God of War

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

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  1. Xcalibur78
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    BEST GAME EVER! No competition GOTY .The story,The game play,the father son relationship,the graphics , just spectacular!I dig the new kratos. Hats off to Cory Barlog and SANTA MONICA STUDIOS for making this masterpiece
  2. msciarra
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Best of GOW series. A mature, full action packaged game. Excellent graphics, a vibrant story. Combat feels good and complex. Don't follow haters (0 score??). It's a great game. First class of everything. It define how the action games should be in the future.
  3. cosminn777
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    I made an account just to rate this game and to say that it's one of the best games of all time.
  4. Mr_nonsense
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Just wow... i was blown away after first 7 hours, played it nonstop, the combat,atmosphere,boss fights were just AMAZING!!! 10/10 GOTY for sure.
  5. gowbestgame
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Dont Listen To XBOX Fanboys or People Afraid of Change The Game is a Masterpiece the BEST ONE SO FAR, IT IS A MUST PLAY I CANT BEG THIS ENOUGH JUST PLAY IT.
  6. SatanOfHell
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Um jogo com a qualidade Sony! Um primor técnico com uma história memorável! A mudança foi drástica, mas ainda é algo totalmente familiar, é God Of War na essência!
  7. Genexus84
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game.And it was good that Cory came back for the new God of War. Absolute Masterpiece. Cory barlog is a genius.
    Don't listen to the people who speak the game badly just because a lot has changed and they can not handle it. Any real God of war fan would appreciate that and also had to come to innovations. Away from Greek mythology, into a new world, a new chapter, a new story. This game is for any passionate gamers who are open to something new. new game mechanics. Do not be persuaded by the people who give these bad ratings because they deliberately want to talk the game bad. do not feed the trolls. You just have to love this game. no matter in which regard. It is a mastepiece on a very high level.The graphics,the gameplay and the story. It's a pure high level game.Thank you Sony,thank you Cory and Santa Monica for those great hours with god of war. unforgettable.It's more than perfect.    … Expand
  8. SidGaldino
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    O melhor jogo da franquia e talvez o melhor jogo de ps4,God of War se reinventou para trazer um mundo de deuses e monstros para muito mais perto de nós humanos.A narrativa e toda a história demonstrando o outro lado da maquina de matar que sempre foi o Kratos.
    Graficos absurdos e o ponto alto no desenvolvimento das batalhas,um jogo para quem acompanhou a jornada de Kratos até aqui e tbm    O melhor jogo da franquia e talvez o melhor jogo de ps4,God of War se reinventou para trazer um mundo de deuses e monstros para muito mais perto de nós humanos.A narrativa e toda a história demonstrando o outro lado da maquina de matar que sempre foi o Kratos.
    Graficos absurdos e o ponto alto no desenvolvimento das batalhas,um jogo para quem acompanhou a jornada de Kratos até aqui e tbm para quem quer descobrir um novo modo de entretenimento muito mais maduro com os games,EXCELENTE.    … Expand
  9. Lefty_Mcfly
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    God of War for the PS4 is a very special moment in gaming history. There is no other game out right now that combines all the essential elements of a single player game and does them so well. It is not an innovation of anything really but a masterpiece of the genre. The camera literally never cuts from the start of the game until the end. Sure there are lots of cinematic moments but theseGod of War for the PS4 is a very special moment in gaming history. There is no other game out right now that combines all the essential elements of a single player game and does them so well. It is not an innovation of anything really but a masterpiece of the genre. The camera literally never cuts from the start of the game until the end. Sure there are lots of cinematic moments but these moments seamlessly intertwine giving you the most immersive experience ever created in a game. Although this new God of War and has a heavy focus on story, characters, and cinematic art quality this game still has the feel of old-school God of War its combat and puzzles. So many good surprises in this game, don't spoil it for yourself, just play it. Don't let the haters deter you, they will only ever like the old God of War, and that's fine. This is the future of Sony Santa Monica and those who don't like it can stay behind.… Expand
  10. adamojh96
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    There is no doubt in my mind that this is one of the greatest games of all time. From the storytelling to the boss fights, it all fused together perfectly. What a time to own a PlayStation.
