God of War

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  1. fuwaneko
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    It's neither masterpiece, nor perfect. But it's a game I can recommend to anyone who owns PS4 without second thoughts. If you ask me what PS4 games one should definitely pick up, God of War would be #1 on the list.
  2. Razv
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Absolutely brilliant game, from start to finish. The gameplay is interesting, complex and very fun. The story is impact and smartly written, the graphics are stunning, the directing is off the charts. Basically it handles every aspect marvelously. Only praises for this one!
  3. MrMT
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    I am giving this a ten, not because it is perfect (nothing is perfect) but because it offers the highest level of game satisfaction and enjoyability there is. It just feels right, and when you are playing, you are utterly immersed. The addition of the boy, and a few other characters peppered in, take away the loneliness that games like this can sometimes create... it's the same puzzling,I am giving this a ten, not because it is perfect (nothing is perfect) but because it offers the highest level of game satisfaction and enjoyability there is. It just feels right, and when you are playing, you are utterly immersed. The addition of the boy, and a few other characters peppered in, take away the loneliness that games like this can sometimes create... it's the same puzzling, platforming, brawling, experience you know and love, but with someone to share it with you. The kid has just the right balance of respect and sass. The graphics and sound are great, the story - well, ya know, take it or leave it but you certainly have a sense that big momentous things are driving you forward - the development of your powers works jut fine, and the combat itself has a very satisfying physicality, A couple of the boss fights can be gamed... ie, you can take advantage of the environment in ways that slightly break the immersion... but other than that this puts you in a place and a culture that is entirely engrossing. Very well implemented. Rates with the best Uncharted games, Witcher 3, Mass Effect before it went off the rails, Last of US etc... ie it's a memorable, enjoyable classic.… Expand
  4. Gamingking007
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Simply out of this world. This God of war will easily go down as one of the best games of all time! So humbled and thankful to Sony and the developers !
  5. mhvelplund
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    Full disclosure; I bought a PS4 to play this game and Red Dead Redemption 2, so I already had a pretty strong feeling I it. Thankfully, I wasn't disappointed.

    The game has a solid fighting mechanic, that favors fast and chaotic combat -- this is not Dark Souls. It combines the combat with satisfying puzzle solving, and the well known mechanic of slowly giving you more gear, allowing you    Full disclosure; I bought a PS4 to play this game and Red Dead Redemption 2, so I already had a pretty strong feeling I it. Thankfully, I wasn't disappointed.

    The game has a solid fighting mechanic, that favors fast and chaotic combat -- this is not Dark Souls. It combines the combat with satisfying puzzle solving, and the well known mechanic of slowly giving you more gear, allowing you to backtrack and open previously inaccessible areas. The RPG elements allows you to tailor your character build to your play style, but you don't have to on the lower difficulty settings.
    Finally, I love the story. It shows the dysfunctional relationship between Kratos the murder machine, and his son, and has a pervasive sadness.    … Expand
  6. Ruabadfsh2
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    A truly incredible game. The story, gameplay, graphics, and style is top notch. Best in class. Highly recommend
  7. light_messiah
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    The excellent game! I very love it! It's a such kind of a truely masterpiece in a flash!
  8. TheDahaka
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Hands down one of this generation’s best games. It starts slow, but gets better and better and just when you thought it couldn’t get better, it does. Do yourself a favour and go in spiiler free. The story is excellent and lays a great foundation for a new series of games.
  9. McGetums
    May 5, 2018
    10
    I don't like GOW games. The game play is always fun, but I don't play games to be a villain GOW 4 acknowledges this and redeems Kratos pass aggressions. I didn't feel like a **** playing this game. The story was incredible the characters were unique intriguing and the relationship between Kratos and Atreu is what put this over the edge for me.easily the best game I've played since The LastI don't like GOW games. The game play is always fun, but I don't play games to be a villain GOW 4 acknowledges this and redeems Kratos pass aggressions. I didn't feel like a **** playing this game. The story was incredible the characters were unique intriguing and the relationship between Kratos and Atreu is what put this over the edge for me.easily the best game I've played since The Last Of Us. I wasn't even looking forward to this. GOW 4 completely blew my mind. It was also very heartfelt and moving. Highly recommend this game.… Expand
  10. Deiradinn
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    I was hyped and the best thing was to have those expectations actually met and surpassed. I already loved GOW franchise but now it's a storytelling powerhouse that is fun to play, listen, explore, and experience. Best game of 2018 by far.
  11. Psy_pmP
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    I played this game on youtube. This is the one of the best movie I've ever seen. Actually i don't understand why i need to write here about this game. Everybody know about it. I just need to gine this game 10.
  12. norse
    May 20, 2018
    10
    Oh man. Here I was thinking that ps4pro might have been a mistake, but along comes game after game that can only be described as a perfect 10.

    GOW has everything - absolutely mind-blowingly stunning graphics, a great score and a really, really captivating story with rich stories and great voice acting.

    If this is a sign of things to come, I am excited.
  13. Asand
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    Best single player game I played in years. Great story, involving character progression system and meaty combat. Need to play.
  14. 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!...
  15. GrumpyReviewer
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    This is a masterpiece. Plain and simple. A masterpiece.

    It's God of War and it's NOT God of War in the best way possible. It's an evolution of the franchise, way more than just a reboot; modern narratives can go far beyond button mashing and platforming. That worked during the PS2 era. But now, we don't need the gimmicks, the sex mini-games, the brainless button mashing. What we get now    This is a masterpiece. Plain and simple. A masterpiece.

