God of War

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 23476 Ratings

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  1. Yyuki
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Wow Santa Monica studios. I did not expect this type of epic gaming experience. Furthermore I never thought it was possible for me to think that a God of War game could be on the top of my list for Game of The Year 2018 - but damn. This hit all the right notes and if you just let yourself fall into the experience it's just simply one of the best games to come out in a long long time. DoWow Santa Monica studios. I did not expect this type of epic gaming experience. Furthermore I never thought it was possible for me to think that a God of War game could be on the top of my list for Game of The Year 2018 - but damn. This hit all the right notes and if you just let yourself fall into the experience it's just simply one of the best games to come out in a long long time. Do yourself a favour and buy it. Perhaps get another copy for someone you care about.… Expand
  2. Theowner30
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    If this is just a little taste of the amazing games to come i can't wait. I have not played it for many hours but it has already emerged me so much. The graphics the voice acting the game play the story.
    This game is simply incredible.
  3. Nachtal
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Incredible game. Impressive visuals and story. Combat is easy to pick up, but very deep if you want to get really into it. Great sense of a massive world filled with colorful and interesting characters. Definitely one of the best PS4 games.
  4. Azakius
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    The Last of Us is arguably the greatest story based game ever made and God of War sits right next to it. God of War franchise has always been something special but this takes it to another level. Characters are interesting, the world is beautiful and the pacing of the game is spot on. I urge every PS4 owner to play this game. Support the developers and single player games because this gameThe Last of Us is arguably the greatest story based game ever made and God of War sits right next to it. God of War franchise has always been something special but this takes it to another level. Characters are interesting, the world is beautiful and the pacing of the game is spot on. I urge every PS4 owner to play this game. Support the developers and single player games because this game deserves all the praise it’s getting.… Expand
  5. TGames112
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Simplismente lindo, emocionante e desafiador, amei esse GOW, que venha mais.
  6. khalil71
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    This is so amazing, I loved everything about it, even the small conversations between the characters we so fun and interesting to listen to.
    One of the best games I’ve ever played.
    Graphics, game-play, music and story are all fantastic. Really feel bad for all those hardcore X-box fans In a world where everything is about online games and micro-transactions GOT shows that there is    This is so amazing, I loved everything about it, even the small conversations between the characters we so fun and interesting to listen to.
    One of the best games I’ve ever played.
    Graphics, game-play, music and story are all fantastic.
    Really feel bad for all those hardcore X-box fans
    In a world where everything is about online games and micro-transactions GOT shows that there is still a HUGE! fan-base for quality single player games.
    Santa Monica team, please keep doing what you're doing    … Expand
  7. flameofrecca
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    First of all I think this is the best God of War game "SO FAR". With this new implemented rpg elements that they added makes the game a masterpiece. With the environment, characters, and especially with the dialogues that sometimes can make you laugh and remember some scene from the previous games cause of the references.
  8. bhlee1015
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Good story, awesome graphics, intuitive gameplay, and very entertaining. 10/10!
  9. Coalsito
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Una auténtica pasada, una historia muy bien acompañada del entorno y unas fantásticos combates. Unos gráficos insuperables en esta plataforma.
  10. WarlordPt
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    As a child I was watching the gow playthroughs without understanding what it was, what is it all about.
    But I loved it back then, now that I've grown up, I see things differently, and I began to appreciate all the minor details in games. For me, god of war isn't just a game. Its a game-changer. It answers the question, no one did before. Graphic or gameplay? God of war answers with a    As a child I was watching the gow playthroughs without understanding what it was, what is it all about.
    But I loved it back then, now that I've grown up, I see things differently, and I began to appreciate all the minor details in games. For me, god of war isn't just a game. Its a game-changer. It answers the question, no one did before. Graphic or gameplay? God of war answers with a simple, yet almost impossible answer, which is both. There is no need to talk about the music, the voice action or anything like that, this came from sony santa monica, we know it's gonna be perfect.
    What we didn't know, was that how the gameplay will feel after the "reboot"(Btw this is not a reboot)
    In my opinion, this game is 10/10 because it grew up, as for a child, all I wanted is to rage. As a grown up I'm different, and so are this game. They decided to capture their maturing audience, and please them with an experience like never before.
    thank you sony santa monica!
    10/10    … Expand
  11. Lucasmaroun12
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    As a hardcore god of war fan, this game is a masterpiece. Everything changes in life, and I believe that god of war deserved this change, and I am very happy to say that Santa Monica succeeded in giving this game a change. First of all, this game has a great opening that is just as epic as the previous ones. Another thing is the setting of the game, this game is now set in Norse mythologyAs a hardcore god of war fan, this game is a masterpiece. Everything changes in life, and I believe that god of war deserved this change, and I am very happy to say that Santa Monica succeeded in giving this game a change. First of all, this game has a great opening that is just as epic as the previous ones. Another thing is the setting of the game, this game is now set in Norse mythology and the new world is amazing, supporting characters are amazing, and the new combat system is also amazing, I really like the new Axe that Kratos has. I haven't played a lot since release but according to what I played, I know already that this game is a masterpiece.… Expand
  12. Djakan
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Отличное продолжение истории о похождениях Кратоса, шедевр!
  13. AdvancedPhoenix
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    I'm completely stunned, just finished GoW... Everything is perfect, to combat system, graphics, details, characters, dialogs, camera, action... I want to revive this 20h hours over and over. Thanks to you Santa Monica, thank you so much.
  14. Fanboysareupset
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Beware of the trolls and kids who will spam 0 scores because they don't like to see something that they are not interested in succeed. This game is truly a visual masterpiece that transcends story telling and emotional driven, High action gameplay. A game you must simply play to believe. Outstanding job SMS
  15. Youcantstopit
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    I think its hilarious how people will make a whole bunch of fake accounts and spam 0's on this game just to stop what this masterpiece truly deserves. Bunch of Trolls. This game is a MASTERPIECE.

