God of War

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  1. dannygards
    May 23, 2018
    6
    Generally speaking this is the type of game I want - single player, good narrative, action adventure type game. I want to support games like this so bought it day 1, but having now finished it I can only say I am extremely underwhelmed.

    The story was decent enough but I did not connect with it, or the characters in anyway. Graphics are solid but nothing spectacular given that it's a    Generally speaking this is the type of game I want - single player, good narrative, action adventure type game. I want to support games like this so bought it day 1, but having now finished it I can only say I am extremely underwhelmed.

    The story was decent enough but I did not connect with it, or the characters in anyway. Graphics are solid but nothing spectacular given that it's a linear game.

    The level design is painfully repetitive - climb a bit, throw your axe at something, enter an open area, big surprise your ambushed by 5 or 6 bad guys! Then rinse and repeat with bosses thrown in every 2nd or 3rd cycle.

    Combat is my biggest problem. I've played plenty of games with very average combat mechanics (Mass effect, Last of Us) but they've been serviceable. With God of War each encounter was so tedious I am surprised I finished the game.

    The controls are sluggish, the camera and lock on system are messy. Even when dropping down to the default difficulty the enemies are total sponges. Even the most basic enemies take 5-6 hits to finish off so there is no feeling of power or impact in your strikes. In the end each encounter just felt like a joyless grind. It may be that playing Soulsbourne games have ruined other melee games for me however that said, I recently played AC Origins and found the combat there to be decent - far superior to GOW.

    So that's my honest opinion - I am clearly in the minority, but I just can't believe that critics/users scoring this a perfect 10 didn't run into any of the issues I have highlighted.    … Expand
  2. andybg46
    May 23, 2018
    2
    El juego esta increíblemente sobrevalorado, es un juego con unos gráficos increíbles y ya esta, como película no esta mal pero como videojuego deja mucho que desear, por ejemplo:
    En las plataformas no te puedes caer. ¿¿¿¿¿????
    De hecho no te puedes caer de ningún sitio ni precipicios ni puentes... Los puzzles son ridiculamente faciles. Las muertes viscerales se repiten una barbaridad.    El juego esta increíblemente sobrevalorado, es un juego con unos gráficos increíbles y ya esta, como película no esta mal pero como videojuego deja mucho que desear, por ejemplo:
    En las plataformas no te puedes caer. ¿¿¿¿¿????
    De hecho no te puedes caer de ningún sitio ni precipicios ni puentes...
    Los puzzles son ridiculamente faciles.
    Las muertes viscerales se repiten una barbaridad.
    Las cinematecas demasiado largas
    Las frases absurdas (sobretodo las de atreus)
    La historia no es nada original trillada a mas no poder.
    Pocos bosses y repetidos.
    No es nada regulable...    … Expand
  3. Psolokratoras
    May 22, 2018
    10
    10 out of 10. Perfecto! Just came here to write this and I am gonna be on my way.
  4. Pepinoatomico
    May 22, 2018
    10
    O que dizer deste jogo? Simplismente uma obra prima, um jogo que ira marcar essa geracao e sera sembrado assim como FFVII é lembrado ate hoje. Historia incrivelmente elaborada com uma mitologia nordica adaptada de forma magnifica para se enquadrar perfeitamente na trajetoria do spartano que tanto amamos. as batalhas sao equilibradas porem se buscar uma batalha epica e com grandeO que dizer deste jogo? Simplismente uma obra prima, um jogo que ira marcar essa geracao e sera sembrado assim como FFVII é lembrado ate hoje. Historia incrivelmente elaborada com uma mitologia nordica adaptada de forma magnifica para se enquadrar perfeitamente na trajetoria do spartano que tanto amamos. as batalhas sao equilibradas porem se buscar uma batalha epica e com grande dificuldade basta enfrentar as valkirias...o jogo visualmente esta lindo, especialmente no PS4 PRO em 4K.… Expand
  5. Zenark
    May 22, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse jogo é definitivamente o melhor da saga, os gráficos são incríveis. A história muito legal, e sem contar do design do Atreus, muito top.… Expand
  6. SpreadHD
    May 22, 2018
    10
    Another wonderful masterpiece that proves that single player games are still alive and well thank you Sony Santa Monica for delivering such a masterpiece.
  7. Bigtasos
    May 22, 2018
    10
    10/10. Why? God of War is a game with a massive legacy and a giant, loyal fanbase. Santa Monica Studios took this game and leaped forward to something new but still holding their legacy in high esteem.
    They meticulously crafted a new gameplay style (inspired from acclaimed combat mechanisms) that perfectly fit the Nordic setting (which of course looked astonishing).
    A story that    10/10. Why? God of War is a game with a massive legacy and a giant, loyal fanbase. Santa Monica Studios took this game and leaped forward to something new but still holding their legacy in high esteem.
    They meticulously crafted a new gameplay style (inspired from acclaimed combat mechanisms) that perfectly fit the Nordic setting (which of course looked astonishing).
    A story that perfectly couples Nordic myth with God of War fiction into an unforgettable journey that promises more to follow.
    And of course a world that's enriched with side activities that reveal more of the lore while keeping the action alive after the end.
    Amazing graphics, epic score by Bear McCreary, immersive audio and addicting combat and memorable directing. That's a 10/10    … Expand
  8. Alekhs
    May 22, 2018
    10
    God of War is truly something special with its deep and engaging combat system, its wonderful world to explore and its really impressive graphics and art design. The story is good but not great and the combat can get a little bit repetitive by the end of the game. Other than that, it is as close to perfection a video game can get.
  9. zephir93
    May 22, 2018
    10
    since it was presented I had many expectations on the new god of war, I immediately liked the new direction of the brand.
    when I started it I was really enthusiastic about the title, a beautiful beginning, touching and very intimate that I would never have expected from this series.
    then you start to lead your hands with very exciting scenes, the combat is deep and difficult to master,    since it was presented I had many expectations on the new god of war, I immediately liked the new direction of the brand.
    when I started it I was really enthusiastic about the title, a beautiful beginning, touching and very intimate that I would never have expected from this series.
    then you start to lead your hands with very exciting scenes, the combat is deep and difficult to master, but with the right practice starts to show potential.
    after about ten hours, however, I start to ask myself: is it all here? nice, but I do not understand the general euphoria, something does not come back to me, why is it so slow? so heavy? Is it really all here?

    NO.
    "now you have to proceed with the story, just ****
    things happen, I have to go home. I already know for what, but I can not believe it.
    and instead it happens seriously, the soundtrack grows, old ghosts return, echoes of an old life (OST) ... oh **** Yup!
    and at that moment, change everything: you understand what the collective euphoria about the title derives from, never seen an excellent title evolve in this way. from then on it will be only a crescendo, up to the final bars (above) and to the endgame activities.
    promoted with full marks, for now the best title of the generation personally.
    10/10    … Expand
  10. Giantteeth6666
    May 22, 2018
    10
    The new GOW made a brave change on the recipe it gained fame from, and the change paid off in the best way. It is fabulous to join the extraordinary father and son journey, see everything one can expect to see in a Norse mythology world from an interesting new perspective, and experience the tough way of parenting for a one-time god of war trying to protect his son from the path of agonyThe new GOW made a brave change on the recipe it gained fame from, and the change paid off in the best way. It is fabulous to join the extraordinary father and son journey, see everything one can expect to see in a Norse mythology world from an interesting new perspective, and experience the tough way of parenting for a one-time god of war trying to protect his son from the path of agony he once walked. The new combat system works perfect to fit in the new game style and it is satisfying and smooth, and also challenging at times.
    The only thing that could possibly be improved is the fast travel system which requires extra time and effort to go through comparing with other games. However, this is also a necessary compromise made in order to sustain both revolutionary non-cut camera gameplay and modern fast travel. If the engine of the sequel is powerful enough to allow players to summon the travel door no matter where they are, the game will be absolutely flawless, which is hardly something anyone can expect to see in today's gaming industry.    … Expand
  11. Arkitech
    May 22, 2018
    10
    Great game, one of my favorite games of all time. Kick ass game! The quality is amazing from story, to environment lighting, combat mechanics, a must have!!! Oh did I mention no micro-transactions.
  12. A1GAM3R_PS
    May 22, 2018
    10
    This is one of those games that the pros obliterate the cons in such a way that is very hard not to give it a perfect score.
    Beautiful graphics and soundtrack, amazing story and addicting combat, plus the innovative way they made the camera in a single-shot really added points to the game. My only cons is the lack of enemy variety and finishing animations, wish there was more gore in it    This is one of those games that the pros obliterate the cons in such a way that is very hard not to give it a perfect score.
    Beautiful graphics and soundtrack, amazing story and addicting combat, plus the innovative way they made the camera in a single-shot really added points to the game. My only cons is the lack of enemy variety and finishing animations, wish there was more gore in it too.
    This game is GOTY and a must have for anyone with a ps4, and i can´t wait for the sequel! Santa Monica did an amazing job :)    … Expand
  13. Edgard86
    May 22, 2018
    8
    Prós: Gráfico Lindo, Historia boa, jogabilidade viciante e boa dublagem.

