God of War

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  1. Ahmed20th
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    this game is my ultimate game of the generation and I recommend it especially to players who have played earlier god of war games because it will hit on a different level
  2. Franchute222
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Perfect game, I hope to countinou playing 5, 6, 7, 8, 9...... ........,......
  3. SAMSULI
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of War balances storytelling and combat-heavy gameplay better than any other game of its type. The constant interplay between its emotional journey and its ragged, demanding combat draws you in and forces you engage with both elements in a way that brings new meaning to both. It’s a true blockbuster that’s sure to impress both long-time franchise fans and newcomers.… Expand
  4. illuvatar_1st
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    When a franchise comes back after a long time ,it always brings the question will it be good??? And in this case YES!. God of War is a beast of the Game, i would definitely call it one of the best the ps4 had to offer.
    Graphics, music story gameplay is a 10/10!.
    I really enjoyed the North Mythology involvement into the story of GOW and i was really pleased that the past still hunts    When a franchise comes back after a long time ,it always brings the question will it be good??? And in this case YES!. God of War is a beast of the Game, i would definitely call it one of the best the ps4 had to offer.
    Graphics, music story gameplay is a 10/10!.

    I really enjoyed the North Mythology involvement into the story of GOW and i was really pleased that the past still hunts Kratos. I fell in love with his relationship with the BOY aka Atreus who for me stole the show. His story is something that i 100% look forward to.    … Expand
  5. Ceaser913
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Super game...a must play and have in library.amazing gameplay story visuals characters everything is top notch in this game.
  6. Jartis2
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Everything you could want. I played the first games in High School now I'm an adult with a young Son and I feel like they made the story somehow relatable while still keeping the same great action they brought in the originals.
  7. Felipe_wayne10
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    As mentioned... the God of games!

    Innovative redesign for the franchise. Captivating and engaging story, worthy to build a new trajectory that will cross new generations.

