God of War

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

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  1. SatorSquare
    May 2, 2018
    10
    As an individual who grew up loving the original God of War games, I was worried about the change in gameplay style, however after playing all of those fears are gone. This game is one of the greatest games I have ever played and an actual masterpiece.
  2. SaraSassypants
    May 2, 2018
    9
    I'm an Xbox girl but I put it aside to pick up my dusty PS4 controller to play this game. WOW. Just amazing, the graphics are top notch. The story and lore takes me back to when I was a kid and my Dad would read stories of Greek and Norse mythology. Highly addictive 9/10.
  3. love2kick
    May 2, 2018
    10
    This game is outstanding. Brutality now shines brighter than ever on the contrast of the Kratos being concern about Atreus and become more complex character instead of a maniac-psycho-warrior. The graphics are mind-blowing, fighting system is very satisfying and sounds are so deep and clear.
    The story itself is excellent: a great journey with great characters, voice acting.
    i literally    This game is outstanding. Brutality now shines brighter than ever on the contrast of the Kratos being concern about Atreus and become more complex character instead of a maniac-psycho-warrior. The graphics are mind-blowing, fighting system is very satisfying and sounds are so deep and clear.
    The story itself is excellent: a great journey with great characters, voice acting.
    i literally can't find any bad thing in this masterpiece. Must have to everyone, who like good games,    … Expand
  4. Thrmos
    May 2, 2018
    10
    One of the best games of all time, could not put the controller down. The right direction for the god of war.
  5. Nader_alkhatib
    May 2, 2018
    10
    This is how to make a game, everything is high quality, great animations, amazing characters and voice acting, outstanding environments, every place you visit is unique, a story following a man who woke up from his nightmares to become a sadder, wiser man who was given a chance and try to be a teacher, a father, and live as a normal man. The combat system is satisfying and really reallyThis is how to make a game, everything is high quality, great animations, amazing characters and voice acting, outstanding environments, every place you visit is unique, a story following a man who woke up from his nightmares to become a sadder, wiser man who was given a chance and try to be a teacher, a father, and live as a normal man. The combat system is satisfying and really really fun, a lot of the enemies have great animations and sounds (there are similarities in certain enemy designs, but it didn’t bother me much) , the attention to details is really good, the dialogue is filled with meaning even if not in the main journey. Discovering this new aspect of kratos is a right move the developers should be praised for, how to be a father who doesn’t want BOI to make the same mistakes he did in Greece and trying his best to make his son better than himself. It is really a great journey, thank you Santa Monica team for making such a masterpiece.… Expand
  6. LucasL9
    May 2, 2018
    10
    Best game of my life, I hope the next one comes as fast as possible. Beautiful graphics, magnificent history, everything fits! As a fan of God of War, score 100 for this game!
  7. lastcaress
    May 2, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I made an account just to write a review for this game. It's one of the best games I've ever played. EVER. Play it on the 2nd hardest difficulty because when you kill something it feels so rewarding. I'll play it through on the hardest once I beat it. So much to do and explore. Combat is amazing and the graphics are the best I've seen on the PS4. Don't listen to the negative reviews. I'm honestly in love with this game. I think about it at work and can't wait to go home and play. 10/10. Masterpiece.… Expand
  8. tonykaluga
    May 2, 2018
    10
    The beautiest game i ever played! Respect to all people which made it. Just thank you for this masterpiece.
  9. josemarfds
    May 2, 2018
    10
    gráfico impressionante, jogabilidade bem estratégica dependendo da dificuldade, historia envolvente mas não tao grandiosa como as historias dos jogos anteriores, e um belo novo inicio de uma nova era na mitologias e historia do god of war.
  10. mqjrt434
    May 2, 2018
    10
    The best game i've ever played, what could you possibly want in a modern game? Graphics, gameplay, sound and music, content, a good challenge, a good story and narative and inovation.
    Usually a game can get one of those things right and the rest of it ok, or good at best,
  11. vxc2323232
    May 2, 2018
    10
    Best.Game.Ever. i have ever played. Im not a big fan of GoW series but this game made me care about Kratos. also the gameplay in this game is amzing too
  12. R3lentlessforce
    May 2, 2018
    10
    I have created this account solely due to the bad user scores this game is getting. I like how these xbox fans are trying to brainstorm information on how this game is not all that. I had an xboX 360 and XONE ( sold it, bought a ps4 never regretted it). God of war is better than anything that has came out on any xbox console thus far, and as for the 0,1,2,3,4,...Scores...remember CRACKDOWNI have created this account solely due to the bad user scores this game is getting. I like how these xbox fans are trying to brainstorm information on how this game is not all that. I had an xboX 360 and XONE ( sold it, bought a ps4 never regretted it). God of war is better than anything that has came out on any xbox console thus far, and as for the 0,1,2,3,4,...Scores...remember CRACKDOWN 3 and STATE OF DECAY 2 still has to launch and Playstations fanbase is way way bigger than yours :)… Expand
  13. ncbfhdf74343
    May 2, 2018
    10
    one of the best games i aheve ever played in my life, it has everything that a game must have, a great story, great gameplay, and amazing characterers
  14. fbhuigew7843
    May 2, 2018
    10
    Excellent game by an excellent developer! No micro-transactions, no season pass, no bullshiit!
    Who was saying single player games were dead? Cory is the God of video-games!, it is the game of this gen
  15. rfder34334
    May 2, 2018
    10
    Pretty much everything Ive ever wanted from a God of war game. Excellent story, deep combat and great graphics. Great experience from start to finish
  16. cottemann
    May 2, 2018
    7
    Lets get one thing right off the bat, the visuals of this game are incredible. Other things that are great are the boy's mechanics, the leviathan axe, music, and voice acting. By all means this is a great game that sadly at times is quite annoying. One of the great parts of the previous games were the unique and important to the story boss fights...this one 90 percent are trolls. It neverLets get one thing right off the bat, the visuals of this game are incredible. Other things that are great are the boy's mechanics, the leviathan axe, music, and voice acting. By all means this is a great game that sadly at times is quite annoying. One of the great parts of the previous games were the unique and important to the story boss fights...this one 90 percent are trolls. It never gets boring but it just sad that it was handled better in the previous games. While the voice acting is good there needs to be more of it. Especially on the higher difficulties the bosses need more than three lines said over and over and over again. By all means the game is great in terms of story and world building, but sadly some of the finer details after playing this game for a lot of hours make the game annoying rather than incredible fun.… Expand
  17. mineiro_bc
    May 2, 2018
    10
    Incredible game, awesome graphics, story and gameplay! I finished the game, and it was a great experience! I read some reviews and, honestly, i'm surprised.Some people are saying " this game killed the franchise" or " it's the same as last of us 2". Please, let's get some perspective here. I asure that if the new game were the same "hack and slash" as the others, everyone would beIncredible game, awesome graphics, story and gameplay! I finished the game, and it was a great experience! I read some reviews and, honestly, i'm surprised.Some people are saying " this game killed the franchise" or " it's the same as last of us 2". Please, let's get some perspective here. I asure that if the new game were the same "hack and slash" as the others, everyone would be complaining cause there wouldn't be anything new, that the game had become boring or something like that. Still, i think that if were a XBOX game, the fanboys would be saying "it's the best game ever" and " suck it PS4". Sure, everyone has the right to don't like the game, but the "reasons why" that i read here are weird to me. And please, let's no the be fanboys, let's enjoy all platforms and exalt the good games!… Expand
  18. hpnevan
    May 2, 2018
    10
    The best game of the entire god of war series. I love this one. People who dislike this game seriously never play or never finish the story its good its freaking good and the secret ending is WOOOWWWW
    cant wait for the next game!
  19. solid1983
    May 2, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Acabo de terminar esta semana el video juego le coloco un 10 por que se paso para ser de entretenido excelente historia tiene un gameplay espectacular su grafica es preciosa recomiendo el video juego al 100%… Expand
  20. Ultron790
    May 2, 2018
    10
    Ok, let me start by saying that you don’t need to know the backstory or anything about the previous God of War games to actually REALLY enjoy what I think is the most engrossing and engaging games of all time. As a PlayStation exclusive, chances might be that you’ve come across some of the older gems in the series...but a lot of it is covered in the game. I’ve had the game since Friday andOk, let me start by saying that you don’t need to know the backstory or anything about the previous God of War games to actually REALLY enjoy what I think is the most engrossing and engaging games of all time. As a PlayStation exclusive, chances might be that you’ve come across some of the older gems in the series...but a lot of it is covered in the game. I’ve had the game since Friday and just wish I had more time to play it.

