God of War

 PlayStation 4
User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21,316 out of 23476
  2. Mixed: 804 out of 23476
  3. Negative: 1,356 out of 23476
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Razerblade27
    May 15, 2018
    10
    God of War is a fun filled, action-packed, game put out by Sony Santa Monica. All of the the things you could want out of a single player game. Great semi-open world, fluent combat, and an amazing story. Probably my personal favorite out of the God of War franchise. I think that there could have been a few more bosses here and there but overall an amazing game. Keep gaming BOY!
  2. Violet-8bits
    May 15, 2018
    10
    O jogo é incrível do início ao fim. Conseguiram fazer uma história muito interessante com pitadas de mistérios, junto a uma gameplay totalmente diferente da saga original, mas tão frenética quanto (ouso dizer que até mais). A jogabilidade tanto nas batalhas quanto na exploração do mundo é ótima, fazer combos com machado e escudo é algo que não demora para pegar o jeito e deixa cada combateO jogo é incrível do início ao fim. Conseguiram fazer uma história muito interessante com pitadas de mistérios, junto a uma gameplay totalmente diferente da saga original, mas tão frenética quanto (ouso dizer que até mais). A jogabilidade tanto nas batalhas quanto na exploração do mundo é ótima, fazer combos com machado e escudo é algo que não demora para pegar o jeito e deixa cada combate sendo único, ou seja, o jogo nunca se torna repetitivo. O Atreus é um ótimo aliado nos combates e faz parte das estratégias de batalha. Os puzzles também são bem mais inteligentes e as missões secundárias realmente te recompensam. Santa Mônica Estúdios está de parabéns pelo o que fez com essa franquia que eu já amava desde o PS2 e agora está renascida de forma primorosa.… Expand
  3. CyborgGerbil
    May 15, 2018
    9
    God of War is truly a great game. The different enemies and their own different abilities has been very well thought over, like with the Travellers, Valkyries and all the other many different beasts and their own abilities. Yes you will come across the same type of enemy but they are different, they will have different ways to damage and kill them, along with their unique different attackGod of War is truly a great game. The different enemies and their own different abilities has been very well thought over, like with the Travellers, Valkyries and all the other many different beasts and their own abilities. Yes you will come across the same type of enemy but they are different, they will have different ways to damage and kill them, along with their unique different attack and defensive styles.

    The amount of detail in the game is fantastic and the overall look of the world/realms look stunning. The game runs smoothly without any bugs/glitches that I’ve come across. The story has been very well written and the voice acting is amazing. The combat is great fun with many different abilities and skills to master. The Leviathan axe feels powerful and strong. You can upgrade your axe with many different abilities to suit your own play style and add different runic attacks from light to heavy. Then you get another weapon, I won’t spoil nothing! Let’s just say you get an old friend back! And you can upgrade them with their own abilities. The armour is great with many different types of armours to find or purchase and they can be upgraded to again suit your play style with many different enchantments to attach to each piece of armour, from chest, wrist and waist.

    Atreus has his own armour and bow abilities to upgrade along with his runic summon ability. He does not have the same level of customisation and upgrades to that of Kratos, but it’s no issue.

    My only grumbles with the game is with the non retuning enemies when you back track and with the sometimes annoying back chat Atreus gives you, the typical child who thinks they know best and are an adult kinda thing. However his attitude/back chat does decline after Kratos has the talk with him.

    I was a little concern to the new look and style of the camera and more so, the combat. I am a hardcore GoW and Kratos fan and enjoyed all of the previous GoW games, with GoW 3 being my favourite game in the franchise. At some parts in the game it didn’t feel like a GoW game, more of a walking, rowing and talking game. Their are no way near the amount of enemies in this game that should have been. You can walk a fair bit to come across 3 or 4 of the standard small enemies or 1 large enemy and 3 or 5 smaller ones. This was my only issue along with the zero enemies when you return to an area that you have cleared.

    It is different to all the previous GoW games but that’s not a bad thing, not at all. It’s just a new style that does work very well. If you’re a GoW fan, you should buy this, it’s a great follow up story from Kratos’ past.

    All-in-all I’d give God of War a solid 9.5/10
    I think if you’re a gamer that enjoys a good story with great gameplay and combat, then you’ll enjoy this! This game is NOT “over hyped” at all. It has the 10/10s for a very good reason, because it is a 10/10 game, for me it’s 9.5. I think a lot of salty Xbox fanboys are just trying to hate on a game purely because it’s a PlayStation exclusive, had it only been an Xbox exclusive, you’d see them giving it a 10/10 too! But because they own the Xbox nONE xclusives, they hate it and will give it poor “reviews”.

    So my closing thoughts are; buy this great game, it’s one of the best games that has ever come out on any PlayStation console, and any console/PC and is up there with Horizon: Zero Dawn, Uncharted 4 and The Last Of Us remastered! Own it now, enjoy it and lose many, many hours of your life in a fantastic game!    … Expand
  4. OperationGames
    May 15, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece that opens a new world to explore. It is a great game with only one problem: variation. The enemies sometimes feel boring and the mini bosses too, anyway this does not affect the total experiencie because the combat system is great and the story is wonderful and open a lot of possibilities for futures games.
  5. ErwinSlizov
    May 15, 2018
    10
    Почему ебланы кричать что мелкий еблан мешает. Вы блять поиграете в игру потом пиздите дауны ебаные, пиздюк не мешает пацан помогает, игра топ, графон заебись подрачил спс, сюжет заэбись, концепция ну тут нечего сказать, игра красивая.
    Я помню как на ПСП в школе катал пока училка пиздела новую тему, теперь работаю на заводе, спс за будущее!    Почему ебланы кричать что мелкий еблан мешает. Вы блять поиграете в игру потом пиздите дауны ебаные, пиздюк не мешает пацан помогает, игра топ, графон заебись подрачил спс, сюжет заэбись, концепция ну тут нечего сказать, игра красивая.
    Я помню как на ПСП в школе катал пока училка пиздела новую тему, теперь работаю на заводе, спс за будущее!
  6. SinxGreed
    May 14, 2018
    10
    Such an amazing game, I just finished it and wow just wow. This takes the god of war series to a whole new level.

    A beautiful world to explore when ever you please. Intense combat system with the ability to choose different play styles. A great story that can really pull at the heart.

    I can't wait to play the next one
  7. Jazzon04
    May 14, 2018
    10
    It's just incredible, I hope they would make something genuinely amazing in the next part of this story, I have big expectations for what is going to happen. Thank you, Santa Monica!
  8. lager96
    May 14, 2018
    10
    God of War is a masterpiece in every way. The story is written to perfection and the subtle details elevate the relationship of Kratos and his son. While some stories begin to drag in the middle, God of War does not have this issue. There is no lull in the plot and the story never slows down. The score for God of War is one of the best soundtracks I have ever heard. The world design isGod of War is a masterpiece in every way. The story is written to perfection and the subtle details elevate the relationship of Kratos and his son. While some stories begin to drag in the middle, God of War does not have this issue. There is no lull in the plot and the story never slows down. The score for God of War is one of the best soundtracks I have ever heard. The world design is crafted in a way that welcomes exploration. Each and every location is unique and exploring never gets old. The puzzles are also great, even though they aren't very difficult. As a person who never played the original trilogy I am now a fan of this franchise and of Kratos as a character. The gameplay is smooth and upgrades keep it fresh. I thought that the gameplay would get repetitive but the upgrades add new combat moves that help eliminate tougher enemies. The game offers challenge and doesn't hold your hand which is a great change of pace. I cannot wait for the sequel that has already been talked about!… Expand
  9. Falstrad
    May 14, 2018
    10
    Lo unico que puedo decir de esta nueva entrega por parte de Santa Monica Studio es: Gracias, por no solo ser tal ves, el GotY de este año si no por darme horas de entretenimiento garantizado, sin mencionar que no tiene ni un dlc, ni micropago, ni cajas de botin, que en estos tiempos es a menudo verlo.
  10. rishishah
    May 14, 2018
    10
    This game is beyond perfection, it is truly the masterpiece of the modern era. Never since Arkham City in 2013 have I felt that I have played something vastly different and unique. This game will be in your thoughts when you aren't playing it. Kratos is now my favourite Video game protagonist!
  11. filmcaps
    May 14, 2018
    10
    i love Norse mythology and after seeing marvel ruin those characters like Thor, Loki and odin in their comics and movies. i'm SO GLAD that god of war is doing norse gods and by the looks of it they will do them right. Thor's son's in the game were my favorite part and i just cant wait to fight Odin and Thor in the future games.
  12. Rome919
    May 14, 2018
    10
    I've just completed the game and i loved every aspect of it: voice acting, story telling, camera moving, visuals, combat, characters and how they open up throughout the game and their motivation.
    Though didn't like climbing much and inability to jump off and on the cliff after seeing Kratos jumping over the buildings, etc But that's just my preference =)

    Great game. Love it!
  13. theTRUTHson
    May 14, 2018
    6
    I love Metacritic but sometimes I hate it as well. You see all the 10's this game has on this page? They lie.
    So why should you trust me, instead of so many other people that give it a 10? Well, for three reasons.
    1 . I have beat the game 2. I am not a fan boy 3. I do not have any financial interest as far as this review goes. And also I have played video games for many many years.    I love Metacritic but sometimes I hate it as well. You see all the 10's this game has on this page? They lie.
    So why should you trust me, instead of so many other people that give it a 10? Well, for three reasons.

    1 . I have beat the game
    2. I am not a fan boy
    3. I do not have any financial interest as far as this review goes.
    And also I have played video games for many many years.

    I can assure you it's not a 10/10 and if you believe it is you will be disappointed. Is it a bad game then? No, of course not. Before you buy this you should ask yourself this: Do I like a lot of cut scenes, walking a lot in video games and a lot of dialogue? If the answer is no, then you probably will not like GoW. If the answer is yes, absolutely play the game, you will love it.

    Something that I think most people will agree on is that the camera is bad. I'm sure some will try to deny this and say they had no problem but those will be lies as well. The Field of View is terribly low, for technical reasons I presume.

    I gave this game a 6 because it is a movie-game and because I preferred the old GoWs . For you it might be higher than that. Technically wise it is absolutely incredible. But I know one thing for certain. This is not a 10/10 video game.    … Expand
  14. propolos
    May 14, 2018
    10
    sou brasileiro e o god of war veio muito bem dublado traduzido para o pórtugues .
    Minhas experiências foram as melhores , superou e munto minhas expectativas , so posso dizer que não vejo a hora para jogar sua sequencia .
  15. Colt1911
    May 14, 2018
    10
    10/10 just because there are too many idiots out there giving this masterpiece a 2-3/10. What´s wrong with you people...seriously.
  16. roxxnplotz
    May 14, 2018
    10
    Where do you start, where do you end? I apologize right now, as this will be unstructured, im still too cracked up because of the experience GoW gave me. This game really blew my mind. The story, the gameplay, the camera, the characters, the world. I was fascinated. Im almost 30 years old and love gaming since im too little to hold a game-pad or use a mouse properly. I am a PC-gamer butWhere do you start, where do you end? I apologize right now, as this will be unstructured, im still too cracked up because of the experience GoW gave me. This game really blew my mind. The story, the gameplay, the camera, the characters, the world. I was fascinated. Im almost 30 years old and love gaming since im too little to hold a game-pad or use a mouse properly. I am a PC-gamer but just had to take a friends 4Pro ( need 60 fps ), and i do not regret the purchase of the Game, which my friend can have now, back with his PS.

    I still feel chills going down and up my spine everytime i call back the Axe and have it slap into my palms firm grip. The combat felt clunky for me at the beginning. Slower, somehow limited, and BOI i was wrong, naive as Atreus. The more moves you learn, the longer you play, you become more and more the aged spartan expert in chaining the living heck out of all the moves and their sheer beauty. I felt like a bearded bulky dancer slicing through the most beautiful world ive ever seen.

