God of War

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  1. Strichstarke
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    There are a lot of reviews out there that explain why this game is a masterpiece and I don't think there's much I can add to that. When I was little, one of my first AAA video games was Fallout 3 and since then it was my favourite video game of all time. That game brought me childhood memories and the imagination that I had when I played that game when I was little. When big titles such asThere are a lot of reviews out there that explain why this game is a masterpiece and I don't think there's much I can add to that. When I was little, one of my first AAA video games was Fallout 3 and since then it was my favourite video game of all time. That game brought me childhood memories and the imagination that I had when I played that game when I was little. When big titles such as skyrim, the witcher 3, fallout 4, uncharted 4, last of us, and many other games came out I always hoped that they would be better than my childhood favourite. There was no downside for me to want those games to be good because that would simply give me highest levels of satisfaction from video games which I have witnessed form time to time in many amazing titles but they were never above that bar that fallout 3 set for me personally. God of War surpasses that bar. And that is why I give this game a 10. Such games should be appreciated and GoW deserves all the love it recieved. I only wished that this game would have less negative "0" scores from people that should not be allowed to critique. I read a review stating that GoW is getting a zero in their opinion because it runs at 30 fps. I believe the most correct score for this game would be a 10 and am standing by it. Buy this game. Support single player gaming industry. Support the people that bring back your childhood.… Expand
  2. Stewiee
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A brief expedition into Norse Mythology and I walk away feeling complete.

    God of War has always been one of my top favorite game series of all time. That being said, I went into this game fully expecting to dislike everything about it. I abhorred the idea of them changing everything about the series I love. Why take away my blades?? Giving me an axe in the process? Changing the camera angle of the classic, tried and true games? The changes they implemented were vast in terms of comparison to previous games.

    Even after all of that though, from the moment I picked up the game, I spent every waking minute of the next three days drowning in the beauty that it offered. 64 hours from arrival to 100% completion and platinum trophy.

    This game offered me everything I wanted from God of War. It gave us incredible visuals. The best in current games on the market? Probably not. Did it need to be best? Not one single bit. The graphics we're just one piece of the puzzle that made this game click. The story was immersive and gripping. I found myself just waiting to find out what happened next. It lacked a little in terms of story expansion, but thinking about the future is the key!

    They set up the next game so perfectly. We learned about the characters in this one. We learned who was who, their purpose, and the basis of all Norse Mythology (Ragnarok). Who found out who the antagonist was and we got a lesson on what will happen within the next 2 games. (And the extra added min-clip when you visit your house after story completion tells us what will happen in the next game).

    One would've hoped that Thor's sons would've been harder to beat, but you're the GHOST OF SPARTA! They're just wimpy little mini-gods who got in your way, and you're willing to take them down in order to fight Thor next time.

    As far as end game content goes, I feel this is where the game lacks the most. Platinum wasn't horribly difficult (in my opinion) and there's only so many waves of Niflheim/Muspelheim you can do before you get a little bored. The biggest upside of the end game content though was the Queen Valkyrie. She is TOUGH to beat when you consider her use of the other Valkyrie's attacks.

    Despite endgame content and no current NG+, the game is still a resounding 10 for me. They hit all the bases and went above and beyond at supplying us with a story that grips you and holds you until the very end.

    I cannot wait to see what Cory Barlog has in store for the next games, and I'll be first in line to pre-order as soon as it's released!    … Expand
  3. smashar
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Only GOW could bring me back to the PS4 and the game made me realize what a smart decision it was not to sell it off coz without it i would have been missing out on playing one of the best games ever. Over the years most series have lost their charm but GOW keeps coming back stronger.
  4. MeSuperior
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Amazing game, when you think the game can't get better it proves you wrong.

    Easy 10/10
  5. curbs20s
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    some of the best game play this generation. this game is flawless from the beginning to the end. its easily a game of the year contender for 2018.
  6. Beast979
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    While I still love the play style of the original God of War games, and hope there is still a place for that combat system/game style, this God of War is amazing and well worth the wait while it was being developed. Absolutely impressive game.
  7. selbstmord666
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Si algo agradezco a Sony y Santa Monica es que sigan trabajando por salvar el single player. En está época de mierda la pasión por los videojuegos es algo raro de ver, ahora manda el dinero que generan juegos de moda como pubg y fornite, esto hace que la industria enfoque el desarrollo de sus juegos justo a eso, ya no sorprende ver que incluyan un modo battleroyale a juegos ya lanzadosSi algo agradezco a Sony y Santa Monica es que sigan trabajando por salvar el single player. En está época de mierda la pasión por los videojuegos es algo raro de ver, ahora manda el dinero que generan juegos de moda como pubg y fornite, esto hace que la industria enfoque el desarrollo de sus juegos justo a eso, ya no sorprende ver que incluyan un modo battleroyale a juegos ya lanzados como dying light o juegos por lanzarse como read dead redemption. Este juego esta hecho con pasión y amor por los videojuegos, solo vean el video donde Cory Barlog llora al ver las reviews de su juego, le importa mas la aceptación del público que las ventas del mismo juego, sin mencionar que el juego no trae season pass, dlc ni micropagos y nunca los tendrá.… Expand
  8. Nhopall
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Such an masterpiece, best game i have ever played, thanks for making this beautiful game
  9. Breaker666
    Apr 25, 2018
    9
    There are some changes that some people might not like but is a game that you can really enjoy, they managed to change the game as sgofy needs it, good story, brutal graphics, very inmersive expierence. The bad thing is that battle feels more slow and is not frenetic as used to be.
  10. RuslanDZE
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    From a long time fan of the original trilogy I glad to say that game did not disappoint.

    I was worrying for a combat that it would be not as good as in previous games but it is good. Very much every battle feels more intense and you feel every hit and punch. It is a close combat now with a new camera and I like it. You feel smaller now too. You look at your big enemies from the bottom    From a long time fan of the original trilogy I glad to say that game did not disappoint.

    I was worrying for a combat that it would be not as good as in previous games but it is good. Very much every battle feels more intense and you feel every hit and punch. It is a close combat now with a new camera and I like it. You feel smaller now too. You look at your big enemies from the bottom what makes you feel small. Basically I would not say is better is just different that before and it is good. GOW 3 felt the same as previous parts and it needed a new mechanics. Axe mechanics are awesome and throwing it feels very satisfying. Now it is semi open world as well. I loved that they decided not to follow a part of "WE HAVE A HUGE empty WORLD) world is not as big as other titles but it is a very interesting and challenging to explore around. Some side quests are well written. There is also a lot of challenges that are worth taking. Atreus is a nice companion and will help you a lot. He helps with battles, and he is good as navigator. Customization and upgrade systems are good. Better than before. Lots of things to choose.

    This part as you would expect has a better story and a very cool moments. Do not wanna spoiling everything but your god of war fanboying part of the heart will be very excited in one particular moment that for sure. And If you know norse mythology you will be surprised how they connected Kratos and Atreus to it. It is a start of the new trilogy and I am already dying to see what is next.

    Graphics and audio are amazing. You will see different landscape that breathtaking. Performance on PS4 Pro is smooth and steady no matter what resolution you choose.

    Overall I love new direction of this part. Some cutscenes are amazingly cool. There is no loading screens(even tho you can see where game is slowing down for other scene to load up) Some bosses are cool. Especially "Stranger", all scenes with him are epic. There is much to tell but you have to just play it. Trust me. If you have a ps4 is one of the games that you have to own.    … Expand
  11. AidanD
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Beautiful, breathtaking, and intriguing, God of War not only succeeds at telling a fantastic father and son bonding story, but also reinvigorates a dying franchise with one of, if not the best PS4 exclusive game yet.

