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. CaesarZeppeli
    Feb 28, 2020
    9
    Es el primer juego que probe en el play 4 y sin duda fue una gran experiencia, los gráficos, su historia y sus personajes me encantaron lo único que le puedo reclamar es el cambio del gameplay que ya no es de hack and slash
  2. MechaGojira
    Feb 27, 2020
    7
    The gameplay, the story, and the characters in God of War I found to all be pretty enjoyable. Nothing really stood out to me as being exceptional in any way though. There really is not much to complain about when it comes to the game. It's just with all the hype around it I expected something much better than a decent title.

    Usually modern games that get this type of hype really stand out    The gameplay, the story, and the characters in God of War I found to all be pretty enjoyable. Nothing really stood out to me as being exceptional in any way though. There really is not much to complain about when it comes to the game. It's just with all the hype around it I expected something much better than a decent title.

    Usually modern games that get this type of hype really stand out for one reason or another. Games like Horizon Zero Dawn, The Last of Us, Zelda Breath of the Wild, and etc.
    God of War just could not make its way to the top of that pedestal for me.

    It is a decent game, but God of War just really does not live up to the hype!    … Expand
  3. mr_bluu
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    The game receives a perfect score because it has everything I want in my games and it does them well:
    - Souls-like combat
    - Rewarding exploration - Visually stunning - Memorable story-telling What I enjoyed the most was the exploration. The game is something of semi-open-world. It's not exactly linear with many opportunities of satisfying exploration. Level design is done    The game receives a perfect score because it has everything I want in my games and it does them well:
    - Souls-like combat
    - Rewarding exploration
    - Visually stunning
    - Memorable story-telling

    What I enjoyed the most was the exploration. The game is something of semi-open-world. It's not exactly linear with many opportunities of satisfying exploration. Level design is done exceptionally well, where you feel no space has been left unused.    … Expand
  4. Pulzedriver
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    Лучшее, во что в последнее время играл. Ждем продолжение на ps5 с еще более запутанной историей, создатели красавцы. Графика, подача, экшн, музыка, все на высоте.
  5. Adriella01
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    one word: PERFECT

    This game knows how to get people to react with strong emotions and feel the same way as the main characters. Can't wait for the next part.
  6. deftones034
    Oct 22, 2019
    10
    There is a reason why it won Game of the year. A must play. From graphics to gameplay it doesn't get much better. This a a masterpiece in everyway. Congrats to Santa Monica. The goat!
  7. ZetMoriz_
    Feb 20, 2020
    10
    10/10, 10/10 и еще раз 10/10. Боже, самая лучшая часть из всех GOW, просто вышка, пушка, годнота. Словами не передать какая охрененная игра. Музыка, персонажи, Кратос с бородой, атмосфера, скандинавская мифология, файты, катсцены, сюжет. ПРОСТО БОЖЕСТВЕННО. Вот что я думаю о GOW. Ни одна другая часть GOW-а не стоит перед этим шедевром. Самый жирный минус игры, что она только на плойке и10/10, 10/10 и еще раз 10/10. Боже, самая лучшая часть из всех GOW, просто вышка, пушка, годнота. Словами не передать какая охрененная игра. Музыка, персонажи, Кратос с бородой, атмосфера, скандинавская мифология, файты, катсцены, сюжет. ПРОСТО БОЖЕСТВЕННО. Вот что я думаю о GOW. Ни одна другая часть GOW-а не стоит перед этим шедевром. Самый жирный минус игры, что она только на плойке и все, пк бояре не могут поиграть в этот шедевр и это очень грустно...… Expand
  8. Nathan-
    Feb 19, 2020
    10
    The best game I have ever played, I was starting to loss attention to story games after THE LAST OF US, but this game just bought me back!!!
  9. Isayah2510
    Feb 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Back when this game was announced during E3 2016 I neither knew what exactly God of War was nor who even Kratos was, confusing me what was happening. When I first saw the gameplay shown during the presentation I absolutely loved what I was seeing. Whatsoever I got this game pretty late, but it was still worth getting. The graphics are amazing, I love the details, e.g. leaving a track on the snow behind. The gameplay is very good, I never got bored of it and could swinging the Leviathanaxe (and calling it back) and *spoiler warning for the next sentences* the holy Blades of Chaos, boy was that a reveal. The thing I loved the most was the plot. It's got so many twists, like Baldur being the son of Freya (aka the Witch of the Woods) or the fact that Atreus is Loki. The dialogue written for this game is very well made, I never got bored listening to Mimir's storys! Now the difficulty. As a simple casual gamer I played the easiest mode. But even the easiest mode holds the greatest challenge of the game: the Valkyries! Absolutely hard, but doable. The hardest difficulty is like that Sony guy said "for people who'd fight a polar bear in boxers".
    The lore is so good that even the shrines you found kept me interested and some side quests were absolutely epic. Let's come to boss fights: many times you'll fight a troll in different skins, which is kinda bad, HOWEVER if you get to the different bosses they're astounding! Fighting dragons, the sons of thor and Baldur of the back on a dragon?! That's amazing! The only negative thing from the game in my eyes was the backtracking but it isn't that big of a problem unless you're a completionist. Talking of completionists 100% this game is very hard, I gave up at some point. Still a nice challenge.
    *I'd also love to mention that the characters in this game are very well written and never feel off. Voice acting is on point, and I LOVE Christopher Judge as Kratos. There's so many things I'd love to talk about but I gotta keep this review "short". GGs to Cory and Santa Monica Studios for making such a bombastic game.