    And the sidekick aka Boi? Hell no, no sidekick at all. A useful little northern mixbreed. That how i imagined a young Yoda with a bow instead of a lightsaber. Jumping around like gravity is something he ignores, saving Dads ass more times than i could count. And im good at counting.

    The relationship of them was touching. It had depths, struggles and so much development. It never felt off. There are so many point of the plot id like to mention and put into my review, but i cant and dont want, to not affect any other peoples experiences reading this before playing it.

    Best part was meeting the serpent, it was shown in trailers and what-not, so i can mention it happened, i guess. Man... having that beast speak was making my bones shake. I literally vibrated on my Sofa and the next boss encounter were my neighbors asking me to calm the heck down. Like yeah sorry, that was a Giant not me, chill please.

    It became so rare you are just happy with a game and what it does with you, im really feeling satisfied entirely. If quality like this means i have to wait another 5-6-7 years for another game of you guys, so be it, im willing to save 10 bucks a year for the next glorious, beautiful, mindblowing adventure.

    The game helped me to easily forget i dont like sitting in front of my TV instead of a Monitor, and play. Thanks Mr. Barlog and everyone working with you to create this. Thanks to the patient people at Sony making this exclusive possible without pushing anything or forcing in "content" displeasing players nowadays, like other companies would.

    Thank you very much.    … Expand
  17. Young_Nacho
    May 13, 2018
    10
    This game succeeds on every level. Gameplay is smooth, brutal and fun as hell. The story has a simple premise, but the characters and lore are incredibly well realised. Every character was interesting and the writing and performances are top notch. The world is gorgeous, the level design is superb, and all the side content is great as well. There are so many surprises waiting for theThis game succeeds on every level. Gameplay is smooth, brutal and fun as hell. The story has a simple premise, but the characters and lore are incredibly well realised. Every character was interesting and the writing and performances are top notch. The world is gorgeous, the level design is superb, and all the side content is great as well. There are so many surprises waiting for the player to discover and the game feels so rewarding to play. Simply put, This is one of the best games ever made.… Expand
  18. Brickthegrim
    May 13, 2018
    10
    Amazing story, told so incredibly well it will honestly blow the minds of lesser mortals and leave all others humbled by its originality and beauty.

    It took balls to make this game especially in this era of anti single player and anti good story games. On top of that the combat is on point and only ever made me wish there was more. I bought a PS4 for this game. Mainly because    Amazing story, told so incredibly well it will honestly blow the minds of lesser mortals and leave all others humbled by its originality and beauty.

    It took balls to make this game especially in this era of anti single player and anti good story games.

    On top of that the combat is on point and only ever made me wish there was more.

    I bought a PS4 for this game. Mainly because Microsoft has given up on single player games entirely.    … Expand
  19. MrGamyKid
    May 13, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As Much as i liked the game and how awesome it, there were still some flaws The bosses where really underwhelming and the varity of enemies was very low, all trolls are the same just the difference in looks which i found really dissapointing since GOW games are known for it's variaty of enemies you face but this just didn't have that. But other than that, this was an amazing experience and i liked so much. Story was entertaining, the Gameplay was really smooth. despite the fact this game is really beautful and heavy on graphics, there where no lags ir anything so the optimization was exellent. Overall a great game but it's wasn't perfect, Hope next time they just increase the enemy varity and Please add more Epic boss battle because there were just a few in this game,
    (All Baldur Fights - The Dragon Fight) were the only interesting fights so i hope they increase that.
    AND Please finish the next game quickly! -Thanks    … Expand
  20. Jordan7
    May 13, 2018
    9
    God of War was a wonderful story shown through an unforgettable and emotional bond between father and son. The two decide their own journey, but along the way, are enveloped by Nordic lore and mythos. The world tests their resolve forcing them to fight murderous foes and confront inner qualms. Their decisions and confrontations are sources of reflection for the inquisitive. This is a storyGod of War was a wonderful story shown through an unforgettable and emotional bond between father and son. The two decide their own journey, but along the way, are enveloped by Nordic lore and mythos. The world tests their resolve forcing them to fight murderous foes and confront inner qualms. Their decisions and confrontations are sources of reflection for the inquisitive. This is a story I will remember and cherish for years to come. Along with a unique and lovable story, the game displays awe injecting landscapes and wow inspiring beasts. With a camera angle that never cuts away, This game could have made it to the movie theaters. Fortunately, it had complimentary gameplay, which only highlighted the main character’s absolute power and (depending on the player) ability to find hidden passage ways full of impressive collectibles. With a plethora of possibilities the player can select two special moves for their weapons that will aid the player in annihilating his or her enemies. My only objections to the game are the inconsistent fluidity of battle and some Mundane tasks that must be completed to advance through a level. However, at the end of some battles I let out a sigh of satisfaction after timing and pressing every button correctly.… Expand
  21. RealMuthaF
    May 13, 2018
    10
    The first game in years to fully live up to the hype, the new God of War is a masterpiece, the best entry in the franchise and so far the best game PS4 has ever seen.

    The revamped gameplay is stellar, with visceral combat, deep customization and some neat puzzles. The level design should be praised separately. GoW is essentially a "metroidvania" - the story itself is linear, but the    The first game in years to fully live up to the hype, the new God of War is a masterpiece, the best entry in the franchise and so far the best game PS4 has ever seen.

    The revamped gameplay is stellar, with visceral combat, deep customization and some neat puzzles. The level design should be praised separately. GoW is essentially a "metroidvania" - the story itself is linear, but the game world is interconnected and certain paths open up later in the game. The result is that we essentially get a huge, beautifully hand-made open world with lots of places to explore and side quests to complete. And the side quests here aren't Ubisoft-style copy-paste garbage, but are made at the same level of quality as the main one.

    The visuals are stunning, everything is very detailed and the vistas are breathtaking. The soundtrack is yet another aspect of the game done right, it has already joined my music library. An additional immersion factor is the artistic decision to make the game "one-shot", with no camera cuts. While it may sound like a small detail, it really adds to the cinematic feel. It's a real shame that the Photo Mode has just come out, after I've already beaten the game. While I'm not sure whether it's *the* best-looking game on PS4, it's certainly on par with the likes of Uncharted 4.

    The story here isn't very original - it's essentially a journey from point A to point B with obstacles along the way, but it's masterfully done and you actually care for the characters. Kratos feels believable as a father figure trying to come to terms with his past, he's no longer a one-note brute killing everyone and screaming about revenge. What the game also does great is introducing the concept of a world where all the mythologies coexist, with references not only to Greek and Norse, but also to Egyptian, Maya and even Japanese. This opens up numerous possibilities for the franchise's future.

    Now GoW isn't perfect, nothing really is. There were a couple of logically questionable moments in the story, the whole Alfheim level felt meaningless and was just a way to stretch the journey a bit, and perhaps there were too many identical Troll and Ancient boss fights. I'd also say that some combat mechanics could be added to the boat sequences, instead of you just rowing back and forth. Besides, while the game strikes a good balance with its loot system, the Niflheim realm feels a bit too grind-ey.

    Still, those are minor nitpicks as the overall experience is just overwhelmingly positive. I am really looking forward to the inevitable sequel and hope that despite having to develop it for new hardware (PS5), this time it will take Sony Santa Monica less than 5 years to make,    … Expand
  22. Ishayu
    May 12, 2018
    6
    The game looks absolutely stunning and sounds awesome to boot. The combat is weighty and satisfying, and the story is extremely well told and very heartfelt. Based on what I've seen from lower difficulty levels, this game is a must buy.

    This review, however, is a warning to all of those who wish to play God of War at the highest difficulty setting: Don't. Even if you think you can beat    The game looks absolutely stunning and sounds awesome to boot. The combat is weighty and satisfying, and the story is extremely well told and very heartfelt. Based on what I've seen from lower difficulty levels, this game is a must buy.

    This review, however, is a warning to all of those who wish to play God of War at the highest difficulty setting: Don't. Even if you think you can beat it, don't. Even if you can beat it, don't.

    The game is full of random 1-shots, deaths to things you've already dodged, erratic behaviour where enemies float around the battlefield for no apparent reason, walls that don't work, and the camera "assist" loves to make it completely impossible to pull off a lot of trick shots that would make the game more playable.

    Boss encounters typically have 3 moves in their moveset, and that moveset subtly evolves over the course of the bossfight in distinct phases. The checkpoint system is very liberally used, and the gameplay is hilariously punishing, and the result is that bossfights basically boil down to attempting the same 20% of a boss 50+ times until the boss randomly doesn't do "the thing", and then you win.

    It is very, very obvious that the combat designers have absolutely no clue what they're doing at all, and this mars what should have been an otherwise great game.

    However, the game is still pretty and the combat still looks good, so I'll give it a 6. If you play to play it on a lower difficulty setting, the 9 and 10's that have been rightfully given are more appropriate.    … Expand
  23. BaeSharn
    May 12, 2018
    10
    Plain and simple, God of War is one of the best games ever made. Sony Santa Monica Studio have made a game that is not only a masterpiece on its own, but also comes at a time when the video game industry seems to believe that single player games can't survive or be successful without a huge open world or tacked on multiplayer mode to sell. it doesn't have any microtransactions to bring inPlain and simple, God of War is one of the best games ever made. Sony Santa Monica Studio have made a game that is not only a masterpiece on its own, but also comes at a time when the video game industry seems to believe that single player games can't survive or be successful without a huge open world or tacked on multiplayer mode to sell. it doesn't have any microtransactions to bring in extra money either, and its all the better for it.
    Where other companies would take one look at adding a sequel to Kratos' journey and would give it a large open world filled with many icons and boring side missions that barely differ from each other, Santa Monica Studio decided to take a risk. A risk that paid off immensely as the game is not only being universally praised but also is the fastest selling playstation 4 game to date. its a love letter to gamers that enjoy a good story along with great gameplay. And God of War's gameplay is not only great, its incredible. The combat feels satisfying and rewarding all while being just as brutal as before. The progression and rpg elements may seem confusing at first, but once you understand them, they become a very fun and useful system that adds even more strategy to the already fantastic combat. I also rarely encountered any bugs or glitches throughout my near 40 hours spent in the game. The beautiful graphics look amazing and are even more impressive considering the camera never cuts, not even for a cut-scene. This makes the game feel more immersive and personal than just about any game I've ever played. It makes the action set pieces and big story moments feel even better and more powerful as well. To go along with it is the fantastic performances by the cast. Of course, Kratos and Atreus are at the forefront, but the supporting characters are also very well acted and voiced.
    The level design is impeccable, it encourages exploration and finding secret areas better than any linear game ever made. Its also all the more satisfying to see huge action sequences tear up the area and make you change up your play style. The levels and exploration are nearly flawless in execution, and make replaying or revisiting them utter joys.
    My only complaints about the game, and they are minor, would be that I would like more challenge in some of the games main story boss fights as well as more boss fights in the games story mode. However, the optional valkyrie boss fights are great and provided me with some very challenging fights that could took me anywhere from two to over twenty tries to complete.
    Overall, God of War proves to be an innovative, polished, fun gaming tour de force. It throws out unsavory business practices and exchanges them for the simplicity of just making a good game as one of your main selling points. And Sony Santa Monica Studio has not only made one of the best games of all time, but also the best game of this generation. And I cant wait to see where the series goes next.    … Expand
  24. TheAquanox
    May 12, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bought a PS4 just for this one and it didn't dissapoint one bit. Storytelling and visuals are on a whole different level than everything else. But I'm sure you've read a lot of positive reviews so I'm going to address the negatives around here. Basically, they look like written by people angry about it being better rated than their favorite games, and the reasons they put this down are quite ridiculous.