    God of War is an amazing experience, the brilliant choice of having the game framed in one continuous shot keeps the player firmly entrenched in the narrative. It is clear    Beautiful, breathtaking, and intriguing, God of War not only succeeds at telling a fantastic father and son bonding story, but also reinvigorates a dying franchise with one of, if not the best PS4 exclusive game yet.

    God of War is an amazing experience, the brilliant choice of having the game framed in one continuous shot keeps the player firmly entrenched in the narrative. It is clear that this game is not only a labor of love, but also a masterpiece of game design and story. I have trouble thinking of a game that has impacted me as hard as this one. The game is very packed full of content, but not so much that it overstays its welcome. It doesn't fall into the trap of other open world games where the world is so big that the player is fatigued before they have a chance to even experience it all once.

    From the very beginning, the game hits you with the emotional weight of its story and characters, and the music, cinematography, animation, and voice acting are some of the best gaming has ever had. Kratos is back to being an icon, a symbol even of what story driven single player games have to offer. Imitators are sure to follow, but I doubt many of them will reach the soaring heights of this game. Combat feels incredible, the graphics are spectacular, the characters are deep and enjoyable, and the game is filled to the brim with beautiful lore, and that is why this game is a 10/10, a masterpiece, and will likely be remembered as one of the stand out games of this generation.    … Expand
  12. isai_BDK
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    This game is just perfect :the gameplay,the graffics,the history etc... cory is a GOD
  13. Rickogta4
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Game of the year G.o.t.y don't fall for the negative reviews this game is amazing in every way that it will captivate you. Just weird how someone can really rate such a beautiful game so low you now they lying to themselves.
  14. Jiglord
    Apr 25, 2018
    3
    I've never been a fan of the God of War series but I figured I'd give it a chance. The trailers and reviews had me extremely excited to play the game. When I first put in the game engrossed me with its beautiful graphics, tight game play, and intriguing story. But as the hours wore on the game began to annoy me. The incredibly repetitive fighta began to wear thin on my patience. You fightI've never been a fan of the God of War series but I figured I'd give it a chance. The trailers and reviews had me extremely excited to play the game. When I first put in the game engrossed me with its beautiful graphics, tight game play, and intriguing story. But as the hours wore on the game began to annoy me. The incredibly repetitive fighta began to wear thin on my patience. You fight the same five or six enemy types and then they pallette swap them with new annoying gimmicks. The environmental puzzles are PS2 era garbage. It's 2018 why am I carrying around crystals to place in tedious places. But worst of all the story, while good, starts to hamper the gameplay by needlessly padding the games length. Everytime you accomplish your goal suddenly you need some new mcguffin … Expand
  15. DGMZ44
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Without a doubt, the game is not perfect, but it deserves a 10 for having a great story and, although the gameplay is very different, it is one of the best I've tried in a videogame.
  16. Salamandra4
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    La jugabilidad es excelente, la historia excelente, los gráficos excelentes. en resumen un excelente juego que es casi perfecto.
  17. friendlyfire78
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Great history and gameplay...excellent ps4 game............................
  18. Jeanlukamc
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    I was pretty skeptical on how this game was going to turn out. Yeah on E3, the game had amazing visuals, yet the combat, as fun as it looked, was completely different than what you can expect from a franchise that originally was about hack and slash, kill and ask questions later. I was going to wait for a sale for this game, but after seeing gameplay on the final product and The StrangeI was pretty skeptical on how this game was going to turn out. Yeah on E3, the game had amazing visuals, yet the combat, as fun as it looked, was completely different than what you can expect from a franchise that originally was about hack and slash, kill and ask questions later. I was going to wait for a sale for this game, but after seeing gameplay on the final product and The Strange boss fight, I had no other choice but to buy the Digital Deluxe edition of this game. And Jesus Christ, this game is amazing, so far, it has my GAME OF THE YEAR spot in my list for this year. The visuals are amazing on this game, and the interaction Atreus has with Kratos, even though they are brief and make you think they're emotionless from part of Kratos, the game makes you feel that Kratos deeply cares about his child. The game mechanics are stunning, with the new combat system, it changes by your progress through the game, unlocking new ways to **** some Norse creatures up. I haven't beaten the story yet by how long it is, but I've been playing for about 3 days now and I don't think I'm halfway through it, the characters are actually likeable and are easy to remember because they all have an impact to the story. Another thing that I love is how semi-open world this game is, and it is probably the first time in my gaming history that I've enjoyed looting, I NEED to check every corner of the map because I want to increase my chances of getting new gear and finding more Hacksilver to upgrade my gear. Another thing I liked is how well the RPG elements on this game works, they are just fantastic and you feel you get stronger every time you get new equipment. The takedowns on the monster can sometimes get repetitive, but since there are a lot of different enemy types, the takedowns never get old, no matter how many times you see them (but that's just my opinion at least). My only complaint so far in this game (which I can't confirm) is that there is no NEW GAME +.
    In conclusion:
    Visuals: 10/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Sounds: 10/10
    Story: 10/10

