God of War

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

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  1. IonutzFulger
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing! A reinvented Gow of war which lives up to the legacy! One of the best ps4 exclusives! Don't miss it!
  2. GameytRiser
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    No words to describe this masterpiece
    Well done santa monica studios
    And to all the people that worked and made this possible Thank you from the bottom of my heart One of my fav game highly recommended to anyone :)
  3. Faustfrank13
    Jan 10, 2021
    9
    Sono passati circa 10 mesi prima che terminassi God of War... Inizialmente il gioco non era riuscito ad entrarmi nel cuore perchè lento a carburare, ma nel momento in cui sono arrivato a circa metà gioco mi sono dovuto ricredere! God of War è una perla rara, il punto più alto raggiunto su Ps4, una storia sul legame padre-figlio che riesce a tener testa al sempreverde The Last Of Us. God ofSono passati circa 10 mesi prima che terminassi God of War... Inizialmente il gioco non era riuscito ad entrarmi nel cuore perchè lento a carburare, ma nel momento in cui sono arrivato a circa metà gioco mi sono dovuto ricredere! God of War è una perla rara, il punto più alto raggiunto su Ps4, una storia sul legame padre-figlio che riesce a tener testa al sempreverde The Last Of Us. God of War è un gioco impeccabile nel gameplay, nel comparto tecnico, nelle musiche, nelle atmosfere a cui è capace di dar vita grazie ad ambientazioni parecchio ispirate. Il punto forte del gioco è sicuramente la narrativa, capace di far emergere al meglio i personaggi in quello che è un riuscitissimo unico piano sequenza. Questa generazione pochi sono stati all'altezza di Santa Monica Studio, è davvero difficile raggiungere un colosso del genere… Expand
  4. Huelinton
    Sep 20, 2021
    9
    Jogo top demais, um dos meus favoritos!
    O jogo tem gráficos lindos , jogabilidade sensacional, você vai evoluindo seu personagem, muitas skins legais , um mundo rico ,só faltou um pouco mais de inimigos diferenciados ,mais vale a pena demais !
    Vale muito explorar tudo que o jogo te oferece ,uma história de pai e filho em outro lugar, top dos tops, joguem ! Garotooooooo
  5. Vini09
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing Story, gameplay and visuals make this a experience, that can be enjoyed by fans of the original trilogy, and by newcomers as well.
  6. SewAwOw
    Sep 27, 2020
    8
    Красивый визуал и музыка, эпичность, захватывающий сюжет, но не слишком зрелищная и динамичная боевка аля дарк соулс, в сравнении с прошлыми частями; куча интересных мини-историй и легенд, но скучные и нудные испытания и условно открытый мир, который можно было сделать гораздо компактней. Лично для меня Год оф вар это линейная адвенчюра-слешер, в котором совсем не хочется лазить по разнымКрасивый визуал и музыка, эпичность, захватывающий сюжет, но не слишком зрелищная и динамичная боевка аля дарк соулс, в сравнении с прошлыми частями; куча интересных мини-историй и легенд, но скучные и нудные испытания и условно открытый мир, который можно было сделать гораздо компактней. Лично для меня Год оф вар это линейная адвенчюра-слешер, в котором совсем не хочется лазить по разным мирам ради гринда. Жду вторую часть, но именно ради сюжета, а не гецмплея (врядли его станут сильно менять).… Expand
  7. Jonnyblaze1988
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    I liked this game I just dont know if I can really get into it again idk y really I was really a great game n I loved the weapons the axe was a sweet addition. But in my opinion I feel like it still is much better then let's say the last of us 2 at least they didn't destroy the story here n they actually just added to it and maybe someday make a god of war about his son grown up or if theyI liked this game I just dont know if I can really get into it again idk y really I was really a great game n I loved the weapons the axe was a sweet addition. But in my opinion I feel like it still is much better then let's say the last of us 2 at least they didn't destroy the story here n they actually just added to it and maybe someday make a god of war about his son grown up or if they made a new version of kratos young again I would really like that . But 9/10… Expand
  8. Derrick89
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Greatest game I’ve ever played. It’s got the best graphics in my opinion and it’s got the best storyline I’ve ever played.
  9. Andrei20
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    I really had a great time with this one, the game is pretty much perfect from story to graphics to rpg elements to side content to everything. Easily one of the best games I ve ever played
  10. Marko24778
    Jan 29, 2021
    8
    I am going to get this out of the way first, I didn't enjoy the game. Now with that out of the way I can give my reason for the high score. There is nothing wrong with the game itself. The world is beautiful, the graphics are outstanding and the general feel of the game is definitely what they were aiming for. The game is a challenge and certainly has a lot to offer in terms of combat andI am going to get this out of the way first, I didn't enjoy the game. Now with that out of the way I can give my reason for the high score. There is nothing wrong with the game itself. The world is beautiful, the graphics are outstanding and the general feel of the game is definitely what they were aiming for. The game is a challenge and certainly has a lot to offer in terms of combat and gameplay but the world around it feels way too linear for my liking, that ultimately is why I failed to enjoy the game. However, just because I didn't enjoy the game it doesn't mean that I can't appreciate the amount of work and love that went into this game. Seeing all of the positive reviews it makes me hopeful for the future of all PlayStation exclusive games. I really can see the appeal of the game but it just wasn't for me.… Expand