    I’m probably about 80% through the main campaign but have decided to explore a bit as I picked up a few extra skills along the way.

    As an owner of Sony’s last epic game, Horizon Dawn, this game feels miles apart. It just feels more accessible, more visceral and exploring never gets old. From the lore, to the relationship between father (Kratos) and son (Atreus), to the fighting and puzzles, it just never gets old.

    This game sets the bar for a beautiful story, amazing graphics and edge of your seat battles...everything about this just grips you from start to finish, so do me a favour, strap yourself in, put your arms up, smile for the photo and just enjoy the ride!

    You won’t regret it, I promise.    … Expand
  21. Cleaye
    May 2, 2018
    10
    This game is simply amazing. It's one of the best looking games you can get on the PS4 right now and it has a solid gameplay. The battles are one of the most fun ones I've ever done in a game and the combat system is good. It's amazing how your skill of control grows along with your progress in the game. The story is very compelling and there are a lot of things to do in the world. NeverThis game is simply amazing. It's one of the best looking games you can get on the PS4 right now and it has a solid gameplay. The battles are one of the most fun ones I've ever done in a game and the combat system is good. It's amazing how your skill of control grows along with your progress in the game. The story is very compelling and there are a lot of things to do in the world. Never has there been a very long loading screen when traveling between worlds (looking at you Deus Ex: Mankind Divided). Even after the stary, there are enough challenges to do, and the endgame is really fun. The gear you get is very rewarding and worth the grind (it can get a little grindy yes). Kudos to Santa Monico studios and their new iteration. I really like what they have done and it still feels like a God of War game, even though it's quite different. It's a really easy game to recommend for everyone who loves action adventure games.… Expand
  22. kotymba
    May 2, 2018
    9
    Finished game with Platinum on 3rd difficulty in 50 hours.
    I will say only about cons, cuz there are so many pros that I don't want to miss smth.
    - At first game play was a bit disappointing for me and first boss fight was really boring. - Barely visible small text. upd. 1.17 Still small subs and menu text. - Messy menu. - IMHO, color filter is very bright. I do love those color    Finished game with Platinum on 3rd difficulty in 50 hours.
    I will say only about cons, cuz there are so many pros that I don't want to miss smth.
    - At first game play was a bit disappointing for me and first boss fight was really boring.
    - Barely visible small text. upd. 1.17 Still small subs and menu text.
    - Messy menu.
    - IMHO, color filter is very bright. I do love those color filter which was in E3 2016 demo, because it was more cold and gray.
    - bloodless enemies - there are few enemies with red blood, mostly it's orange or blue slush. I don't understand this enemies design cuz game is 18+.
    - I wish there were more animation of enemy R3 finish move, at least for draughers and other humanoids.

