God of War

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  1. Unthugged
    Jun 12, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First time I tried to get into this game I sort of lost interest in it. Then I decided to sit down and give it a real chance and had a great time with it. I like the fact it's relatively linear,being more story/action based than having a huge open world to explore. There is still potential to explore and side quests,but the narrative is generally fast paced and everything you do is connected directly to the main story (apart from the Valkyries that you can take on after the main story has been completed) It never gets boring and looks amazing. I was really invested in the characters,who are well thought out and complex. And although at first I wasn't sure about the combat,once i was into it I started to really enjoy it. Great game. Definitely worth a play through.… Expand
  2. Im_Frank
    Jun 13, 2019
    9
    The new changes about the game is very dynamic and renovator, the game keep you inside the Kratos’s skin like a god of war
  3. crystaldolphin5
    Jun 26, 2019
    9
    This is a must own for a PS4 owner. Has a well written story, great characters, fast paced and intense combat, beautiful world, and some very interesting Norse mythology to explore. My only complaints are that some bosses are repeated several times (aka a boss gauntlet), and some finisher moves are have little variety to them. But nonetheless, this is a near masterpiece for the modern eraThis is a must own for a PS4 owner. Has a well written story, great characters, fast paced and intense combat, beautiful world, and some very interesting Norse mythology to explore. My only complaints are that some bosses are repeated several times (aka a boss gauntlet), and some finisher moves are have little variety to them. But nonetheless, this is a near masterpiece for the modern era of gaming.… Expand
  4. spantazi
    Jun 28, 2019
    9
    Excellent game. Great graphics, very good gameplay. You won't get bored by side quests.
  5. Makolvalenzuela
    Jun 19, 2023
    9
    Es exelente, nada más que decir, la forma en que pudieron reinventarse es increíble varias franquiciad deberían aprender de este
  6. SemTop
    Jul 4, 2019
    9
    Великолепная игра. Начало просто завораживающее. Единственные минусы, которые мне удалось найти это дисбалансная сложность(при повышении сложности повышается только за мобов и понижается твое) и немного надоевшая боёвка в конце.
    8.8/10    Великолепная игра. Начало просто завораживающее. Единственные минусы, которые мне удалось найти это дисбалансная сложность(при повышении сложности повышается только за мобов и понижается твое) и немного надоевшая боёвка в конце.
    8.8/10
  7. NXT
    Mar 19, 2020
    9
    Great cinematic experience, intense and crazy game. But it lacks something in terms of gameplay. In spite of that this game is a must play.
  8. InkShell
    Jul 11, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm gonna go straight into it that this game. Its a dam good game. God of War will be game to remember for a while. The live development in characters is just so amazing. With Atreus, which is Kratos's son has more than an interesting development throughout the game. In Most games you see a character with lacking abilities, and then you see them move on and grow more and develop in a classic way. Since I see this a lot in video games it doesn't seem interesting for a character to have this development. Now you go and play God of War, you just entered the big boy region. Atreus has a development were he goes to being useless to being skilled but not perfect. But then you got the twist. He goes to being overconfident when he realizes he's half god. Any way screw the character development I want to talk about the action. Holy crap. The second boss battle was so amazing, and got my attention to keep playing this game. Its a long game, so with its brutality and cinematic battles, it kept me hooked until the very end. And you may be wondering why I rate this game at a 9 and not a 10. Well its just that the story is only alright. Not good not bad but alright. Its just one objective to bury ashes at the tallest peek of a mountain. I thought once you bury the ashes, something else would come up but that was just the end of the game. Other than that its a quality game and worth your time.… Expand
  9. Felix_taskete
    Mar 4, 2020
    9
    Grate game with a really intense and interesting story, good graphic and hard fights. 9 out of 10.
  10. 24ysoldgamer
    Jul 27, 2019
    9
    This game is amazing I love it , as a fan of the series I can tell this one satisfy me especially by it's story and narrative and this is the strong part in this game bedside the graphics and the atmosphere , but the gameplay I feel it's a little exhausted and the movement is heavy especially your enemy is much faster and some dodge almost every hit God that annoying , also the new rpjThis game is amazing I love it , as a fan of the series I can tell this one satisfy me especially by it's story and narrative and this is the strong part in this game bedside the graphics and the atmosphere , but the gameplay I feel it's a little exhausted and the movement is heavy especially your enemy is much faster and some dodge almost every hit God that annoying , also the new rpj elements is cool but it need more , and boss fight is amazing but it's less then the previous games in the franchise , Finally this game is not perfect but I enjoyed it and I love it and hope there will be sequel in the future .… Expand
  11. Luahanseng
    Feb 18, 2021
    9
    Playing it for the first time on ps5 in 4k 60fps. It looks so next gen i couldn't stop playing until i finish it. I played it i guess for around 25 hours... it's story, narrative, soundtrack it's as good (if not more) as a blockbuster movie... its a masterpiece! The gameplay however i have very few things to comment...  kratos skillset is very simple and sort of lack that "wow factor" ofPlaying it for the first time on ps5 in 4k 60fps. It looks so next gen i couldn't stop playing until i finish it. I played it i guess for around 25 hours... it's story, narrative, soundtrack it's as good (if not more) as a blockbuster movie... its a masterpiece! The gameplay however i have very few things to comment...  kratos skillset is very simple and sort of lack that "wow factor" of what made the old GOW great. Although, i like the part where they introduce the original weapon of ghost of sparta... i guess kratos being portrayed as the old and retired version making him slower and simplistic.. i guess its understandable they may be trying for an introductory of something big for a sequel. Going to the world and the gameplay within it... its a mini or semi open world... its not as good and as engaging as odyssey... but if your looking for an action game expanded to something big just enough not be convoluted.. they did it.  I liked that the enemies are challenging. If you are in it for a challenge.. this is not the easiest game out there. Im giving this an 8.5/10

