God of War

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  1. Valesti
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    First of all, let me say; disregard the Zeros. They come from small minded gamer bros who are upset that the game isn't as simple as it used to be, and is no longer within their grasp. In fact, one degenerate was upset that he's "No longer bangin chicks!"

    **** these people. Let them rot in hell. I guarantee they're awful in real life as well. n the face of competition from both the    First of all, let me say; disregard the Zeros. They come from small minded gamer bros who are upset that the game isn't as simple as it used to be, and is no longer within their grasp. In fact, one degenerate was upset that he's "No longer bangin chicks!"

    **** these people. Let them rot in hell. I guarantee they're awful in real life as well.

    n the face of competition from both the Xbox one and the PC, God of war comes as a boon to the PS4, a showcase of the console exclusives that makes you glad you invested in Sony's system. Not since Horizon Zero Dawn have I been so deeply drawn into a game's narrative and combat. This is on the cusp of gaming perfection. No DLC. No need for multiplayer. Not only is it a wonderful gaming experience, it's a wonderful learning experience.

    You are constantly told Norse stories and are shed more light on prominent Norse figures by the ever-so-wise Mimir, and his tales, his banter, are pure joy. I was eager for every morsel of information he passed on These tales are brought to life and made even more epic by the sweeping orchestral sound track and its robust use of chants and choirs.

    Finally I would be foolish to not talk about the visuals of the game. Oh my goodness, the visuals. They're amazing. Breathtaking, even. I found myself scouring the screen, every detail of the world, several times. The foliage, the weather effects, the ruins. The scenery in general. This is without a doubt the most beautiful game I've ever played. You cannot go wrong by playing God of War    … Expand
  2. kashifhort
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    Awesome game ever!!! I loved how the norse mythology was adopted and enhanced game-play allowed me to experience something new as compared to previous god of war games.
  3. tiedtiger
    Apr 29, 2018
    3
    This game is beautiful but the gameplay is just terrible compared to the original. Horrible camera, crappy progression system, boring combat (just throwing axes and hiding behind shields). A MASSIVE disappointment.
  4. JagWarr
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece. Of all my years gaming, this one is truly something special. The combat is absolutely satisfying. Combos, and juggles are fun to learn. Mix up your attacks with the kid, while dodging and parrying. Everything just flows so beautifully. The world is well crafted together. Beautiful locations with outstanding graphics. Very fun to explore. Those who love collecting will loveA masterpiece. Of all my years gaming, this one is truly something special. The combat is absolutely satisfying. Combos, and juggles are fun to learn. Mix up your attacks with the kid, while dodging and parrying. Everything just flows so beautifully. The world is well crafted together. Beautiful locations with outstanding graphics. Very fun to explore. Those who love collecting will love this game. You actually feel a strong calling to collect everything you can. Puzzles are well done and fun to figure out. Story and lore is fantastic. Santa Monica Studio just became the best playstation dev team, and God Of War just became my new favorite game of all time. It is simply magic.

    Kratos is back and he's back with a vengeance.    … Expand
  5. ArohbiGameAko
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    This is not a perfect game by all means but as far as I played I enjoyed most of the time my quest and also the story. Boss fights we're not as epic as previous God of War but still, they are as tough as it is before. Overall I give a rating of 10/10 good job Sony and Santa Monica.
  6. MAZA007
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Revitalizou a franquia GOW , espetacular tanto dinâmica dos combates como história.
    Maravilhoso , fantástico melhores jogos de ação e do PS4 , favorito a game do ano.    … Expand
  7. Cyr4no81
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    Simply the most beautiful relation like logan on fiction escenario that in my case it's so so closely that i played all game emotion and remember my wife that pass away and left my miracle my daughter... to fight not like kratos even worst on the real world... without that comparassion its a real piece of art its a super mario bros both unique and almost perfect... i love to playSimply the most beautiful relation like logan on fiction escenario that in my case it's so so closely that i played all game emotion and remember my wife that pass away and left my miracle my daughter... to fight not like kratos even worst on the real world... without that comparassion its a real piece of art its a super mario bros both unique and almost perfect... i love to play multiplayer so .. i left that detail off because of all that gave me to!! thanks… Expand
  8. Daz115
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    Best game you will play this year. Brilliant story, smooth game play and amazing graphics and audio. I wouldn't change anything about this game.
  9. kose25
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    Excellent it's a must play game, you won't regret because this games deserve to be played by you
  10. Barca_iniesta8
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is everything the franchise needed to make a huge comeback on the scene, I,'ve always been a God of War fan but men Im so proud of saying it now. Buy this game, the story is deep and makes Kratos a great character beyond violence as he always was. Atreus is very interesting and makes me wonder if he is able to surpass his own father. Buy this game I highly recommend it. Top 5 for me easily.… Expand
  11. JohnWick007
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    As a huge fan of this series dating back to the first game on the PS2, i can't help but feel extremely honored to have been part of this gaming franchise and grow with it as well. Santa Monica Studios and its staff have outdone themselves and have managed to create something entirely new while still maintaining the deep and emotional story telling, brutal and satisfying combat,amazingAs a huge fan of this series dating back to the first game on the PS2, i can't help but feel extremely honored to have been part of this gaming franchise and grow with it as well. Santa Monica Studios and its staff have outdone themselves and have managed to create something entirely new while still maintaining the deep and emotional story telling, brutal and satisfying combat,amazing sounding soundtrack and effects and outstanding visuals. A game that Truly defines what happens when a team full of passion and love give it their all into a project.… Expand
  12. elraphael81
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    Excellent story, graphic, excellent game!.