    Congrats to Santa Monica team! Wish them 10 mil. sales and a lot of awards.    … Expand
  23. 20Gigabytes
    May 2, 2018
    10
    I created an account because I saw multiple salty nerds giving it a bad review because it's a PS4 exclusive, if you're one of them and you read this.
    You are stupid.
  24. lru
    May 2, 2018
    7
    It's fine. Extremely derivative, down to Mimir who probably owes his existence to the Head Lopper comic book series. If you agree with all the critics who think that Last of Us Remastered and the most recent installments in the Uncharted series are the greatest PS4 games of all time, then you'll probably like this. If you're like me and thought that those titles were a little too flashyIt's fine. Extremely derivative, down to Mimir who probably owes his existence to the Head Lopper comic book series. If you agree with all the critics who think that Last of Us Remastered and the most recent installments in the Uncharted series are the greatest PS4 games of all time, then you'll probably like this. If you're like me and thought that those titles were a little too flashy and lacking when it came to actual substance, then this is going to be another title that has little replay value and leaves you wondering, "is that it?"… Expand
  25. Galwayer
    May 2, 2018
    6
    Well, writing this with mixed feelings.
    Clear pros:
    - new GoW is visually impressive even at basic PS4; It's ultimately the most beautiful game at nextGen right now; - plot is quite OK, maybe it's not the strongest side of the game, but definitely not the weakest one. You do feel for Kratos and his son; - realms are nice and exploring every one of them is huge delight. Things which    Well, writing this with mixed feelings.
    Clear pros:
    - new GoW is visually impressive even at basic PS4; It's ultimately the most beautiful game at nextGen right now;
    - plot is quite OK, maybe it's not the strongest side of the game, but definitely not the weakest one. You do feel for Kratos and his son;
    - realms are nice and exploring every one of them is huge delight.
    Things which are ok, but far from perfect:
    - crafting system is basic and not very handy;
    - foes are designed in economy mode, like having just one finishing animation per enemy - looks unexpected for a project with such impressive production;
    - generally game brings no new ideas, you just have decent compilation of existing ones, some are polished, some are not. Simply speaking, it is nice ripe apple, but not the apple tree which will push the genre and inspire new projects/approaches.
    Things which disappointed me:
    - low number of villain types, killing the same kind of troll 10 times is a joke;
    - difficulty level does not influence villains behavior, which is a pity. Health and numbers boost is the only difference;
    - combat is VERY repetitive and tiring;
    - puzzles are... well... they are there but unimpressive and not very evident sometimes.
    So I think the best way to enjoy the game is to set easy/normal difficulty level and run through the story. If you want to enjoy combat - welcome back to e.g. Bloodborne (what I actually did).    … Expand
  26. Emanuelmacedo
    May 2, 2018
    10
    melhor god of war ja feito !!! jogo 10/10 é incrível como o jogo tem prende historia e jogabilidade perfeitas !!
  27. rensyphon
    May 2, 2018
    10
    For context, I've never played another God of War game, and I honestly had no interest in playing this one whatsoever. The only reason I picked this up is word-of-mouth, and, boy, did the game live up. From the story to the graphics, from the level design to the upgrades, this game is amazing. But what really makes it shine is the combat. There would have been so many ways to make thisFor context, I've never played another God of War game, and I honestly had no interest in playing this one whatsoever. The only reason I picked this up is word-of-mouth, and, boy, did the game live up. From the story to the graphics, from the level design to the upgrades, this game is amazing. But what really makes it shine is the combat. There would have been so many ways to make this game go bad: cover shooting, hack-n-slash, too few types of enemies. The game doesn't do any of that. Combat is actually a challenge in this game, even on default difficulty. You can't stay back and shoot your way through, because enemies are too numerous and your "reload" isn't that fast. At the same time, you can't mindlessly jump into the fray, because you'll take to much damage and enemy shots tend to stun you. You truly and honestly have to plan and think on your feet: throw an axe, keep enemies in front of you, parry when you can, dodge when you have to, ask your partner for help, use "spells." If you're at all worried about this game's critical average being propped up by the presentation, don't. The combat in this game is rock solid. You WILL have fun with it.… Expand
  28. DadofWar
    May 2, 2018
    2
    Zeer eentonig spel. Ik verveelde me de hele tijd en ik ben boos dat Sony me voor zo'n 70 euro, een bodemloze schaamteloos!
  29. Swageroni
    May 2, 2018
    10
    Alongside Witcher 3 this might be the best game I'v ever played. Ignore the 0 ratings reviews. They are bots. Remember that you don't have to have the game to write reviews in this site so these people probably don't even have the game and maybe that's a reason why they bomb ratings.
  30. TheAnT1HerO
    May 2, 2018
    10
    Upper echelon...It's a must buy if you're a ps4 owner. dont go after the low ratings. they are just bitter xbox one fans.
  31. Cio316
    May 2, 2018
    0
    I have always been a huge fan of the God of War series. I was so excited to play this game, only to find out they completely bastardized the series by changing it into RPG gameplay. This game is HORRIBLE!!! They have ruined one of the greatest series ever made with this rubbish. I will never understand why anyone likes these RPG games, but I want to put in an action game and just playI have always been a huge fan of the God of War series. I was so excited to play this game, only to find out they completely bastardized the series by changing it into RPG gameplay. This game is HORRIBLE!!! They have ruined one of the greatest series ever made with this rubbish. I will never understand why anyone likes these RPG games, but I want to put in an action game and just play through it. This was a complete waste of $65. After 20 minutes I was done with this piece of garbage. I will be returning it and getting back as much of my money as I can recover. If you were a fan of the series before, don't waste a second on this piece of crap game!!!… Expand
  32. arvan92
    May 2, 2018
    10
    Well, what can i say about this beautiful game? Epic! I have been a fan of God of War franchise since its first series in PS2.. Changes in combat, gameplay mechanic + current gen graphics make it even outrageous.. This is absolutely one of the best innovation in any game franchise nowadays.. Credits to Cory Barlog & the team for bravely taking all the risks needed to bring these seriesWell, what can i say about this beautiful game? Epic! I have been a fan of God of War franchise since its first series in PS2.. Changes in combat, gameplay mechanic + current gen graphics make it even outrageous.. This is absolutely one of the best innovation in any game franchise nowadays.. Credits to Cory Barlog & the team for bravely taking all the risks needed to bring these series into a whole different level! For those who open minded to innovation in gaming, especially if you're a fan of god of war, this game is for you! But for those who are close minded and too conservative/old school, maybe this is not for you.. You have a PS4? it's a pity if you never touch this game.. In summary, this game would put a nail on the coffin for Xbox One Console, at least in current gen! No need to explain about Detroit become human, spiderman, ghost of tsushima, the last of us 2, days gone, etc.. Oh man, I love PlayStation!… Expand
  33. amonmeiz
    May 2, 2018
    10
    All round excellent game. The new standard for combat. A great unison of great story and immersive gameplay. There's no compromise with this game. More than anything, this game show what a game can be,what are possible and achievable. It proved that true quality can be produced, just a question whether developer want or not. It proved that gaming have future other than being a fauxAll round excellent game. The new standard for combat. A great unison of great story and immersive gameplay. There's no compromise with this game. More than anything, this game show what a game can be,what are possible and achievable. It proved that true quality can be produced, just a question whether developer want or not. It proved that gaming have future other than being a faux gambling machine.… Expand
  34. Underr8ted
    May 1, 2018
    2
    Don't believe the hype.The game is average at best, not even a God Of War game if you ask me.For 1) the character of Kratos doesn't even look like nor sound like Kratos anymore with the beard or without the beard he doesn't remind me of Kratos in the slightest.2)The combat is really shallow and underwhelming compared to the firs 3 god of war games (don't even know why they say this is theDon't believe the hype.The game is average at best, not even a God Of War game if you ask me.For 1) the character of Kratos doesn't even look like nor sound like Kratos anymore with the beard or without the beard he doesn't remind me of Kratos in the slightest.2)The combat is really shallow and underwhelming compared to the firs 3 god of war games (don't even know why they say this is the best one yet...Bullshh)Probably paid of most the reviews. 3)Rehashes of boss fights and it gets very repetitive.4)Just because its Longer doesn't make it better.I finished the first 3 God Of Wars multiple times but im never touching this one again.Why is that?Could it be maybe because im a god of war fan and this isn't even a God Of War game?Probably.They should have just changed the name of the game and to stop milking real God Of War fans with your title.Because this isn't a God Of War game at all.… Expand
  35. Nico00007566
    May 1, 2018
    9
    I dont know what say....the game its good,but i really hate the new combat system.its horrible
  36. MasterRiley
    May 1, 2018
    10
    God of War is remarkable on all fronts; from the personal storytelling, to the lore of the world, the addictive gameplay, the graphics, the music, and the overall presentation. This game from the beginning had my interest over previous God of War games as it focuses more on telling an emotional story between Kratos and his son Atreus. It deals with Norse mythology, a first for the series,God of War is remarkable on all fronts; from the personal storytelling, to the lore of the world, the addictive gameplay, the graphics, the music, and the overall presentation. This game from the beginning had my interest over previous God of War games as it focuses more on telling an emotional story between Kratos and his son Atreus. It deals with Norse mythology, a first for the series, and thus provides new opportunities for locations and new Gods to face. The gameplay is absolutely fantastic and will have you addicted from the moment you begin playing. Kratos' new weapon of choice, the Leviathan Axe, is super satisfying to use and callback. The game also continues the franchise's tradition of epic large scaled boss battles that provide some of the most jaw dropping and memorable moments in the game. The graphics are some of, if not the best the PS4 has to offer up to this point. The original soundtrack is both emotional and beautiful when it needs to be and epic when in intense combat. And the overall presentation is unlike any other game. God of War never cuts throughout the entire main story. One long camera take captures the entire experience seamlessly, including both gameplay segments and cinematics. This means no time passes, which really helps to immerse the player with the characters as you follow them along the entire journey. And even after the main story is completed, there are still plenty of side objectives to complete and other locations to explore. The game isn't open world, but its wide linear structure still provides plenty of extra exploration. God of War is one of the best PS4 games and is a must own for any PS4 owner.… Expand
  37. DarkNoha
    May 1, 2018
    10
    I was a bit skeptical when I saw that they had completely revamped the combat and now had a escort mission vibe but after seeing the critic reviews I got this game finished it in 20+ hrs and I loved every minute of it. I even started my 2nd play-through.If you loved the previous games you should definitely give this one a chance. There is something here for the new and old fans of theI was a bit skeptical when I saw that they had completely revamped the combat and now had a escort mission vibe but after seeing the critic reviews I got this game finished it in 20+ hrs and I loved every minute of it. I even started my 2nd play-through.If you loved the previous games you should definitely give this one a chance. There is something here for the new and old fans of the franchise. The story is excellent, combat is good, Graphics are amazing.… Expand
  38. multiple_player
    May 1, 2018
    10
    This is one of the best game ever. I experienced every system in the game, and there are nothing new in the game. But Balance, between contents and scenario, is amazing more than Last of us. It is perfect for me, and I can recommend this game who love story-based game or action game.
  39. fakeposer
    May 1, 2018
    10
    When I finished the game i keep wondering: How the Dev Team can hide so much information about this game in 5 years? This game is incredible, the history involves me, Started playing at 00:00 on 20 April and finish on sunday to monday at 3am. I need more than 40 hours to finish the game. Incredible, IMPECCABLE. Congratulations Santa Monica. All hail Cory Barlog.
  40. CanadianYeti
    May 1, 2018
    9
    God of War is yet another stupendous inclusion to the PS4’s already strong library of Sony-published exclusives. Blending incredibly satisfying gamefeel with a very strong and even heartwarming narrative about parenting and what it means to be there for those you care for, this is one of those rare games that somehow manages to juggle both gameplay and story with ease.
  41. VikramSundar
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Incredible game. I don't finish much of the video games that I start, but with God of War I could simply not put down the controller. I finished the game in two days playing 10+ hours straight each day and I'm still not tired of playing the game. The graphics and details are impeccable. The story and mythology are well-written and incorporated amazingly into Kratos' continuing story. iIncredible game. I don't finish much of the video games that I start, but with God of War I could simply not put down the controller. I finished the game in two days playing 10+ hours straight each day and I'm still not tired of playing the game. The graphics and details are impeccable. The story and mythology are well-written and incorporated amazingly into Kratos' continuing story. i highly recommend playing this game!… Expand
  42. Professorfett
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Kratos is back and he has mellowed the hell out. God of War is what the game industry should take note of when they have a franchise that is stale. Resident Evil 7 did it and now God of War reboot the gameplay while keeping it a sequel in the franchise. God of War revamps the gameplay from hack and slash dodging with timing puzzle that were controller breaking levels of frustration, to aKratos is back and he has mellowed the hell out. God of War is what the game industry should take note of when they have a franchise that is stale. Resident Evil 7 did it and now God of War reboot the gameplay while keeping it a sequel in the franchise. God of War revamps the gameplay from hack and slash dodging with timing puzzle that were controller breaking levels of frustration, to a slower pace more cinematic experience. The game is less like Devil May Cry and more like The Witcher 3 in how the combat is concerned. The game also basically eliminates the quick time events and insteads will just show you Kratos doing his brutal finishers which is nice. In previous games I was so much more concerned with hitting the right button I would miss out on some gorey goodness. That being said the game is significantly less gore filled than any of the other games. Which is bad and good at the same time. It removes the less campy feel of the series to bring a more serious tone to it. The scale of enemies however is vastly greater in the installment. I think it is because the camera is directly behind the character instead of a more isometric camera angle. So when you face a large enemy you will immediately notice the scale of them. The story is without a doubt the best the series has ever been. The story focuses on Kratos and his son Atreus going to the tallest mountain to release his wife's ashes. A simple quest turns into a daring one because they are being hunted by the Norse Gods themselves for reasons that are unknown to Kratos. This story is fantastic because it humanizes Kratos like we have never seen. Unlike the murder crazed loon we are used to Kratos is a stoic man who is only trying to teach his son how to survive and to avoid the mistakes that Kratos himself has made in the past. Now the most controversial character is Atreus because he is a child he will get on peoples nerves which is entirely understandable. He is has a point in the story the kid is unbearable, but that is apart of the story and there is a reason why. The game has a vast variety of likeable and deep characters you never expect to see in a God of War game.
    Overall I loved this game more than any other in the God of War series. (Which is saying a lot being I am a huge fan) The gameplay is revamped in the best way possible. The story is deep and engaging, and of course the game is beautiful to look at. I can't get enough of this game I want to forget about it so I can replay it again. Very few games are perfect, but God of War is one of these masterpieces that should not be missed. I of course give it a 10/10.    … Expand
  43. Beatensloth
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Amazing game haven't played something like this in a long time. Great story, awesome fights immersive visuals and sound design. It's definitely deserves game of the year title.
  44. Backoff
    May 1, 2018
    10
    If u have Ps4 u will like this but if u have no Ps4 U can watch only gameplay and trailer.... lol
    Best Game Series Game : GOD OF WAR
    5 years... Fcking long time and play only 48 hours no no it's can be happen !! i want play 5 years ... it's time it enough for me :)
  45. Hack
    May 1, 2018
    10
    A truly special game, expertly crafted from top to bottom. I can't express just how good this game is, I've just finished it and I loved every minute of it. I almost never rate games 10/10 but God of War absolutely deserves the highest honours. Everything is just done to the highest possible standard, which results in an incredible game that everyone should play.
  46. Darth_Kane
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Excellent game all around, I’m just glad Sony showed everyone again that people love great story-driven single player games, not microtransaction and lootbox-filled online trash. As many others, I vote with my wallet, and bought this game full price (as UC4&TLOU), and stay far away from the likes of EA.
  47. Porok123
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Game has stunning visuals. I just finished the main story. I had fun playing it and I am going to do all the side quests. I really recommend buying the game on PS 4 if you own it. It is fun great combat system and progression system. I do not want to give any spoilers I can only describe this game in two words a master piece.
  48. keenoshar
    May 1, 2018
    10
    God of War has blown me away! In my opinion, God of War should set a new gold-standard for what a next-gen AAA game should be. By far, the best game I have played in decades of playing games! GOW is epic!
  49. KrisTSV
    May 1, 2018
    10
    This game is truly amazing!Story, combat, graphics, characters-everything is a 10/10!
  50. Instable
    May 1, 2018
    10
    It's a masterpiece. I really excited about the next part. Best game of 2018.
  51. thunderofrog
    May 1, 2018
    10
    worth every cent, no finals on dlc, no season pass, no micro&lootboxes abuses. Solid game awesome graphics, gameplay,history,music. Ofc isnt a perfect game but clearly made it with love from players to players. We need to support this kind of games to show companies how to make games and not only focus on $
  52. Loredana
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Perfection. A series that has matured and still gives a nod to the past, only for the better. It is especially emotional if youve been following Kratos over the years since the start. Hes come a very long way. Great story, music, characters, voice acting, graphics and combat. Crank it up to the harder difficulties, it pays off whenever you manage to kill stuff! Literally feels like a God.Perfection. A series that has matured and still gives a nod to the past, only for the better. It is especially emotional if youve been following Kratos over the years since the start. Hes come a very long way. Great story, music, characters, voice acting, graphics and combat. Crank it up to the harder difficulties, it pays off whenever you manage to kill stuff! Literally feels like a God. I also love that Boi is very useful in combat. I have only good things to say about this game. 10/10… Expand
  53. Killerkaton
    May 1, 2018
    10
    one of the best games of the geration, god of war has a lot ot things that made it amazing, the history is so much better than the others god of war. combat, graphings, everything was made in an perfect way.
  54. Rewenom
    May 1, 2018
    9
    Очень качественный софт-ребут известной серии игр.
    Плюсы:
    -Графоний топ, игра выглядит великолепно -Приятный саунд -Достаточно много интересных активностей в псевдо-открытом мире -Боёвка вариативна и предоставляет достойный челлендж -Сюжет очень хорош и контрастен, есть в игре и драмма и юмор Минусы: -Бэктрекинг, его немного, но он есть и местами очень раздражает -Открытый финал с    Очень качественный софт-ребут известной серии игр.
    Плюсы:
    -Графоний топ, игра выглядит великолепно
    -Приятный саунд
    -Достаточно много интересных активностей в псевдо-открытом мире
    -Боёвка вариативна и предоставляет достойный челлендж
    -Сюжет очень хорош и контрастен, есть в игре и драмма и юмор
    Минусы:
    -Бэктрекинг, его немного, но он есть и местами очень раздражает
    -Открытый финал с заделом на продолжение
    Есть есть заветная консоль и нравятся слешеры, настоятельно рекомендую, не пожалеете.    … Expand
  55. VictorVGO
    May 1, 2018
    10
    The Game of the year. Beatiful graphics and cenaries perfects, the history is the best.
  56. VindoR_
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Amazing game in every aspect, combat, graphism, music, voice acting, itemization etc only the story is a little lackluster but still very enjoyable. Beleive the hype !
  57. Kane1234
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Playing all the previous God of war games wow this game is amazing you're literally in a movie playing this game! And for all the people who hate this game i don't know who you are but something is wrong with you if you can't see the master piece in this. Don't listen to all those little kids who say this isn't the old God of War they probably only played the PSP version of God of war forPlaying all the previous God of war games wow this game is amazing you're literally in a movie playing this game! And for all the people who hate this game i don't know who you are but something is wrong with you if you can't see the master piece in this. Don't listen to all those little kids who say this isn't the old God of War they probably only played the PSP version of God of war for 5 minutes. Also, I find it hilarious that people bash on this game because it's comparable to "The Last of Us" like that game wasn't a master piece as well. By the end of the day all the people who compare this game to others and say its not the old God of War should just go back to playing their yearly released Call of Duty games since they don't know what a good game is. BUY IT NOW!… Expand
  58. vaneknoskov
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Это лучше из того что я проиграл за все то время, что обладаю плойкой, да и вообще за все время.
  59. gregorius
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Finally a cinematic game that actually requires skill, while I don't like games like the last of us. God of War hits the spot.
  60. worldcitizen19
    May 1, 2018
    0
    A very disappointing shallow game with shallow story and very plain and boring graphics. Playing on PS4 Pro and graphics nowhere near games like Horizon Zero Dawn , or other top games. Extremely linear. No depth whatsoever. Have played about 5 hours and all I can say is this is just another in a long line of dud games released lately. So far it’s a video with a bit of gaming in between.A very disappointing shallow game with shallow story and very plain and boring graphics. Playing on PS4 Pro and graphics nowhere near games like Horizon Zero Dawn , or other top games. Extremely linear. No depth whatsoever. Have played about 5 hours and all I can say is this is just another in a long line of dud games released lately. So far it’s a video with a bit of gaming in between. Fighting is just hack and slash. More like the Last of Us with a bit of fighting. Puzzles mediocre not challenging at all. I paid full price for this and I can’t understand the hype behind it all. Tomb Raider kills this easily for strategy and fighting, as well as graphics & story.

