God of War

 PlayStation 4
User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 21,316 out of 23476
  2. Mixed: 804 out of 23476
  3. Negative: 1,356 out of 23476
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  1. imokyou
    Oct 21, 2018
    10
    Seriously every time i see the score user review it always piss me off that some people that didn't
    play the game are trying to downgrade the score user
  2. bendabest
    Oct 21, 2018
    10
    this is the game that the game industry needs but not the one that it deserve and yet here it is
  3. imthebw
    Oct 21, 2018
    10
    i don't know how to describe this game but i feel that the word masterpiece falls too short to be used for this game
  4. MAYYIY
    Oct 21, 2018
    10
    best game of all time no even the last of us and the witcher 3 were this good this easily must win game of the year
  5. ifdark
    Oct 21, 2018
    10
    this is the best game ever period no question about it and everey should give this masterpiece a 10/10
  6. eotjd
    Oct 20, 2018
    10
    Unlike the previous one, there are many improvements. The story is quite deep and the content is also a lot to enjoy. Especially, I was impressed by the excellent composition and direction in the field of battle.
  7. George1993Tit
    Oct 20, 2018
    10
    One of my best games of all time..Incredible story and gameplay mechanics...A must buy for ps4 owners!!
  8. gotwinner
    Oct 20, 2018
    10
    Resounding 10/10. As a returning fan of the GOW franchise, i was skeptical about the new Nordic setting as well as the Chains of Olympus not being the primary weapon of Kratos. I was instantly proven wrong and fell in love with the change of weaponry and immersive story with a plethora of unlockables and secrets/Easter eggs. Would buy for $99.99 happily.
  9. rulezfin
    Oct 19, 2018
    8
    This is not GoW, but a cheap reenactment with bad camera angles, an annoying child (because according to Sony you must care for their characters) and lots of collectibles (that are used to mask the actual lack of content). This is a (too) short game that tries to copy to much The last of us with an interesting story, but repetitive game play. I really don't get it what this game wants toThis is not GoW, but a cheap reenactment with bad camera angles, an annoying child (because according to Sony you must care for their characters) and lots of collectibles (that are used to mask the actual lack of content). This is a (too) short game that tries to copy to much The last of us with an interesting story, but repetitive game play. I really don't get it what this game wants to be, but I certainly didn't like it too much (despite the fact that I've played and enjoyed all the previous GoW games). And if this gets Game of the Year, it means I am too old for gaming… Expand
  10. Maarten95
    Oct 19, 2018
    10
    Its like I'm playing in a movie. I've never seen such great gameplay in a videogame before. The graphics and music are topnotch. Even the story shines and fits perfectly in Norse mythology. The only bad thing I can say about the game is that it suffers just a little bit from a pacing issue halfway the game. I really want to see more. Hopefully with the launch of the ps5 we get the nextIts like I'm playing in a movie. I've never seen such great gameplay in a videogame before. The graphics and music are topnotch. Even the story shines and fits perfectly in Norse mythology. The only bad thing I can say about the game is that it suffers just a little bit from a pacing issue halfway the game. I really want to see more. Hopefully with the launch of the ps5 we get the next game as a launch title.… Expand
  11. George_PAOK
    Oct 19, 2018
    10
    I have never played God Of War in the past. Anyone could ask me if I lived in a cave for so long. Finally because of the great hype that existed and the advertising made for the game I was one of those who was affected and bought it.
    I did not regret it. Of the most beautiful landscapes I saw in a game with an excellent combat system. Small and easy puzzles. Little in-game scenario and    I have never played God Of War in the past. Anyone could ask me if I lived in a cave for so long. Finally because of the great hype that existed and the advertising made for the game I was one of those who was affected and bought it.
    I did not regret it. Of the most beautiful landscapes I saw in a game with an excellent combat system. Small and easy puzzles. Little in-game scenario and sometimes things were repeated to fill. The side quests are boring and sometimes you start doing something and wait for the time to come to end the mission. Enemies and especially bosses poor and without differences.
    It makes sense to wonder how it is possible to like a game and write so many negative comments. The truth is that it is done. I liked the game a lot, spent over 70 hours on it and I would spend more. But there were so many new games on the Playstation that were waiting to be played by me. The end left me a little disappointed. And I could not help but mention how very nice the soundtrack of the game.
    Finally, because I am a Greek like Kratos, I felt quite proud that the game was released in my country with Greek subtitles and Greek translation, even by great Greek actors.    … Expand
  12. Lepermessiah87
    Oct 19, 2018
    10
    A modern masterpiece and the best PS4 exclusive so far.
    Pros:
    + Great story
    + Amazing combat and exploration
    + A lot of enjoyable content to play through and also great replay value
    + Nice soundtrack
    + Great graphics
    Cons:
    - fewer boss fights compared to previous games in the series
  13. FelipeSantaFe
    Oct 18, 2018
    10
    I can´t even describe how wonderful the new God of War is. Graphics, plot, characters, combat...everything are real amazing! This is my favourite game of this generation and one of the best too!! Excellent work Santa Monica!!