    Story - 9/10
    Replay Value - 9/10
    Graphics - 10/10
    Gameplay - 8/10
    Sound - 10/10
    Progression Loot System - 6.5    … Expand
  12. Methfor
    Aug 10, 2019
    9
    The game succeeds with every feature.But the script bored after a while .A game that stands out with gameplay for me
  13. Bellun
    Oct 2, 2019
    9
    There is no 9.4 rating here so it should be 9 I guess. God of war is a great game. It's how games in 2018 should look like. Magnificent gameplay has diluted with good story, music, graphic and other things. If you have PS4 it will be pity if you don't play it
  14. MarshallCavalli
    Aug 15, 2019
    9
    An fantastic game that shows a changed Kratos and him coping with the death of his wife. A game that I highly recommend.
  15. FuriousAegon
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Iwould say thats a best action RPG that ive ever played (objectively).Super Cool narrative,good gameplay and worked out lore and story of character.Ive recomend that game to every PS4 owner you need to play that masterpiece!
  16. Kreyt
    Aug 27, 2019
    9
    The game is amazing. Nothing more to say.
    The only complain that i have with the game is that there are so many recycled enemies
  17. Jackthegamer
    Sep 10, 2022
    9
    Everything about this game is just amazing. My favourite game in the series
  18. Mangetsu
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    He jugado toda la saga y este ultimo no me convencía, pero después de jugarlo tengo que admitir que es un excelente juego.
  19. SenseiMiguel
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    Se ve muy bien, buena jugabilidad, la historia esta muy bien hecha. Lo del open game (que no tiene cortes con loading) fue muy bien implementado.
  20. byrocket09
    Sep 3, 2019
    9
    For me this game is the best exclusive of PS4, The soundtrack, enviroment design and the main quest of the game is really sick. This game supposed a big change in terms of gameplay compared to it's antecessors. This is an adventure game and not a hack n' slash.

    Rating this game as an adventure RPG game, is almost perfect. In the time i've played i didn't get bored and i was very hyped    For me this game is the best exclusive of PS4, The soundtrack, enviroment design and the main quest of the game is really sick. This game supposed a big change in terms of gameplay compared to it's antecessors. This is an adventure game and not a hack n' slash.

    Rating this game as an adventure RPG game, is almost perfect. In the time i've played i didn't get bored and i was very hyped during my game session. God of war is a 10 adventure.

    The worst thing of this game is gameplay, is a little bit repetitive because the amount of combos is very short for me, but isn't bad because is so enjoyable and impressive. and the axe mechanic is very good to interactuate with the enviroment. The gameplay for me is good , but 0 innovation .

    A great adventure only for ps4. Enjoy of the game :)    … Expand
  21. Trasteer
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    Juegazo, uno de los mejores del año 2018 sin duda, toda un abuelita de turca a las aventuras de Kratos, emocionante y con momento épicos, un imprescindible
  22. BradMorgan
    Oct 7, 2020
    9
    After a long delay, I finally made the choice to play God of War. Although it is not my type of genre, it was an adventure that I will not forget.

    Cinematically it is truly a masterpiece. The "one-take" cutscenes, together with the amazing sound design and strong soundtrack, are very compelling. The addictive gameplay with the axe makes it a complete experience. Pros: - Cinematic    After a long delay, I finally made the choice to play God of War. Although it is not my type of genre, it was an adventure that I will not forget.

    Cinematically it is truly a masterpiece. The "one-take" cutscenes, together with the amazing sound design and strong soundtrack, are very compelling. The addictive gameplay with the axe makes it a complete experience.

    Pros:
    - Cinematic adventure full of action
    - Emotional story
    - Soundtrack and sounddesign
    - Axe Combat
    - Design of the enemies
    - Checkpoint system in boss fights
    - Baldur is one of the best and well crafted antagonists in game history

    Cons:
    - I really don’t like the ‘back and forth’ mission/world design.
    - There was so much going on in the menus. It was hard to see what was the best way to level up your character    … Expand
  23. DjaySuzi
    Nov 26, 2021
    9
    Not only is the greatest God of War game I've played, it's also one of the greatest games I've ever played. The characters, the story, the mechanics, and my god the gameplay was mind-blowing. There are no microtransactions. No ads. No bs DLCs that are comprised of content stripped from the original game. THIS IS HOW TRIPLE AAA GAMES SHOULD BE ACROSS THE BOARD. It lacks co-op, but itNot only is the greatest God of War game I've played, it's also one of the greatest games I've ever played. The characters, the story, the mechanics, and my god the gameplay was mind-blowing. There are no microtransactions. No ads. No bs DLCs that are comprised of content stripped from the original game. THIS IS HOW TRIPLE AAA GAMES SHOULD BE ACROSS THE BOARD. It lacks co-op, but it doesn't NEED it because everything else about it screams excellence.… Expand
  24. Polzavatel
    Sep 18, 2019
    9
    Сюжет- 10 из 10, боёвка- 10 из 10 открытый мир 9 из 10
  25. hughanderson
    Oct 1, 2019
    9
    One of the best pieces of art to ever release in game form. Everything from the stunning gameplay to the sound design to the graphics makes this game look and feel like a masterpiece. The voice acting alone is just incredible with haunting performances that will be running through your mind for weeks on end.
  26. Ernesto900
    Nov 26, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing story and good gameplay, only it would be good that the side missions provided more impact to the story, as it really doesn't matter if you don't dont do them and you can finish the game, also the last boss and fight is... Lame.. The other titans are more interesting and also the camera FOV its too close, but other than that great experience.… Expand
  27. Chempion1
    Dec 2, 2022
    9
    Ну вот, God of War: Ragnarök вышел, а я решил вспомнить God of War 2018 года.
    Да игра выглядит просто офигенно. На экране всегда что то происходит, кто то бегает или что то падает. Анимация выше всяких похвал. И вообще к визуальной составляющей вопросов ни каких. Это пример для подражания.
    Боёвка. Ну, что боёвка, она изменилась. Как это сейчас модно, кнопки сменили на Dark Souloвские. Но    Ну вот, God of War: Ragnarök вышел, а я решил вспомнить God of War 2018 года.
    Да игра выглядит просто офигенно. На экране всегда что то происходит, кто то бегает или что то падает. Анимация выше всяких похвал. И вообще к визуальной составляющей вопросов ни каких. Это пример для подражания.
    Боёвка. Ну, что боёвка, она изменилась. Как это сейчас модно, кнопки сменили на Dark Souloвские. Но привыкаешь быстро. Сильно изменился темп битвы. Он стал каким то более медленным, тягучим. Камера сместилась на вид почти из за плеча. Враги хорошо реагируют на попадания.
    Головоломки, сундуки остались на месте, но стали интересней.
    История длинная и интересная, особенно если хоть немного знать мифы о скандинавских богах.
    Персонажи тоже как на подбор, один лучше другого.
    Теперь о не однозначном.
    В игре есть промежуточные боссы. Это такие 5 метровые инеистые тролли с обломанными рогами, их много, но...
    Есть одно но. Все они совершенно одинаковые, один со льдом, другой с огнем, третий с электричеством, каждый имеет своё имя. Но бой и внешность на всех одна. Как будто на них у разработчиков кончилась фантазия.
    Ещё очень не хватало боссов-гигантов. Это же God of War в конце концов. Был снежный гигант Йотун в конце игры, но он боссом так и не стал. Это же касается и Ёрмунганда, мы путешествуем в нём, но с ним не сражаемся.
    Так же не раскрыто большинство миров, в скандинавской мифологии их девять. И в игре они все есть. Но исследовать дают только три, это Альвхейм, Хельхейм и Йотунхейм. Так же можно открыть ещё два: Муспельхейм и Нифльхейм, но эти миры бонусные и в них нас ждут только арены боёв и бонусы открываемые за определённый лут. Больше в них делать нечего. Но надеюсь мы увидим все девять миров в God of War: Ragnarök.
    Итак, последнее это скорее придирки. Игра великолепная. Одна из лучших на PS4. А теперь ещё её можно попробовать и на PC.    … Expand
  28. Hm740
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Just amazing game with great story modren graphics and fantastic gameplay . It's great changing for the god of war franchise.
  29. Kocharov
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Игра понравилась. Прошёл 3 раза, также на платину в игре +. С удовольствием перекройку ещё раз.
  30. Azn47
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    This game is nothing short of a masterpiece. It is not without some flaws, but in general, this is one of the finest pieces of software ever made.

