God of War

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  1. Strichstarke
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    There are a lot of reviews out there that explain why this game is a masterpiece and I don't think there's much I can add to that. When I was little, one of my first AAA video games was Fallout 3 and since then it was my favourite video game of all time. That game brought me childhood memories and the imagination that I had when I played that game when I was little. When big titles such asThere are a lot of reviews out there that explain why this game is a masterpiece and I don't think there's much I can add to that. When I was little, one of my first AAA video games was Fallout 3 and since then it was my favourite video game of all time. That game brought me childhood memories and the imagination that I had when I played that game when I was little. When big titles such as skyrim, the witcher 3, fallout 4, uncharted 4, last of us, and many other games came out I always hoped that they would be better than my childhood favourite. There was no downside for me to want those games to be good because that would simply give me highest levels of satisfaction from video games which I have witnessed form time to time in many amazing titles but they were never above that bar that fallout 3 set for me personally. God of War surpasses that bar. And that is why I give this game a 10. Such games should be appreciated and GoW deserves all the love it recieved. I only wished that this game would have less negative "0" scores from people that should not be allowed to critique. I read a review stating that GoW is getting a zero in their opinion because it runs at 30 fps. I believe the most correct score for this game would be a 10 and am standing by it. Buy this game. Support single player gaming industry. Support the people that bring back your childhood.… Expand
  2. Stewiee
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A brief expedition into Norse Mythology and I walk away feeling complete.

    God of War has always been one of my top favorite game series of all time. That being said, I went into this game fully expecting to dislike everything about it. I abhorred the idea of them changing everything about the series I love. Why take away my blades?? Giving me an axe in the process? Changing the camera angle of the classic, tried and true games? The changes they implemented were vast in terms of comparison to previous games.

    Even after all of that though, from the moment I picked up the game, I spent every waking minute of the next three days drowning in the beauty that it offered. 64 hours from arrival to 100% completion and platinum trophy.

    This game offered me everything I wanted from God of War. It gave us incredible visuals. The best in current games on the market? Probably not. Did it need to be best? Not one single bit. The graphics we're just one piece of the puzzle that made this game click. The story was immersive and gripping. I found myself just waiting to find out what happened next. It lacked a little in terms of story expansion, but thinking about the future is the key!

    They set up the next game so perfectly. We learned about the characters in this one. We learned who was who, their purpose, and the basis of all Norse Mythology (Ragnarok). Who found out who the antagonist was and we got a lesson on what will happen within the next 2 games. (And the extra added min-clip when you visit your house after story completion tells us what will happen in the next game).

    One would've hoped that Thor's sons would've been harder to beat, but you're the GHOST OF SPARTA! They're just wimpy little mini-gods who got in your way, and you're willing to take them down in order to fight Thor next time.

    As far as end game content goes, I feel this is where the game lacks the most. Platinum wasn't horribly difficult (in my opinion) and there's only so many waves of Niflheim/Muspelheim you can do before you get a little bored. The biggest upside of the end game content though was the Queen Valkyrie. She is TOUGH to beat when you consider her use of the other Valkyrie's attacks.

    Despite endgame content and no current NG+, the game is still a resounding 10 for me. They hit all the bases and went above and beyond at supplying us with a story that grips you and holds you until the very end.

    I cannot wait to see what Cory Barlog has in store for the next games, and I'll be first in line to pre-order as soon as it's released!    … Expand
  3. smashar
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Only GOW could bring me back to the PS4 and the game made me realize what a smart decision it was not to sell it off coz without it i would have been missing out on playing one of the best games ever. Over the years most series have lost their charm but GOW keeps coming back stronger.
  4. MeSuperior
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Amazing game, when you think the game can't get better it proves you wrong.

