God of War

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  1. Sojum
    Sep 9, 2018
    10
    I never played the original series, so I have no context/ It's unneeded though. This game is a rare gem that stands on its own without need of having played prior games. The story is amazingly well crafted and told through brilliant dialogue and not through long, testing written histories or narration (though there is a journal available for added depth and interest, it is whollyI never played the original series, so I have no context/ It's unneeded though. This game is a rare gem that stands on its own without need of having played prior games. The story is amazingly well crafted and told through brilliant dialogue and not through long, testing written histories or narration (though there is a journal available for added depth and interest, it is wholly unnecessary to the game's experience.

    This is one of only a few games that gave me genuine goosebumps and earned my tearing up in scenes throughout the game. The voice acting is superb. The characters are well developed. The facial and body animations and postures are spot on in sync with dialogue and emotion. The graphics are stunningly beautiful and not so repetitious that you ever get bored with them or feel that you are just seeing the same stuff, different region. The game mechanics are intuitive - and I'm not a hack-and-slash fan by any stretch, and the skill tree is short but powerful. Likewise, armor and inventory management is not at all overbearing and offers genuinely useful choices that matter for the battles you are about to walk into. Music by Bear McCreary. Jeremy Davies mat be the most famous name here, but everyone (arguably the mostly singly-deep-throated Kratos being a fairly one-note voice even though the superb facial and body animations convey emotions he is incapable or strongly reluctant to voice) is giving their A-game and just as worthy. The balance of the main character's also helps draw out emotions and motivations that might otherwise be lost. The mythology and fables shares during boat rides are interesting, accurate, well told, and often charmingly funny. In fact, that last point is important - the game knows how to throw just enough humor into the mix to not make it so dark and serious as to be completely heart=breaking or just hack-and-slash war-boy-fan material.

    There are only a few games that I would hold in as high regard as this one. So good I even let my daughter watch, despite the gore, because the story was so good. Bethesda wishes they had this tight of a presentation (and don't get me wrong, I love Elder Scrolls and Fallout, but they just do not have the same gravity and cinematic polish of GOW). Every PS4 owner should have this game in their collection. Everyone. Period. TEN STARS. I'd give it 11 if I had the choice. Put it proudly next to The Last of Us Remastered , Witcher 3. and Horizon Zero Dawn to show your friends and family the power of good, no - great, games.    … Expand
  2. Davel33123
    May 8, 2018
    9
    Stunning game alright, Its rare that i would agree with critics but this time they are bang on.
    The only down side is i think im going to be over Sony's 3rd person story driven format by the end of the year. I hope Sony's first party studios keep evolving and not be afraid to get away from the constant 3rd person story driven format, otherwise its gonna get stale quick.
    Im not taking    Stunning game alright, Its rare that i would agree with critics but this time they are bang on.
    The only down side is i think im going to be over Sony's 3rd person story driven format by the end of the year. I hope Sony's first party studios keep evolving and not be afraid to get away from the constant 3rd person story driven format, otherwise its gonna get stale quick.
    Im not taking anything away from this gem though !! i had a blast.    … Expand
  3. cdsmith7
    Apr 20, 2020
    3
    Highly overrated. I suspect many of the reviews were bought. Uninspiring with mediocre combat.
  4. mattlarkin
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    In 2005 Sony brought Greek mythology to life with the original God of War. For its time, the game was brilliant both in terms of gameplay and in terms of portraying a deeper story than typical action games, over-the-top gore and silly sex mini-games notwithstanding. The game spawned two main sequels, and several side-quels/prequels, finally culminating in God of War III, by which pointIn 2005 Sony brought Greek mythology to life with the original God of War. For its time, the game was brilliant both in terms of gameplay and in terms of portraying a deeper story than typical action games, over-the-top gore and silly sex mini-games notwithstanding. The game spawned two main sequels, and several side-quels/prequels, finally culminating in God of War III, by which point Kratos had basically killed everything in Greek mythology.

    Now, however, the team has brought him back, some decades later, aging, and with a kid to raise on his own, having just lost his wife. Also, he's somehow come from Ancient Greece to Midgard (shortly before the beginning of Ragnarok). Fans of my books will find some similarities in interpretation of the setting, though only some.