    Sony, Santa Monica, keep doing magic that keeps us hours in front of our consoles!
  8. daplon
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego al que he jugado hasta la fecha. Es el único juego al que me atrevo a darle un 10. La evolución de esta saga ha sido increible, GoW ha cambido mejorando algo que era muy complicado de mejorar. Tanto la historia, como las animaciones, musica, etc son una maravilla. Lo he disfrutado muchísimo. Ojala haya un GoW 5 para la PlayStation 5, que continue esta historia.
  9. Bingeworthy
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This game is so well-rounded and polished, there is no area in which this game is anything below an 9. The combat is super satisfying, the best story I have yet seen in a video game, and the graphics are beautiful. Overall, I think it deserves a 10/10.
  10. DeVito8704
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    Hands down, my favorite game of all time... From the story, to the gameplay, to the graphics, everything about this game is AMAZING!
  11. Hellgates666
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    God of war manages to elevate it's already incredible franchise to new heights with this entry. The introduction of an older, wiser, and more caring Kratos leads to touching and fascinating story telling, as well as a great character dynamic between him and atreus. The gameplay is fun, fast paced, and brutal. The only thing missing was an abundance of boss fights; but the quality of theGod of war manages to elevate it's already incredible franchise to new heights with this entry. The introduction of an older, wiser, and more caring Kratos leads to touching and fascinating story telling, as well as a great character dynamic between him and atreus. The gameplay is fun, fast paced, and brutal. The only thing missing was an abundance of boss fights; but the quality of the few this game has makes up for it, by introducing the best sequences the franchise has ever seen. Must play.… Expand
  12. josmac23
    Sep 18, 2020
    10
    Excelent in every aspect. Perfevt music grafic history fun and powerfull caracters
  13. DackoPlays
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of the PS4 generation. Brilliant storytelling to go along with fun fluid gameplay. It has some slow parts in the middle that you need to power through, but does a great job reinventing a beloved franchise.
  14. HelixQT
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    액션성, 음향 그리고 그래픽 모두 훌륭하고 스토리마저 수작인 작품...각 분야별로 따지면 9점 정도라고 보지만 모든 부분에서 9점을 받을 수 있는 작품은 걸작이라고 표현해야 한다
  15. JeyDee
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Never played any God of War game but even you did you will still be surprised. Everyone is. Game shows us that you can create and put everything in your game. Great stunning gameplay that never gets old and it is fun as hell. The bossfights are more than great and with harder dificulty those called Valkyries are incredible experience especially with the last one which I recommend playingNever played any God of War game but even you did you will still be surprised. Everyone is. Game shows us that you can create and put everything in your game. Great stunning gameplay that never gets old and it is fun as hell. The bossfights are more than great and with harder dificulty those called Valkyries are incredible experience especially with the last one which I recommend playing on the hardest dificulty if you are good at games because it is going to be worth it when you will finnaly put her down. I have never thought the world of northern mytology could be interpreted good but this game proves me otherwise. I was stunned by the graphics at every corner I have encountered. The collectibles are finally fun to collect. Instead of making hundred side stories they created only few but they are fun and they actually make sense. Main story will always want you to push further and you will because you are always curious what is going to happen next. Game is also a new cinematic experience made possible with camera that will never ever change because it is one take through out the game. Dunno if I have not said all but that does not change the fact that this game is practicly perfect and that I have not ever felt so great doing platinum trophy on ps4. 10/10 without a doubt.… Expand
  16. ZULQARNAIN
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Thanks Cory Barlog for creating the masterpiece :-). Kratos and Atreus amazing and adventurous journey is absolutely spectacular.
  17. Player10000
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    The world looks stunning and gameplay is fun. The story is intriguing and teaches life lessons. I look forward to the next game.
  18. Kozmik82
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best single player games ever made. It is An absolute joy to play and replay.
  19. Xitsa
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I was super afraid when I first saw the game but after playing it I realized this was what the franchise needed, the most perfect reboot in video game history. Patiently waiting for the next one.
  20. kkimchenyn
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    One of the best PlayStation exclusives. Gameplay, history, music - everything in this game is at an amazingly high level. I can safely say that the Santa Monica studio created a rethinking of the God Of War series, which surpassed its predecessors.
  21. Ash13675
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    At first I was pi**ed, firstly Kratos is not an old man, secondly you don't toy with the GOW formula for control and combat... but honestly it kept true to it's roots and really updated it in such a way I was more than pleasantly surprised and satisfied, Cory Barlog did an incredible job, I avidly await his next release, this is a wonderful piece of art ❤
  22. RealXAlien
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    One of the best recent single player games I’ve played, easily a 10 with great detailed story telling, with great call backs to previous games as well as amazing foreshadowing. Also love the new point of view and combat system, makes it really feel good to play.
  23. armis_GOD
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    God of war is really good. It has phenominal graphics, a story worth playing by every ps4 owner.
  24. JeremyFC11
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Perfect gameplay. Very good story. Awesome graphics. 10/10. Ok bye. Thank you
  25. dlambo
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Was totally caught off guard with the quality of this game. This new take on Kratos shows how far gaming as a medium has come. The gameplay is outstanding, the cast of characters are superb, and the story is an emotional ride between an absent father trying to fix a relationship with his son. Can’t wait for the sequel
  26. Pedro0016
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    excellent game, managed to make the god of war franchise reborn, good gameplay, good graphics, and a good story, I hope it will have a continuation soon, ID: Pedrolbj
  27. Elpapu
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    La mayor obra de arte que voy a ver en mucho tiempo, gran jugo y perfecto en todos sentidos. Debería tener 100/10.
  28. Jogando-tudo
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Q jogo fenomenal !!!!!!!.....poucos jogos conseguiram se reinventar dessa maneira.....e este com todo certeza é obrigatório para quem gosta de vídeo games !!!!!
  29. Chartov
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt, the best GOW game out there. It’s really rare to find a game that’s an awesome gameplay and an even fantastic story. The guys at Santa Monica did a wonderful job and I just hope they continue delivering great experiences for the fans. Thanks for respecting us as fans yet fulfilling your goals as a team.
  30. Emansan
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Fantastic! I hold this game up there with breath of the wild in terms of greatness. Do yourself a favor and play this masterpiece
  31. srinu634
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever made. The main story is gripping and doesn't get boring. The characters are very witty and they don't bore you. Conversation's with Mimir are amazing and so witty. Gorgeous graphics are an added bonus.
  32. Lokoman
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This must have been the best game I've ever played. Everyone on Earth needs to play it. Outstanding game. A masterpiece. A modern Mona Lisa.
  33. marshallmat
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece... Definitely one of the best games I've ever played. The new Kratos looks so wise and strong. I loved the way they changed everything
  34. Ednz382
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, can’t wait for the next one. The only reason I’ll buy a PS5!
  35. Jms8720
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing game with fantastic gameplay and a well told story. Easily in the running for one of the best games during the PS4 generation.
  36. Lolbit
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Buenas mecánicas, buenísimos gráficos y lo más importante, una narrativa excepcional nada más que decir que ¡MIS 10!
  37. Namesalex
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Besides from being a breathtaking experience, God of war is an encouraging part of my life.
  38. Afmarcov
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Excelente historia, gráficos espectaculares, historia corta y sin endgame pero es una aventura completa, no hay problema alguno si no has jugado ninguno dios de la guerra con anterioridad la historia se nutre por si sola, con una que otra referencia pero nada que no puedas disfrutar especialmente si tienes interés con la historia nórdica.
  39. Ragnarneymar
    Jun 20, 2023
    10
    Un des meilleurs jeux de tous les temps, une masterclass absolue ! Kratos est mythique !
  40. giovanesousa
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Eu realmente nunca fui fã da franquia em consoles anteriores, mas tentei dar uma oportunidade agora no PS4 por toda mudança em gameplay que ele sofreu, e esse game é tão incrivel de varias formas que eu nem sei o que falar...
    GOW me mostrou como um bom jogo de console deve ser, fazia tanto tempo, desde minha infância que eu não sentia a sensação de estar jogando um bom jogo apesar de    Eu realmente nunca fui fã da franquia em consoles anteriores, mas tentei dar uma oportunidade agora no PS4 por toda mudança em gameplay que ele sofreu, e esse game é tão incrivel de varias formas que eu nem sei o que falar...
    GOW me mostrou como um bom jogo de console deve ser, fazia tanto tempo, desde minha infância que eu não sentia a sensação de estar jogando um bom jogo apesar de ter jogado muitos outros bons jogos, eu apenas não sei explicar, é uma sensação incrivel.    … Expand
  41. Illustrious
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Best game of the PS4 and arguably of the whole generation (2013-2020).