    Contras: Pouca ação comparado aos antigos, muita influencia de Last Of us, inimigos repetitivos.
    Hype exagerado.
    PSN: Edgard_ _ _5
  14. LucaY
    May 22, 2018
    10
    I played this game on the hardest difficulty and every time I died I still had a smile on my face. Very hard but extremely fun.
  15. Zucheto
    May 22, 2018
    10
    I have never played any of the God of War games until this one, but I was intrigued by the more open world aspect of this game so I tried it out.. It firmly plants itself inside my top 15 if not top 10 games I have ever played. I've beat the main story line and have been continuing the game trying to explore every nook and cranny. I really don't want it to end. That pretty much sums it upI have never played any of the God of War games until this one, but I was intrigued by the more open world aspect of this game so I tried it out.. It firmly plants itself inside my top 15 if not top 10 games I have ever played. I've beat the main story line and have been continuing the game trying to explore every nook and cranny. I really don't want it to end. That pretty much sums it up in that statement. It's one of those games that is so good that you are afraid of it actually coming to an end.… Expand
  16. madsonp4ge
    May 21, 2018
    10
    The most consistent game this gen,this game is top notch in all aspects,easy 10/10.
  17. alb3rtw3sk3r199
    May 21, 2018
    10
    The salt here is huge man,incredible game,from start to finish,deserved scores.
  18. l3onscottk3nn3d
    May 21, 2018
    10
    The best game ever?I don't know,but it is up there for sure,congratulations for all Santa Monica Studio.
  19. Desmorfer
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Excelente videojuego, el cambio de la cámara a 3ra persona en conjunto con las mecánicas de juego es un gran respiro de aire fresco junto al cambio de la mitología, las actuaciones de voz y la banda sonora son increíbles, el haberle dado a Kratos profundidad como personaje (la cuál era casi nula) es un gran punto, la interacción con Atreus no es molesta (recordar que es un niño y debeExcelente videojuego, el cambio de la cámara a 3ra persona en conjunto con las mecánicas de juego es un gran respiro de aire fresco junto al cambio de la mitología, las actuaciones de voz y la banda sonora son increíbles, el haberle dado a Kratos profundidad como personaje (la cuál era casi nula) es un gran punto, la interacción con Atreus no es molesta (recordar que es un niño y debe desenvolverse como tal) y como acompañante es de gran utilidad volviéndose parte importantisima del gameplay, la adicion de un sistema de crafting para equipamiento es sencillo, poder terminar el juego sin cortes de cámara es increíble,además, lo fluido que es el juego considerando como lo corre una PS4 regular es de aplaudir, personajes secundarios y jefes principales carismáticos, ahora bien, el único punto que le encuentro desfavorable es la poca cantidad de jefes que tiene, y que recicla uno en particular demasiadas veces. Espero que esto resulte de ayuda para alguien.… Expand
  20. PaupiTLD
    May 21, 2018
    10
    siempre he amado las saga god of war, y ver lo que han hecho con el ultimo juego es impresionante, la esencia de god of war sigue estando presente , la nueva etapa de kratos me encanto mucho!! espero ver mas juegos del mismo!!!
  21. DarkJack
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Holy S**t. I know that The god of war games are all amazing (Excluding some PS Vita games) but this game is incredible. The Story, the combat and the chemistry changing and shifting between Atreus and Kratos is all fantastic. I can't recommend this game anymore than anyone else because everyone has said the same thing, GET. THIS. GAME.
  22. Aelnas1988
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Its not difficult to describe. This game will make you love games again. From the Story to the insane Graphics and the imppressive sound to the most satisfying combat since a long long time. If i could describe it in a feeling then i want to relate it to the feeling i had when watching the Lord of the Rings movies. It is a overwhelming cinematic experience while have a really good depthIts not difficult to describe. This game will make you love games again. From the Story to the insane Graphics and the imppressive sound to the most satisfying combat since a long long time. If i could describe it in a feeling then i want to relate it to the feeling i had when watching the Lord of the Rings movies. It is a overwhelming cinematic experience while have a really good depth of combat and character developement. U can play this in 30 hours but if u go harderst or harde mode after and wanna complete 100% then u will need to put between 60 to 80 hours. I love it and it deserves all the credits it got.… Expand
  23. Hasami-Age
    May 21, 2018
    8
    It's a good metroidvania with a good difficulty.

    But there are moments that tire you of the loneliness that is in the game between battle and solving puzzles, because the worlds we visit are dead with very few characters to interact. There comes a time when that the stories, explains of the one characters stories are more interesting than the game itself. This game will enjoy whoever    It's a good metroidvania with a good difficulty.

    But there are moments that tire you of the loneliness that is in the game between battle and solving puzzles, because the worlds we visit are dead with very few characters to interact. There comes a time when that the stories, explains of the one characters stories are more interesting than the game itself.

    This game will enjoy whoever plays it but who only limits himself in watching playing another person will be bored.    … Expand
  24. GBG_Jason
    May 21, 2018
    9
    If you're a parent, you probably have two lingering fears, and chances are neither of them are giant spider crabs. Speaking from experience, I've laid awake countless nights wondering if my past actions would affect my son in a negative way. Additionally, I fear the unexpected loss of my wife, leaving me to raise this life we have created a partnership to raise alone. This is a large focalIf you're a parent, you probably have two lingering fears, and chances are neither of them are giant spider crabs. Speaking from experience, I've laid awake countless nights wondering if my past actions would affect my son in a negative way. Additionally, I fear the unexpected loss of my wife, leaving me to raise this life we have created a partnership to raise alone. This is a large focal point of the narrative behind the newest entry in the God of War series, which works as a sequel and a reboot in equal parts as the title takes place a number of years after the events of God of War III, with an aged, tired Kratos living the quiet life in the land of the Norse gods. Not only are we treated to new mythology, which ties in with the past games, the overall style has changed, featuring an open world ripe for exploration, with a one-shot camera and combat that is akin to an accessible Dark Souls clone.

    The story picks up a short time after Kratos' wife passes, with our hero and his son Atreus setting off on a journey to spread her ashes at the top of a mountain peak, per her wishes. Before they can set off on their mission, a stranger arrives that sets the stage for most of the conflicts throughout the rest of the game. After a close, extremely cinematic battle, they are on their way. While the previous games in the series followed Kratos on his quest for revenge against the gods, this story is a much smaller, personal story that focuses on Kratos’ past, his relationship with his son and the secrets he's kept from him, with the Norse gods peppered in occasionally and setting the stage for what I am assuming will be a number of sequels. The story is solid and conveys the uneasy relationship our duo has in a meaningful way. It's a welcome change and worthy of much of the praise it has received, but it's far from perfect. I spent my 20+ hours with the main story expecting Thor or Odin to show up to throw down with our hero, which never truly comes to pass and leaves the finale feeling a bit anticlimactic.

    As I stated earlier, the number of gods you encounter is on a much smaller scale than previous games, with most of the boss battles being larger creatures, which were nothing short of cannon fodder in past games. While these are still thrilling, a number of the encounters go on much longer than they rightfully should and can become stale. You can only deplete a characters life bar so many times with it refilling before wanting to throw something other than the Leviathan Axe, which is Kratos' new tool of destruction; opposed to previous entries, this is the only weapon you'll use for about half of the game. Don't get me wrong, the new combat is fun and refreshing (calling back the Axe similar to Thor's hammer never gets old) once you get the hang of the new control scheme, but the variety the past games offered in terms of weapons was on a much grander scale. This iteration only has a total of two true weapons that can be customized and upgraded like in the past, which can make the combat a bit less thrilling. The violence has also been toned down quite a bit; while there is still a lot of blood and gore, you won't see our protagonist strangling anyone with their own innards on this outing.

