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  1. Sep 24, 2018
    10
    A captivating, beautiful and brutal masterclass in action gaming, God Of War is easily worth the hype. It wears its influences on its sleeve, taking design cues from the Souls series, Legend of Zelda series and Horizon: Zero Dawn, without copying or degrading them in any way. By adding these well-considered gameplay choices to a rich, emotional story, gorgeous setting, and one of the bestA captivating, beautiful and brutal masterclass in action gaming, God Of War is easily worth the hype. It wears its influences on its sleeve, taking design cues from the Souls series, Legend of Zelda series and Horizon: Zero Dawn, without copying or degrading them in any way. By adding these well-considered gameplay choices to a rich, emotional story, gorgeous setting, and one of the best videogame relationships of all time (Kratos and Atreus), Santa Monica have succeeded in reinventing, honoring and propelling the GoW series to new heights.

    The story is great, original, builds on the entirety of the franchise so far, and opens up so many doors in terms of emotion, mythology and character development. The Norse world is expansive, with a lot of lore surrounding it. Thankfully Atreus captures everything in his journal, which was actually a pleasure to read through to enrich the experience. The characters are fantastic, with exceptional voice and motion acting. Sindri, Brok and Mimir in particular were hilarious additions to the tale, but the Kratos/Atreus plot is truly special. It echoes the Joel/Ellie story from Last of Us in terms of impact, but is a lot more fraught with relatable and gripping father-son energy. The writing team nailed it from here, and the story implications are huge in the last few hours.

    Gameplay is satisfying in every way, slowly building your skills to incorporate melee, ranged, magic, support, defense and everything in between. By the end-game, combat is exhilarating given the multitude of choices presented to you, and always challenging. I often got my ass handed to me by some of the side mission bosses if I didn't concentrate. You can play however you like, with armour and weapon buffs suited to your preferred attacking style. The armour also looks amazing, with every piece unique and impeccably animated. Exploration is astounding here, with (my favourite) collectibles behind every inch of the map. There's so much to do in the game, you can get lost in particular sidequests which often have their own emotional weight instead of regular fetch-quests. Treasure hunts, freeing enslaved dragons, arena trials, lore collecting, raven hunting, all spread over a host of beautiful otherworldly locations. In particular, I loved the side quest in which the goal was to seek out 8 corrupted super-bosses in the world. These fights were often as challenging as anything Bloodborne threw at me, and deserve a particular mention for their cinematic challenge. Expect to die a lot, as these foes are significantly harder than anything in the rest of the game. Related to this, in terms of battling, my only major gripe with the game is that a lot of storyline bosses featured QTE-style battling for their duration which was beautiful to behold, but disappointing given how rich and capable the combat system is. It felt underutilised in the main story, and only got its chance to shine in the more challenging optional areas/quests.

    Visually, the game is absolutely amazing. The particle and lighting effects are dazzling, and a particular shout out to the rock textures - the best I've ever seen as a geologist gamer (NEEEERRRDDDD!).