    It's God of War and it's NOT God of War in the best way possible. It's an evolution of the franchise, way more than just a reboot; modern narratives can go far beyond button mashing and platforming. That worked during the PS2 era. But now, we don't need the gimmicks, the sex mini-games, the brainless button mashing. What we get now is a mature story that encompasses a lot of the great games the PS4 has seen so far. From Uncharted to Horizon (and even Last of Us).

    I actually want to find a flaw about this game, but there isn't any. I know it always seems biased when we praise a game for being perfect; when there is no perfect game and I am sure God of War could see improvements - I just don't know which improvements - so, to me, it's a perfect game.

    It's been a while since I was so crazy to get back to a game. God of War brought this back. I just could not/can't put it down. It is a product of love, of excellence. A perfect experience, delivered, from start to finish, like a ray of hope in a era of unfinished games and micro-transaction bullsh*t.

    There is nothing to say, really. This is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  16. vasyndrom
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Great reboot for a long successfull franchise. What can i say i love every second spent with Kratos and his son and if i could i’d play it all day/night long. Haven’t got such urge to play a game since The Witcher 3.
  17. steelystan
    May 21, 2018
    10
    God of War is the best video game I've ever played. The graphics are top notch, the animations are nearly perfect, the camera NEVER cuts and is incredibly fluid, the dialogue is great being humorous and serious at the same time, the combat is nearly perfect, and the story is incredible. I love Norse Mythology and they did an amazing job with the story here. This is a system seller. Please,God of War is the best video game I've ever played. The graphics are top notch, the animations are nearly perfect, the camera NEVER cuts and is incredibly fluid, the dialogue is great being humorous and serious at the same time, the combat is nearly perfect, and the story is incredible. I love Norse Mythology and they did an amazing job with the story here. This is a system seller. Please, if you haven't played it yet give it a chance, you won't be let down.… Expand
  18. 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.
  19. Marzeth
    May 3, 2018
    10
    Game of the Year. Possibly even Game of the Generation.

    I can see non-fans of the series, particularly people that may have hated the previous games, enjoy the game as much as those who have not followed the storyline. It blends light RPG elements with customization, a semi-open world without filler side-missions, a tight and challenging combat system, spectacular graphics and sound,    Game of the Year. Possibly even Game of the Generation.

    I can see non-fans of the series, particularly people that may have hated the previous games, enjoy the game as much as those who have not followed the storyline. It blends light RPG elements with customization, a semi-open world without filler side-missions, a tight and challenging combat system, spectacular graphics and sound, and most importantly, a storyline that is presented and executed flawlessly.

    As a fan of the the previous games on PS2, PSP and PS3, excluding the mobile game; I absolutely loved this game and can easily call it Game of the Year. Furthermore, once this generation is over, it is definitely a contender for Game of the Generation.

    Can't wait for God of War II to come out already.

    "Are we there yet?!"
    "I don't know, boy."

    *Bought my own Digital copy and played it on a PlayStation 4 system. Played about 25 to 30 hours at a leisure pace, completing 100% of the game. Played the Facebook Messenger text adventure, downloaded the AR map on iOS, and listened to all God of War story podcasts.*    … Expand
  20. LawlietNick
    Jul 16, 2018
    10
    The creators put a lot of work into the God of War. This is exactly why I am proud to say that I am a gamer. God of War was created for the gamers. It has the vividly beating story in its heart that will leave a long-lasting impression. God of War is one of the few games that I would buy a new console for. Thank you, Santa Monica, for keeping the bar high while making this game.
  21. MrFlankster
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    This has been phenomenal!! To me it draws a lot of comparisons to the Last of Us. It's a buddy game, much like the Last of Us. The game-play is much more varied. To me, if The Last of Us is a 10, then this is a 9.7.... but The Last of Us is my all time favorite game.

    This is God of War re-imagined... and they did it right. It was risky, but the pulled it off. I think there is a very    This has been phenomenal!! To me it draws a lot of comparisons to the Last of Us. It's a buddy game, much like the Last of Us. The game-play is much more varied. To me, if The Last of Us is a 10, then this is a 9.7.... but The Last of Us is my all time favorite game.

    This is God of War re-imagined... and they did it right. It was risky, but the pulled it off. I think there is a very steep learning curve. It was almost intimidating, but when you build up the Leviathan and start executing "true" combos, there is no game out there like it. Who knows, maybe it'll be a perfect "10" right up there with TLoU by the time I'm done with it.    … Expand
  22. Gamexpert
    May 6, 2018
    10
    I played trough all these 90+ Games over the last few Years, i really never saw a Game that earned its Hype so much. Its one of the greatest Games ever done. It just keeps getting better and better. Everything is so refined and perfect. I cant wait for the next Game, there are so many little Cliffhangers.
  23. gustave154
    May 6, 2018
    10
    This is the best Playstation 4 game of all time and may be even the best game of all time. The graphics, story, characters, writing, pacing, combat hell EVERYTHING is perfect. If you need a reason to buy a PS4, THIS IS IT.
  24. matrix01
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Easily one of the best video games of all time, my personal favourite. A must buy!
  25. Stuvok
    Jan 3, 2019
    10
    A fantastic game
    Great combat
    Great visuals Great story Kinda set up like Ocarina of time with a central hub and places to explore on pathways in every direction. The only thing holding the game back is a lack of enemies. Bosses quickly start to repeat and enemy's are far too common. If they should have thrown in another 10 unique enemies for boss fights... it would have been a huge    A fantastic game
    Great combat
    Great visuals
    Great story
    Kinda set up like Ocarina of time with a central hub and places to explore on pathways in every direction. The only thing holding the game back is a lack of enemies. Bosses quickly start to repeat and enemy's are far too common. If they should have thrown in another 10 unique enemies for boss fights... it would have been a huge boost to the game. This isn't The Witcher 3 with 130 different enemies. You'll fight the same dozen enemies and 5 boss type guys over and over through the course of the 40 hours you can sink into it. Still one of the best games of the generation but it falls just short of the crown.    … Expand
  26. dstammel
    May 7, 2018
    10
    This game is an 11 out of 10. It's Perfect.
    Ignore all the people who obviously didn't play it and gave it a 0.
    This game feels "next gen" I think it will go down in history as THE game for this generation of consoles.
  27. sovereignsfall7
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece in every sense of the word. Perfected the naughty dog formula. Beautiful, novel, deep. A must play.
  28. JRG
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    A complete masterpiece. Santa Monica Studios has successfully rebooted the franchise, showing us a fresh take on an old series while simultaneously crafting an instant-classic, console-defining adventure the likes of which we haven't seen in years.
  29. Brickthegrim
    May 13, 2018
    10
    Amazing story, told so incredibly well it will honestly blow the minds of lesser mortals and leave all others humbled by its originality and beauty.

