God of War

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  1. Razerblade27
    May 15, 2018
    10
    God of War is a fun filled, action-packed, game put out by Sony Santa Monica. All of the the things you could want out of a single player game. Great semi-open world, fluent combat, and an amazing story. Probably my personal favorite out of the God of War franchise. I think that there could have been a few more bosses here and there but overall an amazing game. Keep gaming BOY!
  2. Violet-8bits
    May 15, 2018
    10
    O jogo é incrível do início ao fim. Conseguiram fazer uma história muito interessante com pitadas de mistérios, junto a uma gameplay totalmente diferente da saga original, mas tão frenética quanto (ouso dizer que até mais). A jogabilidade tanto nas batalhas quanto na exploração do mundo é ótima, fazer combos com machado e escudo é algo que não demora para pegar o jeito e deixa cada combateO jogo é incrível do início ao fim. Conseguiram fazer uma história muito interessante com pitadas de mistérios, junto a uma gameplay totalmente diferente da saga original, mas tão frenética quanto (ouso dizer que até mais). A jogabilidade tanto nas batalhas quanto na exploração do mundo é ótima, fazer combos com machado e escudo é algo que não demora para pegar o jeito e deixa cada combate sendo único, ou seja, o jogo nunca se torna repetitivo. O Atreus é um ótimo aliado nos combates e faz parte das estratégias de batalha. Os puzzles também são bem mais inteligentes e as missões secundárias realmente te recompensam. Santa Mônica Estúdios está de parabéns pelo o que fez com essa franquia que eu já amava desde o PS2 e agora está renascida de forma primorosa.… Expand
  3. CyborgGerbil
    May 15, 2018
    9
    God of War is truly a great game. The different enemies and their own different abilities has been very well thought over, like with the Travellers, Valkyries and all the other many different beasts and their own abilities. Yes you will come across the same type of enemy but they are different, they will have different ways to damage and kill them, along with their unique different attackGod of War is truly a great game. The different enemies and their own different abilities has been very well thought over, like with the Travellers, Valkyries and all the other many different beasts and their own abilities. Yes you will come across the same type of enemy but they are different, they will have different ways to damage and kill them, along with their unique different attack and defensive styles.

    The amount of detail in the game is fantastic and the overall look of the world/realms look stunning. The game runs smoothly without any bugs/glitches that I’ve come across. The story has been very well written and the voice acting is amazing. The combat is great fun with many different abilities and skills to master. The Leviathan axe feels powerful and strong. You can upgrade your axe with many different abilities to suit your own play style and add different runic attacks from light to heavy. Then you get another weapon, I won’t spoil nothing! Let’s just say you get an old friend back! And you can upgrade them with their own abilities. The armour is great with many different types of armours to find or purchase and they can be upgraded to again suit your play style with many different enchantments to attach to each piece of armour, from chest, wrist and waist.

    Atreus has his own armour and bow abilities to upgrade along with his runic summon ability. He does not have the same level of customisation and upgrades to that of Kratos, but it’s no issue.

    My only grumbles with the game is with the non retuning enemies when you back track and with the sometimes annoying back chat Atreus gives you, the typical child who thinks they know best and are an adult kinda thing. However his attitude/back chat does decline after Kratos has the talk with him.

    I was a little concern to the new look and style of the camera and more so, the combat. I am a hardcore GoW and Kratos fan and enjoyed all of the previous GoW games, with GoW 3 being my favourite game in the franchise. At some parts in the game it didn’t feel like a GoW game, more of a walking, rowing and talking game. Their are no way near the amount of enemies in this game that should have been. You can walk a fair bit to come across 3 or 4 of the standard small enemies or 1 large enemy and 3 or 5 smaller ones. This was my only issue along with the zero enemies when you return to an area that you have cleared.

    It is different to all the previous GoW games but that’s not a bad thing, not at all. It’s just a new style that does work very well. If you’re a GoW fan, you should buy this, it’s a great follow up story from Kratos’ past.

    All-in-all I’d give God of War a solid 9.5/10
    I think if you’re a gamer that enjoys a good story with great gameplay and combat, then you’ll enjoy this! This game is NOT “over hyped” at all. It has the 10/10s for a very good reason, because it is a 10/10 game, for me it’s 9.5. I think a lot of salty Xbox fanboys are just trying to hate on a game purely because it’s a PlayStation exclusive, had it only been an Xbox exclusive, you’d see them giving it a 10/10 too! But because they own the Xbox nONE xclusives, they hate it and will give it poor “reviews”.