    I can't recommend this game enough and already can't wait for any and all DLC that may arise from here on out. What an incredible, thoughtfully put together game. Near-perfect.
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  2. Apr 26, 2018
    10
    This game is beautiful. The graphics are AMAZING, story is perfectly written, and the your helping ai is for the first time ever not annoying
  3. Sep 18, 2018
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. The incredibly well-written story hooks you in from the start and makes you feel like you are going on a journey with your son. The gameplay is engaging, and the visuals beautiful. 10/10.
  4. Apr 26, 2018
    10
    Story 10/10, gameplay 10/10, detail 10/10, voice acting 10/10, cinematics 10/10, sound 10/10, scenery 10/10, challenges and side quests 10/10, everything really, worth the money?... absolutely
  5. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Bom vou analisar de forma que joguei na casa do meu colega, bom o jogo: o jogo é um dos melhores da franquia sim, claro falta bastante aspecto para ser igual os outros, mas sendo diferente consegue ser bem melhor que qualquer um jogo que pode ter, além desse fato, o jogo é superior á vários jogos que joguei e de nota máxima aqui no metacritic, jogabilidade genial para se jogar, a históriaBom vou analisar de forma que joguei na casa do meu colega, bom o jogo: o jogo é um dos melhores da franquia sim, claro falta bastante aspecto para ser igual os outros, mas sendo diferente consegue ser bem melhor que qualquer um jogo que pode ter, além desse fato, o jogo é superior á vários jogos que joguei e de nota máxima aqui no metacritic, jogabilidade genial para se jogar, a história do jogo é bela, bom, o jogo por tudo é belo, provavelmente goty desse ano, pois é um jogo belo, bom as partes negativas que dou no jogo é quase nenhuma, mais mesmo é o final do jogo, bom o jogo por sí vale a pena, recomendo para todos comprarem, dou essa nota pois o jogo está lindíssimo, a arte do jogo é bela, bom recomendo comprarem Expand
  6. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Amazing game, nothing short of a masterpiece. The negative reviews you may see are more than likely from Xbox users upset because they can’t play this amazing game. Games very lengthy and worth the price ten times.. again, masterpiece game and best game of 2018 so far.
  7. Oct 19, 2018
    10
    A modern masterpiece and the best PS4 exclusive so far.
    Pros:
    + Great story
    + Amazing combat and exploration
    + A lot of enjoyable content to play through and also great replay value
    + Nice soundtrack
    + Great graphics
    Cons:
    - fewer boss fights compared to previous games in the series
  8. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    An incredibly sophisticated work, so much emotion, I'm terribly surprised .., amazing
  9. Mar 17, 2023
    10
    I loved this game and there is no grind to move forward in the story. It has more of a relaxed progression that doesn't force you to follow the story nor does it force you to grind for hours to move forward. There is no real level scaling to obstruct your progress however, the biggest negative that took the fun out the game was the many hours spent trying to kill the Valkyries which areI loved this game and there is no grind to move forward in the story. It has more of a relaxed progression that doesn't force you to follow the story nor does it force you to grind for hours to move forward. There is no real level scaling to obstruct your progress however, the biggest negative that took the fun out the game was the many hours spent trying to kill the Valkyries which are scaled to your level of armor so they will always be higher faster and better no matter what armor you are wearing or level you are at. This becomes very tedious as you can spend hours trying to kill one. For Trophy hunters id say think twice because you need to kill the Valkyries to get the Platinum. Some people find them easy but this also depends on your play style, but I personally gave up on the 3rd Valkyrie as it became too tedious for me too complete. Expand
  10. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    A perfect 10, when I thought it could not be more perfect game, comes this new god of war and closes my mouth, Kory Barlog and the team of santa monica did an excellent job, the franchise needed this fresh air, the saga was I was getting a little bored, excellent sequence shot, I love the narrative and I'll just say that the end of this game has been the most epic of all, I can not waitA perfect 10, when I thought it could not be more perfect game, comes this new god of war and closes my mouth, Kory Barlog and the team of santa monica did an excellent job, the franchise needed this fresh air, the saga was I was getting a little bored, excellent sequence shot, I love the narrative and I'll just say that the end of this game has been the most epic of all, I can not wait for the sequel. Expand
  11. Jul 12, 2018
    10
    God of War 2018 is a game from the highest echelon where there are such mastadons as The Last of Us, Uncharted 4, Half-Life 2, Resident Evil 4. That is, when the game is something more than a very qualitatively made product. The previous parts were just good games, they were very far from Notydog games. The script was never a good side and the diologists were primitive. The new Gadovar isGod of War 2018 is a game from the highest echelon where there are such mastadons as The Last of Us, Uncharted 4, Half-Life 2, Resident Evil 4. That is, when the game is something more than a very qualitatively made product. The previous parts were just good games, they were very far from Notydog games. The script was never a good side and the diologists were primitive. The new Gadovar is good and the gameplay (the combat system is great here) and the story. Kratos is not a flat character. It's not just a bald, yelling Spartan with one goal. This is a well-written character, very deep. In general, this is the next step in the evolution of the studio. It is seen that all have matured and now it is not enough to create a meat game. Now this is a manual design project. I really look forward to the continuation. Expand
  12. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Waited a really long time for this one, It was absolutely worth the wait... Loved the story and everything about it! Definetly doin another playthrough after finish :)
  13. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    This is the best god of war game ever and one the best PlayStation exclusive game
  14. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    What a fantastic experience God of War has to offer. Whatever type of gamer you are I believe you'll find something in this game that you love. From its in depth story and character development to tight exhilarating combat God of War is a must buy game.

    I didn't want to review this game before completing the story as to fully experience the game, and after playing for 2 or 3 solid
    What a fantastic experience God of War has to offer. Whatever type of gamer you are I believe you'll find something in this game that you love. From its in depth story and character development to tight exhilarating combat God of War is a must buy game.

    I didn't want to review this game before completing the story as to fully experience the game, and after playing for 2 or 3 solid sessions of about 8 hours straight I can safely say it was fantastic. I absolutely loved the character development it really showed how every single person changed for the better or worse throughout the story. This was accompanied by the "No break" development of the game in which there are no loading screens or cuts; you're always following the characters. I felt as if every character introduced was relevant in some way and they all had their own full characteristics, making everything feel interactive. The antagonist was interesting, and original and I always found him intimidating and fun to learn about. Expertly woven into the story of Kratos and Atreus, Without any spoilers god of war follows a very simple plotline that dares to delve into a more complex narrative and it absolutely works.

    Another aspect of the game that was ingeniously designed was its open world; your choice to either follow the story or explore and find new crafting materials, new lore, new enemies and landscapes making exploring feel satisfying and worth it. While not breath of the wild in scale the open world, without spoiling anything isn't just a base world but more multiple, an interesting and original concept the works extremely well. Moreover when you explore it actually feels like you're going through genuine norse mythology, you feel like you can discover new things round every corner, and it's fantastic.

    A lot of people were disapproving of the combat system as the traditional ways of God of War have completely changed, and I have to say for the better all around. I was finding new moves and skills even just before the end of the game! It feels satisfying to throw your axe, see it hit 2 or 3 people far away and then call it back, the vibrations in the controller, while also hitting 2 or 3 more enemies on the way back. It's a very original combat system, and while the dodging is more like a dark souls type feel it never grows old and is FUN the entire time. You end up having a skill set which is actually quite astonishing, the amount of play styles and techniques you can use are amazing and you can weave them however way you want into your combat. There are even a few surprises with other weapons you can use, but I wont spoil any of that.

    The game's RPG mechanics do not feel overly complicated while also giving you a lot of freedom in how you play. You gain crafting materials throughout God of War's stunning world, which gives you incentive to go out and explore, while also giving you a choice if you want to or not. Moreover it feels satisfying to upgrade your axe and increase your stats throughout the game, every time you unlock a new move or slightly change your current ones it just feels amazing. And even if you don't want to change your moves at all you can always stick to the ones you have and upgrade them even further. The game's XP system works as well as you have up to 4 skill trees which you can level up, allowing you to further play how you want. Overall the game's RPG mechanics give you a lot of freedom but doesn't overly complicate things to a monster hunter standard.

