempre vuelven pero más frenéticas que nunca.
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  53. Jun 6, 2018
    10
    Oh my God (of War). This is what you get when mainly the director is this passionate about his product. So much went into this game and it shows. I knew I was going to enjoy it but I did not expect it to exceed the hype by this much. Bravo Santa Monica. Bravo.
  54. Apr 28, 2018
    10
    I don't have words to describe this game. I always liked GOW, but, this time, Santa Monica give us a perfect game. 10, of course
  55. Apr 26, 2018
    10
    A divine experience. God of War presents itself as not only a Game of the Year front runner, but also possibly the top game of this generation.

    I had originally planned for Hideo Kojima's "Death Stranding" to be the first game I buy a console for. After the initial rave reviews and witnessing some of the gameplay, I was compelled to break my plan and encounter what Santa Monica Studios
    A divine experience. God of War presents itself as not only a Game of the Year front runner, but also possibly the top game of this generation.

    I had originally planned for Hideo Kojima's "Death Stranding" to be the first game I buy a console for. After the initial rave reviews and witnessing some of the gameplay, I was compelled to break my plan and encounter what Santa Monica Studios had in store for me. What I got was an immersive world, compelling story, and thrilling gameplay with plenty to do. This is a must-buy title for any PS4 owner and should convince those without one to obtain it.
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  56. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Is it THAT good really?

    Yes, it is really THAT good.

    This is the new bar by which games of the future will be measured.
  57. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    The best God of war game in the entire franchise, the best 2018 game and a brilliant reinvention of the series. The new god of war is a masterpiece. The narrative is by far the best among all games and the plot is deep and touching.
  58. May 26, 2018
    10
    Best game ever... period.. .even if it's not the traditional GoW it's unique... a blend of the greatest how can you be wrong with that Uncharted mix with GTA, Witcher and Bloodborne AMEN !!! My first platinum and i don't regret putting all that time in this... It's 100% but I still work my armor sets in Muspelheim & Niflheim !!!! Buy without any doubt and let the haters, hate... it's thatBest game ever... period.. .even if it's not the traditional GoW it's unique... a blend of the greatest how can you be wrong with that Uncharted mix with GTA, Witcher and Bloodborne AMEN !!! My first platinum and i don't regret putting all that time in this... It's 100% but I still work my armor sets in Muspelheim & Niflheim !!!! Buy without any doubt and let the haters, hate... it's that great, pure genius at Santa Monica... They are proving Cal still has hope even if it's a libtards territory ! Expand
  59. May 25, 2018
    10
    O jogo é incrivel, verdadeira obra de arte.

    JOGABILIDADE - Está bem diferente comparado aos jogos antecessores, porem, foi uma mudança que me agradou, ficou bem intuitiva e não é enjoativa, dessa forma, deixando o jogador confortável durante toda jogatina HISTÓRIA - Agora na mitologia nórdica, a Santa Monica explorou muito bem os os personagens, apresentando um Kratos mais humanizado
    O jogo é incrivel, verdadeira obra de arte.

    JOGABILIDADE - Está bem diferente comparado aos jogos antecessores, porem, foi uma mudança que me agradou, ficou bem intuitiva e não é enjoativa, dessa forma, deixando o jogador confortável durante toda jogatina

    HISTÓRIA - Agora na mitologia nórdica, a Santa Monica explorou muito bem os os personagens, apresentando um Kratos mais humanizado e com menos raiva, e seu filho Atreus, personagem novo na série muito bem introduzido, na qual procura evoluir suas habilidades com a ajuda de seu pai. A história consegue prender o jogador do início ao fim.

    GRÁFICOS - Os gráficos são excelentes, detalhes extremamente bem feitos, o ambiente de todos os reinos são lindos.

    CONCLUSÃO - Até agora, o melhor jogo de 2018, e facilmente, um dos melhores de PS4. Se voce tem um PS4, God Of War é um título obrigatório pra sua biblioteca.
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  60. May 6, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece! From start to finish, this is pure class. The story, the gameplay, the graphics, the characters, the music, the lore... For me, this is a perfectly crafted game, all the way through. All the skills, enchantments and runic attacks makes battles and combos pretty awesome. Two main weapons that gives the player so much variety, that is unique! And Atreus gives a lot of coolA masterpiece! From start to finish, this is pure class. The story, the gameplay, the graphics, the characters, the music, the lore... For me, this is a perfectly crafted game, all the way through. All the skills, enchantments and runic attacks makes battles and combos pretty awesome. Two main weapons that gives the player so much variety, that is unique! And Atreus gives a lot of cool opportunities with his own runic attacks, skills and his armors. Fantastic!! Expand
  61. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Amazing gameplay, great experience, good story & surprisingly I enjoyed the combat more than I thought. The first boss battle was great & at the end of the fight I felt how much kratos has aged, that would be a taste of what was waiting ahead of me. The exploration is great I mean I could go on for a while but to summarize this is a amazing game & a must play...you have to play this gameAmazing gameplay, great experience, good story & surprisingly I enjoyed the combat more than I thought. The first boss battle was great & at the end of the fight I felt how much kratos has aged, that would be a taste of what was waiting ahead of me. The exploration is great I mean I could go on for a while but to summarize this is a amazing game & a must play...you have to play this game me telling you gives no justice to the greatness of this game.

