God of War

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  1. dannygards
    May 23, 2018
    6
    Generally speaking this is the type of game I want - single player, good narrative, action adventure type game. I want to support games like this so bought it day 1, but having now finished it I can only say I am extremely underwhelmed.

    The story was decent enough but I did not connect with it, or the characters in anyway. Graphics are solid but nothing spectacular given that it's a    Generally speaking this is the type of game I want - single player, good narrative, action adventure type game. I want to support games like this so bought it day 1, but having now finished it I can only say I am extremely underwhelmed.

    The story was decent enough but I did not connect with it, or the characters in anyway. Graphics are solid but nothing spectacular given that it's a linear game.

    The level design is painfully repetitive - climb a bit, throw your axe at something, enter an open area, big surprise your ambushed by 5 or 6 bad guys! Then rinse and repeat with bosses thrown in every 2nd or 3rd cycle.

    Combat is my biggest problem. I've played plenty of games with very average combat mechanics (Mass effect, Last of Us) but they've been serviceable. With God of War each encounter was so tedious I am surprised I finished the game.

    The controls are sluggish, the camera and lock on system are messy. Even when dropping down to the default difficulty the enemies are total sponges. Even the most basic enemies take 5-6 hits to finish off so there is no feeling of power or impact in your strikes. In the end each encounter just felt like a joyless grind. It may be that playing Soulsbourne games have ruined other melee games for me however that said, I recently played AC Origins and found the combat there to be decent - far superior to GOW.

    So that's my honest opinion - I am clearly in the minority, but I just can't believe that critics/users scoring this a perfect 10 didn't run into any of the issues I have highlighted.    … Expand
  2. andybg46
    May 23, 2018
    2
    El juego esta increíblemente sobrevalorado, es un juego con unos gráficos increíbles y ya esta, como película no esta mal pero como videojuego deja mucho que desear, por ejemplo:
    En las plataformas no te puedes caer. ¿¿¿¿¿????
    De hecho no te puedes caer de ningún sitio ni precipicios ni puentes... Los puzzles son ridiculamente faciles. Las muertes viscerales se repiten una barbaridad.    El juego esta increíblemente sobrevalorado, es un juego con unos gráficos increíbles y ya esta, como película no esta mal pero como videojuego deja mucho que desear, por ejemplo:
    En las plataformas no te puedes caer. ¿¿¿¿¿????
    De hecho no te puedes caer de ningún sitio ni precipicios ni puentes...
    Los puzzles son ridiculamente faciles.
    Las muertes viscerales se repiten una barbaridad.
    Las cinematecas demasiado largas
    Las frases absurdas (sobretodo las de atreus)
    La historia no es nada original trillada a mas no poder.
    Pocos bosses y repetidos.
    No es nada regulable...    … Expand
  3. Psolokratoras
    May 22, 2018
    10
    10 out of 10. Perfecto! Just came here to write this and I am gonna be on my way.
  4. Pepinoatomico
    May 22, 2018
    10
    O que dizer deste jogo? Simplismente uma obra prima, um jogo que ira marcar essa geracao e sera sembrado assim como FFVII é lembrado ate hoje. Historia incrivelmente elaborada com uma mitologia nordica adaptada de forma magnifica para se enquadrar perfeitamente na trajetoria do spartano que tanto amamos. as batalhas sao equilibradas porem se buscar uma batalha epica e com grandeO que dizer deste jogo? Simplismente uma obra prima, um jogo que ira marcar essa geracao e sera sembrado assim como FFVII é lembrado ate hoje. Historia incrivelmente elaborada com uma mitologia nordica adaptada de forma magnifica para se enquadrar perfeitamente na trajetoria do spartano que tanto amamos. as batalhas sao equilibradas porem se buscar uma batalha epica e com grande dificuldade basta enfrentar as valkirias...o jogo visualmente esta lindo, especialmente no PS4 PRO em 4K.… Expand
  5. Zenark
    May 22, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse jogo é definitivamente o melhor da saga, os gráficos são incríveis. A história muito legal, e sem contar do design do Atreus, muito top.… Expand
  6. SpreadHD
    May 22, 2018
    10
    Another wonderful masterpiece that proves that single player games are still alive and well thank you Sony Santa Monica for delivering such a masterpiece.
  7. Bigtasos
    May 22, 2018
    10
    10/10. Why? God of War is a game with a massive legacy and a giant, loyal fanbase. Santa Monica Studios took this game and leaped forward to something new but still holding their legacy in high esteem.
    They meticulously crafted a new gameplay style (inspired from acclaimed combat mechanisms) that perfectly fit the Nordic setting (which of course looked astonishing).
    A story that    10/10. Why? God of War is a game with a massive legacy and a giant, loyal fanbase. Santa Monica Studios took this game and leaped forward to something new but still holding their legacy in high esteem.
    They meticulously crafted a new gameplay style (inspired from acclaimed combat mechanisms) that perfectly fit the Nordic setting (which of course looked astonishing).
    A story that perfectly couples Nordic myth with God of War fiction into an unforgettable journey that promises more to follow.
    And of course a world that's enriched with side activities that reveal more of the lore while keeping the action alive after the end.
    Amazing graphics, epic score by Bear McCreary, immersive audio and addicting combat and memorable directing. That's a 10/10    … Expand
  8. Alekhs
    May 22, 2018
    10
    God of War is truly something special with its deep and engaging combat system, its wonderful world to explore and its really impressive graphics and art design. The story is good but not great and the combat can get a little bit repetitive by the end of the game. Other than that, it is as close to perfection a video game can get.
  9. zephir93
    May 22, 2018
    10
    since it was presented I had many expectations on the new god of war, I immediately liked the new direction of the brand.
    when I started it I was really enthusiastic about the title, a beautiful beginning, touching and very intimate that I would never have expected from this series.
    then you start to lead your hands with very exciting scenes, the combat is deep and difficult to master,    since it was presented I had many expectations on the new god of war, I immediately liked the new direction of the brand.
    when I started it I was really enthusiastic about the title, a beautiful beginning, touching and very intimate that I would never have expected from this series.
    then you start to lead your hands with very exciting scenes, the combat is deep and difficult to master, but with the right practice starts to show potential.
    after about ten hours, however, I start to ask myself: is it all here? nice, but I do not understand the general euphoria, something does not come back to me, why is it so slow? so heavy? Is it really all here?

