God of War

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

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  1. leontiger
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    God Of War is the best game of this generation so far. The hype is real with this one, it really is that good. I have not had this much fun playing a video game since Resident Evil 4. Everything about this game is pure genius. Graphics, Combat, Sound, Puzzles, Story, Voice acting, Design and Pacing are astonishing. The best game on the PS4 and this generation by far. Congratulations toGod Of War is the best game of this generation so far. The hype is real with this one, it really is that good. I have not had this much fun playing a video game since Resident Evil 4. Everything about this game is pure genius. Graphics, Combat, Sound, Puzzles, Story, Voice acting, Design and Pacing are astonishing. The best game on the PS4 and this generation by far. Congratulations to Cory Barlog and the great talented team at Sony Santa Monica Studios. God Of War has now taken the throne of games.… Expand
  2. Madmax12
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la generacio, lo que mas me gusto fue la pelea con los jefes.
  3. Gaming_Friends
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    I came here to make a **** 10/10 review to counteract the salty and ridiculous 0/10 reviews.

    P.S. The game is amazing and deserves a 9/10 at worst.
  4. ImTonyBlair
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece which cost me £300 in days off work because I had to complete this game. Never has a game gripped me so much with a mix of action, storytelling and phenomenal graphics like this.
  5. asdsalon246
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    obra maestra en todo el sentido de la palabra.!!!! historia jugabilidad en estado puro para disfrutar sin necesidad del multijugador. un ejemplo de que no se necesita tener multiplayer para que sea bueno un juego.
  6. Montano
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Hare un resumen corto : INCREÍBLE Y MARAVILLOSO sigue teniendo toda la esencia de GOW pero con la historia mas profunda
  7. BarbaroSkull
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    El mejor juego que he jugado hasta la fecha exclusivo de Playstation. Sin duda un juego que va a encantar a todo tipo de publico ya sean niños o adultos. La mejor compra de 2018 sin duda.
  8. jedrek
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    New God of War is beautiful to look at and awesome to play. Kratos feels like a much deeper character thanks to his son Atreus(great addition to gameplay BTW), this sort of dynamic between the two is fascinating to watch. But this story wouldnt be the same if not thanks to this no cut camera work. I dont know how they pulled it of, but its stunning. Gameplay has been revamped and its forNew God of War is beautiful to look at and awesome to play. Kratos feels like a much deeper character thanks to his son Atreus(great addition to gameplay BTW), this sort of dynamic between the two is fascinating to watch. But this story wouldnt be the same if not thanks to this no cut camera work. I dont know how they pulled it of, but its stunning. Gameplay has been revamped and its for the better! Kratos
    now wields axe instead of blades of chaos and it works really well.We have strong and light attack(shoulder buttons) and thats for the start. Later will come runic attacks, armour pieces to find and collect and this amazing world to explore. I am just blown away by the fact that we can play this gem. Cory and SonySM studio - you are THE GODS of this entire industry. WELL DONE!    … Expand
  9. BobtheSentry
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    As a die-hard fan of the series, the game completely blew my mind. It was a magical experience. Everything's blended so perfectly, that you know this is how it feels to play a masterpiece.
  10. sheporgan
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    Wonderful gam can not wait for the sequel. It gives the God of war serious the shot in the arm it needs to to keep the serious feeling fresh.
  11. anarquipunky
    May 5, 2018
    10
    Muy buen juego en general, su historia, gráficos, jugabilidad, la expresión facial y corporal de los personajes y sus personalidades muy bien definidas y desatolladas, un juego bastante mas maduro que las entregas anteriores... Los contras a mi pareces son pocos, quizás no me cierra mucho el mapa, tendría que haber mas armas y tendrían que ser un poco mas violentos los movimientos en laMuy buen juego en general, su historia, gráficos, jugabilidad, la expresión facial y corporal de los personajes y sus personalidades muy bien definidas y desatolladas, un juego bastante mas maduro que las entregas anteriores... Los contras a mi pareces son pocos, quizás no me cierra mucho el mapa, tendría que haber mas armas y tendrían que ser un poco mas violentos los movimientos en la pelea y por ultimo, me gustaría que salte, no es algo que sea fundamental para la jugabilidad general del juego, pero le otorgaría mas realismo a la totalidad del juego... En fin, es un juego que da placer al jugarlo y voy a esperar con ansias futuras entregas... Soy feliz al existir en estos tiempos de avances tecnológicos, donde puedo disfrutar de este tipo de obras de arte videojugables!!! Gracias a Estudios Santa Monoica por semejante creación y Gracias a Sony por crear la Playstation 4 pro!!! Me hicieron muy feliz!!!… Expand
  12. GrandObservant
    May 11, 2018
    10