    PLAY.IT.
  16. DerLGamer
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    This game offers a lot of high-quality content and is one of the best games on PS4.
    Gameplay and controlls are smooth and so are the levels.
    Graphics are looking stunning even on a console and on a PS4 PRO with 4k and HDR this is actually one of the best games I ve ever seen.
    I would definitely recommend.
  17. mat-k
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Excellent game by an excellent developer a great game, a unique masterpiece.
  18. DrAwesomeXX
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    This is something else, one of the best game ever made, such an outstanding job by santa monica studios.
    A true MASTERPIECE
  19. TheHunterPin
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Wonderful, it's a spectacular game!!! I am a big fan of GoW series and this game made me love Kratos.
  20. Ferriesbueller
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    This game is easily the greatest PS4 game I have ever played. The game-play is flat-out phenomenal and the combat is more devastating than ever. The scenery and the environment of the game looks incredible, ranging from the breath-taking mountains and lush forests. God of War is truly a masterpiece that I highly encourage others to play for themselves.
  21. Korialstrasz111
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    In the times when single player games are almost dead, game director Cory Barlog descends upon us with a blast from the past dressed into new fancy clothing and reminds us, why we fell in love with the videogames in the first place.
    God of War has it all, gripping personal story, stunning graphics and systems, addictive gameplay and incredible artistic vision incorporated into all of it's    In the times when single player games are almost dead, game director Cory Barlog descends upon us with a blast from the past dressed into new fancy clothing and reminds us, why we fell in love with the videogames in the first place.
    God of War has it all, gripping personal story, stunning graphics and systems, addictive gameplay and incredible artistic vision incorporated into all of it's aspects, everyone should at least give it a try. We got a complete game without glitches, DLC's and season passes on day one. This game will be the manual for coming years on how to do a good game right and this masterpiece of many talented minds just like Kratos will pass into legends. 10/10    … Expand
  22. Stelios08
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Best game.Best graphic design ,Best music,best art,best acting,best dialogs,awesome story line right to the depths, for me its 20/10 rating if it was possible,Worth every penny and the expirience is on another level.Congratzs on Sony,Santa monica and Cory Barlog for brining this to Livel.Thank you
  23. ChronicHothead
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Here, we are not gonna talk about consoles PS4 or Xbox, there's no place here for fanboys!! we want to talk about BEST GAMES and this is the best game GOD OF WAR, i don't think true gamers will disagree. Thanks for the developers for bringing us such an excellent game, well done!
  24. KevinRoqueBR
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Jogo esta incrivel, o melhor da franquia até o momento, todas as mudanças foram muito bem vindas
  25. Cruxics
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    My initial reaction was "This is not a God of War game in God of War Clothing". I went in expecting changes and had faith in the team to do right by the series. I'm glad I did, this is not just a beautiful game with a good story. But the God of War we know and love is still baked inside the new combat systems. There is still some crowd control management, a new variation on QTE that isn'tMy initial reaction was "This is not a God of War game in God of War Clothing". I went in expecting changes and had faith in the team to do right by the series. I'm glad I did, this is not just a beautiful game with a good story. But the God of War we know and love is still baked inside the new combat systems. There is still some crowd control management, a new variation on QTE that isn't as abusive as God of War Ascension, abilities are still necessary for over coming certain foes, and the like. The game takes a bit to lean you into these facts as it is not only longer than past games in the series, but it takes more care in easing you into those changes. At first it seems pretty bare, but after a few hours it start to open up to the player. Puzzles are still a thing thankfully and still have some of the machinations of past god of wars. I was scared that there would be a loss in large scale boss fights leading to large scale destruction, the spectacle is still very much alive in this game. The game does a great job of faking a nonlinear path with optional objectives and back tracking from a central hub world, allowing the player to go back an explore the other realms in the game. Just the right amount of openness so you're not lost in it and just the right amount of restricted path to keep you focused.