    Same monsters so far with a boss now and again. It’s just so boring. God of War should be continuous intense gameplay not stupid dialogue and cutscenes.

    Don’t know if I can play anymore of this. Nothing about it resembles God of War. It is an extremely watered down GOW with filler galore of rubbish and nonsensical dialogue. This is supposed to be an action game yet it is more like the Last of Us which I liked but I bought GOW and I expected immersion tension and non stop action not filler.    … Expand
  61. marpel68
    May 1, 2018
    10
    From the satisfying tactile feel of throwing/retrieving the axe to the emotive expressions of Kratos, this game is an absolute masterpiece! I find it hard to believe that anyone can honestly give it a zero score. It would be interesting to see if these same individuals also gave Tomb Raider which they compare it to, a zero score. My advice to those interested in purchasing the game is toFrom the satisfying tactile feel of throwing/retrieving the axe to the emotive expressions of Kratos, this game is an absolute masterpiece! I find it hard to believe that anyone can honestly give it a zero score. It would be interesting to see if these same individuals also gave Tomb Raider which they compare it to, a zero score. My advice to those interested in purchasing the game is to ignore any review giving a score below 6.… Expand
  62. MissVintique
    May 1, 2018
    5
    My first impression of GoW, wasn't the best at all.. I know that what I am about to say, will get alot of White knights pissed off. But GoW is definitely not the best game all times or anywhere near a masterpiece in my opinion. Besides the endless feeling of rage and defeat. Putting the game on Story mode, does not feel like I put it on story mode. I am myself not a hardcore gamer thatMy first impression of GoW, wasn't the best at all.. I know that what I am about to say, will get alot of White knights pissed off. But GoW is definitely not the best game all times or anywhere near a masterpiece in my opinion. Besides the endless feeling of rage and defeat. Putting the game on Story mode, does not feel like I put it on story mode. I am myself not a hardcore gamer that want the satisfaction of trying to beat a monster after it killed me atleast over 20+ times before I can finally FINALLY kill it. (Still on story) Yes I will get people to say now, git gud.. But I simply just want to enjoy the story.. nothing else.

