God of War

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

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  1. Kratosgardenal
    Nov 23, 2021
    10
    Jogo sensacional maravilhoso gameplay única, não enjoa, só senti falta de dar umas machadadas nas árvores igual um lenhador
  2. hello_world
    Nov 23, 2021
    5
    I know a 5 seems like a low score for a lot of people, but I don't think God of War is bad, I just think it's unremarkable. The gameplay does just enough to be interesting, but for me the biggest flaw is that it was just too easy. Even the Valkyries weren't that difficult and I believe that the Valkyrie Queen's level of difficulty would be perfect as a regular boss, but nowhere nearI know a 5 seems like a low score for a lot of people, but I don't think God of War is bad, I just think it's unremarkable. The gameplay does just enough to be interesting, but for me the biggest flaw is that it was just too easy. Even the Valkyries weren't that difficult and I believe that the Valkyrie Queen's level of difficulty would be perfect as a regular boss, but nowhere near difficult enough to be an optional boss (I know a lot of people had trouble with her and thought the Valkyries were extremely tough. I'm not trying to brag here, but i genuinely did not find them that difficult). This lack of difficulty is a problem, as I didn't really have to engage with the mechanics at all. Once I got the timing down for the dodge and parry, I was able to get through each encounter without putting in much thought into them.

    The world/playable map the game takes place in, while pretty looking was kind of dull. Everywhere you go, there was nothing that interesting in how you could interact with the world which made me not want to explore, but I had to anyway because you need loot to upgrade kratos. While on paper using loot for progression is a good idea as it is easier to control such that you don't get overpowered, I found the upgrades to be far too incremental to be exciting. It's hard to get psyched over doing slightly more damage and having slightly more armour. Worst of all, it kind of cheapens the combat. It makes some fights near impossible to get through until you get better armour in which case you can take it on the intended way. I don't like the feeling of losing a fight largely because I don't have good gear and die in a single hit. I rather do away with the upgrade system all together and just rely on your skill to get through fights. This is before mentioning the absolute mistake that was Niflheim. In short, it was an optional region where you can get good loot. Great, except to get everything you need to do the same thing over and over again. They should have tuned it such that you only need to go through the circuit maybe 5-7 times. As it is in game, it took you way too many times doing the same thing over and over again to get everything.

    Lastly the narrative, is okay. It is clearly trying to recreate a father child bonding type story that we got in the last of us. The issue with God of War is that we don't really see the character's grow in a substantial way. You would expect Kratos to go from an emotionally distant father, to someone who is more open. We kind of get that with him telling his son that he is a god, but he still dodges questions like where he got is blades of chaos. He doesn't feel that more open to Atreus then at the start. As it stands his character arc feels incomplete. Speaking of the boy, his arc is that he went from an unsure kid to a kid with a literal god complex back to a regular kid I guess? It kind of went by way to quickly and his turn to the dark side and then back into a tolerable character happened so fast it barely counts as growth. As for the main villain, he was extremely underwhelming. For some reason the writers decided to include a villain but not make him part of the main conflict. He's just something that happens in the story sometimes. When Kratos learns that there may be a way to defeat him, he shrugs it off and says that they will find a way, but does nothing to look for this weakness. In fact the villain has nothing to do with the quest of spreading Kratos's wife's ashes at all. If he were to disappear from the plot, nothing would have changed. Kratos would just get to his goal with less hassle. Kratos was literally just on his way to the end goal when the villain appears out of nowhere and starts a fight. So We're fighting the villian one last time I guess? no build up, nothing to tie him in with the rest of the plot. He's just there to be a boss fight.

