God of War

 PlayStation 4
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

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  1. Eddie2324
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    es increíble su historia y su apartado gráfico son increíbles su jugabilidad es muy buena una obra de arte
  2. jonjohn048
    Jan 10, 2023
    9
    I remember experiencing this game back in 2020 during the pandemic after hearing the sequel and was hyped SEVERELY. So much so I played both games and loved them and after experiencing Ragnarok, I went back to play this game again and I can definitely say I prefer Ragnarok but that shouldn't take away the fact this is probably one of if not the best PS4 game of it's generation. So theI remember experiencing this game back in 2020 during the pandemic after hearing the sequel and was hyped SEVERELY. So much so I played both games and loved them and after experiencing Ragnarok, I went back to play this game again and I can definitely say I prefer Ragnarok but that shouldn't take away the fact this is probably one of if not the best PS4 game of it's generation. So the story for this game might not be as good as Ragnarok, but it's still amazing primarily of what was established in the previous games since the main character was been through a lot and that's not something him and you don't want your kid to go through all over again because your past will always catch up with you but before I get into the bigger picture, I wanna talk about the other great parts. This game looks amazing on a PS4 Pro not necessarily for the graphics, but for the art style as it helps the graphics stand on it's 2 legs and ensure it looks great evennowadays, the combat might feel strange especially since this is coming off of a franchise with fixed camera angles, absolute chaos, and especially MASSIVE boss fights to help you feel satisfied you did it, in this game, it's pretty much an over-the-shoulder one shot camera so you're up close to the action and I would argue this improves upon the franchise since it helps you feel like Kratos with how the camera never cuts and you're up close meaning you feel like you're there when creating a massacre on the battlefield. Actually creating a massacre is pretty damn easy with how well the combat flows since it can feel incredible to understand the combat and make your enemies look like pathetic obstacles in your way. The level design is great since it's complex enough for there to be decent puzzles that aren't solvable immediately and you need to genuinely think about how you're gonna deal with it. There was also this one time when I was opening a crate and there was a jumpscare and it genuinely got me, so much so that even though it only happened once, it was enough to the point where I took a step back whenever I saw another crate even during the entirety of God of War: Ragnarok. The side quests are great since they are connected to the lore and not just filler to increase the run time. The dialogue, performances, soundtrack, and writing are top tier and ensure you are incredibly immersed throughout the entire game and the boss battles are good just enough to remind everyone they're playing a God of War game. Now while there are some sections of the map that are locked behind a certain wall meaning you'll have to come back later, I would argue this comes to the games benefit since it means you'll come back later with the equipment you need, but then you'll also find something else on that same island you initially missed you need to get closer to full completion. But all of this is just an extension of the bigger picture since there's more to this story than just the characters, graphics, combat, side quests, story, or even the destination itself: it's the entire journey. Throughout this game, the journey you go through feels relateable since it feels wonderfully paced and helps a father and son learn to trust each other no matter what which in turn helps you relate to these characters even further. Now there are some problems like the enemy variety since most of the time you will face the exact same mini boss over and over again and this easily gets repetitive, the end game is good but not great since you need to do a decent amount of grinding but that personally never bothered me, but the main thing that bothered me personally was how it tries to tell a story similar to The Last of Us but doesn't quite succeed with how the stakes don't feel high and instead you only feel improved in those stakes instead of stripped down and desperate. But with all that being said, this game is absolutely incredible and succeeds on all fronts to ensure it's a genuine masterpiece. If you happen to have a PS4, why haven't you ever picked up this game when it first came out? But now that it's on PC and even verified for the Steam Deck, there's no better time to pick up this masterpiece than right now.… Expand
  3. MortalShaw
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    juegazo 20/10 y god, me encanta que no hayan puesto pagos extras para el contenido de las valquirias, el mejor juego de 2018, buenos jefes, gran villano, buena historia, buen gameplay, de lo mejor de la generacion.
  4. cindysabrin
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. wow games is good It's a yes
    good game but it's God of War
    the game, and there are nothing new in the game.    … Expand
  5. Casuhira
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
    Great game from an already great serie, lack some boss battles but i can pass that since its a new begining, deep story, respecting and enhancing the OG games.
    If u are a fan just play this masterpiece
  6. Commander122
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    Best game of this franchise!!! I had to Play ist twice. First time I did. Not like the steering and Stopped. Bit After the Second time im in love with That Game
  7. Yigittarli
    Aug 12, 2021
    10
    Amazing story
    Amazing combat
    Amazing mission design
    Amazing side quest
    Amazing soundtrack
    Only thing i disliked was boss fights but still a masterpice tho
  8. Lwkasmax
    Aug 14, 2021
    9
    Excellent story, great graphics. excellent game --------------------------.
  9. bulbasaurus23
    Aug 16, 2021
    10
    Never played God of War before. Big lover of Scandinavian mythology, so, when i saw a video-memes about this game i purchased this game in ps store. So, what i got? At first, game seemed to be boring and monotonous. But after an hour it turned me into 12 years old boy who cant break away from the monitor. Story, gameplay, setting. All of that was amazing. Cant wait for sequel.
  10. Tosaver0324