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

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

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

    I bought a PS4 for this game. Mainly because Microsoft has given up on single player games entirely.    … Expand
  30. quisuis
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    god of war return! Santa Monica have surprise us by showing there is always place to make a perfect game even better. 10/10 for me. now time to go kick some a55
  31. Shark_Gamer
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    Never thought I would be saying this about a God Of War game as the story has always been rather forgettable and generic, but the story is what keeps you coming back for more in this game. That is saying a lot because the gameplay is just phenomenal.

    Definite Game Of The Year contender. A must play for ANY gamer out there.
  32. Bitek
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    OMG This is the best game ever. Amazing graphics on my Playstation 4 Pro !. I am totally floored with the visual presentation of this game. The combat is awesome, music is awesome and story is awesome. I only plated for couple of hours or so but I already know that the reviewers are right and this game is very special. This is truly amazing PS4 exclusive ! All these 0 ratings are fromOMG This is the best game ever. Amazing graphics on my Playstation 4 Pro !. I am totally floored with the visual presentation of this game. The combat is awesome, music is awesome and story is awesome. I only plated for couple of hours or so but I already know that the reviewers are right and this game is very special. This is truly amazing PS4 exclusive ! All these 0 ratings are from Xbox owners who are jealous about PS4 amazing line up of exclusive games. Hint for you .... just get Playstation.… Expand
  33. Denniro
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Father simulator.......................................................................
  34. MikefromAngus
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    The game is perfect! I'm 6 hours in, and I am in awe! The graphics on a 4k TV look amazing, the attention to detail is breath taking. The gameplay is fun and challenging! best of all the game has my attention! its interesting to play and you feel progression in the gameplay. I highly recommend it!
  35. ciccio80_1980
    Nov 11, 2018
    10
    I have just finished the game,
    Analyzing the title I can say that ...
    Graphics:
    On Ps4 it behaves really well, never had a problem or a bug, very stable frame rate, breathtaking views and spectacular animations.
    Sound:
    amazing soundtrack and general sound perfectly performed.
    History and gameplay:
    beautiful and charming
    Great Game.
  36. Racer1
    Sep 18, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing, 10 of 10. Best impact, best graphic of 2018, best sound, best story. GOTY
  37. Sinloth
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    When I first saw some footage from the new God of War at E3 last year, I was somewhat curious and expected it to be a decent game... What I did not expect is that we would get a game that would shine like a beacon of hope for the future of the entire gaming industry. But that is exactly what we got!

    God of War is truly an amazing experience, it has many elements and systems to it and    When I first saw some footage from the new God of War at E3 last year, I was somewhat curious and expected it to be a decent game... What I did not expect is that we would get a game that would shine like a beacon of hope for the future of the entire gaming industry. But that is exactly what we got!

    God of War is truly an amazing experience, it has many elements and systems to it and everything works to perfection. When you throw your axe and pull it back into your hand, it does not matter if you'd done it thousand times already, you will still enjoy it.

    Personally, I've been a PC gamer for the most of my life, I have picked up PS4 Pro mainly for Bloodborne (I am a huge fan of Soulsborne series) and normally I don't enjoy vibrations of the controller in the games I play... but in God of War even this aspect is made to perfection.

    No game will ever be perfect, and there are things that could be improved here as well, but absence of 60 FPS and some other minor nitpickings all pale in comparison to the height of the achievment that is God of War.

    (very very veeeeery nearly) PERFECT!!!! 10/10    … Expand
  38. 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.
  39. blaket81
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O. M. G. I wanted to hate this game, I wanted to give it a bad review, because I like and adore the old games. I'm the opposite of current gaming trends. I hate multi player with no single player campaign, I hate open world and I hate high difficulty. I get impatient with games very easily, hence the no open world and high difficulty. Especially the difficulty, I'll never understand why dying over and over is fun to people. In a game I like to feel powerful and high difficulty is the opposite of that. Life itself is hard and makes you powerless so why would I want that in a video game? Despite modern popular opinion, I love hack and slash and button mashers. The old GOW games were everything I love about games and the new GOW should have been everything I hate.

