God of War

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  1. AngryShark92
    Jun 5, 2018
    9
    God of War is definitely one of the rare beacons of light in the war against single player, narrative-driven games. This game is one hell of an experience and definitely one of the better games on the PS4 console.

    The game is very similar to The Last of Us due to the adult-child companion journey and the more I played it, the more the comparisons kept coming back. Kratos and his son,    God of War is definitely one of the rare beacons of light in the war against single player, narrative-driven games. This game is one hell of an experience and definitely one of the better games on the PS4 console.

    The game is very similar to The Last of Us due to the adult-child companion journey and the more I played it, the more the comparisons kept coming back. Kratos and his son, Atreus go through an incredibly similar journey to that of Joel & Ellie as most of the narrative focuses on their personality and character building. Though, the backstory of Kratos & Atreus is not as strong as that of Joel & Ellie's and so the relationship dynamic is not as interesting.

    This is a nice journey to experience and watching the characters evolve can be rewarding and fun to experience and go through, and while I cannot figure out whether or not to classify this as a semi-rpg type game, it is extremely linear with repetitive sections and puzzles. Yes, there are moments where you are free to explore, but the areas you can explore all look the same and involve the same mechanics as every other part of the game.

    Now without sounding like a complete downer on this game, I thoroughly enjoyed this story, the combat mechanics, combos, and fights are all incredibly fun to take part in, and some of the side quests were enjoyable and rewarding, but above all else, this game got the most points from me for the absolutely stunning visuals and attention to detail by the artists. Alongside this, I have to mention that the Valkyrie battles were some of the most challenging, tough, and rewarding boss battles I have seen in a game in this generation, outside of Dark Souls.

    + Excellent visuals
    + Excellent world-building
    + Good story
    + Great adventure
    + Fun gameplay
    + Loads of activities and side quests (favours)
    + Fun & challenging boss battles (especially valkyries)

    - Linear gameplay
    - Repetitive combat, exploration areas, enemy encounters, and puzzle mechanics
    - No real variety of weapons
    - Not as memorable as older God of War games

    Overall, this was an enjoyable game, and is something that Sony can be happy about having as an exclusive for their console, and while this game was something incredible to experience, in the larger scale of all the God of War games, this might be the weakest of the four. This is an 85/8.5 for me.    … Expand
  2. Bloodmeat90
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    This game is the proof that an exclusive can revive from its ashes. A must have for all PS4 owners.
  3. FarzanF12
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    A cinematic story and experience that does not compromise on game play. Tight control mechanic and a cast of characters that immerses you even further into the game and its story. By the end you'll find yourself wishing you had the chance to go back and experience it all again and the great news is YOU CAN !. I loved it not because of what it was or for the reviews that ascended it toA cinematic story and experience that does not compromise on game play. Tight control mechanic and a cast of characters that immerses you even further into the game and its story. By the end you'll find yourself wishing you had the chance to go back and experience it all again and the great news is YOU CAN !. I loved it not because of what it was or for the reviews that ascended it to "godhood" status but for the sheer effort that shows in all aspects of the game. Brilliant ! no other game has come close thus far and my pallet has been severely spoilt. This review is non - bias and I own all current consoles and do not discriminate just my unfiltered opinion , get this game !!!!!!… Expand
  4. DanBenevenuto
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    GOD OF WAR is the best game of 2018 so far, Kratos is back in a new game with new gameplay, new map and new history based on the nordic mithology. All the game content is excellent and playing a father Kratos has a kind of fun, the boss batles are insane and you have alternative bosses, The Valkyries. If you did not play this game, you should play it now !
  5. Kunrya
    Jun 5, 2018
    9
    It's easily the best game I've played on PS4, but it's also drastically different from the previous installments in the series. Some of the changes are for the better and some for the worse, depending on what kind of gaming experience you want. A lot of the the violence and gore has been toned down and replaced with emotional growth and quiet moments of interaction with other charactersIt's easily the best game I've played on PS4, but it's also drastically different from the previous installments in the series. Some of the changes are for the better and some for the worse, depending on what kind of gaming experience you want. A lot of the the violence and gore has been toned down and replaced with emotional growth and quiet moments of interaction with other characters (also, the gratuitous nudity is gone). It's a fair trade, but at times I felt like I wanted more of the former and less of the latter. The combat and weapons are better than ever and the addition of different sets of armor and runes is a fantastic addition. Also, the story, setting and graphics are top notch. Norse mythology was a perfect direction to take this franchise. My only major complaint is the lack of boss battles and there was never that epic sense of scale that the previous games had. In other words, I never actually felt like Kratos was a god in this game.… Expand
  6. thereality
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    Its the most well executed, most beautifull game that ps4 can deliver, its even overall the best game: acting, the rewarding system, smooth and very enjoyable gameplay. No words for the story, its just so, italian kiss in the air. best from the best.
  7. Cerebrado
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    I dont have words just awesome good job santa monica graphics ambientation cinematics fight sistem incredible
  8. feigi
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    tldr; This game is simply put the best game I have ever played because I feel true happiness when playing. Something I have never experienced before. This is art!