    The story and presentation are simply breathtaking. The continuous camera is so well implemented and it really feels as if youre following kratos through is story instead of playing a game. The combat is extremely satisfying and weighty.    This game is nothing short of a masterpiece. It is not without some flaws, but in general, this is one of the finest pieces of software ever made.

    The story and presentation are simply breathtaking. The continuous camera is so well implemented and it really feels as if youre following kratos through is story instead of playing a game.
    The combat is extremely satisfying and weighty. While it is clearly derived from Soulsborne-esque games, it has its own nice twist on it with the abilities specific to kratos.

    The only notable flaws I could really point out with the game is the lack of enemy variety and the performance. While the boss fights are there (with some of them being seriously epic) every time you think youre going to have another big fight, they just throw the same stupid trolls at you that are extremely easy to take down even on the harder difficulties.

    The performance on the PS4 Pro is a tad disappointing as the performance mode definitely does not hold to 60fps often and I constantly feel the drops. But it's way better and easier to play on the variable performance mode than a sluggish 30fps cap with checkerboard rendering artifacts that stand out like a sore thumb.

    Overall this game deserves all the success and praise it has gotten.    … Expand
  31. Jam0_
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of War is a masterclass in combat and storytelling. The deep and connected story between a father and son is the perfect setting for a God of War game. Although some die hard fans may be slightly disappointed due to the added 'baby steps' for new players (pointing out exactly what to do and where to go) and the addition of simplistic puzzles. But if you can get past that this game demands respect. The story is masterful and ties perfectly with the combat and the way Kratos and Boy (Atreus) play the game. This game puts fans in a position that no one believed was even possible and yet here we are. It's also important to note that during my playthrough I experienced no bugs whatsoever.

    This game is a must play for everyone with a ps4.    … Expand
  32. Manchosuarez
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    The great Sony exclusive. Without ever having been a big fan of the GoW saga I can say that this is one of the best games I have played in my entire life. As a small negative point I can only say that interesting bosses are needed, but the development of the plot, the main characters and the relationship of Kratos with Atreus are points that make it a great game
  33. BoRN_2B_FreE
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    Очень крутая игра. Сложность на высоте (реально нужно попотеть)
  34. Denis94
    Jul 27, 2021
    9
    Este nuevo título nos presenta un Kratos más humano y acompañado por su hijo, juntos deciden realizar un viaje que marcará tanto a los personajes como a los jugadores al otro lado de la pantalla, a pesar de todo esto no deja de ser el juego tremendamente brutal y violento que nos tiene acostumbrados, como apunte personal no me terminó de convencer algunos diseños de enemigos y sumados a suEste nuevo título nos presenta un Kratos más humano y acompañado por su hijo, juntos deciden realizar un viaje que marcará tanto a los personajes como a los jugadores al otro lado de la pantalla, a pesar de todo esto no deja de ser el juego tremendamente brutal y violento que nos tiene acostumbrados, como apunte personal no me terminó de convencer algunos diseños de enemigos y sumados a su poca variedad hace que sea una cosa a mejorar para la siguiente parte.… Expand
  35. watchm824
    Sep 25, 2020
    9
    Good game. Great graphics and an unforgettable atmosphere. The most impressive, of course, is the fights with Balder.
    We were only upset by the fluorinated minibuses - trolls (they are all almost the same, only of different colors).
  36. CaptainMug
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    Epic mythological journey
    beautiful graphics
    New gameplay

    This game is very fun
  37. Anna1981
    Nov 19, 2022
    9
    Really good game, a worthy successor to the older God of War games. Kratos is older now, but still struggles with his past - this attempt at making him more likable and vulnerable was very well executed.

    My only problem would be the lack of epic boss fights, since we only get one main boss, who is a humanoid, and one mid-sized dragon boss.
  38. Cheresov
    Nov 25, 2019
    9
    One of the best (if not the best) games of this console generation so far.

