God of War

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

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  1. R3lentlessforce
    May 2, 2018
    10
    I have created this account solely due to the bad user scores this game is getting. I like how these xbox fans are trying to brainstorm information on how this game is not all that. I had an xboX 360 and XONE ( sold it, bought a ps4 never regretted it). God of war is better than anything that has came out on any xbox console thus far, and as for the 0,1,2,3,4,...Scores...remember CRACKDOWNI have created this account solely due to the bad user scores this game is getting. I like how these xbox fans are trying to brainstorm information on how this game is not all that. I had an xboX 360 and XONE ( sold it, bought a ps4 never regretted it). God of war is better than anything that has came out on any xbox console thus far, and as for the 0,1,2,3,4,...Scores...remember CRACKDOWN 3 and STATE OF DECAY 2 still has to launch and Playstations fanbase is way way bigger than yours :)… Expand
  2. vxc2323232
    May 2, 2018
    10
    Best.Game.Ever. i have ever played. Im not a big fan of GoW series but this game made me care about Kratos. also the gameplay in this game is amzing too
  3. Aidian1
    May 2, 2018
    9
    Love the game! Everyone should play it! Amazing camera work, graphics, gameplay, lore, story. Very excited to see the sequels. Only reason it doesn't get a 10 from me is it needed a few more unique bosses, a few more epic god of war type bosses. What's there is good but in place of some of the trolls should have been some more epic boss fights.
  4. Risax
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    An amazing game. I wasn't sure what to think of the new God of War when it was first announced, especially since Kratos became a little hard to root for by the end of God of War III. But thankfully, he is MUCH better than in the last game we saw him. He is a cold, stern and distant father at the start of the game. But he, and his son Atreus, gradually grow closer over the course of theAn amazing game. I wasn't sure what to think of the new God of War when it was first announced, especially since Kratos became a little hard to root for by the end of God of War III. But thankfully, he is MUCH better than in the last game we saw him. He is a cold, stern and distant father at the start of the game. But he, and his son Atreus, gradually grow closer over the course of the game and I fell in love with the character all over again.

    And honestly, the rest of the characters you encounter on your journey are lovable as well (or give a good reason to despise them). I also feared that Atreus would be an annoying child character that doesn't really do anything. But he's kind, curious and eager to learn. And also knows how to use a bow.

    My only REAL hangup about the game would be that the setting doesn't seem entirely accurate. I'm no expert on Norse mythology here, but most of the Gods seem to be painted to be excessively cruel and Odin seems like an even bigger dick than Zeus. Granted, we seem to hear things from the perspective of Giants and other enemies of the Gods through shrines and other lore. Plus, only time (and possible sequels) will tell if they are being corrupted by something like Pandora's Box from the original trilogy.

    In any case, like you can see from the score this wasn't a deal breaker. It's not as if other media never gives their own spin to mythology. Even if you weren't a fan of the original games, I'll recommend this one. It's a fresh start in a new mythological setting. Combat is over the shoulder instead of all zoomed out. So I'd say, give it a shot! I can only hope that Santa Monica Studio can keep this up!    … Expand
  5. akubini2
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Very emotional and thrilling story, awesome graphics, epic boss fights, great combat. The game has no bad parts, I enjoyed it whole time. God of War is perfect.
  6. Radoslavus
    May 26, 2018
    9
    Hail to Santa Monica, Hail to Naughty Dog, Hail to Rockstar and Hail to CD Project RED the last true heroes of gaming industry, heroes who form an elite club that only the best can enter.

    Yet one more member of the club showed the whole world that you can make a great singleplayer game without micro pay-to-win b#$%t, season passes, unfinished DLCs and other atrocities that suck gamers    Hail to Santa Monica, Hail to Naughty Dog, Hail to Rockstar and Hail to CD Project RED the last true heroes of gaming industry, heroes who form an elite club that only the best can enter.