    Easy 10/10
  5. curbs20s
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    some of the best game play this generation. this game is flawless from the beginning to the end. its easily a game of the year contender for 2018.
  6. Beast979
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    While I still love the play style of the original God of War games, and hope there is still a place for that combat system/game style, this God of War is amazing and well worth the wait while it was being developed. Absolutely impressive game.
  7. selbstmord666
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Si algo agradezco a Sony y Santa Monica es que sigan trabajando por salvar el single player. En está época de mierda la pasión por los videojuegos es algo raro de ver, ahora manda el dinero que generan juegos de moda como pubg y fornite, esto hace que la industria enfoque el desarrollo de sus juegos justo a eso, ya no sorprende ver que incluyan un modo battleroyale a juegos ya lanzadosSi algo agradezco a Sony y Santa Monica es que sigan trabajando por salvar el single player. En está época de mierda la pasión por los videojuegos es algo raro de ver, ahora manda el dinero que generan juegos de moda como pubg y fornite, esto hace que la industria enfoque el desarrollo de sus juegos justo a eso, ya no sorprende ver que incluyan un modo battleroyale a juegos ya lanzados como dying light o juegos por lanzarse como read dead redemption. Este juego esta hecho con pasión y amor por los videojuegos, solo vean el video donde Cory Barlog llora al ver las reviews de su juego, le importa mas la aceptación del público que las ventas del mismo juego, sin mencionar que el juego no trae season pass, dlc ni micropagos y nunca los tendrá.… Expand
  8. Nhopall
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Such an masterpiece, best game i have ever played, thanks for making this beautiful game
  9. Breaker666
    Apr 25, 2018
    9
    There are some changes that some people might not like but is a game that you can really enjoy, they managed to change the game as sgofy needs it, good story, brutal graphics, very inmersive expierence. The bad thing is that battle feels more slow and is not frenetic as used to be.
  10. RuslanDZE
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    From a long time fan of the original trilogy I glad to say that game did not disappoint.

    I was worrying for a combat that it would be not as good as in previous games but it is good. Very much every battle feels more intense and you feel every hit and punch. It is a close combat now with a new camera and I like it. You feel smaller now too. You look at your big enemies from the bottom    From a long time fan of the original trilogy I glad to say that game did not disappoint.

    I was worrying for a combat that it would be not as good as in previous games but it is good. Very much every battle feels more intense and you feel every hit and punch. It is a close combat now with a new camera and I like it. You feel smaller now too. You look at your big enemies from the bottom what makes you feel small. Basically I would not say is better is just different that before and it is good. GOW 3 felt the same as previous parts and it needed a new mechanics. Axe mechanics are awesome and throwing it feels very satisfying. Now it is semi open world as well. I loved that they decided not to follow a part of "WE HAVE A HUGE empty WORLD) world is not as big as other titles but it is a very interesting and challenging to explore around. Some side quests are well written. There is also a lot of challenges that are worth taking. Atreus is a nice companion and will help you a lot. He helps with battles, and he is good as navigator. Customization and upgrade systems are good. Better than before. Lots of things to choose.

    This part as you would expect has a better story and a very cool moments. Do not wanna spoiling everything but your god of war fanboying part of the heart will be very excited in one particular moment that for sure. And If you know norse mythology you will be surprised how they connected Kratos and Atreus to it. It is a start of the new trilogy and I am already dying to see what is next.

    Graphics and audio are amazing. You will see different landscape that breathtaking. Performance on PS4 Pro is smooth and steady no matter what resolution you choose.

    Overall I love new direction of this part. Some cutscenes are amazingly cool. There is no loading screens(even tho you can see where game is slowing down for other scene to load up) Some bosses are cool. Especially "Stranger", all scenes with him are epic. There is much to tell but you have to just play it. Trust me. If you have a ps4 is one of the games that you have to own.    … Expand
  11. AidanD
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Beautiful, breathtaking, and intriguing, God of War not only succeeds at telling a fantastic father and son bonding story, but also reinvigorates a dying franchise with one of, if not the best PS4 exclusive game yet.

    God of War is an amazing experience, the brilliant choice of having the game framed in one continuous shot keeps the player firmly entrenched in the narrative. It is clear    Beautiful, breathtaking, and intriguing, God of War not only succeeds at telling a fantastic father and son bonding story, but also reinvigorates a dying franchise with one of, if not the best PS4 exclusive game yet.

    God of War is an amazing experience, the brilliant choice of having the game framed in one continuous shot keeps the player firmly entrenched in the narrative. It is clear that this game is not only a labor of love, but also a masterpiece of game design and story. I have trouble thinking of a game that has impacted me as hard as this one. The game is very packed full of content, but not so much that it overstays its welcome. It doesn't fall into the trap of other open world games where the world is so big that the player is fatigued before they have a chance to even experience it all once.

