God of War

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

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  1. drak12317
    Jan 11, 2023
    9
    Recenzja powstała w celu zapisu oceny z gry na moim profilu, ku potomności.
  2. jonjohn048
    Jan 10, 2023
    9
    I remember experiencing this game back in 2020 during the pandemic after hearing the sequel and was hyped SEVERELY. So much so I played both games and loved them and after experiencing Ragnarok, I went back to play this game again and I can definitely say I prefer Ragnarok but that shouldn't take away the fact this is probably one of if not the best PS4 game of it's generation. So theI remember experiencing this game back in 2020 during the pandemic after hearing the sequel and was hyped SEVERELY. So much so I played both games and loved them and after experiencing Ragnarok, I went back to play this game again and I can definitely say I prefer Ragnarok but that shouldn't take away the fact this is probably one of if not the best PS4 game of it's generation. So the story for this game might not be as good as Ragnarok, but it's still amazing primarily of what was established in the previous games since the main character was been through a lot and that's not something him and you don't want your kid to go through all over again because your past will always catch up with you but before I get into the bigger picture, I wanna talk about the other great parts. This game looks amazing on a PS4 Pro not necessarily for the graphics, but for the art style as it helps the graphics stand on it's 2 legs and ensure it looks great evennowadays, the combat might feel strange especially since this is coming off of a franchise with fixed camera angles, absolute chaos, and especially MASSIVE boss fights to help you feel satisfied you did it, in this game, it's pretty much an over-the-shoulder one shot camera so you're up close to the action and I would argue this improves upon the franchise since it helps you feel like Kratos with how the camera never cuts and you're up close meaning you feel like you're there when creating a massacre on the battlefield. Actually creating a massacre is pretty damn easy with how well the combat flows since it can feel incredible to understand the combat and make your enemies look like pathetic obstacles in your way. The level design is great since it's complex enough for there to be decent puzzles that aren't solvable immediately and you need to genuinely think about how you're gonna deal with it. There was also this one time when I was opening a crate and there was a jumpscare and it genuinely got me, so much so that even though it only happened once, it was enough to the point where I took a step back whenever I saw another crate even during the entirety of God of War: Ragnarok. The side quests are great since they are connected to the lore and not just filler to increase the run time. The dialogue, performances, soundtrack, and writing are top tier and ensure you are incredibly immersed throughout the entire game and the boss battles are good just enough to remind everyone they're playing a God of War game. Now while there are some sections of the map that are locked behind a certain wall meaning you'll have to come back later, I would argue this comes to the games benefit since it means you'll come back later with the equipment you need, but then you'll also find something else on that same island you initially missed you need to get closer to full completion. But all of this is just an extension of the bigger picture since there's more to this story than just the characters, graphics, combat, side quests, story, or even the destination itself: it's the entire journey. Throughout this game, the journey you go through feels relateable since it feels wonderfully paced and helps a father and son learn to trust each other no matter what which in turn helps you relate to these characters even further. Now there are some problems like the enemy variety since most of the time you will face the exact same mini boss over and over again and this easily gets repetitive, the end game is good but not great since you need to do a decent amount of grinding but that personally never bothered me, but the main thing that bothered me personally was how it tries to tell a story similar to The Last of Us but doesn't quite succeed with how the stakes don't feel high and instead you only feel improved in those stakes instead of stripped down and desperate. But with all that being said, this game is absolutely incredible and succeeds on all fronts to ensure it's a genuine masterpiece. If you happen to have a PS4, why haven't you ever picked up this game when it first came out? But now that it's on PC and even verified for the Steam Deck, there's no better time to pick up this masterpiece than right now.… Expand
  3. DaveyJD
    Jan 10, 2023
    10
    Exceptional! One of the greatest games ever made. Can't wait for Ragnarok :)
  4. Godofwar9875
    Jan 10, 2023
    10
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  5. Feliperr06
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    o jogo é simplesmente uma obra de arte. SE aventure por uma jornada que ficara presente em sua mente pelo resto de sua vida. GOD OF WAR é uma historia de enfrentamento a um passado cruel e a busca e esperança por um novo começo.
  6. supermalik987
    Jan 7, 2023
    8
    Update 2023