    Exploration will be a big part of the game, as the title has a fully-fledged open world that can be explored as you see fit, with Metroidvania inspired mechanics in place to keep you revisiting past areas looking for stray chests, upgrades, or side quests after the proper equipment is acquired. All of this can be done post-game for those of you who prefer to stay focused on the main objective; however, there is no option for a New Game Plus, which hopefully will be added in an update. There are plenty of side missions and post-game content to keep you revisiting the title, as well as the additional difficulties, so there are replay options in place. For those of you worrying about Atreus being a lackluster companion that you must babysit, rest assured he is a more than capable companion who often helps in combat and uses his bow to access areas that are blocked off early in the game. While he can be a bit of a jerk at times, I haven't cared this much about an AI companion since Ellie in The Last of Us.

    I remember getting God of War III at launch and being in awe of the visuals, which look extremely tame in comparison to the newest release. This is hands down one of the best looking games I've ever seen. The visuals pack an impressive amount of details and are relatively bug free, with only a few minor glitches being present, one being one of Kratos' eyes rolling around while the other was static, as if he was possessed by a demonic force. While we are on the subject of eyes, they were one of my favorite aspects of the visuals, with the pain and toll of being a god present in Kratos' eyes.

    If you own a PS4, you should buy this.    … Expand
  25. Alibababa
    May 21, 2018
    0
    It's a good game but it's not God of War anymore, I hope the sequel will be more action orientated.
  26. Rodrigo145
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Excelente juego por un excelente desarrollador! ¡Sin micro transacciones, sin pase de temporada, sin tonterías!
    ¿Quién estaba diciendo que los juegos para un solo jugador estaban muertos? ¡Cory es el Dios de los videojuegos!
  27. Matapendeja
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Casi todo lo que siempre he deseado de un juego de God of War. Excelente historia, combate profundo y excelentes gráficos. Gran experiencia de principio a fin
  28. steelystan
    May 21, 2018
    10
    God of War is the best video game I've ever played. The graphics are top notch, the animations are nearly perfect, the camera NEVER cuts and is incredibly fluid, the dialogue is great being humorous and serious at the same time, the combat is nearly perfect, and the story is incredible. I love Norse Mythology and they did an amazing job with the story here. This is a system seller. Please,God of War is the best video game I've ever played. The graphics are top notch, the animations are nearly perfect, the camera NEVER cuts and is incredibly fluid, the dialogue is great being humorous and serious at the same time, the combat is nearly perfect, and the story is incredible. I love Norse Mythology and they did an amazing job with the story here. This is a system seller. Please, if you haven't played it yet give it a chance, you won't be let down.… Expand
  29. Mleclerc
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Simply amazing. Words can't describe it, truly something you need to experience for yourself to fully understand.
  30. Valcristus
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Como fan de la saga. Habiéndome pasado todos los anteriores varias veces considero que era necesario un cambio... y que mejor cambio? La exploración, el combate, los easter eggs, la música, los gráficos, etc... No encuentro por donde bajarle la nota a este juegazo. Lo he disfrutado y lo he platinado trasnochándome días seguidos sin parar de pensar en este juego. En definitiva uno de losComo fan de la saga. Habiéndome pasado todos los anteriores varias veces considero que era necesario un cambio... y que mejor cambio? La exploración, el combate, los easter eggs, la música, los gráficos, etc... No encuentro por donde bajarle la nota a este juegazo. Lo he disfrutado y lo he platinado trasnochándome días seguidos sin parar de pensar en este juego. En definitiva uno de los mejores títulos de PS4 junto a Bloodborne, Horizon, Infamous SS y Uncharted 4, obvio, en cuanto a exclusivos.… Expand
  31. Yamir
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Sinceramente es un juego bastante entretenido, a pesar que no es el God Of War que todos conocemos, pero esto fue anunciado desde el principio, la historia es excelente, muy apegada a la mitología nórdica, claro con el plus de la aparición de Kratos, el sistema de juego es de lo mejor muy desafiante, te incita a seguir jugando y mejorar tu equipo, la música es grandiosa, creo que hay queSinceramente es un juego bastante entretenido, a pesar que no es el God Of War que todos conocemos, pero esto fue anunciado desde el principio, la historia es excelente, muy apegada a la mitología nórdica, claro con el plus de la aparición de Kratos, el sistema de juego es de lo mejor muy desafiante, te incita a seguir jugando y mejorar tu equipo, la música es grandiosa, creo que hay que tomar en cuenta que es como un reinicio de la saga, al fin de cuenta se llama de nuevo God Of War y no GoW4, muy recomendado… Expand
  32. Ranyeri
    May 21, 2018
    10
    One of the best games of this generation. Extras graphics, new incredible gameplay and the new phase of Kratos is incredible
  33. bersi84
    May 21, 2018
    10
    The highly anticipated God of War Reboot got me with a big hit although it delivered differently from what I expected.

    The game itself isnt the arcade masher and platformer it once has been but moved over to a openworld-ish action-adventure game which might disappoint a few hardcore fans but rewards with a great story, the best graphics so far on PS4 (Pro) and quite some hours of    The highly anticipated God of War Reboot got me with a big hit although it delivered differently from what I expected.

    The game itself isnt the arcade masher and platformer it once has been but moved over to a openworld-ish action-adventure game which might disappoint a few hardcore fans but rewards with a great story, the best graphics so far on PS4 (Pro) and quite some hours of gameplay.

    For me this is easily one of the best games 2018 and maybe even the best game on PS4 so far. Although I will rate the game a 10 because it deserves it due to being outstanding in many ways to hundreds of so far released games BUT I think there are still things that should be improved and are being listed here so you can rate for yourself whether that might be a deal breaker for you:

    - Loudness on PS4 Pro can be a pain at times. The outstanding graphics take its toll here which can be getting on your very personal nerves at time. This is also due to fps glitching in some menues which could be fixed.

    - Traveling in an open world that is not so open world as it seems. The world is kind of interconnected but not completely and the map is awful at times giving you the wrong lead at where to go.

    - The combat system is pretty decent although for me personally I found it too complex at times especially when you think of it as an GoW game which it isnt anymore!

    - A nice reboot but lost a little bit of its old feeling. maybe good for better but I stil miss the arcade like mashing in smooth and fast paced battles.

    - The iconic bad ass boss battles are missing out a bit.

    - Trophy hunting got me bored pretty fast. I think the goals could ve been more fun but for gods sake I just dont want to run around and look at every inch for some stuff or bird to kill. Its to me a flaw of 2000s games to give them more length but it doesnt provide fun to me.    … Expand
  34. erbazzone
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Everything I have ever wanted from a God of war game. Excellent story, deep combat and great graphics. Great experience from start to finish
  35. Klotz
    May 21, 2018
    9
    NEGATIV: 1. Enemy/mini boss variety is lacking, 2. The secrets/riddles are very repetitive ("Oh, Rune Chest Nr. 198..."), 3. Gameplay can be repetitive, especially if you play all side missions (and because see point 1.), 4. Too much Hacksilver and stuff, less is more sometimes, 5. Feels very "gamey", where enemys/bosses pop up out of nowhere, 6. The UI design is very basic, not reallyNEGATIV: 1. Enemy/mini boss variety is lacking, 2. The secrets/riddles are very repetitive ("Oh, Rune Chest Nr. 198..."), 3. Gameplay can be repetitive, especially if you play all side missions (and because see point 1.), 4. Too much Hacksilver and stuff, less is more sometimes, 5. Feels very "gamey", where enemys/bosses pop up out of nowhere, 6. The UI design is very basic, not really fitting for this kind of game, 7. The upgrade/crafting system can be a bit fiddly.

    Everything good is probably already said about GoW so my focus here is the bad stuff. Biggest Pro for me is the gameplay. Finally a game with fun and challenging combat.    … Expand
  36. Ishmaul
    May 20, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of War is a welcome addition to the franchise and shows the progression and change of this fabled warrior/god to father/teacher and protector. The adventure itself was a nice change of pace from the previous games where the sole purpose was to kill gods rather than this game where you are trying to honor the memory of what it seems to be one of the most important characters in the game.