    This is a dark, mature action adventure game that will last around ~20-30 hour game (with no filler content) depending on how much you explore, and difficulty level you selected with emphasis on quality over quantity.
  39. ojciecmatki
    Nov 30, 2019
    9
    Really nice gameplay and the story. The sighs are also very nice. The game doesn't get boring as it's not very repetitive. The side quests are also good.
  40. Noble-Helium
    Dec 2, 2019
    9
    Amazing game but there is a lot of collectibles that I didn't like to do but I have to.
  41. arklles
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    GOW 2018 chegou para renovar a experiência de quem é fã e para uma nova geração de gamers obtendo um ótimo resultado para o sucesso da série God of War.
  42. Alentejano
    May 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing story, really (it is well told and has amazing cinematography). The characters are great and you believe their interactions (except for a small section where Atreus gets cocky and it feels a bit rushed). The music fits perfectly and the world is colorful and feels alive. The only problems I could find with this game are basically nitpicks: there should be a jump button, the exploration could be a bit better and the RPG elements don't blend perfectly with the rest of the game...but they are clearly overshadowed by everything else in the game (this game has two of the best moments in video game history: the first Baldur fight (best character) and the blades of chaos scene...there are other perfect moments like meeting the world serpent and fighting Magni and Modi). Ah, and the voice acting is perfect.… Expand
  43. AndreyCloud
    Jul 3, 2022
    9
    This game was just a joy to play from start to end. Great combat, good story, great Norse mythology lore, nice music, amazing graphics. I never played gow until now, and now I see what all the rave was about. Only hoped the story was a bit longer and spanned into more realms, and the sickest fights, which were the Valkyrie fights, were all just endgame. Also hoped to meet more charactersThis game was just a joy to play from start to end. Great combat, good story, great Norse mythology lore, nice music, amazing graphics. I never played gow until now, and now I see what all the rave was about. Only hoped the story was a bit longer and spanned into more realms, and the sickest fights, which were the Valkyrie fights, were all just endgame. Also hoped to meet more characters like Thor and Odin, but maybe it will be in the next one hopefully. Would loved to have seen a village or something of the sorts, otherwise Midgard seems like an empty realm where mortals do not even exist. Cannot complain though, overall, the story stayed true to a simple meaningful ending. Cannot wait to see what they do with the next one.… Expand
  44. Mfgr
    Mar 27, 2020
    9
    The looks are incredible and the gameplay is very immersive, I can certainly say that it's one of the best games in its generation.
  45. Vanucci
    Feb 1, 2023
    9
    Buen juego de la saga god of war.Se atrevió a cambiar las bases y generos de los 3 primeros,pero sigue manteniendo una historia atrapante y bien contada con buenas mecánicas de juego.Puntos menos por la poca varieda de jefes,en su mayoría troles
  46. mteUF
    Jun 9, 2020
    9
    Одна из лучших игр десятилетия, которую можно поставить на один уровень с Ведьмак 3. Размеренный геймплей, несложные головоломки, которые разбавляют бои и преодоление препятствий. Прекрасный сюжет, показывающий Кратоса в совершенно новом свете. Сайд квестов немного, но все они переплетаются тем или иным образом с основным сюжетом. Т.к. в игре есть много перемещений, то на той же лодкеОдна из лучших игр десятилетия, которую можно поставить на один уровень с Ведьмак 3. Размеренный геймплей, несложные головоломки, которые разбавляют бои и преодоление препятствий. Прекрасный сюжет, показывающий Кратоса в совершенно новом свете. Сайд квестов немного, но все они переплетаются тем или иным образом с основным сюжетом. Т.к. в игре есть много перемещений, то на той же лодке спутник постоянно рассказывает каки-то истории, из-за чего перемещения не утомляют.

    Из минусов хотелось бы отметить следующее:
    1. Не самое удачное решение с уровнем монстров. Если проходить игру на высокой или предельной сложности, то враг старше тебя на 2 уровня становится непреодолимым препятствием, как бы ты не старался, т.к. урон по противнику существенно занижен, а практически все его атаки ваншотят. Это приводит к бессмысленному бектрекингу, если вы захотите исследовать игру полностью, а вы захотите это сделать. :)
    2. Скриптовое преодоление препятствий. В игре нет возможности прыгать самостоятельно, чтобы перепрыгнуть препятствие или залезть куда-то, нужно подойти в строго определенную точку и нажать кнопку, после этого Кратос совершит требуемое действие.
    3. Головоломки. Этот минус можно скорее отнести к плюсу, т.к. головоломок всего 3-4 вида, но реализованы они таким образом, что до самого конца игрок не устанет их решать. 4. Боссы. Бои с боссами эпичны, но сам процесс боя очень скриптованный и местами скучный. Внесюжетные боссы представляют из себя несколько вариаций одного босса.

    В итоге. Жду хотя бы какие-то новости о дате выхода второй части, т.к. хочу увидеть продолжение и вновь вернуться на поля девяти миров.    … Expand
  47. Oz_Momotaro
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    An amazing example of what good game development can achieve on the PS4... it’s an amazing game, with the beat start to any game I’ve played.graphically brilliant, fantastic mo-cap and vo-cap - and great story beats. The combat is more slow paced than the original GoW series and for those wanting to customise their gameplay then there’s plenty here. Many praise the ‘one-cut’ approach, butAn amazing example of what good game development can achieve on the PS4... it’s an amazing game, with the beat start to any game I’ve played.graphically brilliant, fantastic mo-cap and vo-cap - and great story beats. The combat is more slow paced than the original GoW series and for those wanting to customise their gameplay then there’s plenty here. Many praise the ‘one-cut’ approach, but what I loved most was the snappy reload times (RDR2 this is how it should be). Some down sides however: while the addition of Atreus generally works, it is often annoying to have to constantly spam square to get him to fire... he should have greater autonomy to fight. Also he is basically invulnerable to attacks, so I wonder why you need to armour him. For me the RPG elements were superfluous... an embellishment that I know expands the interest base, but perhaps isn’t that well suited. Also the wide/open linear style is nice, but the map is almost useless.final criticism was the bosses seemed a little underwhelming compared to say GoW3... and the end was a little rushed and anti-climactic. However despite its few issues this I definitely a MUST OWN game, and was worthy a GOTY title. Edit - after finishing the game, I’ve been having much more fun going for achievements... lots of fun after finishing the main story… Expand
  48. Francy08
    Jun 16, 2020
    9
    Capolavoro realizzato bene,degnissimo successore degli altri capitoli che narrano la storia della vita dello spartano più conosciuto al mondo.Pieno di colpi di scena,ironico, bel gameplay, emozionante e si può fruire anche senza aver giocato gli altri 3.
  49. kaiser998
    Jan 9, 2020
    9
    As a xbox consumer I got a ps4 by coincidence but when this game came out I bought it on day 1!! what a good game, the graphics, the gameplay, level design, enemy design! everything was great! excellent job.
  50. painava
    Aug 15, 2021
    9
    Extremely polished in (almost) every regard, great story, actors and graphics. Runs great on PS5. The cons: The fast travel could be better and menu management takes a lot of time. Also, the violence gets too silly towards the end (but I guess that's to be expected from this franchise).
  51. Benedickt
    Nov 9, 2020
    9
    I understand that my opinion is very important to you and I want to say that this game is just a complete piece of the masterpiece that we were waiting for from Santa Monica Studious. Thank you to this Studio for making this masterpiece. 949/1000 :з
  52. ghosttoyou
    Mar 26, 2020
    9
    9/10............................................................................
  53. xaviar_nl
    Feb 5, 2020
    9
    A great game that looks awesome and has some very good storytelling. I very much enjoyed it.
    However, I am a casual gamer, and found the game's difficulty (even when I lowered it to easy) to have a few big spikes.
  54. Haktan
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
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  55. valcriston
    May 7, 2020
    9
    wow! how santa monica studio reinvent this franchise is something you have to experience yourself to believe. never played the previous games. but man this one is one of the best and must play ps4 exclusive. the graphics alone push my ps4pro to constantly blazing like jet engine. totally worth it!
  56. UserReviewsLUL
    Feb 15, 2020
    9
    Great game. Will give you chills and goosebumps but it's not as good as God of War 2 or 3 and much slower. The enemy A.I. has not been improved and their patterns and fighting styles are much more visible on the hardest difficulty. If you are out of sight for example then they will use grenades to flush you out and not try anything else. I remember I was hanging off a ledge and there wasGreat game. Will give you chills and goosebumps but it's not as good as God of War 2 or 3 and much slower. The enemy A.I. has not been improved and their patterns and fighting styles are much more visible on the hardest difficulty. If you are out of sight for example then they will use grenades to flush you out and not try anything else. I remember I was hanging off a ledge and there was only one enemy left and he could not shoot me because I was out of sight so he would just throw Axes and he would carry this on forever, till infinity… Expand
  57. CaesarZeppeli
    Feb 28, 2020
    9
    Es el primer juego que probe en el play 4 y sin duda fue una gran experiencia, los gráficos, su historia y sus personajes me encantaron lo único que le puedo reclamar es el cambio del gameplay que ya no es de hack and slash
  58. Aasimkhan
    Feb 22, 2022
    9
    One of the best games of all time. Check it out definitely worth your time.
  59. Alberto_Rahl
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    El juego se aleja de la teatralidad en el gameplay de versiones anteriores para centrarse más en "realismo". La historia es fascinante y engancha aunque me hubiera gustado ver algún flashback de Kratos con su mujer teniendo una vida normal.