    Graphics and sound. Holy balls. This game is probably the best looking game I have ever seen, period. It easily contends with the likes of horizon and uncharted and perhaps tops them. Playing this on a 4K HDR tv enhanced the experience for me even further. The colour pallet for this game is astronomical, the colours pop out while also even having some meaning behind them. It distinguishes its landscapes while also looking breath taking all the while, however it really makes you feel like you are where you are through its expert world design. You'll constantly be in awe in this game, it's amazing. The sound work was sublime with a fantastic soundtrack and the sound effects and voice design... uncanny I have to say in terms of graphics and sound, this game is probably the peak of what it can be, simply perfect.

    Overall God of War was a daring attempt at a spin on an already fantastic franchise, and it worked in every way possible. An interesting story line with original characters alongside it's "no break" way of story telling, all accompanied by breath taking visuals and sublime sound design, this game is a MUST HAVE for any gamer out there. One of my favourite games of all time, no question.
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  15. Jul 3, 2018
    10
    All around best game in the past year I cannot think of anything to say bad about it stunning visuals outstanding story and amazing gameplay I would have to say god of war definitely deserves to be a candidate for GOTY
  16. May 1, 2018
    10
    From the satisfying tactile feel of throwing/retrieving the axe to the emotive expressions of Kratos, this game is an absolute masterpiece! I find it hard to believe that anyone can honestly give it a zero score. It would be interesting to see if these same individuals also gave Tomb Raider which they compare it to, a zero score. My advice to those interested in purchasing the game is toFrom the satisfying tactile feel of throwing/retrieving the axe to the emotive expressions of Kratos, this game is an absolute masterpiece! I find it hard to believe that anyone can honestly give it a zero score. It would be interesting to see if these same individuals also gave Tomb Raider which they compare it to, a zero score. My advice to those interested in purchasing the game is to ignore any review giving a score below 6. Expand
  17. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    The best god of war game i ever played.the amazing graphics the polished combat the one shot never cutting camera for the entire game,there is too much effort and love put in to this.a must play.
  18. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    If any game could some up Sony's "Greatness awaits" manta it's 'God of War'. There are no shortage of great games to choose from these days but 'God of War' manages to raise the bar so much higher than it's contemporaries it's astounding. Well done Santa Monica!
  19. May 30, 2018
    10
    Es cierto que se tenia miedo del resultado de cambiar el modo de juego de god of war sin embargo esta reformulacion del juego le sienta de maravilla. Es un juego que roza a la perfeccion tanto en graficos, historia como en la jugabilidad. Un juego que no debe faltar en tus juegos de ps4.
  20. 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.
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  21. May 2, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Acabo de terminar esta semana el video juego le coloco un 10 por que se paso para ser de entretenido excelente historia tiene un gameplay espectacular su grafica es preciosa recomiendo el video juego al 100% Expand
  22. Jun 13, 2018
    10
    Straight masterpiece and must play game for everyone. It's been some time when I was so interested and invested into the game's world. Buy it, play it, you won't be disappointed.
  23. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Simply best ps4 game ever. Amazing graphics, amazing gameplay and amazing story.
  24. Sep 27, 2018
    10
    That's just a gaming industry masterpiece. No words more needed. Big thanks to Sony Santa Monica and Cory Barlog for such unforgettable experience. MustHave on your PS4
  25. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    i have never felt so immersed, amazed and awed at a video game in a very long time. I never thought a game would push the technical, narrative boundaries so far and let alone a god of war game do that.
    i hope industry takes a lesson from this game and we see amazing title like this in the future.
  26. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    it is perfect from start to the end..i loved this game end i will never let it go...10/10 gameplay sound
  27. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    No microtransactions, no online, no seasonpass, great game, that is how you do it! Congratulations to Santa Monica (and Sony?), you did a great job!
  28. Sep 8, 2018
    10
    If you have PS4 then you should have this game in your library. It's so good. Graphics, voice acting, sounds, story, fighting system are just amazing. Can't wait for sequel!
  29. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Graphics , combat, storytelling is top notch. One of the best games this generation if not the best. Longlive Sony santa monica.
  30. Apr 27, 2018
    10
    What a amazing game, this is really one of the best games ever made and wow, Kratos are perfectly done, this is now one of my favorite fictive personality !
  31. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    По началу были очень смешанные впечатления, то было все супер, то слегка разочарование, но спустя несколько часов я понял, на сколько это шедевр! Есть конечно маленькие минусы, но на них не стоит обращать внимания т. к гигантские плюсы их перекрывают! Спасибо вам за лучшую игру в этом годуПо началу были очень смешанные впечатления, то было все супер, то слегка разочарование, но спустя несколько часов я понял, на сколько это шедевр! Есть конечно маленькие минусы, но на них не стоит обращать внимания т. к гигантские плюсы их перекрывают! Спасибо вам за лучшую игру в этом году
  32. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    For someone like me who is in his early 30s with a regularjob my folks keep bugging me with the same f%^&king question all the time i.e., why i still continue to play games and what's in it that i find so wothwhile that i would spend my limited precious free time to sink into. Isn't it for kids? They would question me. For a while now i kind of came to my senses that they might be right onFor someone like me who is in his early 30s with a regularjob my folks keep bugging me with the same f%^&king question all the time i.e., why i still continue to play games and what's in it that i find so wothwhile that i would spend my limited precious free time to sink into. Isn't it for kids? They would question me. For a while now i kind of came to my senses that they might be right on this one. BUT, GOD OF WAR changed it for me.
    GOD OF WAR. You beautiful bastard. This is my answer!

    Yes. Its that good. Who cares about Half Life 3 anymore.. I got this game and its more than sufficient.