    STORY - The story is great and reinvigorates the franchise with a new pantheon of gods while retaining elements of what made the original series great by showing us glimpses of Kratos' past. A "soft" reboot like this has rarely been done in other mediums before. Just listening to the characters discuss the lore    Best game of the PS4 and arguably of the whole generation (2013-2020).

    STORY -

    The story is great and reinvigorates the franchise with a new pantheon of gods while retaining elements of what made the original series great by showing us glimpses of Kratos' past. A "soft" reboot like this has rarely been done in other mediums before. Just listening to the characters discuss the lore makes you want to go read Norse Mythology. The voice acting and motion capture are probably the best of this generation in story based games (only second to the Last of Us Part II). The soundtrack is phenomenal too, and it's epic in a more adventurous way compared to the dreadfully epic soundtrack of the old games.

    GAMEPLAY and Graphics -

    The gameplay is also reinvigorated. An over the shoulder camera makes it jarring for long time fans of the franchise, but there are many thing in the game that ease the user into it. Movesets and enemy types are varied although there are quite a few reskinned mini bosses, but there are several standout boss fights that are fun and replayable. The combat is also very smooth and polished, but it's not as easy to do complex chains of moves as it is in the previous games. You need to play the game and really know how the weapons, skills, and special abilities work in order to craft the familiar long combos. This isn't a criticism but more of a thing worth noting.