    So my closing thoughts are; buy this great game, it’s one of the best games that has ever come out on any PlayStation console, and any console/PC and is up there with Horizon: Zero Dawn, Uncharted 4 and The Last Of Us remastered! Own it now, enjoy it and lose many, many hours of your life in a fantastic game!    … Expand
  4. OperationGames
    May 15, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece that opens a new world to explore. It is a great game with only one problem: variation. The enemies sometimes feel boring and the mini bosses too, anyway this does not affect the total experiencie because the combat system is great and the story is wonderful and open a lot of possibilities for futures games.
  5. ErwinSlizov
    May 15, 2018
    10
    Почему ебланы кричать что мелкий еблан мешает. Вы блять поиграете в игру потом пиздите дауны ебаные, пиздюк не мешает пацан помогает, игра топ, графон заебись подрачил спс, сюжет заэбись, концепция ну тут нечего сказать, игра красивая.
    Я помню как на ПСП в школе катал пока училка пиздела новую тему, теперь работаю на заводе, спс за будущее!    Почему ебланы кричать что мелкий еблан мешает. Вы блять поиграете в игру потом пиздите дауны ебаные, пиздюк не мешает пацан помогает, игра топ, графон заебись подрачил спс, сюжет заэбись, концепция ну тут нечего сказать, игра красивая.
    Я помню как на ПСП в школе катал пока училка пиздела новую тему, теперь работаю на заводе, спс за будущее!
  6. SinxGreed
    May 14, 2018
    10
    Such an amazing game, I just finished it and wow just wow. This takes the god of war series to a whole new level.

    A beautiful world to explore when ever you please. Intense combat system with the ability to choose different play styles. A great story that can really pull at the heart.

    I can't wait to play the next one
  7. Jazzon04
    May 14, 2018
    10
    It's just incredible, I hope they would make something genuinely amazing in the next part of this story, I have big expectations for what is going to happen. Thank you, Santa Monica!
  8. lager96
    May 14, 2018
    10
    God of War is a masterpiece in every way. The story is written to perfection and the subtle details elevate the relationship of Kratos and his son. While some stories begin to drag in the middle, God of War does not have this issue. There is no lull in the plot and the story never slows down. The score for God of War is one of the best soundtracks I have ever heard. The world design isGod of War is a masterpiece in every way. The story is written to perfection and the subtle details elevate the relationship of Kratos and his son. While some stories begin to drag in the middle, God of War does not have this issue. There is no lull in the plot and the story never slows down. The score for God of War is one of the best soundtracks I have ever heard. The world design is crafted in a way that welcomes exploration. Each and every location is unique and exploring never gets old. The puzzles are also great, even though they aren't very difficult. As a person who never played the original trilogy I am now a fan of this franchise and of Kratos as a character. The gameplay is smooth and upgrades keep it fresh. I thought that the gameplay would get repetitive but the upgrades add new combat moves that help eliminate tougher enemies. The game offers challenge and doesn't hold your hand which is a great change of pace. I cannot wait for the sequel that has already been talked about!… Expand
  9. Falstrad
    May 14, 2018
    10
    Lo unico que puedo decir de esta nueva entrega por parte de Santa Monica Studio es: Gracias, por no solo ser tal ves, el GotY de este año si no por darme horas de entretenimiento garantizado, sin mencionar que no tiene ni un dlc, ni micropago, ni cajas de botin, que en estos tiempos es a menudo verlo.
  10. rishishah
    May 14, 2018
    10
    This game is beyond perfection, it is truly the masterpiece of the modern era. Never since Arkham City in 2013 have I felt that I have played something vastly different and unique. This game will be in your thoughts when you aren't playing it. Kratos is now my favourite Video game protagonist!
  11. filmcaps
    May 14, 2018
    10
    i love Norse mythology and after seeing marvel ruin those characters like Thor, Loki and odin in their comics and movies. i'm SO GLAD that god of war is doing norse gods and by the looks of it they will do them right. Thor's son's in the game were my favorite part and i just cant wait to fight Odin and Thor in the future games.
  12. Rome919
    May 14, 2018
    10
    I've just completed the game and i loved every aspect of it: voice acting, story telling, camera moving, visuals, combat, characters and how they open up throughout the game and their motivation.
    Though didn't like climbing much and inability to jump off and on the cliff after seeing Kratos jumping over the buildings, etc But that's just my preference =)