    Wow. Just wow. This is how I felt, after the amazing intro. An intro that I can only compare with The Last of Us on an "Amazing" scale. I played GoW 1-3 and I liked them but to me they all were a little too much hack and slash    tldr; This game is simply put the best game I have ever played because I feel true happiness when playing. Something I have never experienced before. This is art!

    Wow. Just wow. This is how I felt, after the amazing intro. An intro that I can only compare with The Last of Us on an "Amazing" scale. I played GoW 1-3 and I liked them but to me they all were a little too much hack and slash and a little too shallow. Still good, but you know. The new God of War makes up for that and oh boy, how much they add on top of that. It is not just amazing from a visual standpoint, it delivers on storytelling and gameplay too. It invites you to explore without getting too repetitive and challenges you, if you want, with extremely satisfying combat and weapons and although it doesn't give you a multitude of weapons like other games, it focuses and shines. Very very bright. I'm truly happy this game was made and even though I'm far from "finished", I'm already very much looking forward to the next part (hoping there will be one).    … Expand
  9. Ja9uArGRE
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    The New God of War is the best PS4 game BY FAR. I think that if you decide to give it a go you'll probably recognize how awesome it is even if you haven't played the previous games. But if you do, you will probably be stunned by the beauty and the evolution of this beloved franchise. What i really like about this game is that despite the fact that almost everything has changed, in terms ofThe New God of War is the best PS4 game BY FAR. I think that if you decide to give it a go you'll probably recognize how awesome it is even if you haven't played the previous games. But if you do, you will probably be stunned by the beauty and the evolution of this beloved franchise. What i really like about this game is that despite the fact that almost everything has changed, in terms of mythology, gameplay and graphics, the new God of War respects and maintains the legacy that Sony Santa Monica has created all those years. Absolutely fantastic game. Unless Red Dead Redemption 2 is extremely good there's no way God of War doesn't win every single GOTY award. Great job by the creators and it was worth both your time and your money.… Expand
  10. theNERO
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    Amazing game. Literally jaw-dropping from start to finish. The combat system was really good,basically everything was decent.
  11. Hellskull
    Jun 5, 2018
    4
    This game have less weapons, bunch of QTE(Quick Time Event) party, enemies are repetitive, the action is poor, people that give a 10 they are so full of lies and they killed the franchise. I want my old God of War back.
  12. battlefield198
    Jun 4, 2018
    10
    Amazing. I echo everyone's positive impression on the graphics, gameplay, and story. Even after the main story ended, I was pulled to go back to finish the side-tasks. After all the significant enemies were defeated, I was left wanting for more. This game is a tribute to vintage old school action-adventure. Difficult at certain times, but rewarding/satisfying the same time. It (the game)Amazing. I echo everyone's positive impression on the graphics, gameplay, and story. Even after the main story ended, I was pulled to go back to finish the side-tasks. After all the significant enemies were defeated, I was left wanting for more. This game is a tribute to vintage old school action-adventure. Difficult at certain times, but rewarding/satisfying the same time. It (the game) made me want to explore every nook and cranny and not consider it being a chore. It made me want to defeat some particular enemies no matter how hard they were without making me hate the process (well, there are some that were on the verge of frustrating me).

    As an older gamer, I played the first god of war back in 2005. I don't remember the details of that particular game, but what I do remember is the awe and satisfaction I got from playing it. At that time, no game was as fun and immersive. Fast forward 13 years, the same feeling came back to me with this version of god of war. One of the best (if not THE best) games I have ever played.    … Expand
  13. ukefish
    Jun 4, 2018
    10
    This game was honestly the best game in a long time, and it is going to be hard to beat, and that is mostly due to such a compelling story. But the fighting mechanics were very good; not to simple that it feels repetitive, but not to overly-complex. Also the visuals and scaling of thins is absolutely stunning. I felt it was challenging the entire way through.