    While the original games were great, I'm going to come straight out and say the new game, also titled God of War, outstrips all of them in terms of both gameplay and story.

    And I'm not just saying that because I'm the "Norse mythology guy."

    I actually like Greek mythology as much or more than Norse. But this time, the team has taken a fresher spin on the myths for reasons beyond simply justifying Kratos needing to kill Heracles or whatever. Plus, both the character and the story have matured. Kratos still has the rage inside of him, but now he knows how destructive that rage can be to himself and everyone around him. He knows vengeance isn't going to solve anything.

    But he's still willing to kill anything and everything that stands in the way of his goals.

    However, he's also dealing with the pain of losing his wife (and yes, I know the same was true in the first game) and of trying to raise a child to be better than he was.

    In terms of gameplay, God of War takes some definite cues from Dark Souls, probably enough to qualify for the Souls-like genre. Which is great, considering that style of challenging but rewarding ARPG has become my definitive favorite genre in recent years. A few aspects of the game feel like the old ones, including the occasional puzzle (which I didn't feel added much to the game, save nostalgia for one aspect I didn't miss in the first place). The combat feels a bit different than either Souls or old school GOW, but, basically, it's a system that punishes mistakes while rewarding mastery of the mechanics and learning enemy fighting styles.

    Kratos--for the first time, unless I'm mistaken--now has to block attacks on a shield, which is incredibly important here, as it also allows parries. Oh, and he lays into his foes with a big ass axe that returns when he throws it, ala Thor's hammer in the Marvel movies. Most of the time, enemies can down Kratos in a few hits if you get careless or too aggressive. On the other hand, when you get a rhythm going, Kratos feels like, well, a god of war.

    While the game does feature some platformer-ish exploration, there's far less platformer challenges to this one. Meaning--praise the Aesir--nothing quite so irritating as the underworld spinning blade columns.

    All this said, it shouldn't surprise you to hear I loved this game. If you own a PS4, get this game.    … Expand
  5. Klotz
    May 21, 2018
    9
    NEGATIV: 1. Enemy/mini boss variety is lacking, 2. The secrets/riddles are very repetitive ("Oh, Rune Chest Nr. 198..."), 3. Gameplay can be repetitive, especially if you play all side missions (and because see point 1.), 4. Too much Hacksilver and stuff, less is more sometimes, 5. Feels very "gamey", where enemys/bosses pop up out of nowhere, 6. The UI design is very basic, not reallyNEGATIV: 1. Enemy/mini boss variety is lacking, 2. The secrets/riddles are very repetitive ("Oh, Rune Chest Nr. 198..."), 3. Gameplay can be repetitive, especially if you play all side missions (and because see point 1.), 4. Too much Hacksilver and stuff, less is more sometimes, 5. Feels very "gamey", where enemys/bosses pop up out of nowhere, 6. The UI design is very basic, not really fitting for this kind of game, 7. The upgrade/crafting system can be a bit fiddly.

    Everything good is probably already said about GoW so my focus here is the bad stuff. Biggest Pro for me is the gameplay. Finally a game with fun and challenging combat.    … Expand
  6. Squareh00r
    Jan 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have never, ever, ever, finished ANY God of War game. I played all the first three main numbered God of War games, and also that one release for the PSP. To think I was almost able to finish the first game but gave up in the end due to this one navigation puzzle/hurdle I was not able to beat. I had initial doubts if I should even get God of War because I might not able to finish it.

    But I did get it, and I did finish it. I enjoyed every second of it from the story, the graphics, the battle system, controls, all of it. I've not completed it and as much as I want to, I don't think I can handle fighting all of the Valkyries and going through two additional realms to complete the items and craft better armor to beat the Valkyries.