    Besides all the trolls being a reskin, and same combat pattern almost every single time I fight them, Same goes for the valkyrie and draugrs and pretty much all the other monsters.. and locations.. And hearing the kid scream his head off like 100% of the time and not to forget all the puzzles being a little bit too similar from each other aswell. I don't feel any enjoyment playing this game so far.

    The whole difficulty settings are off... there is no reward difference depending on the difficulty level you are in. It's just pure bragging rights that you can beat the game on Give me god of war. Which is not something to be proud of. Good on you you finished, the most difficult setting, within the first 3 days! Will anyone remember you?? Nope!

    The manual save, and not being able to delete a manual save is a flaw. And they should have added that to this game.

    Hints for puzzles would be a nice addition for story mode.

    Basically, I would give this game a 5/10 and the five is mainly for the graphics and the little bit of story so far.    … Expand
  63. Dooris
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Absolutely stunning game with amazing plot, combat and charachters. Everyone should play it.
  64. Knaves
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Where do I start? Well... I've been playing some fortnite here and there, basically a multitude of online multiplayer games. But you can only play so much online multiplayer to the point that it gets real boring. And as it seemed with online battle royale being such a huge focus this year, people started ruling out single player campaign games. However, this game brought back what it meantWhere do I start? Well... I've been playing some fortnite here and there, basically a multitude of online multiplayer games. But you can only play so much online multiplayer to the point that it gets real boring. And as it seemed with online battle royale being such a huge focus this year, people started ruling out single player campaign games. However, this game brought back what it meant to play a single player game, and has given me the understanding of what Sony wants to bring to the table for campaign only titles. And man is it going to be one hell of a ride!

    Ok with that out of the way, I haven't played a REAL video game in such a long time! The story is so well written, the gameplay is fluent and exciting, and all together its a masterpiece. Granted everything has its flaws, but when you play a game like this, where the characters can actually grab your heart and have you care for them and their actions, then flaws just fly out the window. My god, a wonderful game and a must play.

    For the first time, in a long time, spending full price on a game gave me an amazing experience from the start of this game to its wonderful end.    … Expand
  65. GuzuGuzu
    Apr 30, 2018
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel so bad for giving this a bad review but here goes. This review is written with the highest difficulty "Give me God of War" in mind. The sad truth about the game is that on paper its fantastic but a series of small but annoying gameplay decisions prevent it from being enjoyable on all difficulty settings. Now before my review gets the "git gud" response I'll go through everything that I found to be wrong with the game from start to finish.

    "Give me God of War" difficulty has a few gameplay changes that from what I had heard from my other friends that the previous difficulties did not. Enemies become enraged, gaining a level, regaining HP, dealing more damage, expanding their movesets and becoming unstaggerable. On its own this wouldn't be so bad but the game quickly devolves into a cluster of camera issues and being pinned by all sides by enemies that straight up ignore your hits. Most fights devolve into running away while Atreus fires minimally damaging arrows or throwing your axe over and over till the opposition is dead.

    Boss fights in this God of War feel like a chore. They have, for the most part (Sigrun) not included, telegraphed attacks that can be dodged, parried, etc. But the problem lies in the design of these fights. Most of them feel extremely gimmicky and for a certain halfway fight that requires you to use the "Stun" mechanic becomes a tedium of grinding the fight down over a period of several minutes. Stun on this difficulty builds up at a snails pace and makes it extremely hard to deal with said fight or any fight for that matter. Same can be said about the normal encounters.

    The RPG elements of level grinding feel completely off. You can tell that the developers have never really delved into RPGs because of the lack of being able to go do side quests. The first side quest you receive at level 2 takes you to fight enemies that are level 5 and above. For me, if I am struggling with a particular segment in an RPG the normal course of action would be to go explore, earn gear and XP then return to face the challenge. But sadly, any attempt to stray off the beaten path for a majority of the game is met with getting stomped to a pulp by anything and everything because you'll find yourself for the most part met with mobs of enemies that vastly out level you. Which brings me to question why the game even lets you wander around in the first place.

    The power fantasy is gone. Never have I felt powerful from start to finish in God of War 2018. From the start, I noticed that Kratos, even though still a god, had as much impact as a wet noodle. All throughout the game, upgrade after upgrade, I still found myself lacking any kind of meaningful damage tool. Even after finishing the game and having the best equipment available to the player, a talisman that suits my needs, yellow enchants poring out of my pockets, both weapons capped, all the skills in the skill trees. I still found myself wailing endless on enemies, bosses and everything else unless they happened to be 2-3 levels lower than me.

    The optional boss fight is what really tipped me off and made me get the last cutscene and shelf the game without going for 100% completion like I normally do for these kinds of games. It gains the abilities of 8 previous optional boss fights but neglects to gain their weaknesses. The boss just does whatever it wants and has a massive health pool. As mentioned previously, Kratos, even with the best gear, hits like a wet noodle. So for me the boss fight would devolve into trying my hardest to damage it while it only took 4 hits to outright kill me. This wouldn't be so different from other boss fights except that the boss has a half health damage grab that used to be telegraphed by an audio cue but no longer is, an unblockable, undodgeable blind that usually results in the boss using a room wide area of effect skill that outright kills you unless interrupted but you won't be able to see to prevent it. This particular instance cemented all the problems I had with the game throughout the journey. Some may ask why I picked the highest difficulty to begin with, and personally I enjoy a challenge but instead I just felt cheated all the way through.

    Another small nitpick is the recycling of enemies. There is very little the game has to offer in terms of enemy variety, most are reused all the way to the end and some bosses even show up upwards of 8 times and the executions were lackluster for the GoW series,

    To top it all off, the reward that you get for all your hard work, drudging through the swampy mechanics and all the grindy encounters is 2 measly skins for your shield that have no impact on gameplay whatsoever and in-game XP as if you'd need it once you reach the end. No trophy nothing.

    In short, save yourself the pain of a miserable experience and enjoy the game on a lower difficulty.

    TL:DR Bad mechanics make for a bad experience on the highest difficul    … Expand
  66. StarBorneSoulsV
    Apr 30, 2018
    4
    Horrible combat, repetitive boring puzzle and slow pacing. I gave up midway through my journey with God of War PS4. Most overhyped game I have played in years.
  67. FrostiiBlue
    Apr 30, 2018
    9
    Easily one of the best games I've played on the PS4. The visuals are stunning and the combat is fantastic, but the story between Kratos and his son really shine. The game is a perfect example of "it's not about the reward in the end, but the journey you take to get there"; the relationship building between the two are realistic and really something special- you really become attached toEasily one of the best games I've played on the PS4. The visuals are stunning and the combat is fantastic, but the story between Kratos and his son really shine. The game is a perfect example of "it's not about the reward in the end, but the journey you take to get there"; the relationship building between the two are realistic and really something special- you really become attached to father and son.
    Only negative for me how long you have to travel from place to place, with the fast travel system not really as helpful as with other games, but the game as a whole is well worth the $60. Easy GOTY contender.    … Expand
  68. The_Historia117
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This new God of war game is pretty different from the older entries in the series, And the changes make it better in my opinion, where the older games were loud, dramatic, and full of blood everywhere, This new game is more serious and simply is about a journey that Kratos and His son Atreus must under take from the dying wishes of Atreus' mother, This game has amazingly good feeling and brutal combat that brings back feelings of slight nostalgia to fans of the series, It is also satisfying to see that this game decides to throw Its main character into Norse Mythology… Expand
  69. zero16901
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    simplemente la joya mejor pulida de toda la saga, en ningún momento se siente diferente a un GOD OF WAR.
  70. totosolamente
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Muy buen juego. El juego aun sigue manteniendo su esencia y se nota el tiempo que le invirtieron. una idea muy arriesgada pero que valió la pena tomar.
  71. GainesvilleGuy
    Apr 30, 2018
    0
    More confirmation that pretty much all highly rated games these days are complete trash in terms of gameplay. Wow, look at those beautiful cut scenes! A perfect 10! LOL Doesn't anybody rate games in terms of actual gameplay not pretty cut scenes?