    To end this review I really REALLY recommend trying this game! :)    … Expand
  10. eduard-play
    Feb 19, 2020
    10
    God of War is a Masterpiece!This game is very important in industry,because it shows how important single game.Thanks Santa Monica Studios for EPIC adventure and for KRAAATOS exactly)))

    Cory,YOU`RE СRAZY MAN!
  11. 4nderson
    Feb 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of War is beautiful example to following, a game that evolves with the games industries, the characters are catchy, have good history and are necessary. Kratos is incredible, you really feeling overpower, the combat is wonderful and delicious to play.
    Soundtrack, audio effects, graphics, narrative, game lore and more are a spectacular.    … Expand
  12. thiagueirabr
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    História envolvente e game play dinâmica e divertida, mal posso esperar pela continuação.
  13. Alimk
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    Amazing game Wolalwlwlapaoaooaowlskxjjdjfjfjfjdjsiisjddjdj
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  14. TheHambro
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    God of War is truly one of this generation’s best games of all time. So much thought, attention to detail, and passion went into this game from the visuals, music, gameplay, story and so much more making it one of the most amazing experiences ever.

    It goes without saying that the visuals are absolutely stunning, and the music is epic, but what I loved most is the story and gameplay.    God of War is truly one of this generation’s best games of all time. So much thought, attention to detail, and passion went into this game from the visuals, music, gameplay, story and so much more making it one of the most amazing experiences ever.

    It goes without saying that the visuals are absolutely stunning, and the music is epic, but what I loved most is the story and gameplay. The story just compels you to keep going and delve deeper into this Norse realm that Kratos finds himself in, and the title is just steeped in Norse mythology. The dynamics between Kratos and the other characters is just so much fun to watch especially watching the relationship between Kratos and Atreus unfold: I’ve never felt so connected and invested into characters as much as these two except for maybe Ellie and Joel in The Last of Us . Where the game truly shines, however, is the gameplay. As you explore the world of Midgard, you’ll often find yourself locked in battle with multiple foes. Just like the older titles in the series, you’ll utilize combos, runic attacks, and Atreus to brutally dispatch your enemies, and it feels so good.

    While the crafting system is good and offers a sense of character progression, there is just one minor flaw with it. You can collect crating materials to make and upgrade armor and weapons, but the problem is how inconsistent finding materials needed to craft items feel. There might be this piece of armor that you want to craft or upgrade, but the materials needed to craft it will come much later in the game, and you’ll have crafted something far better by the time you get that material. It feels off and messes with the progression a little bit, but nothing that affects the rest of the game.

    God of War is, simply put, a masterpiece of this generation, and one of the best games of all time. It really set the bar incredibly high for single-player experiences, so game developers will have some big shoes to fill and will be incredibly hard to match. I will be thinking about this game for a long time to come, and I honestly can’t wait to come back to Kratos, Atreus, and the world of Midgard in the inevitable sequel.    … Expand
  15. nigelcr
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    The most amazing and breathtaking game I have ever played. This is the game of the century for me!! Salute to the team who have put this jaw dropping effort!!!
  16. Lupitayoh
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    Lo he terminado dos veces y voy camino a platinarlo, Juego sublime, accion al por mayor, excelente combate,.. y enemigos masacrados... un sin fin de cosas por hacer en su mundo semiabierto, graficos hermosos, y misiones secundarias dificiles (malditas Valquirias)... un indispensable en PS4...
    Lo unico que no me gustó es que el pequeño puede llegar a ser molesto..aunque despues de mucha    Lo he terminado dos veces y voy camino a platinarlo, Juego sublime, accion al por mayor, excelente combate,.. y enemigos masacrados... un sin fin de cosas por hacer en su mundo semiabierto, graficos hermosos, y misiones secundarias dificiles (malditas Valquirias)... un indispensable en PS4...
    Lo unico que no me gustó es que el pequeño puede llegar a ser molesto..aunque despues de mucha ayuda,..y Kratos no salta...de ahi...10/10    … Expand
  17. Mandalorian_RD
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    This game kicks ass, I borrowed it from my big brother and really had fun with what I experienced. Best part a complete game since launch no dlc, just waiting for a sequel.
  18. UserReviewsLUL
    Feb 15, 2020
    9
    Great game. Will give you chills and goosebumps but it's not as good as God of War 2 or 3 and much slower. The enemy A.I. has not been improved and their patterns and fighting styles are much more visible on the hardest difficulty. If you are out of sight for example then they will use grenades to flush you out and not try anything else. I remember I was hanging off a ledge and there wasGreat game. Will give you chills and goosebumps but it's not as good as God of War 2 or 3 and much slower. The enemy A.I. has not been improved and their patterns and fighting styles are much more visible on the hardest difficulty. If you are out of sight for example then they will use grenades to flush you out and not try anything else. I remember I was hanging off a ledge and there was only one enemy left and he could not shoot me because I was out of sight so he would just throw Axes and he would carry this on forever, till infinity… Expand
  19. SuperMakiGero
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor jogo do PS4 até o momento. É incrível como conseguiram remodelar a jogabilidade sem estragar a franquia. O melhor God of War da saga.
  20. Yin777
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor jogo da minha vida!
    O amadurecimento do jogo é surpreendente!
    Mudar radicalmente uma franquia tão consolidada como God Of War era muito arriscado e fizeram com maestria
    É um jogo que celebra o passado e deixa um "hype" pro futuro
    Já falei que ele é incrível? Kkkkkk
  21. Farrom
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    mastepeice........truly remarkable game 10/10 i love this game and kratos ❤❤❤❤❤
  22. ArcaneDovahkiin
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    I'm just gonna get straight to it.