    A response to the low scores...yall/they are wrong if those reviewers actually played the game they would not give this game anything less than a 8.5, bunch of hurt/unfair gamers.
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  62. Dec 28, 2022
    10
    Gameplay - 10/10
    Characters - 10/10
    Visuals - 10/10
    Story - 10/10
    Uniqueness - 10/10
  63. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    I cant stress this enough how much jaw dropping experience this has been for me. Hope more people can enjoy this generation Masterpiece.
  64. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Such a fun and enjoyable game. I loved the story, gameplay and the overall look. It is worth buying a PS4 just to play this game.
  65. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    (PT-BR) Game simplesmente épico. Combate unico, gráficos, narrativa, tudo está perfeito nesse jogo.
  66. Aug 25, 2018
    10
    Best action on playstation and maybe in all platforms at all. Kratos is trully a real man here. Gorgeous locations, many intresting quests and beautiful storyline makes this game BEST in 2018, sure about it. Crazy work from Santa Monica Studio, Cory Barlog - genius, Kojima brother.
  67. Feb 18, 2022
    10
    El máximo exponente del videojuego triple a y el juego que arrastra a toda una industria. Sony marca el camino, los demás la siguen.
  68. May 23, 2018
    10
    Thank you Cory,thank you all Santa Monica Studio and thank you Sony for support single player games,one of my all time favs now.
  69. Dec 9, 2018
    10
    Don't matter how many these fake counts give a 0,the game is a masterpiece and nothing will change that.
    And,surprise,surprise...who won GAME OF THE YEAR?God of War,and a lot of new bad scores dropped after the announcement without a review,kkk don't matter,it still game of the year,haters gonna hate.
  70. May 21, 2018
    10
    The most consistent game this gen,this game is top notch in all aspects,easy 10/10.
  71. May 21, 2018
    10
    The salt here is huge man,incredible game,from start to finish,deserved scores.
  72. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    I expected the game to be great and fun to play but when I finally managed to play the actual game it went further from my expectations. Words can't describe how amazing this game is.I was never bored and had fun from the beginning till the end and i cant wait to replay this again.It truly is a masterpiece!
  73. May 21, 2018
    10
    The best game ever?I don't know,but it is up there for sure,congratulations for all Santa Monica Studio.
  74. Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Definitely a masterpiece, hours of fun guaranteed, it is a challenge to pass the most difficult mode god or war, I have never played anything like this game, it has everything a masterpiece has, excellent gameplay, excellent soundtrack, excellent story and the transitions between cinematics and the game are very immersive, it certainly enters my top 10 best games I've played in thisDefinitely a masterpiece, hours of fun guaranteed, it is a challenge to pass the most difficult mode god or war, I have never played anything like this game, it has everything a masterpiece has, excellent gameplay, excellent soundtrack, excellent story and the transitions between cinematics and the game are very immersive, it certainly enters my top 10 best games I've played in this generation and at the moment it is number1 Expand
  75. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Simply the best game in the series... Is because this kind of titles i love the video games.
    Unbelievable fun combat mechanics, addictive progression, outstanding narrative and history, stunning graphics...

