God of War

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

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  1. imokyou
    Oct 21, 2018
    10
    Seriously every time i see the score user review it always piss me off that some people that didn't
    play the game are trying to downgrade the score user
  2. bendabest
    Oct 21, 2018
    10
    this is the game that the game industry needs but not the one that it deserve and yet here it is
  3. imthebw
    Oct 21, 2018
    10
    i don't know how to describe this game but i feel that the word masterpiece falls too short to be used for this game
  4. MAYYIY
    Oct 21, 2018
    10
    best game of all time no even the last of us and the witcher 3 were this good this easily must win game of the year
  5. ifdark
    Oct 21, 2018
    10
    this is the best game ever period no question about it and everey should give this masterpiece a 10/10
  6. eotjd
    Oct 20, 2018
    10
    Unlike the previous one, there are many improvements. The story is quite deep and the content is also a lot to enjoy. Especially, I was impressed by the excellent composition and direction in the field of battle.
  7. George1993Tit
    Oct 20, 2018
    10
    One of my best games of all time..Incredible story and gameplay mechanics...A must buy for ps4 owners!!
  8. gotwinner
    Oct 20, 2018
    10
    Resounding 10/10. As a returning fan of the GOW franchise, i was skeptical about the new Nordic setting as well as the Chains of Olympus not being the primary weapon of Kratos. I was instantly proven wrong and fell in love with the change of weaponry and immersive story with a plethora of unlockables and secrets/Easter eggs. Would buy for $99.99 happily.
  9. rulezfin
    Oct 19, 2018
    8
    This is not GoW, but a cheap reenactment with bad camera angles, an annoying child (because according to Sony you must care for their characters) and lots of collectibles (that are used to mask the actual lack of content). This is a (too) short game that tries to copy to much The last of us with an interesting story, but repetitive game play. I really don't get it what this game wants toThis is not GoW, but a cheap reenactment with bad camera angles, an annoying child (because according to Sony you must care for their characters) and lots of collectibles (that are used to mask the actual lack of content). This is a (too) short game that tries to copy to much The last of us with an interesting story, but repetitive game play. I really don't get it what this game wants to be, but I certainly didn't like it too much (despite the fact that I've played and enjoyed all the previous GoW games). And if this gets Game of the Year, it means I am too old for gaming… Expand
  10. Maarten95
    Oct 19, 2018
    10
    Its like I'm playing in a movie. I've never seen such great gameplay in a videogame before. The graphics and music are topnotch. Even the story shines and fits perfectly in Norse mythology. The only bad thing I can say about the game is that it suffers just a little bit from a pacing issue halfway the game. I really want to see more. Hopefully with the launch of the ps5 we get the nextIts like I'm playing in a movie. I've never seen such great gameplay in a videogame before. The graphics and music are topnotch. Even the story shines and fits perfectly in Norse mythology. The only bad thing I can say about the game is that it suffers just a little bit from a pacing issue halfway the game. I really want to see more. Hopefully with the launch of the ps5 we get the next game as a launch title.… Expand
  11. George_PAOK
    Oct 19, 2018
    10
    I have never played God Of War in the past. Anyone could ask me if I lived in a cave for so long. Finally because of the great hype that existed and the advertising made for the game I was one of those who was affected and bought it.
    I did not regret it. Of the most beautiful landscapes I saw in a game with an excellent combat system. Small and easy puzzles. Little in-game scenario and    I have never played God Of War in the past. Anyone could ask me if I lived in a cave for so long. Finally because of the great hype that existed and the advertising made for the game I was one of those who was affected and bought it.
    I did not regret it. Of the most beautiful landscapes I saw in a game with an excellent combat system. Small and easy puzzles. Little in-game scenario and sometimes things were repeated to fill. The side quests are boring and sometimes you start doing something and wait for the time to come to end the mission. Enemies and especially bosses poor and without differences.
    It makes sense to wonder how it is possible to like a game and write so many negative comments. The truth is that it is done. I liked the game a lot, spent over 70 hours on it and I would spend more. But there were so many new games on the Playstation that were waiting to be played by me. The end left me a little disappointed. And I could not help but mention how very nice the soundtrack of the game.
    Finally, because I am a Greek like Kratos, I felt quite proud that the game was released in my country with Greek subtitles and Greek translation, even by great Greek actors.    … Expand
  12. Lepermessiah87
    Oct 19, 2018
    10
    A modern masterpiece and the best PS4 exclusive so far.
    Pros:
    + Great story
    + Amazing combat and exploration
    + A lot of enjoyable content to play through and also great replay value
    + Nice soundtrack
    + Great graphics
    Cons:
    - fewer boss fights compared to previous games in the series
  13. FelipeSantaFe
    Oct 18, 2018
    10
    I can´t even describe how wonderful the new God of War is. Graphics, plot, characters, combat...everything are real amazing! This is my favourite game of this generation and one of the best too!! Excellent work Santa Monica!!
  14. Guldann
    Oct 18, 2018
    10
    El increíble regreso del Fantasma de Esparta, tiene una jugabilidad totalmente nueva y fresca, lo que le da un aire increíble al juego con respecto a las otras entregas. Recomiendo totalmente la compra.
  15. SigmaOmega23
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    Well what else can I say it's my favorite game of all time! Great story, FANTASTIC GRAPHICS, amazing combat, and the BREATH taking soundtrack.
  16. Nanonoir
    Oct 15, 2018
    9
    Story is great, gameplay is smooth, and just the right length that you feel you got your moneys worth on a play through. It leaves you wanting more.
  17. Ataru1
    Oct 15, 2018
    10
    Finished GOW a few days ago and it's easily a 10/10. What i would've like are epic boss fights like in the old GOW and that you see what goals you missed by (smaller) regions, like Odins Ravens for example. It's extremely annoying to search for them, when you don't know, which ones you found already and which ones not.

