God of War

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. Thorgal
    Nov 2, 2020
    4
    Very mediocre. Everything in this game has done before. Boss battles with a screaming voice-over. Very cheap and irritating.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Inhanzt
    Mar 15, 2021
    5
    Combat needed work. Many enemies are working against the systems the game has in place, such as revenants and dark elves. Kratos is also quite frail. Having enemy levels is a lazy design choice.

    Exploration is okay. I do not like the hidden object game you have to play every so often to open treasure chests.

    Story is good, but who cares when the core game play isn't fun.
  6. Steyraus
    Sep 30, 2020
    8
    Amazing, even original combat system. Metroidvania/Zeldaesque level design. There many thing in this game that feel like they are pieces of other games just done extremely well. Playing GOW reminded me of playing the first Darksiders game, taking the best of many games and improving it, both games even had combat that was perfect and wholey original.
  7. DreamCore
    Jun 26, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros:

    * Awesome graphics.
    * Great story
    * New combat system is amazing
    * Being able to upgrade weapons and armor + craft new stuff
    * Collectibles and optional stuff gives exp for Skills and thus have a purpose
    * Very cinematic and cut-scenes are all rendered in real-time.
    * All areas area connected to one another so you're not being teleported to new locations but it actually feels like you're exploring one giant world.

    Cons:

    * Not many cools bosses really. You fight Baldur twice, Magnia & Modie plus the Dragon at the top of the mountain. Everything else just feels like mini-bosses. Compared to God of War 3, this is a bit of a letdown.

    * Some areas like Helheim and Jotunheim are really small and I had really expected a bit more.