    Do I hate it? No, I love it. Somehow they have done the impossible and glued me to video game traits I hate. Every time I think the game is boring something blows my mind. Every time I think the game is too difficult because I died it only takes me one more try to defeat the enemy. They have struck almost a perfect balance with the difficulty. These things keep happening over and over and I am physically unable to stop playing. During my most recent play through I felt again like I was going to waver away from the game but the ultimate jaw drop happened. They introduced my beloved Blades Of Chaos into the game. That's right the very same beloved weapon of the rest of the series. This comes out of nowhere and you are not expecting it because through the first half of the game they have you convinced that you really do only have your bare hands, ax and shield as weapons. I nearly cried from surprise and excitement. This single surprise is what has sparked me to write a review. I almost never write reviews but when those blades entered the game I felt like i had to shout from mountain tops. Of course everyone knows the graphics and visuals are spectacular as well.

    In conclusion I feel sad for the trolls/fanboys that have not played it and are giving it low scores. They are not succeeding in making the game look bad, they are only making themselves look bad. More importantly, they are depriving themselves of experiencing this.    … Expand
  40. the5mufy1
    May 1, 2022
    10
    after playing and finishing god of war 3, i didn't expect that god of war is so much better it's a big step forward for the series. all alone it's a masterpiece. of course you can find flaws, especially when you fight. and i started the game with the hardest difficulty. and it's very challenging. so you have to exercise and study the game! so after a time you get in to the game and thatafter playing and finishing god of war 3, i didn't expect that god of war is so much better it's a big step forward for the series. all alone it's a masterpiece. of course you can find flaws, especially when you fight. and i started the game with the hardest difficulty. and it's very challenging. so you have to exercise and study the game! so after a time you get in to the game and that makes it even better. i can't imagine to play this game at a lower difficulty. it makes it more darks soulsy.… Expand
  41. MaSs1ve1
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    The second you hit new game and the game starts, you are in an ecstasy.... This game is perfect. Unbelievable experience, the graphics are amazing, the game play is smooth, Kratos is so different and special in this game compared to the others and that is a great thing! The minute I stopped playing I had withdrawal symptoms lol
  42. Vanzant82
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Game of the generation. Everything is at the highest level, from beginning to end. Thank You Santa Monica.
  43. AkrieL
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    One of the best game i've ever played in my life. i will finish this game at least 10 time.
  44. V1PER1987
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Hands down, best God of War in the series and best game of the year so far. I would be shocked if this wasn't GOTY. There are multiple scenes that were so awesome they left me speechless with my mouth agape. 5/7 will play again.
  45. imt558
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    Game is a masterpiece. From gameplay, audio to graphics. Just play it, gamers
  46. George1993Tit
    Oct 20, 2018
    10
    One of my best games of all time..Incredible story and gameplay mechanics...A must buy for ps4 owners!!
  47. Kanazawa
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    One of the greatest video games ever created. I had no idea what God of War was before this game, and my god do I know now.
  48. Akira282
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    This is a whole reinvention similar to Resident Evil 4. Taking what was known and putting it on its head. The result is close to a masterpiece as you can find these days. When the emphasis has been on multiplayer games in the past, the love of journey and achievement still has its luster. I for one am glad to have joined Kratos and Atreus on their journey!
  49. tbouniverse
    Dec 11, 2018
    10
    I recently finished the story, I think it is an icon for future generations to surpass.

    - Story is very good and invigorates an interest in reading up on Norse mythology. - The story follows Kratos and his son, Atreus as they find their way to the highest peak in the realm to spread Faye (Kratos' wife) ashes as per her wish. - The level of challenge is amazing on the 'Give Me A    I recently finished the story, I think it is an icon for future generations to surpass.

    - Story is very good and invigorates an interest in reading up on Norse mythology.
    - The story follows Kratos and his son, Atreus as they find their way to the highest peak in the realm to spread Faye (Kratos' wife) ashes as per her wish.
    - The level of challenge is amazing on the 'Give Me A Challenge' difficulty.
    - Fun world to explore. The level progression system is very good.
    - Endgame is phenomenal. Especially the final endgame boss (anyone who played knows who I'm talking about) - even with maxed out gear, difficulty is SoulsBorne level.
    - 10/10.    … Expand
  50. Abhi
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Love this game played 5 times . It's a must play . All characters are well balanced with story
  51. Kenmei
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    Easily a game of the year frontrunner and one of the best games for the PS4 to date, God of War accomplishes something very few others can say: completely changing up a storied franchise and, not just making it better, but easily one of the most thorough revamps I've ever seen in any median to date. The Last of Us' influcence can't be overstated here for this game. You play as Kratos who'sEasily a game of the year frontrunner and one of the best games for the PS4 to date, God of War accomplishes something very few others can say: completely changing up a storied franchise and, not just making it better, but easily one of the most thorough revamps I've ever seen in any median to date. The Last of Us' influcence can't be overstated here for this game. You play as Kratos who's thrown aside his old ways and has traveled to the land of the Norse gods to start anew. You then set out on a journey of discovery with his son Atreus, who is a very well done and developed character in his own right. The story is amazing considering what Kratos used to be. His character development here is astounding and, for the first time ever playing these games, I really truly cared about him as the lead, instead of just being along for the ride of the first 3 games. And the story can be VERY long if you do all the amazing side quests that come with the game, which you definitely should. Upwards of 40-50 hours, depending on how quickly you move through the quests. It's a very good ride from start to finish and something I can't recommend enough.
    The combat has been changed entirely as well. No longer a top down, beat-em-up style arcade game, this game has lots of depth to it. While the game's pacing at the beginning slows down everything you can eventually do, making the first few hours fairly difficult for new players, by the end of the game, you'll be smashing heads with the best of them. I'd say the only issue would be that gaining XP is very simple in the game and you'll have access to most of the talents fairly early on if you do all the side quests. It's very fun once you get the hang of it and I had a very good time with it.
    I truly never thought I'd see the day when a God of War game would become one of my favorite games of a generation but it's here. I'd say this has cemented itself as a top 5 game for the system and it'll be very tough for anything to top it. If you've got a PS4, go buy this game as soon as you can. I can't say enough good things about it and I really hope that the developers run with this for the eventual next part of the series.    … Expand
  52. Jes1310
    Aug 8, 2018
    10
    This game is the reason why i bought a PS4 and i has not dissapointed me. amazing grafics, great story, love that there is no loading time, so it is actually one take.
    Amazing how much power the game can pull out of the PS. Would say this is a must by for everyone WHO likes the fantasy genre.
  53. Sevorast
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    One of the best games on PS4. Awesome soundtrack really adds to the setting and ambiance. Graphics are of course top tier, especially on the Pro. Story is outstanding, well written and well voiced by all actors involved.