    Yet one more member of the club showed the whole world that you can make a great singleplayer game without micro pay-to-win b#$%t, season passes, unfinished DLCs and other atrocities that suck gamers out of their money and do not deliver their promises. This kind of attitude will only pay of in a long term. Consumers will respect and remember what Santa Monica did and they will without any hesitation buy next titles.

    The new God of War starts slow and it doesn't feel like a God of War game, which is weird at the begining, but the weirdnes flies away after about 2 hours of gameply...
    You know what, it's pointless. Everything about this game was said already. God of War is one of the best games on PS4. Period. It has it's minor flawes, but looking at the state of the gaming industry nowadays 9/10 is a must.

    Let's only hope that more developers will join the elite club and none of the current members will leave it.    … Expand
  7. gregorius
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Finally a cinematic game that actually requires skill, while I don't like games like the last of us. God of War hits the spot.
  8. stalin182
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Amazing game, gameplay, history, graphics, this game is very incredible and a the better exclusives of Play Station 4
  9. carlosbruh17
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    best game ever, this god of war reboot is the best thing that has happened to the series. its in great hands and can only get better 10/10.
  10. Dooris
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Absolutely stunning game with amazing plot, combat and charachters. Everyone should play it.
  11. momo47
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    An outstanding game with incredible graphics, a clean storyline that makes you keep playing to know whats next, singleplayer need games like this to make a comeback in the game industry. An interesting challenge dark souls' type. 100% recommended
  12. Train3521
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Great game. The Graphics are awesome and the combat as well. In my opinion, this game is far superior than the GOW of games that came before. I hope they continue to make more games like this. I don't how anybody could justify giving this game a zero. I wish people would put their biases aside and give credit where credit is due. You don't have to like the Playstation but at leastGreat game. The Graphics are awesome and the combat as well. In my opinion, this game is far superior than the GOW of games that came before. I hope they continue to make more games like this. I don't how anybody could justify giving this game a zero. I wish people would put their biases aside and give credit where credit is due. You don't have to like the Playstation but at least acknowledge that this is a great game and continue supporting your favorite console.… Expand
  13. kebabwarrior
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    This game has it all, haven't felt this good playing a game in a long time thank you santa monica studio
  14. Yahel84
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    The best game i've ever played!!! God of War is undoubtedly the best game released this generation
  15. Knaves
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Where do I start? Well... I've been playing some fortnite here and there, basically a multitude of online multiplayer games. But you can only play so much online multiplayer to the point that it gets real boring. And as it seemed with online battle royale being such a huge focus this year, people started ruling out single player campaign games. However, this game brought back what it meantWhere do I start? Well... I've been playing some fortnite here and there, basically a multitude of online multiplayer games. But you can only play so much online multiplayer to the point that it gets real boring. And as it seemed with online battle royale being such a huge focus this year, people started ruling out single player campaign games. However, this game brought back what it meant to play a single player game, and has given me the understanding of what Sony wants to bring to the table for campaign only titles. And man is it going to be one hell of a ride!

    Ok with that out of the way, I haven't played a REAL video game in such a long time! The story is so well written, the gameplay is fluent and exciting, and all together its a masterpiece. Granted everything has its flaws, but when you play a game like this, where the characters can actually grab your heart and have you care for them and their actions, then flaws just fly out the window. My god, a wonderful game and a must play.

    For the first time, in a long time, spending full price on a game gave me an amazing experience from the start of this game to its wonderful end.    … Expand
  16. Cleaye
    May 2, 2018
    10
    This game is simply amazing. It's one of the best looking games you can get on the PS4 right now and it has a solid gameplay. The battles are one of the most fun ones I've ever done in a game and the combat system is good. It's amazing how your skill of control grows along with your progress in the game. The story is very compelling and there are a lot of things to do in the world. NeverThis game is simply amazing. It's one of the best looking games you can get on the PS4 right now and it has a solid gameplay. The battles are one of the most fun ones I've ever done in a game and the combat system is good. It's amazing how your skill of control grows along with your progress in the game. The story is very compelling and there are a lot of things to do in the world. Never has there been a very long loading screen when traveling between worlds (looking at you Deus Ex: Mankind Divided). Even after the stary, there are enough challenges to do, and the endgame is really fun. The gear you get is very rewarding and worth the grind (it can get a little grindy yes). Kudos to Santa Monico studios and their new iteration. I really like what they have done and it still feels like a God of War game, even though it's quite different. It's a really easy game to recommend for everyone who loves action adventure games.… Expand
  17. bersi84
    May 21, 2018
    10
    The highly anticipated God of War Reboot got me with a big hit although it delivered differently from what I expected.