    Great game. Love it!
  13. theTRUTHson
    May 14, 2018
    6
    I love Metacritic but sometimes I hate it as well. You see all the 10's this game has on this page? They lie.
    So why should you trust me, instead of so many other people that give it a 10? Well, for three reasons.
    1 . I have beat the game 2. I am not a fan boy 3. I do not have any financial interest as far as this review goes. And also I have played video games for many many years.    I love Metacritic but sometimes I hate it as well. You see all the 10's this game has on this page? They lie.
    So why should you trust me, instead of so many other people that give it a 10? Well, for three reasons.

    1 . I have beat the game
    2. I am not a fan boy
    3. I do not have any financial interest as far as this review goes.
    And also I have played video games for many many years.

    I can assure you it's not a 10/10 and if you believe it is you will be disappointed. Is it a bad game then? No, of course not. Before you buy this you should ask yourself this: Do I like a lot of cut scenes, walking a lot in video games and a lot of dialogue? If the answer is no, then you probably will not like GoW. If the answer is yes, absolutely play the game, you will love it.

    Something that I think most people will agree on is that the camera is bad. I'm sure some will try to deny this and say they had no problem but those will be lies as well. The Field of View is terribly low, for technical reasons I presume.

    I gave this game a 6 because it is a movie-game and because I preferred the old GoWs . For you it might be higher than that. Technically wise it is absolutely incredible. But I know one thing for certain. This is not a 10/10 video game.    … Expand
  14. propolos
    May 14, 2018
    10
    sou brasileiro e o god of war veio muito bem dublado traduzido para o pórtugues .
    Minhas experiências foram as melhores , superou e munto minhas expectativas , so posso dizer que não vejo a hora para jogar sua sequencia .
  15. Colt1911
    May 14, 2018
    10
    10/10 just because there are too many idiots out there giving this masterpiece a 2-3/10. What´s wrong with you people...seriously.
  16. roxxnplotz
    May 14, 2018
    10
    Where do you start, where do you end? I apologize right now, as this will be unstructured, im still too cracked up because of the experience GoW gave me. This game really blew my mind. The story, the gameplay, the camera, the characters, the world. I was fascinated. Im almost 30 years old and love gaming since im too little to hold a game-pad or use a mouse properly. I am a PC-gamer butWhere do you start, where do you end? I apologize right now, as this will be unstructured, im still too cracked up because of the experience GoW gave me. This game really blew my mind. The story, the gameplay, the camera, the characters, the world. I was fascinated. Im almost 30 years old and love gaming since im too little to hold a game-pad or use a mouse properly. I am a PC-gamer but just had to take a friends 4Pro ( need 60 fps ), and i do not regret the purchase of the Game, which my friend can have now, back with his PS.

    I still feel chills going down and up my spine everytime i call back the Axe and have it slap into my palms firm grip. The combat felt clunky for me at the beginning. Slower, somehow limited, and BOI i was wrong, naive as Atreus. The more moves you learn, the longer you play, you become more and more the aged spartan expert in chaining the living heck out of all the moves and their sheer beauty. I felt like a bearded bulky dancer slicing through the most beautiful world ive ever seen.

    And the sidekick aka Boi? Hell no, no sidekick at all. A useful little northern mixbreed. That how i imagined a young Yoda with a bow instead of a lightsaber. Jumping around like gravity is something he ignores, saving Dads ass more times than i could count. And im good at counting.

    The relationship of them was touching. It had depths, struggles and so much development. It never felt off. There are so many point of the plot id like to mention and put into my review, but i cant and dont want, to not affect any other peoples experiences reading this before playing it.

    Best part was meeting the serpent, it was shown in trailers and what-not, so i can mention it happened, i guess. Man... having that beast speak was making my bones shake. I literally vibrated on my Sofa and the next boss encounter were my neighbors asking me to calm the heck down. Like yeah sorry, that was a Giant not me, chill please.

    It became so rare you are just happy with a game and what it does with you, im really feeling satisfied entirely. If quality like this means i have to wait another 5-6-7 years for another game of you guys, so be it, im willing to save 10 bucks a year for the next glorious, beautiful, mindblowing adventure.

