God of War

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

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  1. JoeTheHoee
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    I didn't love the series as a kid, and had absolutely no hype or interest in this game when it released. I eventually tried it at the recommendation of a friend. It wasn't long before I realized that I had an instant classic on my hands.

    This game, simply put, is in the top-tier of video games I have ever played. It is a masterpiece in every sense of the word. Probably my single    I didn't love the series as a kid, and had absolutely no hype or interest in this game when it released. I eventually tried it at the recommendation of a friend. It wasn't long before I realized that I had an instant classic on my hands.

    This game, simply put, is in the top-tier of video games I have ever played. It is a masterpiece in every sense of the word. Probably my single favorite release this console generation.    … Expand
  2. IamTurtle
    Jun 14, 2020
    0
    Worst GOW game. I love GOW1,2,3 but this part is a shame. Copying DS gameplay, making weak Kratos. Bring me back Spartan Kratos
  3. MartinMarXx
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's just an extraordinary and fantastic game thar everyone should play!! One of the greatest games in the existance and PS4… Expand
  4. BassycSenpai
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    A beautiful mix of story, visuals, sounds and gameplay. The story introduces a small cast of characters and masterfully fleshes them out. It allows them to interact in ways to make the player feel a wide range of emotions. The visuals are eye candy and the music entrances you to feel every moment. The gameplay is perhaps the most enjoyable and satisfying than most of the game. The gameA beautiful mix of story, visuals, sounds and gameplay. The story introduces a small cast of characters and masterfully fleshes them out. It allows them to interact in ways to make the player feel a wide range of emotions. The visuals are eye candy and the music entrances you to feel every moment. The gameplay is perhaps the most enjoyable and satisfying than most of the game. The game rewards you for tagging along the journey and it’s an art that you won’t forget.… Expand
  5. Frank-G-Review
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    This game is easily rated at 10/10.
    A fun, fast, wild, emotional, and challengeable god/father-son game.
  6. madmorningstar
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    This game is so good that even if it is adapted into live action by great creators, the game will still win out when compared to live action.

    GREAT STORY
    GREAT ACTING
    GREAT SOUNDTRACKS (you'll get chills every time)
    GREAT COMBAT SYSTEM
    GREAT GRAPHICS

    The only thing not great about this game is that it ended on a cliffhanger and is now making us wait for the sequel.
  7. Steliosisright
    Jun 12, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just incredible on every aspect. The graphics, the story, the gameplay and the music were incredible… Expand
  8. Tavito39
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    It is a masterpiece, great mechanics, epic and interesting story, and a huge and special reboot for Santa Monica studio. I've been playing this game more than one year and it is still my favorite game so far!!
  9. ElasticDion
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. The combat, the level design, the art style, everything is just perfect.
  10. Allawi_997
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    God of war is one of best games in this gen and the greatest on playstation
  11. Chily13
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpice. The new style in gameplay, cinematography and these epic soundtracks give to player a great and special experience. I had the game in my hands from day one. I played it then. I played it again during quarantine and i felt like the first time. One of the greatest reboots.
  12. Sasan
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    Amazing this is a best game of God of War and we love this best story best gamplay best characters
  13. JesusGG
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    Este es el mejor juego de God of war y el mejor juego de PlayStation 4, muy merecido el juego del año.
  14. pryxa
    Jun 10, 2020
    0
    Просто включили все техники что популярны и все, скучная история и забыто традиции экшн и жестокость в угоду милым отношений отца и сына кароче last of us на минималках
  15. tondobondo
    Jun 9, 2020
    6
    I don't get that hype around this game. Worst GoW game ever. I miss those old games.
  16. mteUF
    Jun 9, 2020
    9
    Одна из лучших игр десятилетия, которую можно поставить на один уровень с Ведьмак 3. Размеренный геймплей, несложные головоломки, которые разбавляют бои и преодоление препятствий. Прекрасный сюжет, показывающий Кратоса в совершенно новом свете. Сайд квестов немного, но все они переплетаются тем или иным образом с основным сюжетом. Т.к. в игре есть много перемещений, то на той же лодкеОдна из лучших игр десятилетия, которую можно поставить на один уровень с Ведьмак 3. Размеренный геймплей, несложные головоломки, которые разбавляют бои и преодоление препятствий. Прекрасный сюжет, показывающий Кратоса в совершенно новом свете. Сайд квестов немного, но все они переплетаются тем или иным образом с основным сюжетом. Т.к. в игре есть много перемещений, то на той же лодке спутник постоянно рассказывает каки-то истории, из-за чего перемещения не утомляют.