    The game itself isnt the arcade masher and platformer it once has been but moved over to a openworld-ish action-adventure game which might disappoint a few hardcore fans but rewards with a great story, the best graphics so far on PS4 (Pro) and quite some hours of    The highly anticipated God of War Reboot got me with a big hit although it delivered differently from what I expected.

    The game itself isnt the arcade masher and platformer it once has been but moved over to a openworld-ish action-adventure game which might disappoint a few hardcore fans but rewards with a great story, the best graphics so far on PS4 (Pro) and quite some hours of gameplay.

    For me this is easily one of the best games 2018 and maybe even the best game on PS4 so far. Although I will rate the game a 10 because it deserves it due to being outstanding in many ways to hundreds of so far released games BUT I think there are still things that should be improved and are being listed here so you can rate for yourself whether that might be a deal breaker for you:

    - Loudness on PS4 Pro can be a pain at times. The outstanding graphics take its toll here which can be getting on your very personal nerves at time. This is also due to fps glitching in some menues which could be fixed.

    - Traveling in an open world that is not so open world as it seems. The world is kind of interconnected but not completely and the map is awful at times giving you the wrong lead at where to go.

    - The combat system is pretty decent although for me personally I found it too complex at times especially when you think of it as an GoW game which it isnt anymore!

    - A nice reboot but lost a little bit of its old feeling. maybe good for better but I stil miss the arcade like mashing in smooth and fast paced battles.

    - The iconic bad ass boss battles are missing out a bit.

    - Trophy hunting got me bored pretty fast. I think the goals could ve been more fun but for gods sake I just dont want to run around and look at every inch for some stuff or bird to kill. Its to me a flaw of 2000s games to give them more length but it doesnt provide fun to me.    … Expand
  18. ScorpionHax
    May 31, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played and the best I played in the past 10 years.
  19. apittman
    Jun 3, 2018
    10
    God of War is an action-adventure, hack and slash video game franchise made by Santa Monica Studios. The previous games followed Kratos as he went on a rampage seeking revenge against the Greek Gods for the death of his wife and daughter. This new God of War takes Kratos on a new adventure with his son, Atreus, as they go on an adventure to spread the ashes of the boy’s mother at theGod of War is an action-adventure, hack and slash video game franchise made by Santa Monica Studios. The previous games followed Kratos as he went on a rampage seeking revenge against the Greek Gods for the death of his wife and daughter. This new God of War takes Kratos on a new adventure with his son, Atreus, as they go on an adventure to spread the ashes of the boy’s mother at the highest peak in the nine realms as her last wish. On their travels they face tasks and obstacles that they must overcome, including some not so friendly people. Kratos and Atreus also have their own personal conflict that some fathers and sons go through but they eventually work it out and are able to complete their journey.

    In the beginning of the game, you get treated with the standard tutorial missions that teach you the basics like movement and simple combat. You are then taken into a cutscene which leads you into a fight with a stranger that comes knocking at your door. During your fight against this stranger, he continues to get up no matter how much punishment you dish out. Eventually your fight will come to an end and you can get back to your son, but you will keep seeing him throughout the story. You will meet other challenging foes throughout the game, as well as some friendly ones along your travels. Reaching the end of your journey with Atreus, the both of you learn the reason that his mother wanted the two of you to spread her ashes on the highest peak of the nine realms. After you spread her ashes and learn the reasoning to this long journey, you can continue to explore this new God of War realm. For those who like secret endings, then you will probably want to go back to Kratos’ home from the beginning of the game and go to sleep.