    The first thing you're going to notice in this game is the Godly amount of polish that went into making it. Everything is shown in a single shot and it never cuts. Thus keeping you on the edge of your seat. One epic moment leads to another and the next thing you know is that you just spent the last five hours on a single gaming session. Time just flies. Combat in this game is more mature, gory and brutal. No more hack and slash since Kratos will take damage. So, you'll need to defend yourself at all times. "The Stranger" Boss fight was the one that got me hooked which is about 90 mins into the game. The Badassery that was dispalyed by this Boss and the Tsunamic combat with him was an experience which is out of this world. The pacing is also something that needs to commended here since there are quieter and lighter moments after every major fight and Kratos's son Atreus will accompany him by keeping thing fresh with a lively banter plus the change of scenery and music really keeps things moving. The sound & Music is sublime here. Every detail from the sound of Kratos Beefy punch to the music that plays in the background is stunning and perfect. Coming to the next Best thing is the Graphics in this game. Every detail and animations starting from the rocks and trees breaking apart when Kratos throws his apponents against them to the pristine texture quality of objects like trees, terrain and vegetation is astonishing. I'am really. How can this run on a PS4 is baffling my mind. Lastly the Story. Let me just say one thing. The least i say about it the better it is for you. Its superb is all i can tell you.

    God of War is like a well oiled machine. Everything thing from its Story, Gameplay, Graphics and Sound come together mixed in with an secret X factor recipe to give you an experience like no other and i don't say that lightly. Hats off to Santa Monica Studios for pouring in their godly effort, sweat, tears and blood into making this Game and then putting it out there for everyone to experience. I highly doubt that there will be any other studio beating this game for a long time. I say Thank you from the bottom of my heart to Cory Barlog and Santa Monica Studios! You made me a gamer all over again and you also refortified my belief on one more important thing. Do what you Love and do it like you're Life depended on it and the fruits of your labour will be on the same epic proportions as GOD OF WAR!
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  33. May 22, 2018
    10
    This is one of those games that the pros obliterate the cons in such a way that is very hard not to give it a perfect score.
    Beautiful graphics and soundtrack, amazing story and addicting combat, plus the innovative way they made the camera in a single-shot really added points to the game. My only cons is the lack of enemy variety and finishing animations, wish there was more gore in it
    This is one of those games that the pros obliterate the cons in such a way that is very hard not to give it a perfect score.
    Beautiful graphics and soundtrack, amazing story and addicting combat, plus the innovative way they made the camera in a single-shot really added points to the game. My only cons is the lack of enemy variety and finishing animations, wish there was more gore in it too.
    This game is GOTY and a must have for anyone with a ps4, and i can´t wait for the sequel! Santa Monica did an amazing job :)
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  34. Apr 28, 2018
    10
    This is easily in the top 5 games ever made. The story is the driving force, the characters are incredibly well-written, the combat is immensely satisfying, and the level design (and by extension the exploration) is perfect.
  35. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    When I fought with The Stranger, I said so many bad words. The scene become more powerful than before. I just have played a little, but I think the story would be great. I can feel the development between Kratos and Atreus.
  36. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    I don't normally write reviews but I just had to let people know hat this game is not over hyped, and all the negative reviews on this that people are leaving are most likely paid for!

    Get this game and let that be your judge me not these reviews
  37. Mar 4, 2019
    10
    God of War (PS4) é atualmente um dos meus jogos favoritos. Todo o jogo corre sem loadings pronunciados e quando o faz tem diálogos para entreter. Os gráficos (jogo na PS4 Pro em TV 4k) são do melhor que existe na industria neste momento (escrevo esta analise 1 ano depois do jogo sair).
    Este é daqueles jogos que compreendo que não se goste devido a gosto pessoal ou qualquer coisa, mas não
    God of War (PS4) é atualmente um dos meus jogos favoritos. Todo o jogo corre sem loadings pronunciados e quando o faz tem diálogos para entreter. Os gráficos (jogo na PS4 Pro em TV 4k) são do melhor que existe na industria neste momento (escrevo esta analise 1 ano depois do jogo sair).
    Este é daqueles jogos que compreendo que não se goste devido a gosto pessoal ou qualquer coisa, mas não compreendo que alguém o considere um jogo fraco ou mesmo médio.
    Dos melhores jogos de sempre.
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  38. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Playing this game in immersive mode is fantastic. it is impossible to not recommend this to anyone with a PS4. This game is a phenomenal, it is REALLY a masterpiece.
  39. May 5, 2018
    10
    Best Single player game released in a decade, only next to Monster Hunter world. Play the game, dont trust the red ratings because they obviously haven't played more than 2hours.
  40. Oct 22, 2020
    10
    Nunca compartí el escepticismo de esta mezquina comunidad, al contemplar por primera vez aquella presentación donde podíamos ver a un ajado Kratos en compañía de su hijo, Atreus. Algunos ya lo tildaron de clon de The Last of Us (del cual toma inspiración), de Dark Souls, incluso de Uncharted (uno no se cansa de sorprenderse con esta sana comunidad). Me gusta ver a creativos salir de suNunca compartí el escepticismo de esta mezquina comunidad, al contemplar por primera vez aquella presentación donde podíamos ver a un ajado Kratos en compañía de su hijo, Atreus. Algunos ya lo tildaron de clon de The Last of Us (del cual toma inspiración), de Dark Souls, incluso de Uncharted (uno no se cansa de sorprenderse con esta sana comunidad). Me gusta ver a creativos salir de su zona de comfort, darme algo nuevo, fresco, que me impresiones. De Cory Barlog y su equipo esparaba algo bueno, muy bueno, pero acabé el juego bastante impresionado.

    Atrás quedaron esos días, donde veíamos al espartano asestando tajos con sus dos espadas. Un punto contencioso, que yo agradezco, y más con semejante despliegue con el hacha, y esta vez no andamos solos. Otro prejuicio derruido para los más cínicos, no puedo contar las veces que el audaz Atreus me ha dado la vida en mitad de la batalla, no me caben en las manos.