    Świetna fabuła, grafika, świetna gra, nowy poziom narracji, mistrzowski poziom.
  13. Malaila
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    This game is incredibly perfect, it changed everything about nowaday games and it succesfully brought back everything we loved since ps1, all about the game, the monsters are perfect, the details so delicate, the landscapes so beautiful, every rune so detailed, such a profound story, amazing combat so smooth, lovely skills, and our always loved collectibles, THIS IS THE BEST GAME EVERThis game is incredibly perfect, it changed everything about nowaday games and it succesfully brought back everything we loved since ps1, all about the game, the monsters are perfect, the details so delicate, the landscapes so beautiful, every rune so detailed, such a profound story, amazing combat so smooth, lovely skills, and our always loved collectibles, THIS IS THE BEST GAME EVER MADE, it has everything, and it took off all he hated, you dont need to pay to achieve everything in-game, i mean, that was something so basic that we dont have right now, every game has millions of dlcs for story or weapons or outfits, im just really happy they didnt forget that us as loyal followers of the god of war games were missing this kind of game. I am glad of the creators work, cause its beautiful, amazing, all we wanted, and everything that we needed back in games. Like , i feel so happy, i just wished other creators could do the same about new games, this is it, this is how you make games, this is how you make the players happy, all of this, a masterpiece. I want to thank all the crew involved in the development of the game, you guys are amazing!… Expand
  14. celtich
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    This has been a great ride, Without a doubt one of the best games i have ever played.
  15. MikefromAngus
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    The game is perfect! I'm 6 hours in, and I am in awe! The graphics on a 4k TV look amazing, the attention to detail is breath taking. The gameplay is fun and challenging! best of all the game has my attention! its interesting to play and you feel progression in the gameplay. I highly recommend it!
  16. alexstunky
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    No hay mejor palabra para describir este juego y es PERFECTO.....sin duda nos ha dado dudas por el gran cambio de jugabilidad, pero es digno de admitir que la nueva formula cuajo en este juego.
    Gran juego, gracias santa Monica.
  17. amed_fonseca
    Apr 29, 2018
    6
    El juego estaba muy bien hasta el último parche que arruino la iluminación y genero pixeleo y framerate inestable esperemos que lo corrijan pronto por que la experiencia es muy mala después del último parche.
  18. halexman99
    Apr 29, 2018
    0
    Like pulling teeth, the God of War soft reboot suffers from the same issues as it's contemporaries such as Uncharted, which should explain it all. Lots of filler animations, lots of automatic gameplay, reduction in complexity from previous games, an emphasis on story that falls apart around sixty percent through, and everything interesting is front loaded to get people to buy more copiesLike pulling teeth, the God of War soft reboot suffers from the same issues as it's contemporaries such as Uncharted, which should explain it all. Lots of filler animations, lots of automatic gameplay, reduction in complexity from previous games, an emphasis on story that falls apart around sixty percent through, and everything interesting is front loaded to get people to buy more copies from watching just the first hour. Ignore until this is five dollars in a Mom and Pop store if you absolutely have to play it for whatever reason, but I promise you, it would not have been worth your time.… Expand
  19. LucianoPerez
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    El juego me parece espectacular. Para empezar, la historia y el desarrollo de los personajes principales y secundarios. La banda sonora es una orquesta musical, la musica de fondo va con el juego. El juego cuenta muy bien la historia y no se puede predecir, las batallas son epicas, entretienen siempre, nunca te termina aburriendo y el hecho de que puedas mejorar las armas, armaduras,El juego me parece espectacular. Para empezar, la historia y el desarrollo de los personajes principales y secundarios. La banda sonora es una orquesta musical, la musica de fondo va con el juego. El juego cuenta muy bien la historia y no se puede predecir, las batallas son epicas, entretienen siempre, nunca te termina aburriendo y el hecho de que puedas mejorar las armas, armaduras, habilidades y tambien de la de tu hijo es algo que ayuda al transcurso de la historia y la relacion Padre e Hijo.
    Kratos se volvio un personaje muy sabio y con mucha experiencia tanto de como pelear y actuar.
    En mi opinion, el juego es totalmente reconmendable. Unos de los mejores exclusivos de Playstation 4, sino es el mejor.
    I think the game is spectacular. To begin with, the history and development of the main and secondary characters. The soundtrack is a musical orchestra, the background music goes with the game. The game tells the story very well and can not be predicted, the battles are epic, they entertain always, you never end up bored and the fact that you can improve the weapons, armor, abilities and also of your son's is something that helps the history and relationship Father and Son.
    Kratos became a very wise and experienced person both in how to fight and act.
    In my opinion, the game is totally reconmendable. Some of the best exclusive of Playstation 4, if not the best.    … Expand
  20. aCaOne
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    Foi uma mudança necessária, para quem jogou percebeu que o game amadureceu e esta excelente, não encontrei defeitos no jogo, possui os melhores gráficos do PS4 até agora, o som é perfeito, a história é ótima e te deixa ansioso para saber mais sobre a mitologia nórdica. Quem possui um Playstation 4 e jogou os GOW's anteriores precisa jogar este.
  21. Deiradinn
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    I was hyped and the best thing was to have those expectations actually met and surpassed. I already loved GOW franchise but now it's a storytelling powerhouse that is fun to play, listen, explore, and experience. Best game of 2018 by far.
  22. doksoonislove
    Apr 29, 2018
    0
    아주그냥 게임이 아니라 영화를 만드려고 노력을 했구나. 그런데도 퀄리티는 영화보다 훨씬 떨어짐. 지루한 전투, 쉽게질리는 부메랑, 무기업글이 뭔소용? 그냥 darksoul3같다는 느낌이든다. 스토리를 진지빨고 과묵하게 하려다보니 어처구니 없게 늘어진다. 또다른 witcher3가 아닐지?