    Note: this is very    This game was honestly the best game in a long time, and it is going to be hard to beat, and that is mostly due to such a compelling story. But the fighting mechanics were very good; not to simple that it feels repetitive, but not to overly-complex. Also the visuals and scaling of thins is absolutely stunning. I felt it was challenging the entire way through.

    Note: this is very different than the original God of War games. It was taken it a very different direction, but I think it's for the better. Kratos is a way more appealing character, and the fights require a little more strategy than just hack and slash.    … Expand
  14. Pastee
    Jun 4, 2018
    10
    Best God of War game, Possibly the best game of all time! The story telling the amount of stuff to do in it is just wow! I mean i don't need to even talk about how amazing the graphics are just check out a screen shot or two i mean come on! Im so very excited to see if they continue this story and where it will take us next.
  15. Vralis
    Jun 3, 2018
    10
    This game was reasson I bought PS4 and it was my first console game. Absolutely awesome story, fun and well written characters, cool sidequests that help develop main story, NO MICROTRANSACTIONS, very robust combat system.
  16. MarlonHort
    Jun 3, 2018
    10
    Best PS4 exclusive game ever! Do yourself a favour and buy this game, you can thank me later.
  17. szogyenyi
    Jun 3, 2018
    9
    I usually don't give a score for any game on Metacritic, but in ths case i thought i have to do it, because if any game, then God of War really deserves it. i won't lie, i adore this franchise since the first game came out in 2005 and i was really waiting for this new episode as well. I liked how the team was able to set this character into a different mythology and despite the fact iI usually don't give a score for any game on Metacritic, but in ths case i thought i have to do it, because if any game, then God of War really deserves it. i won't lie, i adore this franchise since the first game came out in 2005 and i was really waiting for this new episode as well. I liked how the team was able to set this character into a different mythology and despite the fact i don't know much about the Norse mythology, the game could keep up my attention all the time and it also teached me some good stories and introduced interesting characters about this world. The chemistry between Kratos and Atreus works well, but i think the media and the press pushed this relationship a bit over the top. Sure, they make a really good dad and son pair, but this kind of interaction just worked better in The Last of Us. (in my opinion) The graphics is top notch, i don't think i have to explain this any further. Just take a look on the game and you will see, it's easily the best looking game nowadays. Combat system felt ok, i really don't mind the change of the camera perspective and this one shot technique is greatly carried out. Loved the moments when the past 'gives a warming welcome' and this non-linear, but still corridor shaped level design is really interesting through all realms. Characters are ok, i loved the act of Christopher Judge, but in my opinion Jeremy Davies as Baldur really stole the show!!! This game deserve all the love it gets from the fans, i'm very happy for the fact that it's such a huge success, especially in these times when everything is about the multiplayer shooters and lootboxes -.-

    I would like to point out one more perspective which i didn't understand during the advertising campaign. People were excited/upset because how a cruel, barbarian Spartan became such a p.ssy and why we have to play as a babysitter now, instead of killing everything what moves. Don't you forget, across all games, there were many emotional scenes, this game was always like this, but now it is just a bit more in the foreground. Kratos always suffered from the things what he had done, never wanted to be a monster like as we see during action, but this is his fate, regardless he accepting it or not. (Yes, SPOILER STARTS here, but just take a look on the scene where Athena shows up, or the other scene in Hel. SPOILER ENDS)