    I've been a fan of God of War games for as long as I can remember. In fact, it's the only franchise that I've played all the games more than once. I had high expectations and trepidations for this one, but Oh my God Santa Monica Studio did not disappoint. Not only it's my favorite game of the series, it's my favorite game of all time. I loved every aspect of it; game mechanics, story,I've been a fan of God of War games for as long as I can remember. In fact, it's the only franchise that I've played all the games more than once. I had high expectations and trepidations for this one, but Oh my God Santa Monica Studio did not disappoint. Not only it's my favorite game of the series, it's my favorite game of all time. I loved every aspect of it; game mechanics, story, music, characters, design ... etc. It's the only game that I played to completion (100%) collecting the Platinum Trophy along the way. For anyone who likes story-driven, action adventure, single player campaign THIS IS THE GAME FOR YOU.… Expand
  13. Tinchoo91
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Un juego espectacular, innovador, épico, pulido, gráficos excelentes, jugabilidad muy entretenida y progresiva. Simplemente un juego de 10. !Compralo ya!
  14. Gabo_Ardon
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Un juego simple y sencillamente hermoso, que atrapa y entretiene. Se agradece a Santa Monica que le estén dando soporte al juego constantemente para mejorar la experiencia de juego. En un principio tuve dudas de la nueva aventura de Kratos en territorio Nórdico pero, le vino muy bien este cambio. Simplemente el juego del año 2018.
  15. Netjhim
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    el juego es genial, no pude dejar de jugarlo hasta terminar e incluso una vez lo termine no pude dejar de jugar, increibles graficos, increibles batallas, increible crecimiento de Kratos, sencillamente un grandioso juego
  16. xeno89
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Made an account just to post this. 25 years of playing games, this is, BY FAR, the BEST game I have ever played. Thanks Santa Monica for knocking it out of the park.
  17. Trystan29
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. It has amazing pacing and lets you do as you please while also being a linear game. Its combat is some of the best I have seen ( if you get it and don't enjoy it at first, the more skills you get the more fluid and easier combat becomes) and its loot system, while being a bit confusing at first becomes clear and simple. It does a superb job at making the playerAn absolute masterpiece. It has amazing pacing and lets you do as you please while also being a linear game. Its combat is some of the best I have seen ( if you get it and don't enjoy it at first, the more skills you get the more fluid and easier combat becomes) and its loot system, while being a bit confusing at first becomes clear and simple. It does a superb job at making the player feel rewarded. The cinematic are phenomenal and never cut the game to force you to watch them. If your worried you won't like it, but you loved the others, trust me you will still love it, because the others were my childhood, so I can talk. It introduces their changes very smoothly and tries to make it easy to get into. Eventually though the game will get hard, but it always gives you the chance to come back later. All in all it is the best game I ever played (with Bloodborn behind, which is also a phenomenal game) and is most definitely worth $60.… Expand
  18. SetlonDov
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    God Of War is everything I was expecting. Perfect length, perfect map size, the right amount of secondary content, beautiful story, awesome OST, an amazing transition between gameplay and scenes. And of course, NO season pass, NO micro-transactions. We got for the first time in a while a FULL GAME since its first day. THANK YOU SO MUCH CORY BARLOG.
  19. Drogba1991
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Best game ever on any console in the history of gaming. Graphics, sounds, game play, story line... what more can you ask for? WOW!!!!!! 11/10 not 10/10. Great job !
  20. Rodrii22
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Sin duda alguna es de los mejores juegos de PS4 hasta el momento, me dejó sin palabras, me llevó días completarlo al 100%. Me encanto su trabajo SANTA MÓNICA, y por sobre todo quiero felicitar a Cory Barlog por su gran esfuerzo y dedicación que tuvo sobre este juego. ¡LOS FELICITO!
  21. bm210x00
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un cambio drástico en la jugabilidad muy refrescante y beneficioso para el gameplay, muy buena narrativa que hace que quieras descubrir cada pequeño detalle de historia, excelentes gráficos que empujan el limite a la ps4, ejecuciones exquisitas que no pierden la escensia de un god of war clásico, unas atrapantes boss fight que suben mucho el hype al jugador que las desarrolla, un buen final que da mucho que esperar para futuras entregas, no tiene micro transacciones, ya santamonica a correguido los tirones que generaba con actualizaciones recientes y se ve el empeño del estudio que ojala nos den mucho más god of war (las espadas del caos me encantaron y thor para empezar el siguiente juego hace que esta historia se vaya a poner bastante interesante)… Expand
  22. friendlyfire78
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Great history and gameplay...excellent ps4 game............................
  23. Rickogta4
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Game of the year G.o.t.y don't fall for the negative reviews this game is amazing in every way that it will captivate you. Just weird how someone can really rate such a beautiful game so low you now they lying to themselves.
  24. DavidFuzz
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    I so enjoy playing this game. The settings and the gameplay and combat are fantastic! But most of all the story is so emotional and involving. Being a father myself, I hoped I would like the story, but it hit me much harder than I had expected. Transcendent gaming and entertainment.
  25. AidanD
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Beautiful, breathtaking, and intriguing, God of War not only succeeds at telling a fantastic father and son bonding story, but also reinvigorates a dying franchise with one of, if not the best PS4 exclusive game yet.