    It is with Breath of the wild, the best title in this generation.
  76. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    THIS IS GOD OF GAME ! If you think that real gamer as yourself, You must playing this game.
  77. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Anybody that gives this game less than a 9 did just have not played this game or can't because it's a PS4 exclusive. The ones giving it 0's are trolls with nothing better to do. Now on to the review this game is perfection literately, it satisfies all types hardcore gamers, with it's give me a challenge difficulty, gamers that like to torture themselves with the give me a god difficulityAnybody that gives this game less than a 9 did just have not played this game or can't because it's a PS4 exclusive. The ones giving it 0's are trolls with nothing better to do. Now on to the review this game is perfection literately, it satisfies all types hardcore gamers, with it's give me a challenge difficulty, gamers that like to torture themselves with the give me a god difficulity and for regular gamers normal mode and casuals beginner mode. It has great game-play, along with an amazing story, with excellent graphics to boot. If you do not own this game buy it now, after work and excising I look forward to playing this game when I can. This game honestly is one of the last games I actually look forward to playing, I almost gave up on modern gaming but this one is a can't miss easy game of the year candidate, no matter what comes out later in the year. Expand
  78. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Plan on getting this game, even if it is a few months from now, it will be an enjoyable experience.
  79. Jul 14, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece of a game. Well acted, great story, well linear progression, amazing background, fun, good mechanics and well-incorporated themes. Its amazing how far the series has transformed and this game had the audacity to keep some secrets (both mechanic and storywise) that keeps the player on the edge. As a player that has played two of the previous installments, its great this gameA masterpiece of a game. Well acted, great story, well linear progression, amazing background, fun, good mechanics and well-incorporated themes. Its amazing how far the series has transformed and this game had the audacity to keep some secrets (both mechanic and storywise) that keeps the player on the edge. As a player that has played two of the previous installments, its great this game honor its roots when a key mechanic is introduced midway through the game. This is what a great game looks and feels like. Expand
  80. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    This is a definition of a perfect video game.
    Developers took the awesome god of war game formula and upgraded it to the new level.
    Gameplay is super smooth,combat is just as brutal as in the previous games,addition of crafting system and some open world elements are a very welcome change to the series,evry character is voiced and acted very proffesional and realistic,graphics are top
    This is a definition of a perfect video game.
    Developers took the awesome god of war game formula and upgraded it to the new level.
    Gameplay is super smooth,combat is just as brutal as in the previous games,addition of crafting system and some open world elements are a very welcome change to the series,evry character is voiced and acted very proffesional and realistic,graphics are top notch,and the father and son realationship is so precious and its beutiful to see how does it evolves from the begging of the game.
    This game is not only worth the full price,its a reason why i bought ps4.
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  81. Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Game of the year
    Thank you Santa Monica Studio, storytelling , gameplay , NPCs and the environments
    all of them polished
  82. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    GOTY. a unique masterpiece, very generous in quality content with a colossal lifespan which is very rare these days especially for solo games, a gameplay deeper and neater than the old opus of the saga, graphically and artistically it's never been seen on consoles, the gripping story, and a magnificent soundtrack,
  83. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    A True visual masterpiece that transcends story telling like never before. If you've played the previous God of War games you are going to be absolutely blown away. and if you haven't , your still gonna have an amazing experience. GOTY for sure
  84. May 22, 2019
    10
    Excelente juego. La combinación de historia, jugabilidad y el arte propia del juego, hacen una combinación perfecta.
  85. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    New GamePlay accord to actual industry neededs. One of the best artistic graphics of this generation. Difficult with all your needs. The best game of this generation.
  86. Apr 28, 2018
    10
    Best game of the generation.. Game of the year.. Nothing else needs to be said. If you haven't played it, you haven't lived.
  87. Aug 23, 2018
    10
    Very different to older God of War games but I loved everything about this game. The story and world are immersive but the most pleasure comes from the mechanics and the ‘feel’ of controlling Kratos. Highly recommended.
  88. Apr 12, 2022
    10
    oyun süper kesin oynanması gereken bir oyun genel olarak ana hikaye görevlerinden gittim
    ara sahneler sinematikler çok iyi tam tadında zevk aldığım bir oyun oldu.
    PC de oynadım 1.0.10 yamasında
    bu yama ve öncesinde sıkıntı var bilginize
  89. Jul 14, 2019
    10
    God of War posiblemente sea el mejor juego que haya jugado en PS4, es impresionante de principio a fin, no sólo la historia sino también el combate fluido y super disfrutable que tiene, todo esta muy bien hecho, desde la creación de objetos hasta las charlas en la canoa. Todos los personajes tienen una personalidad muy bien desarrollada que hace que el jugador logre desarrollarGod of War posiblemente sea el mejor juego que haya jugado en PS4, es impresionante de principio a fin, no sólo la historia sino también el combate fluido y super disfrutable que tiene, todo esta muy bien hecho, desde la creación de objetos hasta las charlas en la canoa. Todos los personajes tienen una personalidad muy bien desarrollada que hace que el jugador logre desarrollar sentimientos hacia ellos. Una obra maestra de Santa Monica Studio y espero el próximo con ansias. Expand
  90. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    10 out 10. Congrats to Santa Monica. It's gonna be one of the best game of this generation.
  91. Apr 26, 2018
    10
    Прекрасная графика, прекрасное начало истории. Кратос суров как всегда, в тоже время боится что его сын......спойлер) В общем, всем у кого есть PS4, срочно покупать эту игру!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  92. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Truly the greatest game I have ever experienced. The writing is so phenomenal, the game plays so smooth, the lore is amazing. Cannot wait for the sequel
  93. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Esse novo god of war tem tudo para ganhar o jogo do ano.. Não sei nem o que dizer até onde estou jogando esta espetacular
  94. Dec 13, 2019
    10
    I bought God of War on the release date. I started to play an hour before the launch and it kicked my ass, that great it was. It was finished in the next 5 days and it was an incredible adventure. I suppose it is one of the best games in this console generation.
  95. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Um dos melhores games dos últimos tempos, que primor técnico, que historia, qualidade de cenas e jogabilidade ritimica, vale muito a pena jogar, independente qual seja seu estilo favorito de jogos, este, tem que estar na biblioteca.
  96. Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Pedazo de juego. Gameplay alucinante, historia brutal. Solo una palabra "imprescindible"
  97. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    this game is incredible and amazing ever i playing. i just playing this for 3 hours now since it launched last night at midnight.