  11. reis_93
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Fantastic; splendid; magnificent; masterpiece!
    Congratulations Santa Monica and Team! Congratulations Cory Barlog, you deserve it!
  12. oneAloysius
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    I can honestly say this is one of the best games I have ever played.The experience will live on in my heart until it becomes nostalgic. Any trailer or gameplay video does not do this game justice.
  13. Felon1
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    best game of all time for me,when you play a game its com's insaide and living like a emotionally.
    also combat are differentlly good. story so deep.. thanks santa monica studio for a masterpiece !
  14. Lilmaster123
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    The Graphics are Stunning. The Game shows the amazing character development of Kratos from a raging God of vengeance too this subtle Held back Father Character. He is training Atreus too be a God of his own creation, not a god of His past. The Combat System needs some improvement but nothing too severe, I'd give this a full 10/10 due to the story of it all. Kratos teaching his son too be aThe Graphics are Stunning. The Game shows the amazing character development of Kratos from a raging God of vengeance too this subtle Held back Father Character. He is training Atreus too be a God of his own creation, not a god of His past. The Combat System needs some improvement but nothing too severe, I'd give this a full 10/10 due to the story of it all. Kratos teaching his son too be a god of his own too be the god he wants too be. Unlike Kratos before. The character and animations are very stunning with no camera cuts improving it for a more surreal realistic cinematic.… Expand
  15. CHIPAJONOK
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Об этом шедевре иожно расписывать часами, но я этого делать не буду, чего только стоит физика метания топора.
  16. Ayhammarji
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    Nice story, bad-ass gameplay, and amazing graphics. That’s all you need to make a god of war game.and this game delivers everything nicely. Definitely a 10
  17. Fallenking
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    A Masterful Game! A culmination of Santa Monica's experience and craft. Truly an experience, They presented us with new hopes. A soft reboot of a franchise which opens up new doors for the future of Kratos by far It sits as one of the very best single player game ever made. I really recommend anyone to play this work of art. truly the future is bright for this franchise can't wait to see
  18. officialsb7
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    When you play this game, you really feel the emotions for the characters and most importantly, you feel the heart and soul that got put into making this title. The game, combat, environment, mechanics, they all feel fresh and innovative and the addition of the RPG element just adds more play-ability and uniqueness. You really get to make Kratos your own by choosing his gear, upgrading theWhen you play this game, you really feel the emotions for the characters and most importantly, you feel the heart and soul that got put into making this title. The game, combat, environment, mechanics, they all feel fresh and innovative and the addition of the RPG element just adds more play-ability and uniqueness. You really get to make Kratos your own by choosing his gear, upgrading the arsenal, basically you can make him more Godly and so much more. All in all, this is a fantastic achievement for Sony Santa Monica Studios and they succeeded in innovating literally everything about the franchise. To those who are still skeptical about this game, invest into this game and play it. The music is truly special, the environments look amazing, the exploration is very rewarding though sometimes, challenging. Lastly, there IS a reason why this game is getting more 10s than any other score. Believe it, you will LOVE this game.… Expand
  19. FoxFox5511
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you don't buy it , you should throw your ps4. This is one of the best god of war game i ve ever played i give 11/10 because:
    1: Story : good story , especially the human aspects in game
    2: Gameplay : somebody convinced you that it copies dark soul 's combat so it suck. I say no : the combat system is sofistiicated and deep enough that can reach another level comparing to cheap repetitive perk charts of **** games.
    3: Graphic : dont watch gameplay on you tube by pc or you insult game graphic.Try to watch on 4k TV with HDR on for best experience
    4: Zero score in metactitic user score : xbox fan boy or brainwashed people    … Expand
  20. dehkiller
    Apr 30, 2018
    10
    Well, everyone is praising the graphics, history and gameplay of the new God of War, that he's amazing is no longer a surprise to anyone.

