God of War

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

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  1. Nackzx
    Nov 12, 2018
    10
    The best game and most fun gameplay i have seen in a while. Everything is fun: the story is awesome, graphics are super and gameplay feels so good. This game deserves game of the year. Only 1 thing i don't like: a Throphie that you have to kill all the Crows. That was the reason why i didnt get Platinum, otherwise i would!
  2. JYDeAlberto
    Apr 26, 2018
    8
    Great game, would recomend, it´s no masterpiece though.
    Expect to be mindblown by set pieces but not by gameplay.
    Here is the detailed review: Graphics 8/10. Horizon Zero Dawn graphics are the best on ps4. In this game they are amazing but not mindblowing compared to that. Not to mention some textures are blurry Story 7/10 Fun journey but you are not emotionaly invested as in    Great game, would recomend, it´s no masterpiece though.
    Expect to be mindblown by set pieces but not by gameplay.
    Here is the detailed review:

    Graphics 8/10.
    Horizon Zero Dawn graphics are the best on ps4. In this game they are amazing but not mindblowing compared to that. Not to mention some textures are blurry

    Story 7/10
    Fun journey but you are not emotionaly invested as in TLOU for example

    Combat 8/10.
    The axe is suuuper fun to use!
    Sadly The 180 turns due to the shoulder camera feel awkard and it is very reminiscent of dark souls so it kinda has the "been there,done that feel"

    Ennemies 7/10 Very little variety in ennemies and they are way too hit-spongy.

    Bosses 5/10 While some of them are interesting and fun, a lot of the minibosses are very repetitive, and are just flat out reskins; blue troll,yelloy troll,red troll,etc... and these have the same pattern atacks.
    Regarding main bosses, you only fight 3 gods...THREE.

    There is no "new game plus" mode in the game, which in 2018 it´s a must in single player games to add replayability to the game.    … Expand
  3. dgrein
    Aug 29, 2018
    10
    Utilizo esta página solo para poner notas a los videojuegos que me voy pasando. Si deseas una opinión detallada, pregunta por privado y te la daré sin problemas.
  4. TheRipper
    Jul 21, 2018
    10
    Best game on PS4 so far. Ever since I got my PS4 (fat edition) I've played nothing but TLOU, Crash Bandicoot, Fallout 4 and games like these. But no game previously mentioned felt complete being a current generation console game, the closest has been TLOU and that's a PS3 game. God of war feels complete and perfect in every way. Great story since I'm a fan of previous games, greatBest game on PS4 so far. Ever since I got my PS4 (fat edition) I've played nothing but TLOU, Crash Bandicoot, Fallout 4 and games like these. But no game previously mentioned felt complete being a current generation console game, the closest has been TLOU and that's a PS3 game. God of war feels complete and perfect in every way. Great story since I'm a fan of previous games, great mechanics, visually looks beautiful but the thing I'm most impressed about is it's combat mechanics. Combat on this game feels real, it isn't just touching buttons like crazy, you must concentrate to dodge, defend and attack wisely with various combos. I played the game on hard which was not the hardest difficulty and the game had me raging a few times with the difficulty. Don't want to mention much about the story here because you just have to experience the game all through out the end. The only thing I complain about is frame rate, frame gets lower at times, at least on my PS4 fat version. Other than frame the game is just fantastic if you love great stories, fighting giants, dragons, monsters and gods. This game has been the only one taking advantage of the PS4 capability. Experience it, it's a fair price for a full game, that's odd to spot nowadays.… Expand
  5. BluePhoeniX
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    Such a legendary experience should not be forgotten. I've played Chains of Olympus, Ghost of Sparta, and GoW 2 and 3, and i can say this is equally as good as GoW 3 or even better. Many say the idea that Kratos has a son take care of and to teach is stolen from TLoU, but it really isn't that much of it's own thing. You can see many similar tales in books, movies, and other games, but thisSuch a legendary experience should not be forgotten. I've played Chains of Olympus, Ghost of Sparta, and GoW 2 and 3, and i can say this is equally as good as GoW 3 or even better. Many say the idea that Kratos has a son take care of and to teach is stolen from TLoU, but it really isn't that much of it's own thing. You can see many similar tales in books, movies, and other games, but this game really pulls off the emotion, and the Father-and-Son moments perfectly alongside it's great story and gameplay. The "semi-open" world of GoW 4 really gives a bunch of opportunities for collection, quest progression, and other things that could be possible in such game style.