    From the very beginning, the game hits you with the emotional weight of its story and characters, and the music, cinematography, animation, and voice acting are some of the best gaming has ever had. Kratos is back to being an icon, a symbol even of what story driven single player games have to offer. Imitators are sure to follow, but I doubt many of them will reach the soaring heights of this game. Combat feels incredible, the graphics are spectacular, the characters are deep and enjoyable, and the game is filled to the brim with beautiful lore, and that is why this game is a 10/10, a masterpiece, and will likely be remembered as one of the stand out games of this generation.    … Expand
  12. isai_BDK
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    This game is just perfect :the gameplay,the graffics,the history etc... cory is a GOD
  13. Rickogta4
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Game of the year G.o.t.y don't fall for the negative reviews this game is amazing in every way that it will captivate you. Just weird how someone can really rate such a beautiful game so low you now they lying to themselves.
  14. Jiglord
    Apr 25, 2018
    3
    I've never been a fan of the God of War series but I figured I'd give it a chance. The trailers and reviews had me extremely excited to play the game. When I first put in the game engrossed me with its beautiful graphics, tight game play, and intriguing story. But as the hours wore on the game began to annoy me. The incredibly repetitive fighta began to wear thin on my patience. You fightI've never been a fan of the God of War series but I figured I'd give it a chance. The trailers and reviews had me extremely excited to play the game. When I first put in the game engrossed me with its beautiful graphics, tight game play, and intriguing story. But as the hours wore on the game began to annoy me. The incredibly repetitive fighta began to wear thin on my patience. You fight the same five or six enemy types and then they pallette swap them with new annoying gimmicks. The environmental puzzles are PS2 era garbage. It's 2018 why am I carrying around crystals to place in tedious places. But worst of all the story, while good, starts to hamper the gameplay by needlessly padding the games length. Everytime you accomplish your goal suddenly you need some new mcguffin … Expand
  15. DGMZ44
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Without a doubt, the game is not perfect, but it deserves a 10 for having a great story and, although the gameplay is very different, it is one of the best I've tried in a videogame.
  16. Salamandra4
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    La jugabilidad es excelente, la historia excelente, los gráficos excelentes. en resumen un excelente juego que es casi perfecto.
  17. friendlyfire78
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Great history and gameplay...excellent ps4 game............................
  18. Jeanlukamc
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    I was pretty skeptical on how this game was going to turn out. Yeah on E3, the game had amazing visuals, yet the combat, as fun as it looked, was completely different than what you can expect from a franchise that originally was about hack and slash, kill and ask questions later. I was going to wait for a sale for this game, but after seeing gameplay on the final product and The StrangeI was pretty skeptical on how this game was going to turn out. Yeah on E3, the game had amazing visuals, yet the combat, as fun as it looked, was completely different than what you can expect from a franchise that originally was about hack and slash, kill and ask questions later. I was going to wait for a sale for this game, but after seeing gameplay on the final product and The Strange boss fight, I had no other choice but to buy the Digital Deluxe edition of this game. And Jesus Christ, this game is amazing, so far, it has my GAME OF THE YEAR spot in my list for this year. The visuals are amazing on this game, and the interaction Atreus has with Kratos, even though they are brief and make you think they're emotionless from part of Kratos, the game makes you feel that Kratos deeply cares about his child. The game mechanics are stunning, with the new combat system, it changes by your progress through the game, unlocking new ways to **** some Norse creatures up. I haven't beaten the story yet by how long it is, but I've been playing for about 3 days now and I don't think I'm halfway through it, the characters are actually likeable and are easy to remember because they all have an impact to the story. Another thing that I love is how semi-open world this game is, and it is probably the first time in my gaming history that I've enjoyed looting, I NEED to check every corner of the map because I want to increase my chances of getting new gear and finding more Hacksilver to upgrade my gear. Another thing I liked is how well the RPG elements on this game works, they are just fantastic and you feel you get stronger every time you get new equipment. The takedowns on the monster can sometimes get repetitive, but since there are a lot of different enemy types, the takedowns never get old, no matter how many times you see them (but that's just my opinion at least). My only complaint so far in this game (which I can't confirm) is that there is no NEW GAME +.
    In conclusion:
    Visuals: 10/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Sounds: 10/10
    Story: 10/10

