God of War

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  3. Negative: 1,356 out of 23476
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  1. Cannon9
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    A true masterpiece. Great production values.

    -Fantastic combat. -Amazing world design. -New life for Kratos as a character. -The soundtrack and graphics is amazing.

    The only minor complaint is a lack of variety in bosses, but even then the few that exist arebgreat.
  2. Jeronimo2000000
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Es perfecto.Lo he jugado ya 2 veces y me maravilla tanto su historia como su gameplay una forma maravillosa de revitalizar la saga .impaciente por la secuela!!
  3. IsYa
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Напишу кратко – одна из лучших игр когда-либо созданных
  4. Stealthmefie
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Это лучшая игра, графика, сюжет, анимации, эмоции персонажей, это просто лучшая игра. Я прошёл её уже 12 раз и готов пройти ещё, ещё и ещё раз.
  5. wallyworld00
    Nov 9, 2019
    6
    First time playing a GOW game. About halfway through and I am legit bored. The experience is like when you were at a theme park as a kid and you get to drive a car around, only to realise it's stuck on a rail. The experience is all planned out for you and you are never really in control. You can only more forward, look around at the fire effects and the show that is presented to you andFirst time playing a GOW game. About halfway through and I am legit bored. The experience is like when you were at a theme park as a kid and you get to drive a car around, only to realise it's stuck on a rail. The experience is all planned out for you and you are never really in control. You can only more forward, look around at the fire effects and the show that is presented to you and just sit out the ride. Nothing ever really feels dangerous. Just look for the yellow signs on the wall or smash circle when you are asked to. Combat has the same feeling of repetitiveness and over-the-top drama which blends out everything. Not every game needs to be open world at all for me, but with this game I just feel really detached to what's going on by the way it is scripted out for you at every turn.
    Just not the type of game I really have fun with.    … Expand
  6. Azn47
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    This game is nothing short of a masterpiece. It is not without some flaws, but in general, this is one of the finest pieces of software ever made.

    The story and presentation are simply breathtaking. The continuous camera is so well implemented and it really feels as if youre following kratos through is story instead of playing a game. The combat is extremely satisfying and weighty.    This game is nothing short of a masterpiece. It is not without some flaws, but in general, this is one of the finest pieces of software ever made.

    The story and presentation are simply breathtaking. The continuous camera is so well implemented and it really feels as if youre following kratos through is story instead of playing a game.
    The combat is extremely satisfying and weighty. While it is clearly derived from Soulsborne-esque games, it has its own nice twist on it with the abilities specific to kratos.

    The only notable flaws I could really point out with the game is the lack of enemy variety and the performance. While the boss fights are there (with some of them being seriously epic) every time you think youre going to have another big fight, they just throw the same stupid trolls at you that are extremely easy to take down even on the harder difficulties.

    The performance on the PS4 Pro is a tad disappointing as the performance mode definitely does not hold to 60fps often and I constantly feel the drops. But it's way better and easier to play on the variable performance mode than a sluggish 30fps cap with checkerboard rendering artifacts that stand out like a sore thumb.