    Equally so Bear McCreary certainly delivers in changing the music for this new norse approach. He was the right pick given his past works in mixing various styles an instruments to create a unique sound while maintaining the soul of god of war. You won't always feel the fierce power that you would from say the Colossus at Rhodes fight in God of War 2, but you'll get a new kind of energy from the music that is distinctly God of War, but also re-inventing what it means to be God of War music at the same time. I couldn't have picked a better composer for the job.

    Accessibility is also handled nicely in the settings menu. For those who are hearing impaired and have trouble seeing small text, this game most definitely supports that breadth of features. Including a "Subtitle Speaker", "Subtitle Background" in two settings (light and dark), some button remapping, and features for handling environment interactions. Such as repeated Button Presses from Tap and Hold, Sprint input (press and hold X, or click L3), Stun Grabs, and input for the door Chisel mechanic which is either precision or single button. So hopefully this helps someone who is looking for this information. As a Game Dev myself (from a rival studio) I know how important this is for some people so I wanted to be sure this info was out there.

    Go into this game with an open mind and take in the great work and love that was put into it, you will not be disappointed.    … Expand
  26. Dimarinas
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Já de início tenho que dizer sensacional, a muito tempo não tinha tanta alegria com um jogo, Santa Mônica arriscou muito, imagino as discussões internas para poder bater o “Machado” tendo em vista um jogo tão querido que tem milhões de fans ao redor do mundo devido estilo de jogo que sempre teve um sistema De câmera aérea com ritmo frenético dezenas de inimigos ao mesmo tempo armas deJá de início tenho que dizer sensacional, a muito tempo não tinha tanta alegria com um jogo, Santa Mônica arriscou muito, imagino as discussões internas para poder bater o “Machado” tendo em vista um jogo tão querido que tem milhões de fans ao redor do mundo devido estilo de jogo que sempre teve um sistema De câmera aérea com ritmo frenético dezenas de inimigos ao mesmo tempo armas de alcance e variações de diversos golpes onde a grande maioria se usava dois botões durante todo o jogo rs, para um sistema totalmente novo com uma nova câmera, muda todo o ritimo frenético para combates Mais estudados valorizando muito mais cada inimigo, usando uma arma totalmente nova e de médio alcance com novos sistemas de upgrades mais próximos dos mma, num mundo novo outra mitologia mostrando um kratos mais velho e com um filho sendo levado para uma aventura que tenho que dizer épica, tão boa quanto às anteriores, este estúdio está de parabéns por mudar tinham tudo para fazer o mesmo mas arriscam na maior das firstparty, deixo meu extremo respeito a vocês, God of war mais uma vez mostra o poder da Sony, a melhor coisa que apareceu nesta geração, nota 100!!!… Expand
  27. Trumpasaurus
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    Absolutely stellar game. Rather than rehash all that has been said in the numerous reviews, I’d like to comment on the dialogue.
    While most will be impressed with the flashy visuals and fun combat system, I found myself completely enamored with the dialogue. Top notch script writing. The voice actors are incredible, their delivery was believable, and I felt engaged with the story. Atreus    Absolutely stellar game. Rather than rehash all that has been said in the numerous reviews, I’d like to comment on the dialogue.