    It's a good game but it's not perfect. After completing the story it's obvious that the game is more of a prologue with great things to come in the sequels, so hopefully we well be fighting Thor, Odin and visit Asgard at some point!    … Expand
  8. Kerber
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Really good game, for Sony already expected Sad Dad style of parentak figure having kid as side kick albeit Kratos is a bit of unlikable character without chemistry with his child (even harsh approach is not transferred well but to me seems more forced) and repetitive combat style but with great overall story and atmosphere and really epic scale adventure.
  9. NachoGameplays
    Feb 21, 2022
    6
    Juego aceptable pero decepcionante. Hay muuuy poca variedad de enemigos, el combate se hace repetitivo, pocos bosses, la cámara esta muy cerca de Kratos, el sistema de armaduras me parece innecesario y poco original.
  10. ahriyo
    Jul 2, 2018
    10
    What a game ! Just go for it ! Ok, i have to admit, it works even more if you have a child in your real life !
    But anyway, the story is great, the graphics are amazing, the transition gameplay/cine are awesome, the world is so detailed and evolving, that it feels alive ! A good immersion, a bit of Rpg & customization... and .. and ...
    YOU know what... go for it my child !!!! NOW !!!
  11. Deisler
    Dec 14, 2018
    10
    i cant believe what i am playing right now, i am 15 Hours in and i can say its the best experience on all platforms since last of us , this game is the best game this gen, and probably a top 10 game of all time, you can beat god of war 3 in 6 hours, but this game even when you rush you will play at least 15 hours; and pure quality gameplay, its thank god not open world average world likei cant believe what i am playing right now, i am 15 Hours in and i can say its the best experience on all platforms since last of us , this game is the best game this gen, and probably a top 10 game of all time, you can beat god of war 3 in 6 hours, but this game even when you rush you will play at least 15 hours; and pure quality gameplay, its thank god not open world average world like ubisoft produces, its about characters, story and impressive art design… Expand
  12. ITZZZPERRY
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    God of War is perfect. The story, the gameplay, the soundtrack; everything is perfect. I have little to say without spoiling it. Do yourself a favor and play this game.
  13. DigitalMindZ
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    Plus que le jeu de l’année 2018 ! God of War redéfinit la manière d’intégrer le joueur dans son univer. Tout le jeu est « one shot » comme les films filmés sans interruption, ni changement de plan, ni écran de chargement. Rien à l’intérieur du jeu vient rompre l’immersion. Nous participons activement à ce drame familiale « Shakespearien » où les dieux sont des salauds. Nous incarnonsPlus que le jeu de l’année 2018 ! God of War redéfinit la manière d’intégrer le joueur dans son univer. Tout le jeu est « one shot » comme les films filmés sans interruption, ni changement de plan, ni écran de chargement. Rien à l’intérieur du jeu vient rompre l’immersion. Nous participons activement à ce drame familiale « Shakespearien » où les dieux sont des salauds. Nous incarnons Kratos, qui a vieilli depuis ces aventures épiques en Grèce. Nous participons à l’évolution de la relation avec son fils Atreus qui apprennent à mieux se connaître à travers leur voyage vers le plus haut mont des royaumes mythologiques pour y répandre les cendres de sa mère qui vient de décéder. Atreus, un personnage non joueur autonome devient de plus en plus sûr de lui et il est utile à la dynamique. C’est une autre de leur innovation. À un moment, Atreus devient arrogant et fait vraiment n’importe quoi. Cela affecte le gameplay de façon inattendu puisque nous avons appris à travailler en équipe avec lui. Le jeu nous faire vivre des moments riches en émotion qui m’ont surpris par leurs intensités. Du jamais vu avec un jeu vidéo ! Ils m’ont rappelé l’expérience de certaines pièces de théâtres où les acteurs projettent leurs états d’âme à quelques pas de nous. Tout est excellent : musique, graphisme, histoire, gameplay des combats et de la résolution d’énigmes. Un must 10/10 !
    More than the game of the year 2018! God of War redefines the way to integrate the player into his universe. The whole game is "one shot" like the movies filmed without interruption, no change of shot, no loading screen. Nothing inside the game breaks the immersion. We are actively involved in this "Shakespearean" family drama where the gods are bastards. We play Kratos, who has aged since those epic adventures in Greece. We are participating in the evolution of the relationship with his son Atreus who are getting to know each other better through their journey to the highest mountain in the mythological realms to spread the ashes of his mother who has just passed away. A non-autonomous player character becomes more and more self-confident and is useful for dynamics. This is another of their innovations. At some point, Atreus gets arrogant and really does something crazy. This affects the gameplay in an unexpected way since we have learned to work in a team with it. The game makes us live moments rich in emotion that surprised me with their intensity. Never seen before with a video game! They reminded me of the experience of some plays where actors project their moods a few steps away from us. Everything is excellent: music, graphics, history, gameplay, fighting and puzzle solving. A must 10/10 !    … Expand
  14. northernlad
    Apr 24, 2018
    9
    very very very very very good!!!!!! excellent loved new style game story characters completing game made you feel abit sad as you didn't want it to end look forward to the next game and replaying this one in afew months or so
  15. Alex13ace
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    A flawless masterpiece of the current console generation, i recomment it to everyone!!!
  16. WoshW
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    OH BOY! What an amazing journey. If you don't have PS4 yet, then THIS game is THE reason.
    PS. It just dethroned Bloodborne for me.
  17. SwiftReviews
    Jan 2, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, game of the year easily.
    great voice acting, great atmosphere, great story, great gameplay and combat.
    Very entertaining, its a must buy.
  18. monks99
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing! One of the best games in PlayStation history!! A must play!!! Great!!!
  19. puganj
    Jun 28, 2019
    10
    What Cory Balog did to god of war, is just amazing, is impressive in every aspect, the new gameplay is astounding and the story and how kratos treat his past is just awesome, also new likeable characters and a whole new world and lore to explore. the difficulty levels are great, plus, you will be satisfied with the ending but be left wanting more!, look no further for a great game.
  20. Bensonzim92
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    The gripping narrative, satisfying combat and new look at Norse Mythology make this game one that should not be missed by any PS4 owner.
  21. hamoonbeigi
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    One of the things that makes God of War so good is the way it builds on its past. It isn't really a reboot but a sequel that evolves on the previous games in the series. Throughout the game we are reminded of Kratos' past it adds depth to his character, intrigue to his future, and tension to his relationships. In terms of visuals this is the best looking game I have seen. The story telling…
  22. MkRey
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    A framquia se reformulou para acompanhar os avanços que essa geração trouxe. A gameplay é bastante refinada com sistemas de combos que funcionam de forma prática, mas também proporcionam ótimas mecânicas para se aprofundar. Adição de elementos de RPG e novas mecânicas para evoluir armas e equipamentos que foram muito bem colocadas. O jogo também apredenta um Kratos diferente, com umaA framquia se reformulou para acompanhar os avanços que essa geração trouxe. A gameplay é bastante refinada com sistemas de combos que funcionam de forma prática, mas também proporcionam ótimas mecânicas para se aprofundar. Adição de elementos de RPG e novas mecânicas para evoluir armas e equipamentos que foram muito bem colocadas. O jogo também apredenta um Kratos diferente, com uma personalidade mais humana e madura, mas q ainda esta preso a fantasmas do passado. Apredenta diversas referências aos titulos anteriores… Expand
  23. RyanL9588
    Jan 23, 2020
    5
    Rarely has a game let me down the way that God Of War let me down. When this game first debuted at E3 I thought I was in for a game of the generation and bought it after the rapturous reviews confirmed what I had been feeling since its debut, that this was a game that combined mature storytelling with excellent gameplay. I enjoyed my first playthrough fine enough & platinumed the game butRarely has a game let me down the way that God Of War let me down. When this game first debuted at E3 I thought I was in for a game of the generation and bought it after the rapturous reviews confirmed what I had been feeling since its debut, that this was a game that combined mature storytelling with excellent gameplay. I enjoyed my first playthrough fine enough & platinumed the game but when I got to the end of the rainbow I felt empty & couldn't quite understand why. After some thought I realized that the reason why I didn't care for God Of War (2018) was that it had next to nothing memorable about it as a result of liberally stealing from superior titles to the point that it had no identity. When I play other games there is always a moment when everything clicks into place: In Bloodborne it was when I defeated Father Gascoigne on my first try in 2019 after he punted me in 2016. In Sekiro it was when I had a epic clash with Genichiro atop Ashina castle and defeated him on my last sliver of health. In Persona 5 it was when I reached the climax of the second palace and the gameplay, artistic style, and music came together in perfect symphony. And in the Witcher 3 it was when I failed a quest line by falling for a ghosts sob story. These moments crystallized why these games were great in my mind and God Of War only had a single moment that came close which is the ludicrously entertaining battle against the Stranger which occurs in the first two hours in a 40 hour game with unfortunately the rest of it being a rote predictable example of an industry that is at its worst when it acts desperate and in need of validation from the worlds of literature & movies. The story of this game is a barebones rip off of The Last Of Us copying many similar beats while failing to understand what made that game soar which was it's moral & emotional complexity that allowed characters to simultaneously be likeable & flawed. GOW gets close at times but fumbles at every opportunity because it won't allow Kratos to truly be flawed when Mimir can just handwave away his issues and the villains are barely above the likes of Micah Bell so the be better spiel comes across hollow because Kratos is always in the right. The basic writing of the game was too weak with the plot structure & pacing being atrocious with so many macguffins to collect & obstacles to overcome making the game wear out its welcome fast. The combat was initially the saving grace of the game but after playing Sekiro & Bloodborne it just feels like a pale imitation of a superior studio as the camerawork is obnoxious making enemies hard to keep track of (the camera work is also a clear rip off of Metroid Prime which forced a perspective change to change the feeling of the game & make you feel like Samus), the healing system stinks (a canned animation nice), and the combat devolves into Atreus spamming arrows & Kratos spamming special attacks over the better balance seen in FromSoft games. Finally why are the RPG elements here? it adds nothing to the game & feels just as cheap & tacky as it did in a game like Destiny.