    I don't know if the story affected me more now that I'm a dad, and in this journey with Kratos and Atreus, it was mainly a father and son thing, and it was a great journey. I can't wait for the sequel and more games with Kratos and Atreus.    … Expand
  7. szogyenyi
    Jun 3, 2018
    9
    I usually don't give a score for any game on Metacritic, but in ths case i thought i have to do it, because if any game, then God of War really deserves it. i won't lie, i adore this franchise since the first game came out in 2005 and i was really waiting for this new episode as well. I liked how the team was able to set this character into a different mythology and despite the fact iI usually don't give a score for any game on Metacritic, but in ths case i thought i have to do it, because if any game, then God of War really deserves it. i won't lie, i adore this franchise since the first game came out in 2005 and i was really waiting for this new episode as well. I liked how the team was able to set this character into a different mythology and despite the fact i don't know much about the Norse mythology, the game could keep up my attention all the time and it also teached me some good stories and introduced interesting characters about this world. The chemistry between Kratos and Atreus works well, but i think the media and the press pushed this relationship a bit over the top. Sure, they make a really good dad and son pair, but this kind of interaction just worked better in The Last of Us. (in my opinion) The graphics is top notch, i don't think i have to explain this any further. Just take a look on the game and you will see, it's easily the best looking game nowadays. Combat system felt ok, i really don't mind the change of the camera perspective and this one shot technique is greatly carried out. Loved the moments when the past 'gives a warming welcome' and this non-linear, but still corridor shaped level design is really interesting through all realms. Characters are ok, i loved the act of Christopher Judge, but in my opinion Jeremy Davies as Baldur really stole the show!!! This game deserve all the love it gets from the fans, i'm very happy for the fact that it's such a huge success, especially in these times when everything is about the multiplayer shooters and lootboxes -.-

    I would like to point out one more perspective which i didn't understand during the advertising campaign. People were excited/upset because how a cruel, barbarian Spartan became such a p.ssy and why we have to play as a babysitter now, instead of killing everything what moves. Don't you forget, across all games, there were many emotional scenes, this game was always like this, but now it is just a bit more in the foreground. Kratos always suffered from the things what he had done, never wanted to be a monster like as we see during action, but this is his fate, regardless he accepting it or not. (Yes, SPOILER STARTS here, but just take a look on the scene where Athena shows up, or the other scene in Hel. SPOILER ENDS)

    Loved the game very much, i can't wait for the sequel. If you were thinking about to buy a PS4, but you hesitated, now it is a very good reason to buy one!    … Expand
  8. SWERY_51
    Apr 27, 2018
    9
    Not being able to see the total play time on a AAA game in 2018, what a disappointment.
    Sorry but it's only a 9 then, and i'm very serious about it.

    Brilliant game otherwise.
  9. Joellemm
    May 5, 2018
    9
    *DISCLAIMER*- first God of War game that I have played.

    The main campaign of God of War is incredible. The gameplay is fun, fluid and makes you feel powerful. The world is beautiful and varied. The pacing is perfect, for someone such as myself, who likes time to full engage the surroundings. The story is well developed, with central characters that are written well enough to feel    *DISCLAIMER*- first God of War game that I have played.

    The main campaign of God of War is incredible. The gameplay is fun, fluid and makes you feel powerful. The world is beautiful and varied. The pacing is perfect, for someone such as myself, who likes time to full engage the surroundings. The story is well developed, with central characters that are written well enough to feel memorable and tie you to the world and set pieces that take place. Dialogue during slower sections can often be repetitive in games, but in this, it is masterfully used to further develop characters and the lore. Arteus is not a burden but a useful ally, and arguably the central figure to the games plot. It is detailed in its menus, without feeling overbearing.

    My only legitimate disappointments come from everything outside of this main campaign. The side quests and open world design do not suit the linearity and cinematic brilliance of the main campaign. I felt that the game promises more than it actually delivers, as it lacks the enemy variety, characters and interesting locations to uphold what it sets out to achieve. Too often do you find yourself traversing the same places.