    No puedo ni imaginarme lo que tendrán preparado para la siguiente entrega en la PS5.
  60. m1ku47
    Aug 13, 2020
    9
    игра шедевральная, не хватило разнообразных боссов и более масштабного сюжета
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  61. AhmedJM
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    Great game with alot of content to explore, engaging gameplay and interesting story.
  62. TheProphet334
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    A very nice choice to change the games up and it was perfected in Ragnarok. Story very simple but it's very emotional which is good the plot isn't really crazy either it's just good. Performance is on par with the best. But here comes the bad stuff the lack of vareity in enemies. Troll fights all around and there's way less options in combat we can use.
  63. Exomorphy
    Sep 21, 2020
    9
    Pros
    +Gameplay awesome
    +Half-Open world
    +Storytelling

    Cons
    -Variety of enemies is weak
    -Same boss fight
  64. Karasyok228
    Mar 22, 2020
    9
    The best game i think i have ever play.....................................
  65. Kin260
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    I think in writing a review it's best to keep in mind what the creators of a project were going for. With God of War they were going for a hack and slash title with spectacular cinematographic sequences. They knocked it out of the park. I don't think the game was particularly innovative, and I didn't get into the combat system as deeply as some, but what I experienced was close-toI think in writing a review it's best to keep in mind what the creators of a project were going for. With God of War they were going for a hack and slash title with spectacular cinematographic sequences. They knocked it out of the park. I don't think the game was particularly innovative, and I didn't get into the combat system as deeply as some, but what I experienced was close-to perfection, and a standard-setting hack and slash title that should be praised for its achievements.

    Not a perfect game though. Sometimes interacting with enemies and the environment don't work out and end up looking really messed up. Also some more enemy diversity would have been great. But on the plus side the voice acting is great and Kratos actually feels like a character instead of some meathead avatar to beat **** up in a game.    … Expand
  66. Darstada
    Mar 29, 2020
    9
    Loved the gameplay and graphics were amazing but the story doesn't feel memorable.
  67. Trenity
    Dec 19, 2020
    9
    First of all, this game tries something new in the game industry. Oneshot camera idea is brilliant and it creates the difference between other games.
  68. JolyDem
    Mar 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра оправдала свои деньги , этот мир , лор , графика проста шедевр .Плюсы 1)Боевика 2) Графика 3) Кат-сцены и т.д. Минусы 1)Что нельзя прыгать . Я доволен игрой бой с Бальдором это дикий экнш

    Почему    … Expand
  69. ThePSButton
    May 1, 2020
    9
    God of War no solo revitalizó una franquicia que ya parecía muerta, también entregó uno de los mejores juegos de la generación.

    Dudé sobre el cambio en el combate, pero es la parte fuerte del título, con muchas de las mejores mecánicas que me he topado en un juego de acción cortesía de la Leviathan Axe. El segundo pilar del título es la relación de Kratos con su hijo Boy, la cual se va    God of War no solo revitalizó una franquicia que ya parecía muerta, también entregó uno de los mejores juegos de la generación.

    Dudé sobre el cambio en el combate, pero es la parte fuerte del título, con muchas de las mejores mecánicas que me he topado en un juego de acción cortesía de la Leviathan Axe. El segundo pilar del título es la relación de Kratos con su hijo Boy, la cual se va formando poco a poco durante la gran aventura, donde Kratos trata como puede de que su hijo no siga los pasos de ira y violencia que él tan bien conoce.

    El sistema pseudo-RPG de armaduras y mejoras está metido con calzador por moda, la trama principal no es tan buena y faltó más variedad de armas. Y ya, es todo lo negativo que puedo decir de God of War, el retorno triunfal de una serie que no me interesaba desde que vi correr los créditos de la tercera entrega.

    God of War es una obra redonda que entrega lo mejor que puede ofrecer el juego tiple A contemporáneo, con una jugabilidad excelente, un desarrollo de personajes entrañable, montones de contenido y unos visuales dignos de la épica característica de la serie. Mi favorito del año hasta el momento y uno de los mejores títulos en el catálogo de la generación.    … Expand
  70. DonApolinar08
    Apr 8, 2020
    9
    Una aventura épica que cambia la forma de jugar los God of war sin que se sienta diferente
  71. Varg978
    Apr 8, 2020
    9
    One of the best games ever played, one of the best stories ever told. Characters, environments and animations are just top notch.