    NO.
    "now you have to proceed with the story, just ****
    things happen, I have to go home. I already know for what, but I can not believe it.
    and instead it happens seriously, the soundtrack grows, old ghosts return, echoes of an old life (OST) ... oh **** Yup!
    and at that moment, change everything: you understand what the collective euphoria about the title derives from, never seen an excellent title evolve in this way. from then on it will be only a crescendo, up to the final bars (above) and to the endgame activities.
    promoted with full marks, for now the best title of the generation personally.
    10/10    … Expand
  10. Giantteeth6666
    May 22, 2018
    10
    The new GOW made a brave change on the recipe it gained fame from, and the change paid off in the best way. It is fabulous to join the extraordinary father and son journey, see everything one can expect to see in a Norse mythology world from an interesting new perspective, and experience the tough way of parenting for a one-time god of war trying to protect his son from the path of agonyThe new GOW made a brave change on the recipe it gained fame from, and the change paid off in the best way. It is fabulous to join the extraordinary father and son journey, see everything one can expect to see in a Norse mythology world from an interesting new perspective, and experience the tough way of parenting for a one-time god of war trying to protect his son from the path of agony he once walked. The new combat system works perfect to fit in the new game style and it is satisfying and smooth, and also challenging at times.
    The only thing that could possibly be improved is the fast travel system which requires extra time and effort to go through comparing with other games. However, this is also a necessary compromise made in order to sustain both revolutionary non-cut camera gameplay and modern fast travel. If the engine of the sequel is powerful enough to allow players to summon the travel door no matter where they are, the game will be absolutely flawless, which is hardly something anyone can expect to see in today's gaming industry.    … Expand
  11. Arkitech
    May 22, 2018
    10
    Great game, one of my favorite games of all time. Kick ass game! The quality is amazing from story, to environment lighting, combat mechanics, a must have!!! Oh did I mention no micro-transactions.
  12. A1GAM3R_PS
    May 22, 2018
    10
    This is one of those games that the pros obliterate the cons in such a way that is very hard not to give it a perfect score.
    Beautiful graphics and soundtrack, amazing story and addicting combat, plus the innovative way they made the camera in a single-shot really added points to the game. My only cons is the lack of enemy variety and finishing animations, wish there was more gore in it    This is one of those games that the pros obliterate the cons in such a way that is very hard not to give it a perfect score.
    Beautiful graphics and soundtrack, amazing story and addicting combat, plus the innovative way they made the camera in a single-shot really added points to the game. My only cons is the lack of enemy variety and finishing animations, wish there was more gore in it too.
    This game is GOTY and a must have for anyone with a ps4, and i can´t wait for the sequel! Santa Monica did an amazing job :)    … Expand
  13. Edgard86
    May 22, 2018
    8
    Prós: Gráfico Lindo, Historia boa, jogabilidade viciante e boa dublagem.

