God of War

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

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  1. Francesc1_
    Oct 11, 2021
    5
    Uno dei migliori giochi che abbia mai giocato su PlayStation.
    Il gameplay è magnifico, storia molto appassionante e una mappa fatta come Dio comanda.
    Forse l'unica pecca è la cam che in alcune situazioni è leggermente fastidiosa, ma per il resto giocone tripla A.

    Voto 9,5
  2. Rodrigo777
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    Sin duda el mejor juego de la historia del gaming Merece el Goty y mas Por algo los usuarios de xbox como yo deseamos este juego llegue a xbox pero es imposible y solo nos queda jugar roblox
  3. navarrojpx
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    A great game, an amazing story, Kratos is the best spartan warrior. I just Love it.
  4. Ordnael
    Jan 20, 2022
    10
    É um jogo maravilhoso, sem dúvidas o melhor jogo que joguei na vida.
    Sua gameplay, história, personagens, câmera sem cortes, e sua incrível trilha sonora ajudam a imergir nesta incrível aventura de pai e filho.
  5. Igli
    Jan 26, 2022
    10
    God of War 2018 its a masterpiece that every playstation owner should have .
  6. Critolino
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    I passed it 100 percent 3 times and never regretted it, the best game that ever came out. No bugs, no friezes, everything is perfect in it. I recommend you check it out, you won't regret it.
  7. Murad9195
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oyun əladır. Sırf bu seriyanı sevdiyim üçün 10 xal verirəm. God of war zirvədir.… Expand
  8. Uarabei
    Feb 21, 2022
    5
    I understand that the game is good, but I tried 4 or 5 times to force myself to play it.

    I get bored from the storytelling, from the gameplay. Many friends told me that I just needed to play more, but even after 6-7 stories, I lost the desire to continue. I do not have enough dynamics, I do not like the dialogues of Kratos with his son. They are uncomplicated, sometimes stupid and    I understand that the game is good, but I tried 4 or 5 times to force myself to play it.

    I get bored from the storytelling, from the gameplay. Many friends told me that I just needed to play more, but even after 6-7 stories, I lost the desire to continue.

    I do not have enough dynamics, I do not like the dialogues of Kratos with his son. They are uncomplicated, sometimes stupid and naive. The graphics are beautiful, but it's not enough to keep playing.

    Too bad this game didn't work for me.    … Expand
  9. rJqnr
    Mar 1, 2022
    0
    Buggy game for multiple times… I was fighting a purple level enemy that would one shot me. Evaded his attack but got teleported back to hit zone and died, uninstalled and never finished the game.
  10. shaoyu_leon
    Mar 2, 2022
    4
    A boring ACT game. Boring gameplay，boring design and you can see the similar or same enemy everywhere.
  11. Massad86
    Mar 4, 2022
    0
    В играх нет места политики позор Sony !!!!!!! there is no politics in gamesthere is no politics in gamesthere is no politics in gamesthere is no politics in gamesthere is no politics in games
  12. AnotherGuy12
    Mar 29, 2022
    0
    The most overrated game in history. God of War is a boring and repetitive interactive movie/walking simulator. You don't even need to play the game, you could just watch all the cutscenes on YouTube and you will get the same experience. Don't waste you time and money on this scam.
  13. Belizar
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    Its one of the best game I'v ever played, the creators have my respect for not spoiling their most famous game franchise as its common in this generation like Bethesda with teh Fallout. God Of War is looks amazing the story is stunning and the music is godly. Everyone needs to play with this masterpiece.
  14. Augustotti
    Apr 4, 2022
    10
    Espetacular! Melhor game que já joguei! Jogabilidade muito boa! Cenário incrível
  15. denzonator
    Jul 9, 2022
    4
    I'm a huge fan of the 3 previous GoW games, as well as the 2 PSP ones. Seeing the trailer, and all the glowing reviews I went in with rather high expectations. The trailer gave me a glimpse that this might be different, but I was hoping they'd put some thought into it, even if it was shooting for a different vibe.

    What I ended up playing was extremely disappointing. Clunky, bogged down    I'm a huge fan of the 3 previous GoW games, as well as the 2 PSP ones. Seeing the trailer, and all the glowing reviews I went in with rather high expectations. The trailer gave me a glimpse that this might be different, but I was hoping they'd put some thought into it, even if it was shooting for a different vibe.