    Saying it doesn't have a good storytelling is the first thing you need to ignore. I never played another GOW before, but I played GOW3 just before this one to get in shape. This is leaps and bounds beyond that, a much more rational and emotional approach than the blind blood-hungry Kratos from the past.

    Gameplay has also evolved a lot and it DOESNT HAVE ANYTHING to do with the Souls Series. Beat Bloodborne just before GOW3 (I bought Bloodborne, Uncharted 4 and GOW3 while I waited for this to be released) Combat is unique and is right in the middle of an action game and an RPG. Upgrades are awesome and well balanced. Nothing feels like too much or too little.

    I've also seen people talking about its difficulty. Yes, it's not an easy game, but if difficulty is a handicap for you, then play it on easy. Bloodborne is as hard as this one (In hard difficulty, the one I played it on) but it doesn't let you chose between levels of difficult, this one does. Once you get used to it's gameplay and upgrade yourselves enough, everything is beatable except for the hardest enemies on the game which you will discover when you play it.

    Same goes for fans of Uncharted, and older GOW games that couldn't get over this one. Just forget all you've read positive or negative about this game and enjoy this adventure. There are a lot of chances you will find it unforgettable.    … Expand
  25. Bloodyspartan87
    May 12, 2018
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mediocre game, because they gave up its originality and everything that made GOW and Kratos what they are. Important note: If you're still under the effect of the hype that was created on purpose as a marketing strategy to sell this game, you're not going to like this review. GOW games are my all time favorites, so I had high expectations for this one since it had large shoes to fill. Unfortunately, I ended up being disappointed, and for many reasons if you're patient enough to read on. I'm not saying the game is entirely bad, but for me there were many more cons than pros. I'm going to explain as best as I can:

    Pros:
    1. Good graphics that are highly detailed (even though there's a lack of impressive concepts compared to previous titles).
    2. I love how sassy Atreus and Mimir are.

    Cons:
    1. This game does NOT feel like GOW AT ALL. It seems like they've been trying so hard to copy The Last of US and other games that they ended up sacrificing the game's originality (and I assume for money and reviews). Nothing is unique about this GOW, and it offered absolutely NOTHING other games didn't already offer, so it ended up looking like a hybrid of The Last of Us, Dark Souls, The Witcher 3, and Lord of the Rings!! The game had lost its unique identity we all know and love because it has changed too much.
    2. Predictable, weak plot. I don't know why they gave up how angry Kratos was, wasn't his extreme rage what made him unique? Now that he's calm, what's so special about him? It feels like they tried to make a meaningful interaction between Kratos and his son, but anyone could tell from the beginning that it was gonna be a typical father and son story: they would have issues, but they would kiss and make up at the end. That was pretty much the message delivered. True, there are some interesting plot twists, like when Blades of Chaos came into the picture, or when Zeus and Athena appeared, but it seems they purposefully played on nostalgia to sell a story which would have been bleak otherwise. If you take a step back and look at the story as a whole, you'll notice that nothing of major importance happened. 3. The new "menu" system is unnecessarily overcomplicated. I think it was an attempt on their part to look smart by not making GOW look simple. IMO, simplicity isn't a bad thing. It can make things more enjoyable.
    4. Kratos feels very weak. Unlike previous titles, you will never feel powerful playing this one. He doesn't feel like a god at all. He feels like just an old man that anyone can kick his butt (seriously, ANYONE, including regular monsters!!) provided that they are 2 levels higher!! There are COUNTLESS enemies that can kill Kratos in ONE HIT, and if you've played the game you know I'm not exaggerating. He struggles with regular enemies almost as much as he struggles with bosses. This game forced me to play much more defensively simply because you'll lose over and over if you play aggressively like previous titles. I even shamefully ran away from many encounters!! Kratos is a lot less brutal than he used to be, evidenced by the way he killed Baldur (he snapped his neck which shows a much nicer Kratos than I'm used to). You'll never see a moment where you say "Damn!! Only Kratos can do that!!". Most of the fights will leave you with a sense of frustration rather than a sense of triumph and feeling like a powerful badass.
    5. The free camera makes you feel lost. I loved the guided camera in the past and how it makes everything look cinematic. Plus, the free camera is a huge pain during fights, especially that Kratos can't block from all directions like he used to. You'll find yourself losing focus on the actual fight and focusing instead on turning the camera so you can face your enemies, which takes away a lot from how enjoyable battles were in the past. Speaking of which, there's an extreme lack of epic music!! GOW was also known for its gripping music that gets you hooked, but this one feels like it's almost deafeningly silent from start to finish!!
    6. Lack of variety of monsters and bosses. They literally just change the colors and give them new names because their color is different!!
    7. Lack of challenging puzzles. There's basically one pattern of puzzles, once you get the hang of it, the remaining puzzles become very repetitive.
    All in all, this game was "ok" but not worth my high expectations and I definitely don't imagine myself having fun replaying it. Cory Barlog directed GOW II, which is my personal favorite in the series. I still prefer GOW II, so it can only mean that this one was disappointing to me. He had a huge opportunity to turn the tide without messing up the game so much, but he failed to do so because he let his personal life affect his work. It's hard for me to say that. I'm not just some casual player. I take this game very seriously and I never imagined myself saying all that about a game that belongs to the series that I love so much. Please stop being in denial.    … Expand
  26. X111XTRME
    May 12, 2018
    10
    2018 Game of the Year . Best God of War in the series . Epic Win from Sony . Congrats Santa Monica
  27. josei1985
    May 12, 2018
    10
    Cuando una buena mano de chapa y pintura convierte un juego en uno de los mejores de generación. Buenos gráficos, una historia contada magistralmente, buen combate, enemigos variados con distinta resistencia a elementos, jefes finales un tanto repetitivos, técnicamente una genialidad, numerosas opciones para nuestra armadura y runas para nuestras armas, evolución del personaje... Al final,Cuando una buena mano de chapa y pintura convierte un juego en uno de los mejores de generación. Buenos gráficos, una historia contada magistralmente, buen combate, enemigos variados con distinta resistencia a elementos, jefes finales un tanto repetitivos, técnicamente una genialidad, numerosas opciones para nuestra armadura y runas para nuestras armas, evolución del personaje... Al final, resulta que estar acompañado del hijo ha sido todo un acierto y en más de una ocasión nos salvará el culo. Una pasada de juego y bien largo y con contenido secundario más o menos bien pensado, especialmente las valquirias.

    Como pegas, aunque esto será más personal que nunca, la cámara puede jugar alguna mala pasada en pleno combate si hemos marcado al enemigo. Por otro, el juego aumento bestialmente la dificultad con algunas valquirias. Tal es así, que he jugado en el modo difícil (el penúltimo más complicado) y más o menos bien aunque diría que he muerto más que en Bloodborne. Pero con las valquirias he tenido que bajarlo a fácil porque hay 3 o 4 que en ese nivel te pueden hacer sudar y darte una buena tunda, especialmente la última.

    9,5 / 10    … Expand
  28. mrwarlock
    May 12, 2018
    8
    Long story short: this game is really not worth a 10, and a bit far away from 9. I would also like to state that I am rating this game as an experienced God of War series player and because of that I had some kind of different expectations towards it. People who are new to the series would not have this problem and therefore rate this game higher.

    To me God of War 3: Remastered was a    Long story short: this game is really not worth a 10, and a bit far away from 9. I would also like to state that I am rating this game as an experienced God of War series player and because of that I had some kind of different expectations towards it. People who are new to the series would not have this problem and therefore rate this game higher.

    To me God of War 3: Remastered was a masterpiece. What I really loved beyond comprehension is:

    1) Kratos. In previous games were a very big, very angry and brutal warrior, a god killer and you knew that everyone who steps in your path is going to get their asses whooped one way or another and usually it was going to be BRUTAL. You felt powerful, strong, a rage in its purest form and this game failed to deliver the same experience. You now have a kid, you now have to be smart, responsible, control yourself and share your philosophical insights.

    2) While playing previous games you always had this sense of greatness: you fought titans, you walked on titans, you fought gods, you brought them to their knees over and over again. You also met many different enemies, many different execution scenes and so on. God of War 2018 went really south with this section: boring recolors, low amount of enemy types, only few god fights and those gods look... Well, disappointing at best. No more "look, I am on a guy as high as the Empire State Building".

    3) The constantly changing environment. God of War 3 had this "I am in a completely different place now" feeling: you ran from fire on bridges getting broken, you ran on titans, you traveled on flying stones having to defend them, you shot canons at titans - the list goes on. There was always something new, dynamic and unexpected. This new game fails here bad: no more jumping, same environment (except the realms which won't really matter until you beat the game) , same boat, same water, same snow - that i it.

    Those three points really had a big impact on my experience while playing the game: its just not that god of war I used to play earlier and its not better in those specific aspects I've mentioned above.

    The graphics are great, the music is great, voice acting is great, the story is kind of good, but not really memorable. The fighting changes are also pretty decent according to me (except for the fact that you will have to suffer that camera pain since you never see who, how and when is going to attack you from behind except for red arrow indicator).

    This is why I can not give this game more than 8 - its just not that powerful and breathtaking God of War that it used to be.    … Expand
  29. Igoreshkin
    May 11, 2018
    10
    The game is awsome. I complete original trilogy. I love that devs changet direction for new GoW game. The battle system is so satisfying. I bet that most negative user rewies comes from people who even have no PS4.
  30. Huntingassassin
    May 11, 2018
    4
    This an average game at best you fight the same boss like 15 times 2 different ones repeated the valks&trolls. Graphics look good but the gameplay is very repetitive cant skip past foes even if your back tracking to an old area which you do alot of, theres only like 4 real boss fights the rpg mechanics are basically useless cause no matter how much you upgrade your gear it wont get betterThis an average game at best you fight the same boss like 15 times 2 different ones repeated the valks&trolls. Graphics look good but the gameplay is very repetitive cant skip past foes even if your back tracking to an old area which you do alot of, theres only like 4 real boss fights the rpg mechanics are basically useless cause no matter how much you upgrade your gear it wont get better just grab high rarety with the highest number theres no skill its an easy game and simply a cash grab tried to rip off the last of us by trying to make you care about the boy as he is referred to by kratos over 9000 times, the story is honestly pretty lacking as well i didn't really care for it basically one long escort mission with good graphics. So yea 4 out of 10 average game not terrible but definitely does not deserve any prasie like it has been receiving but theres an honest review from a gamer who has been around since the n64/ps2 days… Expand
  31. Eray
    May 11, 2018
    1
    When compared to previous GOW games it is extremely boring, Main story is very short and mundane, Kratos is far from being a god, enemies are all the same only in different colors, and there are absolutely NO boss fights whatsoever. What happened to old good giant bosses? Fighting system is also a disaster, All in all, everything that made God of War different from other games have beenWhen compared to previous GOW games it is extremely boring, Main story is very short and mundane, Kratos is far from being a god, enemies are all the same only in different colors, and there are absolutely NO boss fights whatsoever. What happened to old good giant bosses? Fighting system is also a disaster, All in all, everything that made God of War different from other games have been ripped off and left us with only another mainstream game which has nothing new to offer. I am totally disappointed with what GOW has become. GOW is dead for me.… Expand
  32. GrandObservant
    May 11, 2018
    10
    I've been a fan of God of War games for as long as I can remember. In fact, it's the only franchise that I've played all the games more than once. I had high expectations and trepidations for this one, but Oh my God Santa Monica Studio did not disappoint. Not only it's my favorite game of the series, it's my favorite game of all time. I loved every aspect of it; game mechanics, story,I've been a fan of God of War games for as long as I can remember. In fact, it's the only franchise that I've played all the games more than once. I had high expectations and trepidations for this one, but Oh my God Santa Monica Studio did not disappoint. Not only it's my favorite game of the series, it's my favorite game of all time. I loved every aspect of it; game mechanics, story, music, characters, design ... etc. It's the only game that I played to completion (100%) collecting the Platinum Trophy along the way. For anyone who likes story-driven, action adventure, single player campaign THIS IS THE GAME FOR YOU.… Expand
  33. Chanunnaki
    May 11, 2018
    10
    For me, it’s the game of the gen and one of those few where I feel compelled to complete it 100%. I’ve played other games after I got to the end of the story and I just keep coming back to. Picking off a Valerie here, completing another trial the endgame. Gameplay, graphics, narrative, this game has it it all
  34. MichaelA91
    May 11, 2018
    5
    An average sequel bait game.