    Pros
    The world of Norse mythology they created is beautiful, it was like putting places to stories I have known most of my life. The graphics are wonderful and the resolution and contrast between the characters/enemies and environment was done really well. Cause unlike other games you don't really know, outside the obvious big open rooms that scream its time to fight, when enemies are going to pop up out the ground to come try and kill you.
    The main side characters are well thought out and put a good spin and comedic relief on a game that without them could seem like a tedious dungeon crawler. The humor provided by the dwarfs and your little buddy hanging on your belt really take away from long boat rides or dungeon clearing. Granted not sure why one of them has a germ phobia but hey who am I to judge, I preferred the blue one anyway.
    The story is one of my favorite aspects of this game. They give you just enough that you are begging for the next title because all they do is talk about some aspects/figures of Norse mythology without including them in the game and around every corner and when certain points of the game are taking place you are just waiting for someone to pop out and try to kick your ass. Now I am sure they left things up in the air and some characters out of the game due to the sheer size of this game and I can't blame them Hell I already want a sequel to this game. And the story deserves one considering all the plot twists and story points that were left open by time the credits were rolling.
    Finally, I enjoyed the combat of this game. It was way less button mashing and facerolling of enemies and more of strategic thought process and what skills to have and use, enemies to kill first, how best to use your protégé, and mechanics. Some of the boss fights left something to be desired and was more story driven then combat oriented but most were just difficult enough that you had to really pay attention to what abilities needed to be evaded.

    Cons:
    The loot system was a welcome change from the previous games but sadly needs some work. The ability to change how your characters look with different equipment was nice compared to just how the weapons changed slightly when upgrading them. Just wish they would have worked on the stat system and "level up" system a bit more. Cause to a be honest I had a piece of loot pretty much the entire game and due to one small aspect I never got rid of it.
    The ending left something to be desired, the plot points were surprising but didn't expect it to end when it did or the way it did considering how long it took to get there.
    Finally, I wanted to see more realms, and they kept the best ones locked tight, for the sequel im guessing. Not to mention they didn't put much thought into two of the realms. Don't get me wrong I loved the change of pace and basically skill and gear check of these two realms, but they consisted of combat trials and a dungeon. I feel like they could have done so much more.

    The game was amazing with a few let downs but nothing to deter people from buying or at least renting this amazing title. I would highly recommend this game to anyone who has never even heard God of War. Can not wait for the sequel. They have definitely stepped in the right direction to open up a new world for the Greek Badass and his Son.    … Expand
  37. bazesk
    May 20, 2018
    10
    It is unbelievable how this game succeeds to accomplish anything that sets for itself.
    Its just pure display of quality!
    A prime example of how gameplay and story should be implemented.
  38. Slaider
    May 20, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s different from the other god of war games I’ve played, at first I disliked how the combat looked but then I played it for myself and fell in love with the whole game. The combat isn’t your regular hack and slash from previous god of war games, but that doesn’t make it any less fun, the graphics are good and I never got any fps drops throughout the whole game while playing on the regular PS4, the environment is beautiful and you learn more about the story the more you explore. Which brings me to the reason it’s a 8 and not a 10, the story in general is pretty much taking a pouch of Kratos’s wife’s ashes to the highest peak and spread it, and fighting Baldur a long the way and that’s it. You meet 3 or 4 people a long the way who aren’t very interesting and you have to do a lot of exploring and boat rowing to find out more about the characters in the world and the lore behind them, I said a lot of boat rowing because mimir tells a lot of stories about the gods when you guys are in the boat. I find sitting in the boat listening to mimirs stories more interesting than running around with ashes trying to throw them from the highest peak. So the game is short and doesn’t take long to finish when focusing on the main objective, exploring and doing side activities will take up most of your time. The game took me 2-3 days to 100% complete and platinum. It’s a great game and I hope they do more for the story in the next god of war.

    Pros - Great combat system, the environment is beautiful, good graphics and good frame rate, the more is very interesting and you get a funny head to travel with later in the game.

    Cons - The main story/objective isn’t interesting at all, main story is short, the other characters you meet are boring and you have to spend a decent amount of hours exploring and boat rowing in order to learn more about the lore and story behind some of the gods mentioned in the game.    … Expand
  39. Rebenok
    May 20, 2018
    10
    Una obra maestra en todos los sentidos. Una historia que te tiene enganchado durante toda la aventura, el sistema de combate es un gustazo. A nivel gráficos es de lo más bestia que vas a poder ver. En definitiva, un imprescindible para todo poseedor de una PS4
  40. norse
    May 20, 2018
    10
    Oh man. Here I was thinking that ps4pro might have been a mistake, but along comes game after game that can only be described as a perfect 10.

    GOW has everything - absolutely mind-blowingly stunning graphics, a great score and a really, really captivating story with rich stories and great voice acting.

    If this is a sign of things to come, I am excited.
  41. Weekend_Knights
    May 20, 2018
    10
    Overall, God of War is an absolute triumph – the visceral combat is wonderfully satisfying from start to finish, and the narrative is a masterclass in character development. Many of the gameplay mechanics and RPG aspects are far from groundbreaking, but if there are any flaws in their execution, they’re very hard to find and even harder to remember. My only criticism is that the endingOverall, God of War is an absolute triumph – the visceral combat is wonderfully satisfying from start to finish, and the narrative is a masterclass in character development. Many of the gameplay mechanics and RPG aspects are far from groundbreaking, but if there are any flaws in their execution, they’re very hard to find and even harder to remember. My only criticism is that the ending wasn’t as satisfying as I’d hoped it would be – but perhaps this is because it isn’t truly and end, but a beginning.… Expand
  42. RevanDLS
    May 20, 2018
    9
    Increíble narrativa gracias al plano secuencia, que es sin duda lo mejor del juego y una gran innovación. Aunque todo el mundo este discutiendo de los gráficos y si han tenido downgrade, etc... Lo verdaderamente bonito es el apartado artístico, en serio, es increíble si te gusta la mitología nórdica vas a disfrutar como un enano con los entornos de los reinos y los modelados de algunasIncreíble narrativa gracias al plano secuencia, que es sin duda lo mejor del juego y una gran innovación. Aunque todo el mundo este discutiendo de los gráficos y si han tenido downgrade, etc... Lo verdaderamente bonito es el apartado artístico, en serio, es increíble si te gusta la mitología nórdica vas a disfrutar como un enano con los entornos de los reinos y los modelados de algunas criaturas. Como pega solo decir que hay algunas partes que se hacen un tanto aburridas, sobre todo al principio del juego y que la exploración se hace un poco repetitiva con algunos cofres como los de las Nornas. Por lo demás un juego de casi 10. Totalmente recomendable e indispensable para todo fan de la saga.… Expand
  43. FriedOwl
    May 20, 2018
    10
    I've played every GoW game and this is my favourite by far. Especially the developing relationship between Kratos and his son Loki.
  44. DigaoXT225
    May 20, 2018
    1
    The game is full of errors, does not offer online multiplayer mode, does not meet the 35 hours promised in campaign mode, packed with QTE's, more than 50% of the game is cutscene and is a disappointment for fans of the franchise ...
  45. Ghostmissile
    May 20, 2018
    8
    Good game but not a masterpiece. I've played all GOW games. So I'll try to make a fair review.

    The reinvention of the saga was necessary. The new gameplay with the camera changes is well done. No complaint about this. Different, not better but not worse. PROS: - Graphics are top. The most beautiful game in PS4 right now. - Story is deep and relationship between Kratos and Atreus    Good game but not a masterpiece. I've played all GOW games. So I'll try to make a fair review.

    The reinvention of the saga was necessary. The new gameplay with the camera changes is well done. No complaint about this. Different, not better but not worse.

    PROS:

    - Graphics are top. The most beautiful game in PS4 right now.
    - Story is deep and relationship between Kratos and Atreus is very good.
    - Atreus himself is very useful and he improves gameplay.
    - Combat is satisfying, like other GOW games.
    - It has a little RPG new features that are awesome.

    CONS:

    - GOW is about epic scenes killing powerful gods. In here, there are only 3 epic fights. GOW III has at least 8. I know this game is an introduction of a new trilogy , but I think there are not enough legendary moments.