    Из минусов хотелось бы отметить следующее:
    1. Не самое удачное решение с уровнем монстров. Если проходить игру на высокой или предельной сложности, то враг старше тебя на 2 уровня становится непреодолимым препятствием, как бы ты не старался, т.к. урон по противнику существенно занижен, а практически все его атаки ваншотят. Это приводит к бессмысленному бектрекингу, если вы захотите исследовать игру полностью, а вы захотите это сделать. :)
    2. Скриптовое преодоление препятствий. В игре нет возможности прыгать самостоятельно, чтобы перепрыгнуть препятствие или залезть куда-то, нужно подойти в строго определенную точку и нажать кнопку, после этого Кратос совершит требуемое действие.
    3. Головоломки. Этот минус можно скорее отнести к плюсу, т.к. головоломок всего 3-4 вида, но реализованы они таким образом, что до самого конца игрок не устанет их решать. 4. Боссы. Бои с боссами эпичны, но сам процесс боя очень скриптованный и местами скучный. Внесюжетные боссы представляют из себя несколько вариаций одного босса.

    В итоге. Жду хотя бы какие-то новости о дате выхода второй части, т.к. хочу увидеть продолжение и вновь вернуться на поля девяти миров.    … Expand
  17. Xam
    Jun 8, 2020
    7
    God of War 4 c'est la fusion de Kratos pour les quelques combats qui restent, Lara Croft pour la quantité de tombeaux à piller et de Denis la brocante pour la montagne de breloques à trouver. Le jeu est très beau certes, mais il est monotone. De plus la carte et l'interface sont peu pratiques. Et biensûr le moutard Atreus est pénible. Enfin la conclusion est famélique et le choix de laGod of War 4 c'est la fusion de Kratos pour les quelques combats qui restent, Lara Croft pour la quantité de tombeaux à piller et de Denis la brocante pour la montagne de breloques à trouver. Le jeu est très beau certes, mais il est monotone. De plus la carte et l'interface sont peu pratiques. Et biensûr le moutard Atreus est pénible. Enfin la conclusion est famélique et le choix de la mythologie nordique se révèle absurde autant par le lieu que par la chronologie. Un bon jeu malgré tout, mais sans plus ; préférez God of War 3 Remastered.… Expand
  18. RoronoaZoro21
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best Game I've played in my 23 years on this earth. This is what you call **** PERFECT" Absolutely beautiful! Story line! Graphics! Fights! Bosses! Valkyries! Side Quests! Mimir & Atreus Stories! Everything! You bloody bastard! EVERYTHING!… Expand
  19. KratosKong
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    Siempre he dicho que God of War es mi saga favorita, he disfrutado todos y cada uno de los juegos de la parte griega, cuando este juego se mostró en el E3 me gusto lo que vi pero me daba miedo que la saga no se adaptase demasiado bien a ese cambio, pues después de habérmelo pasado dos veces he de decir que no hay tanto cambio. El juego es tan god of war como los anteriores, los combatesSiempre he dicho que God of War es mi saga favorita, he disfrutado todos y cada uno de los juegos de la parte griega, cuando este juego se mostró en el E3 me gusto lo que vi pero me daba miedo que la saga no se adaptase demasiado bien a ese cambio, pues después de habérmelo pasado dos veces he de decir que no hay tanto cambio. El juego es tan god of war como los anteriores, los combates son igual de fantásticos, los puzzles mantienen su esencia, el apartado artístico y la ambientación es sublime, todo lo que hacia grande a los otros juegos esta aquí, por lo que en lo jugable si lo pensamos bien no han habido tantos cambios. Ahora bien , el juego es inmenso la duración es amplia pero no esta algardo de forma artificial, la exploración siempre es recompensada y las misiones secundarias son una autentica delicia, si el jugador las omite se habrá perdido gran parte del contenido del juego, ya que dichas misiones parecen mas misiones principales que otra cosa, ya que están muy bien planteadas y diseñadas. El ritmo entre combates, exploración y narrativa esta muy bien medido y la historia es bastante inmersiva. En mi opinión es el mejor juego que tiene ps4 y para mi el mejor juego de toda la generación, por ahora.… Expand
  20. WudzZalesia
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    This was a truly amazing game. I don't really like open-world's but i enjoyed it. The side missions were interesting and rewarding, story was amazingly driven by the characters, graphics were just awesome. Now, I owe to myself to play the original saga on PS3. I understand now why it's a favourite franchise for many people. Gameplay in this game was good, but it didn't feel as satisfyingThis was a truly amazing game. I don't really like open-world's but i enjoyed it. The side missions were interesting and rewarding, story was amazingly driven by the characters, graphics were just awesome. Now, I owe to myself to play the original saga on PS3. I understand now why it's a favourite franchise for many people. Gameplay in this game was good, but it didn't feel as satisfying as in GoW3. 30+ hours of gameplay is a good thing + after finishing the game you can still complete the side missions. This game is a masterpiece… Expand
  21. Nowtryhard
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Great game
    I played it on ps now and had many hours of fun with it. It has great graphics, a good story and an awesome fight system.
  22. GuiLP102
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    É literalmente um jogo novo, a nova mecânica do jogo está sensacional, não senti falta do pulo, adorei a idéia de levarem o Kratos para a mitologia nórdica, que é bem mais vasta e interessante que a grega, a história é ÚNICA E INSPIRADORA, não é só um jogo, é UMA LIÇÃO DE VIDA, o final foi muito emocionante e revelador, confesso que quase chorei, espero que o próximo game saia em breve, jáÉ literalmente um jogo novo, a nova mecânica do jogo está sensacional, não senti falta do pulo, adorei a idéia de levarem o Kratos para a mitologia nórdica, que é bem mais vasta e interessante que a grega, a história é ÚNICA E INSPIRADORA, não é só um jogo, é UMA LIÇÃO DE VIDA, o final foi muito emocionante e revelador, confesso que quase chorei, espero que o próximo game saia em breve, já estou bastante ansioso. :)… Expand
  23. hoanns
    Jun 5, 2020
    8
    Great world, stunning graphics, well written and at times emotional story, nice combat.

