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9.1

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  1. Nov 27, 2018
    10
    This masterpiece had only one problem and that was side-quests which should be deleted or be done while playing the main story because after finishing the story your not gonna go and finish those side-quests.
  2. Nov 26, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece in all the senses. Great graphics, sound, action and history, Im really waiting for the next game.
  3. Nov 26, 2018
    10
    Literally there are no words to describe this game that is beyond of all the good things that make video games such a beautiful art
  4. Nov 27, 2018
    10
    Gameplay=(9/10)
    Environment/Aesthetic appeal=(10/10)
    Story=(10/10) Music=(10/10) Notes: RPG and open-world/linear level blend was both seamless and impressive, This game could only be improved upon by allowing the players skill to assist in killing higher-level enemies instead of a classic leveling system that locks you into fighting certain enemy levels exclusively until you level
    Gameplay=(9/10)
    Environment/Aesthetic appeal=(10/10)
    Story=(10/10)
    Music=(10/10)
    Notes: RPG and open-world/linear level blend was both seamless and impressive, This game could only be improved upon by allowing the players skill to assist in killing higher-level enemies instead of a classic leveling system that locks you into fighting certain enemy levels exclusively until you level Kratos up a little bit. I would also welcome a few more boss fights towards the middle and end of the narrative. Literally, every other aspect of the game was 10 out of 10 so that's the score it gets. Thank you for making a game worth my time and my money. This is now in my top 10 games of all time list.
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  5. Feb 14, 2019
    10
    This game is Incredible and will be marinating on your brain for weeks after completion, i definitely recommend playing the previous god of war games, or at least 3 and a video recap of the story to make this one that much more impactful. this game this real tear jerker and a much more mature addition to the franchise, with constant themes of family and redemption, My one any only issue isThis game is Incredible and will be marinating on your brain for weeks after completion, i definitely recommend playing the previous god of war games, or at least 3 and a video recap of the story to make this one that much more impactful. this game this real tear jerker and a much more mature addition to the franchise, with constant themes of family and redemption, My one any only issue is the Lack of enemy Variety, but other then that is game is pretty much perfect. Expand
  6. Nov 29, 2018
    10
    Visuals: 9.5/10
    Audio and Sound design: 10/10
    Game-Play: 9.5/10 Story: 10/10 Replay Value: 9.5/10 Overall Score: 9.7/10 God of War is one of the greatest games period. The bombastic soundtrack and the rich lore and world with many things to do still isn't the best part. The fluid and in depth combat which almost never feels repetitive, and the engaging narrative filled with
    Visuals: 9.5/10
    Audio and Sound design: 10/10
    Game-Play: 9.5/10
    Story: 10/10
    Replay Value: 9.5/10

    Overall Score: 9.7/10

    God of War is one of the greatest games period. The bombastic soundtrack and the rich lore and world with many things to do still isn't the best part. The fluid and in depth combat which almost never feels repetitive, and the engaging narrative filled with twists and turns, emotional moments, and crazy over the top action. This game is a true Masterpiece.

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  7. Nov 29, 2018
    10
    God of war is the perfection of gaming taken to a new whole level and also is the game of the generation
  8. Nov 29, 2018
    10
    No other game in this game released in this generation has achieved what God of War did sure many great games in this generation have raised the bar but this is nothing compared to what God of War did this is the game of the generation
  9. Nov 29, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece falls too much to be used with this game that shouldn't exist in this industry because this is the best game of the generation
  10. Nov 29, 2018
    10
    Right above the words masterpiece is this game standing and making look other games like they were a normal experience this is and must get the game of the year as the game of the generation
  11. Nov 29, 2018
    10
    God of war is more than a piece of art made by a group of people who really love this passion but also is the best example of how you can do the good even though you had a dark past and kratos is the perfect example of this
    game of the generation
  12. Nov 29, 2018
    10
    God of war is what all games should be just great experiences that are modern pieces of art and Santa Monica Studio and Cory Barlog have proved once again that this art is still alive and i can still be changed for the good this is the best game of the generation
  13. Dec 15, 2018
    10
    Apenas perfeito... a mitologia nórdica, os gráficos, a história e os personagens, esse jogo realmente evoluiu com essa geração perfeitamente, GOTY com certeza!!!
  14. Jun 12, 2021
    10
    merita il voto top essendo una esclusiva ps come è per il 97% delle esclusive ps
  15. Dec 1, 2018
    10
    God of war shines as the best game of this generation and as the game of the year this is the peak of gaming
  16. Dec 1, 2018
    10
    If someone gives this game a 7 or 9 obviously they didn't play the game and just are haters this is the game of the generation and the best game ever made
  17. Dec 1, 2018
    10
    Best game i've ever played this is game of the year for sure and it puts a before and after in the history of gaming
  18. Dec 1, 2018
    10
    God of war is something that is above the word masterpiece for so many reasons but the main reason is that this shows how game must be made
  19. Dec 1, 2018
    10
    God of war is like the first DARK SOULS,The Witcher 3,The Last of us,Bloodborne,uncharted 2,God of War 2,Bioshock infitive and so many more masterpieces in one single game this is the game of the generation
  20. Dec 1, 2018
    10
    God of war is the king of the ps4 exclusives as well as the GOD of all other games
  21. Dec 1, 2018
    10
    Above of all things that made God of War the game that it is today is its amazing passion for this art
  22. Dec 1, 2018
    10
    Game of the generation there is not other game like this one and i don't know if there will ever be another game like this one
  23. Dec 1, 2018
    10
    Art like this doesn't come around to often but when it does we must appreciate it for all the good reasons this is the game of the year
  24. Dec 1, 2018
    10
    God of war makes so many common things but it just takes it to the next level and only a genius can do this
  25. Dec 1, 2018
    10
    God of War is the difference between ordinary games and masterpieces made by the gods like Santa Monica Studio that automatically becomes the game of the generation
  26. Dec 1, 2018
    10
    O jogo com os melhores gráficos que já joguei, meu personagem favorito dos games, jogabilidade incrível, trilha sonora ótima, Atreus evolui muito durante o jogo e se torna um garoto muito legal, história perfeita, armas legais muito legais... Enfim um dos melhores ou se não for o MELHOR jogo que já joguei...
  27. Aug 13, 2020
    10
    I loved the franchise before, but this is next level. Great Great combat, very engaging story and no microtransactions. Just a near perfect game and deserved game of the year.
  28. Sep 8, 2019
    10
    It is an absolutely masterpiece. Every detail, visuals, audio, pace, feeling, story, Gameplay. Everething is just perfect. Comgrats Santa Monica. GOTY.
  29. Dec 3, 2018
    10
    The game showed what else ps4 is capable of

    The game has a clear story, if you have not even played in the last part you will still understand the background .
  30. Dec 4, 2018
    10
    God of war is arguably the best game of this generation and my personal favorite game because everything in the game is so perfect from the story to the gameplay to even the voice acting, the graphics are just beautiful, and the axe is just the coolest weapon in gaming history and my god the soundtrack is just AMAZING, overall such a perfect game.
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94

Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

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  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. 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.