    The only game reviews I trust these days are rated between 7 and 8.5 as anything higher is either SJW trash, a walking simulator, or    More confirmation that pretty much all highly rated games these days are complete trash in terms of gameplay. Wow, look at those beautiful cut scenes! A perfect 10! LOL Doesn't anybody rate games in terms of actual gameplay not pretty cut scenes?

    The only game reviews I trust these days are rated between 7 and 8.5 as anything higher is either SJW trash, a walking simulator, or pretty cut scenes. Never good gameplay. Case in point: God of Cut Scenes err I mean God of War    … Expand
  72. dehkiller
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Well, everyone is praising the graphics, history and gameplay of the new God of War, that he's amazing is no longer a surprise to anyone.

    But I would like to take this space to congratulate the impeccable work that Ricardo Juarez did in the dubbing of Kratos for Brazil, is really excellent, my congratulations, and congratulations to all the team involved in this masterpiece.
  73. avidbutaverage
    Apr 30, 2018
    9
    It is not perfect but the overall package and delivery of the experience drips with thought and detail. It really seems like Santa Monica Studios has spent a lot of time watching the industry and the hits that really affected the gaming population. The world is immersive and interesting, the combat is visceral with a skill curve that pushes the series past its history of "fast andIt is not perfect but the overall package and delivery of the experience drips with thought and detail. It really seems like Santa Monica Studios has spent a lot of time watching the industry and the hits that really affected the gaming population. The world is immersive and interesting, the combat is visceral with a skill curve that pushes the series past its history of "fast and furious". All that said, the fury is still there and the depth to the combat gives the player numerous tools to use in the hopes of dispatching enemies. The story is well-paced if the boat heavy gameplay aspect doesn't slow things down for you. Fortunately, nearly every conversation yields some sort of insight, lore, or just a conversation to make the characters seem more alive. Endgame is light but with mini-bosses sprinkled across the maps and the recent reveal of "ultimate secrets"; I'm glad there are little bits and pieces of treasure to keep players playing. I'm almost (I repeat almost) upset this game isn't getting DLC. I think it could really venture into interesting territory while we wait with baited breath for the sequel. Overall it's a complete and heartfelt game that can hit a snag along the way, but in the end, will leave you glad you joined the bald man and his son in their quest for closure.… Expand
  74. akubini2
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Very emotional and thrilling story, awesome graphics, epic boss fights, great combat. The game has no bad parts, I enjoyed it whole time. God of War is perfect.
  75. Debris44
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    This game is incredible. Fluid, balanced combat with a deep, rewarding story. It's nearly the perfect game.
  76. Risax
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    An amazing game. I wasn't sure what to think of the new God of War when it was first announced, especially since Kratos became a little hard to root for by the end of God of War III. But thankfully, he is MUCH better than in the last game we saw him. He is a cold, stern and distant father at the start of the game. But he, and his son Atreus, gradually grow closer over the course of theAn amazing game. I wasn't sure what to think of the new God of War when it was first announced, especially since Kratos became a little hard to root for by the end of God of War III. But thankfully, he is MUCH better than in the last game we saw him. He is a cold, stern and distant father at the start of the game. But he, and his son Atreus, gradually grow closer over the course of the game and I fell in love with the character all over again.

    And honestly, the rest of the characters you encounter on your journey are lovable as well (or give a good reason to despise them). I also feared that Atreus would be an annoying child character that doesn't really do anything. But he's kind, curious and eager to learn. And also knows how to use a bow.

    My only REAL hangup about the game would be that the setting doesn't seem entirely accurate. I'm no expert on Norse mythology here, but most of the Gods seem to be painted to be excessively cruel and Odin seems like an even bigger dick than Zeus. Granted, we seem to hear things from the perspective of Giants and other enemies of the Gods through shrines and other lore. Plus, only time (and possible sequels) will tell if they are being corrupted by something like Pandora's Box from the original trilogy.

    In any case, like you can see from the score this wasn't a deal breaker. It's not as if other media never gives their own spin to mythology. Even if you weren't a fan of the original games, I'll recommend this one. It's a fresh start in a new mythological setting. Combat is over the shoulder instead of all zoomed out. So I'd say, give it a shot! I can only hope that Santa Monica Studio can keep this up!    … Expand
  77. carlosbruh17
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    best game ever, this god of war reboot is the best thing that has happened to the series. its in great hands and can only get better 10/10.
  78. enigma1990
    Apr 30, 2018
    7
    This is my honest opinion. I had high expectations from the game but it was mediocre at best. The main quest had a good story. It was emotional and made you care about the characters. But once you finish the main quest there's not much to do. I mean there are a few fetch quests, boss battles, and rescue missions but other than that there's not much. The gameplay was solid and the combatThis is my honest opinion. I had high expectations from the game but it was mediocre at best. The main quest had a good story. It was emotional and made you care about the characters. But once you finish the main quest there's not much to do. I mean there are a few fetch quests, boss battles, and rescue missions but other than that there's not much. The gameplay was solid and the combat system was satisfying. The game did punish you and it had the classic GOW formula where you get to point A but you can't unlock point A without item Z. The other thing I didn't like was the back tracking. I found it cumbersome. I understand they were trying something innovative with the no-cut camera and that was fine because there weren't any load screens. But I just found the back tracking annoying. Other than that if you've got 20-25 hours to kill it's a great game.… Expand
  79. OccultFiction
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Honestly my favorite game of all time now. People saying this is not a God of War game are truly insane. This is a clear-cut evolution for the series and is a masterpiece to play, story and gameplay wise. The combat is by far the most fun in any game I've played. Easy to pick up, but contains enough depth to provide a worthy challenge. The XP system is deep and allows you to make yourHonestly my favorite game of all time now. People saying this is not a God of War game are truly insane. This is a clear-cut evolution for the series and is a masterpiece to play, story and gameplay wise. The combat is by far the most fun in any game I've played. Easy to pick up, but contains enough depth to provide a worthy challenge. The XP system is deep and allows you to make your build as you see fit. The story is rich, jam packed with interesting lore, stunning jaw-dropping graphics, and immense, tremendous, gargantuan, colossal scale of not only beasts, but areas. There is constantly something being thrown at you and you never grow bored or tired. You will never want this game to end. Do yourself a favor and pick it up now.… Expand
  80. joeshadowman1
    Apr 30, 2018
    2
    The game is straight terrible. You can go on and on about the story, but the gameplay is just bad. This has everything to do with the camera being way too close. Turning a series that was once known for its fast past action into a Dark Souls clone without any of it's depth. This game also lacks the brutality of the games that came before, to be honest I don't see why this game is evenThe game is straight terrible. You can go on and on about the story, but the gameplay is just bad. This has everything to do with the camera being way too close. Turning a series that was once known for its fast past action into a Dark Souls clone without any of it's depth. This game also lacks the brutality of the games that came before, to be honest I don't see why this game is even ratted M. It might have some swearing, but not enough to warrant this kind of ratting. The fact that the brutality was removed shows just how little the people who made this game understand the series. I don't play God of War for it's story, I play it for its gameplay, and its brutality. The fact that they are missing from this title really turns me off to this game.

    The "level" mechanic is too dynamic, there are way too many states that feel like they were tacked on to make the game feel deeper than it really is. Since when, in a God of War game, did I have to worry about Kratos' power level in order to harm certain enemies. Why is this even a thing? What happened to this series.

    This game is nothing more than a Dark Souls clone, only it lacks everything that made the Dark Souls series popular in the first place. This over the shoulder camera that makes it impossible to truly judge your footing; causing you to crash into the walls constantly. In Dark Souls, the camera is pulled back so you can see everything in front of your character and just enough behind you that you don't ever feel like you've been hit unfairly. In this game, you are constantly being hit from behind, and it is most certainty the games fault. The arrows around Kratos don't work because the dodge mechanic works only half the time. In the original series the dodging was easy, a simple flick of the right stick and you would roll in that direction. Here you have to hammer on a button three or four times before the game allows you to roll, only to have it fail anyway. What I'm trying to say is, Dark Souls doesn't use cheap mechanics to kill you off, this game does.