    I didn't particularly like the New Game + (maybe because I didn't want the game to finish, ever!).
  72. Marramiau
    May 1, 2020
    9
    Sin lugar a dudas el soplo de aire fresco que necesitaba la saga.

    Nunca me han llamado demasiado la atención los god of war pero este "reinicio" de al saga le sienta genial.

    El apartado técnico y jugable es SUPERLATIVO , banda sonora, animaciones, doblaje... TODO es algo fuera de este mundo.

    Es simplemente ARTE.
  73. LevG
    Apr 28, 2020
    9
    This game is like reading a good adventure book: there is not a single moment of boredom, nor where you feel like doing nothing. It is beautiful; it takes you to all sorts of lands and makes you fight against all kinds of foes. It's a masterpiece. The only reason why I don't give it a 10 is because of the ending, which was fantastic and unexpected, but in my opinion not as strong as theThis game is like reading a good adventure book: there is not a single moment of boredom, nor where you feel like doing nothing. It is beautiful; it takes you to all sorts of lands and makes you fight against all kinds of foes. It's a masterpiece. The only reason why I don't give it a 10 is because of the ending, which was fantastic and unexpected, but in my opinion not as strong as the rest of the game. It definitely left me wanting more answers and more game (which can be considered both a good and a bad thing).… Expand
  74. WERNERBARKHUIZ
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    Too short . I love the game and the new depth to kartos , best weapon on the ps4 ever.
  75. chill_daffodil1
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    Amazing game. The story is the one of the best in the history of gaming. The combat is satisfying and feels smooth. The puzzles are well made. The graphics are beautiful. You can really understand the emotions in the characters and come to love them. This is one of the best arguments for video games being considered an art form. I just wish there was a little guidance for what to do whenAmazing game. The story is the one of the best in the history of gaming. The combat is satisfying and feels smooth. The puzzles are well made. The graphics are beautiful. You can really understand the emotions in the characters and come to love them. This is one of the best arguments for video games being considered an art form. I just wish there was a little guidance for what to do when you finish the main story line.… Expand
  76. Rath_23
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buen juego en Historia y Jugabilidad.
    Aunque Hayan Decidido Cambiar la fórmula para darle un Aire fresco a la saga les salió bien la jugada    … Expand
  77. ryman221
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    9.75 out of 10 - Superb game.

    Scoring Scale: 1 - (AWFUL) Among the worst games ever made. The developer should be ashamed. 2 - (VERY BAD) These games are so bad they're insulting. 3 - (BAD) Just bad. Game suffers from a wealth of problems in all areas, very few redeeming qualities. 4 - (MEDIOCRE) A game that has its fair share of serious problems with a few glimmers of quality    9.75 out of 10 - Superb game.

    Scoring Scale:
    1 - (AWFUL) Among the worst games ever made. The developer should be ashamed.
    2 - (VERY BAD) These games are so bad they're insulting.
    3 - (BAD) Just bad. Game suffers from a wealth of problems in all areas, very few redeeming qualities.
    4 - (MEDIOCRE) A game that has its fair share of serious problems with a few glimmers of quality sprinkled throughout. More than anything it's forgettable.
    5 - (OKAY) For every positive this game has there is just as many negatives. You may be able to find enjoyment in these games however you will likely be met with equal amounts frustration and disappointment.
    6 - (GOOD) There is a decent amount of fun to be had in these games albeit with a few noticeable drawbacks. Worth checking out at some point especially if on sale.
    7 - (GREAT) A game that has some flaws but all in all is a great game worth every penny of its purchase price.
    8 - (AMAZING) Game of the year contender only allowing for some minor flaws.
    9 - (SUPERB) One of if not the best game released that year, truly special.
    10 - (NEAR PERFECT) One of the best games ever made.    … Expand
  78. Shaw2266
    Oct 29, 2020
    9
    Amazing Game!! Can be challenging at first, but every fight feels rewarding once you complete it. The weapons and combat are great, the dialogue and story are fantastic. I just got the platinum today, so I feel I did everything the game had to offer. Strongly suggest picking this one up. I’m very exciting for the next god of war game!!
  79. PotatoSalad
    Apr 29, 2020
    9
    My first God of War game and I really enjoyed it. Great story line with excellent characters and acting. Some really funny moments as well as emotional and dramatic sequences.

    Good mixture between linear gameplay and some more sandbox elements. Combat system is fun and follows a logical progression as you develop through the game, introducing new moves and options rather than being    My first God of War game and I really enjoyed it. Great story line with excellent characters and acting. Some really funny moments as well as emotional and dramatic sequences.

    Good mixture between linear gameplay and some more sandbox elements. Combat system is fun and follows a logical progression as you develop through the game, introducing new moves and options rather than being overwhelming from the start. I also found the weapon and armour systems straightforward enough which is a big positive for me.

    It does a good job of being very easy to pick up and play from your first session rather than having a huge learning curve, which I personally find to be a big problem with a lot of games, where you need to play for 10+ hours before you really start enjoying them. This wasn't a problem at all with God of War.

    Some of the collectables got a bit boring at the end but obviously you could give these a miss.

    Overall, really good game and I'll look forward to the next one.    … Expand
  80. testador84
    May 3, 2020
    9
    Trophies would be better. Only 25% of them are related with the main history line.
  81. TrasteroDPablo
    Nov 11, 2020
    9
    9,1 Es un juegazo imprescindible si tienes una ps4, 20 euros es una ganga, es unos de los videojuegos con mejor apartado técnico de esta generación, jugabilidad muy buena. Lo únicos puntos malos que veo son que se siente que está un poco alargado el juego, las misiones pueden llegar a ser repetitivas y tiene una dificultad poco elevada.
  82. NathanBWrites
    Sep 29, 2020
    9
    Conclusion -
    I haven't felt like this for a long time, probably since The Last Of Us, where once the game ends, I feel like part of my life has been taken away from me. I hope they do not leave us waiting for the next God Of War game, as I feel I would probably die from withdrawal. This was a fantastic game and has some of the best storytelling and visual effects I have ever witnessed in    Conclusion -
    I haven't felt like this for a long time, probably since The Last Of Us, where once the game ends, I feel like part of my life has been taken away from me. I hope they do not leave us waiting for the next God Of War game, as I feel I would probably die from withdrawal. This was a fantastic game and has some of the best storytelling and visual effects I have ever witnessed in gaming. I suggest that everybody plays God Of War and experiences this as it is truly jaw-dropping.    … Expand
  83. TParadies
    May 15, 2020
    9
    This game is a must-have for fans of de God of War series, it has everything you can wish for. The graphics are just stunning and the combat feels smooth just like God of War III.