    This game truly deserves the praise they are giving it, I am proud of you Cory Barlog, and your team as well, 5 years of wait have paid off. PLEASE ADD NEW GAME +    … Expand
  19. bm210x00
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un cambio drástico en la jugabilidad muy refrescante y beneficioso para el gameplay, muy buena narrativa que hace que quieras descubrir cada pequeño detalle de historia, excelentes gráficos que empujan el limite a la ps4, ejecuciones exquisitas que no pierden la escensia de un god of war clásico, unas atrapantes boss fight que suben mucho el hype al jugador que las desarrolla, un buen final que da mucho que esperar para futuras entregas, no tiene micro transacciones, ya santamonica a correguido los tirones que generaba con actualizaciones recientes y se ve el empeño del estudio que ojala nos den mucho más god of war (las espadas del caos me encantaron y thor para empezar el siguiente juego hace que esta historia se vaya a poner bastante interesante)… Expand
  20. IdelfonsoJr
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    [PT-BR] Um excelente jogo, peguei emprestado de um colega (porque, como estudante universitário, vivo sem grana), e ele me avisou logo: "Vai acabar viciando..." Pegarei de novo quando tiver tempo. Ah, e para os haters que se "unem" pra dar nota baixa, vão procurar jogar o jogo e parar de seguir um bando de idiotas que nem jogam, mas só falam mal
    [EN] An excellent game, I borrowed it from    [PT-BR] Um excelente jogo, peguei emprestado de um colega (porque, como estudante universitário, vivo sem grana), e ele me avisou logo: "Vai acabar viciando..." Pegarei de novo quando tiver tempo. Ah, e para os haters que se "unem" pra dar nota baixa, vão procurar jogar o jogo e parar de seguir um bando de idiotas que nem jogam, mas só falam mal
    [EN] An excellent game, I borrowed it from a colleague (because, as a college student, I live without money), and he soon warned me: "It will end up addicting ..." I'll take it again when I have time. Oh, and for the haters who "come together" for a low note, they will try to play the game and stop following a bunch of idiots who do not play, but only speak badly    … Expand
  21. Rodrii22
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Sin duda alguna es de los mejores juegos de PS4 hasta el momento, me dejó sin palabras, me llevó días completarlo al 100%. Me encanto su trabajo SANTA MÓNICA, y por sobre todo quiero felicitar a Cory Barlog por su gran esfuerzo y dedicación que tuvo sobre este juego. ¡LOS FELICITO!
  22. terrozer
    Apr 25, 2018
    8
    Very good game, there are minor problems i have with the game but they are only quality of life things... the story is great, the game play is fluid, the menu i don't like... you cant skip cut scenes if you have already seen them, and the toughest difficulty should let you know you basically have to know the game like the back of your hand before you can even attempt to tackle it.
  23. Drogba1991
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Best game ever on any console in the history of gaming. Graphics, sounds, game play, story line... what more can you ask for? WOW!!!!!! 11/10 not 10/10. Great job !
  24. Trystan29
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. It has amazing pacing and lets you do as you please while also being a linear game. Its combat is some of the best I have seen ( if you get it and don't enjoy it at first, the more skills you get the more fluid and easier combat becomes) and its loot system, while being a bit confusing at first becomes clear and simple. It does a superb job at making the playerAn absolute masterpiece. It has amazing pacing and lets you do as you please while also being a linear game. Its combat is some of the best I have seen ( if you get it and don't enjoy it at first, the more skills you get the more fluid and easier combat becomes) and its loot system, while being a bit confusing at first becomes clear and simple. It does a superb job at making the player feel rewarded. The cinematic are phenomenal and never cut the game to force you to watch them. If your worried you won't like it, but you loved the others, trust me you will still love it, because the others were my childhood, so I can talk. It introduces their changes very smoothly and tries to make it easy to get into. Eventually though the game will get hard, but it always gives you the chance to come back later. All in all it is the best game I ever played (with Bloodborn behind, which is also a phenomenal game) and is most definitely worth $60.… Expand
  25. mmarkk3
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    God of War is one of the most unique and EPIC gaming adventures I have ever encountered. This game will be remembered for decades and decades. Kudos to Santa Monica Studios! They knocked it out of the park with this one, especially with the Norse mythology based story!
  26. Gabo_Ardon
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Un juego simple y sencillamente hermoso, que atrapa y entretiene. Se agradece a Santa Monica que le estén dando soporte al juego constantemente para mejorar la experiencia de juego. En un principio tuve dudas de la nueva aventura de Kratos en territorio Nórdico pero, le vino muy bien este cambio. Simplemente el juego del año 2018.
  27. Netjhim
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    el juego es genial, no pude dejar de jugarlo hasta terminar e incluso una vez lo termine no pude dejar de jugar, increibles graficos, increibles batallas, increible crecimiento de Kratos, sencillamente un grandioso juego
  28. xeno89
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Made an account just to post this. 25 years of playing games, this is, BY FAR, the BEST game I have ever played. Thanks Santa Monica for knocking it out of the park.
  29. gowbestgame
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Dont Listen To XBOX Fanboys or People Afraid of Change The Game is a Masterpiece the BEST ONE SO FAR, IT IS A MUST PLAY I CANT BEG THIS ENOUGH JUST PLAY IT.
  30. ImTonyBlair
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece which cost me £300 in days off work because I had to complete this game. Never has a game gripped me so much with a mix of action, storytelling and phenomenal graphics like this.
  31. WillGamer
    Apr 25, 2018
    9
    What a gem of a surprise this game was. Excellent story and great fun playing the campaign. You would really have to dig deep to find the faults in this masterpiece.
  32. Erik_Balera
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Este é o jogos dos jogos, jogo games desde 1992 e este é o melhor jogo que já joguei, com a melhor história, melhor texto, melhor conteúdo... enfim
    A maior virtude deste jogo é que ele faz você se relacionar com o personagem de uma forma que jamais aconteceu comigo, com o jogo, todo conteúdo fantástico, poderia falar horas do jogos, mais me faltam até palavras, parabéns aos criadores do    Este é o jogos dos jogos, jogo games desde 1992 e este é o melhor jogo que já joguei, com a melhor história, melhor texto, melhor conteúdo... enfim
    A maior virtude deste jogo é que ele faz você se relacionar com o personagem de uma forma que jamais aconteceu comigo, com o jogo, todo conteúdo fantástico, poderia falar horas do jogos, mais me faltam até palavras, parabéns aos criadores do jogo fizeram o que toda produtora deveria fazer, eles lançam um jogo por ano, inacabado, conteúdo ruim, texto ruim, e vocês foram na contramão do mercado, demoraram mais criaram um jogo simplesmente perfeito, espero que isto incentive outras produtoras a criar conteúdos melhores de maior qualidade, para que toda industria seja beneficiada!    … Expand
  33. Truth_of_Pisces
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Easily one of the best games on the PS4 and easily one of the best games of this generation. The new God of War marks a new era in the series thirteen year old history, with an amazing heartfelt story, new characters and places to explore, and an older, calmer Kratos with so many more adventures to have. A new beginning was announced in 2016, and it has arrived with a bang that can be feltEasily one of the best games on the PS4 and easily one of the best games of this generation. The new God of War marks a new era in the series thirteen year old history, with an amazing heartfelt story, new characters and places to explore, and an older, calmer Kratos with so many more adventures to have. A new beginning was announced in 2016, and it has arrived with a bang that can be felt throughout the Nine Realms.

    Let's start with the setting. This is something the series had always excelled in, whether we were visiting ancient portrayals of Athens, Sparta, or Rhodes, or the fantastical locations of Mount Olympus and the Underworld, God of War has always wowed with it's visuals. This tradition continues in Midgard, a wild, mostly untamed land full of lush woods, snowy mountains, deep caves, and goes even further with it's additional realms of Alfheim, Helheim and more. The world itself feels massive and just about everything you see, you can go to. The characters themselves all look incredibly life like. Kratos looks less stylized and more human, which certainly fits the theme of the game. The Norse gods themselves may not look as grandiose as their Greek counterparts, but their style and design fits the new aesthetics perfectly. I played this game on a launch PS4 and it still looked incredible, but I also got to play it on a Pro with a 4K television and level of detail reaches a phenomenal quality. If you can play this game in 4K. do it!

    Combat has changed considerably from previous titles. God of War was always a hack n' slash style of game, but by Ascension that had slowly started to wear thin. This new Dark Souls-inspired combat is a refreshing take and lends itself really well to the over-the-shoulder camera angle this new entry adopts. Combat flows smoothly and feels methodical and purposeful, and the Leviathan ax will surely satisfy anyone missing the iconic chain blades Kratos has become known for, and recalling the ax once it is thrown never EVER gets old. Atreus also lends himself really well to combat. He is there to support you, whether it's by shooting arrows to distract enemies at your command, choking them with his bow to provide you with an opening to unleash vicious combos, or by alerting you to enemies trying to flank you. He never gets in the way, and never feels like a nuisance or a burden, thanks to a very competent A.I.. Enemy types have many different variations and you will need to adapt your strategy accordingly. For instance, Hel-Reavers are immune to the Leviathan ax, so using your fists and shield will be the best way to take them out, and Revenants will dodge any attack unless stunned by one of Atreus' arrows first. Learning and upgrading new skills and attacks will also come into a play a bit. Runic attacks can change the flow of battle in an instant and can be tailored to how you want to fight. I chose an ice beam attack that froze my enemies on contact to slow them down and frozen slam attack for crowd control. It is also crucial to upgrade your gear. Enemies get progressively tougher as the game opens up and fortunately, the dwarves Brok and sindri are their to craft you new gear pieces, and upgrade any you find on the road. The crafting system itself takes some getting used to, but once you gotten over this hurdle it becomes a cake walk. Also, early game, put a bit of focus on the Luck stat, trust me.

    Now onto the story. The God of War series has always told serviceable stories, but never anything of this caliber. The previous games were all violent rage-fueled power fantasies using Greek mythology as a backdrop(not knocking on this because it actually DID work). This game, however, takes a more intimate approach with its characters. The story is no longer about a man hacking his way through a pantheon of gods, it is about a father and a son that don't really understand one another yet must reconcile their differences in order to survive the journey ahead. The main focus of the plot is actually a simple one: Kratos and Atreus are trying to deliver Faye's(Kratos wife/Atreus' mother) ashes to the highest peak in the realms. However, the world itself gets in the way. The two must learn to work together to honor Faye's last wish and watching this man that for over ten years was nothing but rage, show such heartwarming emotions for another person tugged at my heartstrings every time.The plot also opens up the series for some amazing feats going forward and if he ending is any indication, we in are for even greater more memorable adventures in the future.

