God of War

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  1. vintagemars
    Jul 12, 2018
    10
    This game is completely re-imagined very thoughtfully from previous god of war games. Its more of an emotional journey unlike most games, where the player is forced to do particular tasks. Few of my friends who never play video games fell in love with this game. This game is definitely a keeper.
  2. Vankip
    Jul 12, 2018
    10
    God of War 2018 is a game from the highest echelon where there are such mastadons as The Last of Us, Uncharted 4, Half-Life 2, Resident Evil 4. That is, when the game is something more than a very qualitatively made product. The previous parts were just good games, they were very far from Notydog games. The script was never a good side and the diologists were primitive. The new Gadovar isGod of War 2018 is a game from the highest echelon where there are such mastadons as The Last of Us, Uncharted 4, Half-Life 2, Resident Evil 4. That is, when the game is something more than a very qualitatively made product. The previous parts were just good games, they were very far from Notydog games. The script was never a good side and the diologists were primitive. The new Gadovar is good and the gameplay (the combat system is great here) and the story. Kratos is not a flat character. It's not just a bald, yelling Spartan with one goal. This is a well-written character, very deep. In general, this is the next step in the evolution of the studio. It is seen that all have matured and now it is not enough to create a meat game. Now this is a manual design project. I really look forward to the continuation.… Expand
  3. DrZomboid
    Jul 11, 2018
    8
    Totally different GoW, more like Uncharted concept. Middle of game is a bit boring. No difference between 1080p and 4K. 60fps is good on Pro
  4. Mablack
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    No esperaba nada, pero esto fue mucho mas de lo que me imagine. Simplemente me fascino
  5. huiboy
    Jul 10, 2018
    9
    You don’t realize the quality of this game until you start playing others. The combat becomes increasingly more addictive and rewarding and the cutscenes are a pleasure to watch. Something about this game didn’t make me super excited to get keep playing but still I usually had a great time when I did. The endgame is great for several hours and is definitely worth completing If you’re intoYou don’t realize the quality of this game until you start playing others. The combat becomes increasingly more addictive and rewarding and the cutscenes are a pleasure to watch. Something about this game didn’t make me super excited to get keep playing but still I usually had a great time when I did. The endgame is great for several hours and is definitely worth completing If you’re into getting the best endgame gear. I consider coming back just for the endgame options after I’ve played all the great PS4 titles.… Expand
  6. Torugo
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    Com certeza o melhor jogo que eu já joguei na vida, não consigo nem pensar em colocar defeitos, foi até melhor que eu esperava, e com certeza os que virão em sequência serão melhores ainda, creio eu que esse jogo seja apenas uma introdução ao que virá, e ainda assim é uma obra prima.
  7. Arturobisley
    Jul 9, 2018
    3
    Most overrated game ever. Gave up half way through once I realised it wasn't going to live up to all of the hyperbole or even be fun. Metal Gear Survive is way better!!
  8. MicheleP
    Jul 7, 2018
    10
    Esse é um dos melhores jogos já feito pela humanidade. God of War é perfeito em história, gameplay, cenário, música. Não tem palavras que descreva essa obra-prima. Se você ainda tem dúvidas, jogue.
  9. TeslaG
    Jul 7, 2018
    10
    When the first reviews arrived, I was on a holiday in Indonesia, i was mind blown how positive the reviews they were and people's reaction online was euphoric, the hype was only building inside of me. I was a longtime fan of the old Gow games , but after completing the third installment, then I've had enough of this Greek mythology, but I needed to try this game, I bought it right after IWhen the first reviews arrived, I was on a holiday in Indonesia, i was mind blown how positive the reviews they were and people's reaction online was euphoric, the hype was only building inside of me. I was a longtime fan of the old Gow games , but after completing the third installment, then I've had enough of this Greek mythology, but I needed to try this game, I bought it right after I came home from my vacation. Only thing I was worried about was if it couldn't live up to my expectations, but from the moment I started I was absolutely amazed at how beautiful it was (I have a ps4 pro), the action was sublim and fast responsive, sound, music and voice was brilliant! I found myself playing for 7 or 8 hours because I was sucked in the story. the boss battles are amazing too so much can be said about this game, and from my perspective it's only positive, I can't remember last time I've played a mesmerizing game line this, and I am a gamer and a collector. have almost all consoles ever made and with so many games for each console, I must admit that God of war 2018 has blown my world! it's in the top 5 of my personal favorites. thank you so much for making this amazing game, and make me somehow fall in love with gaming all over again.… Expand
  10. metaboar
    Jul 7, 2018
    7
    A lot of fun but I do kind of miss the old more goofy god of war cutscenes were you ripped apart gods constantly haha
  11. Co-Odyssey
    Jul 7, 2018
    7
    I feel that God of War (2018) is a fine, well polished game with a chunky story. However I feel it is very linear and somewhat lacking in replay-ability. While the game play is polished it lacks nuance, it is the same over the shoulder combat we've seen for the last 5 years. The the story feels somewhat by the numbers, the emotional aspects of the characters are told to the player yetI feel that God of War (2018) is a fine, well polished game with a chunky story. However I feel it is very linear and somewhat lacking in replay-ability. While the game play is polished it lacks nuance, it is the same over the shoulder combat we've seen for the last 5 years. The the story feels somewhat by the numbers, the emotional aspects of the characters are told to the player yet rarely shown. God of War fails to bring anything new to the table, but it's a decent refinement of what one would expect.… Expand
  12. SavageeRancor
    Jul 6, 2018
    10
    Every time I played this game it got better and better. The combat is fun and challenging. The story is phenomenal. Instantly better than the previous GoWs.
  13. Vextrell
    Jul 5, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I almost forgot about my job because of this game... I am not a father(hopefully not in the nearest 4 years), but the way Kratos's child changed in the game, the way I changed my view of him in the game. It was awesome. Though I felt bad about Freyja, as it hurt me to see her loose something you hold dear of. But this is life, and you must accept, that such things could happen....
    Game of year for me.    … Expand
  14. SmithROrus
    Jul 5, 2018
    6
    God, this game turned out to be soooo mediocre. I was too much excited i guess and i waited for more.

    First of all, visuals and sound is great. I'm no diehard fan of the old series and i'm totally fine with the new concept: more about adventure instead of a hardcore slasher. Great, i love characters, plot and adventure. However, the level design (gameplay-wise!!!) is as bland,    God, this game turned out to be soooo mediocre. I was too much excited i guess and i waited for more.

    First of all, visuals and sound is great. I'm no diehard fan of the old series and i'm totally fine with the new concept: more about adventure instead of a hardcore slasher. Great, i love characters, plot and adventure.

    However, the level design (gameplay-wise!!!) is as bland, generic and uninspiring as it can be. Here's a spot with 10 monsters appearing out of nowhere so you could swing your axe, here's a spot with a puzzle because we're ADVENTURING, here's a dialogue spot so you could get more attached to your son, here's 10 monsters respawning out of thin air in case if you got bored, our dear player. Oh, here's another copypaste puzzle to throw your axe at something, we hope you're satisfied with how were spoonfeeding you our rich content. Right, and don't forget to collect all the glowing **** and check every corner because we have ancient sarcophagi lying here and there for you to collect more glowing ****.

    Combat is boring and uninspiring again. I've chosen the third difficulty (one level above default one) so i'm not sure how it's at the default settings, but i hate how you need to hit every single enemy (even the basic ones) at least 10-20 times to kill it. You deal miserable damage and have to keep clicking and clicking and clicking one or two buttons till that bastard is dead and you can move on to the next one until they stop freaking respawning. Guess it doesn't come as a suprise that you die in 3-4 blows. Bosses take a ton of clicking before they go down of course. Camera is pretty bad too. It can't properly autolock targets even when autolock is on, it can't show who's attacking you from behind with "autolock = on" until you rotate the camera manually, sometimes it fails to lock-switch to next target after you killed the current one. Jeez, i started God of War after i finished Vampyr (yeah, the one from Dontnod who previously made an adventure about school girls) and you know what? I find the combat system and the camera in Vampyr more satisfying compared to this game.

    How is this game getting 10 out of 10s all over the place? Have people gone made? This game is terribly overrated.    … Expand
  15. Punna23
    Jul 5, 2018
    7
    The game is great. Graphics are good for ps4 and especially HDR looks stunning. Story is fantastic and I am honestly looking forward to the next installments.

    The chest finding and puzzle solving side of the game is good but some of them get so laborious that I ended up leaving them behind or consulting YouTube. Anyway, the main problem with this game for me is the combat system. It    The game is great. Graphics are good for ps4 and especially HDR looks stunning. Story is fantastic and I am honestly looking forward to the next installments.

    The chest finding and puzzle solving side of the game is good but some of them get so laborious that I ended up leaving them behind or consulting YouTube.

    Anyway, the main problem with this game for me is the combat system. It is quite bad at least for me. The camera sits too close behind you that you have no idea what's happening around you. This was a huge difference from previous god of war games that made the combat worse in my opinion. The enemies are just as many and just as active (if not more) as previous God of War games but you have no view of what's happening around you, which handicaps you.

    To add to that now blocking does not block attacks from behind you which has always been the case throughout GoW games. This makes that game a painful chore of hitting a enemy twice and them evading hoping no one is going to hit you. Completing a combo is a rare blessing in this game, something that made me fall in love with GoW games.

    To add to all this there are way more unblockable attacks and block breakers in this game that previous games which makes it even more frustrating. Some of the fights are literally throwing an axe and recalling a few times or swinging a few hits then dodging for 10 sec or so and rinse and repeat.

    And the worst part is, sometimes the evading system doesn't even save you. I would be actively evading (not trying to fight just evading) and some of them enemy attacks would still hit me, especially the ware-wolves and to a lesser extent the travelers.

    All in all the combat has been made a lot harder and lot less focused on fun. I remember when playing God of war 1 and 3 I could just sit there holding block waiting for the right moment to attach, I felt powerful and in charge but not in this game.