    The game helped me to easily forget i dont like sitting in front of my TV instead of a Monitor, and play. Thanks Mr. Barlog and everyone working with you to create this. Thanks to the patient people at Sony making this exclusive possible without pushing anything or forcing in "content" displeasing players nowadays, like other companies would.

    Thank you very much.    … Expand
  17. Young_Nacho
    May 13, 2018
    10
    This game succeeds on every level. Gameplay is smooth, brutal and fun as hell. The story has a simple premise, but the characters and lore are incredibly well realised. Every character was interesting and the writing and performances are top notch. The world is gorgeous, the level design is superb, and all the side content is great as well. There are so many surprises waiting for theThis game succeeds on every level. Gameplay is smooth, brutal and fun as hell. The story has a simple premise, but the characters and lore are incredibly well realised. Every character was interesting and the writing and performances are top notch. The world is gorgeous, the level design is superb, and all the side content is great as well. There are so many surprises waiting for the player to discover and the game feels so rewarding to play. Simply put, This is one of the best games ever made.… Expand
  18. Brickthegrim
    May 13, 2018
    10
    Amazing story, told so incredibly well it will honestly blow the minds of lesser mortals and leave all others humbled by its originality and beauty.

    It took balls to make this game especially in this era of anti single player and anti good story games. On top of that the combat is on point and only ever made me wish there was more. I bought a PS4 for this game. Mainly because    Amazing story, told so incredibly well it will honestly blow the minds of lesser mortals and leave all others humbled by its originality and beauty.

    It took balls to make this game especially in this era of anti single player and anti good story games.

    On top of that the combat is on point and only ever made me wish there was more.

    I bought a PS4 for this game. Mainly because Microsoft has given up on single player games entirely.    … Expand
  19. MrGamyKid
    May 13, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As Much as i liked the game and how awesome it, there were still some flaws The bosses where really underwhelming and the varity of enemies was very low, all trolls are the same just the difference in looks which i found really dissapointing since GOW games are known for it's variaty of enemies you face but this just didn't have that. But other than that, this was an amazing experience and i liked so much. Story was entertaining, the Gameplay was really smooth. despite the fact this game is really beautful and heavy on graphics, there where no lags ir anything so the optimization was exellent. Overall a great game but it's wasn't perfect, Hope next time they just increase the enemy varity and Please add more Epic boss battle because there were just a few in this game,
    (All Baldur Fights - The Dragon Fight) were the only interesting fights so i hope they increase that.
    AND Please finish the next game quickly! -Thanks    … Expand
  20. Jordan7
    May 13, 2018
    9
    God of War was a wonderful story shown through an unforgettable and emotional bond between father and son. The two decide their own journey, but along the way, are enveloped by Nordic lore and mythos. The world tests their resolve forcing them to fight murderous foes and confront inner qualms. Their decisions and confrontations are sources of reflection for the inquisitive. This is a storyGod of War was a wonderful story shown through an unforgettable and emotional bond between father and son. The two decide their own journey, but along the way, are enveloped by Nordic lore and mythos. The world tests their resolve forcing them to fight murderous foes and confront inner qualms. Their decisions and confrontations are sources of reflection for the inquisitive. This is a story I will remember and cherish for years to come. Along with a unique and lovable story, the game displays awe injecting landscapes and wow inspiring beasts. With a camera angle that never cuts away, This game could have made it to the movie theaters. Fortunately, it had complimentary gameplay, which only highlighted the main character’s absolute power and (depending on the player) ability to find hidden passage ways full of impressive collectibles. With a plethora of possibilities the player can select two special moves for their weapons that will aid the player in annihilating his or her enemies. My only objections to the game are the inconsistent fluidity of battle and some Mundane tasks that must be completed to advance through a level. However, at the end of some battles I let out a sigh of satisfaction after timing and pressing every button correctly.… Expand
  21. RealMuthaF
    May 13, 2018
    10
    The first game in years to fully live up to the hype, the new God of War is a masterpiece, the best entry in the franchise and so far the best game PS4 has ever seen.

    The revamped gameplay is stellar, with visceral combat, deep customization and some neat puzzles. The level design should be praised separately. GoW is essentially a "metroidvania" - the story itself is linear, but the    The first game in years to fully live up to the hype, the new God of War is a masterpiece, the best entry in the franchise and so far the best game PS4 has ever seen.