    Playing through God of War was both fun and challenging. I played the game on the default difficulty and still found myself dying when surrounded by mobs or going up against a tough enemy. The combat in the game felt weird in the beginning and I was not a fan of it, but after playing for a couple of hours I got used to it and have to admit it gives you many ways to use Kratos’ arsenal. The standard loadout that you get in the beginning is the Leviathan Axe and Atreus for support. As you progress through the story you can upgrade your axe by combing grips, runes, and skill points. Atreus can also be upgraded with his armor, which offers him different abilities or boost based on the armor you choose for him. I have not been able to fully upgrade my axe for Kratos but i enjoy the upgrades that i do have on them.

    Some of the things that I liked about God of War were the side quests and being able to upgrade your equipment. As I mentioned before, you can upgrade your equipment using a combination of things but I failed to go into detail about the armor that Kratos wears. Kratos can have his armor upgraded like Atreus but he gets a lot more options. Not only does he get armor that has different looks but his armor also gives him boosts to his attributes. Depending on your playstyle, you can choose armor that focuses on offense, defense, or being balanced. Each armor set has materials that you need to gather to create it and this gave me another reason to explore the other realms. The side quests in the game, also known as favors, are given to you by different NPCs throughout the game. Not only will you be rewarded with gear and items that can make the rest of your journey easier, but it also gives you a chance to learn more about the lore. I liked doing side quests because it also gave me a chance to take a break from the main story.. The only negative thing I have to say about the game would be the combat learning curve at the beginning of the game, but I have already mentioned that it was not too hindering.

    God of War is an action packed game that I enjoyed playing and will keep playing because I have yet to complete everything that the game has to offer. Whether it was trekking my way to the highest peak in the nine realms or completing some side quests that Atreus insisted on doing, God of War managed to keep my attention with its story and gameplay. If you own a PS4, then I highly recommend you get God of War and journey with Kratos and Atreus.    … Expand
  20. Yourebiasedasfk
    May 2, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games of 2018 and all time. The storyline and combat system is excellent. The only thing The puzzles could ve more challenging but it doesn't takes away the fact that this game is a 10/10.… Expand
  21. Swageroni
    May 2, 2018
    10
    Alongside Witcher 3 this might be the best game I'v ever played. Ignore the 0 ratings reviews. They are bots. Remember that you don't have to have the game to write reviews in this site so these people probably don't even have the game and maybe that's a reason why they bomb ratings.
  22. Marzeth
    May 3, 2018
    10
    Game of the Year. Possibly even Game of the Generation.

    I can see non-fans of the series, particularly people that may have hated the previous games, enjoy the game as much as those who have not followed the storyline. It blends light RPG elements with customization, a semi-open world without filler side-missions, a tight and challenging combat system, spectacular graphics and sound,    Game of the Year. Possibly even Game of the Generation.

    I can see non-fans of the series, particularly people that may have hated the previous games, enjoy the game as much as those who have not followed the storyline. It blends light RPG elements with customization, a semi-open world without filler side-missions, a tight and challenging combat system, spectacular graphics and sound, and most importantly, a storyline that is presented and executed flawlessly.

    As a fan of the the previous games on PS2, PSP and PS3, excluding the mobile game; I absolutely loved this game and can easily call it Game of the Year. Furthermore, once this generation is over, it is definitely a contender for Game of the Generation.

    Can't wait for God of War II to come out already.

    "Are we there yet?!"
    "I don't know, boy."