    Overall, God of War was the game I looked forward to the most since it was announced back in 2016, and I have not been disappointed. It's quickly jumped into the list of my favorite games of all time and is an easy contender for Game of the Year. Spider-Man and Red Dead Redemption 2 will certainly give it a run for it's money, but God of War is a game worthy of recognition and one that everyone should experience.    … Expand
  34. jedrek
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    New God of War is beautiful to look at and awesome to play. Kratos feels like a much deeper character thanks to his son Atreus(great addition to gameplay BTW), this sort of dynamic between the two is fascinating to watch. But this story wouldnt be the same if not thanks to this no cut camera work. I dont know how they pulled it of, but its stunning. Gameplay has been revamped and its forNew God of War is beautiful to look at and awesome to play. Kratos feels like a much deeper character thanks to his son Atreus(great addition to gameplay BTW), this sort of dynamic between the two is fascinating to watch. But this story wouldnt be the same if not thanks to this no cut camera work. I dont know how they pulled it of, but its stunning. Gameplay has been revamped and its for the better! Kratos
    now wields axe instead of blades of chaos and it works really well.We have strong and light attack(shoulder buttons) and thats for the start. Later will come runic attacks, armour pieces to find and collect and this amazing world to explore. I am just blown away by the fact that we can play this gem. Cory and SonySM studio - you are THE GODS of this entire industry. WELL DONE!    … Expand
  35. BobtheSentry
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    As a die-hard fan of the series, the game completely blew my mind. It was a magical experience. Everything's blended so perfectly, that you know this is how it feels to play a masterpiece.
  36. Montano
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Hare un resumen corto : INCREÍBLE Y MARAVILLOSO sigue teniendo toda la esencia de GOW pero con la historia mas profunda
  37. Ireland
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    I've never reviewed a game before but felt the need to express my opinion as I watch the credits roll, because this game is important for so many reasons. God of War is one of the most epic and satisfying experiences modern entertainment has to offer. It's visually immaculate and never lets you go with it's "one shot" camera keeping you hooked to the masterfully told story which isI've never reviewed a game before but felt the need to express my opinion as I watch the credits roll, because this game is important for so many reasons. God of War is one of the most epic and satisfying experiences modern entertainment has to offer. It's visually immaculate and never lets you go with it's "one shot" camera keeping you hooked to the masterfully told story which is accompanied by one of the best soundtracks in recent memory. Like all god of war games, the story is simple in plot but grand in scale with never a dull moment. However this time we are treated to a protagonist that isn't one dimensional along with extremely well developed and interesting supporting characters, all of which fill the beautiful game world which feels real and is rich with lore. The combat is better than ever and the enemies you encounter along the way are plentiful in type yet all the same terrifying. All die hard fans of the series rejoice, the gore is better than ever. It all comes together to create one of the most beautiful worlds to get lost in and explore since Skyrim.
    As I stated in the beginning of the review, God of war isn't just a masterpiece of a game but an important one. In a time where single player games are being replaced by what big companies like to call "games as a service" which focus more on the maximisation of profit by providing players with a base game that feels empty and charging extra for content to fill the experience, God of War serves as an important message that single player games are not only dead but are better than ever providing players with a full and satisfying experience without trying to steal every last dime from your pocket. God of War respects you and should be experienced by every gamer especially those who own a ps4. Thank you Cory Barlog and everyone over at Santa Monica Studios, not only for the unforgettable journey but for making me fall in love with gaming all over again. I know you put all your heart in making this game and it paid off with flying colours.    … Expand
  38. BarbaroSkull
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    El mejor juego que he jugado hasta la fecha exclusivo de Playstation. Sin duda un juego que va a encantar a todo tipo de publico ya sean niños o adultos. La mejor compra de 2018 sin duda.
  39. asdsalon246
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    obra maestra en todo el sentido de la palabra.!!!! historia jugabilidad en estado puro para disfrutar sin necesidad del multijugador. un ejemplo de que no se necesita tener multiplayer para que sea bueno un juego.
  40. SoulReaper13
    Apr 25, 2018
    0
    Kratos has been neutered!!! He's no longer a badass who bangs hot girls and rips people apart. Plus he has this douchebag kid following him everywhere now. The combat feels like a cheap imitation of Dark Souls but way easier. The lame boomerang axe gets boring quickly, and even the Blades of Chaos aren't as fun anymore. I spend more time watching cutscenes and solving puzzles than actuallyKratos has been neutered!!! He's no longer a badass who bangs hot girls and rips people apart. Plus he has this douchebag kid following him everywhere now. The combat feels like a cheap imitation of Dark Souls but way easier. The lame boomerang axe gets boring quickly, and even the Blades of Chaos aren't as fun anymore. I spend more time watching cutscenes and solving puzzles than actually fighting!!! Most bosses are pushovers too, a complete joke compared to old GoW games. This is the most overrated & overhyped game I have ever seen. Just because fans of the original games are disappointed with this new version of God of War doesn't mean we're "X-Box fanboys", and calling people who disagree with you "salty" is one of the dumbest new trends of this century. I'm amazed by the herd mentality of the mindless masses that eat up whatever product the media tells them to.… Expand
  41. charliescript
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    This game is good, really good. Stay at home and forgo your responsibilities to play it for hours when it drops, good. Don't respond to your friends or families phone calls good. Forget to eat since you have to finish that 'one' section good. That is a lot of praise so I want to talk about what I like and what I hope gets improved in the future:

    Graphics: Like other big budget games, I    This game is good, really good. Stay at home and forgo your responsibilities to play it for hours when it drops, good. Don't respond to your friends or families phone calls good. Forget to eat since you have to finish that 'one' section good. That is a lot of praise so I want to talk about what I like and what I hope gets improved in the future:

    Graphics:
    Like other big budget games, I found myself running off the main path just take in all the imagery and splendor of this fully detailed world. Seeing the snow shift as you rustle through it, marveling at the tree bark looking at the grass part as you walk through it. Little details like that really stand out.

    Gameplay:
    What I probably appreciate most are the improvements to combat. Once you master the parry, side-step and roll you'll be able to maneuver through combat situation with ease. Add to that hard-hitting attacks, both light and heavy, the ability to continue a combo from a dodge (yes please) the ability to call back your axe during an attack and the ability to break an enemies defense, despite the level of challenge this game really lets you feel powerful. Once you know what you're doing, that is.

    All in all, God of War impresses in every way I expected and then some.

    To be honest, there isn't much I don't like, besides of course wishing the game was even longer, 30 hours went by really fast. I do wish there was a new game+ mode and I wish I could have all the stats of some of the higher armor without having to wear it since I personally prefer Kratos in the outfit he wears in the trailers.

    Really looking forward to future installments and I'll probably be supporting anything Cory Barlog and the team do for the foreseeable future.    … Expand
  42. Luis94ecu
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Kratos esta de vuelta !! acción desde la primera hora de juego, gráficos hermosos, historia genial y un final que deja con ganas de mas !!
  43. leontiger
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    God Of War is the best game of this generation so far. The hype is real with this one, it really is that good. I have not had this much fun playing a video game since Resident Evil 4. Everything about this game is pure genius. Graphics, Combat, Sound, Puzzles, Story, Voice acting, Design and Pacing are astonishing. The best game on the PS4 and this generation by far. Congratulations toGod Of War is the best game of this generation so far. The hype is real with this one, it really is that good. I have not had this much fun playing a video game since Resident Evil 4. Everything about this game is pure genius. Graphics, Combat, Sound, Puzzles, Story, Voice acting, Design and Pacing are astonishing. The best game on the PS4 and this generation by far. Congratulations to Cory Barlog and the great talented team at Sony Santa Monica Studios. God Of War has now taken the throne of games.… Expand
  44. FernandoDavila
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    es simplemente increíble como santa monica le dio profundidad a un personaje tan cuadrado, cambio de ambientación, mitología, personajes, game play y crear uno de los mejores juegos que eh probado en mi vida
  45. Madmax12
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la generacio, lo que mas me gusto fue la pelea con los jefes.
  46. Gaming_Friends
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    I came here to make a **** 10/10 review to counteract the salty and ridiculous 0/10 reviews.