    The addition of a open-world is a great idea and when you can make it happen it's an awesome idea. The voice acting is so well done and you can feel that the bond between Atreus (Loki) and Kratos is    This game is a must-have for fans of de God of War series, it has everything you can wish for. The graphics are just stunning and the combat feels smooth just like God of War III.

    The addition of a open-world is a great idea and when you can make it happen it's an awesome idea.

    The voice acting is so well done and you can feel that the bond between Atreus (Loki) and Kratos is growing.

    I recommend this game to everyone who hasn't played it yet!    … Expand
  84. MissDove
    May 30, 2020
    9
    Very well executed game. Every aspect of the game, admittedly not too ambitious, has been executed perfectly. Excellent gameplay, with flawless combat system, much better story than previous Ω games and a beautiful world. What's really striking is that the whole game is "single-cut" with no loading, no cut-scenes, the camera never pauses. I was also amazed with how well menus and theirVery well executed game. Every aspect of the game, admittedly not too ambitious, has been executed perfectly. Excellent gameplay, with flawless combat system, much better story than previous Ω games and a beautiful world. What's really striking is that the whole game is "single-cut" with no loading, no cut-scenes, the camera never pauses. I was also amazed with how well menus and their navigation was done, which I didn't think this was something that could amaze me.… Expand
  85. Juveleo
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    I've been a God of War fan since the original and i was a little skeptical when i heard this game was going to a different direction gameplay wise, but i enjoyed it. Graphics, story and gameplay are awesome.
  86. Sergio6912
    May 21, 2020
    9
    Si todos los videojuegos fueran así de puros, tal vez las compañías nunca tendrían problemas en ventas. No tengo nada más que decir.
  87. AndrewHord
    May 29, 2020
    9
    So,talking about God Of War-it is my very first game on PS4. At the first 30 minutes of playing, i thought it was just usual game with nothing interesting and attractive in it.But then ,i was fully caught up in it. It has memorable and well-made world,main characters and good-looking locations.I recommend it everybody to play.This game is very great and i think i will replay it one day.
  88. Gangchii
    Jan 6, 2021
    9
    Surely God of War has undergone a great change.
    The background changed to Northern Europe, and the storytelling and gameplay styles changed.
    The story was like The Last of Us, and the play resembled a dark soul. Kratos has changed but this was necessary. This change was apparently fresh and had a positive effect on perfection. Despite many changes, their unique production gave us    Surely God of War has undergone a great change.
    The background changed to Northern Europe, and the storytelling and gameplay styles changed.
    The story was like The Last of Us, and the play resembled a dark soul.
    Kratos has changed but this was necessary.
    This change was apparently fresh and had a positive effect on perfection.
    Despite many changes, their unique production gave us tremendous fun And the graphics were also beautiful.
    They applied various games to the game and after careful consideration, a beautiful game came out.
    But there were also disadvantages.
    Overall, they were too dependent on directing, and there were too few types of enemies.
    These two shortcomings are the problem of having few memorable moments after the game is over.
    And even though it is a game between a linear story game and an open world, it is regrettable that free adventure is limited because the place where you can go is blocked by level.
    But all these shortcomings were so impressive and funny that they looked small.
    The perfection was also enormous.
    Therefore, I think it is enough game to invest time in this game.
    I will give 9 points to this game.    … Expand
  89. DzmitryBoston
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Great game with great graphics and story. Unreadable map is a minus. Definitely a must-play game.
  90. MacMountainGoat
    Sep 27, 2020
    9
    This is probably the "funnest" game I have ever played. The world is so vibrant and gargantuan, and the setting so creative and unique, that it transports you to another universe where you can forget about the troubles of the real world. Even though the story does a great job of teaching a human like yourself to empathize with an immortal god, it doesn't do quite the same heart wrenchingThis is probably the "funnest" game I have ever played. The world is so vibrant and gargantuan, and the setting so creative and unique, that it transports you to another universe where you can forget about the troubles of the real world. Even though the story does a great job of teaching a human like yourself to empathize with an immortal god, it doesn't do quite the same heart wrenching that a story like the TLOU can do with real human characters. That doesn't mean that there isn't great character development and some truly heart breaking scenes, this story does the best it possibly can to allow the player relate to characters that are gods. I felt a little bit like the story was driven more by the setting than by character development or lore. It felt a little like a series of fetch quests with the main purpose of showing you a cool new arena. Which by the way, the environments in the game are truly the most creative, jaw dropping scenes in any game I have ever played. But I would have appreciated a more thought out, and outlined story line, where each mission had a more critical lesson for the character development. That being said, the character development here is still masterful, maybe not TLOU status, still better than most games even touch. And the game play is definitely epic and challenging. I normally don't like hack and slash type games, but this game is a perfect blend of technique and mechanics. You are given new skills in a digestible manor, and when you learn to use them in the correct sequence, it doesn't feel like button mashing at all, but a coordinated dance. I really appreciate a game that does not have perma-death, or make recollect all of your fallen items, but still can feel challenging, and make death feel meaning full. Ever challenging new opponent you face makes you want to train more, become for efficient, learn better combos, and master the axe like a true God of War.… Expand
  91. Steliosisright
    Jun 12, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just incredible on every aspect. The graphics, the story, the gameplay and the music were incredible… Expand
  92. XionSoul
    Sep 28, 2021
    9
    Excelente juégalo, bastante para explorar y de duración considerable. Echo en falta el no poder acceder a unos reinos pero todo bien por lo demás.
  93. Ibal
    May 8, 2021
    9
    Great game and looking forward for what comes next. Also interesting how different this feels compared to previous entries in the series.
  94. Sitheral
    Jan 23, 2021
    9
    Seems like GoW took most of the good things from modern games and rejected the ugly ones. It also knew what it wanted to do.
    As a result of that, its a great game.
  95. tantotonto
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Brutal en todos los aspectos, muy sorprendido de la dificultad media que tiene el juego, una obra maestra.
  96. Luigichief
    Nov 4, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is a sequel to God of War 3, but you can enjoy it a lot without knowing anything about it or what came before, except that I recommend playing at least some other God of War to at least get a sense of who Kratos was in the past. I played the first, the third and the Ghost of Sparta (PSP).

