God of War

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,356 out of 23476
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  1. Darth_Kane
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Excellent game all around, I’m just glad Sony showed everyone again that people love great story-driven single player games, not microtransaction and lootbox-filled online trash. As many others, I vote with my wallet, and bought this game full price (as UC4&TLOU), and stay far away from the likes of EA.
  2. Sharp
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    The best God of War game ever made, and surpasses the storytelling quality of The Last of Us, and is on par with Bloodborne in gameplay complexity. Cory Barlog had an impossible task, but he and his team managed to surpass and crush the expectations. An instant classic which moves the games industry forward. Highly recommended!
  3. erfanbasket
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    شاهکاره آقا شاهکار . کریتوس کبیر برگشته تا با تبرش بزنه رو فرق سر فیل اسپنسر و مایکروفنا که دیگه فیل ترو پاور نکنن. بدون شک بازی سال خواهد شد.
  4. Alex13ace
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    A flawless masterpiece of the current console generation, i recomment it to everyone!!!
  5. v_iHuGi
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    This is what a game should be and look like, stunning work the team at Santa Monica has put into this masterpiece, still not finished of course but i can safely say this is a 10, it would be more if it was possible though.
  6. dmdiegopa
    May 9, 2018
    10
    I want to tell you that I bought the playstation 4 in December of 2017 just to do the pre-purchase of the GOW, I was always a great hater of the consoles and a great admirer of the PC but honestly this game I fell in love in its entirety, it is extremely polished, the lore, the history in general, the graphics .. 10/10
  7. Buslaevvv
    Feb 9, 2021
    10
    Эта игра навсегда останется в моей душе как произведение искусства. Такое пропускать точно нельзя.
    Стоило ли купить PlayStation только чтобы сыграть в неё? Однозначно.
    Геймплей, саундтрек, графика, дизайн, история - все на высшем уровне и цепляет тебя так, что невозможно оторваться. И вы точно будете ждать продолжения!    Эта игра навсегда останется в моей душе как произведение искусства. Такое пропускать точно нельзя.
    Стоило ли купить PlayStation только чтобы сыграть в неё? Однозначно.
    Геймплей, саундтрек, графика, дизайн, история - все на высшем уровне и цепляет тебя так, что невозможно оторваться. И вы точно будете ждать продолжения!
  8. rrafemi
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Estoy enganchando. La historia, los gráficos, las animaciones, la dificultad, los secretos...... el conjunto es redondo.

    Este cambio de estilo y jugabilidad le ha sentado a Kratos como un guante. Un cambio necesario y acertado. Bravo
  9. Kai82
    May 20, 2020
    10
    This is a prime example how to revitalize a franchise. It is the best game in the God of War series, maybe the best exclusive game on PS4 and will diffidently be in many top ten list. It was amazing what they did here. There was always the somehow valid critique that Kratos has become more of a stereotype character during the trilogy that was only defined by revenge and hatred. Here he hasThis is a prime example how to revitalize a franchise. It is the best game in the God of War series, maybe the best exclusive game on PS4 and will diffidently be in many top ten list. It was amazing what they did here. There was always the somehow valid critique that Kratos has become more of a stereotype character during the trilogy that was only defined by revenge and hatred. Here he has grown into a deep character. A man who wants to restart and bury his past (mistakes). His dynamic with his son Atreus is enjoyable and realistic. I always wanted to see more and was invested in the development of their relationship. Even more you see the unsaid emotions as Kratos is unfamiliar in his role as father and often struggles. You can also understand each characters motivations within the story and the character development is organic and believable. With Baldur, Mimir, the witch of the woods and the dwarfs you have a very strong task of support characters. The overall story is brilliant and engaging with some twist and reveals that will blow your mind. It shows also that you cant bury your past that easily. I must admit here that some obstacles feel a bit like stretching out the game but for me this is good because of the excellent gameplay. The gameplay and battle mechanics are also better than ever. Imagine that you take away the Chaos Blades and replace them with another weapon. This should create fallout and fans that should attack the developer. Instead you hear always praise for the Leviathan Axe and how good and creative it was implemented. This leads me to the game world and riddles. The graphics are so beautiful and the riddles are so interesting to figure out. The mechanics and riddles go hand in hand. Again saying the soundtrack is good is nearly unnecessary. It is a given fact for the franchise as there is no game with a bad soundtrack. They also add more RPG elements. You can improve your characters with better levels of armor, learn abilities and create / improve armor pieces. Some have unique abilities that can also be levelled up. While you have not the range of totally switching Kratos, what would be unfitting, you can adapt to different styles. The battle system may seem limited to some but you have all tools to be awesome. There is also a game-world filled with things to discover and explore. It is a semi open world that unfolds as the story progresses. My only negative point are some of the boss battles. While there are again some breathtaking awesome encounters they recycle one type of boss too much. Overall the hype and praise is true. This game is excellent and you want to see more. It will get his place in gaming history and will be regarded as highlight of the PS 4.… Expand
  10. Bignastydre77
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Just incredible. Play it. Just do it, Shia Labeouf style. 10$ on PSN right now.
  11. erbazzone
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Everything I have ever wanted from a God of war game. Excellent story, deep combat and great graphics. Great experience from start to finish
  12. d3xt3r_86
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    Story, gameplay, characters, graphics, everything is in it’s right place. Cannot stop playing
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. Igoreshkin
    May 11, 2018
    10
    The game is awsome. I complete original trilogy. I love that devs changet direction for new GoW game. The battle system is so satisfying. I bet that most negative user rewies comes from people who even have no PS4.
  17. R1ck8r00ke
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Absolutely breathtaking and pure magic. The best game I’ve played since The Last of Us, and shot straight into my all time top 5. Without a doubt my Game of the Year it’s a masterpiece!
  18. Ozzy1230
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    This is absolutely the best ps4 game out right now. I was concerned the change from the original was going to be a bad thing.. but I was dead wrong. I like every single aspect of this game. Fun gameplay, story and graphics are just amazing. Once you start playing it you dont want to put the controller down.
  19. Explodet
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    I dont just hand out 10s, but this game deserves it. Ignore the salty trolls, ignore the nintendo/pc/xbox fanboys who never played this. It is worth all the praise it gets.