    A masterpiece by any standard.
  54. Gwyndolin
    Mar 20, 2019
    10
    Forgot to review this masterpiece, but there's really nothing much to say except for it being the best game of 2018.

    I played it on Give Me God of War mode because I felt like I was a badass and I thought i was good at action games. First trash enemy / tutorial fight killed me like 8 times...So for reasons unknown I chose to tough it out all the way through the end, defeating the    Forgot to review this masterpiece, but there's really nothing much to say except for it being the best game of 2018.

    I played it on Give Me God of War mode because I felt like I was a badass and I thought i was good at action games. First trash enemy / tutorial fight killed me like 8 times...So for reasons unknown I chose to tough it out all the way through the end, defeating the optional boss after 4 hours of retries.
    Any game that is able to make me go through such challenges without giving up, giving in, or negatively impacting my impression on how fun it is...is just overwhelmingly exceptional in my book.

    I'm not even a die-hard fan of GoW series, only played 1-3 and one of the portable ones that i don't remember the name of. So i wasn't very hyped about this game at all....but I gotta say this game makes me very hyped for a sequel.

    I find it interesting that it balanced storytelling so well with its gameplay so I'm hooked from 2 different angles...very much like my other favorite game - The last of Us.

    100% i like!    … Expand
  55. TheEndOfPs
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    God Of War is masterpiece , one of the best game ever created & best game of the generation . everything in this game is just awesome , perfect story , fun & deep gameplay , jaw dropping graphics & visuals ,great music , amazing characters , fantastic voice acting & much more greatness . God Of War deserved more than 10/10 , i'm totally speechless
  56. Bucs65
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Must have for all PS4 owners! This will be the best game of the year! Great gameplay, graphics, voice acting, and sound. Do yourself a favor and get it
  57. MrMoon360
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. Well worth the $60 price tag and even better if you get it for a bargain. Great graphics and storytelling.
  58. ocinom
    Nov 27, 2018
    10
    Seriously? Why the hell are you looking at user reviews for this game? When deep inside you know this is one of the best PS4 games this generation. Do yourself a favor and get this game.
  59. Moomaw57
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    An unmistakable masterpiece. Everything about this game art, gameplay, story, music, world design is perfection.
  60. Zucheto
    May 22, 2018
    10
    I have never played any of the God of War games until this one, but I was intrigued by the more open world aspect of this game so I tried it out.. It firmly plants itself inside my top 15 if not top 10 games I have ever played. I've beat the main story line and have been continuing the game trying to explore every nook and cranny. I really don't want it to end. That pretty much sums it upI have never played any of the God of War games until this one, but I was intrigued by the more open world aspect of this game so I tried it out.. It firmly plants itself inside my top 15 if not top 10 games I have ever played. I've beat the main story line and have been continuing the game trying to explore every nook and cranny. I really don't want it to end. That pretty much sums it up in that statement. It's one of those games that is so good that you are afraid of it actually coming to an end.… Expand
  61. Harvo
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    *One of the best, if not the best, combat system out right now! So many options to your disposable and many moves can be stringed together, it can feel clunky if you don't know what your doing but once you get a feeling for the flow of the combat how it should be, you'll play great
    *Incredible cinematography. This game is actually only one continuous shot, the camera never cuts into    *One of the best, if not the best, combat system out right now! So many options to your disposable and many moves can be stringed together, it can feel clunky if you don't know what your doing but once you get a feeling for the flow of the combat how it should be, you'll play great
    *Incredible cinematography. This game is actually only one continuous shot, the camera never cuts into another type of shot.
    *Great story and characters. Kratos had no character in previous games but he's been given so much depth in this game that is was astounding!    … Expand
  62. hellsmith117
    Sep 25, 2018
    10
    At the center of God of War’s story is a statement that also applies to the franchise’s original place in the industry: “We must be better”. And by god did it do just that. One could go on for hours on the masterfully-crafted world bursting with gripping content or the mesmerizingly cathartic gameplay, but the most outstanding element is that a series previously lacking nuance, emotion,At the center of God of War’s story is a statement that also applies to the franchise’s original place in the industry: “We must be better”. And by god did it do just that. One could go on for hours on the masterfully-crafted world bursting with gripping content or the mesmerizingly cathartic gameplay, but the most outstanding element is that a series previously lacking nuance, emotion, and depth in its writing now has it in spades; Kratos is now an immensely interesting character, as are the other figures that populate the brilliantly-written story. It’s not just a legendary revitalization of the franchise, no; it’s one of the best games ever made. God of War is nothing short of a total masterpiece against which future entries in its genre will be weighed.… Expand
  63. sityoazzdown
    May 2, 2018
    10
    Best hack and slash I've ever played in my life, not the best, but one of the best games I've ever played. First, i want to say disregard anyone on here that gives this game lower than an 8, there either like one out of 100 people that didn't enjoy this game, or one of those crazy people who complain when things stay the same and then **** when things change. God of war is a must buy fromBest hack and slash I've ever played in my life, not the best, but one of the best games I've ever played. First, i want to say disregard anyone on here that gives this game lower than an 8, there either like one out of 100 people that didn't enjoy this game, or one of those crazy people who complain when things stay the same and then **** when things change. God of war is a must buy from me. It brings in a new element of kratos that was surprisingly needed, and that was emotion and attachment. This game is all about the journey between kratos and his son. The combat is new and refreshing, but it doesn't abandon fans of the series, as the more you unlock, the more nostalgia there is. The main missions consist of combat, light puzzle solving, and traversal. It blends each and everyone one of those elements together perfectly. The lore of the norse mythology is interesting, and i know nothing of it coming in. The