    *Bought my own Digital copy and played it on a PlayStation 4 system. Played about 25 to 30 hours at a leisure pace, completing 100% of the game. Played the Facebook Messenger text adventure, downloaded the AR map on iOS, and listened to all God of War story podcasts.*    … Expand
  23. Polotko
    Aug 2, 2018
    10
    Awesome... the best god of war ever , graphics , no DLCs, the best game....
  24. Erik_Balera
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Este é o jogos dos jogos, jogo games desde 1992 e este é o melhor jogo que já joguei, com a melhor história, melhor texto, melhor conteúdo... enfim
    A maior virtude deste jogo é que ele faz você se relacionar com o personagem de uma forma que jamais aconteceu comigo, com o jogo, todo conteúdo fantástico, poderia falar horas do jogos, mais me faltam até palavras, parabéns aos criadores do    Este é o jogos dos jogos, jogo games desde 1992 e este é o melhor jogo que já joguei, com a melhor história, melhor texto, melhor conteúdo... enfim
    A maior virtude deste jogo é que ele faz você se relacionar com o personagem de uma forma que jamais aconteceu comigo, com o jogo, todo conteúdo fantástico, poderia falar horas do jogos, mais me faltam até palavras, parabéns aos criadores do jogo fizeram o que toda produtora deveria fazer, eles lançam um jogo por ano, inacabado, conteúdo ruim, texto ruim, e vocês foram na contramão do mercado, demoraram mais criaram um jogo simplesmente perfeito, espero que isto incentive outras produtoras a criar conteúdos melhores de maior qualidade, para que toda industria seja beneficiada!    … Expand
  25. TheCrackaMan
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    I'm a casual gamer. I'm 41 and have been gaming since the Atari and Original Nintendo. I've played a LOT of games. Saying that, I'm not a hardcore gamer and I'm not into story or lore. Purely love games for gameplay sake.

    Saying that, I'd have to compare this game to Last of Us when it comes to storytelling. Last of Us was one of the first games that sucked me into a story in a    I'm a casual gamer. I'm 41 and have been gaming since the Atari and Original Nintendo. I've played a LOT of games. Saying that, I'm not a hardcore gamer and I'm not into story or lore. Purely love games for gameplay sake.

    Saying that, I'd have to compare this game to Last of Us when it comes to storytelling. Last of Us was one of the first games that sucked me into a story in a game and loved every minute of it until the credits rolled. GOW storytelling is epic. Also, throw in some Dark Souls combat, Rise of the Tomb Raider / Zelda exploration and phenomenal graphics and this game has me begging for it 'NOT' to end.

    At first your combat is basic. Two different Axe swings and a shield block. As you progress your combat becomes more GOD like and you feel like a frickin' bad arse. To many moments you catch yourself saying, "Whoaaaaa" to something Kratos does or the atmosphere. Worthy 10 score. This is no joke of a game... It's legit.    … Expand
  26. Hossein7596
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Its a great game in any aspect and now it in my top 10 list, and im' alredy planing on playing again
  27. sygw28
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    Before everything I wanted to say thank you to Sony and Santa Monica Studio. I am tired of modern lootbox-field and Fapple Royale trends that turned industry into stupid soulless grind-games. I'll keep supporting every single company that still stands for ART, which is classic AAA-story based and gameplay-rich games
  28. R4V37V
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    From start to finish, God of War reclaims its mantle as the best playstation exclusive since God of War III. Observing all the emotional aspects that make Kratos more relatable, it is also great to see his Father-Son connection build from the ashes of faye and sore, into the highest peak of the realms. This God of War not only redefines itself, but also redefines videogames, and theFrom start to finish, God of War reclaims its mantle as the best playstation exclusive since God of War III. Observing all the emotional aspects that make Kratos more relatable, it is also great to see his Father-Son connection build from the ashes of faye and sore, into the highest peak of the realms. This God of War not only redefines itself, but also redefines videogames, and the significance of change and reinvention. I can not wait to see how this saga becomes one of the greatest in videogame history. It is a must have.… Expand
  29. cristian775
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Hermoso juego, se nota que lo desarrollaron con ganas, hermosa historia, gráficos hermosos, jugabilidad excelente.No tengo ninguna queja ,32 horas me duro la historia principal y me queda mucho por explorar.
  30. Adriano_
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Jogo muito bom, o sistema de combate está magnifico, o Atreus ajuda muito, não fica como um "peso morto", e a historia, não podia ser melhor, recomendo o game a todos
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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
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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. 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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