    I love the god of war games the story at fun combat . And replaying the game in 2022 on my RTX 3070 TI PC on ultrawide was a lot of fun. So thank you God of war 5. I did ended like the combat and world than in my first played . I did wish there was a a field of view setting. So you can adjust st your vision. Kratos was what I still love after God of war 3 . Atreus is fine    Update 2023

    I love the god of war games the story at fun combat . And replaying the game in 2022 on my RTX 3070 TI PC on ultrawide was a lot of fun. So thank you God of war 5. I did ended like the combat and world than in my first played . I did wish there was a a field of view setting. So you can adjust st your vision. Kratos was what I still love after God of war 3 . Atreus is fine yes the part of being god and he is almighty came out pretty quick. But come on you telling me a 10 year old kid wouldn't be like that ?    … Expand
  7. ZM41213
    Jan 7, 2023
    9
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  8. Kobe24Legend
    Jan 6, 2023
    0
    Garbage game! Most overrated game ever made. Its not anywhere close to what first 3 God of War games are.
  9. ayrten
    Jan 6, 2023
    1
    Great graphics, cant tell much about story as i didn't finished it.
    Gameplay is ruined. Poor mix of GoW and souls-wannabe didn't ended well and made game unplayable.
  10. jarvitom
    Jan 5, 2023
    10
    Perfect game, it was too short for me I could have played this awesome story for a few hours more.
    Perfect combat and gameplay, I done all the side quests, New game + was not for me but everything was really enjoyable and can present a great challenge.
    Characters, story, fun 10/10
    Graphics nothing more I can wish for
  11. Megaphil1746
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
    best game of the year that I've played. Respect to the director cory balrog and the entire team.
  12. GiuseppeMama
    Jan 4, 2023
    5
    Walking simulator with boring combat and bad rpg elements. Recycled enemies make every encounter feel way too similar and become an annoyance within the first hour of the game. Well written and produced for the most part, but what were they thinking with all the elemental trolls every 5 mins? Also doesn't feel anywhere near as grandiose as its ps3 predecessor. Fights with gods don't feelWalking simulator with boring combat and bad rpg elements. Recycled enemies make every encounter feel way too similar and become an annoyance within the first hour of the game. Well written and produced for the most part, but what were they thinking with all the elemental trolls every 5 mins? Also doesn't feel anywhere near as grandiose as its ps3 predecessor. Fights with gods don't feel huge and grand like they used to, they just feel like normal enemies with bigger health bar. Anyone who thinks this was GOTY material is someone whose opinion I know to immediately disregard.… Expand
  13. workaholico
    Jan 4, 2023
    3
    It was kind of a disappointment, the graphics are stunning, and the fighting was nice but the narrative and game feel were just a mess, without any focus and many times feeling awful because of all this secrecy, lack of merit, and lack of focus...The writers seemed to have had some serious difficulty writing an engaging narrative, compared to the previous game who had a incredibleIt was kind of a disappointment, the graphics are stunning, and the fighting was nice but the narrative and game feel were just a mess, without any focus and many times feeling awful because of all this secrecy, lack of merit, and lack of focus...The writers seemed to have had some serious difficulty writing an engaging narrative, compared to the previous game who had a incredible narrative and game feel this game lost a lot... and felt odd and empty. it seemed like flawed representations of human beings, instead of a representations of flawed human beings. If you want spectacle, and a "nice but not good" game-play? buy it, if not, there are better games out there. At a cheaper price too.… Expand
  14. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
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  15. Merkinho
    Jan 3, 2023
    9
    Zwar habe ich die Teile davor nie gespielt und habe von God of War nie was gehört, war ich wirklich begeistert von diesem Spiel, als ich es dann doch durchgespielt habe. So eine Story wie hier habe ich noch nie gesehen und das Gameplay hat sich sehr smooth angefühlt. Einzig die doch etwas kleine Boss-Variationen und das spammen von Truhen und Schätzen haben mich etwas gestört
  16. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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  17. Ty6248
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
    One of the more compelling games to release for the PS4 that remains consistently entertaining throughout with its interesting and well-paced story and its challenging combat. It has plenty of post-game content to sift through as well if you still want more after you are done with the main story.
  18. NoPleaseNo
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
    I never really enjoyed the first 3 games so I started this one with no expectations at all. I was so surprised I much I loved playing this game and I even went for all the trophies! A really great game!
  19. jameshook93
    Jan 1, 2023
    10
    I could say that is a different game than previous one, god of war 3. But it's still masterpiece with nice design levels which I liked to explore. History is very interesting although I heard many opinions that 3rd part was more intense which is true. This game is similar to Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order in many aspects, specially in exploring new levels. So, if you like games with a goodI could say that is a different game than previous one, god of war 3. But it's still masterpiece with nice design levels which I liked to explore. History is very interesting although I heard many opinions that 3rd part was more intense which is true. This game is similar to Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order in many aspects, specially in exploring new levels. So, if you like games with a good story, nice design levels which you can explore on your own but you don't have to you should try it.… Expand
  20. MANDIRIGMA
    Dec 31, 2022
    10
    Excellent everything, from game mechanics to visuals to story. A lot of effort and critical creativity was put into this. Very weel done.
  21. CodaHensley
    Dec 31, 2022
    9
    A damn near perfect game that nails both the gameplay and cinematic aspects. It's both one of the most addicting and enjoyable combat loops of recent memory, and it presents a story that drew me in and kept me invested. An easy recommendation to anyone who enjoys gaming.
  22. GuiBio
    Dec 29, 2022
    10
    The fluid combat, the cut scenes, the storyline. Everything is perfect in this masterpiece.
  23. pmart004
    Dec 29, 2022
    9
    A ST. Monica fez um trabalho excelente na reformulação do que conhecíamos como God of War, trazendo uma forma completamente diferente e mais estratégica de jogar.