    Me ha encantado recorrer Midgar. Descubrir secretos, ir en barca, deleitarme con esas historias salidas de una sabia cabeza. No estaba ducho en dicha mitología, carencia que supliré enseguida.

    Pero si algo me quedo con este primer capítulo por tierras nórdicas, es el saber que atrás quedaron también los días de ese estereotipo plano, aburrido y predecible para nuestro espartano. Ya puedo ver a un semi-dios, en el cual percibo también humanidad, me da motivos para preocuparme por él, por sus allegados. Percibo dolor, resentimiento, arrepentimiento, tormento por un pasado que hay que dejar marchar, dejando sus cenizas en la cumbre más alta.

    Por ponerle algún pero a esta obra maestra, creo que algún jefe diferente nuevo hubiera estado bien. Se nota que gran parte del desarrollo fue encaminado a establecer los sólidos cimientos de lo que intuyo será otra trilogía. También creo que hay ciertos eventos en la historia que no tienen respuesta aquí (intuyo que en un futuro la tendrán). Nada demasiado grave, que tiene además toda la pinta que será subsanado en la secuela, la cual espero con ansias
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  41. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    So they changed most of the Game and they did it right. Not once have I thought that i would rather like to have the steady camera of the previous entries The combat is still very fast but has more variety thanks to the new weapon. And the close-uop camera makes it even more thrilling.
    Atreyus as a sidekick is NOT annoying at all. He makes combat and even the story-telling way better.
    So they changed most of the Game and they did it right. Not once have I thought that i would rather like to have the steady camera of the previous entries The combat is still very fast but has more variety thanks to the new weapon. And the close-uop camera makes it even more thrilling.
    Atreyus as a sidekick is NOT annoying at all. He makes combat and even the story-telling way better. Seeing the bond growing between him an Kratos is pure enjoyment.
    The Graphics in this game are some of the best, maybe THE best i have ever seen. The scenery is highly detailed and beautiful to watch. The lore is amazing and how they are implemented in the story is perfect.
    God of war is a game no one should miss.
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  42. May 1, 2018
    10
    Amazing game haven't played something like this in a long time. Great story, awesome fights immersive visuals and sound design. It's definitely deserves game of the year title.
  43. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    One of those games that really deserves the high scores its received. Even joyed the game from start to finish, and it just shows that games don't need massive open worlds to be successful. Bigger isn't always better.
  44. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. Story, graphics, sound, gameplay... everything is top-notch. This really is a must-buy for everyone who owns a PS4.
  45. May 10, 2018
    10
    God of War (2018) is truly a revolutionary work of art right here. From the art of story telling, right down to obviously the best part in IMO; the gameplay elements. I honestly can't remember the last game I've played that perfectly delivered the gameplay so flawlessly to the point where it isn't repetitive at all. 10/10. Beautiful. Thank you Santa Monica Studios, Corey Barlog, and Sony.God of War (2018) is truly a revolutionary work of art right here. From the art of story telling, right down to obviously the best part in IMO; the gameplay elements. I honestly can't remember the last game I've played that perfectly delivered the gameplay so flawlessly to the point where it isn't repetitive at all. 10/10. Beautiful. Thank you Santa Monica Studios, Corey Barlog, and Sony. Thank you so much. Expand
  46. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    best game ever made i was a bit scary from the axe but man the axe is awesome the combat is satisfied story,the voice,gameplay,music and graphic i give it 10 out of 10
  47. May 5, 2018
    10
    this game has done really well in implementing kratos over the years and in Norse mythology no doubt. game-play is great as well as the environment and script. well done Corey.
  48. Apr 30, 2019
    10
    This game, from the visuals, to the soundtrack, to the story, it's amazing. It's a big step in singleplayer games on the industry. I really can't find somenthing bad about this game, maybe the repetition of bosses, because they are kinda similar, even though they are great, and some bosses in this game are epic. The story is amazing, puzzles, gameplay mechanics are great and addictive.This game, from the visuals, to the soundtrack, to the story, it's amazing. It's a big step in singleplayer games on the industry. I really can't find somenthing bad about this game, maybe the repetition of bosses, because they are kinda similar, even though they are great, and some bosses in this game are epic. The story is amazing, puzzles, gameplay mechanics are great and addictive. Beautiful game, and i'm glad that this game is goty, it really deserved it. Also, i don't know which one i prefer, God of War 2 or God of War 2018. Both are my favorites from this franchise, which by the way, i'm a huge fan. You don't need to be a fan to love this game though. But if you are fan, some parts of this game will make you very happy. Expand
  49. May 20, 2018
    10
    Não me lembro de um jogo ter feito isso comigo, como esse jogo fez. Eu sai dele e queria continuar jogando.
    São poucos jogos que conseguem esse feito, pelo simples motivo dele ser fantástico.
    A historia é Instigante, não é a mais original, mas funciona e muito bem. Tudo isso com com personagens e suas relações incríveis, tudo isso com uma trilha sonora maravilhosa. A jogabilidade é
    Não me lembro de um jogo ter feito isso comigo, como esse jogo fez. Eu sai dele e queria continuar jogando.
    São poucos jogos que conseguem esse feito, pelo simples motivo dele ser fantástico.
    A historia é Instigante, não é a mais original, mas funciona e muito bem. Tudo isso com com personagens e suas relações incríveis, tudo isso com uma trilha sonora maravilhosa.
    A jogabilidade é muito boa, mas creio eu que quem era fã do gameplay dos antigos God of War e não estiver de cabeça aberta, vai se incomodar, mas se não for o caso jogue.
    Os gráficos são lindos e momentos que parecem filmes, a única coisa que me incomodou foi a agua, achei ela meio esquisita em relação à outras texturas e ela é meio feia.
    Outra coisa que me incomodou foi a performance em certos momentos, pois quando você entra em novas áreas cai o FPS, mas não atrapalha o gameplay em si, mas acredito eu que quando você entra em novas áreas devia ser algo épico, na qual o jogo passa a sensação do começo ao fim, e essas pequenas engasgadas atrapalham o momento.
    Apesar de eu ter reclamado de algumas coisas são pequenos detalhes que não atrapalham o geral, por isso é 10/10.
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  50. May 5, 2018
    10
    Best PS4 Game ever! by the way this is really the God of War 4 continues of god of war 3 if you played this game you know what i mean. the story is excellent between the father and son with mixed feelings and I truly enjoy the game with Norse mythologies.