    Not to mention the great soundtrack and Kratos' character development are very well done and give us a sense of the old games and mix them with a new feeling. Same applies to gameplay. Some complain some moves might be useless and meaningless, but you can find a way to make them useful if you test out combinations and other moves with them than just spamming buttons repeatedly like we were used to in the original GoWs. Great combat system overall and in general. a legendary experience to not be forgotten.    … Expand
  6. ReaperxSpider
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    This is an amazing game!!! Wow I been playing for more than 20 hours and I cant get enough. Great story, amazing graphics, challenging combat and mean its just a complete package. This is a perfect example of a single player game dominating the gaming world. Single player games aren't dead that goes to all this developers that think so GOD OF WAR is here and its a masterpiece!!!!!
  7. neowaldrich
    Jul 24, 2018
    9
    Great game! Great coming back for GOW, no doubt. Strong points: Graphics, Music/Sounds, Story line (that's a personal opinion). Weak points: Repetitive combats and enemies and lack of weapons (I did miss absorve new powers from the creatures you killed). About the new story line and specially the new gameplay, it's changes from person to person. Some will love, some will hate. Probably youGreat game! Great coming back for GOW, no doubt. Strong points: Graphics, Music/Sounds, Story line (that's a personal opinion). Weak points: Repetitive combats and enemies and lack of weapons (I did miss absorve new powers from the creatures you killed). About the new story line and specially the new gameplay, it's changes from person to person. Some will love, some will hate. Probably you can't stay in the middle ground. It has changed and it needed to! GOW was becoming a boring serie. It has somethings to improve, obviously, but I thing they did a great job. Don't consider scores 0. It's not fair and they don't show reality. I understand people giving 5 ou 6, not everyone loved the new gameplay or story line, but 0? Really? Not even RAMBO The Videogame got that score! Let's be reasonable guys...… Expand
  8. edgecompat
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    As a huge fan of the God of War series and The Last of Us, I was really excited for God of War, and seeing the many perfect score reviews come in made me drop everything to get it at launch. I knew this game would be different, and seemed really cool. Well, I was disappointed... a lot.
  9. Sujeeban
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    This game is the demonstration that you can litteraly change the game essence ( BTA to Action Game ) and do things better. Pretty much everything i have wanted from a God of war game. Excellent story, graphically stunning, one of the best gameplay ever. Great experience from start to finish
  10. 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.
  11. Ay110
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    Enjoyed the "HELL OUT OF THIS GAME". From graphics, story, gameplay, and soundtrack it been an amazing experience so far. It's already a GOTY contender for me. Don't know why some people criticizing it, probably bcoz of some reasons :
    1- Has some cinematic experience LIke THE LAST OF US
    2- They are XBOX salty crap fans 3- I KNOW it's NOT EVERYONE TASTE It Has change a lot from its    Enjoyed the "HELL OUT OF THIS GAME". From graphics, story, gameplay, and soundtrack it been an amazing experience so far. It's already a GOTY contender for me. Don't know why some people criticizing it, probably bcoz of some reasons :
    1- Has some cinematic experience LIke THE LAST OF US
    2- They are XBOX salty crap fans
    3- I KNOW it's NOT EVERYONE TASTE

    It Has change a lot from its predecessor. People should understand that the generation of the gaming won't remains same. Sooner or later time will show them. But all & all I don't care about the negative comment given or going to give about this game.Already finished this game. NO FAULT FOUND perfect 10 out of 10 for me. TRULY A MASTERPIECE OF THIS GENERATION.    … Expand
  12. Mennowolters
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    Game: God of war 2018
    My Rating (from 0 to 100): 98
    Great game, a must play on playstation! Story (0 to 20): 19 (This includes pacing/ narrative and lore) A good story is essential to keep a lot of players interested in your game. Characters (0 to 20): 20 (This includes voice acting / animations and how they complement the story) Even if your story is great, if the characters    Game: God of war 2018
    My Rating (from 0 to 100): 98
    Great game, a must play on playstation!

    Story (0 to 20): 19
    (This includes pacing/ narrative and lore)
    A good story is essential to keep a lot of players interested in your game.

    Characters (0 to 20): 20
    (This includes voice acting / animations and how they complement the story)
    Even if your story is great, if the characters are un-interesting or just stupid in the context of the game, it will ruin the game. A good story-teller is at least as important as a good story.

    Gameplay (0 to 20): 19
    (This includes combat/ movement and the way you interact in the world)
    if you just want a good story with good characters alone, go watch a movie! Gameplay is one if not the most important part of a successful game.