    Even so, for the main campaign alone, God of War is a great game.    … Expand
  10. matt79
    Sep 28, 2018
    10
    All the gameplay mechanics are perfect, the presentation is gorgeous and the sorytelling is simply stellar. God of War easily made it's way to my top 5 of all time.
  11. MacheteDontText
    May 17, 2018
    8
    Way better then I expected, still has lots of console game specific issues, but its quite fun. Being able to customise HUD is a great step in the right direction, now just give me full control of my character, so I can jump, climb etc instead of pressing one button to watch the game do it instead of me. Difficulty is a bit uneven, the first couple of fights were very hard, havent reallyWay better then I expected, still has lots of console game specific issues, but its quite fun. Being able to customise HUD is a great step in the right direction, now just give me full control of my character, so I can jump, climb etc instead of pressing one button to watch the game do it instead of me. Difficulty is a bit uneven, the first couple of fights were very hard, havent really died since then (hard diff). Have been playing for like 6 hours and I havent encountered any cool bosses so far, so its a bit of a letdown in that area. I personally love the puzzles, its a nice addition to the game. Combat is fun. Overall its a good game, nothing groungbreaking. Oh story is a bore, I ve lost interest after 10 minutes.… Expand
  12. denizkir
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    One of the best game i have ever played. Very good graphics, good story, great fighting mechanics.
  13. moiseshenri
    Apr 27, 2018
    9
    O jogo esta incrível em qualidade, as transições de cenas para o gameplay esta talvez o melhor já criado, jogabilidade muito boa também, e história que faz você ao mesmo tempo que quer fazer tudo o que tem de missões, também quer terminar logo pra saber o que acontece.
  14. Darius11
    Aug 24, 2018
    9
    A great mixture of Storytelling and Action. Gameplay is tight, You have a variety of weapons and powers to use and all can be done without too much hassle but also a great deal of skill is needed to perfect your style and take on the hardest difficulty and bosses

    The main story is long enough for value but a really good treat is that after this has ended there is so much to do, Not tiny    A great mixture of Storytelling and Action. Gameplay is tight, You have a variety of weapons and powers to use and all can be done without too much hassle but also a great deal of skill is needed to perfect your style and take on the hardest difficulty and bosses

    The main story is long enough for value but a really good treat is that after this has ended there is so much to do, Not tiny side missions but actual cool stuff. You also keep levelling up and learning new abilities. So a lot of playtime if you want to carry on the journey.

    The story was great but not amazing which is why its not a 10/10 in my book. I'd say its easily worth £30 now (August 2018) If it drops cheaper and you aint buying you are missing out on a bargain.    … Expand
  15. Tyger44
    Sep 17, 2018
    10
    It is always terrifying when a studio has a big franchise go through a radical change, because you never know how it will end up. But with God of War, Corey Barlog and the team at Santa Monica have managed to create a masterpiece through the radical change.
    They transformed Kratos from a one-dimensional cliche, into a complex and compelling protagonist, that I was able to relate to on a    It is always terrifying when a studio has a big franchise go through a radical change, because you never know how it will end up. But with God of War, Corey Barlog and the team at Santa Monica have managed to create a masterpiece through the radical change.
    They transformed Kratos from a one-dimensional cliche, into a complex and compelling protagonist, that I was able to relate to on a surprising personal level.
    The journey that he and his young son, Atreus, is one of the most emotional, thought-provoking a epic stories I have ever experienced in a game. And its all told through an impressive single-shot that never cuts away, allowing myself to feel closer to the action.
    In addition, God of War has some the most stunning visuals I seen in a game, and I don't even own a PS4 pro. The world that said visuals bring to life, is deep and rich in detail, making me want to explore and see everything it had to offer.
    The gameplay has also been changed for the better. With the change in perspective to third person limited, the violent and hectic combat is still present, but with the added need of strategy and tactics, especially near the end of the story. Even on normal difficulty, God of War is very hard many time throughout if you are not careful.
    I can't really do God of War justice. It is a game that must be played by every Playstation owner. It's a game that feels like the next step for the gaming industry in general. Play this game, and experience a thrilling journey that make you feel the wonder of Valhalla.    … Expand
  16. FelippeLemos
    Dec 3, 2018
    10
    The Best god of War. Best graphics, game play and story. Sony Santa Mônica s2
  17. Dethstorm35
    Sep 17, 2018
    10
    I can say with total confidence that God of War is the most fun I have had playing a game since Tomb Raider (2013). I have played every God of War since Playstation 2, this game is so much fun to play and it looks beautiful. Not only is the game play excellent but the story that unfolds is spectacular.