    try play immersive mode it looks great I enjoy that mode and play give me god of war it gives you like playing dark soul style(i know
    Best PS4 Game ever! by the way this is really the God of War 4 continues of god of war 3 if you played this game you know what i mean. the story is excellent between the father and son with mixed feelings and I truly enjoy the game with Norse mythologies.

    try play immersive mode it looks great I enjoy that mode and play give me god of war it gives you like playing dark soul style(i know i died a lot on first place too lol)

    There's more things i want to say... add respawn enemies, add the "NEW GAME PLUS"(many people want this!) and add more side quest for new items and skins if possible.
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  51. May 20, 2018
    10
    MASTERPIECE!!! 20/10
    JUST BRILLIANT!!!
    Everything in this game is BRILLIANT!
    Best game ever!
  52. May 1, 2018
    10
    Incredible game. I don't finish much of the video games that I start, but with God of War I could simply not put down the controller. I finished the game in two days playing 10+ hours straight each day and I'm still not tired of playing the game. The graphics and details are impeccable. The story and mythology are well-written and incorporated amazingly into Kratos' continuing story. iIncredible game. I don't finish much of the video games that I start, but with God of War I could simply not put down the controller. I finished the game in two days playing 10+ hours straight each day and I'm still not tired of playing the game. The graphics and details are impeccable. The story and mythology are well-written and incorporated amazingly into Kratos' continuing story. i highly recommend playing this game! Expand
  53. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Every game I've played since the Witcher 3 could not live up to my expectations but this one definitely has, and in my book, this is on the same level if not better than the Witcher 3. Without a doubt game of the year.
  54. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Start play with a grain of salt but now i see this game as one of the best in the word in the universe in the dark matter
  55. May 18, 2018
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que já joguei e sem dúvidas a masterpiece do PS4 até aqui.

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

    É um jogo memorável e obrigatório para todo tipo de gamer.
  56. Apr 26, 2018
    10
    im 36 working dad of 3. this game came out of no where and exceeded all my expectations. great gameplay by a great developer. santa monica ps4 is where the exclisives are at
  57. May 8, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece! Every gamer should play this game. Thank you for this extreme adventure!
  58. Nov 12, 2018
    10
    The best game and most fun gameplay i have seen in a while. Everything is fun: the story is awesome, graphics are super and gameplay feels so good. This game deserves game of the year. Only 1 thing i don't like: a Throphie that you have to kill all the Crows. That was the reason why i didnt get Platinum, otherwise i would!
  59. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    I have played hundreds of AAA titles in my lifetime and I am very particular about which games i play. I do not say it lightly but this game has the greatest opening hours of any game I have ever played. Period.
  60. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    jogão da porra, uma palavra define, brutal! Um dos melhores jogos que já joguei
  61. Aug 1, 2018
    10
    Una historia sobre la identidad, la aceptación y el cambio en la mitología nórdica. Kratos vuelve, esta vez como un personaje que siente y debe mostrarse como ejemplo de su hijo, Atreus, en un viaje personal donde ambos están por descubrirse el uno al otro. Todo ello cimentado en un sistema de combate espectacular y una recreación de la mitología nórdica de infarto. No hay mejor ejemplo deUna historia sobre la identidad, la aceptación y el cambio en la mitología nórdica. Kratos vuelve, esta vez como un personaje que siente y debe mostrarse como ejemplo de su hijo, Atreus, en un viaje personal donde ambos están por descubrirse el uno al otro. Todo ello cimentado en un sistema de combate espectacular y una recreación de la mitología nórdica de infarto. No hay mejor ejemplo de lo que actualmente la industria del videojuego es capaz de ofrecer. Un juego digno de un Dios Expand
  62. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    A great father and son travel, challenging emotive, stunnig graphics and a new combat system. Masterpiece
  63. Feb 26, 2019
    10
    Beautiful and moving story is only the beginning to how amazing this game is. They story is rich with emotions and feelings that we feel, and lots of amazing and subtle foreshadowing is done throughout the game. The combat system is phenomenal and groundbreaking. Everything in this game is simply beautiful and has taken my breath away. This game will forever be one of the very best.
  64. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Extremely fun. This is my first God of War game and I'm having a lot of fun. The graphics on Pro are simply amazing and the combat *Mwah. This is a game you don't want to pass up 2018 or you'll be booting yourself later.
  65. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    probably the best game of 2018.... is it amazing game with perfect story, graphic, combat and characters? YES. It is masterpiece and another proof of PS > xbone.YES. It is a game you must play before you die? YES YES YES.
  66. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    This new God of war game feels like a new game on the franchise , the way they changed the real nórdic story for this game ,Its genius .
    The way they put atreus in the game is perfect , from story to emotial impact in the player its in another level. After completing the game cant stop watching videos about the nórdic story and what couls vê the future, Also the ensino was legendary.
    The
    This new God of war game feels like a new game on the franchise , the way they changed the real nórdic story for this game ,Its genius .
    The way they put atreus in the game is perfect , from story to emotial impact in the player its in another level. After completing the game cant stop watching videos about the nórdic story and what couls vê the future, Also the ensino was legendary.
    The new leviatan axé its fun to play and the mechanics are really fun.
    I just wish had more enemies , feels like the same enemies but with another paint on its , the valkyries were awesome to fight and a big challenge.