    But game does get more fun later.
    And I would recommend it to play at least once.    … Expand
  16. phoamsw0rd13
    Jul 5, 2018
    8
    The story and combat are among the best gaming has to offer. The other aspects aren't as impressive. I'd say this game is The Last of Us meets Dark Souls. Great story, great combat, complex enough for veterans but approachable enough for newbies like me. You can really feel the passion that the team at Santa Monica Studios poured into making this game. AVOID SPOILERS AT ALL COSTS!!!
  17. komiszkrissz
    Jul 5, 2018
    10
    Playing games since 1992. God of War is probably the best game I've ever experienced for many reasons. The combat system (after mastering it) is probably the most accessible and the most complex (yes! both) at the same time.
    Strongly recommended 2 playthroughs:
    - normal difficulty focusing on main story (skip side quests) - Give me God of War difficulty with immersive HUD Can't    Playing games since 1992. God of War is probably the best game I've ever experienced for many reasons. The combat system (after mastering it) is probably the most accessible and the most complex (yes! both) at the same time.
    Strongly recommended 2 playthroughs:
    - normal difficulty focusing on main story (skip side quests)
    - Give me God of War difficulty with immersive HUD

    Can't wait for next entry in the series ...    … Expand
  18. Vicarious1
    Jul 4, 2018
    10
    Get off of metacritic and go play this game! 10 out of 10 in graphics, sound, gameplay, controls, immersion....simply 10s all around. This game is pretty long as well if you side quest a bit. Which you will probably want to do just to explore these beautiful environments. Seriously, why are you still reading this? Go play Dad of War NOW!!!
  19. ZuraSix
    Jul 4, 2018
    10
    God of war 2018 is in every sense of the word a modern gaming masterpiece. Amazing characters, Amazing Story, Amazing combat, Amazing setting, just everything about this game is Outstanding. Of course, like every game there are flaws, but in God of War there are very very little, and all the incredible aspects in God Of War heavily overpower the small flaws, and makes you barely rememberGod of war 2018 is in every sense of the word a modern gaming masterpiece. Amazing characters, Amazing Story, Amazing combat, Amazing setting, just everything about this game is Outstanding. Of course, like every game there are flaws, but in God of War there are very very little, and all the incredible aspects in God Of War heavily overpower the small flaws, and makes you barely remember them once finishing the game. A must buy, a must play, a must experience.… Expand
  20. HTGamer
    Jul 3, 2018
    9
    The new God of War, nicknamed "Dad of War", game is a great reimagining of the beloved Playstation exclusive series. Forget the Kratos you knew. This is God of War meets The Last of Us and Dark Souls, in an open world RPG environment.

    Kratos is an older, bearded and surprisingly calm character who has moved from ancient Greece to the Nordic lands. Kratos now has a 10-years-old son named    The new God of War, nicknamed "Dad of War", game is a great reimagining of the beloved Playstation exclusive series. Forget the Kratos you knew. This is God of War meets The Last of Us and Dark Souls, in an open world RPG environment.

    Kratos is an older, bearded and surprisingly calm character who has moved from ancient Greece to the Nordic lands. Kratos now has a 10-years-old son named Atreus, and tries to teach him about survival and how to grow up. Along their journey to honor the last wish of Kratos' wife and Atreus' mother Faye who has passed away, they encounter many different kinds of beings and deities from the Norse mythology. The storyline is great and more human than past games, it will appeal especially to parents. The game's narrative has shifted to a more filmic approach, with the camera being close to Kratos' shoulder (Resident Evil 4-style). The camera is innovative in that it's a single cut for the whole game, there are no black screens between gameplay and real-time cut-scenes.

    Gameplay has changed into a Dark Souls style of open world RPG action game, with a challenging combat. Action mostly takes place on a single large map (Midgard) but there are 5 smaller ones (based on the 9 Realms of Norse mythology) to explore, too. The main story path is a series of linear levels inside an open map, but you can also perform other standard open world side activities (errands, side quests, challenges, etc.) in any order you want. That way you gain XP, materials and money to upgrade your stats, skills and equipment. There is no platforming, but there are some environmental puzzles like in the old games. Combat is very much like Dark Souls, you have a shield on one hand and a melee weapon in the other, plus some magical attacks. Atreus can help Kratos in battle, by distracting enemies and/or slightly damaging them with his arrows.

    Graphics in this game are beautiful, the best on PS4 along with Horizon: Zero Dawn and Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. On PS4 the game runs at 1080p/30 fps, on PS4 Pro you can choose between performance mode (unlocked frame rate 40-50 fps at 1080p) or resolution mode (checkerboard 4K at 30 fps). The soundtrack is also great. Voice acting is stellar.

    This game is great, but isn't perfect. Even though Midgard is a big open map, there are no roaming NPCs at all. Opening chests in this game usually means solving some boring environmental puzzles, and it can get tiresome. Boss fights are very few, you battle one certain enemy 3 or 4 times across the journey, and there are another 2 bosses (a duo and the dragon). Trolls and Ancients are really mini-bosses after you encounter these for the 1st time. The lack of big boss fights leaves you with the sense the game is a prelude to a sequel (especially considering the secret ending). Most enemies are fairly challenging and fun to battle, but there are some unfair encounters where high-level enemies can one-shot you even with the shield up. And because the camera is very close, you will sometimes be hit by your left or right when surrounded by entire mobs and die without seeing it coming. The human-sized enemies are OK to battle, but the larger ones are disappointing. Trolls are repetitive, the stone-made Ancients are horrible (you have to throw the axe to their chests when open). But the Dragon boss fight in particular was a poorly-designed attempt at battling a gigantic foe in a small arena. Nothing will ever top the Kronos battle in God of War 3.

    TLDR: God of War is an open world action RPG game with an actually great story to follow. The main story is 15-20 hours long, and expect to spend even more time than that on side content. It's the ideal mix of linear games and open world games, without too much linearity and with no filler content typical of open world games.

    If you like games such as The Last of Us, Dark Souls and open world RPGs, you 'll like this new version of God of War, but if you can't get past the old games, this may not be for you.    … Expand
  21. TheHeroOfWeird
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    All around best game in the past year I cannot think of anything to say bad about it stunning visuals outstanding story and amazing gameplay I would have to say god of war definitely deserves to be a candidate for GOTY
  22. Sitranine
    Jul 3, 2018
    9
    This was overwhelmingly beautiful, immense in visual scale, mechanically flawless, and emotionally resonant. The score is brilliant. The script fleshes out Kratos and Atreus' close relationship deftly and convincingly. Combat is tactically complex and challenging - the best third person systems I've ever played. The only flaw I find is that a great deal of realms are closed to you. I'mThis was overwhelmingly beautiful, immense in visual scale, mechanically flawless, and emotionally resonant. The score is brilliant. The script fleshes out Kratos and Atreus' close relationship deftly and convincingly. Combat is tactically complex and challenging - the best third person systems I've ever played. The only flaw I find is that a great deal of realms are closed to you. I'm eager to see, especially with such a whammy ending, where the story goes next.… Expand
  23. sergjoni
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    Игра потрясающая, другого прилагательного не подобрать. На мой взгляд это лучший эксклюзив Sony со времен Uncharted 4 и Last of us.
    Хочу перечислить плюсы:
    Шикарная графика; Увлекательный, хоть и простой сюжет; Наличие "живых" NPC, которые своими диалогами заставляют поверить в происходящее; Высокий уровень сложности (сам играл на достойном испытании, и при таком выборе без прямых    Игра потрясающая, другого прилагательного не подобрать. На мой взгляд это лучший эксклюзив Sony со времен Uncharted 4 и Last of us.
    Хочу перечислить плюсы:

    Шикарная графика;
    Увлекательный, хоть и простой сюжет;
    Наличие "живых" NPC, которые своими диалогами заставляют поверить в происходящее;
    Высокий уровень сложности (сам играл на достойном испытании, и при таком выборе без прямых рук врагов не одолеть (привет Dark Souls);
    Топор работает как Мьёльнер Тора из Марвел, очень круто;
    Наличие разновидности мувсета позволяет делать настоящие комбо, которые не просто необходимы для красоты, а позволяют именно побеждать. Данная концепция мне напомнила файтинги, которые я тоже очень люблю (привет MKX).
    Наличие интересных головоломок.

    Минусы:

    Короткая основная сюжетная линия, многие забрасывают игру из-за этого и не стремятся исследовать, но это не мой случай, мне в играх нравится challenge, и игра тебе его бросает;
    Игра наверное все же рассчитана на PS4 Pro, моя обычная плойка шумит как международный джет.    … Expand
  24. ilasgear
    Jul 2, 2018
    10
    lo unico malo es que lo acabe :( JUEGAZO!!!! Cory Barlog se la rifo!! sin duda una obra maestra
  25. Phantomninja7
    Jul 2, 2018
    10
    There are games that are good, beautiful, and amazing, but this one is a masterpiece. The best game I have played so far this year, and probably GOTY. For me one of the best games on the current gen so far. Congratulations Santa Monica, you nailed this one!!!
  26. ahriyo
    Jul 2, 2018
    10
    What a game ! Just go for it ! Ok, i have to admit, it works even more if you have a child in your real life !
    But anyway, the story is great, the graphics are amazing, the transition gameplay/cine are awesome, the world is so detailed and evolving, that it feels alive ! A good immersion, a bit of Rpg & customization... and .. and ...
    YOU know what... go for it my child !!!! NOW !!!
  27. Laz0
    Jul 1, 2018
    10
    Great game. Absolute masterpiece. I bought a PS4 pro just for this game, was not disappointed.
  28. ShaggyCW
    Jul 1, 2018
    10
    What a great game! Sometimes with games you stop playing after the main story is over. With this game I kept playin well after I beat the main story. There are a lot of hidden extras through this game. Also the story is great with room to grow and the game itself looks amazing, This is a must buy and a super must play.
  29. Bullish
    Jun 30, 2018
    6
    There's no denying this game is absolutely beautiful, but I do get a very "Breath of the Wild" overrated vibe here... I think we have gotten away from some of the key aspects that have always made the God of War franchise great.