    Aug 17, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I've played in my life. Fighting mechanics, graphics, storytelling etc everything is great. It only has 2 issues for me, one of which is the lack of Quicktime events and the lack of boss battles in older games.
  11. F3T1W
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    ............................. Just a Masterpiece ..........................
  12. agg02_
    Dec 14, 2021
    10
    I don't see why anyone would hate on this game. Characters and their development are amazing, combat is amazing, story is amazing. It feels rewarding when you become a better player, side quests related to the world and the norse mythology and outstanding graphics and music.
  13. fjmmdo
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    Amazing game play and story. The change improves to the next level. Just waiting for the Ragnarok
  14. licemetr
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. God of war отличная игра с хорошей графикой и интересным сюжетом. Боёвка удобная… Expand
  15. HuNTeR_150
    Aug 22, 2021
    9
    I love the game i recently played it the story, art, and combat really good and high quality
  16. Kinsnius
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    Muy buen juego entretenido, divertido para pasar el rato, muy buena historia
  17. Gerald0
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    Best PS exclusive of this gen, masterpiece. Beat it 3 times. Need the sequel already, please Cory, pls
  18. Darkspawn677
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    Kratos has to kill all the norse gods like the greek gods he has to kill odin like zeus
  19. CHAR1TH
    May 13, 2023
    9
    Great game. Beautiful story. Amazing Combat. Character development at its peak. Amazing bosses. Only the open world was kinda boring, got bored of it easily. Overall must play game on ps/pc
  20. TawaFiF
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Très belle histoire où Kratos et Atrius en sont les héros, les combats sont épiques et le gameplay est presque parfait.
  21. Omakhatoolak
    Aug 26, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The ending was just amazing especially when you break the protection spell and find out that faye is his mother… Expand
  22. Ogp
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Been a fan of this franchise since I was a kid, but i would've loved this game even if i wasn't. Except from the fact that people do not need to play the previous games to understand the story(although i would recommend playing them), it has an outstanding story, touching real life problems such as loss, anger issues and a father trying to bond with his kid. The gameplay although veryBeen a fan of this franchise since I was a kid, but i would've loved this game even if i wasn't. Except from the fact that people do not need to play the previous games to understand the story(although i would recommend playing them), it has an outstanding story, touching real life problems such as loss, anger issues and a father trying to bond with his kid. The gameplay although very different from the previous games is as fun, if not more. Nothing more to say, you can experience the rest by yourselves.… Expand
  23. pamplona
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
    It's an awesome game, great gameplay and combats, deep well rounded characters and beautiful graphics.
    It doesn't get a 10 from me because of the exhausting number of collectables. So many mods that it gets super overwhelming and makes you loose hours and hours in the office to basically do nothing.
    Next one, please simplify the collectables and mods.
  24. Bingobango1
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    I never played any of the previous GoW. I quickly watched a story recap of the other games and boy this game was amazing. Visuals, story and combat were fantastic. Was gutted to finish the game and cant wait for ragnarok. I hope they dont rush is and make it as great as this
  25. grimreapersims
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
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  26. Jackpack9q
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    very very very very very very very good good good good game game game game game masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece
  27. Jjkhoza_vi
    Sep 2, 2021
    10
    Playing this game on PS5 opens up the game to even more, I love this game it’s my all time favorite.
  28. Badr90s
    Sep 24, 2021
    9
    PS4 banger, the gameplay bossfights and nordic ancient worlds and creatures excuted perfectly with such a graphics, Kratos ofcourse is wiser now and more responsible but not less destructive, everything in this game is perfect yet the plot was more of a link than it’s being the thing, Ragnarok so it seems will be the epic sequel, God of war 2018 is a 9.5/10 for me
  29. MOHANADHACKER
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. لعبة جميلة و رائعة لقد لعبتها قبل أكثر من عام و ادمنتها وختمتها اكثر من مرة… Expand
  30. Alidfboy
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
    If you are an old fan, you think to yourself, what is this game, why Gad is far from its roots, but when you play, you understand this masterpiece, but it is not far from its roots, but the game has become more interesting.
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#1 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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Metascore
94

Universal acclaim - based on 118 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 118 out of 118
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 118
  3. Negative: 0 out of 118
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 13, 2018
    100
    The return of the furious Spartan warrior was made well. God of War is already a great contender for game of the year and you shouldn't miss it. [Issue#285]
  2. CD-Action
    Jul 6, 2018
    100
    Cory Barlog and his team achieved what many thought impossible – despite having changed almost everything Santa Monica managed to preserve that elusive spark that makes God of War game feel like a God of War game. They created one of the defining titles of the current generation and a technical marvel whose stunning beauty in motion words cannot describe. And there’s one more thing. Barlog’s touching reaction to his masterpiece’s scores shows that even in the world of huge budgets, micropayments, loot boxes and sales forecasts there still is a place for artists who pour their hearts into their work. We need someone to remind us of that once in a while. [06/2018, p.38]
  3. GameGrin
    Jun 7, 2018
    95
    Where most games excel in one single area, God of War manages to deliver on every front, providing players with one of the best experiences we’ve seen so far this generation.
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