    - You visit 5 realms out of 8 (I think) of all whole Norse Mythology. And they are soooo empty. Midgard itself (the realm where most of the story mode is developed) has 4 or 5 NPCs. Nobody's living there. I hope they will fix it in next games, but it gave me a bad feeling.

    - Old games were very bloody. Now you kill enemies that bleed fire or ice instead of blood. I miss more throats cutted and heads smashed.

    - Valkyries are one of the best things in this game. Why don't include them in main story? No, they are post-game content and they lose interest because of that.

    It's a very good game, but next game of the franchise must have more boss battles, most epic moments, more improvement of the realms we visit and a better story.

    This one is 8/10.    … Expand
  46. Rwmfilm85
    May 20, 2018
    10
    This is the best game I have played since the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in 2015. The research and attention to detail with regards to Norse mythology is astounding. I also found it bold to begin with lesser known aspects of the mythology, setting up a solid foundation for bigger things to come.
  47. Pumpkin345
    May 20, 2018
    10
    Não me lembro de um jogo ter feito isso comigo, como esse jogo fez. Eu sai dele e queria continuar jogando.
    São poucos jogos que conseguem esse feito, pelo simples motivo dele ser fantástico.
    A historia é Instigante, não é a mais original, mas funciona e muito bem. Tudo isso com com personagens e suas relações incríveis, tudo isso com uma trilha sonora maravilhosa. A jogabilidade é    Não me lembro de um jogo ter feito isso comigo, como esse jogo fez. Eu sai dele e queria continuar jogando.
    São poucos jogos que conseguem esse feito, pelo simples motivo dele ser fantástico.
    A historia é Instigante, não é a mais original, mas funciona e muito bem. Tudo isso com com personagens e suas relações incríveis, tudo isso com uma trilha sonora maravilhosa.
    A jogabilidade é muito boa, mas creio eu que quem era fã do gameplay dos antigos God of War e não estiver de cabeça aberta, vai se incomodar, mas se não for o caso jogue.
    Os gráficos são lindos e momentos que parecem filmes, a única coisa que me incomodou foi a agua, achei ela meio esquisita em relação à outras texturas e ela é meio feia.
    Outra coisa que me incomodou foi a performance em certos momentos, pois quando você entra em novas áreas cai o FPS, mas não atrapalha o gameplay em si, mas acredito eu que quando você entra em novas áreas devia ser algo épico, na qual o jogo passa a sensação do começo ao fim, e essas pequenas engasgadas atrapalham o momento.
    Apesar de eu ter reclamado de algumas coisas são pequenos detalhes que não atrapalham o geral, por isso é 10/10.    … Expand
  48. Kanek
    May 20, 2018
    8
    la historia, el tiempo de juego y graficos son excelentes pero el Sistema de combate no es malo pero algo sencillo
  49. Saintynot
    May 20, 2018
    8
    Un maravilloso videojuego altamente recomendable, tiene un buen argumento y unos gráficos realmente buenos pero muy poca o nula interacción con el entorno, además tampoco innova, ni en mecánicas jugables ni en ningún otro apartado mencionado.
  50. SnowShad0382
    May 20, 2018
    10
    Me encantó superó lo que esperaba, es emvolvente, exelente que no vinieran con micropagos, la verdad la jugabilidad estilo me encanta, exelentes gráficos, sonido, pasisajes,. En espera de una continuación.
  51. The_BlueRose
    May 20, 2018
    10
    With this game Santa Sonica not just delivers a brand new God of War, also one of the best games of the PS4 and of the generation.

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

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

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

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

    - In general, this is how to turn a burnout franchise into a brand new start, delivering a full AAA game in all senses.    … Expand
  52. uBaH9o
    May 20, 2018
    10
    MASTERPIECE!!! 20/10
    JUST BRILLIANT!!!
    Everything in this game is BRILLIANT!
    Best game ever!
  53. josecortes1995
    May 20, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Espectacular juego espero que sigan con esta franquicia por muchísimo tiempo… Expand
  54. Erik879
    May 20, 2018
    10
    I have played all the GOW games and have been a fan of the franchise. This is truly a huge change in the gameplay but not once have I felt that this isn't the Kratos that I've come to love all these years. Plus, character development. Really good. The replay value is good enough for me especially the hardest setting.
  55. oShadowWarrioro
    May 20, 2018
    8
    I am here to give my first review on this site, and what will also be one of my most important to me.

    I picked up god of war a single day after release, and got right into it on the middle difficulty (Give me a Balanced Experience). I am a returning fan of the series, having played GoW (PS2, PS3) GoW 2 (PS2, PS3) and GoW 3, as well as Ghost of Sparta and Chains of Olympus (Not ascension    I am here to give my first review on this site, and what will also be one of my most important to me.

    I picked up god of war a single day after release, and got right into it on the middle difficulty (Give me a Balanced Experience). I am a returning fan of the series, having played GoW (PS2, PS3) GoW 2 (PS2, PS3) and GoW 3, as well as Ghost of Sparta and Chains of Olympus (Not ascension though).

    I will try to avoid spoiling as much as I can of this games storyline, but the base information about it is that you are trying to bring Atreus mothers ashes to the top of the highest peak in all the realms, and on this journey you have to (Of course, with all god of war games) Carve a pathway through foes. Now, on to the Gameplay mechanics:
    Combat: I loved the combat, in my personal opinion the combat is very smooth, providing fun gameplay unless you prefer to stay at a distance (Which is unfortunately basically mandatory for Give me God of War difficulty for a good long while) The enemies are rather well balanced out, I personally only have issues with Revenant opponents. The combat can get rather dull though, if you decide to stick to one type of combat (Like staying with Leviathan or the second weapon, or even melee) So I prefer personally to mix up my combat.
    Storyline: The storyline is great, in all honesty. I do dislike the sheer amount of Cutscenes you have to go through though, and wish that they would've added a skip option at the very least, however other then that one issue (Which is rather small, in my opinion) I would say the storyline is good, however I do dislike how Kratos isn't as close to the original bloodthirsty spartan he used to be, but at the same time he does have a son now and wants to bury his past and shield Atreus from it.
    Replayability/Playability: The game is long, very, very long. The storyline can take a while to complete, I think 12 hours? The amount of work for a completionist though is double, possibly TRIPLE that however. There was actually meant to be a NG+ (New Game +) But it wasn't able to be finished in time, and I am sure they will add it in future updates
    Graphics: There isn't much to say here other then the fact that the graphics are beautiful. My personal favorite realm to go to is Muspelheim or Alfheim, as they are honestly the best looking realms (Considering the Realm Travel Room and actual looks and designs of them)

    Overall, I absolutely love God Of War, I do not think it falls short of its other titles at all, and is a bold attempt to go a new direction, and look forward to Santa Monica Studios next God of War game. However my only gripe is that New Game Plus is currently not in game, which would add a whole new level of gameplay for me to do at the very beginning, but Give me God of War is enough to satisfy me for now.    … Expand
  56. donhocine
    May 19, 2018
    10
    props for the amazing work done on this game! graphic gameplay/mechanic story everything is perfectly done A MOST BUY FOR EVERY PS4 OWNER!
  57. noplacetohide
    May 19, 2018
    10
    God of War, es, sin lugar a dudas una obra necesaria. Es un paso adelante, no solo en el viaje del Fantasma de Esparta, si no de la franquicia en general.
    El nuevo God of War es un respiro muy necesario a la ya gastada jugabilidad de los previos 6 juegos de la saga. Sin dudas, mi hype estuvo justificado, aunque tenía mis dudas en cuanto al combate, la mejor sorpresa me la llevé en éste    God of War, es, sin lugar a dudas una obra necesaria. Es un paso adelante, no solo en el viaje del Fantasma de Esparta, si no de la franquicia en general.
    El nuevo God of War es un respiro muy necesario a la ya gastada jugabilidad de los previos 6 juegos de la saga. Sin dudas, mi hype estuvo justificado, aunque tenía mis dudas en cuanto al combate, la mejor sorpresa me la llevé en éste apartado.