    아니 그리고 크레토스가 노잼 선비처럼 된것도 아쉬운데 적이나 npc 는 진짜 캐릭터가 특색이 없어졌다. 크레토스는 이건 전쟁의 신이 아니라 전쟁의 소녀가 되어버린느낌... god of war가 아니라 girl of war라 부르고싶다. 그리고 제발 잡보스 다른것좀 가져다 써라. 장난하냐? boring bosses. gow1, gow2 등 전작들 보스같은 다양함은 어데로 갔는교? 그래픽은 그래    아주그냥 게임이 아니라 영화를 만드려고 노력을 했구나. 그런데도 퀄리티는 영화보다 훨씬 떨어짐. 지루한 전투, 쉽게질리는 부메랑, 무기업글이 뭔소용? 그냥 darksoul3같다는 느낌이든다. 스토리를 진지빨고 과묵하게 하려다보니 어처구니 없게 늘어진다. 또다른 witcher3가 아닐지?

    아니 그리고 크레토스가 노잼 선비처럼 된것도 아쉬운데 적이나 npc 는 진짜 캐릭터가 특색이 없어졌다. 크레토스는 이건 전쟁의 신이 아니라 전쟁의 소녀가 되어버린느낌... god of war가 아니라 girl of war라 부르고싶다.

    그리고 제발 잡보스 다른것좀 가져다 써라. 장난하냐? boring bosses. gow1, gow2 등 전작들 보스같은 다양함은 어데로 갔는교?

    그래픽은 그래 좋더라. 근데 왜 요즘겜은 전부 라스트오브어스처럼 만드려고 함? 왜 게임특색을 버리려고 하지? 전작들의 장점을 포기할만한 가치가 있는가? last of us 신작이라고하자 그냥

