God of War

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

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  1. MaximumD
    Jun 27, 2019
    6
    After all the hype I've read about this game I was pretty excited to finally get my hands on it. Got bored not even half way through. Put the disc back into the box which now resides in a pile destined for Gamestop. The graphics and presentation are top notch to be sure and the action is decent, but the game is just boring to me. There are much better 3rd person action games out thereAfter all the hype I've read about this game I was pretty excited to finally get my hands on it. Got bored not even half way through. Put the disc back into the box which now resides in a pile destined for Gamestop. The graphics and presentation are top notch to be sure and the action is decent, but the game is just boring to me. There are much better 3rd person action games out there right now like Sekiro, Dark Souls, Nioh, Etc. that just offer far more in the game-play department.

    While the environments look great, there is not any sense of exploration or vastness. Everything feels like your walking down a corridor and there is usually only one way to go. Therefore, the action needs to be the most interesting element, yet it's just a few combos and a couple new moves you can learn. Some of the moves are actually exactly the same, involving a power that blasts enemies out of the way. There are literally like 4 of these moves to unlock that do the same damn thing. Then the game bogs you down with some unnecessarily complex rpg elements which barely affect anything until the end game. The story is really not even that interesting to tell you the truth. The Last of Us, but with a God and his son, LOL. Game gets a decent score for polish and production values, and the first fight which is basically the highlight of the game. It quickly spirals down a well after the first 15 minutes. When the best part of the game occurs literally 5 minutes after the game starts, you've got some problems.

    The game can even get infuriating with completely cheap bosses who need like a hundred perfect combos to kill. Just dodge, combo, dodge, combo. Honestly, it's lazy game design on full display. A good action game better keep the action interesting. Also, the enemies are all the same. Fight a troll, then fight a huge rock thing with nearly the same move-set, and then fight Another troll, but it's red this time. LOL. You have to change up the action by introducing new unique enemies and weapons to use in a game like this. Devil May Cry series is one that gets this right. Just as a new weapon has run it's course and starts getting boring, you find something that unlocks a whole new move-set to master. Bloodborne anyone?

    I don't know, I just need more. There is nothing fun to find and exploration is basically go down this obvious side corridor and find a chest. There are a couple puzzles requiring throwing the axe which are well thought out. For me the Sony exclusives are behind the curve when it comes to designing fun games. These games are serviceable, but get boring very quickly. You literally beat this game by going Dodge, L1, L1, L1, L2, lol. Once in a while you can throw the axe, which is cool, but does not save it for me.