    Looking forward for the sequel!
  18. Egigoka
    Oct 14, 2018
    10
    С учётом того, как я не люблю залипать в видеоиграх, это просто masterpiece! Рекомендую к покупке абсолютно всем!
  19. EdwardStagg
    Oct 14, 2018
    10
    This game is literally a masterpiece, the best game I've played so far in 2018 and absolutely the best game in the series
  20. theamazing
    Oct 14, 2018
    10
    this new God of War is the perfection of gaming itself and i have no words to describe this amazing game
  21. itslisamay
    Oct 14, 2018
    10
    God of war it's easily the game of the year and the best of the generation and this is a entry for a new beginning to all the gaming industry
  22. skorpio800
    Oct 13, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kurvajó játék. Minden tekintetben élvezet vele játszani. Élményt ad és egyszerüen imádom. Nagyon remélem lesz fojtatás. Ezért megérdemli a maximumot.… Expand
  23. infameking
    Oct 13, 2018
    10
    it's funny how many people didn't believe in the new God of War and now it's the best game of the generation with no equal so far also the same goes for every single negative or mixed review of the users here trying to made up any excuses to make the game look bad
  24. A-Rose
    Oct 13, 2018
    10
    Combat is meaty and satisfying, animation, graphics and art style are nothing short of perfect, and the story being told is absorbing, bolstered heavily by some amazing performances. There is too much good here to outweigh what little bad there is. P4P one of the best games I've played period.
  25. godboy
    Oct 11, 2018
    10
    Everything Ive ever wanted from a God of war game.Thanks to everyone in Santa Monica Studio for this piece of art.
  26. Sohailph1
    Oct 10, 2018
    10
    An absolute masterpiece, no doubt it's one of the best games of the last decade or so.
  27. Nero5423
    Oct 10, 2018
    10
    The most epic, exiting, beautiful game of that generation of consoles. Don't think, just buy it!
  28. bigboi2002
    Oct 10, 2018
    10
    I've never played another God of War game, and I had no interest in playing this one. The only reason I bought it is because of word-of-mouth and user reviews, this game defiantly lived up to its predecessors. The graphics are new to me as no game before have come anywhere close to this quality of content. The story, the graphics, the level design and the upgrades, this game is amazing andI've never played another God of War game, and I had no interest in playing this one. The only reason I bought it is because of word-of-mouth and user reviews, this game defiantly lived up to its predecessors. The graphics are new to me as no game before have come anywhere close to this quality of content. The story, the graphics, the level design and the upgrades, this game is amazing and managed to incorporate quality as well as quantity. But what really makes it amazing is the combat. There would have been so many ways to make this game go bad: cover shooting, hack-n-slash, not enough enemies. The game doesn't do any of that. Combat is actually a challenge in this game, even on default difficulty. You can't stay back and shoot your way through, because enemies are too numerous and your "reload" isn't that fast. At the same time, you can't mindlessly jump into the fray, because you'll take too much damage and enemy shots tend to stun you. You truly have to plan ahead and think on your feet: throw an axe, keep enemies in front of you, ward off enemies when you can, dodge when you have to, ask the boy for help and use your magic axe and blades of chaos to destroy grunts. The combat in this game is solid and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone.… Expand
  29. Nemoservus
    Oct 9, 2018
    10
    Considero que el juego es una progresión a positivo de lo que fue la primer parte de la franquicia; a los que gustaban de destrozar controles creo que no les ha agradado y por ello lo llaman una "película", para mi es una obra maestra que se aleja de las micro transacciones y las prácticas voraces de otras empresas...
  30. theDARK
    Oct 8, 2018
    10
    God of War is easily the best game of the generation so far and one of the best of the gaming industry
    this game is so good it shouldn't even exist and for all those people trying to low down the score user you all should really get over the fact that this game has no match for now so please try not to be so edgy and leave alone this game and the user core of 9.3 cause this game totally    God of War is easily the best game of the generation so far and one of the best of the gaming industry
    this game is so good it shouldn't even exist and for all those people trying to low down the score user you all should really get over the fact that this game has no match for now so please try not to be so edgy and leave alone this game and the user core of 9.3 cause this game totally deserves a 15/10 score user or a 10/10 at difference of the other games    … Expand
  31. xzdark
    Oct 8, 2018
    10
    God of war redefines how to make single player game experiences in a way that we have never thought could be possible to exist taking the gaming industry to the next level of quality
  32. CAKEwad
    Oct 7, 2018
    10
    Great story telling accompanied by sharp visuals meshed with fluid and satisfying combat. Everything comes together to make this masterpiece work. They'll be remastering this game in the next console generation for sure!
  33. Onask
    Oct 7, 2018
    9
    El verdadero Dios de la Guerra.

    God of War (2018) debe de ser de los juegos de PS4 más brillantes técnica y narrativamente (todo el juego, incluso las solventadas pantallas de carga, son un plano-secuencia). Combate a la altura de sus predecesores, con mucho más peso y brutalidad en los movimientos. Una nueva ambientación nórdica mucho más hostil y violenta, con un amplio panteón con el    El verdadero Dios de la Guerra.

    God of War (2018) debe de ser de los juegos de PS4 más brillantes técnica y narrativamente (todo el juego, incluso las solventadas pantallas de carga, son un plano-secuencia). Combate a la altura de sus predecesores, con mucho más peso y brutalidad en los movimientos. Una nueva ambientación nórdica mucho más hostil y violenta, con un amplio panteón con el que acabar a manos de nuestro barbudo favorito.

    Atreus tiene unas cuantas sorpresas que darnos, y resulta que no va a ser tan cargante como muchos pensaban. Personajes tanto secundarios como principales increíblemente bien escritos y desarrollados y una enorme satisfacción al pelear. No se le puede pedir más a God of War.