    P.S. The game is amazing and deserves a 9/10 at worst.
  47. Soka
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Awesome game , Thanks !! I Spend around 50 hours playing :D. And "Most important" NO MICRO-TRANSACTIONS, NO SEASON PASS.
  48. nortthon
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    For me, It's the best game of the franchise. The graphics, gameplay and story are all top notch.
  49. MrShmoove
    Apr 25, 2018
    8
    I've put around 5 hours into the game so far. I must say it's one of the most beautiful games to come out on any system to date! I like the game but at the same time it doesn't FEEL like a God of War game! It feels like Last of Us combined with the Tomb Raider remakes. It went from non stop action with CRAZY boss fights to an RPG. It can't help but be disappointed...yet I still keepI've put around 5 hours into the game so far. I must say it's one of the most beautiful games to come out on any system to date! I like the game but at the same time it doesn't FEEL like a God of War game! It feels like Last of Us combined with the Tomb Raider remakes. It went from non stop action with CRAZY boss fights to an RPG. It can't help but be disappointed...yet I still keep playing. If you don't like this new direction style at ALL I would recommend to pass. I also don't like having the son around ALL the time (again back to Last of Us). I just ignore his skill tree and put all my XP into Kratos and fight with him while ignoring the brat. If you look at it without any prior knowledge of the series then I would say it's a 10. But the HUGE departure from the root of the series is TOO much for me totally to get into.

    I also don't feel like a badass anymore like in the old games. The old games bosses were MASSIVE...here the biggest thing I've seen is a giant snake that I didn't even fight! The most powerful enemy? A puny little viking dude. ho hum. I think to be honest the beautiful Norse world draws me in to explore it more than anything. 8/10    … Expand
  50. Darcotrafico69
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    A fresh scent from a franchise that might not needed to change that much but believe me that it has the scent of action that old GOW games has, also interesting mechanics, masterpiece, glorious, simple amazing, this is a clear message for those companies that 1 player game can be and will still be enjoyable without micro-theft or crap boxes a goddamn full game like old school, pleaseA fresh scent from a franchise that might not needed to change that much but believe me that it has the scent of action that old GOW games has, also interesting mechanics, masterpiece, glorious, simple amazing, this is a clear message for those companies that 1 player game can be and will still be enjoyable without micro-theft or crap boxes a goddamn full game like old school, please support Santa Monica and buy this game so the message get clear to all those ripoff companies out there seeking your wallet without caring about us, the people that gives them the money, we have the power to put a game in the Hall of fame or Hall of shame we the gamer community have that power believe it.… Expand
  51. Ivanbro
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    i have not experienced something like this since the first time I played a video game. This is a perfect game. Not having this game is a missed opportunity of playing one or the best game ever made.
  52. angrymax
    Apr 25, 2018
    7
    It's a really long movie with some button pressing. It's not GOW, and becomes boring after two hours. Very beautiful game, but boring game play. They tried to copy Zero Dawn but failed. Save your money.
  53. Hossein7596
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Its a great game in any aspect and now it in my top 10 list, and im' alredy planing on playing again
  54. Louiszaras
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    A true masterpiece. Everyone knows that there are "alot"of differences in comparison to the others before but they are "good" differences.
  55. Razvann
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    lol i love this game haha never played it tho,oh btw wait for pc and wii u release
  56. Britzio
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Perfect...! , a GOY, I played about 2 hours at midnight, and was memorable, remenber me the last of us feeling!...
  57. stimmins
    Apr 25, 2018
    8
    P.S.(Я рассмотрю плохое и только)Лично мне не хватает наличие выбора. Так же глупо, что я не могу банально упасть с обрыва. Были баги, когда мальчик просто бежал в стену и я не мог задействовать что-либо.
  58. MrBass01
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Al comienzo no tuve fe en el juego, pero resultó ser una joya de su generación
  59. FinalCloud
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    A lot of things people already said about this game. I totally agree with all the people who gave GoW a 10/10. I just want to say: Thank you all developers who engaged in this project. It was an incredible and unforgettable adventure. I'm so grateful to you for creating that beautiful game - or in this case, in my eyes - Art.
  60. glauciobg
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    O mais interessante de God of War é seu impacto na indústria e especialmente no mercado. Kratos cresceu, envelheu, amadureceu e se tornou um personagem mais vivo, mais humano, mais acreditável, digno de uma obra que já transcende o mundo dos games e integra o imaginário das pessoas. Mas uma parte do público que interagiu com Kratos no passado não cresceu com ele, não amadureceu com ele eO mais interessante de God of War é seu impacto na indústria e especialmente no mercado. Kratos cresceu, envelheu, amadureceu e se tornou um personagem mais vivo, mais humano, mais acreditável, digno de uma obra que já transcende o mundo dos games e integra o imaginário das pessoas. Mas uma parte do público que interagiu com Kratos no passado não cresceu com ele, não amadureceu com ele e continua querendo apenas que o pobre Kratos seja a mesma referência adolescente de "badass", de valentão bruto que bate, quebra e mata tudo sem pensar. Kratos agora é para adultos e esse é um jogo criado para quem cresceu e amadureceu junto com o personagem e agora consome games, também por sua jogabilidade, mas por sua arte, por suas narrativas e pela capacidade de construir mundos vivos, interativos e interessantes, de gerar fantasias.
    Só por isso, God of War já alcançou uma relevância cultural sem tamanho. E talvez esse seja o maior legado de Kratos e seu jogo: desenhou uma linha clara na areia que separa o publico adultos que consome games do público adolescente pseudo-hardcore, na verdade, bastante casual.
    Se voce acha esse jogo chato porque é muito cinematográfico, porque conta "estorinha", porque tem muito dialogo, porque o foco não é apenas em quebrar e matar coisas... então procure alguma coisa para (mentes) menores de 18 anos.    … Expand
  61. Brainer13
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    I really appreciate what you did in this game. You reminded me what the true essence is of a game. this is a master piece, and other companies should follow your steps.
  62. Face
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    PS4 exclusive. Best game I've played in a long time. Xbox kids are trigged hard and I love it. 10/10 game, 10/10 salt.
  63. rpvenom
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    God of War is #2 in my favourite franchises of all time. GTA holds #1. Nonetheless I may be a bit bias because I am such a fan however the game delivers. Every aspect of the game kept me going non stop. If any game deserves a 10, this is it. I won't pretend to say it's 100% perfect, but it is damn near close. I would have preferred a more climatic ending but I was still satisfied. I alsoGod of War is #2 in my favourite franchises of all time. GTA holds #1. Nonetheless I may be a bit bias because I am such a fan however the game delivers. Every aspect of the game kept me going non stop. If any game deserves a 10, this is it. I won't pretend to say it's 100% perfect, but it is damn near close. I would have preferred a more climatic ending but I was still satisfied. I also highly suggest you guys try playing on resolution mode. I am a FPS guy and always choose performance but this game to me, looks better and more cinematic on resolution mode.… Expand
  64. OrochiGamer
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    this game is beatfull. the best GoW game by FAR. awesome single player experience.
    Just hope they add a NEW GAME + for the hard core fans.
    few bugs where the enemy get stuck behind chest or scenary but nothing that ruin the imersion.
    if you HAVE a PS4 you NEED to get this masterpiece
  65. Phil_Panteleit
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Thank you Santa Monica. You have truly outdone yourself. I have played every GoW game. This is better than all of them combined. In 1 word.... MASTERPIECE
  66. iRisky
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Game of the year
    Thank you Santa Monica Studio, storytelling , gameplay , NPCs and the environments
    all of them polished
  67. BillS1973
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    I have played games for well over 35 years and have owned every system to date. What keeps true gamers supporting all platforms are exclusives. Cory Barlog and his team at Sony's Santa Monica Studio's have in my opinion created a master piece. They have absolutely set a benchmark for others to follow. Creating these games is an art, their passion. We as consumers get to enjoy their hardI have played games for well over 35 years and have owned every system to date. What keeps true gamers supporting all platforms are exclusives. Cory Barlog and his team at Sony's Santa Monica Studio's have in my opinion created a master piece. They have absolutely set a benchmark for others to follow. Creating these games is an art, their passion. We as consumers get to enjoy their hard work. Believe the critics that showed their appreciation with the well deserved reviews. Cory and his team deserve it.
    All the negative comments come from ones who only favor one platform over another. They are not true gamers, just individuals that stay on one side off the fence.
    Games like this drive the industry forward. Forcing the others to work as hard if not harder to make a great game. Competition is good.
    Own a piece of history and buy this game and play it! Its going to break record sales! Its that good!
    Congratulations to Cory and his team at Sony's Santa Monica Studio's.    … Expand
  68. GaetanZXR
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    I never played this game but the box cover is absolutely gorgeous ! Love Metacritic GOTY :love:
  69. c0eguy
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Amazing game, brilliant graphics, super awesome combat, spectacular story line, ferocious enemies, atrocious Gods and magnificent Kratos... There is noting to NOT love about this game. Kudos Sony, Kudos God of war.
  70. elkhanany
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    I had to create an account to write this review. I grew up on GoW, having played the main series and the ancillary games. The new GOd of War is by far the best game in this series, and arguably one of the best games I have ever played. Simply put, it is not one or two things that the game has done right. It is the pinnacle of everything put together.