    They could've toned down the **** of loot and enhancements, though.
  24. Takanome
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    One of the best games that Sony’s first party studios created. The fealing, the gameplay, the Soundtrack, the characters and Charakter development, the humor and the World, everything is on Point. If you like myths and epic games, than this game is perfect for you.
  25. Deadshot159
    Jun 1, 2020
    3
    This is big disappointment. This was my first PS4 game. First when i started it, it was fun. I had great time for first 4 hours (who wouldnt, i never had console before). But then it became boring. Still the same thing, kill enemy with your axe. Sometimes you will have some side quest or puzzle. Puzzles are so meh. 50% of game are puzzles and finding the right way to go. Im not person whoThis is big disappointment. This was my first PS4 game. First when i started it, it was fun. I had great time for first 4 hours (who wouldnt, i never had console before). But then it became boring. Still the same thing, kill enemy with your axe. Sometimes you will have some side quest or puzzle. Puzzles are so meh. 50% of game are puzzles and finding the right way to go. Im not person who looks at graphics, graphics are fine not good not bad. But, that menu. That damn main menu looks so horrible. PvE system is boring. Its easy (it was easy for me even that i had controler in hand for maybe 3rd time). Only thing you can do is throw axe at enemy, get it back with your magic and repeat. I dont really recommend this.… Expand
  26. dk47
    Jun 1, 2020
    10
    gud game gud muzik :DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
  27. Kndnba
    May 31, 2020
    10
    Wonderful piece of art. Naturally brought me to tears when i realized how much love and effort bring Santa Monica studio in development. Truly one of the best games of this generation, and the real masterpiece.
  28. MissDove
    May 30, 2020
    9
    Very well executed game. Every aspect of the game, admittedly not too ambitious, has been executed perfectly. Excellent gameplay, with flawless combat system, much better story than previous Ω games and a beautiful world. What's really striking is that the whole game is "single-cut" with no loading, no cut-scenes, the camera never pauses. I was also amazed with how well menus and theirVery well executed game. Every aspect of the game, admittedly not too ambitious, has been executed perfectly. Excellent gameplay, with flawless combat system, much better story than previous Ω games and a beautiful world. What's really striking is that the whole game is "single-cut" with no loading, no cut-scenes, the camera never pauses. I was also amazed with how well menus and their navigation was done, which I didn't think this was something that could amaze me.… Expand
  29. AndrewHord
    May 29, 2020
    9
    So,talking about God Of War-it is my very first game on PS4. At the first 30 minutes of playing, i thought it was just usual game with nothing interesting and attractive in it.But then ,i was fully caught up in it. It has memorable and well-made world,main characters and good-looking locations.I recommend it everybody to play.This game is very great and i think i will replay it one day.
  30. serges17
    May 27, 2020
    10
    This game is perfect. I never cared about God of War but got it in a Black Friday offer for $10...I didn´t expect it to be one of the best games I have ever played.

    Good: +Combat system: The combat is flawless, the controls respond perfect and you have plenty of options to configure Kratos and Atreus skills, with many many attacks that you can learn so don´t be discouraged if you find    This game is perfect. I never cared about God of War but got it in a Black Friday offer for $10...I didn´t expect it to be one of the best games I have ever played.

    Good:
    +Combat system: The combat is flawless, the controls respond perfect and you have plenty of options to configure Kratos and Atreus skills, with many many attacks that you can learn so don´t be discouraged if you find the combat bland in the first couple of hours it will improve a lot as you learn all the mechanics and skills.

    +Graphics: Incredible, it´s like controlling the cinematics of a game. When I played it I couldn´t believe those graphics belong to this PS4 gen.

    + Story and characters: Incredible story and characters. You´ll be playing the main story for about 30 hrs, it´s better than most blockbuster film but by far. The characters are very likable like Kratos, Atreus, Brok, Sindri, Mimir. It has so much details the game involves you with, like Kratos telling stories to Atreus, or Mimir improving the lore while you are travelling on the boat.

    + It´s not just a hack and slash: Also has many secondary missions, secrets and many things to explore because GoW is not linear anymore and now is a good mix of hack and slash with adventure    … Expand
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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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