    Loved the game very much, i can't wait for the sequel. If you were thinking about to buy a PS4, but you hesitated, now it is a very good reason to buy one!    … Expand
  18. hdsenevi
    Jun 3, 2018
    10
    Only few games emotionally resonated with me like God of war. This is a must play if you have a PS4. It belongs on the pantheon of best games on the platform among Uncharted, Last of us and Journey.
    All the aspects of the game from graphics, story, sound design, level design, boss battles, combat, side quests are top notch. Even after you finish the main story line there is a very    Only few games emotionally resonated with me like God of war. This is a must play if you have a PS4. It belongs on the pantheon of best games on the platform among Uncharted, Last of us and Journey.
    All the aspects of the game from graphics, story, sound design, level design, boss battles, combat, side quests are top notch. Even after you finish the main story line there is a very challenging additional boss battle to be had which was one of the best (and hardest) boss battles I've ever done in a game.
    Above all Santa Monica studios did all this without giving us "games as a service". Without cramming the game with loot boxes or micro transaction or DLC. I love that aspect of it. A single player story driven action game with heart. Just amazing. Words escape me when I try to find adjectives to describe it. This is a game that I will come back to time after time even after finishing it multiple times. It's that good.    … Expand
  19. apittman
    Jun 3, 2018
    10
    God of War is an action-adventure, hack and slash video game franchise made by Santa Monica Studios. The previous games followed Kratos as he went on a rampage seeking revenge against the Greek Gods for the death of his wife and daughter. This new God of War takes Kratos on a new adventure with his son, Atreus, as they go on an adventure to spread the ashes of the boy’s mother at theGod of War is an action-adventure, hack and slash video game franchise made by Santa Monica Studios. The previous games followed Kratos as he went on a rampage seeking revenge against the Greek Gods for the death of his wife and daughter. This new God of War takes Kratos on a new adventure with his son, Atreus, as they go on an adventure to spread the ashes of the boy’s mother at the highest peak in the nine realms as her last wish. On their travels they face tasks and obstacles that they must overcome, including some not so friendly people. Kratos and Atreus also have their own personal conflict that some fathers and sons go through but they eventually work it out and are able to complete their journey.

    In the beginning of the game, you get treated with the standard tutorial missions that teach you the basics like movement and simple combat. You are then taken into a cutscene which leads you into a fight with a stranger that comes knocking at your door. During your fight against this stranger, he continues to get up no matter how much punishment you dish out. Eventually your fight will come to an end and you can get back to your son, but you will keep seeing him throughout the story. You will meet other challenging foes throughout the game, as well as some friendly ones along your travels. Reaching the end of your journey with Atreus, the both of you learn the reason that his mother wanted the two of you to spread her ashes on the highest peak of the nine realms. After you spread her ashes and learn the reasoning to this long journey, you can continue to explore this new God of War realm. For those who like secret endings, then you will probably want to go back to Kratos’ home from the beginning of the game and go to sleep.

    Playing through God of War was both fun and challenging. I played the game on the default difficulty and still found myself dying when surrounded by mobs or going up against a tough enemy. The combat in the game felt weird in the beginning and I was not a fan of it, but after playing for a couple of hours I got used to it and have to admit it gives you many ways to use Kratos’ arsenal. The standard loadout that you get in the beginning is the Leviathan Axe and Atreus for support. As you progress through the story you can upgrade your axe by combing grips, runes, and skill points. Atreus can also be upgraded with his armor, which offers him different abilities or boost based on the armor you choose for him. I have not been able to fully upgrade my axe for Kratos but i enjoy the upgrades that i do have on them.

    Some of the things that I liked about God of War were the side quests and being able to upgrade your equipment. As I mentioned before, you can upgrade your equipment using a combination of things but I failed to go into detail about the armor that Kratos wears. Kratos can have his armor upgraded like Atreus but he gets a lot more options. Not only does he get armor that has different looks but his armor also gives him boosts to his attributes. Depending on your playstyle, you can choose armor that focuses on offense, defense, or being balanced. Each armor set has materials that you need to gather to create it and this gave me another reason to explore the other realms. The side quests in the game, also known as favors, are given to you by different NPCs throughout the game. Not only will you be rewarded with gear and items that can make the rest of your journey easier, but it also gives you a chance to learn more about the lore. I liked doing side quests because it also gave me a chance to take a break from the main story.. The only negative thing I have to say about the game would be the combat learning curve at the beginning of the game, but I have already mentioned that it was not too hindering.