    Imprescindible.    … Expand
  34. hime
    Oct 5, 2018
    8
    Коротковата и что-то Кратос совсем расклеился, но в целом оставила положительные впечатления.
    Очень понравились истории Мимира во время прохождения и то что мир не пустой. А вот боёвка в GoW 3 мне нравилась больше, тут она слишком медлительная.    Коротковата и что-то Кратос совсем расклеился, но в целом оставила положительные впечатления.
    Очень понравились истории Мимира во время прохождения и то что мир не пустой. А вот боёвка в GoW 3 мне нравилась больше, тут она слишком медлительная.
  35. jelikey
    Oct 5, 2018
    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.
  36. Vitolo98
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    RDR2 will have to revolutionize gaming entirely if it wants to take the 2018 game of the year crown away from God of war. God of war IS THAT GOOD!!! People Who rate it negatively are either xbox fanboys or nostalgic old gow players.
  37. Diabeleth17
    Oct 4, 2018
    9
    Qué decir de este juego. Uno de los mejores de esta generación que cumple con todo. Ni más ni menos. Incréible. Felicidades a Santa Monica.
  38. Nick_Rush
    Oct 4, 2018
    9
    I have never been a fan of God Of War franchise and before i started this game i had some doubts, but after 5 hours i definitely realized how huge the scope of this universe is, i was absorbed by it literally.
    It's a fantastic high quality game and even farming here seems not boring, because every part of the game was made carefully. Absolutely must have! Total score: 9.5/10.0
  39. DeBrehsan
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    Fiquei impressionado com a jogabilidade, historia e trilha sonora!!! realmente como fã de rpg a quase 30 anos esse é meu Top 3 de todos os tempos...
  40. PedroRC19
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    A nota do jogo já diz tudo, ao meu ver um dos 3 melhores jogos da geração e disparado o melhor exclusivo do PS4, esse é GOTY
  41. RODRIGOGAMER
    Oct 3, 2018
    7
    gostei do visual, porem nao curitr mt da camera , podia ter mantido a classica, mais o jogo esta excelente
  42. yellowsebmarine
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    My Game of the Year so far! I grew up with the God of War series. I remember the first rated M for mature game was actually the first God of War and now playing the newest addition to the series, I definitely felt that matured with the series. The older games in my opinion were more brutal and violent, but this one took a step back, but still maintains the perfect amount of violence andMy Game of the Year so far! I grew up with the God of War series. I remember the first rated M for mature game was actually the first God of War and now playing the newest addition to the series, I definitely felt that matured with the series. The older games in my opinion were more brutal and violent, but this one took a step back, but still maintains the perfect amount of violence and brutality. And it also tells one of the best stories this generation. Kratos is back, this time accompanied by his son, Atreus. The journey is also different from the last games in that, Kratos isn't looking for vengeance, but instead he is in a journey with his son to fulfill his wife's last wishes by scattering her ashes at the tallest peak of all the realms. This father and son adventure is memorable and emotional filled with excitement.
    The gameplay is also different, but it feels so good especially once you get better at the game because it is difficult, but you learn and grow and adapt this different combat system. And once you get the hang of it, it just feels so good especially once you start taking on and defeating the secret bosses.
    This game is just beautiful to look at and play. Gamers should experience this game this year as it is one of the best games this generation has to offer. Kratos is back for a new adventure.    … Expand
  43. SamSayajin
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    One of the best game ever made.The new camera is a big step in the future for gow games. The only negative thing i have experience is the combat,in particular when an enemy is attacking behind you,the new "on the shoulder" camera makes it really difficult to avoid in particular end game secret bosses.

    For completionist : I have unlock the platinum trophy in my first playthrough and if    One of the best game ever made.The new camera is a big step in the future for gow games. The only negative thing i have experience is the combat,in particular when an enemy is attacking behind you,the new "on the shoulder" camera makes it really difficult to avoid in particular end game secret bosses.

    For completionist : I have unlock the platinum trophy in my first playthrough and if you want too i suggest playing on Give me a challenge difficulty.    … Expand
  44. exploringtheisl
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    First time i played GOW game back when the first game came out,since then i loved every single one of them,favorite parts were II and III but i did not expect this game to just came in like a wrecking ball and become my #1 game in the world,i have finished it 5 times on hardest difficulty,2 times on NG+,i have Stone Mason soundtrack as my Ringtone,i have Kratos and Atreus as my wallpaper,iFirst time i played GOW game back when the first game came out,since then i loved every single one of them,favorite parts were II and III but i did not expect this game to just came in like a wrecking ball and become my #1 game in the world,i have finished it 5 times on hardest difficulty,2 times on NG+,i have Stone Mason soundtrack as my Ringtone,i have Kratos and Atreus as my wallpaper,i have Valkyrie on my phone as a wallpaper,i simple listen over and over those in-game dialogues.
    I have no words,GOD OF WAR 2018 IS LIFE.
    I wish all the best in this world to Santa Monica Studio,their employees and of course to Cory The Dad of the Year Barlog and to his family.
    #Godofwargameoftheyear    … Expand
  45. Spider-man1994
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    Love this game so much. Can't beat it. So excited for the sequel. Santa Monica, you guys rock
  46. rafinhamilgrau
    Oct 2, 2018
    0
    This franchise, unfortunelaty killed the old traditional gameplay which got many fans from this games. I prefer the Hack and Slash of the older God Of War.
  47. darkxwar
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    God of war is easily the game of the year and the game of the generation it doesn't matter if red dead redemption 2 comes out this october it can`t win against God of war
  48. jorgeben292110
    Oct 1, 2018
    10
    Este nuevo God of War a la vez que trae una nueva mitología, trae nuevas y divertidas formas de vivir el mundo nórdico.
    A mi nunca me gustaron los God of War (solo los jugué por recomendación de algunos amigos).Pero este nuevo me encantó; la historia, la jugabilidad, los escenarios, todo me maravilló de principio a fin. Aunque otro puedan decir que este no es un God of War, yo que he    Este nuevo God of War a la vez que trae una nueva mitología, trae nuevas y divertidas formas de vivir el mundo nórdico.
    A mi nunca me gustaron los God of War (solo los jugué por recomendación de algunos amigos).Pero este nuevo me encantó; la historia, la jugabilidad, los escenarios, todo me maravilló de principio a fin. Aunque otro puedan decir que este no es un God of War, yo que he jugado anteriores a pesar de que no me gustaron, puedo decir con certeza que este es un verdadero God of War.    … Expand
  49. Thij
    Oct 1, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First off, I wish the main story was longer. It was a bit shorter than I expected and was kind of disappointed in that aspect. Nonetheless the game is definitely a must play. I felt as if they were trying to give us a Joel and Ellie relationship, with Kratos and Atreus, and this made me raise a few questions about the game. At some points of the game, I was confused with what the developers decided to do with the story, like when you are trying to reach the light in Alfheim and an Elf Jumps out of the wall at you. If that was supposed to make the player shocked of some kind, then it failed miserably at it, as when it jumped out, I immediately said "Kratos is a God, so this is nothing". The game tries to make Kratos seem more humane, but honestly we still remember the angry spartan. When taking on bigger enemies, I again was confused at how difficult it seemed to take these enemies down, as in previous games, I understand that he is older, but he is still a God. Like the dragon fight should've been way better and should've been as gruesome as previous games' boss fights. One more thing that I have a problem with is that the Kratos and Atreus relationship felt forced and unsatisfying when I finished the game.

    With all of the negatives out the way, the game does what it wants to correctly. The combat is more enjoyable than I thought it would be and the fact that it is open world really immersed me into the game. I love that there is so much to do after the main game is completed and that the game gives a challenge in a lot of aspects. The story despite all the flaws was still good, but not the best. Sometimes I felt for these characters and actually felt as if the stakes were high. This really fits the game and makes it a much more enjoyable experience.