    But I would like to take this space to congratulate the impeccable work that Ricardo Juarez did in the dubbing of Kratos for Brazil, is really excellent, my congratulations, and congratulations to all the team involved in this masterpiece.
  21. Omajgut
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    I don't want to waste your time guys, so I'll be short! It's a masterpiece! :)
  22. Sceptic
    Apr 20, 2018
    9
    Visually spectacular,but brings nothing new to gameplay.GOW is heavily influenced by The Last Of Us and the Uncharted series.In fact,they're almost the same games in different costumes...Nevertheless,this is a fantastic experience and must be played.The combat system is nuanced,but fiddly.The story and acting are fine,with great enemy variety and design.The exploration and side missionVisually spectacular,but brings nothing new to gameplay.GOW is heavily influenced by The Last Of Us and the Uncharted series.In fact,they're almost the same games in different costumes...Nevertheless,this is a fantastic experience and must be played.The combat system is nuanced,but fiddly.The story and acting are fine,with great enemy variety and design.The exploration and side mission structure are great and the game as a whole shouldn't be missed.… Expand
  23. Merwanor
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoyed the previous god of war games, but to me they all felt kinda tedious with very boring combat that one could just button mash to get through. Get one of the are of effect combos and you could pretty much just repeat that forever. But I always loved the epic story of God of War and I was very excited for this new iteration of the series because they where going to change things up.

    And ever since i started the game I have not been able to put it down much, for a week this game has been on my thoughts for most of the time. It is truly a masterpiece of a game in all regards. The story is amazing with incredible moments of both emotion, action and just scale. I might be biased since I am from Scandinavia, but the use of the Norse mythology in this game is the absolute best representation of it that i have seen in my life.

    The characters you meet are very likable and it has really cool villains. But I have to give major credit to Christopher Judge and Sunny Suljic for their roles as Kratos and Atreus, they do an excellent job, the emotion in both their performances are superb. Likable child characters is a hard thing to master, but this game truly did. I do have to say that the story is way more personal than previous games, and while there are many big set piece moments of pure epicness. There are not as many as in previous games, and there is more time in between these moments. But more on that later when I get into the gameplay part of the game.

    What also helps immensely with the story is of course the graphical representation, it is once again superbly done and it is amazing what they have accomplished when it comes to console gaming. The use of lighting is some of the best I have ever seen, and the camera work and the idea of having this continuous camera that never stops makes it really feel like a journey without artificial pauses. The character models, animations, the monsters and perhaps the most important aspect, the locations and the world itself is just breathtaking to look at.

    Now for the gameplay, this is probably my all time favorite action game ever. It is amazing how much better this combat system is than the previous games. It is tactical, it is challenging but very fair, it is also a huge amount of fun. I have at least played the game for about 40 hours and I am just in love with the combat. And the progression system is a very welcomed new addition, be it the skill trees or the new RPG styled equipment system. Searching every nook and corner of the massive world is very fun and rewarding.

    Now the game is not perfect, and there are a few issues here and there. One problem for me is that too many times I had to fight the same troll enemy as minor bosses. While they sometimes got a few new skills and they looked different. It did get a bit boring that so many minor boss encounters where just clones of the troll enemy. While there is a lot of variety in how enemies look, they do reuse enemies a bit too much imo. I hope that the sequel brings in a lot more variation in how enemies actually act and not just look. Which brings me to another minor gripe with the game. While the story has a satisfying ending, it does not really feel complete and it does end with a cliffhanger.
    I am not sure how they will continue the story, but I fear the real ending will come with DLC. This I am not very fond off to be honest. That being said, I am of course excited for what is to come, but I hate to have to wait for either DLC or a sequel to come out to truly finish this tale.

    But as a complete package, God of War is one of those few games that comes along that truly sets the bar for other games. I have had a blast playing it and I still have more hours ahead of me with God of War as there is still so much content to go through in it. Uncharted 4 was my favorite PS4 game, but God of War have now taken that place. It is also among my top 5 games of all time and I just can't give it anything less than a full score.