    Historia (Sin spoilers)
    Un nuevo aire para la saga en general: Esta vez, Kratos no busca venganza. Ahora tiene un hijo el cual es mitad Dios y tiene que prepararlo y enseñarle todo en cuanto esté a su alcance para que Atreus, el "NIÑO", no repita sus mismos errores. Kratos podrá matar titanes mientras duerme, pero a la hora de ser padre le toca sudar la gota gorda. Recorremos el viaje de Dios e hijo por las tierras de Midgard y otros reinos nórdicos mientras nos enfrentamos a bestias míticas y divinas (aunque con menor variedad que en entregas anteriores) para llevar las cenizas de la madre de Atreo al pico mas alto de todos los reinos, en el cual descubriremos la verdad. Historia rica, con olor a nuevo, refrescante, pero sin dudas, necesaria. Su motivación principal, en si, es llevar las cenizas, pero también deja un claro hueco dónde podemos pasar explorando, cumpliendo objetivos opcionales y demás. No tiene la urgencia de un rescate, ni la necesidad de una venganza. Solo un viaje.

    Jugabilidad: Mecánicas y combate.
    Como dije antes, lo que mas me sorprendió de esta nueva entrega es el combate. Sigue siendo igual de brutal y frenético que antes, pero ahora posee un pequeño componente estratégico debido a dos principales mecánicas: El hacha leviathan y la posición de la cámara.
    Podemos lanzar el hacha y continuar golpeando a mano limpia, tranquilamente. Obviamente, Kratos no está indefenso nunca. Seguimos contando con un escudo para hacer parry o esquivar como hacíamos antes. Pero ahora podemos usar esa hacha, podemos apuntar hacia dónde queramos y podemos arrojarla y traerla de vuelta a voluntad. Hay enemigos con puntos débiles específicos y ventanas entre ataques en los cuales deberemos aprovechar para usar ésta habilidad. Y la posición de la cámara hace que tengamos que estar mas atentos a nuestro alrededor, porque, aunque no lo veas, podrías tener un enemigo a tus espaldas, y el escudo no te serviría de nada en ese caso.
    Tambien, en vez de los ataques de poder que teníamos en anteriores juegos, los cuales eran fijos. Ahora tenemos ataques rúnicos para nuestras armas, son ataques muy poderosos, los cuales se pueden cambiar cuando queramos, eso si, no podemos spammear éstos ataques ya que tienen un tiempo de recarga.
    Tambien tenemos un contenedor de Furia el cual se irá llenando al dar o recibir golpes. Y el cual podremos usar para destrozar a los enemigos y de paso, recuperar un poco de salud.
    Atreo tambien combate. Si, aunque sea un "NIÑO", atreo nos va a salvar el culo mas de una vez, usando sus flechas y sus ataques rúnicos, al cual le podremos ordenar disparar usando el botón [Cuadrado], tampoco podremos spammearlo todo el tiempo, pero aún así lo podemos usar para nuestra ventaja, siempre que queramos. Y lo mejor de todo. El niño no jode nunca y rara vez tendremos que ayudarlo (me ha pasado 2 o 3 veces en TODO el 100% del juego).
    Atreo tambien tiene la posibilidad de revivirnos al menos una vez si caemos en combate, lo cual puede pasar con enemigos poderosos, y lo cual es mas común de lo que imaginan si van a combatir con jefes opcionales.

    Todas las habilidades, tanto de Atreo con su arco como de Kratos con sus armas se pueden mejorar y subir de nivel.

    En cuanto al movimiento, podemos esprintar, ya que hay backtracking (siempre que queramos, por lo general no es obligatorio).
    Kratos ya no salta, pero todos los movimientos como saltar a una saliente, escalar y demás se pueden completar con el boton contextual: [O]. y al esquivar tendremos que usar [X] ya que con los sticks ahora debemos controlar al personaje y a la cámara.
    Tambien hay un bote, en el cual sucederan la mayor parte de las conversaciónes entre personajes.

    Exploración:
    Tenemos una gran y variada cantidad de lugares por explorar, los cuales, en su totalidad, todos poseen coleccionables valiosos, misiones secundarias, jefes opcionales, pequeños puzzles, mejoras y armaduras. Y no solo en el Reino de Midgard, pero bueno, no voy a hacer spoiler. Sin dudas es algo que se agradece, porque entre tanto combate, está bueno que haya momento para quietud, para respiros y para recompenzas. Recompenzas que valen la pena, realmente.

    Sin lugar a dudas, God of War supone un paso de titan para la franquicia, de la cual, espero podamos seguir viendo juegos con mas historias y mitologías. Sin dudas, ésto era necesario, tanto para Sony, como para nosotros. Excelente juego, excelente historia, increíble ambientación y muy divertido gameplay.

    Solo Disfruten.    … Expand
  58. ihamadh404
    May 19, 2018
    10
    Pretty much everything Ive ever wanted from a God of war game. Excellent story, deep combat and great graphics. Great experience from start to finish
  59. DirectoStream
    May 19, 2018
    10
    Increible juego de principio a fin las graficas son impresionantes 10/10 larga duraciòn
  60. AlejoToby
    May 19, 2018
    9
    super bueno, buena duración, buena historia, excelentes personajes, sistemas de combate entretenido y complejo, momentos memorables, algunas cosas que se pueden mejorar en próximas entregas como el tema de las ejecuciones, que pueden llegar a ser un poco repetitivas, pero sin dudas es de lo mejor de ps4.
  61. RedGlock
    May 19, 2018
    6
    Buen videojuego pero demasiado lento y repetitivo en ciertos momentos, cinematicas demasiado largas en ciertas ocasiones
  62. tyraelicn
    May 19, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este God of War me sorprendió. Tenia mucho miedo de que al cambiar la mitología en la que se había basado todas sus anteriores versiones, se equivocasen y el juego deje de ser GoW. Afortunadamente lograron hacer una gran historia y si bien Kratos se muestra con una personalidad totalmente diferente, logre agarrarle cariño y puedo decir que la historia me gusto mucho.
    En el tema gráfico es impresionante, no hay mas que decir. Y en cuanto a jugabilidad, es un juego desafiante y muy divertido al momento de descubrir todo lo que puede hacer Kratos con su hijo. Otro punto que me gusto es la posibilidad de comprar, fabricar y mejorar armaduras y armas. No le doy un 10 porque muchas de las cosas que se incluyeron son recopilaciones de ideas que se usaron en otros juegos, no es muy innovador, pero es divertidisimo,    … Expand
  63. Nkoo12
    May 19, 2018
    10
    God of War is yet another stupendous inclusion to the PS4’s already strong library of Sony-published exclusives. Blending incredibly satisfying gamefeel with a very strong and even heartwarming narrative about parenting and what it means to be there for those you care for, this is one of those rare games that somehow manages to juggle both gameplay and story with ease.Beatiful
  64. Hko123
    May 19, 2018
    10
    melhor god of war ja feito !!! jogo 10/10 é incrível como o jogo tem prende historia e jogabilidade perfeitas !!
    Beatiful
  65. Niko123
    May 19, 2018
    10
    For context, I've never played another God of War game, and I honestly had no interest in playing this one whatsoever. The only reason I picked this up is word-of-mouth, and, boy, did the game live up. From the story to the graphics, from the level design to the upgrades, this game is amazing. But what really makes it shine is the combat. There would have been so many ways to make this…For context, I've never played another God of War game, and I honestly had no interest in playing this one whatsoever. The only reason I picked this up is word-of-mouth, and, boy, did the game live up. From the story to the graphics, from the level design to the upgrades, this game is amazing. But what really makes it shine is the combat. There would have been so many ways to make this… Expand.Super… Expand
  66. Rogercr2
    May 19, 2018
    1
    Prueba de que Metacritic no sirve. Los Soniers usan esta herramienta que no sirve
  67. abvilla
    May 19, 2018
    1
    Ni la sombra de que lo eran las entregas pasadas... demasiado repetitiva y monótona la jugabilidad... la historia es muy predecible en todo momento.
  68. moikygames1
    May 19, 2018
    0
    How could you downgrade this from the first game! I guess it could be due to repetetive gameplay but seriously I regret buying this stupid game. You've lost a fan, zombie labs.
  69. JenniferLilith
    May 19, 2018
    10
    This game is majestic, it transmits unique sensations, it thrills in incredible ways. I loved it, thanks Santa Monica Studios, thanks to those players who share their experiences I had the opportunity to appreciate the wonderfulness of this title. Someday I will have the privilege of acquiring the game and to thank you for that effort and that dedication, congratulations to all the SantaThis game is majestic, it transmits unique sensations, it thrills in incredible ways. I loved it, thanks Santa Monica Studios, thanks to those players who share their experiences I had the opportunity to appreciate the wonderfulness of this title. Someday I will have the privilege of acquiring the game and to thank you for that effort and that dedication, congratulations to all the Santa Monica Studios team and their collaborators.… Expand
  70. txpredatorx
    May 19, 2018
    10
    Words can't describe the greatness of this game. This is the best game I've EVER played, PERIOD! Game of the year 2018!!!
  71. thiagomanuel
    May 18, 2018
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que já joguei e sem dúvidas a masterpiece do PS4 até aqui.