    Pros
    -The story is immersive and has good story telling
    -There is much to do when completing the game
    -The combat is better than it may seem
    -Open world is done properly and doesn't feel empty

    Cons
    -The relationship between Kratos and Atreus feels forced
    -The boss fights aren't that great    … Expand
  50. wollathet
    Sep 30, 2018
    10
    God of War is the story of a father and son. Throughout everything the game throws at you, and no matter how important is makes it at that moment, it remains the story of a father and son. Put simply, God of War is one of the best games ever made; its phenomenal. The story, for all its simplicity, is brilliant. Its gameplay, controls, voice-acting - Mimir especially - graphics, art design,God of War is the story of a father and son. Throughout everything the game throws at you, and no matter how important is makes it at that moment, it remains the story of a father and son. Put simply, God of War is one of the best games ever made; its phenomenal. The story, for all its simplicity, is brilliant. Its gameplay, controls, voice-acting - Mimir especially - graphics, art design, everything is done to such a high level. It's rare that a game comes a long which you can describe as being something special because its nothing special. There's nothing revolutionary that we haven't seen before in another game, but it brings gaming back to what makes you fall in love gaming by being a story driven game made. There are so many moments where you are just left thinking why more games aren't this confident.
    Obviously not everything can be God of War, even if it ticks the same boxes, but it serves to remind you of how great games can be.

    I really can't give enough praise onto the game. I've tried to think of things about it I don't like so much and nothing comes to mind part from the hardest difficulty being a bit OTT with enemies, but you can just play on a different difficulty and still get a challenge where you will be forced to change tactics, so thats not really a problem. As I said, this is the PS4's best game, one of the best of the past decade with only Witcher 3, Last of Us and Breath of the Wild coming close, and the PS4 will probably not see a better exclusive.    … Expand
  51. SmauggirYON
    Sep 29, 2018
    10
    Increíble como se demostró que una saga puede rejuvencerse sin perder su verdadera esencia. Es de aplaudir el magnífico trabajo de los chicos de Santa Monica. En general, es todo perfecto, pasando por la historia, los personajes (principales y secundarios), las gráficas, la música (épica), etc.
  52. matt79
    Sep 28, 2018
    10
    All the gameplay mechanics are perfect, the presentation is gorgeous and the sorytelling is simply stellar. God of War easily made it's way to my top 5 of all time.
  53. Br_AgSs
    Sep 27, 2018
    10
    Oh boy I will never forget this game. Such a good storyline that makes you feel like you're in the game, Awesome boss fights, amazing graphics. Its the perfect example of the balance between drama and action.
  54. advent7nirvana
    Sep 27, 2018
    6
    Super short, barely 20 hours. The amount of story you expect is extremely underwhelming. Barely more than a reskin with a new camera angle. I honestly felt like I played half a game.
  55. OlegLeppik
    Sep 27, 2018
    10
    That's just a gaming industry masterpiece. No words more needed. Big thanks to Sony Santa Monica and Cory Barlog for such unforgettable experience. MustHave on your PS4
  56. KayVen17
    Sep 26, 2018
    9
    Deutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. RegelnDeutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden? Dann sind hier meine Punkte. Mein persönlicher Score = 93/100 Mein User Score = 9/10… Expand
  57. Shengin
    Sep 26, 2018
    10
    What are you doing reading this review?? GO AND BUY THIS GAME RIGHT NOW!

    still here?
    okay, the game is very long. story is phenomenal, gameplay is great. the only thing i can criticize the game for is re-using enemies with a different skin on them and calling it a day, its lazy and quite honestly ruins some of the magic for me, still this is a must-play must own masterpiece.
  58. thegmarster
    Sep 26, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With its captivating narrative, which is complemented by stunning visual graphics, God of War is truly a technical masterpiece. It continues to captivate the imagination of its fans both young and old long after the initial release. Aside from its brilliantly crafted narrative and aesthetic beauty, the free roaming camera feature combined with some welcome tweaks to the game’s leveling system and combat mechanics add a new level of immersion to the gameplay experience by giving the player the freedom of choice to level up Kratos as they see fit. Additionally, God of War’s New Game Plus feature further enhances the experience by giving the player the opportunity to spend an additional playthrough of the campaign to acquire more advanced armor sets after completing the adventure. If you are one of those players who just wants a solid narrative driven action game this one should definitely be on your playlist. While its plot and action sequences will have you on the edge of your seat throughout the campaign, this game will give you an unforgettable experience and leave you feeling like the true God of War after conquering your enemies.
    God of War’s narrative is nothing short of spectacular. Its eloquently crafted plot far exceeds the scope of a simple action adventure story and places it in the same company with games such as Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, The Last of Us, and Horizon Zero Dawn. For the first time in the history of the God of War series, Kratos is a character who is more relatable and capable of expressing more emotions than just sadness and rage. Although he is still very much a cunning warrior, Kratos is no longer solely concerned with conquering his enemies and gaining omnipotent power. Instead, he is a broken warrior who wants to forget about his tragic past and start a new life. Breaking away from the traditional God of War revenge plot, this story takes the form of journey and discovery. Stylistically, this is a brilliant move as it allows Kratos to change as a character and to convey emotions that were absent or underdeveloped in the previous installments of the series. Rather than exacting revenge on an antagonistic God, this adventure tasks the emotionally battered Kratos to fulfill his wife’s final, insightful wish to train their son, Atreus, to become a warrior as they journey to the highest mountain peak in Jötenheim to spread her ashes. Admittedly, the most rewarding aspect of this narrative is experiencing how the relationship between Kratos and Atreus continues to develop throughout the adventure. Ultimately, the relationship aspect of the plot makes the conclusion of the adventure more impactful and satisfying.
    Although this adventure’s narrative is its strongest aspect, God of War’s gameplay also brings a lot to the table. It vividly weaves hard-hitting hack-and-slash action with elements of strategy and puzzle solving which keeps the game from becoming monotonous, repetitive, or predictable. A redefined free roaming camera system along with new combat and armor crafting features help reshape how God of War is played while keeping the appreciated core gameplay mechanics intact. The unrestricted camera also adds a new facet to the gameplay as it gives you the ability to focus on individual enemies and objects. With that being said however, this new feature also adds an additional challenge as it forces you to become more aware of your surroundings tasking you to utilize the camera to defeat enemies who hide in blind spots. Although controlling the camera can prove to be a difficult task initially, once you have mastered how to utilize the camera in battle, it becomes one of your greatest tools and can be used to defeat tougher enemies in the advanced stages of the game.
    God of War’s character leveling system has also gotten a much-needed overhaul as well. While this leveling system still resembles the one used in the game’s prior installments, the new combat mechanics and armor crafting adds a welcomed layer of customization to the system. The old leveling system was more primitive and restricted how many magic attacks could be upgraded. The new system allows you to upgrade dozens of magic attacks, armor sets, and weapons while giving you the freedom to swap in and out these items based on the situation.
    The combat system has also been overhauled as well. This is immediately evident once you realize that you can no longer simply combat-role to avoid incoming enemy attacks. Additionally, the new combat mechanics eliminates the possibility of mindlessly flailing away at enemies with the Blades of Chaos. To defeat a barrage of enemies, many situations will require you to utilize the Leviathan Axe or the Spartan Shield. While at times switching between these three weapons can be difficult, it feels exceptionally rewarding after slashing through an army of Hel-Reavers or chopping down a mighty Valkyrie!    … Expand
  59. wardarkx
    Sep 26, 2018
    10
    God of war is nothing sort of a masterpiece for the gaming industry and big step toward the future
  60. dtakes23
    Sep 25, 2018
    9
    This game was visually stunning, well written & performed. Although I didn't care for the character design for Kratos or the leveling system, everything else hit the mark for me. The world is full of mystery and wonder and the gameplay is extremely satisfying. It's one of my favorite games to date.
  61. hellsmith117
    Sep 25, 2018
    10
    At the center of God of War’s story is a statement that also applies to the franchise’s original place in the industry: “We must be better”. And by god did it do just that. One could go on for hours on the masterfully-crafted world bursting with gripping content or the mesmerizingly cathartic gameplay, but the most outstanding element is that a series previously lacking nuance, emotion,At the center of God of War’s story is a statement that also applies to the franchise’s original place in the industry: “We must be better”. And by god did it do just that. One could go on for hours on the masterfully-crafted world bursting with gripping content or the mesmerizingly cathartic gameplay, but the most outstanding element is that a series previously lacking nuance, emotion, and depth in its writing now has it in spades; Kratos is now an immensely interesting character, as are the other figures that populate the brilliantly-written story. It’s not just a legendary revitalization of the franchise, no; it’s one of the best games ever made. God of War is nothing short of a total masterpiece against which future entries in its genre will be weighed.… Expand
  62. CyberRobotnix
    Sep 25, 2018
    6
    It's a rather boring game. Put it simply, it is stale, you should probably try out Spiderman, Persona 5 or anything else that is not this game. Seriously, it's cut down trees, do some extremely arbitrary quests and walk around simulator. it's not what God of War was supposed to be, it was since the very first game a hack 'n slash, this game is very boring, very stale and it has absolutelyIt's a rather boring game. Put it simply, it is stale, you should probably try out Spiderman, Persona 5 or anything else that is not this game. Seriously, it's cut down trees, do some extremely arbitrary quests and walk around simulator. it's not what God of War was supposed to be, it was since the very first game a hack 'n slash, this game is very boring, very stale and it has absolutely nothing to do with the originals!… Expand
  63. SSDDCC
    Sep 25, 2018
    10
    Santa Monica entrega una creación fabulosa, de las que enaltecen la industria y se cuelan en el corazón de los jugadores. Un trabajo tan sublime que magnifica la palabra “videojuego” y que está por encima de marcas, haters y guerras absurdas entre plataformas.