    Contras: Pouca ação comparado aos antigos, muita influencia de Last Of us, inimigos repetitivos.
    Hype exagerado.
    PSN: Edgard_ _ _5
  14. LucaY
    May 22, 2018
    10
    I played this game on the hardest difficulty and every time I died I still had a smile on my face. Very hard but extremely fun.
  15. Zucheto
    May 22, 2018
    10
    I have never played any of the God of War games until this one, but I was intrigued by the more open world aspect of this game so I tried it out.. It firmly plants itself inside my top 15 if not top 10 games I have ever played. I've beat the main story line and have been continuing the game trying to explore every nook and cranny. I really don't want it to end. That pretty much sums it upI have never played any of the God of War games until this one, but I was intrigued by the more open world aspect of this game so I tried it out.. It firmly plants itself inside my top 15 if not top 10 games I have ever played. I've beat the main story line and have been continuing the game trying to explore every nook and cranny. I really don't want it to end. That pretty much sums it up in that statement. It's one of those games that is so good that you are afraid of it actually coming to an end.… Expand
  16. madsonp4ge
    May 21, 2018
    10
    The most consistent game this gen,this game is top notch in all aspects,easy 10/10.
  17. alb3rtw3sk3r199
    May 21, 2018
    10
    The salt here is huge man,incredible game,from start to finish,deserved scores.
  18. l3onscottk3nn3d
    May 21, 2018
    10
    The best game ever?I don't know,but it is up there for sure,congratulations for all Santa Monica Studio.
  19. Desmorfer
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Excelente videojuego, el cambio de la cámara a 3ra persona en conjunto con las mecánicas de juego es un gran respiro de aire fresco junto al cambio de la mitología, las actuaciones de voz y la banda sonora son increíbles, el haberle dado a Kratos profundidad como personaje (la cuál era casi nula) es un gran punto, la interacción con Atreus no es molesta (recordar que es un niño y debeExcelente videojuego, el cambio de la cámara a 3ra persona en conjunto con las mecánicas de juego es un gran respiro de aire fresco junto al cambio de la mitología, las actuaciones de voz y la banda sonora son increíbles, el haberle dado a Kratos profundidad como personaje (la cuál era casi nula) es un gran punto, la interacción con Atreus no es molesta (recordar que es un niño y debe desenvolverse como tal) y como acompañante es de gran utilidad volviéndose parte importantisima del gameplay, la adicion de un sistema de crafting para equipamiento es sencillo, poder terminar el juego sin cortes de cámara es increíble,además, lo fluido que es el juego considerando como lo corre una PS4 regular es de aplaudir, personajes secundarios y jefes principales carismáticos, ahora bien, el único punto que le encuentro desfavorable es la poca cantidad de jefes que tiene, y que recicla uno en particular demasiadas veces. Espero que esto resulte de ayuda para alguien.… Expand
  20. PaupiTLD
    May 21, 2018
    10
    siempre he amado las saga god of war, y ver lo que han hecho con el ultimo juego es impresionante, la esencia de god of war sigue estando presente , la nueva etapa de kratos me encanto mucho!! espero ver mas juegos del mismo!!!
  21. DarkJack
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Holy S**t. I know that The god of war games are all amazing (Excluding some PS Vita games) but this game is incredible. The Story, the combat and the chemistry changing and shifting between Atreus and Kratos is all fantastic. I can't recommend this game anymore than anyone else because everyone has said the same thing, GET. THIS. GAME.
  22. Aelnas1988
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Its not difficult to describe. This game will make you love games again. From the Story to the insane Graphics and the imppressive sound to the most satisfying combat since a long long time. If i could describe it in a feeling then i want to relate it to the feeling i had when watching the Lord of the Rings movies. It is a overwhelming cinematic experience while have a really good depthIts not difficult to describe. This game will make you love games again. From the Story to the insane Graphics and the imppressive sound to the most satisfying combat since a long long time. If i could describe it in a feeling then i want to relate it to the feeling i had when watching the Lord of the Rings movies. It is a overwhelming cinematic experience while have a really good depth of combat and character developement. U can play this in 30 hours but if u go harderst or harde mode after and wanna complete 100% then u will need to put between 60 to 80 hours. I love it and it deserves all the credits it got.… Expand
  23. Hasami-Age
    May 21, 2018
    8
    It's a good metroidvania with a good difficulty.