    This game is worth picking up a ps4 for. What makes it so good? The gameplay and combat are top notch. Its a bit more open, where you are free to explore and often are rewarded for doing so. The sound and music    I dont just hand out 10s, but this game deserves it. Ignore the salty trolls, ignore the nintendo/pc/xbox fanboys who never played this. It is worth all the praise it gets.

    This game is worth picking up a ps4 for.

    What makes it so good? The gameplay and combat are top notch. Its a bit more open, where you are free to explore and often are rewarded for doing so. The sound and music are incredible. Combat is challenging yet satisfying. Stunning immersive graphics combined with smooth gameplay, probably the best console graphics Ive seen. The story and the personal growth of the main characters and their relationship is really good. You can tell they really took their time perfecting this game instead of rushing it like most companies these days.

    I highly reccomend this game to anyone. It is worth picking up a ps4 for. This might be THE best exclusive out there. It really raised the bar for what we should expect from a game. I hope other companies take note. Its good to see some still care about a making a masterpiece instead of doing the same old crap and care only to maximize profit    … Expand
  20. Ankiboy
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    what to say? a masterpiece! the combat work like a charm, the graphics are the best i ever seen... 10/10
  21. T-Razor
    Apr 28, 2018
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. From its intriguing story, gorgeous visuals, brutal combat, great pacing, epic bosses, and rewarding exploration, it was everything I wanted and more. You can tell the developers put their hearts and souls into this game while playing it. This is easily hands down the best video game Santa Monica Studios has ever crafted. If you have a PS4, this game should NOT be missed!
  22. gerhardkoepke
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    God of War (2018) surprises in so many ways – may it be small or big. It breaks with expectations and even if it follows tropes, it does it in a meaningful way and even acknowledges it in a fun and engaging way (i.e. Atreus mocking me for exploring and collecting stuff). I can't criticise that. This game knows exactly what it is, what it does and it does it with a lot of self-esteem. ThisGod of War (2018) surprises in so many ways – may it be small or big. It breaks with expectations and even if it follows tropes, it does it in a meaningful way and even acknowledges it in a fun and engaging way (i.e. Atreus mocking me for exploring and collecting stuff). I can't criticise that. This game knows exactly what it is, what it does and it does it with a lot of self-esteem. This is, why I can't give the game less than 10. The only downside is: it will never be the same, after playing it for the first time.
    Every bad user critique I read here lacks substance. I didn't know much about GoW and came into this without expectations and the game had me at "hello" (sorry). But even if you expected another "old" GoW, as soon as you play this instalment, you should be able to appreciate what they did here. The characters, their story, the world, the gameplay...it all makes sense and just "works". I guess, they have not played it or it is just not their cup of tea in general (however this might be possible).
    A definite must play.    … Expand
  23. Juniorprice
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Jogo muito bem feito, jogando da pra perceber que foi feito com muito esmero, história boa e gráficos lindos e detalhados. Santa Mônica como sempre não decepciona, parabéns ao diretor.
  24. jelikey
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    There is not much more I can say that the critic reviews don't portray. The game has everything a perfect game needs. It has a great story, great characters, great music, great graphics and visuals and most importantly of all great gameplay that innovates on the previous god of war games. The game deserves all the hype it has been getting.
  25. Rwmfilm85
    May 20, 2018
    10
    This is the best game I have played since the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in 2015. The research and attention to detail with regards to Norse mythology is astounding. I also found it bold to begin with lesser known aspects of the mythology, setting up a solid foundation for bigger things to come.
  26. pt122781
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    The God of War games originally made me fall in love with any and all action games.fantastic for their time. But this game, brings single player games to a whole new level. I’ve only played maybe 6 hours and it’s by far one of the best games I’ve ever played....a masterpiece by all means. Sony continues to put out the best exclusives, including Zero Dawn from last year. Thank you SantaThe God of War games originally made me fall in love with any and all action games.fantastic for their time. But this game, brings single player games to a whole new level. I’ve only played maybe 6 hours and it’s by far one of the best games I’ve ever played....a masterpiece by all means. Sony continues to put out the best exclusives, including Zero Dawn from last year. Thank you Santa Monica Studios for giving us one of the best games ever made. GOW has everything you’d want in a game. Best graphics I’ve seen yet this generation, incredible combat, RPG elements, story telling is amazing, even semi-open world exploration in the same vein as the recent Tomb Raiders. This game is a rarity and I can not say enough that this is how developers should model their structure going forward. Not to mention the musical score, the one shot camera, and the performance from both Kratos and Atreus is dynamic!! Like nothing I’ve ever seen. Please play this game buy a PS4 Pro and do yourself a favor.… Expand
  27. MANDIRIGMA
    Dec 31, 2022
    10
    Excellent everything, from game mechanics to visuals to story. A lot of effort and critical creativity was put into this. Very weel done.
  28. VindoR_
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Amazing game in every aspect, combat, graphism, music, voice acting, itemization etc only the story is a little lackluster but still very enjoyable. Beleive the hype !
  29. Killask
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Best game of this generation in my opinion. Gameplay got an welcome change, graphic is stunning and the story is great too.
  30. ufc77
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    There is not much more I can say that the critic reviews don't portray. The game has everything a perfect game needs.

    10/10
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Metascore
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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