    Un tour de forcé bellísimo, en el fondo y en la forma: porque es un espectáculo audiovisual de muchos quilates, pero también la    Santa Monica entrega una creación fabulosa, de las que enaltecen la industria y se cuelan en el corazón de los jugadores. Un trabajo tan sublime que magnifica la palabra “videojuego” y que está por encima de marcas, haters y guerras absurdas entre plataformas.

    Un tour de forcé bellísimo, en el fondo y en la forma: porque es un espectáculo audiovisual de muchos quilates, pero también la historia de un niño que se abre al mundo y un padre que quiere protegerlo.

    En medio, una jugabilidad a prueba de balas. Magias, derribos, quick time events racionados, timing, contraataques… El Hack & Slash elevado a los altares, huyendo de combinaciones de botones aparatosas y buscando la máxima satisfacción por medio de la variabilidad.

    Por si no fuera suficiente, va sazonado con una dosis de exploración y de aventura, en la que caben enemigos de impresionante tamaño, tesoros escondidos y rompecabezas a resolver. En resumen, una combinación irresistible.

    Consagrado a impresionar y salvajemente divertido, es un órdago devastador a los juegos exclusivamente online que, además, ha escogido la vía menos fácil para lograrlo: guardarse artillería hasta bien avanzada la trama, es una aplastante decisión de valor.

    El cúmulo de virtudes que esconde le sitúa, por méritos propios, en el Olimpo del entretenimiento digital, aquel reservado a los títulos que ennoblecen la industria y la memoria de los jugadores. Un Olimpo que Kratos dejó atrás para consolidar su leyenda.    … Expand
  64. jrdnnn
    Sep 24, 2018
    10
    A captivating, beautiful and brutal masterclass in action gaming, God Of War is easily worth the hype. It wears its influences on its sleeve, taking design cues from the Souls series, Legend of Zelda series and Horizon: Zero Dawn, without copying or degrading them in any way. By adding these well-considered gameplay choices to a rich, emotional story, gorgeous setting, and one of the bestA captivating, beautiful and brutal masterclass in action gaming, God Of War is easily worth the hype. It wears its influences on its sleeve, taking design cues from the Souls series, Legend of Zelda series and Horizon: Zero Dawn, without copying or degrading them in any way. By adding these well-considered gameplay choices to a rich, emotional story, gorgeous setting, and one of the best videogame relationships of all time (Kratos and Atreus), Santa Monica have succeeded in reinventing, honoring and propelling the GoW series to new heights.

    The story is great, original, builds on the entirety of the franchise so far, and opens up so many doors in terms of emotion, mythology and character development. The Norse world is expansive, with a lot of lore surrounding it. Thankfully Atreus captures everything in his journal, which was actually a pleasure to read through to enrich the experience. The characters are fantastic, with exceptional voice and motion acting. Sindri, Brok and Mimir in particular were hilarious additions to the tale, but the Kratos/Atreus plot is truly special. It echoes the Joel/Ellie story from Last of Us in terms of impact, but is a lot more fraught with relatable and gripping father-son energy. The writing team nailed it from here, and the story implications are huge in the last few hours.

    Gameplay is satisfying in every way, slowly building your skills to incorporate melee, ranged, magic, support, defense and everything in between. By the end-game, combat is exhilarating given the multitude of choices presented to you, and always challenging. I often got my ass handed to me by some of the side mission bosses if I didn't concentrate. You can play however you like, with armour and weapon buffs suited to your preferred attacking style. The armour also looks amazing, with every piece unique and impeccably animated. Exploration is astounding here, with (my favourite) collectibles behind every inch of the map. There's so much to do in the game, you can get lost in particular sidequests which often have their own emotional weight instead of regular fetch-quests. Treasure hunts, freeing enslaved dragons, arena trials, lore collecting, raven hunting, all spread over a host of beautiful otherworldly locations. In particular, I loved the side quest in which the goal was to seek out 8 corrupted super-bosses in the world. These fights were often as challenging as anything Bloodborne threw at me, and deserve a particular mention for their cinematic challenge. Expect to die a lot, as these foes are significantly harder than anything in the rest of the game. Related to this, in terms of battling, my only major gripe with the game is that a lot of storyline bosses featured QTE-style battling for their duration which was beautiful to behold, but disappointing given how rich and capable the combat system is. It felt underutilised in the main story, and only got its chance to shine in the more challenging optional areas/quests.