    10/10, a must buy game for every PS4 owner.    … Expand
  24. Zidane_Mina
    May 30, 2018
    10
    This game is magnificent. I had my own share of doubts the first time i started playing, since i feared it may be a last of us kind of experience, and not to hate on the TLOU, but i did not want the spirit of god of war to dwindle. Thankfully enough, Its still a god of war. The story, the combat, the graphics and the bosses. It is a master piece.

    The game's structure is more akin to a    This game is magnificent. I had my own share of doubts the first time i started playing, since i feared it may be a last of us kind of experience, and not to hate on the TLOU, but i did not want the spirit of god of war to dwindle. Thankfully enough, Its still a god of war. The story, the combat, the graphics and the bosses. It is a master piece.

    The game's structure is more akin to a Metroidvania kind of game, and it works perfectly without sacrificing the epic set pieces god of war is known for.

    At the beggining of the game, combat is simplified, but with each passing hour, it began to become more frantic and intense: at the end of your journey, you will feel like a real norse god. The game is also very lengthy, amd even has endgame, and what an endgame that is. This game will last you quite a while.    … Expand
  25. Ianmatten
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    GoW of War....for the players.
    I will keep this short, listen to those critic reviews, they haven’t been bribed, threatened or smacked over the head with an Xbox...they just know a decent game when they see one. Go get your copy and play a truly awesome masterpiece.
  26. ForeverNoxifer
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    The God of War we’ve been waiting over five years for. Except it’s ten times better.
  27. matthew2913
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Simply put, this game is amazing. I have been using Metacritic for years, but this is the first time I have ever felt a need to give my opinion. I have found this game simply astonishing from beginning to end. The game play, visuals (both in art and graphics), and story are of top tier. The music and sound are top notch, and the voice acting is superb by all accounts. And let's not getSimply put, this game is amazing. I have been using Metacritic for years, but this is the first time I have ever felt a need to give my opinion. I have found this game simply astonishing from beginning to end. The game play, visuals (both in art and graphics), and story are of top tier. The music and sound are top notch, and the voice acting is superb by all accounts. And let's not get started on the story, which is extremely well crafted, and the characters are fully fleshed out.

    Shame on the negative reviewers, as you can clearly tell most of them are just jaded gamers and probably haven't even played the game, and are just trying to sully the overall score. This game by no means, in any case, deserves a 0.    … Expand
  28. SiltyDoubloon
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    best PS4 game I have every played .. ignore all the xbots crying and giving this game a negative rating ...
  29. DaniVR99
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    God of War is easily one of the best games of the generation, and probably one of the best of all time. The game design is superb, the graphics are breathtaking, the story is epic and emotional and the characters are developed and memorable. This is the GOTY 2018
  30. Explodet
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    I dont just hand out 10s, but this game deserves it. Ignore the salty trolls, ignore the nintendo/pc/xbox fanboys who never played this. It is worth all the praise it gets.

    This game is worth picking up a ps4 for. What makes it so good? The gameplay and combat are top notch. Its a bit more open, where you are free to explore and often are rewarded for doing so. The sound and music    I dont just hand out 10s, but this game deserves it. Ignore the salty trolls, ignore the nintendo/pc/xbox fanboys who never played this. It is worth all the praise it gets.

    This game is worth picking up a ps4 for.

    What makes it so good? The gameplay and combat are top notch. Its a bit more open, where you are free to explore and often are rewarded for doing so. The sound and music are incredible. Combat is challenging yet satisfying. Stunning immersive graphics combined with smooth gameplay, probably the best console graphics Ive seen. The story and the personal growth of the main characters and their relationship is really good. You can tell they really took their time perfecting this game instead of rushing it like most companies these days.

    I highly reccomend this game to anyone. It is worth picking up a ps4 for. This might be THE best exclusive out there. It really raised the bar for what we should expect from a game. I hope other companies take note. Its good to see some still care about a making a masterpiece instead of doing the same old crap and care only to maximize profit    … Expand
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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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