God of War

 PlayStation 4
User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,356 out of 23476
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  1. ProsOfCon
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    Pretty much everything I've wanted in a game.
    Amazing story with interesting lore that keeps you wanting to know more, the acting/voice acting on top of that just makes it that much better.
    The combat is satisfying, you can feel the weight behind each hit, fairly simple, yet hard to master. The difficulty is brilliant, I feel "Give Me a Challenge" is the best to play, but be warned, you    Pretty much everything I've wanted in a game.
    Amazing story with interesting lore that keeps you wanting to know more, the acting/voice acting on top of that just makes it that much better.
    The combat is satisfying, you can feel the weight behind each hit, fairly simple, yet hard to master.
    The difficulty is brilliant, I feel "Give Me a Challenge" is the best to play, but be warned, you will die a lot.
    I truly believe this is one of, if not THE best game that I've ever played.
    A masterpiece!    … Expand
  2. Megacritic_Man
    Apr 7, 2019
    10
    This game has many emotional parts that makes the game’s storyline truly amazing. The love Kratos has for his son, the action, the amazing gear you can unlock, and all the things god of war has to offer is why this game was one of 2018’s best video game titles!
  3. april00026000
    Apr 10, 2019
    10
    This is a wonderful, masterpiece of a game. Wonderful writing, great direction, beautiful sceneries, great actors, awesome game mechanics ..... just an overall amazing game. From the start of the game to the very end, you're just hooked. I haven't finished killing all of the valkyries yet, so wish me luck!
  4. tem1k
    Apr 17, 2019
    10
    The game God Of War is a most important game of 2018, it's very complex game! I recommend play on complexity "God Of War"
  5. k3llist
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    I can't explain why this game so great. You need to play and you will understand everything.
  6. Oruz
    May 10, 2019
    10
    Great game, a fascinating story, a very special connection between father and son shows the hard work of 5 years to get one of the best games in history for my taste, it had been many years of not finding such a space game.
  7. jgmj921
    May 13, 2019
    9
    Best graphics by far, and a very enjoyable melee system. Storyline slightly short but overall a good one. Best of 2018.
  8. NiktoX
    May 18, 2019
    10
    Excellent engaging story, meaningful dialogues between father and son, as well as their character and relationship development. Awesome lore (Norse with a twist), and interesting NPCs. Gear and skill customisation. Versatile fight mechanics. Boss fights (at tunes truly epic). Interconnected map. Beautiful soundtrack that fits like a glove. Topped by very very excellent graphics. All ofExcellent engaging story, meaningful dialogues between father and son, as well as their character and relationship development. Awesome lore (Norse with a twist), and interesting NPCs. Gear and skill customisation. Versatile fight mechanics. Boss fights (at tunes truly epic). Interconnected map. Beautiful soundtrack that fits like a glove. Topped by very very excellent graphics. All of this did for me what (imho) should be the true purpose of every game. It left me spellbound. Not many games do that.… Expand
  9. MurakumoMobius
    May 19, 2019
    10
    After playing many different ps4 games I got sick of all these multiplayer games, gow goes the singleplayer route and boi it’s great. GoW is hands down the best ps4 game.
  10. Azazel69
    May 19, 2019
    10
    The best of the series. The development of the father and child estranged is amazing. I look forward to the continuation of this exciting story.
  11. h3h3frank
    May 20, 2019
    10
    The best game I have ever played in my entire life. Graphics, story, polish, combat, music, everything is perfect for me. Can't wait for the next instalment.
  12. Ekmdgbr
    May 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of war e uma experencia unica emocionante e com uma gameplay incrivel , graficos incriveis… Expand
  13. Javierbareiro
    May 22, 2019
    10
    Incredible, I just really enjoy all the game, really recommended but I can described it completely you just have to give it a chance to make sure if you like it or not
  14. strikerhawk
    Jun 9, 2019
    10
    I expected this game to be outside of my wheelhouse when I got it as it is far different than my usual, but I was blown away by it. It must be the best game I've played on PS4 so far. Difficult, fun, breathtakingly beautiful. I am in awe.
  15. slenderblak
    Jul 4, 2019
    10
    so i waited really long time to buy this game i bought a ps4 for it and now i will give my review
    this game is masterpiece
    gameplay is perfect
    perfect graphiques
    perfect story
    its the best game i ever played in my life
  16. Mrpollito
    Jul 4, 2019
    10
    Muy buen juego y bien elaborado la historia es muy fuerte y emotiva que ayuda a entender lo sucedido en entregas posteriores
  17. s2ada
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Un des meilleurs jeux au monde, Santa Monica nous offre un chef d’œuvre. Merci Sony pour ce jeu.
  18. tobivv
    Nov 26, 2019
    6
    Great characters and a good story are not enough to make a game entertaining. It doesn't do anything bad but does nothing good as well.
  19. Noble-Helium
    Dec 2, 2019
    9
    Amazing game but there is a lot of collectibles that I didn't like to do but I have to.
  20. Hackslashshoot
    Oct 11, 2021
    8
    Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  21. Rodrick55
    Dec 29, 2020
    3
    Overrated game and its average because its repetive but story is good............
  22. isomarcus
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    dull game, repetitive encounters, useless crafting system.