    The story of the game is very simple, especially the first 70% (out there). But the creative way the missions are executed, like Atreus and Kratos and their relationship changes constantly and the excellent gameplay keeps you entertained. In addition, the dialogues of the characters and mythology also contribute to this. The prologue of the story is quite good, thanks to the unexpected boss battle. After Atreus' disease manifested and Kratos told him that he is a God, the story takes some more unexpected paths and the story started to please me a lot more, there are up to 2 very reasonable twists (and they are "doubles"), that of Baldur's mother being Freya (and the weakness revealed) and Atreus's mother being a giant and having 'predicted' and perhaps even manipulated everything (and Atreus being Loki). The way they tied Baldur's weakness in the story was cool, but from a script analysis point of view I found it a bit weak, it was too much 'coincidence' for my taste, although the twist was cool, I could have done it differently.
    After Atreus discovers that he is a God, the ways it influences gameplay is quite interesting.
    Another thing is that now there is a lapse of years in the history of the franchise that we do not know what happened, I hope you will focus on that and Kratos' ex-wife in the next game besides Ragnarok. And as the writer has already prepared 2 sequences, there are several things that were left open (mysteries), if you have patience it might be more worth waiting for this trilogy to be completed.

    Combat is ultra simple at first. But it is gaining a lot of depth and getting more fun, I just wanted a little more combos. This is kind of personal, but I thought it has very few endings, damn God of War, one of the most remarkable things in this franchise with so little explored potential (the ones it has are great, just for the record). Good skill tree. The equipment evolution system is also very rich. Runes and rune attacks should progress better. You are rewarded for exploring, but some rewards are horrible. The game has a fully open exploration area, which then expands even further as the story progresses, very interesting, there are many who love it. There are many variations of enemies, but they change so little from each other, I really didn't like this "type" of variation very much (this even happens with some bosses unfortunately). Another aspect is that this game is full of puzzles, and they are good and add to the experience in general. But ahead there are some enemies that are literally boring to kill, you can call it difficulty but I call it evil game design. Anyway, in general I loved the gameplay.

    When I started the game I was a little surprised by the scenarios (I don't know why), but it really is very beautiful. And even more impressive are the loadings, which are phenomenal fast (for PS4). Overall very good level design.

    Above average soundtrack that adds to the experience, but little used mainly during gameplay. This has good and bad points. The bad part is that 70% of the game barely has a soundtrack and the good thing is that the moments you have are more remarkable because you practically never listen to it. Besides it is very little varied.

    Secret Ending I only recommend to see after the release of the next God of War, because it will make you too hypado.

    Barbed Kratos is another man.    … Expand
  97. drcoomer
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    This was my first God of War game I have ever played, so before I started I tried to do a little research to get caught up. So I know bits and pieces of the series' lore, but this review is mostly coming from a new GoW player.

    Graphics/Editing: 10/10 Filled with beautiful vistas and exotic effects throughout, this game truly exceeded my expectations. The single-take transitions between    This was my first God of War game I have ever played, so before I started I tried to do a little research to get caught up. So I know bits and pieces of the series' lore, but this review is mostly coming from a new GoW player.

    Graphics/Editing: 10/10
    Filled with beautiful vistas and exotic effects throughout, this game truly exceeded my expectations. The single-take transitions between cut scenes and gameplay is an excellent element that was excecuted flawlessly. There are a few scenes that with the right sound system and TV setup, will leave your house shaking and your mouth agape. The first boss battle alone is some of the best editing I've seen in a video game.

    Narrative: 9/10
    There's an emotional and effective story being told here. Yes, the "escort-your-companion-to-XYZ" style gameplay is very popular today, and some will even say it's overused. But I think it works really well here. The characters are driven toward their goal within good reasoning, and I think the ending pays off what we're building towards well enough. And there are certainly some emotional elements incorporated that will hit you right in the feels.

    Protagonists: 10/10
    Kratos is one bad m*****f*****! The dynamic between him and Atreus certainly captured my interest early on. Sometimes their banter may get a little repetitive, but I think it drives a certain point that eventually pays off in the end. The canoe conversations are a real treat too.

    Characters/Interactions: 10/10
    There are some really great supporting characters in this game that provide some real emotional swells. There's some great comedic relief amidst some of the side quests, along with some real tear-jerker moments more centered towards the main plot. I don't think any important character was wasted, which can be such an easy mistake when making (kind of) an open world game.

    Villain(s): 9/10
    The main villain in the game has an electric presence in every single scene and/or battle. The performance is truly an A+. A lot of the game's most shocking moments come from encounters with him (i'll mention that awesome first battle scene again here).

    Gameplay: 10/10
    This is where I've noticed I disagree with a lot of people. After spending a few minutes reading reviews, I see the gameplay and combat getting a lot of negative comments. I would have to disagree. I thought that the combat in this game was among the best I had ever seen. It's fluid, it's versatile, and it's just god damn satisfying. I was impressed with the variety of different moves you could unlock, and as you improve it only gets better and better. I never once thought, "Man this combat is super repetitive and boring" like a lot of the comments I've been reading. But maybe that's just me.

    All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed God of War from start to finish. If I had one gripe about it, I'd say that the "open world" set up is kind of clunky. After finishing the main storyline, I tried to explore a bit to finish some of the side quests and collectibles, but lost interest pretty quickly.

    Overall Score: 9.5/10    … Expand
  98. lesiuML
    Jun 8, 2022
    9
    Without any doubts this is the best story in all God of war games. One of the best game ever. Amazing fantasy world that is just a joy to explore. But to be honest I didn't really liked the hub area and fact that we must return to same place every time. After all it is a masterpiece in terms of every aspect. Must play definitely.
  99. Oni_queen
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    At the begining of the game I was worried about handling bosses. But by the end of the game I really wished there were more bosses to fight.
  100. Steag
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    An incredible story supported by rich character development, engaging game play and a stunning world. This a masterpiece of a game that deserves all the high praise it receives. The only reason I have given it a score 9 and not 10 is that I felt the game needed more boss fights as oppose to the semi-boss troll fights.
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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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