    But overral game was almost perfect and become One of my favourites cant wait for the Next one
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  67. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    A Masterful Game! A culmination of Santa Monica's experience and craft. Truly an experience, They presented us with new hopes. A soft reboot of a franchise which opens up new doors for the future of Kratos by far It sits as one of the very best single player game ever made. I really recommend anyone to play this work of art. truly the future is bright for this franchise can't wait to seeA Masterful Game! A culmination of Santa Monica's experience and craft. Truly an experience, They presented us with new hopes. A soft reboot of a franchise which opens up new doors for the future of Kratos by far It sits as one of the very best single player game ever made. I really recommend anyone to play this work of art. truly the future is bright for this franchise can't wait to see what's up next! Expand
  68. May 8, 2018
    10
    10/10. I seriously didn't expect a game this good. Story is great, visuals are incredible, combat is incredibly satisfying, etc. I love it.
  69. Feb 13, 2022
    10
    Разрабы молодцы. Хотелось бы чтоб все были такими ответственными, трудолюбивыми, креативными.
  70. Jul 9, 2018
    10
    Com certeza o melhor jogo que eu já joguei na vida, não consigo nem pensar em colocar defeitos, foi até melhor que eu esperava, e com certeza os que virão em sequência serão melhores ainda, creio eu que esse jogo seja apenas uma introdução ao que virá, e ainda assim é uma obra prima.
  71. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Completed the game in just under 30 hours. All I have to say is "WOW" what an unbelievable game and story this was. Just simply AMAZING. To all the haters who are salty "xbone" fanboys writing negative reviews on this, go play the game before writing a troll review. Anyone that says "this isn't a god of war game" has NOT clearly played the game or watch it be played for that matter. ThisCompleted the game in just under 30 hours. All I have to say is "WOW" what an unbelievable game and story this was. Just simply AMAZING. To all the haters who are salty "xbone" fanboys writing negative reviews on this, go play the game before writing a troll review. Anyone that says "this isn't a god of war game" has NOT clearly played the game or watch it be played for that matter. This game is totally a "God Of War" and I am happy with the changes they made to a genre known as a hack and slash that became stale and outdated since the end of the last gen cycle. Expand
  72. Apr 26, 2018
    10
    Don't read any review (oxymoronic as it may sound), don't watch any video review, don't read any article, don't watch any "Lets Play", just play the game.
    This game will be one of the best experiences you will ever get from a video game gameplay-wise and narrative-wise.
  73. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    من أفضل الألعاب على مر التاريخ لايوجد عيوب
  74. Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Although this review is still in progress, this is a masterpiece at heart. Playing it you absolutely feel all the love put into this game. Everything down to the particle effects are AMAZING. Everytime you play this game you get the feeling of sheer happiness, and honestly I would not be surprised to find if I were smiling the whole way through. And to those who worry the franchise hasAlthough this review is still in progress, this is a masterpiece at heart. Playing it you absolutely feel all the love put into this game. Everything down to the particle effects are AMAZING. Everytime you play this game you get the feeling of sheer happiness, and honestly I would not be surprised to find if I were smiling the whole way through. And to those who worry the franchise has lost it's DNA, you could never be more wrong. I really can't tell you all the times where I was in combat, and then had to stop playing because I pulled a leg muscle because of how immersed I was. Kratos has changed, but defiantly not the world around him. Also side-note, please ignore all the salty XBOX fanboys. Expand
  75. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    The best game I have ever played. Was worth the long wait. God of war is what future games should strive to be like. Cant wait to see where it goes from here for kratos.
  76. Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Un excelente juego libre de la epidemia de los dlc y microtransacciones, completo, con buena duración, dificultad, graficos, ambientacion, musica y sobre todo su jugabilidad, y por dios, ver a un Kratos mas sabio, sereno lo hace mas legendario. Esperemos que mas compañías vean que no todos los juegos tienen que ser multijugadores para hacerlos divertidos, gracias Cory Barlog, y gracias alUn excelente juego libre de la epidemia de los dlc y microtransacciones, completo, con buena duración, dificultad, graficos, ambientacion, musica y sobre todo su jugabilidad, y por dios, ver a un Kratos mas sabio, sereno lo hace mas legendario. Esperemos que mas compañías vean que no todos los juegos tienen que ser multijugadores para hacerlos divertidos, gracias Cory Barlog, y gracias al equipo de estudio Santa Monica detrás del desarrollo de esta obra magnifica, que aunque no es perfecto porque nada lo es y puede mejorar no le quita ese diez por el riesgo que corrieron y el esfuerzo dedicado para nosotros los gamers Expand
  77. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    This game is incredible. The graphics, audio, gameplay and story all play a massive role in this amazing game. One of the best titles this console generation. You would be doing yourself a disservice if you do not at least try it out.
  78. May 7, 2018
    10
    God of war 4 is an awesome Game.
    with great battle system and fantastic game play.
  79. Nov 19, 2018
    10
    What a wonderfull story about dad and son. I can't imagine that it's really game! I'm so exated to play this game,really nice grafics and sound. 10/10 Santa Monica,thank you! Waiting for a new part
  80. Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This game is just **** incredible. The combat is consistently fresh and interesting. The story with Kratos and Atreus is heartwarming and heartbreaking at times. God of War as a series developed into something much more mature and innovative. I loved it so much when I played it on PS4 and I loved it even more when I revisited it on PC this year.
  81. Aug 2, 2018
    10
    Awesome... the best god of war ever , graphics , no DLCs, the best game....
  82. Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Along Red Dead Redemtion 2, this is the best game of the actual generation.
  83. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Having played only a bare minimum amount of time at the time of writing this;