    But there are moments that tire you of the loneliness that is in the game between battle and solving puzzles, because the worlds we visit are dead with very few characters to interact. There comes a time when that the stories, explains of the one characters stories are more interesting than the game itself. This game will enjoy whoever    It's a good metroidvania with a good difficulty.

    But there are moments that tire you of the loneliness that is in the game between battle and solving puzzles, because the worlds we visit are dead with very few characters to interact. There comes a time when that the stories, explains of the one characters stories are more interesting than the game itself.

    This game will enjoy whoever plays it but who only limits himself in watching playing another person will be bored.    … Expand
  24. GBG_Jason
    May 21, 2018
    9
    If you're a parent, you probably have two lingering fears, and chances are neither of them are giant spider crabs. Speaking from experience, I've laid awake countless nights wondering if my past actions would affect my son in a negative way. Additionally, I fear the unexpected loss of my wife, leaving me to raise this life we have created a partnership to raise alone. This is a large focalIf you're a parent, you probably have two lingering fears, and chances are neither of them are giant spider crabs. Speaking from experience, I've laid awake countless nights wondering if my past actions would affect my son in a negative way. Additionally, I fear the unexpected loss of my wife, leaving me to raise this life we have created a partnership to raise alone. This is a large focal point of the narrative behind the newest entry in the God of War series, which works as a sequel and a reboot in equal parts as the title takes place a number of years after the events of God of War III, with an aged, tired Kratos living the quiet life in the land of the Norse gods. Not only are we treated to new mythology, which ties in with the past games, the overall style has changed, featuring an open world ripe for exploration, with a one-shot camera and combat that is akin to an accessible Dark Souls clone.

    The story picks up a short time after Kratos' wife passes, with our hero and his son Atreus setting off on a journey to spread her ashes at the top of a mountain peak, per her wishes. Before they can set off on their mission, a stranger arrives that sets the stage for most of the conflicts throughout the rest of the game. After a close, extremely cinematic battle, they are on their way. While the previous games in the series followed Kratos on his quest for revenge against the gods, this story is a much smaller, personal story that focuses on Kratos’ past, his relationship with his son and the secrets he's kept from him, with the Norse gods peppered in occasionally and setting the stage for what I am assuming will be a number of sequels. The story is solid and conveys the uneasy relationship our duo has in a meaningful way. It's a welcome change and worthy of much of the praise it has received, but it's far from perfect. I spent my 20+ hours with the main story expecting Thor or Odin to show up to throw down with our hero, which never truly comes to pass and leaves the finale feeling a bit anticlimactic.

    As I stated earlier, the number of gods you encounter is on a much smaller scale than previous games, with most of the boss battles being larger creatures, which were nothing short of cannon fodder in past games. While these are still thrilling, a number of the encounters go on much longer than they rightfully should and can become stale. You can only deplete a characters life bar so many times with it refilling before wanting to throw something other than the Leviathan Axe, which is Kratos' new tool of destruction; opposed to previous entries, this is the only weapon you'll use for about half of the game. Don't get me wrong, the new combat is fun and refreshing (calling back the Axe similar to Thor's hammer never gets old) once you get the hang of the new control scheme, but the variety the past games offered in terms of weapons was on a much grander scale. This iteration only has a total of two true weapons that can be customized and upgraded like in the past, which can make the combat a bit less thrilling. The violence has also been toned down quite a bit; while there is still a lot of blood and gore, you won't see our protagonist strangling anyone with their own innards on this outing.