    + visually stunning + the musical score is intense + some cool fights, especially Baldur + decent puzzles - Atreus. I understand we are have written a new    There's no denying this game is absolutely beautiful, but I do get a very "Breath of the Wild" overrated vibe here... I think we have gotten away from some of the key aspects that have always made the God of War franchise great.

    + visually stunning
    + the musical score is intense
    + some cool fights, especially Baldur
    + decent puzzles

    - Atreus. I understand we are have written a new story for Kratos, but good **** lord almighty. This is God of War, maybe the most machismo franchise of all time. I just don't understand who thought putting a whiny, nagging prepubescent child to accompany Kratos was a good idea. I couldn't even enjoy the fight with Thor's nephews because Atreus' constant "Don't talk about my mommy!" AWFUL
    - Just like "Breath of the Wild" I don't understand the need to try to make this game into another Elder Scrolls. There's no need for stats and gear, just focus on making the fights creative.
    - This seemed to have the laziest enemies in any God of War entry. How many re-skinned trolls were there, like four, maybe five? Compared to God of War 1-3, the enemies and bosses in this game don't hold a candle.    … Expand
  30. Alsethe2nd
    Jun 30, 2018
    9
    I believe this is one of the best PS4 games I have played, yes there is a lack of bosses, 2 to be exact the rest are mini- bosses in my opinion, and yes, the game has a lot of unskippable cut scenes but that doesn't matter because this is the type of game you play from start to finish once, then spend the rest of your time: beating the side missions you didn't do or getting as highlyI believe this is one of the best PS4 games I have played, yes there is a lack of bosses, 2 to be exact the rest are mini- bosses in my opinion, and yes, the game has a lot of unskippable cut scenes but that doesn't matter because this is the type of game you play from start to finish once, then spend the rest of your time: beating the side missions you didn't do or getting as highly geared as possible, and in this game doing those things is fun! I beat the whole game and am still playing it till this day. The story is intriguing and I struggled to stay away from the game until I finished it. The game has this way of making you go back to places you've visited and they still feel fresh even though the world is considerably huge.

    The music in this game is amazing, in my opinion at least, it has a very fitting soundtrack, the type you would listen to on a trip surprisingly enough. Also, although the game lacks in boss battles, all the boss battles mean something and are important to the story. You could also say there are a lot of bosses if you include the Valkyries as bosses, which I personally do, and I think this is one of the funnest side quest in the game- although they can get really tough. The only tedious thing in this game are the Odin's raven which are only necessary when 100%ing the game, which I will be doing.

    Overall, I rate this game very highly and definitely suggest you play it from start to finish
    Also, the side character isn't useless which I'd like to see in more games-Alse    … Expand
  31. mickolopi
    Jun 30, 2018
    10
    The game is not fast paced like previous God of War games but it even makes sense cuz he's older, but for sure that doesn't mean it's bad, I can actually more enjoy in Kratos worlds what I always wanted and explore. Its a not full world open game, just what I prefer. Recommend to everyone to play on hard and you'll enjoy. Love how dialogue flows between him and his son naturally like inThe game is not fast paced like previous God of War games but it even makes sense cuz he's older, but for sure that doesn't mean it's bad, I can actually more enjoy in Kratos worlds what I always wanted and explore. Its a not full world open game, just what I prefer. Recommend to everyone to play on hard and you'll enjoy. Love how dialogue flows between him and his son naturally like in The Last of us between Joel and and Ellie and makes you feel like they're real human beings. The best game in new generation so far, nothing can't compare with this in my opinion. Thank you Santa Monica.… Expand
  32. memus
    Jun 29, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a good game, but it's not a great game.

    +The color is used to enhance the world. Some scenes feel taken out of a Marvel movie.
    +In the midgame the fighting feels powerful (the start was awful though, we'll talk more about it later).
    +The Stranger character is well-designed and with an interesting and logical story.
    +The game works really smart with huge characters (especially the dead giant is cool).
    +When you finally get Blades of Chaos back - it's **** amazing.
    +Even generic foes have interesting attack patterns and I needed to adopt to each new battle.
    +At some points "Be better" felt like a post-modernist joke and I was laughing hard.
    +Atreus is a real help in the fights.

    -The world feels empty. With no humans in it I don't care about the story at all.
    -Kratos is an awful father. And it was painful to watch how writers failed to deliver an interesting father/son dynamic.
    -In general, the serious and emotional tone of the game didn't work well together with a simple story and characters.
    -Like first 6 hours of the game are slow and boring adaption to fighting system. I've almost dropped the game then. An then in the ending Kratos was overpowered and I felt "Press X to win". Like RPG system didn't work well for me.
    -In general, I hated RPG elements. I was spending so much time in different menus trying to choose between endless stats which by the end of the game I didn't understand anyway.
    -The game doesn't offer much of the new. It's a mix of Uncharted, Tomb Raider and Shadow of Mordor. I've seen all this gaming mechanics before. Yeah, they've implemented well. But nothing fresh here. I always felt that I was playing a game instead of immersing in it.    … Expand
  33. Davidcruger
    Jun 29, 2018
    8
    God of War is a very enjoyable game, i am new to the series but i am pleasantly surprised by what i experienced form this, it has a very pleasing art style that works perfectly with the game climatic fighting and "cut scenes" it never stops the game for loading or story parts it has seamless transitions into the "cut scenes". while having a decently compelling story where Kratos tries toGod of War is a very enjoyable game, i am new to the series but i am pleasantly surprised by what i experienced form this, it has a very pleasing art style that works perfectly with the game climatic fighting and "cut scenes" it never stops the game for loading or story parts it has seamless transitions into the "cut scenes". while having a decently compelling story where Kratos tries to take care of a child in his own form of parenting is great whats really important is the game play, which they didn't skimp on, there are so many different abilities for your different weapons that once i was fully upgraded i forgot i had certain abilities, the combat is very fair and you never get hard stuck on a boss/mob fight. the main reason this game isn't perfect in my eyes is the enemy variety, the main mob enemys are a grunt a heavy and a ranged but are re skinned in different realms. while slightly different its not enough to feel new, and their are only 3 really boss that you fight and refight over and over, except for three of then but spoilers and all that.

    TL;DR: God of War has a decent story, beautiful visuals, fun game play, but repetitive enemys    … Expand
  34. DreadSupp
    Jun 29, 2018
    10
    I always knew that the first game I will play on my own PlayStation will be a God of War. But I didn't expect it would be The God of War - the pinnacle of a present console gaming. I have waited long enough for getting a PS, but seeing videos and gameplays I knew this is the one.

    I am sure that this game deserves all praises, but only when played on a hardest difficulty (Give Me God of    I always knew that the first game I will play on my own PlayStation will be a God of War. But I didn't expect it would be The God of War - the pinnacle of a present console gaming. I have waited long enough for getting a PS, but seeing videos and gameplays I knew this is the one.

    I am sure that this game deserves all praises, but only when played on a hardest difficulty (Give Me God of War). Of course, it applies only to gameplay, not the amazing sound, music, voice acting, story and graphics. These things are obvious and their excellent quality shouldn't be even a topic of discussion.

    The combat is fair. With a good equipment there were times when I was slashing through foes without a problem, and sometimes one guy was giving me hard times. I never even once thought that I died because of some injustice - getting hit is always your fault. That's why every fight was satisfying, especially when I was out of a rezz stones. The Boy and The Head are great help in fights and their warnings helped me many times. Not saying that their banter is sometimes hilarious. You need to be totally without any sense of humour to not appreciate dialogues in this game.

    There are 16 types of enemies, and they all have at least 3 forms - with different move sets or powers (but true, sometimes only kind of element affiliation). It can be not enough if you expect a new type of enemy appear every 30 minutes. For example, in Horizon Zero Dawn you have 29 types. For me it was more than enough. At least I mostly remembered their move sets and could fight with them efficiently. In addition, they were also getting better when you let them level up during a fight. I can imagine that at lower difficulty, when you are just butchering everything with few hits it can become an issue. Only boss fights seemed lacking, but at least the final one was good, and wasn't a quick time event.

    The puzzles for me were a OK. Exactly on a level that you would expect from something like Action-RPG.

    The average time to complete the story + some extras seems to be around 25 hours, which is enough in my opinion. Much more than previous God of War games, half more than Last of Us, and similar to a story-only run in Horizon Zero Dawn. Something around half less than Witcher 3, Dark Souls or Bloodborne. I know that this comparison is all around the place but you I think it serves its purpose.

    In my opinion God of War is nearly a perfect game in its genre and I will recommend this game to everybody.    … Expand
  35. thomaddox4
    Jun 28, 2018
    10
    They aren't kidding when they say the God of War has changed. Where the series used to be a sort of DMC-lite, known for boss fights and stunning brutality, the 2018 game still has these strengths while being way more fleshed out and a more well rounded experience.

    The majority of the gameplay consists of exploration, combat, and puzzle solving, and each of these elements is very well    They aren't kidding when they say the God of War has changed. Where the series used to be a sort of DMC-lite, known for boss fights and stunning brutality, the 2018 game still has these strengths while being way more fleshed out and a more well rounded experience.

    The majority of the gameplay consists of exploration, combat, and puzzle solving, and each of these elements is very well done. There are interesting puzzles that make use of a variety of mechanics, though many of them are needed only for optional content. The level design is excellent, with beautiful and interesting environments with clever concepts, and the way the world interconnects is reminiscent of the original Dark Souls. Careful exploration and paying attention to your environment is rewarded with a variety of things to find throughout the world. The combat has also borrowed from Dark Souls, now being a kind of hybrid between it and DMC. There are still a variety of combos and attacks at your disposal, but with the addition of axe throwing, a dodge roll, the block/parry system, and the need to watch enemy animations to predict their moves, you end up with the best of both worlds, and at times the sheer number of tactics you have available to you can be overwhelming. Enemy variety is a little underwhelming, the camera can be frustrating, and on the higher difficulties the enemies can be too spongy to feel realistic, but overall combat is excellent. The addition of these elements between the cinematic moments and boss fights make the truly epic moments all the more memorable and awesome. A good bit of the side content is found along the way of the main story, but I would estimate that the main storyline is about 20-25 hours long, and a 100% playthrough with full exploration takes roughly 50-60 hours, depending on your difficulty selection. The game does have post game content.