    Combat system is good for the first 1/4th of the game but enemy variety contains a ton of re-skinned enemies and you get bored of it by the end. Possibly the best part of the game. The story is annoying because of all the wasted potential. At no point does it explain how we got from the ending of the last game to the start of this one, it introduces a lot    An average sequel bait game.

    Combat system is good for the first 1/4th of the game but enemy variety contains a ton of re-skinned enemies and you get bored of it by the end. Possibly the best part of the game.

    The story is annoying because of all the wasted potential. At no point does it explain how we got from the ending of the last game to the start of this one, it introduces a lot of potentially interesting characters and keeps all of the interesting ones off screen because it wants to do a sequel so it just decides it won't have any proper resolution to most of the conflicts presented or show you the parts of the world it presents as the most interesting.

    The voice acting is surprisingly good for some of the characters, I expected to dislike the kid but it turns out he was one of my favorites, the main "villain" is excellent too. The male lead and the female lead however are inconsistent and below average, although the first God of War game had worse voice acting than this (although there it was on some side characters) I also loved the Dwarven brothers, I think they genuinely had the best humor in a God of War game.

    The visuals are good, with great transitions between fights and cut-scenes and really beautifully designed backgrounds. Enemy designs are visually much more boring than in the original God of War series, but the views make up for it, it may be the most beautiful game on the PS4.

    This could have been a much better game, but it NEVER feels like a complete experience, the combat system is introduced and then minimally expanded upon, the story presents dozens of awesome sub-plots then proceeds to resolve exactly 3; The final boss is a good story moment but not engaging to actually perform mechanically; The visuals are technically amazing but don't have enough of an internal consistency between them, everything looks beautiful but it doesn't look like it belongs in the same video-game.

    It's definitely NOT a terrible game, but it was definitely NOT the game we were promised, it's NOT a complete experience and it sacrifices SO MUCH to plan out sequels that it fails to resolve most things and leaves most systems feeling intentionally incomplete just so they can be expanded upon in further games. If you don't care at all about the story you can probably add 2 points and make it a solid 7/10. If you REALLY liked the old God of War games then this game is definitely not made for you,    … Expand
  35. S0LiD
    May 11, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece. A forever game, I just wanna play the next god of war, the hype is huge!
  36. datFart
    May 11, 2018
    10
    This is the best game that you’re money can buy, if you want to play the best game of the year you’re at the right place you won’t be sorry.
  37. chj915
    May 10, 2018
    9
    I have pre-ordered this game the moment since it became available on Amazon. I have been a loyal gamer to this series since its PS2 era. The new God of War just brings back the good old days. I have enjoyed every moment of this game so far. It is not hard to tell that there will be continues story development following this one. I would expect to see it again sometime in the next 3 years.
  38. twistedreal
    May 10, 2018
    8
    This is a wonderful game and is a fantastic evolution of God of War. If you don't already know, this game plays differently than past GoW games. I'll give you the things I didn't like as most reviews cover all the good.

    I spent about 35 hours to complete the main story and maybe half the side quests. I started the game on hard mode and quickly switched it to normal after dying a dozen    This is a wonderful game and is a fantastic evolution of God of War. If you don't already know, this game plays differently than past GoW games. I'll give you the things I didn't like as most reviews cover all the good.

    I spent about 35 hours to complete the main story and maybe half the side quests. I started the game on hard mode and quickly switched it to normal after dying a dozen times to the 3rd encounter. Normal was almost too easy until I decided to stop caring about what to equip and just started playing the game.

    I'm an older gamer, so this next bit is a biased opinion I have over a lot of games. The thing I disliked the most about the game was the different equipment slots and all the perks and stats. I feel like the devs went with a "quantity over quality" approach with this system. I probably wasted at least 2 hours of game time screwing around with this system until I decided to forget it all together. The game became much more enjoyable once I no longer cared what Kratos and "boy" was wearing and all the stuff he was picking up.

    Last thing I will bash is the inability to skip cut scenes. Seriously, the story isn't that good and I just wanted to get to bashing peoples skulls in. However, you can treat them like loading screens to get up and walk around like you would with a game for traditional loading screens.

    This game is awesome. I don't think it's as awesome as people say it is, but it is close.    … Expand
  39. Eiddie
    May 10, 2018
    10
    Este nuevo GOD OF WAR es sin duda una obra maestra, realmente es un excelente videojuego, apesar de que cambio radicalmente a los anteriores juegos, este supo adaptarse de una forma excepcional, tiene una excelente historia que te engancha conforme vayas avanzando, un sistema de combate excelente, los jefes, el mundo semiabierto, los gráficos, los protagonistas, el gran doblaje de audio aEste nuevo GOD OF WAR es sin duda una obra maestra, realmente es un excelente videojuego, apesar de que cambio radicalmente a los anteriores juegos, este supo adaptarse de una forma excepcional, tiene una excelente historia que te engancha conforme vayas avanzando, un sistema de combate excelente, los jefes, el mundo semiabierto, los gráficos, los protagonistas, el gran doblaje de audio a diferentes idiomas, en si el videojuego es buenísimo, si tendría que ponerle un pero, seria que no cuenta con "new game plus", es algo que se agradecería si lo incluyen en una próxima actualización. SANTA MONICA STUDIO realizo un excelente juego, sin duda alguna el mejor juego que puede tener hasta ahora PS4.… Expand
  40. darius22
    May 10, 2018
    10
    One of the only games I have ever played that meets and exceeds the hype, and was totally, in every respect, awesome. Just awesome.
  41. King-Leonidas
    May 10, 2018
    10
    God of War (2018) is truly a revolutionary work of art right here. From the art of story telling, right down to obviously the best part in IMO; the gameplay elements. I honestly can't remember the last game I've played that perfectly delivered the gameplay so flawlessly to the point where it isn't repetitive at all. 10/10. Beautiful. Thank you Santa Monica Studios, Corey Barlog, and Sony.God of War (2018) is truly a revolutionary work of art right here. From the art of story telling, right down to obviously the best part in IMO; the gameplay elements. I honestly can't remember the last game I've played that perfectly delivered the gameplay so flawlessly to the point where it isn't repetitive at all. 10/10. Beautiful. Thank you Santa Monica Studios, Corey Barlog, and Sony. Thank you so much.… Expand
  42. captainkane
    May 10, 2018
    6
    The reviews are overwhelmingly positive. GoW's moments of greatest arguably make it the best game in the franchise. Santa Monica Studio proved it could teach an old dog new tricks, but they laid a shaky foundation. The current iteration borrows heavily from Dark Soul’s, Last of Us, and Diablo but with disappointing implementation. GoW contains glaring problems fans are overlooking, such asThe reviews are overwhelmingly positive. GoW's moments of greatest arguably make it the best game in the franchise. Santa Monica Studio proved it could teach an old dog new tricks, but they laid a shaky foundation. The current iteration borrows heavily from Dark Soul’s, Last of Us, and Diablo but with disappointing implementation. GoW contains glaring problems fans are overlooking, such as uneven pacing, underwhelming story, and frustrating combat.

    The shift to Norse mythology isn’t surprising. Marvel’s cinematic universe has no doubt influenced the developers. Marvel’s biggest stars include Thor, Ragnorak, and other Norse beings and events. GoW’s story could’ve been more interesting, but it’s really a drawn out history lesson that presents superfluous information. The Norse world isn’t revealed thru events, but dialogue between Kratos’ son and a severed head. Other bits of mythology or inscribed on shrines that players must locate. Unless players pay close attention to EVERYTHING that’s spoken and find every shrine, key story elements are lost. Fans would be better served with a robust campaign that includes more enemies and deities, better boss fights, additional activities, and a new game+.

    Ironically, GoW penalizes players for exploring Midguard, yet everyone pushes Kratos’ to explore. If players explore early, they will encounter numerous obstacles which block their paths. Being under leveled is Kratos’ biggest obstacle, however, and he remains that way for most of the game. I completed the campaign on the harder difficulties and enemies are absurdly powerful. High levels enemies are everywhere, and they kill in 1 hit. They also spam AOE and ranged attacks and regenerate health. Even after grabbing awesome gear, GoW finds new ways to be unfair. So either players explore the same areas multiple times, clearing out additional enemies and obstacles each time, or they can simply wait until Kratos hits level 5 or higher. By then the story is over. And once the story is over, what’s the point in hunting down additional loot?

    Players won’t know where they can and can’t go until it’s too late and they’re killed by powerful enemies in areas accessible immediately after the tutorial. There are often no avenues for escape. It’s better to die with dignity, than pointlessly slog it out against a rigged system. High level enemies possess the same move sets as weaker ones, they just hit harder and soak up damage. A level 2 Kratos against level 5 baddies is no contest. Artificial difficulty at its best which reminds me of The Division. The same few enemies are recycled throughout the campaign. The same goes for bosses. Kratos fights the same baddies over and over. It gets dull quick.

    Midgaurd is a central hub that branches to surrounding areas. Exploration mostly entails rowing boats or climbing walls. All areas are linear and Kratos must follow clearly defined paths. If a wall doesn’t have yellow paint on it, Kratos can’t climb it. He can’t scale a 6ft rock, yet he flips an entire building with his bare hands. Makes sense, right? I had similar grips about Horizon: Zero Dawn. The developers want players coming back to the same areas repeatedly. Like the enemies, puzzles and obstacles are endlessly recycled. There’s a scant handful of uninteresting side quests which exist solely for completionists. Several areas are merely replayable trials that pad things out. And 2 other realms aren’t accessible until God of War 5 or future DLC.

    Kratos’ levels up by equipping better gear that enhances specific stats. It’s similar to Diablo III, so Kratos can alter his stats before/during each encounter. Kratos’ son is an invaluable combat asset and a welcome addition, so max him out early on. Combat-wise, the developers opted for a more deliberate style that tries to mimic Dark Souls. But on harder difficulties, the combat just doesn’t hold up. Parrying an attack or activating a runic strike is risky because Kratos can be killed by enemies he doesn’t see during the wind up animations. The over-the-shoulder perspective sucks when a dozen baddies are spamming ranged AOE attacks. So deaths are often cheap because players literally didn’t see them coming. I opted for strength, defense, and vitality and dumped runic abilities until the end. One of the best talismans available boosts shield parrying time. That alone saves the shield from being near useless. The stun mechanic is interesting, but at higher difficulties, even trash mobs need tons of punishment to stun. Play on the easier difficulties and save yourselves the frustration.

    GoW is more DLC than a full-blown game. Although it looks great and performs solidly, the anemic campaign, heavily recycled enemies/activities, and push towards postgame activities is a major turn off. As DLC, this would’ve been an 8 or 9, but as a standalone title there isn't much value. It’s highly overrated.    … Expand
  43. lapendilla
    May 10, 2018
    10
    One of the best PS4 games ever. Fantastic game with exceptional story and side quests. Amazing!!
  44. DixieFlatline
    May 10, 2018
    8
    God of War mini review

    Cory Barlog is one of the best game designers, but he is not flawless and may have succumbed to the general needs of the masses, or would have liked to please the masses, which is a grave error. This installment has several errors which prevents this game to dethrone the crown jewel of the series, also helmed by Balrog, God of War 2. GOW2 sported catching visuals    God of War mini review

    Cory Barlog is one of the best game designers, but he is not flawless and may have succumbed to the general needs of the masses, or would have liked to please the masses, which is a grave error. This installment has several errors which prevents this game to dethrone the crown jewel of the series, also helmed by Balrog, God of War 2. GOW2 sported catching visuals and animations, tight storytelling, visceral combat so a thrill from the get go till the very end. All of these focused like a coherent laser beam and fed to the gamer intravenously. No distractions, just the gist: limbs flying, jaws droppin.