    At the end of the day, this just isn't a God of War game, it's a Dark Souls clone that holds no candle to Dark Souls, and I am not particularity a fan of Dark Souls.    … Expand
  81. VitorAmaral
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Amazing and powerfull! There are a lot of beatifull things in this game, everything is perfect. This God of War is a masterpiece!
  82. vicfer
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Simplemente 10 (diez). Jugabilidad 10, bestias del Horizon Zero Dawn con dragones 10, dialogos igual al the Last of Us 10, Kratos mas viejo 10, jefes más fáciles 10. Dawngrade 10. jajajajaja.
    GRACIAS SONY PS4-SANTA MONICA STUDIO
  83. AmrKassem
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Some people gave this game 0/10, which blows my mind. What are the games do you like then? Anyone giving this game less than 10/10 or 9/10 is a salty Xbox fanboy or never played the game to begin with. This is a masterpiece and deserves nothing but praise! If you have a PS4, you need to buy this game. IF you don't have a PS4, go get one now!
  84. iGame
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    I admit I never played a God of War game, but this one looked too good to pass up. The almost obsessive level of detail does not go unnoticed! In everything from the combat mechanics to the story writing to the random inter-character dialogues, everything was incredibly well put together.

    The combat mechanics (the ax throws, the ax swings) are flawless. The weight feels right. The parry    I admit I never played a God of War game, but this one looked too good to pass up. The almost obsessive level of detail does not go unnoticed! In everything from the combat mechanics to the story writing to the random inter-character dialogues, everything was incredibly well put together.

    The combat mechanics (the ax throws, the ax swings) are flawless. The weight feels right. The parry timing is on point. The variety of attacks is just right. Using Atreus, the main character's son, as a secondary fighter was very smoothly done. The way he grows and is able to fight on his own, but still respond to your command, is just right.

    Similarly, the way Atreus is used to solve puzzles is well done. He acquires a unique range of skills to unlock areas and solve puzzles to progress the story, and it never felt forced or out of context with the story/setting.

    That said, the entire interaction between Kratos (main character) and Atreus is one of the most unique interactions I've ever seen in a video game. At first it's hard not to think of The Last of Us and the interaction between those characters, but there is so much more ethos and pathos in the relationship between Kratos and Atreus. Their father/son bond is tenuous, at best, and how they both grow as characters, feeding off of each other and learning from their mistakes, is near-perfectly written.

    Nothing felt out of place. Atreus is masterfully used by the developers to "teach" Kratos about lore and other things in the world that are really meant to be taught to the player. Similarly, Kratos teaches Atreus about combat and about nagivation. This dynamic is completely natural and such a unique way to fill the player in on aspects of the game. Other NPCs eventually add to this role, as well, all the while maintaining a completely natural addition to the story.

    The no-cut camera, while hard to get used to the shakiness at first, was very impressive by the end. Not a single loading screen, as all load times were well-disguised by in-game mechanics such as lifting a log or climbing up a mountain wall.

    The voice acting and animation were also stunning. I truly cannot fault a single technical aspect of this game for anything. It is an absolute masterpiece.    … Expand
  85. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Wow!! Dad of war is an amazing game! I didn't think santa monica could every make a better game then GoW3. I was wrong because this new GoW game surpasses any of the old ones and so far is my game of the year. Everything from graphics to the story seems to have been developed with every little detail in mind. The graphics are the best i have ever seen on PS4. The story is veryWow!! Dad of war is an amazing game! I didn't think santa monica could every make a better game then GoW3. I was wrong because this new GoW game surpasses any of the old ones and so far is my game of the year. Everything from graphics to the story seems to have been developed with every little detail in mind. The graphics are the best i have ever seen on PS4. The story is very entertaining, I just want to keep exploring and doing all the side missions that I can. Midgard is full of hidden locations and loot and you dont feel like its a chore to explore and collect. Adding the RPG elements to this game and the new battle ax that you can throw around like Thor's hammer really gives GoW a revitalization that the game really needed to continue the series. The Nordic lore and setting really fits in well after Kratos has destroyed all the spartan gods from 1-3. I really enjoy the relationship between Kratos and his son Atreus. Atreus is hilarious to watch, he has so many mannerism of what a normal kid his age would be doing. Kratos is so grumpy and Atreus is so curious about the world around him that their interactions are enjoyable to watch. Dont hesitate to buy this game, you will have hours of entertainment.… Expand
  86. Maddy251981
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Yet again Sony proved they are pioneer in console gaming with exclusive games for PS4...Now they have set a new bench mark for them-self for upcoming year with this new game “God of War”. It is not a game....it was a true journey experience!!!!
    Graphics - 10/10
    Story - 10/10 Game play - 10/10 Fighting Mechanics- 10/10 Music - 10/10 Overall - 100/100 Final verdict - Must have for PS4    Yet again Sony proved they are pioneer in console gaming with exclusive games for PS4...Now they have set a new bench mark for them-self for upcoming year with this new game “God of War”. It is not a game....it was a true journey experience!!!!
    Graphics - 10/10
    Story - 10/10
    Game play - 10/10
    Fighting Mechanics- 10/10
    Music - 10/10
    Overall - 100/100
    Final verdict - Must have for PS4 Consoles     … Expand
  87. DaddyBigD
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    A 10 out of 10 Game, bang for your buck & what a spectacle to behold. This is the pinnacle of Games & a masterclass in game making, it just doesn't get any better.

    Right of the bat the game is immersive & especially the choice to go with a single take handheld camera is daring but freaking awesome, Characters have well laid out Arcs, the kid is a tiny bundle of force to reckon with. As    A 10 out of 10 Game, bang for your buck & what a spectacle to behold. This is the pinnacle of Games & a masterclass in game making, it just doesn't get any better.

    Right of the bat the game is immersive & especially the choice to go with a single take handheld camera is daring but freaking awesome, Characters have well laid out Arcs, the kid is a tiny bundle of force to reckon with. As an avid gamer, i would rate it 11/10. This game exceeds every & all expectations & blows every other competitor out of the water, the action & bloodshed is so freaking gruesome & satisfying that on it's own it could make this game the best out there. On top of it the graphics are jaw dropping, this is truly the perfect game.

    Uncharted 4 & last of us were my favourite Exclusives yet but no one even comes close to this MASTERPIECE, the team behind the game has brought the franchise from the depths of death to an immortal place among the gaming world.

    Now the only question is how do you out do this????
    And If you haven't bought the game yet, don't call yourself a gamer, just burn your PS & switch to X Box bcz you're an absolute utter idiot who doesn't deserve it.    … Expand
  88. ayc17
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    As someone who has played all God of War games, i tried my best not to read any reviews before playing this game. I was told about the initial scores so I knew that this game was already liked before getting the chance to play it, as i'm a big fan of the previous games in the series. After a good week of playing time, I feel like the changing of the direction was necessary in order toAs someone who has played all God of War games, i tried my best not to read any reviews before playing this game. I was told about the initial scores so I knew that this game was already liked before getting the chance to play it, as i'm a big fan of the previous games in the series. After a good week of playing time, I feel like the changing of the direction was necessary in order to bring the game into the current generation. Games in general feel more mature, fleshed out and serious which have never been God of War's forte. Sony have worked wonders by giving the game meaning and I presume have taken a massive gamble by trying to update the series. The trademark gore and action remains, but the combat has been revamped from a pure hack and slash to bring weighty mechanics behind it, along with strategy. It feels more like Batman Arkham asylum in fighting style terms, with each axe swing noticeably causing damage a slight wince as you cut holes into your foes. The graphics are absolutely astounding, I am playing on my PS4 PRO on a 4k TV with HDR settings on and I can safely say this is easily the best looking game I own at the moment, or probably have seen. The 'one shot' camera feels brilliant with constant views of what's going on to the point where you don't know the cut scenes have started in some places! The only niggle with this is during fight scenes enemies can be off screen and you need to manually adjust the view. I feel this is a genuine game of the year contender and I am hoping I don't finish it soon, as I am enjoying it so much.… Expand
  89. ACollins
    Apr 30, 2018
    9
    Very good game. Some of the combat did get somewhat repetitive but if you after a game with plenty of lore and an excellent story this is the game for you. This is not the same game from the past. The "hit a certain button at a certain time" during a boss fight is no longer the case. Great game, some very small issues but they do not cause you to lose immersion whatsoever.
  90. JinIluminado
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    O estilo RPG em questões de itens foi muito bem vindo. As lutas estão intensas e tem muito espaço para se aprender diferentes combos.

    O visual é simplesmente magnífico e nem precisa do "true 4k" (rs) para ficar de queixo caído. A história então nem se fala, você fica dividido entre querer saber como a história termina (e também como ela começou) e o desejo de que o jogo não acabe.    O estilo RPG em questões de itens foi muito bem vindo. As lutas estão intensas e tem muito espaço para se aprender diferentes combos.