    As far as hitboxes and smoothness of animations goes, the game is very polished. I personally had zero issues in over 100 hours of gameplay, and I used my day 1 base Ps4, not even a ps4 pro. The game still looks beautiful on just a 1080p output, and frame-rate rarely drops significantly (there is one "challenge" stage where this occurs in just one occassion on my 100% playthrough).

    Open world/ RPG elements -

    The game is semi-linear in that you can explore the world instead of doing just the main story, and the side content (while not being expansive) is fun and refined, and the character dialogue and exposition fits neatly into the greater narrative and gives you information you really want to know before you play the sequel to this game. This is a much fresher experience compared to typical bloated low quality side content in generic open world games.

    There is only one set of collectibles in the game that have no real significance, but there are only 50 of them, and they're not hard to get, so that's the only "annoying" thing to deal with if you wish to 100% the game. You can also customize your gear, and story and side content being increasingly hard makes this necessary, and progression feels more natural although it's not a full on RPG like Witcher 3 in terms of the depth of customization.

    OVERALL-

    This game doesn't do anything to a massively outstanding degree. There are moments in the story that are a bit unevenly paced, and there is an entire class of reskinned mini bosses, but the sum of all the parts that are masterfully crafted make this a cinematic, polished, experience that is as close to perfect that PS4 games have gotten this generation.    … Expand
  42. EmmanuelVaCe
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    God of War: Primer juego de PlayStation que me atrapo al 100% con su historia, jugabilidad y soundtrack. Esas Valquirias me dieron un dolor de cabeza, pero esa satisfacción de derrotarlas, te hace sentir como un verdadero dios. Espero con ansias "Ragnarok" en 2022.
  43. iiAli-AR-
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfecto game All the way
    It is a new experience a new world A new journey New bosses and worlds    … Expand
  44. DylanColino
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Una obra de arte

    Un God of War muy muy diferente a los anteriores, inspiradora en otra saga de Sony, dio un resultado perfecto. Con un apartado grafico impresionante, escenarios preciosos, vivos y llenos de color, con mucho para investigar. Es increible como aprovecha el hardware de la PS4 Pro, lo jugue en la normal y en la Pro y hay mucha diferencia grafica. La jugabilidad me    Una obra de arte

    Un God of War muy muy diferente a los anteriores, inspiradora en otra saga de Sony, dio un resultado perfecto. Con un apartado grafico impresionante, escenarios preciosos, vivos y llenos de color, con mucho para investigar. Es increible como aprovecha el hardware de la PS4 Pro, lo jugue en la normal y en la Pro y hay mucha diferencia grafica.

    La jugabilidad me parecio excelente, me recordo mucho a juegos como Darksiders, simple y sencilla de entender y muy divertida. Ahora con el hijo de Kratos, Atreus que te ayuda constantemente en matar a los enemigos.

    La historia me parecio muy muy buena, dejandome siempre con intriga por lo que va a pasar, atrapandome desde el primer minuto. El toque de humor que le agregan los personajes secundarios es muy bueno, mas de una vez me saco una carcajada.