    Surprisingly, the story in God of War is actually really well done, simple but well executed. The narrative revolves around the relationship between Kratos and his son, Atreus, and there are some really touching moments throughout the game as their relationship evolves and both characters grow. The story isn't laden down with unnecessary padding, and is very well handled.

    The gameplay and narrative are what makes God of War great, but the technical aspects are where it innovates and what pushes it beyond the average Action RPG. Once the game opens, there are NO loading screens, and the camera cuts away only when you pause to open the menu. Cutscenes, cinematics, and gameplay are all seamlessly woven into one, making the game uniquely full of substance while feeling cinematic, as though you were playing a superhero movie. Graphics and sound design are similarly top of the line, especially on the PS4 Pro, but by no means is a Pro necessary to have the game run well and look beautiful.

    Flaws in the game past those noted in the combat section include a strange choice of final boss that many (including myself) thought underwhelming, a somewhat counter-intuitive and cluttered menu screen, and RPG mechanics that seem tacked-on and not as well polished as the rest of the game. I'd say most would agree that the game would have been better off without the RPG mechanics and a ton of different items, with exploration that rewarded upgrades directly. Also, due to the unification of narrative and gameplay as one whole, replay value is somewhat limited, but the game was long enough that I'd call that a minor concern.

    Though the game has flaws like any other, these flaws are absolutely overwhelmed by the quality and polish of the entirety of the rest of the game. God of War 2018 is a rare modern masterpiece, a true 10/10. Dark Souls may have been unseated as my favorite game of all time.    … Expand
  36. ChawkG
    Jun 28, 2018
    10
    I've always liked greek mythology and the God Of War series's take on it. I was a little worried when it went into Norse Mythology but this game delivered. It feels like a more grown up version of the old games and im glad its not the same. As much as I love the old games they did a great job renewing all the mechanics. For people saying that the game was mostly puzzles you must be kindaI've always liked greek mythology and the God Of War series's take on it. I was a little worried when it went into Norse Mythology but this game delivered. It feels like a more grown up version of the old games and im glad its not the same. As much as I love the old games they did a great job renewing all the mechanics. For people saying that the game was mostly puzzles you must be kinda slow bc the puzzles took little to no time. The only complain is the sub-boss fights being repetitive but still I enjoyed them. As someone who stopped playing single player games 4 years ago I was surprised to enjoy a single player game once more.… Expand
  37. andy24king24
    Jun 28, 2018
    10
    There are so many superlatives to pour on out on this outstanding title here on the PS4. Kratos is absolutely awesome and his son Atreus brilliant. The story so far, wow, you can feel the beauty and tenderness. It is just I can’t find the words. Just passed the bit where Kratos fights ‘The Stranger’. Wow. It’s a game you don’t just play, you feel, your there, you are Kratos & Atreus. GameThere are so many superlatives to pour on out on this outstanding title here on the PS4. Kratos is absolutely awesome and his son Atreus brilliant. The story so far, wow, you can feel the beauty and tenderness. It is just I can’t find the words. Just passed the bit where Kratos fights ‘The Stranger’. Wow. It’s a game you don’t just play, you feel, your there, you are Kratos & Atreus. Game of the year. An epic gem in every sense. And Thor eat your heart out with your hammer. Kratos eats it.… Expand
  38. Rahnbane
    Jun 28, 2018
    10
    When I first purchased the game and started the adventure, my first taught was "This is not God of War"... I am 40 years old and I ve been playing video games for nearly 30 years now. There is very little to surprise me in the games now and very few game "wows" me... I have seen nearly every kind of story twits, every kind of gameplay mechanic etc. So when you read this short review pleaseWhen I first purchased the game and started the adventure, my first taught was "This is not God of War"... I am 40 years old and I ve been playing video games for nearly 30 years now. There is very little to surprise me in the games now and very few game "wows" me... I have seen nearly every kind of story twits, every kind of gameplay mechanic etc. So when you read this short review please bear in mind that I will be as objective and unbiased as I can be.
    Why do you play a game Like God of War? For its story? For its Action? Visuals maybe?
    MY first drive in a god of war game is the story mixed with the mythology.
    1 - The Journey! (Story) The norse mythology combined with Kratos' story is a perfect ground. And the game teaches you that it is not the "end" of the adventure but the "journey".
    I will be honest with you. Of course if you know the Norse mythology, the ending has a good twist. But in my humble opinion, many of the side quests had "better" stories than the main story. (Fafnir storyline for example) But during the Journey (I dont want to call it an adventure... it is a journey) everything pulls you to itself to uncover, to reveal the truth. In a very long time this is one of the games that I have completed with nearly every side missions. (Left only a few chests and valkyries).
    The story with his kid had bored me. I expected someting like Joel and Ellie kind of stuff (Last of us). But it is not as good or emotional as the mentioned game. Kratos' calling his son "Booooii!" constantly annoyed me to hell.
    The environmental puzzles and platforming are quite enough and with some clever clue system you always feel that you are accomplisihing something.
    2- The action : When the combat system changed from regular God of War combat to 3Rd person combat God of war and the lack of new weapons, I tought that the combat will be stale or not as colorful as the previous installions.
    Thank god that I was wrong! The combat with the Axe and the shield is VERY satisfiying with various upgrades and play mechanics. Plus, the Itemization and inventory / item management have changed the game drastically!
    If you like to play safe, you can stack on “life” upgrades and depending armor sets to survive longer. Or If you are like me, who thinks “best defense is the offense!” then you can stack up power and other aggresive moves, so that you can easily, dispatch foes with ultimate combos and devastating frost attacks.

    3 - The technical side. Sound- Music-Graphics, environements, , are detailed, top notch, great, even on some occasions “perfect”. Lighting, sounds, voice acting. All great and they keep the atmosphere over the top.

    Please do not compare this game with older installations. The older games (except ascension) are masterpieces in their own terms and a genre defining games. But This is the God of War.

    More Mature, More Father,
    More Monster…

    The long and short of it… The new “God of War” is not a gamet hat you can understand from a review or something that explainable, but a journey that you must live for yourself.
    Thank you for reading.    … Expand
  39. Lendo76
    Jun 27, 2018
    9
    Deshecha la idea de los anteriores juegos, acepta su nueva jugabilidad y su nuevo sistema de progresiones, sumergete en la historia y disfruta de el que seguramente sea uno de los mejores juegos de PS4 de aquí al final de la generación
  40. DreamCore
    Jun 26, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros:

    * Awesome graphics.
    * Great story
    * New combat system is amazing
    * Being able to upgrade weapons and armor + craft new stuff
    * Collectibles and optional stuff gives exp for Skills and thus have a purpose
    * Very cinematic and cut-scenes are all rendered in real-time.
    * All areas area connected to one another so you're not being teleported to new locations but it actually feels like you're exploring one giant world.

    Cons:

    * Not many cools bosses really. You fight Baldur twice, Magnia & Modie plus the Dragon at the top of the mountain. Everything else just feels like mini-bosses. Compared to God of War 3, this is a bit of a letdown.

    * Some areas like Helheim and Jotunheim are really small and I had really expected a bit more.

    It's a good game but it's not perfect. After completing the story it's obvious that the game is more of a prologue with great things to come in the sequels, so hopefully we well be fighting Thor, Odin and visit Asgard at some point!    … Expand
  41. AQazi99
    Jun 26, 2018
    10
    I would call this an experience as much as a game. Amazing all round and in all aspects, from gameplay to story and soundtrack.
  42. mraz
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    Best game ever. Moment with the return home from the blades of Chaos 10/10. Dualshock 4 have maximum impact i ever see
  43. I_StillAlive_
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    Well, there is not much to say about this masterpiece, the best exclusive on PS4 so far... They pushed the graphics to the maximum capacity of PS4´s hardware, made it pure Singleplayer, no annoying dlcs or lootboxes, no multiplayer, this game was made with passion and for good gaming experience, not for money on first place... There was everything said about this GAME with big G, so I canWell, there is not much to say about this masterpiece, the best exclusive on PS4 so far... They pushed the graphics to the maximum capacity of PS4´s hardware, made it pure Singleplayer, no annoying dlcs or lootboxes, no multiplayer, this game was made with passion and for good gaming experience, not for money on first place... There was everything said about this GAME with big G, so I can only give this game 10/10, cause this game forced me to make platinum trophy, that's how good it is :))… Expand
  44. h4ever1st
    Jun 23, 2018
    8
    Nice and attractive . But not open world . No much variations in playing style . It finished before i get bored of it , which means it is a little bit short game.
  45. Sinbaddusnavy
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    As a father of five Kids who has been gaming since Atari 2600 I have played a lot of games. Too many some would say. The experience of gaming is enhanced when you are immersed in an amazing story with amazing graphics and most importantly it plays smoothly. This may be the first game where I truly understood and felt emotionally attached to the characters. I could feel the emotion inAs a father of five Kids who has been gaming since Atari 2600 I have played a lot of games. Too many some would say. The experience of gaming is enhanced when you are immersed in an amazing story with amazing graphics and most importantly it plays smoothly. This may be the first game where I truly understood and felt emotionally attached to the characters. I could feel the emotion in their decisions. This game is the best I have ever played not because the graphics are incredible or because I like PS4 in fact I rarely play games with a console. The STORY. This is better than any movie and game previous. It is so good like a good book the ending makes you feel sad BECAUSE it ended. This is what gaming in this ERA should all strive to be the pinnacle of success is this game. I doubt I will ever play a game that is better overall with story and all the rest combined. Many will try and many will fail. I salute those who made this game and give it the highest recommendation you can give and not one troll was on this game the entire time I played it so that is a bonus bonus!… Expand
  46. Skydog
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Definitely game of the year for 2018. Hell it's the best game to be released on PS4.
    Not even a huge fan of the GOW series but the damn last 2-3 hours of the game are spectacular.
    Games usually don't make me upset but that damn ending was too cute and saddening that i bawled like a baby.
    GAME OF THE PS4 SO FAR.
  47. DarkNero
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece. Best PS4 game at the moment. Buy this game. Thank you Cory Barlog and Sony Santa Monica!
  48. rxbynwubs
    Jun 21, 2018
    9
    The story is incredibly well written but ends in a very anti-climactic manner. The story is akin to Avengers: Infinity War, as it is well represented but it feels unfinished and this incomplete feeling is amalgamated by the severe lack in bosses that is expected from a God of War game, granted there are bigger and tougher enemies that show up quite often but the manner of killing saidThe story is incredibly well written but ends in a very anti-climactic manner. The story is akin to Avengers: Infinity War, as it is well represented but it feels unfinished and this incomplete feeling is amalgamated by the severe lack in bosses that is expected from a God of War game, granted there are bigger and tougher enemies that show up quite often but the manner of killing said enemies feels repetitive and lackluster (there is "some" variation in these tougher enemies, but after a couple of them it still feels repetitive)… Expand
  49. Hushlovies
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    The best god of war game thanks to the story line's depth and all around enjoyment.
  50. Plexleman
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    When the story of the last of us, world building of Horizon Zero Dawn, graphics and cinematography of Uncharted 4, combine with the best 3rd person combat literally ever, captured by a single shot camera that never cuts away of fades out and one of the smartest AI companions in any video game ever,
    The result is God of war 2018. It is 100% a system seller and hands down the best game of    When the story of the last of us, world building of Horizon Zero Dawn, graphics and cinematography of Uncharted 4, combine with the best 3rd person combat literally ever, captured by a single shot camera that never cuts away of fades out and one of the smartest AI companions in any video game ever,
    The result is God of war 2018. It is 100% a system seller and hands down the best game of this generation. If you haven't bought it yet, do it NOW!    … Expand
  51. rafaelamp
    Jun 20, 2018
    9
    Um grande jogo com uma ótima jogabilidade e com uma ótima história. Algumas coisas precisam ser melhoradas e acredito que no próximo isso acontecerá.
  52. Gloin
    Jun 20, 2018
    8
    Would be a 10 if not for the awfull locking camera.
    some enemy you fight fly or jump and the camera stay grounded looking under them and making the locking mechanism pointless.
  53. TS_Super16
    Jun 19, 2018
    9
    Ok. For starts. I liked the game. It stills need some polish but I would give it a 10 if there where the next problems.