    i give it a 1 only for the lore, play only if you are a fan of the series, otherwise it's not worth.
  23. DemaKosharbekov
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    Эта одна из лучших игр , на PS4
    Графика 9/10
    Геймплей 8/10
    Сюжет 8/10
    Эмоции 10/10
    безумно жду продолжение
  24. Vaxo_1
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    God of war 4 is the best game of 2018 this is one of the best exclusives on ps4
  25. itsamirooo
    Oct 23, 2020
    4
    I broke two **** controllers for this **** game! I don't know why this game won game of the year award! RDR2 is much better!!
    I hate the camera! You can't see what an enemy like Valkyrie does, it is so slow!
    But the graphics are awesome, I really liked the story! The camera problem made me gave this rating! Sorry GOW fans!
  26. asael24
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Este juego marco ese momento que salió, estaba en un momento complicado pero siempre tenía la ilusión de jugarlo por las noches, amo su historia y como la conectan con la mitología nórdica, me fascina. Estoy muy emocionado con la secuela que espero la saquen pronto y se siga expandiendo el universo de esta mítica saga, sin contar GoW Ascencion c:
  27. Mzone
    Apr 11, 2021
    3
    Many people will disagree, but this game is completely terrible when you compare the gameplay of the originals to the 2018 one. Destroyed the combat system, I cant even jump, the story is terrible, Krato's identity is gone the item system bloated, YOU CAN'T SEE ANYTHING, no combo meter, all enemies are re-skins, less locations then the old games, EMOTION IS GONE, COMPARE THE EPIC BONEMany people will disagree, but this game is completely terrible when you compare the gameplay of the originals to the 2018 one. Destroyed the combat system, I cant even jump, the story is terrible, Krato's identity is gone the item system bloated, YOU CAN'T SEE ANYTHING, no combo meter, all enemies are re-skins, less locations then the old games, EMOTION IS GONE, COMPARE THE EPIC BONE CHILLING SCENES OF THE FIRST TWO GAMES TO ANY SINGLE PART OF OF THIS 2018 GOW and YOU SHOULD BE LAUGHING AT HOW BAD IT IS. I mean I could go on and on, This just alienates the hard core old school fans, and tricks newbies into thinking this is another uncharted 2. Money grab, and complete disappointment. Apparently people would rather have mindless content then a skill based game that takes practice to perfect.

    The creator of this game clearly forgot what it feels like to have drive based around impeccable gameplay, complete sell out.    … Expand
  28. tommydlbass
    Feb 21, 2022
    8
    Good game with a few nonsense things like levels on enemies or limited enemies. The story is surpisingly decent and is a fun game with an interesting fighting mechanic.
  29. Frinzborg
    Jul 6, 2020
    1
    Didnt like it. Game has no good content. Moreover it was a weird story. I hope the next one will be better
  30. Kemp
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    An 8 for me denotes that the game is very good, potentially one of the games of the year, but maybe not quite a classic. That's how I feel about God of War.

    Let's start with the good. The visuals are stunning, the combat is brutal and fun, the big moments are truly epic, and everything about the game screams quality. This is clearly a big-budget game made with care. It's what every big    An 8 for me denotes that the game is very good, potentially one of the games of the year, but maybe not quite a classic. That's how I feel about God of War.

    Let's start with the good. The visuals are stunning, the combat is brutal and fun, the big moments are truly epic, and everything about the game screams quality. This is clearly a big-budget game made with care. It's what every big game wants to be and should be. I loved it, and it was well-worth my time.

    So why not a 9 or a 10? I'd say the main thing is that I just didn't feel that invested in the story or the characters. This is probably just personal preference, but story, characters, or a big, interesting world to explore are the things that really push a video game over the edge for me. That's not to say that God of War doesn't have a good story, good characters, or an interesting world. Actually, it is very competent in all three categories. I just didn't feel that connection with the characters or become as engrossed in the story as I did in, say, the Last of Us; and I didn't feel as compelled to explore the entire world as I did in Breath of the Wild, for example.

    Now, I understand those are high bars to reach, but those are the bars that have been set. I should note that I've never played another God of War, so I have no prior emotional connection to any of the characters. Perhaps that partially explains why I love this game -- just not quite as much as other people. In any case, I loved the game, and it is well worth your time and money.    … Expand
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#1 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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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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