    This reboot is also perfect aesthetically, it’s visuals are stunning, got the usual over the top content, though far less pleasing than it’s predecessors. The combat is sadly sub-par, some of the enemies sport kinda strange movesets (The ancients), like they are straight from a Transformers movie and there are serious problems balance wise because of the unneeded RPG elements in the game. You can customise your armour, your weapons and the more time you spend with completing the numerous side quests the better gear you get and more experience you can spend on special abilities. The problem is… If you complete most of the side quests and then continue the main questline… well, then you will be way overpowered and will toss the enemies to the side like your used underwear. I just kinda scratched my head when level 6 enemies (realm tear Hel reavers) can be killed at level 2 or with an overpowered Atreus you can kite them and come out victorious. Also you kinda feel overwhelmed by the numerous enchantments, sockets and other RPG esque content. This doesn’t add anything besides several hours of mostly repetitive gameplay content which perfectly kills the game balance. GOW never was a full blown RPG like Witcher, but the creators strived to make it one, and failed. Well, please forget about this nonsense. God of War was always about perfect storytelling, over the top combat, tearing enemies apart limb by limb and not fiddling about idiotic gemstones, enchantments and other Wow style never ending RPG content. Just one big hell of a march. Of Course Santa Monica will not tear this newly introduced gameplay element from the game, but it should tone it down to a level where it is acceptable. What about putting chests where content deserves and not literally everywhere. When I saw another chest in the middle of the game kinda felt like throwing up. Uhh, the 257th chest, it will contain another used garment… Game elements like these are overused and in overall the content - especially the bosses - isn’t that tight like we used to be. Too much creative sauce went down the drain because of the newly introduced RPG elements.

    It’s very hard to balance a game where it’s up to the user which path to choose. The original GOW games felt absolutely perfect, because all you had to do is move, fight and watch the content in awe. Now you have to do the same with several distractions. So if you want a pleasurable gameplay experience, do not fiddle with the side quests too much, just do the main storyline. Kratos went through some minor brainwashing to please the masses and he also got a tie and a suit and has to wear it because sales numbers or who knows why. This franchise needs some extra love. More monsters, more tactical and harder combat, less mouth feeding, less borrowing from famous franchises, more and varied gore... so fixing, a lot.    … Expand
  45. jairoed111
    May 10, 2018
    10
    This game is a master piece of story telling. It is more than simply playing a game it is an experience that everybody should go through. I have never played a game this good and I’m even offended that breath of the wild has a higher score than this game, now don’t get me wrong it is in fact a great game and I love it but this... it is simply much deeper and immersive that it falls in itsThis game is a master piece of story telling. It is more than simply playing a game it is an experience that everybody should go through. I have never played a game this good and I’m even offended that breath of the wild has a higher score than this game, now don’t get me wrong it is in fact a great game and I love it but this... it is simply much deeper and immersive that it falls in its own league. Cannot wait for the next game! Thanks Cory Barlog.… Expand
  46. Tasogar
    May 10, 2018
    10
    When God of War (2018) was announced I was extremely excited, yet skeptical. I have been a fan of the series since the first God of War because of the combat and the fact that I was learning Greek mythology in school at the same time. Every new installation of the game was a chance for me to get lost in the altered mythos that Santa Monica had created. Prior to this game, my knowledge ofWhen God of War (2018) was announced I was extremely excited, yet skeptical. I have been a fan of the series since the first God of War because of the combat and the fact that I was learning Greek mythology in school at the same time. Every new installation of the game was a chance for me to get lost in the altered mythos that Santa Monica had created. Prior to this game, my knowledge of Norse mythology was almost non-existent, but as I played through the game I became more and more intrigued until I finally started researching the Prose Edda. To me, the encouragement of curiosity is an important aspect of what makes a game great. The story and emotional progression presented here between Kratos and Atreus is only rivaled (in my opinion) by Joel and Ellie from Naughty Dog's The Last of Us. At times Atreus did become a nuisance, but there was always a reason for his character to misbehave. Every character trait is deliberate and is used to further the narrative, nothing is overlooked. This game's story telling and attention to detail is something that other game developers should take note on. Along the journey you will encounter a character whose entire existence is fantastic story telling design, there were times that I found myself wanting to stay on boat just to hear the stories he told. Even the side quests assist in breathing life to the lore of the world around you. There are tons of references to the prior installations of God of War, and each one of them is fantastic. Santa Monica does a great job of cluing the player in on Kratos's past, so not having played the prequels should not hinder your experience.

    The portion of the game for which I was skeptical was the combat. BOY was I wrong. The combat feels fantastic. Each combat style feels properly weighted and have different purposes. Striking with the axe feels extremely satisfying and the runic attacks are fun to play around with. Throwing the axe is great and never gets old. The addition of a "stun" meter gives you purpose to attack using your fists and shield, or any other attack that inflicts stun. When the stun meter fills up you can perform a finishing attack using the R3 button. Even Atreus himself is an integral part of the combat, in fact, in the tougher difficulties, he's crucial to your success. The camera may take a little bit of getting used to, but if you have played the other God of War games (or other action RPGs like Monster Hunter or Dark Souls) you will still feel at home with this installation. There are indicators on the bottom of the screen which alert you when an enemy is attacking from the sides or from behind and you will also receive verbal cues from Atreus.

    The only negative aspect of this game is the lack of bosses for how long the game is. Don't get me wrong the bosses that furthered the main plot were amazing (this includes the "main" side quest boss), but the mini bosses were lacking. There are technically plenty of boss fights, but only a few of them I would consider proper boss fights. This does not impact the overall experience however, especially since the main bosses are epic and challenging.

    I wish only the best to Santa Monica going forward and want to thank Sony for providing the proper conditions for a game like this to thrive. 10/10.    … Expand
  47. Bruno-x
    May 10, 2018
    10
    I was very happy and satisfied to play the new GOD OF WAR. I had the opportunity to play the first game - which I loved. I also finished the second one and enjoyed the evolution of the story. The third one I have mixed feelings, because for me Kratos becomes the villain of the story.

    This new game is incredible. The BOOOY is very good, Kratos is much more palatable and the game is    I was very happy and satisfied to play the new GOD OF WAR. I had the opportunity to play the first game - which I loved. I also finished the second one and enjoyed the evolution of the story. The third one I have mixed feelings, because for me Kratos becomes the villain of the story.

    This new game is incredible. The BOOOY is very good, Kratos is much more palatable and the game is difficult in the good way.    … Expand
  48. Joshua_Ariel
    May 10, 2018
    10
    Most amazing gaming experience I have ever had, the combat, the story and the world all combine to give the best experience this generation of consoles has to offer
  49. adrewtoremember
    May 10, 2018
    8
    A game with some of the best visuals the PS4 has to offer as of right now. The mainline story is fantastic and tells the story of a father and son coming to terms with who they are and bonding after the death of the mother. The RPG elements they added with the armor system are a bit out of place, and the side quests are nothing special. The game is also a relatively easy Platinum TrophyA game with some of the best visuals the PS4 has to offer as of right now. The mainline story is fantastic and tells the story of a father and son coming to terms with who they are and bonding after the death of the mother. The RPG elements they added with the armor system are a bit out of place, and the side quests are nothing special. The game is also a relatively easy Platinum Trophy for you Trophy Hunters out there.… Expand
  50. Nhat1608
    May 10, 2018
    10
    Thank you Santa Monica for making this game. One of the best games I've played for years, thrilling and exciting, I always want to jump back into the game even after playing 4-5 hours/day. The combat is magnificent, requires proper strategies and is also dynamic. Side Quests in this game are also fun. Some features like Photo Mode (added today) and New Game + should have been added at theThank you Santa Monica for making this game. One of the best games I've played for years, thrilling and exciting, I always want to jump back into the game even after playing 4-5 hours/day. The combat is magnificent, requires proper strategies and is also dynamic. Side Quests in this game are also fun. Some features like Photo Mode (added today) and New Game + should have been added at the beginning but it's alright, I can wait for that. The game has no micro-transaction whatsoever, so for $60 you will be getting the whole experience and that's it. Definitely look forward to a sequel.… Expand
  51. Malachi2017
    May 10, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece in every aspect.
    Echoing the same observations of those who ACTUALLY played this game (and still playing it), the system is immersive, entertaining and fairly complex but not burdensome; while the combat feels truly solid, diverse, and challenging. The lore, story and characters are well-written and intriguing. Emotionally charged yet mixed with a bit of humor. The graphics,    A masterpiece in every aspect.
    Echoing the same observations of those who ACTUALLY played this game (and still playing it), the system is immersive, entertaining and fairly complex but not burdensome; while the combat feels truly solid, diverse, and challenging. The lore, story and characters are well-written and intriguing. Emotionally charged yet mixed with a bit of humor. The graphics, environment design and cinematography are simply stunning.

    The only real and tangible complaint is that the game makes you feel that you can't wait for a sequel.
    Other complaints are mostly subjective, such as those coming from fanboys of other games, or kids who can't get over the earlier hack and slash genre. Cheers.    … Expand
  52. PrimalBanana
    May 10, 2018
    10
    I've never played a God of War game before, I've heard of it but having spent most of my time on the Xbox 360 it was never a game I looked at too closely. Times change though and I now play on both consoles which meant the latest God of War caught my attention. I found myself researching the past games and instantly knew that this would be right up my street. God of War was hyped up toI've never played a God of War game before, I've heard of it but having spent most of my time on the Xbox 360 it was never a game I looked at too closely. Times change though and I now play on both consoles which meant the latest God of War caught my attention. I found myself researching the past games and instantly knew that this would be right up my street. God of War was hyped up to astronomical levels and the question became, could it live up to that hype.

    Long story short yes it most certainly has lived up to the hype. Visually the game looks stunning on both versions of the PS4 consoles and aside from the odd dropped frame here and there, offers a smooth playing experience. The game world is so detailed and simply beautiful. some areas where there is a lot of colour took my breath away as HDR blasted the scenes into my eyeballs. These areas really take your breath away and you find yourself just looking around soaking up the beauty.

    The game is set in Midgard and you find yourself thrown into Norse mythology and once again the developers have really nailed the feel. You aren't alone in your travels this time round and are accompanied by Kratos' son Atreus. Normally AI sidekicks tend to be a pain in the arse but they really nailed the implementation here. Never does your "Boy" feel unhelpful or get in the way and he instead can prove to be very helpful and breaks the quieter sections up nicely with the dialogue.

    I shan't go too much into the the story because of spoilers but It is honestly one of the best stories I've been able to enjoy in a game in recent years. Well written and fully engrossing i found myself captured by it and like a good book that's hard to put down I've found i have to force myself to stop playing when real life demands my attention.

    All this positivity means nothing if the gameplay sucks but I'm happy to report that once again the developer have hit the nail on the head (presumably with Thors Hammer). Things start off typically enough but soon you are thrust into one of the most epic opening fights that will be remembered for years to come. Combat feels awesome with each hit feeling as if it has real weight behind it and different enemies requiring slightly differing tactics. It really is one of the most satisfying things when you land those swings of the axe. The new camera works a treat and throws you into the action, anyone who had concerns should rest easy because it just works.