    I'm out, and honestly I'm gonna be quite wary about Sony games after being burned by GOW, Spiderman, and Horizon. Sony's motto should be "Play our games halfway and get bored then grind it out to the end!"    … Expand
  2. OwtDaft
    Jun 27, 2019
    7
    + The world is amazing and very well designed.
    + The combat is fun before it start to show issues later.
    + The graphics are breathtaking. + Audio, voice acting and animation. + The game is pretty big and will take you a long time to finish. - Later Valkyrie battles have unavoidable hits and the game stopped been fun for me at this point. - Those unavoidable hits btw, take a lot of    + The world is amazing and very well designed.
    + The combat is fun before it start to show issues later.
    + The graphics are breathtaking.
    + Audio, voice acting and animation.
    + The game is pretty big and will take you a long time to finish.
    - Later Valkyrie battles have unavoidable hits and the game stopped been fun for me at this point.
    - Those unavoidable hits btw, take a lot of damage.
    - Don't mind a hard game, as long as it's fair. It stopped been fair to make it harder later on.
    - Controls can be unresponsive.
    - Story goal is not clear or meaningful for most of the game.
    - Some really silly story plot points that are beyond belief face palm silly around the boy.    … Expand
  3. crystaldolphin5
    Jun 26, 2019
    9
    This is a must own for a PS4 owner. Has a well written story, great characters, fast paced and intense combat, beautiful world, and some very interesting Norse mythology to explore. My only complaints are that some bosses are repeated several times (aka a boss gauntlet), and some finisher moves are have little variety to them. But nonetheless, this is a near masterpiece for the modern eraThis is a must own for a PS4 owner. Has a well written story, great characters, fast paced and intense combat, beautiful world, and some very interesting Norse mythology to explore. My only complaints are that some bosses are repeated several times (aka a boss gauntlet), and some finisher moves are have little variety to them. But nonetheless, this is a near masterpiece for the modern era of gaming.… Expand
  4. CrudeSasDud
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    I will never forget the first time i got this game. I remember how disappointed i was that they basically changed everything from combat to mythology even kratos’s mighty goaty. But just as i kept playing for about an hour I couldn’t stop everytime i got back home every fiber of my being was itching to play this game and 2 days later i wanted to forget everything just to experience it forI will never forget the first time i got this game. I remember how disappointed i was that they basically changed everything from combat to mythology even kratos’s mighty goaty. But just as i kept playing for about an hour I couldn’t stop everytime i got back home every fiber of my being was itching to play this game and 2 days later i wanted to forget everything just to experience it for the first time again this is how good this game is.… Expand
  5. Tenebrious
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    me encanta este nuevo kratos , el juego parece una mescla entre the las the of us con un toque nordico me encanta
  6. Alucard18
    Jun 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kratos has change 90°,he became the father,teacher and the wise man who lead his son,the cooperating between them is amazing,and the plot twist that kratos returns to the blad of chaos was mindblowing,graphics and music are both charming;and the gameplay is new making it the best game of all time and it really deserve the title of ((game of the year 2018))… Expand
  7. yusufklks
    Jun 22, 2019
    10
    Hikayesi ile, çekim tekniği ile, savaş mekanikleri ile gelmiş geçmiş oynadığım en iyi oyunlardan kesinliklikle. Cory Barlog'un seri için geri dönmesi gerçekten çok iyi olmuş. Seri şâhâ kalktı, ve 2.oyunu ile gümbür gümbür geliyor.
  8. Bepotatronic
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    Must have in ps4 collection . Its best game with reason . This is my 6th full walktrough of game in 1 year, so yea its that good. Reminds me to ocarina of time masterpeace in build and value of game. Perfection
  9. Rayt3n
    Jun 20, 2019
    10
    Exciting spectacular fascinating journey,passing which felt a certain relief and satisfaction.Thank you for the Titanic work in creating this game,from me 10 points.With Russia with love.
  10. DogDogCat
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    An epic story driven game that is a masterclass in making linear game-play feel more open. The graphics are nothing short of stunning especially with the PS4 Pro enhancements. The father, son relationship that runs through the game kept me gripped until the end. It is really satisfying dealing blows with your axe as Kratos while your son jumps around raining arrows down on enemies from theAn epic story driven game that is a masterclass in making linear game-play feel more open. The graphics are nothing short of stunning especially with the PS4 Pro enhancements. The father, son relationship that runs through the game kept me gripped until the end. It is really satisfying dealing blows with your axe as Kratos while your son jumps around raining arrows down on enemies from the sidelines. The game is a worthy addition to a truly amazing series. If you like God of War and story driven games this is for you.… Expand
  11. Vafa1
    May 27, 2019
    10
    Amazing best god of war ever.game of the year.gameplay story music 100%
    Can wait for the next one
  12. Psy_pmP
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    I played this game on youtube. This is the one of the best movie I've ever seen. Actually i don't understand why i need to write here about this game. Everybody know about it. I just need to gine this game 10.
  13. Samuelsam1979
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo incrível, mundo aberto à exploração, gráficos maravilhosos, história fodastica, pois mistura mitologia nórdica com grega, jogabilidade perfeita etc etc etc… Expand
  14. Im_Frank
    Jun 13, 2019
    9
    The new changes about the game is very dynamic and renovator, the game keep you inside the Kratos’s skin like a god of war
  15. Unthugged
    Jun 12, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First time I tried to get into this game I sort of lost interest in it. Then I decided to sit down and give it a real chance and had a great time with it. I like the fact it's relatively linear,being more story/action based than having a huge open world to explore. There is still potential to explore and side quests,but the narrative is generally fast paced and everything you do is connected directly to the main story (apart from the Valkyries that you can take on after the main story has been completed) It never gets boring and looks amazing. I was really invested in the characters,who are well thought out and complex. And although at first I wasn't sure about the combat,once i was into it I started to really enjoy it. Great game. Definitely worth a play through.… Expand
  16. Napoli_Thanos
    Jun 12, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's just a legendary game.
    One of the greatest games in this generation.
    The soundtrack, graphics, gameplay, controls, ilumination, sound effects and the story, make this game like a truly aventure.    … Expand
  17. erantoniomg
    Jun 11, 2019
    10
    One of the best video games I've had the fortune to play, just a **** masterpiece
  18. Cheesey_burger
    Jun 11, 2019
    10
    The best game that i've ever played this far. Non repetitive mission. Hardly i played a game like this !
  19. 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.
  20. Woodbear92
    Jun 6, 2019
    10
    This was a total experience like as good as the best movie Hollywood can make, and the best gameplay in a long time.
  21. Mortalrg123
    Jun 6, 2019
    9
    I love the god of war series, especially gow 2 3 is an indispensable game for me, but it is the best fighting game for me in the first game that my home favorite fighting game god of war at that time 1
  22. Snyder89
    Jun 5, 2019
    10
    My favorite game of all time! Everything done in this reboot is perfection and it is a masterpiece personified!
  23. Lenkagami
    Jun 3, 2019
    10
    Melhor jogo da saga GOW, pois mudaram totalmente o estilo de jogo, trocando o estilo antigo para um estilo mais RPG, os diálogos, expressões faciais, efeitos todos são incríveis, não é atoa q ganhou o GOTY
  24. thefakepierre
    Jun 3, 2019
    9
    The only reason why I scoring this a 9 because I want it to be a fully open world game.
  25. Daniel0809
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    one word..................................................................
    Wow!
  26. ATTin
    Jun 1, 2019
    10
    Story: 9.5, Gameplay: 10, Graphics: 10. Easily one of the best video game i have ever played
  27. AlphaLegit
    May 31, 2019
    10
    Just a beautiful game. The new combat system works compeletly well for those who doubted that and it feel so much more satisfying and NO the axe isn't the only weapon you get in the game. Wonderful story with plot twist that can hit you like a train centering on the relationship between kratos and his son atreus and the evolution of kratos as he becomes a good parent struggling to forget his past
  28. mainstreamkid
    May 31, 2019
    9
    This is easily the most exciting and emotional God Of War game of the entire saga and it'll definitely go down in history as one of the best video-game franchise revivals of all time.
  29. NVSRBreath
    May 31, 2019
    10
    This game is truly the best game the PS4 has to offer. If you haven't already played this, you are truly missing out. A great story with phenomenal characters. 10/10
  30. MUGUREATZA
    May 30, 2019
    10
    I buyed this game because a friend told me to do IT...im bot regret IT!
    The most impresive God of war in The serie!
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#1 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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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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