    전형적인 전작이름빨게임    … Expand
  23. NutZdk
    Apr 29, 2018
    7
    This game was good till I met the valkyries, that just broke the game. Not even sure Im going to finish it entirely now. These fights are SO stupid, been doing them over and over and over. And they rip me a new one in the last seconds before they die - Each and every time. This is just bad game design or some horrific wish to be like dark souls and end up ruining the game because of that.This game was good till I met the valkyries, that just broke the game. Not even sure Im going to finish it entirely now. These fights are SO stupid, been doing them over and over and over. And they rip me a new one in the last seconds before they die - Each and every time. This is just bad game design or some horrific wish to be like dark souls and end up ruining the game because of that. So disappointed, the rest of the game was epic and really well done. Now it means nothing because of the lack of balance in these fights... so stupid. I even put this 2 difficulties down from hardest to get past this stupid fight and I still get killed by 1-2 hits.… Expand
  24. GoatesOates
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    A true achievement in both story telling and gameplay. Well done Sony Santa Monica!
  25. SkeletonCross
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing! Not only is the combat amazing, but so is the story telling. The game doesn't force you to go through anything, but trust me you will, just for the awesome gameplay. The game starts out great with the 1st 15 minutes being HOLY CRAP that just happened to GOD DAMN THIS GAME IS GOOD to I CANT BELIEVE THEY KEEP DOING THIS to BEST GAME EVAR!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
    Yeah the    This game is amazing! Not only is the combat amazing, but so is the story telling. The game doesn't force you to go through anything, but trust me you will, just for the awesome gameplay. The game starts out great with the 1st 15 minutes being HOLY CRAP that just happened to GOD DAMN THIS GAME IS GOOD to I CANT BELIEVE THEY KEEP DOING THIS to BEST GAME EVAR!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
    Yeah the game is like that. The momentum builds up, and keeps going until you beat the game after 40 hours, and say I WANT MORE DADDY! It's exactly like that. The only downside to this game is I want more. Like give me more norse gods to kill.    … Expand
  26. leofrancia
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    beautifull game!! No micro-transactions!!
    Graphics, gameplay, sound and music, content, a good challenge, a good story and narative and inovation
  27. BlitZeR_95
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    Easily a 10/10. Gameplay, graphics, music, and especially story kept me very interested in the game and keep on playing. Best single player game to be released on the PS4 to date. Kratos character development in this one was quite an interesting one. He's not as brutal as the previous series and that could be due to him having a son. A very useful support companion too (Atreus, aka BOY)Easily a 10/10. Gameplay, graphics, music, and especially story kept me very interested in the game and keep on playing. Best single player game to be released on the PS4 to date. Kratos character development in this one was quite an interesting one. He's not as brutal as the previous series and that could be due to him having a son. A very useful support companion too (Atreus, aka BOY)
    The story jumps from Greek mythology to Norse mythology which is really interesting since I love the Norse mythology.
    Could easily be the best game of 2018!    … Expand
  28. Chaos421
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    A perfect game with a perfect execution of breathtaking graphics, brutal gameplay and engaging story. Definitely goty for me
  29. AngelDark92
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    God of War needed to evolve and it has, just in the right way. Santa Monica has made the right choice about changing the gameplay and depth of the story and character motivations.

    Kratos is not merely and rather blindly motivated by his anger (which was perfect for what the God of war games were). Every mechanic gets old, especially after many sequels with the same formula are    God of War needed to evolve and it has, just in the right way. Santa Monica has made the right choice about changing the gameplay and depth of the story and character motivations.

    Kratos is not merely and rather blindly motivated by his anger (which was perfect for what the God of war games were). Every mechanic gets old, especially after many sequels with the same formula are released. (Far cry, assassin's creed etc...) By the time Ascension came out I was pretty bored of the combat, character motivations and pretty much everything else (except for the graphics, gore and finishing moves which this game has retained) after having played all the other titles.

    This game is a nice change and revives a dying franchise (and the Santa Monica studio) with an unexpected but great change of overall atmosphere, while still making the player feel powerful after every hit, just like in the old GoW titles. The changes were made where they needed to be made in order not to rehash just another sequel with the same formula, and I have got to hand it to them, it just feels like a better and revised version of the game and the entire genre. I would say this is what other productions should try to do when making sequels. Production companies should dare to make something new and original while still keeping the feeling of one specific series of games, instead of always rehashing the same old mechanics...

    Graphic is the biggest strength of this game. Shadows are always on point and at the right resolution, a nice blurring of the edges ensures that they do not get that blockiness because of the sometimes needed lower resolutions. The most striking part is the art directions, it just all feels like straight out of a painting. All the lights and colour correction create a unique atmosphere for every single different level, it reminds me of The Witcher 3 in this regard.

    In the end I would have not given this game a 10 due to the frame rate issues at launch (which i am sure will be corrected with a patch), and the narrow field of view that personally bothers me in every game (ie horizon zero dawn), I am only doing it to counteract people giving it a 0. Yeah I do care about seeing a better score here just because this game deserves it...    … Expand
  30. Jalmerk
    Apr 29, 2018
    9
    God of War is a real spectacle both visually and narratively, but is unfortunately bogged down by an uninteresting and unnecessary loot and stat system. A must play for the ps4 none the less!
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Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

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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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