  14. Guldann
    Oct 18, 2018
    10
    El increíble regreso del Fantasma de Esparta, tiene una jugabilidad totalmente nueva y fresca, lo que le da un aire increíble al juego con respecto a las otras entregas. Recomiendo totalmente la compra.
  15. SigmaOmega23
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    Well what else can I say it's my favorite game of all time! Great story, FANTASTIC GRAPHICS, amazing combat, and the BREATH taking soundtrack.
  16. Nanonoir
    Oct 15, 2018
    9
    Story is great, gameplay is smooth, and just the right length that you feel you got your moneys worth on a play through. It leaves you wanting more.
  17. Ataru1
    Oct 15, 2018
    10
    Finished GOW a few days ago and it's easily a 10/10. What i would've like are epic boss fights like in the old GOW and that you see what goals you missed by (smaller) regions, like Odins Ravens for example. It's extremely annoying to search for them, when you don't know, which ones you found already and which ones not.

    Looking forward for the sequel!
  18. Egigoka
    Oct 14, 2018
    10
    С учётом того, как я не люблю залипать в видеоиграх, это просто masterpiece! Рекомендую к покупке абсолютно всем!
  19. EdwardStagg
    Oct 14, 2018
    10
    This game is literally a masterpiece, the best game I've played so far in 2018 and absolutely the best game in the series
  20. theamazing
    Oct 14, 2018
    10
    this new God of War is the perfection of gaming itself and i have no words to describe this amazing game
  21. itslisamay
    Oct 14, 2018
    10
    God of war it's easily the game of the year and the best of the generation and this is a entry for a new beginning to all the gaming industry
  22. skorpio800
    Oct 13, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kurvajó játék. Minden tekintetben élvezet vele játszani. Élményt ad és egyszerüen imádom. Nagyon remélem lesz fojtatás. Ezért megérdemli a maximumot.… Expand
  23. infameking
    Oct 13, 2018
    10
    it's funny how many people didn't believe in the new God of War and now it's the best game of the generation with no equal so far also the same goes for every single negative or mixed review of the users here trying to made up any excuses to make the game look bad
  24. A-Rose
    Oct 13, 2018
    10
    Combat is meaty and satisfying, animation, graphics and art style are nothing short of perfect, and the story being told is absorbing, bolstered heavily by some amazing performances. There is too much good here to outweigh what little bad there is. P4P one of the best games I've played period.
  25. godboy
    Oct 11, 2018
    10
    Everything Ive ever wanted from a God of war game.Thanks to everyone in Santa Monica Studio for this piece of art.
  26. Sohailph1
    Oct 10, 2018
    10
    An absolute masterpiece, no doubt it's one of the best games of the last decade or so.
  27. Nero5423
    Oct 10, 2018
    10
    The most epic, exiting, beautiful game of that generation of consoles. Don't think, just buy it!
  28. bigboi2002
    Oct 10, 2018
    10
    I've never played another God of War game, and I had no interest in playing this one. The only reason I bought it is because of word-of-mouth and user reviews, this game defiantly lived up to its predecessors. The graphics are new to me as no game before have come anywhere close to this quality of content. The story, the graphics, the level design and the upgrades, this game is amazing andI've never played another God of War game, and I had no interest in playing this one. The only reason I bought it is because of word-of-mouth and user reviews, this game defiantly lived up to its predecessors. The graphics are new to me as no game before have come anywhere close to this quality of content. The story, the graphics, the level design and the upgrades, this game is amazing and managed to incorporate quality as well as quantity. But what really makes it amazing is the combat. There would have been so many ways to make this game go bad: cover shooting, hack-n-slash, not enough enemies. The game doesn't do any of that. Combat is actually a challenge in this game, even on default difficulty. You can't stay back and shoot your way through, because enemies are too numerous and your "reload" isn't that fast. At the same time, you can't mindlessly jump into the fray, because you'll take too much damage and enemy shots tend to stun you. You truly have to plan ahead and think on your feet: throw an axe, keep enemies in front of you, ward off enemies when you can, dodge when you have to, ask the boy for help and use your magic axe and blades of chaos to destroy grunts. The combat in this game is solid and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone.… Expand
  29. Nemoservus
    Oct 9, 2018
    10
    Considero que el juego es una progresión a positivo de lo que fue la primer parte de la franquicia; a los que gustaban de destrozar controles creo que no les ha agradado y por ello lo llaman una "película", para mi es una obra maestra que se aleja de las micro transacciones y las prácticas voraces de otras empresas...
  30. theDARK
    Oct 8, 2018
    10
    God of War is easily the best game of the generation so far and one of the best of the gaming industry
    this game is so good it shouldn't even exist and for all those people trying to low down the score user you all should really get over the fact that this game has no match for now so please try not to be so edgy and leave alone this game and the user core of 9.3 cause this game totally    God of War is easily the best game of the generation so far and one of the best of the gaming industry
    this game is so good it shouldn't even exist and for all those people trying to low down the score user you all should really get over the fact that this game has no match for now so please try not to be so edgy and leave alone this game and the user core of 9.3 cause this game totally deserves a 15/10 score user or a 10/10 at difference of the other games    … 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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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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