    From the minimalistic yet purposeful    I had to create an account to write this review. I grew up on GoW, having played the main series and the ancillary games. The new GOd of War is by far the best game in this series, and arguably one of the best games I have ever played. Simply put, it is not one or two things that the game has done right. It is the pinnacle of everything put together.

    From the minimalistic yet purposeful dialogue, the action-heavy fighting mechanics that reward tactical play, the simple yet effective RPG element, all within the immerse canon of Norse Mythology. The gorgeous landscape, rewarding exploration, and subtle OST only augments the experience.

    As reviewers mentioned, the use of over the camera vantage point that continues within cut-scenes, aided by lack of in-game loading screens, makes the game feel like one long epic single shot cinematic experience. Few hours into game play, I switched the HUD to "cinematic mode" to remove on-screen notifications, and the experience has been very rewarding.

    God of War team easily created one of the most immersive games in recent history, and it is not far fetched to claim that it will set the Action/Adventure genre to new standards.    … Expand
  71. Camiliwis21
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Excelente juego supero mis espectativas solo disfrutarlo el mejor god of war para mi antes de salir este me gustaba mucho god of war 2 pero este lo supero por mucho 10/10
  72. BirdSquanchy
    Apr 25, 2018
    1
    Not God of War anymore. I just see a fusion of The Last of Us and Dark Souls with less weapons. Why did they have to put Kratos in here? As a new Ip it would have been a decent game for me, but calling this GOD OF WAR? You can't even jump.
  73. Omajgut
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    I don't want to waste your time guys, so I'll be short! It's a masterpiece! :)
  74. CaioAyuso
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Simply one of the best games of all time, and i have played them all. Dont listen to this butthurts xbots fanboys, they are a joke without games
  75. Dukon
    Apr 25, 2018
    4
    This game is actually just correct or not so good. Repetitive fights. Almosts no boss fights (1 boss declined 10 time ???? nah....).
    All the reviews giving this game 10/10 are pbly business/sellouts partnership.
    So be careful of that.
  76. Dybell
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Sencillamente brutal. Esta nueva entrega me ha parecido la mejor de la saga. He de reconocer que al principio los cambios introducidos me hacían sentir inseguro, pero fue ponerme el mando en las manos y todas las dudas se disiparon. Este God of War no sólo lo es en toda regla, sino que lleva la experiencia un paso más hallá. Compra imprescindible.
  77. Merwanor
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoyed the previous god of war games, but to me they all felt kinda tedious with very boring combat that one could just button mash to get through. Get one of the are of effect combos and you could pretty much just repeat that forever. But I always loved the epic story of God of War and I was very excited for this new iteration of the series because they where going to change things up.

    And ever since i started the game I have not been able to put it down much, for a week this game has been on my thoughts for most of the time. It is truly a masterpiece of a game in all regards. The story is amazing with incredible moments of both emotion, action and just scale. I might be biased since I am from Scandinavia, but the use of the Norse mythology in this game is the absolute best representation of it that i have seen in my life.

    The characters you meet are very likable and it has really cool villains. But I have to give major credit to Christopher Judge and Sunny Suljic for their roles as Kratos and Atreus, they do an excellent job, the emotion in both their performances are superb. Likable child characters is a hard thing to master, but this game truly did. I do have to say that the story is way more personal than previous games, and while there are many big set piece moments of pure epicness. There are not as many as in previous games, and there is more time in between these moments. But more on that later when I get into the gameplay part of the game.

    What also helps immensely with the story is of course the graphical representation, it is once again superbly done and it is amazing what they have accomplished when it comes to console gaming. The use of lighting is some of the best I have ever seen, and the camera work and the idea of having this continuous camera that never stops makes it really feel like a journey without artificial pauses. The character models, animations, the monsters and perhaps the most important aspect, the locations and the world itself is just breathtaking to look at.

    Now for the gameplay, this is probably my all time favorite action game ever. It is amazing how much better this combat system is than the previous games. It is tactical, it is challenging but very fair, it is also a huge amount of fun. I have at least played the game for about 40 hours and I am just in love with the combat. And the progression system is a very welcomed new addition, be it the skill trees or the new RPG styled equipment system. Searching every nook and corner of the massive world is very fun and rewarding.

    Now the game is not perfect, and there are a few issues here and there. One problem for me is that too many times I had to fight the same troll enemy as minor bosses. While they sometimes got a few new skills and they looked different. It did get a bit boring that so many minor boss encounters where just clones of the troll enemy. While there is a lot of variety in how enemies look, they do reuse enemies a bit too much imo. I hope that the sequel brings in a lot more variation in how enemies actually act and not just look. Which brings me to another minor gripe with the game. While the story has a satisfying ending, it does not really feel complete and it does end with a cliffhanger.
    I am not sure how they will continue the story, but I fear the real ending will come with DLC. This I am not very fond off to be honest. That being said, I am of course excited for what is to come, but I hate to have to wait for either DLC or a sequel to come out to truly finish this tale.

    But as a complete package, God of War is one of those few games that comes along that truly sets the bar for other games. I have had a blast playing it and I still have more hours ahead of me with God of War as there is still so much content to go through in it. Uncharted 4 was my favorite PS4 game, but God of War have now taken that place. It is also among my top 5 games of all time and I just can't give it anything less than a full score.