    Graphic, story, gameplay/combat and soundtrack are top notch. i recommended this to anyone
  98. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    O jogo está simplesmente soberbo e nos faz ter orgulho de ter um PS4 em casa. Gráficos e direção artística feitos com o máximo capricho, trilha sonora épica, jogabilidade fluída, divertida e que mantém a essência brutal dos GoW antigos, além de uma história muito bem construída e personagens muito interessantes. God of War já entrou facilmente para o seleto grupo de melhores jogos dessaO jogo está simplesmente soberbo e nos faz ter orgulho de ter um PS4 em casa. Gráficos e direção artística feitos com o máximo capricho, trilha sonora épica, jogabilidade fluída, divertida e que mantém a essência brutal dos GoW antigos, além de uma história muito bem construída e personagens muito interessantes. God of War já entrou facilmente para o seleto grupo de melhores jogos dessa geração e com certeza vai disputar pau a pau o Goty com RDR 2.

    PS: Ah, e ignorem as reviews nota 0 que estão dando ao jogo. São apenas caixetes frustradas que não conseguem lidar com o fracasso do Mar de Bosta e estão tentando se vingar no God of War. Mas até nisso eles fracassam, visto que o jogo está com 9.0 de User Score. haushauhsau
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  99. May 11, 2019
    10
    este es el mejor juego exclusivo de ps4, buenas graficas,buena jugabilidad y buena historia. lo peor es que tiene una cantidad de bugs un poco alta y falta de un boss mas como otro dragon o un dios mas

    compra recomendada por
  100. Aug 24, 2018
    10
    Definitely a 10. The game surprised me with its brilliant combat system, beautiful world, very good voice acting and gripping story. The only downside are probably the rather easy main bosses and the rushed ending. Still, the game compensates this with the amazing amount of side quests and challenging side bosses. This is the first game in which I finished 100% of trophies as every littleDefinitely a 10. The game surprised me with its brilliant combat system, beautiful world, very good voice acting and gripping story. The only downside are probably the rather easy main bosses and the rushed ending. Still, the game compensates this with the amazing amount of side quests and challenging side bosses. This is the first game in which I finished 100% of trophies as every little puzzle, treasury or lore piece felt worth exploring.

    Overall, God of War 4 is probably the best game you can buy now for PS4 and has a little for everyone: casuals, hardcore players, and guys that just want a story and beautiful world. The game has been influenced by TLOU, Dark Souls and Far Cry and is a successful mix from the best of them. I also recommend trying the hardest difficult if you really desire a challenge.
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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Mixed: 0 out of 118
  2. Negative: 0 out of 118
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 13, 2018
    100
    The return of the furious Spartan warrior was made well. God of War is already a great contender for game of the year and you shouldn't miss it. [Issue#285]
  2. CD-Action
    Jul 6, 2018
    100
    Cory Barlog and his team achieved what many thought impossible – despite having changed almost everything Santa Monica managed to preserve that elusive spark that makes God of War game feel like a God of War game. They created one of the defining titles of the current generation and a technical marvel whose stunning beauty in motion words cannot describe. And there’s one more thing. Barlog’s touching reaction to his masterpiece’s scores shows that even in the world of huge budgets, micropayments, loot boxes and sales forecasts there still is a place for artists who pour their hearts into their work. We need someone to remind us of that once in a while. [06/2018, p.38]
  3. Jun 7, 2018
    95
    Where most games excel in one single area, God of War manages to deliver on every front, providing players with one of the best experiences we’ve seen so far this generation.