    My opinion is that God Of War (4) is the utmost most innovative, tightly made (especially the controls!!!) and best looking work of art/videogame that I have ever played, in my entire life.
    I love everything from the story telling to the combat. It's the perfect game and that is not something I say lightly.
  84. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Un juego expectacular tanto graficamente y su banda sonora. su narrativa siempre te mantiene atento a la historia, es el renacer gow, simplemente hay que jugarlo y dedicarle muchas horas a todo su contenido
  85. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    I think this game is the best PS4 game for now.amazing grafics, great character development and great story plus awesome combat and puzzle solving gameplay. Thanks Santa Monica Studio
  86. Dec 2, 2022
    10
    واحدة من اعظم العاب جيل البلي ستيشن 4 استمتعت بكل لحظو فيها
  87. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Thank you Sony. Great game. Great change. Thank you Cory Barlog. One of the best games on PS4
  88. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of War managed to not only managed to hook me within seconds of playing it but also made me happy to fight, made me care. The game is absolutely amazing and i honestly can say that besides the text being somewhat small the game has not done anything wrong in the time i played the game. Absolutely stunning. Expand
  89. Aug 5, 2019
    10
    The best game ever made. Explores so many new directions for the character, the best combat yet by far. The presentation is truly jaw dropping, the best graphics, an amazing soundtrack, amazing voice acting, a camera that never cuts, everthing is truly superb. Only downside? The troll boss fights get a bit bland/repetitie, That's it! No scummy tactics like microtransactions or loot boxesThe best game ever made. Explores so many new directions for the character, the best combat yet by far. The presentation is truly jaw dropping, the best graphics, an amazing soundtrack, amazing voice acting, a camera that never cuts, everthing is truly superb. Only downside? The troll boss fights get a bit bland/repetitie, That's it! No scummy tactics like microtransactions or loot boxes just an amazing experience where the game speaks for itself, Expand
  90. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    10/10 what a masterpiece. You can feel the quality in every second of it. No micro-transactions,no season pass,loot box,etc piece of garbage money milking stuff. One of the best modern games i have ever played. I hope other companies think twice before charging 60$ for a garbage early access games

    10-Progression
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    10-Graphics
    10-Story
    10-Exploration
  91. Apr 21, 2018
    10
    God of War is phenomenal! Definitely worth the long wait! I'm not even a God of War fan but this game really hit the spot! This is in my top 3 list of favorite PS4 games! Top 5 favorite games of all time!
  92. May 28, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is game of the year so far and the best game of all time but it sucks that it’s exclusive Expand
  93. May 3, 2018
    10
    dont give a 10 often but just play this it is one of the best games of all time and definitely worth a plaa
  94. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    This really feels like the best that action games have to offer in 2018. An interesting story, a rewarding combat experience, some RPG elements, beautiful landscapes, challenging sections and bosses. It's, hands-down, the best game on 2018 so far and a serious contender for game of the year.
  95. Apr 6, 2020
    10
    This game is legend nnsjnsjwnjdwnjxwncjdwnjnc3djncjebheb2xhnwcdhndchnwdcjnrd3jndeujdc
  96. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    God of War is a pretty solid game. The combat is pretty tasty, it takes you some time to get used to but it´s pretty nice, the story didn´t forget the other games and the things he did before, it may look like but it´s not a "Last of Us" with Atreus. In the first hours of gameplay, it may look like a linear game but it´s not , it´s just on those first hours.
  97. Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Un juegazo. Gráficos impresionantes, buena jugabilidad y una gran historia acompañada de una buena banda sonora. Recomendadisimo si tienes una ps4 y te gusta las historias para un jugador
  98. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    A big thank you to Cory and his team for making this game. I'm on my first 3 hours of the game and man this is by far the best game of 2018 to me
  99. Apr 26, 2018
    10
    This game prove singleplayers are still a thing with it's story, graphics, character development, and most importantly, combat. This is the over-the-top video game I have ever seen. You want a game that's don't have micro-transactions and season pass but focus on characters, story, and gameplay, this is your game. Even though there are more games to come this year, this game is my game ofThis game prove singleplayers are still a thing with it's story, graphics, character development, and most importantly, combat. This is the over-the-top video game I have ever seen. You want a game that's don't have micro-transactions and season pass but focus on characters, story, and gameplay, this is your game. Even though there are more games to come this year, this game is my game of the year. Lots of memorable moments, has a little RPG element to it, has a sort of linear open world, lots to explore. I highly recommended. Expand
  100. Apr 27, 2018
    10
    uno de los mejores juegos de los mejores juegos de la franquicia, gráficas, historia y jugabilidad están extremadamente pulidos! sinceramente ya no se siente la esencia de los juegos pasados... pero kratos necesitaba renovarse y que mejor de la manera que lo hizo corey balrog y su equipo! para mi un GOTY definitivamente
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Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Mixed: 0 out of 118
  2. Negative: 0 out of 118
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 13, 2018
    100
    The return of the furious Spartan warrior was made well. God of War is already a great contender for game of the year and you shouldn't miss it. [Issue#285]
  2. CD-Action
    Jul 6, 2018
    100
    Cory Barlog and his team achieved what many thought impossible – despite having changed almost everything Santa Monica managed to preserve that elusive spark that makes God of War game feel like a God of War game. They created one of the defining titles of the current generation and a technical marvel whose stunning beauty in motion words cannot describe. And there’s one more thing. Barlog’s touching reaction to his masterpiece’s scores shows that even in the world of huge budgets, micropayments, loot boxes and sales forecasts there still is a place for artists who pour their hearts into their work. We need someone to remind us of that once in a while. [06/2018, p.38]
  3. 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.