    Design (0 to 15): 15
    (This includes world design / character design / creative spin on common practices)
    Everybody has seen a simple medieval castle / an ordinary zombie and an M16 AR. Keep things fresh and interesting, give game devs the freedom to give their personal spin on things.

    Bonus Ratings
    These are more personal.

    Soundtrack (0 to 15): 15
    A great soundtrack is in my opinion a must for a 10/10.

    Replay/Endgame (0 to 5): 5
    I like to play more even after the story has finished like side quests. I would also include side activities in games to this like; the last of us multiplayer or Doom’s map editor.

    Polish (0 to 5): 5
    (Is it buggy or not? Do parts of the game feel rushed? But remember, bugs can be fixed)
    Well do I have to explain? No one likes a buggy/leggy game. It breaks immersion and f%cks your play trough. I still have nightmares from the assassin’s creed “no face” bug…

    Extra:

    Love how they included an art design showcase and comic to at least my digital pre-order.    … Expand
  13. j4y_3l3cT
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    God of War is the kind of game that comes along every once and a while and reminds us why it is that we started playing video games in the first place. I have no doubt that this game alone will boost the PS4 sales up a bit because I bought my PS4 for this game and Horizon Zero Dawn specifically. What they have done with this franchise is remarkable and I hope that the development team getsGod of War is the kind of game that comes along every once and a while and reminds us why it is that we started playing video games in the first place. I have no doubt that this game alone will boost the PS4 sales up a bit because I bought my PS4 for this game and Horizon Zero Dawn specifically. What they have done with this franchise is remarkable and I hope that the development team gets everything that they have coming to them. The game plays well, runs smoothly, the controls are immaculate as well. I have absolutely no complaints in regards to this game, do yourself a favor and if you are reading this go out and buy it already.… Expand
  14. Ialmar
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    The game is basically a mixture of brutality, freshness and quality. What video game lovers can not miss. A world that shows its ambition in its development, with enormous grades of quality, which is appreciated have allowed it to see the light, and allow us, the players, to enjoy this jewel.
  15. WhiteEinherjar
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Truly a Masterpiece! seeing Kratos in this new light was AMAZING, as a Father/Mentor...
    I just finished beating the game on "God of War" difficulty took me 7 days & THAT ENDING!!! can't wait for the first DLC to drop.

    Seeing Kratos & his son Atreus scatter his mothers ashes made tear up, looking forward to much much more from the team @SantaMonicaStudios Great Job! guys.
  16. Seki97
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    **** Amazing. Nuff said. One of the best games i have ever seen and so beautiful story.
  17. Labocana123
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Excellent game graphics history cinematic effects an incredible masterpiece many congratulations to sony and santa monica
  18. Kas99
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Honestly,it is the change the games industry has needed for years,it is a sign that moving, amazing, single player experiences still exist and are more important than ever.
  19. Nickolipickoli
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    I have played every game, and I loved it.. the story was incredible and worth playing..
  20. TheSiegfried
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Excellent game, I enjoyed it all the time, incredible graphics and gameplay, i totally recommend it
  21. Ishmaul
    May 20, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of War is a welcome addition to the franchise and shows the progression and change of this fabled warrior/god to father/teacher and protector. The adventure itself was a nice change of pace from the previous games where the sole purpose was to kill gods rather than this game where you are trying to honor the memory of what it seems to be one of the most important characters in the game.

    Pros
    The world of Norse mythology they created is beautiful, it was like putting places to stories I have known most of my life. The graphics are wonderful and the resolution and contrast between the characters/enemies and environment was done really well. Cause unlike other games you don't really know, outside the obvious big open rooms that scream its time to fight, when enemies are going to pop up out the ground to come try and kill you.
    The main side characters are well thought out and put a good spin and comedic relief on a game that without them could seem like a tedious dungeon crawler. The humor provided by the dwarfs and your little buddy hanging on your belt really take away from long boat rides or dungeon clearing. Granted not sure why one of them has a germ phobia but hey who am I to judge, I preferred the blue one anyway.
    The story is one of my favorite aspects of this game. They give you just enough that you are begging for the next title because all they do is talk about some aspects/figures of Norse mythology without including them in the game and around every corner and when certain points of the game are taking place you are just waiting for someone to pop out and try to kick your ass. Now I am sure they left things up in the air and some characters out of the game due to the sheer size of this game and I can't blame them Hell I already want a sequel to this game. And the story deserves one considering all the plot twists and story points that were left open by time the credits were rolling.
    Finally, I enjoyed the combat of this game. It was way less button mashing and facerolling of enemies and more of strategic thought process and what skills to have and use, enemies to kill first, how best to use your protégé, and mechanics. Some of the boss fights left something to be desired and was more story driven then combat oriented but most were just difficult enough that you had to really pay attention to what abilities needed to be evaded.