    Exploração instigante, com bons puzzles, combate excelente e historia muito boa, com destaque para o desenvolvimento da relação entre Kratos e Atreus.

    É um jogo memorável e obrigatório para todo tipo de gamer.
  72. DPtdryste
    May 18, 2018
    10
    Just here to pile on. I'm the kind of guy that would write a long review about games, but I just wanted to say how much I appreciate how dope this game is.

    Great action and character customization, balanced combat, great sound and visuals... etc... just a great experience.
  73. loonyever
    May 18, 2018
    7
    Es un gran juego, aun que de inicio no tiene nada de god of war nada mas que el nombre y los personajes, pero con forme vas avanzando tiene ciertas cosas en comú; la jugabiliadad es muy buena, en especial el modo "god of war" un autentico dolor de cabeza cuando enfrentas a mas de 4 enemigos a la vez, un verdadero reto, historia... pudo ser mucho mejor en algunos aspectos, por algunosEs un gran juego, aun que de inicio no tiene nada de god of war nada mas que el nombre y los personajes, pero con forme vas avanzando tiene ciertas cosas en comú; la jugabiliadad es muy buena, en especial el modo "god of war" un autentico dolor de cabeza cuando enfrentas a mas de 4 enemigos a la vez, un verdadero reto, historia... pudo ser mucho mejor en algunos aspectos, por algunos momentos sentí un poco forzada la relación entre kratos y atreus, como si te quisieran meter por los ojos una vez mas la relación entre joel y ellie.… Expand
  74. Endrews
    May 18, 2018
    10
    nota 100 se fosse possivel jogo muito bom segue toda a historia da franquia otimos cenarios excelente jogabilidade otimo enredo
  75. PlayfulyKnight
    May 18, 2018
    10
    God of War - In short..."Is an epic phenomenon waiting to be realized by every gamer who touches it."
  76. lucasalderete
    May 18, 2018
    10
    Unos de los mejores juegos que juegue en mucho mucho mucho tiempo sinceramente perfecto
  77. bcastelar26
    May 18, 2018
    10
    Definitely,one of the best games of this generations and for me,my personal game of the year.

    Thank you for your return Kratos.
  78. summerfox
    May 18, 2018
    10
    Jogo fantástico, a Sony reviveu a franquia de forma magistral. Ansioso para a sequencia dessa nova história.
  79. Thorkhrun
    May 18, 2018
    10
    Game maravilhoso, belo conteúdo, tudo roda perfeitamente, vários mobs diversificados melhor game da franquia e tem tudo para ser o GOTY 2018, obrigado pela experiencia Santa Monica!
  80. Railton
    May 17, 2018
    10
    Otimo trabalho Artístico parabéns ao diretor e seu grupo de criação lml e por favor traga um deus da guerra mundo aberto e exércitos pra nós enfrentamos e o principal onde esta morfeu e traga o CAOS no último capítulo da saga god futuramente lml
  81. JasonVelkhan
    May 17, 2018
    10
    Jogaço, reinvenção magnifica de um clássico dos games, a Santa Mônica esta de parabéns.
  82. Vitor-Drake
    May 17, 2018
    10
    melhor jogo que ja jogay em toda minha vida, melhor grafico, melhor historia, fiquei sem palavras de tanta emoção jogando esse gamer parabenz santa monica por essa obra de arte incrivel, e cory barlog e toda a produção de desenvolvimento do game nota 1.milhao pra vcs seus puto
  83. MacheteDontText
    May 17, 2018
    8
    Way better then I expected, still has lots of console game specific issues, but its quite fun. Being able to customise HUD is a great step in the right direction, now just give me full control of my character, so I can jump, climb etc instead of pressing one button to watch the game do it instead of me. Difficulty is a bit uneven, the first couple of fights were very hard, havent reallyWay better then I expected, still has lots of console game specific issues, but its quite fun. Being able to customise HUD is a great step in the right direction, now just give me full control of my character, so I can jump, climb etc instead of pressing one button to watch the game do it instead of me. Difficulty is a bit uneven, the first couple of fights were very hard, havent really died since then (hard diff). Have been playing for like 6 hours and I havent encountered any cool bosses so far, so its a bit of a letdown in that area. I personally love the puzzles, its a nice addition to the game. Combat is fun. Overall its a good game, nothing groungbreaking. Oh story is a bore, I ve lost interest after 10 minutes.… Expand
  84. SmallNazgul
    May 17, 2018
    10
    God Of War is an absolute Masterpiece and come the years will be looked back on as a classic. I was sort of a fan of the original trilogy but by the end it kind of felt repetitive. After the announcement of this game i was so intrigued by the new direction they were going and obviously followed it in development. Boy did they not let us down. Any flaws this game has are minor as in mostGod Of War is an absolute Masterpiece and come the years will be looked back on as a classic. I was sort of a fan of the original trilogy but by the end it kind of felt repetitive. After the announcement of this game i was so intrigued by the new direction they were going and obviously followed it in development. Boy did they not let us down. Any flaws this game has are minor as in most departments like world design, graphics, characters, combat, music, story and their own take on the Norse mythology is stunning and amazing! One of the awesome parts of the game is the clean transition from gameplay to cutscene and the one continuous shot of Kratos and Atreus story was an absolute genius idea. This game is a must have. Before this game came out ask me to name my favourite game and there would be so many contenders that I couldn't pick just 1! however, with this game it just takes the cake! from this day on if somebody asks me... God Of War 4 (it technically is) is my favourite game ever.… Expand
  85. IDontWantToGo96
    May 17, 2018
    10
    In all honesty... God of war is in my opinion the greatest game ever made! The story! my good graciousness the story! it was such an emotional impactful ride from start to finish.
  86. ChipWhitley1985
    May 17, 2018
    10
    Game is an instant masterpiece and will definitely become a classic. Finally a child companion that actually does something! Honestly everything about this game is amazing. I recommend actually buying it for yourself an experiencing it. You wont regret it.
  87. ba111opantcpant
    May 17, 2018
    10
    As CNET said, we truly do not deserve this game.
    God of War is by far the best game I have played in my entire life. Its better than the Last of Us.
    From the soundtrack, to the way that Krato's beard flops with the wind. The relationship between a broken, ill past father now united with his son due to the loss of his mother, the storytelling explaining the nature of Kratos current    As CNET said, we truly do not deserve this game.
    God of War is by far the best game I have played in my entire life. Its better than the Last of Us.
    From the soundtrack, to the way that Krato's beard flops with the wind.
    The relationship between a broken, ill past father now united with his son due to the loss of his mother, the storytelling explaining the nature of Kratos current personality, the camera never leaving his side telling this raw story. Seeing how this relationship advances, having multiple crisis undergoing mind blowing things and combat with incredible gore that goes from pulling a heart out to carrying a head on your waist. Exploring Nordic mythology with amazing detail. With Mimir tales on the boat just mesmerizing, by it being just audio description of previous events. This game just does not cease to amaze, it is truly a masterpiece and I feel grateful of being able to play it.

    Tip: Turn the HUD off and just enjoy immersing yourself in this game.    … Expand
  88. floppyjabjab
    May 17, 2018
    10
    dude just go buy it.
    you still here? off you go!