    10/10, a must buy game for every PS4 owner.    … Expand
  78. GAMERFINISHER
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    10/10 Best Game Ever Made The Story Is Excellent And The Gameplay Is Awesome, I would Replay Again In The Future
  79. Grimhields
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    This game was a risky jump for the whole saga, and they just nailed it, there's so much innovation, questions and doubts, but also nostalgic moments that revived what we used to feel, personally I don't like much the RPG genre, but here that was more like a compliment, like an addition, you don't need to be a craft master or a dungeon lord in order to enjoy the game, there's a very niceThis game was a risky jump for the whole saga, and they just nailed it, there's so much innovation, questions and doubts, but also nostalgic moments that revived what we used to feel, personally I don't like much the RPG genre, but here that was more like a compliment, like an addition, you don't need to be a craft master or a dungeon lord in order to enjoy the game, there's a very nice balance for me. But besides my rating is a 10/10 I'd like to have more big bosses, fights that could really proof what Kratos is capable of, that make feel tha adrenaline to each player out there, and also the satisfaction after taking down a huge and powerful creature.
    Congrats Santa Monica Studio    … Expand
  80. phoenixsuple
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    najlepsza gra w histori w jaka gralem, przerosla moje oczekiwania. nie moge doczekac sie kolejnej czesci. arcydzielo studia satna monica. polska pozdrawia :) dziekuje
  81. Abe12
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    **** amazing buy it **** amazing buy it **** amazing buy it **** amazing buy it **** amazing buy it
  82. Graveos
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Wow, what can I say such, I've been a fan of the GoW series and Kratos as a character since the beginning and it's incredible to see how much depth they have brought to the character and title with this entry. Incredible storytelling, deep gameplay and amazing graphics (and educational on Norse Mythology!) Yeah this game has instantly become my favourite.
  83. Youmustdienow
    Apr 25, 2018
    8
    Cons:
    Never got used to the axe recall. I would be using my fists the majority of the first half of the game since I forgot the axe was on the ground. They should have had an alternate switch for the axe to boomerang automatically at all times.
    Mature level was toned down in parts. We got cutaways during the gruesome moments. Red blood is uncommon but can be brutal. Just no where near    Cons:
    Never got used to the axe recall. I would be using my fists the majority of the first half of the game since I forgot the axe was on the ground. They should have had an alternate switch for the axe to boomerang automatically at all times.

    Mature level was toned down in parts. We got cutaways during the gruesome moments. Red blood is uncommon but can be brutal. Just no where near as violent of GOW3, which had Mortal Kombat levels of gore. The funny mini games where you take girls to bed are no longer in this game either.

    Upgrading was very overwhelming. Before in past games it was a chore to spend time in menues that made users choose on what skills to improve. They take it to new levels because you got to choose on gear for each section of your body and your son. We need games to stay away from menues as much as possible.

    Story had a gap since a major part was never addressed between 2 characters and their relationship with one another.

    Only had a few boss battles. Not as many as past games. They are spread out at random times instead of at the end of each level.

    Norse setting was a bit less exciting than Greek Mythology, but guess they didn't have many options. Who knows, maybe the bible or Love Craftian trilogies will come for the ps5.

    Pros.
    Graphics where out of control. Very detailed, colorful. Took full advantage of pro using upscaled 4K. Environments were spread out and had a good mix of places to visit around each world.

    Combat was nice since it felt like Dark Souls meets Devil May Cry. Also cool that your son is always around to help stun enemies.

    Puzzles where fairly tricky which helped mix up action to a nice pace.
    Was reasonably long and challenging over all.

    Story was well written and had characters that made you care about them. Some awesome plot twists were revealed later near the end that will be neat to anyone wanting surprises.    … Expand
  84. Oxagoth
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Grandisimo juego, el mejor de todo el catalogo de ps4, buenos graficos, buena historia, una jugabilidad extraordinaria. Tambien tiene muchas sorpresas y cositas que Santa Monica no quiso decir en ningun trailer... un 10!
  85. Coyotemation
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    An absolutely stellar game. I went into this blind, with no experience with the previous iterations, and didn't feel left out - it works very well as a standalone title in that sense.

    -The music is mindbogglingly good, I'm still listening to the soundtrack as I write this review. -The story is well-written and there's some immense character building that we don't see a lot of in games.    An absolutely stellar game. I went into this blind, with no experience with the previous iterations, and didn't feel left out - it works very well as a standalone title in that sense.

    -The music is mindbogglingly good, I'm still listening to the soundtrack as I write this review.
    -The story is well-written and there's some immense character building that we don't see a lot of in games.
    -The characters are all interesting and engaging, every character feels likeable in their own way - even the bosses.
    -The combat system took some getting used to, but it felt intuitive and well-structured with lots of -flexibility and customization-ability through the skill-trees.
    -The open world is absolutely beautiful - not a beat missed in any corner of the landscapes.
    -The unbroken camera-angle makes for an insanely immersive experience. No loading-scenes, no cut/fade to black

    Just an absolutely fantastic game and easily my personal Game of the Year.    … Expand
  86. Blue-Skies
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    The best God of war. An epic journey and everything you could ever want from a game like this. You will continuously be surprised whats coming next, a great story with a lot of depth on many levels. Stunning graphics and sound design absorbs you completely in this immersive story. The last time i was this blown away by a game, was with The last of us.
    This could definitely be the game of    The best God of war. An epic journey and everything you could ever want from a game like this. You will continuously be surprised whats coming next, a great story with a lot of depth on many levels. Stunning graphics and sound design absorbs you completely in this immersive story. The last time i was this blown away by a game, was with The last of us.
    This could definitely be the game of the year. For me it already is.    … Expand
  87. McRaoul
    Apr 25, 2018
    7
    I just finnished the game and im changing my review. I expected alot more. The enemies are repetetive and the camera is pure cancer. The only memorable bossfight is the dragon which isnt even that hard to beat. The story is ok, but it fell short. Just when you think the game is going to take off the game ends, like, WTF? IS THIS IT? The game has some really memorable moments but if youreI just finnished the game and im changing my review. I expected alot more. The enemies are repetetive and the camera is pure cancer. The only memorable bossfight is the dragon which isnt even that hard to beat. The story is ok, but it fell short. Just when you think the game is going to take off the game ends, like, WTF? IS THIS IT? The game has some really memorable moments but if youre expecting Big fights with large monster bosses like the previous god of war games you will be dissapointed. The 10 out of 10 reviews are obviously paid by sony because there is no way all these critics are this blind. Its a decent game but not a 10/10… Expand
  88. jakethenub
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Best God of War game ever released! Really loving the relationship between Kratos and Atreus; his son. It really allows the gamers to witness Kratos' fatherly and concerned side for the child.
    Also love the amount of exploration the game gives you, as well as the game's design for the weapons, armor and creatures.
    And last but not the least, I love the fact that there's no    Best God of War game ever released! Really loving the relationship between Kratos and Atreus; his son. It really allows the gamers to witness Kratos' fatherly and concerned side for the child.
    Also love the amount of exploration the game gives you, as well as the game's design for the weapons, armor and creatures.
    And last but not the least, I love the fact that there's no microtransactions and the fact that it is not pay to win.    … Expand
  89. RobFeight
    Apr 25, 2018
    9
    As a gamer who's played passionately since the Atari 2600—up-to-and-including PC titles—God of War is THE best graphically advanced video game I've played yet.

    From the crisp visuals enhanced with the Pro model PlayStation 4—checkerboard or not—running on a top-shelf LG OLED C7P 4K HDR, to the rich, involved dynamic dialogue God of War is arguably the game of the generation. And I'm not    As a gamer who's played passionately since the Atari 2600—up-to-and-including PC titles—God of War is THE best graphically advanced video game I've played yet.