    The seamless transitions from gameplay to cut scene helps keep immersion and this is yet another example of just how good Chequer-boarding is to get those lush crisp visuals. It's obvious from start to finish that a lot of hard work, care and attention has gone into God of War and it's paid off big time. God of War is going to be one of the titles that define this generation and it's certainly the best we've seen so far. Normally my GOTY is a struggle between a few titles but i think this is a dead cert with only Red Dead Redemption 2 likely to offer any kind of competition.    … Expand
  53. Boricua012
    May 9, 2018
    10
    Literally the best game I have played. I don't see how any gaming company will ever be to top God of War. Everything from the story to the new combat system is absolutely phemonimal in everyway. The cutscenes, the voice acting, and combat are so cinematic that the game makes it feel like you're watching a movie. This game is truly a masterpiece and desvers to go down as the all time greatLiterally the best game I have played. I don't see how any gaming company will ever be to top God of War. Everything from the story to the new combat system is absolutely phemonimal in everyway. The cutscenes, the voice acting, and combat are so cinematic that the game makes it feel like you're watching a movie. This game is truly a masterpiece and desvers to go down as the all time great when it comes to single player video games.… Expand
  54. andystu86
    May 9, 2018
    10
    As if this needs another 10/10. Massive fan of the series who had no interest in playing another one after 3, I'm very impressed with the shake-up. They've looked at some of the best stuff around from the last few years, incorporated it and managed to make it still feel like God of War. Cory Barlog, take a bow boy.
  55. lizardking420
    May 9, 2018
    9
    Good: Currently the best graphics I have ever seen, great sound and gameplay is good.
    Bad: Way too short, map and puzzles are way too simple, controls not setup for classic, framerate stutters and the witch has horrible dialog.
  56. otaviox5
    May 9, 2018
    10
    É simplesmente o melhor God of War já feito, o jogo é perfeito em todos os aspectos uma verdadeira obra prima, valeu a pena ter comprado o ps4 pró, simplesmente uma experiencia unica !!! 10/10
  57. urbanercrown
    May 9, 2018
    10
    this game is so good in so many ways its a breath of fresh air in gaming, i give it a solid 9.8 since most video games coming out this last decade have been money suckers with pointless cosmetics and pay to win online scams with lootboxes, everyone forgot what a good videogame was for corporate cash grabs that left true games heartbroken and bored of what the hobby has become. thankyou forthis game is so good in so many ways its a breath of fresh air in gaming, i give it a solid 9.8 since most video games coming out this last decade have been money suckers with pointless cosmetics and pay to win online scams with lootboxes, everyone forgot what a good videogame was for corporate cash grabs that left true games heartbroken and bored of what the hobby has become. thankyou for a great experience santa monica,… Expand
  58. vr4nj3s
    May 9, 2018
    10
    Mannn, this game has blown my mind, literally. I dont know from where to start. Lets say a had been a fan of god since like 2010, and i really have been so exited for Gow4 when they announced back in 2016. I just have to say this, i have start to learn a bit of programming and game developing and when i saw all beautiful graphic, 3d models and terrain, i just couldnt believe my eyes. HowMannn, this game has blown my mind, literally. I dont know from where to start. Lets say a had been a fan of god since like 2010, and i really have been so exited for Gow4 when they announced back in 2016. I just have to say this, i have start to learn a bit of programming and game developing and when i saw all beautiful graphic, 3d models and terrain, i just couldnt believe my eyes. How much details you guys put in this game is just mind blowing. I have to admit i was a little worried when i read about camera changing that you had in plan, but i was wrong. It is amazing really, and combat system is just amazing as well. Story wise it was pretty damn good, with all dialog between Kratos and Atreus, and letter with Mmir, it gave really good experience for us players to just listen to them and learn something new about story and Norse mitologie, Overall 10/10 and i hope you guys continue this great job in the games to come. Cheers!… Expand
  59. jammerjams
    May 9, 2018
    10
    This is one of the best games I've ever played. Everything about it is incredible, the story, the game play, the graphics, the sound design. It is all top notch. The only thing that has disappointed me is that there is no plans for DLC because i need more!!
  60. dmdiegopa
    May 9, 2018
    10
    I want to tell you that I bought the playstation 4 in December of 2017 just to do the pre-purchase of the GOW, I was always a great hater of the consoles and a great admirer of the PC but honestly this game I fell in love in its entirety, it is extremely polished, the lore, the history in general, the graphics .. 10/10
  61. XinXilzz
    May 9, 2018
    10
    o jogo é simplesmente incrível. a história é extremamente divertida e a dificuldade (no meu caso a very hard) é muito desafiadora, o principal ponto do jogo na minha opinião é a relação de Kratos e Atreus como pai e filho, que realmente te faz sentir emoção jogando o jogo. Além de outras coisas como o combate dinâmico e etc. o único ponto negativo são os bosses um pouco repetitivos, maso jogo é simplesmente incrível. a história é extremamente divertida e a dificuldade (no meu caso a very hard) é muito desafiadora, o principal ponto do jogo na minha opinião é a relação de Kratos e Atreus como pai e filho, que realmente te faz sentir emoção jogando o jogo. Além de outras coisas como o combate dinâmico e etc. o único ponto negativo são os bosses um pouco repetitivos, mas acho melhor relevar isso pra não danificar a experiência magnifica do game.… Expand
  62. Rookieinsan3
    May 9, 2018
    10
    Perfect game, it was worth waiting for.
    Congratulations to all the sony's team.
  63. rlwright34
    May 9, 2018
    10
    Best game I have ever played. I hadn't been watching anything about it but got it a few days after launch as my friend kept raving about it. I have no idea how anyone can give this game lower than a 9.5. There are a couple of flaws ( samey bosses, lack of mob variety) but overall this game is a gem. It is worth buying a ps4 for. I have yet to see an xbox game equivellant- or a pc one forBest game I have ever played. I hadn't been watching anything about it but got it a few days after launch as my friend kept raving about it. I have no idea how anyone can give this game lower than a 9.5. There are a couple of flaws ( samey bosses, lack of mob variety) but overall this game is a gem. It is worth buying a ps4 for. I have yet to see an xbox game equivellant- or a pc one for that matter.… Expand
  64. galifreeman
    May 9, 2018
    9
    Le daría un 10 sin dudarlo de no ser por la cámara, cuando te enfrentas a enemigos que lanzan proyectiles, lo de las flechitas que te marcan el peligro, personalmente me distraen más de lo que me ayudan. Uno de los mejores juegos de esta generación. ¡Bravo Santa Monica Studios!
  65. ARMANPANDAKEK
    May 8, 2018
    10
    This is The Best Game of 2018!!! Everything is brilliant in it. Story, characters, combat, soundtrack, and graphic are on the highest level. The best innovation of GoW is Atreus. I was using him in each battle. He is great! Everyone who has PS4 must play this amazing game! 10/10!!!
  66. sgy0003
    May 8, 2018
    10
    Hey EA, do you see this? It's a non-multiplayer game that is both successful and critically acclaimed.

    What did you say? "People don't enjoy single-player games anymore"? Okay, keep telling yourselves that. Us? We are just gonna enjoy this awesome game and see you crumble from within.
  67. Siciliano1982
    May 8, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, all the idiots out there giving the game a 0 need to get a life and understand true gaming. Music, Story ,Graphics and Gameplay are outstanding, just like God of war 2.
    Cory Made a masterpiece and set the bar higher than ever for any future games. Kratos has never looked better, and with the new camera angle ite even better. im a huge fan of the series and played and    A Masterpiece, all the idiots out there giving the game a 0 need to get a life and understand true gaming. Music, Story ,Graphics and Gameplay are outstanding, just like God of war 2.
    Cory Made a masterpiece and set the bar higher than ever for any future games. Kratos has never looked better, and with the new camera angle ite even better. im a huge fan of the series and played and replayed all of them, and i was worried about the blades of chaos with the new camera angle, i was proved wrong as now i prefer it this way as its so much better and more control. 10 out of 10    … Expand
  68. zedjay72
    May 8, 2018
    10
    I played God of War—the earlier versions, briefly, a few years ago. It wasn't my thing. If you felt the same way as me, there's hope for you now as this reboot of the series is absolutely incredible.

    It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a single player campaign as much as I've enjoyed GoW, at least a console generation or two. For the record I've completed (or nearly completed) a    I played God of War—the earlier versions, briefly, a few years ago. It wasn't my thing. If you felt the same way as me, there's hope for you now as this reboot of the series is absolutely incredible.

    It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a single player campaign as much as I've enjoyed GoW, at least a console generation or two. For the record I've completed (or nearly completed) a good few of Nintendo's and Sony's big hitters like Mario Oddysey, Breath of the Wild, Bloodborne, Last of Us, Metal Gear 5, and Horizon, as well as the great non-exclusives like Witcher 3 and GTA5. While those are all great titles, God of War really makes me feel like it's the killer app of the last half decade.

    God of War's mechanics don't do anything particularly new, in fact, the core exploration/world mechanic is very much like a Metroid game where the number of available paths available increase when gaining a new item from the main quest line. This was fine with me as it kept the pace of the main quest tight, and that's where the game has one of it's strongest points: the cutscenes, the set pieces, the characters and the dialogue are all very well woven into the story and provided me with entertainment that surpassed all of the above titles that I mentioned. Quality over quantity.

    Then there's the graphics; no need to explain here, it's just the best looking thing on the ps4. Period.

    And finally, the combat; God of War's combat surpasses games like Bloodborne, Breath of the Wild and Horizon. Kratos' axe throw, in particular, feels great with the rest of his move-set, as well as his son's arrow mechanic. Your moves can be fast or strong and the over the shoulder camera brings a sort of hefty feel to your actions. The game can be a serious challenge (on the Challenging difficulty) that rivals a Souls game. Blocking, dodging, and knowing your enemies' moves are required. The enemies are varied, and some are introduced in really cool ways (like the Revenant cave). When a certain enemy was around, I found myself prioritizing and flinging them into another stronger enemy for stun value. I found myself orienting so that I could push them into walls, and off of cliffs—things that were necessary to survive. I can't stress how much I enjoyed the combat and exploration, which rewarded me with the gear to be able to kill off the final valkyrie.