    The revamped gameplay is stellar, with visceral combat, deep customization and some neat puzzles. The level design should be praised separately. GoW is essentially a "metroidvania" - the story itself is linear, but the game world is interconnected and certain paths open up later in the game. The result is that we essentially get a huge, beautifully hand-made open world with lots of places to explore and side quests to complete. And the side quests here aren't Ubisoft-style copy-paste garbage, but are made at the same level of quality as the main one.

    The visuals are stunning, everything is very detailed and the vistas are breathtaking. The soundtrack is yet another aspect of the game done right, it has already joined my music library. An additional immersion factor is the artistic decision to make the game "one-shot", with no camera cuts. While it may sound like a small detail, it really adds to the cinematic feel. It's a real shame that the Photo Mode has just come out, after I've already beaten the game. While I'm not sure whether it's *the* best-looking game on PS4, it's certainly on par with the likes of Uncharted 4.

    The story here isn't very original - it's essentially a journey from point A to point B with obstacles along the way, but it's masterfully done and you actually care for the characters. Kratos feels believable as a father figure trying to come to terms with his past, he's no longer a one-note brute killing everyone and screaming about revenge. What the game also does great is introducing the concept of a world where all the mythologies coexist, with references not only to Greek and Norse, but also to Egyptian, Maya and even Japanese. This opens up numerous possibilities for the franchise's future.

    Now GoW isn't perfect, nothing really is. There were a couple of logically questionable moments in the story, the whole Alfheim level felt meaningless and was just a way to stretch the journey a bit, and perhaps there were too many identical Troll and Ancient boss fights. I'd also say that some combat mechanics could be added to the boat sequences, instead of you just rowing back and forth. Besides, while the game strikes a good balance with its loot system, the Niflheim realm feels a bit too grind-ey.

    Still, those are minor nitpicks as the overall experience is just overwhelmingly positive. I am really looking forward to the inevitable sequel and hope that despite having to develop it for new hardware (PS5), this time it will take Sony Santa Monica less than 5 years to make,    … Expand
  22. Ishayu
    May 12, 2018
    6
    The game looks absolutely stunning and sounds awesome to boot. The combat is weighty and satisfying, and the story is extremely well told and very heartfelt. Based on what I've seen from lower difficulty levels, this game is a must buy.

    This review, however, is a warning to all of those who wish to play God of War at the highest difficulty setting: Don't. Even if you think you can beat    The game looks absolutely stunning and sounds awesome to boot. The combat is weighty and satisfying, and the story is extremely well told and very heartfelt. Based on what I've seen from lower difficulty levels, this game is a must buy.

    This review, however, is a warning to all of those who wish to play God of War at the highest difficulty setting: Don't. Even if you think you can beat it, don't. Even if you can beat it, don't.

    The game is full of random 1-shots, deaths to things you've already dodged, erratic behaviour where enemies float around the battlefield for no apparent reason, walls that don't work, and the camera "assist" loves to make it completely impossible to pull off a lot of trick shots that would make the game more playable.

    Boss encounters typically have 3 moves in their moveset, and that moveset subtly evolves over the course of the bossfight in distinct phases. The checkpoint system is very liberally used, and the gameplay is hilariously punishing, and the result is that bossfights basically boil down to attempting the same 20% of a boss 50+ times until the boss randomly doesn't do "the thing", and then you win.

    It is very, very obvious that the combat designers have absolutely no clue what they're doing at all, and this mars what should have been an otherwise great game.