    Visually, the game is absolutely amazing. The particle and lighting effects are dazzling, and a particular shout out to the rock textures - the best I've ever seen as a geologist gamer (NEEEERRRDDDD!).

    I can't recommend this game enough and already can't wait for any and all DLC that may arise from here on out. What an incredible, thoughtfully put together game. Near-perfect.    … Expand
  65. darkraik
    Sep 20, 2018
    10
    God of war is the new masterpiece that every single player game must reach now but i highly doubt that any other game of this generation can top this piece of art this is indeed the best game of all time
  66. janettaplanetta
    Sep 20, 2018
    9
    This game is outstanding. Unfortunately I was too busy to leave a detailed review back when I completed the game so this will be brief. Suffice it to say, the gameplay is so much fun, the graphics outstanding, the characters well drawn and generally it's right up there as possibly my game of the year. It was too puzzly for me - which I was surprised by, nobody seems to talk about that! -This game is outstanding. Unfortunately I was too busy to leave a detailed review back when I completed the game so this will be brief. Suffice it to say, the gameplay is so much fun, the graphics outstanding, the characters well drawn and generally it's right up there as possibly my game of the year. It was too puzzly for me - which I was surprised by, nobody seems to talk about that! - and the throwing your axe to hit three small paddles at a distance in a few seconds to unlock advanced stuff drove me NUTS! But not enough to significantly negatively impact my huge enjoyment of this game.… Expand
  67. riak
    Sep 19, 2018
    10
    God of war is the best single player game ever made for a lot of reasons but what makes God of war shine so much is his radical change Santa Monica studio has done something really special this is truly the best game of this entire generation
  68. WWEJoker2013
    Sep 19, 2018
    9
    God of War is one of those games that does not come out every day. Its by far one of the best games on the PS4. A compelling and deep story, plus a great combat system make this game a must have for any gamer. My only cretessism is that towards the end the game starts slowing down a bit too much. Great job Sony Santa Monica.
  69. victorvance
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    I can't tell you how this game was incredible. Relationship between father and son, new mythology and flawless fight mechanics.
  70. Radam64
    Sep 18, 2018
    8
    I love the God of War series and this entry into the series mixes it up and changes the core game play a lot. At first I wasn't very impressed, I found the controls unintuitive but eventually got used to them. The graphics are amazing for now, however I found the pacing of the game and story all over the place, jumping from one thing to another and not as enjoyable as previous entries inI love the God of War series and this entry into the series mixes it up and changes the core game play a lot. At first I wasn't very impressed, I found the controls unintuitive but eventually got used to them. The graphics are amazing for now, however I found the pacing of the game and story all over the place, jumping from one thing to another and not as enjoyable as previous entries in the series. The combat is kind of like "Dark Souls lite" with it's own unique game play, specifically the throwing axe. The music was top notch. The biggest let down however was the ending, which felt abrupt and anti-climactic. There a lot to do and collect in this game however after the end of the disappointing story I didn't feel compelled to complete it 100%. There is also a lack of interesting boss battles and a lack of variety in enemies and finishers which became boring to see very quickly unlike Doom 2016. A lot of the gear upgrades seem worthless or not useful and some of the move upgrades are unnecessary. Overall I had a good time playing God of War, it's far from the masterpiece that gaming sites have made it out to be, it's close but ultimately misses the mark; there are some great moments and some dull moments however it feels like half a story and hopefully it has a satisfying conclusion in the sequel.… Expand
  71. Dcubero
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    This game continues to amaze me to a grand level, not only do you feel like a god, you can see how kratos developed ever since he became a father. The worlds and mythology are well done. When fighting an enemy it feels as if you are a god hitting with a lot of force. The levels of epicness brought by the enemy gods and huge serpent are amazing. The only bad ting about this game is that IThis game continues to amaze me to a grand level, not only do you feel like a god, you can see how kratos developed ever since he became a father. The worlds and mythology are well done. When fighting an enemy it feels as if you are a god hitting with a lot of force. The levels of epicness brought by the enemy gods and huge serpent are amazing. The only bad ting about this game is that I wish it was longer but that's because it's so good you don't want it to end.… Expand
  72. kingjaffejoe718
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    The most Amazing game i have played in a very long time. The graphics was beautiful also the plot was amazing. i had fun playing this game from beginning to end yearning for a sequel.
  73. jessejojo
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    Look .. this game is one of the best games i have experienced on ps4.
    Sure it has some weak points but tbh .. it deserves a full 10/10.
    If you don´t have it, go out and get it :)
  74. JustTooSalty
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    The God of War series has always been one of those game series that looked incredible, but I never picked up. So this time, I took the plunge and made the purchase.

    The game is simply stunning. The gameplay is almost flawless. The story has twists and turns which never stop amazing. As a person who knew virtually nothing about the God of War series, the game explained as much as it    The God of War series has always been one of those game series that looked incredible, but I never picked up. So this time, I took the plunge and made the purchase.

    The game is simply stunning. The gameplay is almost flawless. The story has twists and turns which never stop amazing.

    As a person who knew virtually nothing about the God of War series, the game explained as much as it could without feeling like a typical "reboot". I found myself wanting to learn as much as I could about the universe, exploring every nook and cranny for information, clues, and secrets.

    The combat is great. At first, it feels like you are overpowered. A huge guy just smashing through enemies, but then it gets harder, grittier, intense. You are forced to stop running head on and actually take things a little slower, use the environment and your son to get the tactical edge. But, there are also points where you can take a left turn instead of a right, and find yourself facing an enemy that's extremely overpowered and one-hit kills you, which leaves you stunned.

    My only issue with the game is that it leaves a lot of things unanswered. I found myself googling how to reach other "islands", only to find out there is no way of getting to them. But let's be honest here, we aren't going to complain if they release a God of War II.