    Exploration will be a big part of the game, as the title has a fully-fledged open world that can be explored as you see fit, with Metroidvania inspired mechanics in place to keep you revisiting past areas looking for stray chests, upgrades, or side quests after the proper equipment is acquired. All of this can be done post-game for those of you who prefer to stay focused on the main objective; however, there is no option for a New Game Plus, which hopefully will be added in an update. There are plenty of side missions and post-game content to keep you revisiting the title, as well as the additional difficulties, so there are replay options in place. For those of you worrying about Atreus being a lackluster companion that you must babysit, rest assured he is a more than capable companion who often helps in combat and uses his bow to access areas that are blocked off early in the game. While he can be a bit of a jerk at times, I haven't cared this much about an AI companion since Ellie in The Last of Us.

    I remember getting God of War III at launch and being in awe of the visuals, which look extremely tame in comparison to the newest release. This is hands down one of the best looking games I've ever seen. The visuals pack an impressive amount of details and are relatively bug free, with only a few minor glitches being present, one being one of Kratos' eyes rolling around while the other was static, as if he was possessed by a demonic force. While we are on the subject of eyes, they were one of my favorite aspects of the visuals, with the pain and toll of being a god present in Kratos' eyes.

    If you own a PS4, you should buy this.    … Expand
  25. Alibababa
    May 21, 2018
    0
    It's a good game but it's not God of War anymore, I hope the sequel will be more action orientated.
  26. Rodrigo145
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Excelente juego por un excelente desarrollador! ¡Sin micro transacciones, sin pase de temporada, sin tonterías!
    ¿Quién estaba diciendo que los juegos para un solo jugador estaban muertos? ¡Cory es el Dios de los videojuegos!
  27. Matapendeja
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Casi todo lo que siempre he deseado de un juego de God of War. Excelente historia, combate profundo y excelentes gráficos. Gran experiencia de principio a fin
  28. steelystan
    May 21, 2018
    10
    God of War is the best video game I've ever played. The graphics are top notch, the animations are nearly perfect, the camera NEVER cuts and is incredibly fluid, the dialogue is great being humorous and serious at the same time, the combat is nearly perfect, and the story is incredible. I love Norse Mythology and they did an amazing job with the story here. This is a system seller. Please,God of War is the best video game I've ever played. The graphics are top notch, the animations are nearly perfect, the camera NEVER cuts and is incredibly fluid, the dialogue is great being humorous and serious at the same time, the combat is nearly perfect, and the story is incredible. I love Norse Mythology and they did an amazing job with the story here. This is a system seller. Please, if you haven't played it yet give it a chance, you won't be let down.… Expand
  29. Mleclerc
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Simply amazing. Words can't describe it, truly something you need to experience for yourself to fully understand.
  30. Valcristus
    May 21, 2018
    10
    Como fan de la saga. Habiéndome pasado todos los anteriores varias veces considero que era necesario un cambio... y que mejor cambio? La exploración, el combate, los easter eggs, la música, los gráficos, etc... No encuentro por donde bajarle la nota a este juegazo. Lo he disfrutado y lo he platinado trasnochándome días seguidos sin parar de pensar en este juego. En definitiva uno de losComo fan de la saga. Habiéndome pasado todos los anteriores varias veces considero que era necesario un cambio... y que mejor cambio? La exploración, el combate, los easter eggs, la música, los gráficos, etc... No encuentro por donde bajarle la nota a este juegazo. Lo he disfrutado y lo he platinado trasnochándome días seguidos sin parar de pensar en este juego. En definitiva uno de los mejores títulos de PS4 junto a Bloodborne, Horizon, Infamous SS y Uncharted 4, obvio, en cuanto a exclusivos.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

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  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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