    Cons:
    The loot system was a welcome change from the previous games but sadly needs some work. The ability to change how your characters look with different equipment was nice compared to just how the weapons changed slightly when upgrading them. Just wish they would have worked on the stat system and "level up" system a bit more. Cause to a be honest I had a piece of loot pretty much the entire game and due to one small aspect I never got rid of it.
    The ending left something to be desired, the plot points were surprising but didn't expect it to end when it did or the way it did considering how long it took to get there.
    Finally, I wanted to see more realms, and they kept the best ones locked tight, for the sequel im guessing. Not to mention they didn't put much thought into two of the realms. Don't get me wrong I loved the change of pace and basically skill and gear check of these two realms, but they consisted of combat trials and a dungeon. I feel like they could have done so much more.

    The game was amazing with a few let downs but nothing to deter people from buying or at least renting this amazing title. I would highly recommend this game to anyone who has never even heard God of War. Can not wait for the sequel. They have definitely stepped in the right direction to open up a new world for the Greek Badass and his Son.    … Expand
  22. Desmorfer
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Excelente videojuego, el cambio de la cámara a 3ra persona en conjunto con las mecánicas de juego es un gran respiro de aire fresco junto al cambio de la mitología, las actuaciones de voz y la banda sonora son increíbles, el haberle dado a Kratos profundidad como personaje (la cuál era casi nula) es un gran punto, la interacción con Atreus no es molesta (recordar que es un niño y debeExcelente videojuego, el cambio de la cámara a 3ra persona en conjunto con las mecánicas de juego es un gran respiro de aire fresco junto al cambio de la mitología, las actuaciones de voz y la banda sonora son increíbles, el haberle dado a Kratos profundidad como personaje (la cuál era casi nula) es un gran punto, la interacción con Atreus no es molesta (recordar que es un niño y debe desenvolverse como tal) y como acompañante es de gran utilidad volviéndose parte importantisima del gameplay, la adicion de un sistema de crafting para equipamiento es sencillo, poder terminar el juego sin cortes de cámara es increíble,además, lo fluido que es el juego considerando como lo corre una PS4 regular es de aplaudir, personajes secundarios y jefes principales carismáticos, ahora bien, el único punto que le encuentro desfavorable es la poca cantidad de jefes que tiene, y que recicla uno en particular demasiadas veces. Espero que esto resulte de ayuda para alguien.… Expand
  23. DarkJack
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Holy S**t. I know that The god of war games are all amazing (Excluding some PS Vita games) but this game is incredible. The Story, the combat and the chemistry changing and shifting between Atreus and Kratos is all fantastic. I can't recommend this game anymore than anyone else because everyone has said the same thing, GET. THIS. GAME.
  24. PaupiTLD
    May 21, 2018
    10
    siempre he amado las saga god of war, y ver lo que han hecho con el ultimo juego es impresionante, la esencia de god of war sigue estando presente , la nueva etapa de kratos me encanto mucho!! espero ver mas juegos del mismo!!!
  25. MJlegend
    Jul 20, 2018
    10
    pretty amazing game, if i have to say so myself. Absolutely love the god of war franchise. This game definitely deserves it's high score. great game
  26. bloody_priest
    May 26, 2018
    10
    Just awesome,gameplay,story,visuals,characters.
    People's that gave 0 score is just retarded
  27. CommunistDingDo
    May 26, 2018
    10
    God of War is simply the best game I have ever played in all my years of gaming. It is truly a masterpiece. From the combat to the story, God of War is an incredible journey that I will never forget. If you own a PS4, do yourself a favor and pick this up.
  28. ezeqjunior18
    May 30, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game of that year, I played the whole franchise and the first time I see a franchise renew itself without losing the essence. Showing this kra tos more decisive, and each step the story becomes incredible and absurd graphics, makes this game. THE BEST OF 20-18 ........ GO-TY… Expand
  29. davidcoperfild2
    Aug 6, 2018
    10
    this is a game for those who are serching for a good history and a good fighting game play
  30. aleshfc
    May 30, 2018
    10
    increíble juego, nada mas que decir santa monica lo hizo de nuevo hizo un excelente juego
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Metascore
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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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