    God of War is an action packed game that I enjoyed playing and will keep playing because I have yet to complete everything that the game has to offer. Whether it was trekking my way to the highest peak in the nine realms or completing some side quests that Atreus insisted on doing, God of War managed to keep my attention with its story and gameplay. If you own a PS4, then I highly recommend you get God of War and journey with Kratos and Atreus.    … Expand
  20. ad91
    Jun 3, 2018
    5
    The title screen of a bland ass unimpressive grey forest says it all...GoW has lost it's soul. God of War 2 and 3 along with Shadow of the Colossus are some of my favorite games of all time, so I was extremely excited for this game. Bought it at midnight on launch and was left wondering what happened in the following days. Now that I've completed all the trials and completed the gameThe title screen of a bland ass unimpressive grey forest says it all...GoW has lost it's soul. God of War 2 and 3 along with Shadow of the Colossus are some of my favorite games of all time, so I was extremely excited for this game. Bought it at midnight on launch and was left wondering what happened in the following days. Now that I've completed all the trials and completed the game entirely except for the frivolous tasks like Odin's where's waldo ravens I can safely say this game is by far the worst in the series. Worse than ascension and worse than ghost of sparta on psp. There's just no real satisfaction to the clunky combat. THE CAMERA IS SUCH A STEP BACK, and it just feels like they tried too hard to be the last of us. I get an over the shoulder cam for resident evil but for a 3rd person hack and slash? Most of the time you take damage if you are skilled it feels cheap and from some off screen **** not to mention it is just clunky and disorienting and the lock on mechanism is terrible, especially against the 9 Valkyries. On top of that there is LITTLE to NO VARIATION in terms of enemies, boss fights or boss kills. The gore is mostly white washed, say goodbye to classic GoW disembowelment and hello to ripping people apart to have them burst into...orange goo? It would probably get a 7 if they had called it "plodding norse axe man" but to call it God of War is a disgrace. The graphics are amazing but really I had much more fun gameplay wise with Assassins Creed Origins, which btw they completely ripped off in terms of controls (thats right they have you using R2 to swing rather than face buttons) and many other aspects, such as the Hud and menus. There's only 2 real epic moments, the world serpent reveal which they blew in the trailer (had to make it seem cool I guess) and a mother-son moment at the end but overall the story was a dull experience playing chaperone to mini Kratos' field trip. Corey Barlog, please hand the reigns over to someone else from now on if you feel like an old man rather than pull Kratos down with you and have them back the camera up 10 feet while they're at it.… Expand
  21. A_HumanPerson
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    This is currently the best game available for the PS4. It has a brilliant story, great characters, and an addictive open world. Using Kratos' new weapon the Leviathan Axe is ridiculously fun and his son, Atreus, feels necessary to the combat, unlike some other NPC allies in different games. The story connects brilliantly to Norse mythology and has a lot of call-backs to the original God ofThis is currently the best game available for the PS4. It has a brilliant story, great characters, and an addictive open world. Using Kratos' new weapon the Leviathan Axe is ridiculously fun and his son, Atreus, feels necessary to the combat, unlike some other NPC allies in different games. The story connects brilliantly to Norse mythology and has a lot of call-backs to the original God of War games. If you own a PS4, you need to buy this game!… Expand
  22. sterj
    Jun 2, 2018
    7
    Below is my initial review of this game with an initial score of 7. I am updating the score to an 8.5 since i really enjoyed playing it and somehow i could not put it down once it got going. The tart is a bit slow but it does get going and it's great fun even though some of the below points are still relevant, i feel that i judged the game harshly in light of there not being muchBelow is my initial review of this game with an initial score of 7. I am updating the score to an 8.5 since i really enjoyed playing it and somehow i could not put it down once it got going. The tart is a bit slow but it does get going and it's great fun even though some of the below points are still relevant, i feel that i judged the game harshly in light of there not being much innovation in it, but what it does it does perfectly. It's great fun to play so final score = 8.5

    I have enjoyed playing this game in the sense that i enjoy drinking a Sunday morning coffee or watching another mindless Marvel movie even though i would not take time out of something else to do it but would do it in the absence of something else to do. This game is the equivalent of eating sunflower seeds on a lazy afternoon but nothing much more than that. It's just OK fun that's why i can't wrap my mind around the stellar scores it's received. It's the best example of score inflation in video games just cause there's nothing much going on out there. No real creativity or innovation, just re-skin the same old game mechanics with some new polish and throw it to the public to eat. It's not a bad game. It's a 7. But i don't see what about it makes it a 10: there's basically no story at all to speak of, just some filler father and son bonding over mother's ashes that feels like the bare minimum they could have come up with. Compared to the complex story of games like the Witcher series or Metal Gear series, filled with intrigue and packed with choices to make that shape the world around you, God of War feels naked. Compared to Dark Souls, it lacks lore and mystery, compared to Bayonetta, it lacks personality, Compared to the Metro series, it lacks atmosphere and compared to Bioshock, it lacks any originality at all but in the current marketplace that probably hasn't innovated in years it probably stands out.