    However, the game is still pretty and the combat still looks good, so I'll give it a 6. If you play to play it on a lower difficulty setting, the 9 and 10's that have been rightfully given are more appropriate.    … Expand
  23. BaeSharn
    May 12, 2018
    10
    Plain and simple, God of War is one of the best games ever made. Sony Santa Monica Studio have made a game that is not only a masterpiece on its own, but also comes at a time when the video game industry seems to believe that single player games can't survive or be successful without a huge open world or tacked on multiplayer mode to sell. it doesn't have any microtransactions to bring inPlain and simple, God of War is one of the best games ever made. Sony Santa Monica Studio have made a game that is not only a masterpiece on its own, but also comes at a time when the video game industry seems to believe that single player games can't survive or be successful without a huge open world or tacked on multiplayer mode to sell. it doesn't have any microtransactions to bring in extra money either, and its all the better for it.
    Where other companies would take one look at adding a sequel to Kratos' journey and would give it a large open world filled with many icons and boring side missions that barely differ from each other, Santa Monica Studio decided to take a risk. A risk that paid off immensely as the game is not only being universally praised but also is the fastest selling playstation 4 game to date. its a love letter to gamers that enjoy a good story along with great gameplay. And God of War's gameplay is not only great, its incredible. The combat feels satisfying and rewarding all while being just as brutal as before. The progression and rpg elements may seem confusing at first, but once you understand them, they become a very fun and useful system that adds even more strategy to the already fantastic combat. I also rarely encountered any bugs or glitches throughout my near 40 hours spent in the game. The beautiful graphics look amazing and are even more impressive considering the camera never cuts, not even for a cut-scene. This makes the game feel more immersive and personal than just about any game I've ever played. It makes the action set pieces and big story moments feel even better and more powerful as well. To go along with it is the fantastic performances by the cast. Of course, Kratos and Atreus are at the forefront, but the supporting characters are also very well acted and voiced.
    The level design is impeccable, it encourages exploration and finding secret areas better than any linear game ever made. Its also all the more satisfying to see huge action sequences tear up the area and make you change up your play style. The levels and exploration are nearly flawless in execution, and make replaying or revisiting them utter joys.
    My only complaints about the game, and they are minor, would be that I would like more challenge in some of the games main story boss fights as well as more boss fights in the games story mode. However, the optional valkyrie boss fights are great and provided me with some very challenging fights that could took me anywhere from two to over twenty tries to complete.
    Overall, God of War proves to be an innovative, polished, fun gaming tour de force. It throws out unsavory business practices and exchanges them for the simplicity of just making a good game as one of your main selling points. And Sony Santa Monica Studio has not only made one of the best games of all time, but also the best game of this generation. And I cant wait to see where the series goes next.    … Expand
  24. TheAquanox
    May 12, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bought a PS4 just for this one and it didn't dissapoint one bit. Storytelling and visuals are on a whole different level than everything else. But I'm sure you've read a lot of positive reviews so I'm going to address the negatives around here. Basically, they look like written by people angry about it being better rated than their favorite games, and the reasons they put this down are quite ridiculous.

    Saying it doesn't have a good storytelling is the first thing you need to ignore. I never played another GOW before, but I played GOW3 just before this one to get in shape. This is leaps and bounds beyond that, a much more rational and emotional approach than the blind blood-hungry Kratos from the past.

    Gameplay has also evolved a lot and it DOESNT HAVE ANYTHING to do with the Souls Series. Beat Bloodborne just before GOW3 (I bought Bloodborne, Uncharted 4 and GOW3 while I waited for this to be released) Combat is unique and is right in the middle of an action game and an RPG. Upgrades are awesome and well balanced. Nothing feels like too much or too little.

    I've also seen people talking about its difficulty. Yes, it's not an easy game, but if difficulty is a handicap for you, then play it on easy. Bloodborne is as hard as this one (In hard difficulty, the one I played it on) but it doesn't let you chose between levels of difficult, this one does. Once you get used to it's gameplay and upgrade yourselves enough, everything is beatable except for the hardest enemies on the game which you will discover when you play it.

    Same goes for fans of Uncharted, and older GOW games that couldn't get over this one. Just forget all you've read positive or negative about this game and enjoy this adventure. There are a lot of chances you will find it unforgettable.    … Expand
  25. Bloodyspartan87
    May 12, 2018
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mediocre game, because they gave up its originality and everything that made GOW and Kratos what they are. Important note: If you're still under the effect of the hype that was created on purpose as a marketing strategy to sell this game, you're not going to like this review. GOW games are my all time favorites, so I had high expectations for this one since it had large shoes to fill. Unfortunately, I ended up being disappointed, and for many reasons if you're patient enough to read on. I'm not saying the game is entirely bad, but for me there were many more cons than pros. I'm going to explain as best as I can:

    Pros:
    1. Good graphics that are highly detailed (even though there's a lack of impressive concepts compared to previous titles).
    2. I love how sassy Atreus and Mimir are.