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

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

    From the very beginning, the game hits you with the emotional weight of its story and characters, and the music, cinematography, animation, and voice acting are some of the best gaming has ever had. Kratos is back to being an icon, a symbol even of what story driven single player games have to offer. Imitators are sure to follow, but I doubt many of them will reach the soaring heights of this game. Combat feels incredible, the graphics are spectacular, the characters are deep and enjoyable, and the game is filled to the brim with beautiful lore, and that is why this game is a 10/10, a masterpiece, and will likely be remembered as one of the stand out games of this generation.    … Expand
  26. eunsikyang
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    Gorgeous, thrilling and moving. I never played the previous GOWs, but this one fulfilled all of the hope I had for a complete gaming experience.
  27. Nhopall
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Such an masterpiece, best game i have ever played, thanks for making this beautiful game
  28. curbs20s
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    some of the best game play this generation. this game is flawless from the beginning to the end. its easily a game of the year contender for 2018.
  29. Stewiee
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A brief expedition into Norse Mythology and I walk away feeling complete.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    I cannot wait to see what Cory Barlog has in store for the next games, and I'll be first in line to pre-order as soon as it's released!    … Expand
  30. smashar
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Only GOW could bring me back to the PS4 and the game made me realize what a smart decision it was not to sell it off coz without it i would have been missing out on playing one of the best games ever. Over the years most series have lost their charm but GOW keeps coming back stronger.
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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
  3. Negative: 0 out of 118
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 13, 2018
    100
    The return of the furious Spartan warrior was made well. God of War is already a great contender for game of the year and you shouldn't miss it. [Issue#285]
  2. CD-Action
    Jul 6, 2018
    100
    Cory Barlog and his team achieved what many thought impossible – despite having changed almost everything Santa Monica managed to preserve that elusive spark that makes God of War game feel like a God of War game. They created one of the defining titles of the current generation and a technical marvel whose stunning beauty in motion words cannot describe. And there’s one more thing. Barlog’s touching reaction to his masterpiece’s scores shows that even in the world of huge budgets, micropayments, loot boxes and sales forecasts there still is a place for artists who pour their hearts into their work. We need someone to remind us of that once in a while. [06/2018, p.38]
  3. 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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