    Overall this game deserves all the success and praise it has gotten.    … Expand
  7. Thdragoon
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    Almost a masterpiece, just an awesome experience to have, and a must play for PlayStation users.
  8. rafo_st
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Undoubtedly one of the best games, its playability is the best dodge block attack at the exact moment is one of its strengths. Apart from its incredible history, graphic design, levels, missions. etc. God of war has been reborn from excellent to perfect with this game
  9. PartyPaps
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of War was done and dusted, Kratos completed his arc. He defeated the Greek Pantheon and felt the taste of vengeance. Sadly for the fans, his story was done but little did we know, Corey Barlog and Santa Monica weren’t finished with our ‘boy’. They had another epic tale to tell. With a new, semi-open world design, over the shoulder camera, revitalised, visceral combat system and more appealing and cinematic approach to storytelling, Kratos has made a cracking return and a simple and powerful statement: “I am the face of Playstation, hear me roar!”… Expand
  10. SirGalahad
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Simply the best game ever made
    With an extremely Advanced combat with satisfying and powerful Execution styles
    Beautiful Vistas and Gorgeous Locations
  11. SKonung
    Nov 11, 2019
    7
    Откровенно скажу, что не смог осилить дальше 20-30 часов. При всей вариативности боевой системы играется заурядно, надоедает однообразностью. Технически всё прорисовано шикарно, но также, субъективно, сеттинг вышел в целом нецепляющим, вау-эффект проходит через часов шесть, после чего начинается "слэшерская" рутина с идентичными уровнями. Некоторые игровые моменты - шикарны. В целом, -Откровенно скажу, что не смог осилить дальше 20-30 часов. При всей вариативности боевой системы играется заурядно, надоедает однообразностью. Технически всё прорисовано шикарно, но также, субъективно, сеттинг вышел в целом нецепляющим, вау-эффект проходит через часов шесть, после чего начинается "слэшерская" рутина с идентичными уровнями. Некоторые игровые моменты - шикарны. В целом, - отличный, крепкий боевик, возможно, один из лучших эксклюзивов на PS4, переосмысление предыдущих частей. В остальном, подача сюжета, разнообразие "активностей" лично для меня явились слабой стороной.… Expand
  12. Nerubayko
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Игра отличная!! Всем советую!!! Отличная графика и боевка. Куча интересных заданий. Жду продолжения серии. )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
  13. Gabo1234
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Just awesome and enjoyable since the beginning. I’ve tried other games like this and the cinematics and the game story is just perfect almost a masterpiece.
  14. Shiro0100
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    GOAT!!! The Best game I ever played in my life, it's impossible describe in words the greatness of this game, Just perfect
  15. DocWho81
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    The best action game of its kind since Super Metroid, and easily my favorite game of the generation. Terrific characters, voice acting, direction, music and, most importantly, writing and gameplay. An incredible adventure through gorgeous, painstakingly detailed environments. I loved every minute.
  16. Alexisbarbot
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Probably the best game of this generation hands down. Everything from combat, story, graphics, voice acting world building, etc etc is perfect. Simply perfect. 10/10
  17. poopiesphlinter
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Beautiful. Just beautiful. Truly beautiful. Magnificently beautiful. Fantastically beautiful. The best game I have ever played. Deserves GOTY. The ending was breathtakingly shocking yet everything leading up to that point was already there , just subtle.
    If you do not have it, Get it now BOY!
  18. Madmax2321
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal video-game
    Thank you Santa Monica Studio for this masterpiece
  19. Vasco1999
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I ever played.
    It has heart, it has emotion. It's the first God of war I ever played and I couldn't be more satisfied.
    Thank you for this brilliant game.
  20. Raverin
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    God of war is exactly the kind of game to recommend to a friend who asks you what game to play on PS4. Absolutly amazing story with badass Kratos and his son, Visual is fantastic and combat is one of the best what i seen. You must play!
  21. Jholmes2785
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Story is so good it will have you buying books on Norse mythology. Visually looks amazing and gameplay very fun. Perfect package of everything a game should be.
  22. PsolidSnake
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    Absolutely stunning. Graphics, sound, gameplay and scenario are one of a kind! Must on every ps4 user.
  23. BoRN_2B_FreE
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    Очень крутая игра. Сложность на высоте (реально нужно попотеть)
  24. Denis94
    Jul 27, 2021
    9
    Este nuevo título nos presenta un Kratos más humano y acompañado por su hijo, juntos deciden realizar un viaje que marcará tanto a los personajes como a los jugadores al otro lado de la pantalla, a pesar de todo esto no deja de ser el juego tremendamente brutal y violento que nos tiene acostumbrados, como apunte personal no me terminó de convencer algunos diseños de enemigos y sumados a suEste nuevo título nos presenta un Kratos más humano y acompañado por su hijo, juntos deciden realizar un viaje que marcará tanto a los personajes como a los jugadores al otro lado de la pantalla, a pesar de todo esto no deja de ser el juego tremendamente brutal y violento que nos tiene acostumbrados, como apunte personal no me terminó de convencer algunos diseños de enemigos y sumados a su poca variedad hace que sea una cosa a mejorar para la siguiente parte.… Expand
  25. WellLopes
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    A franquia se reinventou, e pra melhor, a gameplay é algo fantástico, muito legal os monstros,o mapa inteiro é muito lindo, a história do game tá muito boa, e a dublagem PT-BR está sensacional, mereceu muito o GOTY.
  26. MSLima37
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!peperfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!perfeito!!… Expand
  27. Azoputamadrelol
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Que juego para mas brutal! C: simplemente obra de arte la musica, la historia hasta la jugabilidad
  28. STARBOOST39
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    The definition of excellence and hard working just a master piece in all the words
  29. KillerDumb77
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    It's just like playing the original with a new formula with all the improvement the first one had seeing such a major development of character and that finally his past is over, a new beggining
  30. Alexgor9527
    Dec 2, 2019
    10
    Everything of this game is outstanding. It is one of the best games in ps4. The maintain a great balance between side quests, collectables and main quests. The story is fascinating, immersive and creative, not similar to any other stories based on norse mythology. The combat system is great, though there is a only bad thing, no qte. In short, this game is outstanding.
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#2 Best 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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