    What I ended up playing was extremely disappointing. Clunky, bogged down combat and... being assisted by an NPC? I wish they'd buried Kratos at his prime and just let the series die. This oaf I was in control of was a disgrace to the God of War franchise. The entire "Epic!" element you get when you're playing GoW was nowhere to be found.

    The saving grace, if you can call it that, are the gorgeous visuals. which is to be expected with games coming out on next-gen consoles. I forced myself to play it for a couple more hours, hoping that it would get better but why torture myself into playing a video game, right? I would honestly have refunded this mess if I could.    … Expand
  16. True-Gaming1
    Dec 18, 2022
    6
    One of the most overhyped games ever created. Doesn't do anything particularly well and brings nothing new. Super boring 6/10
  17. Crimson9
    Dec 21, 2022
    6
    The gameplay here (similar to Naughty Dog's) is outdated. You explore extremely linear levels, fight enemy after enemy, and only stop to pick some random loot up in a corner somewhere. The level design, the puzzles, are below average at best. The combat is fun, but tedious when its 99% of the gameplay, and most bosses can be juked and abused.

    The reason these games are considered great    The gameplay here (similar to Naughty Dog's) is outdated. You explore extremely linear levels, fight enemy after enemy, and only stop to pick some random loot up in a corner somewhere. The level design, the puzzles, are below average at best. The combat is fun, but tedious when its 99% of the gameplay, and most bosses can be juked and abused.

    The reason these games are considered great are the graphics and storytelling. Well I've never cared much about graphics, and I've read a lot of books and rarely come across a video game with much merit in its story. Here the dynamic between Kratos and his son is actually pretty great and the writers do have enough subtlety and intelligence to say something meaningful. The rest of the plot isnt particularly brilliant though. So I'd have to say this game, like most games of this kind, is insanely overrated.    … Expand
  18. lavierre
    Dec 24, 2022
    10
    I could type an entire review of this game and still wouldn’t be able to capture how good this game is.
  19. Goldenpit
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    One of the best games of 2018 not the best but one of the best(I think spiderman is the best not RDR2) This game deserver at least 2 playthroughs it's that fun.
  20. Geraltz
    Mar 22, 2023
    7
    God of War is a game that has received high praise, but upon a closer look, it falls short of its potential.

    The story is promising, but the short length doesn't allow for proper development of the relationships between Kratos, Atreus, and other characters. The ending feels rushed, leaving you wanting more. For me, one issue with the game is the amount of climbing you have to do, and    God of War is a game that has received high praise, but upon a closer look, it falls short of its potential.

    The story is promising, but the short length doesn't allow for proper development of the relationships between Kratos, Atreus, and other characters. The ending feels rushed, leaving you wanting more.

    For me, one issue with the game is the amount of climbing you have to do, and the tight corridors that are present to allow the map to load. While it doesn't ruin the gameplay, it can disrupt the flow and immersion of the game. Furthermore, the world design of locations besides Midgard and Alfheimr could have been more creative. While the places you discover in the first few hours are unique and interesting, as the story progresses, they become less and less so. The semi-open world design doesn't enhance the overall experience for me either, as it makes the game more bloated with an unclear focus on what to do. While the side quests are interesting enough, the other activities aren't.

    The combat in God of War is one of its strong points, with a fluid and responsive system that provides a variety of attacks and abilities to choose from. However, fighting multiple enemies can be frustrating due to the camera position and inability to cancel abilities. Additionally, the boss fights become repetitive over time, which is disappointing considering the potential for more creative and challenging encounters. Despite these flaws, the combat system still provides an enjoyable experience overall.

    The difficulty in God of War is unbalanced, with a significant difference between the enemies encountered in the main storyline versus those found throughout the world. While the enemies in the story missions are relatively easy to deal with, the enemies found while exploring are often much higher level and require a significant effort to defeat. This can make it difficult to fully explore a place without feeling like the game is gatekeeping the player. While challenging encounters can enhance the overall experience, the unbalanced difficulty in God of War can be frustrating and detract from the exploration aspect of the game.