    PROS: - AMAZING GAMEPLAY - AMAZING SET CHARACTERS. The acting in this game is just AMAZING. - AMAZING STORYLINE(with a tiny bit of issues and a small problem in the storyline) - The RPG elements of this game are really good. - The game looks BEAUTIFUL. The visual aspect of the game is just JAW DROPPING. The facial animations, the environments of    I'm just gonna get straight to it.

    PROS:

    - AMAZING GAMEPLAY
    - AMAZING SET CHARACTERS. The acting in this game is just AMAZING.
    - AMAZING STORYLINE(with a tiny bit of issues and a small problem in the storyline)
    - The RPG elements of this game are really good.
    - The game looks BEAUTIFUL. The visual aspect of the game is just JAW DROPPING. The facial animations, the environments of the different locations, everything is just stunning to look at.
    - The game has a huge variety of enemies.
    - The fighting makes you feel like there is weight in every one of Kratos's moves
    - The takedown animations are just amazing and brutal
    - The Axe and the Shield feel amazing to use. By the way, there is a third weapon, which feels AWESOME to use!! It is a "#ThrowBack" weapon. You'll see.
    - Your partner/son is EXTREMELY useful and can help you with very critical moments. He is very strong can also stand up for himself.
    - The Legendary Armors are just AMAZING!!!!!!

    CONS:

    - The side missions are not very interesting and can get a bit repetitive at times.
    - The backtracking can sometimes be a little bit tedious

    Conclusion:
    GO, BUY, AND PLAY GOD OF WAR!!!!!! THE GAME IS A MUST HAVE!!!!!! Like any other game, this game also has a couple of flaws here and there. Overall the game is just seriously amazing, the pros end up FAR OUTWEIGHING THE CONS. SERIOUSLY!! GO BUY IT!! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!    … Expand
  23. Rawry
    Feb 13, 2020
    10
    Just played for the second time and it was as fun as wickedly the first time. :)
  24. oiuytre
    Feb 12, 2020
    10
    I mean, you already know how great the game is. The only thing I didn't like is how even though it's a big game it still felt linear. There was a point where I felt like the game gassed out and I wanted more, but that's just me. Amazing in every other aspect.
  25. hugodorazio
    Feb 12, 2020
    8
    The gameplay is great , and it has a sollid story with great carachters , in my opinion is the best god of war game
  26. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 12, 2020
    8
    Its not as amazing as people say. Yes it looks **** gorgeous and story is well written and facial animations are amazing and all that.
    But gameplay is not that good its not bad its still fun combat with some good skill tree and abilities and all the rpg elements are good little bit underwhelming and simple but good but combat is sometimes slow and the over the shoulder camera doesnt help    Its not as amazing as people say. Yes it looks **** gorgeous and story is well written and facial animations are amazing and all that.
    But gameplay is not that good its not bad its still fun combat with some good skill tree and abilities and all the rpg elements are good little bit underwhelming and simple but good but combat is sometimes slow and the over the shoulder camera doesnt help it, the soulslike idea of it is not bad its still fun but there are too many copypasted uninteresting bosses.    … Expand
  27. Happy_keks
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    Продуманная структура гемплея, сюжет просто до мурашек, одним словом 12/10
  28. AlbertCasus
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Лучшая игра по-моему мнению на playstation 4. Графика, геймплей, сюжет - все на высоте!) Есть ощущение, что вместе с игроками выросла и игра, у главного героя появилась мотивация, более адекватная, чем насилие и месть богам. Советую поиграть каждому!… Expand
  29. Montanari89
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    Absolutely stunning game. Personally, I can look back to a gaming history of about 20 years and I have to say that this is the best gaming experience I ever had!
  30. Vaulie
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. A work of art here and a gigantic leap in storytelling for the video-game industry. This is the best game currently on the PS4. The ONLY gripe I could think of for this game is that it's lacking in cinematic and gigantic boss battles bar the dragon fights.

    This. Is. Incredible.
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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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