    (PS. Having gone back and played the other god of war games now, I highly recommend the whole series, as the connecting story is great!)    … Expand
  75. Terryfold
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. The incredibly well-written story hooks you in from the start and makes you feel like you are going on a journey with your son. The gameplay is engaging, and the visuals beautiful. 10/10.
  76. Asand
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    Best single player game I played in years. Great story, involving character progression system and meaty combat. Need to play.
  77. RoloBianchi
    Sep 17, 2018
    10
    Excelente como supieron sobrevellar el cambio de la vida de Kratos, un dios que vivio cargado de ira, hoy en dia mucho mas maduro, sabio y compenzando todo aquello que no pudo hacer con su primera familia, excelentes graficos, banda sonora de lo mejor, muy buena jugabilidad y adaptacion del hacha, los personajes estan perfectamente definidos, lo unico malo es la poca variedad de enemigos,Excelente como supieron sobrevellar el cambio de la vida de Kratos, un dios que vivio cargado de ira, hoy en dia mucho mas maduro, sabio y compenzando todo aquello que no pudo hacer con su primera familia, excelentes graficos, banda sonora de lo mejor, muy buena jugabilidad y adaptacion del hacha, los personajes estan perfectamente definidos, lo unico malo es la poca variedad de enemigos, pero por todo lo demas, tengo que decir que es una obra maestra… Expand
  78. Dethstorm35
    Sep 17, 2018
    10
    I can say with total confidence that God of War is the most fun I have had playing a game since Tomb Raider (2013). I have played every God of War since Playstation 2, this game is so much fun to play and it looks beautiful. Not only is the game play excellent but the story that unfolds is spectacular.

    Anyone writing here talking about bad graphics has not played this game. Probably    I can say with total confidence that God of War is the most fun I have had playing a game since Tomb Raider (2013). I have played every God of War since Playstation 2, this game is so much fun to play and it looks beautiful. Not only is the game play excellent but the story that unfolds is spectacular.

    Anyone writing here talking about bad graphics has not played this game. Probably just haters. This IS a must play if you own a Playstation.    … Expand
  79. Lian117
    Sep 17, 2018
    0
    This is not God of war, it has 8 hours only of gameplay and 8 hours of movies, the downgrade in graphics are terrible, the background graphics are bery blurred or with a lot of fog to hide the lack of power for the Ps4 to process it. Very disappointing.
  80. Cual79
    Sep 17, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is freaking awesome,
    Pros:
    - The graphics are revolutionary
    - The sound and music is superb
    - The game play is really rewarding and entertaining
    - The story develops fluidly and a lot of cool stuff happens

    con:
    - The actual story, mmm the main focus is always to deliver moms ashes, that's cool to start with but it should have developed into something else
    - Your princess is in another castle syndrome, this happen a LOT and it kinda feels because the story never really deviates from its main objective

    PD: by the way, there's a lot of people ranking this as a 0 giving 10's to anything from another console, even "Sea of Thieves", that's just not cool    … Expand
  81. Blubot69
    Sep 17, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this game. More so than the previous games, in fact. It's an absolute masterpiece in my opinion.… Expand
  82. Tyger44
    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.    … Expand
  83. 314Bit
    Sep 17, 2018
    9
    Kratos makes an epic comeback.
    The game walks a new path and everything new it does is for the better.
    A masterpiece.
    One of the best games of this generation.
  84. Denitriox
    Sep 16, 2018
    10
    the change of this new God Of War at the beginning can be "weird" but often you are playing feel that the change was necessary, after what happened with ASCENSION we all know how to finish, being very disappointing and tedious.
    This game is the clear example that making changes can make the video game much better and successful,
    if you are a fan of god of war you will like it very much,    the change of this new God Of War at the beginning can be "weird" but often you are playing feel that the change was necessary, after what happened with ASCENSION we all know how to finish, being very disappointing and tedious.
    This game is the clear example that making changes can make the video game much better and successful,
    if you are a fan of god of war you will like it very much,
    the history, gameplay, everything is good in this game
    the most negative point that I find is the little variety of enemies that we are going to meet often we are moving forward, 10/10    … Expand
  85. IloveIndie
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    Artılar
    +Vuruş hissi tatmin edici (4)
    +Mekanikler kendini tekrar etmiyor (3) +Karakterler başarılı işlenmiş (3.5) +Grafikler ve sesler başarılı (2) +Atmosfer başarılı (2.5) +Müzikler iyi (2) +RPG elementleri başarılı (2.5) +Yükleme ekranları yok (2) Eksiler -Kamerayı düşmana kitleme özelliği düzgün çalışmıyor (2) -Düşman çeşitliliği az (2) -Boss fightlar kötü (3) Puan:    Artılar
    +Vuruş hissi tatmin edici (4)
    +Mekanikler kendini tekrar etmiyor (3)
    +Karakterler başarılı işlenmiş (3.5)
    +Grafikler ve sesler başarılı (2)
    +Atmosfer başarılı (2.5)
    +Müzikler iyi (2)
    +RPG elementleri başarılı (2.5)
    +Yükleme ekranları yok (2)

    Eksiler
    -Kamerayı düşmana kitleme özelliği düzgün çalışmıyor (2)
    -Düşman çeşitliliği az (2)
    -Boss fightlar kötü (3)