    I know I sound harsh on the game, but the narrative was the weakest part of it by far, the gameplay makes up for it somewhat, but it suffers from being too easy to really engage me.    … Expand
  3. HTRwilliam
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I finished this game like 11 times it's so fun and I can't get enough of it great job Santa Monica… Expand
  4. Matpacyn
    Nov 22, 2021
    4
    I am, and actually was, a fan of the series. I went through all parts of the game starting from ps2, through ps3 and psp, ending with the remaster on ps4. This part is a break with the previous formula, it is very boring, slow, annoying playability, stretched out fights , annoying kid. Not recommended.
  5. mitsarakos
    Nov 21, 2021
    9
    Beautiful game, much different than GOW 3 which was very inferior. GOW 2018 is a top game with similar interaction and gameplay like Tomb Raider, Uncharted, Last of us and other games. I didn't like GOW 3, but I liked GOW 2018. BUY IT !
  6. WHITESIXOMAR
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE!! I was a teen when the God of war trilogy launch on playstation and I loved every minute that spent playing those games back in the day. But now I feel my preferences for games evolved and those type of hack and slash games are no more fun for me anymore. I was not sure about this new god of war, when I tried to play it on ps4 an error would not let me play. Now thatABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE!! I was a teen when the God of war trilogy launch on playstation and I loved every minute that spent playing those games back in the day. But now I feel my preferences for games evolved and those type of hack and slash games are no more fun for me anymore. I was not sure about this new god of war, when I tried to play it on ps4 an error would not let me play. Now that I got a PS5 and heard about the upgrade that allows you to play at 4k 60FPS went back, gave it a try and had the most amazing gaming experience ever. Joel & Ellie gained a placed at my heart that I assumed no other game could replace, but atreos & kratos grow so deep into me that its hard for me to tell anymore. One thing is for sure, this is the most amazing game ever!!!… Expand
  7. pascaldevries20
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Great game, amazing story, stunning, great soundtrack, some of the best combat, this is a must play if you have a playstation
  8. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    9
    BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOi
  9. Harryik
    Nov 20, 2021
    0
    Выпустили на PC отлично! Это если бы Нинтендо продала Марио. У вас и так очень высокие цены на игры а это удар в спину. Мы для вас готовим сюрприз. Месть!
  10. Poseydon
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    Bu oyundaki balta ve diğer silahlarimiz oyun dünyasında kullanmaktan en çok keyif aldığım silahlar.Benim için en iyi oyunlardan biridir kendisi
  11. Evaluador
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juego bastante bueno la verdad la historia los graficos y hasta el end game cuando acabas el juego,Lo que mas impresiono son los graficos sinceramente y las escenas de batalla como contra baldur en la cabaña principal o contra el gigante, la verdad tiene una alt epicidad un 10.… Expand
  12. izzyzeke
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    God of War is a near perfect game to me and I love every element that this game has to offer.

    The story is a fantastic, deep, layered story that is so entertaining to watch. Every cutscene added to the story in a way that made me want to play for hours at a time. The combat is so extremely smooth. If gives a challenge, while also is rewarding. They world is so beautifully designed. I    God of War is a near perfect game to me and I love every element that this game has to offer.

    The story is a fantastic, deep, layered story that is so entertaining to watch. Every cutscene added to the story in a way that made me want to play for hours at a time.

    The combat is so extremely smooth. If gives a challenge, while also is rewarding.

    They world is so beautifully designed. I found myself looking in every corner of this world just to see more. It is an open world, but has a extremely easy to follow scheme to complete the main story or side quests at your own pace.

    Upgrading weapons is so extremely satisfying to me. It is a very rewarding experience. When upgrading weapons, there is a noticeable difference when fighting the same enemies.

    Many more elements to this game made me absolutely in love with it. I cannot wait for the sequel. I recommend this game to just about anyone that can handle a little blood and gore from defeating enemies.    … Expand
  13. DevilSurvivor
    Nov 18, 2021
    0
    If you're a real fan of the original games, then this is the biggest insult you could get. From the art direction, to the gameplay, to even the way the developer talks about their old fans and their old games.

    Even as a game in its own merit, it would only stand as high as a 6/10. Mindless, braindead, boring, dull to replay and trying to tell a story it fails with characters that are    If you're a real fan of the original games, then this is the biggest insult you could get. From the art direction, to the gameplay, to even the way the developer talks about their old fans and their old games.