    Un juego super recomendado, fundamental jugarlo si tenes una Play 4 o 5, por suerte a principio del año que viene va a salir en PC por lo que mucha gente va a poder jugar a esta obra de arte.    … Expand
  45. Wheaty1995
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best ps4 exclusive you can buy and one of the best games ever made
  46. asqr18
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    God of War (PS4)
    The game is very wonderful and full of suspense, it is one of the most beautiful things played
    Thank you for this great work, I wish to darken it
    I love you Cretus
  47. Peterson6
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    The story the graphics and they gameplay are all perfect all i except from a god of war game
  48. JackShakur
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This game is perfect. That's insane. Oh my gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood.
  49. hantango
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    People mad about this game are people who have never played it or just mad that it got GOTY 2018 over Red Dead 2. Game speaks for its self its amazing. with lots of content even after the main story
  50. Anthonyus
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    El juego es muy bueno, no tengo ninguna queja me encantó bastante y su historia es muy interesante y para nada repetitiva
  51. homebody2020
    Sep 9, 2022
    10
    It's a great movie-like game.
    The gameplay is also very fun.
    I hope the sequel comes out soon.
    I highly recommend it.
  52. Fox4717
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un muy buen juego con una historia increíble, jugabilidad, gráficos, personajes, es el goty del año… Expand
  53. Krosys42
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    Non posso dare meno di 10, per chi ha giocato tutti i titoli della saga sarà una grande emozione.
  54. rfd8401
    Nov 3, 2022
    10
    This is the definition of a perfect game. I seriously can’t wait 6 days for the sequel, Ragnarok is coming.
  55. RedDragon1240
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    Absolute masterpiece! Everything is great in this game. Graphics are 10/10, story is 10/10, gameplay is 10/10, voice acting is 10/10.
  56. paytonme1
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    God of War es un juego excelente, una manera tremenda de presentar al universo nórdico. Su gameplay es de lo mejor que se puede encontrar en una ps4. El desarrollo de los personajes es increíble. Espero con ansias su segunda entrega
  57. Banan1917
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At the moment, this is the best game to play station 4, which I have ever seen and the game has passed almost 100%, I recommend it to everyone, the plot is simply excellent, at first I thought that the game has only one weapon and I thought that, compared to the last part, a downgrade took place, but suddenly Kratos decides to remember the past in order to cure his son, and he still takes the blades of chaos, it was amazing, 12/10.… Expand
  58. dnztanaci
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    A good story with likable characters, combined with great gameplay that has a huge diversity of skills and special abilities. The game also has great visuals and a nice soundtrack.
  59. Ardreus
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    One of the best games of the generation. Sony Santa Monica hit the reset button and made Kratos an interesting character. The world building, the combat, the story and the interesting characters of the Nordic lore all come together to make for a remarkable time spent playing this game.
  60. dropkick3
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    This is a very well made game, from gameplay, graphics, story and art, which combined create a fun game with an engaging story and a world alive and unlike any other game.

    The gameplay is fun, and takes a lot of hours before the combat feels like it has nothing new to offer and is repetitive thanks to a large set of unlockable moves and runic powers. You find items and gear with    This is a very well made game, from gameplay, graphics, story and art, which combined create a fun game with an engaging story and a world alive and unlike any other game.

    The gameplay is fun, and takes a lot of hours before the combat feels like it has nothing new to offer and is repetitive thanks to a large set of unlockable moves and runic powers. You find items and gear with different effects and stats which also can also change your playstyle a little during combat.
    The axe is a great weapon for combat and the developers use a lot of it's potential to create new environmental puzzles.
    Exploration is very rewarding, though some of the items found during exploration are not as good as other items i found while in some quests, which made me not want to use said items found through exploration. Overall rewards found through exploration could be better and give a better reason to explore, besides farming resources to upgrade or buy gear.
    Some of the side quests however seem prety weak, as the player simply as to go to place A,B and C, kill enemies, pick up something and return. Fortunatelly, and unlike other games, there are no repetitive side quests. The are also repetitive bosses.

    The art and environment of the game is phenomenal. Norse mythology provides some of the most beautiful and imaginative worlds seen, from fauna to architecture. However, there are also places that seem a bit stale and contrast with the other beatiful places.

    Graphics are amazing, and if you have a ps4 pro, you can play the game above 30 fps, but dont expect constant 60 fps, as the framerate varies a lot. Character models are very detailed, animations are excellent and to match the extraordinary tone of Norse mythology, a lot of particle effects are used, creating a sense of magic, along with other elements that could only come out of the kingdom of Odin.