    The battle are truly repetitive. But it does not affect me. In short I liked it as a start of this new gameplay style for this new "arc" (gonna call it). There are less weapon to use, the runes feels like another attack but it does more damage. But I think it is just    Ok. For starts. I liked the game. It stills need some polish but I would give it a 10 if there where the next problems.

    The battle are truly repetitive. But it does not affect me. In short I liked it as a start of this new gameplay style for this new "arc" (gonna call it). There are less weapon to use, the runes feels like another attack but it does more damage. But I think it is just the same as the GoW before. Just that without the jump a big part of the attacks has been lost.

    The RPG style. I like it, new to this game but I like it. The game feels more challenging when your lvl is low.(Got to kill a leveled 5 monster with level 2. It took time and some rage but I did it.) Of course when you find more monster a higher level is a massacre. To level up items, side quest and more. It's in good condition.

    The 4 difficulties. Have seen just the 3 first difficulties. And the difference from "Give a Story" to "Give me a Challenge" is big. I have seen my brother playing with the 2 first and me with the challenge and it's truly different. So for that, balanced difficulty. (Maybe I start with "Give me God of War" after this review)

    The world, sure is big but it is limited. Even so for me it was enough and good to discover some parts of the mythology and the story. (And the biome, was crying after see so many beautiful views in a game.)
    Also 5 worlds to see. Not much from 3 of them but enough.

    Lack of enemies. Sure to beat the same mini-boss many times but with different elements (or that) feels repetitive but different. Good with the bosses, they where powerful in their ways and challenging some of them. Sad not every boss got a part of the biome destroyed like with The Stranger at the start of the game. (Loved the scene when the Dragon exploded and then Kratos stands up in the middle of the Dragons mount. Such a godlike view put on as wallpaper.) I would have loved to see more type of attacks on the bosses but OK.
    Loved the Valkyries too, still after the rage with the last one.

    Cinematic was truly AWESOME. Loved all of them.

    No bugs found while I was playing (as always).

    The relation between Kratos and Atreus. Beautiful how it was from the start to the very end of the game.

    8,7/10 from me.

    So now then Santa Monica. With this game, hope you from now on surprise us with a better and bigger God of War (5). This is just the start of this new arc. I am prepared to anything that comes.

    //Also I said to the other people. Remember, this is the first time they do this type of videogame. Don't just wait to get a full masterpiece from the very beginning. As every game, they need to be polished. Santa Monica is gonna make us have the mouth open for the next games. But as always, hope they make the GoW feeling even bigger. With more weapons, more attacks, a even bigger world, DESTRUCTION of the biome fighting bosses and so... GG    … Expand
  54. Elbxleon
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    Beautiful graphics, engaging fight mechanics and action, but what truly grabbed me is the story between a father and son. Emotionally touching to see the slow, yet realistic growth the main character, Kratos, expresses as he slowly opens up about his own past mistakes, all the while attempting to raise his son to be better than he ever was. While the previous games were mostly all actionBeautiful graphics, engaging fight mechanics and action, but what truly grabbed me is the story between a father and son. Emotionally touching to see the slow, yet realistic growth the main character, Kratos, expresses as he slowly opens up about his own past mistakes, all the while attempting to raise his son to be better than he ever was. While the previous games were mostly all action and gore, this one sacrificed none of what made the others good, but added a level of depth in narrative and a true human element that has solidified it as one of the best ever.… Expand
  55. holografx
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    This is my favourite game! The best looking game in 2018 yet.
    And the best thing about this game is the fact that can touch your soul, it makes you feel something and this kind of stuff is very rare nowadays in video games industry. it's a must have in your collection!
    10/10 Story
    10/10 Soundtrack
    10/10 Combat and Visuals
  56. Dalogan72
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    This may be the best game I have ever played. I dont understand hoe some dudes are trashing this game, The game has everuthing even a good script.
  57. Violett
    Jun 18, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Funny thing - so many negative reviews among "most helpful" and still the game got 9.2 rating. Who are whose faceless 5998 users with positive review? I used Metacritic as honest platform where you can see users opinion, now I don't know what to think.
    Nvm, back to the game.

    First of all - this is not God of War, not at all, this is very different game. This is Witcher plus Dark Souls, yeah. I understand Sony's desire to use well-known title, but still they should name it different - "Father and son story" perhaps? GoW is about Sparta, Greece, Zeus and Athena. When I just started the game and saw this dull snowy landscape - I was like WHAT? Kratos went from "Agrrhh, kill everyone! Zeus must die!" to "Don't ask me about Mondays..." Seriously, when we played GoW2 with my brother on PS2 we were so much excited! Blood, gore, Kratos golden swings over all screen! What do we have now? Rusty axe, gloom on Kratos face.

    Story: Story is good, but not even close to, say, Bioshock Infinite story. I really almost cried when DeWitt died, I was amazed by idea of stars-doors and time travels, it was so tangled and enigmatic. Story in GoW is plain simple - father and son, mothers last wish ... bleh. Even GoW2 had better story lol.

    Graphics: Amazing and very good. I'm playing on Ps4 Pro on 54" 4k UHD TV and some moments are breathtaking. However, some moments are not good - compare quality of water here and, say, in 2007 Crysis. In Crysis you could see through water - water was water, in GoW water is like blue kissel. Seriously, in 2007 game water was better. Also sometimes I see fog in caves in squares ...

    Combat: I don't understand why they went from "kick em all" standart old GoW model to darksoulish "hit and roll" - there is plenty of such games. Well, its actually quite fun, especially boss fights - trolls, dragons, but, honestly, I liked old GoW model more.

    I played about 20 hours already and does not seem close to the end, and this is good. The game actually is very good, but, again, this is not GoW, when I bought it I wanted another experience.