    From the crisp visuals enhanced with the Pro model PlayStation 4—checkerboard or not—running on a top-shelf LG OLED C7P 4K HDR, to the rich, involved dynamic dialogue God of War is arguably the game of the generation. And I'm not even a big fan of action games.

    Every step forward feels earned in this game. Feels like a worthwhile investment. At first I was worried I'd feel tethered with the tag-along Timmy. But, after finishing the title I wouldn't have wanted to play it any other way.

    Also, the hybrid linear/open-world game design was refreshing and rewarding.

    Beautifully and masterfully done. Bravo, Corey Barlog, and thank you.    … Expand
  90. KuroHiro
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    I'm not a ps4 player, in fact I only play on pc (for this time to my disgrace)

    i not have any chance to play this release for the first time I saw a gameplay on YouTube ... at first it was just out of curiosity ... maybe i wanted to see that kratos that once accompanied on his way to revenge on ps2 but to my surprise this time his motivator was not a revenge ... he had a much deeper    I'm not a ps4 player, in fact I only play on pc (for this time to my disgrace)

    i not have any chance to play this release for the first time I saw a gameplay on YouTube ... at first it was just out of curiosity ... maybe i wanted to see that kratos that once accompanied on his way to revenge on ps2

    but to my surprise this time his motivator was not a revenge ... he had a much deeper reason ... so for that reason I kept watching gameplays ... I could not just stay with a little glimpse of the videogame .. I kept watching video after video caught by its history

    I ended up watching 23 videos of 1 hour each

    when I finished watching all the videos I just had one feeling
    the feeling of having contemplated something unique for these times
    literally see a piece of art ... not only for an incredible development of characters but for the most beautiful and highly worked scenarios .. that gave you the feeling of see a picture in an art gallery

    I not have a ps4 to enjoy this great game
    even so I will buy this videogame
    I'll keep it with me until I have the chance to play it
    and then I'll keep it as one of the best videogames I've seen

    (for the one who has taken the trouble to read all this, I apologize for my bad English but I had to express what I felt when I saw this game ... thanks for reading c: )    … Expand
  91. XarKavier
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    One of if not the best gaming experiences I have had in a long time.

    Hope has been restored.
  92. vividh
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Through its expansive, lore-filled world, majestic set pieces, addictive gameplay and exceptional dialogue writing, God of War has redefined itself as the epitome of modern video games. I always felt sad that Sony Santa Monica chose to milk the God of War franchise, through the previous 6 games, each one having the same gameplay mechanics and labyrinthine story. However, that has allThrough its expansive, lore-filled world, majestic set pieces, addictive gameplay and exceptional dialogue writing, God of War has redefined itself as the epitome of modern video games. I always felt sad that Sony Santa Monica chose to milk the God of War franchise, through the previous 6 games, each one having the same gameplay mechanics and labyrinthine story. However, that has all changed, and for the better. Every moment of this game feels polished, whether Kratos is having a conversation with his son, or slaying a massive beast. The storytelling is great, the combat is addictive, and surprisingly strategic. You are not mindlessly slaughtering all the Gods anymore, and you see that reflect in Kratos' choices across the game. All I want to say is, go play this game. A lot of people put a lot of their talent and time into it, and it is a masterpiece.… Expand
  93. MarsCorialanus
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Great gameplay paired with an interesting story and atmosphere make God of War a breath of fresh air.
  94. DRAGONSBLADE345
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Amazing Game. 10/10
    The best game i ever played so far on this generation or even in my life, really inmersive and well written, stuning graphics and sound, and the gameplay it's just like eating a pancake. Smooth, delicious and amazing. Played It on base ps4, 2 or 3 drops so far only, which is great considering how graphic demanding is this game. This is the peak of Sony, that's It.
  95. fargusconner
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Zero score biotrash idiots, who hate this game - because before Kratos jumped like a monkey and sucked a sphere... - counter pick score.
  96. Vantasy
    Apr 24, 2018
    8
    No doubt the brand new God of War is a great game, but I've seen so many familiar elements from other games through game-play.
  97. Voop1121
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    This game is a true masterpiece, Ignore the people complaining about the hack and slash game play, it is extremely satisfying, and on the harder difficulties (even on normal) anything but a mindless button mash like the previous games in the series. Mind blowing visuals and enemy design, fun and bad ass bosses, stunning soundtrack, fantastic sound design, amazing voice acting, grippingThis game is a true masterpiece, Ignore the people complaining about the hack and slash game play, it is extremely satisfying, and on the harder difficulties (even on normal) anything but a mindless button mash like the previous games in the series. Mind blowing visuals and enemy design, fun and bad ass bosses, stunning soundtrack, fantastic sound design, amazing voice acting, gripping characters and story. Most people giving it 0's either don't own a ps4 or are judging it before playing it because they liked the previous games in the series. If you for some reason don't like stories or are looking to be milked by companies mass producing multiplayer games than this is not for you, but to anyone else this is a must own.… Expand
  98. Antihater
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Anybody that gives this game less than a 9 did just have not played this game or can't because it's a PS4 exclusive. The ones giving it 0's are trolls with nothing better to do. Now on to the review this game is perfection literately, it satisfies all types hardcore gamers, with it's give me a challenge difficulty, gamers that like to torture themselves with the give me a god difficulityAnybody that gives this game less than a 9 did just have not played this game or can't because it's a PS4 exclusive. The ones giving it 0's are trolls with nothing better to do. Now on to the review this game is perfection literately, it satisfies all types hardcore gamers, with it's give me a challenge difficulty, gamers that like to torture themselves with the give me a god difficulity and for regular gamers normal mode and casuals beginner mode. It has great game-play, along with an amazing story, with excellent graphics to boot. If you do not own this game buy it now, after work and excising I look forward to playing this game when I can. This game honestly is one of the last games I actually look forward to playing, I almost gave up on modern gaming but this one is a can't miss easy game of the year candidate, no matter what comes out later in the year.… Expand
  99. gragabot
    Apr 24, 2018
    8
    Pros:
    There is sound track for every single conversation, this helps me stay on track of the story and not missing any detail.
    OK story Amazing visual. Fun combat system (various choice of skills and ways to fight) Cons: Story is way too short. After 30 hours of game play (I spend a lot of time on trying to solve the treasure chests' puzzle along my path in the main story), I    Pros:
    There is sound track for every single conversation, this helps me stay on track of the story and not missing any detail.
    OK story
    Amazing visual.
    Fun combat system (various choice of skills and ways to fight)

    Cons:
    Story is way too short. After 30 hours of game play (I spend a lot of time on trying to solve the treasure chests' puzzle along my path in the main story), I thought I was only half way in the main story. But the next day I woke up and try to continue, I ended up just climb a mountain (5 min) and thats it. The End. For a 60$ game, I strongly feel like there should be more content. (Also very little side quests, as the world is too small). I spend about 40 hours finish the entire game, including grinding for fully upgraded legendary equipments and finished all the side quests.
    Very very repetitive enemies. (You end up only freeing the dragons in side quest instead of fighting them)
    (Under auto setting, the camera rotate speed makes me nauseous. I end up set it to 2, otherwise I cant play this game. But it doesnt effect game play experience at all.)
    (If you fully upgraded your health and anger meter, there isnt much motivation to solve the puzzle for the legendary chest puzzles)

    Overall:
    I definitely enjoy the game. Its a fun game, very engaging, the recorded conversation makes u be a part of the game. Visual is great. However, Horizon zero dawn has similar/better visual effect, better and longer story, and a lot more contents. Therefore, I think GOW deserves a good score but not higher than Horizon Zero Dawn.    … Expand
  100. JPG127
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Anyone who gave this game less than a 7 did not play it or does not know how to write an objective review. This is a close to a perfect game as any studio has gotten. It is a redemption of the series and a great new staring point for the series.
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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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