    Finally, the story is simple and, at first, does not seem that interesting as the other God of War games: carry the mother's ashes to highest point in the realm. But it's all about the journey of Kratos and his son Atreus, the characters they meet with along the way (all amazing characters in their own way), the hazards and dangers they have to go through and how their relatioship changes as the game progresses.
    Accompanied with a soundtrack that fits each moment of the story and some of the best jaw dropping custscenes with a quality and a sense of enjoyment some movies whish to achieve, you will want pause to take a screenshot or record what is going.

    It is an experience unlike any other, full of tales from gods and magic from norse mythology, amazing scenarious, well directed cutscenes and voice acting, and a journey between a father once consumed by rage and his son, God of War is amazing from start to finnish. I recommend checking the story from the previous games if you haven't played the other games.
    In the end, the only bad things in this game are very small compared to what it gets right!    … Expand
  61. Cless
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Taking many pages from RE4's book but maintaining its identity. This game is a masterpiece. Everything from graphics, gameplay, story is polished to perfection. It made me care about Kratos more than ever before. And it has a very memorable cast of side characters and villains. Great OST, and level design is surprisingly amazing.
  62. Mr_Fahrenheit21
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Best game in this generation no doubt. The story, gameplay, characters are top notch
  63. aha2222
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    기존 갓오브워의 정체성과 북유럽신화가 잘 어울려졌다. 액션이 정말 좋아지면서 파고들기 요소가 늘어난게 제일 좋았다.
  64. SamuelMelo15
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Perfeito! Não há outras palavras que o descrevam se não: fantástico , perfeito, imersivo e uma jornada emocionante.
  65. Classy
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    My favourite game of all time very amazing and emotional, With excellent development and chemistry.
  66. Juary27
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Best game of this generation. When it came out there was nothing close to it
  67. raulbz
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    God of War is a perfect game. The characters are written with honesty and emotion. The settings are perfectly immersed in the hole atmosphere of the game which drives the story beautifully.
    With only a mere knowledge of the previous games of this saga, God of War felt like one of the best games of the PS4 and I personally this is one of the best games of all time.
  68. IonutzFulger
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing! A reinvented Gow of war which lives up to the legacy! One of the best ps4 exclusives! Don't miss it!
  69. GameytRiser
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    No words to describe this masterpiece
    Well done santa monica studios
    And to all the people that worked and made this possible Thank you from the bottom of my heart One of my fav game highly recommended to anyone :)
  70. Vini09
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing Story, gameplay and visuals make this a experience, that can be enjoyed by fans of the original trilogy, and by newcomers as well.
  71. Derrick89
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Greatest game I’ve ever played. It’s got the best graphics in my opinion and it’s got the best storyline I’ve ever played.
  72. Andrei20
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    I really had a great time with this one, the game is pretty much perfect from story to graphics to rpg elements to side content to everything. Easily one of the best games I ve ever played
  73. Ba-Ouai-Logic
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I mean, the day I started to play this game, after a couple hours of gameplay I already knew that I will Not finish playing it until I have the platinum trophy, and in something like 2 weeks I had finished the game at 100 percents in the 3rd difficulty out of 4. The evolution of the relationship between Kratos, the brutal, emotionless God of war and his son atreus is the best relationshipI mean, the day I started to play this game, after a couple hours of gameplay I already knew that I will Not finish playing it until I have the platinum trophy, and in something like 2 weeks I had finished the game at 100 percents in the 3rd difficulty out of 4. The evolution of the relationship between Kratos, the brutal, emotionless God of war and his son atreus is the best relationship evolution between two caracters I have seen in a video game since Ellie and Joel in The Last of us. This game made my quarantine))… Expand
  74. Bartolomewo
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I do not know what the supposed "fans" say that it is not a God Of War, because if it is, we must accept that the saga has matured, and it is no longer just about killing, tearing heads and revenge. Now we can see a much more mature Kratos, who has accepted his mistakes from the past and has learned from them. I have the platinum of this game and I can tell you that it is a work of art andI do not know what the supposed "fans" say that it is not a God Of War, because if it is, we must accept that the saga has matured, and it is no longer just about killing, tearing heads and revenge. Now we can see a much more mature Kratos, who has accepted his mistakes from the past and has learned from them. I have the platinum of this game and I can tell you that it is a work of art and I am a fan of all Gof Of War.… Expand
  75. Reyesarsenal9
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Most likely the best PS4-exclusive this generation. It has an amazing story, great visuals, best companion ever in a video game and even great side stories. A must play!
  76. ProfessorAndO
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    O jogo é maravilhoso do começo ao fim, gráfico espetacular, história muito loca, achei o jogo muito foda! Santa Mônica esta de parabéns.
  77. JustArtin
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    One of the best games of all time, Please give this game a chance like I did. I was a big fan of old god of war's so when I saw the reboot, I wasn't really interested in it, 2 years later I finally decided to play it and it was a masterpiece.
  78. Doggokanjiz
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    All of the negative reviews must be from xbox fanboys. This is close to perfect as a game can get, I playinume ditto and it took about 30 hours to do that, and it never felt like a chore. The story if perfect, the animation is perfect, the fighting is incredible, the characters are believable, definitely one of the best 3 games on ps4
  79. junaidmanji
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    Just got the platinum trophy
  80. Jack10Traff
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    If you need advice on whether to buy this game, heres my advice... Buy it asap. This has been my favourite PS4 game I've played. The story was incredible, the graphics and playing combat to match, the transitions between cut scene and game are so smooth its like watching a film, there isn't enough superlatives, just buy it and find out for yourselves.
  81. Zetsubo
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The game is incredible! History, gameplay, scenery, everything in this game is awesome. I can only think the people that worked in this game are so much talented.
  82. DizzyIrish
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Best game I’ve played in a long time. Gameplay, story, graphics, scenery and atmosphere were incredible. One of the very few I wouldn’t mind playing over and over again. 10/10.
  83. WALDIR
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
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  84. ChristianGG
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Una obra de arte en historia y jugabilidad con el agregado de que cambio total a sus anteriores entregas.
  85. luke_om
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    This is epic, i loved the evolution of gameplay and graphics since the last one from PS3, and i am in love with the soundtrack!
  86. Addiokay
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Favorite game of 2020! Yes I know it came out in 2018. Replaced halo as my personal favorite game ever
  87. EfeAkaya
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wasn't a huge fan of god of war series before but this game definitely made me one. I know the game was lacking variety in enemies and bosses but i didn't get disappointed because of that because fighting was so fun and satisfying. You could fight so differently depending how you wanna encounter the fights so i didn't care about the lack of boss fights. I also want to mention boss fights that game has are really well introduced they really get stuck in your mind and it makes you want to watch cutscenes again. I never felt like watching a cutscene more than once before but this game made me feel that thanks to beautiful voice acting, beautiful score and beautiful writing.