    Maybe this game is just a symptom of the overall dryness of current games. They tend to be just rehashes of old tropes with shiny polish. Churn out something new to make a quick buck but don't worry about substance or pushing any boundaries. Just shallow, comfortable game making. We need something to push the boundaries again, another Bioshock Infinite for today's games. Not another round of complacency. Is God of War any good? Sure it's definitely not a bad game but this is certainly not the cream of the crop people should be aiming for!    … Expand
  23. Raxumotra
    Jun 1, 2018
    9
    A must play for everyone. Enjoy your time with the game because you will wish for more when is over.
  24. exolonm
    May 31, 2018
    10
    Fantastic good game 10 out of 10. Price is justified at 100%. Sound, the director is all on top.
  25. Velasco4
    May 31, 2018
    10
    My opinion is that as a game reboot is everything you can ask for. It takes into consideration what made the first games good and pretty cool, but it isn't afraid to change some of the core characteristics in the original games in order to make a the game better BUT DIFFERENT from the the original hack n' slash god of war. God of War is an open world RPG which dashes of hack n' slash withMy opinion is that as a game reboot is everything you can ask for. It takes into consideration what made the first games good and pretty cool, but it isn't afraid to change some of the core characteristics in the original games in order to make a the game better BUT DIFFERENT from the the original hack n' slash god of war. God of War is an open world RPG which dashes of hack n' slash with some repetitive enemies and bosses, but it greatly compensates some of its flaws with the story and gameplay. To summarize I believe God of War is a great game, but it isn't a great hack n' slash game, so if you are a long time fan of the series this may not be your cup of tea, but for a new player that likes the brutal combat style of kratos and an interesting story this game is almost perfect. Corey Davis definitely nailed his vision of the game, if that is a good or bad thing it depends on your tastes, but it definitely is a contender for best game of the year (with half the year still to come for new titles).… Expand
  26. ScorpionHax
    May 31, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played and the best I played in the past 10 years.
  27. THICCYBOI
    May 31, 2018
    9
    This game is great! Very different from the past beat em up style, and now leans closer to a game such as assassin's Creed origins, or Horizon Zero Dawn. I loved the game the whole way through, though Atreaus can be annoying. But BOY is this game great! A problem I did have was with the skill tree, and how it can be leveled up very quickly during the trials. I feel they should either makeThis game is great! Very different from the past beat em up style, and now leans closer to a game such as assassin's Creed origins, or Horizon Zero Dawn. I loved the game the whole way through, though Atreaus can be annoying. But BOY is this game great! A problem I did have was with the skill tree, and how it can be leveled up very quickly during the trials. I feel they should either make it harder to go up in the skill tree or don't have a skill tree at all. Though for the possible last game in the series it did great! The graphics are stunning, the story is great(could use some work), and the gameplay is fun! This is a must play for anybody with a PS4, though it does need more dad jokes. Like when Atreaus says sorry, make Kratos say "Hi sorry, I'm dad" then it's perfect in every way… Expand
  28. Hohum
    May 31, 2018
    10
    One of the greatest AAA games ever released. I spent most of the game waiting for something to come off the rails, as is so common with over-hyped big budged releases, but that moment never came. Story, graphics, cinematic experience, sound, acting and voice-overs, combat, level design, pacing...the list of everything that works well keeps on going. Santa Monica Studios have a fantasticOne of the greatest AAA games ever released. I spent most of the game waiting for something to come off the rails, as is so common with over-hyped big budged releases, but that moment never came. Story, graphics, cinematic experience, sound, acting and voice-overs, combat, level design, pacing...the list of everything that works well keeps on going. Santa Monica Studios have a fantastic product on their hands and something which they can use to build many more GoW games to come. Please?!?… Expand
  29. sarinek
    May 31, 2018
    10
    Basically one of the best games ever. Great in every aspect. Great graphics, storyline, gameplay. Amazing game. Period.
  30. aleshfc
    May 30, 2018
    10
    increíble juego, nada mas que decir santa monica lo hizo de nuevo hizo un excelente juego
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  1. Positive: 118 out of 118
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 118
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  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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