    Cons:
    1. This game does NOT feel like GOW AT ALL. It seems like they've been trying so hard to copy The Last of US and other games that they ended up sacrificing the game's originality (and I assume for money and reviews). Nothing is unique about this GOW, and it offered absolutely NOTHING other games didn't already offer, so it ended up looking like a hybrid of The Last of Us, Dark Souls, The Witcher 3, and Lord of the Rings!! The game had lost its unique identity we all know and love because it has changed too much.
    2. Predictable, weak plot. I don't know why they gave up how angry Kratos was, wasn't his extreme rage what made him unique? Now that he's calm, what's so special about him? It feels like they tried to make a meaningful interaction between Kratos and his son, but anyone could tell from the beginning that it was gonna be a typical father and son story: they would have issues, but they would kiss and make up at the end. That was pretty much the message delivered. True, there are some interesting plot twists, like when Blades of Chaos came into the picture, or when Zeus and Athena appeared, but it seems they purposefully played on nostalgia to sell a story which would have been bleak otherwise. If you take a step back and look at the story as a whole, you'll notice that nothing of major importance happened. 3. The new "menu" system is unnecessarily overcomplicated. I think it was an attempt on their part to look smart by not making GOW look simple. IMO, simplicity isn't a bad thing. It can make things more enjoyable.
    4. Kratos feels very weak. Unlike previous titles, you will never feel powerful playing this one. He doesn't feel like a god at all. He feels like just an old man that anyone can kick his butt (seriously, ANYONE, including regular monsters!!) provided that they are 2 levels higher!! There are COUNTLESS enemies that can kill Kratos in ONE HIT, and if you've played the game you know I'm not exaggerating. He struggles with regular enemies almost as much as he struggles with bosses. This game forced me to play much more defensively simply because you'll lose over and over if you play aggressively like previous titles. I even shamefully ran away from many encounters!! Kratos is a lot less brutal than he used to be, evidenced by the way he killed Baldur (he snapped his neck which shows a much nicer Kratos than I'm used to). You'll never see a moment where you say "Damn!! Only Kratos can do that!!". Most of the fights will leave you with a sense of frustration rather than a sense of triumph and feeling like a powerful badass.
    5. The free camera makes you feel lost. I loved the guided camera in the past and how it makes everything look cinematic. Plus, the free camera is a huge pain during fights, especially that Kratos can't block from all directions like he used to. You'll find yourself losing focus on the actual fight and focusing instead on turning the camera so you can face your enemies, which takes away a lot from how enjoyable battles were in the past. Speaking of which, there's an extreme lack of epic music!! GOW was also known for its gripping music that gets you hooked, but this one feels like it's almost deafeningly silent from start to finish!!
    6. Lack of variety of monsters and bosses. They literally just change the colors and give them new names because their color is different!!
    7. Lack of challenging puzzles. There's basically one pattern of puzzles, once you get the hang of it, the remaining puzzles become very repetitive.
    All in all, this game was "ok" but not worth my high expectations and I definitely don't imagine myself having fun replaying it. Cory Barlog directed GOW II, which is my personal favorite in the series. I still prefer GOW II, so it can only mean that this one was disappointing to me. He had a huge opportunity to turn the tide without messing up the game so much, but he failed to do so because he let his personal life affect his work. It's hard for me to say that. I'm not just some casual player. I take this game very seriously and I never imagined myself saying all that about a game that belongs to the series that I love so much. Please stop being in denial.    … Expand
  26. X111XTRME
    May 12, 2018
    10
    2018 Game of the Year . Best God of War in the series . Epic Win from Sony . Congrats Santa Monica
  27. josei1985
    May 12, 2018
    10
    Cuando una buena mano de chapa y pintura convierte un juego en uno de los mejores de generación. Buenos gráficos, una historia contada magistralmente, buen combate, enemigos variados con distinta resistencia a elementos, jefes finales un tanto repetitivos, técnicamente una genialidad, numerosas opciones para nuestra armadura y runas para nuestras armas, evolución del personaje... Al final,Cuando una buena mano de chapa y pintura convierte un juego en uno de los mejores de generación. Buenos gráficos, una historia contada magistralmente, buen combate, enemigos variados con distinta resistencia a elementos, jefes finales un tanto repetitivos, técnicamente una genialidad, numerosas opciones para nuestra armadura y runas para nuestras armas, evolución del personaje... Al final, resulta que estar acompañado del hijo ha sido todo un acierto y en más de una ocasión nos salvará el culo. Una pasada de juego y bien largo y con contenido secundario más o menos bien pensado, especialmente las valquirias.