story kept me on my feet, and the more lore I got from exploring, the more interested I became of the story. I also LOVED the "metroidvania" elements of this game, perhaps the best one I've seen in an AAA game? All the chests that requires looking for symbols were diverse and fun as heck to solve. I must've loot every little thing there was, and none of them felt like a waste of time. Speaking of which there are rpg elements in this game, it's light, but i felt like it was a welcome addition to game (armor, perks, enchantments, stats, etc). in addition to rpg elements, there is an small open world to explore, it's no gta, but the islands in midgard are all very diverse and interesting, quality over quantity. Side quests are also of the quality over quantity scale in this game, treasures to look for, dragons to free, realms to close, everything about this game was just grand in quality. The characters in this game were all amazing, amazing graphics, fun combat, fun exploring, I can't stop gushing about this game. Again, disregard anyone who says this isn't god of war, the highs in this game are one of the highest there is in gaming as per usual in any gow game. i got at least 25-35 hours in one playthrough with decent side activity, and I'm going back in to do more. Thank you, Sony Santa Monica studios!… Expand
  64. 2Netz
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Hi, folks! First of all hello for all PC, Xbox "reviewers" who gave this game 0. Karma will find you.
    Second, this game is a masterpiece. i'm not kidding. I've been playing games since early 90s. And since 2010s game stage has been degrading very, very fast!! All this brand crap EA and other big publishers produce is such a shame. So we must (i insist a must) praise games that are brave    Hi, folks! First of all hello for all PC, Xbox "reviewers" who gave this game 0. Karma will find you.
    Second, this game is a masterpiece. i'm not kidding. I've been playing games since early 90s. And since 2010s game stage has been degrading very, very fast!! All this brand crap EA and other big publishers produce is such a shame. So we must (i insist a must) praise games that are brave to step out from this ocean of boring overmarketed games. And Santa monica is 100% a case. This game is brilliant. It's story is deep driven. It has real emotions. It has astonishing graphics. Fluent and intuitive gameplay. RP and customization options. And much, much more! i know very very few recently released games that made me sit on and edge of a chair without a brake from release.
    Guys this is 10 out of 10. Believe me. Try it, you won't regret.
    P.S. my review may sound a bit overhyped but hell i had so few games to take my breath away lately... Peace =)    … Expand
  65. Wezite
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Before my review, I want to address the majority of fake reviews that are trying and failing to review bomb this game. Looking at 20 random accounts who gave this game a zero, only have God of War as their only review. There are some who have more than 1, but any PS4 titles they review get zeroes. So please don't listen to these sad people who obviously have a bias against Playstation andBefore my review, I want to address the majority of fake reviews that are trying and failing to review bomb this game. Looking at 20 random accounts who gave this game a zero, only have God of War as their only review. There are some who have more than 1, but any PS4 titles they review get zeroes. So please don't listen to these sad people who obviously have a bias against Playstation and hate the fact that Sony are smashing it with their 1st party exclusives. My Xbox One X is only getting used for playing 3rd party titles, Microsoft is at fault not Sony!

    So heres my review, go buy God of War.    … Expand
  66. RealMuthaF
    May 13, 2018
    10
    The first game in years to fully live up to the hype, the new God of War is a masterpiece, the best entry in the franchise and so far the best game PS4 has ever seen.

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

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

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

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

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

    Still, those are minor nitpicks as the overall experience is just overwhelmingly positive. I am really looking forward to the inevitable sequel and hope that despite having to develop it for new hardware (PS5), this time it will take Sony Santa Monica less than 5 years to make,    … Expand
  67. torgnyhylen
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Best game of this console generation.
    2018's GOTY.
    It should win all the awards for game design, art direction, voice, music, level design, and writing. They've managed to maintain the gaming DNA of God of War's previous titles and infuse it into a third person action rpg adventure like no other. Comparisons to The Last of Us are warranted. I was blown away. Don't spoil anything for    Best game of this console generation.
    2018's GOTY.
    It should win all the awards for game design, art direction, voice, music, level design, and writing.
    They've managed to maintain the gaming DNA of God of War's previous titles and infuse it into a third person action rpg adventure like no other.
    Comparisons to The Last of Us are warranted.
    I was blown away. Don't spoil anything for yourself. Go in blind. There are some boss battles that are astounding.    … Expand
  68. Elbxleon
    Jun 18, 2018
    10
    Beautiful graphics, engaging fight mechanics and action, but what truly grabbed me is the story between a father and son. Emotionally touching to see the slow, yet realistic growth the main character, Kratos, expresses as he slowly opens up about his own past mistakes, all the while attempting to raise his son to be better than he ever was. While the previous games were mostly all actionBeautiful graphics, engaging fight mechanics and action, but what truly grabbed me is the story between a father and son. Emotionally touching to see the slow, yet realistic growth the main character, Kratos, expresses as he slowly opens up about his own past mistakes, all the while attempting to raise his son to be better than he ever was. While the previous games were mostly all action and gore, this one sacrificed none of what made the others good, but added a level of depth in narrative and a true human element that has solidified it as one of the best ever.… Expand
  69. Hilarious
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    This might be the best PS4 exclusive. Gameplay is fantastic and the father-son relationship is on pair with the Last of Us.
  70. Alan2306
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Simply outstanding. Blew all my expectations away and I say this as a huge fan of the previous entries. This is a far more mature game and better off for it.
  71. mkkillah
    Jul 19, 2018
    10
    Absolutely amazing. Nothing short of a masterpiece. My only problem is that on the highest difficulty it is impossible to dodge the last Valkyrie air attack. It goes so fast that even if you check for the earliest signs of this attack you will be too late.