    p.s. After writing this review I remembered how good GoW2 was - I think its time to get my old PS2 from the shelf :)    … Expand
  58. OmgitsJackYp
    Jun 17, 2018
    9
    Great Story, Fun combat and terrific characters but the mini bosses are overused.
  59. njja02
    Jun 17, 2018
    9
    Besides the lack of enemy types and bosses, God of War managed to surprise and kept me invested the whole journey. The story, writing, and characters were all great, and the game looks marvelous. The game-play and exploration never got old, and there many great side activities and quests that kept me even more invested.
  60. PikachuEatsSoap
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    People were skeptical when told that God of War would be a reboot of the original trilogy of games that were considered by many to be the best hack and slash games out there. Well, any worries that this game would not be as fantastic as the first three should be completely irrelevant now, because not only does this game live up to the name of its predecessors, but it even surpasses them.People were skeptical when told that God of War would be a reboot of the original trilogy of games that were considered by many to be the best hack and slash games out there. Well, any worries that this game would not be as fantastic as the first three should be completely irrelevant now, because not only does this game live up to the name of its predecessors, but it even surpasses them. The combat is satisfying and fluid, the characters are dynamic and have lots of interesting lore surrounding their past, the world building is fantastic, it's a technical marvel, and the soundtrack is jaw-dropping. Everyone should play this game at least once in their lifetime if they consider themselves fans of the medium, as you don't want to miss this brutal yet touching father-son journey.… Expand
  61. Franseven
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    I've beaten the game in 25 hours of pure orgasm in two days of nerding and i can say that this is the game breaker the killer application, this game worth an entire console, the immense replayability and the stunning graphic put it on the top of the Podio of ps4 best game ever. just unskippable. an absolute masterpiece.
  62. Kanazawa
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    One of the greatest video games ever created. I had no idea what God of War was before this game, and my god do I know now.
  63. Icekyng
    Jun 14, 2018
    9
    I really enjoyed this game. It looked great and the combat was great. Loads to do. Very punishing killing the Valkyries and getting a platinum but a beautiful game. The trials drove me mental and the ravens,,,, those bloody ravens. But worth it in the end. I am hoping the next one unlocks the other realms? Loved it.
  64. Josiahshrebren
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    Fantastic game. Great story and great storytelling. Combat is less hack and slash, more methodical, almost souls like. Good pacing, It is a linear games, but with open world elements, of which are great for fun factor and gaming mechanics but hurt the story. This game sets standards. Enjoy playing.
  65. VETRA
    Jun 14, 2018
    8
    Se puede llamar God of War? Si pero con matices. Tenemos a Kratos (muy cambiado), continuas referencias a su vida pasada (en anteriores juegos) y nos explican porque ha cambiado todo y demas, por eso se puede llamar God of War, por todo lo demas, No. Sistema de juego totalmente cambiado y en mi opinion muy desmejorado, como amante del Hack & Slash, esto no es un God of War, es una mezclaSe puede llamar God of War? Si pero con matices. Tenemos a Kratos (muy cambiado), continuas referencias a su vida pasada (en anteriores juegos) y nos explican porque ha cambiado todo y demas, por eso se puede llamar God of War, por todo lo demas, No. Sistema de juego totalmente cambiado y en mi opinion muy desmejorado, como amante del Hack & Slash, esto no es un God of War, es una mezcla entre Ryse son of rome y Hellblade. No esta mal, muy buena historia y banda sonora y apartado grafico es el techo de PS4 (aun con el downgrade que tubo). Pero si se llamase de otra forma no pasaria nada.… Expand
  66. alexaxa
    Jun 13, 2018
    7
    I really wanted to liked that game, i really do but it's really not the case. I finished the game on Ps4 Pro (performance mode), did quite a bit of explorations and got a most of the collectibles, tried the 2 "hidden worlds", and killed 7 valkyries. I don't intend to finish collecting collectibles or quests, nor play a new game + if this is added later as in the end, i wasn't having anyI really wanted to liked that game, i really do but it's really not the case. I finished the game on Ps4 Pro (performance mode), did quite a bit of explorations and got a most of the collectibles, tried the 2 "hidden worlds", and killed 7 valkyries. I don't intend to finish collecting collectibles or quests, nor play a new game + if this is added later as in the end, i wasn't having any more fun with the game and wanted to see the ending.

    Here's a breakdown of the pros and cons :

    Pros :
    - The game is beautiful and the animations are top notch
    - The story is good and there's a lot of lore
    - The different worlds are interesting
    - There was very some cool moments but sadly they are dilluted in the rest
    - There was some clever puzzles
    - Mimir is a very cool sidekick

    Cons
    - VERY Slow paced. Sometime i was even fighting to not fall asleep while playing in the evening.
    - The combat/gameplay are "just ok". They tried to be more like dark souls but failed. In the other god of war, the combat was the main attraction while in this one, it's sometimes feels like a chore.
    - There's only a handful of ennemy types and most of them are not memorable (red zombie, blue zombie, green zombie...).
    - The ending is very underwhelming. It gives materials for future games but leave this one feeling empty.
    - The bosses are overused. You fight the same re-skinned troll about 6 times.
    - They tried to hide the loadings behind very long slow animations or a world between worlds when you warp around. This somehow contributes to the slow paces of the game. I would probably have prefered a 30s loading screen instead of a 10 seconds animations, followed by 30 sec of wandering around in a world, followed by another animation.
    - Most dialogues could be resumed by Kratos telling his son to shut up and focus

    In summary, this is god-of-war-themed, but this is definitively not a god of war game. This game is worth playing but is a bit overrated and definitively not the best game on PS4, even less of all time. In my mind, God of war 2 is still the best and 3 is not far behind.    … Expand
  67. sheporgan
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    Wonderful gam can not wait for the sequel. It gives the God of war serious the shot in the arm it needs to to keep the serious feeling fresh.
  68. adamthm
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    God of war takes to the new setting like a duck to water. The game runs so smooth and fluid and while the combat may start stiff it quickly becomes a wonderful dynamic game. story is perfect and the twist and turns with the game keep you wanting more and more. the camera angles are wonderful compared to the older variations and kratos's son plays so wonderfully he basically is a extensionGod of war takes to the new setting like a duck to water. The game runs so smooth and fluid and while the combat may start stiff it quickly becomes a wonderful dynamic game. story is perfect and the twist and turns with the game keep you wanting more and more. the camera angles are wonderful compared to the older variations and kratos's son plays so wonderfully he basically is a extension to your combat and not a hindered. Only things i have issues with are the lack off bosses and the lack of boss diversity most are reused and recycled. However that isn't a issue at all. 10/10 cant wait for new game plus mode.… Expand
  69. Kratos_Olympian
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    This game is a master piece! I've enjoyed a lot with this game. I'm so happy :')
  70. eimisas
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    Straight masterpiece and must play game for everyone. It's been some time when I was so interested and invested into the game's world. Buy it, play it, you won't be disappointed.
  71. Thomas_Elliot
    Jun 12, 2018
    8
    God of War is god of war, one of the better games in the generation. Graphics, gameplay, story are awesome. The only thing i would like if it has more bosses and puzzles.
  72. LucasLZ
    Jun 12, 2018
    0
    A game that is very superrated. Don't deserve such a high score because it is not god of war. It is The last of us with kratos in the north. Where are the big battles that made god of war in the past? The bosses looks like the same every time, kratos don't look like the spartan we know, his relation with his son is very forced and it is the worst god of war that i ever played in my life.
  73. Tejco
    Jun 12, 2018
    5
    I liked the deeper combat system but in didn't buy this game for emotional **** with his son. Just because of the little **** whining all the time, I had trouble to get to the end of the game. Really needed days off just not to listen to him. If the game is sequeled, remove the kid. I wouldn't care so much if the game wasn't GOD of war and named differently with some other protagonists.
  74. Crissfiss
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    One of the best games i´ve ever played. Great gameplay, great story. Worth the money.
  75. VicJoaPlays
    Jun 11, 2018
    8
    Sony excelled in this breathtaking sequence, Kratos One of the most famous characters in the games is back for an adventure with his son atreus.
    They excelled in the storyline and the gameplay.
  76. AtlasUKR
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    That's what i call "game growing". I clearly remember how I play GoW (1) on my ps2 and after all this time (alway) new part just give not only nostalgic feelings but also a lot of new experience. New (old) masterpiece!
  77. Ditko
    Jun 9, 2018
    9
    Let's be honest here. Sony did a great job on the marketing side for the new God of War, but the game itself is kinda overrated and it's disappointing to see how people just run here to vote 10 and write "best game ever" without saying why, just like, on the other side, there are people voting 0 with absolutely no reason (they probably never played a real 0 game). Now, speaking about GoW,Let's be honest here. Sony did a great job on the marketing side for the new God of War, but the game itself is kinda overrated and it's disappointing to see how people just run here to vote 10 and write "best game ever" without saying why, just like, on the other side, there are people voting 0 with absolutely no reason (they probably never played a real 0 game). Now, speaking about GoW, it's still one of the best games of 2018, but that's 'cause of the Industry mediocre level and Santa Monica is usually two steps above the normal studios. We're still far away from games like The Witcher III or The Last of Us but the impression is that Santa Monica chose the easy way and just followed the trend while being careful to keep the soul of the series intact. Now about the positive things, they made an impressive job on the storytelling and the cinematics. Those flowing camera movements are perfect and going from cutscenes to real gameplay is always smooth. I also love the music, so rhythmically intense during fight and soft during more relaxed moments. The graphic is gorgeous on the PS4 Pro altough the level design could have been a lot better, considering the interesting setting. Combat is pretty solid although nothing innovative. It's still very enjoyable but I was expecting more from a GoW game. Lots of QTE too but most of the time they're not intrusive. Now about the bad things... except for Kratos, Atreus and Freya, I didn't like how the other NPCs were characterized. Totally disappointed by the main antagonist too. He could have been pretty good as a pre-ending boss fight, but when I saw it was really over I couldn't stop myself thinking if there was somethin' else planned and it was cut to make a sequel, since the ending is so badly open that it made me feel like I wanted to know more but nope... have to wait X years to know it, maybe on PS5 or 6, if I'm still alive. Anyway, the antagonist is never a real threat, although again, cutscenes and boss fights are really well done. Though the interesting boss fights are just a few and for the rest you meet the same enemies with just different name and colors. This thing really annoyed me just like it did with The Witcher III (but that was open world so I can kinda forgive that) and it's disappointing seeing that this is probably the weakest point of the game. 5 long years of developing and no one at Santa Monica stood up saying "wait, are we really going to just copy and past the same enemies with a different color?" Another bad thing is the quest/collectibles system. I thought games would move away from this basic structure where you have to follow repetitive and shallow quest lines or find every X number of items to get 100%. The game can last 60 hours this way but honestly... it didn't have to. This is why I can give it a 8/10. Definitely one of the best games of 2018, but the above mentioned imperfections can't really make me say "woah, it's a masterpiece". I hope Cory and Santa Monica will really innovate the series with the sequel.… Expand
  78. Tubbymora
    Jun 8, 2018
    9
    Pros:
    -"Boy"
    -Great character development for both Kratos and Atreus -Interesting side characters -Past games/events have taken its toll on Kratos and it shows -Journey by the end feels complete, self-contained story. Technically don't need to play the last 3 games, but if you did, you will appreciate the story even more. -Visual feast for the eyes -You feel powerful with each    Pros:
    -"Boy"
    -Great character development for both Kratos and Atreus
    -Interesting side characters
    -Past games/events have taken its toll on Kratos and it shows
    -Journey by the end feels complete, self-contained story. Technically don't need to play the last 3 games, but if you did, you will appreciate the story even more.
    -Visual feast for the eyes
    -You feel powerful with each attack, great weapon/combat feedback. Satisfying gameplay.
    -Can be quite challenging at times... even on normal
    -Extensive skill tree and variety in combat options
    -Equipment/runes/stats - lots of different ways to build your Kratos

    Cons:
    -A lot of backtracking. You do unlock the ability to teleport from location to location, but it happens later in the game. Wish this feature was introduced much sooner.
    -Difficult to 100% the game without a guide, wish you could unlock a collectible detector or something after you beat the game to help find the last of the collectibles
    -Using the original PS4, noticed the loading times did sometimes tend to be lengthy.

