God of War

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

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  1. Gregory_Gramm
    Nov 10, 2020
    9
    God Of War is in my opinion one of the best Playstation 4 exclusive games out there. The tone is much different than its predecessors and the gameplay is fun and engaging. The story and the way Kratos and Atreus build their relationship until the final climax is truly remarkable. I would prefer if there were more bosses, but ,while not being many, the bosses are very good and fun with muchGod Of War is in my opinion one of the best Playstation 4 exclusive games out there. The tone is much different than its predecessors and the gameplay is fun and engaging. The story and the way Kratos and Atreus build their relationship until the final climax is truly remarkable. I would prefer if there were more bosses, but ,while not being many, the bosses are very good and fun with much variety excluding some ogres. I have one problem though, the enemies are very repetitive and not that interesting. Still, despite its flaws the game is very-well crafted with much detail being put on to it. Cory Barlog did an amazing job with showing how Kratos wants his son not to become this angry, simple-minded person that his father once was. The game gives many references to the other games and respects their role in building this franchise. I'm not saying that the other GOW games are not good, they are excellent games with fantastic set pieces, but this games takes that and goes a step further by being a mindblowing single-player experience with many more power-ups and gameplay mechanics.… Expand
  2. Majni
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game is masterpiece. Absolutely made for hardcore gamers. Remember to use your boy!… Expand
  3. Hallkatla
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    Absolutely the best game I have ever played. No game has ever, nor will it most likely ever again hold my attention like this game did. To the point where I've platinumed the game, TWICE. I can honestly attest to the fact that this game is nothing short of a masterpiece in every single sense of the word.
  4. Diogo2377
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    O meu jogo favorito que já se passaram 2 anos e ainda o jogo e vejo vídeos depois de o ter platinado e terminado 3 vezes simplesmente um jogão
  5. Pafloarei
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    It's just works!!!one of the best games , I've played a lot of this game , I recommend this game of the year to everyone
  6. Benedickt
    Nov 9, 2020
    9
    I understand that my opinion is very important to you and I want to say that this game is just a complete piece of the masterpiece that we were waiting for from Santa Monica Studious. Thank you to this Studio for making this masterpiece. 949/1000 :з
  7. Matias8654
    Nov 8, 2020
    8
    Pese a que tiene momentos memorables el juego carece de complejidad, dentro de este no encontramos con una cantidad sumamente reducida de jefes los cuales son a momentos mas débiles que los enemigos regulares los cuales son muy repetitivos, ademas los puzles que encontramos no son un reto difícil de superar mas bien son fáciles, ademas de depender del hijo de Kratos a momentos me parecePese a que tiene momentos memorables el juego carece de complejidad, dentro de este no encontramos con una cantidad sumamente reducida de jefes los cuales son a momentos mas débiles que los enemigos regulares los cuales son muy repetitivos, ademas los puzles que encontramos no son un reto difícil de superar mas bien son fáciles, ademas de depender del hijo de Kratos a momentos me parece que este elemento se ve a momentos forzado a incluirse en la trama del juego. Por otro lado esta nueva temática mas de cine al estilo de Beyond: two soul hace que el juego tenga mas una esencia de película que de juego… Expand
  8. Victonidas
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El Mejor juego de la historia, una auténtica maravilla visual. Aunque ha Kratos le queda poca. Vida creo...… Expand
  9. Ironman89
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    단지 이 게임을 하기 위해서 PS4를 구매했으며 충분히 만족하고 즐겼습니다.
    이 게임에서 모자란점이 있었다면 그건 DLC가 없었다는것.
    다만 DLC가 없음에도 메인 스토리가 끝난뒤에 다른게임에서 DLC로 팔아먹었어도 됐을만큼의 모험이 남아있었습니다. 충분히 즐겼고 충분히 만족했으며 다음 라그나로크가 빨리 나오길 바랍니다.    단지 이 게임을 하기 위해서 PS4를 구매했으며 충분히 만족하고 즐겼습니다.
    이 게임에서 모자란점이 있었다면 그건 DLC가 없었다는것.
    다만 DLC가 없음에도 메인 스토리가 끝난뒤에 다른게임에서 DLC로 팔아먹었어도 됐을만큼의 모험이 남아있었습니다. 충분히 즐겼고 충분히 만족했으며 다음 라그나로크가 빨리 나오길 바랍니다.
  10. SmileATT
    Nov 7, 2020
    9
    Absolutely amazing game maybe the best game ever. Graphics are phenomenal and beautiful the gameplay is very intuitive and easy to learn. There is a huge variation in fighting styles and weapon upgrades. The story is breathtaking and interesting. You must play this game once in your life!!!
  11. BigM0ist
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    This is a great game through and through and is one of the best games of the entire console generation and serves as a good end to the series but leaves it open for a sequel.
  12. TIERrrrr
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    Прекрасная игра. Так получилось, что эта первая из линейки, в которую я играл. Интересный сюжет, кат-сцены, которые не хочется пропускать. Боялся, что вечно пацана надо будет спасать, но нет, он наоборот хорошо помогает. Рекомендую!Прекрасная игра. Так получилось, что эта первая из линейки, в которую я играл. Интересный сюжет, кат-сцены, которые не хочется пропускать. Боялся, что вечно пацана надо будет спасать, но нет, он наоборот хорошо помогает. Рекомендую!
  13. Dodo_Sy
    Nov 6, 2020
    10
    The best game to ever hit the PlayStation 4 console, and definitely the game of the generation
  14. JotadeZx
    Nov 6, 2020
    10
    The wait was worth it. Fresh gameplay, decent graphics and an engaging story. One of the best games I´ve ever played.
  15. jon_king
    Nov 5, 2020
    9
    Mto bom a história do Pratos se encaixou muito bem na mitológia nórdica a nova gameplay ficou mto boa e a versão barbuda do Kratos é perfeita tô doido pra jogar as continuações e ver quais deuses vão desafiar o Deus da Guerra
  16. Neia
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Santa Monica conseguiu se reinventar e criar um jogo maravilhoso nessa história entre pai e filho
  17. matee75
    Nov 4, 2020
    10
    It was one of the most emotional games i have ever played.I preferred it more than its prequels.
  18. calais
    Nov 4, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente SENSACIONAL, emocionante e profundo nos mostrou uma face muito mais humanizada de Kratos. Além do mais, os gráficos são os melhores que se pode ter no sistema PlayStation 4.
  19. Luigichief
    Nov 4, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is a sequel to God of War 3, but you can enjoy it a lot without knowing anything about it or what came before, except that I recommend playing at least some other God of War to at least get a sense of who Kratos was in the past. I played the first, the third and the Ghost of Sparta (PSP).