    TIp: Disable every single setting in the options which helps you with fighting and camera movement. It will make it so that you are    Absolutely amazing. Nothing short of a masterpiece. My only problem is that on the highest difficulty it is impossible to dodge the last Valkyrie air attack. It goes so fast that even if you check for the earliest signs of this attack you will be too late.

    TIp:
    Disable every single setting in the options which helps you with fighting and camera movement. It will make it so that you are in control of every move you make. Rip that bandaid off so you can learn how to play properly.    … Expand
  72. 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.
  73. Nathan1963
    Nov 3, 2018
    10
    One of the best games of all time and for sure the best this gen,a true masterpiece.
  74. Vorador
    Jan 7, 2019
    10
    All that I need to say - Game of the Year. They did a amazing Job with this game
  75. Witticaster
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    A cinematic, sweeping epic with engaging gameplay and RPG elements. The decision to make a video game with no "camera cuts" is a really cool concept that fits well with the deeply personal narrative at play in God of War. The combat is fun and engaging, and the decision tree for power and gear upgrades inject enough RPG elements to make your choices feel meaningful. The story is gripping,A cinematic, sweeping epic with engaging gameplay and RPG elements. The decision to make a video game with no "camera cuts" is a really cool concept that fits well with the deeply personal narrative at play in God of War. The combat is fun and engaging, and the decision tree for power and gear upgrades inject enough RPG elements to make your choices feel meaningful. The story is gripping, the boss fights and other encounters are varied, and the environments to explore are absolutely gorgeous.… Expand
  76. Sojum
    Sep 9, 2018
    10
    I never played the original series, so I have no context/ It's unneeded though. This game is a rare gem that stands on its own without need of having played prior games. The story is amazingly well crafted and told through brilliant dialogue and not through long, testing written histories or narration (though there is a journal available for added depth and interest, it is whollyI never played the original series, so I have no context/ It's unneeded though. This game is a rare gem that stands on its own without need of having played prior games. The story is amazingly well crafted and told through brilliant dialogue and not through long, testing written histories or narration (though there is a journal available for added depth and interest, it is wholly unnecessary to the game's experience.

    This is one of only a few games that gave me genuine goosebumps and earned my tearing up in scenes throughout the game. The voice acting is superb. The characters are well developed. The facial and body animations and postures are spot on in sync with dialogue and emotion. The graphics are stunningly beautiful and not so repetitious that you ever get bored with them or feel that you are just seeing the same stuff, different region. The game mechanics are intuitive - and I'm not a hack-and-slash fan by any stretch, and the skill tree is short but powerful. Likewise, armor and inventory management is not at all overbearing and offers genuinely useful choices that matter for the battles you are about to walk into. Music by Bear McCreary. Jeremy Davies mat be the most famous name here, but everyone (arguably the mostly singly-deep-throated Kratos being a fairly one-note voice even though the superb facial and body animations convey emotions he is incapable or strongly reluctant to voice) is giving their A-game and just as worthy. The balance of the main character's also helps draw out emotions and motivations that might otherwise be lost. The mythology and fables shares during boat rides are interesting, accurate, well told, and often charmingly funny. In fact, that last point is important - the game knows how to throw just enough humor into the mix to not make it so dark and serious as to be completely heart=breaking or just hack-and-slash war-boy-fan material.

    There are only a few games that I would hold in as high regard as this one. So good I even let my daughter watch, despite the gore, because the story was so good. Bethesda wishes they had this tight of a presentation (and don't get me wrong, I love Elder Scrolls and Fallout, but they just do not have the same gravity and cinematic polish of GOW). Every PS4 owner should have this game in their collection. Everyone. Period. TEN STARS. I'd give it 11 if I had the choice. Put it proudly next to The Last of Us Remastered , Witcher 3. and Horizon Zero Dawn to show your friends and family the power of good, no - great, games.    … Expand
  77. hugotokok
    May 23, 2018
    10
    So glad the talented people in Santa Monica are still there. Very phew who not only think big but actually does big and they just go all the way with all their ideas about looks, gameplay etc.. GoW is great! The best toy of 2018. Go for it and enjoy!!
  78. Gediminas
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    is any game perfect? No. but actually this one is very close to that. masterpiece. insta classic right here.
  79. timmytime
    May 4, 2018
    10
    I teared up at the end of a video game and I never do that. This was a wonderful game.
  80. Jorlan
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Let us get straight to the point, the God of War 2018 is best game to date. The production value of this game is astounding. This is a kind of game to only comes out rarely in each console generation. Graphics - 10
    Music - 10
    Story - 10
    Gameplay - 10