    Buy this one, it's a must have.    … Expand
  69. Sunykamey
    May 8, 2018
    9
    This game is a phenomenal experience. It has a intriguing story, an atmospheric world, a lot of things to do, good graphics and solid mechanics. Would it not be for the sometimes heavy RPG (and therefore "grinding") parts and also not for the very inconsistent difficulty this game would easily be a 10. Sadly because of this some enemy/boss encounters are a chore and drag down theThis game is a phenomenal experience. It has a intriguing story, an atmospheric world, a lot of things to do, good graphics and solid mechanics. Would it not be for the sometimes heavy RPG (and therefore "grinding") parts and also not for the very inconsistent difficulty this game would easily be a 10. Sadly because of this some enemy/boss encounters are a chore and drag down the experience. Unblockable attack patterns are the worst in any/hack and slay title.… Expand
  70. EpycWyn
    May 8, 2018
    5
    God of War 4 made a fine show of well-made combat mechanics, groundbreaking video game animation and graphics, impressive audio, a superb plot, and a cast of excellent characters. However, it has disappointingly average bosses. God of War has annoying and inconsistent enemies and enemy levels. Off-screen cheap deaths are abundant. Mindless looking-around puzzles plague the majority of GodGod of War 4 made a fine show of well-made combat mechanics, groundbreaking video game animation and graphics, impressive audio, a superb plot, and a cast of excellent characters. However, it has disappointingly average bosses. God of War has annoying and inconsistent enemies and enemy levels. Off-screen cheap deaths are abundant. Mindless looking-around puzzles plague the majority of God of War 4’s puzzles. It’s exceedingly time-wasting and repetitive with its overly bulky loot system. The menu system is a piss-poor mess of convolution. The camera is uncomfortably zoomed-in far too much. There are numerous instances of confusing over-automation of character and world actions. The game has intolerably sluggish pacing as a whole. The ending is pathetic and not rewarding to the player. There is a jarring non-existence of a smooth transition from the third God of War to the fourth. God of War suffers from an overuse of derivative unnecessary RPG elements from Skyrim/Breath of the Wild. With all this information in mind, I have no choice as an honest reviewer who thoroughly beat the first three original glorious installments of God of War, but to award this game a generous 5 out of 10.… Expand
  71. BelcrowHD
    May 8, 2018
    10
    Acabo de terminar el juego y me tope con algo que no me gusto, y es que aun no sale la segunda parte, este juego es lo maximo...
  72. djope92222
    May 8, 2018
    10
    Jedna od najbojih igrica ikada napravljenih, zasluzuje sve pohvaale i pozitivne recenzije. Igra godine za mene
  73. King-Fraga1st
    May 8, 2018
    10
    This is the rare type of game that gives MEANING to gaming at all. When we are kids, all seems magical because we don't have ourselves attached to the strings of reality (work, family, studying, etc). So, when you are an adult, it gets harder to get to that point where you can find all the way back to the magic world that were constantly surrounding you. GOD OF WAR! You may get yourselfThis is the rare type of game that gives MEANING to gaming at all. When we are kids, all seems magical because we don't have ourselves attached to the strings of reality (work, family, studying, etc). So, when you are an adult, it gets harder to get to that point where you can find all the way back to the magic world that were constantly surrounding you. GOD OF WAR! You may get yourself trembling just by the sound of it. You feel Kratos, you feel the BOY - which plays a role as strong as a protagonist role - and you feel the world. Thank you Santa Monica Studios, and specially Cory Barlog for setting up the bar so high with this game, that I feel I'm still in the peak of Jotunheim, contemplating the path behind me and saying: YES! F*CKING YES!… Expand
  74. ThereIsNoSpoon
    May 8, 2018
    10
    Incredible game. Must play. Worth buying a PS4 for. Just don't set your expectations TOO high in terms of what you will see and do; they are planning for this to be a new saga. Keeping that in mind, it is a phenomenal start and more than anyone could ask for. It's also the most graphically impressive game ever made, and arguably one of the best looking games artistically as well.Incredible game. Must play. Worth buying a PS4 for. Just don't set your expectations TOO high in terms of what you will see and do; they are planning for this to be a new saga. Keeping that in mind, it is a phenomenal start and more than anyone could ask for. It's also the most graphically impressive game ever made, and arguably one of the best looking games artistically as well. The level of detail is astounding.… Expand
  75. Adubis27
    May 8, 2018
    10
    10/10. I seriously didn't expect a game this good. Story is great, visuals are incredible, combat is incredibly satisfying, etc. I love it.
  76. CAMLREVIEWS
    May 8, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece, the best ps4 exclusive. Es lo único que puedo decir para este juego que sabe aprovechar un mundo semi-abierto sin quedarse estancado en las típicas situaciones de videojuegos parecidos
  77. S1am3r
    May 8, 2018
    8
    Main problem: Slasher, where the camera is initially made as uncomfortabledisgusting for this genre for the sake of plot. The story as a whole is well served. Bugs in the game spoiling process is enough and quite substantial, which leave an unpleasant residue.
  78. rampager53
    May 8, 2018
    10
    Anyone who trashes this game is crazy. The story is a little slow but if you listen to the director they made a game to tell the story of Norse Mythology; setting up for amazing games to come instead of diving right in. What a direction, from the visuals to the game play everything is perfect. I spent most of my play through just amazed at the stories told in between destinations. This isAnyone who trashes this game is crazy. The story is a little slow but if you listen to the director they made a game to tell the story of Norse Mythology; setting up for amazing games to come instead of diving right in. What a direction, from the visuals to the game play everything is perfect. I spent most of my play through just amazed at the stories told in between destinations. This is for gamers who read in between the line, notice every little detail, and will be left speechless when it ends.… Expand
  79. insoorigami
    May 8, 2018
    10
    This game will probably be the game of the year, graphics, music, pretty much everything is supreme in this video game and can't wait to see more from cory barlog and his team.
  80. scorpreg
    May 8, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece! Every gamer should play this game. Thank you for this extreme adventure!
  81. Paulocamilo
    May 8, 2018
    10
    the wonderfull main story sidequest and stories very nice ,level designs and lore are good,great experience from start to finish
  82. RafaelKaito
    May 8, 2018
    10
    Só a Sony e a Nintendo estão conseguindo fazer jogos exclusivos que realmente merecem respeito nessa geração.
  83. semialterego
    May 8, 2018
    9
    The game does well to portray the father son relationship and the struggles that they go through and compelling the player to get immersed with the characters. The combat is really fluid and the bosses are quite the challenge. The graphics are amazingly immaculate and the environment is stunningly beautiful .Finally the crafting and upgrading system is quite vast and very intuitive for theThe game does well to portray the father son relationship and the struggles that they go through and compelling the player to get immersed with the characters. The combat is really fluid and the bosses are quite the challenge. The graphics are amazingly immaculate and the environment is stunningly beautiful .Finally the crafting and upgrading system is quite vast and very intuitive for the player to grasp. My issue is the glitches that occur during combat where the camera gets stuck and you cannot see enemies attack from behind , the boss fights become very monotonous as they are the same bosses throughout the campaign and side quests and finally it felt like I was playing hellblade: senua's sacrifice all over again but with Kratos and his son and more lore. Overall it is an excellent title… Expand
  84. ghostliving
    May 8, 2018
    10
    This is the proof that the single player games rules. God of War is the one of the best game ever created even its own franchise. Its kind of like The Last o Us and its really really good. One-Shot camera and mocaps, cutscenes and scenario was amazing. Combat and graphics are splendid. Everyone must play this game, its more than game more than a movie its something bigger. God of War is aThis is the proof that the single player games rules. God of War is the one of the best game ever created even its own franchise. Its kind of like The Last o Us and its really really good. One-Shot camera and mocaps, cutscenes and scenario was amazing. Combat and graphics are splendid. Everyone must play this game, its more than game more than a movie its something bigger. God of War is a Masterpiece.… Expand
  85. Elbulgaro
    May 8, 2018
    10
    Amazing, one of the best games. The story is good and combat Rocks. Loved every hour i spend playing this.
  86. Davel33123
    May 8, 2018
    9
    Stunning game alright, Its rare that i would agree with critics but this time they are bang on.
    The only down side is i think im going to be over Sony's 3rd person story driven format by the end of the year. I hope Sony's first party studios keep evolving and not be afraid to get away from the constant 3rd person story driven format, otherwise its gonna get stale quick.
    Im not taking    Stunning game alright, Its rare that i would agree with critics but this time they are bang on.
    The only down side is i think im going to be over Sony's 3rd person story driven format by the end of the year. I hope Sony's first party studios keep evolving and not be afraid to get away from the constant 3rd person story driven format, otherwise its gonna get stale quick.
    Im not taking anything away from this gem though !! i had a blast.    … Expand
  87. dash383535
    May 7, 2018
    9
    “A promising start to a reimagining of a classic IP”

    Introduction: It’s has been 8 long years since we have seen Kratos in 2010’s God of War III. With a new mythology, new gods to defeat and a new way of combat, can this reimagining of the old PS2 franchise bring new life to this series? Let’s see as we delve into what does and does not work with God of War (2018). Story: The story    “A promising start to a reimagining of a classic IP”

    Introduction: It’s has been 8 long years since we have seen Kratos in 2010’s God of War III. With a new mythology, new gods to defeat and a new way of combat, can this reimagining of the old PS2 franchise bring new life to this series? Let’s see as we delve into what does and does not work with God of War (2018).

    Story: The story starts with Kratos and his new son, Atreus morning over the loss of Kratos Wife and Atreus mother. Her last wish is to have her ashes spread on the highest peak in the land of Midgard. While getting ready to go on this mission, a stranger, knowing of Kratos past, tries to stop them for unknown reasons. I won’t say anymore due to spoilers but it’s an amazing story. The new calm and collective Kratos dealing with what he did in the past makes for a more relatable Kratos and helps the story stay intriguing. The references to the previous games are enough for long-time fans to piece together what happened between this game and the 3rd installment but subtle enough for newbies to the franchise not to get lost, hence why this game is only called God of War, The father and son relationship is perfect and is the driving force behind this amazing journey. If you’re getting this game for the story, it’s easily one of the best parts of this game.

    Gameplay: The gameplay is just as brutal as the previous games but it has changed in many ways. The camera is now in a locked position and gives a more cinematic look for story moments and for combat. It’s very similar to what they do in Naughty Dog’s more recent entries. The fast-paced combat from previous entries is replaced for a weightier and slow-moving combat. This makes combat way more brutal, thanks with the help of Kratos new weapon, The Leviathan Axe. This new style is also mixed in with light RPG elements and a semi-open world, even though the game is still mostly linear. The RPG elements work well but I feel like they were unnecessary, with the exception of the skill tree. Crafting armor and dealing with different stats feels pointless. Last but not least, the enemies are great when they are not repetitive. I started to get annoyed towards the end when I started to fight a boss gauntlet of enemies I had fought many times before. Luckily, this does not start feeling like a problem till close to the end. Overall, the gameplay is fantastic as well. Just need a bit more variety in the enemies next time around.

    Technical: This game is the best looking game of PS4, hands down, even if you only own a regular PS4. No framerate drop and no load screens (Unless you die). The game is present in one singular shot from beginning to end and it makes the game more impressive due to it. The soundtrack is amazing, such a powerful score that never lets up from beginning to end. No glitches of any kind. This game, like most PlayStation titles as of late, is a technical masterpiece.

    Verdict: God of War (2018) is a promising start to a reimagining of a classic IP. A risk I don’t think anyone would take with an established IP. Having the courage to get an IP that everyone knows and turn it into something so different is just unheard of in this day in age. I applaud everyone over at Santa Monica Studio for make a near perfect experience. Just try to make enemies a bit more varied near the end next time.

    Pros:
    +Amazing Journey
    +New Brutal Gameplay
    +Powerful Soundtrack
    +Technical Masterpiece

    Cons:
    -No enemy variety near the end    … Expand
  88. smit7232
    May 7, 2018
    8
    There are a lot of really good things in this game, components that are hands down a 10/10. The acting, the graphics, the music, the fighting mechanics are so smooth and the skill trees are easy to understand. The armor upgrading is less clear, especially as there are limited resources, you can get lost. But that's related to where it truly fails, in its "open world" and end gameThere are a lot of really good things in this game, components that are hands down a 10/10. The acting, the graphics, the music, the fighting mechanics are so smooth and the skill trees are easy to understand. The armor upgrading is less clear, especially as there are limited resources, you can get lost. But that's related to where it truly fails, in its "open world" and end game integration into/alongside the core story. I had never played any of the God of War games as I'm not into linear story games. I love open world. So when I started seeing it being referred to as open world by many reputable game sites along side high reviews, I went all in. Unfortunately, it is NOT a true open world. It's a hub world which is very different, and there are different strategies, especially depending where you are on the spectrum in terms of 100% competition. I don’t need 100%, but I absolutely love some side quests to flesh out the story and to amp my power FOR the end battle which is typical of open world. That's not really how this game is built, and had I know that, a lot of angst and feelings of time drain could have been avoided in scaling my strategy appropriately. This was compounded by some really bad time estimates that were handed out.