    Anyone writing here talking about bad graphics has not played this game. Probably    I can say with total confidence that God of War is the most fun I have had playing a game since Tomb Raider (2013). I have played every God of War since Playstation 2, this game is so much fun to play and it looks beautiful. Not only is the game play excellent but the story that unfolds is spectacular.

    Anyone writing here talking about bad graphics has not played this game. Probably just haters. This IS a must play if you own a Playstation.    … Expand
  18. galifreeman
    May 9, 2018
    9
    Le daría un 10 sin dudarlo de no ser por la cámara, cuando te enfrentas a enemigos que lanzan proyectiles, lo de las flechitas que te marcan el peligro, personalmente me distraen más de lo que me ayudan. Uno de los mejores juegos de esta generación. ¡Bravo Santa Monica Studios!
  19. LevMaleev
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    самый хуевый шутер от третьего лица в который я играл но в целом нормально я бы поставил 8 из 10
  20. Mindtricks
    Sep 7, 2018
    10
    Goty contender
    the best part of this game is the combat system, this feels a little bit like the old one
    meh story
    good acting
    the loading screen is painfull
    and fast travel is a mess
  21. Stallion2086
    May 25, 2018
    9
    New God of War brings fantastic adventure! The Battle system is awesome, gameplay is very addictive. The storyline and soundtrack are also amazing. This is one of the best action/adventure games of this generation.
  22. RoloBianchi
    Sep 17, 2018
    10
    Excelente como supieron sobrevellar el cambio de la vida de Kratos, un dios que vivio cargado de ira, hoy en dia mucho mas maduro, sabio y compenzando todo aquello que no pudo hacer con su primera familia, excelentes graficos, banda sonora de lo mejor, muy buena jugabilidad y adaptacion del hacha, los personajes estan perfectamente definidos, lo unico malo es la poca variedad de enemigos,Excelente como supieron sobrevellar el cambio de la vida de Kratos, un dios que vivio cargado de ira, hoy en dia mucho mas maduro, sabio y compenzando todo aquello que no pudo hacer con su primera familia, excelentes graficos, banda sonora de lo mejor, muy buena jugabilidad y adaptacion del hacha, los personajes estan perfectamente definidos, lo unico malo es la poca variedad de enemigos, pero por todo lo demas, tengo que decir que es una obra maestra… Expand
  23. kingjaffejoe718
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    The most Amazing game i have played in a very long time. The graphics was beautiful also the plot was amazing. i had fun playing this game from beginning to end yearning for a sequel.
  24. Ali_radikal
    Oct 25, 2018
    10
    It's an unique games give you to feeling emotions between kratos and his son
    on the other hand the ghrafic is amazing even in ps4.
  25. THE_SPEED_FORCE
    Sep 13, 2018
    10
    This game is exactly why I EXCLUSIVELY have a PlayStation!! Perfect game to add to the collection.
  26. tyraelicn
    May 19, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este God of War me sorprendió. Tenia mucho miedo de que al cambiar la mitología en la que se había basado todas sus anteriores versiones, se equivocasen y el juego deje de ser GoW. Afortunadamente lograron hacer una gran historia y si bien Kratos se muestra con una personalidad totalmente diferente, logre agarrarle cariño y puedo decir que la historia me gusto mucho.
    En el tema gráfico es impresionante, no hay mas que decir. Y en cuanto a jugabilidad, es un juego desafiante y muy divertido al momento de descubrir todo lo que puede hacer Kratos con su hijo. Otro punto que me gusto es la posibilidad de comprar, fabricar y mejorar armaduras y armas. No le doy un 10 porque muchas de las cosas que se incluyeron son recopilaciones de ideas que se usaron en otros juegos, no es muy innovador, pero es divertidisimo,    … Expand
  27. namakusyapa
    Sep 7, 2018
    10
    God of game!!
    Amazing graphics, great story, fun game-play, challenging puzzle.
    One of the best games in PlayStation 4
  28. PedroRC19
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    A nota do jogo já diz tudo, ao meu ver um dos 3 melhores jogos da geração e disparado o melhor exclusivo do PS4, esse é GOTY
  29. jrdnnn
    Sep 24, 2018
    10
    A captivating, beautiful and brutal masterclass in action gaming, God Of War is easily worth the hype. It wears its influences on its sleeve, taking design cues from the Souls series, Legend of Zelda series and Horizon: Zero Dawn, without copying or degrading them in any way. By adding these well-considered gameplay choices to a rich, emotional story, gorgeous setting, and one of the bestA captivating, beautiful and brutal masterclass in action gaming, God Of War is easily worth the hype. It wears its influences on its sleeve, taking design cues from the Souls series, Legend of Zelda series and Horizon: Zero Dawn, without copying or degrading them in any way. By adding these well-considered gameplay choices to a rich, emotional story, gorgeous setting, and one of the best videogame relationships of all time (Kratos and Atreus), Santa Monica have succeeded in reinventing, honoring and propelling the GoW series to new heights.