    Overall: Loved it. Played every single God of War game and this newest entry definitely brings new life to the series. Didn't think it was possible for them to add more to Kratos' story, but this game proves that there's still room for many epic adventures for Kratos and his son.    … Expand
  79. Enforcer122
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    This was one of the absolute best games I have ever played. Just an absolute pleasure to play from start to finish. None of the pay to win loot boxes, no annoying multiplayer. Absolute focus on an amazing story coupled with addicting combat. Can't speak highly enough of God of War.
  80. Jtrapdoor1
    Jun 8, 2018
    8
    An overall thrilling game. Great cinematography, good flow in regards to story and establishing and developing of characters leads to a good and balanced narrative. My only complaint is that God of War 4 feels like it lost some of the uniqueness that previous titles in the franchise had(except Ascension and the PSP games) by using elements of other games. Not a bad idea but it feelsAn overall thrilling game. Great cinematography, good flow in regards to story and establishing and developing of characters leads to a good and balanced narrative. My only complaint is that God of War 4 feels like it lost some of the uniqueness that previous titles in the franchise had(except Ascension and the PSP games) by using elements of other games. Not a bad idea but it feels familiar but not in the God of War way… Expand
  81. HelpfulJoker
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    This was an amazing game! A really good story that keeps you playing for hours, the more challenging combat system really works well. Amazing experience from start to finish!
  82. KanesInsane
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    My advice to you comes in 3 words - Buy. This. Game.

    Masterfully, Santa Monica has accomplished what most game companies can only dream of setting out to accomplish – Perfection. They’ve reinvented their signature combat heavy franchise by enhancing it with a significantly more mature approach - AND they’ve done this whilst retaining the same brutality we all know and love from their    My advice to you comes in 3 words - Buy. This. Game.

    Masterfully, Santa Monica has accomplished what most game companies can only dream of setting out to accomplish – Perfection.
    They’ve reinvented their signature combat heavy franchise by enhancing it with a significantly more mature approach - AND they’ve done this whilst retaining the same brutality we all know and love from their original titles in the franchise!
    The combat has also evolved to a legendary new standard of gruesome and satisfying monster-slaying gameplay. And of course the graphics are truly awe-inspiring.

    You’ll be amazed by the attention to detail in almost everything in this new world take on Norse Mythology. I promise you, it’s nothing short of amazing to see THIS game company outdo themselves with such glorious finesse.

    As for those who have a problem with the new and improved God of War– my message to you is simple - Use your hard-earned money on some other souls like equivalent of your preference…or sign up for PS plus if you’re not willing to say goodbye to the old school games.

    This is not the game for you.

    But if you’re anything like me, you’ve been nothing short of ecstatic since that incredible E3 trailer, so let me tell you without a shred of **** It’s a thing of absolute beauty.

    God of War has returned as an insanely detailed cinematic experience. You’d have to be completely senseless to deny it.

    THIS is how single player games should be made, THIS is what a total Masterpiece looks like.    … Expand
  83. macca0507
    Jun 8, 2018
    8
    It's a great game but not worthy of the 'best of all time' that some claim it to be. Travelling from one area to another is tedious. No enemies that may pop out to make the long journeys exciting. Very linear game and not one that I would describe as 'open world'. The upgrades that can be found are generally useless and when I completed the main story, I had a feeling of 'Surely this isn'tIt's a great game but not worthy of the 'best of all time' that some claim it to be. Travelling from one area to another is tedious. No enemies that may pop out to make the long journeys exciting. Very linear game and not one that I would describe as 'open world'. The upgrades that can be found are generally useless and when I completed the main story, I had a feeling of 'Surely this isn't it'. The climbing system is pretty useless and seems to be trying to copy Unchartered/Tomb Raider but there is no need for it. Sometimes you need to mash Circle to move an object, sometimes it is part of a cinematic- there is no consistency in this regard. The fighting elements are a bit of a let down in that button mashing generally gets the job done. If there were more skill and tactical planning needed to bring down enemies then it would be wholly more satisfying.

    That said, it is a beautiful looking game with a relatively engaging story. Load times are pretty good (apart from the 'fast travelling' which is disguised as an adventure to hide the loading time), the puzzles are engaging and well thought out. Boss fights are challenging and fun.

    If I were to recommend this game then it would be a resounding yes. But wait til you can get it for a dropped price. It is a fantastic game despite my grievances but they are only grievances borne out of a frustration of what it 'could have been'.    … Expand
  84. imoviesreview
    Jun 7, 2018
    9
    A perfect story driven game with excellent combat. This game has everything that makes a game great. A must own for all PlayStation 4 owners. If this was an Xbox game, the Xbox One would out sale the PlayStation 4 over this game alone.
  85. Richie777
    Jun 7, 2018
    10
    Forget the fanboy console war thing going on these days! If your a true gamer then you need to play this game because its out of this world and well worth purchasing a ps4 for.Its a Masterpiece.
  86. ProdigalClayman
    Jun 7, 2018
    10
    Games like this are why I still play video games. Started playing this series when I was 17 in 2005 and now at the age of 30 with a son of my own I can relate to the fatherhood aspect of the game. It’s awesome. To all the folks giving this game a bad score...may I ask what your idea of a great game is? Dark souls? Baldurs gate? Mass effect? Civilization V? Well I despise those franchisesGames like this are why I still play video games. Started playing this series when I was 17 in 2005 and now at the age of 30 with a son of my own I can relate to the fatherhood aspect of the game. It’s awesome. To all the folks giving this game a bad score...may I ask what your idea of a great game is? Dark souls? Baldurs gate? Mass effect? Civilization V? Well I despise those franchises so I guess where even. Plus with a average user score of 9.2 currently that should tell you something. To each thier own.… Expand
  87. pdelguy
    Jun 7, 2018
    10
    wow, I am blown away, well done! I have not played GOW1,2,3 but I don't need to.
    The story is amazing, they fighting mechanics are even better and I have to say this is the BEST game I have played !
  88. p1menta
    Jun 7, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 100% mixed feelings with this one.
    i can see why people are posing it as top 1 game ever, but for me it's not quite.
    the game is absolutely stunning, visually, it's really incredible. the old battle system was revised but it's actually all the same (thats not a bad thing) but the world(s) even tho they seem to be open and big and full of variety and freedom, is actually a lot limited and predictable. and for such a big game of such a big company, the check point and save game aspects are really, really a turn off.
    In a game where you'll probably die a (whole) lot, these 2, 3 seconds further away from the battle start can be really stressful.
    and the fact that Atreus only shoot that **** arrow when I press the action buttom really pisses me off. **** I already have to dodge 300 spells and block 500 yellow hits and dodge other 600 red hits, CAN YU JUST **** SHOOT THAT ARROw wITHOUT ME HAVING TO ASK YOU TOO???? jesus... and the grab move is really boring and repetitive most of the times, not to mention that they can be hard to hit, because of you having to hold the action buttom instead of just pressing it
    but it's ok, it's all worth, really. the storytelliing is magnificent. the different combos, the many gear pieces, the runes, anchantments, the dwarf brothers are too hilarious, and may i mention once more: the visual of the game is just plain incredible. cant even count how many screenshots i took or how many times i just stand still in a corner just to look at the screen for a while.
    an awesome game, but i dont agree with how awesome people are saying it is.    … Expand
  89. UncutSuspiria
    Jun 7, 2018
    8
    God of War? More like God of Awesome. This is by far the best one, but I am biased as I didn't really like the others. Brutal, great combat, good story, awesome graphics.
  90. akcyril
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    As a fan of the God of War franchise, this game was truly an amazing experience and is definitely one of the best games I've played.

    The story: The story is a beautiful one. Kratos and his BOY Atreus set out on a journey to scatter the ashes of Atreus' mother Faye, at her dying request. This journey isn't as straightforward, as they are hunted by the Nordic gods, for reasons that become    As a fan of the God of War franchise, this game was truly an amazing experience and is definitely one of the best games I've played.

    The story: The story is a beautiful one. Kratos and his BOY Atreus set out on a journey to scatter the ashes of Atreus' mother Faye, at her dying request. This journey isn't as straightforward, as they are hunted by the Nordic gods, for reasons that become clear in the game. The story sees the growth of the father-son relationship, Kratos as an outsider who wants to put his past life behind, the growth of Atreus as a Warrior God and also the development towards a certain famed Nordic event, that will be revealed in the game.

    The characters: The lead characters Kratos and Atreus have been depicted quite well, with their words and action always in line with their developing personalities. The side characters are a delight especially Mimir and the dwarves.

    The combat: This is possibly my favorite part of the game. Due to the new camera which is just behind the shoulder of Kratos, each fight feels much more visceral. Unlike the previous installments in the franchise, combat here is strategic and requires planning. The weapon, skill and gear upgrades are all different and hence can be tailored according to the fighting style of the player, which I found particularly useful.

    The visuals: Graphics in this game are an experience. The detail in the world and characters is breathtaking and really adds to the overall gaming experience.

    Certainly a generation defining game, and definitely one of the greatest games I've ever played.    … Expand
  91. Glowguy
    Jun 6, 2018
    7
    It's a good game but I do think it is overrated and its detractors have some valid points. I was never a fan of the original GOW games and I do think this one adds some needed depth and storytelling to attract a new audience. I think they largely succeeded in that regard and the plot is interesting and somewhat complex. That being said - I did not really find the main characters veryIt's a good game but I do think it is overrated and its detractors have some valid points. I was never a fan of the original GOW games and I do think this one adds some needed depth and storytelling to attract a new audience. I think they largely succeeded in that regard and the plot is interesting and somewhat complex. That being said - I did not really find the main characters very likeable nor was I really all that invested in what happened to them. I liked the dwarves much better and they provided some much needed comic relief because Kratos is the ultimate buzzkill character.