    Even as a game in its own merit, it would only stand as high as a 6/10. Mindless, braindead, boring, dull to replay and trying to tell a story it fails with characters that are uninspired and uninteresting. Camera issues, boring gameplay that is just mashing buttons, third person camera that doesn't fit at all with this kind of gameplay and actually hinders your skill. I could go on. But basically, next time, just do a standalone game, and don't stand on the shoulders of a famous name to get easy sales.    … Expand
  14. DylanColino
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Una obra de arte

    Un God of War muy muy diferente a los anteriores, inspiradora en otra saga de Sony, dio un resultado perfecto. Con un apartado grafico impresionante, escenarios preciosos, vivos y llenos de color, con mucho para investigar. Es increible como aprovecha el hardware de la PS4 Pro, lo jugue en la normal y en la Pro y hay mucha diferencia grafica. La jugabilidad me    Una obra de arte

    Un God of War muy muy diferente a los anteriores, inspiradora en otra saga de Sony, dio un resultado perfecto. Con un apartado grafico impresionante, escenarios preciosos, vivos y llenos de color, con mucho para investigar. Es increible como aprovecha el hardware de la PS4 Pro, lo jugue en la normal y en la Pro y hay mucha diferencia grafica.

    La jugabilidad me parecio excelente, me recordo mucho a juegos como Darksiders, simple y sencilla de entender y muy divertida. Ahora con el hijo de Kratos, Atreus que te ayuda constantemente en matar a los enemigos.

    La historia me parecio muy muy buena, dejandome siempre con intriga por lo que va a pasar, atrapandome desde el primer minuto. El toque de humor que le agregan los personajes secundarios es muy bueno, mas de una vez me saco una carcajada.