    Como pegas, aunque esto será más personal que nunca, la cámara puede jugar alguna mala pasada en pleno combate si hemos marcado al enemigo. Por otro, el juego aumento bestialmente la dificultad con algunas valquirias. Tal es así, que he jugado en el modo difícil (el penúltimo más complicado) y más o menos bien aunque diría que he muerto más que en Bloodborne. Pero con las valquirias he tenido que bajarlo a fácil porque hay 3 o 4 que en ese nivel te pueden hacer sudar y darte una buena tunda, especialmente la última.

    9,5 / 10    … Expand
  28. mrwarlock
    May 12, 2018
    8
    Long story short: this game is really not worth a 10, and a bit far away from 9. I would also like to state that I am rating this game as an experienced God of War series player and because of that I had some kind of different expectations towards it. People who are new to the series would not have this problem and therefore rate this game higher.

    To me God of War 3: Remastered was a    Long story short: this game is really not worth a 10, and a bit far away from 9. I would also like to state that I am rating this game as an experienced God of War series player and because of that I had some kind of different expectations towards it. People who are new to the series would not have this problem and therefore rate this game higher.

    To me God of War 3: Remastered was a masterpiece. What I really loved beyond comprehension is:

    1) Kratos. In previous games were a very big, very angry and brutal warrior, a god killer and you knew that everyone who steps in your path is going to get their asses whooped one way or another and usually it was going to be BRUTAL. You felt powerful, strong, a rage in its purest form and this game failed to deliver the same experience. You now have a kid, you now have to be smart, responsible, control yourself and share your philosophical insights.

    2) While playing previous games you always had this sense of greatness: you fought titans, you walked on titans, you fought gods, you brought them to their knees over and over again. You also met many different enemies, many different execution scenes and so on. God of War 2018 went really south with this section: boring recolors, low amount of enemy types, only few god fights and those gods look... Well, disappointing at best. No more "look, I am on a guy as high as the Empire State Building".

    3) The constantly changing environment. God of War 3 had this "I am in a completely different place now" feeling: you ran from fire on bridges getting broken, you ran on titans, you traveled on flying stones having to defend them, you shot canons at titans - the list goes on. There was always something new, dynamic and unexpected. This new game fails here bad: no more jumping, same environment (except the realms which won't really matter until you beat the game) , same boat, same water, same snow - that i it.

    Those three points really had a big impact on my experience while playing the game: its just not that god of war I used to play earlier and its not better in those specific aspects I've mentioned above.

    The graphics are great, the music is great, voice acting is great, the story is kind of good, but not really memorable. The fighting changes are also pretty decent according to me (except for the fact that you will have to suffer that camera pain since you never see who, how and when is going to attack you from behind except for red arrow indicator).

    This is why I can not give this game more than 8 - its just not that powerful and breathtaking God of War that it used to be.    … Expand
  29. Igoreshkin
    May 11, 2018
    10
    The game is awsome. I complete original trilogy. I love that devs changet direction for new GoW game. The battle system is so satisfying. I bet that most negative user rewies comes from people who even have no PS4.
  30. Huntingassassin
    May 11, 2018
    4
    This an average game at best you fight the same boss like 15 times 2 different ones repeated the valks&trolls. Graphics look good but the gameplay is very repetitive cant skip past foes even if your back tracking to an old area which you do alot of, theres only like 4 real boss fights the rpg mechanics are basically useless cause no matter how much you upgrade your gear it wont get betterThis an average game at best you fight the same boss like 15 times 2 different ones repeated the valks&trolls. Graphics look good but the gameplay is very repetitive cant skip past foes even if your back tracking to an old area which you do alot of, theres only like 4 real boss fights the rpg mechanics are basically useless cause no matter how much you upgrade your gear it wont get better just grab high rarety with the highest number theres no skill its an easy game and simply a cash grab tried to rip off the last of us by trying to make you care about the boy as he is referred to by kratos over 9000 times, the story is honestly pretty lacking as well i didn't really care for it basically one long escort mission with good graphics. So yea 4 out of 10 average game not terrible but definitely does not deserve any prasie like it has been receiving but theres an honest review from a gamer who has been around since the n64/ps2 days… Expand
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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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