    O único motivo da nota não ser 10, é a pouca variedade de inimigos presentes no jogo.
  24. HammieFlap21x9
    Dec 29, 2022
    7
    Pretty fun game with a well-built world that leaves me wanting more. Feels like I got done binging a season of TV. My dislikes are mostly the repeating execution animations and dialogue being interrupted during traveling transitions or turning away being drowned out.
  25. TyyroneMugga
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    Gameplay - 10/10
    Characters - 10/10
    Visuals - 10/10
    Story - 10/10
    Uniqueness - 10/10
  26. CashMunnie7679
    Dec 28, 2022
    6
    Finally played this game and it was really underwhelming. I kept waiting for it to get better and it's really just a beat em up like Streets of rage or TMNT with better graphics. They really hold your hand in the game. Normal difficulty is super easy and I'm not a great player or anything. I got really bored with it.
  27. VictorRomero
    Dec 28, 2022
    7
    Overrated game.

    It is not a masterpiece, but is a great game nonetheless. If the protagonist was not Kratos, the game would be just another one, but putting him in the game does not make the game any better.
  28. Top1saraya_
    Dec 27, 2022
    8
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  29. lwbt
    Dec 27, 2022
    8
    Decent open world game, quite lengthy, lots of grinding and puzzles, some puzzles feel like whipped up in a hurry. Story telling sometimes feels like an too long podcast on autoplay. It was okay when they did it here in 2018, in 2022 doing it for the second time it felt repetitive.
  30. Anthonzie
    Dec 27, 2022
    6
    I have a mild impression from the game.

    "The developers literally destroyed the idea of the game by making the God of War into a father figure." "I saw no gods neither wars in God of War 4" The game has beautiful graphics, but the worst mistake a company can do to their customers is change the product that was beloved. God of War 3 is one of the best games I've ever played. You do a    I have a mild impression from the game.

    "The developers literally destroyed the idea of the game by making the God of War into a father figure."

    "I saw no gods neither wars in God of War 4"

    The game has beautiful graphics, but the worst mistake a company can do to their customers is change the product that was beloved. God of War 3 is one of the best games I've ever played. You do a spinning attack and everything around Kratos is minced meat, while in God of War 4 a bug-like human can destroy me in 4 blows. I swing my axe and i might not even land a hit.

    Weak! Very weak!

    God of War 3 was interesting and engaging all the way and God of War 4 became boring after few hours of playing it. ... And not to forget, that THE GOD OF WAR was a literal nanny!    … 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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