    Puan: 10/10    … Expand
  86. Ryanm42
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    Best game I've ever played. I loved the first 3 GOW's. Having original staff member Cory Barlog return was a huge move. They take great care of Kratos as a character and do justice to the original while adding to it in all the best ways.
  87. ReyalsfoSwodahs
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    God of War is nearly flawless in everything it tries to execute. The story, combat, equipment system, lore, and so much more are all breathtaking and vastly better than most games releasing these days. The ending had me covered in chills and longing for more. I could spend hours running around, fighting, and exploring every nook and cranny the game has to offer. It truly is a masterpiece.God of War is nearly flawless in everything it tries to execute. The story, combat, equipment system, lore, and so much more are all breathtaking and vastly better than most games releasing these days. The ending had me covered in chills and longing for more. I could spend hours running around, fighting, and exploring every nook and cranny the game has to offer. It truly is a masterpiece. However, I do have one complaint a lot of people seem to have: the enemies did not seem varied or special. It sometimes felt like the enemies were just being reskinned. Each area felt like it had 3 normal enemies and 1 challenge enemy...and that's it. In the next title, I'd like to see more variety to the enemies, but other than that, the next game is already a Day-One purchase.… Expand
  88. playermartin286
    Sep 14, 2018
    10
    This game managed to make me care about video games again which i thought would never happen
  89. THE_SPEED_FORCE
    Sep 13, 2018
    10
    This game is exactly why I EXCLUSIVELY have a PlayStation!! Perfect game to add to the collection.
  90. Gladstan
    Sep 13, 2018
    10
    A new benchmark in single-player gaming.
    Picking up from the previous games, Kratos has his story evolved and gameplay enhanced in the most fantastic ways. Cory Barlog and team have created a new benchmark for single player experiences that pays homage to the GoW games that came before, and takes inspiration from (and excels in) massive set pieces from games like Uncharted. Truly a 5-star    A new benchmark in single-player gaming.
    Picking up from the previous games, Kratos has his story evolved and gameplay enhanced in the most fantastic ways. Cory Barlog and team have created a new benchmark for single player experiences that pays homage to the GoW games that came before, and takes inspiration from (and excels in) massive set pieces from games like Uncharted. Truly a 5-star gaming experience.    … Expand
  91. farrokhi
    Sep 12, 2018
    5
    If you liked the GoW II or III and looking for a new game with the same feel, this sequel would most likely disappoint you.
    When I started playing GoW 4 it felt more like playing Last of Us with archaic characters. However the story was definitely not as good as Last of Us. Gameplay experience was mediocre. Sometimes you really want to skip the cutscenes (because they are so boring) but    If you liked the GoW II or III and looking for a new game with the same feel, this sequel would most likely disappoint you.
    When I started playing GoW 4 it felt more like playing Last of Us with archaic characters. However the story was definitely not as good as Last of Us. Gameplay experience was mediocre. Sometimes you really want to skip the cutscenes (because they are so boring) but you can't.
    To conclude I believe this is the most overhyped game of 2018.    … Expand
  92. reeeman
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is simply amazing. I played through it twice and I loved it both times… Expand
  93. YakuzaOyabun
    Sep 12, 2018
    0
    COmpletely destroyed the legend.It was a waste of money.Never ever again...
  94. diegoprudentino
    Sep 12, 2018
    9
    Great story, good gameplay but it seems that something was missing, left a little taste of want more. A marvelous revamped franchise.
  95. arun22
    Sep 11, 2018
    10
    The best game for a PS4 or PS4 pro. Thank You Sony Interactive, Santa Monica Studio and Cory Barlog.
  96. stfraw
    Sep 11, 2018
    10
    Another amazing PS4 exclusive. Story is quite short but there still so much to do in this wonderful GOW world. A must-have. Period.
  97. Alex_Col
    Sep 10, 2018
    9
    Excelente exclusiva!
    Es obligatorio jugarlo... OBRA MAESTRA. Lo único que me hizo falta fue de más enemigos y bossfights para mi gusto, en lo demás es BRUTAL!
  98. Shark_Gamer
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    Never thought I would be saying this about a God Of War game as the story has always been rather forgettable and generic, but the story is what keeps you coming back for more in this game. That is saying a lot because the gameplay is just phenomenal.

    Definite Game Of The Year contender. A must play for ANY gamer out there.
  99. Sojum
    Sep 9, 2018
    10
    I never played the original series, so I have no context/ It's unneeded though. This game is a rare gem that stands on its own without need of having played prior games. The story is amazingly well crafted and told through brilliant dialogue and not through long, testing written histories or narration (though there is a journal available for added depth and interest, it is whollyI never played the original series, so I have no context/ It's unneeded though. This game is a rare gem that stands on its own without need of having played prior games. The story is amazingly well crafted and told through brilliant dialogue and not through long, testing written histories or narration (though there is a journal available for added depth and interest, it is wholly unnecessary to the game's experience.

    This is one of only a few games that gave me genuine goosebumps and earned my tearing up in scenes throughout the game. The voice acting is superb. The characters are well developed. The facial and body animations and postures are spot on in sync with dialogue and emotion. The graphics are stunningly beautiful and not so repetitious that you ever get bored with them or feel that you are just seeing the same stuff, different region. The game mechanics are intuitive - and I'm not a hack-and-slash fan by any stretch, and the skill tree is short but powerful. Likewise, armor and inventory management is not at all overbearing and offers genuinely useful choices that matter for the battles you are about to walk into. Music by Bear McCreary. Jeremy Davies mat be the most famous name here, but everyone (arguably the mostly singly-deep-throated Kratos being a fairly one-note voice even though the superb facial and body animations convey emotions he is incapable or strongly reluctant to voice) is giving their A-game and just as worthy. The balance of the main character's also helps draw out emotions and motivations that might otherwise be lost. The mythology and fables shares during boat rides are interesting, accurate, well told, and often charmingly funny. In fact, that last point is important - the game knows how to throw just enough humor into the mix to not make it so dark and serious as to be completely heart=breaking or just hack-and-slash war-boy-fan material.

    There are only a few games that I would hold in as high regard as this one. So good I even let my daughter watch, despite the gore, because the story was so good. Bethesda wishes they had this tight of a presentation (and don't get me wrong, I love Elder Scrolls and Fallout, but they just do not have the same gravity and cinematic polish of GOW). Every PS4 owner should have this game in their collection. Everyone. Period. TEN STARS. I'd give it 11 if I had the choice. Put it proudly next to The Last of Us Remastered , Witcher 3. and Horizon Zero Dawn to show your friends and family the power of good, no - great, games.    … Expand
  100. endofnight
    Sep 9, 2018
    9
    Do not, i repeat, do not listen to negative reviews of this game. There are all filled with "this isn't god of war" crap. And "this is a souls clone" crap. This game is amazing from start to finish. It is not perfect. The camera takes some getting used to as well as the dodge mechanic. But this game is a welcome challenge compared to the old games(which i love) which could be solved byDo not, i repeat, do not listen to negative reviews of this game. There are all filled with "this isn't god of war" crap. And "this is a souls clone" crap. This game is amazing from start to finish. It is not perfect. The camera takes some getting used to as well as the dodge mechanic. But this game is a welcome challenge compared to the old games(which i love) which could be solved by spamming square, square, triangle. The difficulty is brutal and that is probably why its compared to souls as often as it is.

    If you explore and use every technique given to you, you will be able to conquer this beast but it will be tough. Some bosses are extremely difficult and bordering on tedious much like the cerberus boss in gow(ps2).

    The graphics are top notch. Probably the best looking game on any console.

    The story is where things get tricky. For me it was touching and personal. For some its pointless becuase "I don't play GoW for the story". For others its kind of bland. And we are all right. The story will be up to the player and their emotions to decide if its great or not. But we should all be able to agree that the story telling(presentation) is also top notch.

    The game play is where this game really shines. The combat is frantic and fluid. It requires you to use your brain and not just your fingers as it is difficult. I can definitely see how some feel it is too tough and might blame this on game design. Not true. They have let their fustration get the best of them. STICK THROUGH IT. You might feel like giving up. Don't. Trust me you will be robbing yourself of an epic experience.

    This game feels right and as a long time GoW fanatic i didn't know how to feel about the changes but after playing i can say that this was the right direction for a series that felt a little blah after ascension. Everyone doesn't have to like it to appreciate the time and effort the devs put into this game. You can feel it. Just give it a try. Chances are you will love it    … Expand
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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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