    I can't think of any reason not to have this game.
    pros: everything
    cons: you reading instead of playing it
  89. nviwch
    May 17, 2018
    10
    First time to review a game. But this time I know I should do it. God of War is the best game I have ever played, yes, the best game, not one of the best. It is just can't get out of your head even after I 100% it. The interaction between Kratos & the boy and the combat & graphics and the narrative and the story telling technique is by far the best in these days.
  90. oblivioN440
    May 17, 2018
    10
    The way that Santa Monica Studio made this game was amazing, with a very comfortable playability, a very good OST, the history was very well taken, the graphics are pretty, the scenaries are beautiful... really a masterpiece of video games.
  91. Unlisch
    May 17, 2018
    10
    Когда ты играешь в подобные игры, ты невольно начинаешь понимать, насколько редкий сея игровой продукт от разработчиков . Их отношение к игре, к её релизу. В целом, я не могу никак критиковать ни по каким-либо пунктам данную игру, т.к она очень сильно запала мне в душу) В предыдущие части я сам не играл и не смотрел, но был сильно наслышан. Данная игра является одним из тех редких случаев,Когда ты играешь в подобные игры, ты невольно начинаешь понимать, насколько редкий сея игровой продукт от разработчиков . Их отношение к игре, к её релизу. В целом, я не могу никак критиковать ни по каким-либо пунктам данную игру, т.к она очень сильно запала мне в душу) В предыдущие части я сам не играл и не смотрел, но был сильно наслышан. Данная игра является одним из тех редких случаев, когда я взял её по предзаказ и не пожалел о своём покупке)… Expand
  92. nadavbodo
    May 17, 2018
    10
    this game has so much to discover the more you play the game and get through things the more it turns into a real god of war game which is good in my opinion
  93. GAGMR
    May 16, 2018
    6
    This game is NOT a 10/10. Don't believe the hype. You know why? Because it's average in everything but graphics & story. The game play is janky at one moment & perfect the next & hit boxes are broken. You can perfectly dodge an attack & you'll still get hit even though you can tell plain as day it didn't hit you. Then there's the camera. It is awful. Whoever thought it was a goodThis game is NOT a 10/10. Don't believe the hype. You know why? Because it's average in everything but graphics & story. The game play is janky at one moment & perfect the next & hit boxes are broken. You can perfectly dodge an attack & you'll still get hit even though you can tell plain as day it didn't hit you. Then there's the camera. It is awful. Whoever thought it was a good idea to have the camera up Kratos' rear the entire time is a fricking idiot. You WILL get hit by attacks that you can't see & even though there's supposedly an arrow showing incoming attacks, at times it will be off camera & you won't be able to see the arrow. The leveling system is also terrible. It's based on gear & good gear is NOT easy to come by in this game. Progression is slow, very slow. Finding a new piece of gear that's actually good is a painstaking process & even then it becomes obsolete fairly quickly, so don't bother upgrading anything. The difficulty is also an unbalanced mess. It's like they looked at Dark Souls & had NO IDEA WTF Dark Souls was because even when playing this game on normal it's impossible. You better get ready to drop the difficulty down to easy cause that's the only way most people will be able to actually play this game. And don't get me started on "Give me a challenge" mode. It's more like, "Please stick this sharp rusty knife up my ass then gouge out my eyes" mode. Don't even bother trying the "Give me God of War" mode. It's unbalanced to all hell & basically impossible.

    Overall, game is a broken unbalanced mess but the story, characters, world & exploration is top notch & the only reason I'm giving this game a 6/10. Everything else about this game is awful. Progression, combat, leveling, gear, everything else just sucks.    … Expand
  94. Shaiksajid
    May 16, 2018
    10
    This game is great with stunning graphics, light effects. The greatest thing is its main storyline which is very great. Want similar games like this in future,
  95. OC_Hugz
    May 16, 2018
    9
    Playing this game has been a lot of fun, but I take a huge issue with cheap attacks from buggy AI that predict your movements even after they have committed to an attack. I find myself getting hit by enemies that are clearly not in a position to make contact. Once enemies get off an attack the chain them leaving you unable to parry or roll away until you are dead.
  96. zakmatom
    May 16, 2018
    10
    As the first God of War game I've ever played, I definitely wasn't let down. I was happy to see I didn't need to know much to get into the story and relationship between Kratos and Atreus. The story is heartwarming thanks to the father son moments between Kratos and his son, and it felt refreshing to see a story that wasn't about saving the world, but more personal for once. The gameplayAs the first God of War game I've ever played, I definitely wasn't let down. I was happy to see I didn't need to know much to get into the story and relationship between Kratos and Atreus. The story is heartwarming thanks to the father son moments between Kratos and his son, and it felt refreshing to see a story that wasn't about saving the world, but more personal for once. The gameplay is excellent, and it's fun to fight countless enemies and explore all the realms which all have their own gimmick or idea. The game is amazing to look at, probably the most beautiful game I've played on the PS4. Definitely pick this game up if you haven't already, this game is a joy from start to finish.… Expand
  97. ShadowMan64
    May 16, 2018
    10
    This game is pretty amazing. The graphics are insane! It's a fresh start for the series which actually continues on from God of War 3. This game is not a reboot, it's a sequel. You can definitely play it without having played the previous ones but having played them gives you a LOT of background knowledge on Kratos and brings context to a lot of small and big things. You really appreciateThis game is pretty amazing. The graphics are insane! It's a fresh start for the series which actually continues on from God of War 3. This game is not a reboot, it's a sequel. You can definitely play it without having played the previous ones but having played them gives you a LOT of background knowledge on Kratos and brings context to a lot of small and big things. You really appreciate the growth in Kratos. He has come a long way and has experienced a great deal.… Expand
  98. HMunster
    May 16, 2018
    10
    Absolutely fantastic. It’s an excellent story driven single player game. Visuals are gorgeous, combat is fun, characters are engaging. You know what? Instead of all the hyperbole, I’ll just say this; After 30 years of gaming, I’ve only ever cared enough about a game to achieve a platinum trophy twice - first for Horizon Zero Dawn, and now for God of War. It’s that good. Play it and have aAbsolutely fantastic. It’s an excellent story driven single player game. Visuals are gorgeous, combat is fun, characters are engaging. You know what? Instead of all the hyperbole, I’ll just say this; After 30 years of gaming, I’ve only ever cared enough about a game to achieve a platinum trophy twice - first for Horizon Zero Dawn, and now for God of War. It’s that good. Play it and have a great time.… Expand
  99. poker909
    May 16, 2018
    0
    God of War is known for brutal over the top fluid combat, with a dark narrative. This has none of that. It's a sentimental journey to bury your dead wife and reconnect with your son with clunky combat, in an extremely linear experience with very repetitive encounters and a terrible camera. Your main weapon is an axe, it feels very heavy and cumbersome like an axe should, but not thatGod of War is known for brutal over the top fluid combat, with a dark narrative. This has none of that. It's a sentimental journey to bury your dead wife and reconnect with your son with clunky combat, in an extremely linear experience with very repetitive encounters and a terrible camera. Your main weapon is an axe, it feels very heavy and cumbersome like an axe should, but not that fun when you have to manually recall it every time you throw. All the money was spent on the pretty graphics, and none on gameplay. The level design is awful, it's pretty much a track-based game with the obligatory hidden treasure chests. The map bites off open-world games, but this is far from open world - you pretty much keep waking straight until the next cut-scene. The cut scenes are short and more action-packed than the actual game - sliding down the side of a mountain is much more fun when you can control your character. I'm very disappointed in both the game, and the obviously purchased before the game's release, fake reviews. This will be $20 by the holidays, if you must try this turd then at least wait until it's on clearance.… Expand
  100. Jonathan-
    May 16, 2018
    10
    'God of war". Just a title but the face of what just become one of the best games i have ever played. Cory Barlog sincerely Thank you, and your team for your years of hard work. You change me and Many people all over the world with this Piece of incredible ideas and caring.
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  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 13, 2018
    100
    The return of the furious Spartan warrior was made well. God of War is already a great contender for game of the year and you shouldn't miss it. [Issue#285]
  2. CD-Action
    Jul 6, 2018
    100
    Cory Barlog and his team achieved what many thought impossible – despite having changed almost everything Santa Monica managed to preserve that elusive spark that makes God of War game feel like a God of War game. They created one of the defining titles of the current generation and a technical marvel whose stunning beauty in motion words cannot describe. And there’s one more thing. Barlog’s touching reaction to his masterpiece’s scores shows that even in the world of huge budgets, micropayments, loot boxes and sales forecasts there still is a place for artists who pour their hearts into their work. We need someone to remind us of that once in a while. [06/2018, p.38]
  3. GameGrin
    Jun 7, 2018
    95
    Where most games excel in one single area, God of War manages to deliver on every front, providing players with one of the best experiences we’ve seen so far this generation.
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