    This game truly deserves the praise they are giving it, I am proud of you Cory Barlog, and your team as well, 5 years of wait have paid off. PLEASE ADD NEW GAME +    … Expand
  19. bm210x00
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un cambio drástico en la jugabilidad muy refrescante y beneficioso para el gameplay, muy buena narrativa que hace que quieras descubrir cada pequeño detalle de historia, excelentes gráficos que empujan el limite a la ps4, ejecuciones exquisitas que no pierden la escensia de un god of war clásico, unas atrapantes boss fight que suben mucho el hype al jugador que las desarrolla, un buen final que da mucho que esperar para futuras entregas, no tiene micro transacciones, ya santamonica a correguido los tirones que generaba con actualizaciones recientes y se ve el empeño del estudio que ojala nos den mucho más god of war (las espadas del caos me encantaron y thor para empezar el siguiente juego hace que esta historia se vaya a poner bastante interesante)… Expand
  20. IdelfonsoJr
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    [PT-BR] Um excelente jogo, peguei emprestado de um colega (porque, como estudante universitário, vivo sem grana), e ele me avisou logo: "Vai acabar viciando..." Pegarei de novo quando tiver tempo. Ah, e para os haters que se "unem" pra dar nota baixa, vão procurar jogar o jogo e parar de seguir um bando de idiotas que nem jogam, mas só falam mal
    [EN] An excellent game, I borrowed it from    [PT-BR] Um excelente jogo, peguei emprestado de um colega (porque, como estudante universitário, vivo sem grana), e ele me avisou logo: "Vai acabar viciando..." Pegarei de novo quando tiver tempo. Ah, e para os haters que se "unem" pra dar nota baixa, vão procurar jogar o jogo e parar de seguir um bando de idiotas que nem jogam, mas só falam mal
    [EN] An excellent game, I borrowed it from a colleague (because, as a college student, I live without money), and he soon warned me: "It will end up addicting ..." I'll take it again when I have time. Oh, and for the haters who "come together" for a low note, they will try to play the game and stop following a bunch of idiots who do not play, but only speak badly    … Expand
  21. Rodrii22
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Sin duda alguna es de los mejores juegos de PS4 hasta el momento, me dejó sin palabras, me llevó días completarlo al 100%. Me encanto su trabajo SANTA MÓNICA, y por sobre todo quiero felicitar a Cory Barlog por su gran esfuerzo y dedicación que tuvo sobre este juego. ¡LOS FELICITO!
  22. terrozer
    Apr 25, 2018
    8
    Very good game, there are minor problems i have with the game but they are only quality of life things... the story is great, the game play is fluid, the menu i don't like... you cant skip cut scenes if you have already seen them, and the toughest difficulty should let you know you basically have to know the game like the back of your hand before you can even attempt to tackle it.
  23. Drogba1991
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Best game ever on any console in the history of gaming. Graphics, sounds, game play, story line... what more can you ask for? WOW!!!!!! 11/10 not 10/10. Great job !
  24. Trystan29
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. It has amazing pacing and lets you do as you please while also being a linear game. Its combat is some of the best I have seen ( if you get it and don't enjoy it at first, the more skills you get the more fluid and easier combat becomes) and its loot system, while being a bit confusing at first becomes clear and simple. It does a superb job at making the playerAn absolute masterpiece. It has amazing pacing and lets you do as you please while also being a linear game. Its combat is some of the best I have seen ( if you get it and don't enjoy it at first, the more skills you get the more fluid and easier combat becomes) and its loot system, while being a bit confusing at first becomes clear and simple. It does a superb job at making the player feel rewarded. The cinematic are phenomenal and never cut the game to force you to watch them. If your worried you won't like it, but you loved the others, trust me you will still love it, because the others were my childhood, so I can talk. It introduces their changes very smoothly and tries to make it easy to get into. Eventually though the game will get hard, but it always gives you the chance to come back later. All in all it is the best game I ever played (with Bloodborn behind, which is also a phenomenal game) and is most definitely worth $60.… Expand
  25. mmarkk3
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    God of War is one of the most unique and EPIC gaming adventures I have ever encountered. This game will be remembered for decades and decades. Kudos to Santa Monica Studios! They knocked it out of the park with this one, especially with the Norse mythology based story!
  26. Gabo_Ardon
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Un juego simple y sencillamente hermoso, que atrapa y entretiene. Se agradece a Santa Monica que le estén dando soporte al juego constantemente para mejorar la experiencia de juego. En un principio tuve dudas de la nueva aventura de Kratos en territorio Nórdico pero, le vino muy bien este cambio. Simplemente el juego del año 2018.
  27. Netjhim
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    el juego es genial, no pude dejar de jugarlo hasta terminar e incluso una vez lo termine no pude dejar de jugar, increibles graficos, increibles batallas, increible crecimiento de Kratos, sencillamente un grandioso juego
  28. xeno89
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Made an account just to post this. 25 years of playing games, this is, BY FAR, the BEST game I have ever played. Thanks Santa Monica for knocking it out of the park.
  29. gowbestgame
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Dont Listen To XBOX Fanboys or People Afraid of Change The Game is a Masterpiece the BEST ONE SO FAR, IT IS A MUST PLAY I CANT BEG THIS ENOUGH JUST PLAY IT.
  30. ImTonyBlair
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    A masterpiece which cost me £300 in days off work because I had to complete this game. Never has a game gripped me so much with a mix of action, storytelling and phenomenal graphics like this.
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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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