  11. ErsinEkiz
    Aug 21, 2020
    9
    Changing the gow's style was a bold move,but they succeeded. Gameplay is awsome, story is very good,If there were slightly different bosses it would be a 10/10 game
  12. Ba-Ouai-Logic
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I mean, the day I started to play this game, after a couple hours of gameplay I already knew that I will Not finish playing it until I have the platinum trophy, and in something like 2 weeks I had finished the game at 100 percents in the 3rd difficulty out of 4. The evolution of the relationship between Kratos, the brutal, emotionless God of war and his son atreus is the best relationshipI mean, the day I started to play this game, after a couple hours of gameplay I already knew that I will Not finish playing it until I have the platinum trophy, and in something like 2 weeks I had finished the game at 100 percents in the 3rd difficulty out of 4. The evolution of the relationship between Kratos, the brutal, emotionless God of war and his son atreus is the best relationship evolution between two caracters I have seen in a video game since Ellie and Joel in The Last of us. This game made my quarantine))… Expand
  13. Bartolomewo
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I do not know what the supposed "fans" say that it is not a God Of War, because if it is, we must accept that the saga has matured, and it is no longer just about killing, tearing heads and revenge. Now we can see a much more mature Kratos, who has accepted his mistakes from the past and has learned from them. I have the platinum of this game and I can tell you that it is a work of art andI do not know what the supposed "fans" say that it is not a God Of War, because if it is, we must accept that the saga has matured, and it is no longer just about killing, tearing heads and revenge. Now we can see a much more mature Kratos, who has accepted his mistakes from the past and has learned from them. I have the platinum of this game and I can tell you that it is a work of art and I am a fan of all Gof Of War.… Expand
  14. Amir_Saghafi
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    One of the best games I've ever played. It was so great in everything like game-play, graphics and storytelling. In this episode of God of War series, we can see that a father dose everything he can to protect his son from the savage world and trying to keep his son from being like his own past.
  15. ProfessorAndO
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    O jogo é maravilhoso do começo ao fim, gráfico espetacular, história muito loca, achei o jogo muito foda! Santa Mônica esta de parabéns.
  16. JustArtin
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    One of the best games of all time, Please give this game a chance like I did. I was a big fan of old god of war's so when I saw the reboot, I wasn't really interested in it, 2 years later I finally decided to play it and it was a masterpiece.
  17. ercevikyiig
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Oynayın, oynamayanı Kratos baltasıyla sikiyo haberiniz olsun. Ha birde BOY!
  18. junaidmanji
    Nov 5, 2022
    10
    Just got the platinum trophy
  19. Jack10Traff
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    If you need advice on whether to buy this game, heres my advice... Buy it asap. This has been my favourite PS4 game I've played. The story was incredible, the graphics and playing combat to match, the transitions between cut scene and game are so smooth its like watching a film, there isn't enough superlatives, just buy it and find out for yourselves.
  20. Zetsubo
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The game is incredible! History, gameplay, scenery, everything in this game is awesome. I can only think the people that worked in this game are so much talented.
  21. DizzyIrish
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Best game I’ve played in a long time. Gameplay, story, graphics, scenery and atmosphere were incredible. One of the very few I wouldn’t mind playing over and over again. 10/10.
  22. ChristianGG
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Una obra de arte en historia y jugabilidad con el agregado de que cambio total a sus anteriores entregas.
  23. Addiokay
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Favorite game of 2020! Yes I know it came out in 2018. Replaced halo as my personal favorite game ever
  24. arPod
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Отличный сюжет и игровой процесс, 10 если бы не PS4 эксклюзив. Играть нужно исключительно на последних двух сложностях, последняя сложность действительно дает себя почувствовать машиной нарезания мобов, если руки не из причинного места конечно. Если есть консоль, то просто обязательный выбор для прохождения.Отличный сюжет и игровой процесс, 10 если бы не PS4 эксклюзив. Играть нужно исключительно на последних двух сложностях, последняя сложность действительно дает себя почувствовать машиной нарезания мобов, если руки не из причинного места конечно. Если есть консоль, то просто обязательный выбор для прохождения.
  25. EfeAkaya
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wasn't a huge fan of god of war series before but this game definitely made me one. I know the game was lacking variety in enemies and bosses but i didn't get disappointed because of that because fighting was so fun and satisfying. You could fight so differently depending how you wanna encounter the fights so i didn't care about the lack of boss fights. I also want to mention boss fights that game has are really well introduced they really get stuck in your mind and it makes you want to watch cutscenes again. I never felt like watching a cutscene more than once before but this game made me feel that thanks to beautiful voice acting, beautiful score and beautiful writing.