    O visual é simplesmente magnífico e nem precisa do "true 4k" (rs) para ficar de queixo caído. A história então nem se fala, você fica dividido entre querer saber como a história termina (e também como ela começou) e o desejo de que o jogo não acabe.

    Uma compra certa para os proprietários de um PS4 e uma série para assistir no youtube para os que ainda não possuem.    … Expand
  91. TheFlash44
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    This is by far the best game i have ever played in my life. when i finished the main story my heart was begging for more with emotional twist and turns this game has had the largest impact on my life and i 100% recommend getting this game even if it means to get a PS4
  92. YungRafe
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    I played this game on a 4k TV and let me say, the visuals are absolutely breathtaking. Visual design, sound design, character development, even the controller vibration makes the game that more immersive. The pacing is fantastic and by the end, you will be begging for more.
  93. JokerSlayer
    Apr 30, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Firstly let me just say, truly amazing game the graphics are astounding with only a few muddy bits here and there but they're patching it, ps4 pro is a must with this, the combat is less wildly swinging and more calculated and intelligent with it's share of crazy moments.

    The rpg elements are a great balance and the feel of The last of us with the kid following you on this journey is a welcome change to give this series a new breath of fresh air so it doesn't end up stagnating in it's past (Which was good but games need to evolve too)
    The AI on the child is smart and rarely gets in your way or is seen standing around doing nothing, the story-telling and dialogue during the journey is fantastic.

    It is true the enemies are less giant than what they use to be however I bet this is the first of this Nordic journey so give it time and it'll pick up, I bet the kid will become a lot more stronger and kratos will slowly get his drive for violence back and the enemies become giant once more.

    Now! For those voting this game a 0 - 4 out of 10 please remove yourself from the website, I have read the reviews and if Metacritic had a pulse on this site please admins remove them, they are not even helpful and they lack intelligent reason for the score other than they expected it to be like the previous games, you must understand that this is a new game and this looks to be the beginning of their journey which means simply rating it a 0 is Beyond dishonest!

    Shame on everyone that reviewed this a 0 - 4 without even playing this first or even giving it a chance, So many of us love it and welcome the return on this amazing series and it is only beginning so give it time and I bet we will see the kratos we remember while seeing the child grow up to be lethal as well, it does miss out on that final point mainly because some enemies have a ridiculous split second tracking making that tiny second early dodge nets you a direct hit and some times the camera feels as if I'm locked onto an enemy while not actually being locked on but other then that like I said they are fixing bugs and these problems so far that I have had seem to be tiny in comparison to other games so the point taken off doesn't detract from the games amazing new story.

    Some people cannot be won over no matter what and judging from the comments on the 325 reviews voting it negatively so far this game is better off for it because these changes would give us a god of war 4 and not the new god of war we have and frankly if I wanted to play a game that had a crazy chain-blade swinging Kratos I'd replay the old ones, honestly games much like music have to develop a game with how the market is going in mind and what the market will be like in however many years they estimate they will be able to get the games out, many games are moving away from old formulas and the ones that are suffering, a few games come to mind but find my full review on my page and my channel because there I don't have restriction on what I am allowed to write.

    The combat is weighty also, making every hit on those light and medium ones feel like you are using heavy force on them, large enemies still reel back after an axe blow at times unlike a few games I have played that are just lazy (No Monster hunter world is not one of them)

    Honestly Guys and Girls, buy this game at 60 or 100 (for AUS) and you won't be disappointed unlike Destiny 2 and FFXV (Sorry people but where I live I have seen so many returned copies of both games it even amazed me, not to mention watching the marketing on both and the schemes implemented to stretch out the play life of both is pretty transparent.

    I don't believe this will have any dlc content because I believe they'll just set it for a new console, that being the case you may see the next game on the next gen consoles in 2020 (if the estimated date is to be believed)    … Expand
  94. FoxFox5511
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you don't buy it , you should throw your ps4. This is one of the best god of war game i ve ever played i give 11/10 because:
    1: Story : good story , especially the human aspects in game
    2: Gameplay : somebody convinced you that it copies dark soul 's combat so it suck. I say no : the combat system is sofistiicated and deep enough that can reach another level comparing to cheap repetitive perk charts of **** games.
    3: Graphic : dont watch gameplay on you tube by pc or you insult game graphic.Try to watch on 4k TV with HDR on for best experience
    4: Zero score in metactitic user score : xbox fan boy or brainwashed people    … Expand
  95. dmtrlbdv
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    GOW 1 - it's a fantastic game! -> GOW 2 -> still cool game! -> GOW 3 -> hm... beautiful, but I saw it in previous parts... -> GOW Ascention -> what? I don't want to play one more time in this way. I don't want to buy it -> GOW 2018 -> OMG! It's Kratos but something new! I want play it!

    New GOW is a beautiful and cool game. If you still love the previous parts gameplay and waiting the    GOW 1 - it's a fantastic game! -> GOW 2 -> still cool game! -> GOW 3 -> hm... beautiful, but I saw it in previous parts... -> GOW Ascention -> what? I don't want to play one more time in this way. I don't want to buy it -> GOW 2018 -> OMG! It's Kratos but something new! I want play it!

    New GOW is a beautiful and cool game. If you still love the previous parts gameplay and waiting the same - You will be surprised. But give a chance to that game. This game is different but very good anyway.    … Expand
  96. GhosTzXXz
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    This is a solid Breathtaking game , and more specifically its god of war (Utter Freaking chaos) , solid story , mindbending graphics , and a lots of sides this game is truly a masterpiece in all the aspects possible
  97. fatherfigure
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Really like this game, never been much of a learn the right combo to fight gamer but this game hooked me right away.The father/son relationship is something to see as they journey to the mountain.One night I started to play the game after dinner next thing I know it's 2.00 am in the morning it's been years since a game has done that for me.
  98. floydadrian1186
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    i single abbreviation. GOTY! What an amazing game. From graphics, the story, the action, the pacing, and the sheer amount of content. Well done Santa Monica Studios
  99. RpgLover1
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    My favorite number is 10.

    RUNS EXTREMELY WELL ON THE ORIGINAL PS4. High framerate, good frame pacing and the graphics look even better then Horizon Zero Dawn. The combat especially the camera is similar to that of Dark Souls. Where you focus on one enemy at a time dodging and running away from all others. If you can group up enemies close together you can take them all on at once    My favorite number is 10.

    RUNS EXTREMELY WELL ON THE ORIGINAL PS4. High framerate, good frame pacing and the graphics look even better then Horizon Zero Dawn.

    The combat especially the camera is similar to that of Dark Souls. Where you focus on one enemy at a time dodging and running away from all others. If you can group up enemies close together you can take them all on at once because of aoe stun locks. Combat is arena based going from one area to the next fighting groups of enemies. Boss fights are actual boss fights really well done.

    Combos look simple at first but the controls require alot of muscle memory. And you'll learn new ways to fight enemies all through out the game.

    ENEMIES HAVE DEVIL TRIGGER

    Update: Now that I've 100% the game on the hardest difficulty. I can say for sure that this is one of the greatest games ever made and you absolutely have to play this game is you call yourself a gamer.
    Don't play it on Give Me God of War difficulty on your first playthrough.    … Expand
  100. jakkevda
    Apr 30, 2018
    4
    Core Gameplay has been chanced to an interactive baby movie. Too much marketing and media attention went to this mediocre game. I don't understand that people call this the best game ever, the gameplay isn't that great.
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  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 13, 2018
    100
    The return of the furious Spartan warrior was made well. God of War is already a great contender for game of the year and you shouldn't miss it. [Issue#285]
  2. CD-Action
    Jul 6, 2018
    100
    Cory Barlog and his team achieved what many thought impossible – despite having changed almost everything Santa Monica managed to preserve that elusive spark that makes God of War game feel like a God of War game. They created one of the defining titles of the current generation and a technical marvel whose stunning beauty in motion words cannot describe. And there’s one more thing. Barlog’s touching reaction to his masterpiece’s scores shows that even in the world of huge budgets, micropayments, loot boxes and sales forecasts there still is a place for artists who pour their hearts into their work. We need someone to remind us of that once in a while. [06/2018, p.38]
  3. GameGrin
    Jun 7, 2018
    95
    Where most games excel in one single area, God of War manages to deliver on every front, providing players with one of the best experiences we’ve seen so far this generation.
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