    Un juego super recomendado, fundamental jugarlo si tenes una Play 4 o 5, por suerte a principio del año que viene va a salir en PC por lo que mucha gente va a poder jugar a esta obra de arte.    … Expand
  15. Ariebrads
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    For me this game was amazing. The gameplay, story, characters and every part of this game was amazing. I played this on a ps5 with improved Fps. If you own a ps4 or just got a ps5 this game is a must play.
  16. Alitor2324
    Nov 14, 2021
    9
    Best games of the 8th generation, but only a thing, they should put more bosses, the rest is breathtaken
  17. luisbortolaso
    Nov 14, 2021
    0
    jogo chato, o kreiton é muito duro de manobrar parece uma carreta, carregada com pneu furado, e ainda não pula, é só chatisse do começo ao fim como todo e exclusivo da sonia forçando a barra e querendo ser fóda mas para gamers atentos não passa de demomstração de falta de criatividade na jogabilidade travada e pesada, lento e enfadonho e com uma historia ridicula um espartano na mitologiajogo chato, o kreiton é muito duro de manobrar parece uma carreta, carregada com pneu furado, e ainda não pula, é só chatisse do começo ao fim como todo e exclusivo da sonia forçando a barra e querendo ser fóda mas para gamers atentos não passa de demomstração de falta de criatividade na jogabilidade travada e pesada, lento e enfadonho e com uma historia ridicula um espartano na mitologia nódica .,,,,....kkkkkkkkkkkkkkk....?????????????… Expand
  18. 12j
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    God of War is very cool and I liked almost everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  19. ChiefBrodi
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece One of the best games I played in my last 20 years - its awesome and a legend.
  20. aandrade81
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    É um excelente jogo, apesar de ter me desapontado um pouco por ter ficado meio lento.
  21. Hugacu
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Que jogo é esse meus amigos, um dos melhores já.feiros até hj sem dúvidas. Cu
  22. Games_lover
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    God of War is awesome, and have everything that a game needs, graphics, story and gameplay. It's neither short nor long game. Personally it's now my favorite game ever, just loved it! All PlayStation 4/5 users needs to play this.
  23. Zovaal
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
    others are tell anything about this game , i can just say never lose it .
    storyline10/10 , gameplay10/10
    anything is completed in this game . if my English is bad cus
    i have no respect for that language
  24. GomeSianO
    Nov 10, 2021
    10
    Quando soube que ia mudar drasticamente o God of War eu confesso que fiquei com medo do resultado, mas, foi só o jogo chegar e jogar que tudo ficou claro, compreendi as escolhas que a franquia decidiu tomar. TUDO no jogo é simplesmente incrível, gráficos, gameplay, sons, mecânicas, personagens, história, inimigos e não podia faltar a dublagem sensacional, o elenco escalado foi o melhorQuando soube que ia mudar drasticamente o God of War eu confesso que fiquei com medo do resultado, mas, foi só o jogo chegar e jogar que tudo ficou claro, compreendi as escolhas que a franquia decidiu tomar. TUDO no jogo é simplesmente incrível, gráficos, gameplay, sons, mecânicas, personagens, história, inimigos e não podia faltar a dublagem sensacional, o elenco escalado foi o melhor possível.… Expand
  25. middle324
    Nov 10, 2021
    9
    It's Great, of course. But not comparable to the old Trilogy.
    I think it's not Brave enough, specially in Boss fights.
  26. keshudioo
    Nov 9, 2021
    8
    Mimir is the best side character ever. Before I played the game, I was not really well informed on Nordic mythology but the game made me want to know more about it. At the beginning the story felt hard for me to follow, but at the end I was shocked how things turned out. Nice graphics, well written characters, great plot.
  27. Deathbyrope
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Never got around to rating this game but it goes without saying it's outstanding. Just replayed it again and it still manages to be exceptional even in 2021. I can't wait for ragnarok, and if you haven't played this game, you are truly missing out. The combat, scenery, story and atmosphere are top notch. I wasn't much of a fan of the earlier entries, but this one knocked it out of the park.
  28. TheKilla
    Nov 8, 2021
    9
    Baita game, acho que não merecia game do ano, mas ainda sim é um jogo revolucionário. Vale a pena o investimento de tempo e dinheiro por parte do jogador.
  29. GoodSelf
    Nov 8, 2021
    9
    I'm a little late to the party, but man was this a great experience. Excellent world building coupled with visceral combat and loveable characters, this game certainly still holds up after 3 and a half years. I played on Normal difficulty, and still felt that there were plenty of challenges to complete even once I beat the main story.

    God of War has evolved over the years, and I'm    I'm a little late to the party, but man was this a great experience. Excellent world building coupled with visceral combat and loveable characters, this game certainly still holds up after 3 and a half years. I played on Normal difficulty, and still felt that there were plenty of challenges to complete even once I beat the main story.

    God of War has evolved over the years, and I'm excited to see how Kratos and Atreus's story evolves in the sequel. If you haven't played this one yet, you're in for a real treat.    … Expand
  30. Dperks
    Nov 7, 2021
    9
    As someone who just recently finished playing all the others God of War games I was genuinely pleased to see something new from this series. While the combat of the older games was never bad and was really fun in of it's self I really do like this new style. Was it the right choice I'm not sure though as the more you compare this one to the others the more you realize how radically theyAs someone who just recently finished playing all the others God of War games I was genuinely pleased to see something new from this series. While the combat of the older games was never bad and was really fun in of it's self I really do like this new style. Was it the right choice I'm not sure though as the more you compare this one to the others the more you realize how radically they changed how the game plays. While things like jumping are missed I still had a lot of fun but what I enjoyed more then anything was the story. Having Kratos move to a new mythological land of gods is a fantastic idea. And while sometimes annoying I did really like the inclusion of Atreus his son. Him not knowing of his godley origin and him trying to emotionally connect with Kratos is something I didn't know I wanted to see in these games. And seeing Kraos open up and allow himself to connect to his boy is wonderful especially when you remember that all these games have been actual Greek tragedies for Kratos with him killing his wife daughter mother father inadvertently his brother and being betrayed by practically everyone I think the man deserves to find some happiness in these games.… Expand
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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 118 out of 118
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 118
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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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