    In conclusion, while God of War had its moments of brilliance, it didn't quite live up to my expectations. The story could have benefited from more time to develop the relationships between characters, and the ending felt abrupt. However, the game's graphics are undeniably beautiful to look at, and the atmosphere of Midgard is truly immersive, transporting the player into the world of Norse mythology. The combat system is fluid and responsive, though at times frustrating, and the difficulty can feel unbalanced, making exploration less enjoyable. While God of War has its merits, I was left feeling somewhat disappointed and expecting more from such a highly praised game.    … Expand
  21. WaraWana
    Jun 2, 2023
    8
    Reviewed on PS5 after platinuming the game. I am not a fan of the rigid feeling combat or the story. I don't like that two "bosses" are practically cut and pasted 8 times with slight variations. But its a visually stunning game with practically zero bugs. Wish there was more choice of how to play. But it is clearly a story driven game and gameplay is secondary to that experience.
    Thank    Reviewed on PS5 after platinuming the game. I am not a fan of the rigid feeling combat or the story. I don't like that two "bosses" are practically cut and pasted 8 times with slight variations. But its a visually stunning game with practically zero bugs. Wish there was more choice of how to play. But it is clearly a story driven game and gameplay is secondary to that experience.
    Thank you for reading. Enjoy Gaming.    … Expand
  22. Taqisdf
    Jun 21, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Poor game man and the gameplay is fuking bad and i didn't enjoy the game its very bad… Expand
  23. SaibotGames
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    O retorno triunfal do Deus Da Guerra. Toda a reformulação do game fez bem para a franquia que já se mostrava desgastada em GoW Ascension. Customização, mundo maior, aventura maior e combate mais dinamico e frenético como nunca. Facilmente o melhor da franquia e forte candidato a Game Do Ano.
  24. ProFeat
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Best GoW!!! Combat system, story, graphics all at the height of advise. And people who **** this game you are pathetic beggars with animals and bakers because you are in this game not play
  25. kotymba
    May 2, 2018
    9
    Finished game with Platinum on 3rd difficulty in 50 hours.
    I will say only about cons, cuz there are so many pros that I don't want to miss smth.
    - At first game play was a bit disappointing for me and first boss fight was really boring. - Barely visible small text. upd. 1.17 Still small subs and menu text. - Messy menu. - IMHO, color filter is very bright. I do love those color    Finished game with Platinum on 3rd difficulty in 50 hours.
    I will say only about cons, cuz there are so many pros that I don't want to miss smth.
    - At first game play was a bit disappointing for me and first boss fight was really boring.
    - Barely visible small text. upd. 1.17 Still small subs and menu text.
    - Messy menu.
    - IMHO, color filter is very bright. I do love those color filter which was in E3 2016 demo, because it was more cold and gray.
    - bloodless enemies - there are few enemies with red blood, mostly it's orange or blue slush. I don't understand this enemies design cuz game is 18+.
    - I wish there were more animation of enemy R3 finish move, at least for draughers and other humanoids.

    Congrats to Santa Monica team! Wish them 10 mil. sales and a lot of awards.    … Expand
  26. hpnevan
    May 2, 2018
    10
    The best game of the entire god of war series. I love this one. People who dislike this game seriously never play or never finish the story its good its freaking good and the secret ending is WOOOWWWW
    cant wait for the next game!
  27. ps4lover
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    this game is masterpiece and GOTY contender beside Red Dead Redemption 2.

    i love everything about this game : most beautiful graphic, amazing gameplay and incredible story.. enemies are variety to kill.. all bosses are epic
  28. Icrolex
    May 30, 2018
    10
    God of War was surprisingly reinvented for the beginning of a new journey.
    Well-integrated parallel missions appear to be part of the main mission.
  29. Deez_Nuts
    Nov 7, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing, with amazing argument, amazing graphics, amazing gameplay, shocking moments, the characters are original and amazing.
  30. ALPHASxCHAOS
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Completed the game in just under 30 hours. All I have to say is "WOW" what an unbelievable game and story this was. Just simply AMAZING. To all the haters who are salty "xbone" fanboys writing negative reviews on this, go play the game before writing a troll review. Anyone that says "this isn't a god of war game" has NOT clearly played the game or watch it be played for that matter. ThisCompleted the game in just under 30 hours. All I have to say is "WOW" what an unbelievable game and story this was. Just simply AMAZING. To all the haters who are salty "xbone" fanboys writing negative reviews on this, go play the game before writing a troll review. Anyone that says "this isn't a god of war game" has NOT clearly played the game or watch it be played for that matter. This game is totally a "God Of War" and I am happy with the changes they made to a genre known as a hack and slash that became stale and outdated since the end of the last gen cycle.… Expand
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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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