    I want to talk about the "open" world as well. These days every game is an open world game and it makes me sick just spending half my gameplay walking around the world doing nothing. However in this god of war the way that open world is made is so good. It is actually not open but feels open and full of content. You get around with your boat and when you dock it you know there is something for sure. Also when you get around its not just your character saying just a line once in a row to try and make you not bored of wandering around. The game gives you information about the lore more like the mythology and it's given you with a conversation so it doesn't feel like an audio book of norse mythology.

    Story is also another good part of the game the story telling, unexpected plots are really good especially character development is the best i have seen so far.

    I would've given it 9,5 but i cant so i gave it a 10    … Expand
  26. Vaeu
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This released at an unfortunate time. As my GCSEs were coming up and so I didn't have time to play God of War if I wanted to do well in them. So I waited, and when the time came, it was glorious.

    The music felt like a perfect mix of Norse and God of War, chilling and awe-inspiring. Then moments filled with passion and fury and triumph, it truly enhanced the experience to great heights. The animations were filled with flavour and substance, each hit was satisfying and the aesthetic of the world was appropriate and beautiful, graphics as crisp as in God of War are rare and it made the gaming experience into a cinematic one on many occasions. Despite the quality of the animations, they did get somewhat repetitive towards with end, especially with the finishers. A few more in the sequel would keep the game looking refreshing in that department.

    Playing as Kratos has a high skill ceiling to truly play like A god of war, but when you get the feel of the action, it is addicting and gratifying, the abilities you unlock diversify each battle encounter drastically and with the different enemies you can always experiment and find your style. Albeit, as with the animation repetition, the combat can but won't necessarily feel repetitive too. Atreus is more useful than other companions you have in games, he provides access to areas unique to him and can hit those pesky targets that are a bit out of your reach, as well as providing great combo potential with his animal skill. The boss fights are each unique and challenging, but the Valkyrie fights are the game's toughest and most enjoyable, it is pleasure in its truest and purest form when you conquer each of the Valkyries. Especially the name that I fear, Sigrun. I've had more trouble with her than the souls borne bosses. Yes, bosses like Isshin, Manus, Nameless King, Midir, Orphan and Ludwig felt easier than Sigrun on GMABE and GMAC. I don't know why. Albeit, I haven't fought her in a while, so maybe what I'm overrating her difficulty, or I could also reaffirm my nightmares of her.

    I can't describe the greatness of the story and characters with this character limit. I'll share some brief thoughts. Kratos' development into a cold, distant father makes sense given his history and justifies the distant relationship between him and Atreus at the beginning.

    God of war is a must-play masterpiece.    … Expand
  27. daniloursox
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    Esperei ansioso por esse jogo, para mim beira a perfeição, que jogo fantástico e maravilhoso!
  28. Kururu303
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Sicuramente il miglior videogioco della ps4. Sia per il gameplay che per la trama ci troviamo vicini all'eccellenza. Consigliato a tutti, sia ai fan della saga che ai neofiti.
  29. spasic
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This game is the best I have ever played, Gameplay is very good and the map is all great and also the story is amazing, I can't wait for the new part!
  30. RConstantine
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    The best PS4 exclusive. Santa Monica did'nt mess up when they change the game perspective from hack'n slash to over the shoulder camera. Instead of that, they made a frenetic gameplay like we always wanted. The story is excelent even when you know that Nordic mythology will never supass the Greek one haha. The real-time graphics are amazing. This is really a must-play title and I'm veryThe best PS4 exclusive. Santa Monica did'nt mess up when they change the game perspective from hack'n slash to over the shoulder camera. Instead of that, they made a frenetic gameplay like we always wanted. The story is excelent even when you know that Nordic mythology will never supass the Greek one haha. The real-time graphics are amazing. This is really a must-play title and I'm very grateful for playing it.… 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
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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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