    The story is great, original, builds on the entirety of the franchise so far, and opens up so many doors in terms of emotion, mythology and character development. The Norse world is expansive, with a lot of lore surrounding it. Thankfully Atreus captures everything in his journal, which was actually a pleasure to read through to enrich the experience. The characters are fantastic, with exceptional voice and motion acting. Sindri, Brok and Mimir in particular were hilarious additions to the tale, but the Kratos/Atreus plot is truly special. It echoes the Joel/Ellie story from Last of Us in terms of impact, but is a lot more fraught with relatable and gripping father-son energy. The writing team nailed it from here, and the story implications are huge in the last few hours.

    Gameplay is satisfying in every way, slowly building your skills to incorporate melee, ranged, magic, support, defense and everything in between. By the end-game, combat is exhilarating given the multitude of choices presented to you, and always challenging. I often got my ass handed to me by some of the side mission bosses if I didn't concentrate. You can play however you like, with armour and weapon buffs suited to your preferred attacking style. The armour also looks amazing, with every piece unique and impeccably animated. Exploration is astounding here, with (my favourite) collectibles behind every inch of the map. There's so much to do in the game, you can get lost in particular sidequests which often have their own emotional weight instead of regular fetch-quests. Treasure hunts, freeing enslaved dragons, arena trials, lore collecting, raven hunting, all spread over a host of beautiful otherworldly locations. In particular, I loved the side quest in which the goal was to seek out 8 corrupted super-bosses in the world. These fights were often as challenging as anything Bloodborne threw at me, and deserve a particular mention for their cinematic challenge. Expect to die a lot, as these foes are significantly harder than anything in the rest of the game. Related to this, in terms of battling, my only major gripe with the game is that a lot of storyline bosses featured QTE-style battling for their duration which was beautiful to behold, but disappointing given how rich and capable the combat system is. It felt underutilised in the main story, and only got its chance to shine in the more challenging optional areas/quests.

    Visually, the game is absolutely amazing. The particle and lighting effects are dazzling, and a particular shout out to the rock textures - the best I've ever seen as a geologist gamer (NEEEERRRDDDD!).

    I can't recommend this game enough and already can't wait for any and all DLC that may arise from here on out. What an incredible, thoughtfully put together game. Near-perfect.    … Expand
  30. RevanDLS
    May 20, 2018
    9
    Increíble narrativa gracias al plano secuencia, que es sin duda lo mejor del juego y una gran innovación. Aunque todo el mundo este discutiendo de los gráficos y si han tenido downgrade, etc... Lo verdaderamente bonito es el apartado artístico, en serio, es increíble si te gusta la mitología nórdica vas a disfrutar como un enano con los entornos de los reinos y los modelados de algunasIncreíble narrativa gracias al plano secuencia, que es sin duda lo mejor del juego y una gran innovación. Aunque todo el mundo este discutiendo de los gráficos y si han tenido downgrade, etc... Lo verdaderamente bonito es el apartado artístico, en serio, es increíble si te gusta la mitología nórdica vas a disfrutar como un enano con los entornos de los reinos y los modelados de algunas criaturas. Como pega solo decir que hay algunas partes que se hacen un tanto aburridas, sobre todo al principio del juego y que la exploración se hace un poco repetitiva con algunos cofres como los de las Nornas. Por lo demás un juego de casi 10. Totalmente recomendable e indispensable para todo fan de la saga.… Expand
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  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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