    The combat isn't the best I've encountered but it's above average and there's large variety of special attacks and gear. The two character approach to combat was a really good idea but the execution was a bit lacking and I basically ended up just mashing the arrow button a lot without having much impact in tough battles. The game does seem to borrow from Dark Souls but the combat just doesn't have as much depth. The Valkyrie battles were great though. As others pointed out the enemies get very repetitive and I kind of rushed through the end.

    The optional combat trial realms I did not find fun at all. I gave each of those maybe a half an hour of play time and then just left them for good. Some of those trials are extremely tedious and you are just fighting the same enemies as usual.

    The graphics and immersion are where the game really shines. The environments and level design tied to the main story line were fantastic and I wanted more of that.    … Expand
  92. Zytra
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    This game is beautifully crafted form start to finish. The only problem I had is the lack of variety in the bosses. There are a lot of re-skins but the "real" bosses are all a blast to play.I can safely say that it's one of my favorite games of all time.
  93. theCaptain7777
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    Passion and attention to detail shine through in the new God of War, and playing it assures you that every moment of its five year development was spent honing the game into the best possible experience for the player.

    Much has been said about the no-cut-camera and cinematic presentation of this installment. I would like to stress that unlike other "cinematic" games that leave the    Passion and attention to detail shine through in the new God of War, and playing it assures you that every moment of its five year development was spent honing the game into the best possible experience for the player.

    Much has been said about the no-cut-camera and cinematic presentation of this installment. I would like to stress that unlike other "cinematic" games that leave the player feeling more like a spectator than a participant, God of War's unique camera choices and seamless narrative enhance your connection and investment with the story and characters. Big, epic set pieces are a hallmark of this franchise, and never before has the exchange between well executed scripted scenes, and exciting organic gameplay felt better. What's more, the game has a deft enough touch to deliver on powerful quiet moments, as well moments which involve towering monsters and copious violence.

    Indeed, the narrative of God of War thrives on this balance, as we accompany an older, wiser, and more measured Kratos attempting to pass on the wisdom he has gained from a lifetime of fruitless bloodlust. This task is further strained by his frequent inability to communicate with his son. What is left unsaid is usually the thing that is tearing at the players mind after moments of critical dialogue. Once again, this is impressive subtlety for a game that will see you chopping off heads and ripping monsters in half. Yet the dichotomy works. Arguably, the dichotomy is the point.

    From a gameplay perspective, third person brawling has never felt better. The kit of available skills, weapons, moves, and playstyles is wide ranging. No matter how you choose to play, you're guaranteed a kinetic, frenzied, and exciting experience. Blows land with a palpable meatiness, and hard to execute techniques and challenging foes feel great to conquer. The RPG style progression also ensures that you'll always have a new move, ability, or perk to play with, keeping the combat fresh throughout the considerably lengthy campaign.
    Puzzles are perhaps a weak point. While they are used smartly to provide breathing room between battles, they often take the form of merely searching an area for interactive elements rather than requiring much logic. In some cases, they are rather a sort of minigame whereby players must perform actions quickly and precisely, which is fine.

    Some have argued that God of War suffers for lack of enemy variety. I did not find this to be a serious problem, because of the way old enemies are remixed and reimagined in new combinations and with surprising new moves and abilities as the game goes on. Even the frequent Troll minibosses will seldom play out the same way twice. Rather, I found the enemies offer a nice balance of challenges, requiring you to use almost ever trick the game offers at some point or another throughout your adventure.

    Overall, this reimagining of God of War is a fine demonstration of how far games have come since the inception of the series. The story is well written and well delivered by compelling voice actors. The narrative contains a full compliment of intelligent literary devices. The world is rich, cohesive and beautiful. Perhaps most importantly, the gameplay is superb, and will keep you coming back for more long after the main campaign is complete. This is a must have for every PS4 owner.    … Expand
  94. Skitzofreniq
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    Oh my God (of War). This is what you get when mainly the director is this passionate about his product. So much went into this game and it shows. I knew I was going to enjoy it but I did not expect it to exceed the hype by this much. Bravo Santa Monica. Bravo.
  95. ZennSteel
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    In the negative reviews I read a lot of comments like "God of War become Last of Us" or "It's nothing like the original God of War Trilogy, that had a great story and great gameplay". I get really tired of scores based on previous games and player's expectations. Someone even made the comment "In 2018, the lack of an open world equals a not good game". Games should be objectively scored onIn the negative reviews I read a lot of comments like "God of War become Last of Us" or "It's nothing like the original God of War Trilogy, that had a great story and great gameplay". I get really tired of scores based on previous games and player's expectations. Someone even made the comment "In 2018, the lack of an open world equals a not good game". Games should be objectively scored on their own merits, people should try to look past their own preferences and try to be as unbiased and objective as they can be. The lack of open world might turn some people off, but that doesn't make this semi-linear game bad. There's loads of games that I don't like because it's not my style of game, like [insert random 1st person shooter or racing game here]. But I can still look at it objectively and tell if the game deserves a high score because it's executed well.

    God of war has evolved. It is no longer the raw, blood-thirsty hack 'n slash that I fell in love with years ago. This new God of war though, I fell in love with this one all over again. Sure, the game has it's negatives. The mobs and mini-bosses could have been more varied. The "no camera-cuts" is cool but that also means that there's more backtracking. Personally I also miss the bloodiness, gore and nakedness of the old games, but I'm not taking that in to account in my score, because this is a new game and should not be scored lower because of the previous God of war trilogy. The graphics, even on the standard PS4's 1080p, are truly amazing. The fluidity of the combat is very good, and the axe throwing mechanic is very well done. Don't be fooled by people who claim that the game can easily be finished by hiding behind a shield and throwing your axe, those people obviously didn't try any higher than the lowest difficulty setting. The voice acting is very on-point, and the story is just beautiful.

    To round it out, from both a technical and an artistic standpoint this game surpasses so many others. You can tell that the people at Santa Monica Studios really poured their heart and soul in to making a fantastic, single player, story driven experience. If you just finished reading this comment thinking this might be a game for you, then I do strongly recommend you rent/buy this game. It's a future classic.    … Expand
  96. Noer97
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    I have never been a fan of this game
    I didn't like Kratos ever, BUT...

    This game is something else
    this game is absolutely a MASTERPIECE
  97. edgecompat
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    As a huge fan of the God of War series and The Last of Us, I was really excited for God of War, and seeing the many perfect score reviews come in made me drop everything to get it at launch. I knew this game would be different, and seemed really cool. Well, I was disappointed... a lot.
  98. AeiD
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    God of war is a game every ps4 owner should play it’s perfect from gameplay to story and amazing graphics, I really liked the norse mythology setting and exploration in the realms, and Kratos is older now and wiser than before (but still badass) teaching his son Atreus how to survive the epic nine realms.
  99. Steff86
    Jun 5, 2018
    8
    Gave this a 8/10 because of the amazing visuals and great combat mechanics! However the story wasn't as good as it should have been and looking back on it there's not many memorable moments. The boss fights are pretty poor when it comes to numbers and diversity and was really underwhelmed :(
  100. Henriquez94
    Jun 5, 2018
    8
    God of war, el reinicio de una nueva trilogia? quizas.
    Mitologia nordica, como anillo al dedo para Kratos.
    Sin duda el dicho esta muy bien aplicado, quien no arriesga no gana, y Santa Monica Studio, lo supo hacer. Graficamente: Muy buen juego, aunque cabe mensionar, no es mejor que Uncharted 4, Horizon Zero Dawn. Pero cumple, creo que esta muy bien para lo que un PS4 puede dar.    God of war, el reinicio de una nueva trilogia? quizas.
    Mitologia nordica, como anillo al dedo para Kratos.
    Sin duda el dicho esta muy bien aplicado, quien no arriesga no gana, y Santa Monica Studio, lo supo hacer.
    Graficamente: Muy buen juego, aunque cabe mensionar, no es mejor que Uncharted 4, Horizon Zero Dawn. Pero cumple, creo que esta muy bien para lo que un PS4 puede dar.
    Jugabilidad: Un gran cambio, camara a la espalda del personaje, en 3 persona, no es muy facil hacer los giros, pero hay indicadores que te ayudan a saber ataques o enemigos cerca, muy bien implementado, ya no es mas Hack and slash, y pasa hacer un combate mas lento, pero muy frenetico, ejecuciones brutales como siempre.
    Te acompaña todo el tiempo un personaje, al estilo the last of as, en este caso con una IA mucho mucho mejor que Ely en the last of as, y muy util en los combates, no entiendo como hay personas que dicen que Atreus es un estorbo , para nada.
    un toque RPG, en sus armas, armaduras, que le sienta muy bien.
    Contenido extra o secundario, de 10, ABSOLUTAMENTE INCREIBLE, nada repetitivo, y todo en sintonia con la historia principal.
    El diseño de los personajes de todo el juego son asombrosos, (personajes principales).
    Los boss, bueno hay muy pocos, y la mayoria de sub boss, son muy repetitivos, cambia el elemento, creo que los boss mas dificiles son los secundarios, como las valkirias (Las odio)
    Historia: SIMPLEMENTE MARAVILLOSA, MI NOTA ES ALTA POR SU HISTORIA.
    Banda sonora: Creo que lo pudieron haber hecho mejor.
    En conclusion es un titulo digno de ser canditado, ojo candidato para GOTY 2018, a la espera de lo que haga Spiderman, Red Ded...
    PARA MI ES UN TITULO QUE MERECE LA PENA JUGARLO, SEAS FAN O NO DE LA SAGA, PEROOO EL MEJOR GOW PARA MI ES EL 3.
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#1 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

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