    I want to talk about the "open" world as well. These days every game is an open world game and it makes me sick just spending half my gameplay walking around the world doing nothing. However in this god of war the way that open world is made is so good. It is actually not open but feels open and full of content. You get around with your boat and when you dock it you know there is something for sure. Also when you get around its not just your character saying just a line once in a row to try and make you not bored of wandering around. The game gives you information about the lore more like the mythology and it's given you with a conversation so it doesn't feel like an audio book of norse mythology.

    Story is also another good part of the game the story telling, unexpected plots are really good especially character development is the best i have seen so far.

    I would've given it 9,5 but i cant so i gave it a 10    … Expand
  88. Vaeu
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This released at an unfortunate time. As my GCSEs were coming up and so I didn't have time to play God of War if I wanted to do well in them. So I waited, and when the time came, it was glorious.

    The music felt like a perfect mix of Norse and God of War, chilling and awe-inspiring. Then moments filled with passion and fury and triumph, it truly enhanced the experience to great heights. The animations were filled with flavour and substance, each hit was satisfying and the aesthetic of the world was appropriate and beautiful, graphics as crisp as in God of War are rare and it made the gaming experience into a cinematic one on many occasions. Despite the quality of the animations, they did get somewhat repetitive towards with end, especially with the finishers. A few more in the sequel would keep the game looking refreshing in that department.