    While most will be impressed with the flashy visuals and fun combat system, I found myself completely enamored with the dialogue. Top notch script writing. The voice actors are incredible, their delivery was believable, and I felt engaged with the story. Atreus (the son) seemed JUST like a kid, and his little snide remarks about their journey had me cracking up.
    Example: A dwarf grabs Kratos’s axe and says he’s going to upgrade it, and Atreus says bewilderedly “...but we didn’t ask you to.” (Just play it - it’s much funnier in context)
    Another Example: Atreus wants to help someone they met on their travels and Kratos doesn’t want to, so he says, “Well, if mom were here, she would help the.” Kratos pretends he didn’t hear that and angrily asks, “What was that!?” Atreus says, “uhhh nothing.” Kratos says, “Yeah, that’s what I thought...” (there are a lot of little moments like that throughout.

    I particularly enjoy when Atreus is excited about his surroundings, acting like a typical little kid and Kratos gets impatient and annoyed.

    While they’re in the boat, Atreus asks Kratos to tell him a story and Kratos responds with the tortoise and the hare. Kratos: “There was a story about a tortoise and a hare. They wager on a race between them. The hare is too confident of victory and is foolish, while the hare is steady and disciplined. The tortoise wins.” Atreus: “You... *chuckles* haven’t told a lot of stories, have you?”

    The relationship between Kratos and his son are the best part of the story. I felt invested in the game and that rarely happens to me in games.

    I highly recommend this game. It’s easily among Uncharted 4 and The Last of Us Remastered as far as quality goes. This game could be competing for the best PS4 exclusive of this generation.    … Expand
  28. Sargent_Charge
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    This feeling that I feel while playing this game, reminds me of the way I felt when I came home from blockbuster and popped in the first god of war that dropped on the ps2. I remember how I felt when I saw the giant hydra in God of war on ps2. It was the biggest enemy I had ever faced back then.

    Bottom Line: game made me feel like I was playing the original god of war as a kid all over    This feeling that I feel while playing this game, reminds me of the way I felt when I came home from blockbuster and popped in the first god of war that dropped on the ps2. I remember how I felt when I saw the giant hydra in God of war on ps2. It was the biggest enemy I had ever faced back then.

    Bottom Line: game made me feel like I was playing the original god of war as a kid all over again....    … Expand
  29. fercho
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. excelente ambientación , sistema de juego diferente pero no deja de trasmitir la misma sensaciones que anteriores GOD. el acompañamiento de atreus en la aventura no se hace para nada pesado como en otros juegos , mucha calidad gráfica y mimo en la mayorías de detalles… Expand
  30. Krazy
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    10/10
    The most polished game ever made . Sony Santa Monica has raised the bar too damn high for action games right now, any chance for other games can top it ? At least not this year in my opinion.
    Thank you Sony , thank you Cory for one of the best gaming experience.
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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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