    The story of the game is very simple, especially the first 70% (out there). But the creative way the missions are executed, like Atreus and Kratos and their relationship changes constantly and the excellent gameplay keeps you entertained. In addition, the dialogues of the characters and mythology also contribute to this. The prologue of the story is quite good, thanks to the unexpected boss battle. After Atreus' disease manifested and Kratos told him that he is a God, the story takes some more unexpected paths and the story started to please me a lot more, there are up to 2 very reasonable twists (and they are "doubles"), that of Baldur's mother being Freya (and the weakness revealed) and Atreus's mother being a giant and having 'predicted' and perhaps even manipulated everything (and Atreus being Loki). The way they tied Baldur's weakness in the story was cool, but from a script analysis point of view I found it a bit weak, it was too much 'coincidence' for my taste, although the twist was cool, I could have done it differently.
    After Atreus discovers that he is a God, the ways it influences gameplay is quite interesting.
    Another thing is that now there is a lapse of years in the history of the franchise that we do not know what happened, I hope you will focus on that and Kratos' ex-wife in the next game besides Ragnarok. And as the writer has already prepared 2 sequences, there are several things that were left open (mysteries), if you have patience it might be more worth waiting for this trilogy to be completed.

    Combat is ultra simple at first. But it is gaining a lot of depth and getting more fun, I just wanted a little more combos. This is kind of personal, but I thought it has very few endings, damn God of War, one of the most remarkable things in this franchise with so little explored potential (the ones it has are great, just for the record). Good skill tree. The equipment evolution system is also very rich. Runes and rune attacks should progress better. You are rewarded for exploring, but some rewards are horrible. The game has a fully open exploration area, which then expands even further as the story progresses, very interesting, there are many who love it. There are many variations of enemies, but they change so little from each other, I really didn't like this "type" of variation very much (this even happens with some bosses unfortunately). Another aspect is that this game is full of puzzles, and they are good and add to the experience in general. But ahead there are some enemies that are literally boring to kill, you can call it difficulty but I call it evil game design. Anyway, in general I loved the gameplay.

    When I started the game I was a little surprised by the scenarios (I don't know why), but it really is very beautiful. And even more impressive are the loadings, which are phenomenal fast (for PS4). Overall very good level design.

    Above average soundtrack that adds to the experience, but little used mainly during gameplay. This has good and bad points. The bad part is that 70% of the game barely has a soundtrack and the good thing is that the moments you have are more remarkable because you practically never listen to it. Besides it is very little varied.

    Secret Ending I only recommend to see after the release of the next God of War, because it will make you too hypado.

    Barbed Kratos is another man.    … Expand
  20. Koval1984CZ
    Nov 3, 2020
    7
    (Mé priority)
    + čeština
    + atmosféra
    + grafika
    + zvuk
    + hudba

    - koridor
    - superhrdina
    - špatné ovládání změny směru útoku v akci
  21. Zezya
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Many people say that the new God of War has slipped, and it was better before, but do not listen to them. The immersion, atmosphere, plot, combat in God of War are gorgeous, unrivaled, amazing. I advise everyone.
  22. 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.
  23. Ruthless_Kiwi
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    God of War (2018) because my favorite game in a matter of weeks. It was so fun to play and the story was amazing. There is so much to do outside of the main story. I definitely recommend this game.
  24. mistertorgue
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    The game of the decade. A completely revised, even more refined version of an already breathtaking game. Nice work Santa Monica and especially Cory Barlog!
  25. btronski
    Nov 1, 2020
    9
  26. Rollowos
    Nov 1, 2020
    9
    God of war is definietly one of the best action-adventure game I've ever played. Thank you for this game Cory Barlog!
  27. super_absorber
    Nov 1, 2020
    8
    Top-notch gameplay and melee combat. The graphics is good. The story is ok-good. Would recommend
  28. Fahir
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    This is Amazing. omg. Soon God of War: Ragnorök. The best game of the generous.
  29. MrShava97
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Невероятная история. Невероятный геймплей. Невероятная игра.
  30. royals
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Jogo incrível. A santa mônica soube inovar, explorou a mitologia nórdica como ninguém, sem dúvidas merecido todo o sucesso, todos os prêmios. O melhor de todos os tempos!
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94

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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