    Playing as Kratos has a high skill ceiling to truly play like A god of war, but when you get the feel of the action, it is addicting and gratifying, the abilities you unlock diversify each battle encounter drastically and with the different enemies you can always experiment and find your style. Albeit, as with the animation repetition, the combat can but won't necessarily feel repetitive too. Atreus is more useful than other companions you have in games, he provides access to areas unique to him and can hit those pesky targets that are a bit out of your reach, as well as providing great combo potential with his animal skill. The boss fights are each unique and challenging, but the Valkyrie fights are the game's toughest and most enjoyable, it is pleasure in its truest and purest form when you conquer each of the Valkyries. Especially the name that I fear, Sigrun. I've had more trouble with her than the souls borne bosses. Yes, bosses like Isshin, Manus, Nameless King, Midir, Orphan and Ludwig felt easier than Sigrun on GMABE and GMAC. I don't know why. Albeit, I haven't fought her in a while, so maybe what I'm overrating her difficulty, or I could also reaffirm my nightmares of her.

    I can't describe the greatness of the story and characters with this character limit. I'll share some brief thoughts. Kratos' development into a cold, distant father makes sense given his history and justifies the distant relationship between him and Atreus at the beginning.

    God of war is a must-play masterpiece.    … Expand
  89. daniloursox
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    Esperei ansioso por esse jogo, para mim beira a perfeição, que jogo fantástico e maravilhoso!
  90. Arch1e
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Never played previous games, but I can tell that this game is AMAZING! Everything in the game is top notch, story, graphics and gameplay! Highly recommend!
  91. Adam9821
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The best Sony exclusive in this generation maybe the old fans of the series won’t like it but as someone never player the previous games i like it so much
  92. JocoJambo
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Great direction and interesting plot. The gameplay is honed to shine. Thank you, Santa monica!
  93. Kururu303
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Sicuramente il miglior videogioco della ps4. Sia per il gameplay che per la trama ci troviamo vicini all'eccellenza. Consigliato a tutti, sia ai fan della saga che ai neofiti.
  94. spasic
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This game is the best I have ever played, Gameplay is very good and the map is all great and also the story is amazing, I can't wait for the new part!
  95. RConstantine
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    The best PS4 exclusive. Santa Monica did'nt mess up when they change the game perspective from hack'n slash to over the shoulder camera. Instead of that, they made a frenetic gameplay like we always wanted. The story is excelent even when you know that Nordic mythology will never supass the Greek one haha. The real-time graphics are amazing. This is really a must-play title and I'm veryThe best PS4 exclusive. Santa Monica did'nt mess up when they change the game perspective from hack'n slash to over the shoulder camera. Instead of that, they made a frenetic gameplay like we always wanted. The story is excelent even when you know that Nordic mythology will never supass the Greek one haha. The real-time graphics are amazing. This is really a must-play title and I'm very grateful for playing it.… Expand
  96. angel714
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    El juego es magnifico en todos los apartados, una verdadera obra de arte que le da un soplo de aire fresco a la franquicia, tomar riesgo tiene sus recompensas, nadie deberia perderce esta entrega
  97. Op3n3d
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito, de verdade
    sempre sonhei em ver e jogar esse jogo
    passei 2 anos esperando sem tomar spoiler, e já platinei o jogo em 1 mes

    Pf santa monica, façam o God of war Fimbulwinter muito melhorajnda
  98. saud_almheiri
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    best game forever new story , with good father , game of the year, i hop god of war part 2 comimg sooon
  99. agungpperdanaa
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    just speechless. Fully Different Gameplay but Better than before. cross mythology?! Brilliant video game concept ever.
  100. FakRatas
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Es simplemente un juegazo, el combate, los gráficos, el desarrollo de la historia, el desarrollo de los personajes, la exploración, incluso los coleccionables, misiones secundarias y desafíos se hacen amenos, todo en este juego te invita a jugar y a divertirte mientras lo haces.
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Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

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