    The sides story wise are fantastic. The way the boat time is handled, the character development, it’s all really good. The fantastic character development in the extras makes me want the sides in the middle, as paced out between core story plot points/battles delivers the most emotional satisfaction. But fight wise, it doesn’t work at all. I felt like many of the sides were built as post game content (judging by level of fights to main story rewards), but available early without a good map. It was a struggle to find the appropriate level of side activity. Even the few in game hints weren’t reliable depending. If you tried to do everything as it became an open area, you’d be running into easy fights right next door be way too hard. Trying to explore just got really frustrating with lots of walls. Some backing off or recrossing areas if fine, but it was too often. Also note nothing re spawns either, so if you get 2/3rds through an area before having to back off for any reason (such as not having a locked weapon), it's boring coming back and just feels draining. Plus, that amazing background story telling caps out eventually and things don’t respawn, so if you didn’t hit everything just right, you can have some really quiet and boring completionism questing if you want 100%. If you do push through higher level sides, you also end up making the bosses rather pitiful. Unbalanced sides (to current story point) really undermined the core “high” points.

    Some advocate just doing all the sides at the end to avoid a lot of that, but then you really miss out on the reward of it from an XP/gear perspective and miss the character growth immersion alongside the core story. You could switch around the challenge level but that throws you out of being immersed. There is one extra tough side boss, the Valk Queen, and had just the Valks been the end game content and made truly only available at the end (or guided to wait on them), the balance would have been better. Still provide an optional “extra hard” bonus for those that desire the fighting over story, but even then, the reward from the Valks has ZERO use right now beyond karma points, unless they add a +New Game.

    Basically, the core of the game, story and execution were great. But they missed on what an open world was, or missed in letting it be advertised as such. Even as a hub, appropriate map/narrative leads or respawning of monsters and materials to keep the quests fun exploring rather than an unfun gated maze is missing. The core story is a 10/10, I do hope they can improve on this one area and get the next installment as a whole there.    … Expand
  89. Kootzer
    May 7, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nearly flawless game from start to finish, give or take a few things to nitpick. A fantastic experience for any fan of the series, and even a great game for newcomers to the series to start out with. With so much more content to keep you invested than any other game in the series, even after you finish, this game is worth every penny and is a must-own title for any PS4 owner. I would give this title an 11, but that score is solely reserved for Aladdin; a game released in 1993 based off of the movie of the same name by Disney. Developed and published by Capcom on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, it truly is a timeless classic that has yet to be dethroned from being the greatest game of all time, and probably will not be for many years to come.… Expand
  90. Txranger1991
    May 7, 2018
    10
    After 100% and Platinum trophy I am impressed. Storyline was enthralling and kept me coming back for more. This is what a single player game should be like and not to mention NO LOOT BOXES. GOTY hands down to this point and will be hard to beat in the future.
  91. dstammel
    May 7, 2018
    10
    This game is an 11 out of 10. It's Perfect.
    Ignore all the people who obviously didn't play it and gave it a 0.
    This game feels "next gen" I think it will go down in history as THE game for this generation of consoles.
  92. TheProGamer-
    May 7, 2018
    10
    After we managed to platinum the game it's fair to say we can be as honest as we can when it comes to the game. The Story is superb and unique to the God of War series. The character development between father and son with the characters you meet on your journey is excellent. The graphics are superb even if not on a PS4 Pro. In 4K, however, you see the beauty of your surroundings thatAfter we managed to platinum the game it's fair to say we can be as honest as we can when it comes to the game. The Story is superb and unique to the God of War series. The character development between father and son with the characters you meet on your journey is excellent. The graphics are superb even if not on a PS4 Pro. In 4K, however, you see the beauty of your surroundings that little bit better. The gameplay is new and fresh to the genre change and reinvents the triangle button. The endgame content is there to give you that value for money unlike the previous God of War games. Overall a genuine masterpiece.… Expand
  93. esreverse
    May 7, 2018
    7
    Hm. It's a good game, but not great. Graphics and story (although a bit confusing) are great, the combat system is super deep and rewarding, but movement and exploration is really lame. Kratos can only walk on paths. He's a god and he can't jump over a little rock? Come on. In 2018 on a PS4 I would have expected exploration like in Zelda, not a game where a god can only walk on pretrampledHm. It's a good game, but not great. Graphics and story (although a bit confusing) are great, the combat system is super deep and rewarding, but movement and exploration is really lame. Kratos can only walk on paths. He's a god and he can't jump over a little rock? Come on. In 2018 on a PS4 I would have expected exploration like in Zelda, not a game where a god can only walk on pretrampled paths. Also the puzzles are very basic and repetitive already a few hours in the game. Sorry for the comparison with Zelda, but if you want a 10, you gotta be up par with a 10. ;) I'm not sure why, but the last God of Wars just felt more epic, also in the size of fights with monsters. Maybe because its pace is a lot slower than before.… Expand
  94. WesleyWydam
    May 7, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the greatest games of the PS4 generation up there with Horizon zero dawn, The combat is fluid, has more depth the longer you play unlocking new abilities, An excellent crafting system, Armour weapon upgrades making for some unique combinations as Equipment linked to stats and power level, has a dynamic enemy level system where they get stronger the higher power you are, So many different enemy types each with unique abilities forcing you to adapt different fighting styles strategy.
    Great end game boss battles the Valkyries Pitting you to use all You've learned.
    Yes this game is linear at parts but its all the more rewarding when you realise you can go anywhere especially in Midgard as you gain new abilities you can reach new areas exsplore ruins, There is a wealth of side content from full side missions, Labours which are tasks, other realms have unique challenges. An end game after credits questline. This game is fleshed out to the max at least 30hours of content and thats if you leave some behind.
    No cutscenes what I mean is its a continues camera over shot never fades to black goes into some CGI video everything is done using the game engine a fully immersive exsperiance.
    To those who are worried about it being to hard compared to dark souls dont be the difficulty is as difficult as you want it to be it has a story immersive mode as well as a Chaos mode also no trophy is linked to difficulty feel free to change it mid game no reprocussions.
    The graphics push the original and slim PS4 to max and looks gorgeous dont worry about not having a pro it runs so smooth on original slim and I haven't encountered any problems Run a full game test on each.
    The story is a masterpiece of subtle relationship progression between a father Kratos and his son Atraues as they journey to scatter the mothers ashes which opens a whole new Lore and gods for Kratos things quickly spiral as secrets are reveleaved and some epic encounters ensue, I wont say to much suffice to say the story will drive you through the game whether you like it or not.
    Overall Kory Barlog has created a wonderful exsperiance that should be enjoyed by every playstion 4 owner, it has something for everyone those who love deep combat but easy enough for those who dont, story loving gamers for those who just want to push past side content, open world gamers who want side missions collectables, exsploration, and enough end game content Go esplore and defeat the Valkyrie complete all the challenges.
    Things to bear in mind this is the start of a trilogy but is self contained in scope, but that means not all realms are available as if they would let you go straight to Asgard. Probably no DLC as stated by development straight to work on sequel especially for PS4 if want it as last game Most likely through PS5 launch title.
    Lastly dont forget to go home at end of game for secret ending dont worry can still play post credits that ending will have you hyped for next one.

    Many thanks for reading I hope you enjoy the game as much as I did if unsure watch gameplay footage read more reviews.    … Expand
  95. Enimusha
    May 7, 2018
    10
    Amazing game! So thrilling from the beginning to the end. About 45 hours of gameplay and still some side quests to dig through. Go and buy it, you wont regret it.
  96. DismBodiedV0ice
    May 7, 2018
    10
    Ok lets give my most honest thoughts on this game: Phenomenal. Visually this game is stunning even at 1080p which is the resolution i opted to use since I dont own a 4k TV. You can see the detail, the sophistry, the amount of passion each area was given. In a Pure visual artistic standpoint I have to say nothing in this year 2018 will beat or even match GoW for me.Combat wise this GoW is aOk lets give my most honest thoughts on this game: Phenomenal. Visually this game is stunning even at 1080p which is the resolution i opted to use since I dont own a 4k TV. You can see the detail, the sophistry, the amount of passion each area was given. In a Pure visual artistic standpoint I have to say nothing in this year 2018 will beat or even match GoW for me.Combat wise this GoW is a step-up from the previous "mash square square triangle" combo. The difficulties are on point, easy is easy normal is normal and hard is hard. No artificial difficulty in this game, if you die then try something else. Though some enemies admittedly need a better moveset design and the camera controls can come off as a bit clunky. This is a but a small critique i can give the game, IMPROVE SOME OF THE ENEMY MOVESETS.… Expand
  97. Luvs2sploog
    May 7, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The storyline is beautiful, and learning that Atreaus is Loki at the end leaves so much to be desired in the sequel. My knocking of 2 points comes from how it seems that the other realms seem under developed or overlooked. Since there are 3 realms I never get to visit, and aside from Midgard being fully developed but the other realms seemingly empty aside from some NPCs, it felt like the story could have been extended to involve them.
    Another thing that annoyed me was how coming from God of War III, I was hoping to battle against numerous Gods like Odin, Thor, Sif, Bragi, etc. The other thing is when I was fighting the gatekeeper of Helheim, it was basically just another troll. I would have loved to see more variation in the design.
    Thankfully, I feel like this was a good origins story, but these things should really be addressed in the sequel to this game.    … Expand
  98. TredZ
    May 7, 2018
    6
    I change my review. This game is not bad but it's not good also.
    I had fun to play this game only at endgame or at least when you stop looking for collectables (and around the lakes) and chests (one chest = one puzzle, really annoying) and you have all your different powers.
    This could be really really good if it was something more like Diablo, where you evolve and find best gear each    I change my review. This game is not bad but it's not good also.
    I had fun to play this game only at endgame or at least when you stop looking for collectables (and around the lakes) and chests (one chest = one puzzle, really annoying) and you have all your different powers.

    This could be really really good if it was something more like Diablo, where you evolve and find best gear each time. And so you can play in multiplayers for dungeons...if only.

    Pros:
    - Music is awesome by Bear McCreary
    - Graphics (BUT a lot of fog, small places, and LAGS on PS4 (not pro))

    Cons:
    - Craft : why i would upgrade an armor if i can buy something else better later ?! Useless.
    - Hero progression via side quests mandatory!
    - Puzzle game, you spend more time to resolve puzzles than playing.
    - Camera and controls! during fights, it's hard to remember everything and a lot of missed combo because why my hero doesn't have his axe in the hand!!!
    - this is a MOVIE-game, seriously, too many cutscenes, I want to play!
    - Speed travels... really annoying to unlock them later, and still, you go at a previous place to find a locked path and all you have to do it's walking back ....    … Expand
  99. joaoroberto
    May 7, 2018
    10
    Parabéns a Santa Mônica, pelo maravilhoso game que fizeram, realmente um feito, na indústrias dos games, uma obra prima, para ver e rever, gameplay ambicioso, visceral e viciante, enredo de encher os olhos, design absurdo, parabéns a o Rafa Grasseti pela direção de arte, sensacional, apenas queria ter um PS4 PRO para desfrutar do game, com os visuais no máximo, joguei no ps4 Base, e estáParabéns a Santa Mônica, pelo maravilhoso game que fizeram, realmente um feito, na indústrias dos games, uma obra prima, para ver e rever, gameplay ambicioso, visceral e viciante, enredo de encher os olhos, design absurdo, parabéns a o Rafa Grasseti pela direção de arte, sensacional, apenas queria ter um PS4 PRO para desfrutar do game, com os visuais no máximo, joguei no ps4 Base, e está muito bom mesmo, apenas Obrigado, e palmas para vocês, o Brasil ama a GOD OF WAR!!!!!!… Expand
  100. painwalker
    May 7, 2018
    10
    Quite simply one of the best games to come out in quite some time. A very well told story, nice combat, and plenty of side things to do apart from the main story line. The only minor complaint I have is the last boss fight.
Page:

Awards & Rankings

2
#2 Best PS4 Game of 2018
1
#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
1
#1 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »