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. diegoprudentino
    Sep 12, 2018
    9
    Great story, good gameplay but it seems that something was missing, left a little taste of want more. A marvelous revamped franchise.
  2. 314Bit
    Sep 17, 2018
    9
    Kratos makes an epic comeback.
    The game walks a new path and everything new it does is for the better.
    A masterpiece.
    One of the best games of this generation.
  3. Radam64
    Sep 18, 2018
    8
    I love the God of War series and this entry into the series mixes it up and changes the core game play a lot. At first I wasn't very impressed, I found the controls unintuitive but eventually got used to them. The graphics are amazing for now, however I found the pacing of the game and story all over the place, jumping from one thing to another and not as enjoyable as previous entries inI love the God of War series and this entry into the series mixes it up and changes the core game play a lot. At first I wasn't very impressed, I found the controls unintuitive but eventually got used to them. The graphics are amazing for now, however I found the pacing of the game and story all over the place, jumping from one thing to another and not as enjoyable as previous entries in the series. The combat is kind of like "Dark Souls lite" with it's own unique game play, specifically the throwing axe. The music was top notch. The biggest let down however was the ending, which felt abrupt and anti-climactic. There a lot to do and collect in this game however after the end of the disappointing story I didn't feel compelled to complete it 100%. There is also a lack of interesting boss battles and a lack of variety in enemies and finishers which became boring to see very quickly unlike Doom 2016. A lot of the gear upgrades seem worthless or not useful and some of the move upgrades are unnecessary. Overall I had a good time playing God of War, it's far from the masterpiece that gaming sites have made it out to be, it's close but ultimately misses the mark; there are some great moments and some dull moments however it feels like half a story and hopefully it has a satisfying conclusion in the sequel.… Expand
  4. Thij
    Oct 1, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First off, I wish the main story was longer. It was a bit shorter than I expected and was kind of disappointed in that aspect. Nonetheless the game is definitely a must play. I felt as if they were trying to give us a Joel and Ellie relationship, with Kratos and Atreus, and this made me raise a few questions about the game. At some points of the game, I was confused with what the developers decided to do with the story, like when you are trying to reach the light in Alfheim and an Elf Jumps out of the wall at you. If that was supposed to make the player shocked of some kind, then it failed miserably at it, as when it jumped out, I immediately said "Kratos is a God, so this is nothing". The game tries to make Kratos seem more humane, but honestly we still remember the angry spartan. When taking on bigger enemies, I again was confused at how difficult it seemed to take these enemies down, as in previous games, I understand that he is older, but he is still a God. Like the dragon fight should've been way better and should've been as gruesome as previous games' boss fights. One more thing that I have a problem with is that the Kratos and Atreus relationship felt forced and unsatisfying when I finished the game.

    With all of the negatives out the way, the game does what it wants to correctly. The combat is more enjoyable than I thought it would be and the fact that it is open world really immersed me into the game. I love that there is so much to do after the main game is completed and that the game gives a challenge in a lot of aspects. The story despite all the flaws was still good, but not the best. Sometimes I felt for these characters and actually felt as if the stakes were high. This really fits the game and makes it a much more enjoyable experience.

    Pros
    -The story is immersive and has good story telling
    -There is much to do when completing the game
    -The combat is better than it may seem
    -Open world is done properly and doesn't feel empty

    Cons
    -The relationship between Kratos and Atreus feels forced
    -The boss fights aren't that great    … Expand
  5. Issouuu
    Jan 16, 2019
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, amazing gameplay, good story, very good OSTs for a amazing game. Congrats Santa Monica Studio. The best exclusive game on PS4.
  6. xxmar-au_san_xx
    May 9, 2019
    10
    jogaço um dos melhores jogos dessa geração e goty merecido com louvor,reinventaram um jogo que ja estava batido e fizeram essa obra prima.
  7. Diabeleth17
    Oct 4, 2018
    9
    Qué decir de este juego. Uno de los mejores de esta generación que cumple con todo. Ni más ni menos. Incréible. Felicidades a Santa Monica.
  8. Onask
    Oct 7, 2018
    9
    El verdadero Dios de la Guerra.

    God of War (2018) debe de ser de los juegos de PS4 más brillantes técnica y narrativamente (todo el juego, incluso las solventadas pantallas de carga, son un plano-secuencia). Combate a la altura de sus predecesores, con mucho más peso y brutalidad en los movimientos. Una nueva ambientación nórdica mucho más hostil y violenta, con un amplio panteón con el    El verdadero Dios de la Guerra.

    God of War (2018) debe de ser de los juegos de PS4 más brillantes técnica y narrativamente (todo el juego, incluso las solventadas pantallas de carga, son un plano-secuencia). Combate a la altura de sus predecesores, con mucho más peso y brutalidad en los movimientos. Una nueva ambientación nórdica mucho más hostil y violenta, con un amplio panteón con el que acabar a manos de nuestro barbudo favorito.

    Atreus tiene unas cuantas sorpresas que darnos, y resulta que no va a ser tan cargante como muchos pensaban. Personajes tanto secundarios como principales increíblemente bien escritos y desarrollados y una enorme satisfacción al pelear. No se le puede pedir más a God of War.

    Imprescindible.    … Expand
  9. Kasai
    Oct 21, 2018
    9
    Excellent game with a great story. I genuinely enjoyed the fighting mechanics along with the side missions. The violence in the battles is very satisfying. There were days where I got lost in this game for hours.

    For me, what prevented this score from being higher is that the boss battles at the end are just zerg rushes of the same bosses you fought before. After the 10th troll    Excellent game with a great story. I genuinely enjoyed the fighting mechanics along with the side missions. The violence in the battles is very satisfying. There were days where I got lost in this game for hours.

    For me, what prevented this score from being higher is that the boss battles at the end are just zerg rushes of the same bosses you fought before. After the 10th troll fight it gets a bit repetitive.

    I made sure to text my family (many of whom are xbox fanboys) and ask them what they thought of the game, lol.    … Expand
  10. Embracemind
    Oct 24, 2018
    8
    Enjoyed it very much, but I feel like enemies aren't very fun and feel a little bit forced on your reflexes, parry mechanics are sometimes rushed which breaks the well appreciated momentum of a beat them all game. I also found that the story is inspiring to a point, but didn't feel very original, Kratos son was no more less than a shooting tool for me and didn't get attached to him. GiveEnjoyed it very much, but I feel like enemies aren't very fun and feel a little bit forced on your reflexes, parry mechanics are sometimes rushed which breaks the well appreciated momentum of a beat them all game. I also found that the story is inspiring to a point, but didn't feel very original, Kratos son was no more less than a shooting tool for me and didn't get attached to him. Give me god of war difficulty was excellent and I had a blast completing the game. Also the visuals and colors had me drooling all the way through.… Expand
  11. Mihawks22
    Oct 28, 2018
    9
    Amazing game, the story, graphics, voice acting, combat is brutal, the music is a masterpiece i recommend this game
  12. MYDROK
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    this game is the definition of perfection for the gaming industry and it should be the new standard for every single game after this one
  13. Ulex
    Nov 7, 2018
    10
    For my is game of the year! superb look, gorgeous story and nice gameplay! 100% Recommend to play!
  14. DARKsoulsx
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    The peak of gaming has a name and it is God of war and it comes along with an amazing story,graphics and characters
  15. cursedlove
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    i don't know what to put here because everyone is saying what i'm thinking about this masterpiece
  16. warking
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    Gaming is an art that must be acknowledged and God of war is the best example of it
  17. delsininfame
    Nov 3, 2018
    10
    absolute masterpiece specially for the standards of the gaming industry of today God of war is the perfection of the games
  18. soulsborne1
    Nov 3, 2018
    10
    if this is the new standard that the gaming industry has to achieve then i don't think that we can get more games like this
  19. godxdark
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    God of War is the game of this generation and for now it has no rival this game shouldn't exist in this industry that is so greedy
  20. darkanme
    Nov 9, 2018
    10
    The form of how god of war changes the myth of kratos and the gaming industry in just 46 hours shows how far this game is from this toxic gaming industry and the greedy companies
  21. lmaoxdark
    Nov 9, 2018
    10
    God of war is the game of the generation and one of the best if not the best for now in the history of gaming
  22. bradthedad
    Nov 9, 2018
    10
    The new God of War is nothing special as many say and this is why God of war is such a perfect game that takes the old and over the new and polishes this in a new level
  23. darkgod
    Nov 9, 2018
    10
    the revolution of this game is not for the gaming industry or for the franchise no this is a revolution that must be repeated decades to come
  24. lighxdark
    Nov 9, 2018
    10
    God of war is the perfect fusion of the games i love to the most and those are the witcher 3 the last of us and half-life and i can't believe how this game has evolved to this point a true masterpiece
  25. TylerJL1
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    A great addition to God of War. This game proves that doing something different won't ruin previous attempts. It keeps the series fresh. It is undoubtedly a near-masterpiece in gaming, and I hope a new trilogy emerges from this game.
  26. badbloodx
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    God of war is the best game of the generation and it has no rival to compete with it totally deserves all th awards
  27. dadofboy
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    the only bad thing about this game is that it ends i hope we can get the next one as fast as possible to put the gaming industry on shame again
  28. himan
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    God of war at difference of other games takes all what made it great and turns this old style into something else as another masterpiece
  29. flymatter
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    I created this account just for this game cause it is so good that it shouldn't exist today it is beyond the words masterpiece art passion and others
  30. rainingindark
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    This masterpiece appears to be made by leonardo da vinci Vincent van Gogh Sandro Botticelli themselves
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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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