    As a gamer, I highly recommend this game. This game alone is worth the price of a PS4.
  81. polishwonder
    Oct 10, 2022
    10
    It's awesome, graphics are great but gameplay is amazing and the story is well done
  82. Risax
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    An amazing game. I wasn't sure what to think of the new God of War when it was first announced, especially since Kratos became a little hard to root for by the end of God of War III. But thankfully, he is MUCH better than in the last game we saw him. He is a cold, stern and distant father at the start of the game. But he, and his son Atreus, gradually grow closer over the course of theAn amazing game. I wasn't sure what to think of the new God of War when it was first announced, especially since Kratos became a little hard to root for by the end of God of War III. But thankfully, he is MUCH better than in the last game we saw him. He is a cold, stern and distant father at the start of the game. But he, and his son Atreus, gradually grow closer over the course of the game and I fell in love with the character all over again.

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

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

    In any case, like you can see from the score this wasn't a deal breaker. It's not as if other media never gives their own spin to mythology. Even if you weren't a fan of the original games, I'll recommend this one. It's a fresh start in a new mythological setting. Combat is over the shoulder instead of all zoomed out. So I'd say, give it a shot! I can only hope that Santa Monica Studio can keep this up!    … Expand
  83. Avean
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    This game will be in the history books. Amazing story, groundbreaking soundtrack and sound design and one hell of a combat system. This is simply the best game ive played period.
  84. Edison
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    The best game i've played on ps4, one of the best at all. Considering that I have not played a single GoW game before.
  85. Maxson
    May 3, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing. Amazing story, great combat, beautiful graphics, and the soundtrack is outstanding. It's definitely one of my favorite games on the ps4, and probably one of the best games I have ever played. God of War is a game at its highest quality, we don't get this sort of quality from games that often.
  86. mickolopi
    Jun 30, 2018
    10
    The game is not fast paced like previous God of War games but it even makes sense cuz he's older, but for sure that doesn't mean it's bad, I can actually more enjoy in Kratos worlds what I always wanted and explore. Its a not full world open game, just what I prefer. Recommend to everyone to play on hard and you'll enjoy. Love how dialogue flows between him and his son naturally like inThe game is not fast paced like previous God of War games but it even makes sense cuz he's older, but for sure that doesn't mean it's bad, I can actually more enjoy in Kratos worlds what I always wanted and explore. Its a not full world open game, just what I prefer. Recommend to everyone to play on hard and you'll enjoy. Love how dialogue flows between him and his son naturally like in The Last of us between Joel and and Ellie and makes you feel like they're real human beings. The best game in new generation so far, nothing can't compare with this in my opinion. Thank you Santa Monica.… Expand
  87. DrDeath
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    An amazing remake and reimagining of the famed GoW series. The camera change is very welcome and actually translates well to combat scenarios. A job well done by Santa Monica studio. The story told in GoW is a deep one. Kratos has really matured as a man and as a father. His struggles with his son and his own demons from his past are good story arcs. The mini boss battles were veryAn amazing remake and reimagining of the famed GoW series. The camera change is very welcome and actually translates well to combat scenarios. A job well done by Santa Monica studio. The story told in GoW is a deep one. Kratos has really matured as a man and as a father. His struggles with his son and his own demons from his past are good story arcs. The mini boss battles were very repetitive and I wish there was more variety with them. some of the boss fights are Graphics are amazing and some of the best found on PS4 or even ps5. The ps5 version runs a Solid 60fps. One of the easiest game recommendations. 10/10… Expand
  88. ImmortalA9
    Apr 28, 2018
    10
    One of of the most beautiful games of PlayStation. Excelent game by an Excelent developer!! No season pass no no microtransactions pure gameplay!!
  89. IvanSF
    May 4, 2018
    10
    Santa Monica Studio conseguiu trazer de volta uma das melhores séries do PlayStation de uma forma nova e ainda melhor. GoW para PS4 é o melhor jogo do ano, até agora, e um dos melhores da geração. Som, gráfico, cenário, jogabilidade e estória maravilhosos. 10/10
  90. 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
  91. Tarrys
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    What a ride. One of the best Games i´ve ever played. From start to finish a polished and artfull piece of software. Simply a must buy.
  92. poochst3r
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Seriously this is Game of the Decade. Everything in this game is a 10/10. Gameplay a 10, story a 10, music a 10, beard a 10. Many surprises as well. I don't think any game will top this, not even Red Dead Redemption 2 (rockstar stories always mediocre) or Cyberpunk.
  93. 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.
  94. BlaxterStarnet
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece Game ever made,

    it is obvious that all those reviews of 0 without arguments are frustrated fans of xbox sent by microsoft to affect a score that will not go below 9.
  95. Citer
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    It has been a while since i have played a game that is as amazing and inspiring as this. 10/10
  96. gugaloli
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que joguei, fazia tempo que não ficava ansioso para ver o que iria acontecer em um game.
  97. 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
  98. mijan
    Jan 23, 2019
    10
    Must play game, Kratos has matured and so did the game. It's excellent, like a glass of an old expensive wine.
  99. Skydog
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Definitely game of the year for 2018. Hell it's the best game to be released on PS4.
    Not even a huge fan of the GOW series but the damn last 2-3 hours of the game are spectacular.
    Games usually don't make me upset but that damn ending was too cute and saddening that i bawled like a baby.
    GAME OF THE PS4 SO FAR.
  100. MAZA007
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Revitalizou a franquia GOW , espetacular tanto dinâmica dos combates como história.
    Maravilhoso , fantástico melhores jogos de ação e do PS4 , favorito a game do ano.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

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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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