    Overall God Of War (2018) is a disappointment through & through, a game so desperate for praise & sales that it sold out every piece of unique identity it had in favour of being the most bland Triple A game ever assembled (sans multiplayer & micro transactions). Ultimately failing to improve on the games it ripped off (Metroid, Souls, Tomb Raider, and The Last Of Us) or provide much of a reason for its own existence. This game would score a 5/10 and while that might be harsh to some I have so rarely wanted to trade in a game as much as I wanted to with this one.    … Expand
  24. newsambo
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    The production on this game is by far the highest quality I have seen in years! The combat system is amazing, and the fact that the game only has one camera shot makes this game better than even the best games in the current gen so far. A true MASTERPIECE!
  25. kowaboonga
    Apr 23, 2018
    8
    Santamonica bring back the old Kratos!! I want real badass not this old quiet bald guy. and why DO YOU SUDDENLY try to change story to bond between father and son like WTF? it was never you!!. I mean why? why are you trying to be serious, why kratos is depressive now? where is his rage and anger?
    this is not the God of War... it's God of Father now......
    I'll give you positive rating    Santamonica bring back the old Kratos!! I want real badass not this old quiet bald guy. and why DO YOU SUDDENLY try to change story to bond between father and son like WTF? it was never you!!. I mean why? why are you trying to be serious, why kratos is depressive now? where is his rage and anger?
    this is not the God of War... it's God of Father now......
    I'll give you positive rating tho for your hard work and your passion. please bring back the old GoW!!    … Expand
  26. TyyroneMugga
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    Gameplay - 10/10
    Characters - 10/10
    Visuals - 10/10
    Story - 10/10
    Uniqueness - 10/10
  27. elyh
    Apr 24, 2018
    9
    This sequel is a clear break from it's predecessors as the gameplay is not as linear as the previous entries and Kratos is a different man now. These changes are for the better as they breing much freshness to a series that was having problems shaking it up. The graphics and productions values are off the charts but what makes this game really special is a great story & greatThis sequel is a clear break from it's predecessors as the gameplay is not as linear as the previous entries and Kratos is a different man now. These changes are for the better as they breing much freshness to a series that was having problems shaking it up. The graphics and productions values are off the charts but what makes this game really special is a great story & great acting/animation. I'm putting a 9 but it could be 9.5 easy.… Expand
  28. Razitan
    Apr 23, 2018
    9
    I wasn't into this game at first but you need to give it time about half way through it really turns back into God of War. (with no jump button they should not have removed this!) I still feel its water downed in gore compered to previous versions. but it's given more depth to Kratos character which I liked
  29. Anthor
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    Triple A Single Player de la más alta calidad. El mejor God of War jamás creado y uno de los mejores exclusivos de PS4. Un título imprescindible y completo del que otras compañías deberían tomar nota y aprender. Sólo Paquito "La Culebra" y tonto el Yopley no lo han olido, mientras se la vuelven a llevar caliente en todos los morros XD
  30. kitalok0
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Game of the year Game of the year Game of the year Game of the year Game of the year
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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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